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Sustainable Saratoga to Host 9th Annual Saratoga Recycles Day Event

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Sustainable Saratoga is hosting its 9th annual Saratoga Recycles Day sponsored by Adirondack Trust Company. This year’s event is being held on Saturday, October 18, from 9 am – 12 pm in the SPAC overflow parking lot on the west side of Route 50.

Saratoga Recycles Day, a key event of Sustainable Saratoga’s Zero Waste Committee, is an opportunity for the community to actively participate in minimizing household waste.

 “This event, along with our very successful Paint Collection Day held earlier this month, provides us the forum to partner with other local organizations to collect household waste for reuse or recycling,” Kelsey Trudell, Sustainable Saratoga’s Executive Director, said. “We view this as a great service to the community and our environment.”

Sustainable Saratoga and its partners will accept many household items, including children’s & adult books, textbooks, DVDs & CDs, video games, clothing & textiles, scrapmetal, eyeglasses, hearing aids, musical instruments, cell phones and chargers, adult

bicycles, refrigerants, small appliances, and electronics. 

There will be an additional $20 recycling fee per TV.

George Robert (Bob) Elmendorf

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SARATOGA SPRINGS – George Robert (Bob) Elmendorf passed away September 25, 2025.  A Celebration of Life will be held October 25 at 2 p.m. at Old Chatham Quaker Meetinghouse, 539 County Route 13, Old Chatham, NY 12136.  Online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.

Gail D. Lynch

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NAPLES, FL – Gail D. Lynch passed away September 25, 2025 at her home in Naples, Florida, with her devoted husband by her side.  A private graveside service was held at Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, where Gail was laid to rest in eternal peace.  Online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.

Richard T. Rosebrook

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PORTER CORNERS – Richard T. Rosebrook, 75, passed away October 4, 2025. Calling hours are 4:00PM-7:00PM, Friday, October 10 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.  Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.

James Mogan

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SARATOGA SPRINGS – James Mogan passed away October 7, 2025. Calling Hours are Monday, October 13 from 2 – 4 p.m. and 6 – 8 p.m. at Burke Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, October 14 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Clement’s Church, 231 Lake Ave. Burial will follow at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery. Visit www.burkefuneralhome.com.

Otis H. Groff

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GANSEVOORT – Otis H. Groff, 73, passed away October 2, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Calling hours were held on October 8 at Burke Funeral home, with a funeral home service on October 9. Burial followed in Greenridge Cemetery. Memorial donations to Operation Adopt A Soldier, or The Community Hospice. Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com.

Richard J. Audevard

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SARATOGA SPRINGS – Richard J. Audevard passed away peacefully at his home in Saratoga Springs on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. Calling hours were held from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY.  Online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com. 

John Francis Chowske

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MIDDLE GROVE – John Francis Chowske, 95, passed surrounded by his loving family October 2, 2025. Calling Hours were held on October 9 at St. Peter’s Church followed by Mass of Christian Burial and burial with military honors at the Saratoga National Cemetery.  Memorial donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com.

Diane K. Bradley

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SARATOGA SPRINGS – Diane K. Bradley passed away peacefully on September 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Saratoga Springs, Diane was the daughter of Vincent Bradley and Catherine (Moseman) Bradley. She was a proud graduate of Saratoga Springs High School and St. Mary’s Nursing School, where she began her lifelong calling to care for others. For 45 years, Diane served as a dedicated critical care nurse at Albany Memorial Hospital, where her compassion and skill touched countless lives.

She cherished time spent at the ocean and especially loved visits to Cape Cod. Above all, she treasured the love and companionship of her foster daughter, Tara Mosely, who brought joy to her life.

She is survived by her brothers, Robert Bradley, Richard Bradley (Sandi), and William Bradley (Linda); along with several nieces, nephews, and extended family members who will miss her deeply.

Diane was predeceased by her parents, Vincent and Catherine Bradley; her brother, John Bradley; and her longtime partner, Delores Kniskern.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Community Hospice and the Saratoga Hospital nursing staff for the compassion and care they provided to Diane in her final days.  Also, to Home of the Good Shepherd memory unit for their years of caring love and compassion that they gave to Diane.

A graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family. 

Online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.

High School Scores & Highlights: Saratoga Running Back Leads New York State

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BLUE STREAKS SHATTER SHAKER, CORYEA ASTONISHES

The Saratoga Springs varsity football team snapped a long losing streak to Shaker with a 28-21 victory last Friday night. For the Blue Streaks, who are now 3-1 on the season, quarterback Bobby Morris completed 7 of 11 passes for 56 yards while senior running back Benjamin Coryea rushed for an astounding 334 yards on 41 carries, reaching the endzone 4 times. In just four games this season, Coryea has accumulated 822 rushing yards on 99 carries for an average of 8.3 yards per carry. He’s scored a touchdown at least once in every game, including three times against Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake on Sept. 12. According to stats compiled on MaxPreps, Coryea currently has more total rushing yards than any other high school football player in New York State, averaging 205.5 per game. The second-highest yardage total is 687, far behind Coryea.

The Blue Streaks next face Colonie Central on Friday night.

STATE CHAMP SCHUYLERVILLE UNDEFEATED THROUGH FOUR

The Schuylerville varsity football team, reigning Class C state champions, continued their unbeaten streak last Friday with a 41 to 16 win against Granville/Whitehall. The Horses dominated early, leading 27 to 0 at halftime. Granville scored all 16 of its points in the third quarter, but Schuylerville nailed the coffin shut with 14 additional points in the second half. For the Black Horses, sophomore Ernie DaCosta rushed for 116 yards on 10 carries, scoring 2 touchdowns. DaCosta also led the team in receptions, nabbing the ball twice for 50 receiving yards and another touchdown. Senior quarterback Ben VanVegthen had 50 passing yards with 1 touchdown and 1 interception while also contributing 48 rushing yards and a rushing TD of his own. Junior Max Montgomery also chipped in 68 rushing yards and found the endzone.

The undefeated 4-0 Horses next face Hoosick Falls/Tamarac on Friday night.

SARATOGA FIELD HOCKEY WINS 4 STRAIGHT

The Saratoga Springs varsity field hockey team won four games in a row to close out September, including two dominant 8-0 shutout victories against Shaker and Columbia.

Against Shaker on Sept. 29, standout Mia Khazin had 3 goals for the Blue Streaks; Andi Shiffer added 3 goals and 1 assist; and Madison Finn and Roisin Finnegan added another goal each. Overall, Saratoga took 23 shots while Shaker had none.

Against Columbia on Sept. 26, Finn earned 3 goals and 1 assist; Khazin had 2 goals and 1 assist; and Catie Firehock, Andi Shiffer, and Finnegan each contributed 1 goal apiece. Alexis Georgeadis also earned 4 saves. 

The field hockey team is now 9-2 on the season heading into an Oct. 3 contest at Niskayuna.

SPA CATHOLIC VOLLEYBALL SQUAD VICTORIOUS

The Saratoga Central Catholic volleyball team improved to 9-4-1 on the season after beating Notre Dame Bishop Gibbons 3-1. For the Saints, Emery Moser had 8 aces, 9 kills, and 19 assists; Brooke Nucera earned 15 assists and 2 aces; and Gia Roche had 11 kills and 6 aces.

BLACK HORSES SHUT OUT SCOTIA, BEAT BROADALBIN

Colden Harrison recorded a hat trick to lead the Schuylerville boys soccer team to a 3-0 win. Dean Barraclough and Thomas Tyler each contributed an assist, and Ethan Spodnick earned a save for the Black Horses, who are now 4-4-2 overall and 4-0 in their league.

Prior to the shutout, Schuylerville defeated Broadalbin-Perth on Sept. 24, 4 to 1. After a scoreless first half, the Horses scored 4 goals in seven minutes to begin the second half and cruised to victory. Thomas Tyler tallied 2 goals and an assist, while Colden Harrison had one goal and an assist. Dean Barraclough also had a goal. Schuylerville and Broadalbin battled through torrential rain throughout the match.

SAINTS SOCCER WIN AGAIN

On Sept. 22, the Saratoga Central Catholic girls soccer team trounced Watervliet 7 to 1 at Gavin Park. For the Saints, co-captain Addison Quail earned 4 goals to lead the way, while Alison Fuller found the net twice, and Sophia Ryan chipped in a goal as well. Spa Catholic followed up the W with another victory (2-0 against Gloversville on Sept. 26) and a loss (3-0 to Corinth). The team’s season record stood at 4-6-1 heading into an Oct. 2 showdown with Whitehall.