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The Saratoga Electric Railway by James Richmond Sponsored by The Saratoga County History Roundtable

electric railway. However, the beginning of the trolley age was not without its birth pains.

Many are aware that one of the first steam railroads in the country was the Saratoga and Schenectady Railroad, which began regular service in 1832. The coming of the railroad provided a great boost to the growth of the resort town of Saratoga Springs. Fewer may realize that sixty years later the resort and the surrounding communities benefited greatly by another transportation revolution, the

In 1880, Major John L. Butman moved to a home on Union Avenue in Saratoga Springs. He was well known in railroad circles for his development of several railroads in New England, include the Fitchburg Railroad and the famous Hoosick Tunnel in western Massachusetts. His move to Saratoga may have been for the purpose of extending those railroad lines into New York State. See Story pg. 2

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Recently elected Greenfield Town Supervisor Kevin Veitch, at right, and former town Supervisor Dan Pemrick (to Veitch’s right), joined by EMT’s and paramedics at the town’s new ambulance/EMS facility on South Greenfield Road, Jan. 25, 2022. Photo by SuperSource Media. See Story pg. 9

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continued from front page... James Richmond is a founding member of the Saratoga County History Roundtable, a Trustee of the Saratoga County History Center, author of War on the Middleline, and co-author of Milton New York: A New Town in a New Nation with Kim McCartney. Jim can be reached at saratogacohistoryroundtable@gmail.com

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In 1881 he became the superintendent of a new local corporation, the Saratoga Lake Railroad, which built a steam railroad to the lake and connected passengers to the White Sulphur Hotel by a steamer named Lady of the Lake, all owned at the time by the rail line. Mission accomplished for Mr. Butman. In July 1889, Butman, now living on Regent Street, joined with prominent Saratogians including Caleb Mitchell, a well-known gambling promoter and occasional village president, and Damian Vail, former partner in the Geyser Springs, to form a new enterprise, the Saratoga Electric Railway Company (SER) and build a railway to the Geyser, Kissinger and Vichy Springs, providing transportation to these popular attractions. The railway was expected to continue on to Ballston Spa to link up with other lines. Unlike the lake railroad, this line would utilize electricity provided by a local generating station which powered trolleys by overhead lines. The venture began on a promising note. Saratoga Springs officials approved the application of the company to construct the line beginning on Hamilton Street, south of the Grand Union Hotel. Property owners along the route readily signed consent agreements to allow passage through their parcels, and construction began in the summer of 1889. Power was to be supplied by a dynamo plant to be operated by waterpower derived from Eugene Wiswall’s dam on Cosea creek (near the present classroom in the State Park). Problems began when the company proposed to make a grade crossing of the Delaware and Hudson tracks near Geyser Spring. The D&H opposed the plan, citing the disruption the crossing would have on their train schedules, forcing them to halt their stream trains to allow passing of the trolleys. The D&H managers also suspected that the “electric scheme” was only a feeler by the Fitchburg railroad to gain access to the New York market. To prevent the crossing, in September 1889 D&H workers piled Vermont marble blocks alongside the railroad at the

Trolley Trestle in Geyser Park ca. 1900. Photo provided by The Saratoga County History Roundtable.

proposed crossing and kept a locomotive standing near the site to prevent any surreptitious nighttime attempts by the SER to cross the D&H line. Major Butman announced that work would be suspended for the season, and that no attempt would be made to cross the D&H tracks until the following spring. D&H filed suit to prevent the crossing, and a stay was issued by the court until the case was settled. However, trouble arose the next spring when the Saratoga Electric Railroad commenced work for the season in mid-June. Apparently ignoring the court’s ruling, trees were cut down and electric poles were strung to within 20 feet of the proposed crossing. Rumors were rampant that Major Butman had a gang of men in the electric road’s storehouse ready to “swoop down and make the crossing.” To prevent any overnight crossing attempt, the D&H stationed two engines, three cars and their own gang of men at the site. No crossing was attempted, but by daylight the electric company’s poles had been sawed down and left on the grass. Butman assured local officials that no premature crossing would be attempted, stating that “when we cross it will be in the daytime, and when we have the unquestionable right.” As it turned out they never got that right. In December 1890 the Court ruled in favor of the Delaware and Hudson, and the Trolley line was never permitted to make the crossing. Although the trolley line to Geyser

Springs opened for business at the end of August 1890, the extension of the line to Ballston Spa was temporarily abandoned. It was not until 1899 that another enterprise, the Saratoga Traction Company, extended the original SER line from Geyser Springs to Ballston. Their railway included the iron trestle over Geyser Creek shown in the image and curved sharply south as it approached the D&H track. The railway to Ballston Spa was constructed southward at a safe distance east of the D&H mainline, entering Ballston Spa on Malta avenue. Apparently it was of poor construction. This railway was only used for a few years before the trolley service, now owned by the Hudson Valley Railway, moved to the main D&H track. The trestle in the State Park was finally removed in 1918 at the request of the Reservation Commission, which noted that “the natural beauty of scenery along the Coesa Valley had long been destroyed by the presence of the unsightly abandoned trolley trestle that crossed the ravine.” Today, the original trolley line can be traced in Saratoga Spa State Park, following the roadbed trail south of West Fenton St. to the Avenue of the Pines. The approaches to the trestle over Geyser Creek are visible just south of Orenda Spring, as is the southward bend of the line west of the Orenda pavilion. The railbed continues south on an earthen bridge over Coesa Creek and across South Road in the park.

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2022 Speakers Program Kicks off This Weekend at NY State Military Museum SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Friends of the NY State Military Museum speakers’ program in 2022 kicks off at 2 p.m. on Jan. 29 with Wings of Victory: Aircraft Manufacturing in New York State during World War II. Historian Patrick Chaisson

examines aircraft production in New York State during the Second World War, tracing the development of such legendary warbirds as the Grumman Hellcat and Republic Thunderbolt fighter planes and many of the lesser-known

aviation companies who did their part to help win victory. Programs take place at the museum at 61 Lake Ave. in Saratoga Springs. All programs are free and open to the public. For more information, call 518-581-5100.

Brookhaven Expands Winter Recreation Photo by Paddy Kelley Now is your chance to get your photos published! 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.

#DAXGIVESBACK BALLSTON SPA — Mohawk Chevrolet Sales and Leasing Advisor Dax Beach is presenting the Veterans & Community Housing Coalition (VCHC) and one Mohawk Chevrolet customer with a donation of $600 combined after a month-long effort to raise awareness for the VCHC. Throughout the past month, Beach initiated a campaign that involved a drawing of all customers who leased or financed a car with him, promising to make an upcoming car payment and match the exact amount as a cash donation to the VCHC. The campaign’s goal is to raise awareness for the local nonprofit, which provides housing and

support services to all homeless military veterans and their families. The organization also advocates for all military veterans and their families and provides housing opportunities for low-income households. Mohawk Chevrolet customer Rob O’Donnell is receiving the $300 donation. O’Donnell is the founder of Expedition Yeti, an initiative that raises funds for children’s cancer. He founded the organization as a father of a young cancer survivor. In 2021, O’Donnell raised more than $15,000 in support of children’s cancer research. For more information, on Mohawk Chevrolet visit www. mohawkchevrolet.com or call 518-371-5400.

PORTER CORNERS — The Town of Greenfield has made big improvements to its Brookhaven Winter Park, a free ski and snowshoe park located at 333 Alpine Meadows Rd. in Porter Corners. The park will feature 20 kilometers of groomed crosscountry skiing and snowshoeing trails as well as a full-service restaurant for after-ski refreshments. The town added all new-trail markings, a map that can be easily accessed through a QR code from a mobile phone, and many new wooded and open terrain trails of varying lengths and difficulty. The trails will be groomed three times a week by a team of resident volunteers led by Steve Schrieber of Greenfield. Daily updates on trail conditions will be provided on Facebook @ Brookhaven Winter Park. The View at Brookhaven is

a full-service restaurant and bar specializing in home-cooked meals. The restaurant will be open Wednesday through Sunday from noon until 8 p.m. and will offer “from scratch” menu items such as soups, burgers and a selection of meats smoked on-site. The restaurant is owned by Rich and Jody Sheldon, operators of the successful Saratoga Strike Zone, and Joe and Lindsay Stanislowsky of South Glens Falls. “We are delighted that the

word is getting out about the many special places in Greenfield,” said Recreation Director Rebecca Sewell. “Brookhaven Winter Park offers nearby Adirondack terrain for no cost.” This winter the Town of Greenfield will hold a number of events at Brookhaven including a learn-to-ski program, a snowshoe race Feb. 5 and a crosscountry ski race Feb. 12. To sign up for the races visit runreg.com and skireg.com.

4 Catharine “Cathie” Currin SARATOGA SPRINGS — Catharine “Cathie” Currin, 82, formerly of Aylmer, Ontario Canada and Pittsburgh, PA, passed peacefully on January 22 at the Wesley Health Care Center due to natural causes related to Alzheimer’s Disease. Calling hours 12-3 p.m., Sunday, January 30, 2022 at Burke Funeral Home. Memorial donations to Community Hospice (communityhospice.org) Burke & Bussing Visit burkefuneralhome.com. Funeral Homes

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Dr. Desmond R. Del Giacco, MD., passed away peacefully on January 19, 2022 with his family by his side. Desmond was born on October 5, 1950, in Albany, the son of Dr. Rudolph and Claudia Stafford Del Giacco. Desmond graduated from Bethlehem Central High School in 1968 and received his bachelor’s degree from Union College in 1972, where he majored in music theory and chemistry. He graduated from Albany Medical College, class of 1976. He completed his residency at The Mariam Hospital, Brown University. Desmond continued his training, completing a pulmonary fellowship at Albany Medical Center. Dr. Del Giacco served the Saratoga community since 1981 as one of the first sub-specialists to join Saratoga Hospital.

Spending time with Desmond was all it took to understand his passion. He served on the Saratoga Hospital Board of Directors for almost twenty years and is one of a small group of “Honorary Trustee” members. This honor was in recognition of not only his years of service on the Board, but his contribution to the organization’s success. Dr. Del Giacco established a private practice in pulmonary and critical care in 1981, and was joined by cardiologist, Dr. Andrij Baran. Dr. Rodney Ying joined the pulmonary practice in 1989. Dear friend, Mary Barthalmas, managed the practice for over 35 years until her passing in 2019. Presently, the office is managed by Debbie Lloyd, who has also been with the practice for over 30 years. Desmond served as Medical Director and under his leadership oversaw the development of a modern Intensive Care Unit at Saratoga Hospital. Saratoga Hospital is proud that the ICU carries his name along with the wonderful Mary-Lou Whitney. Dr. Del Giacco served as Senior Medical Director for Clinical Services and Medical Staff Quality and Education from 2018-2022, Director of the Intensive Care Unit from 19862018, Saratoga County Chest Clinic Medical Director from 1984-2022, Medical Director of Pulmonary Function Laboratory from 1981-2022, Director of Respiratory Therapy from

Week of January 28 – February 3, 2022 1981-2022, and Hospice Medical Director from 1987-2010. Dr. Del Giacco also served on almost every medical staff committee, including the Credentials Committee, at Saratoga Hospital during his 41-year career. In addition, he served as the Medical Director of Saratoga County Public Health from 1981-2022, and as the Medical Director of the Tuberculosis Program, which he truly enjoyed. He received the Community Service Award in 2012 presented by Saratoga Hospital medical staff, the CDPHP Physicians Award in 2007, and the Patient’s Choice Award for Compassionate Physician. His professional memberships included: American Thoracic Society, New York Trudeau Society, American College of Physicians, American College of Chest Physicians Fellow, Medical Society of the State of New York, and County of Saratoga Medical Society. Dr. Del Giacco’s commitment to his patients never wavered. He served thousands of patients over his career, made himself available at any time day or night, and continued to practice until the last days of his life. He always made time to share his knowledge and years of experience. And above all, he loved being a physician. Dr. Del Giacco often shared that his wife, Betsy Del Giacco, of 47 years made all of his accomplishments possible by being the best and most

supportive partner he could have ever had. The passion he held for his work was also seen in his passion and dedication to his family. Along with his loving wife, he is survived by his children, Eamon Del Giacco (Meghan), Abby DeFeo (Kyle), and three grandchildren, Rhys, Matthew, and Maeve Del Giacco. Desmond is survived by his five siblings: Christine Hislop, Stephen Del Giacco, Dr. Eric Del Giacco, MD., Claudia Cowling, and Maria Del Giacco. Desmond was uncle to many wonderful nieces and nephews, and a dear friend and mentor to so many. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Saratoga City Center, 522 Broadway Entrance, Saratoga Springs on Friday, January 28 at 3:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Saratoga Hospital Foundation, c/o Ann Carroll, 211 Church Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or www.saratogahospitalfoundation. org in honor of Dr. Desmond Del Giacco. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway 518-584-5373. Online remembrances may be Burke & Bussing made at burkefuneralhome.com

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Manuel Ramos COLLEGEVILLE, PA — Manuel (Bud) Ramos peacefully passed away after an amazing 99 years on December 13, 2021 surrounded by members of his loving family. Bud was born in Saratoga Springs on September 17, 1922 to Mary (Mamie) Mangini and Sylvester Ramos, who together ran Ramos’s restaurant at 11 Ash Street where they enjoyed hosting friends and family. He was a 1940 graduate of Saratoga Springs High School, where he played on the school’s basketball team and was named Most Positive in his senior class. After graduation he joined an Eleanor Roosevelt depressionera New Deal Initiative, which he credited for his success in life. In WWII, he proudly served his country as a Navy Radioman Petty Officer 2nd Class and was stationed in Cape May, NJ, and then entered college on the GI Bill, receiving a degree in electrical engineering from the University of Connecticut. He soon joined IBM to work on one of the first computers, before accepting a job in sales in Hartford, CT where he met his beloved wife Anna on “the best blind date of his life.” Work took them to Old Saybrook, CT where he became the General Manager of Conrac Corporation, and ultimately Audubon, PA and co-ownership of an electrical sales company until his retirement.

One of Bud’s biggest loves besides his family was his hometown of Saratoga Springs and horse racing, and some of his happiest times were spent at the race track. He and his wife Anna also loved trips to the beach and doting on family and friends, and Bud loved completing the NYT crosswords, playing golf at Phoenixville Country Club, reading, history, and handicapping for the next day’s races. Bud was predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Anna and his daughters Roberta and Mary. He is survived by his daughter Joanna (Costas Zambarloukos) Ramos, his son Michael (Faith) Ramos, his granddaughters Aimee (Scott) Tonneson, Renee (Mike Marsico) Gilinger, and Vilma Gilinger, his grandsons Michael Gilinger and Jon (Nancy) Ramos, his great-grandchildren Allie and Whit Tonneson, Sofia Gilinger, and Dean Vela, and his niece Jill (Rod Sprattling) Ramos and many other nieces, nephews, and cousins whom he dearly loved. Services will be private and will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to the charity of your choice. The family would like to thank the staff at The Landing of Collegeville of Collegeville, PA, the Coatesville VA Home Health Care Team, Bayada, ProMedica Total Rehab in Exton, PA and Willow Tree Hospice for their compassionate care of Bud.

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Keith James Potter SARATOGA SPRINGS — Keith James Potter passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022 due to liver complications. He was 67 years old. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Colleen O’Connor-Potter, their daughter Meagan Unser (Kevin), son Griffin Potter and his sister Cheryl Potter Rench. Keith was the proud uncle to his four nieces and his nephew, a cousin to countless extended family members and dedicated coworker and business partner to his closest friend, TR Pennell. Keith was a good, kind and incredibly hard-working man. He was co-manager of Allerdice Building Supply for 38 years, retiring in 2021 and co-owner of TRAK Rental. Prior to that, he worked at Clare’s Hardware and Pennell’s Hardware. Additionally, Keith did tile work through the years for many businesses and homeowners in the community. In high school, Keith was a lineman for the Blue Streaks football team and was recently nominated into the Blue Streak

Hall of Fame. He continued his football career well into his thirties, playing for both the Glove City Colonials and the Glens Falls Greenjackets. In 1998 he was among the first inductees into the Greenjackets Hall of Fame. Keith competed and won several weight lifting competitions during the 1980’s. He later found time to be an assistant coach for Pop Warner and enjoyed his front row seat watching his son play while working as a member of the chain gang for the Saratoga Football Team. Keith also became an avid volleyball fan, quietly cheering on his daughter. Many did not know that Keith loved his family vacations to Disney World, which was completely out of character for him. He also loved his yearly trip to the beach in Cape May, NJ where he was known to stand in the ocean watching the horizon. He was a fan of the Seattle Seahawks and the Boston Red Sox, and when he wasn’t watching them play, he enjoyed the movies Ice Age, Happy Feet and Shooter. Most of all, Keith loved his family, any sweet treat, and a good nap before bed. The Potter family wishes

to thank the amazing people who assisted us including the incredible staffs at both Malta Oncology and floor A3 at Saratoga Hospital. We are most grateful to Dr. Matt McDonald for his unrelenting optimism and unwavering support in helping Keith. Relatives and friends may call from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 29 at the William J. Burke & Sons/ Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY (518-5845373) followed by a funeral home service at 12:00 p.m. then a Celebration of Life at the Knights of Columbus. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Keith Potter Memorial Scholarship Fund created to honor a Blue Streaks football player at any branch of the Adirondack Trust Company. Online remembrances may be Burke & Bussing made at burkefuneralhome.com

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BALLSTON SPA — The Village of Ballston Spa’s Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee will meet twice during the month of February to review and discuss the built environment of the village. The meetings will be held on the first and third Thursdays of the month, Feb. 3 and Feb. 17, at 7 p.m. at the Saratoga County Office Building at 50 West High St., Ballston Spa.

The discussions will touch on several topics, such as reviewing the range of styles and time periods of existing buildings and how they relate to living, visiting and investing in the village, what aspects contribute to the perception of Ballston Spa and how the village character can be maintained while also allowing for new structures. Zoning enforcement, downtown building heights and

design standards, teardowns and compatibility of new structures with existing ones will be examined. The Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee has been formed to work in conjunction with a professional planning consultant to identify and study several topics over the course of the next year in order to create a final plan for approval by the Village board of trustees. All meetings are open

to the public either by in-person attendance or via Zoom. A Zoom link will be available prior to each meeting at villageofballstonspa. org/comprehensive-plan-steeringcommittee. For more information, contact steering committee chairperson Karen Martell at karenmartell27@ gmail.com or the Village Office at 518-885-5711, villageclerk@ villageofballstonspa.org.

2022 CCE Equine Saratoga Horse Symposium SARATOGA COUNTY — Save the date for CCE Equine’s Saratoga Horse Symposium on Saturday, May 14 at the 4-H Training Center in Ballston Spa. This exciting educational event is a celebration for new, aspiring, and experienced horse owners and professionals. Registration for general admission, vendors, and sponsors will be open in February 2022. General admission for the Horse Symposium includes all clinics and seminars, and entry to a large used tack sale. Tickets per adult are $15 for the day, 18 years of age and younger are $5 and 4-H youth members are free.

Come and go as you please all day from 8:30-4:30 p.m. The Horse Symposium has been dedicated to offering quality equine experiences for over 20 years. In the past, industry leading veterinarians, trainers, and experts have joined to offer a diverse offering that can be applicable to most equine disciplines. In between seminars and demonstrations participants can enjoy food concessions, bid in a silent auction, browse the vendor room, and enjoy a used tack-sale fundraiser for the Saratoga County 4-H program. Interested in being a vendor or sponsor for this anticipated event? Vendor and Sponsor

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COURT Erika L. Petit, 40, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced Jan. 19 to 5 years of probation, after pleading to felony DWI, in Milton. Ronald Tifft, 51, pleaded Jan. 13 to failure to register or verify as a sex offender, in Moreau. Sentencing March 17. Joseph Manasseri, 34, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced Jan. 14 to 3 years incarceration, after pleading to rape in the second-degree, first charged in October 2020 in Milton, and 1-1/3 to 4 years incarceration, after pleading to possessing a sexual performance by child. Sentences to run concurrently.

POLICE Isaiah McKiver, 27, of Amsterdam, was charged Jan. 16 in Saratoga Springs with assault, criminal trespass, and resisting arrest. Breanna Moore, 24, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 15 with criminal mischief. James Cronkhite, 28, of Middle Grove, was charged Jan. 15 in Saratoga Springs with DWI, and failure to keep right. Kianna Westfall, 26, of Ballston Spa, was charged Jan. 14 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

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Kayla Kelsey, 27, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 18 with criminal mischief, burglary, and grand larceny – all felonies. Kelsey is accused of stealing items and damaging property during an alleged burglary the Paddock Apartments in Wilton on Jan. 14 and Jan. 16, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office. Benjamin Cuthbert, 49, of Fort Edward, was charged Jan. 14 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, passing a red light, and making an unsafe turn. Scott Hammond, 27, of Wilton, was charged Jan. 14 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, aggravated DWI, speed not reasonable, and failure to stop at a stop sign. Jason Lyng, 46, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 13 with DWI and operating a motor vehicle without inspection certificate. Bradley Haskell, 32, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 13 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and operating vehicle that was unregistered, and without an inspection certificate.

Isabel Vanhall, 31, of Schuylerville, was charged Jan. 13 in Saratoga Springs with DWI, aggravated DWI, refusal to take a breath test, speeding, and crossing road hazard markings. Gerald Oakes, 41, of Schenectady, was charged Jan. 10 in Saratoga Springs with coercion in the third-degree, three counts of criminal contempt, and aggravated harassment. Chad Lang, 48, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 10 with assault in the third-degree. Anthony C. Lebrecht Jr., 34, of Halfmoon, was charged Jan. 13 with sexual abuse in the first-degree, following an investigation into an incident which occurred in the town of Malta last November, when Lebrecht is accused of subjecting a 12-year-old girl to sexual contact.

Robert Fassone, 30, of Schenectady, was charged in Saratoga Springs with possession of a forged instrument, and two counts grand larceny. Arthur Burnett, 23, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation, and operating motor vehicle without inspection certificate. Bianca Barnes, 23, of Schuylerville, was charged in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation and vehicle equipment violation. Alyssia Tarbox, 24, of Schenectady, was charged in Saratoga Springs with harassment and disorderly conduct. Jakawn Heath, 24, of Catskill, was charged in Saratoga Springs with operating a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs, aggravated unlicensed operation, operating without an

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Saratoga Springs Upcoming Meetings

Week of January 28 – February 3, 2022

Fully Vaccinated & Boosted Saratoga Residents Show Much Lower Rate of Death, Hospitalization Against COVID SARATOGA COUNTY WHO

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Data compiled from Saratoga County Public Health Services and NY State Department of Health from Dec. 22, 2021 to Jan. 23, 2022.

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

The former Children’s Museum space at 69 Caroline St. on Jan. 25, 2022. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos. Documents have been filed with the city’s ZBA seeking authorization to use 69 Caroline St. for the Saratoga Community Workshop – a non-profit organization creating maker space for community use, including woodworking tools, space to work on and store projects, classrooms, and other uses.

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

• City Council: Tuesday, Feb. 1 meeting at 7 p.m. Anticipated: Prior to the meeting, Public Safety Commissioner Jim Montagnino to lead a Public Hearing regarding the creation of a Civilian Review Board, as per the recommendations of the city Police Reform Task Force. • Zoning Board Of Appeals: Possible agenda items include 69 Caroline St. (use variance to permit the conversion of a children’s museum into an educational and community workshop center at 69 Caroline Street); 150 Henry

Street (area variance to construct two family residence). Meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 31. •Design Review Commission: Next meets at 4 p.m. on Feb. 9. • Planning Board: Possible agenda items include 61 Van Dorn & 46 Seward Subdivision (Extension of a previously approved four-lot residential subdivision); Driscoll Road & NYS Route 9 Site Plan (Just Cats: Site plan review of a mixed-use project including an animal clinic and 7 reside and associated site work). Next Workshop at 5 p.m. on Feb. 10. For more information, visit the city’s website at: saratogasprings.org.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga County residents who have been fully vaccinated and received a booster shot have experienced a significantly lower number of deaths over the past month and count as having far fewer hospitalizations currently than vaccinated residents without the booster and those who haven’t acquired full vaccination at all, according to COVID-19 data published by Saratoga County Public Health Services this week.

Those lower death and hospitalization numbers of the fully vaccinated and boosted carry additional significance in light of their measuring as having the largest population of the three groups. With the emergence of the Omicron variant and a potential wane of vaccine effectiveness over time, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky announced in November that the organization was strengthening its guidelines by recommending adults get a booster shot 6 months after their initial Pfizer or Moderna series, or 2 months after receiving the

single-shot J&J vaccine. According to county and state data compiled from Dec. 22, 2021 to Jan. 23. 2022, about 93,000 of Saratoga County’s approximate 230,000 residents have been fully vaccinated and have received a booster shot. Of those, 1 died during the past month, and 7 are currently hospitalized. Comparatively, there have been 17 deaths and 31 hospitalizations of those fully vaccinated but not boosted, and 19 deaths and 37 hospitalizations of those not fully vaccinated over that same time period.

COVID-19, SOME LOCAL RESOURCES COVID-19 Vaccines and Boosters: Saratoga County is administering three different types of vaccine-related clinics in Ballston Spa. They are Vaccine Clinics (Primary Dose), Booster Clinics, and Vaccine Clinics for individuals between the ages of 5 and 11. Clinics are by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, call 518-693-1075. Specific information regarding the clinics are typically posted a few days in advance on the county website at: saratogacountyny.gov. COVID-19 Test Sites: If you go to a test site run by New York State, you will not be charged for your test. If you go to a test site operated by local governments, private companies including pharmacies and medical practices or

not-for-profit organizations, check with the testing site and your insurer to make sure there isn’t a fee for the test. New York State has opened a test site at Empire State College, 1 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs. Hours of Operation: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Quadrant Biosciences PCR COVID-19 test is an oral, saliva-based test. To make an appointment, go to: coronavirus. health.ny.gov/covid-19-testing. To find additional testing sites of all kinds, including pharmacies, urgent care clinics, and markets, go to: coronavirus.health. ny.gov/find-test-site-near-you. Free COVID-19 Test Kits: Earlier this month, New York State supplied Saratoga County with an initial shipment of 10,000 COVID

testing kits which the county has distributed to its municipalities. Check with your local village, town, or city for information regarding the free test kits. Typically, proof of residence is required. Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order a set of 4 free athome COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days. Order at: special.usps.com/testkits. Free N95 Masks Coming: A U.S. program is just getting underway to distribute 400 million free N95 masks to the public across the country. The program is expected to use pharmacies and community health centers as points of distribution. The program is expected to be up and running by early February.

Week of January 28 – February 3, 2022

NEWS

GREENFIELD JUST GOT SAFER by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

GREENFIELD — Timing is everything. Housing a population of more than 8,000 residents and siting within its borders the Middle Avenue Middle School – with its 1,400 students, and Prestwick Chase – a 55+ senior independent living community, the town of Greenfield this week opened the doors of a locallybased ambulance facility which will offer 24-hour, seven-days-aweek emergency services. “We’ve reached a point of growth where it’s time to have something like this in our hometown,” explained Town Supervisor Kevin Veitch. An official ribbon-cutting ceremony was staged Jan. 27. The new facility is located in a renovated garage that once housed the town’s fire department. It stands across the street from the current Greenfield Fire Department, on South Greenfield Road. Greenfield Ambulance will occupy approximately 1,500 square feet of the building, including a garage bay, a secured storage room for medical supplies, and living and sleeping quarters with a full bathroom and kitchenette. Through a shared services partnership with the Town of Corinth EMS, the facility will house a full-time emergency medical technician and paramedic, as well as an ambulance and first response vehicle. “It will be staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week,” said Veitch, who was among those on a committee formed to study the services previously delivered – Greenfield had contracted with as many as three different area EMS units in the past - and to explore future options. “What we learned was that if we were able to have it be more centralized within our town, it would give us better response times. That

seemed to be the biggest concern. Having the Middle School and so many kids at one location especially, if something were to happen, you can never get there fast enough,” Veitch said. “By bringing it into the center of town and being able to dispatch an ambulance from that new location, as opposed to dispatching from the center of Corinth, it would shorten that time quite a bit. It makes quite a bit of difference.” Veitch estimated the former trip would normally take 12 to 13 minutes. “The new location: we’re hoping to get that down to single digits.” In addition to the ambulance, there may also be a “speed vehicle” occasionally utilized, which would get to the scene of the incident in more rapid fashion and potentially work to stabilize the person in distress. The amount of minutes it takes an ambulance to respond to critical calls is essential. Former town Supervisor Daniel Pemrick is credited with leading the effort in a municipal partnership with the town of Corinth, which was key for providing the infrastructure necessary for Greenfield to launch its town service. “Corinth EMS is the ideal partner to bring better emergency services to our town. They are a well-established, first-rate operation that will help us bring our residents the kind of fast, quality care we need,” Pemrick said. The town of Greenfield had approximately 600 emergency calls last year, according to Corinth Director of EMS Matt Fogarty. Fogarty will additionally serve as Director of Greenfield Ambulance and will staff the new service with his 36 current employees. The new centralized service is expected to reduce response times for the town’s entire 68-square mile area.

Greenfield counts a population that has grown to more than 8,000 residents, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Geographically, it is the largest town in Saratoga County. It shares its southern border with Saratoga Springs and Milton, and is otherwise bounded by the towns of Wilton, Providence and Corinth. Previous ambulance expenses were approximately $210,000 annually and the amount budgeted for 2022 is $475,000, Veitch said. The town’s annual general fund is $2.7 million and its Highway fund is $3 million, for a combined total of $5.7 million, he added. “Right now, we’re budgeting it right out of our own budget. We have the funds to do it,” Veitch

Greenfield’s new ambulance/EMS facility on South Greenfield Road, Jan. 25, 2022. Photo by SuperSource Media.

said. “This will give us an opportunity to see if this is the best way it works, without making a major commitment. We didn’t have to build the building, we didn’t have to buy the equipment, or hire the

staff. We’re giving it a three-year window to assess. We’re looking forward to seeing this improve and help in the arrival time. We think it will be a good thing for our citizens.”

NEWS

Week of January 28 – February 3, 2022

Charges Dismissed Against Local Saratoga County Black Lives Matter Leader in Meetings This Week TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1 Real Property Tax 3 p.m. Veterans Affairs 3:30 p.m. Buildings & Grounds 4 p.m. Note: The Legislative & Gaming meeting previously scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 1 has been cancelled.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Government Review & Efficiency 2:30 p.m. Public Safety 3 p.m. Public Works 3:30 p.m. Health & Human Services 4 p.m.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3 Human Resources & Insurance 3 p.m. Sewer Commission 3 p.m. at Sewer District 1002 Hudson River Road, Mechanicville. Economic Development 3:30 p.m. Trails & Open Space 4 p.m. All meetings, unless otherwise noted, are held at the Saratoga County complex, 40 McMaster St. Ballston Spa.

Connection with July City Protest

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Charges were dismissed this week against All Of Us cofounder and local Black Lives Matter leader Jamaica Miles in connection with a July 14, 2021 protest in Saratoga Springs. Miles was charged with unlawful imprisonment - a misdemeanor, and disorderly conduct - a violation, alleging she obstructed vehicle traffic and in so doing restrained the movement of the occupants of a vehicle on Broadway. Of specific issue is a passenger in a vehicle with a blocked path who called 911 and asked something be done regarding the crowd so he can drive home to take his prescription medication,

according to court documents. The court found that Miles never engaged with the driver or passenger of the vehicle and was “unaware of its occupants pleading with protesters to move so they could proceed on the roadway or that the passenger had a heart condition and needed to take medication,” according to the court’s Findings of Fact. A misdemeanor charge carries a maximum penalty of one year and a fine of up to $1,000. Saratoga Springs Judge Francine Vero granted a motion to dismiss the charges on Jan. 24. “It is the People’s position that of all the individuals depicted (in video footage), Ms. Miles has the ‘highest level of culpability’ because she is ‘leading the group,’” according to court documents.

“The court disagrees with the People’s assessment of Ms. Miles’ conduct. Ms. Miles is not the most culpable, she is simply the loudest.” Thirteen people were ultimately arrested in connection with the protest, the majority nearly two months later. “Today’s decision does not only impact me. It impacts every single person who dares stand up and speak out for what they believe in,” said Miles in a statement, following the dismissal of charges. “I was targeted because I speak out against injustice and people listen.” “My office will review thoroughly the case law cited by the court to decide if we will seek appellate review of this decision,” Saratoga County District Attorney Karen Heggen said in a statement.

SARATOGA COUNTY EXPANDS “TEST TO STAY” COUNTYWIDE TO KEEP KIDS IN SCHOOL BALLSTON SPA — Saratoga County officials announced the county is expanding its “Test to Stay” (TTS) protocol to school districts countywide to allow more students to remain in the classroom during COVID-19. TTS is a test-based protocol for preK-12 students who have been exposed to COVID-19 in school or on a school bus that allows them attend classes in person rather than quarantine at home. Using at-home test kits provided by the school, parents conduct the test on a set schedule and must report the results before a school day begins.

Students who are positive or who have symptoms of COVID-19 (regardless of their test result) are not allowed to proceed to school. Saratoga County was the first county in the State to implement a TTS program and partnered directly with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on a pilot project in the South Glens Falls School District (SGF) in October 2021. Through January 6, 457 SGF students have enrolled in test to stay and only four tested positive (0.875%). Ninety-sixpercent (96%) of parents consented to have their child participate, which saved nearly 1800 days of

in-person instruction. TTS allows schools to maximize instruction time and minimize interruptions to learning. Many school districts in Saratoga County were anticipated to begin offering the program over the past week. To lessen the burden of TTS on schools and families, SCPHS has launched a web portal to assist parents and guardians with reporting and schools with timely surveillance and data management. Participating schools will link to the portal from their websites. NY State operates a “Covid-19

Report Card” website which features all public, private, charter and BOCES program schools in New York and reports each school’s correlating COVID-19

data, including positive test results of students, teachers and staff. That site may be searched at: schoolcovidreportcard.health. ny.gov/#/home.

Week of January 28 – February 3, 2022

BUSINESS 11

Interest Rates Are Going Up, Now What? “The times they are a-changin’ ” – Bob Dylan

by David Rath, CFA

Continuum Wealth Advisors

for Saratoga TODAY In financial circles, it’s referred to as tightening monetary policy. For the average American, the Federal Reserve raising interest rates has ramifications beyond the immediately visible. With the current expectations being that the Fed will likely raise its key interest rate possibly up to four times in 2022, this piece will examine the impact of higher rates. It is important to clarify what I mean by the general term “interest rates.” As has been previously discussed in this space, Federal Reserve policy is aimed at shortterm rates. There is a difference between these rates and the rates that dictate current mortgage rates. Like turning a thermostat, the Fed sets these rates to control inflation or boost an economy needing some juice. Inflation is this year’s theme, so the Fed will

raise rates to moderate the economic temperature. The most straightforward effect of higher interest rates will be seen in savings accounts. As banks can earn more money on their short-term holdings, they can pay higher interest rates on savings accounts and certificates of deposit. I wouldn’t expect a one-for-one increase in those rates related to how much the Fed raises – banks will look to earn a spread on what they earn versus what they pay for short-term rates. If you are looking for an advantageous spot to park your cash, it is helpful to shop around and consider online savings accounts. Online savings accounts can pay higher rates because they don’t have the overhead costs of traditional banks. A secondary effect of higher rates will be (and is currently being) felt in the stock market. This doesn’t mean a direct, inverse correlation between interest rates and your portfolio balance (the stock market has tended to increase at the beginning of a rate hike cycle). It does, however, change where money flows within the market. It is said that money flows to where it is treated best and as interest rates increase, investors rethink investing in companies with little-to-no current earnings. The explanation for this is a bit nuanced. In its most

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basic form, higher interest rates have a built-in opportunity cost concerning high-growth stocks and a psychological effect for those previously accustomed to “easy” monetary policy. In fact, we have already seen the stocks of many of these types of companies commence a steep decline in anticipation of higher rates. Finally, and somewhat hopefully, higher interest rates should theoretically stem the tide of increased prices that we all see in our daily lives. Inflation is

typically a silent killer, but the inflation we have seen over the last year has been hard to miss. The COVID-related issues that affect supply chains will hopefully subside soon, and tighter monetary policy will aid in stemming the tide of higher prices. The risk exists that the Fed hits the brakes too hard, and the economy slows too much, but that is a discussion for another time. For now, the focus is on the task at hand. Talking to your financial advisor is always prudent

regarding these and other matters. Knowing how these changes affect you is part of a good strategic plan. For more information, visit contwealth.com. David Rath, CFA, is the Chief Investment Officer at Continuum Wealth Advisors in Saratoga Springs. Continuum Wealth Advisors, LLC is a Registered Investment Advisor registered through the Securities and Exchange Commission.

BUSINESS

Week of January 28 – February 3, 2022

William Gotimer Joins Board Popeyes Grand Opening in Halfmoon of Home Made Theater HALFMOON — SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga resident William G. Gotimer, Jr. has joined the board of Saratoga Springs’ Home Made Theater effective January 24, 2022. Mr. Gotimer, a business executive and attorney has a long association with Saratoga Springs, including the thoroughbred racing community. Upon his installation as a board member Mr. Gotimer said “I was honored to be asked to join the board of this organization that has served the Capital Region since 1985. Among the many wonderful attractions that Saratoga Springs has to offer is a vibrant community theater with a hometown touch. The quality, professionalism and affordability of Home Made Theater is a winning combination. They’re Playing Our Song - the latest

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is opening their first location in Saratoga County this weekend on Friday, Jan. 28. at 10:30 a.m. The Halfmoon location is at 483 Route 146 right across from Burger King and will offer dinein, take-out, and drive thru. The grand opening will feature a ribbon cutting, music, a raffle, and giveaways. For every chicken sandwich sold $1 will be donated to the American Cancer Society. Popeyes is committed to opening 30+ more locations in

William G. Gotimer, Jr.

production nicely brackets this Valentine’s Day weekend. I greatly look forward to lending my talents to this fine organization.” For additional information about Home Made Theater visit homemadetheater.org or email info@homemadetheater.org.

A mock-up of the Popeyes in Halfmoon at 483 Route 146. Image provided.

New York State over the next few years. The Halfmoon location will be the chain’s fifth restaurant

in the Capital Region. The most recent opened on Southern Boulevard in Albany on Jan. 14.

Owner of Just Cats Proposes New Build for Clinic and Apartments SARATOGA SPRINGS — Proposed plans for a new construction, mixed-use building in Saratoga Springs will house Just Cats and commercial and residential tenants. Dr. Susan Sikule, owner of Just Cats Veterinary Clinic has submitted plans to the Saratoga Springs Planning Board for an 11,467 sq. ft. building off Route 9 and Driscoll Rd. to move her clinic to. Just Cats currently operates at 3258 U.S. 9 in Saratoga Springs and has an office in Guilderland; the Guilderland office will not be moving. The proposed two-story building will house both the veterinary clinic, which will take up approximately 3,879 sq. ft., and three separate commercial spaces on the first floor. The second floor

will have 7 high-end apartments. Dr. Sikule already owns the lot on Driscoll Rd., which is a little over 5 acres; the lot is currently vacant and listed as wetlands. The proposal states that “This project will not cause any negative impacts on the schools but will have a positive impact for taxes. The project will not have any significant impacts on adjoining properties with respect to noise, visual, drainage, or lighting.” It also specifically mentions that an 8-inch water line will need to be installed. Dr. Sikule started her practice in 1994 to fill a niche in the care for feline patients in the Capital Region. “We are very excited about our Driscoll Road project and have worked hard to design a building that is not only

environmentally green focused, but will be an exceptional representative of Saratoga Springs as the first project in the Gateway,” said Dr. Sikule. “Besides the anchor business of Just Cats Veterinary Clinic which is expanding their practice with the move nearby to their premier new location, additional prospective commercial tenants will be carefully curated to create a wonderful ‘community within a community’. We look forward to continuing a wonderful relationship with the City of Saratoga Springs and its people.” The Planning Board is scheduled to meet on Jan. 27 to discuss this project. Any interested commercial or residential tenants can contact Jamie Marzuryk of Jamie Marzuryk Homes Team at C.M. Fox, 518-929-4475.

Week of January 28 – February 3, 2022

BUSINESS

Chamber of Commerce Announces 2022 Board Maureen Mahoney Named of Directors, Tara Anne Pleat Named 2022 Chair National Museum of Racing’s SARATOGA SPRINGS — Tara Anne Pleat, of Wilcenski & Pleat PLLC, has been elected the 2022 Chair of the Board of Directors of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce. Among other things, Pleat plans to work with the business community to focus on recovery and growth as we emerge from shifting business and operation protocols and restrictions brought on by the pandemic. Pleat assumed this role on Jan. 1, 2022, after Skip Carlson, Vice President of External Affairs, Saratoga Casino Hotel, completed his one-year term as Chair of the Board and now becomes the Intermediate Past Chair. Board of Directors & Members: The Chair Elect for 2022 is Amy Smith, of Saratoga Arms Hotel, who will become the Chair of the Board in 2023. The 2022 Vice Chair of the Chamber’s Board of Director’s is Chad Kiesow, of Stewart’s Shops. The 2022 Treasurer and Secretary is Randy

Metevier, of Applied Materials. New members elected by the membership to serve a three-year term on the Chamber’s Board of Directors, beginning Jan. 1, 2022, and running through Dec. 31, 2024, include Heath Ames, Cantina; Sue Commanda, Hudson River Community Credit Union; and Eric Hennessey, UHY Advisors. Other members serving three-year terms include Melissa Johnson, Target Distribution, and John Rogan, Saratoga Eagle. Members elected to serve a one-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2022, and running through December 31, 2022, include: Libby Coreno, Bonacio Construction; Chris Lyons, AIM Services; and Jo Anne Hume, Life Works. The additional members who will continue to serve on the Chamber’s 2022 Board of Directors include: Laurie Kelley, GLOBALFOUNDRIES; Teresa Skaine, Skaine & Associates; Skip Carlson, Saratoga Casino Hotel; John Bove, Bove Fuels;

Development Director

Tara Anne Pleat. Photo provided.

Paul Loomis, Gilbane Building Company; Marc Connor, Skidmore College; Alexandra Gutelius, Clifton Park Halfmoon Library; Tom Belhouse, West Point Thoroughbreds; Andy Wise; Saratoga National Bank; Dennis Kiingati, Hamlet & Ghost; Charles Wait Jr., Adirondack Trust Company; Melissa Ward, NewWard Development; Vince Laurenzo, Quick Response; Dave Rosenberg, Brix Wine & Liquor; and Kim Ireland, National Grid.

Saratoga Eagle to Expand Into Western NY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Eagle’s network could expand to Western New York as it looks to acquire two more beer distributors. Saratoga Eagle Sales & Service is in the process of purchasing Seneca Beverage Corp. of Elmira and Northern Eagle Beverages, Inc. of Oneonta; terms of the deals have not been disclosed. Both are AnheuserBusch distributors, and both will operate under the Saratoga Eagle name once the acquisition is final. Jeff Vukelic is the current President and Chief Operating Officer of the multi-generational family-run company that is Try-It Distributing – the parent company of Saratoga Eagle. Saratoga Eagle’s distributing network includes 14 counties alone, from Albany to the Canadian border. With these two new acquisitions they will be adding eight more counties to their network. According to their website, and prior to these acquisitions, Saratoga Eagle delivers upwards of five million cases annually to over 2,500 customers.

Saratoga Eagle headquarters in Saratoga Springs off Duplainville Rd. Photo by Jaynie Ellis.

The company was also in the news back in November after purchasing four Minogue’s Beverage Centers located in Malta, Queensbury, Saratoga Springs, and Wilton. Similar to Saratoga

Eagle, Minogue’s is also a multigenerational family-run company. For more information about Saratoga Eagle Sales & Service, visit their website at www. saratogaeagle.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Maureen Mahoney, who has worked in a variety of capacities at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame since joining the institution in 2015, has been named the Museum’s Development Director. Mahoney will lead the Museum’s development and sponsorship initiatives and assume a prominent role in special events, marketing, and outreach. Prior to being named to her new role, Mahoney served the Museum as Development and Membership Officer and

Maureen Mahoney. Photo provided.

played key roles in social media and special events including the Museum Ball.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

11 Evergreen Dr., Gansevoort • $360,000

BALLSTON Traditional Home Builders and Developers Inc sold property at 12 Mallory Way to Jonathan Madden for $432,852.

Week of January 28 – February 3, 2022

Jaime Green sold property at 32 Chapel Hill Blvd to Kathleen Mege for $561,000.

Dawn Tonneau sold property at 15 Matchwood Lane to David ONeill for $380,000.

Bordeau Builders Inc sold property at 63,65,67 Lancaster Ct to JKM Builders LLC for $340,800.

BDC Cornerstone LLC sold property at 53 Anthony Place to Kristina Curtis for $567,999.

Howard Silverstein sold property at 5 Phillip St to Melissa Coon for $275,000.

Thomas Lyons sold property at 184 Goode St to Cheryl Polito for $335,000.

John Agresta sold property at 250 Scotch Bush Rd to Craig Didomenico for $750,000.

Barbara Homes Kelley Farms LLC sold property at l2 Harvester Way to Kristina Curtis for $567,999.

Michaels and Laraway Holdings LLC sold property at 30 Summerhill Dr to Michael Petrowski for $488,565.

Jack Carstensen sold property at 22 Sherman Way to Kevin Griswold for $475,000.

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GALWAY David Ivers sold property at 1227 Dam Rd to Kathleen Murphy for $350,000. Virginia Othloff sold property at 6405 Antioch Rd to Jordan Doroski for $372,000.

GREENFIELD Scott Florence sold property at 6 Ashlor Dr to Adil El Maifi for $495,000 ANW Holdings Inc sold property at Middle Grove Rd to Daniel Ainsworth for $158,000. Russell Dickson sold property at 1164 North Creek Rd to William Lute for $485,000. Future Rentals LLC sold property at 63 North Greenfield Rd to Jonathan Chandler for $209,750. Evelyn Liska sold property at 1629 NYS Rt 9N to Valmira Dodaj for $800,000. David Evans sold property at 345 Plank Rd Lot 90 to Donald Ferguson for $136,850.

Week of January 28 – February 3, 2022

MALTA David Rheaume sold property at 4 Arrowwood Pl to Salvadore DiSiena for $240,000. Farone Amedore LLC sold property at 53 Ordelia Lane to Usman Jamil for $371,945 Farone Amedore LLC sold property at 49 Ordelia Lane to Gilles Lauzon for $376,550 David Hitt sold property at 15 Saratoga Ave to Robert Delauro for $230,000. Nancy Jones sold property at 29 Candlewood Dr to Philip Patnode for $425,000. Michael Felitte sold property at 10 Maltaville Lane to Stephanie Furgal for $400,000. One Stonebreak Rd LLC sold property at 1 Ols Stonebreak Rd to JUNCTA LLC for $125,000.

MILTON Ida Thornton sold property at 29 Malta Ave to Glenn Hamilton for $105,000. Timothy Brothers sold property at Elmore Robinson Rd to Luther Forest Corporation for $1,350,000.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Fortune property Buyers Inc sold property at 38 Coachman Dr to Jacquelyn Williams for $265,000 George Leber sold property at 502 Acland Blvd to Jeffrey Hoyt for $450,000. William Berrigan sold property at 7 Burning Pines Dr to Progressongs LLC for $185,000 Daniel Roy sold property at 86 West St to Albert Sirchia for $220,000 Thomas Strack sold property at 90 Middle St to Lisa McKinney for $239,900. Gary Perkins sold property at 108 Prospect St to Shannon Perkins for $200,000. Sand Hill Industries Inc sold property at 12 Grove St to 12 Grove Street Properties LLC for $416,000. John Kearns sold property at 28 Coachman Dr to New Beginning property Ventures LLC for $175,000.

MOREAU Joey Aponte sold property at 5 Wynnfield Dr to Kimberly Russo for $340,000 M and R Ginsburg sold property at 92-100 Main St to Jon Nichols for $1,675,000

SARATOGA Marjorie Killian sold property at 973 NYS Rt 9P to Justin Cerone for $310,000. Lenny Shulman sold property at 17 Wright Rd to Joy Adams for $425,000.

SARATOGA SPRINGS 106B Division sold property at 106B Division St to Theresa Thompson for $1,200,000 Wayne McDougall sold property at 7 Cherry Tree Lane to Michelle McDougall for $1,400,000 77 Van Dam LLC sold property at 77 Van Dam #104 to 104 Van Dam St LLC for $420,200. Parillo Turf sold property at 25 Lake Ave to 25 Lake Ave Hotel LLC for $1,595,000. Regatta View LLC sold property at 17 Dartmouth Way to Wendy Berry for $759,900. David Carney sold property at 552 Crescent Ave to Vincent Laterra for $267,500. Fish Creek Management LLC sold property at 89 George St to Ronald McKay for $470,000.

William Fembleaux sold property at 12 Sherwood Trail to Michael Nieves for $484,000. David Butler sold property at 5 Avery St to Med Home Services LLC for $487,000. John Grady sold property at 202 Washington St to Laura Hoskin for $308,000. Prime Beechwood LLC sold property at 52 Marion Ave to Saratoga Retail Owner LLC for $450,000. Wilfred Turcotte sold property at 38 Beekam/48 Ash St to Rinehimer Pankonin LLC for $250,000. Kyle Sergi sold property at Nelson Ave to John Sergi for $170,000. 3 Franklin LLC sold property at 55 Phila St 101 to R and G 55 Phila St LLC for $625,647.

15 Jonathan Berg sold property at 2 Doggetts Coat Pl to Kevin Vilardo for $586,000. Annabel Guevara sold property at 46 Union Ave #305 to Bruno Senecoff for $970,000. Aida Santiago sold property at 36 Ash St to Nicolas Valenze for $270,000.

WILTON Kimberly Russo sold property at 11 Donna Dr to Brandon Sklar for $271,000. Jason Kurchner sold property at 42 Hearthstone Dr to Marissa Shea for $867,500. Kathi Doyle sold property at 54 Rolling Hills Dr to Korey Rankin for $390,000. Marcia Hunter sold property at 8 Amy Lane to Emily McGraw for $359,900.

RELIGION

Week of January 28 – February 3, 2022

Adirondack Christian Fellowship

Corinth Free Methodist Church

Next Level Church

St. Therese Chapel (RC)

8 Mountain Ledge, Wilton 518-587-0623 | acfsaratoga.com Services: Sunday 8 and 10 a.m.

20 Hamilton Avenue, Corinth 518-654-9255 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Comedy Works: 388 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 518-306-7133 | nextlevel.church/saratoga-ny-church Pastor Joe | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

1 Wilton-Gansevoort Road, Gansevoort 518-792-2276 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Adirondack Friends Meeting

243 Main Street, Corinth | 518-654-2521 | umc.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Northway Church 770 Pierce Road, Clifton Park | 518-899-1200 northwaychuch.tv | Services: 9:30 and 11 a.m.

242 Grooms Road, Halfmoon 518-348-0842 | StThomasAnglicanHalfmoonNY.com Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

100 Saratoga Village Boulevard, #8, Ballston Spa 518-664-5204 | mycornerstonechurch.org Pastor Frank Galerie | Services: Sunday 10 a.m., 6 p.m.

Old Saratoga Reformed Church*

Saratoga Abundant Life Church

48 Pearl Street, Schuylerville | 518-695-3260 old-saratoga.rcachurches.org | Sunday 10 a.m.

2 Hutchins Road, Saratoga Springs | 518-885-5456 salchurch.org | Sunday 8:20 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Community

Old Stone Church (American Baptist)

Saratoga Chabad

2001 Route 9, Round Lake 518-877-8506 | CorpusChristiChurch.net Services: Saturday: 4 p.m. Sunday: 8, 11 a.m.

159 Stone Church Road, Ballston Spa 518-583-1002 | Services: 10:30 a.m.

130 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs 518-526-0773 | saratogachabad.com

Olde Liberty Baptist

Saratoga Friends Meeting (Quaker)

Eastern Orthodox — Christ the Savior

600 Route 67, Malta | 518-885-4211 oldelibertybaptist.com | Sunday 11 a.m, 6 p.m.

571 Route 32, Quaker Springs | 518-863-4041 | 518-2259493 | Services: First Sunday 10 a.m.

Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church*

Saratoga United Methodist Church*

Bacon Hill Reformed Church*

6 Burgoyne Street, Schuylerville | 518-695-6069 faithchapelschuylerville.org | Sunday 10 a.m.

73 Midline Road, Ballston Lake 518-399-5713 | olgchurchbl.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

175 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-3720 SaratogaspringsUMC.org | Sunday 10 a.m., 7 p.m.

560 Rte 32N, Bacon Hill | 518-695-3074 | Rev. Janet Vincent Services: 10 a.m.; Sunday School: 10 a.m.

First Baptist Church of Saratoga Springs

Perry Road Baptist Church*

45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-6301 fbcsaratoga.org | Services: Sunday 12 p.m.

150 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs | 518-587-0711 prbcny.org | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

399 Union Ave, Saratoga Springs | 518-587-6951 saratogaspringsny.adventistchurch.org Services: Saturday 11:15 a.m.

First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa

Pine Grove Community Church*

Schuylerville United Methodist Church

202 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa 518-885-8361 | bspabaptist.org Services: 10:30 a.m.

59 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs | 860-942-7359 Thegrovess.com | Pastor Mark Kehrer Services: Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

51 Church Street, Schuylerville | 518-695-3101 sumethodist.org | Services: Sunday 11 a.m.

First Presbyterian Church

Porter Corners United Methodist Church*

203 Palmer Avenue, Corinth Contact: 518 -654-9432 | corinthfirstpres.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

512 Allen Road, Porter Corners 518-893-2289 | Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

971 Route 146, Clifton Park 518-371-7964 | Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa

24 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-6091 pnecchurch.org | Services: Sunday 11 a.m.

27 Saratoga Avenue, South Glens Falls 518-793-3755 | adirondackfriendsmeeting.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. All Saints on the Hudson Roman Catholic Church St Peter’s: 895 Hudson Ave., Stillwater: Sunday 8:30 a.m. St. Paul’s: 52 William St. Mechanicville Mass: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m. 518-664-3354 | allsaintsny.net Assembly of God Faith Chapel 6 Burgoyne Street, Schuylerville | 518-695-6069 Rev. Scott Cutting | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Corinth First United Methodist Church

Cornerstone Community Church

Assembly of God Saratoga

349 Eastline Road, Ballston Lake 518-212-7845 | xcsavior.org | Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

118 Woodlawn Avenue, Saratoga Springs 518-584-6081 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Faith Chapel Assembly of God

Baha’i Community of Saratoga Springs 518-692-7694 | 518-885-0876 1-800-22UNITE bahai.org Public Meetings: 1st Tuesdays 7 p.m. Ballston Center Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church 58 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa | 518-885-7312 ballstoncenterchurch.org | Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Ballston Spa United Methodist Church* 101 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa | 518-885-6886 ballstonspaumchurch.org | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Barkersville Christian Church 7200 Barkersville Road, Middle Grove 518-764-2851 | barkersvillechristianchurch.com Pastor Rick McKeever | Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Bethesda Episcopal Church* 26 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs 518-584-5980 | bethesdachurch.org Services: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 7:20, 8 and 10 a.m

22 West High Street, Ballston Spa | 518-885-5583 ballstonpresby.org | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Full Gospel Tabernacle 207 Redmond Road, Gansevoort 518-793-2739 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Galway United Methodist Church 2056 East Street, Galway | 518-882-6520 Galwayumc.com | Sunday 9:30 a.m. (9 a.m. July/August)

Presbyterian-NE Congregational Church*

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA)

410 21st Century Park Dr, Clifton Park | 518-371-2811 starpoint.church | Services: 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

River of Hope Fellowship

Stillwater Christian Fellowship

100 Saratoga Village Blvd, Malta Commons, Suite 3 riverofhopefellowship.com | Sunday 10 a.m.

Liberty Ridge Farm: 29 Bevis Rd, Schaghticoke 518-288-8802 | stillwaterchristianfellowship.org Services: 10 a.m.

Burnt Hills United Methodist Church*

241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-2375 Stpetersaratoga.com | Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 8 and 10 a.m.

165 High Rock Ave, Saratoga Springs | 518-691-0301 gracefellowship.com | Services: Sundays 9, 11 a.m.

St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church*

Roman Catholic Church of St. Peter*

231 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-6122 stclementschurch.com | Weekdays 8 a.m.; Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8, 10, 11:30 a.m., 5 p.m. St. George’s Episcopal Church

Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church

Greenfield Center Baptist Church

912 Route 146, Clifton Park | 518-371-6351 stgeorgescp.org | Saturday 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m.

768 Charlton Road, Charlton | 518-399-4831 charltonfreehold.org | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

30 Wilton Road, Greenfield Center | 518-893-7429 gfcbc.com | Services: 9 a.m.

St. Isaac Jogues Roman Catholic Church

Christ Community Reformed Church

Highway Tabernacle Church

716 Route 9P, Saratoga Lake 518-664-3354 | allsaintsny.net | Services: Summer Only

1010 Route 146, Clifton Park | 518-371-7654 ccrc-cpny.org | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

235 Hudson Avenue, Mechanicville | 518-664-4442 Highwaytabernacle.net | Sunday 10:30 a.m.

St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church*

Christ Episcopal Church*

Hope Church

15 West High Street, Ballston Spa | 518-885-1031 christepiscopalballstonspa.com | Sunday 8 a.m., 10 a.m.

206 Greenfield Avenue, Ballston Spa | 518-885-7442 Hopechurch.us | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Christian Restoration Ministries

Jonesville United Methodist

Saratoga Senior Center: 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs | 518-796-4323 | Pastor Pat Roach Saturday 7-9 p.m.; | Bible Study: Friday 7-8 p.m.

963 Main Street, Clifton Park | 518-877-7332 Jonesvilleumc.org | Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Christian Science Church

4330 State Rte 50, Saratoga Springs | 518-587-0484 lw-cog.com | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

107 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs 518-584-0221 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Church of Christ at Halfmoon 250 Pruyn Hill Road, Mechanicville 518-670-3005 | cliftonparkchurchofchrist.com Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 1 Glenmore Ave, Saratoga Springs | 518-587-4796 churchofjesuschrist.org | Services: Sunday 10 a.m Community Alliance Church 257 Rowland Street, Ballston Spa | 518-898-0859 Ballstonspaalliance.org | Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Congregation Shaara Tfille* 84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs 518-584-2370 | saratogasynagogue.org Services: Monday 7:30 a.m., Thursday 7:30 a.m., Saturday 10 a.m., 3rd Friday Shabbat 7:30p.m.

Living Waters Church of God

Malta Presbyterian Church 118 Dunning Street, Malta | 518-899-5992 Maltapresbyterianchurch.org | Sunday 10 a.m. Malta Ridge United Methodist Church 729 Malta Ave. Extension, Malta | 518-581-0210 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Middle Grove United Methodist Church*

Soul Saving Station

Starpoint Church

Grace Fellowship Saratoga*

5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs | calvarycd.com Pastor Andrew Holt | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls 518-885-4794 | Services: Sunday 11 a.m.

466 Route 32, Schylerville | 518-695-3101 qsumc.com | Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

34 Third Street, Waterford 518-237-7370 | GracechurchWaterford.com Services: Sunday 7:30 and 9:30 a.m.

100 Saratoga Village, Suite 17, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-899-7777 | GreaterGraceCC.org Services: Sunday 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Simpson United Methodist Church

Quaker Springs United Methodist Church*

193 Kingsley Road, Burnt Hills 518-399-5740 | burnthillsbaptistchurch.org Pastor Mark Dorr | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Adult Bible Study: Sunday 9 a.m.

Calvary Capital District

Shenendehowa United Methodist

62 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs 518-584-3122 | soulsavingstationchurch.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Grace Episcopal Church

Greater Grace Community Church

Saratoga Seventh-Day Adventist Church

4 Northcrest Drive, Clifton Park | 518-371-2226 poplutheranchurch.org | Services: Sunday 8 a.m.

Burnt Hills Baptist Church

816 Route 50, Burnt Hills | 518-399-5144 nybhumc.com | Pastor Holly Nye | Sunday 10:30 a.m.

St. Thomas Anglican Church

3159 Route 9N, Greenfield Center 518-893-7680 | stjosephschurchgreenfieldcenter.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m. St. Luke’s on the Hill 40 McBride Rd., Mechanicville 518-664-4834 | stlukesonthehill.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 8 and 10 a.m. For Summer Worship Schedule visit our website. St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church*

Stillwater United Church (Presbyterian U.S.A.) 747 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater | 518-664-7984 stillwaterunitedchurch.org | Sunday 10:30 a.m. Temple Sinai* 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 518-584-8730 | saratogasinai.org | Services: Friday 6 or 8 p.m. (rotating schedule); Saturday 10:30 a.m. Terra Nova Church* 45 Washington St, Saratoga Springs | 518-833-0504 terranovachurch.org | Services: Sunday 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. The Salvation Army/ Worship, Service & Community Center 27 Woodlawn Ave, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-1640 Services: Worship 11 a.m. | Sunday School: 10 a.m. Trinity United Methodist Church 155 Ballard Road, Gansevoort | Rev. Jeff Stratton 518-584-9107 | tumcwilton.com | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs* 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs 518-584-1555 | uusaratoga.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. online; details on website

167 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa 518-885-7411 | stmarysballstonspa.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 12 p.m.

United Church of God

St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church*

Unity Church in Albany

771 Rte 29, Rock City Falls | 518-885-4677 518-893-7680 | StJosephsChurchGreenfieldCenter.org Services: Sunday 8:30 a.m.

21 King Avenue, Albany | Contact: 518-453-3603 Sunday 9 and 11 a.m.; Sunday School: 11 a.m.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church*

1331 Sacandaga Road, West Charlton 518-882-9874 | westcharltonupc.org Sunday 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.

429 Middle Grove Rd, Middle Grove | 518-581-2973 Services: Sunday 8:30 a.m.

149 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs 518-584-0904 | SpaLutheran.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.

Mt. Olivet Baptist Church

St. Peter Lutheran Church*

100 Cresent St, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-9441 Rev. Dr. Victor L. Collier | Services: 10 a.m.

2776 Route 9, Malta 518-583-4153 | Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

New Life Fellowship*

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church

51 Old Gick Road, Saratoga Springs | 518-580-1810 newlifeinsaratoga.org | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

1 Grove Street, Schuylerville | 518-695-3918 ststephens-schuylerville.com | Sunday 8:30 a.m.

Saratoga Senior Center: 5 Williams St, Saratoga Springs 216-337-2773 | Ucg.org | One Saturday/Month 11:30 a.m.

West Charlton United Presbyterian Church

Wilton Baptist Church 755 Saratoga Road, Wilton | 518-583-2736 wiltonbaptistchurch.com | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Zen Buddhist Sitting Group Wilson Chapel, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs 518-421-2155 | Services: Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.

* Handicap Accessible

Week of January 28 – February 3, 2022

POINT

in Time

Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness

Data Helps Tell the Story When It Comes to Homelessness

hen it comes to human services, particularly services for persons experiencing homelessness, the stories of people’s lives and challenges they face provides a deeper and more insightful view of the contributing factors to the situation. Those stories also guide communities, service providers, local officials, and other stakeholders to see the gaps, barriers, and obstacles that can be addressed to smooth the way to permanent housing, and ultimately prevent and end homelessness at its root causes. However, data can play an equally vital and important role in understanding the nature, characteristics, demographics, and contributing factors to homelessness within a certain community, regionally, state-wide, and at a national level. Each year, at the end of January, the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is charged by Congress to conduct a national count of all persons experiencing homelessness across the United States. This

information is compiled to provide HUD, Congress, and others with valuable data on the state of homelessness. The national count is called the Point in Time (PIT) Count and represents a “snapshot” in time of what homelessness looks like. The data collected from 2020 PIT Count revealed on a single night in America, roughly 580,000 persons were experiencing homelessness, with 39% in unsheltered locations such as on the street, in abandoned buildings, or in other places not suitable for human habitation. This was also the fourth year in a row that homelessness increased in our country with 2020 showing a 2% increase over 2019. The Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness participates in this national effort by conducting our PIT Count on February 24, 2022, throughout Saratoga County and in conjunction with our partners in the North Country. Together we represent the Saratoga North Country Continuum of Care, which is made up of over 40 different

agencies, faith groups, and organizations committed to preventing and ending homelessness. The information gathered during the PIT Count looks at the available housing resources to serve people experiencing homelessness: emergency shelters, transitional living programs, supportive housing, and other housing. Further, the PIT Count looks at the number of individuals who are sheltered on the night of the PIT Count and who is unsheltered. On February 24, the partnering agencies will seek to utilize a series of tools to conduct the PIT Count, which includes data for the Homeless Information Management System (HMIS) for persons served by shelters and other housing programs, and surveys conducted with individuals experiencing homelessness to understand where they stayed on the night of the PIT Count. This includes on-the-street surveys conducted by dedicated professionals, as well as organizations who come in contact with persons seeking homeless

services. It is a community-wide effort that requires coordination and collaboration to ensure an accurate count.

robust and coordinated network of homeless service providers and housing options to best meet the needs of individuals and families.

The collective effort of the PIT Count helps provide the critical data and information on the scope, nature, and aspects of homelessness across the entire spectrum; youth and young adults, families, victims of domestic violence, veterans, chronic street homeless persons, persons struggling with persistent mental health and substance use issues, and others experiencing homelessness. This in turn informs the Continuum of Care and its partnering agencies, local and state officials, elected officials, and other stakeholders on how best to respond, funding decisions and allocations in response to the issue, and where efforts should be focused.

The data also revealed that of those individuals counted, 96% (297) were sheltered and 3% (11) were unsheltered, which was well above the national averages. This speaks to the great work of our homeless service providers and safety net of housing, but also shows there is more that can be done.

In 2020, the Saratoga North Country PIT Count showed that there were 308 homeless persons in Saratoga, Warren, Washington, and Hamilton Counties on one night. This is a huge number of persons experiencing homelessness and highlights the need for a

Data is only one part to understanding the issue of homelessness within our communities, but is a critical and extremely valuable tool for a coordinated response for the betterment of all within the community. For more information on PIT Count and data on homelessness, please see the CARES Inc. website; www.caresny.org and look under the Planning tab, HIC & PIT Counts tab, and look for NY-523 (Saratoga North Country). It is a revealing set of information for the state of homelessness in our communities.

EDUCATION

Week of January 28 – February 3, 2022

BSCSD Board of Education Meeting: Updates as of Jan. 19 BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Central School District held a Board of Education meeting on Jan. 19 to discuss recent changes to the district’s COVID-19 Reopening Plan. First on the agenda was recognition for Launching Pad Productions, Ballston Spa Middle School’s Drama Club. They will be holding in-person performances for The SpongeBob Musical Feb. 10-13. A small group of students presented to the Board of Education how they are excited to perform for an in-person audience again, and that Launching Pad has helped them learn public speaking skills, social skills, responsibility, and more. Tickets will be $5 for students and senior citizens and $10 for adults. Later in the meeting, it was mentioned that midterm week is the week of Jan. 24 – Jan. 28, as the NYS Regents Exams have been cancelled; Students and faculty will finish this semester and move directly into the next. With Winter Break in February, there is only one BSCSD BOE Meeting next month to be held on Wednesday, Feb. 9. Reopening Plan Updates Superintendent Ken Slentz presented recent changes to the district’s Reopening Plan regarding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Slentz recently spent time with other administrators from the 31 school districts in the WSWHE BOCES and the 24 school districts in the Capital Region BOCES to work on a common understanding of the frequently changing guidelines from

the CDC and NYSDOH. Slentz presented the 9th iteration to the district’s Reopening Plan. The summary of changes to the plan since Nov. 21 is as follows: • Quarantining times have been reduced by the CDC from 10 days to 5 days. • The universal masking requirement ordered by NYSDOH will remain in place until Feb. 1, 2022. • Symptomatic students may use OTC tests to return to school (two tests administered 36 hours apart with a signed parent attestation). • The CDC has approved booster shots for students ages 12-17 years old. • NYS will no longer require contact tracing, but Saratoga County and the Ballston Spa Central School District are taking a modified approach to this in specific high-risk instances, including but not limited to, special education classes, middle school and high school lunch periods, athletic teams, and classroom outbreaks. • Test-To-Stay is an option for unvaccinated, asymptomatic students identified in the limited contract tracing described above. • COVID screening test are now available to parents. The district has approximately 6,000 tests on hand, and each school building has a process for parents to request those tests. • Staffing shortages continue to be a problem for Bus Drivers, Teaching Assistants, and Teacher Aides. Slentz extended a thank you to parents and caregivers

Masks Still Required in Schools Following Supreme Court Ruling by Jaynie Ellis

for being flexible and arranging transportation for their students; attendance percentages have been high despite these shortages. • Cases increased dramatically in late December and are beginning to decrease throughout districts in the region. Two weeks prior to the BOE meeting there were 50-60 cases in the district, the week prior there were 34 cases, and the week of the meeting there were 24 cases. Current vaccination status for completed vaccine series as of Jan. 19 is 88% for BSCSD faculty and staff, 63% for BSCSD students ages 12+, and 32% for BSCSD students ages 5-11. Vaccination status for the Ballston Spa Zip Code is 78.8%. Some of the next steps for the BSCSD are to reevaluate with every new guidance released from the CDC and NYSDOH. The district is already anticipating this to happen after the Governor’s reevaluation coming up on Feb. 1. They will also continue to monitor winter sports; currently, there are no restrictions in place for spectator attendance. There are also no restrictions for other in-person events, but with the upcoming February play season and March concert season, the district will be awaiting guidance on that. There have been no requests since before holiday break for a district-wide vaccine clinic. All BSCSD COVID-19 resources, references, and links can be found on the district’s Health Service webpage. Visit bscsd.org, Department’s tab, Health Services to find this information.

Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA COUNTY — The New York State Education Department (NYSED) will continue to enforce the mask requirement in schools, as the Supreme Court ruling concerning the constitutionality of the state’s mask mandate has been appealed. Ballston Spa Central School District and Saratoga Springs City School District released statements regarding the ruling out of Nassau County before the appeal; both contained the following notice from NYSED: “The State Education Department understands that Nassau County Supreme Court has ruled that the Department of Health exceeded its authority in enacting the mask regulation, 10 NYCRR 2.60, in Demetriou et al. v. New York State Dept. of Health et al. This regulation is the subject of conflicting decisions, insofar as Albany County Supreme Court recently upheld the regulation in Massapequa UFSD et al. v. Hochul, et. al. It is SED’s understanding that the Department of Health will appeal the Nassau County Supreme Court decision, which will result in an automatic stay that will unambiguously restore the mask rule until such time as an appellate court issues a further ruling. Therefore, schools must continue to follow the mask rule.” BSCD Superintendent of Schools Ken Slentz released an updated statement on Jan. 25 stating the following: “A NYS Appeals Court judge ordered that the NYS Department of Health Commissioner’s

Determination on Indoor masking is to remain in place until at least this Friday, Jan. 28, 2022. Additional legal arguments are being presented on Friday and should result in a change in our current plan, we will update you as soon as possible.” Coinciding with these recent debates regarding masks, there have been recent reports from parents of Caroline Street Elementary School students in the SSCSD, reporting that a math coach has been harshly enforcing the mandate with students. However, a representative from the district has stated that these reports are not accurate and do not depict Caroline Street Elementary’s protocols. Congresswoman Elise Stefanik’s office has also been overwhelmed with calls from parents about the mask mandate. She released the following in a statement on Jan. 25: “Kathy Hochul and her FarLeft Department of Education are lying to Superintendents causing unnecessary confusion. There is no stay on this court ruling. Kathy Hochul’s authoritarian mandate was deemed illegal by the NY Supreme Court. Masks are not mandatory for students, period. Yet Kathy Hochul is still trying to force young children to wear masks in school, shamefully disregarding the rule of law. Any parent or student that is told they cannot attend school in the North Country if they do not wear a mask due to the illegal mandate, please contact my office. As a senior member of the House Education and Labor Committee, I will hold the New York State Department of Education accountable.”

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EDUCATION

Saratoga Springs SSCSD UPK and Kindergarten Lion’s Club Scholarships Registration Information SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs City School District has announced registration for the Universal PreKindergarten (UPK) program for the 2022-2023 school year. UPK is a free pre-K program, funded by New York State, for four-year old children who reside in the district. If you are a Saratoga Springs

City School District resident, and your child will be 4 years old as of Dec. 1 for the school year which you are applying, you are eligible to apply for this program. Please visit the UPK information page at www.saratogaschools.org/upk. 2022-2023 Kindergarten Registration Information Saratoga Springs City

School District (SSCSD) looks forward to welcoming children to Kindergarten for the 2022-2023 school year. All student registration is done online through the district’s secure, easy to use SchoolTool Portal. The SchoolTool Portal registration link may be found online at www. saratogaschools.org/registration.

Skidmore Earns Gold Rating for Sustainability SARATOGA SPRINGS — Skidmore’s creative and comprehensive approach to sustainability has earned the College a gold rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). AASHE’s Sustainability Tracking and Rating System (STARS) is a transparent selfreporting framework for colleges and universities to quantify their sustainability performance. The report measure sustainability efforts and outcomes in the areas of academics, campus, and public engagement, operations, planning and administration, and innovation and leadership. Students, faculty, and staff engage in sustainability work at Skidmore in a wide variety of ways: through more than 150

sustainability-related courses in nearly 30 academic departments or programs, and through annual campus events and initiatives, such as the Give and Go moveout donation program and the fall Harvest Dinner co-hosted by the Skidmore Community Garden and Dining Services team. The Sustainability Office is a hub for campus projects that address energy, food, waste, lands and grounds, and engagement. The Office supports initiatives across the institution and employs about 25 students each year in internships and student programs. In terms of campus operations, Skidmore’s 2.1 megawatt solar array and small hydropower project produce 20% of the College’s electricity needs, and

a 54-panel solar thermal array on the roof of Murray-Aikins Dining Hall heats over 1,000 gallons of water every day. About 35% of campus is heated and cooled with geothermal energy, and once complete, all 200,000 square feet of the College’s new Center for Integrated Sciences will as well. The project is the first in Skidmore’s history to be LEED-certified. Sustainability efforts at Skidmore have also earned the College a place on the Princeton Review’s “Top 50 Green Colleges” list and recognition as a state leader for the New York State Renewing Energy Vision Challenge. For more information on Skidmore College, visit their website at www.skidmore.edu.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The application process for scholarships being offered by the Saratoga Springs Lions Club is now open. Applicants must be high school seniors who reside in the Saratoga Springs City School District. Scholarships include: • $10,000 Lion Foundation – Jack Berkowitz Memorial Award • $5,000 Four-Year Academic Program Award • $2,500 Four-Year Academic Program Award • $2,500 Leos Club Award • $2,500 Two-year Academic Program Award • $2,500 Professional/Vocational Licensed Program Award To be considered, applicants must include: • A complete transcript including the fall semester of the senior year • Two letters of recommendation from faculty or community leaders • A resume of school and community activities • An essay on the Lions motto: “We Serve” Special attention will be

given to the quality of the essay. Applicants should describe any experiences they’ve had helping others and/or serving their school and community. Further details and the application are available online at www.saratogaspringslions. com/programs/scholarships. Applications must be completed and submitted by April 11, 2022, to: The Saratoga Springs Lions Club Attn: Scholarship. P.O. Box 166, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Applications can be submitted to the applicant’s school guidance counselor, or emailed to gigler@ saratogaspringslionsclub.com.

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10th Annual Members Exhibition The exhibit will be held at Saratoga Clay Arts Center’s Schacht Gallery, located at 167 Hayes Rd., Schuylerville on February 5 – March 5 with an opening reception on Saturday, February 5, 5-7 p.m. Celebrating 10 years with our clay community, this exhibition will feature ceramic sculpture, utilitarian and decorative works. Light refreshments will be served. Admission is free. Opening reception is always a wonderful community event, as many exhibiting artists are from the region. The exhibition features a wide range of oneof-a-kind works for sale, from large scale sculpture to wall work and functional pottery. Open daily from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. and by appointment. Visit www.saratogaclayarts.org call 518-581-2529 or email info@ saratogaclayarts.org for more information.

Mid-Winter Party for a Cause The Ballston Spa Lions Club is hosting the party at The Hideaway at Saratoga Lake Golf Course, located at 35 Gracemore Rd., Saratoga Springs. It will take place on Saturday, February 5. Tickets are just $10, but there are only 250 available, the proceeds will benefit the Lead the Legacy Capital Campaign. The Downtown Horns will provide dance music featuring great rock songs of the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. The band begins at 7 p.m.

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Doors open at 6 p.m. The event also includes a cash bar, limited menu, door prizes, and raffles! For tickets call 518-885-8995 or visit: pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_ registration/main/events_landing. cfm?event=PRTY4ACAUSE_241

Black Experiences in Saratoga County, 1750-1950 The Saratoga County History Center, in partnership with the Saratoga County History Roundtable, is pleased to announce the opening of a new exhibit to celebrate Black History Month at Brookside Museum, located at 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa on Saturdays and Sundays from 12-4 p.m. beginning Feb. 6. The expansive exhibit explores the diverse lives of African Americans in Saratoga County from the colonial period through the mid-20th century. Free and open to the public. Donations encouraged. All proceeds will go directly to museum upkeep and public programming. Visit the website www.brooksidemuseum. org and social media accounts @SaratogaCoHistory for news and announcements.

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

First Responder Large Animal Training

Havurah Vatik February Zoom Event

Hosted at Upstate 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. Speakers will be Steve Sedrich, DVM and Tracy Bartick-Sedrish, DVM of Upstate Equine Medical Center and Pandora Davis, VMD of H & N Bovine. The training will be held on February 8 at 6 p.m. To sign up or with any questions contact Nicolina Foti of CCE Saratoga nvf5@cornell.edu or call 518-885-8995.

Author Deborah Tannen will discuss her new book, Finding My Father: His Century-Long Journey from WWI Warsaw – and My Quest to Follow. Deborah’s father, Eli Tannen, came to the US from Poland in 1920. He was a lifelong Zionist and atheist whose Jewish identity pervaded every aspect of his life, which is like a walking tour through 20th century history. Retracing his steps and studying his journals, Deborah has pieced together the puzzles of his life, and she will share with us his fascinating story. Contact Rita Fischer rita0115@nycap.rr.com or Caroline Seligman at jollysel0@ gmail.com with any questions. Join Zoom Meeting: us02web. zoom.us/j/89744740745?pwd=eG g0Smt6WXQzUmRXMmt6UG1k aWZ1Zz09 Passcode 724095

Annual Sweetheart Dinner Dance The Saratoga/Wilton Elks Ladies Auxiliary is holding their annual Sweetheart Dance on Saturday, February 12; at the Elks Lodge, 1 Elk Lane, Saratoga Springs. Cocktails/ appetizers from 6-7 p.m., dinner 7 p.m., and entertainment from 9 p.m. - midnight. The popular band GRAVITY will be our entertainment. Raffles will benefit the local CODE BLUE Shelter. Entrée choices: prime rib, stuffed chicken, and eggplant parmesan with bucatini pasta; served with roasted potatoes, tossed salad, roll, and glazed carrots. A cupcake tower with a variety of flavors for dessert. Cost is $35/person. Reservations are first come first serve with limited seating. RSVP: Barb Ash 518-584-0694, cell 518-879-8713 or bash2@nycap.rr.com with entrée choice, number of guests and method of payment. Proof of vaccination is required.

The Camp Saratoga 8K Snowshoe Race The event will be held Saturday, Feb. 19 at 10:30 a.m. at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park, following COVID protocols. There will be no indoor facilities except for bathrooms. Register online at www.runsignup. com with day-of onsite. A limited supply of Dion snowshoes available to rent for $5 on a first-come/firstserve basis. For more information about the NE Snowshoe Series visit www.dionwmacsnowshoe.com. Questions? Call Laura at 518-5811278 or laura@saratogastryders.org.

February Break Drama Camp For ages 7-13 will run Tuesday, Feb. 22-Friday, Feb. 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 Dr, Malta. Students must wear a mask when not performing. For more information, go to maltaparksrec. com or contact Town of Malta Parks and Recreation Department at 518-899-4411.

Galway Photography Club These meetings, held on the last Wednesday of each month, provide a safe, relaxed, and friendly atmosphere for those interested in photography. There will be no January monthly meeting due to increased Covid cases in Saratoga County. Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 23 at 6 p.m. at the Galway Public Library, located at 2112 East St., Village of Galway. At this meeting club member Maria Goldsmith will be speaking about photographs from her portfolio. Following CDC guidelines, masks and social distancing are required in the library building, For more information contact: Dave Waite, davewaitefinearts@gmail.com.

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 awardwinning 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: January 28-February 3 family friendly FRIDAY, JANUARY 28 Fish Fry Friday 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.

Fundraiser Fish Fry Take-out Knights of Columbus Council #246 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs | 5 – 7 p.m. Orders will need to be placed between Noon and 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday for pick-up times beginning at 5 p.m. and every 15 minutes thereafter until 7 p.m. Available will be Fried or Baked Haddock ($14) or Fried Clam Strips ($12) with French Fries, Cole Slaw, Tartar Sauce, and Cocktail Sauce, Macaroni & Cheese ($5), and New England Clam Chowder (pint - $7/ quart - $13). Call 518-584-8547 to call in your order or for more information.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 29 Walk With America’s Walking Club Four Seasons Natural Foods Store 120 Henry St., Saratoga Springs | 9:30 a.m. Come Walk with America’s Walking Club, in the spectacular City of Saratoga Springs, passing through Congress Park, the historic Canfield Casino, Deer Park Spring, the Batcheller Mansion, the National Museum of Racing, Skidmore College, and the unique homes and businesses of Broadway. All walkers must sign in inside the store between 9:30-9:55 and pay the $3 walk fee. Rest rooms will be available at the start point. Please do not park in the customer lot, on-street parking is available. Come enjoy fun, fitness, friendship and fresh air with us! walkescv.org

Show Barn BBQ Fundraiser Washington County Fairgrounds 392 Old Schuylerville Rd., Greenwich | Noon The Washington County Fair Capital Campaign Committee needs your help to help make the New Show Barn possible! The Committee is raising funds to complete the first steps in the building process to make our new barn a reality! Help the campaign by joining the Committee by picking

23 2022 SaratogaREADS! Jr. book selection, El Deafo by Cece Bell. Registration is required and can be done by having a parent or guardian send an email to saratogareadsjr@gmail.com with all of the following information: the student’s first and last name, parent’s name, grade, teacher, and school. Participants will receive a book to keep. Space is limited. For more events visit: www.sspl.org

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1 Eating for Heart Health

up a chicken dinner. Dinners are cooked by local favorite Herrington’s BBQ with dessert and coffee. Tickets are $15 per dinner and are now available for purchase at washingtoncountyfairgrounds. com, visiting the Fair Office from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday thru Friday, or calling the fair office at 518-692-2464.

Wings of Victory: Aircraft Manufacturing in NYS During World War II NY State Military Museum 61 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs | 2 p.m. Historian Patrick Chaisson examines aircraft production in NYS during the Second World War, tracing the development of such legendary warbirds as the Grumman Hellcat and Republic Thunderbolt fighter planes, as well as many of the lesser-known aviation companies who did their part to help win victory. All events are free and open to the public. However, attendance is limited to 40 persons on a first-come basis (no pre-reserving of seats) and masking is required while inside the facility. For more information call 518-581-5100.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 30 Family Hike Moreau Lake State Park 605 Old Saratoga Rd., Gansevoort | 2 p.m. Join us as we hike from the office down to the Warming Hut, across to the lake and back up to the office. We’re sure to see animal habitats and tracks! For kids of all ages and their guardians. Registration is required, please call 518-917-2174. Cost is $1 per child.

Family Skate Vernon Ice Rink, 30 Weibel Ave., Saratoga Springs 4 – 5:30 p.m. | Public skating sessions for parents and children 13 and under. No hockey or figure skating allowed on these sessions. Fees: Saratoga Springs City residents w/Blue Rec Card: $4 All others: $5 Skate rentals: $5 Cash or check (made out to Commissioner of Finance) only.

MONDAY, JANUARY 31 Saratoga Reads Jr. Virtual Discussion Night Virtual Program sponsored by Saratoga Springs Public Library | 4:30 – 5:45 p.m. Students in grades 4-6 residing in the Saratoga Springs City School District are invited to participate in this 2-session Junior Discussion program in cooperation with Skidmore College. In each session, participants will discuss the

Zoom Presentation | Noon – 12:30 p.m. Cornell Cooperative Extension Saratoga County is offering a series of three programs. The programs will cover topics including fats and cholesterol, sodium and the DASH diet, the Mediterranean diet and other healthy eating plans. Additional dates Tuesdays February 8 and 15 from 12:00-12:30. Contact Diane Whitten at dwhitten@cornell.edu for the registration link, or go to the CCE website, www.ccesaratoga. org, for upcoming events, or call 518-885-8995.

Saratoga Area Retired Teachers Meeting Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Ave. Saratoga Springs | Noon For membership information, call 518-587-5356.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Meatloaf Dinner Take-out Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Menu: meatloaf, mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad, roll, gravy. Dinner for two is $30. (Cash Only). Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – noon to place an order. 518-584-2585.

Poetry Reading Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m. A poetry reading by Lale Davidson. An open mic poetry reading will follow. Doors open for sign-ups at 6:30 p.m. and the readings will start at 7 p.m. The host for the event will be Carol Graser and the cost is $5 general, free for students. The featured reading will also be livestreamed. You can find a link for the livestream at caffelena.org.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3 First Thursdays Saratoga Arts, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. First Thursdays at Saratoga Arts are monthly performances, free and open to the public to celebrate the talent and culture of our community. Each month, on the first Thursday, Saratoga Arts hosts artists to share their skill. Singer/Songwriter Angelina Valente will be performing. Angelina’s singer/songwriter style strips her music down to the bare bones with just vocals and keys, emanating a folk/ pop sound. Her soft piano and strong voice, complete with her honest lyrics, create an exceptional, emotional experience suitable for all listeners. www.angelinavalente.com. For more information, visit: saratoga-arts.org/First-Thursdays.

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Pork and Greens

Pork Chops with Apples and Onions

SATURDAYS 9:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. WILTON MALL | FOOD COURT by Himanee Gupta-Carlson for Saratoga TODAY Photos by Pattie Garrett.

Boozy Moo!

e get it. It’s January. It’s cold. It’s COVID, year three. And while you might love the Saratoga Farmers’ Market, you feel it has changed.

You’re right. We’ve changed. Some longtime, wellestablished vendors are gone. Their owners retired or chose amid the COVID-19 pandemic to shift their operations toward online, home delivery, or mail-order sales. But we are still the same market in many ways. We still offer some of the best locally grown, raised, or made foods and craft items. We’ve continued to do so by shifting our definition of local away from the six counties that traditionally defined our vendor base toward a more inclusive idea. That shift has helped bring in vendors from other counties, from anywhere within 50 miles of Saratoga. Our new vendors give our market a new face. But they value good products that are local. Stop by and say hello. In time, they’ll be quite familiar to you. HERE’S THE LOWDOWN ON A FEW: • Pork & Greens. This farm hails from the Hudson Valley and is woman-owned. Isabel Buenaga started the farm in July 2020, with a mission to create healthy soil, reduce food waste, and produce high-quality pork and nutrient-rich greens. Her pigs “graze and laze” on 15 acres of woodlands and receive a carefully monitored diet of repurposed foods. Foods that would otherwise be trashed or composted become nutrition for the pigs and yield nicely flavored pork chops, sausages, ham steaks, and other pork items. As for the greens, they are chosen for their ability to withstand our region’s bitterly cold winters and sweltering summers. Check out Buenaga’s kale, pea shoots, and lettuces.

YIELDS: 6 servings

INGREDIENTS: *Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market The Mushroom Shop

• The Mushroom Shop. This farm, based in Salem, is run by Jacob Howard and Elise Olsen. They joined the Wednesday market last spring and are continuing through the winter to offer gourmet specialty mushrooms for culinary and medicinal uses. Check out their oyster, beech, and cinnamon cap offerings. • Boozy Moo. Yes, ice cream in winter. Boozy Moo, based in Albany, is the brainchild of Leila Kiosse. Kiosse had opened a craft cocktails bar and games house in early 2020. Like so many retail outlets, hers was shuttered amid the pandemic. Kiosse began experimenting with craft ice creams, infusing them with alcohol, and realized she had a great new approach to a popular dessert on her hands. Ask for a sample and let Kiosse’s cool treats warm your soul. 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.

• 6 pork chops*

• 1 large onion*, sliced

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 2-3 apples*, cored and sliced

• 1 Tablespoon olive oil

• 1 cup apple cider*

• 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter

INSTRUCTIONS : 1. Trim the chops of excess fat and sprinkle with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat a 14-inch cast-iron skillet over high heat and then swirl in olive oil. Lay the pork chops in the pan and don’t move for a few minutes. This assures a good golden sear. Turn the chops over and brown well on the second side for a total of about 10 minutes. Remove the chops to a warm plate. 2. Swirl the butter into the pan. Add the onions and apples. Saute until the onion slices are lightly caramelized and the apples have begun to soften for about 8 minutes. Stir in the apple cider. Return the chops to the pan. 3. Cook until the pork is tender, about 15 minutes, depending on the size of the chops, turning halfway through and covering the chops with the apple mixture. If the apple mixture needs a little thickening, remove the chops to the warm plate again and simmer the mixture on high for a few minutes to reduce. By Lucinda Scala Quinn, D’Artagnan Foods, shared by My Saratoga Kitchen Table

Week of January 28 – February 3, 2022

Food

“The Answer is Pizza” Hello my Foodie Friends !

When I was a young child, I would often get asked what my favorite food was. I always answered “pizza.” I grew up in the New Haven area of for Saratoga TODAY Connecticut and was raised with not only some of the best pizza places but also with a mother and aunts who made their own pizza. Needless to say, I became a “pizza snob” being very particular about my pizza sauces, cheese, and crust. Each of us likes our pizza a certain way. Perhaps only slightly less important than how you eat your pizza is how you talk about it. What do you call it: “Plain or cheese? Piece or slice?”

by John Reardon

Speaking of slices, in New York City you can say, “I’m getting a slice,” and people will know what you’re talking about. However, elsewhere “piece of pizza” is preferred, and if you say “slice,” you’ll need to qualify it with “of pizza.” Is it a “pie or a pizza”? Do we go to a pizza parlor, pizza shop, or a pizzeria? I was raised saying “APIZZA.” Perhaps less well-known, although no less delicious, is New Haven-style pizza, known in local vernacular as apizza. New Haven-style is thin like New York pizza, but if you walk into an apizza parlor and order a “plain,” you’ll get one without “mootz,” or mozzarella . There is a reason why pizza has so many iterations and found in almost every corner through the United States. Just about everyone in the world loves pizza. Pizza is life! When we make homemade pizza, I typically cook the pizzas in the oven on my pizza stone. A pizza stone is a thick baking sheet made of stone. I put it in the oven while it preheats. Then, when the oven and the stone

Neapolitan Style Pizza Recipe Using a Pizza Stone INGREDIENTS DOUGH: Makes six-6 ounce balls for 6 individual small pizzas.

• 1 teaspoon dry yeast

• 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes • 10-12 fresh basil leaves torn

• 5 cups (22 1/2 oz) unbleached all-purpose flour

• 1 3/4 plus 2 tablespoons cool water (65°F) TOPPING: For 6 small pizzas:

• Optional: freshly ground black pepper and grated (shredded) parmesan cheese

• 1 3/4 teaspoons salt

• 1 pound fresh mozzarella

• 1 tsp dried oregano

INSTRUCTIONS • In the bowl of a stand mixer (or a large metal bowl) stir all ingredients together until well combined. If using a stand mixer, fit it with the hook attachment and mix on low for 4 minutes. The flour should form a coarse ball. Let the dough rest for 5 minutes, then mix on medium for 2 more minutes, or until the dough clears the sides of the bowl and sticks just a little to the bottom. If the dough is too soft and sticky, mix in some flour; if it is too stiff, add some more water. • Transfer the dough to a floured surface, dust the top with flour and working from four corners fold the dough into a ball. Place in a bowl that has been brushed with olive oil and cover with plastic wrap. Let it sit at room temperature for 1 hour, to double its size. Then punch a hole in the dough, reshape, place in a bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Remove dough from the fridge 2 hours before using. (The instructions might sound a little confusing, but the idea is that the dough expands and the gluten in it relaxes). Divide dough into 6 parts. Form 6 balls and brush them with olive oil. • Position an oven rack at the lower third of the oven and place pizza stone on it. Heat oven to 450F. Never place cold pizza stone in a hot oven because it will crack. (If pizza stone is not available, brush pizza pan with some olive oil). • Stretch and shape pizza dough into circles that will fit the pizza stone. Transfer to a well floured pizza peel (we don’t want pizza to stick to stone). Spread crushed tomatoes into an even layer and top with mozzarella cheese slices. • Using a pizza peel, transfer pizza to the pizza stone. (If using a pizza pan, place pizza in the pan and place pan directly on the rack). Bake pizza until edges of the crust turn golden and cheese starts bubbling or for 10-15 minutes. • Sprinkle with some thorn basil and dried oregano, (you can add grated parmesan cheese), cut and enjoy!

are hot, I place the pizza directly on the stone using a spatula or pizza peel. This isn’t a necessary step but it does change the texture of the crust. Essentially, preheating the stone gives the pizza a crispier crust. However, if you don’t have a pizza stone, you can preheat a regular metal baking sheet instead. Whatever you bake your pizza on, make sure to dust the surface with flour or cornmeal so it doesn’t stick. When using a pizza stone, the unglazed clay surface absorbs and distributes heat evenly, producing a crispy crust, but this is how to do it correctly Homemade Pizza is a fun and delicious dinner. Your kids will love to make it and eat it! Even the pickiest eaters will find a pizza topping combo they love. You can make big pizzas for the whole family, or everyone can make their own personal pizza. Set out different sauces, cheeses, and toppings, and see what your family creates! It might be a little messy, but if it gets everyone in the kitchen cooking together, it is worth it! Stop by downtown Saratoga Springs’ Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store. Get creative with your pizza and make lasting memories. Homemade Pizza gets the whole family involved while making dinner. Make your favorites like cheese, pepperoni, or Hawaiian, or make something completely unique. Sing, dance, play music really loud, and have fun eating your very own creation. Remember my Foodie Friends; “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”

Take Care, John & Paula

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Week of January 28 – February 3, 2022

SPAC Announces 2022 Classical Amphitheater Season Featuring New York City Ballet and The Philadelphia Orchestra

Glass Pieces. Music by Philip Glass, choreography by Jerome Robbins premiered in 1983 with New York City Ballet. Glass Pieces uses Philip Glass’ “Rubric” and “Façades” from Glassworks and excerpts from his opera “Akhnaten.” It will be performed as part of the 20th Century Masters showcases July 13 and July 16 at SPAC. Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Performing Arts Center this week announced the return of its resident companies -- New York City Ballet and The Philadelphia Orchestra -- to their summer home in Saratoga in 2022. The diverse season features SPAC premieres and debuts by women and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) composers, choreographers, performers and conductors, alongside iconic masterworks of the classical repertoire. NEW YORK CITY BALLET returns with the full company from July 12 – 16, with its roster of more than 90 dancers under the direction of Artistic Director Jonathan Stafford and Associate Artistic Director Wendy Whelan, accompanied by the New York City Ballet Orchestra, led by Music Director Andrew Litton. The Company will present four programs including the fulllength story ballet A Midsummer Night’s Dream; an evening

dedicated to 20th Century Masters highlighted by Merce Cunningham’s Summerspace, returning for the first time since 1967; and a program showcasing works by contemporary choreographers including new pieces by Jamar Roberts and Pam Tanowitz, and the return of Justin Peck’s In Creases, gracing the SPAC stage for the first time since its World Premiere at SPAC in 2012. Back by popular demand is also a special “NYCB On and Off Stage” presentation designed to introduce the season with an intimate, up-close look at selected excerpts from the Company’s repertory of ballets that will be featured during the residency. “After two long years without the full New York City Ballet in residence at SPAC, it is tremendously exciting to be announcing the return of the full Company in July 2022,” said Elizabeth Sobol, president and CEO of Saratoga Performing Arts Center, in a statement.

“It will be a perfect celebration of their return with timeless works of Balanchine and Robbins, SPAC debuts by Jamar Roberts and Pam Tanowitz, the return of Merce Cunningham’s Summerspace, beloved story ballet A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and NYCB On and Off Stage. The latter, born from the need to conform to COVID guidelines in 2021, was a format that was immensely popular with audiences. It will be a perfect kick off to the residency – as both an intimate behind the scenes look at NYCB as well as a poignant reminder as to how far we will have come since March of 2020,” Sobol said. THE PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA’s three-week residency (July 27 – Aug. 13) will feature Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin (Aug. 10–13) leading four programs including a finale featuring Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. Highlighting the residency is the return of world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma (Aug. 5) and violinist Joshua

Bell alongside star soprano Larisa Martinez (July 29). Making their 2022 SPAC debuts is a diverse roster of artists including fourteen-time GRAMMY nominee Ledisi singing the music of Nina Simone (Aug. 3), pianist and NPR host Lara Downes (Aug. 4), soprano Angel Blue (Aug. 12-13), 26-year-old superstar violinist Randall Goosby (Aug. 11), and Philadelphia’s premier contemporary ballet company, BalletX July 27, performing a new work choreographed by NYCB’s Tiler Peck. Also featured will be more than a dozen SPAC premieres including the East Coast Premiere of Contact by Pulitzer Prizewinning composer Kevin Puts composed for the genre-crossing ensemble Time for Three (July 28). SPAC’s popular film nights will also return to delight audiences of all ages as the Orchestra accompanies, live to picture, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert (July 30) and The Princess Bride in Concert (Aug. 6).

“SPAC’s ambitious and artistically inspiring programming continues our effort to bring significant contemporary works and iconic classics that have never been performed at SPAC to our stage, while also presenting a record number of works by BIPOC and female composers throughout the season,” said Sobol. Tickets will be available beginning on March 7 for members (tiered by level) and on March 16 for the general public. New for this season, evening performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. SPAC will continue to monitor health and safety guidelines mandated by New York State and the CDC and will adjust ticketing and safety policies accordingly. The season kicks off at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12 with NYCB On and Off stage. For a full detailed listing of performances, tickets, and other information, go to: spac.org.

Week of January 28 – February 3, 2022

Tang Teaching Museum to Reopen Feb. 3 SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College is slated to have its public reopening Thursday, Feb. 3. The museum hours will be

Thursdays noon to 9 p.m., and Friday through Sunday from noon to 5 pm. For more information, please call the Visitors Services Desk at 518-580-8080 or visit tang.skidmore.edu.

Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives Perform at The Egg on Sunday

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The Mike Block Trio Stage Tour Stop at Caffe Lena Feb. 11 SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Mike Block Trio is hitting the road in a series of dates that includes New York City’s Rockwood Music Hall and the Wintergrass Music Festival in Washington State. The supergroup of virtuosic players – which includes Joe K. Walsh (mandolin/vocals), Zachariah Hickman (bass/ vocals), and Mike Block (cello/ vocals) – will stage a show Feb. 11 at Caffe Lena. For more information, go to: caffelena.org.

The Mike Block Trio performs live in Saratoga Springs in February. Photo provided.

Music And Photography Explore Nature of Sight and Blindness In Blind Visionaries Marty Stuart and the Fabulous Superlatives stage a regional show Sunday night. Photo provided.

ALBANY — Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives will perform at The Egg on Sunday, Jan. 30. Show time is 7:30 p.m. The Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter, and multiinstrumentalist has been called a living, breathing country music history. Rising to stardom in the 1980s – and remaining there to this day, Stuart moves through

honky tonk, rockabilly, countryrock, traditional country, Western music, and bluegrass with his band the Fabulous Superlatives, who display the musical virtuosity to live up to their name. Tickets are $34.50-$59.50 and are available at The Egg Box Office at the Empire State Plaza, by telephone at 518-473-1845 or online at www.theegg.org.

ALBANY — Blind Visionaries, a multi-disciplinary program that explores the nature of sight and blindness, light and dark…and what it means to truly see, will be presented 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 3 at the Uptown Campus of the University at Albany. Featuring images created by the blind and visually impaired photographers of the Seeing with Photography Collective and original jazz music will be performed live by the Daniel Kelly Trio.

Photos by the Collective are projected while the musicians perform original jazz compositions inspired by the works of art and the photographers themselves. Recorded interviews with members of the Collective narrate the performance as the artists share their experience with vision loss as well as their journey to find healing and resiliency through artistic expression. Based in New York City, the Seeing with Photography Collective’s work is a collaboration

between visually impaired and sighted photographers. Advance tickets to the performance are $15 for the general public and $10 for students, seniors and UAlbany faculty-staff. Tickets purchased on the day of the show are $20 for the general public and $15 for students, seniors and UAlbany facultystaff. For reservations and further information, contact the Box Office at 518-442-3997 or visit the Performing Arts Center website at www.albany.edu/pac.

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All The Way From Glasgow, Folk Trio Talisk at Caffe Lena

Talisk, with a new album, stages a show in Saratoga Springs next month. Photo by Agnieszka Straburzynska-Glaner.

SARATOGA SPRINGS —Billed as a “ground-breaking, chart-topping, genre-bending, and instantly enthralling” trio with a signature folk sound, Glasgow-based Talisk are venturing across the U.S. on their The Dawn Tour, and will stage a show at Caffe Lena on March 10. The tour will feature music from their critically-acclaimed albums “Abyss” and “Beyond.” Their newest album, “Dawn,” is out Feb. 11.

Week of January 28 – February 3, 2022

Live at UPH: The King’s Singers Bring Finding Harmony Program to Saratoga Springs SARATOGA SPRINGS — British choral sextet The King’s Singers comes to Saratoga Springs on a North American tour that celebrates the joys of coming together through song. The King’s Singers will present their signature program, Finding Harmony, at Universal Preservation Hall at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 17. From the Protestant Reformation in Europe during the 1500s to the U.S. Civil Rights Movement, Finding Harmony is evidence that music has always

been our common language. Finding Harmony features works spanning 12th-century polyphony, to Estonia’s Singing Revolution of the 1990s, to Ariana Grande and more. The program, drawn from The King’s Singers’ January 2020 album of the same title, reflects the group’s mission to use their craft — singing — as a tool to find unity in an increasingly fractured world. Tickets are $25.50–$60.50 and can be purchased at tickets. proctors.org, or by calling the box office at 518-346-6204.

Saratoga Clay Arts Center Presents 10th Annual Saratoga Jewish Community Arts to Host Members Exhibition Discussion of “One Night in Miami” Film Feb. 13

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Jewish Community Arts presents a Zoom discussion of One Night in Miami, a film by first-time director Regina King and screenplay by Kemp Powers, based on his 2013 play of the same name. The program, held 7 p.m. on Feb. 13, is offered through a grant from the Jewish Federation of Northeast NY and sponsored by Temple Sinai of Saratoga. The film is a fictionalized account of a February 1964 meeting of Malcolm X, Muhammad Ali (before he changed his name from Cassius Clay), Jim Brown and Sam Cooke in a room in a Miami motel celebrating Ali’s surprise boxing title win over Sonny Liston. The four were actually friends and really did gather that night of February 25. However, what was said among the four is only imagined as a conversation among the four minds and their approach to civil rights activism. “This “what if ” scenario allows us to look in on four black legends openly and honestly debating one another, a rarity in and of itself,” said Phyllis Wang, Coordinator of Saratoga Jewish Community Arts, in a statement. “This is a deeply reflective film, big issues are presented, issues that have not gone away and we

Kaleidoscope Carved Raku Vessel, Saratoga Clay Arts Center. Photo provided.

“One Night in Miami” film poster. Photo provided by Saratoga Jewish Community Arts.

have a chance to be the fly on the wall in the room.” What Cooke, Brown and Clay share is a desire for freedom, a determination to find independence from the businesses and institutions that seek to control

them and profit from their talents. The panel discussion of One Night in Miami will be held 7 p.m. Feb. 13. Registration required. Email sjca.sjcf@gmail.com. www. saratogajewishculturalfestival.org www.saratogasinai.org

SCHUYLERVILLE — Saratoga Clay Arts Center’s Schacht Gallery presents its 10th Annual Members Exhibition, running Feb. 5 – March 5. Celebrating 10 years with the clay community, the exhibition will feature ceramic sculpture, utilitarian and decorative works made by current SCAC Members in the past year. Light refreshments will be served. Admission is free. The opening reception takes place 5-7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 5. The exhibition features a wide range of one-of-a-kind works for sale, from large scale sculpture to wall work and functional pottery.

Founded in 2010 by clay artist and educator Jill Kovachick, Saratoga Clay Arts Center is a ceramic art center located just a few miles outside of Saratoga Springs in Schuylerville, offering wheel throwing and handbuilding clay classes for youth and adults, studio space and residencies for artists, and exhibitions featuring emerging, mid-career and established clay artists. The Schacht Gallery is open daily from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. and by appointment and is located at 167 Hayes Road, Schuylerville. Visit www.saratogaclayarts.org , call 518581-2529 or email info@saratogaclayarts.org for more information.

Week of January 28 – February 3, 2022

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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: Scull, Skull Scull is an oar used by a rower. Dan and Ben are propelling their new canoe with heavy sculls. Skull is the bone that protects the brain and face. You can get a slight skull fracture and sometimes not realize it. 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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LEGALS LEGAL NOTICE General Contractor (Bp Excavation, LLC.) looking for Bid proposals for Contract D264644 with the State of New York Department of Transportation, Region-1, Culvert Replacement Various Locations. Disabled veteran and minority owned business are strongly encouraged to submit. Please submit all proposals and questions to CodyPetras@bpexcavation.net. 01/28, 02/04, 02/11. 110135

to reject any or all proposals. Dillon C. Moran Commissioner of Accounts 01/28, 02/04. 110050/110051

NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Purchasing Department of Saratoga County will receive sealed bids until 11:00 a.m. on the following dates at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud: February 14, 2022 Lubricants, specification 22-SDLU-1 February 16, 2022 Promotional Items Discount, specification 22-SCPI-1 Bid forms and instructions are available at the Purchasing Office, 50 W. High Street, Ballston Spa, NY between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (telephone 518-885-2210) or at the Empire State Purchasing Group website (www. empirestatebidsystem.com). Saratoga County, through its Purchasing Department, reserves the right to reject parts of any or all bids. JOHN T. WARMT, Director of Purchasing Saratoga County 01/28, 110073

LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of the City of Saratoga Springs, New York will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at 6:20 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached, in the City Council Room (“Music Hall”), City Hall, 474 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, New York, to hear all persons who wish to speak either for or against the final design and engineering plans for the Saratoga Downtown Connector Trail. All views and comments made at the hearing will be reviewed and considered to the maximum extent possible. The final design and engineering plans for the Saratoga Greenbelt Downtown Connector Trail were presented at the January 18, 2022 City Council meeting and are available on the City’s website at the following link: http://www.saratoga-springs. org/DocumentCenter/ View/13568/176086_SGTDowntown-Connector-Final-Plans2022-01-12?bidId= CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK By: Dillon Moran, City Clerk 01/21, 01/28. 109946/109947

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed requests for the following proposals will be received by the Commissioner of Accounts, City of Saratoga Springs, 474 Broadway, Suite 14, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 on or before 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 when they will be opened and read publicly on the following: Pipes, Fittings, Hydrants &Valves Specifications and request for proposal forms are available on the City’s webpage at www.saratogasprings.org. All requests for proposals must be returned in a sealed envelope plainly marked to the Office of the Commissioner of Accounts, 474 Broadway, Suite 14, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. The City Council reserves the right

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed requests for the following proposals will be received by the Commissioner of Accounts, City of Saratoga Springs, 474 Broadway, Suite 14, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 on or before 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 4, 2022 when they will be opened and read publicly on the following: Saratoga Greenbelt Downtown Connector Specifications and request for proposal forms are available on the City’s webpage at www.saratogasprings.org. All requests for proposals must be returned in a sealed envelope plainly marked to the Office of the Commissioner of Accounts, 474 Broadway, Suite 14, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866.

The City Council reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. Dillon C. Moran Commissioner of Accounts 01/21, 01/28. 109849/109856 LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of the City of Saratoga Springs, New York will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached, in the City Council Room (“Music Hall”), City Hall, 474 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, New York, to hear all persons who wish to speak either for or against the creation of a Civilian Review Board in accordance with the recommendations of the Police Reform Task Force. Suggestions regarding the composition of the proposed Civilian Review Board, the scope of its authority, whether it should have the power to administratively compel the testimony of witnesses or the production of documents, and any other relevant suggestions or proposals are invited. The proposed Civilian Review Board would exist to receive and process grievances regarding the conduct of employees of the Saratoga Springs Police Department; it would also be a vehicle for generating and expressing informed opinions regarding public policy as it relates to law enforcement in the City of Saratoga Springs. The Police Reform Task Force Civilian Review Board recommendations can be found at Appendix G of: https://www.saratoga-¬springs. org/DocumentCenter/View/12570/ Saratoga-Springs-Police-Reviewand-Reinvention-Task-ForceRecommendations-and-Plan. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK By: Dillon Moran, City Clerk. 01/21, 01/28. 109766/109767 Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company Foothills Basketball Enterprises, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/11/2022. Office

Location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, c/o Michael Wolfe, Foothills Basketball Enterprises LLC, 20 Burnham Road, Gansevoort, NY 12831. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 01/28, 02/04, 02/11, 02/18, 02/25, 03/04. 110145 Notice of formation of Jettsullivan, LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on January 18, 2022. Office in Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to is Skaine & Associates, LLC, 3 McLaren St., Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 01/28, 02/04, 02/11, 02/18, 02/25, 03/04. 110139 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION FOR A NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY PURSUANT TO NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY LAW SECTION 206(c) The name of the Limited Liability Company is: THE 2021 ALWAYS CONNECTED THOROUGHBRED, LLC. The date of filing of the Articles of Organization with the Department of State was June 21, 2021. The county in New York in which the office of the company is located is: Saratoga. The principal place of business for the Limited Liability Company is: 32 Furlong Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the company upon whom process may be served, and the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the company served upon him or her to: DANIEL F. COLLINS, 32 Furlong Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The business purpose of the company is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under the Laws of the State of New York. 01/28, 02/04, 02/11, 02/18, 02/25, 03/04. 110067 Notice of formation of Nappily Confident LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/30/2021 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: 1211 Ellsworth Blvd. Ballston Spa, NY 12020. 01/28, 02/04, 02/11, 02/18, 02/25, 03/04. 110061 Notice of formation of 23 Lincoln Ave, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 01/18/2022 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: 210 Regent St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 01/28, 02/04, 02/11, 02/18, 02/25, 03/04. 110022 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Purple Eagle LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on January 14, 2022. 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, 871 Warner Road., Schenectady, New York 12309. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 01/28, 02/04, 02/11, 02/18, 02/25, 03/04. 110007 Notice of formation of SFC Investigative Services 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: 7 Pamela Lane Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 01/28, 02/04, 02/11, 02/18, 02/25, 03/04. 110001 Notice of formation of Spruce Mtn Construction LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/22/2021 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: 242 Beaver Street, Schuylerville, NY 12871. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 01/28, 02/04, 02/11, 02/18, 02/25, 03/04. 109995

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LEGALS NOTICE OF FORMATION of THE MONKEY SHORT FILM, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on December 13, 2021. Location: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent for service of process on LLC. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: 145 Wilton Road, Greenfield Center, NY 12833. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 01/28, 02/04, 02/11, 02/18, 02/25, 03/04. 109987 Notice of Formation of Steel Hammer Home Solutions LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 12/28/2021. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 3647 B. South Shore Rd., Corinth, NY 12822. Purpose: any lawful activity. 01/21, 01/28, 02/04, 02/11, 02/18, 02/25. 109960 Notice of formation of Coastline Consulting, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/16/2022. Office location: Saratoga Co. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her to: Cherae Remillard, 36 Quail Court, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 01/21, 01/28, 02/04, 02/11, 02/18, 02/25. 109954 Notice of formation of From the Basement Up LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/14/22. Off. loc: Saratoga Co. SSNY des. as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Meier Law Firm, PLLC, 10 Utica Avenue, Latham, NY 12110. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 01/21, 01/28, 02/04, 02/11, 02/18, 02/25. 109948 Notice of formation of KingFire Capital Management LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 01/06/2022 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: 97 Westside Drive Ballston Lake, NY 12019. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 01/21, 01/28, 02/04, 02/11, 02/18, 02/25. 109919 Notice of formation of Connors Holdings, LLC Filed with SS of NY 12/13/2021. Office location: Saratoga Co. SSNY designated as agent for service of process. SSNY mail to 7 Oak Ridge Blvd., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: any lawful. 01/21, 01/28, 02/04, 02/11, 02/18, 02/25. 109913

Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC). Name of the LLC is: THE SARATOGA VILLAGE HOUSE, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on December 20, 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 post office 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: 502 Maple Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under the LLCL. 01/21, 01/28, 02/04, 02/11, 02/18, 02/25. 109858 Notice of formation of MarHold LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 01/10/2022 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: 1031 Ballston Lake Rd Ballston Lake NY 12019. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 01/14, 01/21, 01/28, 02/04, 02/11, 02/18. 109830 Notice of formation of BTK Culinary LLC. Articles of Organization filed with New York State Dept. of State on 11/05/2021. The County within this state in which the office of the limited liability company is located in is Saratoga. The Secretary of State is designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process to the limited liability company at: Ben Kozloski, 155 Eastwood Drive, Apt. C, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Company is organized for Private Chef Services. 01/14, 01/21, 01/28, 02/04, 02/11, 02/18. 109823 Notice of formation of ArielKarmin LLC. Articles of organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 12/14/2021. Office location: 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: 25 Malta Ave, Apt 3, Ballston Spa NY 12020. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 01/14, 01/21, 01/28, 02/04, 02/11, 02/18. 109809 Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company THE CARRIER GROUP OF NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK, LLC Arts. of Org. of

The Carrier Group of Northeastern New York, LLC (“LLC”) filed with Dept. 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, SARATOGA 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 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

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LEGALS 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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Schuylerville’s Owen Sherman Commits to RPI

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SCHUYLERVILLE — Owen Sherman, senior quarterback for the Schuylerville Varsity Football Team has led the Black Horses to two state championship appearances and will now join the RPI football program in the fall. Sherman, a 3-sport athlete at Schuylerville High School has committed to the DIII Liberty League College to play football in

the ECAV Stadium, starting with RPI football’s camp this summer. The Black Horses Baseball Twitter account congratulated Sherman, who is the third straight Schuylerville QB to play football at the collegiate level. RPI’s football program and athletics department cannot yet comment on signing Sherman, as he is still in the enrollment process.

It Runs in the Family Playing alongside Sherman for the Black Horses this past season was his younger brother, Luke. And Sherman’s older brother, Stratton, is currently the QB at Union College, who plays RPI in the regular season – meaning there is a highly anticipated brotherly competition coming up in the fall.

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Saratoga Springs, Spa Catholic, Ballston Spa, Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake, & Schuylerville • Saratoga (Boys) v. Colonie 7 p.m. at Colonie High School

Alpine Skiing MONDAY, 1/31 • Saratoga (Boys and Girls) v. Shenendehowa, Ballston Spa, Queensbury, Johnstown, Broadalbin-Perth, Schuylerville/Greenwich 5 p.m. at Willard Mountain

Basketball FRIDAY, 1/28 • Saratoga (Girls) v. Shaker 5:30 p.m. at Saratoga Springs High School • Saratoga (Boys) v. Shaker 7 p.m. at Shaker High School • Spa Catholic (Boys) v. Mechanicville 7:30 p.m. at Mechanicville High School • Ballston Spa (Boys) v. Columbia 7 p.m. at Ballston Spa High School • Ballston Spa (Girls) v. Columbia 7 p.m. at Columbia High School • Schuylerville (Boys) v. Johnstown 7 p.m. at Schuylerville High School

SATURDAY, 1/29 • Schuylerville (Boys) v. Greenwich 6:30 p.m. at Schuylerville High School

MONDAY, 1/31 • Schuylerville (Girls) v. Gloversville 7 p.m. at Schuylerville High School

TUESDAY, 2/1 • Saratoga (Girls) v. Colonie 7 p.m. at Saratoga Springs High School

• Spa Catholic (Boys) v. Cambridge 7:30 p.m. at Cambridge High School • Ballston Spa (Boys) v. BH-BL 7 p.m. at Ballston Spa High School • Ballston Spa (Girls) v. BH-BL 6 p.m. at BH-BL High School • Schuylerville (Boys) v. Gloversville 7 p.m. at Gloversville High School

THURSDAY, 2/3 • Schuylerville (Girls) v. Scotia-Glenville 7 p.m. at Schuylerville High School

Bowling TUESDAY, 2/1 • Schuylerville v. Hudson Falls, Broadalbin- Perth, Glens Falls, Gloversville, Johnstown, Queensbury, Scotia-Glenville, South Glens Falls, Amsterdam 9 a.m. at Kelly’s Imperial Lanes

Cheerleading SATURDAY, 1/29

• Saratoga v. Hudson Falls 9:30 a.m. at Saratoga Springs High School

XCountry Skiing MONDAY, 1/31

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TUESDAY, 2/1

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Gymnastics FRIDAY, 1/28 • Saratoga v. Shaker, Guilderland 4:30 p.m. at YMCA Wilton Branch

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SATURDAY, 1/29 • Saratoga v. LaSalle Institute 6:45 p.m. at Weibel Avenue Ice Rink • Ballston Spa v. Shaker, BH-BL 4:30 p.m. at Albany County Hockey Facility

WEDNESDAY, 2/2

• Saratoga v. Niskayuna/Schenectady/Amsterdam 6:45 p.m. at Weibel Avenue Ice Rink

Swimming/Diving TUESDAY, 2/1 • Ballston Spa (Boys) v. Niskayuna 4:30 p.m. at Ballston Spa High School • BH-BL v. Mohonasen 4:30 p.m. at BH-BL High School

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Week of January 28 – February 3, 2022

Sports

Blue Streak Athletic Hall of Fame 2021 Inductees SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs City School District has named 7 individuals to the Blue Streak Athletic Hall of Fame for 2021. The Blue Streak Athletic Hall of Fame was established to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of outstanding athletes, coaches, administrators, and supporters. A committee

composed of current and former coaches, high school administrators, community members, and current and retired athletic directors reviewed the nominations from the community and selected the honorees. The 2021 inductees are Chris Cocozzo ‘89, Keelin Hollowood ‘13, Tim Jackson ‘76, Coach Gary Kalinkewicz, Kelly McKinley ‘98,

Keith Potter ‘73, and Emily Riley ‘08. To read about their many individual accomplishments, visit the Athletics page at www. saratogaschools.org. The inductees will be honored on Feb. 8 with a ceremony at The Pines at SPAC. A trophy case in the lobby of the blue gym will hold plaques in honor of the Hall of Fame members.

CAPTAIN CHS 2nd Annual Swing Into Action Golf Tournament

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DIVISION 1 KNICKS VS. HORNETS Knicks-18: Mason Elie 6, Cole Kindl 4 Hornets-8: Trey Ordon, Damon Gooden 2

CELTICS VS. WARRIORS Celtics-14: Bryson Russel 8, Jackie Harms 2 Warriors-6: Landon Dross 6

DIVISION 2 CELTICS VS. BUCKS Celtics-32: Ethan Hammer 13, Colby Phelps 10 Bucks-19: Annabelle David 12, Dillan Davis 4

76ERS VS. KNICKS 76ers-30: Lee Lockrow 8, Jackson Osborne 8 Knicks-25: Wes LaFrance 8, Cooper Palmer 4

NETS VS. WARRIORS Nets-26: Greyson Culver 12, Jameson Doyle 4 Warriors-7: Lars Beckett 3, Maja Pomainville 2

DIVISION 3 WIZARDS VS. LAKERS Wizards-36: Ashton Wright 12, Palmer Tomkinson 9 Lakers-7: Owen Fear 2, Jensen Ives 2 CLIFTON PARK — CAPTAIN Community and Human Services is presenting the 2nd Annual Swing Into Action Gold Tournament, taking place on Friday, March 18 at TopTracer Range at Northway Golf Center. Three flights are available: 12-2 p.m., 2-4 p.m., and 4-6 p.m. Tickets are $100 per golfer, or $375 for a foursome. Sponsorships are available. Awards will be given for Low Gross, Low Net, Longest

Drive, Closest to the pin, and Best Dressed Foursome. TopTracer’s virtual golf revolutionizes play with high-quality graphics on a large, in-bay screen. As soon as the ball is hit onto the range, the trajectory, distance, and speed are shown in vivid detail. Plus, you can experience worldrenowned courses at your fingertips. Foursomes will enjoy an individual room, and individual bays are heated and open to the outdoors.

“Ultimately, this event is about supporting the over thirty programs and services that CAPTAIN CHS offers,” said Executive Director Andy Gilpin. “As we continue to have record-level-setting demands, the support of our community and participants and sponsors of our events is critical to meeting that need.” For more information, visit captaincares.org/golf, or contact Ava Martin at 518-399-4624.

BUCKS VS. GRIZZLIES Bucks-40: Jack Rucinski 19, Tucker Hills 6 Grizzlies-25: Rowan Lincoln 10, Kenadee Culver 6

ROCKETS VS. SUNS Rockets-41: Ronan Doyle 19, Aaron Stuart 12 Suns-14: Carter Reardon 6, Christopher Scheft 5

DIVISION 4 WARRIORS VS. SUNS Warriors-39: Eugene Conroy 15, Ian O’Rourke 10 Suns-38: Luke Manuel 19, Peyton Keegan 6

CELTICS VS. NETS Celtics-54: Yankiel Bracero 16, Joseph Smaldone 12 Nets-20: Lira Bonitatibus 10, Mason Swistak 4

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Week of January 28 – February 3, 2022

Community

SPORTS BULLETIN SARATOGA SPRINGS RECREATION CENTER Contact the Recreation Department at 518-587-3550 x2300 or recreservations@saratoga-springs.org with questions.

Set Your Goals With The Soccer Program Everyone ages 3 – Adult is welcome to join the Spring Soccer Programs. All youth programs are co-ed and specific to age and/or grade level. Visit SaratogaRec.com and click Programs, Soccer for complete information and to register.

See If Bowling Is Up Your Alley Families and individuals ages 8 and older are welcome to join the Spring Bowling Program. Participants ages 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. The program teaches bowling fundamentals through discussion, demonstration, and practice. Masks are required to be worn at all times regardless of vaccination status. Visit SaratogaRec.com and click Programs, Bowling, for complete information and to register.

Hit A Home Run With The Baseball Programs Everyone ages 3-3rd Grade is welcome. Tiny T-Ball for ages 3-5 covers the necessary beginner fundamentals of throwing, fielding, hitting, and base running. Jr. Sluggers for Grades K-3 is geared towards those with some baseball or T-Ball experience and builds on fundamentals. Visit SaratogaRec.com and click Programs, Tiny T-Ball/Jr. Sluggers for complete information and to register.

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This non-contact camp is co-sponsored with Saratoga Youth Boxing and teaches proper boxing technique and conditioning. Two camps will be held: Feb. 21-25 or April

18-22. Each camp will run from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Saratoga Youth Boxing Gym at 30 Weibel Ave. Masks are required to be worn at all times regardless of vaccination status. Visit SaratogaRec.com and click Programs, Boxing for complete information and to register.

Serve Up Your Best With The Volleyball Program This volleyball program is starting off the new year with an expanded age range and enhanced programming. The program will run Wednesdays from March 2-April 6. Two sessions will be offered, one for ages 7-11 from 5:306:30 p.m., and another for ages 12-16 from 6:45 -7:45 p.m. The program for ages 7-11 will focus on volleyball fundamentals, while the program for ages 12-16 will combine skill development and game play. Masks are required to be worn at all times regardless of vaccination status. Visit SaratogaRec.com and click Programs, Volleyball for complete information and to register.

Learn To Skate Registration is open for the Early Spring and Spring sessions of the Intro. to Ice Skating Program. Learn the basics of ice skating and build upon skills already learned. Children ages 3 and up, as well as adults, are welcome. Choose from Tuesday or Saturday classes. Masks are to be worn at all times regardless of vaccination status. Visit SaratogaRec.com and click Programs, Ice Skating Lessons for complete information and to register.

Ice Rink Sessions The Saratoga Springs Ice Rink at 30 Weibel Avenue is currently offering Open Figure, Open Adult Hockey

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(17+ and 55+), Family Skate (parents and children 13 and younger), and Open Stick sessions. A City or NonCity Drop In Rec Card is required for Open Figure, Open Adult Hockey, Family Stick, and Open Stick sessions. A City Drop In Rec Card is required in order to obtain the City discount for Family Skate and Open Public sessions. Masks are required to be worn at all times regardless of vaccination status. Visit www.SaratogaRec.com and click the ice skate for the schedule, information, and to register for your City or Non-City Drop In Rec Card.

Drop In Sessions The Saratoga Springs Recreation Center at 15 Vanderbilt Avenue is currently offering Open Adult Basketball (18+), Open Gym, and Pickleball sessions. A City or Non-City Drop In Rec Card is required in order to participate. Masks are required to be worn at all times regardless of vaccination status. Visit www. SaratogaRec.com and click the basketball for the schedule, information, and to register for your City or Non-City Drop In Rec Card.

Racquetball Rentals Reservations for court times can be made through Community Pass. Fees are $5 for City residents with a verified Community Pass account and $8 for all others. Reservations and fees are per person/ per hours. Participants must register for a Drop In Rec Card prior to coming. Participants must bring a racquet, racquetballs, and appropriate footwear. Masks are required to be worn at all times regardless of vaccination status. Visit SaratogaRec.com and click Programs, Rec Center Drop In Sessions for additional information and to reserve a court.

Week of January 28 – February 3, 2022

Sports

Saratoga Defeats Colonie, Honors Legendary ’72 Team

8th Grader Chase Matter

by Jaynie Ellis

Photos by Super Source Media.

Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Springs Varsity Wrestling beat Colonie as the school’s undefeated 1972 team cheered them on. Before the match on Jan. 25, Toga’s wrestling program recognized eight members of the legendary l971-1972 wrestling team and the 50th anniversary of their undefeated championship season in the Northern A Conference. The team was 13-0 in dual meets, and outscored other teams that season 502-222. The members of the team that attended and were honored: Tony Devizzio, Bob Millis, Steve Harwood, Scott Perkins, Ed Pinn, Tim Cogan, Rick Mark, and assistant coach Bob Guglielmo.

Members of Saratoga Springs High School’s undefeated ’71-’72 varsity wrestling team.

Saratoga went on to defeat Colonie 50-24. Results of the individual matches are listed below: 126: Chase Matter (Saratoga Springs) maj. dec. Anthony Rildolfo (Colonie) 10-2 132: Taylor Beaury (Saratoga Springs) pin Ben Rounds (Colonie) 3:32 138: Kyle Griskowitz (Saratoga Springs) pin Rhad Miller (Colonie) 5:22 145: Woudener Clement (Colonie) fft.

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152: Gordon Murray (Saratoga Springs) pin Kevin Regan (Colonie) 0:32 160: John Truesdell (Colonie) pin Victor Santabar (Saratoga Springs) 1:37 172: Sachiel Chuckrow (Saratoga Springs) pin Emiliano Torres (Colonie) 0:37 189: Emiliano Torres (Colonie) pin Patrick McKinley (Saratoga Springs) 2:15 215: Will Hotaling (Colonie) pin Patrick Mckinley (Saratoga Springs) 1:02 285: Bilal Moqbil (Colonie) pin Lucas Fros (Saratoga Springs) 3:36 102: Danny Dacey (Colonie) pin Alyssa Aarkazna (Colonie) 1:29 110: Luke Stoutenburg (Saratoga Springs) pin Austin Lafountain (Colonie) 5:44 118: Trey Edwards (Saratoga Springs) maj. dec. Guy Jubert (Colonie) 10-1

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SNOW FEST 2022

West Mountain’s annual Snowfest event, sponsored by Curtis Lumber and Honest Weight Food Co-Op, takes place January 29, 2022 from 2-6 p.m. Hit the slopes for free skiing and snowboarding at this event filled with winter fun and live music from the Coverups. For your free four-hour ride ticket vouchers, head to Curtis Lumber at the Rt 67 location in

Ballston Spa and Honest Weight Food Co-op. Redeem your vouchers for skiing on January 29 at 2 p.m. at West Mountain. Vouchers are limited. Tubing, lessons and rentals are not included. Pre-book your rentals online at westmountain.com, and pre-reserve your lessons by calling 518-636-3699 ext. 336. Tubing tickets can also be pre-purchased online at westmountain.com.

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Winter Weather in Saratoga: A Lion or A Lamb?

Tips on best practices during winter weather. Image: CDC.

SOME HANDY RESOURCES FOR THE WINTER SEASON: • The National Weather Service provides local forecasts by zip code, or municipality, and includes an extended 7-day forecast, as well as hourly forecasts for the upcoming 48 hours that includes likely precipitation. Go to: www.weather.gov. • The CDC provides a checklist for preparing for a storm, how to stay safe during and after a winter storm, and what you need to do when the power goes out unexpectedly. Go to: www.cdc.gov/disasters/winter/index.html. • National Grid provides a real-time Outage Map with status updates, and a weblink to report a power outage. Go to: outagemap.ny.nationalgridus.com.

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