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Pauline Mae Kindig 

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It is with great sadness that the family of Pauline Mae Kindig announces her passing on August 18, 2020, at the age of 96. Pauline resided with her daughter, Lisa Burchell, and her husband, Randy, during the last years of her life, before entering Wesley Health Care Center.

Pauline, affectionately known as Polly, was born on November 25th, 1923 in York, PA, the daughter of Clarence and Ollie Druck. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles Franklin Kindig, her sister, Grace Brickner, and her son, Ronald Eugene Kindig.

She is survived by her brother, Charles Druck of York, PA, and her three remaining children, Carol Cope of Irvine, CA, David Kindig of San Diego, CA, and Lisa Burchell of Stillwater, NY. She was blessed with seven grandchildren and five
great grandchildren.

Pauline was known as a loving wife and mother, as well as a hard worker who was always willing to shoulder any burden to help out her friends and family. She endured the stresses of World War II, as her husband served in the Pacific during the first years of her marriage. She faced the hardships of life, all while maintaining her sense of humor and strength of spirit. A kind and gentle soul, her family and close friends were what she treasured most. She was an avid reader and her cooking was legendary. She also loved music and had a beautiful singing voice. Her faith in God was central to her life and gave her peace in her final days.

Special thanks is given to her caregivers in her later years, which included Rae Johnson, Renee Cote’, and the caring staff of Wesley Health Care Center in Saratoga Springs.

In lieu of flowers , the family asks that any donations be made to the Wesley Health Care Center, 131 Lawrence St., Saratoga springs, NY 12866.

Pauline will be greatly missed by her family.

“Children and mothers never truly part. They are bound in the beating of each others heart.”

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Georgianna Bell 

LAKE LUZERNE — Georgianna Bell died Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020 at her daughter’s home. She was 73. Calling hours were Tuesday, September 1 at Burke Funeral Home. Funeral services and burial will be private. Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com

Michele Karen Suprunowicz

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Michele Karen Suprunowicz, 63, passed away in her Saratoga Springs home Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020. Mass of Christian Burial will be Sept. 8, 2020 at 3 p.m.: Church of St. Peter’s, 241 Broadway. Due to current health regulations, no floral arrangements will be accepted at the church. Visit www.burkefuneralhome.com

Shirley Joanne Dillon 

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Shirley Joanne Dillon, 95, died August 20, 2020 at the Home of the Good Shephard in Saratoga Springs. Funeral services were private as Shirley was laid to rest with her loving husband in their family plot in Maplewood Cemetery. Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com

September 4 – September 10, 2020

Friday, September 4

Ballston Spa Movies in the Park: Toy Story 4
Wiswall Park, 39 Front St., Ballston Spa | 8:30 p.m.

The movies are screened at dusk. Social distancing, face masks and limited capacity in the park for movie viewers will be followed. The Movies in the Park are presented by the BSBPA, a non-profit, community organization committed to making the Village of Ballston Spa a better place to live and work, and to bringing quality arts and entertainment events for all ages to the community.

Sunday, September 6

SSPF Summer Stroll: Queen Annes 
Spring & Circular St., Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m.

The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation presents their historic walking tours. Meet at the southeast corner of Spring & Circular St. Debbie Studwell will tour the area formerly home to the Young Women’s Industrial Club of Saratoga, which would later become Skidmore College. Tickets must be purchased in advance, space is limited. For more information and to purchase your ticket, visit www.saratogapreservation.org/calendar/summer-strolls.

Monday, September 7

Closing Day at the Track
Saratoga Race Course, 267 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs
Under current New York state guidelines, Saratoga Race Course is operating without spectators in attendance. The 2020 meet will come to a close on Labor Day, Sept. 7, 2020.

Part of the Machine: Rock & Pinball Exhibit
Universal Preservation Hall, 25 Washington St., Saratoga Springs

The interactive exhibit showcases rock-themed, playable pinball machines and combines them with merchandise and artifacts to explore the artistic portrayal of artists and bands. Take a trip down memory lane and play with rare and sought-after playable machines in the exhibit that pay tribute to the Rolling Stones, Alice Cooper, Dolly Parton, Guns N’ Roses, Elvis, Metallica, KISS, AC/DC and more. For tickets and more information, visit universalpreservationhall.org/event/rockpinball.

Wednesday, September 9

Chicken & Biscuit Dinner
Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m.

For curbside pick-up only. Menu: chicken and biscuits, mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad, roll. Dinner for 2, $25 (cash only). Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – noon to place an order, 518-584-2585.

Thursday, September 10

Annual Senior Picnic 
Saratoga County Fairgrounds, Ballston Spa | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The Saratoga County Office for the Aging is proud to present an All-American Salute to Seniors. This will be a car-hop style event complete with hotdogs, hamburgers, apple pie and other summer hits. This event is for Saratoga County Residents 60 and over. Lunch is served  from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Parking will be available on-site. Vehicles will be parked at a safe distance. We encourage you to bring a lawn chair or blanket to place in front of your vehicle or you may stay in your vehicle (Drive-In Style). Staff and volunteers will serve you at your parking space. There will be access to public restrooms and golf carts to assist. A $4 advanced meal ticket is required. Contact 518-363-4020 for more information.

Dancing at SPAC- Free Class
SPAC Outdoor Pavilion | 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 

Free dance class for newcomers. Co-directors Johnny Martinez and Diane Lachtrupp Martinez will be offering classes in Salsa, ChaCha, Bachata and other Latin dances. Classes are designed to work for a couple or single dancer. To register contact info@tangofusiondance.com. Safety measures will be in place to ensure a fun, energetic and safe experience. Online classes also available. Registration in advance is necessary. www.tangofusiondance.com

September 4 – September 10, 2020

Gala Raffle Tickets
Due to COVID-19, Ladies of Charity will not have the traditional Annual Health, History and Horses Charity Gala. We will be raffling off a Saratoga Race Course T-Shirt Quilt. Raffle tickets can be purchased at www.ladiesofcharitysaratoga.com or by calling Gail at 518-587-5392. Raffles will be drawn after the Garage/Bake & Plant Sale on Sept. 12. The garage sale will be held at Italian American War Veteran, located at 247 Grand Ave. from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Winner need not be present. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5.

Canning Tomatoes & Salsa
Diane Whitten, Nutrition & Food Resource Educator, Cornell Cooperative Extension Saratoga County will be doing a presentation on Zoom about Canning Tomatoes and Salsa on Friday, Sept. 11, at 11 a.m. For more information, visit ccesaratoga.org/nutrition-food

Tee Off for Ta-Ta’s
Join us on Saturday, Sept. 12 for our annual tee off for Ta-Ta’s charity golf tournament. Call 518- 882-9431 or email wineanddineonrt29@gmail.com. 

26th Annual Town-Wide Garage & Craft Sale
September 12 and 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rain or shine. Sales located throughout the Town of Greenfield (including Greenfield Center, Porter Corners, and Middle Grove). Tons of stuff to browse and buy at numerous garage sales located throughout the tri-village area! Free maps of all sales will be available beginning Sept. 11 at Stewart’s Shops in Greenfield and Middle Grove, Post Offices at Middle Grove, Porter Corners and Greenfield Center, the Town Hall in Greenfield, the Greenfield Center Baptist Church, and the Greenfield Lions Information Tent.   

Pressure Canner Gauge Test
If you plan to do any pressure canning, it is time to get your pressure gauge tested. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga and Albany County offer this free service. Call to make an appointment for pressure gauge testing: 518-885-8995.

Tiz the Law, Tiz the Flavor

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Tiz the Law took the Traver’s Stakes in Saratoga after winning the Belmont Stakes and he’s headed to Kentucky to run in the Kentucky Derby. To celebrate this hometown hero, Stewart’s Shops has given him an honor, a dedicated ice cream flavor appropriately named, Tiz the Law.

This Limited Edition flavor has a chocolate ice cream base with baked brownie and cheesecake pieces. It is available in cones, shakes, sundaes, and hand packed pints at the cone counter. Tiz the Law owner, Jack Knowlton of Sackatoga Stable made a special request for a chocolate flavor and prompted the flavor choice.

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Stewart’s Shops president, Gary Dake says, “Although this year may be a bit different for the racing community, a dedicated ice cream flavor is a fun way to celebrate our favorite hometown horse, Tiz the Law.” 

Jack Knowlton says, “It is truly a thrill for Sackatoga Stable to have a second ice cream flavor dedicated to one of our horses. Seventeen years ago, Stewart’s commemorated Funny Cide’s Kentucky Derby and Preakness wins with an ice cream flavor named Funny Cide Pride. The Tiz the Law flavor will undoubtably be a big hit in Saratoga and beyond.”

Tiz the Law will be available all 337 Stewart’s Shops at the cone counter on Monday, Aug. 31 through Sunday, Oct. 4. And don’t forget, NYRA Bets Cards are still available in participating Stewart’s Shops through Sunday, Sept. 6 and can be used to bet the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, Sept. 5, and the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, Oct. 3.

Golf Classic Raises Over $35,000 for Saratoga Bridges

SARATOGA SPRINGS —Over $35,000 NET was raised at Saratoga Bridges’ 17th Annual J. Michael Fitzgibbons Memorial Golf Classic. Held on Monday, Aug. 31, it was a perfect day for the record number of 136 golfers who played at the beautifully designed Edison Club in Rexford. 

A portion of the proceeds raised benefit the J. Michael Fitzgibbons Memorial Scholarship Fund. Annually, one of their staff members is awarded an educational scholarship in Michael’s memory. The scholarship was established to honor their long-time Board Member who passed away unexpectedly in 2005. This year, Assistant Director of Information Systems Edward Hughes Cormie was the recipient. Edward extended his utmost thanks for the financial assistance he is applying towards tuition at SUNY Empire for a Bachelors in Computer Science. 

Prizes were awarded to: 

1st PlaceMandy D’Andrea, Rick Matteson, Brandon Risler, Ann Fostock
2nd PlaceJim Snyder, Jim Cox, Matthew Harrison, Bill Moore
3rd Place: Chris Spratt, Rob Spratt, Stanley Drosky, Randy DeVaney
4th Place: Chad Kiesow, Geof Kelley, John Connally, Ryan Faville
Last Place: Jane Foley, Tricia Morris, Tiffany Foley, Kathleen Kimball

Men’s Closest to The Pin on Hole #5 – Kyle Boland 1’6”
Women’s Closest to The Pin on Hole #23 – Nancy Hyman 8’
Men’s Straightest Drive on Hole #26 – Mark Holiday
Women’s Straightest Drive on Hole #26 – Megan Riley

COMING THIS FALL… The Saratoga Showcase of Homes TV Special!

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Unfortunately due to public health and safety concerns from the COVID pandemic, this year’s Showcase of Homes “live” tour event was cancelled. Exciting news as we are planning and filming a one-hour Showcase TV Special which will air this fall. It will include interviews, tours, and more, as we celebrate our areas finest builders, homes and developments. It will also provide a way for you to contribute to our two important and extraordinary local charities which normally benefit from ticket sales. The show is currently in production. Please check our website in September for show dates and times to tune in or DVR this show. 

This unique and special broadcast will be graciously hosted by CBS-6 News Anchor Liz Bishop airing exclusively on WRGB Channel 6. The 12 builders being featured are: Beechwood Homes, Bella Home Builders, Belmonte Builders, Caruso Home Builders, Degraff-Bloom Custom Builders, Heritage Custom Builders, Kodiak Construction, McPadden Builders, The Earth Source Company, The West Saratoga Condos, Whitbeck Construction & Witt Construction. There will also be an important segment on our two local charities Rebuilding Together Saratoga County and Habitat for Humanity of Northern Saratoga, Warren & Washington Counties.

We are grateful for the support from many generous sponsors making this Special TV Show possible and thankful for your continued support of this fall tradition.  Furthermore, we look forward to presenting the “live” 2021 Saratoga Showcase of Homes tour next year as we celebrate our 25th Anniversary.

The Saratoga Showcase of Homes is the area’s premiere new home tour. This annual community event has contributed nearly $1.3 million dollars to our local charities – Rebuilding Together Saratoga County and Habitat for Humanity of Southern Saratoga, Warren & Washington Counties. For more information, please visit www.saratogashowcaseofhomes.com. Follow us on our BLOG & FACEBOOK for all the updates. SOH2020 Builders

ABOUT SARATOGA BUILDERS ASSOCIATION

The Saratoga Builders Association, Inc. (SBA) is a specialized professional trade association representing an industry basic to the well-being and economy of the people of Saratoga County. Its membership includes residential and commercial builders, developers, remodelers, building material suppliers, sub-contractors, financial institutions, architects, engineers, realtors, attorneys and other industry professionals. SBA is committed to the continued growth, prosperity and quality of life in Saratoga County.