Saratoga TODAY September 29 - October 5, 2023

Saratoga To Be Featured in National PBS Broadcast

Hospital CEO Reflects On First Year

by Dylan McGlynn Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Hospital President and CEO Jill Johnson VanKuren has worked in the role for just over a year, and on Tuesday, she reflected on her first 365 days in the Spa City among other topics as part of the ‘Serving Saratoga’ series hosted at Caffè Lena. The series is a collaboration between Caffè Lena and the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, and was hosted by Caffè Lena executive director Sarah Craig. The event also

Saratoga Hospital President & CEO Jill Johnson VanKuren.

touched on topics such as current issues in healthcare, and the mindset of managing and collaborating with a team.

Saratoga New Year’s Fest Announced

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Joan Osborne, Robert Randolph, and the Gibson Brothers will be some among the many performers to stage live events during this year’s Saratoga New Year’s festival. The events take place Dec. 29 to Jan. 1.

“This is a joint presentation: the city the Chamber, Discover Saratoga, the City Center and myself,” said producer Robert

Millis of the 398Group, during this week’s festival announcement. “We put this idea together last year to bring back First Night – and it worked. We met our milestones. It’s all part of a three-year-plan to make this thing get bigger and bigger.”

This year’s events will feature more than 30 performers on nearly two dozen stages. In addition to live music performances there will be a 5K run, fireworks show, a family-friendly pre-fireworks block party and other events.

Standard tickets are $25 in advance, kids under 16 are admitted free of charge, and Shelters of Saratoga will serve as this year’s beneficiary of a portion of the proceeds.

The musical lineup includes Joan Osborne, Robert Randolph, Gibson Brothers, Dogs In A Plie, DJ Logic, Toubab Krewe, Organ Fairchild, Tracy Bonham, and others. For a full lineup and/or to purchase tickets, go to: facebook. com/saratogafirstnight, or www.saratoga.org/tourism/ saratoga-new-years-fest/.

Photo: Robert Millis announces the lineup for this year’s Saratoga New Year’s Fest during presser at Bailey’s Saratoga on Sept. 26, 2023.

Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

Darley Newman at High Rock Springs with Charlie Keunzel.

Photo provided. See Story pg. 9

Traffic Safety & Pedestrian Connectivity Project on

Grand Avenue Anticipated in 2024

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The city of Saratoga Springs is seeking proposals from professional consulting engineering firms to prepare preliminary engineering feasibility studies and

detailed design services related to bicycle and pedestrian accommodations along Grand Ave. between West Ave. and Rowland St.

The project description calls for the development of final construction plans and specifications for bicycle and pedestrian accommodations and/or

improvements that provide for safe and efficient transportation of vehicles, pedestrians, and bicycles along Grand Avenue.

Returned bids for the RFP (Request For Proposal) will be opened Oct. 12, and subsequently awarded. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2024.

History Center Presents “Ballston’s Sacrifice in the War with Mexico” Oct. 5

BALLSTON SPA —

The Saratoga County History Center presents “Ballston’s Sacrifice in the War with Mexico” on Thursday, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. at Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa. Local Historians John Cromie and Dave Waite will team up to present the story of the Mexican War on both the national and local level in a multimedia presentation. Cromie, a Ballston Spa native

and current Trustee of the Saratoga History Center, will provide the background of the lead up to war, describe the major battles that lead to our victory and the acquisition of former Mexican territory from Texas to California.

Waite, photographer, videographer, and prolific author of local history stories will focus on the four Ballston Spa soldiers who died during the war. Their

sacrifice is enshrined in a monument in the Ballston Spa Village cemetery first erected in 1848. Bill Curtiss, President of the Ballston Spa Cemetery Association, will discuss plans to rededicate the monument with a parade and ceremony at the cemetery on Sunday, October 22.

Pre-registration for the October 5 program is available at brooksidemuseum.org/events.

Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park Hosting Fall Campfire Chat and Astronomy Party Oct. 6

WILTON — On Friday, Oct. 6 at 7 p.m., Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park will be holding an Astronomy Party at Camp Saratoga on Scout Rd. in Wilton. The event will be led by Wilton Wildlife staff along with volunteer Astronomy Coordinator, Howard Lester. Additional volunteers will be coming from the Albany Area Amateur Astronomers, Inc., and

the Adirondack Skywatchers to help participants study the night sky. There will be telescopes available and experts will be on hand to share their knowledge. Participants are encouraged to dress appropriately for the weather. The rain/cloud date for this event is Saturday, Oct. 7 at the same location.

In addition to the Astronomy Party, participants

will be able to enjoy hanging out around the campfire for cocoa and s’mores. This is a free, all-ages program and will take place at the Town of Wilton’s Camp Saratoga.

Registration is required. To register visit wiltonpreserve.org. For more information, contact the Wilton Wildlife office at 518-450-0321 or via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org.

Saratoga Supervisors Call for Countywide Holiday on Oct. 17

Saratoga Recycles Day: Oct. 7

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Sustainable Saratoga is hosting their 7th annual Saratoga Recycles Day event on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 9 a.m. - Noon at SPAC Parking Lot, west side of Route 50.

There is a $5 entrance fee per vehicle (cash or checkplease bring exact change). Sort your items according to the drop-off stations:

• Eyeglasses & Hearing Aids for the Saratoga Lions Club: sunglasses & eyeglasses (prescription or nonprescription), hearing aids in any condition.

•Cell Phones and cell phone chargers for Wellspring

•Musical Instruments for We Are Instrumental (any condition). No pianos or drum sets.

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga

BALLSTON SPA — The Board of Supervisors proclaimed October 17, 2023 as Surrender Day in Saratoga County in recognition of the Turning Point of the Revolutionary War.

“We wish to elevate this commemoration to a countywide holiday to commemorate the Battles of Saratoga, the siege of the British Army, and its ultimate surrender to the Patriot Army,” according to the Board resolution. “We encourage the countywide recognition of Surrender Day by providing any town, village, or city that adopts October 17 as an official holiday to be known as an Affiliated Community Partner of America’s Turning Point.”

On October 17, 1777, British Gen. John Bourgoyne surrendered his sword to Gen. Horatio Gates. The Saratoga

Surrender Site, located one mile south of the village of Schuylerville on Route 4, memorializes Gen. Burgoyne’s surrender after the Battles of Saratoga. The British Army grounded arms at the surrender nearby in what is currently Schuylerville’s Fort Hardy Park.

The historic moment is often referred to as “the Turning Point” of the Revolutionary War.

Saratoga County will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Saratoga and Turning Point victory in 2027.

•Saratoga Children’s Literacy League: Gently used children’s and young adult books. No religious or holiday books.

•Camping Equipment (useable) for RISE Housing and Support Services: including tents, stoves, backpacks, sleeping bags and pads

• Clothing & Household Textiles for American Clothing Company (any condition):

clothes, coats, shoes, belts, hats, gloves, sleeping bags, backpacks, sheets, comforters, towels, etc. No pillows, carpeting, or rugs with rubber backing.

•Metal Objects and Refrigerants by JGS Recycling: basketball hoops, grills, unusable bikes, metal lawn care equipment, scrap metal, refrigerators,

dehumidifiers, and AC units

•Electronics & Appliances by eLot Electronic Recycling, Inc.: TVs and monitors are an additional $30 fee per item. No smoke detectors, thermostats, or batteries.

For more information visit the website: sustainablesaratoga. org/.../saratoga-recycles-day/

TODAY

Fort Hardy Park in Schuylerville at October 2018 event marking the 1777 surrender of British troops which resulted in “the turning point” of the American Revolution. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

“The Way We Were” Car Show

BALLSTON SPA — Downtown Ballston Spa will become a classic car enthusiast’s dream on Sunday, Oct. 8 on Front Street.

In addition to all the cars and trucks, there will be food and merchandise vendors, a kid’s zone with a bounce house and activities, live music, and a trophy presentation at the end of the day.

Pre-registration for show

Elizabeth S. Fijal

Allan Gentile

Thomas Rickert

cars is now open by visiting www.ballston.org. Sponsorship and vendor opportunities are also currently available for businesses and organizations that would like to be a part of the show.

The event is free to spectators. A rain date is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 15. To learn more about “The Way We Were” Car Show, visit www. ballston.org.

Annual Fall Bazaar in Support of Ballston Seniors: Oct. 7

BALLSTON — The Annual Fall Bazaar in benefit of the Ballston Area Seniors takes place on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Milton Community Center, located at 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa.

Come out to the Fall Bazaar and get into the holiday

spirit. There will be crafters, artisans, and product booths, as well as a country café, bake goods, books & puzzles, pie table, quilts & 50/50 raffle.

The raffle will feature baskets with gift cards, services, and assorted items. You do not have to be present to win.

CLIFTON PARK — Elizabeth S. Fijal, 62, passed away Sept. 25, 2023. Visitation from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 29, at Burke Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Funeral at 11 a.m. Sept. 30, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 63 Mountain View Ave., Albany. Burial in St. Peter’s Cemetery, 150 West Ave. Saratoga Visit burkefuneralhome.com

Maynard Bowman

WILTON — Maynard Bowman passed away September 20. Calling hours were held September 24 at Compassionate Care Funeral Home, 402 Maple Ave. (Rte 9 and/or Marion Ave.), Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Condolences may be shared at compassionatefuneralcare.com

BOCA RATON, FL — Allan Gentile, 76, passed away Friday, September 22, 2023.

Calling hours: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, October 7, 2023 Burke Funeral Home, service to follow at 1 p.m. Burial in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Memorial donations: The Tunnels to Towers Foundation or The American Cancer Society. Visit burkefuneralhome.com

Ann Constance Hilger

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Ann Constance Hilger (née Hunt) passed away September 18 at Wesley Health Care Center. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at St. Luke’s on the Hill Episcopal Church, 40 McBride Road, Mechanicville NY. Condolences may be shared at compassionatefuneralcare.com

HOOSICK FALLS — Thomas “Tom” Rickert, 75, passed away on September 25, 2023. Calling hours are 5 to 7 p.m., 10/4/2023 at Burke Funeral Home. Burial with military honors at 10:30 a.m., 10/5/2023 at the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com

Robert A. Dandridge, Jr.

CATSKILL — Robert A. Dandridge, Jr., aged 41 of Catskill, departed this life on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at his home. In respect of Robert’s wishes and that of his family, there will be no calling hours or service at this time. Condolences may be shared at www. compassionatefuneralcare.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS POLICE

Michael Roohan, 31, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 19 with obstruct governmental administration, and on Sept. 18 with criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Brett Fox, 34, of Ballston Spa, was charged Sept. 18 with criminal obstruction of breathing.

Courtney Pigliavento, 38, of Ballston Spa, was charged Sept. 18 with petit larceny, and criminal possession of stolen property.

Salvatore Panetta, 54, of Whitehall, was charged Sept. 18 with petit larceny.

Armistead Mead, 45, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 18 with operating motor vehicle while impaired by drugs, leaving the scene of a property damage accident, and moved from lane unsafely.

Ivan Belov, 25, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 17 with criminal mischief, and acting in manner injure child.

Anthony Kelly, 66, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 17 with assault and criminal possession of a weapon.

Stephanie Pacheco, 24, of Schenectady, was charged Sept. 17 with DWI, resisting arrest, and failure to obey traffic control device.

Zachary Petit, 30, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 16 with DWI, operating motor vehicle without inspection certificate, and making an illegal signal.

Tracy Fox, 29, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 16 with petit larceny.

Korey West, 25, of Greenfield, was charged Sept. 16 with criminal possession of a controlled substance, aggravated unlicensed operation, operating motor vehicle without inspection certificate, and making an illegal signal.

Erik Salazar, 27, of Watervliet, was charged Sept. 16 with DWI, and moved from lane unsafely.

Candace Slaven, 41, of Malta, was charged Sept. 15 with DWI.

Taylor Ruddy, 21, was charged with criminal impersonation.

John Jarvis, 60, was charged Sept. 13 with petit larceny.

Beth Miller, 62, of Greenfield, was charged Sept. 13 with petit larceny.

Ann Matrazzo, 62, of Lynn, Massachusetts, was charged Sept. 12 with petit larceny.

Daniel McKay, 40, of Amsterdam, was charged Sept. 12 with robbery in the first-degree.

Joseph Castro-Serrano, 36, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 11 with criminal mischief, menacing, and criminal possession of a weapon.

Shane Hemphill, 31, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 11 with assault, menacing, and criminal possession of a weapon.

Michael McDonald, 37, of Amsterdam, was charged Sept. 10 with criminal mischief.

Yasmine Moore, 27, of Watervliet, was charged Sept. 10 with criminal mischief, and criminal tampering.

SARATOGA COUNTY COURT

Henry Desnoyers, 52, of Mechanicville, was sentenced Sept. 21 to 1-1/2 to 3 years incarceration, after pleading to felony criminal contempt, charged May 2023 in Malta.

Casey Mohan, 36, of Clifton Park, was sentenced Sept. 21 to 3-1/2 years incarceration/5 years post-release supervision, after pleading to felony burglary, charged January 2023 in Providence, and 1-1/3 to 4 years incarceration after pleading to felony grand larceny in Greenfield charged February 2023. Sentences to run concurrently.

Herbert L. Marlow, 76, of Clifton Park, pleaded to two felony counts of possessing a sexual performance by a child. Sentencing Nov. 30.

Cole D. Vincent, 54, of Troy, was sentenced Sept. 18 to 2 to 4 years incarceration, after pleading to felony grand larceny, charged June 2023 in Clifton Park.

David E. Linen, 44, of Waterford, pleaded Sept. 18 to felony strangulation. Sentencing Dec. 18.

Brian D. Horn, 49, of Schenectady, pleaded Sept. 18 to attempted possession of a forged instrument, charged February 2023 in Wilton. Sentencing Nov. 20.

Patricia M. Pillar, 47, of Clifton Park, was sentenced Sept. 15 to 1 to 3 years incarceration, after pleading to felony vehicular assault, charged July 4, 2002 in Wilton.

James B. Foster, 60, of Northumberland, was sentenced Sept. 15 to 1-1/3 to 4 years incarceration, after pleading to felony criminal contempt, charged May 2023 in Corinth.

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Letter TO THE EDITOR

Considering Belmont in Saratoga

I read with interest Tom Dimopoulos’s piece about NYRA considering the Belmont Stakes, 2024, be held at Saratoga Racecourse. That’s an exciting prospect for Saratoga Springs, however I’m wondering why NYRA isn’t considering running this third jewel of the Triple Crown at Aqueduct. This race was contested at Aqueduct in the 1960s at 1.5 miles. If it was run at Saratoga, the race would be a mile and a quarter, the same distance as the Kentucky Derby.

These three distances -- 1-1/4 miles for the Derby, a mile and an eighth at the Preakness and 1.5 miles for the Belmont -- are the ultimate challenge for top thoroughbreds. To win the Triple Crown, a horse must excel at all three distances -- a rare occurrence at that level in horse racing. Consequently, the few horses that have won all three races are legends in their own time.

It seems if the Kentucky Derby and the Belmont Stakes are each run at 1-1/4 miles, a potential Triple Crown winner would have a tarnished title, since he wasn’t tested at the grueling 1.5 miles of the Belmont. That is the race that, because of its distance, is often a heartbreaker for the horse that has won the Derby and the Preakness and is beaten in the Belmont.

Hurrah for Saratoga if they opt to run the Belmont Stakes here, but I hope NYRA considers the consequences of a Triple Crown winner that has not been tested at all three distances.

- JILL WING, SARATOGA SPRINGS

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NYS Police: Deadline for Trooper Exams Oct. 1

NEW YORK STATE —

The New York State Police announced that applications to take the Trooper Entrance Exam are now over 10,000. Applications opened on July 1 and the deadline to apply is Sunday, Oct. 1.

Earlier this year, NY Gov. Kathy Hochul approved a request from the New York State Police to raise the maximum age to apply to become a New York State Trooper from 29 to

34. As a result, almost 2,400 individuals between those ages have taken advantage of this change and applied. Military applicants may be able to apply up until the age of 42.

Candidates can learn about becoming a New York State Trooper and sign up to take the exam at JoinStatePolice.ny.gov. Individuals can get in touch with a recruiter by emailing recruit@troopers.ny.gov or calling 518-485-0855.

Soroptimists Offering “Live Your Dream” Award

SARATOGA COUNTY — Women who are providing the primary source of financial support for their families while pursuing their education are encouraged to apply for the Soroptimist “Live Your Dream” award.

Soroptimist International of Saratoga County, a volunteer organization for business and professional women, is offering grants up to $5,000 for any costs related to pursuing an education. The first-place award recipient is also eligible for additional awards at the regional and international Soroptimist levels.

Eligible applicants must: Demonstrate financial need; Be accepted or enrolled in an undergraduate or vocational

skills training program; Live in or near Saratoga County.

Applications must be submitted by Nov. 15, 2023. For more information and a link to the online application go to: www.soroptimist.org/ourwork/live-your-dream-awards/ apply-for-the-live-your-dreamawards.html.

For assistance with the application process, e-mail liveyourdreamsaratoga@gmail. com with questions or to request a mentor.

Soroptimist International of Saratoga County is part of an international volunteer women’s organization with 72,000 members in 121 countries and territories. For more information: www.soroptimistsaratoga.org.

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Festival 50th

“Play Ball!” - City Celebrates Opening of Outdoor Multi-Sports Court

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The city of Saratoga Springs cut the ribbon on a new, multiuse sports area at the Scott T. Johnson Recreation Center this week, boasting six goal cages that recess into the mesh network and a pair of basketball hoops - with nylon nets intact and in place - standing tall at opposite ends.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 25 included current City Council members Jason Golub and James Montagnino, and former city Mayor Scott Johnson - after whom the adjoining recreation facility on Vanderbilt Avenue is named.

Johnson, who served three two-year terms as Saratoga Springs mayor from 2007-2013, is largely credited for helping make the near-34,000 square foot recreation facility a reality. The $6 million facility had been more than a decade in the making, facing council debates,

outspoken community protests and a series of legal challenges prior to its public unveiling in the summer of 2010.

Thirteen years later, Johnson led the assembled group to shout “Play Ball” when the ribbon was cut on the count of three along the new sports court.

The Recreation Department oversaw the 70’x37’ sports court project using funds from the Sub-Division Recreation Fund

and the Recreation Facility Capital budget.

The Department of Public Works prepared the site and paved the court, and the Department of Public Safety’s traffic division painted lines on the court.

“The completion of this sport court is part of the Mayor’s Office initiatives to bring more opportunities for recreation to our community,” current city Mayor Ron Kim said, in a statement.

Photo by Shelley Derby

Ribbon-cutting of a new, multi-use sports area at the city’s Vanderbilt Avenue recreation center on Sept. 25, 2023. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

Man Accused of Posting Images of Female Runners in Saratoga Springs Charged with Stalking

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

A 62-year-old Albany man accused of posting videos and photographs of female runners in and around Saratoga Springs to an Instagram account has been charged with stalking in the fourth-degree.

Charles A. Ross, of Grant Avenue in Albany, was taken into custody and processed on the active arrest warrant for the charged misdemeanor and subsequently released without bail to pre-trial services.

In August, the Saratoga Springs Police Department reported it had been made aware of the social media account that displayed videos and photographs taken in public places and that it began to investigate the matter to determine if any crime has occurred. Police also asked anyone recognizing themselves on the social media website regarding the case to

contact them. One such person has apparently stepped forward.

According to court documents, the suspect is alleged on Aug. 18 to have “intentionally and for no legitimate purpose” followed a woman from the Saratoga Spa State Park to Broadway near Caroline Street, conduct which – the report adds – was likely to cause reasonable fear of material harm to the woman’s health and safety.

“I felt like someone was watching me or following me and I felt unsafe,” the unnamed woman, who is in her early 20s, told police related to her run that began in the Saratoga Spa State Park. She added that she felt sufficiently unsafe to the point that she moved off of her normal running path to get away from the road.

The woman was later informed by a friend of the social media website and recognized herself in multiple images and/or videos, according to court documents.

Let Freedom Read: 60 Years of Banned Books Event at Library Oct. 5

An apparent 2018 arrest image, widely circulated on social media without attribution, allegedly depicts Ross with short gray hair. The fall 2018 image is connected with a felony stalking charge of Charles A. Ross of Whitehall – then 57 years old –who was arrested shortly after South Glens Falls Police received complaints that he followed a group of 12- and 13-year-old girls near a middle school while driving a Mr. Ding-A-Ling ice cream truck, the Post-Star reported at the time. The girls believed he was either videotaping or taking photos of them, and the man had also been the subject of a similar complaint in Lake George earlier in the year, but no charges were filed.

A more recent image, posted by NewsChannel 13 and filmed inside Saratoga Springs city court, depicts Ross with shoulder-length lightened hair and black-frame eyeglasses, nearly unrecognizable from the image of five years ago. Given the current charge in Saratoga Springs is a misdemeanor, city police said they will not be releasing a current arrest image.

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Sixty Years of Banned Books will be hosted by Caffè Lena at the Saratoga Springs Public Library on Thursday, Oct. 5 at 6 p.m. in celebration of National Banned Books Week.

In partnership with the American Library Association, “Let Freedom Read” will feature seven local authors: Dr. John Brueggemann, Carol Graser, Patricia A. Nugent, James Preller, Dr. Minita Sanghvi, Dr. Gerald Stulc, and Stephen Williams. They will read from the topbanned books from each of the past seven decades, such as Slaughterhouse Five, Fahrenheit 451, and Amanda Gorman’s inaugural poem The Hill We Climb.

Original music will be performed by Dan Berggren and Reese Fulmer. Videos advocating the freedom to read will also be shown, including a video message from bestselling author Salmon Rushdie.

“Banned Books Week” was launched in 1982 in response to a sudden surge in the number of challenges to books in libraries, bookstores and schools. The annual event highlights the value of free and open access to information and brings together the entire book community — librarians, educators, authors, publishers, booksellers, and readers of all types — in shared support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas.

Retired Glens Falls PostStar editor Ken Tingley will serve as the emcee and introduce each of the writers.

Attendance is free, but reservations are recommended; last year’s program sold out. To support the Little Liberty Library in Caffe Lena’s courtyard, attendees are invited to donate a banned book. For more information and to reserve a seat, visit https://sspl.libcal. com/event/10667478.

Travels With Darley – Saratoga To Be Featured in National PBS Broadcast

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA

SPRINGS —

The region’s contributions to American history and its role in the birth of the nation will receive a prominent boost in the new year with an appearance on a nationally broadcast popular PBS series.

Darley Newman - producer and host of the long-running “Travels with Darley,” was in town this week, filming segments for the series that will launch in January.

“This area is interesting because it’s a big part of the story,” said Newman, taking advantage of some down-time during filming to speak with journalists at the Old Bryan Inn in Saratoga Springs this week. “Saratoga was a turning point and really is significant in the shaping of America. It was a big part of what turned the American Revolution.“

Newman was in town with a film crew for a five-day run, arriving Sunday, Sept. 24 and working through Thursday, Sept. 28.

Monday’s filming tour took place along the eastern edge of the county and visited Saratoga National Historical Parkhome of the battlefield and the infamous Benedict Arnold “Boot” monument. Tuesday explored Hadley’s Revolution Rail and Saratoga Springs, and Wednesday’s focus captured the historic Schuylerville region

and adjoining communities, with pre-planned visits to the Schuyler House, the Saratoga Monument, and the sword Surrender Site.

Saratoga County Historian Lauren Roberts accompanied Newman for much of the visit. Roberts also serves as Chair of the Saratoga County 250th Anniversary Commission. The 250th anniversary celebrating the Turning Point of the American Revolution will reach full fruition in 2027.

“I think it’s great when we can be more educated about culture and history in the world. What people see, how people dress,” Newman said.

“All these things play into knowing more about ourselves because this is all part of our past. I mean, my grandparents came from Sweden and Finland. They were immigrants. So I haven’t been in America that long but I still feel that it’s all part of my history, too,“ she said.

Newman began showcasing her work on PBS in 2007 with the series “Equitrekking” – “I went horseback riding around the world,” she explained – and her latest long-running series, “Travels with Darley,” has been broadcast on PBS since 2016 and depicts 10 seasons which have included episode visits to everywhere from Istanbul, Turkey to Seoul, South Korea.

The Revolutionary War Trip segments launch in January 2024. Newman’s visit to Saratoga County follows earlier journeys

to South Carolina, Virginia and New Jersey for the series.

“We’re taking a look back at the history of the American Revolution, but from the perspective of places that you can still visit today,“ Newman said. “We still find there are so many mysteries - things people are thinking about and still trying to solve. You read your normal history that you might learn about school – when I learned about the American Revolution I felt like it might be a little dry, but now when you get to go out and meet people you get new things coming to light.”

Darley Newman visiting the Olde Bryan Inn on Sept. 26, 2023.

Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

Notebook: SARATOGA BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MONTHLY MEETING

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

BALLSTON SPA — During its monthly meeting, held Sept. 19 at the county complex in Ballston Spa, the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors announced the acceptance of two grants from the NY State

Department of Health totaling approximately $670,000 overall, authorized more than $30 million in spending to three health providers related to medical insurance costs to cover county employees for the 2024 calendar year, and announced a series of countywide proclamations to be initiated in October.

ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDING, GRANTS

• The Adolescent Tobacco Use Prevention Act Grant: $67,437, for the term through March 31, 2024. The Adolescent Tobacco Use Prevention Act (ATUPA) regulates the sale of tobacco and vaping products to restrict their access by youth and young adults, including banning the sale of flavored vapor products, ending price discounts on tobacco and vapor products, banning exterior display of tobacco and vapor product ads near schools, stopping shipment and delivery of cigarettes and vapor products to private residents, increasing retailer penalties for tobacco sales violations, and raising the minimum legal sale age to purchase tobacco and vapor products

•Immunization Action Plan Grant. Acceptance of the NYSDOH five -year grant in the amount of $118,680 per year, through March 31, 2028, totaling $593,400. Grant funding shall be used to reduce and eradicate vaccine preventable diseases in adults and children by eliminating barriers to the receipt of the immunizations.

•Acceptance of $343,450 in funding from the New York State Office for the Aging, for the Saratoga County Department of Aging and Youth Services. The funding will assist with the Senior Nutrition Program, Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly, senior transportation, and

mandatory caseworker conference fees, among other items.

MEDICAL INSURANCE COSTS FOR COUNTY

EMPLOYEES

The Board authorized an agreement with Capital District Physicians’ Health Plan, Inc. for the provision of medical and prescription health care insurance and administrative services for County employees for the 2024 calendar year at a projected cost of $25,884,468.25.

Authorized to execute any and all agreements required with MVP Health Plan, Inc. of Schenectady, for the provision of medical and prescription drug health care insurance for Medicare eligible retirees from County employment under MVP’s Medicare Advantage Plan for the 2024 calendar year at a projected cost of $3,816,471.98.

Authorized an agreement with Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, Inc. for the provision of dental health care insurance for County employees and the offering of voluntary dental health care insurance plans to County retirees, for the 2024 calendar year at a projected cost of $925,696.75.

PROCLAMATIONS

•The Board proclaimed Oct. 7 – 13 as “National Fire Prevention

Week” In Saratoga County, and encourages all residents to plan and practice a home fire escape for Fire Prevention Week 2023. Home fires caused 2,285 civilian deaths in the United States in 2022, according to the National Fire Protection association (NFPA), and fire departments in Saratoga County responded to 899 residential fire alarms of which 372 were reported structure fires.

•The Board proclaimed the month of October 2023 as “Domestic Violence Awareness Month” in Saratoga County and urges all of our citizens to support and participate in on-going programs designed for the reduction and elimination of domestic violence. Each year more than 10 million adults experience domestic violence; on a typical day, domestic violence hotlines nationwide receive over 20,000 calls.

One community member requested to speak during the public input session of the monthly county meeting.

Darlene McGraw, of Halfmoon, suggested Saratoga initiate a reporting App for county residents to inform community leaders of street signs being down, and requested the county institute a smokefree and vape-free policy in the vicinity of county buildings.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

ANW Holdings Inc sold property at 30 Middle Grove Rd to Chris Burby for $125,000

MALTA

John Fogarty sold property at 1143 Laural Lane to Joseph Guerette for $350,000

Gail Kyler sold property at 76 Riley Cove Rd to Kimberly Lenoci for $1,400,000

Wilma Mosely sold property at 64 Pepperbush Place to Cameron Crouse for $289,000

SARATOGA

CMH Homes Inc sold property at 8 Louden Rd to Daniel Orza for $437,982

BALLSTON

Edward Swanson sold property at 234 Round lake Rd to Amanda Dealo for $275,000

Brookview Court Inc sold property at 31 Arcadia Ct to Megan McCormack for $356,469

Kathryn Schneider as trustee sold property at 7 Sycamore St to Terri Allen for $401,500

CORINTH

Louis Faraone sold property at 91 Main St to Michaela Bovee for $220,000

Brendon Emery sold property at 1 Mill Creek Rd to Paul Posson for $410,000

GALWAY

Lisa Letourneau sold property at 2467 Galway Rd to Jason Barnes for $402,000

Frederick Puliafico sold property at 3011 South Shore Dr to Joann Gallucci for $235,000

GREENFIELD

Denise Richards sold property at 74 Bump Hill Rd to Adam Favro for $460,000

SARATOGA SPRINGS

McInski Properties LLC sold property at 2220 rt 50 South to Towaway LLC for $790,000

John Hamelin sold property at 160 East Ave to David Sherwood for $685,000

Mark Hover sold property at 43 Long Alley to James Manuele for $770,000

Sandra Lee Peculis sold property at 116 West Ave #305 to Merav Yarkoni for $690,000

Chloes Way LLC sold property at 35 Chloes Way to Cobblehill Development LLC for $275,000

Cobble Hill Development LLC sold property at 35 Chloes Way to Daniel Guzman for $849,000

Christine Paradiso sold property at 68 Trottingham Rd to Kathleen Allen for $310,000

Thomas Rein sold property at 13 Sunset Dr to Roy Rotheim for $350,000

Maria Lucchese sold property at 14 Rolling Brook Dr to Martin Hellwig for $1,475,000

John Witt sold property at 36 Hyde St to David Crenshaw for $1,900,000

Fiona Benyon sold property at 5 Furlong St to Robert Bruno for $610,000

WILTON

Carl Flanders sold property at 9 Carr Rd to Marta Baxter for $412,000.

50 Castleberry Dr. in Wilton was listed by Tamara Valentine from Roohan Realty and sold for $300,000

Saratoga County Chamber’s 2023 Business-to-Business Expo Oct. 12 at Gideon Putnam

by Dylan McGlynn Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The Saratoga County Businessto-Business Expo is moving to a new setting this year, to be hosted at the Gideon Putnam in the Saratoga Spa State Park on Thursday, Oct. 12.

Hosted by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, the expo will run from 3:30 to 6 p.m., and is expected to attract exhibitors from a wide range of fields and industries. Chamber president Todd Shimkus said it is one of the largest business-tobusiness networking events in the region annually.

“This is one of our signature events,” Shimkus said. “This is one of those events that a lot of people look forward to.”

Shimkus noted that exhibitors range from fields such as

healthcare, food service, retail, professional services, and much more, saying, “It’s really all over the map.”

Around 100 exhibitors are expected at this year’s event. Shimkus also noted they expect roughly “a few hundred” attendees who will visit the Expo for its plentiful networking opportunities.

“Whether you’re an exhibitor, or an attendee, everybody is there to network, so it’s not like you have to sell,” said Shimkus. “People want to learn about the different businesses that are there. They’re looking to find people that they can purchase other goods and services from locally. They’re looking for partnership opportunities. They’re looking for collaborative promotions that might be done in the future. This is really about building a community of businesses

for the benefit of everyone.”

A post-expo mixer will also be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m., according to a press release from the Chamber.

The Business-to-Business Expo is free for all to attend with a business card, with the release encouraging attendees to register in advance. Shimkus also noted the new location at the Gideon Putnam allows for tabletop displays, which he said can be easier and less expensive for businesses to set up.

“It’s an opportunity for us to lower the cost for people to participate, and to try a great, historic venue, and hopefully get a few more small businesses

than we’ve had in the past,” said Shimkus.

“There’s no items there for consumers to come and buy,” he added. “This is really about businesses trying to partner

with, and learn about, other businesses in the community.”

More information on the 2023 Saratoga County Businessto-Business Expo is available at saratoga.org.

Berkshire Bank Hires Rob Nichols as SVP of Business Banking

ALBANY — Berkshire Bank has announced the hiring of Rob Nichols as SVP, Business Banking Team Leader.

Nichols joins Berkshire with over 33 years in commercial banking, a press release states. At Berkshire, Nichols will lead the sales team for business banking within Central and Eastern New York, Berkshire County (MA), and Southern Vermont. Nichols’ background covers a range of corporate and commercial banking leadership and management positions, including overseeing

Business Banking departments at Citizens and First Niagara banks, the release states. Most recently, he served as the chief credit officer for a community bank. Nichols resides in the Albany, New York region. He is currently a member of the Executive Committee and treasurer for the Capital District YMCA. He also serves as a member of the board for the Albany Black Chamber of Commerce, and teaches Entrepreneurship Finance at Siena College,

Exhibitors and attendees at a previous Business-to-Business Expo.

Photo provided by Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce.

according to the release.

Rob Nichols. Photo provided by Berkshire Bank.

Hospital CEO Reflects On First Year

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During the conversation, VanKuren said her first year in the role has been “wonderful,” saying her past roles helped prepare her for a position as CEO. She also discussed Saratoga Hospital’s affiliation with Albany Med, which she said allows the hospital more opportunities to offer and expand services in the community.

“We’re strategic partners, but we maintain our independence,” VanKuren said of the partnership. “So it keeps our focus on community needs, but we have the partnership with Albany Med to add activity to this community. We are able to bring more specialists, where, as an independent, we wouldn’t be able to hire some of those providers. We are purchasing and installing an electronic medical record together, which is an extremely difficult and expensive endeavor that we wouldn’t have been able to do on our own.”

She said this model provides strong benefits for the hospital, noting that partnering with other area hospitals allows their focus to remain local.

VanKuren also made note of some of the struggles currently facing the healthcare industry, saying that Saratoga Hospital is dealing with many of the same issues faced by hospitals across the country.

“We are suffering from a negative bottom line, just like every other healthcare institution in the nation right now. So there is that fear, ‘Can we continue to do what we’re doing as we are losing money?’” VanKuren said at the event. “That is difficult. I think we do have a way forward. It’s going to be, probably another year until I think we can get back above that line to profitability,

but it will take some sacrifice, some change.”

She said the hospital is looking to focus on what services the local area may need moving forward.

“It’s challenging to think of our facility not being, at least, breaking even or profitable, because that’s not something that’s really happened before,”

VanKuren told Saratoga Today.

“... So, looking at a way forward, a lot of the things we talk about are, ‘What does this community need into the future?’”

She mentioned services for those who wish to age in place, as well as optimizing the hospital’s staffing and supply chain. VanKuren noted they had been working to expand outpatient and ambulatory services in recent years, but the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a sudden shift back to more inpatient demand.

“So we had to go from really focusing on ambulatory development to going back to being

a jam-packed inpatient hospital again,” VanKuren told Saratoga Today. “But now the pendulum’s coming the other way, so we need to shift our focus to that ambulatory network, and continue that service.”

She also noted during the event that she has felt embraced in the community since arriving, saying Saratoga Springs is “unique.” VanKuren said that it is meaningful to hear from people who have utilized the hospital’s services.

“Your best day and your worst day can be the same day in a hospital, so it always gives me such a sense of pride listening to the stories,” VanKuren said during the event. “And it’s always about how we made you feel. Not just about the healthcare we provided, but the staff and their connection with you and your family. That is the most important thing, and I think that is what makes Saratoga Hospital unique and special.”

Saratoga Hospital President and CEO Jill Johnson VanKuren (left) speaks with Caffè Lena executive director Sarah Craig as part of the ‘Serving Saratoga’ series (Photo by Dylan McGlynn).

Waldorf School’s ‘Fall Fun Day’ at Pitney Meadows Oct. 14

by Dylan McGlynn Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Fall Fun Day, an annual fundraiser by The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs, returns Oct. 14 at Pitney Meadows Community Farm, celebrating the fall season with activities, food, live music, animals, and more.

The event will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m, offering fall-themed activities such as hayrides with a horsedrawn carriage, sheep shearing, pumpkin painting, and more. Waldorf School assistant administrator Danielle Arenas said Fall Fun Day is “an all-around fun time for the whole family.”

“The fall festival really is one of the most long-standing events that Waldorf has done,” said Arenas. “Our staff will be there, we get a lot of volunteers as well from families. Different parents come, alumni. It’s events that they have gone to in the past, and they enjoy coming back.”

Other activities will

include an apple press, drum circle, live music, food vendors, and more, Arenas said.

“We’re going to have a hay jump, a couple different craft tables led by our teachers here at Waldorf,” Arenas said.

“We are also going to be having a hay ride. … We’re going to have Seth and the Moody Melix for music. We’ve got a couple different food options as well.”

Entry for adults is $5, and $3 for children, while those

aged 2 and under are admitted for free, according to a press release, which also states some of the attractions offered at Fall Fun Day are ticketed.

Funds raised will support Waldorf’s tuition assistance program, the release states, while Arenas also said that funds benefit the school’s early childhood programs and lower grades.

“We did, just this past year, open up our early childhood program on Lake

Avenue,” said Arenas. “So proceeds really are going to go to benefit building up the lower grades.”

More information on Fall Fun Day can be found at waldorfsaratoga.org/events.

Arenas emphasized Fall Fun

Day is “a community event,” providing fall activities for families in Saratoga and beyond.

“We want it to be a community event,” Arenas said. “We definitely want it to be, not just for Waldorf, but for everybody.”

Photos provided by the Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs.

Schuylerville Middle School Holds Third Annual Friday Festivities

WSWHE BOCES Students Participate in Saluting Branches Day of Service

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

On Sept. 20, WSWHE BOCES

Environmental Conservation and Forestry Instructor Dennis Flynn, along with 18 of his students, joined professional arborists from around New York State for the ninth annual Saluting Branches Day of Service.

SCHUYLERVILLE — Schuylerville Middle School wrapped up the first full week of school with its third annual Friday Festivities Positive Culture event.

Students in grades 6-8 gathered together to receive an introduction to all the middle school has to offer. As a way to encourage involvement outside the school day, students were introduced to the various clubs and organizations they can join.

Students selected five clubs they wanted to learn more about, and attended presentations with advisors throughout the building. They also learned about athletic offerings, mental health supports, and the National Junior Honor Society,

according to a release on the district website.

The day ended with a student and staff relay event on the turf field, and popsicles. Students were also introduced to the ‘Gotcha’ ticket program, where teachers will catch kids doing great things, and their tickets will be entered into a prize drawing each month, the release states.

“We always emphasize positivity and kindness go a long way in the middle school,” said Assistant Principal Maddie Wright in the release. “Our Friday Festivities event was a great opportunity for students to build connections with each other and staff, and start the year off on a great note.”

Students performed tree care and site beautification using the skills they’ve acquired in their Career and Technical Education (CTE) program. One of 51 sites in the national event, it was the only one in New York State, according to a press release.

Senior Isabelle Edmond of Mechanicville said she was glad to give back to the community and make the cemetery more attractive for visitors.

“We volunteered to take down some trees and prune some trees in order to better

help the resting place of veterans and their families,” said Edmond in the release.

During the day, students partnered with industry experts, and were able to pick up tips and make connections.

Roman Gaddeau is a veteran of the Iraq War and an alumni of the program who came back to help Instructor Dennis Flynn, the release states. He said he enjoyed being a chaperone for this special day.

“I think this is important for students, the different generations, especially since the older generations are going away,”

Gaddeau said in the release. “The younger generations need to learn about their contributions.”

Instructor Dennis Flynn says he feels proud to support the cemetery.

“Not only are the students getting hands-on experience but they are helping their community,” said Flynn in the release.

Flynn said that several students have family members who are buried at the cemetery and that was another motivation for them to volunteer. This is the seventh year his program has joined in the effort, the release states.

Photos provided by WSWHE BOCES.

Photo provided by Schuylerville Central School District.

Unearthly Delights: Celeriac & Kohlrabi

Remoulade

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Atthe Saratoga Farmers’ Market in early autumn, there is a plethora of beautiful fruits and vegetables on display. Lush, leafy greens are abundant, and tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, carrots, radishes, and radicchio all attract the eye with their vibrant colors.

Within this panoply, however, there are a handful of humble, mystifying vegetables, those more often overlooked than embraced. Celeriac and kohlrabi are two in this otherworldly group that deserve a taste.

At first glance, celeriac (aka celery root) might inspire more fear than awe. This heavy, round, whitish vegetable has wrinkled, knobby skin, a tangle of roots, and, sometimes, a sprout of green stalks and leaves resembling its cousin celery. Those courageous enough to approach it might notice its delicate celery aroma.

Yes, celeriac tastes like celery, only sweeter and richer. Under its thick skin is a dense, ivory-colored flesh that can have many uses. You can cube it and add it to roasted roots, hearty stews, and elegant purees, sliced thinly and made into gratins, and grated for the famous, refreshing, cold French salad: celerie remoulade. In addition to being delicious and versatile, celeriac is eminently nutritious due to its anti-inflammatory properties. This old-world vegetable is truly a diamond in the rough.

Kohlrabi is another unusual gem. In German, kohlrabi means “cabbage turnip” and is in the same botanical family as its more familiar namesakes. It is a green or purple orb (technically, a very fat stem) that grows just above the ground. A mass of green leaves on long stems erupts at all

angles. Beneath the green or purple skin is crisp, juicy, white to cream-colored flesh with a sweet, broccoli-like flavor.

Kohrabi is easy to prepare: just cut off the root and peel the skin. Then, cut into wedges or sticks and sprinkle with salt or dip into hummus or a zesty sour-cream-based dip. Raw kohlrabi can also be thinly sliced and dressed with salt, olive oil, and fresh lemon juice. Additionally, you can cook it in soups and stir-fries and use the leaves like collards. Try ditching the chips for kohlrabi. Your body will thank you, as it’s packed with vitamins and minerals.

Celeriac and kohlrabi might not be the prettiest vegetables, but they most certainly have their place in your kitchen. Be brave, wield a sharp knife, and give them a try!

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 in Downtown Saratoga. Find us online at www. saratogafarmersmarket.org, where you can sign up for our weekly newsletter, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @SaratogaFarmersMarket.

This wonderful French salad pairs well with pork chops, roasted chicken, and baked marinated tofu.

INGREDIENTS:

*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

• 6 tablespoons mayonnaise*

• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

• 2 large lemons, juiced

• 1 small celeriac or half of a large celeriac*, peeled and grated or cut into matchsticks

• Herbs of choice (chives*, parsley*, and/or dill* are all great)

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 1 fresh apple*, peeled and grated or cut into matchsticks (optional)

• Arugula* or cress to serve

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Juice one large lemon and add to bowl with 3 to 4 cups of water. Peel celeriac and grate with a box grater or cut into matchsticks. Peel and prepare optional apple. Immediately add celeriac and apple to the lemon juice and water mixture. This will keep them from browning.

2. Mix together juice from the other lemon, mayonnaise, mustard, salt and pepper and herbs. Drain celeriac and apple, add the dressing and mix well. Check seasonings to taste. Refrigerate 30 minutes to soften. Serve with cress or arugula and your choice of protein.

NOTES: You may substitute 3-4 tablespoons of olive oil for the mayonnaise for a lighter salad if desired.

In Andrea Grom’s photo, celerie remoulade is served on a bed of arugula and cress, roasted honeynut squash, and smoked salmon drizzled with balsamic and olive oil.

Kohlrabi. Gomez Veggie Ville by Pattie Garrett

Photos by Pattie Garrett.

Andrea Grom for Saratoga TODAY

Celeriac (celery root)

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY

Why would you consider using a salad spinner? No one likes a wet salad. But there are two important reasons that go beyond personal preference that make spinning your salad a necessity. The first is that most salad dressings are oil-based. Water repels oil, and so salad greens covered in water will repel dressing. This will result in the dressing pooling at the bottom of your salad bowl instead of coating the greens.

The second reason to remove water from your salad is to retain its freshness. The more moisture that’s in your salad, especially if you’re not dressing the whole thing at once, the more quickly it will go bad. The leaves will turn brown and everything will lose its crisp texture if it sits in excess moisture. If you’re not planning on consuming all of your salad immediately, make sure each of its components is as dry as possible before combining them.

If those two essential warnings against wet greens have not convinced you that you need a salad spinner in your life, fear not, there are plenty of other reasons to get one. Many people think of salad spinners as one-trick ponies that only serve a single purpose and otherwise occupy more than their fair share of precious space in your home, but they actually have quite a number of alternate uses. Salad spinners are useful for washing and drying a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. They are ideal because you can wash and dry things in a single container, and the spinning action they use is delicate enough that it won’t damage or bruise your produce. The next time you need to wash berries, broccoli, green beans, or mushrooms, try using a salad spinner. You’re sure to

“Romaine Calm”

Hello my Foodie Friends!

Dinner can be a challenge especially with balancing new and creative ideas with our hectic schedules. Creating imaginative salads was always a favorite to do with my children. When they were young (and still occurs) our eldest child, John would be accused (by his sister Aubrey) of not wanting to help in the kitchen with the making of the salads. One of the best and fun solutions was to get a Salad Spinner. This tool assisted us back then and still does today. How did we know our son liked it? When we would come home and the video game would be on pause and salad ingredients were everywhere (we knew he was having fun and using the tool).

AUTUMN APPLE SALAD WITH MAPLE VINAIGRETTE

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups baby spinach raw and chopped romaine lettuce (clean with salad spinner)

• ¼ cup dried cranberries

• ¼ cup pecans halved

• 2 tbsp feta cheese

• ½ granny smith apple sliced

• ½ fuji apple sliced

• 2 slices bacon cooked and chopped

MAPLE DIJON

VINAIGRETTE:

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

INSTRUCTIONS

• 1 tbsp maple syrup

• 1½ tsp dijon mustard

• salt & pepper to taste

• MAKE DRESSING: Add all the ingredients for the maple dijon vinaigrette to a small mason jar. Shake to mix.

• LAYER SALAD: Add the spinach to a medium size bowl or plate. Top with dried cranberries, halved pecans, feta cheese, sliced apples, and cooked bacon.

• DRESS AND TOSS: Drizzle the salad dressing over the top of the salad, toss and serve.

Recipe courtesy of Serene at houseofyumm.com

delight in how dry its contents become, and how quick and easy it is to use. You can also use the internal compartment of your salad spinner as a colander for fresh-cooked pasta. If you’re making a cold dish like pasta salad, spinning the noodles to remove the excess starchy water will cool them more quickly and also help keep them from sticking together.

The basket is also great for defrosting meat and drying before cooking. Vegetables from which it is good to remove excess moisture before frying like zucchini, eggplant, and shredded potatoes, can also be dried in a salad spinner, rather than squeezed out by hand. It also works well as a small dryer for hand-washed delicates.

Do you wash your greens and berries? Washing your salad ingredients can reduce the risk of illness. Listeria and E-Coli are dangerous foodborne illnesses that have been present in unwashed salads. It is difficult to wash salads. The Salad Spinner is a tool that has

become a kitchen must-have.

One of our favorites and best sellers is the OXO Good Grips Salad Spinner. We have them in larger and smaller sizes. Dry salad greens with a simple press of the soft, non-slip knob. The non-slip base keeps the bowl steady on the countertop and the built-in brake button stops the Salad Spinner for unloading. The basket doubles as a colander, and the lid comes apart for easy cleaning. Salad Spinners, they bring siblings together! Stop by Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store located at 33 Railroad place to check out the OXO Salad Spinner and an assortment of other cool tools for cooks. Remember my Foodie Friends, “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”

Take Care, John & Paula

This Week’s Events: SEPT. 29-OCT. 5

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

Donny “Elvis” Romines

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Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 6 p.m.

Donny will be performing at to benefit The American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Tickets are $15 at the door. Raffles, 50/50, cash bar and eat before or bring your own food. Showtime is 7 p.m. For more information call Helen at 518-745-7821.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

Flavors of the Fall Bake Sale

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Malta Ridge United Methodist Church, 729 Malta Ave. Ext., Malta Ridge | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Baked goods will be available for purchase. Come, bring a friend, join us for coffee/ tea and conversation while enjoying a homemade baked goodie. A love offering basket will be available for the café.

Superheroes Unite ��

The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 65 S Broadway, Suite #105, Saratoga Springs | Join us for a heroic day of play, in partnership with Nickelodeon and ACM (Association of Children’s Museums)! Get ready to unleash your superpowers and dive into the exciting world of superhero science. There will be a range of activities that are sure to ignite your curiosity and imagination. From making superhero masks to learning about electricity and its role in superpowers, you’ll discover the science behind these incredible abilities. In the week leading up we’ll have all kinds of fun superhero themed programs. Magnet Science, Invisibility Art, Leap & Fly, and All About Arachnids are all going to be happening during the week! For more information, visit cmssny.org

Fall for All ��

Grant Cottage, 1000 Mt. McGregor Rd., Wilton | 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Step into a world

of wonders celebrating the Victorian era with a retrofuturistic twist! Join us for a day filled with magic, history, and enchantment. Discover the grandeur of the Victorian era, infused with marvels, and experience the allure of Mt. McGregor. Prepare to be enchanted by an array of enthralling attractions and experiences that celebrate the essence of the Victorian era: Tintype Photographer, Civil War Medical Reenactor, Grondahl’s Wizard Workshop, Live Owl Encounter, Identify the Artifact Table, Victorian Era Magician, Victorian Lawn Games, Food Truck. General admission to the event is free. Rain date: Sunday, October 1. For more details, visit www. grantcottage.org

6th-annual Adirondacon Tabletop Gaming Convention ��

Charles R. Wood Theater, 207 Glen St., Glens Falls

10 a.m. – 10 p.m. | Play board games, card games, roleplaying games and more. Adirondacon 6 has even more to offer than before. The convention will be taking over the entire Charles R. Wood Theater, and will feature highlights such as structured game time slots, open play/ an epic lending library of over 500 titles, 2 dexterity tournaments, wargaming, and several play-to-win games. The Crandall Library Teen Center will be on-hand helping to run some games, and Sunday will feature a Kids’ Corner with some family-friendly favorites. Sunday’s hours are from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. For more information, visit www.adirondacon.com

2023 AFS Hearts for the Arts Festival

Hitching Post Café, 1256 Lake Ave., (9N) Lake Luzerne 5:30 p.m. | The Adirondack Folk School is hosting its annual Gala. Friends and supporters will gather for hors d’oeuvres, dinner, our

ever-popular Silent Auction and our annual Patron of the Arts honor. Cost is $75 for members and $100 for nonmembers. Tickets for the event may be purchased through the Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, 518-696-2400. Seating is limited, so please make your reservations early and give your dinner choice, prime ribs, salmon or vegetarian (includes dessert). Cash bar. www. adirondackfolkschool.org.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1

Autumn Stroll: Mail Order Houses of Saratoga

Meet at the Northwest Corner of Lake and East Avenues, Saratoga Springs |10:30 a.m. Madison Squires will highlight the “Kit House” era – a time when the average person could not only put a check through the mail, but order and receive an entire house as well. This tour features houses on East and Pinewood avenues. Tours last approximately 90 minutes and require walking and standing on varied terrain. Tours are limited to thirty and tickets should be purchased in advance. If additional tickets remain, they can be purchased the day of the tour at the meeting location. The cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. Members with stroll passes need to contact the Foundation’s office to book their 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.

The Art of Music

Saratoga Arts, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Saratoga Arts is excited to host Albany Pro Musica for The Art of Music, an exclusive season preview reception. Celebrate the intersection of art and music with a delicious brunch and a sneakpeek of Albany Pro Musica’s upcoming season, featuring a performance by the APM Chamber Singers, commentary by Maestro José Daniel FloresCaraballo, and access to the galleries. For more information, visit albanypromusica.org/ artofmusic.

Art in Public Places

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.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 2

Fall Rising Stars –Encanto Week ��

615 Maple Ave., Suite 3, Saratoga Springs | Saratoga Children’s Theatre most popular program now offered as a morning class during the school year. Ages 3 – 6, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays (October 2, 4, and 6) from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. 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.

Galway Preservation Society Meeting

Galway Town Hall, 5910 Sacandaga Road Galway | 7 p.m. The program “Galway Fire Company” will be given by Kevin Barkley, former Galway Fire Chief. This year the Galway Volunteer Fire Company celebrates their 100th anniversary, having been incorporated in 1923. Please join us to hear more of our local history and the story of our Galway Volunteer Fire Company. The meeting will be held at the Galway Town Hall, 5910 Sacandaga Rd., Galway. The meetings are always open to the public, free of charge.

Week of September 29 – October 5, 2023

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3

The 26th Annual “Autumn Jewels”

Judged Art Show

Clifton Park Senior Community Center Gallery, 6 Clifton Common Blvd., Clifton Park. This show is sponsored by Southern Saratoga Art Society and is open to all area artists, from October 3 to October 30. Entries will be judged, and cash prizes awarded in both the fine arts and photography. An award reception for all artists, families and friends will be held on Monday, October 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Senior Center. For rules, entry fees, entry forms and where to mail your entry please visit: southernsaratogaartist.com or visit us on Facebook.

Exploring an Eclipse �� Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 4 p.m. Let’s learn about a solar eclipse! The Museum of Innovation and Science (miSci) will present some fun facts and activities. For grades 3-5. Registration required. 518-3718622. www.cphlibrary.org

The Catholic Daughters of America Monthly Meeting

Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs

Members of Court McLaughlin #422, gather at 5:45 p.m. for recitation of the Rosary, followed by refreshments until 6:30 p.m. when the meeting will begin. We welcome all women who would like to come together in a supportive, prayerful, and charitable way. In addition, Sunday, October

15 is Catholic Daughter Sunday and Court will gather for 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Joseph’s Church in Greenfield Center, followed by brunch at a local diner.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4

Chicken & Sausage

Dinner Take-out

Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs

4:30 – 6 p.m. | Take out only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order. 518-584-2585.

Menu: sauté chicken, sausage, in a pink sauce over linguini, tossed salad, garlic toast. Cost: $15 per dinner. (Cash only).

Pickin’s Session

Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd., Ballston Spa | 6 p.m. All acoustic musicians who enjoy playing country/western, folk, gospel and bluegrass are welcome to participate. Open to the public. Free admission and ample free parking. Jam suns at 6:30 – 9 p.m. If you don’t play, become part of the audience, and enjoy the music. Bring a snack to share, beverages provided. Call 518-885-4229 with questions.

Presentation: Katherine Flickinger Dockstader

Galway Public Library, 2112 East St. Galway | 6:30 p.m. Susan Dufel’s presentation on Katherine Flickinger

Dockstader’s life, legacy and photography. “Kay,” one of the original “46er’s” and the first secretary of the local chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club, is the library’s October Featured Artist. An exhibit

of her early black and white photos of the Adirondacks, taken beginning in the 1930s, is on loan from the Kelly Adirondack Center at Union College and may be viewed at the library during open hours. More information about all library programs is found at www.galwaypubliclibrary.org.

Lecture: The Battle Over Israel’s Fragile Democracy

Skidmore College, Gannett Auditorium, Palamountain Hall | 7:30 p.m. In his public talk, Professor Avi Rubin will offer some observations on the judicial overhaul and its context from a socio-legal perspective. In addition, he will share his personal experience as a university professor teaching “sensitive” topics in a volatile political period and as an active participant in the greatest street protests Israel has ever known. Admission is free and open to the public. www.skidmore.edu/ greenberg-residency/index.php

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5

Ballston’s Sacrifice in the War with Mexico

Long Room at Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa | 7 p.m. | A program by John Cromie and Dave Waite on the Mexican War and the local men who sacrificed their lives in the struggle. A donation of $5 per registration is recommended to support the programs of the Saratoga County History Center. Please register at brooksidemuseum. networkforgood.com/ events/62146-war-in-mexico

UPCOMING Events

LIVESTRONG – Golf Scramble and Dinner

Friday, October 6 at Saratoga Lake Golf Course, 35 Grace Moore Rd., Saratoga Springs. 10 a.m. Golf scramble registration and lunch buffet. At 11 a.m. golf scramble shotgun and 5 p.m. LIVESTRONG Dinner. Proceeds benefit LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program. Contact Kirstin Swartz at 518-583-9622, ext. 108 or by email, kirstin. swartz@srymaca.org.

Fundraiser Fish Fry Friday

Knights of Columbus Council #246, located at 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs, Fish Fry Friday will resume on October 6 from 5 - 7 p.m. Orders may be placed by calling 518-5848547 on the Wednesday or Thursday before or on the day of the event from noon through 3 p.m. Menu: Fried or Baked Haddock ($15) or Fried Clam Strips ($12), which come with French Fries, Cole Slaw, Tartar Sauce, and Cocktail Sauce; New England Clam Chowder ($13 - quart; $7 - pint); Macaroni and Cheese ($5); French Fries ($3); and Dessert ($2) when available. Payment may be made by cash or check made out to “Columbian Association.”

Malta Cultural Arts Festival 2023

Saturday, October 7 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Malta Community Center, One Bayberry Dr, 518-899-

4411. Performances and workshops indoors and outdoors, celebrating the cultural diversity of Malta and surrounding communities!

Artists include: Alex Torres and his Latin Orchestra, Asian Culture dance Troupe, Motoko & Echu, Narthalaya School of the Arts, Rural Soul Music and Reggie Harris. www.maltaparksrec.com for schedule. Saratoga Arts made this program possible through the Community Arts Regrant Program, funded by the NYS Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the NYS and the NYS Legislature.

Saratoga International Flavorfeast

On Saturday, October 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the popular Saratoga food festival returns to downtown Saratoga Springs. Attendees can travel the streets of downtown Saratoga Springs and experience a feast of flavors from around the globe, while enjoying multi-cultural street performances throughout the day. International flags that line Broadway herald the annual event’s return. Beginning at 11 a.m. Flavorfeast “passportmaps” displaying a layout of participating restaurants/ businesses can be picked up on the corner of Broadway and Division Street. The map will also be available on the www.saratogaflavorfeast.com website to print the night before the event. This map will help eventgoers plan their day’s itinerary of travel to a variety of local restaurant destinations for $2 food samples from countries of origin. For details, visit www. saratogaflavorfeast.com

Glens Falls Symphony 2023-2024 40th Anniversary Concert Season Kicks-off Oct. 8

Two Local Authors, Two New Books – In-Person at Northshire Oct. 5

GLENS FALLS —

The Glens Falls Symphony 40th Anniversary returns to the Glens Falls High School Auditorium with its seasonopening “Musical Adventure” at 4 p.m. on Oct. 8.

Opening Night features Opening Night

features mezzo-soprano MaryAnn McCormick, and the works Short Ride in a Fast Machine/ John Adams, Sea Pictures/Edward Elgar, Symphonic Dances/ Sergei Rachmaninoff.

“Autumn,” on Nov. 12, features Michael Emery, concertmaster; violin and music by

Argentinian composer Astor Piazzola, as well as Le Tombeau de Couperin by famed French composer Maurice Ravel. “Holiday Pops” will be staged Dec. 10. The season continues to May 5, 2024. For a full schedule and more information, go to: theglensfallsymphony.org.

Hit Musical Forbidden Broadway Plays

Universal Preservation Hall Oct. 5

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Forbidden Broadway, Gerard

Alessandrini’s musical spoof of Broadway’s biggest shows and brightest stars, will make a stop at Universal Preservation Hall 7:30 pm. Thursday, Oct. 5.

Feeling “completely inspired” by the latest crop of Broadway musicals, Alessandrini lampoons

The Great White Way’s biggest shows and stars in this edition, which he directed. Gerry McIntyre

(Spamilton, Once on this Island, Anything Goes) is the choreographer. The musical is produced by John Freedson, Harriet Yellin, Peter Brash and David Zippel and Gerard Alessandrini, in association with Tzili Charney.

Up-to-the-minute spoofs include comic looks at Moulin Rouge, the all-Yiddish Fiddler on the Roof, Hadestown, the dark Oklahoma! revival, along with Dear Evan Hansen,

Tootsie, Beetlejuice, Frozen, and a whole new generation of Broadway stars.

Featured in the cast are Immanuel Houston, Aline Mayagoitia, Chris CollinsPisano, Jenny Lee Stern and Joshua Turchin, with Catherine Stornetta on piano. Forbidden Broadway has been a theatrical institution since 1982.

Tickets are available online at universalpreservationhall.org.

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

In scenic Saratoga Springs, ghosts of a dark capitalist past awaken and challenge a young woman’s powers.

Thus kicks off the enticing invitation to Lale Davidson’s newest book, Beyond Sight.

Add to this, the inaugural

foray into the world of novels by M.G. Bell – Cursed Towns of Jericho.

An in-person speaking and book-signing event featuring both authors will be staged at 6 p.m. on Oct. 5 at Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway in Saratoga Springs.

Glens Falls Symphony Concert Orchestra. Photo provided.

Lale Davidson and M.G. Bell will both be showcasing their respective new novels, Thursday, Oct. 5 at Northshire Bookstore Saratoga.

Caffe Lena at SPAC features Free American Folk Fest

The Saratoga Book Festival Announces 2023 Festival and Literary Marketplace Oct. 12-15

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The third annual Friends’ Saratoga Book Festival will take place Oct. 12-15, bringing together more than 60 authors for a celebration of reading. The multi-day festival features staged presentations and workshops, Literary Marketplace, Local Author Showcase, KidZone, an in-school performance held in more than seven venues in downtown Saratoga Springs.

SOME HIGHLIGHTS:

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Caffè Lena @ SPAC Returns for a free festival with music from Noon – 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7.

The day of live music on the Charles R. Wood Gazebo Stage at SPAC featuring a variety of American folk artists.

The Lineup: 12-12:45 p.m.The Clements Brothers

1:10-1:55 p.m.Amythyst Kiah

2:20-3:05 p.m.Soggy Po’ Boys

3:30-4:15 p.m.Los Sugar Kings

4:40-5:25 p.m.Upstate Gates Open at 11:30 a.m. No tickets required, to RSVP/ register, visit: caffelena.org.

•Author Wally Lamb, who will read from his soon-to-be published new book The River is Waiting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12 at the Spa Little Theatre.

•Simon Winchester, author of The Professor and the Madman, will speak about his new book Knowing What We Know: The Transmission of Knowledge from Ancient Wisdom to Modern Magic 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13 at Universal Preservation Hall.

•Dani Shapiro, author and host and creator of the popular

podcast Family Secrets will speak about her most recent novel, Signal Fires, in a literary conversation with author Jonathan Santlofer at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 at the Saratoga Springs City Center.

Additional author appearances include Meghan O’Rourke/ The Invisible Kingdom: Reimagining Chronic Illness10:30 a.m. and Paul Tremblay/ The Beast You Are – 2:30 p.m.

both of which take place Oct. 14 at Saratoga Springs Public Library. A number of upstate New York authors will be in attendance and events also include a Local Author Showcase, KidZone, and exhibitors, including a Popup Cafe 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 14 at the Saratoga Springs City Center Main Hall. For a complete lineup and more information, go to: saratogabookfestival.org.

Saratoga Book Festival slated to take place in October.

Caffe Lena @SPAC, Oct. 7.

This Season’s Holiday Shows at UPH

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Universal Preservation Hall (UPH) in Saratoga Springs announced its Christmas programming is on sale to prepare for the holiday season.

Coming to UPH in November is “Jim Brickman Hits Live with A Little Bit of Christmas” 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17. Jim Brickman is the best-selling solo pianist of our time, earning 21 number-one albums, 32 Top 20 radio hits, and two GRAMMY nominations. He will get up close and personal in this intimate setting with his hit songs “Love of My Life” “Valentine” and “Angel Eyes” plus a few holiday favorites like “The Gift.” Brickman warms the heart as his sweet sounds and stories bring family and friends together.

Natalie, Donnell and the MacMaster-Leahy kids take to the stage for “A Celtic Family Christmas,” 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1.

Continuing her monthly all-female “Women Aren’t Funny” series, Erin Harkes brings the laughs to the holidays 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6. The comedian for

this performance hasn’t been announced but previous female comedians have included Jaye McBride and Karen Rontowski.

“It’s a Jazzy Christmas” will be in the Great Hall 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15. This septet features favorite holiday songs wrapped in the theme of a

James Patterson and Mike Lupica

Celebrate New Book Publication in Spa City

1940s radio drama featuring the music of Vince Guaraldi from the Peanuts holiday specials. Tickets are available through the Box Office at Proctors in-person, via phone at 518-346-6204 Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. or online at universalpreservationhall.org.

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — “Hi, I’m Stephen King,” author James Patterson said to the audience, packed the inside the Saratoga Springs City Center Sunday afternoon.

“And I’m Mich Albom,” added longtime Daily News sportswriter and novelist Mike Lupica.

Lupica and Patterson were in town celebrating the release of their novel “12 Months To Live,” in an event sponsored by Northshire Bookstore Saratoga. A brief interview with WAMC’s In Conversation host Joe Donahue was followed by a session during which the two authors answered questions solicited from the audience.

“This is fantastic,” Donohue said. “This is better than football.”

Authors Mike Lupica and James Patterson, and interview host Joe Donohue at the Saratoga Springs City Center on Oct. 24, 2023.

Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

UPH. Photo by Super Source Media

Puzzles

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: Passable, Passible Passable means barely satisfactory or able to be passed. We sat through a passable performance of “Hamlet” last night. Whether the roads are passable depends on the weather.

Passible, a theological term, means capable of feeling or suffering. Some believe that God does suffer and is therefore passible.

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

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY

COMPANY. Articles of Organization for a limited liability company named KFM Saratoga LLC were filed with the Department of State on July 19, 2021. The office of the LLC is to be located in Warren County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served and the post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against it served upon him/her is 12 Fort George Road, Lake George, New York 12845. The LLC has a perpetual existence. The character or purpose of the business of the LLC is real estate management and all activities incidental or complementary thereto, and such other activities as may be engaged in by a company formed under the Limited Liability Company Law. 08/25, 09/01, 09/08, 09/15, 09/22, 09/29/2023. 11161

Notice of Formation of an LLC: MDECK PROPERTIES, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on July 6, 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: Michael Decker, PO BOX 874, Broadalbin, NY 12025. 08/25, 09/01, 09/08, 09/15, 09/22, 09/29/2023. 11168

Notice of formation of Trip the Magic Circle LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/14/2023 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: 10 North Ln Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/25, 09/01, 09/08, 09/15, 09/22, 09/29/2023. 11169

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: DRAGONFLY CAPITAL LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 07/27/2023.Officelocation: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 36 Patricia Ln Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: for any lawful purpose. 08/25, 09/01, 09/08, 09/15, 09/22, 09/29/2023. 11174

Notice of formation of Santa Nick C. LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 8/21/2023 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: 14 S Jordan Drive Saratoga Springs NY 12866 . Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/25, 09/01, 09/08, 09/15, 09/22, 09/29/2023. 11176

Benson’s Fish Room, LLC Arts. Of Org. filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/29/2019. Office in Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. Agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Legalinc Corporate Services Inc., 1967 Wehrle Drive, Suite 1 #086, Buffalo, NY 14221. Purpose: General. 09/01, 09/08, 09/15, 09/22, 09/29, 10/06/2023. 11204

Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC).

Name of the LLC is: DJE 75 ENTERPRISES, LLC Articles of

Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on August 9, 2023. Office Location: 75 Ludlow Street, 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: 75 Ludlow Street, Saratoga Springs, New York 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. 09/01, 09/08, 09/15, 09/22, 09/29, 10/06/2023. 11208

Notice of formation of DUCLOS SCIENTIFIC, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 08/08/23. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail to: The LLC, 61 Carriage Rd, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: All legal purposes. 09/01, 09/08, 09/15, 09/22, 09/29, 10/06/2023. 11212

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Statesmen Property Consultants LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 08/21/2023. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 90 Ludlow St. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: for any lawful purpose. 09/01, 09/08, 09/15, 09/22, 09/29, 10/06/2023. 11214

Notice of formation of L. SINGH CONSULTANTS,

LLC. Art of Org. filed with the Sec’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 08/28/2023. Office location, Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent for the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: L. Singh Consultants, LLC, 25 Wishing Well Road, Rexford, New York 12148.

Purpose: any lawful act., 09/01, 09/08, 09/15, 09/22, 09/29, 10/06/2023. 11217

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC). Name: B & T Services Management 2, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 8/28/2023. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of any process to: the LLC c/o Matthew Tarullo, 2 Christina Marie Drive, Clifton Park, New York 12065. Purpose: for all legal purposes. 09/01, 09/08, 09/15, 09/22, 09/29, 10/06/2023. 11218

Notice of formation of Southy’s, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 8/18/2023. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon which process against it may be served. SSNYshall mail process to the LLC, 144 Wildwood Place, Queensbury, NY 12804.

Purpose: Any lawful activity. 09/01, 09/08, 09/15, 09/22, 09/29, 10/06/2023. 11221

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.

The name of limited liability company is George’s Landscape Co., LLC. The Articles of Organization creating the limited liability company were filed in the

Office of the Secretary of State on August 29, 2023. The principal office of the limited liability company is in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served and the post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail any copy of process against it is: 18 Terrace Avenue, South Glens Falls, New York 12803. The limited liability company is formed for the purpose of engaging in any business purposes permitted by law. 09/01, 09/08, 09/15, 09/22, 09/29, 10/06/2023. 11222

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 MCG24 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

LEGALS

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.

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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

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 TO BIDDERS

The Purchasing Department of Saratoga County will receive sealed bids in person or electronically through the Empire State Purchasing Website until 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 20, 2023, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for Drive Through Vehicle Washing, as per specification 23-SDDTVW-1

Bid forms and instructions are available at the Purchasing Office, 50 W. High Street, Ballston Spa, NY between 9:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (telephone518-885-2210) or at the Empire State Purchasing Group website (www.empirestatebidsystem. com)Saratoga County, through its Purchasing Department, reserves the right to reject parts of any or all bids.

JOHN T. WARMT, Director of Purchasing Saratoga County 09/29/2023, 11376

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

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JMJC’s Keeve & Martin Win Bronze at Pan Ams

Saratoga Springs Rec Department Winter Programs

CALGARY, Alberta —

Nate Keeve and Hannah Martin from the Glenville-based Jason Morris Judo Center put together fantastic performances and earned bronze medals in the Pan Am/Oceania Judo Championships, Sept. 15-16 at the Calgary Olympic Park.

The win was Martin’s fourth 63 kg medal at Pan Ams in her career, having won bronzes in 2013, 2017, and 2019. Martin’s only loss was an overtime thriller to eventual champ, Katharina Haecker, in the semifinal. Martin also had a big win against longtime rival and twotime Pan Am Champ, Maylin Del Toro Carvajal, to tie up their head-to-head series 2-2. Martin gained valuable points on the Olympic qualifying list, moving

up 8 spots to #32.

Keeve scored his second 100 kg overall bronze at the Pan Ams, finishing his run off with a significant first time win over Rafael Buzacarini in the bronze medal match. Keeve jumps 20 slots to #39 to qualify for the Paris Olympic Games.

Both Keeve and Martin are on remarkable comebacks.

Keeve missed a year having to repair a torn ACL in August 2021, and Martin had a baby girl, Zoey, in May 2021.

Alex Knauf placed fifth at 90 kg and Ari Berliner took seventh for the JMJC at 66 kg to earn valuable world ranking points. Berliner is also on a successful comeback from ACL surgery he had in August 2022.

Kell Berliner, Melissa Myers,

and Nicole Stout all fought well but were eliminated in the first round to close out the JMJC participation at this year’s Pan Ams.

Athletes from the Jason Morris Judo Center have now won 26 Pan Am medals in its 23-year history, as well as having now placed at least one athlete on the Pan Am team for 20 straight years. The JMJC has placed four athletes on the team 7 times and had three athletes 5 times. Ari Berliner, Keeve, Knauf & Martin also represent the New York Athletic Club.

“All the kids performed well under high level pressure and I couldn’t be prouder of them” said four-time Olympian & JMJC Owner Jason Morris in a press release. Morris is also a long time member of the NYAC.

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Registration is going on now for winter programs at the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department, and includes programs such as basketball, boxing, curling, ice skating and figure skating lessons, and volleyball.

Visit saratogarec.com for complete information and a registration link. Contact the Recreation Department at 518-587-3550, ext. 2300 or recreservations@saratogasprings.org with questions.

Pickleball Workshops

The Saratoga Springs Recreation Department hosts pickleball workshops throughout the year for a variety of interests and expertise. Everyone aged 18+ is welcome to participate. Visit SaratogaRec.com and click Programs, Pickleball

Workshops for complete information and to register.

Begin Your Ice Skating Journey with the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department

Intro to Ice Skating introduces skaters age 3 to adults to the world of ice skating, and prepares a skater for advancement to figure skating, hockey, or speed skating.

Begin Your Figure Skating Journey with the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department

Fundamentals of Figure Skating introduces skaters to the athleticism and artistry of figure skating, and prepares a skater for advancement to various figure skating disciplines.

Visit SaratogaRec.com and click Programs, Ice Skating lessons for complete information and to register.

Photos provided by Jason Morris Judo Center.

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Saratoga YMCA Raises Over $80k to Help Children Attend Summer Camps

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The Saratoga Regional YMCA has announced that through its financial assistance program, over $80,000 was raised for youths attending the YMCA’s day camps throughout the summer.

Over 250 children attended the YMCA’s summer camps each week during the summer, according to a press release from the Y. The release thanks the YMCA’s donors for their support.

“The Y is happy to welcome children of all backgrounds into our summer camp and give them a sense of community and lighthearted fun with their peers. It is the most gratifying thing we can do,” said Scott Clark, CEO of the Saratoga Regional YMCA, in the release. “This is our mission--being a safe haven for all, regardless of their ability to pay. The diversity of our Y makes us healthier and stronger as a community and I’m so grateful to all our generous benefactors who are the ones who make this possible.”

In addition to the financial assistance program, the YMCA also partners with organizations including the Saratoga County Department of Social

Services, the New York Race Track Chaplaincy, and the Franklin Community Center, the release states.

“We are so grateful for the ongoing partnership with the Saratoga Regional YMCA. The Y recognizes that the backstretch families are a vital part of the Saratoga community.” said Nick Caras, Program Director of the New York Race Track Chaplaincy, in the release. “This partnership provides our kids with a fun and

Saratoga 1977-78 Boys Basketball Team Holds Reunion

new experience while spending their summer upstate. I cannot say enough about the Y and how they make our families feel welcome and included in not only their organization, but the greater community.”

The YMCA stated in the release it expects to give over $800,000 in financial assistance this year for a variety of services and programs. To learn more about its financial assistance program, visit srymca.org or call 518-583-9622.

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

45 years later, one of the best teams from Saratoga Springs High School to take the hardwood reunited.

A reunion of the 1977-78 Saratoga varsity boys basketball team was held Sept. 2, with several players and coaches gathering from the team that captured the Foothills Council

Championship, and went unbeaten until a one-point loss to Niskayuna in the Section 2 Class A Championship game. “What a wonderful group of men,” said then-Saratoga varsity assistant coach Rich Johns of the reunion in a Facebook post. “A ton of laughs and a closeness that can’t be matched. Thank you all for the great memories.”

Photo provided by Saratoga Regional YMCA.

Members of the Saratoga Springs 1977-1978 varsity boys basketball team, from left: Mark Hotaling, Daniel Rivers, Rick Williams, Damian Fantauzzi, Buddy Clarke, Rich Johns, Brad Ewing, Steve Didziulis, Willie Doherty and Jimmy Gant (Photo provided by Rich Johns).

High School Sports Roundup

SEE BELOW FOR RECAPS OF RECENT ATHLETIC CONTESTS FROM LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS:

FOOTBALL

(9/22) SCHUYLERVILLE 48, RENSSELAER 0

The Schuylerville varsity football team moved to 4-0 with a dominant 48-0 win over Rensselaer on Sept. 22. Five different players scored a rushing touchdown for the Black Horses, led by Rosevald Delair, who had two rushing touchdowns and a 4-yard touchdown reception. Martin Flanders Jr., Landen Cumm, Ben VanVeghten, and Max Montgomery also had rushing scores for Schuylerville, who forced three fumbles on defense. The Black Horses next travel to face Watervliet at 7 p.m. on Friday.

(9/22) SARATOGA 18, GUILDERLAND 10

The Saratoga Springs varsity football team moved to 2-2 on the season with an 18-10 victory over Guilderland in a Suburban Council matchup on Sept. 22. Camden Rhude ran for 68 yards and a touchdown, while Christian Mello also added a rushing TD, according to stats posted by the team on Hudl. Jack Rigabar threw for 122 yards, and found Brady Mills for a touchdown pass. The Blue Streaks host Schenectady at 7 p.m. on Friday.

BOYS SOCCER

(9/23) SARATOGA 4, BURNT HILLS 0

Powered by a hat trick from Ryan Farr, the Saratoga Springs varsity boys soccer team cruised to a 4-0 win over Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake on Saturday. James Hope also scored a goal for the Blue Streaks, with Owen Winter adding two assists. Andrew Spain also recorded an assist in the victory.

Fun And Games

(9/25) SCHUYLERVILLE 1, JOHNSTOWN 1

The Schuylerville varsity boys soccer team battled Johnstown to a 1-1 tie in Foothills Council action on Monday. Willem Foster scored on a penalty kick in the early minutes of the game to give the Black Horses a 1-0 lead, but Kayden Buyce tied the game in the second half for Johnstown. Griffin Brophy made five saves in goal for Schuylerville.

(9/26) SARATOGA 1, SHAKER 1

In a battle between a pair of unbeaten teams, both the Saratoga Springs and Shaker varsity boys soccer teams emerged without a loss on Tuesday, battling to a 1-1 tie in Suburban Council action. Xavier Ruscio scored for the Blue Streaks, while Kofi Sarfoh scored a goal for the Blue Bison.

(9/26) SCHUYLERVILLE 5, HUDSON FALLS 3

The Schuylerville varsity boys soccer team hit the road on Tuesday and returned home with a win, defeating Hudson Falls 5-3 in a Foothills Council contest. Alex Renner had a hat trick for the Black Horses, scoring three goals in the win, while Nate Lanfear and Parker Bendon also added goals. Lanfear also recorded an assist, with Corey Cottrell, Connor Battle, and Trevor French also picking up assists. Griffin Brophy made one save in goal for Schuylerville (4-4-1 overall, 3-3-1 Foothills).

GIRLS SOCCER

(9/23) SARATOGA 0, BURNT HILLS 0

The Saratoga Springs varsity girls soccer team battled to a scoreless tie in Suburban Council action against Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake on Saturday. Olivia Goodman made six saves in goal for the Blue Streaks, who move to 4-2-2 on the season.

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GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

(9/25) MECHANICVILLE 3, SARATOGA

CATHOLIC 0 - The Saratoga Catholic varsity girls volleyball team fell to Mechanicville in straight sets, 25-12, 25-7, 25-13, on Monday. Emery Moser had four kills for the Saints, while Ryan McDonald and Margaret Crowe each had three kills in the loss.

(9/22) STILLWATER 3, SCHUYLERVILLE 0

The Schuylerville varsity girls volleyball team dropped a non-league contest to Stillwater, 25-22, 25-18, 25-23, on Sept. 22. Sophia Wahl had four kills for the Black Horses, while Madisyn Awilow had eight digs. Kyerra Garmley added seven assists and three kills in the loss for Schuylerville.

FIELD HOCKEY

(9/22) SARATOGA 1, SHAKER 0

The Saratoga Springs varsity field hockey team earned a 1-0 shutout victory over Shaker in Suburban Council action on Friday. Mia Khazin scored the lone goal of the game in the second quarter off an assist by Maddy Miller. Lily Wilborn made five saves in goal for the Blue Streaks.

BOYS GOLF

(9/26) SARATOGA 165, SHAKER 166

The Saratoga Springs varsity boys golf team held off Shaker for a one-point victory at McGregor Links Country Club on Tuesday. Charles Greiner II shot a team-best 40 for the Blue Streaks, followed by Cole Whitman (41), Thomas Bundy (41), and Carter Sica (43). Kieran Cummins shot a match-best 37 in the loss for Shaker.

‘IT’S A SENSE OF FAMILY’: Mohawk Youth Field Hockey League Continues to Grow

by Dylan McGlynn Saratoga TODAY

BURNT HILLS — Early on a Sunday morning, the fields at Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School were packed, a result of the growth seen by the Mohawk Youth Field Hockey League since its inception in 2011.

Sponsored by the Mohawk Field Hockey Club, the Mohawk Youth League was started by Saratoga varsity field hockey head coach Jo-Anne Hostig, BH-BL varsity coach Kelly Vrooman, and then-Shenendehowa varsity coach Jeanne Frevola. Over a decade after its beginnings, the league has grown tremendously, providing more opportunities in the sport for athletes across the area.

“It is awesome,” said Hostig at the Play Day hosted by BH-BL. “It’s getting the sticks into their hands sooner, and it’s getting them to have fun, and getting them to learn about working as a team. It’s been a nice thing.”

The youth league is hosting four ‘Play Days’ throughout the fall, each hosted by a different school district. Saratoga Springs, Shenendehowa, and Johnstown also have hosted or will host a ‘Play Day’ this year.

The days are exactly what the name suggests, providing numerous opportunities for athletes and teams to compete in scrimmages. The Mohawk Youth League’s ‘Play Days’ offers a division for fifth and sixth-graders, and a division for third and fourth grade.

In its initial year, the youth league had 11 teams, said Hostig. This year, there are nearly 40 teams from a variety of area schools. In addition to Saratoga Springs, BH-BL, Shen, and Johnstown, the youth league also includes teams from districts such as Bethlehem, Shaker, Guilderland, Hoosick Falls, South Glens Falls,

The fifth/sixth division played on the turf at BH-BL’s Centennial Field, while the younger division played on the adjacent grass fields. Each team plays four 20-minute games during a ‘Play Day’, Hostig said.

“Most teams probably have, like, ten (players) on a team,” Hostig said. “So they sub in and out for the 20 minutes.”

Hostig said the upper division had over 20 teams, and the lower division had 18. The Saratoga program brought five teams to the ‘Play Day’ at Burnt Hills, with Hostig noting the league has had a strong impact on area varsity programs, including the Blue Streaks.

“So for the youth coming into it, it used to be that they were kind of beginning. Now, it’s like they’re continuing on,” Hostig said. “Almost all the teams that are here, their impact for their school program is helping them tremendously. It’s already having the sticks in their hands, it’s already knowing what patterns are, what offense and defense is. It’s helping our field hockey program in the area, in general.”

The SSHS field hockey program is strong in numbers, with nearly 50 players in total. The program currently has two modified teams, with Hostig saying that likely over half of the players

on each of those teams came through the youth league.

“It definitely is helping us,” said Hostig. “It’s transferring now into it. They’re staying with our sport.”

She also noted that many athletes from the various high schools also assist with the Play Days, including serving as referees for the scrimmages.

“We’re trying to have them give back and learn, and make our sport grow more,” said Hostig.

Another impactful aspect for Hostig is watching her former players grow through the years, and advance to the next level. This includes Lindsey Frank, who Hostig said played in the youth league’s inaugural season, and is currently playing at Northwestern University.

Frank transferred to Northwestern after four years at the University of Richmond, where she twice led the team in points, according to the

Northwestern Athletics site. Hostig also taught Frank in elementary school, she said.

“I knew she was just an athlete,” Hostig said. “She got into fourth grade, and I’m like, ‘OK, I’m starting a youth program and you’re in.’ … Now she’s in her last year, and I’m thinking, ‘Wow, we’ve come a long way since then.’”

Another such player is Kelsey Briddell, who played at UAlbany and eventually joined the U.S. National Women’s Field Hockey team.

Hostig said the field hockey community is tight-knit, noting many area teams have shown support for Saratoga field hockey alum Olivia Allen, a 2023 graduate who was diagnosed with cancer in June, according to a GoFundMe page in support of Allen and her family. Several area teams have given gifts, while other teams have worn ribbons in their hair during a game in support, Hostig said.

“It’s been really nice to see that,” said Hostig.

Burnt Hills’ Play Day also included a stand raising money for a ‘Stick It to Cancer’ fundraiser with the American Cancer Society. Saratoga will host its annual ‘Pink Game’ on Oct. 6 against Shenendehowa, with this year’s game raising money in support of Allen, said Hostig.

Again emphasizing the community connection around the sport, Hostig also mentioned that several of her former players have eventually returned to help with the program, including JV head coach Marissa Folts, varsity assistant Sara Marshall, JV volunteer coach Kylie Folts, and modified volunteer coach Jen Allen.

“We all know each other,” said Hostig of the area field hockey community. “It’s a sense of family, and a sense of community, that we’re building and encouraging.”

Photos by Dylan McGlynn. Scotia-Glenville, Gloversville, and more.

The 2023 Saratoga Giant Pumpkinfest was held this past Saturday, Sept. 23. In it’s 8th annual year, The Giant Pumpkinfest takes place in conjunction with the Saratoga Farmers’ Market, kicking-off the fall season by celebrating and supporting our region’s farmers and harvest. This year we saw several pumpkins top over 1,500 pounds during the Pumpkinfest weigh-off. Congratulations to all growers who participated. Photos by Billy Harrigan.