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October 2008 Archives
With the final week in the presidential election and the decision of who to vote for bearing down on voters across the nation, both candidates are presenting their final talking points as to why they should be elected the next President of the United States.
Election week is upon us and local campaign offices are busy making a last ditch effort to get their candidates elected.
While many people have had enough of this year’s election season, there’s definitely a side of me that is sad to see it all come to an end this Tuesday, Nov. 4.
Lions return to City Hall
It’s been a year now since Jaliek Rainwalker, a 12-year-old boy living in Greenwich, disappeared on Nov. 1, 2007.
This Halloween while you hand out candy to neighborhood kids you may be the recipient of a treat yourself when local children take part in a nation-wide program called reverse trick-or-treating.
After three years of success at their location on Broadway, Sloppy Kisses is opening a second location to serve the needs of their southern Saratoga County pet-loving customers for the holiday season.
The students at St. Clement’s Regional Catholic School saw first hand how much their fundraising efforts mean to the recipients.
Renee Lee Rosenberg, an author and career counselor is looking forward to returning to Saratoga Springs on Nov. 14 as the keynote speaker for the Saratoga Vital Aging Network Symposium, Achieving the Good Life After 50.
Brussel sprouts have been around for a long time.
The Saratoga County Arts Council will be challenging the boundaries of music this Saturday, Nov. 1 when they present experimental musicians MV & EE with the Golden Road at The Arts Center’s Dee Sarno Theatre.
Singer/songwriter Teddy Larkin has performed music around the world and this Saturday the Americana-styled musician will bring a mix of original music and traditional songs to the Fredrick Allen Lodge in Saratoga Springs.
Rowing is a sport demanding tremendous strength, incredible endurance, and most importantly, top-notch teamwork.
I had a conversation recently concerning the crackdown by DEC officers in our area on poachers and other illegal hunting activities.
The Breeders’ Cup provided a rich racing experience with full fields of international horses competing over firm turf and Santa Anita’s new Pro-Ride surface.
With less than two weeks until election day, local candidates and their parties are gearing up for a last ditch effort to get out the vote and entice the undecided to pull the lever for their candidate on Nov. 4.
Come the spring of 2009, AMD and ATIC are planning to break ground at the Luther Forest Technology Campus, bringing their multi-billion dollar project known as The Foundry Company to the small town of Malta, New York.
With the construction of a $4.6 billion Fab 4X semiconductor manufacturing facility in Malta, there is no doubt that Saratoga County's economy will benefit from The Foundry Company's presence.
What is the latest in the Ralph “Bucky” Phillips saga?
Charges dismissed against Greenwich mother
With two wars currently being waged in the Middle East, the fear of terrorism once again hitting America’s borders and the increasing threat of America’s enemies gaining weapons of mass destruction, the next president will have to work extra hard to ensure the country’s safety over the course of the next four years.
Best Cleaners, based in Loudonville, has expanded their delivery services to Saratoga Springs, including free pickup and delivery for homes and offices.
If you read our column regularly, you will recall that recently I asked you to shut me up (Issue 38, September 19-25).
This version of fresh, creamy squash soup was taken from Better Homes and Gardens 2007 November issue and is a real winner!
National recording artist Mike Grutka has released three original albums to date and is currently in the works to release his fourth.
President George W. Bush may still be in office, but it didn’t stop legendary director Oliver Stone from releasing his biographical film of the controversial president last Friday.
Racing’s biggest venue takes place over the next two days: the Breeders’ Cup is the equivalent to the Super Bowl or the World Series.
Albany Saratoga Speedway closed out its season last Sunday with two 75-lap features that made up the East Coast Budget Nationals.
The technology of finding our way in the wilderness has come a long way from the days of watching which way the smoke of a camp fire is blowing or licking a finger and sticking it up in the air.
EDUCATION With the announcement that The Foundry Company (the partnership between Advanced Micro Devices and Abu-Dhabi-based Advanced Technology Investment Co.) will be locating in Malta, local schools and colleges are preparing for the arrival of the chip fabrication plant in order to give the company the best local talent when hiring.
Last week’s announcement that AMD, after years of speculation, is finally coming to the Luther Forest Technology Campus in Malta caught the attention of many residents in the local area.
Political campaigns have existed in the United States since the Federalist Party and the Democratic-Republican Party battled it out in the late 1700s and early 1800s.
Nigro Company has purchased more properties in Saratoga County that will give shoppers and diners new options when spending time in the area.
An issue that may not be at the top of the list for the presidential candidates but certainly affects citizens of the United States is gun control and the Second Amendment.
Dog saves couples lives after fire breaks out in home
John “Jack” Raymond Sheppard
As Saratoga Springs has been nationally recognized as one of “America’s great destinations,” it’s no surprise that a community organization that helps to bring tourists to the area has reached a company milestone this month.
This past weekend my husband and I took a short trip to the northern Mass. Coast to spend a rare evening away with long-time friends.
This past weekend my husband and I took a short trip to the northern Mass. Coast to spend a rare evening away with long-time friends.
For those (few?) people in our society who don’t like animals, the concept of a pet being lonely is ridiculous.
With so many enjoyable aspects of the change in the season, raking leaves and picking up the yard never seem to be acceptable and enjoyable fall tasks.
If you are not a snowbird it is time to take the woolen clothes out of moth balls and seal your home up for the winter.
We here in the Sherwin house are in the throes of the terrible twos.
The numbers of cases of breast cancer being diagnosed are on the rise, so it is more important than ever to become educated and involved in the fight against the disease that will directly affect 2.4 million women and men fighting the disease.
In case you haven’t noticed all the pink ribbons adorned on everything from lint rollers to soup cans to the many banners on Broadway and around Saratoga Springs, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Saratoga Springs based non-profit The Giving Circle has been providing communities affected by natural disasters support for more than two years and now they will get a little help of their own when a group of local musicians join together to host a fundraiser on their behalf.
For as long as local singer/songwriter Gary Moon can remember he has had his singing compared to legendary folk artist James Taylor; however, after one listen you will find his songwriting is less like Taylor’s and more a product of his own unique style and creativity.
On Sunday, October 12, Airway Meadows held their 10th Annual Oktoberfest Golf Tournament.
Saratoga Springs Mayor Scott Johnson has declared this Saturday, Oct. 18, as Beau Kilmer Day, honoring one man’s life and his tireless dedication to the youth of Saratoga County.
I’m basking in the warm Kentucky sun, but unfortunately I am also experiencing drought condition brought on by the driest August and September Kentucky has experienced since 1897.
My wife and I argue if this time of year is hunting or scrapbooking season.
After more than two years of discussions and preparations, Advanced Micro Devices has committed to building three computer chip fabrication plants in Luther Forest Technology Campus in Malta.
Saratoga Springs, especially downtown, is known for its elegance, vibrancy and success as a community.
With tough economic times upon us, Commissioner of Finance Kenneth Ivins Jr. announced a possible 3.8 percent property tax hike for city residents at Tuesday’s City Council meeting.
Schuylerville man indicted on 456-charges related to alleged sexual abuse
America’s dependence on foreign oil and our failure to develop alternative energies has left the nation’s economy spiraling, not to mention it has become one of the most challenging issues that will face the next president.
Rev. Francis Joseph Sands
Saratoga Springs City School District is ahead of the game when it comes to learning a foreign language.
Now celebrating its 27th year, Jo-Ann’s Candy House adds a sweet flavor to The Shoppes at Wilton.
A new coffee shop has opened on the West Avenue, offering residents of the west-side of Saratoga Springs a java stop with a drive thru and a light breakfast and lunch menu.
I recently took a day trip to New York City for a haircut and make over.
With the arrival of pumpkin season comes the opportunity for some of the most unique and tasty pumpkin bread made from the freshest ingredients - Styrian Pumpkins!
Regarded as the longest continuously running coffeehouse in the United States, Caffe Lena, will honor 48 years of operation at 47 Phila Street in Saratoga Springs with a benefit concert that pays tribute to Saratoga through a mixture of song, poetry, stories, history and comedy on Sunday, Oct. 12.
Local blues-man Mark Tolstrup is a byproduct of the Delta blues era and his passion for the fiery style of music along with his ability to infuse rock into it has led him to develop a blues style all his own.
Eighty-nine year old Frank Buffardi could be called many things: golfing phenomenon, a fairway wonder, a sensational senior player or Saratoga’s Mr. Golf.
As the regular season for high school football heads into week 6 in Saratoga County, two teams, the Saratoga Springs Blue Streaks and the Schuylerville Black Horses can boast of a perfect record, both undefeated in their first five match-ups.
The rapidly evolving gaming industry is coming up on racing’s flank, and the weight the dependable old cash cow is carrying is beginning to take its toll.
The famed artist retreat Yaddo in Saratoga Springs was founded more than a century ago and for the first time in its storied history, the organization’s records will be on display to the public.
While Hollywood mourns the loss of legendary actor, director, race-car driver, entrepreneur and philanthropist Paul Newman so do a number of local charitable organizations that he helped support.
Am I wrong to be optimistic that the New York Knicks could make the playoffs this year or am I just a foolish fan of the franchise that has been the laughingstock of sports for the last several years?
Charles V. Wait, 57, has watched Saratoga Springs and the surrounding communities grow over the years first-hand as he’s been right in the middle of it all in his position with the Adirondack Trust Company.
While many of the issues facing the next President are very important to American life, one topic seems to hit a nerve on both sides of the fence - abortion.
Sometimes it’s nice to go back to the way things were and Friends of Saratoga Spa State Park has begun an initiative to do just that.
A Schuylerville Central School District teacher has been named Teacher of the Year by the Saratoga Wal-Mart in their 13th annual contest.
Residents of Shelters of Saratoga were hard at work this summer learning new skills to help them in their future endeavors.
There’s a lot of talk on the street about change these days.
As those of us who have been through the trial and error of finding the right contractor, someone who will not just get the job done but also work respectfully and professionally while also being trustworthy and communicative, it is not always a 3-2-1-Go! experience.
Question: I always see great deals on shrubs and trees at the end of the season. Is it safe to plant these so late?
The commencement of each month ushers in the opportunity for arts patrons from across the region to take part in a carnival of local arts at both the Ballston Spa and Saratoga Springs arts night celebrations.
Local singer/songwriter and producer Bob Warren has been a force behind the local music scene for more than 40 years.
We know the racing season is over at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market when our Wednesday Chef Demonstrations return.
The McGregor Links Country Club’s Director of Golf Mike Shpur has announced the appointment of a selection committee for the development of a McGregor Links Country Club Hall of Fame.
Tennis is a sport requiring intense concentration, tremendous agility, and of course, the strength to launch a ball in excess of 90 mph.
Albany Saratoga Speedway opened its gates for their brief 4-race Fall schedule last Saturday afternoon with Ballston Spa’s Derrick McGrew taking top honors.
The high point last week-end was to see Curlin display his greatness in the Jockey Club Gold Cup and take that important fall classic for the second consecutive year.
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