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Saratoga County Senior Nutrition Bag Program to Fight Hunger

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BALLSTON SPA — The Saratoga County Office for the Aging has been selected by local Hannaford store leadership in Ballston Spa as the benefiting organization in the Fight Hunger Bag Program for the month
of November. 

Reduce single-use plastic in the environment and give back to those in need in the local community, all while running routine weekly errands at the local Hannaford.

Donations made through this program to the Saratoga County Office for the Aging will directly benefit the office’s Senior Nutrition Program, which provides healthy meals to participating seniors throughout Saratoga County.

The Senior Nutrition Program helps Saratoga County seniors remain independent while providing those individuals with daily nutritious meals. In-house Dining gives seniors the opportunity to socialize with others in their community while Home Delivered Meals serves those who are primarily homebound. 

The Hannaford Fight Hunger Bag Program is an easy way for shoppers to give back to the local community and the environment as part of the regular shopping routine. Every $2.50 reusable Fight Hunger Bag purchased sends a $1 donation to an organization local to the Hannaford in which it was purchased. During the month of November, the Saratoga County Office for the Aging Senior Meals Program will receive $1 for every Fight Hunger Bag purchased at the Ballston Spa Hannaford location.

As part of this ongoing program, every month at every Hannaford location a different local non-profit is selected to benefit from the sale of the reusable Fight Hunger Bag. 

For more information about the Hannaford Fight Hunger Bag Program, please visit hannaford.bags4mycause.com. For more information about the Saratoga County Office for the Aging Senior Nutrition Program, please visit www.saratogacountyny.gov.

County Hosts Free EMT Course for U.S. Military Veterans

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BALLSTON SPA — Registration is open for U.S. Veterans seeking to get their Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification. 

The Saratoga County Office of Emergency Services (OES) is partnering with Saratoga County EMS Council to host a free EMT certification and professional development course for U.S. Military Veterans. 

The course will be held at the Saratoga County Public Safety Building in Ballston Spa and will be taught by Saratoga County EMS instructors, most of whom are veterans themselves.

The curriculum follows the New York State Department of Health Bureau of EMS certification program. Classes start Dec. 14 and meet two nights a week for six months. To participate in the program, applicants must have served in the military and must submit a DD-214. 

For more course information, contact: Russell Coonradt at emtveteran@gmail.com. To register, visit www.saratogaems.org/register.

November 12 – November 18, 2021

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Friday, November 12    

Posture and Balance with Kristin Brenner
Saratoga Springs Public Library
Zoom Presentation, Adult Program | Noon – 1 p.m.
The health of the spine plays a vital role in wellness. There are many challenges to a healthy spine during this stay-at-home quarantine: computer and cell phone use, television viewing, and low activity levels. Join us in exploring yoga postures as an antidote. Please register online at www.sspl.org 

Saturday, November 13

Annual Church Garage Sale 
Presbyterian-New England Congregational Church 24 Circular St., Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m Indoors – rain, snow, or shine.  No early birds admitted.  Masks required.  All proceeds benefit church youth group activities. Something for everyone: antique, vintage, gently used, new.  Furniture, linens, housewares, books, LPs, CDs, toys, collectibles, small appliances, jewelry, much more.  (No clothing or computers.)  Bring a box to fill!  Come early for the best selection; come back again after 1 p.m. for the half-price sale.

Defensive Driving Class
Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church
175 Fifth Ave., Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 
New York state approved. Save 10% on your base auto insurance for the next three years & receive up to 4 points off your driving record according to New York State Department of Motor Vehicle guidelines. Fee: $35 per person. Bring a friend fee is $30. Portion of fee goes to Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church. Registration is required and can be made by calling Ray Frankoski at 518-286-3788. As we are social distancing, a mask is required if you are not vaccinated, and your temperature will be taken upon entry. Class size is limited.

Chicken Parm Dinner Take Out
Ballston Spa Elks Lodge
10 Hamilton St., Ballston Spa | 4 – 6 p.m. 
Menu; chicken parmesan, penne, garlic bread, dessert. Cost is 2 for $25 or $15 each. Reserve your dinner by calling 518-885-1149 or email dinners2619@gmail.com. Limited quantities available at the door. Proceeds support Elks Charities.

Veterans’ Day Dinner
American Legion Post 278
6 Clancy Street, Schuylerville | 6 p.m. 
Cocktails at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. Cost per ticket is $15. Stop by the Legion for tickets or call 518-695-3011 for reservation (leave message if no answer).

Sunday, November 14 

Monthly Breakfast 
The Fish Creek Rod and Gun
123 Route 32, Schuylerville | 8 – 11 a.m.
Menu: Eggs cooked to order, bacon, sausage, toast (white or wheat), pancakes (regular, blueberry, buckwheat, apple cinnamon), French toast, home fries, orange juice, coffee, tea, hot chocolate. Cost: $10 Adult, $5 Child. EVERYONE will be welcome to join us. 581-695-3917.

Holiday Indoor Craft & Garage Sale 
Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club,
Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The popular Elks Ladies Auxiliary Indoor Craft and Garage Sale will hold an extra monthly sale for holiday shopping.  Admission is free with over 40 vendors; parking is great, bargains galore, and lunch.  Household items, sports equipment, hand-made items, clothing, fabrics, jewelry, party vendors, pet supplies, food treats, soaps, body lotions, and just about anything you can imagine.  All proceeds go to our local charities.  Call Linda at 518-289-5470 for information or to sign up for a table(s).  Masks should be worn by everyone unvaccinated.

Monday, November 15

Nature on the Move Walk 
Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park | 11:30 a.m. Come enjoy nature with others looking to get outside. This is an excellent time to view the foliage change with the seasons! This walk is geared towards gentle exercise and those with basic fitness levels. The group will cover approximately 1.5 to two miles of trail. This program will not take place in bad weather. Registration is required at least one business day in advance. Space is limited. Our outdoor programs are weather-dependent and may be cancelled during bad weather. For more information or to register for the program, please contact the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org.

Saratoga Parkinson’s Support Group
Ballston Area Community Center
20 Malta Ave., Ballston Spa | 1 p.m. 
Kathrin LaFaver, MD, FAAN, Neurologist – Movement Disorder Specialist, Saratoga Hospital, will speak on “Lifestyle Medicine for Brain Health” at the For more information contact Kevin McCullough Saratoga.parkinsons@gmail.com,  518-222-4247 or Marie Thorne softballmom300@yahoo.com, 518-810-8483. Masks required.

Collecting Political Memorabilia
Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton Street, Ballston Spa | 7 p.m. 
The Saratoga County History Roundtable will present a program on “Collecting Political Memorabilia” by Bill McPherson.  Mr. McPherson will bring portions of his collection, which is concentrated on 19th and early 20th century Presidents and electoral campaigns, the issue of the 8-hour day, and suffrage, as well as political material that has a regional or local flavor.  He will also share images from his collection with the group.  Please pre-register by e-mail to Jim Richmond at SaratogaCoHistoryRoundtable@gmail.com. Masks required within the Museum.

Tuesday, November 16 

Havurah Vatik
November Zoom Event – Meet the Maker: Meryl Davis of Blackbird Design Studio | 11 a.m. – Noon
Meryl Davis, artist and jewelry designer, discusses her “late bloomer” career and the evolution of her craftmanship and artistry. She will tell how she found her voice and developed her creativity to create original designs in stained glass, mosaics, and jewelry. She will take you through her processes as she brings raw materials to vibrant life. Meryl is a New York native, born in Brooklyn. She has lived in the Saratoga area for 13 years.  To join the Zoom meeting: 
www.us02web.zoom.us/j/89744740745?pwd=eGg0Smt6WXQzUmRXMmt6UG1kaWZ1Zz09. Passcode 724095.

Pierogi Sale Pick Up
Christ the Savior Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | As usual we will have potato/cheese, sauerkraut, and farmer’s cheese pierogies. All pierogi orders are $10/doz. We will also have a limited supply of stuffed clams for purchase. Please call to place your order 518-363-0001. 

Fall 2021 Dancing Through Time Virtual: The Golden Age of Hollywood
Zoom Presentation | 1 – 2:15 p.m.
The last of a six-week series. The 75-minute class begins with a virtual tour with film clips by Hollywood poster collector Mike Kaplan followed by a 55-minute thematic movement class for all level participants. Cost is $10 per class. November 16 class is “On Her Own Terms” with Mary DiSanto-Rose. To register, visit www.dancealliance.org/dancing-through-time-registration/ 

Wednesday, November 17

Old Saratoga Seniors Meeting
Town Hall, Spring St., Schuylerville | Noon | It will be a sandwich luncheon.  Bring your own lunch and desert will be provided.  We will be collecting money for Xmas Luncheon and talking about the trip in May, 2022 along with other trips.  All are welcome along with guests.  For more information, contact Pat Temple, 518-338-2329. 

Baked Ham Dinner Take Out
Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Curbside pick up only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order, 518-584-2585. Menu: baked ham, Au Gratin potatoes, vegetables, applesauce, roll, tossed salad. Dinner for 2 / $25, cash only. 

Thursday, November 18

Moonlight Hike 
Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, Camp Saratoga North
Parking Lot #1, Scout Rd., Wilton | 7 – 8 p.m.
Are you interested in seeing the Preserve at night? View nature in a new light, as we walk the trails in moonlight. An unforgettable experience for all ages! The walk will be approximately 1.5 to 2 miles long. Please dress for the weather. Registration is required at least one business day in advance. Space is limited.  Our outdoor programs are weather-dependent and may be cancelled during bad weather. For more information or to register for the program, please contact the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or info@wiltonpreserve.org.

November 6 – November 12, 2021

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COURT 

An attorney from Wilton admitted that she stole funds belonging to an elderly client and the client’s estate over a six-year-period. The attorney, Ellen K. Zwijacz, entered a plea of guilty in Saratoga County Court Nov. 1 to charges of grand larceny in the second-degree. Zwijacz prepared and presented purported trust documents to open accounts and transferred funds out of the client’s control without their knowledge, according to Saratoga County District Attorney Karen Heggen. Zwijacz additionally submitted fraudulent documents to an insurance company to change address and beneficiary information on life insurance policies, and concealed the larceny by filing inaccurate documents as the attorney for the victim’s estate. She is required to pay more than $860,000 in restitution to the victim prior to the Jan. 5, 2022 sentencing. Zwijacz’s plea subjects her to a sentencing range from local incarceration and probation, to up to 1 to 3 years in state prison. She posted $5,000 cash bail and “will remain at liberty until her sentencing,” according to Heggen. 

John S. Becker, 48, of Schenectady, pleaded Nov. 1 to bail jumping in the second-degree, a felony. Sentencing Dec. 20. 

Matthew S. Lawrence, 24, of Corinth, pleaded Nov. 1 to misdemeanor DWI, and felony aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Sentencing Jan. 7, 2022. 

Amanda L. Martin, 34, of Halfmoon, pleaded Nov. 1 to felony aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Sentencing Dec. 6. 

Jeffrey M. Rubertone, 49, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced Oct. 29 to 1 year incarceration, after pleading to felony DWI. 

Ryan K. Score, 32, of Wilton, was sentenced Oct. 29 to 1 year incarceration, after pleading to felony DWI. 

Jake J. Hodgdon, 30, of Swanton, NY, was sentenced to 1.5 to 3 years incarceration, after pleading to felony criminal mischief, in connection with an incident in Malta. 

Joshua A. Ferrucci, 29, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced Oct. 29 to 1 to 3 years incarceration, after pleading to felony burglary, in Wilton. 

Ashley Sweeney, 38, of Mechanicville, was sentenced to 5 years of probation, after pleading to felony burglary, in Halfmoon. 

POLICE

Brandon Simpson, 40, of Albany, was charged Oct. 23 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, failure to keep right, no seat belt. 

Laura Cheney, 35, of Corinth, was charged Oct. 23 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, unregistered vehicle, registration suspended, moved from lane unsafely. 

Kamdyn Bishop, 30, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 23 with felony DWI – previous conviction within 10 years, aggravated unlicensed operation, refusal to take breath test, reckless driving, failure to obey police officer, assault, vehicle equipment violation.

Charles Pace, 33, of Queensbury, was charged Oct. 24 in Saratoga Springs with criminal contempt misdemeanor. 

Noah Williams, 25, of Ballston Spa, was charged Oct. 24 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, and misdemeanor aggravated DWI. 

Ashley McQueen, 27, of Troy, was charged Oct. 24 in Saratoga Springs with   misdemeanor DW, misdemeanor aggravated DWI, leaving scene of a property damage accident. 

Richard Davenport, 48, of Albany, was charged Oct. 23 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation, no vehicle license, passed a red light. 

Catherine Marsh, 23, of Ballston Spa, was charged Oct. 21 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, speeding, failing to use designated lane, and making an unsafe turn.

Miranda Sanders, 35, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 21 with misdemeanor petit larceny. 

Randy Jones, 54, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 21 with criminal mischief, a misdemeanor. 

Christopher Weber, 36, of Rotterdam Junction, was charged Oct. 22 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor harassment. 

November 12 – November 18, 2021

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Heroic Handel! Handel’s Judas Maccabaeus
On Friday, November 19 at 7:30 p.m. Saratoga Voices will perform a semi-staged version of Handel’s oratorio, Judas Maccabaeus at the newly renovated Universal Preservation Hall. To perform two of the lead rolls, Saratoga Voices has engaged the talent of two internationally renowned vocal artists with strong dramatic experience. Tenor Thomas Cooley sings the title role of Judas Maccabaeus and baritone Jesse Blumberg sings the equally heroic role of Simon, the brother of Judas. Tickets for Heroic Handel! ($40/$35 seniors) can be purchased at the UPH box office – UniversalPreservationHall.org or by calling the box office at 518-346-6204. Seating is open, and the hall is fully accessible. For more information about Saratoga Voices, visit SaratogaVoices.org.

Monthly Fundraiser Dinner 
The monthly dinner will be held on November 19 at Principessa Elena Society, 11-13 Oak St., Saratoga Springs, 5 – 7 p.m. The funds raised will benefit the building fund. Menu: Pasta with sauce, sausage, peppers with sauce, salad, Italian bread, butter. Curbside pick up only. Cost $10. Open to the public. 

Steamed Brown Bread and Bake Sale 
Simpson United Methodist Church, 1089 Rock City Rd., Rock City Falls (.4 mi south of Route 29) is hosting their famous Steamed Brown Bread and Bake Sale on November 20. Brown bread is an old fashioned delicious, rich, and hearty treat made with molasses and raisins, steamed in coffee cans over a water bath.  Freezes well, keeps great in the fridge.  Place your order by calling 518-885-4794 by Monday, November 15, leave name, phone number and number of loaves ($6.50 each).  Pick up: Friday, Nov. 19, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m., and Saturday Nov. 20, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Bake sale Saturday.  For questions: 518-885-4794.  

American Legion Post 70 Fundraiser Dinner
Pork Tenderloin Dinner, Nov. 20 from 3 -7 p.m. Menu: Pork tenderloin, mashed potatoes, gravy, string beans, dinner roll. Only $15 per person. Eat in or take away. Hosted by the Sons of the American Legion, 34 West Ave., Saratoga Springs. To place an order, call 518-587-0236.

Ballston Spa Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting
The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association’s annual Ballston Spa Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting takes place Friday, December 3.  The parade step off time is 6:30 p.m., proceeding on Milton Avenue and ending in Wiswall Park on Front Street with Santa lighting the village Christmas tree.  The parade is a hometown-style holiday tradition, with fire trucks, floats, animals, kids and Santa parading down the main street of the village.  Once again, this year, the parade will spotlight the Toys for Tots campaign, in partnership with the Ballston Spa Community Emergency Corps, Saratoga County Sheriff Department and 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.

Celebrate Jane Austen’s Birthday 
The Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA)-New York Capital Region is hosting the annual celebration of Jane Austen’s birthday on Saturday, December 11 at 1:30-4:30 p.m. at the Inn at Saratoga, 231 Broadway in Saratoga Springs.  This year’s festivities include a free raffle ticket for Austen-related items and an Afternoon High Tea with scones, biscotti, finger sandwiches, green salad, fresh strawberries and cream, and, of course, Jane’s Birthday Cake.  Tea and conversation followed by a talk by Jane Cleland on her novel The Lost Letters of Jane Austen. The cost is $36 for the High Tea.  Please reserve your place by making a payment before December 1st.  Make check payable to JASNA NYS Capital Region and send to:  JASNA, NYCR, c/o Nancy Duell, 56 Fifth St, Glens Falls, NY 12801. For additional information, contact Nancy at 518-321-1887 or jasnanycaptitalregion@gmail.com 

Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits
SSAS members will be exhibiting throughout the area. October – Carol Winterton, Town of Clifton Park, 1 Town Hall Plaza. – Watercolors, oil, and acrylics. November/December – Valerie Wolf – Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main St. flo abstract and realistic pieces. November/December – Cheryl Birmingham, Carol Winterton, Rita Helie and Jack Morgan – The Zion Lutheran Church, 153 Nott Terrace, Schenectady. November/December – the Gallery of the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Blvd., Themed Show “Nature”.  Visit these venues and support the arts in Southern Saratoga County.  For more information about SSAS, visit www.southernsaratogaartist.com 

E-Book Class at Galway Public Library
Galway Public Library will hold a class on Accessing & Downloading E-books and Audiobooks on November 20th at 11:00a.m. The library is located at 2112 East St. in Galway. Participants should register ahead at 518 882 6385 or  gal-director@sals.edu.Masks and social distancing are required in the library building.

Village of Ballston Spa Releases Draft for Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan

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BALLSTON SPA — The Draft Village of Ballston Spa Bicycle and Pedestrian Master has been released and will be presented at a virtual Public Meeting on Zoom on Nov. 18 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. 

The purpose of the Plan is to enhance the Village Central Business District, surrounding area, and the NY Route 50 corridor by promoting economic development, improving safety, and creating a connected and integrated multi-modal transportation network for users of all ages and abilities. The Village of Ballston Spa is home to a diverse population including low-income individuals and other vulnerable populations such as seniors, homeless veterans, and disabled adults, many of whom don’t drive. The Plan identifies missing links in the pedestrian network, potentially unsafe crossings, and priority connections between key Village locations, including the Zim Smith Trail. 

The Draft Plan reviews existing conditions and evaluates pedestrian and bicycle existing comfort levels and describes the public involvement process. To date, the planning process has included a 1-block pop-up demonstration bicycle lane and on-street parking project on Hyde Boulevard between Chapman Street and Grove Street, a survey, four Focus Group meetings, and a Public Open House conducted on June 30. In addition to feedback during the Open House, a Demonstration Project, and survey, there were 158 comments received through the project website through September 2021. The comments were primarily focused on the desire for sidewalk improvements and noted missing sidewalk connections in the Village, encouraged connections to the Zim Smith Trail, the need for traffic calming, and improved bus shelters. 

The Draft Plan recommends solutions for pedestrian and bicycle treatments and intersections with safety concerns and describes potential projects and funding opportunities. Recommendations provide direction on priority locations and design treatments (striping, signage, repaving, and reconstruction projects). The Draft Plan also recommends creating an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan to address pedestrian connectivity concerns and will create a Village schedule for the installation of curb ramps, detectable warning surfaces, sidewalk installation or replacement, and accessible pedestrian push buttons, where needed. The Draft Plan will be used to seek funding for improvements from grants, state, and federal resources to implement the recommendations for design, engineering, and construction. 

Information about the project and a copy of the Draft Plan can be found at projects.vhb.com/ballstonspapbmp/default.htm. 

UMAC Recognizes Military Bases’ Regional Impacts

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ALBANY — In lieu of its annual Veteran’s Day event, the To Honor and Serve Breakfast, the Capital Region Chamber’s Unified Military Affairs Council (UMAC) has recognized the significance of the region’s military installations and growing ranks of active-duty service members in the regional economy. 

The Chamber recognizes and supports our area military throughout the year through the UMAC. This council includes the New York Air National Guard’s 109th Airlift Wing; Naval Support Activity Saratoga Springs; Nuclear Power Training Unit Ballston Spa; Watervliet Arsenal; U.S. Army – Albany Recruiting Company and Navy Reserve Center Schenectady. 

The Capital Region labor force consists of more than 2,400 active-duty service members – that is the third greatest number in upstate, according to the latest Census estimates. In fact, between 2015 and 2019, the region’s labor force saw an increase of 293 active-duty service members – the largest increase in upstate. Saratoga County saw upstate’s fifth largest increase in active-duty service members from 72 to 1,647. Saratoga County also has the state’s third greatest number of active-duty service members, according to a Center for Economic Growth (CEG) analysis of U.S. Census Bureau five-year estimates. 

Leaders from the Chamber, UMAC, 109th Airlift Wing of the New York Air National Guard and Navy Reserve Center Schenectady also highlighted how local military installations have served not only as assets to national security but also to the region’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. 

For instance, the 109th Airlift Wing of the New York National Guard provided COVID testing and meal delivery services in the Capital Region. Stratton Air Base in Glenville also served as a vaccination site for Department of Defense personnel and contractors. The Watervliet Arsenal last December became one of DOD’s first vaccination sites for military personnel and defense contractors. In the 2021 federal fiscal year, there were about 300 firms with defense contracts in the Capital Region, according to a CEG analysis of USAspending.gov data. 

“We’re out there on the front lines to help mitigate the horrible thing that COVID is, and we’re all dealing with it. But as essential workers, we’re happy to step up and be able to do that successfully, because honestly, it gets everyone back into the businesses to be able to support what they do for our local economy,” said Col. Robert Donaldson, the 109th Airlift’s Vice Commander. 

“Defense is a major industry in the Capital Region’s economy – one larger than many realize,” said Chamber President and CEO Mark Eagan. “While the focus of Veteran’s Day is often on those who have served, it’s important that we also recognize those who are presently serving our country.” 

Donald Morningstar Straus

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Donald Morningstar Straus passed away on November 6, 2021. Calling hours are 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Monday, November 15, 2021 at Burke Funeral Home followed by funeral home service. Burial with Military Honors at Saratoga National Cemetery to follow at 2:30 p.m. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com. 

Little Feat at The Egg Nov. 16

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ALBANY — Little Feat will perform at The Egg on Tuesday, Nov. 16 as part of the American Roots & Branches concert series.

 Bringing together strains of blues, R&B, country, and rock & roll, this band has been an American roots music institution since 1969 – with classics such as “Dixie Chicken,” “Willin’” and “Sailin’ Shoes,” ticket purchasers will have the opportunity to help create the setlist on their Little Feat By Request Tour.

Bill Payne (keyboards, vocals), Kenny Gradney (bass), Sam Clayton (percussion and vocals), Fred Tackett (guitars and vocals), Scott Sharrard (guitars and vocals), and Tony Leone (drums) are Little Feat in 2021. Scott Sharrard (Gregg Allman Band) and Tony Leone (Olabelle, Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Midnight Ramble Band) will be new to most Feat fans.

The band will be accompanied by a horn section. Slide guitar virtuoso Jack Broadbent will open the show. Tickets are $ $75, $59.50, $49.50 and are available at The Egg Box Office at the Empire State Plaza, by telephone at 518-473-1845 or online at www.theegg.org.

Carol Marie Gallagher-Bennett

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Carol Marie Gallagher-Bennett passed November 6, 2021. She was born February 28, 1959. Calling hours are 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, November 13, 2021 followed by funeral home service at Burke Funeral Home. Burial will be private. Memorial donations to Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation: 10 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Visit burkefuneralhome.com.