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BALLSTON SPA — Among all 62 New York counties, Saratoga saw the fifth largest percent increase in county population from 2010 to 2020. The increase of nearly 16,000 residents shows 7.2% growth over that 10-year-span. In response to that population growth, County Administration this week requested consideration
of a revision of the weighted vote counts on the Board of Supervisors. The town of Clifton Park – with 38,029 residents, and the city of Saratoga Springs – with 28,491 residents, are the most populous municipalities in the county. Each has two supervisors equally splitting the vote of their respective communities. All other municipalities each have one supervisor. See Story pg. 10
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HISTORY
History
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Week of March 11 – March 17, 2022
SARATOGA
Ormsbee’s Oil Adventure
by Ron Feulner
Sponsored by The Saratoga County History Roundtable Contact The Saratoga County History Roundtable at: saratogacohistoryroundtable@gmail.com
The Drake oil well drilled in Venango County Pennsylvania in 1859 is widely known as the first oil well in America, however, many wells before the Drake well were producing oil. Well drilling was common with many recent improvements by the time the Drake well was sunk, however most wells were drilled for salt brine (source of salt). Oil was sometimes found in these wells and pumped as an unwanted by-product , but by the late 1800s, several changes made oil more valuable. Whaling had been the primary source for illuminating oil (lamp oil), but whales had been overhunted and were becoming scarce, and the cost of harvesting them was increasing. Also, by the 1850s, scientist had discovered the potential for manufacturing kerosene from crude oil which was found to be an ideal replacement for whale oil. It was not as smelly, would not spoil, and was cheaper to produce than whale oil. As a result of all of these factors, the Drake well was the first to be financed and drilled for the specific purpose of making a profit from pumping crude oil. The site was chosen because of oil seepages found on the surface in that area. The success of the Drake drilling operation quickly became a financial model for the development of the booming oil industry that was to follow, especially as oil use was expanding to fuel the growing number of internal combustion engines that would soon power America. Fast forward one-hundred-sixtytwo years to the present when a local Town of Greenfield man, Clifford Young, was rummaging through his attic which contains remnants of many generations of his family’s history. Clifford’s ancestor, Isaac Ormsbee, had been a whaler in Rhode Island before coming to the Town of Greenfield, Saratoga County in 1796, where he bought and ran a farm on what is now Ormsbee Road. (Issac made the trip on foot in seventeen days and
recorded the experience in a personal diary.) Isaac’s son, Russel M. Ormsbee, was one of eight children and eventually took over the family farm. Russel M. was a man of many talents and interests. In addition to farming and operating a sawmill, he became a surveyor and was involved in surveying a plank road and later a railroad that crossed the Town of Greenfield. Russel M. was also a traveler who often kept records of his travels which included excursions on the Erie Canal. Clifford, who now lives in the Ormsbee farm house, appeared in my historian’s office recently with a thick folder filled with some of his ancestors’ personal papers that he had found in the house’s attic. As I thumbed through the folder, I saw the usual deeds, mortgages, bank statements, and wills that a family might save, but in the middle of the pile was a handwritten document on lined paper that caught my eye. The neat handwriting began with the words, “Articles of agreement made and entered into between Russel M. Ormsbee & Alvin Day of the Town of Greenfield and John G. Savage & Titus D. Allen of the Town of Galway all of the County of Saratoga…to be partners together for the purpose having for in order to obtain Rock or Seneca oil on a lot of ground leased by the said above named parties from Edward Edmonds, Geo O. Chamberlain & Hiram Tompkins lying and being in Cornplanter Township, Venango County, State of Pennsylvania….” (Note that the lease was for land in the same county in Pennsylvania as the Drake well but located in an adjacent township just south of the Drake well.) The agreement goes on to explain that the purpose of the agreement is for the, “…boring of two wells of the depth of 350 feet each if necessary to obtain oil….” The agreement continues to explain that if oil is not found the agreement can be mutually dissolved, but if they should hit oil
Photo Source: Drake Oil Well Museum, PA provided by The Saratoga County History Roundtable.
the partnership shall continue for the duration of the lease, and they shall share and share alike in all profits. The document also explains in detail how all accounting shall be done and how all future decisions are to be made regarding the endeavor. It is then signed by all the parties and dated the 2nd day of April, 1861. It would be interesting to learn whether the wells were ever drilled and with what success. There is no indication that the Ormsbee family ever enjoyed great wealth from this endeavor for they continued to farm and pursue other local means of earning a living down through the years until present. The agreement did interest me as a local historian, because I had always believed the Drake well and the following boom in the oil industry to be the domain of wealthy men and large investment groups, and I thought it had very little to do with the history of the Town of Greenfield which was a farming and lumbering community at the time. As a result, I was surprised to find that local families made an attempt to cash-in on the oil bonanza. Ron Feulner is a retired science teacher presently serving as Town of Greenfield Historian. He is the author of “A History of Greenfield’s Mount Pleasant and the Glass Factory”, and can be reached at RFeulner@greenfieldny.org
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Chamber of Commerce Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga: Seeking Nominations Retired Racehorses Helping SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2022 Joseph Dalton Community Service Award and the Impact Sector Volunteer of the Year. Nominations may be submitted through March 18, and recipients will be honored at the Chamber’s Annual Dinner on May 17. The Chamber will honor two outstanding individuals in recognition of their dedication, commitment, and servant leadership to the Saratoga County community at large. Joseph Dalton Community Service Award This award recognizes and honors Joseph Dalton who served as the President of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce from 1970 to 2010. The criteria below should be used by those in the community who would like to nominate someone to be considered for this award. The selection committee will use the same criteria to choose one person from the nominations as this year’s recipient. This is a community service-focused award to honor an individual who has been faithful and loyal to the Saratoga County community for a minimum of 25 years. The individual selected will have proven through their actions to be honorable, ready, relevant, innovative, and versatile, always doing what is right for the community. The individual will have a legacy of being forward deployed, meaning they’ve contributed to the community via volunteering their time, energy, and expertise – not just their money. Individuals who are ineligible include those who currently work
or volunteer on the Chamber’s Board of Directors and those whose work for the community was done as an elected or appointed public official. Nominations for the Joseph Dalton Community Service Award should be emailed to Todd Shimkus at tshimkus@saratoga.org. Impact Sector Volunteer of the Year Award The Impact Sector Volunteer of the Year Award seeks to recognize and honor community members who embody a spirit of dedication, passions, innovation, and commitment to improving the community by working or volunteering for more than one nonprofit organization. This winning candidate is a person who goes beyond one area of interest to make a positive impact for multiple constituencies. Nominees must live, work, or have a meaningful impact on Saratoga County. Preference given to nominees who demonstrate volunteer/work commitment across disparate agencies and/or interest areas of the impact sector. In partnership with the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, a committee of leaders representative of the Saratoga County Impact Sector will accept nominations, review, and select at least one Impact Sector honoree annually. To maintain fairness and impartiality, the members of the Impact Sector Award Committee are not disclosed publicly. Nominations for the Impact Sector Volunteer of the Year Award should be submitted using this link: bit.ly/3MbYMOD. Nominations for both awards should be submitted no later than March 18, 2022.
Humans Through Therapy
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga is a Saratoga Springs-based nonprofit organization whose mission is to rescue and retrain retired racehorses for partnership in therapeutic programs. Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga takes in both Thoroughbred and Standardbred retired racehorses who are less than physically able and may be in more need of a home than a horse who can be ridden after racing. Why racehorses? Racehorses have incredible work ethic from their life on the track. Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga finds that retired racehorses want to continue to work and keep their minds busy. They are naturally intuitive and nonjudgmental beings who can teach humans so much about forgiveness, patience, and communication. Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga partners with ECS Psychological Services to provide licensed equine-assisted therapy. Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga provides the therapeutically trained horses and certified Equine Specialists. Clients can enjoy the peaceful nature of horses while learning from their intuitive natures and responsiveness to energy. Horses teach humans to look inward and evaluate how we really feel and how they portray that to the world. Equine-assisted therapy sessions can be anything from simply spending time in the horses’ space, getting to know them and
Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga. Photo provided.
gaining comfort and relaxation, to challenging the client to different activities that help bring out their current issues and address them in a new light. Equineassisted therapy is a highly successful alternative to traditional talk therapy and allows clients to find metaphors and solutions for their personal life goals. Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga serves kids, teens, adults, veterans, victims of domestic violence, individuals with PTSD, anxiety, depression, and more. An additional service that Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga provides is a recreational service called Horseplay. Horseplay’s are sessions that anyone in the public can participate in. Enjoy the
peace and quiet nature of horses by spending time in their herd. Get to know the therapy horses, learn to groom and care for them, and get the best kind of fresh air and rejuvenation! Interested in getting therapy? Contact ECS Psychological Services to sign up for equine-assisted therapy today at 518-580-0520. Interested in getting involved? Contact Volunteer Coordinator Polly Macomber at polly@thsaratoga.org. Interested in a Horseplay session? Contact Meg Koloskie at megk@thsaratoga.org. Find Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga on Facebook, Instagram, and on their website at www. thsaratoga.org.
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OBITUARIES / NEWS
Margaret Anna Reese
Timothy James Ivory
GANSEVOORT — Margaret Anna Reese, 96, of Saratoga Springs passed away March 3, 2022 surrounded by her family. Services will be private. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, March 11, 2022 at 4 p.m. at The Wishing Well, 745 Saratoga Rd, Gansevoort. William J. Burke Funeral Home. Online remembrances: www. Burke & Bussing burkefuneralhome.com Funeral Homes
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Timothy James Ivory, a loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away unexpectedly on March 7. Funeral mass at 11 a.m. on Friday, 3/11/22 at St. Clements Church; arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/ Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Home in Saratoga Springs. Online remembrances: Burke & Bussing www.burkefuneralhome.com Funeral Homes
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Vietnam War and Vietnam Era veterans will be honored for their military service at 7 p.m. March 29 at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge at 1 Elks Lane in Saratoga Springs. Veterans of all military branches - Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard - during the period of Nov. 1, 1955 through May 15, 1975 and
have time on active duty even if only for training will be honored for their service. The Friends of the New York State Military Museum, in conjunction with the Capital District of New York Chapter of the Association of the United States Army, will conduct the 50th Vietnam War Commemoration ceremony. Veterans are encouraged to register in advance. Each veteran will receive a Vietnam War Era lapel pin issued by the U.S. Department of Defense. The ceremony is part of its 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemoration, a multi-year program to thank and honor Vietnam Era veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice. A surviving spouse pin will also be issued to the spouse of a deceased veteran who served on
active duty in the United States Armed Forces at any time during the Vietnam War Era regardless of location. Veterans and surviving spouses may register for the event by contacting retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bob Van Pelt at 518-2102868 or email at bvpcsm@aol. com. Registration must be completed no later than March 25. Please provide your name, dates of service and name of spouse/family/guest you will bring. Each individual Vietnam War Era Veteran will be recognized and presented with the lapel pin and have an opportunity to say a few words. Refreshments will be served. Prior pin awardees are welcome to attend and make remarks. Everyone must be prepared to show proof of vaccination prior to entry.
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POLICE Kalvin Lamar Pittman, 39, of Amsterdam, was charged in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, two felony counts of criminal possession of a weapon, making an unsafe turn or failure to give appropriate signal, and operating a motor vehicle without signal devices/reflectors, following patrol officers effecting a vehicle stop on Spring Street at approximately 1:45 a.m. on March 5. Police said Pittman was the operator of the vehicle and was allegedly found to be in possession of a loaded 9 mm Smith & Wesson automatic pistol which he did not lawfully possess, an ammunition feeding device with more than 10 rounds of ammunition, and cocaine. He was sent to Saratoga County Jail in lieu of $30,000 cash/$60,000 bond. CAROLINE ST. CHARGES ON MARCH 6: Jade Dunkle, 27, of Schenectady, disorderly conduct, criminal tampering in the third-degree; Wayne Brown, 25, of Troy, assault in the second-degree with intent to cause injury to officer, obstruct governmental administration, resisting arrest, and harassment; Jasmine Fleming, 34, of Troy, disorderly conduct;
Sabrina Chambers, 30, of Schenectady, disorderly conduct, criminal tampering; Nicholas Manna, 27, of Ballston Spa, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, obstruct governmental administration; Ayanna Hamby, 27, of Troy, disorderly conduct. Thomas Loehr, 38, of Schenectady, was charged March 6 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation, and three motor vehicle violations: without insurance, without inspection certificate, and registration suspended. Rogerio Torres, 40, of Ballston Spa, was charged March 7 in Saratoga Springs with criminal trespass in the third-degree. Madison Laudicina, 22, of Halfmoon, was charged March 1 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation, two driving related violations, and license registration violation. Gary Mackenzie, 57, of Gansevoort, was charged March 1 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation, leaving the scene of a property damage accident, following too close, and a vehicle license violation.
BLOTTER 5 Alyssa Bridge, 29, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 2 with unauthorized use of a vehicle. Robert Caserta, 50, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 3 with aggravated harassment. Enrique Moreno, 28, of Albany, was charged March 3 in Saratoga Springs with possession of hypodermic instrument. Joshua Aybar, 21, of Albany, was charged March 6 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation, operating motor vehicle without insurance, and vehicle registration suspended. John F. Lincoln-Lynch, 55, of Moreau was charged March 1 with leaving the scene of a personal injury incident resulting in death. He was sent to Saratoga County Jail in lieu of $100,000 cash bail, $200,000 bond, or $500,000 partially secured bond. Lincoln-Lynch is accused of being involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred in the village of South Glens Falls and fleeing the scene. He was sent to Saratoga County Jail in lieu of $100,000 cash bail, $200,000 bond, or $500,000 partially secured bond.
Bryan Lacasse, 36, of Ballston Spa, was charged in Saratoga Springs Feb. 19 with DWI, moving from lane unsafely, and two vehicle equipment violations. Shaina Clark, 34, of Argyle, was charged in Saratoga Springs Feb. 19 with DWI, and two driving-related violations. Ian Osgood, 24, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Feb. 19 with criminal mischief.
scene of a property damage accident, speed not reasonable, aggravated DWI, and an equipment violation. Timothy Hunter-Byrne, 35, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Feb. 22 with harassment. Justin Rock, 37, of Ballston, was charged in Saratoga Springs Feb. 22 with four counts of robbery.
Joseph Deschenes, 51, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Feb. 19 with criminal trespass, and Feb. 21 with criminal mischief.
Annie Emery, 38, of Albany, was charged in Saratoga Springs Feb. 23 with two counts each criminal possession, and criminal sale of a controlled substance.
Korleaun Williams, 20, of Albany, was charged in Saratoga Springs Feb. 20 with criminal tampering, harassment, and assault.
Amber Bagley, 29, of Rotterdam, was charged in Saratoga Springs Feb. 23 with criminal obstruction of breathing, and act in manner injure child.
Stanley Greer, 35, of Albany, was charged in Saratoga Springs Feb. 20 with DWI, moved from lane unsafely, leaving
Shari Venable, 50, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Feb. 27 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.
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NEW YORK — You are cordially invited to Remember Our Troops and attend the annual celebration of New York State Yellow Ribbon Day on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at 11 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Park in the Town of Halfmoon (162 Route 236). This event is proudly hosted by the Town of Halfmoon and Carol Pingelski Hotaling, the “Yellow Ribbon Lady.”
Donations will be accepted for NY2 Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. Blue Star Mothers are mothers who have a child currently serving or have honorably served in the military. Donations received will be used to send Freedom Boxes to our deployed troops. Donations requested are microwave mac & cheese cups, snack packages of cookies & crackers, granola bars, beef jerky, trail mix, tuna pouches,
DMV and Hannaford stores in Saratoga County will be collecting donations for Blue Star Mothers; the Halfmoon Town Hall collects donations year-round. If you have any questions please contact Blue Star Mothers at capitalregion2bsm@gmail.com. We must never forget will still have troops deployed in harm’s way around the world protecting the freedoms we hold so dear.
Franklin Community Center Receives Funding for Low-Income Housing Program SARATOGA SPRINGS — Franklin Community Center was recently awarded two grants in support of its low-income housing program. Franklin Community Center’s building serves as a safe haven for individuals who may be faced with homelessness, living in substandard conditions or waiting for subsidized housing to become available. The building offers 17 single occupancy efficiency apartments that serve as permanent, safe housing for lowincome adults. The funding assistance will support much-needed improvements on the 35-year old building, located centrally in downtown Saratoga Springs. Thanks to The Troy Savings
Bank Charitable Foundation’s community development funding stream that invests in vital human services and access to safe and affordable housing, a grant in the amount of $11,500 was awarded to assist with an urgent need for equipment replacement. “Everyone deserves access to safe and affordable housing, and the apartments help meet that vitally important need in Saratoga County,” said Leslie Cheu, Executive Director of The Troy Savings Bank Charitable Foundation. The program also received an award of $3,000 from The Glens Falls Foundation in support of the on-going improvements. The Glens Falls Foundation
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Distribution Committee mission is to provide financial assistance to organizations for projects that will best make for the mental, moral, and physical well-being of the inhabitants of the Counties of Warren, Washington, and Northern Saratoga. These grants, plus an additional $3,000 from the Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund awarded in December of 2021, will help to fill a gap in financial resources for one of Franklin Community Center’s crucial key programs. “These sources of support lend credibility to our efforts and raise awareness of the need for lowincome housing in our area,” said Kari Cushing, Executive Director
of Franklin Community Center. “We are seeing firsthand the urgent need for affordable housing alternatives in Saratoga and we believe gifts like these will have a significant impact in promoting philanthropy so that we can give more help to those in need.” This funding will be used for upgrades and improvements needed on the aging building to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for the tenants, such as new toilets, hot water heaters, a new roof and energy-efficient windows. Community members are encouraged to learn more about Franklin Community Center and our programs by visiting: www. franklincommunitycenter.org.
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Week of March 11 – March 17, 2022
2022 Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market Seeks Vendors, Volunteers
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BALLSTON SPA — The 2022 Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market, sponsored by the Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association (BSBPA), will run from June 11 through Sept. 29, 2022. The markets will be held on Thursdays from 3-6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in Wiswall Park on Front Street, in the heart of downtown Ballston Spa. The markets have been serving the local community since 2003. Our mission is to bring together local farms and food/craft producers with consumers and to promote locally-created products. The market is now accepting
vendors for the 2022 season. New and returning vendors can apply online at ballston.org/category/ farmers-market. The market bylaws are posted on the application page. The BSBPA is also looking for community volunteers to help on market days. It’s a great way to get to know and support the vendors and get in some “early bird” market shopping. Most importantly, volunteer help will assure that the Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market will continue to be a presence in the village. Please contact farmers’ market chairperson Nora Osuchowski at nora@ballston.org to find out more.
Spring Fever Golf Tournament to Raise Funds to Benefit Women and Girls Slated for May 18 SARATOGA SPRINGS — Soroptimist International of Saratoga County (SISC), a member of Soroptimist International of the Americas (SIA), has opened registration for its second annual Spring Fever Golf Tournament to raise funds to aid women and girls in our community and beyond. The Tournament date is May 18, and takes place at Saratoga National Golf Course, 458 Union
Ave. Tickets must be purchased in advance by May 11. Registration for the event is at www.soroptimistsaratoga.org and includes 18 holes golf, golf cart, access to the driving range, lunch, and dinner. The tournament will be a scramble format and the event is open to and encourages players at all levels. Professional golfer and CBS golf analyst, Dottie Pepper, will
serve as Honorary Chair. SISC, is an all-volunteer organization of business and professional women, working to empower and improve the lives of women and girls in Saratoga County and throughout the world. Contributions directly support SISC’s many efforts. During 20202021, SISC raised over $70,000 for projects helping women and girls locally and worldwide.
Death Wish Coffee Limited Edition Blend to Help “Run the Day” SARATOGA SPRINGS — Death Wish Coffee Co., the makers of the World’s Strongest Coffee, have launched a new limited-edition blend called “Run the Day,” that combines Ethiopian Yirgacheffe coffee beans with Indian Robusta to create a first-of-its-kind, complex, medium roast coffee. In addition, March 8 marked the launch of the first-ever “Grind for Good” blend, which will support the Girls Gotta Run Foundation, a non-profit organization that empowers Ethiopian girls through the sport of running. To celebrate International Women’s Day, Death Wish Coffee Co. announced they are sponsoring
ten girls and their mothers in the Girls Gotta Run Foundation for the year. This sponsorship will directly support these families in several areas including educational scholarships, life skills training, run clubs for leadership development, and savings and entrepreneurship workshops for the mothers of the girls. The goal of Death Wish Coffee’s “Grind for Good” is to support organizations in coffeegrowing regions around the world. Available for a limited time only, the Run the Day blend is 80% sourced from the Yirgacheffe growing region of Ethiopia, farmed just down the road from where Ethiopian Olympic hopefuls train.
The special edition Run the Day packaging was designed to mirror the bold colors of the Ethiopian flag and the traditional basket-weaving pattern that are often used to carry coffee cherries. It also features an upright lioness running forward, symbolizing the strength, courage, and fearlessness embodied by the girls enrolled in the Girls Gotta Run program, who are working towards a better future for themselves and their families. For more information about Death Wish Coffee Co. and their Grind for Good visit deathwishcoffee.com/runtheday. For more information on Girls Gotta Run visit girlsgottarun.org.
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Week of March 11 – March 17, 2022
League of Women Voters Saratoga: Housing Survey for Residents of Saratoga County Presents: History of ERA SARATOGA SPRINGS — Patricia Nugent will lead a history of the Equal Rights Amendment early events to the present day in the struggle to have the ERA become law. Patricia is the author of The Stone That Started the Ripple and Healing with Dolly Lama: Finding God in Dog.
This program will be held on Zoom at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16, and will require advance registration. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. This program will be held on Zoom. Register at our website, www.lwvsaratoga/events
Meetings This Week All meetings at Saratoga Springs City hall unless otherwise noted.
MONDAY, MARCH 14 6:30 p.m. | Saratoga Springs Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
TUESDAY, MARCH 15 7 p.m. | Saratoga Springs City Council Meeting
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 4 p.m. | Saratoga Springs Design Review Commission (caravan) 4 p.m. | Saratoga County Board of Supervisors Meeting at county complex in Ballston Spa. *Note: the monthly meeting, normally held on a Tuesday, will take place on Wednesday this month.
THURSDAY, MARCH 17 5 p.m. – Saratoga Springs Planning Board (workshop)
SARATOGA SPRINGS — In partnership with the National Association of Counties and Community Data Platforms, city Supervisor Tara Gaston is seeking responses to a survey on affordable housing in the area. Residents 18 years of age or older may participate in the 10-minute, online survey, which may be found at: survey.communitydataplatforms. com/saratoga.
The information provided in the survey is secure and not personally identifiable (unless the respondent chooses so), and will help Saratoga Springs and Saratoga County in planning and policy development.
City: We Have Covid-19 Test Kits, Please Use Them by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Since Jan. 1, city officials have held five events during which they distributed face masks, and more than 4,000 rapid tests. There are approximately 5,000 rapid test kits still available. The kits are being made available to city residents at the city’s two fire stations, on Lake Ave. and West Ave., at the Vanderbilt Ave. Rec Center and at the Senior Center. City Accounts Commissioner Dillon Moran stresses that people in the community should become accustomed to using the test kits more often. “Please use these resources, we’re making them available for a reason,” he says. The date of expiration of the kits is July. “Throughout the rest of the
world these tests are used a lot differently,” said Moran, making the analogy of stocking spare test kits to a vehicle’s spare tire. “‘I’ve got my test and put it in the medicine cabinet next to the aspirin, when I need it, I’ll use it.’ That’s really not what they’re for.” “We want these tests to be a method that enables us to go out into the community with some confidence, with some knowledge that we’re well. And if we do go out someplace where there are a lot of people we’re not usually associated with, then we have the ability to test ourselves a couple of days subsequent to that, to make sure you’re well,” Moran says. “I encourage every single person to get your hands on tests and start to use them. Even though our transmission rate is low now, developing those habits
will do us justice come fall when the next inevitable spike or variant comes forward.” As long as the coronavirus spreads through the population, mutations will continue to happen, and the delta and omicron variant families continue to evolve, said Stuart Ray, M.D., vice chair of medicine for data integrity and analytics. His comments were published as part of a Q&A by Johns Hopkins Medicine in January, titled “Covid Variants: What You Should Know.” Organizations planning a largescale event in Saratoga Springs are encouraged to reach out to the city, Moran said. “We will help supply you these test kits to make sure your event is safe, to make sure your folks are safe when they go home.” That contact point is: stacy.connors@ saratoga-springs.org.
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Week of March 11 – March 17, 2022
NEWS
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MARKS THE SPOT
Saratoga Couple Set to Open X-Files Establishment
by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY
WILTON — The X-Files Preservation Collection and Collectibles will host a Grand Opening ceremony of their establishment located at 4284 Route 50, in Wilton. Chris Carter - creator of the X-Files television drama series is anticipated to attend the ribbon-cutting event, which takes place Saturday, April 30. Jim Thornton and Kelly Anthony, owners of the collection, say they are on a mission to preserve the history of “The X-Files’’ and highlight the work of the individuals both in front of and behind the cameras. “The X-Files,” featuring Gillian Anderson as Special Agent
Dana Scully, and David Duchovny as Special Agent Fox Mulder, debuted in September 1993. Thornton has been a fan since the first episode was broadcast. The X-Files Preservation Collection and Collectibles, a oneof-a-kind attraction in Saratoga County, will feature a world-class collection of screen-used props, wardrobe and set dressing for the groundbreaking series “The X-Files.” The collection includes many iconic pieces from the show as well as a large number of pieces donated from Chris Carter. Thornton first became a collecting enthusiast in the 1990s after visiting a store called That’s Entertainment at Crossgates Mall brought him in contact with X-Files trading cards.
“I loved the show and thought: Wow, I’d like to own something from it, but back in ’93, ’94, there wasn’t a lot of stuff out there,” Thornton said, when sitting down with Saratoga TODAY for a feature piece in late 2018. In 2019, the couple rented a moving truck, piled much of their collection in, and drove to Chicago for X-Fest, an X-Files convention. It was here that people encouraged
the couple to open a museum. The X-Files Preservation Collection and Collectibles will feature a retail store selling pop culture collectibles – props, wardrobe, action figures, press kits, out of print DVD sets from television shows and movies. In addition to attending special Guest of Honor Chris Carter, the Grand Opening celebration, which gets underway at 11 a.m.,
will include a ribbon cutting with creator of “The X-Files.” There will be a limited number of The X-Files Preservation Collection posters signed by Carter available for purchase. General Admission will be available at the door at $25. Special VIP Tickets featuring a showroom tour, signed poster and other items are available in advance at: xfilespreservationcollection.com.
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The Numbers Are In
Population numbers by Saratoga County municipality and revised “weighted vote” per supervisor figures, as presented by County Administration at March 9, 2022 Law & Finance Committee meeting.
continued from front page... The town of Halfmoon, topping the 25,000 mark, is the third most populous community and would have triggered the need for a second supervisor as per previous rules. However, on Feb. 15 the Board of Supervisors voted to increase the population threshold that would trigger a second supervisor to 27,500. The overall county population 235,509 with more than 188,000 of those – or just over 80 percent – age 18 and over. Saratoga County was home to just over 150,000 residents in 1980. Population increased to just over 180,000 in 1990 and to 200,00 at the start of the new century. County population numbers grew to 219,000 in 2010. In other items presented by the county’s Law & Finance at its
March 9 meeting, a resolution was proposed that would, by full county board approval, authorize $2 million be committed for the sewer extension project to the towns of Wilton and Moreau. In order to connect additional users in the two towns to the sewer infrastructure maintained by Saratoga County Sewer District no. 1, engineering and surveying studies and additional sewer infrastructure are required at an initial projected total cost of $9.3 million. The $2 million commitment would come from American Rescue Plan Act funds. Saratoga County was directly awarded just over $22.3 million in 2021 federal funding and is projected to receive an additional $22.3 million in 2022. A full Board of Supervisors meeting, which is held monthly, is scheduled to take place Wednesday, March 16.
Week of March 11 – March 17, 2022
Police, Gaffney’s Release Statements Regarding March 6 Incident on Caroline Street SARATOGA SPRINGS — An early morning altercation March 6 on Caroline Street resulted in three arrests and three officers injured. Shortly after 2 a.m. on Sunday March 6, “several patrons came out of Gaffney’s Bar in an altercation,” according to a statement issued by the Saratoga Springs Police Department March 8. “The altercation went from the sidewalk to the street and the patrons refused officers requests to disperse. The patrons continued to fight in the street and officers immediately responded. “As officers responded to the
patrons fighting in the street, a large crowd gathered. Some persons in the crowd chose to video the incident. Others chose to yell, kick and shove the officers. As a result, three officers were injured (one required medical attention), and three arrests were made.” The three people charged: a 24-year-old woman and 27-yearold woman, both of Troy, each charged with disorderly conduct, and a 27-year-old man, also of Troy, charged with assault in the second-degree, obstruction in the second-degree, and harassment. Gaffney’s subsequently released a statement late Tuesday,
via their public relations firm, Relentless Awareness, of Albany. The statement reads: “Sadly, another PR hit job by the Saratoga Springs Police Department this afternoon. The egregious and dangerous assertion that our establishment is responsible for an altercation, or altercations, on a public street is yet another concerning statement from the police department. Gaffney’s has maintained a professional and safe atmosphere for all our patrons, has been a community partner, and supported by our leading security team and we refute the continual targeting of our establishment.”
Schuylerville Meeting Wednesday: Fort Hardy Draft Master Plan
SCHUYLERVILLE — A Community Workshop takes place 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 16 at American Legion Hall Post 278 at 6 Clancy St. regarding the Draft Master Plan’s proposed
improvements to Fort Hardy Park. The park marks the site of the laying down of arms of the British following the battles at Saratoga, often referred to by historians as the Turning Point of the American
Revolution. The meeting will focus on proposed improvements and recommended phasing and sequencing of the future development of the park, as well as implementation of improvements and funding.
Week of March 11 – March 17, 2022
PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS Julie Murphy sold property at 27 Essex St to Kevin Lacomb for $402,000 DeGraff Bloom Custom Builders sold property at 59 Vettura Ct to Angelo Depaula $364,925
MILTON Lindsey Sabatka sold property at 125 Goldfinch Lane to Jan Palat for $380,000
14 Hillcrest Lane, Saratoga Springs • $380,000
BALLSTON Eastline Holdings LLC sold property at 48 Timber Creek Dr to Christopher Darragh for $569,170. Eastline Holdings LLC sold property at 25 Timber Creek Dr to Michael Mule for $598,694. JKM Builders LLC sold property at 6 Katharine Ct to Paul Scutieri for $386,000 Peggy Demske sold property at 32 Middleline Rd to Glen Premo for $450,000.
CORINTH Rockwell Falls LLC sold property at 5-11 Maple St to T and J Max LLC for $315,000.
Raymond Bellon sold property at 421 Oak St to Eric Petteys for $157,500 Guy Fitzgerald sold property at 23 Pine St to Robert Baldwin for $206,000. Steven Shattuck sold property at 127 Pine St to Alexander Jackson for $145,950.
GREENFIELD Larry Decker sold property at 275 Ormsbee Rd to Leigh Lally for $202,500
MALTA Tracey Viola sold property at 4176 Silver Beach Rd to Kayleah Griffen for $260,000. Todd Haver sold property at 13 George Ave to Tammy Ann Hinkle for $160,000
Brookview Court Inc sold property at 26 Huntington Way to Andrea Piroli $430,394 Paul Brown sold property at 42 Hyde Blvd to Ryan Granito for $310,000.
SARATOGA Cannone Ventures Inc sold property at 2 Ranger Rd to 2 Ranger Rd LLC for $412,500 Timothy Zerwick sold property at 44 Church St to Adam Myers for $106,000 Kevin Viardo sold property at 1416 NYS Rt 9P to 1416 NYS Rt 9P LLC for $560,000 Alden Brook Holdings LLC sold property at 44 Spring St to Schuylerville DG LLC for $1,995,000 Cerrone Construction LLC sold property at 205 Patriot Hill Dr to Rocco Montesano for $525,000
SARATOGA SPRINGS John Busco sold property at 46 Union Ave Unit 201 to Scott Votey for $1,050,000 David Harrison sold property at 11 Lamplighter Lane to Nicole Hughes for $299,900 128 Henry Building LLC sold property at 128 Henry St Unit 306 to Kathleen Hart for $807,000. Charles Georgalas sold property at 318 Ballston Ave Unit D to Ralph Ruiz for $341,000. Luciano Properties sold property at 16 Jenna Jo Ave to Dylan Collett for $200,000. Regatta View LLC sold property at 19 Dartmouth Way to Davis Fitzgibbons for $684,597. Bari Bannister sold property at 2 Tompion Lane to Marcia Hunter for $262,000.
11 Dwayne Hazel sold property at 9 Casino Dr to Scott Waite for $309,000. 128 Henry Building LLC sold property at 128 Henry St Unit 405 to Vince Lamore for $1,028,000. BGH Holdings LLC sold property at Nelson Ave to EC Nelson Ave LLC for $310,000. Nicholas McGrady sold property at 54 Oak St to Benjamin Norford for $373,000.
WILTON Lawrence Devivo sold property at 16 Kings Rd to Joel Osborne for $859,000. Darlene O’Connell sold property at 106 Ruggles Rd to Elizabeth Menteur for $372,500.
View the paper online: saratogaTODAYnewspaper.com
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BUSINESS
Week of March 11 – March 17, 2022
No Retreat: Welcome to Business Bootcamp SARATOGA SPRINGS — How far would you go to improve your business? CNBC’s new primetime series “No Retreat: Business Bootcamp” premiered Tuesday, March 8, and challenges business with near-impossible physical and mental tasks to realize their full potential and chart a path forward. When bottom lines turn red, teamwork becomes toxic, and a company’s mission becomes blurry, there is one place businesses of all sizes, including Fortune 100 companies can turn: the power of nature and the transformative force of ancient Spartan philosophy set against the unrelenting mountains of Vermont. On ‘The Farm’, Spartan founder Joe De Sena proves that by pitting execs and their teams against grueling physical and mental challenges, communication improves, teamwork is galvanized, and companies emerge more resilient. In each episode, Joe De Sena, former Wall Street broker turned
serial entrepreneur and creator of the world’s leading endurance sports and wellness brand, Spartan, and his team including Skidmore College alum and Clinical Psychologist & Performance Coach Dr. Lara Pence; Entrepreneur & Growth Marketer QuHarrison Terry; as well as a number of guest CEOs and mentors, provide advice and expertise to help companies take a look in the mirror and make the difficult decisions to change and achieve success for their business. Dr. Lara Pence holds her Doctorate Degree in Psychology (PsyD) and Master’s in Business Administration (MBA). As a licensed clinical psychologist and peak performance coach, she has consulted for some of the toughest CEOs, athletes, and entrepreneurs to optimize leadership skills and cultivate their competitive edge. Dr. Pence has over 20 years of direct clinical experience and has worked as the director for various wellness brands, including
(Left to right) Joe De Sena, QuHarrison Terry, and Dr. Lara Pence on “No Retreat: Business Bootcamp.” Photo Credit: Scott Eisen/CNBC.
her own, LIGHFBOX, which helps individuals and teams build the superpower of self-awareness. She is best known for her direct approach to talking about mental health issues and the importance of building resilience in a society that prioritizes comfort and complacency over courage and challenge. Dr. Pence is also the Chief Mind Doc at Spartan Race and is the co-author alongside Joe De Sena of the new book, 10 Rules for Resilience: Mental Toughness for Families. She has been featured in various national publications, media outlets, and podcasts, including Good Morning America, Glamour, Vouge, WebMD, Keeping it Real with Jillian Michaels, The Art of Being Well, and Big Questions
with Cal Fussman. Each episode features a different business undergoing specifically tailored, often unorthodox, tasks and obstacles, on the elite training facility known as “The Farm”. The out-of-the-box activities manufacture adversity, identity weak links, help teams understand and overcome fear and failure, and teach mental (and physical) survival – all while highlighting business priorities and purposes. “This is your opportunity to show that you can put the things you’re learning here into your business,” said Dr. Pence during the first episode. Episode 1 features CNS, a commercial cleaning company out of Philadelphia, who was on the verge of defaulting on millions
of dollars in loans. On ‘The Farm’ they were promised they would “know their business” after being asked important questions about their clientele while army crawling through mud; leadership was challenged in a task to lift an 800 lb. log off the ground; and they worked on their policies and procedures by navigating a leaky rowboat around a pond. “This is exactly what happens in a business – the more you try things the better you get,” said Dr. Pence to the CNS team after two unsuccessful attempts to complete their third task. “No Retreat: Business Bootcamp” airs every Tuesday at 10 p.m. EST on CNBC. Tune into see Dr. Pence help take a different company to the next level on March 15.
Week of March 11 – March 17, 2022
BUSINESS BRIEFS
Care Lane Medical Offices Sold for $11.5 Million SARATOGA SPRINGS — A joint St. Peter’s Health Partners and Saratoga Hospital outpatient facility has been sold for $11.5 million. The approximate 36,000 sq. ft. building which includes the offices of Saratoga Cardiology Associates and Saratoga Hospital Medical Group – Neurology, and Regional Therapy Center alongside others,
is located at 6 Care Lane in the medical office park off Church St. in Saratoga Springs. Also in the Care Lane Medical Park are OrthoNY and Saratoga County Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates. A deed change filed with Saratoga County on March 1 shows details of the building being sold by two LLCs associated
with cardiologists Roland Phillips and David Kandath to a Minneapolis and Missouri based investor, an LLC associated with Jon Lewin of MedCraft. MedCraft Healthcare Real Estate is an investor in healthcare properties exclusively. This is the firm’s first real estate in upstate New York, although it has completed 85 projects across the nation.
ASA Conservation Easements Protects 465 Acres on 6th Generation Farm GREENWICH — The Agricultural Stewardship Association (ASA) has announced the permanent protection of Otter Creek Farm in Rensselaer County. The 465-acre Otter Creek Farm is located in the Town of Pittstown and has been owned by the Wiley Family since 1882. Funding for this conservation project was provided through the Dairy Transitions Farmland Protections Initiative which is administered by the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets. “New York State’s Dairy Transitions Farmland Protection Initiative provides a boost to our farmers at a time when they need it most and ensures that their valuable lands remain used for agriculture for generations to come,” said State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball. Otter Creek Farm is owned and operated by Brad Wiley, a 6th generation farmer. As part of his exit strategy from dairy, Brad began to cut back his herd size. In 2017, he was milking 20 cows and had another 20 dry cows and heifers. He stopped selling milk in February 2018. The proceeds from the sale of their development rights will help Brad and his partner, Elizabeth, to grow their new farming enterprise. Since 2018, Brad and Elizabeth have converted the primary business to grass-fed beef. They are also raising pigs and chickens, have invested in a unique agri-tourism opportunity, and created a 20-acre chestnut tree orchard. “For six generations my family has worked with this land to provide a livelihood,” said Brad. “To continue my family’s legacy, I felt it was my responsibility to conserve our farm for future generations.”
Brad Wiley (middle right) and his sister Tymesia Nabors (middle left) with their attorney Megan Harris-Pero (left) and ASA Project Manager Chris Krahling (right) on closing day. Photo provided.
“The benefits of conserving this farm extend beyond the land. Otter Creek, a tributary of the Tomhannock Reservoir (the main supply of water to the City of Troy) runs through the property,” said ASA Senior Project Manager Chris Krahling. “Brad and Elizabeth are committed to farming practices that protect soil and water resources which benefit the larger community.”
With the closing of this project, the Agricultural Stewardship Association has helped 155 farm families conserve over 27,000 acres in Rensselaer and Washington counties. ASA was founded in 1990 by local farmers to conserve land and ensure a future for farming and forestry in our region. For more information about ASA’s work, visit www. agstewardship.org.
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Saratoga Horse Shows Will Showcase Women in Business SARATOGA COUNTY — Southbound Saratoga Management Group, LLC will present the Saratoga Women in Business (WIB) Spectacular, the first-ever horse show created by women, operated by women, benefitting women’s causes, and showcasing women in business. The event will be held July 13-17 at White Hollow Farm, 28 Brickhouse Rd., Stillwater and is open to all competitors in the equestrian community, spectators, and vendors. “Exhibitors and attendees will be offered multiple opportunities throughout the show and beyond to meet, interact, listen, and learn from many remarkable women, in all types of business, willing to share their story and career paths,” said Adele Einhorn, Organizer of the event. “Additionally, there will be educational opportunities to learn from women professionals at the show.” “This event is something that has never been done before,” added Einhorn. “The equestrian community is dominated by women yet operated by men. We intend to break the mold by having women fulfill all positions for the show while showcasing women in business in the equine world and beyond, and women that ride and have full-time careers.” Proceeds from this event will fund organizations that support
women’s health and emphasis will be made to reach young people and minorities who might not otherwise have exposure to the many career opportunities related to the horse business. “The event is not only a venue to showcase hundreds of women in business, but also spread awareness for the opportunities that exist for women and youth to work in and own businesses that serve the equine and agriculture industries in New York State. We are proud to produce this event in Saratoga County while providing significant economic benefits to our local region,” said Joanne Yepsen of Yepsen & Pikulski, who is working to promote the event and recruit participants and sponsors. Sponsors of the Women in Business Show will reap the benefits of access to an important, growing, and lucrative population of customers and supporters. Sponsorships can be individually customized to meet each supporters’ needs. There are numerous sponsorship, advertising, and marketing opportunities to promote products, businesses, and industries. For more information, contact Joanne Yepsen, joanne@ yepsenandpikulski.com, 518-5265277, or Diana Pikulski, diana@ yepsenandpikulski.com. Visit www. saratogahorseshows.com.
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TODAY
Week of March 11 – March 17, 2022
Get Ready For Tax Season IT’S EVERYONE’S FAVORITE TIME OF YEAR: TAX TIME! While it may seem like the books are completely closed on 2021, there may still be some things you can do to reduce your liability, as well as steps you can take to better manage your taxes for 2022. If you own a business that is structured as a pass-through entity, like a Partnership or an S-Corp, you might want to consider electing to pay the New York State Pass Through Entity Tax (PTET). This election could effectively allow you to pay your NYS income tax through your business, thereby getting around the federal limit on the personal deductibility of your state and local tax payments, which is currently capped at $10,000. Since the payment would be a business deduction, it would reduce your net income, and thereby reduce your federal tax liability. Your business MUST elect each year, by March 15.
by Stephen Kyne, CFP Sterling Manor Financial
for Saratoga TODAY
You might not realize it but you may be able to make contributions to your Roth IRA for 2021 up until the earlier of your tax filing date, or April 15. If eligible, the contribution limit is $6,000 ($7,000 for those age 50+), but don’t be discouraged if you are not able to fully fund your account for the year. Every bit you can save will help provide for your lifestyle in retirement, so a partial contribution is better than no contribution at all.
Just because one spouse may be a homemaker or already retired, doesn’t mean that they can’t take advantage of a Roth IRA. IRS rules also allow for contributions to an account for a homemaker or retired spouse, as long as the working spouse has sufficient earned income, even if the spouse is older than 72. Since Roth IRAs can provide tax-free distributions and are not subject to Required Minimum Distributions at age 72, they can be an extremely beneficial retirement funding option! If you’re looking for a tax deduction today, consider contributing to a Traditional IRA instead. The limits are the same, and your contribution can be tax-deductible for 2021 if made prior to the earlier of your filing date or April 15. If you have access to a retirement plan at work, however,
your ability to deduct traditional IRA contributions may be limited or eliminated. Anyone whose earned income is reported to them on a form 1099, K1, or other similar non-employee form, may be eligible to establish and fund a retirement plan for 2021. The IRS rules allow this to be done up until the filing deadline (including extensions) for the previous year. Popular plan options include a SEP IRA and Individual 401k. For those who are self-employed, and don’t have access to a retirement plan through an employer, you may think you’re being disadvantaged when it comes to saving for retirement. The opposite, however, may be true. As a self-employed person, you could have the options of contributing up to $58,000 to a retirement plan for 2021 and deducting the full contribution! A SEP IRA can allow you to contribute up to 25% of your income with a maximum contribution of $58,000 and can be appropriate for business owners with high income and no employees. Because of the 25% limitation, your income would need to exceed $232,000 in order to fully contribute. An Individual 401k has the same funding limit of $58,000 for 2021; however, there is not a 25% limitation. Those over age 50 could contribute an additional $6,500. Individual 401ks require more in the way of record keeping and compliance, so they can be more expensive and cumbersome than a SEP IRA. Remember, you don’t have to be able to fully fund a plan for it to still make sense. Don’t rule out an Individual 401k because you can “only” afford to contribute $30,000 to it.
You may have missed the boat on other types of retirement plans for 2021, but there is still time to elect plans for 2022. You may have missed the boat on other types of retirement plans for 2021, but there is still time to elect plans for 2022. If you’re a business owner, you may want to explore establishing a 401k plan, profit sharing plan, or SIMPLE IRA for your business. The mail this year has been notoriously slow so, while you may be tempted to run out and file right away, be sure to double check that you’ve received all of your expected tax documents. Also be sure to check that none of the documents you’ve received are marked “DRAFT.” As a point of disclosure: Your circumstances are unique and tax regulations can be very complex. Before implementing any tax strategy, we recommend working closely with your Certified Financial Planner® Professional and tax preparer to determine eligibility and funding limits, and to help ensure your retirement funding and tax strategies comply with all appropriate regulations and meet your needs. Stephen Kyne, CFP® is a Partner at Sterling Manor Financial in Saratoga Springs and Rhinebeck. Securities offered through Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through Sterling Manor Financial, LLC, an SEC registered investment advisor or Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc. Sterling Manor Financial and Cadaret, Grant are separate entities.
Week of March 11 – March 17, 2022
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Saratoga Senior Center Calendar 5 WILLIAMS STREET, SARATOGA SPRINGS • 518-584-1621 What’s Happening at the Center in March! BROOKS BBQ TUESDAY
THIS IS MARCH MADNESS!
Tuesday, March 22 • 3-6 p.m. Sponsored by Highmark BlueCross BlueShield
The Wild Irish Acres Step Dancers under the direction of Terri Hughes.
Chicken Dinner: $14 Rib Dinner: on hold due to shortage Dinners include Baked Potato, Coleslaw, Roll
Thursday, March 17 • 4 p.m. • $5. A return visit from these lively dancers. Irish step dance is a wonderful celebration of the arts and Ireland’s unique culture. Snacks and beverage available.
• Valet Service Pick Up: Super easy - skip finding a parking space and getting out of the car! • Day of Sales - Forgot to order your dinner? You can come and get your meal day of. • Bulk Orders Delivery (15 or more): We will deliver to your office or place of business! • Want to have a friends over for a winter dinner and not cook?! Order Brooks dinners for your event. Call the Center to order now! 518-584-1621
SPAC DISCOUNTED TICKETS ARE ON SALE Are you a member of the Center? If not, this member benefit is a great reason to join! Discounted seats for the NYC Ballet and Philadelphia Orchestra. One ticket per member per show. Purchase at Front Desk. For information call 518-584-1621. Tickets will be sold Monday - Thursday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
FUEL UP FOR MARCH MADNESS! Simply Food by Maura To Go dinner only. $12 per dinner Tuesday, March 15. Corned Beef & Cabbage 3:30-5:30 p.m. pick up Dinner & a Drink! Dinner prepared by Staff. Enjoy a cocktail tasting. Tuesday, March 29. 5:30 p.m. $12 per dinner. Roast Pork and Stuffing. Please sign up, seating is limited. Ask front desk if you prefer to go’s. May be available if sit down is not sold out. Homemade Soup. $4 a cup. While supplies last. Eat in or Take out. We will have cups of soup available for purchase.
Trivia Night Monday, March 21 • 5:15 p.m. • $2 Snacks “Where all those useless facts you’ve been collecting can finally come in handy!” Bring your own beverage. Trivia night will be held on the third Monday of the month. Join us for fun, friendly competition! Please sign up, seating is limited. Live Music - Celebrate the Irish with Tim Wechgelaer and Friends
TECH FAIR WITH TRIMEDX Friday, March 25 • 9 a.m. Did you get a new gadget for christmas? The employees of TRIMEDX will be here to help you with ANY & ALL questions regarding technology! How to use: E-mail, cell phones, IPADS, Laptops, Kindles and more! Have you always wanted to try ZOOM, Facebook, Instagram, Spotify for music or order groceries for delivery? Here is your chance to learn.
TAROT CARD READINGS Thursday, March 28 • 10 a.m. -2 p.m. Facilitated by Mary Shimp. $5 donation. Do you have some unanswered questions about your life? A tarot card reading provides guidance to gain an insight into what the future holds. Call to make a 15 minute appointment.
VAN TRIPS MASS MOCA, NORTH ADAMS, MA Monday, March 14
Thursday, March 24 • 2 p.m. • $5. Sponsored by Janney Montgomery Scott Tim Wechgelaer is an amazing musician and songwriter. He has a warm, rugged voice and plays guitar, fiddle, mandolin and banjo. Tim has been a stalwart of the Saratoga music community for years. Delicious Irish scones and light fare served.
Vaccination card, photo ID and mask required to enter. Enjoy a guided tour of this unique museum located in a converted Arnold Print Works factory building complex. It is one of the largest centers for contemporary visual art. Lunch on site at the Cafe. Please preorder your lunch at the front desk. Pay $38 at sign up for van, admission and guided tour and $13.50 for box lunch for a total of $51.50. Pre-order your lunch at sign up. Leave the Center at 9:30 a.m. Return about 3:30/4 p.m.
Speed Friending and Food!
GRAPEVINE FARMS, COBLESKILL, NY
Thursday, March 31 • 5 p.m. • $5. Facilitated by the Peer Health Education group from Skidmore. Please sign up, seating is limited. Speed friending with our Seniors and Skidmore students. What a great way fun way to establish new connections.
Friday, March 18
WHAT’S NEW THIS MONTH! “Cybersecurity - What is it? Do you need it? Thursday, March 24. • 11 a.m. Facilitated by Manik Jassal. CPA, PMP. Senior Advisor to the SUNY CFO. Please sign up! How to Protect Oneself Online. Using a password manager, setting up two factor authentication, its importance, and how to implement it across accounts and devices.
An 1850’s farmhouse with 3 floors of themed rooms: Bistro, Wine Cellar, Bakery and Shopping. Pay $10 at sign up. Bring money for lunch and shopping. Leave the Center at 10 a.m. Return about 3:30 p.m.
CAPITAL REGION FLOWER & GARDEN EXPO AT HVCC
Friday, March 25
Get your first taste of spring, with blooming flowers exploding with color. Renowned for its full-scale landscape exhibits and creatively designed gardens, HVCC is turned into a backyard environment complete with shrubs, flowers, ponds, waterfalls, retaining walls, sidewalks, and lawns. Following the show, we’ll be stopping at Moscatiello’s Italian Family Restaurant for lunch. We leave the Center at 9:30 a.m. Cost is $21. Please bring additional money for lunch and shopping. Return about 3:30 p.m..
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TODAY
Walking: A Great Way To Get Healthy While some fitness enthusiasts relentlessly seek out the latest exercise trends, others – especially those who don’t want to join gyms and health clubs – are returning to good, old-fashioned walking to help them feel great and get into shape. Whether enjoying the wonder of nature or the company of a friend, walking can be a healthy, invigorating experience. Thanks to its convenience and simplicity, walking just might be right for you, too. And except for a good pair of walking shoes, it requires virtually no equipment. A sedentary lifestyle has a debilitating effect on our health as we age, therefore physical activity is imperative. Walking accomplishes all of the following and more:
by Dr. Matt Smith for Saratoga TODAY
• Improves cardiovascular endurance • Tones muscles in the lower body • Burns calories • Reduces risk of heart disease • Reduces anxiety and enhances sleep
SELECTING SHOES Too many people choose fashion over function when purchasing running shoes, not realizing that ill-fitting shoes can do more than hurt their stride; they can also lead to pain throughout the body. • Make sure the shoes you purchase fit properly. The balls of your feet should rest exactly at the point where the toe end of the shoe bends during walking.
podiatric experts suggest between 350 and 500 miles is a good benchmark. GETTING STARTED We like to recommend adults get 150 minutes per week of moderate physical activity (or 75 minutes of vigorous activity), and walking is a great option. The following tips can help you get started on your walking regimen: • Move your arms freely, in coordination with the opposite leg.
• Expect a little soreness in the thighs and calves for the first week or two. If you experience more than soreness, consult your Doctor of Chiropractic.
• Wear the type of socks you usually wear during exercise. When trying on shoes, be sure to wear them for at least 10 minutes at the store.
• Don’t stoop your head or look down as you walk. This will challenge the normal forward curve of your neck, which, in turn, will cause you to carry your weight improperly.
• Walk briskly, with “purpose.” Simply sauntering, while relaxing, is not an effective form of cardiovascular exercise.
Once you have purchased a pair of shoes, don’t walk them into the ground. While estimates vary as to when the best time to replace old shoes is,
• Don’t carry weights or dumbbells while walking. They are better used as a separate part of your exercise regimen.
• Shop for sneakers at the end of the day or after a workout when your feet are generally at their largest.
• Stay hydrated. WALKING SURFACES Some walking surfaces may be better than others on your musculoskeletal system. • Walking on a cushioned or rubberized track is generally better because the cushioning of this type of track absorbs most of the impact of your walking. Many recreation centers offer this type of track free of charge. • Grass is another good surface but watch out for hidden dips or holes in the ground. • Walking on a surface with no give, such as concrete or a mall floor, is not your best choice, because this type of surface will not absorb much of the impact your body will experience. If you do choose to walk on such a surface, be sure to select adequately cushioned shoes. • Alternate the days that you walk at a slant. For example, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, walk on slanted terrain. On Tuesday and Thursday, switch to flat terrain. This keeps your spine symmetrical. PAIN AND INJURY While you may experience pain or injury in a particular area (such as a knee or a hip), the root of the problem may lie elsewhere. A problem in the foot or ankle can create an imbalance in every step, leading to discomfort or injury that moves to the knees, hips, low back or other regions of the body. If you suffer from pain beyond typical muscle soreness, your Doctor of Chiropractic can diagnose and treat your pain or injury and get you back on track. Your chiropractor can also customize a walking program that is right for you and has the expertise to help keep you feeling and functioning your best. Dr. Matt Smith has been a Chiropractor in Saratoga Springs for over 35 years. He and his daughter, Dr. Kevy Smith Minogue, can be reached at 518 587-2064 or at MySaratogaChiropractor.com.
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No More Binky “MOTHERING BOYS”
by Katherine Morna Towne for Saratoga TODAY y youngest, who is three-and-a-half, has used a pacifier since he was six months old. He is my only child who used a pacifier — I never offered them to my older kids for reasons that mostly boiled down to “my mom didn’t use them,” but I was taking a transatlantic flight with him when he was eight months old, and I worried about him crying the whole time. He has LOVED that binky, but I figured that when the time came to be done with it, I’d just use the gradual weaning process I’ve used for lots of things through my mothering years and it would all be fine.
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In the last six months or so, it has been becoming more and more clear that my baby is no longer a baby and he is far too old to be using the binky, so I started the weaning process by not allowing him to have it outside the house, which was a really great first step. And he actually hasn’t needed it for sleeping in a long time — I would have understood that need and been more patient with it, but that wasn’t a factor here. So I figured it wouldn’t be too hard to continue a steady weaning process. Well. Until last week, every attempt I’ve made at further separating my boy from his binky has absolutely failed. He seemed to think it was necessary to have it in his mouth as he went about his day. He actively sucked on it while playing and watching TV, his little jaw going like a suckling baby. He held it between his teeth while he talked, which was the particular thing that drove me the most crazy and really made me feel like he was past the point of acceptable binky use. He and I started having a battle of wills over it. It was exhausting and upsetting for both of us. Added to all this is the fact that when he cries, he *cries*, and the only thing that has ever been guaranteed to calm him down is the binky. Then, he lost the binky. He actually lost the binky all the time — at least once a day, all members of our household were mobilized to find the binky. My husband and I have each made countless trips to the store to get more binkies when we couldn’t find any and our boy was screeching for it. “Binky!” he’d yell. “Binky!” But this time none of us could find it (or any of the others that have been swallowed by the house), and he wasn’t falling apart without it (though he was asking for it), and I knew he didn’t need it for bed, so I thought … maybe we’ll just go with it. For the rest of that day, when he asked for the binky, I reminded him that it was lost. He went to bed without it, and asked for it first thing in
the morning, but I reminded him that it was lost. He asked for it a lot that day (Day 2), but it wasn’t until Day 3 that it really seemed to sink in that he didn’t have his binky. Oof, Day 3 was a rough day. Watching him crying and crying on Day 3, and begging for his binky, was one of the most heartbreaking things I’ve ever seen. Despite my usual insistence on “firm and consistent” parenting, I was very close, several times, to breaking down and giving him a binky (I did have some in reserve, just in case). He was twitchy and restless (when he wasn’t crying) for all of Day 3, and Day 4 as well (though a bit less crying). I watched him put his thumb in his mouth while he was napping, and he woke up a little, looked at his thumb, cried a bit, and went back to sleep. He started chewing on the tip of one of his fingers until it was raw and the top of the nail had ripped off. He asked me to go to the store to get more binkies. He told me he is still a baby, and babies need binkies. When I told him he’s a big boy, he countered that he’s actually a small boy, and small boys need binkies. I had come to hate that binky, but I was devastated for him that he was struggling so much with the first real suffering of his life. A friend told me she thought she remembered it taking about a week before her little sister seemed to have recovered from the loss of her pacifier, and I clung hopefully to that timeframe. Indeed, at the week mark, he was really doing better! As I write this,
it’s two-weeks-minus-one-day since he lost the binky, and the last time he asked for it was three days ago. Yesterday he had one of his meltdowns, but he allowed me to help him through it by snuggling with him on the couch, and he didn’t once ask for the binky. I’m thrilled, but wow, I would not want to go through that process again. It feels silly to say, but I felt like I saw him go through all the stages of grief in a very intense way, as far as being a three-year-old goes. If I wasn’t convinced it was for the best, I would never have been able to stick with it. Speaking of grief, I join the rest of the Saratoga TODAY community in mourning the passing of the paper’s general manager, Robin Mitchell. She and I had an email conversation almost every month for the last fourteen years regarding my submission of each month’s article. I used to see her almost every day at school pick-up when her granddaughter was in school with my older boys, and I saw her at the office sometimes as well. Every interaction I had with her was wonderful — she was warm and encouraging, and always had something nice to say about my boys. I know that her loss leaves an unfillable hole at the paper and of course with all those who love her. May she rest in peace. Kate and her husband have seven sons ages 17, 15, 13, 12, 10, 7, and 3. Email her at kmtowne23@gmail.com
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SSCSD Board of Education Meeting: UPDATES AS OF MARCH 8 SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs City School District held their first Board of Education meeting following winter recess on March 8. With the mask mandate no longer a cause for concern, several district members used the public comment to period to bring up other questions regarding FOIL requests for school curriculum and the resolution to support educators against “uncivil” discourse that was discussed at the Feb. 15 meeting. FOIL REQUESTS Before the meeting concluded, the Board did address the high number of FOIL (Freedom of Information Law) requests for school curriculum that the district has received. Superintendent Dr. Michael Patton said that work is already underway streamlining the requested information for online availability. Every year the high school publishes a course guide and teachers post their syllabus, so the most efficient way for parents to get this information is to connect with their student’s teacher(s) directly. The community also expressed concern that they were
being charged for FOIL requests. At the advice of a school attorney the district decided it was best to split the cost with the person filling the request due the timeconsuming nature of the work and not just the resources (paper, etc.). A list of pricing information is made available upon initial interest in filling a FOIL request with the district. SECTION II GIRLS ICE HOCKEY Athletic Director Nick McPartland approached the BOE to announce that the SSCSD Athletics Department is working on a 1-year merger with other Section II for the first Girls Ice Hockey program for grades 9-12, following a successful Girls Varsity Golf program that has had its numbers double in just over a year. Conversation began in the fall of 2019, but were tabled due to COVID, and were revisited this winter. The plan is to get the program off the ground for the next school year. There are nine other schools in the merger including: Queensbury, South Glens Falls, Hudson Falls, Bolton, Lake George, Warrensburg, and
Saratoga Springs High School campus. Photo by Lindsey Fish.
Corinth. At least 14 girls have expressed interest in the program across these schools with a majority in Queensbury in South Glens Falls and two in Saratoga Springs. There are 20 school-affiliated Girls Ice Hockey programs across the state, but none are local. Traveling for games and practices poses a small concern to parents, although with South Glens Falls in the merger the team would have free access to the Glens Falls
Fire Road Ice Rink. A resolution will be proposed to the Board at the next meeting, as they will only be asking the district for an initial investment of $6,000 in the 2022-23 budget. HEALTH & SAFETY Following the mask mandate being lifted, the schools at every level have had a smooth transition into optional masking. Last week, only 12 cases were reported between students and staff.
SCHOOL BUDGET The budget gap for the 202223 school year is down to $141,000. The next budget workshop is March 15, where they will work on the main goal of closing that gap and making a prioritized list to present at BOE meetings within the next month. After April 1 the district will learn if they will be receiving any additional money from the state and then adopting the budget after that before the May 17 vote.
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SCC Presents Matilda Jr. Saratoga Music Department Practice-A-Thon! SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Music Department is holding a Practice-A-Thon during the month of March. From March 1 to March 31, band and orchestra students are invited to keep track of their practice time and to ask their parents, family, and friends
to sponsor them by making a donation. All proceeds will be donated to Saratoga Performing Arts Center and Franklin Community Center. Community members may sponsor a musician or make a donation to support the Practice-A-Thon at www.fomtoga.org/practiceathon.
SCC’s middle school Drama Troupe in character for Matilda Jr. Photo provided.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — After two long years, the Saratoga Central Catholic middle school Drama troupe performed Matilda Jr. to a packed house this past weekend. Audience members
remarked that it finally felt like community again, people working together and seeing the kids smile will not be forgotten. Other upcoming events for Saratoga Central Catholic’s
Performing Arts include an Open Mic Night on March 20 and a Spring Performance on March 24. For more information visit, www.saratogacatholic.org/ performing-arts.
Homesteader Skills Series SARATOGA COUNTY — CCE Saratoga is launching another Homesteading Series. With the resurgence of a desire for a more self-sufficient lifestyle, the organization continues to offer valuable resources to help individuals do just that. The Spring 2022 Homesteading Series consists of 3 separate classes and launches on March 31; class costs range between $10-$15 or $30 for the complete series. Introduction to Canning Food at Home (with Diane Whitten): Food preservation goes hand-in-hand with gardening for self-sufficiency. Canned foods that have been processed safely will remain safe for years. In this workshop, you’ll learn about boiling water canning, steam canning, and pressure canning. A demonstration
of making jam will show some of the essential steps to successful canning. This class will be held on Thursday, March 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.; cost is $15. Class will be held in-person at CCE Saratoga County, 50 West High Street, Ballston Spa or remote via Zoom (after registration the Zoom link will be sent). Planning a Better Vegetable Garden (with Rebecca Devaney): Kick this year’s vegetable garden up a notch by learning how to apply organic methods to grow happier, healthier veggies. Topics to be discussed include creating a plant family rotation plan, incorporating cover crops, and companion plantings, and building a stronger soil foundation. This class will be held on Thursday, April 14 via Zoom from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.; cost is $10. Homesteader Fencing 101
(with Nicolina Foti): “Good fences make for good neighbors. They make for better livestock!” Fences are the patchwork of any farm or homestead and choosing the right material for the job can make all the difference between a good experience with livestock or not. The art of a good fence comes down to the material, tools, and how to use them. While it takes time to perfect, this class will address the basics so you can choose the best fences and tools to keep your livestock in or out. This class will be held on Wednesday, April 20 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., in-person at the 4-H Training Center, 556 Middleline Rd, Ballston Spa; cost is $10. Call the CCE Saratoga office at 518-885-8995 to sign up for these workshops or with any question you may have.
4-H Tractor Safety CAPITAL REGION — The Capital District 4-H would like to welcome all area youth who are 14 years or older to participate in the 2022 Capital District 4-H/ HOSTA Tractor Safety Program. This program is a great opportunity for youth who currently work on farms or around machinery, those who will be seeking employment on a farm, or anyone who would just like to learn more about farm and machinery safety. Participants will gain hands-on experience with a variety of equipment including tractors and implements, skid steers, ATVs, and chainsaws. They will also visit a variety of agribusinesses and receive HOSTA certification upon successful completion
of the program. The orientation for this years’ event will be via Zoom on April 7 at 6:30. To sign-up, please visit: reg.cce.cornell. edu/20224HTractorSafety-2_241. For more information, contact CEE Saratoga at 518-885-8995.
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Research Study Pre-Diabetes or Type 2 Diabetes Skidmore College, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs Do You Want to Improve Your Health and Get Paid $50? Volunteer for an exciting 8-week research study at Skidmore College. Study participants must be pre-diabetic or diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and between the ages of 30 – 65 years old. You will receive FREE: State of the Art body fat analysis using the BODPod technology, Blood HbA1c, lipid, and sugar (glucose) analysis, physical activity monitoring and dietary analysis and Comprehensive analysis of all your results at the completion of the study. Contact: Dr. Karen Arciero at Skidmore College: karciero@skidmore.edu or Dr. Paul Arciero at Skidmore College: parciero@skidmore.edu
Southern Saratoga Art Society Artists and members of SSAS will be exhibiting throughout the area. During March, April and May SSAS members will be exhibiting their work at Clifton Park Town Hall, the Mechanicville Library, and the Clifton Park Senior Community Center. Stop in and visit these exhibits and support the arts in Southern Saratoga County. For more information visit our website: southernsaratogaartist.com
Repair Café Saratoga Springs Public Library and Sustainable Saratoga are excited to host our 7th Repair
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Café on Saturday, March 19 from 1- 4 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs Public Library. This event is free, but registration is required. The following guidelines will be in place: appointments required. To register, please call Jennifer Ferriss 518-584-7860 x242 or visit www. sspl.org/contact/form/jferriss. Limited 1 item per household, come alone, if possible. Masks required, social distancing should be maintained, and hand sanitizer will be available. Covid-19 guidelines may change, so check the Facebook event page. To learn more, visit sustainablesaratoga. org/projects/zero-waste/repaircafe-saratoga-springs. For updates: www.facebook.com/ events/284895606914245/
Growing Great Hostas Lunch and Learn Presented by Dave Jennings, Master Gardener for CCE of Saratoga County and co-founder & newsletter editor for the Upstate New York Hosta Society, “Growing Great Hostas” will feature professional guidance from a Local Hosta Specialist. The event will be held on Tuesday, March 22 from 12:10 – 1:15 p.m. via Zoom. Call the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County office for more information 518-885-8995 or to register, visit: pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_ registration/main/events_landing. cfm?event=GreatHostas_241
Suicide Prevention Awareness Training March 24, 7 - 8:30 p.m. at Church at Newtown Rd., 142 Lower Newtown Rd., Waterford. CAST (Community Awareness Skills Training) is a communityoriented event designed to help us all explore how we think and talk about suicide. CAST addresses suicide as a major community
health problem and presents steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of suicide. It is designed for including parents, teachers, first responders, medical professionals, support groups, veteran organizations, domestic abuse organizations, senior centers, and more. All are welcome. Free to the community. Registration required. newtownroad.churchcenter.com/ registrations/events/1083330. For questions, contact Amy Hughes at amy@newtownroad.org.
Saratoga Community Garden at Wesley, 10th Anniversary Applications are now open for local gardeners wishing to reserve a bed for this year. The garden has 52 raised beds available for members of the Wesley community and Saratoga Springs residents aged 16 and up. Beds are 10’ x 5’ in size at $45 per bed for the season (April 16 thru November). The deadline to apply for a garden bed is Friday, March 25. Participation in the garden is open to anyone living in Saratoga Springs; you do not have to have a connection with Wesley to join. For more information or an application, please contact Sandy Nealon, snealon73@gmail.com, or call 518-928-1481.
Auditions for ‘The Rockin’ Tale of Snow White Town of Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe announces auditions for the June 11 & 12 musical production. Auditions will take place at the Malta Community Center, One Bayberry Drive, Malta, NY, on Sunday, March 27 and Monday, March 28, by appointment only. Be a part of this twisted fairytale with tongue-in-cheek humor. Dozens of acting, singing, and dancing roles available for kids (age 7 & up), teens, and adults! To schedule your audition appointment contact
Spotlighter’s Artistic Director, Elyse Young, at theater@malta-town.org or 518-899-4411 x305.
4-H Tractor Safety Open to youth 14 and older. This program is a great opportunity for youth who currently work on farms or around machinery, those who will be seeking employment on a farm, or anyone who would just like to learn more about farm and machinery safety. Participants will gain handson experience with a variety of equipment including tractors and implements, skid steers, ATVs and chainsaws. They will also visit a variety of agribusinesses and receive HOSTA certification upon successful completion of the program. The orientation for this year’s event will be via Zoom on April 7 at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact your local Cornell Cooperative Extension Office. To sign-up, please visit: reg.cce.cornell. edu/20224HTractorSafety-2_241.
NYS Yellow Ribbon Day Annual Celebration Hosted by the Town of Halfmoon and Carol Pingelski Hotaling the “Yellow Ribbon Lady” at the Town of Halfmoon, Veterans Memorial Park, 162 Route 236 Halfmoon, on April 9 at 11 a.m. We will be accepting donations for NY2 Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., mothers who have a child currently serving or have honorably served in the military. Donations received will be used to send Freedom Boxes to our deployed troops. Donations requested: microwave mac & cheese cups, snack packages of cookies & crackers, granola bars, beef jerky, trail mix, tuna pouches, nuts, Rice Krispie treats; gum; individual drink mix packages; puzzle books;
razors; deodorant; black socks; toothpaste, toothbrushes; small size shampoo and conditioners. For questions, email capitalregion2bsm@gmail.com.
Get a Table for Spring Craft Fair The Ladies Auxiliary of the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club is holding a wonderful Spring Craft Fair on Saturday, April 16 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Lodge on Elks Lane off Maple Avenue in Saratoga. This Craft Fair benefits our annual Scholarship Fund for 2022. Admission is free and parking is excellent. An 8 x 6-foot space with an 8 ft. table and 2 chairs is $40. For information email Debbie at dozolins@nycap. rr.com or call 518-885-6506 and leave your email address. Applications are also available in the lobby of the Elks Club. Masks should be worn by everyone per NYS Guidelines.
Tree Toga 11 – Volunteer to help on April 30 Sustainable Saratoga needs you to help plant trees. Tree Toga is a family-friendly event. Our volunteers plant trees to leave a green legacy for the next generation. We will plant fiftythree young trees throughout Saratoga Springs this year. On April 30, volunteers will gather at 9:30 a.m. at Pitney Meadows Community Farm for registration, training, site assignments, and camaraderie. Around 10 a.m., volunteers will disperse to plant shade trees at residential and institutional sites around the city, finishing about noon. To learn more, and to sign up as a tree planter, waterer, or event day volunteer, go to www. sustainablesaratoga.org/treetoga. For inquiries/donations: trees@ sustainablesaratoga.org.
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This Week’s Events: March 11-17 FRIDAY, MARCH 11 Lenten Fish Fry Takeout Knights of Columbus #246 50 Pine Rd.,Saratoga Springs | 5 p.m. Every week through April 15. Menu will include Fried or Baked Haddock ($14) or Fried Clam Strips ($12); meals will include French Fries, Cole Slaw, Tartar Sauce, and Cocktail Sauce. Also available for purchase will be Macaroni and Cheese ($5) and New England Clam Chowder ($7/pint or $13/ quart). Orders will be taken by calling 518-5848547 between the hours of Noon - 3 p.m. on the Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday prior to the event.
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.
SATURDAY, MARCH 12 Defensive Driving Class Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church 175 Fifth Ave., Saratoga Springs, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. New York state approved. Save 10% on your base auto insurance for the next three years and receive up to 4 points off your driving record according to New York State Department of Motor Vehicle guidelines. Fee: $35 per person. Bring a friend fee is $30. Portion of fee goes to Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church. Registration is required and can be made by calling Ray Frankoski at 518-286-3788.
23 you can take home to grow or keep here until they’re ready to transplant outdoors. We’ll discuss lighting, fertilizers, and pests. Bring your questions and plan to have fun! The cost is $5 per adult and $1 per child, pay by cash or check at the office. Registration is required; call or text 518-917-2174.
TUESDAY, MARCH 15
family friendly
Town of Greenfield Historical Society Meeting and Program
As we are social distancing, a mask is required if you are not vaccinated, and your temperature will be taken upon entry. Class size is limited.
Community Center, 25 Wilton Rd, Greenfield Center 7 p.m. | Program: Adirondack Ike: The Life and Times of Ira Gray. TOGHS Member John Greenwood has assembled a complimentary presentation to Ira Gray’s book “Follow My Moccasin Tracks.” Enjoy photographs, anecdotes, and newspaper clippings from Ira’s personal scrapbooks. Anyone who enjoys the great outdoors will appreciate this Ira Gray Bio. Thanks to the generosity of Ira’s niece Sandra Loychik all proceeds from the book sales benefit the TOGHS. All are invited. You do not need to be a member to attend.
Cookout for the Backstretch Principessa Elena Society 13 Oak St., Saratoga Springs | 5 p.m. Donations will help prepare and improve the summer living quarters for Saratoga Race Course backstretch workers and their families this racing season. Hamburgers, hot dogs, sausage, sides and dessert, plus live music. Tickets are $20 pre-advance; $25 at the door and each ticket will be entered in a drawing for two tickets to the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park on Saturday, June 11. Pre-pay at this link under “Donation” and enter $20 (per ticket) for “other” amount. Your name will be on a list at the event. www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/ MTQ0NTI5?fbclid=IwAR3-tciG02Req4zzW7WomM 2mN7TpWFWNrQZ7wddfGjx-KfcxdHUGl2841Ss
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 Advances in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research Zoom Program | Noon – 1 p.m. A free education program. Participants will learn about current research, with a spotlight on women’s health. This program features researchers from Albany Medical Center and Weill Cornell Medicine, who will discuss risk reduction and early detection of dementia as well as clinical trials happening across NYS. Event is free and can be accessed via telephone or virtually, but registration is required. You will receive a video conference link to access and can sign in as a guest to enter the virtual program. RSVP at https://bit.ly/3IqQgsH, via our 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900, or by contacting Sierra Snoddy at 518-675-7214/ ssnoddy@alz.org
SUNDAY, MARCH 13
Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner Take-Out
Monthly Breakfast
Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. For take-out only. Menu: Corned beef, potatoes, cabbage, carrots, roll. Dinner for 2 / $30 (cash only). Place order Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – noon, 518-584-2585.
The Fish Creek Rod and Gun 123 Route 32, Schuylerville | 8 – 11 a.m. Menu: Eggs cooked to order, bacon, sausage, toast (white or wheat), pancakes (regular, blueberry, buckwheat, apple cinnamon), French toast, home fries, orange juice, coffee, tea, hot Chocolate. Cost: $10 Adult, $5 Child. EVERYONE will be welcome to join us. 581-695-3917.
George Washington’s Long Island Spy Ring NYS Military Museum, 61 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m. Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and author Bill Bleyer reveals the fascinating story of the Culper Spy Ring and the people and places involved. There is a 40-person limit. Masks are required.
MONDAY, MARCH 14
THURSDAY, MARCH 17
Starting Vegetables from Seed
Moonlight Hike
Moreau Lake State Park 605 Old Saratoga Rd., Gansevoort | 10 a.m. If you’ve thought about growing your own vegetable garden but don’t know where to begin, this program is for you! We’ll sow tomato and pepper seeds that
Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park, 80 Scout Rd., Gansevoort 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Are you interested in seeing the Preserve at night? View nature in a new light, as we walk the trails in moonlight. An unforgettable experience for all ages. Registration is required via website www.wiltonpreserve.org or by calling the office at 518-450-0321.
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Festive Foods & Flavors
for St. Patrick’s Day Something’s Brewing. Photo by Toni Nastasi.
Shepherd's Pie with Lamb SATURDAYS 9:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. WILTON MALL | FOOD COURT
by Julia Howard for Saratoga TODAY
Gomez Veggie Ville. Photo by Madison Jackson
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n the United States, Saint Patrick’s Day has ventured from authentic Irish traditions. However, Irish emigrants transformed the holiday into the celebration we know today; prominent displays of green, festive eating and drinking, and numerous parades.
• 2 tbsp. olive oil • 1 1/2 lb. ground lamb*
If you’re preparing corned beef, your beef brisket should be bathing in spice-filled brine. But it’s not too late to pick up locally grown essentials like cabbage, carrots, and potatoes. You can find the products you need at Gomez Veggie Ville.
Pork & Greens has nutritious microgreens for fresh and festive greens. Lovin’ Mama Farm has returned with microgreens and potted herbs. And J. Adkins has a variety of succulents and houseplants to add a touch of green to your living space. Suppose you’re looking for other flavors with a St. Patrick’s Day flair. In that case, Saratoga Chocolate Company’s Matcha Bar has the perfect balance of white chocolate and brilliant green Wakatake matcha (green tea powder with an earthy flavor). Junbucha will have green Japanese Matcha Kombucha, a tart yet sweet fermented beverage made with highquality matcha, tea, and honey. Goat Scape cheese
INGREDIENTS: *Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market
You can find the spirit of Saint Patrick’s Day at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market. With the approach of spring, there will be plenty of green there for you, too! This Saturday at the Wilton Mall, local producers have all the goods to help you prepare for your Irishinfused festivities.
Something’s Brewing recommends Sumatra roasted beans to make the best Irish coffee. Pour one and a half ounces of Irish whiskey and one teaspoon maple syrup into a mug, and fill the rest of the way with freshly brewed coffee. Stir, taste, and adjust the sweetness. Then top with whipped cream.
YIELDS: 8 servings | PREP & COOK TIME: 1 hr 35 mins
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• 3 carrots*, cut into 1⁄4-inch rounds
• 1 1/2 lb. russet potatoes*, peeled and cut into 2 1/2-inch rounds
• 2 leeks*, cut into 1⁄4-inch rounds
• 5 tbsp. unsalted butter • 1/4 c. milk*, plus more if needed
• 1/2 lb. red Swiss chard*, thick ribs removed, leaves cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2 tbsp. freshly grated horseradish
• 1 c. frozen peas
• 2 slices country white bread*, crusts removed, bread cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 1/2 c. beef gravy
• 2 oz. Parmesan, grated (1/2 cup)
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Kim Dolan Designed. Photo by Toni Nastasi.
from R&G Cheesemakers offers savory goat cheese flecked with green garlic scapes. Mean Max Brew Works has a diverse selection of handcrafted beers. And Kim Dolan Designed is hosting a drawing to win a lovely, handmade, green cloak. For this week’s recipe, we share the main course that’s even more authentic to the Emerald Isle than corned beef and cabbage. Shepherd’s pie with lamb is a hearty dish with Irish roots. We enjoy Wolfgang Puck’s version that features many seasonal vegetables. 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.
1. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Add lamb and cook until browned, about 8 minutes. Transfer lamb to a bowl and set aside. In the same skillet, add remaining oil, carrots, and leeks and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in Swiss chard and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in peas, gravy, and reserved lamb. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until heated through, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cover. 2. Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large pot over high heat, bring potatoes and enough salted water to cover to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain potatoes and return to pot. Add 3 tablespoons butter and mash potatoes. Stir in milk and season with salt. If potatoes are too stiff, add up to 2 tablespoons more milk. Stir in horseradish. 3. Transfer lamb mixture to an 11-inch deep-dish pie plate or eight 4-inch ramekins. Spread mashed potatoes over lamb mixture. 4. In a food processor, pulse bread to crumbs. Sprinkle crumbs and Parmesan on potatoes. Dot with remaining butter. Bake until tops are lightly browned, about 45 minutes. NOTES: If you like garlic, boil 2-3 cloves along with the potatoes. Recipe by Wolfgang Puck
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Food
Week of March 11 – March 17, 2022
BRING ON THE
Corned Beef and Cabbage
by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY
fit. It should feel comfortable, like a natural extension of your hand. It should inspire confidence, not instill fear. If it feels wrong, move on. If it feels pretty good; start chopping (or mock chopping), noting how you respond to the knife’s physical characteristics.
Hello my Foodie Friends !
The upcoming week includes a very fun holiday; it is St. Patrick’s Day. My mother, who was Italian, used to say “Everyone is Irish on St. Patty’s day.” My father, who was Irish, always agreed because if he didn’t he ran the risk of not getting her delicious Corned Beef and Cabbage. So here is to all of our “Irish” lads and lassies.
Weight: You’ll need to try several knives to find your ideal knife weight. One school of thought believes a hefty chef ’s knife cuts through foods easier because it “falls” with more force. Another thinks a lighter chef ’s knife flows more freely and lets you maneuver the knife more skillfully. Bottom line: Choose the style that feels right to you.
Preparing Corned Beef and Cabbage does require some essential tools. As you look for tools to use to make your Corned Beef and Cabbage; you may need a Dutch oven or a stock pot, and a good chef (cooks knife). The chef’s knife (sometimes called a cook’s knife) is the most important knife to have in your kitchen and within your knife collection. A chef’s knife is the go-to tool for more than 90 percent of daily kitchen tasks including most slicing and dicing of fruits, vegetables, meats, and fish. And while a chef’s knife may be the “king of the kitchen,” it should not be used to butcher or carve poultry, to remove the skin of large vegetables such as butternut squash, or, as some people have tried, to puncture a hole in cans. The broadness of a chef’s knife blade makes it unwieldy for tasks better suited to a smaller knife.
Balance: “Perfect balance” is in the palm of the beholder. Judge balance by gripping the knife by its handle. If it feels uncomfortably weighted toward the back of the handle or toward the blade, then it probably isn’t for you. An unbalanced knife will make you work harder. Side-to-side balance is also important. When you come down on the blade, the knife shouldn’t feel unstable, as if it wants to teeter toward one side or the other. Size: An 8-inch chef ’s knife is the most popular among home cooks because of its versatility. A 10-incher’s longer blade can cut more volume but may feel intimidating. A 6-inch chef ’s knife can offer an element of agility, like that of a paring knife, but falls short when working with volume or when slicing through something large, like a watermelon.
Many of our customers ask me what is the best brand knife to have. Choosing a chef ’s knife “is like a dance partner.” A knife that feels comfortable and graceful in your hand might feel klutzy to someone else. When you start shopping for that perfect chef ’s knife—one that will make slicing, dicing, chopping, and mincing more pleasurable, precise, and effortless—it’s important to identify your personal preferences, and to realize that there isn’t one knife that’s right for everyone. Finding your ideal knife might take a little time, but you’ll know it when you’ve found it. Once you’ve got a knife in your hand you should immediately get a sense of its
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• Breaded Fish on Whole Wheat Bun • Home Fries • Peas & Carrots • SF Chocolate Pudding • Pineapple Juice
• Swedish Meatballs over Egg Noodles • Peas & Onions • Carrots • Mandarin Oranges
• Herb Chicken w/ Gravy over Stuffing • Broccoli • Butternut Squash • WW Dinner Roll • Fruit Cocktail
• Pork Loin w/ Cranberry Mustard Sauce over Mashed Potatoes • Vegetable Trio • Beets • Pears
• Corned Beef w/ Cabbage • Red Bliss Potatoes • Carrots • WW Dinner Roll • Green Frosted Brownie
Menu Subject To Change. Coffee, Tea and Butter are served daily at sites. The suggested contribution is $2 per meal. There is a $8 fee for guests under the age of 60. Please make checks payable to: Saratoga County Treasurer, c/o Saratoga County Office for the Aging, 152 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Corned Beef & Cabbage INGREDIENTS • 1(2 -6 lb) corned beef brisket • 1teaspoon peppercorn
• Fresh parsley
• 2 dried bay leaves
• Real butter
• 3 head fresh cabbage
• 1 fresh garlic clove
• 12 medium red potatoes
• 1 medium fresh sweet onion
• 1(1 lb) bag fresh carrot
• yellow mustard
INSTRUCTIONS • Use a large Dutch oven or stock pot that will hold everything all at once. Place the brisket (best side up) in the bottom of the pot. There’s no need to rinse it because nothing bad will survive what you are about to do to it and you will remove the outer marinate. Add the spice packet or a teaspoonful of peppercorns and two bay leaves. Cover the brisket generously with water and a bottle of beer (optional - adds flavor and is a tenderizer). Bring to a boil. Then, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 2 hours. • During the 2 hours: Scrub and rinse the new red potatoes. Remove any eyes and bad spots. Leave as much of the peel as you can. Quarter them (halve or whole if tiny). Cover with water until ready for them. Remove the outer leaves from the cabbage until the leaves are entirely light green, rinse and cut it into quarters through the spine so they stay together. Set aside. Peel one carrot and cut it into quarters. Set aside. Peel the onion and cut it into eighths. Set aside. Rinse the bunch of fresh parsley and chop up just the tops into very tiny pieces. I find that kitchen scissors do just fine. • After the 2 hours: Add the potatoes on top of the brisket. Add water to cover everything. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. • Add the cabbage on top of the potatoes and add onion and carrot on top of the cabbage. Add water to cover everything. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Check the cabbage to see if it is tender. If not, simmer another 5 minutes. You shouldn’t undercook it and it’s hard to overcook it. • When done: In a large serving bowl where you can stir the potatoes, crush the garlic clove and rub the inside of the bowl with it. Place the potatoes in the bowl while still piping hot and add a quarter pound of butter and add a handful of chopped fresh parsley. Gently stir until butter is melted, it coats all the potato pieces and the parsley is evenly distributed. • Put the rest of the parsley into a tiny serving bowl for those who want to add more to their potatoes. Slice the brisket cross grain. Use the carrots as garnishments. “Corned beef and cabbage and leprechaun men. Colorful rainbows hide gold at their end. Shamrocks and clovers with three leaves plus one. Dress up in green—add a top hat for fun. Steal a quick kiss from the lasses in red. A tin whistle tune off the top of my head. Friends, raise a goblet and offer this toast: ‘The luck of the Irish and health to our host!’” -Richelle E. Goodrich Remember my Foodie Friends “Life Happens in the Kitchen!”
Take Care, John & Paula
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Entertainment
Week of March 11 – March 17, 2022
WEEKLONG SARATOGA CHOWDER FEST ‘N TOUR BEGINS MARCH 19 SARATOGA SPRINGS — Farmhouse Chowder, Seafood Chowder, Veggie, Irish, and Manhattan Clam Chowder are some of the fare that will be offered up at this year’s chowder festival in Saratoga Springs. The annual festival, typically held in early February, was rescheduled by Discover Saratoga to mid-March with an eye on COVID-19 safety precautions. The main event takes place Saturday, March 26 and will be preceded by a week-long Chowder Fest ‘N Tour beginning Saturday, March 19, during which event goers may dine-in or purchase pints and quarts to-go at participating restaurants all week long. The traditional Chowderfest celebration will take place 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 26 and include live entertainment and family-friendly activities
Photo: Chowderfest 2019 by Super Source Media. This year Saratoga Chowder Fest ‘N Tour will take place March 19-26.
throughout downtown Saratoga Springs. Event-goers may try $2 chowder samples and vote for their favorites. The Chowder Tour takes place Saturday, March 19 Saturday, March 26. Note, not
every restaurant participating in the March 26 Chowder Fest will be selling chowder throughout week. For a complete listing of all festival participants and their offerings, go to: www. discoversaratoga.org.
Chowderfest participants on Saturday, March 26 include: 30 Lake – Chowder; Bentley’s Tavern - Farmhouse Chowder; Boca Bistro - Roasted Corn & Poblano Pepper Chowder (Vegetarian); Bread Basket Bakery (Hampstead Location) - Wholesome Veggie Chowder and Bread Basket Bakery (Spring Street Location) - Wholesome Veggie Chowder; Cantina – Chowder; Carson’s Woodside Tavern - Shrimp & Andouille Sausage Corn Chowder garnished with a cube of corn bread; Chez Pierre - Seafood Chowder; Chianti Ristorante - Spiced Lentil “Ciao-Der” (Vegetarian, Gluten Free); Diamond Club Restaurant - Philly Cheesesteak Chowder and Thai Coconut Curry Chowder; Dizzy Chicken Wood Fired Rotisserie - Brazilian Smoked Seafood Chowder; Druthers Brewing Company Chowder; Dunning Street Station - Shrimp and Bacon With Roasted Corn Topped With a Fried Scallop; Forno Bistro - Maryland Style Clam Chowder; Gaffney’s - Smoked chicken-sweet corn chowder; Harvey’s Restaurant - Cajun Chicken Corn Chowder; Hattie’s Restaurant - Andouille & Corn Chowder; Jacob & Anthony’s American Grille - Jacob’s Chowder; Nashville of Saratoga - Nashville Hot Chicken Chowder; Nostalgia Ale House & Wine Bar - Chicken Wing Chowder; Parting Glass - Luck of the Irish Chowder; Phila Fusion - Beef Stew Noodle Soup/Chinese Hot & Sour Soup; PJ’s BAR-B-QSA - Vegetarian Corn Chowder With Smoked Veggies (BBQ Meats May Be Added); Prime at Saratoga National - Chowder Ribbon Café; Shrimp Corn Chowder topped with Tequila Lime Bacon and a Crab Wonton Popper; Rising Sun Lodge #103 - Free & Accepted Masons (Serving from City Center); New England Clam Chowder with Bacon; Saratoga Winery (Serving from City Center); Torched Cherry Cheesesteak Chowder; Simply Food by Maura - Mac & Cheese Chowder (Serving from Artisanal Brew Works); Spa City Tap & Barrel (Chowder provided by The Hideaway) - Buffalo Chicken Chowder and Philly Cheesesteak Chowder; Sushi Thai Garden - Tom Yam Noodle Soup/Chicken Coconut Soup - Taquero Tacos and Donuts Clam & Chorizo Chowder; The Brook Tavern - Southwest Chicken Chowder; The Cellar - New England Clam Chowder; The Local Pub & Teahouse - Irish Chowder (gluten free); The Merc - Smoked Clam Chowder; The Mill on Round Lake - Bubba Gump Chowder; The Night Owl - Mexico City Chowder; Thirsty Owl Bistro Seafood Chowder; Wasabi - Seafood Soup; Wishing Well Restaurant (Serving from The Brook Tavern) - Manhattan Clam Chowder.
Week of March 11 – March 17, 2022
Norah Jones Sets Summer SPAC Date
Norah Jones announces Aug. 1 show at SPAC. Photo provided.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Norah Jones will return to the concert stage this year, marking the 20th anniversary of her debut album and her first tour dates since 2019. The singer, songwriter, and pianist will kick off her tour June 20 and conclude with appearances
at Bethel on July 30, Boston Aug. 2, and Forest Hills Aug. 4. Jones will stage a show at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Aug. 1. The night also features a special solo performance by Regina Spektor. For tickets, go to: LiveNation.com Ticketron.
Musician Applications Are Open for Paid Gigs at Bennington Museum BENNINGTON, VT — In 2019, Bennington Museum began an outdoor Friday night concert series in the Museum’s courtyard. Last year, thanks to an anonymous grant, the museum hosted 12 performing groups and were able to offer small stipends for their services. Over 900 people passed through the gates to enjoy the food, music, outdoor art, kids’ activities, and good company. Bennington Museum has once again received an anonymous grant and welcomes musicians to submit their application. Performances will begin June 3 and run through Sept. 2, 14 weekends - and will be free of charge to the public. Groups will be paid an average of $450 and will be allowed to collect tips from the audience. All events take place from 5-7 p.m. Concerts will be cancelled in the event of a 60% chance
of rain by 2 p.m. on Fridays, and efforts will be made to reschedule on a mutually convenient date. Applications will close on March 31. All artists will be notified as to whether or not they were awarded a spot. Go to: benningtonmuseum.org and scroll down to “Concerts in the Courtyard Musician Applications.”
27 Arts & Entertainment Rochmon Shares the Bounty of Neil Young’s “Harvest” at Caffe Lena Tuesday SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Tuesday March 15, Rochmon Record Club will converge Live at Caffe Lena, to listen to, and learn about, Neil Young’s 1972 classic, “Harvest.” Neil Young’s 4th album features a great view of an artist at the top of his commercial game. “Harvest” includes the title songs: “Heart of Gold,” “Old Man,” “Alabama,” and “The Needle And The Damage Done,” among others. Young would
later look back at the success of “Harvest” with regret but this album, full of stories and as a complete work of art, stands the test of time. A Rochmon Record Club Listening Party is meant to inform and deepen our understanding of the history of the individual performers, songs and the stories that went into the making of this classic album. By listening together, we get to hear the music again for the first time.
Doors open at 6:30, the show begins at 7 p.m. with a live audio & video presentation by Chuck Vosganian aka “Rochmon” and Special Guest Presenter Mateo Vosganian. Caffe Lena has returned to full capacity. To ensure everyone’s safety Caffe Lena is requiring proof of vaccination for all attendees. The Rochmon Record Club will also be streamed live on Caffe’ Lena TV. Tickets at caffelena.org
Saratoga Chips – A Pop-up Old Time Radio Drama at Saratoga Music Hall SARATOGA SPRINGS — iTheatre Saratoga presents a “popup old time radio drama” March 26-27 at the newly renovated Saratoga City Music Hall. “Saratoga Chips: From the Discovery of Water to the Eradication of Crime in the Racing City” is a multimedia presentation featuring live music, narration and recorded vignettes. Commodore Vanderbilt, Mark Twain, Ulysses S. Grant, Madame Jumel, John Morrissey, Solomon Northup, and aeronaut Carlotta Myers are just a few of the famous names that pass through Saratoga Chips, an entertaining evening of history, comedy and music from Saratoga’s Victorian era, organizers say. Performances take place 6:30 p.m. on Saturday March 26 & Sunday March 27. Saratoga City Music Hall is located at 474 Broadway. Tickets are $15 and available at: saratogachips.bpt.me/.
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Spa City Native Pete Performance Celebrating Jewish Music, Donnelly to Release New LP Commemorating Lives Lost In The Holocaust
“The Perpetual Twist” - Pete Donnelly with a new LP shipping in April.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — A new vinyl release is slated for release in April by Saratoga Springs native and Figgs’ band member Pete Donnelly. “I believe in the power of art to make the world a more livable place,” Donnelly says. “I hope that it can bring some joy, pleasure and peace to the world,
no matter how small the effect. Music and art hold the reigns to humanity.” The LP - “The Perpetual Tryst” – differs from the CD version, featuring new edits, a song-swap, and a striking sound with a very different listening experience. Pre-order information at: petedonnellymusic.bandcamp.com.
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March 12-13, 19-20, and 26-27 Self-guided tour to 5 unique maple farms and 4 neighboring farms... and an animal sanctuary tour! At maple farms: See sap boil and learn about the fickle art of sugaring; sample all manner of maple treats, shop wide variety of items in the shops! Other farms: Wide variety of locally produced goods, including: • Non-gmo meats • organic eggs • breads • jams • vintage tools • and more! Advice: dress in layers and wear boots.
www.VisitThurman.com/Maple-days This event is made possible by Warren County occupancy taxes
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Originally planned for the summer of 2020 to mark 75 years of freedom and liberation following the Holocaust, this Dutch quintet is finally able to bring their extraordinary performance to the USA. Mauthausen Cycle will be staged at Caffe Lena at 8 p.m. on Friday, March 18. Led by classically-trained vocalist Niki Jacobs, the performance celebrates the beautiful sounds of Jewish music, commemorating those whose lives were lost in World War II and honoring those who brought Jewish culture to America. The centerpiece of the performance is the Ballad of Mauthausen, written about the Second
Mauthausen Cycle will be staged at Caffe Lena at 8 p.m. on Friday, March 18.
World War, and a collaboration between the Greek poet Lakovos Kambanellis, who was a survivor of Kamp Mauthausen, and Mikis Theodorakis, the Greek composer banned for activism against social injustice. Theodorakis has praised this interpretation of his music.
The ensemble consists of trumpet, viola, cello, accordion, and voice. In-person tickets available at caffelena.org. Stream this show live at caffelena.tv. Enjoy one week of access with your $5 live stream ticket. Proof of vaccination required for all attendees.
Abstraction and Narration Fold Together in New Exhibit LAKE GEORGE — The Lake George Arts Project’s Courthouse Gallery presents “Games of Chance,” a solo exhibition of work by Fern T. Apfel. The exhibition runs from March 16 – April 16. Abstraction and narration fold together in Fern Apfel’s acrylic paintings. Her images contain memorabilia she has collected over many years. Playing cards, letters, handwritten notes and other various ephemera are placed on top, or layered above, colored backgrounds in an intentionally considered minimal composition. In our contemporary time, where so much communication is digital, and emails are often deleted, these painted objects can center and ground us in the physical world, reminding us of our connections and threads of discourse through time, triggering memory, as well as recording our lives. Intricate and intimate, all the lettering is done freehand. Apfel earned her BA at the State University of NY at New Paltz, and also studied at The Art Students League of New York. She has exhibited widely in the Hudson Valley & Capital Region of New York where she lives.
“The Joker.” New exhibition of work by Fern T. Apfel opens March 16. Photo provided.
Currently her work is included in a show titled Pieced Together, at Pine Bush Library in Albany, and a solo exhibition of her work will take place in early 2023 (date TBA) in the Main Gallery of The Arts Center of the Capital Region in Troy. The Courthouse Gallery is located at the side entrance of the Old County Courthouse, corner
of Canada and Lower Amherst Streets in Lake George. During scheduled exhibitions dates our in-person office and gallery hours are Wednesday through Friday 12 – 5 p.m., Saturday noon – 4 p.m. There will be a live online talk with the artist at 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 19. A direct link to the talk can be found at www. lakegeorgearts.org
29 Arts & Entertainment Park Theater St. Patrick’s Day Dance in Albany Series Continues with Ashwini Ramaswamy’s Let the Crows Come Dinner & Show on March 16
Week of March 11 – March 17, 2022
ALBANY — The performing arts centers at the University at Albany and The Egg present Ashwini Ramaswamy’s Let the Crows Come as part of the Dance in Albany series. The performance will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 27, at the UAlbany Performing Arts Center on the uptown University at Albany campus located at 1400 Washington Ave. Evoking mythography and ancestry, Let the Crows Come uses the metaphor of crows as messengers for the living and guides for the departed. The work explores how memory and homeland channel guidance and dislocation. Featuring Ashwini Ramaswamy (Bharatanatyam technique), Alanna Morris-Van Tassel (AfroModern technique) and Berit Ahlgren (Gaga technique), the
choreographer’s South Indian classical dance form is deconstructed and recontextualized to recall a memory that has a shared origin but is remembered differently from person to person. The original score for Let the Crows Come was composed by Jace Clayton, Prema Ramamurthy and Brent Arnold. Its narrative framework is derived from the Hindu epic poem Ramayama, Tamil Sangam literature and two ancient Sanskrit texts: Brihatsamhita and Kakajarita. Ramaswamy has spent over 30 years studying Bharatanatyam from her gurus: mother Ranee Ramaswamy, sister Aparna Ramaswamy and the legendary Smt. Alarmél Valli of Chennai, India. As a founding member of Ragamala Dance Company, she has toured extensively, performing throughout the U.S. and in
Russia, Taiwan, Indonesia, Japan, United Kingdom and India. Advance tickets 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 faculty-staff. For reservations and further information, contact the Box Office at 518-442-3997 or visit the UAlbany Performing Arts Center website at www. albany.edu/pac. Individual tickets are also available through The Egg Box Office or on-line at www. theegg.org. Upcoming performances in the Dance in Albany series include Garth Fagan Dance on April 22, 2022 and Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company on May 14, 2022, both at The Egg.
“WE GOT THE BEAT”
Ryan McKasson, Eric McDonald and Jeremiah McLane of the Celtic trio Kalos, perform in a St. Patrick’s Day show at the Park Theater.
GLENS FALLS — The Park Theater hosts A St. Patrick’s Day Dinner & Show on March 16 featuring a special performance by acclaimed Celtic trio, Kalos. The event includes an Irish-inspired 3-course prix fixe menu curated by executive
chef, Matthew J. Delos. Tickets: $65.00 (includes tax and gratuity). Doors: 5:30 p.m. Dinner & Dessert: 6 p.m. Showtime: 7 p.m. The Park Theater is located at 14 Park St., Glens Falls. Call: 518792-1150, or go to: parktheatergf. com/events.
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Women in Music Summit, Concerts and More: A 3-Day Gathering This Month
WOODSTOCK — “We Got The Beat,” the brainchild of coproducers Holly George-Warren and Lizzie Vann, will debut at the historic Bearsville Theater next month, featuring three days of concerts, panel discussions, film screenings, conversation, and more, honoring the achievements of women in the music industry and setting goals for the future. The gathering includes award-winning performers, music industry leaders, DJs, photographers, filmmakers, authors, and journalists, as well as mainstage concerts by the legendary Darlene Love and multi-platinum Grammy winner Joan Osborne. Music journalist Holly GeorgeWarren is a Grammy-nominated producer of RESPECT: A Century of Women in Music and the bestselling author of 16 books, including Janis: Her Life and Music. She has joined forces with Bearsville Theater owner Lizzie Vann, to create this first-ever Hudson Valley summit. “This weekend is part of an important initiative that Bearsville
Theater is launching to support women in music,” Vann said, in a statement. “Women earn 82% of the pay received by their male counterparts. In support of this, Bearsville has reduced the cost for women artists and groups renting our theater and sound stage facilities by 18%. Women bring as much to the party as men — so let’s go!” Events include mainstage and Bearsville lounge performances, panel discussions, meetand-greets, Euphoria & Shakti Yoga, documentary film screenings, and opportunities for
professional networking. “WE GOT THE BEAT” includes: Darlene Love, Joan Osborne, Kate Pierson, Genya Ravan, Amy Rigby, Holly George-Warren, Meg Griffin, Palmyra Delran, Ebet Roberts, and more. “We Got The Beat — A Women in Music Summit” takes place Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 25-27, at Bearsville Theater, 291 Tinker St., in Woodstock. For more information, tickets and a complete schedule of events, go to: bearsvilletheater.com/ we-got-the-beat.
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LEGALS NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Purchasing Department of Saratoga County, 50 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 will receive sealed bids until 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 31, 2022 at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for the Rehabilitation of BIN 3304230 carrying C.R. 1 (Stony Creek Road) over Wolf Creek, as per specification 22-PWCR1BR-6. Bids will be received for the following for a Bridge Rehabilitation Project. The work included the specific steel repairs of the fascia beams of the existing bridge and the associated work zone traffic control. A pre-bid conference will not be held. Bid documents may only be obtained on or after Tuesday, March 8, 2022 from The Empire State Bid System at no cost from the following 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 03/11. 111003 NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Purchasing Department of Saratoga County, 50 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 will receive sealed bids until 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 7, 2022 at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for the Repair of Five (5) Tub Roofs at the Saratoga County Correctional Facility, 6010 County Farm Road, Ballston Spa, NY 12020, as per specification 22-PWCFTRR-3. No pre-bid conference will be scheduled. Bid documents may only be obtained on or after Monday, March 14, 2022 from The Empire State Bid System at no cost from the following 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 03/11. 111002 NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Purchasing Department of Saratoga County will receive sealed bids until 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 24, 2022 at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for Timber Contract, as per specification 22-TC-1. Bid forms and instructions are available
at the Purchasing Office, 50 W. High Street, Ballston Spa, NY between 9:00 a.m. & 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 03/11, 110912 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, April 5, 2022 when they will be opened and read publicly on the following: Intelligent Transportation System Engineering Specifications and request for proposal forms are available on the City’s webpage at www.saratoga-springs.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. 03/11, 03/18. 111000/111001 LEGAL NOTICE LOCAL LAW NO. 2 OF 2022 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of the City of Saratoga Springs, New York, will conduct a public hearing, on Tuesday, March 15 2022, at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached, in the City Council Room, City Hall, in the City of Saratoga Springs, New York, to hear all persons who wish to speak in regard to a proposed Local Law No. 2 of 2022, entitled “A LOCAL LAW TO REPEAL IN THEIR ENTIRETY THE PRESENT CHAPTERS 240, 241 AND 242 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, AND TO ENACT A NEW CHAPTER 240 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, ENTITLED “UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE”. The proposed new Chapter 240 is a comprehensive and thorough Unified Development Ordinance, in accordance with the City Comprehensive Plan, that is the result of many months of efforts by city staff and consultants. It has received
comments from city personnel, city and county agencies, and the general public. It establishes rules, regulations, policies, procedures and schedules. It contains the following articles: 1. Title, Purpose & Applicability 2. Zoning Districts and Zoning Map 3. Residential Districts 4. Mixed-Use & Commercial Districts 5. Institutional Districts 6. Industrial Districts 7. Special Purpose Districts 8. Uses 9. On-Site Development Standards 10. Off-Street Parking and Loading 11. Landscape 12. Signs 13. Land Use Board Applications 14. Subdivision Approval 15. Public Improvements 16. Conservation Design 17. Stormwater Management 18. Public Realm 19. Nonconformities 20. Enforcement 21. Definitions and Measurement Methodologies On December 21st of 2021, the Saratoga Springs City Council acted to adopt the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). This Local Law No. 2 of 2022 will remove from the UDO Zoning Map the change enacted in December 2019 involving Parcel(s) identified as Map Change #1 in the area of Myrtle Street and Morgan Street. This Local Law No. 2 of 2022 will also establish a revised effective date for the Unified Development Ordinance. Any interested persons may inspect the proposed Local Law in the Office of the City Clerk, in City Hall, in the City of Saratoga Springs, New York at any time prior to the above public hearing. Dated: March 2, 2022 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK By: Dillon Moran, City Clerk 03/04, 03/11. 110894/110895 LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of the City of Saratoga Springs, New York will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached, in the City Council Room, City Hall, Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY, to hear all persons who wish to speak either for or against the enactment of amendments to Chapter 136, Article IVA of the Code of the City of Saratoga Springs, NY, entitled
“Lodging and Eating and Drinking Establishments – Temporary Outdoor Seating Area Permits”. The purpose of the amendments is to extend the duration of permits for temporary outdoor seating areas issued under Article IVA to November 1, 2024, as well as to revise procedures to review and approve locations for temporary outdoor seating areas, to revise regulations relative to their use, and to establish procedures to adopt a schedule of fees. Any interested persons may inspect the proposed ordinance online at the City’s website at www.saratoga-springs.org, or at the office of the Commissioner of Accounts, in City Hall, at any time prior to the above hearing. DATED: March 2, 2022 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK By: Dillon Moran, City Clerk 03/04, 03/11, 110878/110879.
SPEED LIMIT 15 LOCATION Between Schuyler Drive and Benton Drive 2) To add the following to 225-72, Schedule VII, One Way Streets: NAME OF STREET Caroline Street DIR. OF TRAVEL East LIMITS Between Schuyler Drive and Benton Drive 3. To add the following to 225-81, Schedule XVI, Parking Prohibited At All Times: NAME OF STREET Caroline Street SIDE both LOCATION Between Schuyler Drive and Benton Drive Any interested persons may inspect the proposed ordinance at the office of the Commissioner of Accounts, in City Hall, at any time prior to the above hearing. DATED: March 2, 2022 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK By: Dillon Moran, City Clerk 03/04, 03/11. 110896/110897
LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of the City of Saratoga Springs, New York, will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached, in the City Council Room, City Hall, Broadway, in the City of Saratoga Springs, New York, to hear all persons who wish to speak in regard to the 2022 Water and Sewer Rates. A copy of the proposed 2022 Water and Sewer rates is available in the Department of Public Works, and on the city’s website at www.saratoga-springs.org. Dated: March 2, 2022 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK By: Dillon C. Moran, City Clerk 03/04, 03/11, 110880/110881.
NOTICE OF ACTION TO: PATRICIA DONNELLY You are hereby notified that a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage has been filed against you, and you are required to serve a copy of your Answer on the Petitioner acting Pro Se. You are to file the original Answer in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Family Division on or before the 8th day of APRIL 2022. If you fail to do so, a Judgment by Default may be taken against you. Dated this 28th day of February 2022 Petitioner: PAUL WARRING, 100 10TH ST., INTERLACHEN, FL 32148. 03/04, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25. 110857
LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of the City of Saratoga Springs, New York will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached, in the City Council Room, City Hall, Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY, to hear all persons who wish to speak either for or against the enactment of amendments to Chapter 225 of the Code of the City of Saratoga Springs, NY, entitled “Vehicle and Traffic”. The purpose of the amendment is: 1) To add the following to 225-70, Schedule V, School Speed Limits, Inside Tax District: NAME OF STREET Caroline Street
Notice of formation of Madeleine Bokan LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 02/23/2022 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: 89 5th Ave Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 03/11, 03/18, 03/25, 04/01, 04/08, 04/15. 111006 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF JIREH ORGANIC FARMS AND LIVESTOCK OF NY LLC Art. Of Org. Filed with NYS Dept. of State 03/01/2022. Office location: Saratoga Co. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: The LLC, 375 Southline Road, Galway, NY 12074. Any lawful purpose. 03/11, 03/18, 03/25, 04/01, 04/08, 04/15. 110991
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LEGALS Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: MEC Consulting, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York on FEBRUARY 16, 2022 under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. Office location: Saratoga County. Secretary of State of New York designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. Secretary of State of New York shall mail a copy of the process to: Russell E Danforth, 38 High Rock Avenue Suite 6D, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful business activity not otherwise prohibited by the laws of the State of New York. 03/11, 03/18, 03/25, 04/01, 04/08, 04/15. 110985 Notice of Organization of THE MIND BODY SPIRIT SHOPPE LLC. The name of the limited liability company is The Mind Body Spirit Shoppe LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Secretary of State on February 7, 2022. The county within the state in which the office of the limited liability company is to be located is Saratoga County. The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is 510 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. Purpose: to carry on all lawful activities. 03/11, 03/18, 03/25, 04/01, 04/08, 04/15. 110977 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY; Name of LLC: JUDYANNMAN HOLDINGS LLC. Date of filing: 2/14/2022; Office of the LLC: Saratoga Co.; The NY Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. NYSS may mail a copy of any process to the LLC at 68 Chatsworth Way, Clifton Park, New York 12065; Purpose of LLC: Any lawful purpose. 03/11, 03/18, 03/25, 04/01, 04/08, 04/15. 110971 Notice of formation of RED HAKE PROPERTIES LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on June 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 c/o the Company, 12 Fenimore Place, Gansevoort, NY 12831.Purpose: to engage in any business permitted by law. 03/11, 03/18, 03/25, 04/01, 04/08, 04/15. 110964 Notice of Formation of 10 NEWARK ST LLC. The name of the limited liability company is “10 NEWARK ST LLC” (the LLC). The Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Department of State on February 8, 2022. The Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against the company may be served. The principal office of the LLC is in Saratoga County and the address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against
the LLC is 10 Greenridge Place, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The purpose of the LLC shall be to conduct any lawful business as permitted by applicable law and as determined from time to time by its members. 03/11, 03/18, 03/25, 04/01, 04/08, 04/15. 110958 Notice of Formation of Mirbeau Spring Street LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 03/02/2022. Office Location: (Saratoga County). SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 433 Broadway STE 203, Saratoga Spring, NY 12866. Purpose: any lawful activity. 03/11, 03/18, 03/25, 04/01, 04/08, 04/15. 110914 Notice of formation of Saratoga Functional Nutrition LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 02/20/2022. 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: 58 Skylark Drive, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 03/04, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25, 04/01, 04/08. 110883 Notice of formation of H3 Business Management and Operations LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 01/17/2022 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: 15 Stratford Drive, Clifton Park, Ny 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 03/04, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25, 04/01, 04/08. 110869 NOTICE OF Formation of Capital Region Sealcoating, LLC Articles of Organization filed Secretary of State (SSNY) 2/15/2022. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 5 Southside Drive, Suite 11-328, Clifton Park, New York 12065. Purpose: any lawful activities. 03/04, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25, 04/01, 04/08. 110846 Notice of formation of Rock Steady Home Inspections LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 01/17/2022 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: 10 Highgate Road Gansevoort NY 12831. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 03/04, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25, 04/01, 04/08. 110782 Notice of formation of ACM Training, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 02/22/2022. 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: 334 Brownell Rd., Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any
lawful purpose. 03/04, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25, 04/01, 04/08. 110776 NOTICE OF Formation of 518 FOAM, LLC Articles of Organization filed Secretary of State (SSNY) 2/17/2022. Office location: Warren County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to P.O. Box 781, Glens Falls, New York 12801. Purpose: any lawful activities. 02/25, 03/04, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25, 04/01. 110709 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: ADVANCED DATA DEVICES, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/15/2020 Office location: Albany 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, 555 CLIFTON PARK CENTER RD., CLIFTON PARK, NY, 12065. Purpose: For Any lawful purpose. 02/25, 03/04, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25, 04/01. 110703 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: JESS JONES DESIGN, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 07/30/2020 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, 26 N HIGH ST., BALLSTON SPA, NY 12020. Purpose: For Any lawful purpose. 02/25, 03/04, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25, 04/01. 110697 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: FLAGSTONE HOMES REIMAGINED, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/26/2019 Office location: Albany 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, 2607 N SHORE RD., HADLEY, NY 12835. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 02/25, 03/04, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25, 04/01. 110691 Notice of formation of Therapy Central NY, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 2/20/2022. 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: 14 Meadow Rue Place, Malta NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 02/25, 03/04, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25, 04/01. 110684 Notice of Formation of Lofink Hardscape, Design & Construction LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 02/12/2022 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: 2C Blue Heron Lane, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Any lawful purpose. 02/25, 03/04, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25, 04/01. 110650 Notice of Formation of THE FALLS 654, LLC. Articles of Organization (DOM LLC) filed with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on February 15, 2022, Office location, County of Saratoga. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any such process served to: Edward J. Dworakowski, Jr., 816 Plank Road, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful act. 02/25, 03/04, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25, 04/01. 110627 Notice of Formation of SCHUYLERVILLE LAUNDROMAT, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/09/2022. Office location, County of Saratoga. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom Process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 222 Burgoyne Road, Schuylerville, NY 12831. Purpose: Any lawful Purpose. 02/25, 03/04, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25, 04/01. 110613 Notice of formation of Gift Of Ping LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 11/04/2021 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: 4 Ashley Pl, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 02/18, 02/25, 03/04, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25. 110537 Notice of formation of Gateway Mechanical LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 01/04/2022 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 5247 Hudson Rd. Galway, NY 12074. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 02/18, 02/25, 03/04, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25. 110527 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LA HART’S PLUMBING, LLC. Art. Of Org. filed w/ NY Sec. of State (SSNY) on January 31, 2022. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC at its principal business location, 3 Marjorie Dr., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: any lawful. 02/18, 02/25, 03/04, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25. 110520 Notice of formation of New Lantern Company, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 12/09/2021 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: 63 Putnam St. Suite 202 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 02/18, 02/25, 03/04, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25. 110498
Notice of formation of 2862 Realty, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 11/19/2019. 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: 239 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 02/18, 02/25, 03/04, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25. 110492 Notice of formation of 2858 Realty, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 11/19/2019. 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: 239 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 02/18, 02/25, 03/04, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25. 110486 Notice of formation of NEW LEAF PICTURES LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 01/11/2022 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: 220 Grand Ave. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 02/11, 02/18, 02/25, 03/04, 03/11, 03/18. 110470 NOTICE OF Formation of SJB RE HOLDINGS, LLC Articles of Organization filed Secretary of State (SSNY) 1/31/2022. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 18 Washington Avenue, Waterford, New York 12188. Purpose: any lawful activities. 02/11, 02/18, 02/25, 03/04, 03/11, 03/18. 110464 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: 59 Beekman LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on August 20, 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, 1080 Hicksville Road, Seaford, New York 11783. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 02/11, 02/18, 02/25, 03/04, 03/11, 03/18. 110458 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Hermance Road Building Lot LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on August 20, 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, 1080 Hicksville Road, Seaford, New York 11783. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 02/11, 02/18, 02/25, 03/04, 03/11, 03/18. 110452
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LEGALS NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: 5630 Lake Road LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on August 20, 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, 1080 Hicksville Road, Seaford, New York 11783. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 02/11, 02/18, 02/25, 03/04, 03/11, 03/18. 110446 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: The Galway Barn LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on August 20, 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, 1080 Hicksville Road, Seaford, New York 11783. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 02/11, 02/18, 02/25, 03/04, 03/11, 03/18. 110440 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: 61 Beekman LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on August 20, 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, 1080 Hicksville Road, Seaford, New York 11783. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 02/11, 02/18, 02/25, 03/04, 03/11, 03/18. 110439 Notice of formation of Meatball Martini Ice Cream, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 2/3/2022 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: 1473 Erie Blvd, Floor 3, Suite 3, Schenectady, NY 12306Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 02/11, 02/18, 02/25, 03/04, 03/11, 03/18. 110432 NOTICE OF Formation of Capital Region Processing, LLC Articles of Organization filed Secretary of State (SSNY) 2/4/2022. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process
against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 5 Southside Drive, Suite 11-328, Clifton Park, New York 12065. Purpose: any lawful activities. 02/11, 02/18, 02/25, 03/04, 03/11, 03/18. 110403 NOTICE OF Formation of Capital Region Steel, LLC Articles of Organization filed Secretary of State (SSNY) 2/4/2022. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to 5 Southside Drive, Suite 11-328, Clifton Park, New York 12065. Purpose: any lawful activities. 02/11, 02/18, 02/25, 03/04, 03/11, 03/18. 110397 Notice of Formation of 65-71 Bay Street Holdings, LLC (“LLC”) filed Articles of Organization with the NY Sec. of State (“SSNY”) on 11/02/21. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail a copy of process to Magnolia 9 LLC, PO Box 1217, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: any lawful activity. 02/11, 02/18, 02/25, 03/04, 03/11, 03/18. 110369 Notice of formation of The Plant Hatch, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 02/06/2022 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: 39 Elmore Robinson Rd, Mechanicville, NY 12118. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 02/11, 02/18, 02/25, 03/04, 03/11, 03/18. 110362 Notice of formation of Tania Susi Music, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 1/31/22 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: 18 Karner Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 02/11, 02/18, 02/25, 03/04, 03/11, 03/18. 110350 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC). Name: V Squared Interests LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/02/2022. Office location: Saratoga
County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 60 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. Purpose: to engage in any lawful act or activity for which a limited liability company may be formed under section 201 of the Limited Liability Company Law. 02/11, 02/18, 02/25, 03/04, 03/11, 03/18. 110342 Notice of formation of Battenkill Venture Partners, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 02/01/2022. 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: 28 Sydney Hill Rd., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 02/04, 02/11, 02/18, 02/25, 03/04, 03/11. 110333 Notice of formation of Drake and Hen 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: 3 Christine Ct, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 02/04, 02/11, 02/18, 02/25, 03/04, 03/11. 110327 Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: 132 ADAMS STREET, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York on APRIL 30, 2020 under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. Office location: Saratoga County. Secretary of State of New York designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. Secretary of State of New York shall mail a copy of the process to: Louis W. Rondinello, 136 Adams Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: any lawful business activity not otherwise prohibited by the
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Puzzles Across 1 “__ All That”: 1999 movie 5 Diver’s gear 9 “Fancy seeing you here!” 14 Hoof it on a bad knee, say 15 Ecstatic internet shout 16 Driver’s choice 17 Oberlin’s state 18 “We tried, but this won’t work” 20 Give up on 22 Superman’s makeup? 23 Fashion plate 24 Kerfuffle 27 Construction girder 31 Dubuque denizen 33 Serve as a reminder 37 Mic __: triumphant move 39 Finnish company that created Angry Birds 40 James Patterson hero __ Cross 41 Do an accountant’s job 44 Cheapen 45 Subtle summons 46 Run-of-the-mill 47 Nonsense 50 Yellowfins, e.g. 55 Write briefly and quickly 59 Cause of a crash 62 Family __ 63 Cup or star 64 Emerald City princess 65 “Haven’t decided yet” 66 Uses WhatsApp, say 67 Eject 68 Tibetan title Down 1 Slackens the pace 2 Drum kit item with a pedal 3 “Into the Wild” star Hirsch 4 Took the mic 5 “Just saying,” in 66-Across 6 Kappa preceder 7 Meddlesome 8 Nonsense companion? 9 Black-and-white dessert 10 Ian who plays Bilbo Baggins 11 It might be adjusted in Photoshop 12 Kang and Kodos, on “The Simpsons”
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See puzzle solution on page 38 13 “Affirmative” 19 Sellout letters 21 Sacha Baron Cohen alter ego 24 Mil. truants 25 “You wouldn’t __!” 26 Black gemstone used to make beads 28 Snooze inducer 29 Auth. unknown 30 Gun 32 Actor Epps 33 Fish story notable 34 Backs (out) 35 Popular video game series, with “The” 36 Unruly groups 37 Scot’s Scotch order 38 Yahoo
42 Foreshadows 43 R&B great James 48 Ending with malt 49 Ache 51 “__ we meet again” 52 Fashionista Kamali 53 Likely roster for the big game 54 “I’m outta here” 55 Bar flier 56 Rice-shaped pasta used in salads 57 Acronymic anxiety about being excluded from the fun 58 Group with pledges 59 The 1% in 1% milk 60 Flabbergast 61 Sales __
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: Nadir, Zenith Nadir (lowest point) is the point on the celestial sphere directly below the observer, exactly opposite the zenith (highest point). They reached a nadir of despair when they lost their home. When we adopted our son, we reached the zenith in our lives. 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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GAVIN PARK JR. NBA Scores & Top Scorers
PLAYOFFS: DIVISION 1
DIVISION 3
76ERS VS. WARRIORS 76ers-9: Brooks Casey 5, Joseph Trimarchi 2 Warriors-7: Landon Dross 7
ROCKETS VS. SUNS Rockets-41: Aaron Stuart 23, Ronan Doyle 14 Suns-29: Brady Moore 19, Jake Marcantonio 10
DIVISION 2 76ERS VS. BUCKS 76ers-26: Lee Lockrow 15, Carter Philips 4 Bucks-17: Annabelle David 4, Sean Webster 4 CELTICS VS. WARRIORS Celtics-36: Ethan Hammer 20, Cameron Jones 9 Warriors-6: Lars Beckett 4, Hudson Pleu 2 LAKERS VS. KNICKS Lakers-25: Chase Warren 13, William Schaefer 8 Knicks-22: Wes LaFrance 8, Sam DeBenedetto 8
WIZARDS VS. LAKERS Wizards-34: Ashton Wright 8, Colton Baker 6 Lakers-24: Nicholas Humowitz 14
DIVISION 4 WARRIORS VS. NETS Warriors 41: Ian O’Rourke 15, Eugene Conroy 9 Nets 15: Mason Swistak 10, Jake Barbaro 3 CELTICS VS. SUNS Celtics-35: Jackson Howell 14, Henry Hanrahan 8 Suns-29: Braydin Stone 15, Peyton Keegan 5
SEMI-FINALS: DIVISION 1 HORNETS VS. CELTICS Hornets-13: Mason Jones 5, Aarev Patel 4 Celtics-7: Bryson Russel 5, Tyler Rhodes
NETS VS. LAKERS Nets-33: Jameson Doyle 12, Greyson Culver 11 Lakers-29: Chase Warren 13, William Schaefer 12
DIVISION 3
KNICKS VS. 76ERS Knicks-23: Mason Elie 8, Colton Barbaro 7 76ers-3: Matthew Pinatiello 2, Ethan Ferrara 1
WIZARDS VS. BUCKS Wizards-29: Damon Kelly 8, Palmer Tomkinson 7 Bucks-22: Chase Palmer 7, Jack Rucinski 5
DIVISION 2
GRIZZLIES VS. ROCKETS Grizzlies-45: Rowan Lincoln 21, Bryce Phelps 14 Rockets-25: Landon Lockrow 9, Jude Hamilton-Jones 5
76ERS VS. CELTICS 76ers-45: Lee Lockrow 14, Nicholas Cameron 11 Celtics-31: Colby Phelps 17, Ethan Hammer 6
CHAMPIONSHIPS: DIVISION 1
DIVISION 3
KNICKS VS. HORNETS Knicks-20: Bobby Fitch 6, Colton Barbaro 6 Hornets-11: Trey Ordon 5, Mason Jones 3
GRIZZLIES VS. WIZARDS Grizzlies-28: Bryce Phelps 17, Rowan Lincoln 9 Wizards-24: Damon Kelly 7, Tyler Schwartz 7
DIVISION 2
DIVISION 4
76ERS VS. NETS 76ers-37: Nicholas Cameron 12, Lee Lockrow 8 Nets-26: Jameson Doyle 10, Greyson Culver 9
WARRIORS VS. CELTICS Warriors-35: Eugene Conroy 11, Ian O’Rourke 7 Celtics-30: Jackson Howell 13, Nathan France 5
Sports Final Scoreboard: Section II Basketball
The Section II Boys and Girls Basketball tournaments wrapped up this past weekend with the boys’ championships played at Cool Insuring Arena in Glens Falls and the girls’ championships played at Hudson Valley Community College. See the tournament results by class below: BOYS Class AA: #1 seed Green Tech defeated #3 seed CBA 63-54. Locally, Saratoga (#8) got knocked out by Bethlehem in the first round of the tournament, 71-66. Ballston Spa (#6) defeated Colonie 74-62 to make it to the quarterfinals where they were defeated by CBA, 58-40. Class A: #3 seed Mekeel Christian defeated #8 seed Gloversville 64-30. #1 seed Troy was knocked out by Gloversville in a 76-72 double overtime quarterfinal game. Burnt Hills (#9) was defeated by Gloversville, 56-42, in the first round.
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Class B: Underdog #6 seed Ichabod Crane had a 51-50 victory over #4 seed Catholic Central High School. Schuylerville (#7) made it the semifinals where they were defeated by eventual Class B champions Ichabod Crane, 77-64. Class CC: #1 seed Stillwater had a 73-61 win over # 6 seed Greenwich for the championship. Stillwater defeated fellow Saratoga County school Spa Catholic, 64-42, in the quarterfinals. Class C: #1 seed Maple Hill defeated #2 seed Fort Plain, 64-60. Class D: In an upset, #4 seed St. Johnsville defeated #2 seed Northville, 52-45. Along the way, Johnsville had a 51-38 victory in a semifinal upset over #1 seed Argyle. GIRLS Class AA: #3 seed Albany defeated #1 seed Shenendehowa in a 58-52 upset. Saratoga (#7) was knocked out in the first round by Shaker, 62-39. Class A: #1 seed Averill Park
defeated #2 seed Burnt Hills, 61-46. Burnt Hills made their way to the championships after a firstround buy-in, a 61-19 win over Troy (#7) in the quarterfinals, and a 53-33 win over Queensbury (#3) in the semifinals. Class B: #1 seed Schalmont had a 73-35 win over #6 seed Fonda. Locally, Schuylerville (#11) was defeated in the first round by Fonda, 60-40, and Johnstown was defeated in the first round by Tamarac, 61-50. Class C: #1 seed Duanesburg had a 64-47 victory over #2 seed Greenwich. #4 seed Corinth made it to the semifinals after defeating Hoosic Valley (#13) and Maple Hill (#5), before being defeated 66-23 by Duanesburg. Class D: #3 seed Spa Catholic made it to the finals where they were defeated by #1 seed Hartford. 73-63. During the tournament, the Saints had a 60-41 win over Argyle (#6) and a 58-40 win over North Warren (#2).
First Responders Appreciation Night Hockey Game Tickets Now Available GLENS FALLS — On Saturday April 2, 2022, the Adirondack Thunder (ECHL Affiliate of the New Jersey Devils) will be holding their First Responders Appreciation Night at the Cool Inwsuring Arena as they plan to host the Marine Mariners (ECHL Affiliate of the Boston Bruins) in a 7 p.m. game. Prior to the Thunder and Mariners game, the Saratoga County Minutemen hockey tea, comprised of players who represent various public safety organizations throughout Saratoga County, such as the Saratoga Springs Fire Department, Saratoga Springs Police Department, Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office, New York State Police, and New York State Park Police amongst other, will be taking to the ice
for the charity against the Old Colony Police & Fire Hockey Club from Pembrook, MA. The First Responder Game will be played at the Cool Insuring Arena with a game time of 1 p.m. During the First Responder Game, donations will be collected in an effort to support the Saratoga Springs Firefighters Community Fund. The Community Fund is the biggest means in which the Saratoga Springs Firefighters IAFF Local 343 can give back to the community in ways outside of 911 emergency responses. The Community Fund provides funding for youth athletics for both in and out of school, provides funding for youth organizations that are not involved in athletics within the Saratoga Springs community, and has the ability to support those
situations that occur in which an individual or family needs help in ways outside of calling 911. The tickets for the April 2 games can be purchased through the Adirondack Thunder using SeatGeek. Tickets purchased through SeatGeek are good for entrance with both games, and using the code “FIRST” people who purchase tickets will be able to purchases at a discounted rate. For larger groups, please contact the Adirondack Thunder business office and speak with Sean Driscoll. For additional information, contact Matt Derway (Saratoga Springs Fire Department) by email at mderway35@yahoo. com or at 518-337-7895. Or contact Bill Arpei (Saratoga Springs Police Department) at billarpei@ yahoo.com.
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CAPITAL REGION — The Capital Region’s Digital Gaming Cluster continues to expand in 2022. Not only has large studio employment increased, but the region’s esports footprint is getting bigger with HV Gamer Con returning to the Albany Capital Center this month and new gaming facilities coming to several local colleges and universities, including a 4,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art arena at the University of Albany. HV Gamer Con, the largest esports event in the region, will return to the Albany Capital Center (ACC) March 19-20. This will be the first in-person Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) tournament at the ACC since its inaugural event in 2019. “We are thrilled to have our ECAC Esports Championships return to the Albany Capital Region again this year at the HV Gamer Con,” said ECAC CEO Dan Coonan. “The ranks of our ECAC intercollegiate esports conference has grown to 130 schools nationwide, including 800 teams and 4,000 competitors, and we now span coast to coast and into Canada. But no region within our footprint is more
welcoming or better equipped to stage our in-person championships than the Capital Region. We are so appreciative of the support we receive from the State of New York, and we attribute so much of our enormous success as an intercollegiate esports conference to that relationship.” There are 346 local students playing in national collegiate esports leagues, such as the ECAC, the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE), and the National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC). Capital Region college and university esports that participate in the ECAC include UAlbany, The College of Saint Rose, and RPI. Russell Sage College’s esports team started competing in the NACE last year, and Siena College’s team joined the NECC last month. The region’s SUNY schools (UAlbany, SUNY Adirondack, SUNY Schenectady, ColumbiaGreene Community College, and Hudson Valley Community College) compete in the SUNY Esports league. Last December, the first NYS High School Esports Championship in Rocket League was held at the UAlbany
2019 HV Gamer Con. Photo provided.
esports arena in conjunction with Capital Region BOCES and Northeastern Regional Information Center (NERIC). The region also has 352 students currently enrolled in game development programs.
To accommodate these growing ranks of gamers and game designers, UAlbany has plans to build a new 4,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility featuring 48 high performance gaming PCs, 18 consoles, and a broadcasting and media
creation room. The project is currently in the design stage and the facility is scheduled to open in the fall of 2023. Read the full story on Saratoga Business Report (www. saratogabusinessreport.com).
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Saratoga Miss Softball Spring Program Saratoga Miss Softball programs are open to all girls between the ages of 4 and 17 regardless of where they reside. Programs and pricing: • T-Ball (ages 4-6): $60 • Mini-Minor Division (ages 7-9): $120 • A Division (ages 10-11): $120 • AA Division (ages 12-15): $120 • AAA Division (ages 16-17): $120 There will be two games played per week – one weekday game at 6:15 p.m. and one game on Saturday at either 10 a.m. or noon. Financial aid is available upon request to jdowd@dblawny.com. Register through the online registration system at www.saratogamiss.org. Click on the “Registration Now Open” box in the center of the web page. Those new to the league will need to create a Sports Illustrated Play account in order to register online. Payments are processed directly on the website.
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Saratoga Wilton Youth Baseball Saratoga-Wilton Youth Baseball recreation program is open to all players ages 4-15. The league offers five ageappropriate divisions, each aiming to teach the basics of the game while keeping baseball fun. Register by Friday, March 25 to guarantee your spot on a team. Anyone, including those playing on school or travel teams is encouraged to join the Cal Ripken (ages 4-12) or Babe Ruth program for a fun season of spring baseball. Take this opportunity to develop the Babe Ruth program into a premier baseball league for those ages 13-15 who love to play the game and want to continue to do so. For all division and information pricing, or to sign up, visit www.swyb.org. Interested in sponsoring a field or team this season? Email sponsorships@swyb.org to get started.
Kids in Uniforms Will Receive $1 Off at the Cone Counter! Calling all youth coaches, club leaders, and advisors, Stewart’s Shops has some exciting news! Kids in uniform can order anything from the cone counter and receive $1 off. This deal applies to any youth uniform including sports jerseys, concert attire, or other club apparel. Stop into your local Stewart’s Shop after a sports game,
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an orchestra concert, a troop meeting, pick your favorite item from the cone counter and you’ll receive $1 off. This deal is good for anything at the cone counter including ice cream cones, banana splits, hand packed pints, milkshakes, brownie and hot fudge sundaes, our famous Make Your Own Sundaes and more. (Eligible for full priced items only) Stewart’s Shops is proud to support the youth in their communities. In 2022, the company plans to donate $1.2 million to various organizations that provide recreation activities to children.
March Madness Athletic Equipment Drive CAPITAL REGION — Mohawk Honda and Mohawk Chevrolet are partnering with Impact Athletic Center and DeCrescente Distributing Co. to collect athletic equipment as part of a March Madness initiative. At the close of the month, all donations will be distributed to underprivileged children throughout the local community. Donations are accepted at Mohawk Honda (175 Freemans Bridge Rd, Schenectady), Mohawk Chevrolet (639 NY Rte 67, Ballston Spa), or Impact Athletic Center (390 NY Rte 146, Halfmoon) from March 1 to March 31. Items must be new and suitable for youth in sports. Examples include baseball bats, baseball gloves, basketballs, soccer balls, tennis rackets, and more.
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CP Dynamo Heads to States
CP Dynamo (15U). Photos provided.
by Jaynie Ellis
Saratoga TODAY CAPITAL REGION — CP Dynamo’s 15U team, local boys travel ice hockey, is headed to Buffalo to compete in the state tournament this weekend against nationally ranked teams. CP Dynamo hasn’t been to the NY State Tournament for the past two years due to COVID, but this weekend they are tournament bound, where they will play Friday against the Buffalo Regals and Saturday against the Bishop Kearney (or BK) Selects and the Syracuse Nationals. The BK Selects are ranked at #3 in the nation, while CP Dynamo’s rank recently increased to #43; playing teams
like the BK Selects brings more experience to the players and more exposure to the program. CP Dynamo draws players from a 2-hour radius around Clifton Park and billets players from across the US and abroad: defenseman Caeden Herington is from Vermont, goaltender John Nanos is from Nebraska, and defenseman Canaan Li is from Beijing, China. “A majority of kids on the team are from the Capital Area, playing whole teams that are billeted or coming from all over the country or different countries,” said Head Coach of the CP Dynamo 15U team, Brad Shaver. “They do exceptionally well against some of the best players in
the country at their age level.” Just last weekend CP Dynamo played the #1 nationally ranked team, Rhode Island’s Mount St. Charles Hockey Academy, and lost the second game by a close 2-1 final score. The team also traveled to the University of Notre Dame recently for the 2022 Notre Dame CCC ShootOut Tournament where they played teams from Anaheim, St. Louis, Indianapolis, and Colorado to place 5th out of 20. They frequently travel far to play, also visiting Penn State in past years, and already have a game lined up for next season in Chicago. “I coached one of the players that is a senior at Notre Dame who took the team through locker
room,” said Coach Shaver. “It was a great experience for them.” CP Dynamo’s 8-month season starts with their training camp the last week of August. As they near the end of the 2021-22 season with the state tournament and nationals, Coach Shaver plans to push them hard on the ice to get ready to face the competition. “The strategy is that we have to play together. We don’t have a team that is deep, but the players we have are very good. So, the strategy is to understand the system,” said Coach Shaver. “We know what we have to do, how to read and react to the game, and to make quick changes. When these guys can do that, they are really successful.”
The team’s season ends after nationals, and the CP Dynamo organization is already planning tryouts for the 2022-23 season in April. Including 15U, the organization also has 14U, 16U, and 18U teams. The teams are hoping to recruit more kids from outside the area for next season. “Next year, the players [on the 15U team] will move up to 16U. After 16U they all go different places, and some will go to junior hockey,” said Coach Shaver. “But that’s the goal for next year. We want to get these kids to the highest level.” More information about CP Dynamo and their April tryouts can be found on their website, www.cpdynamo.com.
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