WILTON — “How to Sponsor a Refugee” will be the subject of a panel discussion at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20, at the Wilton Branch of the Saratoga Regional YMCA, 20 Old Gick Road.
Panelists will describe how individuals or groups in the Saratoga region and Greater Capital District can sponsor refugees, and what types of support are available to assist in their integration into the community.
With the recent dramatic increase in the displacement of populations worldwide, and the numbers seeking refuge in the United States, the federal government has looked beyond the traditional network of resettlement agencies to ensure an orderly and humane process for meeting the need. Private sponsors can apply to welcome individuals already known to them, or they can be matched with individuals seeking sponsors through programs such as the WelcomeCorps.
Terry Diggory, panel moderator, is co-coordinator of the Saratoga Immigration Coalition. Panelists include Yasmeen Isaaq – who was born in Afghanistan and first came to the U.S. in 2008 , and Jennifer Moak – Director of Resettlement for North America for Ukraine.
The program is free and open to the public and is organized by the Saratoga Immigration Coalition and offered in observance of YMCA Welcoming Week and Saratoga Peace Week.
Questions may be directed to saratogaimmigration@gmail.com; 518-306-1313.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame’s education department will again offer its “Readers Up” program for students throughout the 2024-2025 academic year. The program brings the museum experience into the classroom via five books related to thoroughbred racing. The museum provides the books to school educators, then a museum educator visits the school with objects from the museum’s collection that relate to the book. The program and books are free of charge. This year, the books offered are:
“The Long Shot” by Chris Carpenter and Dave Papa (Pre-K through 4th Grade)
“Abella and the Almost Racehorse” by Zane Carson Carruth (Pre-K through 3rd Grade)
“Jim Dandy: A Dark Horse on a Dark Day” by Maddy Zanetti and Gretchen Louise Tisch (Pre-K through 4th Grade)
“The Jockey and her Horse” by Sarah Maslin Nir and Raymond White, Jr (5th Grade through 8th Grade)
“Seabiscuit: An American Legend” by Laura Hillenbrand (9th Grade through 12th Grade)
For more information about the program, contact Museum Educator Matt Reichel at (518) 584-0400 ext. 118 or mreichel@racingmuseum.net.
SARATOGA SPRINGS —The following Support Groups will be held at the Saratoga Senior Center, located at 290 West Ave. in Saratoga Springs, and are open to the public.
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group–2nd Friday of every month | 11 am – 12:30 pm. Being a caregiver can present exhausting challenges and take a significant toll on your health. Support groups bring together people who are going through or have gone through similar experiences. This support group provides an opportunity for caregivers to share personal experiences and feelings, coping strategies, or firsthand information about this disease.
Parkinsons Support & Discussion Group–3rd Monday of every month | 11 am – 12:30 pm. This is a community of people impacted by Parkinson’s designed to help you make meaningful connections, engage in important dialogue, find useful resources and build long-lasting relationships.
Greif & Loss Support & Discussion Group–2nd & 4th Tuesday of every month | 2pm – 3pm. Whatever type of loss you’ve suffered, there’s no right or wrong way to grieve. Often, the pain of loss can feel overwhelming. Any loss can cause grief. The purpose of this group is to provide friendship, understanding, and hope.
Chit Chat– Every Monday | 1 pm. This is a community of people impacted by Parkinson’s designed to help you make meaningful connections, engage in important dialogue, find useful resources and build long-lasting relationships.
BALLSTON SPA —The Saratoga County Career Center in conjunction with the Greater Capital Region Career Centers will hold the following free virtual career workshops during September:
September 19 at 11AM: Completing Job Applications – Statistics show approximately 50% of mid-sized companies and almost all large corporations use an applicant tracking system to screen candidates for job opportunities. Learn how to prepare your online application to get the most visibility from hiring managers. Facilitated by Warren and Washington.
September 20 at 10:30AM: Networking – Networking is your strategic tool for cultivating lasting relationships, fostering professional growth, and unlocking opportunities. Join us for an approachable journey to understanding networking. Facilitated by Warren and Albany.
September 24 at 11AM: Overcoming Barriers – Join an informal discussion about how to overcome potential stumbling blocks to finding a job. Whether you’re facing transportation needs, childcare needs, prior justice system involvement, inexperience, health concerns or more, this workshop will provide you with resources and strategies to help you meet your goals. Facilitated by Fulton-Montgomery-Schoharie.
September 24 at 1:30PM: Social Media – Your social media presence can make or break your ability to find a job. Learn how to use social media to your advantage in searching for a job and marketing yourself to land the job or career you’ve always wanted. Facilitated by Schenectady.
Registration is required for all workshops. Visit https://thejoblink.org/calendar/ to register or call the Saratoga County Career Center at (518) 884-4170 for more information. The workshops are offered as part of the Saratoga County Career Center’s WorkPays! workforce education campaign.
Adam Pipino, 29, of Mechanicville, pleaded to criminal contempt in the first-degree, and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Sentencing Oct. 3.
Saratoga CountySheriff’s Office
The Sheriff’s Office arrested Nicholas J. Murtlow (age 35) Galway, on an arrest warrant issued by the Providence Town Court charging him with criminal mischief in the 3rd degree, aggravated family offense, criminal contempt in the 1st degree (class E felonies), and criminal mischief in the 4th degree (class A misdemeanor). Murtlow is accused of violating an order of protection by failing to stay away from the protected person on July 26, 2024, and of committing a specified offense under the statute having previously been convicted of a specified offense within the preceding 5 years. The criminal contempt charge was upgraded to a felony due to a previous conviction within the preceding 5 years as well. He is also accused of damaging property belonging to another person in an amount exceeding $250 and of intentionally attempting to prevent a person from calling 911 by disabling their communication sending equipment. Murtlow was arraigned in the Charlton Town Court and remanded to the Saratoga County Jail pending further action in the matter.
The Sheriff’s Office arrested Sandra M. McGeough (age 51) Clifton Park on an arrest warrant issued by the Clifton Park Town Court charging her with criminal contempt in the 1st degree (class E felony) and harassment in the 2nd degree (violation). McGeough is accused of violating an order of protection by threatening the protected person in an incident that reportedly occurred on August 6, 2024. She was arraigned in the Clifton Park Town Court and remanded to the Saratoga County Jail pending further action in the matter.
James E. Lewis, Jr. (age 18) Schenectady, was arrested on an arrest warrant issued out of the Milton Town Court charging him with burglary in the 3rd degree (class D felony) from an incident that reportedly occurred on July 23, 2024. Lewis is accused of entering and remaining unlawfully within a building on Emigh Road in the town of Milton with the intent to commit a crime therein. He was released on an appearance ticket at the direction of the Honorable John Cromie of the Milton Town Court pending further proceedings in the matter.
The Sheriff’s Office responded to a call of an intoxicated male causing a disturbance in the Sunoco gas station on Plank Road in the town of Clifton Park. Prior to deputies arriving on scene, the male reportedly left the establishment in a motor vehicle. Deputies quickly located the vehicle and attempted to stop it resulting in a vehicle pursuit that culminated in the arrest of Philip R. Reiter (age 38) Clifton Park. Reiter was charged with DWI (class D felony), aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the 1st degree (class E felony), using a vehicle without a mandatory ignition interlock device, criminal contempt in the 2nd degree (class A misdemeanors), aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the 2nd degree (unclassified misdemeanor), failure to obey a police officer, unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and failure to use headlights with windshield wipers (infractions): NY Mr. Reiter is accused of operating a motor vehicle in an intoxicated condition. The charge was upgraded to a class D felony due to 2 previous convictions within the preceding 10 years. He is also accused of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated with a revoked driver’s license and of failing to have a mandatory ignition interlock device. He was arraigned in the Clifton Park Town Court and remanded to the Saratoga County Jail pending further action in the matter.
GREENFIELD CENTER —Timothy E. Wigley passed away peacefully at home on September 9, 2024, with his loving wife at his side. A private graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 16, at Briggs Cemetery on Brookline Road, Ballston Spa. Online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Dennis M. Ostrowski, 70, passed away on August 30, 2024. Visitation from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. on September 13, at the Burke Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway. A Noon Mass will be held at St. Clements Church, 231 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, with burial at Saratoga National Cemetery following. All are welcome to attend. Remembrances at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
WILTON — Margaret “Peggy” Abbondandolo passed away September 8, 2024. Calling hours will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 14, at Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 174 Fifth Ave., Saratoga Springs. A celebration of life will follow at 11:00 a.m. Online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS —Helen Gordon passed away on September 8, 2024, at the age of 96. A graveside service was held September 11 at Congregation Shaara Tfille, Saratoga Springs. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS —Colin G. Brown, 74, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Calling hours are from 10 a.m. to Noon on Saturday, September 14, followed by a funeral home service at the Burke Funeral Homes, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
