Saratoga TODAY January 14-20, 2022 by Saratoga TODAY

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The Legacy of Katrina Trask by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

Inside Bethesda Episcopal Church on Washington Street at 11 a.m. on Jan. 11, 2022, during the ringing of the bells. In the distance, the main chancel window above the altar depicts a design developed by Katrina Trask and which was donated by the Trasks in honor of their daughter Christina. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — At precisely 11 a.m. on Jan. 11 2022, Kathleen Anspach commenced a tolling of the largest tenor bell at Bethesda Episcopal Church. It rang 68 times, one each to celebrate the 68 years of Katrina Trask’s life. It was precisely 100 years earlier, at 11 a.m. on Jan. 11 1922, when all the bells in all Saratoga Springs’ churches rang simultaneously as a funeral service for Katrina Trask was

held on the east side of the city at Yaddo. Saratoga businesses closed their shops early on the afternoon of Trask’s burial. Her grave is marked by a Celtic Cross of Adirondack granite and sits atop a knoll at the highest elevation of the Yaddo compound in an area named “Holy Hill.” A large public memorial ceremony was held that day at Bethesda Church - where Trask had offered the design of the chancel window above the altar, and a donation to the church of its prominent eagle lecturn. See Story pg. 9

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HISTORY

History History

Week of January 14 – January 20, 2022

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Fisticuffs at the Filling Station

by Lauren Roberts | Sponsored by The Saratoga County History Roundtable Contact The Saratoga County History Roundtable at: saratogacohistoryroundtable@gmail.com

If anyone were to guess which municipality in the county was the first to elect a female supervisor, the most popular answer might be Saratoga Springs or maybe Ballston Spa or even Mechanicville - but these would all be incorrect. In fact, it might come as a shock that the first elected female supervisor in Saratoga County represented the Town of Hadley. Anna Riddell came to Hadley from Boston in 1910 after marrying a local man. She first made the local newspaper in 1915 when The Saratogian reported, “Mrs. Anna Riddell has purchased a Ford runabout which she intends to operate herself after taking a few lessons.” Apparently, the lessons were a success and Anna’s love for automobiles flourished. In 1920, when Riddell’s house was destroyed by fire in the middle of the night, the family barely escaped in time, with nothing but their nightclothes, but “a Dodge touring car belonging to Mrs. Riddell which was in a building connected with the house was saved through great difficulty because of the deep snow.” No longer just a hobby, Anna had become a chauffeur for hire and may have been the first female to obtain a driver’s license in Saratoga County. In addition to her passion for cars, Anna also showed conviction for civic groups and local government. Anna was active in Woman’s Suffrage and volunteered for the Red Cross during World War I, chairing liberty loan drives and serving as a member of the motor army ambulance corps of Hadley. In 1923, Anna decided to run for town supervisor. She was up against incumbent Lester Fowler, a fellow Republican, which forced her to run as an Independent. In a closely contested race, Anna won by just nine votes. On November 7th, 1923, the headline in The Saratogian read “Hadley Woman Elected to Board of Supervisors Setting County Precedent.” Anna served on the Child Welfare Committee and the Equalization Committee, also serving as chairwoman of the Board of Canvassers. Most supervisors in Saratoga County serve two-year terms, which was the case for Anna. In

1925 she was defeated by J.H. Smead, who had formerly served as a supervisor in the town and was held in high regard. She kept herself busy, no doubt helping with the family business, a feed and grain store in Hadley, but also serving as a deputy for the Sherriff ’s Department in 1926 and 1929. In 1931 when it was rumored that Supervisor Smead planned to run for Saratoga County Sheriff, Ann threw her hat in the ring and once again was pitted against Lester Fowler, this time in a primary. Both Lester and Anna wanted the seat vacated by Smead and it was no secret that there was bad blood between them lingering from the former contest. It all boiled over on a summer afternoon when a chance meeting at the local gas station turned ugly. According to an article that appeared in The Saratogian on August 5, 1931, Riddell and Fowler found themselves at the Rozelle Filling Station in Hadley at the same time and while “visiting”, the conversation became heated. According to Riddell, Fowler “called her a name which could not be printed. ‘You can’t call me a name like that’ Mrs. Riddell says she told Fowler, ‘and then he got up out of his chair and struck me in the face, nearly knocking me over.’ She says she was attended by a physician.” Fowler’s side of the story was a bit different, he stated, “on the occasion in question the woman involved was guilty of breach of the peace of loud and profane language, and of violent conduct, during the course of which she committed an assault upon him. Fowler denies that he struck the woman and her entire version of the controversy.” Although both claimed to have been assaulted by the other, Fowler was arrested and charged with assault in the third degree and a hearing was scheduled for August 7, 1931 in front of Justice of the Peace S. L. Holland in Hadley. However, at the 11th hour, a Supreme Court Order referred the case to the Saratoga County Grand Jury. As a result, no further action could be taken on the case until the Grand Jury convened in October, after the primary election was to be held.

Anna Riddell – 1924 Board of Supervisors. Photo provided by The Saratoga County History Roundtable.

The results of the primary were as close as it could possibly be: Lester Fowler led Anna Riddell by one single vote. Despite Anna’s call for an inspection of all the votes, Fowler was declared the winner. Anna did go on to run in the general election as an Independent but was unsuccessful. The following month, the Grand Jury failed to return an indictment for Fowler’s assault charge. Despite her loss, Anna continued to stay involved in local government. She served as Tax Collector over multiple terms during the 1930s. After the death of her husband, Anna moved to Saratoga Springs and lived with her son Carl. She passed away in 1957 at the age of 82 in the Wilton Nursing Home. At the time of her death, the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors passed a Resolution in Memorium recognizing Anna for her service as the first female on the board. Though her fisticuffs with Fowler at the gas station may have been the best documented fight in her life, we shouldn’t lose sight of the other major struggles that produced a positive outcome for her community and illuminated her strength of character. Anna entered an arena that few women had ventured into before and the courage it must have taken is admirable. She continued to push boundaries of acceptable female employment, driving right through those barriers, and made history. Thanks for taking the road less traveled Anna, it gives the rest of us something to aspire to. Lauren Roberts is the Saratoga County Historian. She is co-host of the WAMC podcast A New York Minute in History, along with NYS Historian Devin Lander. Roberts co-produced the recently released documentary Harnessing Nature: Building the Great Sacandaga, which chronicles the creation of the Sacandaga Reservoir. You can reach Lauren at lroberts@ saratogacountyny.gov

Week of January 14 – January 20, 2022

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Local Restaurant Celebrates Five Years in Business SARATOGA SPRINGS — Once a Fodero dining car dating back to the 1950s, Dunning Street Station, a restaurant on Route 9 in Malta, is now an established local restaurant with cause for celebration. The restaurant’s uniquely designed stainless steel art deco interior has shined with charm for five consecutive years, and the restaurant is offering a threecourse $20.22 menu throughout the month of January as a kick-off to their anniversary year. Dunning Street owners, Scott Ringwood and Bob Mckenna, have made their mark on the Saratoga area. Scott and Bob have been co-owners of the Lake Ridge Restaurant in historic Round Lake, a business they’ve been running for 20 years. Scott and Bob began the Dunning Street venture in 2016 in search of a casual comfortable restaurant venue that offered a different feel from the fine dining experience that Lake Ridge Restaurant is known for. After restoring the restaurant building, the owner’s choice of the name “Dunning Street Station” reflected back on the original street name where the restaurant was located, and “Meet you at the station!” became the appropriate tag line that followed. Scott Ringwood, Co-owner of Dunning Street Station, said, “We are excited to showcase our very talented Chef Bruce Jacobson’s creative menu items at Dunning Street Station, where we offer a choice variety of American food with an Italian flare.” Bob Mckenna, second Co-owner of Dunning Street Station added, “We continue to hear patrons comment on how surprised they are to find the awardwinning restaurant experience

they do, within our stainless-steel exterior. Excellent food, customerfocused wait staff, a 14-seat bar, and three cozy dining rooms make Dunning Street Station, a one-ofa-kind place to eat. We love being the local neighborhood restaurant/bar serving the Saratoga and surrounding communities.” To commemorate five years of service to the community, Dunning Street is offering a three-course menu throughout the month of January to include choice of appetizer, entrée, and dessert, all for $20.22. Patrons can choose from garden fresh house salad, warm brie with apricot glaze or one of their award-winning soups for their first course. For the main course, Dunning Street is offering Mahi Mahi with a mango salsa served with wild rice and vegetable, or whisky flamed Flank Steak served with mashed potatoes and vegetable. For pasta-lovers, an option is classical triple layered Lasagna with beef, or classic Chicken Marsala with a marsala and organic mushroom sauce served over pasta. To top off the meal, there are two outstanding choices for dessert, including carrot cake and a daily special. All items are available for take-out as well as dine-in. Details on the January menu are available at dunningstreetstation.com. Dunning Street Station is complemented by an extensive drink menu. They offer a happy hour from 3-6 p.m. and daily drink specials. Dunning Street is open every Tuesday through Saturday from 3 to 9 p.m., closed Sunday and Monday. Reservations are accepted at 518-587-2000. For more about the restaurant visit dunningstreetstation.com

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OBITUARIES

Week of January 14 – January 20, 2022

Ann Marie Collins

Karen O’Cain

Ralph Benincasa

Madeline Giordano

Frank J. Jung, Jr.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Ann Marie Collins of Gansevoort, NY passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 6, 2021. Calling hours are 2-3 p.m., Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Burke Funeral Home. Funeral home service will follow at 3 p.m. Burial will be private. Memorial donations to American Diabetes Burke &www.diabetes.org. Bussing Association, Visit burkefuneralhome.com Funeral Homes

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Karen “Suzie” O’Cain, one of the most well-known and unique personalities in the Thoroughbred Horse Racing industry in New York, passed Tuesday, 1/4/2022 following a battle with breast cancer. Memorial Mass Friday, 1/14/2022, 11 a.m. at Bethesda Episcopal Church. Memorial donations to the Breast Cancer Burke & Bussing Research (www.bcrf.org). Visit burkefuneralhome.com Funeral Homes

WILTON — Ralph Benincasa, passed away unexpectedly on January 11, 2022, at Saratoga Hospital. A funeral service will be held 1:30 p.m., January 19 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave, Saratoga Springs. Calling hours will be 11:30-1:30 p.m. January 19. For online condolences, visit compassionatefuneralcare.com

CAMBRIDGE — Madeline Giordano, died January 11. Family and friends may call from 2-4 p.m. on January 16 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave. Saratoga Springs. A grave side service will at 2:30 p.m., January 18 at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, For online condolences, visit compassionatefuneralcare.com

WILTON — On January 4, 2022, Frank J. Jung, Jr. passed away. A brief gathering will begin at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave, Saratoga Springs at 11 a.m. January 18 followed by a graveside service with military honors at Gerald B.H. Solomon National Cemetery. For online condolences, visit compassionatefuneralcare.com

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GREENFIELD — Marie Smith, age 93, passed away on January 3, 2022, at home surrounded by her loved ones. A graveside service was held in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Hastings, NY at the convenience of the family. For online condolences, visit compassionatefuneralcare.com

CLIFTON PARK — Morris V. VanDusen, on Thursday, January 6 A funeral service was held at 2 p.m., January 9 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs. Calling hours was 12-2 p.m. prior to the service. For online condolences, visit compassionatefuneralcare.com

CORINTH/ PORTER CORNERS — John Woodcock, died January 6. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on January 15, at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs. Calling hours will be 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service. For online condolences, visit compassionatefuneralcare.com

Terrence E. Neilen

mastered the art of listening and storytelling. Terry was a longtime fan of the Cleveland Indians baseball team, avid reader, and long-time handicapper for the Race Track. Always enjoying breakfast at Compton’s, and playing his numbers at Stewarts, Terry was a beloved local fixture for those who knew him. He loved reminiscing about the “Old” Saratoga. He was a member of the VFW for many years. Terry also loved to travel. Terry’s greatest enjoyment was the special relationship he had with his family, especially his nieces and nephews. Everyone who was a part of Terry’s life cherished the time they spent with him. Terry was many things to many people. A great storyteller, a driving teacher, and a little league coach. He was a kind and gentle soul that will be sorely missed, but he will remain forever as a pleasant memory in our family. Terry is survived by Thomas (Gwenn) Neilen, Nancy (Harold) Woodworth, Denise Neilen, Jeff (Dawn) Neilen, Pamela Neilen, Jonathan Neilen, and many nieces and nephews, including great

nieces and great nephews, as well as his longtime friends John and Cathy Murray, Raz Rosse, Bill MacEvoy, Dennis Cummings, and many, many others. Relatives and Friends may call on Friday, January 14, 2022 from 4-6:30 p.m. at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (518584-5373) followed by a funeral home service at 6:30 p.m. An interment service with military honors and celebration of his life will be held in the spring at the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Terry’s name to your local veteran’s homeless shelter or the VFW on Excelsior Ave, Saratoga Springs. Online remembrances may be Burke & Bussing made and are encouraged to be Funeral Homes made at burkefuneralhome.com

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Terrence E. Neilen passed away unexpectedly Monday, January 4, 2022. He was 76 years old, born June 15, 1945 in Saratoga Springs. Terry was predeceased by his parents, Clement and Dorothy Neilen, brothers (Clement) Chip Neilen and John Akin, and his nephew Matthew Neilen. Terry was a veteran and served in the Vietnam War in 1967, and was part of the 1-27 Wolfhounds Division of the US Army. He was stationed at Cuchi Base Camp in Saigon, Vietnam. Having been a bartender at Gaffney’s for many years, Terry

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Week of January 14 – January 20, 2022

COURT Ellen K. Zwijacz, 42, of Wilton, was sentenced Jan. 6 to 364 days in jail following her Nov. 1, 2021 guilty plea to felony grand larceny in the seconddegree, according to a statement issued by the Saratoga County District Attorney’s Office. Zwijacz, a Wilton attorney, admitted to transferring control of a client’s funds without the knowledge of her client using fraudulent legal documents from 2013 to 2018. The attorney also submitted documents to an insurance company to change address and beneficiary information on life insurance policies so that she received any correspondence and benefits and used her position as attorney for the client’s estate to file inaccurate probate documents aimed at concealing the theft, according to the statement. A financial restitution of just over $864,000 was paid by a third party on behalf of the defendant prior to sentencing.

Nicole E. Daly, 49, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded to felony grand larceny in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing March 30. Dennis A. Combs, III, 24, of N.Y., N.Y., pleaded to criminal possession of a weapon in the second-degree, in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing Feb. 22. Jamie D. Faye, 40, of South Glens Falls, was sentenced to 1-1/2 to 3 years incarceration after pleading to felony criminal contempt, in Moreau. Jeremy E. Molnar, 27, of Greenfield, pleaded to felony vehicular assault, in Wilton. Sentencing Feb. 24. Pedro Davila, 26, of Albany, pleaded to attempted assault in the second-degree, a felony, in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing Feb. 3. Blake A. Hefflin, 20, of Malta, pleaded to assault in the thirddegree, and boating while intoxicated, in connection with a July 4, 2021 incident

BLOTTER 5 during which several underage individuals and adults hosted an underage drinking party in the area of Sandy Bay on Saratoga Lake, according to a statement by Saratoga County District Attorney Karen Heggen. Sentencing March 23.

POLICE Christopher C. Bradt, 27, of Glenville, was charged Jan. 6 with felony rape in the firstdegree, and felony strangulation in the second-degree, in connection with an alleged incident in the Town of Halfmoon on June 23, 2021. According to the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office, Bradt and a female victim met each other on a dating app. He is accused of, while at the victim’s residence, engaging in sexual intercourse with the victim by forcible compulsion. Jonathan M. Aronson, 50, of Greenfield, was charged Jan. 6 with Predatory sexual assault against a child- Felony, Rape

in the first degree- Felony, and Endangering the welfare of a child- Misdemeanor, in connection with an alleged incident which occurred in the Town of Greenfield Jan. 1. Joseph Nocian, 36, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with false impersonation and resisting arrest. Matthew DiSanto-Rose, 27, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with misdemeanor DWI, aggravated DWI, and failure to stop at a stop sign. Alyssa Vance, 21, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with criminal mischief, a misdemeanor. Victor Maffetone, 35, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with petit larceny, and criminal possession of stolen property. Both charges are misdemeanors. Robert Messia, 65, of Troy, was charged in Saratoga Springs with having a suspended motor vehicle registration, a misdemeanor.

Felicia McGann, 27, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with misdemeanor DWI, making an unsafe turn, and failure to keep to the right. Timothy Harvey, 36, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with misdemeanor criminal trespass. John Jara, 31, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with criminal trespass, and criminal tampering – both misdemeanors. Samantha Fisher, 41, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with criminal tampering. Trevor Keniry-Thompson, 22, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, no motor vehicle license, and two driving-related violations. Marian McCaskill, 48, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with misdemeanor menacing, and felony criminal possession of a weapon.

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SARATOGA COUNTY — Cornell Cooperative of Saratoga County has partnered with Upstate Equine Medical Center to host a “First Responder Large Animal Training.” This training will be held on Feb. 8 at 6 p.m., at Update Equine Medical Center located at 362 Rugg Rd., Schuylerville. This training was designed for individuals who would be primary contact in an emergency situation: firefighters, police officers, EMT, animal control, etc. However, anyone who would like to know more

about handling large animal livestock in emergency situations is welcome. The training will be conducted by Steve Sedrish DVM, Tracy Bartick-Sedrish DVM of Upstate Equine Medical Center, and Pandora Davis VMD of H&N Bovine. For more information or to sign up for this training, please contact Nicolina Foti at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Office of Saratoga County by email at nvf5@cornell.edu or by phone at 518-885-8995.

Blood Supply Dangerously Low: Donors Needed for Jan. 17 Blood Drive at Saratoga Casino Hotel SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Casino Hotel is teaming up with the American Red Cross to host a Blood Drive on Monday, Jan. 17. Members of the local community are urged to join dozens of Saratoga Casino Hotel team members to give blood from noon to 6 p.m. inside the hotel ballroom. The need for blood remains crucial for patients relying on lifesaving transfusions. The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortage and donors of all blood types – especially type O – are urged to make an appointment to give now. Schedule an appointment to give blood by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org and enter

sponsor code SARATOACASINO, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device. Right now, the Red Cross needs to collect more than 1,000 additional blood donations each day to meet current demand as hospitals respond to an unusually high number of traumas and emergency room visits, organ transplants and elective surgeries. To thank donors who help refuel the blood supply, anyone who donates January 1-31 will be entered to win a trip for 2 to Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles. Saratoga Casino Hotel is located on Crescent Avenue in Saratoga Springs.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Newly elected Saratoga Springs Finance Commissioner Minita Sanghvi says she wants to implement all 50 recommendations of the Saratoga Springs Police Reform Task Force. Sadly, Ms. Sanghvi doesn’t seem to realize that some of those proposals cannot be legally implemented by the city since they conflict with state law. For instance, the Task Force called for the diversion of “seized assets” to “Community Based Restorative Groups …or community service organizations.” Unfortunately, this is not legal according to state law. Ms. Sanghvi would do well to do some homework before she makes embarrassing statements to the press. Our city used to have a fabulous City Attorney, who would have been extremely beneficial in guiding Ms. Sanghvi, however our new Mayor fired him.

- Tracey L. LaBelle, Saratoga Springs

CCE Virtual Program: Dining with Diabetes SARATOGA COUNTY — Cornell Cooperative Extension is hosting Dining with Diabetes, a virtual program via Zoom on Mondays, January 24 and 31 and February 7 and 28 at 6:30 p.m. Adults with type 2 diabetes (or those who are at risk of type 2 diabetes) and their family members, caregivers, and support persons are invited to participate in Dining with Diabetes. This free virtual program will help you learn the skills needed to promote good health while living with diabetes. Dining with Diabetes is an Extension program taught locally by Karen Roberts Mort, MS of Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County. Participants will learn how to read the new food labels, count carbohydrates and plan meals using

the Plate Method. There will also be time to discuss ways to stay motivated to eat healthy and stay active during the current health crisis. This class offers opportunities to connect with others who are dealing with diabetes. Healthy recipes, cooking techniques and even ideas for making healthier choices at restaurants and grocery stores will be shared with the group. A Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist has been invited to attend one of the sessions. Please register at cornell. zoom.us/meeting/register/tJErfygqD4jH9f5xxKk0V3Il8E0bFtmCbCc in order to get the Zoom link for the series. For help with registering or any questions, contact Karen from CCE Albany at kem18@cornell.edu or leave a message at 518-765-3552.

Week of January 14 – January 20, 2022

KUDOS

Local shares thanks for restoration of Civil War Monument

MLK Saratoga’s 7th Annual Dr. King Celebration Weekend Jan. 14-17 SARATOGA SPRINGS — MLK Saratoga’s 7th Annual Dr. King Celebration Weekend offers a range of programming illuminating, amplifying, and reflecting on social, environmental, racial, and economic justice issues. The events run from Friday to Monday and feature a variety of workshops, performances, lectures, and panel discussions. This year’s theme centers on Dr. King’s quote: “I have decided to stick with love.” The DKCW opens with the Dr. King Challenge on Friday night featuring performances by regional artists, actors and musicians and continues Saturday

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MLK Saratoga presents a series of events Friday, Jan. 14 – Monday, Jan. 17.

through Monday with both virtual and in-person events for both kids and adults, and includes workshops, musical performances, film screenings and a multitude of other gatherings that

will be staged at various locations across Saratoga Springs. For a comprehensive list of in-person events, and links to virtual programming, go to: MLKsaratoga.org.

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Now is your chance to get your photos published! I just want thank everyone involved for the wonderful job you did restoring and returning the Civil War Monument to its rightful home. I was devastated by the wanton act of vandalism that took it from us. I’m so happy to see it back remembering those who gave so much for our great country. I hope you all have a great new year. - Steve Buonome, Saratoga Springs

Submit your “Photo of the Week” for a chance to be PUBLISHED IN PRINT in Saratoga TODAY Newspaper. One photo will be chosen each week. Will it be yours?! Winter contest photo submissions close Feb. 16. Email your photo to: Design@SaratogaPublishing.com All submissions will be added to our website: saratogaTODAYnewspaper.com/galleries.

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NEWS

Saratoga County Board of Supervisors Re-Elect Kusnierz as Chairman by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

BALLSTON SPA — Town of Moreau Supervisor Theodore Kusnierz, Jr. was re-elected as chairman of the 2022 county board at the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors organizational meeting Jan. 5. Clifton Park Supervisor Jonathan Schopf was elected as vice-chair. “Last year at this time, I stood before you and committed to assuring that we would hone our focus on the COVID-19 pandemic crisis and put forth an action plan that would mobilize all aspects of county government. Not only did we do that, but our employees rose to the occasion and they have done an incredible job,” Kusnierz read from a prepared statement, immediately following the 20-1 vote. Tara Gaston, one of Saratoga Springs’ two supervisors at the county level, cast the lone vote against. Kusnierz added that he had affirmed to then-new Commissioner Saratoga County Public Health Services Commissioner Dr. Daniel Kuhles that he would receive the manpower, financial assistance and tools to best protect residents and meet public health challenges that would arise in 2021. One year ago, on Jan. 4., thenGov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the first confirmed case of the “UK strain” of COVID-19 virus

in New York State was detected in Saratoga Springs. On Feb. 1, 2021, the SCPHS reported 10,604 confirmed COVID-19 Saratoga County cases in all, and 120 total deaths. A little less than 12 months later, on Jan. 6, 2022, that tally according SCPHS is 33,850 cumulative cases and 275 total deaths. “True to form, Saratoga County became a leader in the public health arena in New York State,” Kusnierz said. Over the past year, Saratoga County has held 262 vaccine clinics across the county and has provided over 40,000 vaccines to county residents, he added. “As a result, we’re now in the top three counties in New York State with the highest percentage of individuals that are fully vaccinated and have received a booster vaccine.” One year ago, the state announced it had received 950,000 dosages of vaccine and was targeting for vaccination at-high-risk healthcare workers and nursing home residents and staff. By Jan. 12 2021, approximately 9,600 Saratoga County residents, or 4.5% of the county’s population, had received either the first or both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Today, approximately 168,000 of the county’s 230,000 overall population – nearly three-fourths of all residents are counted as having completed the vaccine series (not including boosters), according to the

state Department of Health. Approximately half of those fully vaccinated county residents have received a booster shot, reports the Saratoga County Department of Health Services. On other topics, Kusnierz said Saratoga is the fastest growing county in upstate New York, with a 53% population increase since 1980, and it has for 2022 adopted a $381 million spending budget. At its organizational meeting, the Board adopted its “2022 Rules of The Saratoga County Board of Supervisors.” The 2022 measure include rules of decorum and order for both the supervisors and the public. Regarding Public Input: each regular meeting of the board of supervisors will have 15 minutes set aside for public input. Anyone wishing to speak must sign their name and address on a signup sheet prior to the start of the meeting. Speakers are limited to 3 minutes. Written public comments can be sent to the Clerk of the Board at any time by mail or electronic mail. Similar rules apply to anyone wishing to speak specifically at a Public Hearing. The Chair of each of the county’s twelve standing committees – each committee will have 5 to 7 members - will be appointed by Kusnierz. Those respective chairpersons had not yet been named as of the county board’s organizational meeting.

Week of January 14 – January 20, 2022

No Surprises Act Goes in Effect - Provides Consumers with New Billing Protections When Getting Emergency Care WASHINGTON, DC — Starting this week, consumers will have new billing protections when getting emergency care, non-emergency care from out-of-network providers at in-network facilities, and air ambulance services from out-of-network providers. Through new rules aimed to protect consumers, excessive outof-pocket costs will be restricted, and emergency services must continue to be covered without any prior authorization, and regardless of whether or not a provider or facility is in-network. The No Surprises Act took effect on Jan. 1, after years of advocacy to end surprise medical billing. “Patients are breathing a sigh of relief knowing they are now protected from surprise bills arising when inadvertently receiving medical care from out-of-network hospitals, doctors or other providers they did not choose. Bipartisan support in Congress helped make the No Surprises Act a reality – and now patients nationwide finally have robust legal protections from this predatory practice,” said the American Heart Association, in a statement celebrating the law’s implementation. “The American Heart Association worked during the legislative and administrative rule-making process to elevate the voice of patients demanding safeguards from the harmful practice of surprise billing. With rules implemented by the Biden administration, patients are no longer caught in the middle of payment disputes and protected from being the recipient of financially devastating surprise medical bills.”

In many cases, the out-of-network provider can bill consumers for the difference between the charges the provider bills, and the amount paid by the consumer’s health plan. This is known as balance billing. An unexpected balance bill is called a surprise bill. To learn more about www. cms.gov/nosurprises/EndingSurprise-Medical-Bills. CMS is a federal government website managed and paid for by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Currently, if consumers have health coverage and get care from an out-of-network provider, their health plan usually won’t cover the entire out-of-network cost. This could leave them with higher costs than if they’d been seen by an in-network provider. This is especially common in an emergency situation, where consumers might not be able to choose the provider. Even if a consumer goes to an in-network hospital, they might get care from out-ofnetwork providers at that facility. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 was enacted on December 27, 2020 and contains many provisions to help protect consumers from surprise bills starting in 2022, including the No Surprises Act under title I and Transparency under title II. Learn more about protections for consumers, understanding costs in advance to avoid surprise bills, and what happens when payment disagreements arise after receiving medical care. American Heart Association comment: Implementation of No Surprises Act brings relief from unexpected medical costs.

Week of January 14 – January 20, 2022

NEWS 9

THE LEGACY OF KATRINA TRASK continued from front page... Katrina Nichols (Trask) was born in Brooklyn on a late day in May in 1853. She and husband Spencer are credited for their involvement in and inspiration of a legacy of standing achievements: the Spirit of Life statue in Congress Park; efforts to save the Saratoga mineral waters from extinction; the Wiawaka Center for Women on Lake George, and their support for two girls’ schools in Saratoga, among them. Most notably, the Trask legacy is rooted in the large parcel of land where they lived and which they bequeathed to the future writers and artists of the world. Since first hosting residencies for creatives in 1926, the Yaddo grounds have launched the inspiration for some of the world’s greatest works. It was in 1946 when 21-yearold aspiring writer Truman Capote stayed at Yaddo and slept in Katrina Trask’s former room, where he would lie awake listening to the blowing wind, the creaking doors, and the faint cry of the bats circling the towers above. When he emerged from the artists’ colony a few months later, he had the makings of his debut novel, “Other Voices, Other Rooms.” It was at West House – one of the near-two-dozen homes and working spaces on the 400acre Yaddo estate, where William Carlos Williams crafted portions of his epic poem “Paterson,” Patricia Highsmith invented the characters for her work “Strangers on a Train,” and where Sylvia Plath, dividing her time between sleeping in the first-floor bedroom and working in the studio room upstairs, penned a half-dozen works inspired by her surroundings - “The Manor Garden,” “The Burnt-Out Spa,” and “Yaddo: The Grand Manor,” among them. In 1916, Katrina moved out of the 55-room manor home and into West House, where she lived the final six years of her life. Today, her likeness peers out its main room from an oil painting that hangs over the fireplace, framed by cases filled with books showcasing the art of Chagall and the words of Balzac and Thackery. Photographs, letters and personalized documents cling to the walls - one from Andrew Carnegie, another from thenPresident Woodrow Wilson.

“The only sound is from the birds, and, at night, the distant dreamlike calling of the announcer at the Saratoga racetrack,” Plath wrote of her two-month stay at Yaddo in 1959. The first known occupant of the land that would become Yaddo was Jacobus Barhyte, a soldier of the American Revolution who discovered the landscape in 1784 after fighting on the nearby staging

ground of the Battle of Saratoga. When a wave of tourists began flocking to the area to experience the nearby springs, Barhyte opened a tavern on his farm which became a popular watering hole for luminaries like Andrew Jackson, Washington Irving, and James Fenimore Cooper. Spencer Trask purchased the property in 1881, built the mansion in 1893, and six years

later constructed a rose garden for his wife Katrina. Their lives would be touched by tragedy, however, with each of the couple’s four children passing away while still in their young years. With no heir to leave their possessions to, Spencer and Katrina in 1900 bequeathed the lands to future artists, to come, to stay, and to create. Eight years later, Spencer was killed in a train crash, which some have argued was of suspicious origin. After Katrina’s death in 1922, the cause of establishing an arts colony was

picked up by longtime family friend – and Katrina’s second husband – George Foster Peabody. “She left a tremendous legacy of improvements in the city of Saratoga Springs, and Bethesda Episcopal deeply appreciates her personal legacy in the church,” said the Rev. Charles Wallace for the centennial anniversary bell ringing at Bethesda Episcopal Church on Washington Street. “We are thrilled to be able to commemorate Katrina Trask by ringing the Church’s bells in her honor.”

NEWS

Front Line Appreciation Group Relaunches Campaign to Support Front Line Workers in Saratoga SARATOGA SPRINGS — The founders of FLAG Saratoga (Front Line Appreciation Group) have relaunched a grassroots campaign to help support local frontline workers at a time when hospitals and healthcare workers are being significantly strained again by the pandemic. FLAG Saratoga was founded in the spring of 2020 by four Saratoga residents Nadine Burke, Becky Kern, Andrea Macy and Lisa Munter. The group originally raised more than $40,000 - which resulted in more than 4,000 meals and gift cards delivered to over 30 different hospital departments, nursing homes, fire, police and EMS departments throughout Saratoga. “We have been asked to restart our efforts and due to the outpouring of support that we received the last time, we knew we could quickly mobilize to help out,” said co-founder, Lisa Munter, in a statement. “Our community is filled with so many generous and resilient people who are always willing to give back and help each other…we are counting on this support so we can pass it along to our healthcare workers who really need it.”

Week of January 14 – January 20, 2022

Senator Tedisco: “Legislation To Reduce Crime And Restore Common Sense”

FLAG Saratoga – working to help local frontline workers.

Working alongside the Saratoga Chamber of Commerce and the Saratoga Hospital Foundation, the group is raising money through the Chamber’s dedicated fundraising page on their website, at www. Saratoga.org. All money will go directly into providing meals, snacks and other resources needed. “We’re proud to team up with FLAG of Saratoga and the Saratoga Hospital Foundation to show our gratitude to our frontline heroes,” “Our board, led by Tara Pleat, voted unanimously to help with seed funding

to kickstart FLAG’s efforts. We look forward to working alongside the community to give back to our healthcare workers and first responders who continue to work tirelessly to keep us safe and healthy throughout this pandemic,” Chamber President Todd Shimkus said in a statement. To learn more, visit FLAG Saratoga at their Facebook Group, or on Instagram at @Flagsaratoga. To donate, visit: www.Saratoga. org. For more information about FLAG Saratoga contact Becky Kern at: beckykernpr@gmail.com.

Sen. James Tedisco. Photo courtesy of NYS Senate Media Services.

ALBANY — Sen. James Tedisco (R, C), whose 49th district includes parts of Saratoga County, spoke this week about legislation first introduced last year that would “bring discretion back to our judiciary, reduce crime and restore common sense to our criminal justice system.” Senate Bill 1521 (S.1521/A.1705) - an act to amend the criminal procedure law, relates to setting bail for defendants who pose a threat to

public safety. It would provide judges with discretion when setting bail for dangerous defendants, according to the bill. Tedisco said, in a statement, that a “‘catch and release’ revolving door of danger and disaster wrought by cash bail reform led to 3,400 criminals who were not held in jail being rearrested for a violent felony while awaiting trial last year,” and has played a role in former residents of New York leaving the state.

BUSINESS

Week of January 14 – January 20, 2022

Saratoga Spring Water Mohawk Honda Ranks 10th in Nation Company Acquired by for 2021 Certified Preowned Sales Bottled-Water Investment GLENVILLE — Mohawk American Honda Motor Co., Inc. from American Honda Motor, establishes itself as a top in September 2020. Co., Inc., for ranking in the top 50 Firm, BlueTriton Brands Honda Honda dealership out of 1,100 The dealership was named dealerships in annual new vehicle SARATOGA SPRINGS — BlueTriton Brands, Inc. has acquired local premium spring water brand, Saratoga Spring Water Company. Adam Madkour, CEO and sole shareholder of Saratoga Spring Water Company, has sold certain assets of the company to BlueTriton, a Connecticut investment firm previously known as Nestlé Waters North America. Latham & Watkins, LLP represented BlueTriton and KPMG Corporate Finance represented Saratoga Spring Water Company in the transaction; financial terms of the deal announced in November 2021 were not released. BlueTriton manages other

regional bottled-water brands: Poland Spring, Pure Life, Deer Park, Ice Mountain, Zephyrhills, and Arrowhead. The acquisition of Saratoga Spring Water, with its current vendors and distinctive blue glass bottles, gives BlueTriton access to the upscale beverage market in hospitality and retail channels. Saratoga Spring Water Company was founded in 1872 in Saratoga Springs and has its headquarters and bottling plant off Geyser Road. Saratoga Spring Water is sold throughout the United States and internationally. Saratoga TODAY reached out Saratoga Spring Water Company and BlueTriton Brands for comment but received no response.

throughout the country. The Schenectady County dealership sold 1,323 certified pre-owned vehicles last year, ranking 10th in the nation. This comes alongside a paramount year for the fourth-generation family-owned dealership as it celebrated 50 years with

an Automotive News 2020 “Best Dealership to Work For”, ranking it among the top 100 dealerships nationwide. Mohawk Honda was one of three New York State dealers recognized. Additionally, Mohawk Honda has earned the prestigious 2019 Honda Masters Circle award

sales volume while creating an outstanding customer experience. Mohawk Honda’s Assistant General Manager Greg Johnson says this recognition shows the hard work and commitment of all employees. To learn more about Mohawk Honda, visit mohawkhonda.com.

Adirondack Trust Co. to Feature The Lazy Dog Cookie Co. Treats for Pup Patrons SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Adirondack Trust Company has announced that several of its branches will provide its pup patrons with samples of The Lazy Dog Cookie Co., Inc.® treats, while supplies last. The Lazy Dog Cookie Co., Inc.® started out of Amy and Keith Augustine’s kitchen in 2001 and has called Saratoga County and Ballston Spa home since 2005. “A lot of people don’t even realize we’re local,” said Keith, now Vice President of Sales for Lazy Dog. In recent years, the brand has become nationally recognizable and found just about anywhere dog treats are sold – from local boutiques and supermarkets to PetSmart, Chewy, and other large chains. “But we’re rooted in the community, and want to be where our community is,” Keith continued, pointing to the many individuals the company now employs, and the various nonprofits which Lazy Dog partners. “We love it here.”

Photo provided.

Beginning its relationship with Adirondack Trust Company in 2015, Lazy Dog has since enjoyed its highest growth years yet. “The Lazy Dog Cookie Co., Inc.® is a perfect example of folks who worked hard and put in years of sweat equity to successfully build their business,” said Adirondack Trust Company Vice President – Commercial Lending, Chris Mesick, who works with the Augustines on their business growth and strategy. “It is an honor to play a small role in their success.” The company has come a long way since Amy was hand-making

all-natural peanut butter treats for her coworkers, but one thing remains the same – the high quality of ingredients used to create the treats. The product line includes innovative new products to help dog families celebrate all of life’s milestones: Pup-PIE® line, Mutt Mallows®, Treat them with LOVE!® crunchy biscuits, a make-at-home line, and even a children’s book. Fellow local dog lovers are invited to sample The Lazy Dog Cookie Co., Inc.® treats at most Adirondack Trust Company branches, while supplies last. These all-natural treats come in a variety of delicious flavors, such as Candied Maple Sweet Potato, Ginger Glazed Pumpkin Carrot, Cinnamon Swirled Peanut Butter, Crushed Peanut Sprinkled Banana, and Toasted Vanilla Peanut Butter. All treats contain limited ingredients that are good enough for humans. To learn more about The Lazy Dog Cookie Co., Inc.® and to find out where to purchase their products, visit www.lazydogcookies.com. To learn more about Adirondack Trust Company’s partnership with Lazy Dog, visit adirondacktrust.com/lazydog.

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Week of January 14 – January 20, 2022

Update to “Sotheby’s International Realty Expands with Dual Mergers” Select Sotheby’s International Realty has released a statement for the story that ran in last week’s issue (Jan. 7-13, 2022), titled “Sotheby’s International Realty Expands with Dual Mergers”. The statement is as follows: “We are very excited about our new partnerships with the highly respected brokerages of Gary DiMauro Real Estate and Four Season’s Sotheby’s International

Realty. This merger has renewed our sense of enthusiasm and anticipation for the future. Not only have we increased our footprint in the Hudson Valley, we have also gained new affiliates in Vermont and New Hampshire, through the support of Peerage Realty Partners. We have expanded our marketing department and can now offer even more marketing coverage and better tools to assist our

agents in servicing our clients buying and selling needs. We look forward to continued growth and expansion throughout New York State and strive to offer unrivaled property exposure locally, nationally, and internationally, while providing our clientele exceptional agents who offer the same great services and commitment the Sotheby’s International Realty Brand is renowned for worldwide.”

Malta Tech Park up for Sale Again by Jaynie Ellis

Saratoga TODAY MALTA — NYSERDA has put the Saratoga Technology Energy Park back on the market; the last time it was up for sale was an auction in 2017. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is again trying to sell the 280-acre Saratoga Technology Energy Park (STEP). Instead of an auction, they are working with CBRE Albany, the Capital Region’s largest real estate brokerages, to list the property on their behalf. The listing shows that the property at 0 Hermes Road is for sale for $12 million. GlobalFoundries has an option on 65 acres for a new fab and expanding the capacity at their current facility. Additionally, four buildings occupy 17.6 acres; three of the four NYSERDA has leased to Hudson Valley

Malta Tech Park. Photo by Super Source Media.

Community College, the United Group of Companies, and Jersen Construction. That leaves roughly 198 acres of “certified shovel-ready, light industrial/professional office/ research and development land.” STEP is a part of the Luther Forest Technology Campus that houses the GlobalFoundries chip fab plant and new headquarters,

relocated from Santa Clara, CA in April 2021. NYSERDA states that the location of STEP, “located in the heart of New York’s Tech Valley,” is what makes the property desirable for clean-energy and environmental technology companies. Read the full story on Saratoga Business Report (www. saratogabusinessreport.com).

Colonie Gets a New Stewart’s Shop SARATOGA SPRINGS — Stewart’s Shops first grand opening of 2022 is in a completely new shop location in Colonie. The new shop, located at 1560 Central Ave, has a large footprint, inside and out. Outside you’ll find plenty of parking, outdoor seating, and gas pumps, while the interior of the shop has a spacious food bar, a beer cave, extra seating, and a cone counter. Stewart’s will be holding a grand opening celebration at this new shop in Colonie on Friday, Jan. 14 from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. There will a ribbon cutting, as well as food, drink, and gas specials all day, including: 50¢ single scoop ice cream cones, 99¢ Stewart’s Shops 20 oz. sodas and

16 & 20 oz. Refreshers, 99¢ Make Your Own hot dogs and roller grill items, any 16” pizza for $7.99, and 10¢ off gas, including diesel. In honor of the event, Stewart’s Shops will be donating $2,000 to the Warrior Will Foundation. The foundation helps newborns with life threatening illnesses, and their families who are enduring a crisis. In 2022, Stewart’s Shops is planning on opening 20 new shops in total – 13 new rebuilds and 7 new to market shops. The new shop in Colonie is part of their continuous commitment to invest in their communities and meet the growing needs of their customers, offering a wider variety of food and beverage options, and making life easier.

BUSINESS

Week of January 14 – January 20, 2022

2022 Economic Outlook

by Stephen Kyne, CFP Sterling Manor Financial

for Saratoga TODAY Who would have thought that we’d be starting the third year of life in a pandemic? Certainly it has had a huge impact on the economy in the last two years, and we all look forward to its influence waning. As we enter 2022, we’d like to offer our thoughts about how we see the year playing out for the economy. In order to look ahead, we must first take stock of where we’ve been. 2021 was a fairly volatile year for the economy. Depending on which polls you read, the public was often equally (or more) concerned with the economy than it was with the ongoing pandemic. Given many of the leading economic indicators, it’s easy to understand why. Inflation has been a primary concern. In 2020, as a response to the near-total shutdown of our

economy, the government flooded the economy with trillions of dollars. In a typical year, according to the Federal Reserve, the money in circulation grows by about 6%. In 2020, the money in circulation grew by about 30%. Meanwhile, supply chain issues, which persist today, meant that in-demand goods were hard to come by. The recipe for inflation is simply too many dollars chasing too few goods. We certainly had both in spades. As a result, inflation in 2021 ran about 7% - the highest in forty years, according to the Department of Labor. For much of the year, the Federal Reserve insisted that the majority of the increase in inflation was “transitory”; a position with which we disagreed. While we think the inflation picture will improve in the years to come, we think it will be several years before we see the Fed’s target rate of 2%. Prepare for another year of increasing prices. The employment landscape has been a hot topic in the past year, with what has been dubbed “the great resignation.” This revolves around the notion that there is an employment revolution and realignment, whereby workers are quitting their jobs en masse to pursue better opportunities, often involving working from home. According to ZipRecruiter nearly 60% of workers indicate they would like a job that allows them

to work from home, but only 10% of jobs offer than option and that number is likely to shrink as we enter post-pandemic life. The office is not dead. What is likely true is that many of those who quit their jobs may find themselves in the same or similar sector, as the reality of experience, education, and job availability force their hand. In other words, a person who has spent two decades in hospitality may find it difficult to find a dream job in a different sector, at least without additional training. According to the Department of Labor, there are still 1.5 unfilled jobs for each unemployed individual, and we see the unemployment rate continuing to improve as the pandemic wanes, and many on the sidelines return to work. Interest rates are beginning to rise, with mortgage rates at nine-month highs. If you’re someone who has not refinanced your mortgage, the days to take advantage of historically low rates may be numbered. Rising interest rates may also work to cool what is a very hot real estate market, as people have been taking advantage of bargain basement mortgages for the last two years. The construction cost of housing is close enough to the retail cost that we don’t see a major bubble in residential real estate. In other words, while we think the market may slow due to rising mortgage rates, we don’t feel that housing will experience a sudden drop in value. We believe the Fed will also increase rates in a bid to help rein in inflation. Rising interest rates will have a negative effect on many types of bonds you may be holding in your portfolio. Bonds are often considered “safer” than stocks, but in a rising interest rate environment many will actually lose value. Consider that you if you are trying to sell a bond that pays 2%, and the prevailing rate in the market is 4%, then you will have to discount the price of your bond in order to entice a buyer. It’s important to work with your CFP® to understand your exposure to this type of risk. As for the stock markets, they performed in-line with our

expectations published in this column a year ago. US markets outperformed foreign markets, and we see that trend continuing throughout 2022. The US has an extremely robust economy, and it has been much faster at opening and staying open than many other economies. Consider that Canada, Europe, and Asia have all tended toward stops and starts with their reopening. While we think that many foreign emerging and developed markets have good long-term upside, partly because many are currently in a hole, we don’t expect 2022 to be their year, and are much more bullish on the outlook for the US markets. We do think it is likely that we experience a correction of 10% or more at some point during the year, and view that as a sign of a healthy market, as investors take the opportunity to move funds between sectors. Remember, after 100% of pullbacks, the US markets have gone on to see new highs. While that’s not a guarantee, it’s a pretty good track record! The political landscape in the US has affected the domestic markets, as Congress can’t seem to get out of its own way in passing legislation, taking the better part of 2021 to pass a bipartisan infrastructure bill. We don’t see that improving in the new year, as Congress remains mired fighting over the things it can’t get done, spending little time focusing on what may actually be achievable. Given the current landscape, and Congress’ detachment from the public’s primary concerns (the economy and Covid), we see the lower house being taken by the Republicans in 2022, possibly by a wide margin. Democrats may even lose the senate. We already see Democrats lowering expectations for their results at the polls this year, which is never a promising sign. Personal political proclivities notwithstanding, gridlock is good. At its most basic, it forces compromise -which we’ve seen little of- or nothing. From a purely economic standpoint, one is just as good as another because it means the rules are unlikely to change, and markets like certainty.

From a fundamental standpoint, we see the outlook for the US continuing to improve, and have only a few concerns we are monitoring, which may affect our view. Omicron showed us all how quickly a new variant can emerge and proliferate. So far, this strain appears to be mild, however a more virulent strain could emerge, which would certainly cause a ripple. We are also eyeing certain geopolitical factors, namely China and Russia. Both seem eager to test the resolve of the west by asserting themselves in their respective spheres of influence. We feel that, almost certainly, China is watching to see how the world reacts to saber rattling by the Russians in order to determine any future course of action. Action by either country could have a short-term impact on markets and are worth watching. In summary, we see 2022 shaping up to be a good but volatile year for the markets. As always, our forecast contains forward-looking statements. In our view, however, there are far more tailwinds than headwinds, and you should work closely with your CFP® to monitor your financial plan and ensure that you are capitalizing on the opportunities as they present themselves. Stephen Kyne, CFP is a Partner at Sterling Manor Financial, LLC in Saratoga Springs, and Rhinebeck. The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. This material is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any security or other financial instrument. Investing is subject to risks including loss of principal invested. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. No strategy can assure a profit nor protect against loss. Securities offered through Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. Member FINRA/ SIPC. Advisory services offered through Sterling Manor Financial, LLC, or Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc., SEC registered investment advisors. Sterling Manor Financial and Cadaret Grant are separate entities.

Week of January 14 – January 20, 2022

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Carol Knox sold property at 2425 State Route 9 to Too Ate SIIX Limited for $175,000. Emily Tonkin sold property at 73 Ordelia Lane to Nelson Laffey for $400,000. 814 Salem Dr., Ballston Spa • $313,000

GREENFIELD

John Quinn sold property at 18 Century Dr to John Russell for $545,000.

Thorton Hager sold property at 33329 NYS Rt 9N to Madison Baltodano for $235,000.

Bruce Setter sold property at 2 Northwest Pass to Margaret Gregory for $350,000.

Gerard Parisi sold property at 45 Braim Rd to Sean Burden for $280,000.

Sheryl ann Leland sold property at 3 Rainbow Way to Thomas Ringler for $499,000

Cartier Construction Co LLC sold property at 39 Wilton Rd to Todd Stinson for $419,500. Nichelle Diggins as exec. sold property at 196 Plank Rd to Toby Middlebrook for $125,000. Stephanie Shippey sold property at 475 Middle Grove Rd to Robert Poirier for $230,000.

MALTA Alexis Lysyczyn sold property at 24 Snowberry Rd to Antonio Cobucci for $251,000. Bryan Grinnell sold property at 8 Springfield Dr to Cara Morocco for $475,000. Andrew Esperti sold property at 35 New York Ave to Vamaco LLC for $250,000.

MILTON

Brookview Court Inc sold property at 22 Huntington Way to Jesse Hiraldo for $400,438

SARATOGA Calvin Gong sold property at 1390 Rt 9P to Marini Land II for $398,000. Derek Shepanzyk sold property at 1239 NYS Route 9P to Forward Looking LLC for $1,750,000

SARATOGA SPRINGS Two Gilbert Corners LLC sold property at 67 Waterview Dr to Hayley Fletcher for $900,000

John Iacomini sold property at 71 Skylark Dr to Adam Sherman for $200,000.

Olivia Huxley sold property at 272 Nelson Ave to Rebecca McCarthy for $515,000

Fair Oaks Milton LLC sold property at 11 Catalina Dr to Kathryn White for $458,180.

Brianna Herman sold property at 55 Monroe St to Diana Dellaratta for $455,000.

Daryl Keller sold property at 32 Deer Run Dr to Nadine Drago for $229,000.

77 Van Dam LLC sold property at 77 Van Dam Unit 102 to Gail Urbanak for $412,500.

Daniel Hornbeck sold property at 1102 Rock City Rd to Michael Pace for $215,000

Excelsior Park LLC sold property at 18 Whistler Ct to Stephen Romero for $477,299.

Nicole Hughes sold property at 42 Red Coach Trail to Miles Kelly for $260,000.

Bradley Heil sold property at 61 Vanderbilt Ave to Elizabeth Brown for $397,000.

TJB LLC sold property at 245 Paisley Rd to DAB 3 Group LLC for $1,640,000

Wayne Clark sold property at 148 Hathorn Blvd to Terri Martuscello for $255,000.

WILTON McPadden Builders LLC sold property at 9 Colleen Ct to Craig Laing for $434,213. John McNallen sold property at 39 Tom Sawyer Dr to Daryl Weyand for $325,000.

15 Samuel Wahnon sold property at Dimmick Rd to Ruiz Gonzalo for $150,000. Gerard Zabala sold property at 14 Hearthstone Dr to Matthew Phillips for $511,000.

EDUCATION

Week of January 14 – January 20, 2022

SSCSD Board of Education Meeting: Updates as of Jan. 6 SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs City School District held a Board of Education meeting on Jan. 6 for several district-wide updates and a presentation from the Pupil Services Department. Watch the full meeting here: https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=uyK4MhR7OIM. COVID UPDATES Superintendent Dr. Michael Patton spent some time updating board members and community members on the uptick in positive cases, especially within the county’s K-12 student group. As expected, there has been a surge in positive cases after holiday break for all residents in Saratoga County. Since Jan. 3, when students returned to school, there have been 113 confirmed positive cases between students and adults within the Saratoga Springs City School District. There are an additional 156 cases that were reported to the nurse but have yet to be confirmed by the county’s department of health. Only 6 to 8 of the cases involved sports teams. Patton didn’t give a number for how many in the district are in

quarantine but said that “the number of quarantines is exponential.” County-wide there have been over 6,000 students and over 1,000 adults that have tested positive for COVID since returning from holiday break. The SSCSD is 100% committed to keeping schools open and safe; getting accurate updates out as soon as possible, and as not to overwhelm the community, as the CDC and New York State Department of Health is releasing new information almost daily. They are continuing the mitigation and health and safety protocols that have been in place for the past two years: replacing air filters frequently, encouraging and mandating consistent and proper mask use, arranging instructional spaces to encourage social distancing, and encouraging vaccinations and boosters. The district’s goal is to keep individuals showing symptoms at home, only to return to school or work when they are feeling healthy. One rapid test kit (two tests per box) is available for each student in the district (for more information visit www.saratogaschools.org).

Saratoga Springs High School. Photo by Super Source Media.

After high demand, the district is also in the process of planning a booster clinic, which 12-17- yearolds are now eligible for. SSCSD intended to put their “Test-To-Stay” protocols into place on Monday, Jan. 3 and Tuesday, Jan. 4. These protocols have been put on pause until the CDC updates their recommendations regarding Test-To-Stay.

“Implementing Test-ToStay will help reduce the loss of instructional needs for students who may have to go home and quarantine,” said Patton. Stay tuned to the district website for any updates and new information on SSCSD’s Test-ToStay protocols. High School Presented With Gratitude Award It was announced at the BOE

meeting that the Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge presented the Saratoga Springs High School counseling department and counselors with a $1,250 Gratitude Grant to purchase academic or personal hygiene supplies for students in need. The award will be officially announced this week, and there will be a presentation on the agenda for the next BOE meeting, scheduled for Jan. 18 at 7 p.m.

CORRECTION

(SARATOGA TODAY JAN. 7-13, 2022 ISSUE) In last week’s issue (Jan. 7-13, 2022), in the “BSCSD Board of Education Meeting: Updates as of Jan. 5,” under the Updates on High School Initiatives, it was stated that the BSCSD was proposing five new courses for Spa Academy. The five new courses for the 2022-2023 school year are actually being proposed for the Ballston Spa High School. These courses are Multicultural Literature; Physical Science – Physics; Physical Science – Chemistry; Video Production & Broadcasting; Advanced Video Editing, Animation, and Visual Effects. Additionally, the Early College information night for 8th graders will be at the TEC-SMART campus, which was spelled incorrectly as TECH-SMART in last week’s issue.

Week of January 14 – January 20, 2022

EDUCATION BRIEFS

CanCode Communities Announces Largest-Ever Course Schedule ALBANY — CanCode Communities, a nonprofit organization training non-traditional talent for software career opportunities, has announced its largest-ever course schedule, with six popular classes being offered for Spring 2022 through four affiliates across upstate New York. Registration is now open for spring courses, which start in February and will be provided virtually in small classroom settings, with real-time instruction and hands-on learning. Classes include Virtual Digital Literacy, the initial course to be offered through HerkimerCanCode; Front-End Web Development through KingstonCanCode; Python for Data Analytics through Saratoga CanCode; and Virtual Digital Literacy, Front-End Web Development. JavaScript Frameworks, and SQL/ ETL through AlbanyCanCode. SPRING 2022 COURSES ARE AS FOLLOWS: Virtual Digital Literacy: This course teaches basic computer usage skills, including Google Docs and Microsoft Office; use and management of email and calendars; word processing and spreadsheet use; and using the web to conduct safe and

productive internet job searches. Presented by HerkimerCanCode in partnership with Herkimer College, Herkimer County, Herkimer Working Solutions, and the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, and open to all residents of the Mohawk Valley region. Class info: Feb. 1 – April 5 (10 weeks), Tuesday & Thursday, 6-8 p.m. Digital Literacy and FrontEnd Web Development: This program develops the skills covered in the digital literacy curriculum, but with a specific focus on building strong foundations for web programming. Presented by AlbanyCanCode in partnership with the Schenectady Foundation, and open to women residing in Schenectady County. Class info: Feb. 1 – May 24 (16 weeks), 2 nights/week for 3 hours (dates/times TBD) Front-End Web Development: This course establishes solid foundations in key tools of front-end developers: HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, and collaborative workplace/version control tools Git and GitHub. Presented by KingstonCanCode in partnership with SUNY Ulster. Class info: Feb. 14 – May 4 (12

weeks), Monday & Wednesday, 5:45-8 p.m. Python for Data Analytics: This class teaches fundamental programming concepts, using the programming language Python, specifically as a tool for collecting, analyzing, and visualizing data. Presented by SaratogaCanCode in partnership with SUNY Adirondack. Class info: Feb. 14 – May 5 (12 weeks), Monday & Wednesday, 5:45-8 p.m. JavaScript Frameworks: This course is an intermediate class suitable for students who have a strong foundation in JavaScript. Presented by AlbanyCanCode in partnership with Capital Region BOCES. Class info: Feb. 14 – May 4 (12 weeks), Monday & Wednesday, 5:45-8 p.m. SQL/ETL: This course gives students hands-on practice utilizing SQL and ETL to manage and manipulate data, including generating reports. Presented by AlbanyCanCode in partnership with SUNY Schenectady. Class info: Feb 15 – May 5 (12 weeks), Tuesday & Thursday, 5:45-8 p.m. For more information and to register for Spring 2022 classes, visit cancode.org/courses.

The Arc Lexington Partners with WWAARC to Expand its Transitions Program CAPITAL REGION — The Arc Lexington is partnering with Warren-Washington-Albany ARC (WWAARC) to expand its Transitions program into the Capital Region. WWAARC will offer employment supports to Transitions students at businesses in the Capital District and on the Albany campus. Such support includes internships, career counseling, on-the-job coaching services, job training, and more. Based in Mayfield, NY, the Transitions program focuses on building academic and life skills and general independence for teens and young adults with autism and other learning differences. Through partnerships with local colleges, internships, and supported living opportunities, Transitions helps young people on the autism spectrum or with learning differences make successful transitions from adolescence to young adulthood.

“We are very pleased to be able to form this partnership with WWAARC,” said Shaloni Winston, Founder of Transitions and CEO of The Arc Lexington. “This partnership will allow us to bring truly innovative approaches to address the critical need that exists among so many individuals and families that currently fear how they will face the challenges of life after high school.” To learn more about Transitions, visit transitionsusa.org.

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TheLaundry is a Whole Situation “MOTHERING BOYS”

by Katherine Morna Towne for Saratoga TODAY

e have a lot of laundry in our house.

There are school and play clothes, underwear and socks, towels and washcloths. (I should note that we are constantly looking for socks, yelling that we have no socks, and arguing about who took whose socks.) There are work clothes that generally needed to be treated more carefully. There’s sports laundry: items needed for practices, and different items needed for games and matches, which also change based on whether the game or match is home or away. Seasonal clothes: bathing suits and beach towels that need to be washed in the summer; snow clothes that have to be washed or at least dried on a nearly daily basis in the winter. Masks: we have about a thousand of them, though it seems that only ten or so can be found at any one time. We have small ones for small faces and big ones for big faces; it’s not a guarantee that the ten that can be found are the right mix of small and big. We have clothes that started out clean but have “somehow” ended up on the floor. We have clothes that were neatly folded and sorted in a laundry basket or in piles on the couch and I look away for a minute or I have

to do something else for a minute, or, I do admit, sometimes for a day or two, and “someone” ends up jumping on the piles, dumping out the basket, or throwing items around the room (why do toddlers/ preschoolers like to do this?); the formerly clean items then get walked on or kicked under the couch or, as once happened, are found hanging from the curtain rod, and since I can’t always distinguish the clothes on the floor that were dirty from the clothes on the floor that were just cleaned, they all have to go in the wash. Every night, I ask the boys to gather up whatever clothes they want washed for the next day so I can run at least one load. I often have to put in a second load to make sure everyone has what they need. I usually have to run the dryer at least twice per load, because there are usually some damp things after one cycle. I do it at night because it’s often the case that people want things washed that they’ve worn to their practice that doesn’t get out until 8:15, for example. Also, because getting the laundry process going makes me tired, so it’s not until the eleventh hour that I find the will to deal with everyone yelling about how they don’t want to get up to find their laundry at that minute (no one ever wants to get up to get their laundry, but everyone always wants things washed for the next day). I often put the first load of laundry in as late as 10:00; if I have to run another, it goes in at 11:30; sometimes I run out of time to finish the dryer so I run it first thing in the morning before school. People have offered to help me with laundry. My mom is always telling me she’d be happy to do some if I wanted to bring it to her house. My husband often runs a load of the boys’ things and/or puts away what’s in the dryer or what’s been sitting in a pile on the couch, and he’s always done his own as well, which cuts down on what I have to do. My biggest boy really wants me to let him do his own laundry (I know I have to let this happen, and soon). But the thing is, I’m one of those people who, if I

don’t touch every single piece that goes through the laundry, I have no idea where anything is, and since everyone’s always asking me where things are, I need to know where things are. I’m also one of those people who loses my steam to get a job done if I’m faced with any kind of obstacle—if I’ve summoned the mental and physical strength to do the laundry and I find that someone’s already using the washer machine, there’s a good chance I’ll fizzle. My husband has gotten pretty good at anticipating when I won’t freak out that he needs to use the washer, but that is a learned skill that took years of marriage—I know for sure that my son would not have the same awareness. “Set a laundry schedule!” some of you are surely thinking, and that would be my thought, too, if I wasn’t dealing with someone (me) who is a slave to infrequent bursts of energy—I find it nearly impossible to get a task done if I’m not in the right frame of mind, and my “right frames of mind” often refuse to conform to a schedule. I am my own worst enemy. But also, on the whole, I don’t really mind doing the laundry. In our house that is rarely tidy and orderly, there’s something satisfying and even soothing about taking a nice, warm, clean load of laundry out of the dryer. I get a great measure of satisfaction out of sorting, folding, and putting away all the clothes where they go—this step is the one that gets dropped most often (people are often scrounging through a dryerful of clothes to find what they need because I haven’t gotten to dealing with it yet), but it doesn’t get dropped as often as so many of the other tasks I wish I would do more often, because I like doing it. I like having my process, I like being able to do it when and how I like without anyone getting in my way, I like knowing where people’s things are when they ask, and I like making sure my kids have clean clothes. As with so many things, blessings and burdens go hand in hand. Kate and her husband have seven sons ages 17, 15, 13, 11, 10, 7, and 3. Email her at kmtowne23@gmail.com.

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Saratoga Senior Center Calendar 5 WILLIAMS STREET, SARATOGA SPRINGS • 518-584-1621 What’s Happening at the Center in January! FREE BREAKFAST - BAGELS & COFFEE

TECH FAIR WITH TRIMEDX

Friday, January, 14 • 8:30-10 a.m. Thank you to Trackside Grill for the donation of bagels.

Thursday, January 27 • 2-4 p.m. Did you get a new gadget for Christmas? The employees of TRIMEDX will be here to help you with ANY & ALL questions regarding technology! How to use: E-mail, cell phones, IPADS, Laptops, Kindles and more! Have you always wanted to try ZOOM, Facebook, Instagram, Spotify for music or order groceries for delivery? Here is your chance to learn.

DINNER & A DRINK! CHEF DINNER BY OLD BRYAN INN. ENJOY A SANGRIA TASTING. Tuesday, January 18 • 5:30 p.m. $11 per dinner. Menu to be determined. It’s Old Bryan Inn - how can you go wrong! Dinner is served at 5:30. Please sign up, seating is limited. Dine-in only!

SIMPLY FOOD BY MAURA Monday, December 13 To Go dinner only. $11 per dinner. Tuesday, January 25. Turkey Dinner. 3:30-5:30 p.m., curbside pickup. To go dinners sponsored by Humana.

LIGHT FARE AND LIVE CLASSICAL MUSIC PERFORMANCE WITH THE C/DEE ENSEMBLE. Friday, January 28 • 2 p.m. Music at 2 p.m. Light fare at 3 p.m. $5. Please sign up, seating is limited. Featuring Melanie Chirignan and Michael Dee. They will be performing popular classical works by Geroges Bizet, Camille SaintSaens, Felix Mendelssohn, Mozart, Telemann, and Beethoven for flute and clarinet. Melanie is a flautist known for her musicality and versatility of repertoire. She has performed with: New York Chamber Players Orchestra, Albany Pro Music, and many more. Las Vegas born clarinetist, Michael is a versatile soloist, chamber, and orchestral musician.

SAVE THE DATE! BEATLES TRIBUTE AND TRIVIA Tuesday, February 8 • 3 p.m. Live music with Jeff Brisbin. $5. Light fare served! Please sign up, seating is limited.

CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH Fridays • 10:15-11 a.m Hola! Speaking in Spanish is now being offered at the center! Come and join Mark and Robert for this fun and exciting class. Come to practice, learn or just converse in Spanish. All levels welcome!

TIE DYE FUN! Thursday, January 20 • 1-3 p.m. Facilitated by Meryl, artist and instructor. $5.00 material fee. Please sign up! Please bring your own t-shirt, blouse, shorts, etc., preferably 100% cotton white or light color, must be pre-washed. If accessible, check out some YouTube videos on tie dye to get ideas. All other supplies provided by Senior Center.

TAROT CARD READINGS Last Thursday of the month. January date: Thursday, January 27 • 10-2 p.m. Facilitated by Mary Shimp. $5 donation. Do you have some unanswered questions about your life? A tarot card reading provides guidance to gain an insight into what the future holds. Call to make a 15-minute appointment.

ACADEMY FOR LIFELONG LEARNING The Academy for Lifelong Learning will be holding select classes at the Center. Senior Center members may enroll in the classes at the Center only for just the class fee. See Front Desk for sign up instructions; registration is by mail. Classes are limited. Classes held at the Saratoga Senior Center are: • Introduction to Classical Music Tuesdays • 1 – 2:30 p.m. 5 weeks beginning Jan 25. Facilitated by Patricia Brady. Come and learn more about classical music, or catch the classical music bug. Media such as slides, videos, and recordings will be used to listen to compositions from Strauss to Stravinsky. There is no preparation. Just come with your ears open and your souls ready to be touched. • Journal Writing: A Path to Understanding & Healing Wednesdays • 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 5 weeks beginning Jan 26. Facilitated by Patricia A. Nugent. Journaling is an effective and therapeutic tool for better understanding ourselves and others, managing daily stress and anxiety, improving overall health, healing old wounds, and finding answers within. This class will review best practices in the art of journaling, as well as offer opportunities and reasons to “go deeper.” Both long-time journal-keepers and beginners will benefit. Bring paper and a writing instrument to first class but do not purchase a journal...yet. • The Six Wives of Henry VIII Broadway Musical Thursdays 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 5 weeks beginning Jan 27. Facilitated by Kathy Welch. In the style of the hit show “Hamilton,” a new Broadway musical called “Six” examines the lives of the wives of King Henry VIII. The musical, sung in the style of a pop concert competition between the wives, gives us an idea of their ultimate fates: “divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived.”

TRIPS & EXCURSIONS! VAN TRIPS - SARATOGA AUTO MUSEUM

Friday, January 21 A gem right in our own backyard, Saratoga Automobile Museum is located within the Saratoga State Park. Enjoy a guided tour of beautiful, vintage cars, vehicles, photos, and history of autos in NY. Current exhibit is : Considered to be one of the few complete collections of Porsche 911 RSs in the world, the Saratoga Automobile Museum is proud to announce Rennsport: The Complete Collection (RS) - featuring vehicles from the Steven Harris collection. Lunch at Old Bryan Inn. Pay $15 at sign up. Bring money for lunch. Leave the Center at 10 a.m.

ONE DAY BUS TRIP - NEW YORK CITY

Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Sponsored by Humana. Details coming.

NETHERLANDS, BELGIUM & FRANCE

June 11-22, 2022 with Optional 3-Night London Post Tour Extension.

WESTERN CANADA’S ROCKIES, LAKES, WINE COUNTRY

July 30-August 7, 2022

CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’ FEATURING MONTEREY, YOSEMITE & NAPA

September 19-26, 2022

TROPICAL COSTA RICA

November 2-10, 2022 with Optional 3-Night Jungle Adventure Post Tour Extension

AMERICA’S MUSIC CITIES HOLIDAY

December 4-11, 2022

TRAVEL SLIDE SHOW WITH COLLETTE TRAVEL

January 19 • 1 p.m. Presenting informational slide shows on: • Western Canada’s Rockies, Lakes & Wine Country July 30-August 7, 2022 • California Dreamin’ feat Monterey, Yosemite & Napa September 19-26, 2022 • America’s Music Cities Holiday: December 4-11, 2022

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Headaches? You’re Not Alone IF YOU HAVE A HEADACHE, YOU’RE NOT ALONE. NINE OUT OF TEN AMERICANS SUFFER FROM HEADACHES. Some are occasional, some frequent, some are dull and throbbing, and some cause debilitating pain and nausea. What do you do when you suffer from a pounding headache? Do you grit your teeth and carry on? Lie down? Pop a pill and hope the pain goes away? There is a better alternative.

by Dr. Matt Smith for Saratoga TODAY

Research shows that spinal manipulation – one of the primary treatments provided by Doctors of Chiropractic – may be an effective treatment option for tension headaches and headaches that originate in the neck. A 2014 report in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics (JMPT) found that chiropractic care improved outcomes for the treatment of acute and chronic neck pain and increased benefit was shown in several instances where a multimodal approach to neck pain had been used.

HEADACHE TRIGGERS

WHAT CAN YOU DO?

Headaches have many causes, or “triggers.” These may include foods, environmental stimuli (noises, lights, stress, etc.) and/or behaviors (insomnia, excessive exercise, blood sugar changes, etc.) Ninety five percent of headaches are primary headaches, such as tension, migraine, or cluster headaches. These types of headaches are not caused by disease; the headache itself is the primary concern.

The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) offers the following suggestions to prevent headaches:

The greatest majority of primary headaches are associated with muscle tension in the neck. Today, Americans engage in more sedentary activities than in the past, and more hours are spent in one fixed position or posture (such as sitting in front of a computer). This can increase joint irritation and muscle tension in the neck, upper back and scalp, causing your head to ache.

• Low-impact exercise may help relieve the pain associated with primary headaches. However, if you are prone to dull, throbbing headaches, avoid heavy exercise. Engage in such activities as walking and low-impact aerobics.

• If you spend a large amount of time in one fixed position, such as in front of a computer, on a sewing machine, typing or reading, take a break and stretch every 30 minutes to one hour. The stretches should take your head and neck through a comfortable range of motion.

• Avoid teeth clenching. The upper teeth should never touch the lowers, except when swallowing.

This results in stress at the temporomandibular joints (TMJ) – the two joints that connect your jaw to your skull – leading to TMJ irritation and a form of tension headaches. • Drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day to help avoid dehydration, which can lead to headaches. WHAT CAN A DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC DO? Your Doctor of Chiropractic may do one or more of the following if you suffer from a primary headache: • Perform spinal manipulation or chiropractic adjustments to improve spinal function and alleviate the stress on your system. • Provide nutritional advice, recommending a change in diet and perhaps the addition of B complex vitamins. • Offer advice on posture, ergonomics (work postures), exercises and relaxation techniques. This advice should help to relieve the recurring joint irritation and tension in the muscles of the neck and upper back. Doctors of Chiropractic undergo extensive training to help their patients in many ways beyond just treatment for low back pain. They know how tension in the spine relates to problems in other parts of the body, and they can take steps to relieve those problems. Dr. Matt Smith has been a Chiropractor in Saratoga Springs for 35 years. He and his daughter Dr. Kevy Smith Minogue can be reached at 518-5872064 or at www.MySaratogaChiropractor.com

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Puzzles Across 1 Hand-dyeing method 6 Alaskan malamute team’s burden 10 __ Field: Mets’ home 14 Lose strength 15 Attire for Caesar 16 Closely related 17 “Really!” 19 Pinball flub 20 Metal-shaping tool 21 Defame verbally 23 Fifth Avenue retailer 25 Final word 26 Even though 30 Low-cost and inferior 33 Early synthetic fiber 34 Pinch, as piecrust 35 D.C.’s nation 38 Kilt-wearing family 39 Hotel visitor 40 Soon, to a bard 41 Rogue computer in “2001” 42 Uses a fireplace tool 43 Sci-fi robot 44 Really rich 46 With dexterity 47 Davis Jr. of the Rat Pack 49 Pig’s meal 51 Source of maple syrup 54 One of 12 at the Last Supper 59 Straight from the mouth 60 “Really!” 62 Subside 63 Cleveland’s lake 64 Carried in a bag 65 The “S” in CBS: Abbr. 66 Gets hitched 67 Reaches across Down 1 Deep choir voice 2 Share a boundary with 3 “Gone With the Wind” estate 4 Checklist detail 5 Represses, as emotions 6 Storied baby-bringing bird 7 Gehrig in Cooperstown 8 Dairy case dozen

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See puzzle solution on page 38 9 Roald who created Willy Wonka 10 Bit of shuteye 11 “Really!” 12 Scrabble pieces 13 Emcee’s lead-in 18 In apple-pie order 22 “Hurry!” on a memo 24 Windbags’ speeches 26 One of two in McDonald’s “M” 27 In __ land: spaced-out 28 “Really!” 29 A billion years, in geology 31 Tire leak sound 32 911 responder: Abbr. 34 Pickled veggie 36 Gardener’s bagful 37 Warhol of pop art

39 Thor or Zeus 40 Comics bark 42 Forks over 43 Kicks out of the country 45 Brunch fare made with 8-Down 46 Dimwit 47 Stashes in a hold 48 Assortment 50 Shoe strings 52 Not very many 53 Skin opening 55 Word on an octagonal sign 56 Brit’s goodbye 57 Legal claim on property 58 Comes to a halt 61 Get __ of: dump

Writing the Right Word by Dave Dowling

Accuracy in word choice is a key to effective communication. In your daily writing and speaking, try to make sure you use the right word in the right place with the right spelling. By doing so, its effect will affect your communication in a positive way. This quick weekly tip will help you filter the confusion in some of our daily word choices. This Week: Imaginary, Imaginative Imaginary means not real. Imaginary friends are typical for kids between ages 3 and 6.. Imaginative means to show an imagination. Jim Henson’s imaginative ability brought joy to many families. Dave Dowling is the author of The Wrong Word Dictionary and The Dictionary of Worthless Words. Both books are available from many book retailers, and signed copies can be obtained by contacting Dave at dave.dowling65@gmail.com

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a Saratoga County 4-H Member, contact rjl287@cornell.edu to sign up. For more information on the program, please call 518-885-89995. Follow our Saratoga County 4-H Facebook page for more details.

The Principessa Elena Society, located at 13 Oak Street, will offer Soup-To-Go this winter, in place of its regular monthly dinners on the third Friday of the month. This dinner will benefit the building fund. For Friday, January 21, from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. the club will offer Pasta E Fagioli and Italian Wedding Soup for $15 a quart; 2 quarts for $25. Curbside pickup only. Open to the public. For more information, call 518- 584-4163. Regular monthly dinners will return in the Spring.

Indoor Craft & Garage Sale On Sunday, January 23, 11-3 p.m., the popular Elks Ladies Auxiliary Indoor Craft and Garage Sale will be held at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club on Elks Lane. Admission is free. Over 40 vendors; great parking, bargains galore, and lunch. Household items, sports equipment, hand-made items, clothing, fabrics, food treats, body lotions, and just about anything you can imagine. New vendors signing up every month. A fun activity the entire family enjoys. All proceeds go to local charities. 8’ table and chairs $15; call Linda 518-289-5470 for information or to sign up for a table(s). Masks should be worn by everyone per NYS Guidelines.

Upstate Equine Medical Center Lecture and Clinic Join us on January 22 from 2 – 4 p.m. for a tour of the new state-ofthe-art medical and surgical center. Dr. Steve and Tracy Sedrish will provide a lecture on “What is it like to be a Large Animal Vet.” The youth will participate in hands-on opportunities and an activity. This event is open to the public with no registration needed. If you are

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Academy for Lifelong Learning at Saratoga Springs Sponsored by Prestwick Chase with ten educational courses through Zoom as well as eight, in-person, outdoor and classroom offerings. Topics include Introduction to Classical Music, Global Literature, Italian Language, Music, 20th Century Local History, Snowshoeing & Hiking, American Revolution, Journal Writing, Drug Development & the FDA, Mah Jongg, Cooking, Painting, Writing from prompts, Ancient Game of Go, Intro to Taoism, Six Wives of Henry VIII, and much more. Brochures available. Email jeff. shinaman@esc.edu or call 518587-2100 x2390 or go to www. esc.edu/all. Registrations accepted up until the start of classes the week of January 24. Membership $75 (goes through June 30, 2022). Five-week classes $50 each. Spring term to start in mid-April.

The Saratoga Winterfest 5K Snowshoe Run/Walk The event will be held on Sunday, February 6 at 11 a.m. in the Saratoga Spa State Park following COVID protocols. There will be no indoor facilities except for bathrooms. Registration can be done online through www.

runsignup.com with day-of onsite. A limited supply of Dion snowshoes available to rent for $5 on a first come/first serve basis. For more information about the NE Snowshoe Series visit www.dionwmacsnowshoe. com. Questions? Call Laura at 518-581-1278 or laura@ saratogastryders.org.

The Camp Saratoga 8K Snowshoe Race The event will be held on Saturday, February 19 at 10:30 AM at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park, following COVID protocols. There will be no indoor facilities except for bathrooms. Registration can be done online through www. runsignup.com with day-of onsite. A limited supply of Dion snowshoes available to rent for $5 on a first-come/first-serve basis. For more information about the NE Snowshoe Series visit www.dionwmacsnowshoe. com. Questions? Call Laura at 518-581-1278 or laura@ saratogastryders.org.

February Break Drama Camp For ages 7-13 will run Tuesday, February 22 through Friday, February 25 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. The camp will be taught

by Malta’s Artistic Director Elyse Young and will include acting skills, vocal techniques, theater games, crafts, rehearsals, and performance of a short play. Camp and performance will take place at the Malta Community Center, One Bayberry Drive, Malta. Students must wear a mask when not performing. For more information, go online to www.maltaparksrec.com or contact Town of Malta Parks and Recreation Department at 518-899-4411.

Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits Artist Karen Woodin will be exhibiting at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park. Her collection titled “A Moment in Time & Place” will be on exhibit during January and February. Karen is an award-winning landscape plein air artist. Artist Jean Skanes is exhibiting in the Town of Clifton Park Lobby, 1 Town Hall Plaza, Clifton Park. Jean is a watercolorist who primarily paints landscapes. Stop in and visit these exhibits and support the arts in Southern Saratoga County. For more information on SSAS, visit: southernsaratogaartist.com.

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This Week’s Events: Jan. 14-20 family friendly

Animal Tracking on Snowshoes Camp Saratoga, Wilton Wildlife Preserve, 80 Scout Rd., Gansevoort 1 – 2 p.m. | Join us on a Scavenger Hunt for animal tracks and other signs of winter at Camp Saratoga. For children ages 5 and up accompanied by an adult. Led by Environmental Educators from Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. Meet in their main Parking Lot #1 and bring snowshoes if you have them. If not, there will be loaners you can borrow. Please dress for the weather as this event will be entirely outdoors. If no snow, we will hunt for tracks in the mud. Register online or in the Saratoga Springs Public Library, Children’s Room, or by calling 518-584-7860, ext 305.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 14

SATURDAY, JANUARY 15

Fish Fry Friday

Takeout Chicken “N” Biscuits Dinner

TUESDAY, JANUARY 18

Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club 123 Route 32, Schuylerville | 4 – 7 p.m. Fish Fry Friday will continue every Friday thru April 15. All are welcome, members and nonmembers. Menu Includes but not limited to: fish fry, chicken fry, clam fry, popcorn shrimp, buffalo shrimp, coconut shrimp, scallops, chowder. Dinners are served with your choice of French fries or onion rings, coleslaw and sauce; ask about our extras and beverages. You are welcome to eat in at our club house or call ahead for take-out. 518-695-3917.

Ballston Spa Elks Lodge #2619 10 Hamilton Street, Ballston Spa | 4 – 6 p.m. The menu will include chicken and biscuits, salad, peas and carrots and dessert. The cost is 2 for $25 or $15 each (cash only). Preorder strongly encouraged. To place your order call 518-885-1149, by January 14 between 4 to 6 p.m. or email dinners2619@ gmail.com. Limited quantities available at the door. Proceeds support Elks Charities.

Pierogi Sale

Moonlight Hike Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park 80 Scout Rd., Gansevoort | 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Join us to view the trails in a new light…moonlight! This program is in partnership with Saratoga Springs Public Library, and geared toward children, teens, and families. Registration opens to the public December 31st. Please register with the Saratoga Springs Public Library at 518-584-7860, ext. 305.

7th Annual Dr. King Celebration Weekend Various locations Saratoga Springs The events run from Friday to Monday and features a variety of workshops, performances, lectures, and panel discussions. This year’s theme centers on Dr. King’s quote: “I have decided to stick with love.” The weekend begins with the Dr. King Challenge on Friday night featuring performances by regional artists, actors and musicians and continues Saturday through Monday with both virtual and in-person events for both kids and adults, and includes workshops, musical performances, film screenings and a multitude of other gatherings that will be staged at various locations across Saratoga Springs. For a comprehensive list of in-person events, and links to virtual programming, go to: MLKsaratoga.org.

Annual Full Moon Bonfire & Cross Counry Ski or Snowshoe Event Battenkill Conservancy, 25 Benz Ln., Greenwich 6:30 - 9 p.m. | Join winter hardy souls and ski, hike or walk votive lite trails then warm up around the bonfire. NO SNOW date is Friday, Feb. 18. For more information contact 518-677-2545 or bkc@ battenkillconservancy.org.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 16 VIP Pet Care Clinic Benson’s Pet Center, 3083 NY-50, Saratoga Springs 4-5:30 p.m. | Through Community Clinics and Wellness Centers hosted at local pet stores, VIP Petcare provides a wide variety of preventive care services, all administered by a licensed veterinarian.

Christ the Savior Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake Pick up 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/ dozen. Please call 518-363-0001.

Town of Greenfield Historical Society Meeting Greenfield Community Center, 25 Wilton Rd., Greenfield Center | 7 p.m. Saratoga Plan – Casey Holzworth, a member of Saratoga Plan’s Palmertown Guidance Committee and staff at NYS Parks, will update us on the exciting things that are happening in the Palmertown Range and the Sarah B. Foulke Friendship Trails. This planned network of trails in Northern Saratoga County, emphasize celebrating friendship, building community, and connecting people from all walks of life to nature and to each other. If you have a friend, neighbor, or family member interested in this program please bring them along. Non-Members are always welcome. This is our rescheduled meeting from October 2021

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19 Stuffed Shells Dinner Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Menu: stuffed shells, meatballs, sweet sausage, tossed salad, garlic toast. Cost is 2 for $30. (Cash Only). Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order. 518-584-2585.

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Saratoga Springs Public Library 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Come to the Children’s Room on Martin Luther King Day and make a Balancing Peace Dove. This craft may be made in the library or taken to be assembled at home.

Saratoga Springs Public Library, Zoom Presentation | 10 – 11 a.m. Let’s look beyond the most popular (and crowded) destinations. While we are in the midst of a northeast winter and waiting for travel to reopen further, follow Rhona Koretzky off the beaten path. There are spectacular alternatives to the most visited national parks, fascinating small cities in every state, and tucked away corners in every country (and even some infrequently visited countries). Join a virtual journey on the road less traveled. Please register online at www.sspl.org.

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Parchment connects to heritage through

Scandinavian-Style Baking

SATURDAYS

Isabel Burlingham.

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A smorgasbord of open-face sandwiches

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Kardemummabullar Variations.

sabel Burlingham holds her family, Scandinavian heritage, and traditions close to her heart. Her new baking business, parchment, is, in fact, a culmination of all of her passions.

Burlingham worked as an analytical research chemist for the past ten years but became uninspired by her work. When she heard of a business incubator program through the Troy Waterfront Farmers’ Market, she decided to pursue her passion for baking. Isabel Burlingham delves deep into her Norwegian roots, baking traditional bread, pastries, and cookies using a combination of family and contemporary Norwegian recipes while acknowledging science for making the baking process possible. “Scandinavian baking is unique because it is less sweet and uses traditional flavors like cardamom, almond, and pecan,” says Burlingham.

At parchment, everything is meaningful - from the selection of breads, pastries, and cookies to their ingredients, packaging, and business name. “The name parchment comes from parchment paper,” explains Burlingham. “Parchment was one of the original writing tools used to record stories that we’ve passed down through the ages. And parchment is also a baking paper used in modern baking.” Burlingham adds. For bread, Burlingham makes Rugbrød, a dense and tangy Nordic-style rye sourdough, and Julekaker, a yeasted cardamom bread made in a brioche-style with crystalized ginger and raisins. Her centerpiece pastry is Kardemummabullar, a slightly sweet cardamom flavored roll with a

cardamom filling available in various flavors, including traditional, raspberry, chocolate, almond, and orange. Traditional cookies are a cornerstone at parchment. Burlingham bakes various cookies, including Pepperkaker, a thin, crisp spice cookie, Lavendelflarn, a crisp, buttery lavender shortbread (with seasonal variations), Pekannflarn, a crisp, lacey pecan cookie with a chewy, caramel finish, and Kniplingskager, a buttery crisp Danish lace cookie with a hint of ginger - just to name a few. Burlingham relies on local and organic ingredients whenever possible, and she uses organic flour from New York, Vermont, and Massachusetts. For Isabel Burlingham, her work is inspiring and rewarding. She loves to share the origins of her products and the stories that go with them.

INSTRUCTIONS: Top thinly sliced pieces of Rugbrød with local produce, spreads, cheeses, or other products to prepare Scandinavian-style open-faced sandwiches.

SUGGESTED PAIRINGS *Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

• Lightly salted potatoes* with sour cream and chives • Pork rillettes with pickles*, mustard, and pea shoots*

You can find parchment at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market, the Troy Farmers’ Market on Saturdays, and the Schenectady Greenmarket on Sundays. You can also find parchment’s products at the Honest Weight Food Co-op.

• Goat cheese* with roasted root vegetables*, herbs*, and pepper

The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is open on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Wilton Mall Food Court. Find us online at www. saratogafarmersmarket.org, where you can sign up for our weekly newsletter, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @SaratogaFarmersMarket.

• Olive tapenade with arugula and roasted peppers

• Hummus* with red onion* and capers • Butter and jam* or honey* • Tomato with mozzarella* and basil and a dash of flavorful olive oil • Honey* with apple* and cinnamon • Nut butter spread* with dried fruit Recipe by parchment.

Week of January 14 – January 20, 2022

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Spaetzle Power

by John Reardon

Hello my Foodie Friends !

Exploring new foods in the New Year may be a way to expand your taste palette and introduce you to different cultures. We have all been there; it can be scary to try new dishes. However, it can be deliciously rewarding. You can learn more about different values and traditions, ingredients, spices, and staple dishes that are popular in different parts of the world. We can become bored in our kitchens cooking the same dishes we fall back on. Food is a universal necessity. The food we eat is intricately intertwined with our culture.

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My father-in-law came from a German background. This past holiday season, my mother-in-law was reminiscing about some of the German cuisine dishes that he enjoyed. One of his favorite dishes included the side dish of spaetzle. Spaetzle is a unique, fun, and easy German dumpling that everybody should learn how to make. It is traditionally used as a base for both sweet and savory dishes, soups, and one dish meals. Done in just minutes, these are great on their own, as part of a traditional German meal, or perfect for any dish that might use a macaroni pasta. Spaetzle, or spätzle, is a simple dumpling or small noodle that is typically associated with German food heritage. If you have ever made a simple egg noodle, it is almost identical in ingredients and easier to make. Making homemade spaetzle is a mix of a simple batter of flour, eggs, milk, and sale and the use of a spaetzle utensil to drop the batter into boiling water. It can be boiled in water or broth. The spaetzle maker is a convenient device usually made of metal that’s sole purpose is for the making of small dumplings known as spaetzle. The metal plate has holes in it that you pour your spaetzle batter through directly into boiling water. The spaetzle maker nestles over a pot of water or broth. Once your batter is ready, you pour it into the sliding box onto the grater-like base. Slide it from side to side, and the little droplets slip through the holes and drip into the boiling water. Moments later, the noodles will be floating on top. The

Kaese Spaetzle

(German Macaroni & Cheese) INGREDIENTS • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour • ¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg • ¾ teaspoon salt • ⅛ teaspoon pepper • 3 eggs • ⅜ cup 2% milk • 3 tablespoons butter • 1 onion, sliced • 1 ½ cups shredded Emmentaler cheese Emmentaler cheese is a yellow, medium hard Swiss cheese.

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Sift together flour, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Beat eggs in a medium bowl. Alternately mix in milk and the flour mixture until smooth. Let stand for 30 minutes. 2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Press batter through a spaetzle maker into the water. When the spaetzle has floated to the top of the water, remove it to a bowl with a slotted spoon. Mix in 1 cup of the cheese. 3. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until golden. Stir in spaetzle and remaining cheese until well blended. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

holes are specialized which enables the batter to cling and stretch into the right shape. The taste and texture of spaetzle is comforting and can be topped with a variety of ways to suit those around your table. Be adventurous this year and try something new. It is a great way to use the cooking experience to bond with those around us and stimulate some interesting conversations about geography, different cultures, customs, and ceremonies. Expand your horizons this year. Stop by Compliments to the Chef, your neighborhood kitchen and cutlery store located at 33 Railroad Place to help you with the culinary tools you need to explore new foods. Remember my Foodie Friends: “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”

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Tom Rush to Capital Region Musicians Perform two Shows Pay Tribute to Folksinger Bill at Caffe Lena Feb. 6 Staines at Caffe Lena on Jan. 22 SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Jan. 22, Caffe Lena will host “Crossing the Water” a tribute concert celebrating the life and legacy of Bill Staines. The songwriter died in December after a battle with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, according to his website. He was 74. Staines had performed at Saratoga Springs coffeehouse Caffe Lena twice a year from 1968 to 2021. He enjoyed a decadeslong music career that began during the folk revival movement of the 1960s. He was said to have driven more than 65,000 miles every year to perform at music

Tom Rush. Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Celebrating his fifth decade of touring, Tom Rush will perform two shows at Caffe Lena on Feb. 6, when he will be joined on stage by singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Matt Nakoa. Shows are at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $65 in person, $10 live stream, Go to: caffelena.org.

festivals, churches, concert halls and even in private homes. “For many years I have referred to him as an anchor to our heritage,” says Executive Director Sarah Craig, in a statement. “So much has changed over the years. But Bill has remained a constant.” On January 22, Capital Region musicians will perform a tribute to Staines at the venue. It will be streamed live for those unable to attend in person. “Crossing the Water: A Tribute to Bill Staines” will take place on the date that would have been Staines’ winter show for 2022. It will be emceed by Christopher Shaw and

will feature Staines’ songs, passages from his autobiography, and video clips from his final concert at the venue on Sept. 17, 2021. Selections will be performed by Dan Berggren, Kate McDonnell, Vivian Nesbitt and John Dillon, Wanda Fischer, Kevin McKrell and Arlin Greene, Jonny and Annie Rosen, and John Kirk and Trish Miller. In-person attendees must present proof of vaccination and masks are required. For those unable to attend in-person, a free live stream will be available on Caffe Lena’s YouTube channel. Tickets and streaming information is available at www.caffelena.org

Mary Fahl, formerly of October Project, Performs at Caffe Lena Feb. 5 SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mary Fahl first achieved fame as lead singer and co-founder of the mid-1990s NYC- based FolkChamber Pop group October Project, whose hallmark of sound depicted Fahl’s power vocals over gorgeous melodies. As a solo artist, the expressive, emotional singer/songwriter has written and recorded songs for movies (the theme for the Civil War epic “Gods and Generals,” among them), singing arias and medieval Spanish songs for Sony Classical or releasing a unique album-length take on Dark Side of the Moon. Fahl’s recent releases have garnered an Indie Acoustic Award for Best Live Album for “Live at the Mauch Chunk Opera House” (filmed for PBS) and an Independent Music Award for her recent holiday album, “Winter Songs and Carols.” Her latest release, a Bluray 5.1 surround DVD, “From the Dark Side of the Moon,” was mixed by the legendary Bob Clearmountain, and has been called “Immersive Album of the Year” by Life in Surround.

Mary Fahl to perform at Caffe Lena. Photo provided.

Showtime: 8 p.m. on Feb. 5 at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs. Tickets: $30-42. Call 518-583-0022 or go to: caffelena.org.

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Rochmon Presents Bowie’s “Come From Away “ - Proctors Collaborative “Ziggy” at Caffe Lena Jan. 18 Announces Partnership with American Red Cross SCHENECTADY — Proctors Collaborative has entered a partnership with the American Red Cross for the upcoming show, Come From Away. Come From Away is the true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into

trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships. Performances are Tuesday, Jan. 25- Sunday, Jan. 30. January is National Blood Donor month, and the American Red Cross will be on hand for various performances for ways to volunteer, donate to their organization or to give blood. “Come From Away highlights

the importance of community and the generosity of spirit. We are so grateful to the Proctors’ community for supporting the Red Cross mission and for their generosity. Their support helps ensure we can be there 24/7 for whatever may come. This community is our rock,” said Kevin Coffey, Regional Chief Executive Officer, American Red Cross Eastern New York Region.

Park Theater Announces Live January Events “The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars,” celebrates 50 years since its release in 1972.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Recorded in the fall of 1971 and released the following year, “The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars” will be celebrated by Rochmon Record Club at Caffe Lena on Jan. 18. Bowie and his band The Spiders From Mars – which featured guitarist Mick Ronson, bassist Trevor Bolder and drummer Mick Woodmansey, first toured the U.S. in support of “Ziggy” in 1972, and in New York performing at Carnegie Hall, visiting with Andy Warhol at The Factory, meeting Lou Reed and Iggy Pop at Max’s Kansas City, and going to see the New York Dolls at Mercer Arts Center. A new post60s scene, initiated, arguably, by Marc Bolan a short while earlier, was blossoming in major cities

across the globe. “The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars,” which will be played and discussed in its entirety at Caffe Lena, includes the Bowie classics “Five Years,” “Moonage Daydream,” “Starman,” the title track, and “Suffragette City.” Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., the show begins at 7 with a live audio and video presentation by Chuck Vosganian aka “Rochmon” and his sidekick, Alyssa, aka “The Button Pusher!” Caffe Lena has returned to full capacity. In order to ensure everyone’s safety proof of vaccination for all attendees is required. The Rochmon Record Club will also be streamed live on Caffe’ Lena TV. Tickets and more information at: caffelena.org

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GLENS FALLS — The Park Theater has announced a variety of shows that will be staged throughout January at its venue in downtown Glens Falls, located at 14 Park St. Jan. 20: The Park Theater presents ‘Third Thursday Jazz’ with The Matt Niedbalski Trio featuring saxophonist, Adam Siegel. Tickets: $10. Showtime: 8:30 p.m. Jan. 21: Hiroya Tsukamoto. The musician has been wowing audiences all over the world with his eclectic, immersive and mesmerizing performances. Tickets: Early Bird - $15; Day Of Show $20. Showtime: 8 p.m. Jan. 26: The Park Theater hosts Rochmon Record Club. Hosted by Chuck Vosganian, this listening party will focus on Steve Miller Band’s “Fly Like an Eagle” (1976). Tickets: $12. Showtime: 7 p.m. Jan. 27: ‘Live & Local’ featuring a special jazz concert with Laura

Internationally acclaimed composer, guitarist and singer-songwriter, Hiroya Tsukamoto performs at The Park Theater Jan. 21. Photo provided.

Roth and Hui Cox. This event will salute the months of self-sacrificing efforts by the essential workers of the Glens Falls Hospital and will include drummer Mike Clark, and bassist Essiet Okon Essiet, along with special guest, Ray Agnew. Tickets: $20. Showtime: 7:30 p.m.

Proof of full vaccination required for performances, and the wearing of masks indoors when not eating or drinking is encouraged. For the full performance listing or to purchase tickets, visit: parktheatergf.com, or phone the box office at 518-792-1150.

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Preservation Foundation Presents Brookside Museum “Saratoga Springs Train Stations: “Preserve the Porch!” Architecture and Impact” Jan. 25 Campaign A Success

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation presents “Saratoga Springs Train Stations: Architecture and Impact” with author Richard Chait, at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 25. The virtual program will take place on Zoom and Facebook for a suggested donation of $10 or more. “I am very pleased to be speaking about one of my favorite subjects, train stations, especially those in and around Saratoga Springs. Like their architecture, train stations have such an interesting and rich history,” Chait

said, in a statement. Through the years there have been many railroads that have served Saratoga Springs and the surrounding area. These have included the following lines: Rensselaer & Saratoga Railroad; Thomas C. Durant’s Adirondack Company Railway; the Fitchburg Branch of the B&M Railroad; Saratoga, Mount McGregor and Lake George Railroad; Hudson Valley Railway Company; and the D&H Railway with its main line and Adirondack Branch. Throughout the 1800s and into the 1900s, Saratoga Springs

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was a premiere travel destination, and the D&H Railway Station would be a hub of activity welcoming tourists, business people, and college students. “Much of the train station architecture in Saratoga Springs has been lost over time so it is exciting to host this virtual program that not only highlights the buildings but also the long-term impact they have had on our community,” said Nicole Babie, Membership & Programs Director. One station that remains is located at 117 Grand Ave. It was originally the Adirondack Company Railway office and station and later became part of the D&H Railway’s Adirondack branch. The Foundation preserved the building and used it as its office for many years. For additional information or to register for the virtual program, visit www.saratogapreservation.org or call 518-587-5030. Everyone who pre-registers for this program will be emailed a Zoom link in advance and will receive a link to the recording. Founded in 1977, the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that promotes the preservation and enhancement of the architectural, cultural, and landscaped heritage of Saratoga Springs.

“Preserve the Porch!’ campaign funds will go towards repairs of Brookside Museum’s iconic front porch, which was built in 1792 and remodeled in the 1830s Brookside Museum. Photos provided.

BALLSTON SPA — The Brookside Museum 2021 annual fundraising campaign “Preserve the Porch!” raised $20,720, and added a $10,000 match from an anonymous doner, making the total amount raised $30,720. The funds will go directly to replacing storm windows and repairing Brookside Museum’s iconic front porch, which was built in 1792 and remodeled in the 1830s in the popular “Greek Revival” style. The grand piazza is in need of reconstruction with crisis concerns for both safety and appearance. “Support for our ‘Preserve the Porch!’ campaign is a major win for the Saratoga County History Center,” said Sean Kelleher, Vice President of Membership and Community Engagement. “The ability to fund the restoration of the iconic porch and storm

windows will provide stabilization for the Brookside Museum in the future, and will allow visitors to safely access the museum, grounds and library for generations to come. It would not have been possible without support from the community. We thank our community for its continued efforts to help preserve this treasure, which is an important part of Saratoga County’s history.” The Saratoga County History Center is dedicated to preserving and sharing the diverse histories of Saratoga County. In addition to Brookside Museum, the History Center offers a variety of innovative, exciting, and educational programming online. Visit the website (www.brooksidemuseum. org) and social media accounts (@SaratogaCoHistory) for news and announcements.

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Jewish Community Arts Presents Virtual Discussion of JoJo Rabbit SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Jewish Community Arts, with a generous grant from the Jewish Federation of Northeastern NY and sponsored by Temple Sinai, presents a zoom discussion of Taika Waititi’s 2019 film JoJo Rabbit at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 30. The film is about 10-yearold JoJo Betzler, growing up in a perilous environment seasoned with shameless propaganda. The

film takes place late war Nazi Germany where JoJo is living with his mom; his dad is out of the picture in service. It is a satirical drama with a heavy dose of pathos. While containing explosive moments that find us chuckling, if not outright laughing, it delivers a jolt along with a jeer. JoJo Rabbit makes us uncomfortable. It makes us remember the good and the bad, the cold truths, and the fairy tales of childish

imagining. And it converges comedy and sobering sincerity to produce a story that condemns hate and, by extension, antisemitism. It is available to see on a wide variety of streaming services including Amazon Prime, You Tube, Apple iTunes, and Redbox. Registration is required and is accessible by emailing sjca.sjcf@gmail.com www. saratogajewishculturalfestival.org www.saratogasinai.org

A Free Series: Artists and Arts Leaders Discuss What’s Happened and What’s Next CAMBRIDGE — A series of free discussions about the state of the arts in 2022 will take place via Webinair on four Wednesdays, starting Jan. 26. The discussions include issues of equity, programming, audience engagement, funding, and working as independent artists, and are facilitated by David Andrew Snider. Snider is a lecturer in the arts administration program at Skidmore College, executive & artistic director of Hubbard Hall, and author of the new professional playbook Managing Arts Organizations.

The talks feature arts leaders from a variety of arts disciplines throughout the United States, including Donna WalkerKuhne, Walker International Communications Group, Inc.; Patrick Torres, Raleigh Little Theatre; Chad Bauman, Milwaukee Rep; Karen Zacarías, playwright; Mei Ann Teo, Oregon Shakespeare Festival; Melissa Crespo, Syracuse Stage; Nancy Yao Maasbach, Museum of Chinese in America; Lisa Richards Toney, Association of Performing Arts Professionals; Ben Cameron, The Jerome Foundation; Sarah Craig,

Caffé Lena; Robert Barry Fleming, Actors Theatre of Louisville; C. Brian Williams, Step Afrika!; Anna Glass, Dance Theatre of Harlem. The discussion take place 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 26, February 16, March 23, and April 6, and are free. Closed Captioning and ASL Interpretation will be provided. Sponsored by the Arts Administration Program of Skidmore College and the Hubbard Hall Center for the Arts and Education. For information about specific themes and to register for the free events, see: hubbardhall.org.

Applications Available for The Hawley Foundation For Children Community Grants And Camp Awards SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Hawley Foundation for Children is accepting funding requests for its Community Grants and Camp Awards. Local organizations that assist youth in our community and best realize the Foundation’s mission of promoting the health, welfare and education of children in Saratoga County are invited to apply no later than March 1, 2022, at HawleyFoundation.org. Funding criteria includes but is not limited to: • Organizations must serve disadvantaged children in Saratoga County • Organizations must have a 501(c)(3) non-profit status • Programs to be funded must demonstrate the ability and commitment to benefit, enhance and enrich the quality of life and well-being of children.

Applicants will be notified in early April and funds distributed at an Award Ceremony in May. For more information, please contact info@hawleyfoundation.org. In 2021, The Hawley Foundation awarded over $150,000 to the Saratoga County community towards Community Grants, Camp Awards, College Grants to high school seniors who are college-bound or vocational-oriented, as well as returning college students, and as discretionary funds to assist children on a case-by-case basis who are in financial need and reside in Saratoga County. About The Hawley Foundation The Hawley Foundation for Children has a tradition of assisting the neediest youth in our community. In 1888, Augusta P. Wiggins began caring for a few children who were orphaned, from families with limited income, or were not

well-cared for at home. She enticed several Saratogians to support her project and in 1891, the institution was incorporated, electing Methodist Minister Rev. Bostwick Hawley as their first President. For 16 years, the children lived in different locations throughout Saratoga Springs. In 1904, the Hawley Home opened its doors on Ludlow Street -- eventually housing 34 children from Saratoga and Warren Counties. It operated for 61 years until 1965, when increasingly complex state regulations forced its closure. The home was sold, an endowment was created, and The Hawley Foundation for Children was established. Since then, the mission has been to promote the health, welfare and education of children in Saratoga County. The dedicated Board of Directors carries on this tradition to this day.

The Shuster Series Returns to Home Made Theater BALLSTON SPA — The Shuster Series of play readings is once again being presented by Home Made Theater. A “round table” play reading will feature participants dissecting and discussing some of theater’s great literature as a group. Roles are assigned so all who attend will have “performance” time. Audience members (non-readers) also welcome. The first play in the series is at 10:15 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 22. Participants will be reading Our Country’s Good by Timberlake Wertenbaker. Based on true events, Our Country’s Good is set in Sydney, Australia in the early days of the settlement of Australia as a penal Colony. The play is about another play, a comedy called The Recruiting Officer, being performed using convicts as the actors, and directed by a

very earnest young officer. The Shuster Series play readings will be held at the Ballston Spa Public Library at 21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa. Other dates in this season are Feb. 19, March 19, April 16, and May 21. All readings will be from 10:15 a.m. -1:15 p.m. Participation is free, though there is a suggested donation of $5 to cover the cost of printing. You can sign up to participate in The Shuster Series at Home Made Theater’s website: homemadetheater.org/get-involved/ shuster-series-staged-readings/. Per CDC’s new guidance and the Village of Ballston Spa mandate, masks must be worn at all times in the library regardless of vaccination status. In addition, Home Made Theater’s policy requires proof of vaccination, or a recent negative Covid-19 test.

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of State of NY on December 13, 2021. Office location: Saratoga County. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: 93 Ashdown Road, Ballston Lake, New York 12019, principal business address. LLC does not have a specific date of dissolution. Purpose: All legal purposes. Filer: Lavelle & Finn, LLP, 29 British American Blvd., Latham, NY 12110. 01/14, 01/21, 01/28, 02/04, 02/11, 02/18. 109801 Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company. Name: Schroon Lake Ventures LLC. Certificate was filed with the Secretary of State on 1/7/2022. Office Location: Saratoga County. Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it served upon him or her to: 18 Division Street; Suite 401, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: The purpose for which the Company is formed is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which the limited liability companies may be organized under the Limited Liability Company Law of New York, provided that it is not formed to engage in any act or activity requiring the consent or approval of any state official department, board, agency or other body, without such consent or approval first being obtained. The limited liability company is to be managed by one (1) or mor managers. 01/14, 01/21, 01/28, 02/04, 02/11, 02/18. 109793 Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company. Name: The Lodge at Schroon LLC. Certificate was filed with the Secretary of State on 1/7/2022. Office Location: Saratoga County. Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom

process against it served upon him or her to: 18 Division Street; Suite 401, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: The purpose for which the Company is formed is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which the limited liability companies may be organized under the Limited Liability Company Law of New York, provided that it is not formed to engage in any act or activity requiring the consent or approval of any state official department, board, agency or other body, without such consent or approval first being obtained. The limited liability company is to be managed by one (1) or mor managers. 01/14, 01/21, 01/28, 02/04, 02/11, 02/18. 109787 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law Name: WAM Development, LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on January 10, 2022. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: c/o “LLC”, 1 Marions Way, Mechanicville, New York 12118. Purpose: Any lawful act or activities. 01/14, 01/21, 01/28, 02/04, 02/11, 02/18. 109772 Notice of formation of Jack’s Eye Equipment Kleening Service, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 12/22/2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 147 Meehan Rd, Mechanicville, NY 12118. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28, 02/04, 02/11. 109671

Notice of formation of Goose’s Kicks LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 12/27/2021. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 250 Scotch Bush Rd., Burnt Hills, NY 12027. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28, 02/04, 02/11. 109651 Notice of formation of Woodhaven Partners, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 12/28/2021. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of any process against it served upon the LLC should be mailed to: 18 Division Street, Suite 401, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: The purpose for which the Company is formed is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which the limited liability companies may be organized under the Limited Liability Company Law of New York, provided that it is not formed to engage in any act or activity requiring the consent or approval of any state official, department, board, agency or other body, without such consent or approval first being obtained. 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28, 02/04, 02/11. 109639 Notice of formation of MooreWood Services, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 12/27/2021. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 1804 Mechanic Street, Galway, NY 12074. Purpose: Any lawful

purpose. 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28, 02/04, 02/11. 109632 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF 336-338 MILTON AVE LLC a domestic LLC. Articles of Org. filed with NY Sec. Of State on 1/4/2022. Office location: SARATOGA County. NY Sec. of State is designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail service of process to 20 LEONARD RD, SARTOGA SPRINGS NY 12866. There is no registered agent. Purpose is any lawful purpose. 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28, 02/04, 02/11. 109619 NOTICE: FORMATION OF PERRY’S PRESSURE WASHING LLC. Art. of Org. filed w/ NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 12/31/21. Ofc. Loc.: Saratoga Co. SSNY designated as agent for service of process. SSNY to mail copy of process to LLC at its principal bus. loc., 6 Pine Ledge Terrace, Gansevoort, NY 12831. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28, 02/04, 02/11. 109612 NOTICE: FORMATION OF WEST SARATOGA LLC. Art. of Org. filed w/ NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 12/28/21. Ofc. Loc.: Saratoga Co. SSNY designated as agent for service of process. SSNY to mail copy of process to LLC at its principal bus. loc., 104 Walnut St., Saratoga Spgs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28, 02/04, 02/11. 109606 NOTICE: FORMATION OF 90-92 FORD STREET LLC. Art. of Org. filed w/ NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 12/16/21. Ofc. Loc.: Saratoga Co. SSNY designated as agent for service of process. SSNY to mail copy of process to LLC at its principal bus. loc., 73 Hearthstone Dr., Gansevoort, NY 12831. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28, 02/04, 02/11. 109600

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LEGALS Notice of formation of Saratoga Corinth & Hudson Railway LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 12/21/2021. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon which process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 26 Wincrest Drive, Queensbury, NY 12804. Purpose: Any lawful activity. 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28, 02/04, 02/11. 109588 Notice of formation of 4 Fire Rd Clifton Park, LLC filed with SSNY 11/22/2021. Business located in Saratoga Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 176 Pershing Ave, Wynantskill, NY. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28, 02/04, 02/11. 109581 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law Name: RCFN Enterprises, LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on December 29, 2021. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: c/o The LLC, 9 Pasture Gate Lane, Delmar, New York 12054. Purpose: Any lawful act or activities. 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28, 02/04, 02/11. 109575 Notice of formation of Halfmoon Chiropractic, PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 04/15/2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 12 Corporate Dr. Halfmoon, NY 12065 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28, 02/04, 02/11. 109425 Notice of formation of Tall Pine Timber Frames LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 08/12/2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at:

73 Lawrence St., Apt. 2, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12/24, 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28, 02/04. 109049 NOTICE OF FORMATION of 111 Liberty Plaza, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on December 27, 2007, and a Certificate of Amendment to the Articles of Organization was filed on December 9, 2021. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 249 Lake Rd, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. For business purpose: for any lawful act. 12/24, 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28, 02/04. 109036 Notice of Formation of YT ENTERPRISE HOLDINGS, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 12/02/21. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 16 Halfmoon Cir, Halfmoon, NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12/24, 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28, 02/04. 109030 Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company. Arts. of Org. of Savaria Estates, LLC (“LLC”) filed with Dept. of State of NY on October 7, 2021. Office location: Saratoga County. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: 936 State Route 67, Ballston Spa, New York 12020, principal business address. LLC does not have a specific date of dissolution. Purpose: All legal purposes. Filer: Lavelle & Finn, LLP, 29 British American Bl., Latham, NY 12110. 12/24, 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28, 02/04. 109014 Notice of formation of AEE Enterprise, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 12/08/2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 21 Preserve Way, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12/24, 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28, 02/04. 109008

Notice of Formation of Troy Sensor Company LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 02/18/21. Office in Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 5 Southside Drive, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: General. 12/24, 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28, 02/04. 108988 Notice of formation of Sportsmen Stables LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 10/28/2021. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 57 Winners Circle, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12/24, 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28, 02/04. 108972 Notice of formation of Earth Life Is Amazing ELIA, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 12/07/2021. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 2804 Gateway Oaks Dr. #100, Sacramento, CA 95833. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12/17, 12/24, 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28. 108954 Notice of formation of Meatball Martini Voorheesville House, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/11/2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 605 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12/17, 12/24, 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28. 108943 Notice of formation of Meatball Martini Hatties, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/20/2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process

should be mailed to the LLC at: 605 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12/17, 12/24, 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28. 108937 Notice of formation of Meatball Martini Broadway, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/27/2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 605 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12/17, 12/24, 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28. 108931 Notice of formation of Firehouse Music Studios LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/09/2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 36 Cherry Tree Lane, Gansevoort NY 12831. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12/17, 12/24, 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28. 108924 Notice of formation of Sunday Driver, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/28/2021. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 2144 Doubleday Ave., Suite 16, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12/17, 12/24, 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28. 108914 Notice of formation of Rhea Restaurant, LLC. Articles of Org. filed with NY Secretary of State (NS) on August 8, 2021, office location: Saratoga County, NS is designated as agent upon whom process may be served, NS shall mail service of process (SOP) to Rhea Restaurant, LLC @ 389 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, purpose is any lawful purpose. 12/17, 12/24, 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28. 108890 Notice of formation of Salls Custom Carpentry LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of

New York on 10/13/2001 Office: Warren County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 1021 Baker Rd., Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12/17, 12/24, 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28. 108884 Notice of formation of All Set Admin Solutions, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 10/31/2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 3 Glenmore Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12/17, 12/24, 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28. 108877 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF RUN FOR WOMEN LLC. Articles of Org. filed with Secretary of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on October 20, 2021. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to principal business location: 31 Siena Drive, Halfmoon, New York 12065. Purpose: any lawful activity. 12/17, 12/24, 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28. 108871 Notice of formation of Strategic Specs, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 11/24 /2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 9C Rovanten Park Ballston Lake, NY 12019. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12/17, 12/24, 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28. 108863 Notice of formation of Coaching Up LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 12/07/2021. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 10 Catalina Dr. Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12/17, 12/24, 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28. 108857

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LEGALS Notice of formation of ADIRONDACK POWER & ELECTRIC LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/02/2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 6 CLARK ST, MIDDLE GROVE NY 12850. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 01/07, 01/14, 01/21. 108811 Notice of formation of Ki Anu LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 11/02/2021Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 42 Barney Road, Clifton Park, NY 12065 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 01/07, 01/14, 01/21. 108763 NOTICE OF FORMATION of MAGNOLIA BLUFFS CASINO LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/01/2021. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, 342 Jefferson Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 01/07, 01/14, 01/21. 108732 Notice of Qualification of Agency Hero Insurance Services, LLC. Authority filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 12/01/2021. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to: Harker & Assoc., PLLC, 36

Long Alley, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 01/07, 01/14, 01/21. 108726 Notice of formation of UPSTATE NY HANDYMAN SERVICES LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 11/17/2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 104 Van Aernem Rd., Malta, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 01/07, 01/14, 01/21. 108716 Notice of formation of Nicole Starr, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 12/01/2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 48 Sherwood Trail, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 01/07, 01/14, 01/21. 108710 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: SHOPPOLLAMA LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/28/2021. Office location: SARATOGA COUNTY. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 16 INNISBROOK DR., CLIFTON PARK, NY 12065-2909. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 01/07, 01/14, 01/21. 108704

Notice of formation of Porch Screen Medics, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 11/08/2021. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 26 Murray Ave., Waterford, NY 12188. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12/03, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 01/07, 01/14. 108638 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. First Step Wealth Planning, LLC. Articles of organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on September 3, 2021. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to the LLC, 96 Cobble Hill Dr Wilton NY 12831. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 12/03, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 01/07, 01/14. 108625 Notice of Qualification of Valon Insurance Agency, LLC. Authority filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 11/19/2021. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to: Harker & Assoc., PLLC, 36 Long Alley, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12/03, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 01/07, 01/14. 108603 Notice of formation of 9 BRIARWOOD PLACE, LLC, a limited liability company (the “LLC”). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of

NY (the “SSNY”) on November 4, 2021. Office location: Albany County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC, at 23 Cloverfield Drive, Loudonville, New York 12211. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful purposes. 12/03, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 01/07, 01/14. 108597 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY FOR MABEY’S RECORD STORAGE AND DOCUMENT DESTRUCTION, LLC. Articles of Organization filed in the Secretary of State of New York on November 10, 2021, Office location: Saratoga County, Secretary of State of New York is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. Secretary of State may mail a copy of any process to the LLC to Gregory Blass, 9 Morris Lane, Clifton Park, New York 12065, who is the registered agent of the LLC. Latest date to dissolve – LLC is perpetual, Purpose: for all legal purposes. 12/03, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 01/07, 01/14. 108585 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY FOR MABEY’S TRUCK SERVICE, LLC. Articles of Organization filed in the Secretary of State of New York on November 10, 2021, Office location: Saratoga County, Secretary of State of New York is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. Secretary of State may mail a copy of any process to the LLC to Steven Mabey, Jr., 9 Morris Lane, Clifton Park, New York 12065, who is the registered agent of the LLC. Latest date to dissolve – LLC is perpetual, Purpose: for all legal purposes.

12/03, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 01/07, 01/14. 108579 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Name: The Twisted Timber Farm Co., LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on October 22, 2021. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, 5209 Armer Road, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful act or activities. 12/03, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 01/07, 01/14. 108551 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LLC 405 Hudson River Road, LLC. Art. of Org. Filed with NYS Dept. of State 11/23/2021. Office Location: Saratoga Co. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: The LLC, 405 Hudson River Road, Waterford, NY 12188. Any lawful purpose. 12/03, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 01/07, 01/14. 108545 Notice of Formation of an LLC: SECSIP, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on November 19, 2021. Office location: Saratoga County. The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The address within or without this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: SECSIP, LLC, c/o Schopf Law, PLLC, 28 Corporate Drive, Suite 103, Clifton Park, NY 12065. 12/03, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 01/07, 01/14. 108406

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Week of January 14 – January 20, 2022

YMCA Youth Coach Rich Johns Shares AWRA Mission with SSHS’s Basketball Results Athletic Leadership Group & Scorers (Jan. 9) SARATOGA SPRINGS — On the invitation of Saratoga Springs Athletic Director Nick McPartland, Coach Rich Johns recently met with the High School’s Athletic Leadership Group. Coach shared elements of his Act With Respect Always mission and his experiences as a teacher and coach at Saratoga. At the end of his presentation, Coach had a chance to meet and greet many of the students and have a photo taken with them. To learn more about AWRA, please go to the foundation’s website: www. actwithrespectalways.com.

SR. DIVISION Fat Paulie’s vs. Curtis Lumber Curtis Lumber – 56: Nick Goliber – 16, Isaac Ryan – 13, Camden Rhude – 13 Fat Paulie’s – 53: Stephen Beebe – 32, Aidan Murphy – 7 PBA vs. Pashley’s Construction PBA – 50: Jacob Krygowski – 18,

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Arieon Rose – 8 Pashley’s – 47: Ryan Pudney – 14, Patrick – 13 Saratoga Gelato vs. Nani’s Indian Kitchen Gelato’s – 64: Matt Salway – 18, Copper Walley – 13 Nani’s – 47: Elijah Wood – 19, Antonio Calderon – 9

FOX Sports Acquires Media Rights to Belmont Stakes Through 2030 OZONE PARK, NY — FOX Sports and the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) has announced a historic deal in which FOX Sports acquires the exclusive media rights for the Belmont Stakes, the final jewel of thoroughbred racing’s Triple Crown series. The eight-year agreement, which starts in 2023, is inclusive of the entire Belmont Stakes Racing Festival, the multi-day event preceding the Belmont Stakes comprised of dozens of elite thoroughbred races. Additionally, the new deal grants NYRA Bets the title sponsorship to the Belmont Stakes. With this deal, the NYRA Bets Belmont Stakes becomes the most prestigious American sports event to be sponsored by a gaming brand. NYRA and FOX Sports began their collaboration with Saratoga Live in 2016 at the historic Saratoga Race Course. FOX Sports’ total coverage of horse racing has grown every year since the partnership began, eclipsing 700 hours in 2020. In 2019, FOX Sports became the national television home for Belmont Park, airing live

Belmont Stakes 2021. Photo by Annette Jasko, courtesy of NYRA.

coverage of nearly every race day throughout the fall and spring/ summer racing seasons. That same year, the brand furthered its commitment to the sport by televising the Runhappy Travers to a national audience on the FOX broadcast network (FOX) for the first time in network history.

Following its successful presentation, the Travers returned to FOX in 2020 and 2021. In March of 2021, NYRA and FOX Sports expanded their partnership through a landmark media rights agreement. That agreement extended FOX Sports’ television rights with

NYRA through 2030 and further expanded exclusivity for daily racing at Belmont Park and Saratoga Race Course. It also ensured that the Travers will remain on FOX through 2030. The agreement announced in March provides a FOX Sports subsidiary with a future opportunity

to increase its current 25% equity interest in NYRA Bets. Driven by a dramatic expansion in live television coverage on FOX Sports, NYRA Bets generated $250 million in wagering handle in 2021 and $225 million in wagering handle in 2020, a more than 100% increase compared to 2019.

Sports

Week of January 14 – January 20, 2022

SPORTS SCORES Ballston Spa Pins Competition at Saratoga Invitational

Varsity Bowling Saratoga Springs v. Shaker Shaker defeated Saratoga Springs 20-12 in a varsity bowling match on Tuesday, Jan. 11. Shaker led by just 8 pins, with 3,427 total. Saratoga totaled 3,419. Shaker was led by Brady Schilling who bowled a 230-638, and Logan Cox with a 225-619. Saratoga was led by MaCallen Gagne who bowled a 245-638, and Brady Jennings with a 225-624. Ballston Spa v. Columbia Columbia (3, 236) defeated Ballston Spa (3,012) 23-9 in a varsity bowling match on Tuesday, Jan. 11. Aidan Goodwin led Columbia with a 215-613, while Bryan Antinore bowled a 210-576 for the Scotties.

Varsity Basketball GIRLS Senior Night Win for the Saints Saratoga Central Catholic defeated Hoosic Valley 28-22 in the Jan. 11 senior night game for Saratoga Central Catholic.

Ballston Spa’s Ralph Keeney was the 102 weight class champion at the Saratoga Invitational on Jan. 8. Photos by Kim Delgado.

The Saint’s Allison Motler was the leading scorer of the game with 12 points. Danielle Gill contributed 5 points and Ashley Upson contributed 4 towards the team’s win. Next up for the Saints is Hoosick Falls on Thursday, Jan. 14 and Mayfield on Monday, Jan. 17. BOYS Ballston Spa v. Schenectady Ballston Spa had an 82-66 win over Schenectady on Jan. 11, with three Scotties scoring in the double-digits to lead the team to victory. Andrew Haight led the scoring with 24 points, followed by Benjamin Philips with 20, and Nicholas Verdile with 17. Ballston Spa had a 50-25 lead at halftime. Ballston Spa was outscored by Schenectady in the third quarter, 15-30. Jah-Israel Gaines had 23 points and Nino Robinson scored 21 for the Patriots. Ballston Spa will play CBA next on Friday, Jan. 14 at home. Schuylerville v. Queensbury Schuylerville defeated Queensbury 58-41 in a matchup on Tuesday, Jan. 11. Schuylerville had an early lead over Queensbury, who closed up that lead and was behind only 3 points at the half (24-21). The Black Horses pulled ahead again in the fourth quarter, scoring 18 points and holding the Spartans to 8. Ryan Dow and Lukas Sherman led the Black Horses in scoring. Dow scored a total of 19 points; he scored 10 of the team’s 12 points in the first quarter. L. Sherman scored a total of 18 points; 14 of his points were in the second and nine were in the fourth quarter alone. Owen Sherman contributed 9 points and Carson Patrick scored 7 to contribute to Schuylerville’s win. Deondre Guignard led Queensbury with 12 points, followed by Ryan Blanchard with 10 and Aiden Bleibtrey with 9. Up next for Schuylerville is Amsterdam on Jan. 14 at home. Up next for Queensbury is Johnstown on Jan. 14 at Johnstown.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Ballston Spa Scotties Varsity Wrestling Team placed 6th, while Saratoga placed 7th at the invitational Saratoga hosted on Jan. 8. Eighteen local teams competed from across New York and Vermont, including a majority of local high school teams. Tioga placed first with a team score of 186.0 and four individual wrestlers winning their championship matchups. Other team scores are as follows: 2 – Spaulding, VT (135.0), 3 –Windsor (126.0), 4 – Shenendehowa (114.0),

5 – Shaker (109.5), 6 – Ballston Spa (105.0), 7 – Saratoga Springs (92.0), 8 – Saranac (84.0), 9 – Mohonasen (72.0), 10 – Queensbury (62.0), 11 – Glens Falls (61.0), 12 – Averill Park (55.0), 13 – Canajoharie-Fort Plain (45.0), 14 – General Brown (39.0), 15 – South Glens Falls (29.0), 16 – Northern Adirondack (27.0), 17 – Schenectady (26.0), 18 – Corinth (20.0). Between Ballston Spa and Saratoga Springs, three wrestlers made it to the championships; Ralph Kenney (Sophomore,

Ballston Spa) was the only one to win his matchup, pinning Greg Green (Shenendehowa) in 0:35 in the 102 weight class. Sachiel Chuckrow (Senior, Saratoga Springs) lost to Mason McCombs (Windsor) in a 9-1 major decision in the 160 weight class. Darrien Insogna (Junior, Ballston Spa) lost to Ryan Stein (Shaker) in a 6-4 decision in the 215 weight class. Next up, Ballston Spa faces Averill Park and Saratoga Springs faces Shaker in league matches on Wednesday, Jan. 12.

Week of January 14 – January 20, 2022

Sports

Varsity Ice Hockey:

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BH-BL/BS V. SHENENDEHOWA On Saturday, Jan. 8, Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake/Ballston Spa faced off against Shenendehowa. Shenendehowa won the match-up 4-2. Jack Scalise and Gavin Tribley scored one goal apiece for BH-BL/BS, and goalie Alex Shear recorded 26 saves. Colin Palmer scored 2 of Shenendehowa’s 4 goals. Alex Dunkleberger and Nolan Sullivan scored one goal each. Keagan Linn, Brandon Stocker, and Sullivan (2) recorded assists. Goalie Mason Snider had 15 saves. BH-BL/BS is on the road on Friday, Jan. 14 to play Bethlehem at 7 p.m.

ADIRONDACK (GF/SGF/WARRENSBURG) V. BEEKMANTOWN The Adirondack Rivermen, made up of Glens Falls, South Glens Falls, and Warrensburg, lost a close game, 3-4, against Beekmantown on Saturday, Jan. 8. Jillian Willis scored 2 of Adirondack’s 3 goals, and John Attardo scored the other goal. Goalie Andy Buser had 36 saves.

SECTION 2 STANDINGS: 1 – Bethlehem (4-0-1) 2 – Shenendehowa (3-1-1) 3 – Adirondack (4-1) 4 – Albany Academy (3-1) 5 – Queensbury (3-1-1)

Beekmantown’s stats were not available.

6 – Storm (3-1)

Adirondack will play La Salle next on Wednesday, Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. at Hudson Valley Community College.

7 – BH-BL/BS (2-3)

SARATOGA V. RYE Saratoga’s most recent game was against Rye on Dec. 28. Rye defeated the Blue Streaks 9-1. Payton Borak scored the lone goal for Saratoga with an assist from Frank Klaus. Goalie Xander Clarke had 30 saves in 44 minutes of game play. Rye’s stats were not available. Saratoga is scheduled to play Bethlehem on Wednesday, Jan. 12 at 6:45 p.m., and CBA on Saturday, Jan. 15 at 1:30 p.m. Both games will be held at Weibel Ice Rink.

8 – CD Jets (2-5) 9 – Mohawks (1-2-1) 10 – Saratoga (0-2) 11 – La Salle (0-4)

Sports

Week of January 14 – January 20, 2022

Community

SPORTS BULLETIN YMCA FAMILY PROGRAMS The Saratoga Regional YMCA has programs for everyone from toddler and parent classes to youth sports, to teen and adult archery at both the Saratoga and Wilton Branches. Come check out everything that the Y has to offer to keep your family healthy, active, and learning. Registration is open, and classes run from Jan. 17 to March 13.

Youth Sports Leagues Soccer: A developmental league that combines practice and game time in one session. Volunteer parent coaches are needed. This league will be held at the Wilton Branch (indoors). Ages 3-4 yrs. will play from 9 to 9:30 a.m. Ages 5-7 yrs. will play from 9:50 to 10:15 a.m. Ages 8-10 yrs. will play from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.

Beyond the Basics Basketball: Take your child’s game to the next level with this advanced class for ages 10 -13 yrs., Thursdays from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Volleyball: Learn the fundamentals of volleyball in this co-ed class for ages 10-15, Wednesdays from 4:15-5 p.m.

Archery

T-Ball: This league combines practice and skill building with a game at the end. Volunteer parent coaches are needed. This league will be held at the Wilton Branch (indoors) on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Youth Intro teaches in the fundamentals of archery, including safety and equipment use, for ages 8-13 yrs. Intro will be held on Saturdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. or Sundays from 2 to 3 p.m.

Sports Skills & Drills

Teen and Adult Intro are introductory classes for ages 14+, and will be held on Sundays from 3 to 4 p.m. Longshots Club is a program that teaches archery skills and introduces competition in a fun team environment for ages 10-16 yrs., and will be held on Saturdays from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Basketball: The Y has classes for all ages and skill levels at the Saratoga Branch. Ages 4-5 yrs. will play on Mondays from 4:15 to 4:45 p.m. Ages 6-7 yrs. will play on Mondays from 4:50 to 5:30 p.m. Ages 8-10 yrs. will play on Tuesdays from 4:15 to 5 p.m. Ages 6-9 yrs. will play on Saturdays from 9:40 to 10:20 a.m.

These programs are designed for a caregiver and child to engage in together, socialize, learn, and meet new friends.

Games

Fun And

Little Rookies: This class introduces a different sport every week for children ages 3-5 years old. Classes will be held at the Saratoga Branch on Tuesdays, 12:30 to 1 p.m., or Saturdays, 9 to 9:30 a.m. Classes will be held at the Wilton Branch on Mondays, 10:45 to 11:15 a.m., or Wednesdays, 12:15 to 12:45 p.m.

Programs for Young Children

Roc-n-Tots and Baby Jamboree are fun music and movement classes at the Saratoga Branch. Roc-NTots is Wednesdays from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. for 18 months – 2 yrs. Baby Jamboree, for ages 6-18 months is Fridays from 10 to 10:30 a.m.

Puzzle Solutions See puzzles pg. 21

Story Time is a class that combines a story with activities and an art project. Story time at the Wilton Branch is Mondays from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Story Time at the Saratoga Branch is Fridays from 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. Mini Activity Play Group is a playgroup for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years. Each week the Y puts out gross motor activities for children to engage in. The playgroup at the Wilton Branch meets in the gymnastics studio on Mondays from 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. The playgroup at the Saratoga Branch meets in the gym on Thursdays from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m.

Dance Classes Tiny Tutus: Children learn the basics of ballet in this beginner class for ages 3-5 yrs. Classes will be held on Tuesdays, 4:30 to 5:10 p.m., and Saturdays, 10:15 to 10:55 a.m. or 11:05 to 11:50 a.m. Twinkle Toes: Ballet and tap basics are combined in this class for ages 4-6 yrs. Classes will be held Tuesdays, 5:15 to 6 p.m., or Saturdays, 12:05 to 1:05 p.m. Jazz: This beginner jazz class introduces a new dance style for children ages 6-9 yrs. Class will be held on Tuesdays from 6:05 to 6:50 p.m. All dance classes will be held at the Saratoga Springs Branch in the multipurpose room.

Sports

Week of January 14 – January 20, 2022

SPORTS AT

GLANCE

UPCOMING VARSITY LEAGUE GAMES AND MATCHES: BUNT HILLS-BALLSTON LAKE, SCHUYLERVILLE, & CORINTH Alpine Skiing MONDAY, 1/17 • Schuylerville/Greenwich (Boys and Girls) v. Saratoga Springs, Ballston Spa, Lake George, Queensbury, Shenendehowa 9:30 a.m. at Gore Mountain

WEDNESDAY, 1/19 • Schuylerville/Greenwich (Boys and Girls) v. Shenendehowa, Ballston Spa, Lake George, Queensbury, Johnstown, Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls | 5 p.m. at West Mountain

Basketball FRIDAY, 1/14 • BH-BL (Girls) v. Bethlehem 7 p.m. at Bethlehem High School • BH-BL (Boys) v. Bethlehem 7 p.m. at BH-BL High School • Schuylerville (Boys) v. Amsterdam 7 p.m. at Amsterdam High School • Corinth (Girls) v. Hartford 7 p.m. at Hartford High School • Corinth (Boys) v. Hartford 7 p.m. at Corinth High School

MONDAY, 1/17 • Schuylerville (Girls) v. Broadalbin-Perth 7 p.m. at Broadalbin-Perth High School

TUESDAY, 1/18 • BH-BL (Girls) v. Colonie 5:30 p.m. at BH-BL High School • BH-BL (Boys) v. Colonie 7 p.m. at Colonie High School • Schuylerville (Boys) v. Broadalbin-Perth 7 p.m. at Broadalbin-Perth High School • Corinth (Boys) v. Fort Edward 7 p.m. at Fort Edward High School • Corinth (Girls) v. Galway 7 p.m. at Corinth High School

THURSDAY, 1/20 • Schuylerville (Girls) v. Glens Falls 7 p.m. at Glens Falls High School

Ice Hockey FRIDAY, 1/14 • BH-BL v. Bethlehem 7 p.m. at Bethlehem YMCA

SATURDAY, 1/15 • BH-BL v. Guilderland 7 p.m. at Schenectady County Recreational Facility

Swimming/Diving TUESDAY, 1/18 • BH-BL (Boys) v. Saratoga Springs 4:15 p.m. at Skidmore College

Bowling

Wrestling

TUESDAY, 1/18

SATURDAY, 1/15

• BH-BL v. Guilderland 4:15 p.m. at Boulevard Bowl • Schuylerville v. Hudson Falls 4:30 p.m. at Old Saratoga Bowl

WEDNESDAY, 1/19 • Corinth v. Lake George 4:15 p.m. at Lake George Lane and Games

THURSDAY, 1/20 • BH-BL v. Saratoga Springs 4:15 p.m. at Saratoga Strike Zone • Schuylerville v. South Glens Falls 4:30 p.m. at Old Saratoga Bowl

• Schuylerville/Greenwich v. Hoosick Falls 9:30 a.m. at Hoosick Falls High School

THURSDAY, 1/20 • BH-BL v. Averill Park 6 p.m. at BH-BL High School

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The Adirondack Chapter No. 60 of the Korean War Veterans Association December holiday party and luncheon held at the Embassy Grille. Photo by Super Source Media.