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Ndakinna Harvest Celebration is this Weekend

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Business, Columns, Community, Entertainment, Featured, In the Arts, News.

All photos courtesy of Barb Tyler.

GREENFIELD CENTER, NY – Join Ndakinna Education Center September 23rd for the 2023 Harvest Celebration! Located just 3 miles from downtown Saratoga Springs at 23 Middle Grove Rd, Greenfield Center, NY 12833, the event will be open from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. 

The celebration will feature a traditional Haudenosaunee Opening Ceremony by Tom Sakokwenionkwas Porter. Porter (Sakokwenionkwas-“The One Who Wins”) is the founder, spokesperson and spiritual leader of the Mohawk Community of Kanatsiohareke (Ga na jo ha lay gay) located in Fonda, New York, and is a member of the Bear Clan of the Mohawk Nation at Akwesasne. 

The celebration will also have native vendors and food (available from Iroquois Eatery), performances by the Haudenosaunee Singers and Dancers, and storytelling by Kay Ionataiewas Olan, Perry Ground, and Ndakinna’s own James, Jesse, and Joseph Bruchac. 

“We’re excited to bring back the harvest celebration for a second year here at Ndakinna,” said James Bruchac, Director of the Ndakinna Education Center. “It’s important that we celebrate the rich heritage, history, and continuing survival of our region’s indigenous peoples and their cultures.”

Porter will finish the afternoon off with a Traditional Haudenosaunee Closing Ceremony.

This event is fun for all ages; but be aware that space will be limited, and reservations are recommended. The event has a suggested donation of $10 per adult, or $15 per family.

Funded in part by the MDOCS Co-Creation Initiative and the Mellon Foundation.

Saratoga Arts made this program possible through the Community Arts Regrant Program, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

Adirondack Region Cat Adoption Center’s Featured Cat of the Week: Ivy

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community, Featured.

Five-year-old Ivy, rescued from an overcrowded home, was used to being just another face in the crowd. It took her a little while to adjust to receiving one-on-one attention. She can still be a little cautious at first introductions but will quickly relax with a good petting session. When comfortable, Ivy is so full of love, giving it with her whole heart, and eager to share that love with everyone.

If you are interested in learning more about Ivy, please contact the Adoption Center at 518.409.8105 ext 101 or adoptadk@animalleague.org. You can also complete the adoption application using the link: www.animalleague.org/adkpreapproval

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Buying Local – Episode 40: Mike Nelson’s In With the ARCC

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Buying Local Glens Falls

Episode 40: Mike Nelson’s In With the ARCC

Welcome to Buying Local!

Saratoga, Warren, and Washington County have no shortage of fantastic goods and services to offer! In this podcast, our host Mike Nelson will clue you in on the amazing gems hidden in your very own community!

Mike Nelson’s In With the ARCC

Episode 40

In this episode, our familiar Mike Nelson is interviewed by Amanda Blanton on an episode of her radio show, I’m In With the ARCC! This gives him the chance to tell the story of his two biggest companies – Five Towers Media, and Glens Falls TODAY! How does each company operate? How do they work together? The answer is here in this very special episode!

00:21 – Introduction

01:18 – The Five Towers Package

02:24 – Social Media Has Left the Building

05:04 – The Five Towers Amplifier

07:40 – Getting To Know All About You

09:22 – The Local Appeal

11:16 – AI Can’t Replace Creatives!

14:08 – Commercial: Visit SkyZone Queensbury!

14:24 – The One and Only Mike Nelson

15:32 – Glens Falls TODAY: Free News for Free People

18:23 – Business-Focused

19:05 – Veteran-Focused

21:26 – Tag Teams: Shoutout to Derek and Steve!

22:29 – Good, Quality Content

23:34 – Mike’s Words of Wisdom: Buy Local!

23:48 – How to Get in Touch

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PRODUCTION NOTE: The opinions reflected in this podcast are not indicative of the views of Saratoga Business Report, SaratogaBride.com LLC, Saratoga TODAY, Glens Falls TODAY, Spa City Digital, or Five Towers Media.

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    Amanda Blanton

  • Guest

    Mike Nelson

  • Runtime

    26 min, 1 sec

  • Air Date

    September 18th, 2023

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Weekend of Water Discoloration Vexes Glens Falls Residents

Written by Kate Haggerty on . Posted in Community, Featured.

Image posted to Facebook by Mike Metzger

Glens Falls Water and Sewer Department received reports on Saturday September 16th, 2023, that tap water in homes was discolored… This issue was not related to the water main break found in downtown Glens Falls on Friday. The Glens Falls Water and Sewer Department stated via press release that the discoloration presents no threat to public health, and the water remains potable and safe to drink. 

Local resident Mike Metzger posted on Facebook about the rust-colored water and his disappointment with the communication from the City of Glens Falls regarding the issue: “Water in Glens Falls was rust-colored brown today, many still reported brown water. Yet, no official word from city government or local media other than what seems to be an unrelated story about a water main break,” his post read. 

Other Glens Falls residents posted on Nextdoor, an app that connects people in local neighborhoods. Crystal Howell posed the question “Anyone else in GF have brown water?” This post had eight replies, including one from Cathy Corrigan stating: “My water is dark brown and I ran all of my faucets for almost 2 hours!! The city is no help! Called Water Dept emergency number and I got an answering service!! All my water is dark brown.”

The Glens Falls Water and Sewer Department stated via press release that the issue was created by spikes in the freshwater distribution system, resulting in release of particles for the interior of the drinking water pipes. While there is no threat to human health, the mineral particles discolor the water. 

Residents who see discoloration in their water should run multiple faucets for approximately 10 minutes, or until the discoloration clears. Residents who continue to have problems with water discoloration should call the Water & Sewer Hotline at (518) 761-3857.

Glens Falls Boys Soccer 2-0 Over Mechanicville

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Education, Featured, Sports.

On Saturday, September 16th, Glens Falls and Mechanicville met in a key test for both teams at Mechanicville High School. Following a scoreless first half of play, Glens Falls was the first team to score on a Tim Motsiff penalty kick (PK) after Landon Becker was taken down in the box.

Gavin Rittenhouse got the insurance goal to give Glens Falls the win! Mechanicville had their own penalty kick attempt late in the match, but Glens Falls keeper, Ayden Grieve, had yet one more PK save to keep the clean sheet. Grieve has three PK saves on three attempts this year.

Glens Falls now stands at 6-0 overall, and holds first place (4-0) in the Foothills Council.

Glens Falls will face Hudson Falls on the turf under the lights on Tuesday September 19th, at 7:00 PM.

Balloon Fest Takes Flight This Week!

Written by Kate Haggerty on . Posted in Community, Entertainment, Featured.

Can you Imagine lifting off the ground in the gondola basket of a hot air balloon? This is the exact spectacle that over 150,000 visitors will come to our area will see this week. Locals and visitors alike can witness the beauty of hot air balloons against the blue of the Adirondack sky…

The 50th Adirondack Balloon Festival is only days awa,y and you can feel the excitement building! This event is expected to host more than 70 balloons, drawing pilots from throughout the world, including Saga, Japan, and Gatineau, Québec. This year’s fest will begin on Wednesday, September 20th, and go through Sunday, September 24th. The launches will be at Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport, Hiland Country Club, and Crandall Park.

Fifty years ago the question was posed: “What kind of event would bring visitors to the region after Labor day?” This question was answered by John Marsden – a balloonist from Manchester, Vermont – and Walter Grishkot, who dabbled in all things Glens Falls… And the rest is history!

In 1973, this event was originally held at Adirondack Community College (SUNY Adirondack), and has grown from there. It began with 19 balloons launched during a two-day event. This event has created local lore and captured the imagination. During the 1973 launch, one balloonist landed in Argyle, a dry town, and presented the property owner with a bottle of champagne, which is the traditional gift of appreciation for being allowed to land. Kindness prevailed (a favorite saying of Gishkot), and the Argyle police allowed the balloonist to dispense the champagne.

The Adirondack Balloon Fest which is organized by volunteers has an indelible economic impact on the area. The Adirondack Festival Board has booked 400 to 500 rooms in 12 different hotels to accommodate special guests. Mark Donahue, the Balloon Festival Board President, estimates that this event brings the area five to ten-million dollars annually, as those who arrive for the event take advantage of local hotels and businesses. 

The Festival runs on roughly a $200,000 budget. About $50,000 of the festival’s funding comes from Warren County Occupancy Tax Revenue. Businesses and individuals can sponsor balloons, and online donations can be made at www.adirondackballoonfest.org.

A major goal of the festival is to remain non-commercial and free. The festival benefits local non-profit groups, including Rotary, World Awareness Children’s Museum, and The Open Door Mission. It has raised nearly one-million dollars for these organizations over the last 49 years.

Warren County & Washington County Real Estate Transactions August 25th -September 1st

Written by Kate Haggerty on . Posted in Featured, Property.

Bolton

Joan B. Lapham sold property at Fish Point Road to Yvette Beeman for $75,000

John Battaglia sold property at Wright’s Farm Road to Paul F. & Heather L. Connally for $70,000

Johnsburg

DG North Creek LLC sold property at 3254 State Route 28 to JOhn S. Foggy Revocable Trust Nov. 22, 2011 for $1,812,138

Chester

D’Cre Communications Services sold property at 5381 State Route 8 To Loon Lake Properties, LLC for $510,000

Adirondack Woods LLC sold property 64 Carriage Knolls Road to Jeffery W.& Jessica M. Monroe tor $41,250 

Harvest Hill Properties, LLC sold property at Friends Lake Road to 320 Main, LLC for $42,000

Glens Falls 

Dix Avenue Retail Center LLC. sold property at 222 Dix Ave to 222 Dix Ave LLC for $620,000

Beth Amy Robetson sold property at 54 Prospect St. to Edward L. Hermance for $100,000

David H. & Susan M. Atkinson sold Property at 303 Ridge Street to C&L Albright Properties LLC for $215,000

Devan & Kelsey Godfrey sold property at 28 W. Notre Dame St. to Charlotte Hickcox for $267,000

Alan M. & Susan D. Perkins sold property at6 Jackson Ave for $150,000

Robert A. Lee, referee sold property at 21 Arlington Street to Caldash LLC for $52,000

Cheryl L. Frasier sold property at 37 N. Pearl Street to David P. Harder for $60,000

Horicon

Theresa & Michael Dinius sold property at Pease Hill Rd. to Patrick & Kristina Carras for $65,000

Gregory & Rebecca Kern sold property at 6654 Route 8 to John  Manning & Cynthia Coletti Manning for $341,000

James M. Robilard sold property at 1 Red Wing Road to Daniel M. & Mary Katherine Doherty for $284,900

Kathleen E. Jones & James E. Marshall sold property at 12 Shaw Hill Road to Rose A. Dean for $84,000

Lake George

Colleen & David Ross sold property at 3210 Lakeshore Drive (1/10 interest, Lodge 13, Lodges at Cresthaven One) to Voljac, Inc for $60,000

Nicholas Visco & Robert S. Cacossa sold property at 104 Schyler Street to Teresa Piezzi for $225,000

Gianni & Anna Maria Scipioni sold property at 3210 Lakeshore Drive (2/10 interest Lodge 26, Lodges at Cresthaven Two) to Voljac,Inc for $42,000

Estate of Betty M. Ovitt sold property at 9E Schroon River Road to Scott Ovitt Jr. for $45,000

Queensbury

Curtis J. & Robin L. Harrington sold property on Wolf Road to Monsour Enterprises, LLC for $117,500

Margit Lawence & Imre Toblas sold property at 151 Aviation Road to James & Anne Anthisfor $135,000

Lake Goerge 

Estate of Lena Gagne sold property at 2113 Route 9n to Debra Ann Abbatatantuano for $100,000

Thurman

Wesley & Gloria Buley sold property on Mud Street to James & Michelle Prybylski for $16,000

Kathleen Mosher Hill Sold property at River Road to Lesley Roha for $25,625

Stony Creek

Michael & Benjamin Black sold property at 10 Fish Camp Drive to Wayne J. D’Avanzo for $172,000

Jonas M. Haws sold property at 620 Warrensburg Road to Michael Charlton Towe & Carmen Beige Berryman  for $360,000

Washington County

Argyle

Jeffery C. & Constance L. Miller sold property at 538 Pleasant Valley Road to Marybeth Chaet for $340,000

Mark J. Oliviere, Sr., as Trustee of the Carmen A. Oliviere & Gail E. Oliviere Family Trust sold property at 1714 Lake Way to Thomas P. & Barbara J. Mahar for $400,000

Dennis C. & Joyce C. Claypool sold property at Cossayuna Lake to Richard & Linda Lam for $375,000

Mary Ellen McDougall sold property at 228 COunty Route 47 to Leroy J.  & Virginia M. McDougall for $30,000

Cambridge 

Alexina B. & Thomas M. JOnes sold property at 118 W. Main Street to John J. Cervini & Debra A. Cervini for $410,000

Todd King sold property at 58 West Main Street to Christopher Badaloni for $80,000

John T. Pye sold Property at Gillis Road to Modern Asset Management, Inc. for $13,441.09

Zeke Jon Gigilio sold property at 7 Gilmore Ave to Ann Matrazzo for $255,000 

Fort Ann 

Martin & Nancy McDougall sold property at 228 County Route 47 to Leroy J. & Virginia M. McDougall for $30,000

Martin & Nancy Burdick sold property at 5447 Firehouse Way to Craig R. Maynard for $100,000

Fort Edward

R2M Holdings,LLC sold property at 322 Broadway to James Healy for $185,000

Chase D. Hutchins & Mary T. Hutchins fka Brouthers sold property at 9-11 Cooper Street to Chase D. Hutchins for $202,000

Hampton

Robert F. Provencher as Trustee of the Robert F. Provencher Living Trust sold property at 1022 West Way to Edwin M. & Gail A. Dennison & Daniel & Christina Camara for $70,000

Hartford

Amy Lane fka Amy Diane McFarlane sold property at 5682 County Route 30 to Cody Brean for $160,000

Granville

David Joseph Rynkowski Esq., Ref: Debra A Flint sold property at 37 East Main Street to John C. & Alexandria S. McGuire for $24,001  

Greenwich

Malcolm O’Hare, Esq. Ref., : Erica L. Lamb sold property at 60 Van Ness Avenue to Wells Fargo Bank NA for $103,579.45 

Robert G. Kubiak sold property at 175 Academy St. to Rory Robertson for $159,000

Anthony Habura as Admin. Of Estate of Michael S. Popowsky sold property at Lot 4 Ravens Way to EMCAM, LLC for $63,000

Jackson 

Dwight C. McGee, Jr. as Trustee of the Louis M. Walrath Irrevocable Trust sold property at 122 Colfax Road to Liam Lattrell for $324,750

Kingsbury

Stephen E. Manly, Donna Jo Sheeran fka Riley, Jo E. Marley sold property at 153 Dubes Road to Brandon L. Winchell & Makayla L. Byrne for $360,000

Glenn S. & Alice M. Miller sold property at 0 Geer Road to Julianna Motto & Steven Kadner for $175,000

Putnam 

David V. Williams, John S. Williams & Ellen L. Fitch sold property at 450 Gulf Bay Road to David V. Williams & Ellen L. Fish for $70,000

Salem

Valerie Batchelder as Exec. of Estate of Cecile M. Thompson sold property at 5582 NY 22 to Joshua L. Rogers for $400,000

Donna Lyons sold property at 11 School House Road to Brandon M Hadfield for $280,000

Laurel S. Burgess & Emagene Castro as co-Trustees of David Stevens Burgess Third party Supplemental Needs Trust sold property at 78 West Broadway to Beverly J. Schwabe as Trustee of the Beverly J. Schwabe Living Trust for $20,000

John Gunther & Rose O’Donnell sold property at 75 Railroad Ave to Sarah E. Campbell & John Sherry for $131,000

White Creek 

Randall M. Courcelle sold property at Battenkill RR E/S to Billy J. Rogers for $1,500 

Whitehall 

Timothy A. Ward sold property at 262 Death Rock Way to William Banko for $3,000

Warren County &Washington County Police Blotter: July 27th-August 15th

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Blotter, Featured.

Warren County

July 27, 2023

Zahaba, Steven Joseph DOB: 11/24/88 was arrested for Bail Jumping 3rd Degree

July 28, 2023 

Kessler, Robert William DOB; 04/27/83 was arrested for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle -3rd

Jackson, Juanita Victoria DOB: 10/05/1968 was arrested for Bail Jumping 2nd Degree

Cassidy, Genevieve P DOB: 06/20/89 was arrested for Assault- 3rd Burg Dwelling Causing Injury Criminal Mischief 3rd: Damage Another’s Property – Amount > $250.00 

Ortiz Ruiz, Jose E DOB: 03/27/91 was arrested for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle- 3rd  

Squires, Shane Harold DOB: 06/02/74 was arrested for Aggravated DWI:perse-BAC.18or More-No Priors Driving While Intoxicated -1st Offense 

July 29,2023

Lewis, David Joshua was arrested for Agg Unlic Oper-2nd: 3/More Open Suspensions on 3/More Dates

July 30,2023

Moulton, Paul Henry DOB: 12/30/70 was arrested for Crim Intent Damage Property Crim Obstruction Breathing/Blood Circulation- Apply Pressure Unlawful imprisonment 2nd 

July 31, 2023

Russel, Dominick J. DOB: 08/20/1995 was arrested for execution of warrant of arrest

O’Dell, Jameson DOB: 09/13/87 was arrested for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle -3rd

August 1,2023

Zhidkova, Meghan Elizabeth DOB: 09/05/92 was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated – 1st Offense Oper Motor Veh w/.08 of 1% or More Alcohol in Blood-1st Offense 

August 3,2023

Shaw, Emily May DOB 10/06/90 was arrested for Aggravated DWI per se-BAC.18 or more no Priors Driving while Intoxicated – 1st Offense 

Straight, Eric Scott DOB: 11/12/82 was arrested for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle-3rd  

August 5, 2023 

Garcia-Silverio, Miguel A DOB: 11/18/95 was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated-1st Offense Oper Motor Veh w/.08 of 1% or More Alcohol in Blood-1st Offense 

McCabe, Kyle James DOB: 10/21/92 was arrested for Act in Manner to Injur Child Less Than 17 Crim Poss Contr Sub/Narco Crim Poss Weapon- 4th degree

August 6, 2023

Golden, Eric Williams was arrested for failure to Appear, Petit Larceny, Resisting Arrest 

Machicao, Delbert Rodrigo DOB: 08/12/72 was arrested for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation- 2nd Degree

August 7, 2023

Blydenburgh, John Alphonsus DOB: 12/25/49 was arrested for Grand Larceny 3rd degree: Property Value Exceeds $3,000 offer false instrument for filing 1st- intent to defraud welfare fraud-3rd degree

Verlinger, Michael John DOB: 01/21/86 was arrested for Viol Prob Viol

Godin, Peter John DOB: 12/16/62 was arrested for Petit Larceny

Abare, Anthony Michael DOB: 08/25/96 was arrested for Criminal Mischief- 4

August 8, 2023

Burdick, Michael Scott DOB: 07/23/77 was arrested for Petit Larceny 

Harris, Morgan Eilean DOB: 07/07/93 was arrested for Viol Prob Viol

August 9, 2023

Girard, Joseph Edward DOB: 10/07/65 was arrested for Crim Obstruction Breathing/Blood Circulation- Apply Pressure Harassment 2nd-Physical Contact

 August 12, 2023

Graulich, Adam Michael DOB: 05/04/89 was arrested for Criminal Contempt 2nd

Macmillian, Jessica A. DOB:03/09/81 was arrested for Harassment 2nd-Physical Contact 

August 13,2023

Kithcart, David L DOB: 08/03/85 was arrested for Crim Mis Intent Damage Property Harassment 2nd-Physical Contact Resisting Arrest

Adenti, Samaan Yohanna DOB: 06/20/2000 was arrested for Assault-2nd: Injure Vic 65 or Older-DEF at LST 10 years Younger Burg Dwelling Causing Injury Rape Intercourse Forcible Complsn 

August 14,2023

Barber, James Frederick DOB: 03/27/73  was arrested for Taper With Physical Evidence 

Tatsey, Brittaney L DOB: 03/01/93 was arrested for Failure to Appear

August 15, 2023

Richard, Kevin r. DOB: 12/19/82 was arrested for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of A motor vehicle-3rd

Washington County

 August 1st, 2023

Wolff, Fred J., Age:42 was arrested for DWI-1st offense, aggravated DWI Per Se- No Prior

August 2nd, 2023 

Moses, Matthew A., Age: 34 was arrested for Rape 3:Vit LT 17 Perp GT 21 Forcible TOuch- Intimate Parts, Act in Manner Injur Child <17

Stephens, Shane P., Age: 30 was arrested for Agg Harass-Race/Religion

Russell, William J., Age: 33 was arrested for Crim Contempt-2nd:Disobey Court

Quarters, Kara L., Age: 36 was arrested for Bail Jumping-3rd Degree

August 4th, 2023

Mendez-Esteban, Keener A., Age: 20 was arrested for Gr Larc-2nd: Prop Value > $5,000

August 5th, 2023

Fisher, Alexander M., Age:29 was arrested for Crim Mis Intent Damage Property

August 6, 2023

Loughman, Alisa G., Age:40 was arrested for Crim Poss Control Subst-7th Oper MV Impaired By Drugs 1st

August 8th, 2023

Beayon Damien M., Age: 38 was arrested for crim contempt-2nd Disobey Court, Aggravated Family Offense

Hunter, Moses E., Age 52 was arrested for Misapplication of Property, Arrest Fugitive w/o  Warrant 

August 10th, 2023

Woods, Jonathan R., Age:41 was arrested for DWI -1st offense

McCord, Rameen Dwayne Age: 30 was arrested for CPW-2nd: Loaded Weapon Crim Poss Weap 3rd-Ammo Clip

August 11th, 2023

Deinzer, John S., Age:62 was arrested for Crim Mis: Intent Damage Property, Crim Possession Stoln Prop-5th, Resisting Arrest

August 12th, 2023

Bell, Bradley D., Age: 46 was arrested for DWI-1st Offense, Oper MV BAC .08 of 1%-1st Off

Braymer, Hope E., Age:25 was arrested for Petit Larceny 

August 13th, 2023 Celeste, Abby L., Age 49 was arrested for Crim Cont-1:PL215.50(3)-Prior

Jabot, Andrew M ., Age31 was arrested for Unlawful Imprisonment 2nd, Act in Manner Injur Child < 17 Crim Mis. Intent Damage Property

Stewart, Charles E., Age:56 was arrested for Robbery -3rd, Aggravated Family Offense, Petit Larceny, Crim Mis: Intent Damage Property, Crim MIs 4: Prevent Emergency Call, Unlawful Imprisonment 2nd

ARCC Veterans Business Network – 2023 Walk for Veteran Suicide Awareness & Prevention

Written by Kate Haggerty on . Posted in ARCC Spotlight, Community, Downtown, Featured.

On Wednesday, September 13th, 2023, at City Park, community members gathered to participate in the 2023 Walk for Veteran Suicide Awareness & Prevention. The morning had been soaked with rain, but as the day progressed, blue sky prevailed. Participants gathered near the gazebo in City Park, which was lined with veteran resource booths. 

HicksStrong Inc. had a booth where Michael Hick explained why he was there, “We started HicksStrong after we lost our son… He was active duty Navy when he died by suicide on February 11th, 2019. After that, we realized how difficult it was for active duty military to get help… It’s just tragic, and we needed to turn our pain into a purpose. We connect active duty, and veterans, and military families with therapists via telehealth, and we cover up to eight sessions. After that, they can shift to self-pay at a discounted rate,” he said. 

The event was MC’d by ARCC President Tricia Rogers, who welcomed everyone to the third annual walk: “The members of this group have worked tirelessly to not only build this event, I know that many of you were here last year, look at the size of this event from last year, the vendors our resource booths have doubled. Their hard work is evident,” she said.

Tricia introduced Sean Dion, the chair of the veterans business network and one of the founding members. He thanked the crowd for taking time out of their busy day and highlighting the growth of the event to featuring 20 booths, and also thanked the sponsors. 

The rendering of the National Anthem was a show stopper by Charles Martin of USI Insurance. His deep voice resonated through the park with a reverence that was felt throughout the crowd. 

This event was attended by local leaders Senator Dan Stec, Senator Jake Ashby and Assemblyman Matt Simpson. Senator Dan Stec said: “A lot of veterans through their service suffer a lot of mental health challenges and certainly depression challenges… We have a preventable but very real crisis when it comes to veterans committing suicide.”

Jake Ashby also spoke to the crowd: “Just a tremendous effort here… You see people continuing to live in isolation, and what a demonstration here in opposition to that… Your presence in someone’s life face to face is so meaningful and so impactful when they need you… It goes a long way. Just being present when someone is struggling, being there for them and trying to help them, you won’t forget that and they won’t forget that either,” he said. 

The Keynote Address prior to the walk was given by Gold Star Mother, Cindy Roberts: “Our daughter, Sgt. Kristie Roberts, is one of the ’22-a-Day’ as the military calls them, who died by suicide… A life after the loss of a child, how can we get through each day? Every day is a struggle, everyday is a challenge, but I embrace all of you… Because of you, we have the strength to go on, to share these walks and try to educate folk to continue this… Helping each other, let’s try to erase that stigma of asking for help as a sign of weakness. With every step you take today and everyday, know that if you are not ok, that’s ok. It’s ok to ask those uncomfortable questions, and please educate yourself on where to turn for help. You matter. You all matter. And you are not alone.”

The Glens Falls Senior Center Expo

Written by Kate Haggerty on . Posted in Community, Downtown, Featured.

On Wednesday, September 13th, The Glens Falls Senior Center Expo took place at the Queensbury Hotel. The banquet room at the Queensbury Hotel was comfortably crowded with tables and event attendees…  Each table had a distinct offering of services available to the senior community and their families.

The Senior Center Expo created an opportunity for seniors and their families to learn about the services that are available throughout the community – Crandall Library had a table where Kathleen U. Naftaly, the Director of Crandall Library, explained the services that the library offers: “We are here today because we have a lot of programs and offerings that are important to the senior community. We have free concerts and free movies. We have lessons in how to use technology, free wi-fi, free computers, and of course books, books in many forms… You can get them in print, but we also offer electronic downloadable books, we have books on cassette. We offer streaming of movies and music, and we want the seniors to feel comfortable utilizing our services,” she said. 

Comfort Food Community had a table where Carolyn Shapiro – the Nutrition Education coordinator – and Lyndsey Brainerd – the Community Health Outreach Coordinator – explained their services: “We are here to let people know about our services in case anyone is food-insecure, and they are looking to access food in the community. We work a lot with Warren County but we are based in Washington County,” Carolyn said.

Another attendee, Attorney Jessica Botelho, specializes in elder law and estate planning: “I was asked if I was interested in having a table here at the Senior Expo, and I was happy to do it, it’s a great event. I’ve had a lot of people stop by, everyone needs an attorney or knows someone who needs an attorney,” she said.

Kilmer Funeral Home had a table where George Kilmer was holding court: “I’ve been in the business for over 55 years,” he said, before his attention was taken be a community member with a question. Funeral Director Stephanie Gilman who is a Funeral Director stepped in and added, “We attended the event last year and there was a great turn out. We enjoy being here. We like people to see us out in the community when they are not in the middle of a very stressful time,” she said.

Kim Bren, the Executive Director of the Senior Center, was pleased with the event and is already looking forward to next year: “This has been a huge success. We are thankful to all of the sponsors and all of the community members that came out,” she said.