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King Brothers Dairy Chosen for “You’re Gonna Need Milk For” That Campaign

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On Sunday, Nov. 6 women marathoners running in New York City will be able to refuel after the race with award-winning chocolate milk from King Brothers Dairy is Saratoga County. The Dairy, a gold medal recipient for chocolate milk at this year’s Great New York State Fair, has been tapped to provide five thousand bottles of chocolate milk to refuel “Team Milk” women at the finish line.

The King Family is proud to help support women athletes. SOUNDBITE (from b-roll assets): Sarah Zdobnikow, King Brothers “We’re really proud to be part of a campaign that empowers female athletes. Milk has a total nutrition package that women of all ages need. It’s great that our chocolate milk is part of such a high-profile event because it spotlights milk’s role in athletic performance, which many people have forgotten about.”

“Team Milk” members will receive race gear, physical, mental and nutrition advice leading up to the race and will be treated to essential post-race recovery at the “Team Milk” refueling station – complete with professional stretchers, fitness experts, recovery gear and od of course – chocolate dairy milk! Their participation also helped raise money for the next generation of female runners as MilkPEP matched the registration fees of each woman who signed up to be a part of “Team Milk” with a donation to Girls on the Run, an organization dedicated to empowering girls through running.

Arrow Reports $12.2 Million in Q3 Net Income, Loan Growth of $80 Million in the Quarter

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GLENS FALLS — Arrow Financial Corporation (NasdaqGS® – AROW) announced financial results for the three-month period ended September 30, 2022. Net income for the third quarter of 2022 was $12.2 million and diluted earnings per share was $0.74.  Loan growth and deposit growth were both strong in the quarter, increasing by $80 million and $249 million, respectively.

Saratoga Hospital Adds Primary Care Physician In Mechanicville

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Mark Chalmers, MD. Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mark Chalmers, MD, has joined Saratoga Hospital Medical Group Primary Care – Mechanicville. He is in practice with Carrie McNeil, MD; Stephen Sgambati, MD; and Krista Gardner, physician assistant.

 Dr. Chalmers comes to Saratoga Hospital from UPMC Altoona in Pennsylvania where he completed a residency in family medicine. UPMC Altoona is part of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center health network.

“Dr. Chalmers was drawn to the opportunity to practice in a close-knit community and, as part of a multidisciplinary medical group, provide patients with easy access to high-quality specialty care,” said Scarlet Clement-Buffoline, executive director, Saratoga Hospital Medical Group. “We, in turn, were impressed with his commitment to his patients and to giving back.”

A member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, Dr. Chalmers earned a medical degree from Albany Medical College, Saratoga Hospital’s partner in the Albany Med Health System. In addition, he holds bachelor’s degrees from Siena College in Loudonville and the College of Saint Rose in Albany. As a student, he volunteered at the Joan Nicole Prince Home for terminally ill patients in Scotia and Community Hospice in Albany.

Saratoga Hospital Medical Group Primary Care – Mechanicville is located at 202 S. Central Ave., Mechanicville. For an appointment, call 518-580-2099.For more information visit www.SaratogaHospital.org or www.facebook.com/SaratogaHospital.

Election Day: Nov. 8

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SARATOGA COUNTY — Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8. Polling Places will be open 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. There are 168, 047 active registered voters in Saratoga County.

All registered voters are eligible to participate in the General Election. Check your registration status at voterlookup.elections.ny.gov/ 

Up for vote are several seats – statewide, as well as countywide and locally in several municipalities. The sample ballot depicts Saratoga Springs specifically. To view sample ballots specific to various municipalities in Saratoga County, go here: www.saratogacountyny.gov/departments/board-of-elections/voting-information/#ballots.  

Flip the ballot over: A 2022 Statewide Ballot Proposal, titled Proposal Number One – “Clean Water, Clean Air, And Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act Of 2022.” The purpose of this proposal is to authorize the creation of state debt and the sale of state bonds in the amount of up to $4.2 billion for certain capital projects for the purpose of making environmental improvements that preserve, enhance, and restore New York’s natural resources and reduce the impact of climate change. If approved, the proposal would allow the State to borrow up to $4.2 billion to provide funding for capital projects for the restoration and flood risk reduction, open space land conservation and recreation, climate change mitigation, and water quality improvement and resilient infrastructure.  

Man Found Dead at Congress Park

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SARATOGA SPRINGS —A 30-year-old man was found dead in Congress Park early Monday. 

According to Saratoga Springs Police shortly at approximately 12:19 a.m. Monday, a request for assistance to locate a missing person believed to be in downtown Saratoga Springs was received by local authorities from the Colonie Police Department. 

The man was found at 2:01 a.m. deceased in the pond by the war memorial, police said.

“Based on the information that we discovered, including a review of the city cameras, the male was alone at the time and there is nothing to indicate any foul play,” city police said, in a statement released Tuesday morning.  “An autopsy was conducted and currently there does not appear to be any criminal aspect to the investigation. Toxicology is pending.”

The name of the man is being withheld, out of respect for the family, according to the statement.   

Flat Rock Park Grand Opening

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Image captured of the newly constructed Flat Rock Park on Oct. 28, 2022 – the day the park celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Under Consideration: Demolition at Church Street

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Property at 106 Church St. Photo provided

SARATOGA SPRINGS — A residential structure at 106 Church St. is being considered for demolition by the city Land Use Boards.  

In a letter submitted to the city, Frederick Scheidt, Jr., who has owned the property since 2000, writes that the three buildings on the property are “in poor to terrible condition,” adding the city determined in 2021 the “out buildings should be demolished,” and that the main building sustained a catastrophic fire this past May. “I would like to see a much nicer building or buildings on this property,” Scheidt writes.   

Nov. 6 Ceremony to Honor 2022 Veteran of the Year

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — A ceremony honoring the Veteran of the Year for 2022 will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 at 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs. The event is free and open to the public. Face masks are optional.

Veteran of the Year 2022 is David T. Wallingford, Capt, USMC a resident of Malta. Wallingford was born and raised in Albany, graduated from the College of The Holy Cross, Worcester, MA in 1966 and in 1967 was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps. He served in Vietnam in 1968 and 1969 with the 3rd Marine Division in I Corps along the DMZ and was Honorably discharged from the Marine Corps in 1970 as a Captain.  

For his service in Vietnam, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Combat V, the Navy Commendation Medal with Combat V, the Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Presidential Unit Citation, Navy Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation and various campaign medals and ribbons. 

Wallingford was wounded in Vietnam on March 25, 1969.  He was medevac’d through several RVN sites before being evacuated to the USNH Yokosuka, Japan. While convalescing at the USNH he met Navy Nurse Lieutenant Helene Hill. They have now been married 52 years and are the proud parents of four children and proud grandparents of eight grandchildren.

The annual award is co-sponsored by the Friends of the New York State Military Museum and the Capital District of New York Chapter of the Association of the United States Army. Presidents of the two co-sponsor organizations will present the award. Saratoga County Supervisors Chairman Todd Kusnierz will present a Proclamation from Saratoga County. New York State Senator Jim Tedisco will present a Proclamation from the New York State Senate. A US Congressional Proclamation and a flag will be presented by Congressman Tonko and remarks by the Adjutant General of the State of New York will be given. 

Saratoga Chips and Beer Festival at Brookside Museum on Nov. 12

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BALLSTON SPA —The Saratoga County History Center has announced the Saratoga Chips and Beer Festival that will take place from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12, at Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa.  

Saratoga Chips are the feature of the museum’s current exhibit, “In the Saratoga Style: Potato Chips and Their Regional Folklore.” Festival goers can enjoy Saratoga Chips, represented by Mechanicville’s DeCrescente Distributing Company. 

John Kirk and Trish Miller of Greenfield Center will provide live music. To round off the festival, there will be a campfire, a S’mores station, a silent auction, and a game of potato chip trivia. 

The festival, a benefit for the Saratoga County History Center, is $20 in advance, and $25 on the day of the event, while designated drivers will be $10. SCHC members receive a $5 discount. Snacks and the first beverage are included in the ticket price. 

Tickets can be purchased at www.brooksidemuseum.org/event/saratoga-chips-and-beer-festival-2/. For more information, visit brooksidemuseum.org or call 518-885-4000.

Ballston Spa Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting: Dec. 2

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Ballston Spa Holiday Parade. Photo Provided. 

BALLSTON SPA  — The Village of Ballston Spa will stage its annual Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting Friday, Dec. 2 on Milton Avenue.

A home-town style tradition, this December favorite typically draws hundreds of spectators to Ballston Spa to watch the brightly decorated floats, fire trucks and community groups parading through the village. The parade steps-off at 6:30 p.m. on the north side of Milton Avenue and proceeds to West High Street. Following the parade, Mr. and Mrs. Claus will arrive on the back of an Eagle-Matt Lee Fire Company truck to light the tree in Wiswall Park.  

Parade entries will be judged this year in the following categories: Best Emergency Vehicle Entry, Best Float Entry, Best Walking Entry, and the Brightest Light Award. 

The parade will once again spotlight the Toys for Tots campaign, in partnership with the Ballston Spa Community Emergency Corps, Saratoga County Sheriff Department and the U.S. Marine Corps. Volunteers from these organizations will be on hand to collect donations of new, unwrapped toys from spectators along the parade route as well as at the tree lighting. 

The parade headlines a holiday themed “First Friday” in Ballston Spa. Home to unique shops, museums, and popular restaurants, Ballston Spa pulls out the stops for December’s First Friday by filling the village with a merry atmosphere. Many businesses will be open with special holiday activities and specials, while Ballston Spa High School singers and musicians as well as Union Fire Company band members perform carols on the street corners. Visit www.ballson.org