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PUBLIC SAFETY DECISION RAISES RED FLAGS by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — There has been an increase in largely negative public reaction focused on late-night weekend activities in downtown Saratoga Springs of late. And while crime has not statistically increased in a significant way said Jim Montagnino, the city public safety commissioner this week introduced the first phase of a multi-phase Patrol Division Increase Initiative that will
as its first step eliminate the assistant police chief position and re-allocate those funds to hire additional patrols. “We need as many police officers as possible to be available to keep the city safe. This is the underlying basis of the Patrol Division Increase Initiative,” Montagnino told the council during its March 15 meeting. To illustrate a point, he discussed an incident that occurred earlier this month. See Story pg. 9
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
SSHS’s Jack Foster
Photo (L to R): Head Coach Chris Conley, Jack Foster, and Throws Coach Jon Hoek at the State Championship Meet. See Story pg. 37
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LOCALS STAND FOR UKRAINE City Unanimously Approves Resolution Condemning Invasion of Ukraine ...pg. 10 Fred Astaire Dance Studios - Saratoga to Host Fundraiser for Ukraine ...pg. 10 Local Businesses Selling T-Shirts for Ukraine ...pg. 12
Price Chopper Closes Downtown Location by Jaynie Ellis Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Price Chopper Limited at 55 Railroad Place in downtown Saratoga Springs will be permanently closing its doors on Saturday, April 16. On March 16, the Golub Corporation announced that after 10 years in operation they will be vacating the space at 55 Railroad Place. Price Chopper released the following statement on why they will not be renewing the lease: “With a 70,000 sq. ft. Price Chopper SuperCenter around the corner on Route 50, [the]
downtown location, with its limited parking, has served as more of a convenience store for fill-in grocery shopping trips. When we upgraded the Price Chopper SuperCenter to a Market 32 in November of 2019, the much larger store’s expanded offer attracted even more of the little store’s traffic,” said Mona Golub, Vice President of Public Relations and Consumer Services, regarding the store’s “current and future viability.” West Side Management of Saratoga, LLC reported that the owners of Saratoga Market Center LLC have received many inquiries for the 19,000 sq. ft. space and they will soon be announcing a new tenant.
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HISTORY
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Week of March 18 – March 24, 2022
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Farm Boy to University Dean
by Rachel Clothier | Sponsored by The Saratoga County History Roundtable Contact The Saratoga County History Roundtable at: saratogacohistoryroundtable@gmail.com
“Here is a good dirt farmer gone wrong” is how Harry James Carman described himself. He started out as a poor, farm-raised country boy in Saratoga County and rose to the position of Dean of Columbia University in New York City. Born in 1884 in the town of Greenfield to Winslow and Anna Carman he attended the Coy School District until the family moved to the hamlet of Wagman’s Ridge in the town of Saratoga. Miss Carrie Peck was his teacher in the one room school house and Harry achieved many Regents credits in her classes. In the summer of 1902, he was approached by Dr. Abram Mark Hollister who was scouting for pupils for the Corinth Teacher Training Institute. In later years Harry remembered Dr. Hollister“Before you had departed you had won another country boy to come to Corinth in September.” When Harry arrived in Corinth Dr. Hollister met him at the post office. It was the first time that seventeenyear-old boy had ever been away from home. As the two walked down the street Dr. Hollister asked what his plans were for the future. Carman had only planned to teach in a country school, but Dr. Hollister asked if he ever planned to go onto college. That was the turning point in his life. After receiving his certificate from the Teacher Training Class, he taught for a couple years at a small school for a salary of $7.50 per week. In 1905 he commenced his studies at Syracuse University and graduated in 1909. He was hired as principal of the Rhinebeck, NY high school. Four years later he returned to Syracuse for his master’s degree and taught history and political sciences at Syracuse. He attained his PhD in 1919 from Columbia University and later joined the Department of History at the college. Columbia senior students voted him the most popular professor for seven years. In 1943 he became Dean of the Teacher’s College at Columbia University until his retirement in 1950.
New York Herald Tribune December 27, 1964. Photo provided by The Saratoga County History Roundtable.
Dr. Carman was quoted in 1945 “There is a great and difficult job facing American colleges, the job of finding and financing the submerged brains of the nation, of whatever economic level, of whatever color and creed, the young men and women with good minds must be found and fostered. They are our greatest natural resource.” He was also an early advocate of gifted and talented programs in schools.
said that he helped revolutionize education at Columbia and establish their humanities programs.
General Dwight D. Eisenhower became president of Columbia University in 1948 and went on to have a close friendship with Dean Carman. Numerous college textbooks on U.S. History were authored by Dr. Carman. He was considered an outstanding historian and served for a quarter of a century on the New York City Board of Higher Education and on the boards of many colleges. It was
In his youth he had a difficult time deciding whether to be a teacher or a farmer. He felt everyone should spend some time working the soil but he also found great rewards in the classroom.
Harry James Carman eventually returned to his small farm near Schuylerville. Neighbors said one could find his farm easily- “it’s the one with all the flowers.” He died in 1954 a few days before his 81st birthday. Funeral services were held at the Church of the Visitation and he is buried in Schuylerville.
Rachel Clothier is historian for the Town of Corinth, operates the Corinth Museum, and is retired from Crandall Public Library in Glens Falls.
Week of March 18 – March 24, 2022
Maple Weekend Begins Saturday
NEW YORK — Maple Weekend is a chance for the public to come out to local farms to learn about New York’s maple sugarmaking processes and traditions and to taste pure maple syrup in its many forms – right from the source. Maple Weekend begins Saturday, March 19 and Sunday, March 20 and will take place again the following weekend on Saturday, March 26 and Sunday, March 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at most locations. The event is organized and sponsored by the New York State Maple Producers’ Associations, proudly funded by both members and the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets. Maple Weekend began in 1995 as a single “Maple Sunday” and is now in the 26th year of the event that spans four days and two weekends at all locations across New York State. Tours and samples are offered at most sites free of charge, excluding museums. On-site pancake breakfasts, where available, incur a per-plate cost and prices vary by location. Visitors to Maple Weekend
can: taste a pure and natural food product at its freshest and in its many forms; learn how maple syrup and other maple confections are made; experience the unique family traditions of making maple syrup in New York State; celebrate New York’s first agricultural harvest of the season in a family-friendly environment; meet the producers who annually make New York the second largest maple producing state in the U.S.; share in the many ways to cook and bake maple syrup, maple sap, and other maple drinks and products; and witness sustainable agriculture at its best. For more information and a list of locations, visit mapleweekend.nysmaple.com.
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Firefighters Campaign for Autism Awareness SARATOGA SPRINGS — During the month of April, the Saratoga Springs Firefighters will be honoring National Autism Awareness Month through their campaign to promote Autism Awareness. The normal day-today uniform for the Saratoga Springs Fire Department will be changed from the traditional blue button-up shirts to royal blue shirts with artwork incorporating Autism Awareness. Shirts similar to those worn by the firefighters on duty will be sold throughout the month of March and beginning of April,
with all proceeds raised from sales to be donated to Aim-Autism. Aim-Autism is an organization that is committed to helping individuals and their families by raising funds for schools and organizations that provide education and the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy program for those on the Autism spectrum. Firefighters will also be participating in various training sessions during the month of April focusing on how to best provide for those with Autism and their specific needs. This training is not just limited to treating the medical needs
of those on the Autism spectrum, but also how to improve interactions on calls related to fires, alarm activations, searches, rescues, and how to be a part of a support system when firefighters are assisting family members on calls. In recent years, 1 in 44 children will be diagnosed with an Autism spectrum disorder. The goal of this month is to allow firefighters to learn how to provide the best services possible to the public. Contact Saratoga Springs Firefighter Chris Stewart at 518338-2664 or email ssfd159@ yahoo.com with any questions.
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OBITUARIES
Edmund Bracken
Doris Lasselle
Spencer Supernor
MIDDLE GROVE — Edmund C. Bracken passed away on March 5. A funeral service was held March 16 at Compassionate Funeral Care. Visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com
WILTON — Doris Lasselle passed away on March 6. A celebration of Doris’s life was held on March 14, at the Trinity United Methodist Church. Visit compassionatefuneralcare.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Spencer Guy Supernor passed away on March 3. A celebration of life was held on Saturday, March 12. Burial will be private. Visit compassionatefuneralcare.com
Duane F. Evans Sr.
Duncan Lloyd
Alexander Moniot
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Duane F. Evans Sr. passed away early Sunday, March 6 at Saratoga Hospital. A funeral service was held on March 12 at Compassionate Funeral Care. Visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com.
WILTON — Duncan Lloyd passed away on March 6. An internment with military honors was held at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd, Schuylerville, NY 12871 following the calling hours. Visit compassionatefuneralcare.com.
CLIFTON PARK — Alexander Moniot was called home to heaven and granted the gift of eternal life on March 8. There was a memorial service on March 15, 2022, at the Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church. Visit compassionatefuneralcare.com.
Philip C. Gargan
Philip was born, June 15, 1940, to John and Elizabeth Gargan of New York, NY. On April 4, 1964, Philip married the love of his life, Lillian, and left the city to begin their lives in Saratoga Springs. In March 1979, they moved to Greenfield Center where they built a beautiful home and life together. Philip was a New York State Trooper for 29 years and served his community as a Saratoga Springs school board member and Greenfield town building inspector. His passions included history, aviation, and books. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Lillian, three daughters, Louise Bublak (Richard), Christine Gargan, and Gabrielle Gargan-Godlewski (Brian), and four grandchildren, Alexander
Bublak (Ronie), Nicholas Bublak, Anastasia Godlewski and Alexandra Godlewski. Relatives and friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Friday, March 18 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Saturday, March 19 at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, 3159 NY-9N, Greenfield Center. Burial will be private. Burke & Bussing Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com Funeral Homes
GREENFIELD CENTER — Philip C. Gargan, 81, of Greenfield Center, passed away surrounded by his family on March 13, 2022, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
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Francis Hibberd Ritch Francis Hibberd Ritch (Frank), age 71, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022, at Saratoga Hospital. At friends and family’s request there will be a memorial service at a later date. For online condolences, visit compassionatefuneralcare.com
Lydia V. Taylor
Lydia V. Taylor, age 76, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022. She was born on September 16, 1945, in Queens, NY, the daughter of the late Louis and Theresa (Weir) Alfandari. In 1962 Lydia married her first husband, John Moran and had two children, Kevin and Deborah. In the early 70’s they relocated to Saratoga Springs. Lydia worked for the state for 25+ years and provided for her children as they grew up and found their own lives. In 1988, Lydia married Richard Taylor, they were married for 17 years. In 1989, she became a grandmother having three grandsons and one granddaughter. After retiring
from the state, she lived the rest of her life enjoying the little things with family, friends and her two wonderful dogs, Jack and Danny. She was a light in many people’s lives and will be dearly missed. She is survived by her son-inlaw, Harold Thomas; grandsons, Sean Thomas, Harold Thomas Jr., and Devin Thomas all of Ballston Spa; granddaughter, Rachel Wellington of Tahlequah, OK and many friends. She is preceded in death by her sister, Beverly Alfandari; first husband, John Moran; daughter, Deborah Thomas and son, Kevin Moran. A funeral Mass will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at St. Peters Church, 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY. All who knew Lydia are welcome to join. Arrangements are under the direction of Compassionate Funeral Care, Inc, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. For online condolences, visit compassionatefuneralcare.com
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Week of March 18 – March 24, 2022
POLICE Sara B. Brennan, 23, of Stillwater, who was working as a corrections officer at Saratoga County Jail, was charged March 9 with two counts criminal possession of a controlled substance and one count promoting prison contraband – all felonies, and official misconduct – a misdemeanor. Brennan is alleged to have possessed and sold a controlled substance while at the Saratoga County Jail. She was arraigned and released on her own recognizance to return to court at a later, unspecified date. Brennan is no longer employed by the Sheriff ’s Office, according to that office. Okon Songobong, 37, of Schenectady, was charged in Saratoga Springs March 8 with petit larceny, criminal possession of stolen property, and burglary. Sean Riberdy, 31, of Cohoes, was charged in Saratoga Springs March 8 with criminal tampering, criminal mischief, and falsely reporting fire explosion or hazardous substance. Trevor Keniry-Thompson, 22, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with petit larceny.
Kira Walker, 29, of Kingsbury, was charged in Saratoga Springs March 9 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Gregory Craig, 65, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 9 with sex offender failure to report change of address. Jodie Cruger, 50, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 9 with criminal tampering. Casey Watrobski, 31, of Clifton Park, was charged in Saratoga Springs March 10 with operating motor vehicle without insurance, and motor vehicle registration suspended. Maison Dufty, 18, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 10 with burglary, and criminal mischief. Cassandra Barden, 36, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 10 with burglary, and criminal mischief. William Bogdanowicz, 32, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 10 with burglary. Robin Mattison, 43, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 11 with unauthorized use of a vehicle.
BLOTTER 5 Jaime Ryf, 40, of Troy, was charged in Saratoga Springs March 11 with petit larceny.
a dwelling house, a misdemeanor, after Sheriff Deputies responded to the Twin Lakes Apartment Complex in the town of Halfmoon for a resident reporting what appeared to be a bullet hole in the ceiling of their apartment. There were no injuries reported due to the alleged incident. Kennedy was arraigned and released on his own recognizance, pending further court proceedings.
Bridgete Parisi, 52, of Warrensburg, was charged March 11 with aggravated harassment in the second-degree. Zachary Vanearden, 31, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 12 with misdemeanor DWI, speeding not prudent, and moved from lane unsafely.
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James F. Daley, 62, of Malta, was charged March 4 with felony assault obstructing governmental administration, and criminal possession of a weapon. Jonathan E. Volland, 38, was charged March 9 with two counts of criminal sale of a controlled substance and two counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance following a lengthy investigation into narcotics trafficking in the Town of Waterford. Volland is accused of selling and possessing quantities of controlled substances. He was sent to Saratoga County Jail in lieu of bail or bond pending further action in the matter. Robert T. Kennedy Jr., 24, of Halfmoon, was charged March 3 with felony reckless endangerment, and illegal discharge of firearm within 500 feet of
Michael K. Emmerson, 44, of Greenfield Center, was charged March 13 with making a terroristic threat, a felony. The charges followed a complaint of allegedly harassing and threatening communications made against CPS workers, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office. Emmerson was arraigned in Ballston Spa and released on his own recognizance.
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used to send Freedom Boxes to our deployed troops. Donations requested are microwave mac & cheese cups, snack packages of cookies and 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, and small size shampoo and conditioners. If you have any questions please contact Blue Star Mothers at capitalregion2bsm@gmail.com.
Week of March 18 – March 24, 2022
History Center Hosts Awards Ceremony BALLSTON SPA — On the evening of March 8, 2022, the Saratoga County History Center hosted a gala at Brookside Museum to celebrate the inaugural winners of the Saratoga County Public History Award: Carol Godette and James Richmond. Around 50 guests, including History Center trustees and staff gathered in History Center Awards Ceremony honored the “Long Room” at James Richmond and Carol Godette on Brookside Museum to March 8, 2022. Photo provided. learn about the new award, hear testimonials about of Saratoga TODAY, spoke about the work and careers of Godette the challenges of finding good and Richmond, and revel in writers before handing over the scholarly camaraderie. Presided lectern to Carol Godette, who over by History Center Trustee shared her deep love of local hisand Public Relations Manager tory that stemmed from her childMichael Landis, the guest list fea- hood experiences in Saratoga. tured local historians, journalists, Both Richmond and Godette have and dignitaries from the greater published widely on Saratoga Saratoga County area. County history, with Richmond After brief remarks made specializing in the 18th and 19th by Landis and History Center centuries, and Godette on the President Field Horne, Karen 20th century and the recent past. Staulters, Historian of the Town The Saratoga County Public of Milton, introduced James History Award is an annual recogRichmond with an emotional nition of the critical, yet often overreview of his many publications looked, work of local historians, and services to the community. teachers, authors, and archivists. Richmond, in turn, reminded the Winners are elected by a commitassemblage that public history is tee comprised of History Center a cooperative effort and that none trustees, educators, and commuof his achievements would not be nity leaders. For more informapossible without the help of others. tion, contact Michael Landis at Next, Chad Beatty, Publisher mlandis@brooksidemuseum.org.
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Week of March 18 – March 24, 2022
Wilton Volunteer Fire Department Celebrates 75th Anniversary with Banquet on April 10
HAPP Y 100th Birthday!!
Wilton Volunteer Fire Department. Photo by Caitlyn Martinelli.
WILTON — Since its official inception in 1947, fire and rescue calls continue to be responded to by members of a 100% volunteer nonprofit now known as the Wilton Volunteer Fire Department, whose officers and chief respond to over 350 calls each year. Stephen Kloss Sr, with 61 years of service is one of 20 members across four generations of his family to volunteer. “It’s in our blood,” says Richard Helenek who has responded to calls for over 56 years. His brother, Robert, has 57 years. The longestserving member is William E. Morgan. His 67 years of service will be celebrated April 10 when
the department holds its 75th Anniversary banquet. “It’s also been great to see a resurgence of diverse volunteers join us over the last couple years who cover the ages of teens, 20s, 30s 40s and 50s,” says department president Andrew Bobbitt. A reminder of the department’s early years continues shine in the district’s main station: a 1944 WW II U.S. Navy 500-gallon, two hose, 4x4 International known to members as “713.” It has been used for decades as a go-anywhere workhorse for local brush fires but has since been retired to show-and-parade service. Two of the biggest impacts affecting the department have been
the additions of a fire district main station on Ballard Road in 2002, moving from the original station on Wilton/Gansevoort Road, and a new district substation strategically located on Route 50 that opened in 2012. The new stations provide more efficient response times while allowing more space for the separate tax-funded Wilton Fire District. For more information, visit: wiltonfiredept.org, or contact: president@wiltonfiredept.org. Those interested in supporting the members’ 75th Anniversary banquet, may mail donations to: WVFD at 270 Ballard Road, Wilton, NY 12831.
Barbara (Babby) Boyle celebrated her 100th birthday on March 3. All ten children as well as many grandchildren came to town to celebrate!!
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Week of March 18 – March 24, 2022
Saratoga Springs Push For Broadband Funding in Meetings This Week American Rescue Plan Provides Students with Internet Service SARATOGA — Congressman Paul D. Tonko this week announced that Capital Region schools and libraries are being delivered $8,907,780 in funding from the American Rescue Plan’s Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF). The program, established under the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), helps students connect to the internet at home by providing broadband access, laptops, Wi-Fi hotspots, and other equipment necessary to get their homework done.
Parcel on the corner of West Ave. and Grand Ave. where applicant B&D Properties, of Rotterdam, seeks to demolish the existing single-family residential structure and propose construction of a mixed-use building with four townhouses, and apartment, a commercial space and adjoining parking lot. The application is under consideration at the city’s Design Review Commission.
“With educational tools, homework, and opportunities increasingly online, students without reliable home internet access are often left without the tools to succeed,” Congressman Tonko, who represents the 20th Congressional District, said in a statement. “This truth was made poignantly clear by the COVID-19 pandemic, which is why I fought hard to secure funding in our American Rescue Plan to expand broadband access to our unserved and underserved communities.” The funding delivered to
the region is included as part of the historic $7.1 billion being administered across the nation to schools and libraries to improve access to resources and education. Saratoga Springs Public Library is among 35 different entities in the district slated to receive funds. The Saratoga Springs library is set to receive just under $1,900. Other area locations include the ScotiaGlenville Central School District (just over $299,000), and the Shenendehowa Central School District ($342,000).
NYRA Announces Stakes Schedule for Saratoga Summer Meet
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23 6 p.m. | Saratoga Springs Design Review Commission meeting
THURSDAY, MARCH 24 6 p.m. | Saratoga Springs Planning Board meeting
Photo by Chelsea Durand courtesy of NYRA.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — NYRA has announced the stakes schedule for the 40-day summer meet at historic Saratoga. It will include 77 stakes worth $22.6 million in total purses. Aug. 27 - the 153rd renewal of the Grade 1, $1.25 million Runhappy Travers. Aug. 6 - the Grade 1, $1 million Whitney, The 2022 summer meet will
open on Thursday, July 14 and continue through Monday, Sept. 5. Following the four-day opening weekend, racing will be conducted five days a week, Wednesdays through Sundays, apart from the final week, when the meet will conclude on Labor Day. TV: Regional coverage will air on SNY during select hours throughout the summer. Daily coverage of the summer will
broadcast on the networks of FOX Sports. Opening Day, Thursday, July 14, kicks off the season with the Schuylerville for 2-year-old fillies and the inaugural running of the restricted one-mile Wilton for sophomore fillies - to be contested out of the reconstructed Wilson Chute. More information, go to: NYRA.com, and click on “Saratoga.”
Week of March 18 – March 24, 2022
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PUBLIC SAFETY DECISION RAISES RED FLAGS continued from front page... “On March 5, there was a situation in which an individual was arrested and found to be in possession of a loaded 9 mm handgun that contained an illegal clip that held 13 rounds of live ammunition. The circumstances in which that seizure occurred involves some of the most remarkable police work that the city has seen. The sergeant in charge that night had information from a witness that a particular individual had been involved in a fight at one of the bars in town and had stated to someone that he was going to return to ‘shoot the place up,’” Montagnino said. A police sergeant was given a description of the vehicle in question, which had license plates from the state of Mississippi. “A car with Mississippi plates was pulled over on the corner of Spring and Circular (streets) because the driver was driving erratically and without headlights. The sergeant, in the words of the bar owner, ‘peeled out and raced over there.’ He was able to signal to the officers at the scene that there was a possible weapon in the possession of the driver,” Montagnino said. The weapon was secured and the driver – who had a previously violent felony conviction in Mississippi, Montagnino said was arrested without incident. “The on-the-ground police work that resulted in this arrest prevented what I believe would likely have been a mass shooting. The safety of this city depends in large part on the skill, training and number of uniformed police officers who are doing their jobs day-in and day-out on the street,” the commissioner said. “Despite that we are a ‘weekend town,’ and that much of the crime that involves visitors coming to the city occurs on the weekends, not one sworn officer above the rank of sergeant is on duty on Saturday or Sunday without being called in specifically for that purpose.” In all, he counted approximately 40% of the department’s sworn officers who do not work weekends. The goal of the program is to put more officers in locations at times most needed, he said. Phase One of the plan involves redirecting funds currently used for the assistant chief of police position and was unanimously approved
by the city council. The council also approved paying an invoice in the amount of about $260,000 to Axon - an Arizona-based company which develops technology and weapons such as Tasers and body cams for civilian, law enforcement and military use. The city has a 10-year, $2.5 million contract with the company that was initiated last year. There is an option to terminate that contract, should the council decide to do so at some point. ASSISTANT POLICE CHIEF POSITION The assistant police chief position is currently held by Robert Jillson. Jillson was in attendance at the meeting but did not address the council. He was appointed full-time to the Saratoga Springs Police Department as a member of the patrol division in 1998 and rose steadily through its ranks. Three months ago, Jillson was appointed by the previous council to succeed retiring assistant chief John Catone’s position. The position will be de-funded and funds reallocated April 8. Under the Civil Service law, Jillson may exercise his right to return as lieutenant. This in turn would displace the least senior lieutenant and place them in the role of sergeant - filling one of the three vacant sergeant positions as well allowing for the hire of a patrol officer, said Montagnino, adding
Saratoga Springs annual crime totals over a six-year span in the pre-pandemic period from 2014 – 2019. The 2021 Public Safety annual report is scheduled to be released this week.
that the Chief and Assistant Chief positions are “basically duplicative of one another.” No specific dollar figure was discussed, but the amount should be readily known at the time of the council’s April 5 meeting, when the finance department conducts its business on the matter.
Montagnino cited the publication of the Department of Public Safety’s 2021 report as an indicator that the city “is as safe as it’s ever been. There is no statistically significant increase in crime over the last few years – and while there has been a lot of coverage of certain incidents
– the total number of crimes and the total types of crimes have not changed to any significant degree from one year to the next.” The annual report, which was not immediately available, was scheduled to be posted on the city web site the night of the March 15 meeting.
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Fred Astaire Dance Studios - Saratoga to Host Anniversary Celebration / Fundraiser for Ukraine SARATOGA SPRINGS — Fred Astaire Dance Studios Saratoga (FADS) is celebrating five years in business and will host a celebration 1 – 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 10. The owners of FADS in Saratoga have a very close connection to Ukraine, as co-owner Sergiy “Grey” Masko, is Ukrainian and still has family there. The studio will be hosting a fundraiser to help support the people of Ukraine.
Attendees of the event are invited to bring supplies or a monetary donation that will be brought to St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church in Watervliet to send to Ukraine. Additionally, those wishing to help– and dance! – may fill out a dance card for $10 per dance, up to five dances, in honor of the fifth anniversary. All proceeds will be given to the church to help with support.
The event is open to the public. Early donations are also welcome and may be brought to the studio at 3257 U.S. Route 9, Saratoga Springs. Suggested items may include: first aid supplies, bedding, hygiene items, newborn and children necessities, microfiber towels, non-perishable food items, flashlights with batteries, backpack. A full list of supplies can be viewed at: www.cerkva.com/ enigma-portfolio/aid-ukraine/.
Week of March 18 – March 24, 2022
City Unanimously Approves Resolution Condemning Invasion of Ukraine
City News: Saratoga Springs by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY
Council Approves Outdoor Dining, State Must Act The council approved amending City Code to permit temporary outdoor seating areas for eating and drinking establishments. The measure will be open to every food and beverage business in Saratoga Springs, said Accounts Commissioner Dillon Moran. “We’re still dealing with the effects of the pandemic and this is essential to the economy of Saratoga Springs,” he added. Eating/drinking license holders are required to apply for an outdoor seating permit via the city’s Department of Accounts. The permit will then be reviewed by the newly formed Committee on Outdoor Dining, comprised of the Fire Battalion Chief and a handful of appointed city officials. Final approval would be authorized by City Council vote. The state must also act,
specifically related to the issue of the serving of alcohol beverages outside. Moran said he is working with local and state political leaders regarding the issue. A permit fee, of a not-yetdetermined amount will apply and is expected to vary in cost as per the amount of space that will be used. Those fees will be announced at the next City Council meeting. The permits, to be issued annually, will remain in effect until Nov. 1 of the year in which they were issued. CRB: Proposal Anticipated in April A fourth Public Hearing was held this week regarding the potential formation of civilian police review board. It is anticipated a proposal will be presented to the City Council by Public Safety Commissioner James Montagnino in advance of the next council meeting on April 5. SOTC is Saturday Mayor Ron Kim announced the State of the City Address will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 19 in the Music Hall at City Hall.
The event is open to the public. Congressman Paul Tonko will introduce the mayor. The SOTC address may also be viewed via live stream at www.saratoga-springs.org. March is Gambling Awareness Month The city issued a proclamation highlighting regional, state and national councils on Problem Gambling naming March as Gambling Awareness Month. “We are a gambling town, but we are also a town that respects responsible gambling,” Mayor Ron Kim said. Problem gambling affects more than 600,000 state residents of all ages, races and ethnic backgrounds, according to the New York Council on Problem Gambling, and promoting public awareness provides an educational tool for both policy makers and the public about warning signs and available support for individuals and their families struggling with problems related to gambling activity. For more information and resources, go to: strongerthanyouthinkny.org.
by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY
Mayor Kim presented a resolution, unanimously approved by a 4-0 council vote, regarding the current conflict in Ukraine. The mayor detailed the emotional and psychological sufferings of the Ukrainian people resulting from the terror of the military attack, as well as the severe impact of the military invasion on Ukraine’s society and economy. “It has long been said that the only thing necessary for bad people to succeed is for good people to stand back and say nothing. As long as we, as Americans, accept this aggression, the problem will continue to increase,” Kim said. “Therefore, now, this
City Council condemns the invasion of Ukraine and declares support for the Ukrainian people and urges freedom-loving people of the world to denounce the devastating violence that threatens the lives and the country of the Ukrainian people.” Commissioner Montagnino noted there is a Ukrainian church in Watervliet that will be setting up a web site where local people can register to offer housing for Ukrainian refugees when they are given visas to enter the U.S. St. Nicholas Church, located at 2410 4th Ave. Watervliet, currently posts a list of a variety of items which may be donated as part of humanitarian aid to Ukraine. That web site is: www. cerkva.com/.
Week of March 18 – March 24, 2022
PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
121 Fifth Ave Saratoga Springs • $870,000
BALLSTON Eastline Holdings LLC sold property at 8 Basswood Court to Caleb Keysor for $460,448. Barbera Homes Kelley Farms LLC sold property at 25 Stablegate Dr to Anthony Salerno for $562,163. Barbera Homes Kelley Farms LLC sold property at 6 Stablegate Dr to Stacey Chung for $444,163. Robert Belber sold property at 125 Lake Rd to Glen Granzin for $739,000. Casey Scatena sold property at 202 Church Ave to Aisha Nunez for $255,000. Jesse Caprotti sold property at 112 Charlton Rd to Elisha Asencio for $290,000. Jason Morency sold property at 20 Stonebridge Dr to Andrew Patterson for $440,000. David Cooki sold property at 301 Middleline Rd to Dylan Helo for $125,000.
D and L Enterprises LLC sold property at 143 Lakehill Rd to Kevin Burns for $320,000. GloryB LLC sold property at 88 Middleline Rd to Morgan Jones for $330,000. Kenneth Plummer sold property at 100 Hop City Rd to Christopher Rickert for $160,000.
CORINTH KJT Real Estate LLC sold property at 9 Marion Ave to Linda Mason for $259,900.
GALWAY Corridon Lapati sold property at 6259 Jockey St to Charles Weitz for $391,000
MALTA Abele Builders Inc sold property at 31 Cooper Ridge Dr to Abele Homes LLC for $115,000. Abele Builders Inc sold property at 31 Cooper Ridge Dr to Austin Engelmann for $554,995.
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DeGraff Bloom Custom Builders sold property at 293 Plains Rd to Francis Spera for $492,411.
Madeline Wade sold property at 229 West Circular to Marisa Wade for $339,683
Susan Goldberg sold property at 66 Sarazen St to Richard Giannini for $560,000.
Todd Boice sold property at 119 Arrowwood Pl to Lauren Barrera for $172,500.
128 Henry Building LLC sold property at 128 Henry St Unit 301 to Charles Brower for $811,000.
Gina Clemente sold property at 41 Madison St to Travis Zielasko for $360,000.
Justin Howes sold property at 36 Avendale Dr to RAS Closing Services LLC for $475,000. Darryl Griffith sold property at 37 George Ave to Elisabeth Fuller for $240,000. Lam Thuc Q sold property at 34 Arrowwood Place to Shannon McCarthy for $200,000. 96 Longkill Road LLC sold property at 2 Placid Pines Ct to William Rayball for $562,083.
Shon McLain sold property at 32 Friar Tuck Way to Brendan Kelly for $385,000. Carmen Vasquez sold property at 17 Salem Dr to Stephen Burger for $165,000 Ronald Bovie sold property at 2 Wagon Wheel Trail to Kim Reilly for $300,000. Michael Bull sold property at 38 Vichy Dr to Michael Bull for $100,000.
Malta Land Company LLC sold property at 36 Admirals Way to Michele Riley for $515,667.
Anthony Grego sold property at 87 Railroad Place 602 to Roger Borgen for $1,690,000.
John Murphy sold property at 111 Wineberry Lane to Kaileen Frank for $325,000.
Ana Emerich sold property at 19 Curt Blvd to Heather Chevalley for $257,500.
SARATOGA Thomas McTygue sold property at 255 Co Rt 68 to Brad Lyon for $250,000.
SARATOGA SPRINGS Robert Tyrrell sold property at 121 Fifth Ave to Irene Bock for $870,000
James Perella sold property at 268 Broadway Unit 312 to Daniel Hayward for $1,590,000. Scott Nokes sold property at 75 Monroe St to Purple Eagle LLC for $323,729. West Ave Development Saratoga LLC sold property at 116 West Ave unit 304 to Barbara Miller for $596,750.
WILTON Maria Addiss sold property at 29 Ballard Rd to Michael Jenkins for $290,000. Daneen Neison sold property at 30 Christina Ct to CJ Demato for $267,350. Sonoma Grove LLC sold property at 44 Berkeley Way to Jonathan Ching for $781,090.
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BUSINESS
Week of March 18 – March 24, 2022
Local Businesses Selling T-Shirts for Ukraine SARATOGA SPRINGS — Impressions of Saratoga and The Dark Horse Mercantile are selling t-shirts designed to support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine. Impressions of Saratoga (386 Broadway) and The Dark Horse Mercantile (445 Broadway) have created two designs that are available for purchase with proceeds donated to The International Red Cross – Ukraine Relief Efforts (www.icrc.org/en/donate/ukraine). Co-owners Marianne Baker and Maddy Zanetti worked separately on a design, and decided to go ahead with both, quickly enlisting the aid of T-Shirts Graphics to pull the art together, ordering the
blank garments with hopes to have shirts available this week. Prices are still being determined for the garments, factoring in the cost of the garment, freight, and decorating costs. The goal is to raise as much as possible to help with the humanitarian aid needed to aid the courageous citizens of Ukraine. The money will be donated weekly, so it gets where it needs to go as quickly as possible with customers’ support. The first design features the Ukrainian flag as a background with a Sunflower in the center with the words “Glory to Ukraine” – a motto often used during times of struggle since the mid-1800s.
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Bracketing these words are stylized tridents that represent the Ukrainian crest. This design is available in a natural-colored tee with more styles to be added soon. The Sunflower is the Ukraine’s official flower, and they are the world’s largest producer (70-80%) of Sunflower oil; it’s been grown in the Ukraine since the 1800s. The flower symbolizes peace and is being used internationally as a sign of solidarity with Ukraine. The second design also features the Ukrainian flag colors with a small logo over the heart with a dove of peace and the words “Glory to Ukraine – Stand
for Freedom.” On the back of the tee printed in the same colors are the words “In dark times you can be a light for others,” featuring a swish of blue and yellow with The Dark Horse Mercantile silhouette superimposed over it. This design will be available on a light grey heather tee and crewneck sweater. The Dark Horse Brand celebrates those who are considered underdogs or improbable heroes – much like the Ukrainian people. Each garment will be packaged with a story card detailing the beneficiary of the proceeds and will include a packet of Sunflower seeds to grow a Victory
Garden. Growing Sunflowers to show support could help with the expected shortage of sunflower products as Ukraine’s supply chain is disrupted by this crisis. The seeds have been sourced from the Page Seeds Company in Greenville, NY. The Sunflower garments will be available at Impressions of Saratoga and The Dark Times garments will be available at The Dark Horse Mercantile. Both stores will be accepting pre-orders online (www.impressionssaratoga. com) to be picked up on arrival or shipped. Shirts should be available in stores starting this week.
Week of March 18 – March 24, 2022
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Celtic Treasures Celebrates 30 Years by Jaynie Ellis
Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Celtic Treasures, a premiere Irish gift shop located in the heart of downtown Saratoga Springs, is commemorating 30 years in business throughout the month of March. Celtic Treasures, at 456 Broadway, is one of the largest importers of Irish gifts in upstate New York. Working directly with Irish manufacturers, Celtic Treasures offers some of the most hard-to-find Irish gifts both instore and on their website, and prides themselves on filling special orders for their customers. “Stepping into Celtic Treasures saves you a 6,000-mile round trip airfare to Ireland,” said Owner Paul O’Donnell, describing his store’s 30-year appeal in downtown Saratoga. “We cater to everyone from Irish immigrants who miss home to 4th generation Irish who are interested in looking up their family history, as well as everyone in-between.” Celtic Treasures opened at their current location in 1995. The prior three years they were located right next door, where Saratoga Marketplace is now. Paul credits the success of the store to his employees, his wife Antoinette,
and their loyal customers. “We used to be the new kids on the block,” said Paul. “But it’s been a wonderful 30 years.” Although their official birthday weekend has passed (March 11 – March 13), they are celebrating this milestone all month long. Upcoming on March 17 – 20, is the “Anything Green T-Shirt Sale” that will also include 20% off featured merchandise and 20% off all compact discs. You can also find authentic, made in Ireland pottery, china and more at Celtic Treasures. A big seller is their Claddagh rings – a traditional Irish ring that features two hands around a heart with a crown representing friendship, love, and loyalty. More so, Celtic Treasures also has a dedicated section to Irish foods. Paul remarked that during the first wave of COVID their Irish teas and biscuits were flying off the shelves. Paul’s mother Annie was the inspiration behind Celtic Treasures, as she hails from County Cavan, Ireland, and Paul spent many summers on his grandparents’ farm in Ireland since he was four years old. Paul’s father Eddie also takes part in the business, providing hands-on assistance with bookkeeping and is known as their CFO, or “Celtic
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Financial Officer.” “That really instituted my love of Ireland from an early age,” said Paul. “That was the seed of this business.” Paul and Celtic Treasures also support others in Saratoga’s Irish community, as Paul is a cosponsor of the weekly open Irish
jam sessions at The Parting Glass every Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Celtic Treasures is open seven days a week. Their online store is open 24/7 at shop.celtictreasures.com. Celtic Treasures offer curbsides pick-up and shipping anywhere in the US and
Canada. For more information visit CelticTreasures.com or call 518-583-9452. “From Cadbury chocolate to Galway crystal, we have it all here for you at Celtic Treasures and we’ve been here for you for the past 30 years! Come celebrate our Anniversary with us!”
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by Todd Shimkus • for Saratoga TODAY
Time to Honor Those Who Led Our Renaissance
Todd Shimkus, President of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce For nearly 12 years, I’ve been fortunate to work alongside countless members of our community as the president of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce. Neighbors – near and far – who love Saratoga County and have a desire to make this area the greatest place to live, work, play, and own a business. What I’ve learned is that it takes a village to create and maintain a vibrant, thriving community. Our history of success is a direct result of local residents and organizations being invested in our community. As we plan to host our first Annual Dinner in three years this May, we’re looking to honor and thank some of these incredible volunteer leaders.
That’s why were now accepting nominations for – the Joseph Dalton Community Service Award and the Impact Sector Volunteer of the Year. The Joseph Dalton Community Service Award This award was created by unanimous vote of the Chamber’s Board of Directors in 2017. The award recognizes and honors Joseph Dalton who served as the President of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce from 1970 to 2010. During his tenure, the Chamber’s membership, influence, and impact grew significantly as a result of Joe’s leadership, passion, and commitment to establishing Saratoga County as a great place to live, work and play. Past recipients of the Joseph Dalton Community Service Award include Steve Sullivan (2018); Tom Roohan (2019); John Munter, Sr. (2020); and Julie Stokes (2021). Below is the criteria to 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.
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• 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 for or volunteer on the Chamber’s Board of Directors, and whose work for the community was done as an elected or appointed public official Impact Sector Volunteer of the Year Award The term “impact sector” encompasses all of our nonprofit organizations that support our community. The work of the impact sector covers a range of issues that improve the quality of life not just for those directly utilizing their services, but for all of us. From human
services to the arts, social justice, the environment, health care, education, and more, the organizations comprising our local impact sector are making a difference, often working quietly without need for recognition. And without exception, the impact sector relies on the support of local community members who, like our agencies, often have diverse interests, indefatigable energy, passionate commitment, and volunteer/work humbly behind the scenes. 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. For this year, the volunteer work of the nominees must have been performed during 2021. The Nominee must, live, work, or have a meaningful impact in Saratoga County, and preference is given to nominees who demonstrate volunteer commitment across disparate agencies and interest areas of the impact sector. You can learn more about both awards, the nomination process and criteria at www. saratoga.org or email us at info@ saratoga.org.
Week of March 18 – March 24, 2022
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Chamber of Commerce Presents Women in Leadership Series SARATOGA COUNTY — The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce will host their first Women in Leadership Series virtually on Tuesday, March 29. If you are considering a Minority Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) Certification, want to learn more about the process, or are certified and want to learn about program updates to
ensure you are taking full advantage of your certification, you don’t want to miss this informative session. Kate Baker, Director, NYS Small Business Development Center at the University at Albany will be the Women in Leadership Series Presenter. Kate is responsible for leading the Small Business Development Center in its efforts
to support the small business community of the Capital Region. The center offers current and future entrepreneurs no-cost oneon-one business consulting services tailored to meet the needs of each client. Kate is a local expert on NYS MWBE certification and has been helping women entrepreneurs complete the certification process for nearly 15 years.
Representatives from CAP COM Federal Credit Union, the Event Sponsor, will also be on the call to offer options on credit union resources available to MWBE certified businesses and answer any questions. The virtual Series will be from 10 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 29. General admission is $10, and admission is complimentary for
Chamber Members. For more information and to register, visit chamber.saratoga.org/events.
Adirondack Trust Company Roohan Realty Welcomes Community Fund Donates Over $70K Samantha Fowler to Lend-A-Hand Grant Recipients SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund announced that its Independent Advisory Committee has awarded LendA-Hand Grants to 35 local nonprofit organizations. The grants were presented at the Community Fund’s annual grant award reception on Dec. 9, 2021, at Longfellows Restaurant. Directors or representatives of the organizations were present at the reception and spoke briefly about their respective organization’s mission and how the grant will support their respective cause. The bank will match what the community has given during the Autumn of Giving campaign: $70,295.86.
“This year, we received 54 grant applications. Although we wish we could fund every request, every year, we are fortunate to be able to fund more and more as our community support grows,” said Brian Straughter, Ed.D., Volunteer Chair for the ATCCF Independent Advisory Committee. “This year, the awarded grants will support programs for all ages and our communities’ needs as a whole, and will include the areas of the arts, education, health, and family activities.” Some of these organizations, and how they will use the grant, are listed as follows: Franklin Community Center,
Inc. will use the grant to support the 17 efficiency apartments – affordable rental units for individuals – due to the lack of availability of low-income housing within the City of Saratoga Springs. The First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa will use the grant for their Summer Lunch Program which helps families experiencing food insecurity by providing lunches during the months of July and August, when free or reducedprice lunches are not available through the school system. For the full list of grant recipients and more information about The Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund, visit ATCCF.org.
Better Community Neighborhoods to Host Financial Confidence Online Series SCOTIA — To provide a financial education platform for low to moderate income families, Better Community Neighborhoods, Inc., a Schenectady-based non-profit housing organization that provides assistance to first-time homeowners through financial literacy programs and homebuyer education, will host a five-week Financial Confidence Online Series during April, which is Financial Literacy Month. The sessions will run from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the following dates: April 2, April 9, April 16, April 23, and April 30.
Sessions will focus on how to budget, how to save an emergency fund, how to pay down debt, how to set financial goals, and how to improve your credit; guest lecturers will participate. According to a 2018 Financial Industry Regulatory Authority study, nearly two thirds of American were unable to pass a basic financial literacy test. The study, which surveyed more than 27,000 Americans revealed a growing financial literacy gap between different ethnic groups as well. “Being financially literate eases life’s burdens,” added John Buhrmaster, President/
CEO of 1st National Bank of Scotia, whose team will discuss financial products and services, mobile banking, online banking, checking vs. savings accounts, and managing debt. “Consumers are now having to make sense of more complex financial products and options, as well as shoulder more of their investment decisions. Improvements in financial literacy will greatly impact their ability to provide for the future.” For more information and to register, call BCNI at 518372-7616 or visit https://bit. ly/35R5TeN. There is a $75 registration fee per family.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Roohan Realty is thrilled to announce that Samantha Fowler has joined the teams as a Licensed Real Estate Salesperson. Samantha started her real estate journey in 2021 working as a legal assistant at a law office specializing in real estate transactions. Samantha can be reached at 910-777-9301 or at sam@ roohanrealty.com.
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RELIGION
Week of March 18 – March 24, 2022
Adirondack Christian Fellowship
Corinth Free Methodist Church
Next Level Church
St. Therese Chapel (RC)
8 Mountain Ledge, Wilton 518-587-0623 | acfsaratoga.com Services: Sunday 8 and 10 a.m.
20 Hamilton Avenue, Corinth 518-654-9255 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
Comedy Works: 388 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 518-306-7133 | nextlevel.church/saratoga-ny-church Pastor Joe | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
1 Wilton-Gansevoort Road, Gansevoort 518-792-2276 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
Adirondack Friends Meeting
243 Main Street, Corinth | 518-654-2521 | umc.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.
Northway Church 770 Pierce Road, Clifton Park | 518-899-1200 northwaychuch.tv | Services: 9:30 and 11 a.m.
242 Grooms Road, Halfmoon 518-348-0842 | StThomasAnglicanHalfmoonNY.com Services: Sunday 9 a.m.
100 Saratoga Village Boulevard, #8, Ballston Spa 518-664-5204 | mycornerstonechurch.org Pastor Frank Galerie | Services: Sunday 10 a.m., 6 p.m.
Old Saratoga Reformed Church*
Saratoga Abundant Life Church
48 Pearl Street, Schuylerville | 518-695-3260 old-saratoga.rcachurches.org | Sunday 10 a.m.
2 Hutchins Road, Saratoga Springs | 518-885-5456 salchurch.org | Sunday 8:20 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Community
Old Stone Church (American Baptist)
Saratoga Chabad
2001 Route 9, Round Lake 518-877-8506 | CorpusChristiChurch.net Services: Saturday: 4 p.m. Sunday: 8, 11 a.m.
159 Stone Church Road, Ballston Spa 518-583-1002 | Services: 10:30 a.m.
130 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs 518-526-0773 | saratogachabad.com
Olde Liberty Baptist
Saratoga Friends Meeting (Quaker)
Eastern Orthodox — Christ the Savior
600 Route 67, Malta | 518-885-4211 oldelibertybaptist.com | Sunday 11 a.m, 6 p.m.
571 Route 32, Quaker Springs | 518-863-4041 | 518-2259493 | Services: First Sunday 10 a.m.
Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church*
Saratoga United Methodist Church*
Bacon Hill Reformed Church*
6 Burgoyne Street, Schuylerville | 518-695-6069 faithchapelschuylerville.org | Sunday 10 a.m.
73 Midline Road, Ballston Lake 518-399-5713 | olgchurchbl.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.
175 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-3720 SaratogaspringsUMC.org | Sunday 10 a.m., 7 p.m.
560 Rte 32N, Bacon Hill | 518-695-3074 | Rev. Janet Vincent Services: 10 a.m.; Sunday School: 10 a.m.
First Baptist Church of Saratoga Springs
Perry Road Baptist Church*
45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-6301 fbcsaratoga.org | Services: Sunday 12 p.m.
150 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs | 518-587-0711 prbcny.org | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
399 Union Ave, Saratoga Springs | 518-587-6951 saratogaspringsny.adventistchurch.org Services: Saturday 11:15 a.m.
First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa
Pine Grove Community Church*
Schuylerville United Methodist Church
202 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa 518-885-8361 | bspabaptist.org Services: 10:30 a.m.
59 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs | 860-942-7359 Thegrovess.com | Pastor Mark Kehrer Services: Sunday Worship 10 a.m.
51 Church Street, Schuylerville | 518-695-3101 sumethodist.org | Services: Sunday 11 a.m.
First Presbyterian Church
Porter Corners United Methodist Church*
203 Palmer Avenue, Corinth Contact: 518 -654-9432 | corinthfirstpres.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
512 Allen Road, Porter Corners 518-893-2289 | Services: Sunday 9 a.m.
971 Route 146, Clifton Park 518-371-7964 | Services: Sunday 9 a.m.
First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa
24 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-6091 pnecchurch.org | Services: Sunday 11 a.m.
27 Saratoga Avenue, South Glens Falls 518-793-3755 | adirondackfriendsmeeting.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. All Saints on the Hudson Roman Catholic Church St Peter’s: 895 Hudson Ave., Stillwater: Sunday 8:30 a.m. St. Paul’s: 52 William St. Mechanicville Mass: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m. 518-664-3354 | allsaintsny.net Assembly of God Faith Chapel 6 Burgoyne Street, Schuylerville | 518-695-6069 Rev. Scott Cutting | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
Corinth First United Methodist Church
Cornerstone Community Church
Assembly of God Saratoga
349 Eastline Road, Ballston Lake 518-212-7845 | xcsavior.org | Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.
118 Woodlawn Avenue, Saratoga Springs 518-584-6081 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
Faith Chapel Assembly of God
Baha’i Community of Saratoga Springs 518-692-7694 | 518-885-0876 1-800-22UNITE bahai.org Public Meetings: 1st Tuesdays 7 p.m. Ballston Center Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church 58 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa | 518-885-7312 ballstoncenterchurch.org | Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Ballston Spa United Methodist Church* 101 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa | 518-885-6886 ballstonspaumchurch.org | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Barkersville Christian Church 7200 Barkersville Road, Middle Grove 518-764-2851 | barkersvillechristianchurch.com Pastor Rick McKeever | Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Bethesda Episcopal Church* 26 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs 518-584-5980 | bethesdachurch.org Services: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 7:20, 8 and 10 a.m
22 West High Street, Ballston Spa | 518-885-5583 ballstonpresby.org | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Full Gospel Tabernacle 207 Redmond Road, Gansevoort 518-793-2739 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Galway United Methodist Church 2056 East Street, Galway | 518-882-6520 Galwayumc.com | Sunday 9:30 a.m. (9 a.m. July/August)
Presbyterian-NE Congregational Church*
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA)
410 21st Century Park Dr, Clifton Park | 518-371-2811 starpoint.church | Services: 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
River of Hope Fellowship
Stillwater Christian Fellowship
100 Saratoga Village Blvd, Malta Commons, Suite 3 riverofhopefellowship.com | Sunday 10 a.m.
Liberty Ridge Farm: 29 Bevis Rd, Schaghticoke 518-288-8802 | stillwaterchristianfellowship.org Services: 10 a.m.
Burnt Hills United Methodist Church*
241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-2375 Stpetersaratoga.com | Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 8 and 10 a.m.
165 High Rock Ave, Saratoga Springs | 518-691-0301 gracefellowship.com | Services: Sundays 9, 11 a.m.
St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church*
Roman Catholic Church of St. Peter*
231 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-6122 stclementschurch.com | Weekdays 8 a.m.; Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8, 10, 11:30 a.m., 5 p.m. St. George’s Episcopal Church
Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church
Greenfield Center Baptist Church
912 Route 146, Clifton Park | 518-371-6351 stgeorgescp.org | Saturday 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m.
768 Charlton Road, Charlton | 518-399-4831 charltonfreehold.org | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
30 Wilton Road, Greenfield Center | 518-893-7429 gfcbc.com | Services: 9 a.m.
St. Isaac Jogues Roman Catholic Church
Christ Community Reformed Church
Highway Tabernacle Church
716 Route 9P, Saratoga Lake 518-664-3354 | allsaintsny.net | Services: Summer Only
1010 Route 146, Clifton Park | 518-371-7654 ccrc-cpny.org | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
235 Hudson Avenue, Mechanicville | 518-664-4442 Highwaytabernacle.net | Sunday 10:30 a.m.
St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church*
Christ Episcopal Church*
Hope Church
15 West High Street, Ballston Spa | 518-885-1031 christepiscopalballstonspa.com | Sunday 8 a.m., 10 a.m.
206 Greenfield Avenue, Ballston Spa | 518-885-7442 Hopechurch.us | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
Christian Restoration Ministries
Jonesville United Methodist
Saratoga Senior Center: 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs | 518-796-4323 | Pastor Pat Roach Saturday 7-9 p.m.; | Bible Study: Friday 7-8 p.m.
963 Main Street, Clifton Park | 518-877-7332 Jonesvilleumc.org | Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.
Christian Science Church
4330 State Rte 50, Saratoga Springs | 518-587-0484 lw-cog.com | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
107 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs 518-584-0221 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Church of Christ at Halfmoon 250 Pruyn Hill Road, Mechanicville 518-670-3005 | cliftonparkchurchofchrist.com Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 1 Glenmore Ave, Saratoga Springs | 518-587-4796 churchofjesuschrist.org | Services: Sunday 10 a.m Community Alliance Church 257 Rowland Street, Ballston Spa | 518-898-0859 Ballstonspaalliance.org | Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Congregation Shaara Tfille* 84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs 518-584-2370 | saratogasynagogue.org Services: Monday 7:30 a.m., Thursday 7:30 a.m., Saturday 10 a.m., 3rd Friday Shabbat 7:30p.m.
Living Waters Church of God
Malta Presbyterian Church 118 Dunning Street, Malta | 518-899-5992 Maltapresbyterianchurch.org | Sunday 10 a.m. Malta Ridge United Methodist Church 729 Malta Ave. Extension, Malta | 518-581-0210 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Middle Grove United Methodist Church*
Soul Saving Station
Starpoint Church
Grace Fellowship Saratoga*
5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs | calvarycd.com Pastor Andrew Holt | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls 518-885-4794 | Services: Sunday 11 a.m.
466 Route 32, Schylerville | 518-695-3101 qsumc.com | Services: Sunday 9 a.m.
34 Third Street, Waterford 518-237-7370 | GracechurchWaterford.com Services: Sunday 7:30 and 9:30 a.m.
100 Saratoga Village, Suite 17, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-899-7777 | GreaterGraceCC.org Services: Sunday 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Simpson United Methodist Church
Quaker Springs United Methodist Church*
193 Kingsley Road, Burnt Hills 518-399-5740 | burnthillsbaptistchurch.org Pastor Mark Dorr | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Adult Bible Study: Sunday 9 a.m.
Calvary Capital District
Shenendehowa United Methodist
62 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs 518-584-3122 | soulsavingstationchurch.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
Grace Episcopal Church
Greater Grace Community Church
Saratoga Seventh-Day Adventist Church
4 Northcrest Drive, Clifton Park | 518-371-2226 poplutheranchurch.org | Services: Sunday 8 a.m.
Burnt Hills Baptist Church
816 Route 50, Burnt Hills | 518-399-5144 nybhumc.com | Pastor Holly Nye | Sunday 10:30 a.m.
St. Thomas Anglican Church
3159 Route 9N, Greenfield Center 518-893-7680 | stjosephschurchgreenfieldcenter.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m. St. Luke’s on the Hill 40 McBride Rd., Mechanicville 518-664-4834 | stlukesonthehill.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 8 and 10 a.m. For Summer Worship Schedule visit our website. St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church*
Stillwater United Church (Presbyterian U.S.A.) 747 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater | 518-664-7984 stillwaterunitedchurch.org | Sunday 10:30 a.m. Temple Sinai* 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 518-584-8730 | saratogasinai.org | Services: Friday 6 or 8 p.m. (rotating schedule); Saturday 10:30 a.m. Terra Nova Church* 45 Washington St, Saratoga Springs | 518-833-0504 terranovachurch.org | Services: Sunday 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. The Salvation Army/ Worship, Service & Community Center 27 Woodlawn Ave, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-1640 Services: Worship 11 a.m. | Sunday School: 10 a.m. Trinity United Methodist Church 155 Ballard Road, Gansevoort | Rev. Jeff Stratton 518-584-9107 | tumcwilton.com | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs* 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs 518-584-1555 | uusaratoga.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. online; details on website
167 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa 518-885-7411 | stmarysballstonspa.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 12 p.m.
United Church of God
St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church*
Unity Church in Albany
771 Rte 29, Rock City Falls | 518-885-4677 518-893-7680 | StJosephsChurchGreenfieldCenter.org Services: Sunday 8:30 a.m.
21 King Avenue, Albany | Contact: 518-453-3603 Sunday 9 and 11 a.m.; Sunday School: 11 a.m.
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church*
1331 Sacandaga Road, West Charlton 518-882-9874 | westcharltonupc.org Sunday 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.
429 Middle Grove Rd, Middle Grove | 518-581-2973 Services: Sunday 8:30 a.m.
149 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs 518-584-0904 | SpaLutheran.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.
Mt. Olivet Baptist Church
St. Peter Lutheran Church*
100 Cresent St, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-9441 Rev. Dr. Victor L. Collier | Services: 10 a.m.
2776 Route 9, Malta 518-583-4153 | Services: Sunday 9 a.m.
New Life Fellowship*
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
51 Old Gick Road, Saratoga Springs | 518-580-1810 newlifeinsaratoga.org | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
1 Grove Street, Schuylerville | 518-695-3918 ststephens-schuylerville.com | Sunday 8:30 a.m.
Saratoga Senior Center: 5 Williams St, Saratoga Springs 216-337-2773 | Ucg.org | One Saturday/Month 11:30 a.m.
West Charlton United Presbyterian Church
Wilton Baptist Church 755 Saratoga Road, Wilton | 518-583-2736 wiltonbaptistchurch.com | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Zen Buddhist Sitting Group Wilson Chapel, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs 518-421-2155 | Services: Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.
* Handicap Accessible
Week of March 18 – March 24, 2022
John Wallace Robertson
SARATOGA SPRINGS — On his 99th birthday this year, Dad enjoyed Wellfleet oysters and a homemade Boston Crème Pie baked by Nancy at Susan and Brian’s home in Saratoga Springs. He loved his family, good company, good food, and New York State. John Wallace Robertson passed away on February 27, 2022. He was born on January 14, 1923 to Wally and Kathryn Robertson in North Tonawanda. He grew up with his sisters Nancy and Suzanne and many fun-loving cousins. He spent his childhood in western New York, graduating from Jamestown High School in 1941. Jack began his advanced studies at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor but soon enlisted in the
Army Air Corp and assisted in the development of the Norden Mk. XV bombsight used during World War ll. After the war, he returned to Ann Arbor and completed his studies in architecture, graduating in 1951. There he met Joyce Parker from Salisbury, NC. They married and moved to Syracuse where they raised four daughters during the sixties and seventies; Gina, Kay, Nancy, and Susan. His grandson Royce spent many happy days with his Gaggie. Jack was self-employed most of his career as an architect. He partnered with Dave Richards to create Robertson & Richards. He then transitioned to Robertson Strong Apgar, currently located at 1054 James Street as RSA Architects in Syracuse. He primarily designed and renovated commercial buildings; schools in the Liverpool and Massena districts; public safety buildings, Austin McCormick Center for Youth, and Hillbrook Detention Center. Jack was a fine architect and highly respected among his peers. He taught architecture at Syracuse University and after 40 successful years in business retired from RSA in 1995. Jack was active in many professional and community organizations, including local and national chapters of the American
OBITUARIES Institute of Architects and the Construction Specifications Institute. He served as president of the Onondaga County Public Library, the Dewitt Community Library and the Dewitt Kiwanis Club. Jack believed deeply in family, friendship, community, and education. He is remembered for quietly sharing his love of books, cooking, pickling, gardening, art, and poker well into his 90s. Friends and family will surely remember him sailing on one of his boats in his floppy white hat with full sails, blue skies, not too rough waters on Lake St. Clair, Lake Ontario, Cape Cod, and the seas around New Zealand. Dad is survived by Joyce, his wife of 70 years, his four daughters and son-in-law Brian Rodems, his grandchildren John, Elizabeth, Thomas, Lee, Royce and his wife Christy and great- granddaughter Leah. Uncle Jack will be missed by his nieces and nephews: Debbie, Tom, Dick, Margaret, Linda and Kathy, John, Beverly and Barbie along with their families. He knew how to draw an early morning crowd of cousins with a box of fresh donuts and a smile. We love you Dad. A private burial with military honors at The Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery will be held at a future date.
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17 Robert (Jeep) Cummings WILTON — Robert (Jeep) Cummings, 82, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2022. Calling hours were March 17 at Burke Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial is 10 a.m. 3/18/2022 at St. Peter’s Church followed by burial with military honors in St. Burke & Bussing Peter’s Cemetery. Please visit www. Funeral Homes burkefuneralhome.com
June Sankovich SARATOGA SPRINGS — June Sankovich passed away March 5. A burial was held March 16 at Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd., Schuylerville, NY 12871. Visit compassionatefuneralcare.com.
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EDUCATION
Week of March 18 – March 24, 2022
Saratoga City Ballet Announces Summer Dance Programs for Ages 4-18 SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga City Ballet will be holding week-long summer dance programs for students ages 4-18 at their state-of-the-art studios located at 4295 Route 50 in Saratoga Springs. Storybook Ballet Workshops: (taught by former Metropolitan Ballet soloist Jennifer Manino) will feature the ballets Midsummer Night’s Dream (July 11-15) and Cinderella (Aug. 22-26) for introductory level dancers ages 4-6. These workshops will be held daily 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Fairies and Unicorns: For beginning ballet students ages 6-8, Fairies and Unicorns (taught by area dance artist Jessica Fowler) will delight the young dancer with an array of music and dance themes of Disney. This workshop will include crafts that accompany an end of the week informal studio performance for family and friends. This fun-filled class will be held Aug. 1-5 from 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. daily. Classical Ballet to Modern Dance: Intermediate and Advanced students will expand
their ballet training to include other dance genres. Classical Ballet to Modern Dance (taught by Saratoga City Ballet’s Artistic Director, Beth Fecteau) will explore the Dance of the Willis inspired from the ballet Giselle. Dancers will then take off their ballet shoes and dance in their bare feet as they learn the early steps of Isadora Duncan – the founder of modern dance in America. This class offered to dancers ages 9-12 (experience required) will be held Aug. 8-12 from 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. daily. Classical Ballet to Jazz Dance: will challenge the
advanced ballet student ages 3-18 with daily technique (taught by Saratoga City Ballet’s School Director, Siobhan Dunham) followed by ballet variations (pointe experience required). Students will transition to jazz dance (taught by Jessica Fowler) as students razzle and dazzle with jazz technique and combinations to expand their dance vocabulary. This class will be offered daily from 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. the week of Aug. 15-19. For information on prices and enrollment, please visit www. saratogacityballet.com or call 518-584-1895.
“Maid” Author, Public Speaker at UPH in May SARATOGA SPRINGS — Stephanie Land, bestselling author of “Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay and a Mother’s Will to Survive,” and inspiration for the 2021 Netflix miniseries, will be at Universal Preservation Hall at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 5. With “Maid,” Land recounts a harrowing saga as a single mom trying to make ends meet for herself and daughter. Her journey reveals the real culprits of her situation: domestic violence, unmanageable minimum wages, high housing costs, and systems that sometimes create more barriers than solutions. The event is co-sponsored by
Wellspring, the domestic violence and sexual assault resource for Saratoga County, and Business for Good – the local privately-funded foundation formed in 2020 that seeks to give back. “The impact of Maid – both the book, and show – have already impacted Wellspring’s services” said Wellspring’s Executive Director, Maggie Fronk, in a statement. “A client recently called our hotline and shared, ‘I’ve been having a lot of emotions come up lately and I think it’s because I’ve been watching the show, Maid, on Netflix. I always knew I was in an abusive relationship but watching
the show has really empowered me and made me feel like I could leave.’ Already the book and show have been transformational. We think this event will only deepen the impact,” Fronk said. Prior to the event, Wellspring will host a four-part conversation series to discuss important themes highlighted throughout the book and Netflix’s show. The series which takes place April 7, 14, 21 & 28 - will focus on why simply just leaving an abusive partner is so complex, and sometimes unsafe. All events are free. For more information and to register, visit: wellspringcares.org/maid.
Week of March 18 – March 24, 2022
EDUCATION BRIEFS
Ballston Spa CSD Board of Education Seats Available BALLSTON SPA — Ballston Spa Central School District residents interested in being a member of the Board of Education (BOE) need to submit a petition by 5 p.m. on April 18, 2022, to be included on the May 17, 2022, ballot. Candidates must be a citizen of the United States, 18 years or older, not an employee of the District, and a resident of the District
for a continuous period of one year prior to May 17, 2022. Additional legal requirements apply. Please see the Board Policy 1120 on the District’s website via www.bscsd.org. There are currently two seats available on the BOE, starting a three-year term in July 2022. Nominating petitions will be available from the District Clerk on March 15, 2022. The petitions
need to be submitted with the full name, address, and signatures of the candidate and 26 qualified voters of the District. Petitions and an information packet may be obtained by email request to the District Clerk at DistrictClerk@bscsd.org or at the District Office, 70 Malta Avenue, Ballston Spa. Please call 518-884-7195 ext. 1320 for additional information.
County History Center Hosts Presentations of “Saratoga’s Poorhouse,” Ulysses S. Grant BALLSTON SPA — The Saratoga County History Center presents two major events this spring featuring prominent local scholars: “Supporting the Poor in Saratoga County” with Lauren Roberts on March 24; and “The Deepest Devotion,” with Ben Kemp, who will portray Frederick Grant, the eldest son of Ulysses Grant, on April 6. “Supporting the Poor in Saratoga County” takes place at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 24, at Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton St, Ballston Spa. Saratoga County Historian Lauren Roberts will explore the history of Saratoga’s “poorhouse.” Established in 1827 as an alms house for “the victims of misfortune,” the institution grew along with the county. The Poor House complex included a large-scale farm, schoolhouse, imposing brick residence, and an infirmary. Over the decades, laws changed the way indigents were cared for,
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High School Graduates Now Required to Learn CPR in NYS Sudden cardiac arrest claims nearly 400,000 lives each year. The American Heart Association creates the guidelines for CPR, and passed The CPR in Schools Law, which requires that all high school graduates in New York State learn Hands-Only CPR. Having CPR performed doubles or triples the chances for survival of sudden cardiac arrest. On Feb. 15, the American Heart Association presented CPR in schools training kit, donated by Columbia Memorial Health, to Ichabod Crane High in Kinderhook.
Dorothy Urschel (standing left), Chief Officer at Columbia Memorial Health, and Sharon Horton (right), teach Hands-Only CPR to Ichabod Crane students Nolan Space (left) and Dominic Pelizza.
SSHS Drama Club Presents ‘Into the Woods’ “Saratoga Poorhouse.” Photo provided.
and, finally, in 1961, the poorhouse was demolished. Though the building no longer exists, this institution played a significant role in the care of county residents for well over a century. “Many people may not realize that County Farm Road in the Town of Milton once led to an actual farm that was operated by people who lived in the county poor house” Roberts explains. “This 112-acre parcel was home to thousands of county residents over its 130-year history and operated almost self-sufficiently. Some of the people who were cared for there stayed only a few days, while others were there for much of their lives.”
Free tickets to attend this event in person: brooksidemuseum. networkforgood.com/events/39903supporting-the-poor-in-saratogacounty. The program will also be broadcast on Facebook Live on the Saratoga County History Center Facebook page. At 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6, the county History Center presents “The Deepest Devotion” featuring public historian and re-enactor Ben Kemp of the Ulysses S. Grant Cottage National Historic Landmark. The event, free and open to the public, will take place via Zoom. Register at: brooksidemuseum. networkforgood.com/events/40362experts-next-door-episode-19.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Springs High School Drama Club will perform “Into the Woods” this weekend – their 1st musical production since 2020. “Into the Woods” is a mashup of different Brothers Grimm fairy tales (Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, Cinderella, and more) coming together to help a Baker and the Baker’s Wife undo a magical spell. “It’s funny, kind of crazy, and a little bit sad,” said Mira DeGregory, who plays the Baker’s Wife. “Into the Woods,” with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine, will be performed March 17 and 18 at 7 p.m. and March 19 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Ticket prices are $7 for students and $15 for
adults (cash or check payment only). All tickets will be sold at the door and are available one hour before showtimes. The Saratoga Springs High School Drama Club is made of freshman – seniors, with “Into the Woods” featuring a live pet performance as well.
SUMMER CAMP DIRECTORY
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SUMMER CAMP DIRECTORY
Week of March 18 – March 24, 2022
Week of March 18 – March 24, 2022
SUMMER CAMP SPOTLIGHT
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S W I N G ,CLIMB, C L I M B , LEAP L E A P &&S SOAR OAR SWING, your way into summer while building self-confidence and learning skills that will last a lifetime. As one of our Ninjas, your child can expect our skilled coaches to guide them through increasingly challenging obstacles, resulting in increased strength and stamina. Ninja Lab Summer Camps run Monday through Friday in one-week, half day or full day sessions. Ninja Campers can choose between the morning session: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. or afternoon session: 1- 4 p.m, or full day session: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Campers will be put into groups of similar ability. Age-appropriate drills will always be used, with a heightened emphasis on skill and longterm athlete development. Every child will be engaged and having fun, while building strength and self-confidence and finding their inner-ninja! Class ratio is 8-1 (8 campers to 1 coach), and all our coaches at The Ninja Lab are CPR certified and background screened. Make sure your ninja gets a good night’s sleep, because every child will be engaged, moving, smiling and coming home tired!
Register online at SaratogaNinjaLab.com or call the Lab with questions: 518-289-5942.
Sample Camp Day Schedule: 8:45-9 a.m. • Arrival and Registration 9-9:10 a.m. • Welcome and Warm-up 9:10-10:20 a.m. • Station-based Ninja Training 10:20-10:40 a.m. • Break 10:40-12 p.m. • Course Runs and Challenges 12 p.m. • Pick up
Summer Camp Pricing $50 for single half day and $220 for half day full week $80 for single full day and $340 for full day full week
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This Week’s Events: March 18-24
FRIDAY, MARCH 18 Second Chance St. Patrick’s Day Meal Take Out Principessa Elena, 11-13 Oak St., Saratoga Springs 5 – 7 p.m. | A second chance for traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner with its monthly “Dinner to Go”. Dinner is corned beef, cabbage, carrots, potatoes, and rye bread., Cost is $15 per dinner; 2 for $25, cash and carry. For information call 518-584-4163.
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 extra’s and beverages. You are welcome to eat in at our club house, or call ahead for take-out. 518-695-3917.
Full Moon Hike Moreau Lake State Park 605 Old Saratoga Rd., Gansevoort | 7 – 9 p.m. This is a guided hike around Moreau Lake after hours. We will get to experience the woods at night while viewing the full moon. This will be about a 3-mile hike on relatively flat terrain. Reservations are required, please call 518-917-2174. Cost is $5 for adults and $1 for children. We will meet at the park office.
SATURDAY, MARCH 19 Fly-In Breakfast Empire State Aerosciences Museum 250 Rudy Chase Dr., Glenville | 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Enjoy an assortment of pancakes, French toast, eggs, sausage, potatoes, juice, coffee, tea, fruit and more. The breakfast is open to the public. At 10 am, retired Lt. Col. Joseph Hathaway will discuss his book: “Ski Birds: The Adventures of the Raven Gang”. The Museum is open Friday, Saturday and Sundays from 10 am – 4 pm. Gallery II and our Airpark (with over
family friendly
20 planes) is presently open. Gallery I is closed for renovations. Fly-In if you would like. Pilots: Tower Frequency 121.3; Ground 121.9. Land at Schenectady County Airport and taxi to Richmor Aviation North. Tell them you are going to ESAM.
1st Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser Caffe Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | We’re raising money to purchase a 1/2 sized Upright Bass for the School! Come on over to Caffe Lena for Pancakes (vegan and gluten free options too), fresh fruit, coffee, tea and OJ. With music by the one and only Red Spruce Bluegrass Band! Bring your appetite, and your instruments and join the jam. All you can eat! $20/12 years and over $10/11 and under.
6th Annual Soup-er Saturday Drive-thru South Glens Falls United Methodist Church 15 Maplewood Parkway, S. Glens Falls | 11:30-1 p.m. This Fundraiser will be a drive-thru/pick-up luncheon. We will be making Sweet Potato Corn Chowder, Turkey Noodle soup and Vegetable soup in our Church kitchen. Customers will get 3 bowls of soup (one of each) plus Artisan bread & dessert. Soups will be packed and delivered to your car. The price will be $9. Call to pre-order, 518-793-1152.
Genealogy and Local History Zoom Program | 1 p.m. Heritage Hunters will present a Zoom program on the Marshall family of Schuylerville and the historic Marshall House. Elaine Gardella of Worcester, Massachusetts, a direct descendant of the Marshalls, will be the speaker. She will share information on the early Colonial Marshalls and the Marshall Cemetery, including three Revolutionary War patriots of the Saratoga Campaign. Her presentation will include a review of the guidelines to apply for membership in the DAR. HH members will receive the Zoom link by email. Non-members can contact Ginny Humphrey 518-885-9309 for the Zoom link.
Repair Café Saratoga Springs Public Library 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs | 1 – 4 p.m. Saratoga Springs Public Library and Sustainable Saratoga are excited to host our 7th Repair Café. 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 https://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/zerowaste/repair-cafe-saratoga-springs/ . For updates: www.facebook.com/events/284895606914245/
The Battle of Valcour Island NYS Military Museum, 61 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 2 p.m. Award winning historian and author of the recently published “Valcour: The 1776 Campaign That Saved the Cause of Liberty,” Jack Kelly shares the wild and suspenseful story of the scrappy American navy under Benedict Arnold that stalled the British invasion of upstate NY in the opening year of the American Revolution. 40-person limit. Masks are required.
SUNDAY, MARCH 20 Tang Guide Tour with Kaitlyn Burch Tang Teaching Museum, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 2 p.m. Join us on Sundays at 2 p.m. for a weekly tour of the Museum and current exhibitions. This event is open to the public and visitors are invited to stay after the tour and look around the galleries. These tours will be given by Tang Guides, Skidmore College students and visitor services associates who are part of an exciting new program that introduces them to the Tang and the museum world, trains them how to be gallery ambassadors and tour guides, provides guidance in how to talk about art, and gives them valuable real-world experiences interacting with visitors. Free admission.
MONDAY, MARCH 21 Nature on the Move Wilton Wildlife Preserve, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Come enjoy nature with others looking to get outside. This walk is geared towards gentle exercise and those with basic fitness levels. Registration is required via our website at wiltonpreserve.org or calling the office at 518-450-0321.
TUESDAY, MARCH 22 Pierogi Sale Pick Up Christ the Savior Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. We will have potato/cheese, sauerkraut, and farmer’s cheese pierogies. All pierogi orders are $10/dozen. Please call early to place an order. 518-363-0001.
Brooks BBQ Fundraiser Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs | 3 – 6 p.m. Curbside or bulk deliver your BBQ dinners. Dinners include: baked potato, coleslaw, and a dinner roll. Bulk orders of 15+ are available for delivery. Purchase your tickets by calling the Center at 518.584.1621. Sponsored by Highmark Northeastern New York.
After the Fire Monthly Meeting Eagle Matt Lee Firehouse, Washington St., Ballston Spa | 7 p.m. After the Fire is a non-profit organization that helps Saratoga County Residents who have suffered a loss due to fire. Families are provided with gift cards, a night’s stay at a participating hotel/motel, Red Cross referral, informational material, emotional support. etc. Meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of the month. Anyone interested in learning more about After the Fire, or becoming a member, may attend a meeting, visit us on Facebook at www.afterthefire.org, or leave a message on voicemail at 518-435-4571.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23 Ham Dinner Take-Out Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. For take-out only. Menu: baked ham, au gratin potatoes, vegetable, applesauce, roll, tossed salad. Dinner for 2 / $30 (cash only). Place order Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – noon, 518-584-2585. continues to page 23...
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THURSDAY, MARCH 24 Green Drinks Harvey’s Library Room, 14 Phila St., Saratoga Springs | 5 – 7 p.m. After two long years, we are excited to restart Green Drinks in Saratoga Springs. Green Drinks is a “green gathering” for those who work, volunteer, or have a passion for protecting the environment, conservation, and sustainability. Join us at Harvey’s to meet new people, learn about local green initiatives, and share what you’ve been working on. Food, alcoholic, and non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase. While this is a networking event, solicitation is not allowed.
Supporting the Poor in Saratoga County Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa | 7 – 9 p.m. A Saratoga County History Roundtable talk by County Historian Lauren Roberts on the 130-year history of the County Poorhouse. The Poorhouse was established in 1827, when the county purchased land to accommodate an Alms House for “the victims of misfortune. As the county grew, so did the number of people who needed care. The Poor House complex included a large-scale farm, schoolhouse, imposing brick residence and an infirmary. Tickets for this in person event: https:// brooksidemuseum.networkforgood.com/events/39903-supportingthe-poor-in-saratoga-county SCHC This a hybrid program and will be available via the Saratoga County History Center Facebook Live (no ticket necessary). www.facebook.com/brooksidemuseum/live_videos/
Research Study PreDiabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
Growing Great Hostas Lunch and Learn
Skidmore College, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | Recruitment of volunteers starts today. 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
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 CCE at 518-885-8995 for more information. To register visit: pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_ registration/main/events_landing. cfm?event=GreatHostas_241
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: southernsaratogaartist.com
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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 community-oriented event to 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 parents, teachers, first responders, medical professionals, support groups, veteran organizations, domestic abuse organizations, senior centers. All are welcome. Free to the community. Registration requiredL 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.
Lose the Winter Blues Concert On Saturday, March 26, Principessa Elena will host the concert featuring blues artists Mark & Jill. Food will be available with the price of admission. Tickets are $20 pre-advance; $25 at the door. Pre-pay at this link: www.trfinc. org/event/march-26-lose-thewinter-blues-a-benefit-concertfor-the-trf/?fbclid=IwAR1tuPLQvk4WBoDl7XoxyLK0 mfyt_mIPRiD1zyv7mdHny5 BeNb gwd--BA
Diabetes Classes Online Dining with Diabetes, a program for people with diabetes or prediabetes and their family members, is being offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension Saratoga County. Wednesdays, March 30, April 6, 13, 20 at 1 p.m. Fee: $15, financial assistance available upon request. To register call 518-885-8995. Presented by Diane Whitten, Cornell Cooperative Extension. Participants will learn how to fit carbohydrates into a healthy menu, effectively use food labels, choose meals at a restaurant, and adopt other healthy habits to help manage diabetes through healthy eating. Recipe ideas provided. Time provided for Q&A. For program details email Diane at dwhitten@cornell.edu.
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 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 518899-4411 ext. 305.
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. 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 fun, family-friendly event. Our great volunteers plant trees to leave a green legacy for the next generation. We will plant fifty-three 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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Week of March 18 – March 24, 2022
Maple Syrup
a Sign of Spring
Baked Oatmeal with Maple Syrup
SATURDAYS 9:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. WILTON MALL | FOOD COURT
by Julia Howard for Saratoga TODAY
TogoNola. Photo by Toni Nastasi
Photos by Pattie Garrett unless noted.
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n the quiet of the night, on the eve of a March snowstorm, Slate Valley Farms’ owners Pat Imbimbo and his daughter Gina Willis began boiling sap for their first batch of maple syrup for the season. “Last year, we started boiling on Valentine’s Day, so I worked hard and tapped our entire farm in February thinking I was behind,” says Gina. “But then it stayed cold this whole time, so I had weeks of waiting and checking every day to see if we could start boiling.” For maple syrup producers, the climate is a crucial factor. When daytime temperatures rise above freezing and nighttime temperatures fall below freezing, the fluctuation creates pressure in the maple trees, encouraging sap to flow. This season, Pat and Gina tapped 4,000 maple trees on their 101-acre family-run farm in the hills of Granville near the Vermont border. Their sap-gathering is automated, using a vacuum system Pat monitors on his iPhone. The sap runs through a reverse osmosis system, removing much of the water before boiling. This method results in less boiling time, less fuel, and a better quality syrup. This Saturday, March 19, the Saratoga Farmers’ Market celebrates the beginning of maple season and the return of Slate Valley with the season’s first batch of maple syrup. There will be plenty of mapleinfused food and drinks to enjoy, too! TogaNola offers $1 off of its products made with locally-produced maple syrup. Nettle Meadow will bring their maple chevre, and R&G Cheesemakers will have their sweet and spicy maple chipotle chevre.
INGREDIENTS:
YIELDS: 6 servings
*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market 120-yr-old maple at Slate Valley Farms. Photo provided.
Argyle Cheese Farmer will have maple Greek yogurt and traditional maple yogurt. Stop by Something’s Brewing for a maple latte or a bag of maple-nut flavored coffee beans. Muddy Trail’s Jerky Co. will bring a variety of maple products: maple beef snack sticks, maple BBQ dry rub, and pancake mix for soaking up all that delicious maple syrup. Various local farms will bring eggs, bacon, and ham to make sweet and savory maple-drenched breakfasts to help you celebrate maple season at home. Children and families can look forward to a maplethemed activity at Saturday’s celebration of maple season. At Slate Valley Farms, Gina is hopeful for a lengthy and abundant maple sap harvest with prolonged cold temperatures. A reason for all of us to appreciate the changeable temperatures that come with spring’s onset. 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, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ SaratogaFarmersMarket.
• 2 cups milk*
• 2 apples*, peeled & cut into slices
• ⅓ cup maple syrup*
• ½ cup raisins
• 1 egg*
• ½ cup dried cranberries
• 3 Tablespoons butter, melted, divided
• 2 cups old fashioned oats
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ cup walnuts, chopped
INSTRUCTIONS : 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease an 8-inch baking dish. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, maple syrup, egg, 2 Tablespoons of melted butter, and vanilla extract. 3. Arrange the apple slices in a single layer on the bottom of the baking dish. Sprinkle ¼ cup of the raisins and ¼ cup of dried cranberries on top of the apples. Cover with oats. Spread the oats evenly over the apples. Drizzle the milk mixture over the top of the oats. Top with walnuts, cinnamon, and remaining raisins and cranberries. 4. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the mixture is set. Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes. Drizzle the remaining melted butter and enjoy! Recipe shared by My Saratoga Kitchen Table
For the Love of
COFFEE
by John Reardon
Hello my Foodie Friends !
for Saratoga TODAY
Once the beans are out of airtight packaging, keep them in a dry, dark container with a tight closing lid.
! I have always loved a great cup of coffee. Growing up, our home was always filled with the aroma of coffee percolating. Over the years, I have fallen more in love with coffee. Having a great tasting cup of coffee in the morning is an important start to my day. How many of us have conversations based around “meeting for coffee?” Coffee can become a hub for connection. Many of our personal bonds began with a cup of coffee. I know that I savored every moment I had with my mother in our coffee-cup conversations, getting advice and swallowing in her words of wisdom. A cup of coffee shared with a friend or family member is time well spent. When you sit with a person around a cup of coffee you are not distracted by what is around you. You are just with a person sitting around a cup of coffee and talking. It is probably among the most valuable moment and conversation you can really have, because it really stimulates your mind by offering that opportunity to connect with a person. We all like our coffee a certain way. When it comes to coffee, many coffee drinkers attest to the benefits of fresh ground coffee. Flavor is a vital factor in whether we genuinely enjoy a cup of coffee or not. Grinding coffee beans may seem like an extra step, but it helps to create a café’-quality cup. Why Grind Beans at Home? Grinding fresh whole coffee beans just before brewing will protect the aroma of your coffee and ensures the rich full-bodied taste stand outs. Ground coffee interacts with the air around it and within hours loses a great deal of flavor. The longer the ground coffee is exposed to air, the more aroma will be lost from your brewed cup of coffee or espresso
FRIDAY
MONDAY
Sour Cream Coffee Cake INGREDIENTS • 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter at room temperature • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar • 3 extra-large eggs at room temperature • 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract • 1 1/4 cups sour cream • 2 1/2 cups cake flour (not self-rising)
FOR THE STREUSEL: • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt • 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces • 3/4 cup chopped walnuts, optional FOR THE GLAZE:
There are three different coffee grinding methods: conical burr grinders, disk burr grinders and blade grinders.
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
Conical Burr Grinders preserve the most flavor and can grind very fine with the highest consistency. The intricate design of the conical steel burrs allows for a high gear reduction to slow down the grinding speed below 500 rpm. The slower the speed the less heat is imparted to the ground coffee thus preserving the maximum amount of aroma. Due to the wide range of grind settings, conical burr grinders are ideal for all types of coffee equipment such as espresso machines, drip coffee makers, percolators, French press and can even grind extra fine for the preparation of Turkish coffee.
INSTRUCTIONS
Burr Grinders rotate at a considerable faster speed of 10,000 to 20,000 rpm and create a bit more warmth in the coffee than conical burr grinders. They are the most economical way of getting a consistent grind in a wide range of applications. They are ideal for drip coffee makers, percolators, French press and well suited for most pump espresso machines. However, they do not grind as fine as conical burr grinders and are not as quiet.
• For the streusel, place the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, salt, and butter in a bowl and pinch together with your fingers until it forms a crumble.
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Blade Grinders are suitable for drip coffee makers and percolators. They also perform well for grinding spices and herbs. The blade rotates at very high speeds of 20,000 to 30,000 rpm thus heating up the ground coffee more than burr grinders and also creating a bit of coffee dust. That coffee dust can clog up the fine mesh of the metal baskets used in pump espresso
Only grind what you need now. Don’t grind for the whole week!
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Food
Week of March 18 – March 24, 2022
Office for the Aging Lunch Program
Served at the Saratoga Senior Center
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
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• Baked Fish w/ Picatta Sauce • Over Brown Rice • Lima Beans • Capri Vegetables • Fresh Orange
• Chicken Vegetable Stew • Wax Beans • Broccoli • Dinner Roll • Oatmeal Cookies
• Apple Glazed Pork • Mashed Sweet Potato • Cabbage • Dinner Roll • Pears
• Italian Style Meatloaf • Garlic Mashed Potatoes • Zucchini & Squash • Spinach • Pineapple
• Goulash • Corn • Key Biscayne Vegetables • Yogurt
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
• 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar • 2 tablespoons real maple syrup
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. • Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan. • Cream the butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment for 4 to 5 minutes, until light. • Add the eggs 1 at a time, then add the vanilla and sour cream. • In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. With the mixer on low, add the flour mixture to the batter until just combined. Finish stirring with a spatula to be sure the batter is completely mixed.
• Mix in the walnuts, if desired. Spoon half the batter into the pan and spread it out with a knife. Sprinkle with 3/4 cup streusel. Spoon the rest of the batter in the pan, spread it out, and scatter the remaining streusel on top. • Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until a cake tester comes out clean. Let cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes. Carefully transfer the cake, streusel side up, onto a serving plate. Whisk the confectioners’ sugar and maple syrup together, adding a few drops of water if necessary, to make the glaze runny. Drizzle as much as you like over the cake with a fork or spoon. machines. The advantage of blade grinders is they are inexpensive and easy to clean with little maintenance. If you love coffee, then try grinding your own beans and make that special cup that you can share with someone over a conversation. Stop by Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery Store, located at 33 Railroad Place to check out various options for grinding your coffee beans. Remember my Foodie Friends: “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”
Take Care, John & Paula
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BEST OF 2022
Week of March 18 – March 24, 2022
It’s time for the annual
BEST OF THE SARATOGA REGION
Local business will go head-to-head in 100 CATEGORIES as they vie for THE BEST in their field. Nominate and Vote for your favorite local restaurants, shops, businesses, hangouts and more! Please allow 24 business day hours for nominations to go live.
Voting Ends April 14, 2022 Winners will be announced in May.
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Week of March 18 – March 24, 2022
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Week of March 18 – March 24, 2022
It’s time for the annual
BEST OF THE SARATOGA REGION
Local business will go head-to-head in 100 CATEGORIES as they vie for THE BEST in their field. Nominate and Vote for your favorite local restaurants, shops, businesses, hangouts and more! Please allow 24 business day hours for nominations to go live.
Voting Ends April 14, 2022 Winners will be announced in May.
Scan to Vote
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Week of March 18 – March 24, 2022
Arts & Entertainment
Spinning Down: A Yarn Workshop with Artist Laura Splan SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College invites the public to an in-person artist talk and workshop with Laura Splan at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 24. Learn how to spin yarn using fiber from laboratory llamas, who produce antibodies for our vaccines, while exploring emerging narratives in the contemporary biomedical landscape. Splan will
introduce her installation in the Tang’s elevator Elevator Music 42: Laura Splan—Rhapsody for an Expanded Biotechnological Apparatus, which includes a sound piece and a rug made from the wool of laboratory llamas and alpacas. She will lead a discussion around scientific and conceptual themes in her work that examines hidden systems, invisible labor, and interspecies entanglements. Splan will lead a technical
demonstration of spinning fiber on an electric wheel. Each participant will have an opportunity to try their hand at the wheel, and the first twenty participants will receive a small sample of laboratory llama yarn spun by the artist. The event is free and open to the public. For more information and the latest guidelines, call the Tang Visitors Services Desk at 518580-8080, email tang@skidmore. edu, or visit tang.skidmore.edu.
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CHEER: Netflix Docuseries Athletes to Perform in Albany ALBANY — Featuring athletes from the Emmy Awardwinning Netflix docuseries CHEER, the CHEER LIVE 2022 Tour will perform in Albany on July 6 at the MVP Arena. Billed as a first-of-its-kind live
performance touring across North America, the 38-date journey will be making stops at famed venues like New York’s Radio City Music Hall. Tickets are on sale via www.LiveNation.com and Ticketmaster.
Bob Mould New Solo Live EP; Tour Stages Regional Shows In May
New exhibition at Schick Art Gallery Showcases Duplex Planet’s David Greenberger SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Schick Art Gallery at Skidmore College presents “Humor Me,” an exhibition of work by Betsy Brandt, Kiah Celeste, Amy Cutler, David Greenberger, and Nina Katchadourian, March 24 through April 25. An opening reception will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 24. Works on view include drawings, paintings, prints, photographs, sculpture, and video. The humor in question may be subtle, overt, and even contradictory, arousing a lingering curiosity in the viewer. David Greenberger is an artist and writer best known for his Duplex Planet series of zines, comic books, and spoken-word performances. His 9x11-inch colored pencil drawings are often text-based and explore personal philosophies, popular culture, and accidental poetics. Each drawing follows specific compositional limitations; over the past decade, he has amassed thousands of drawings grouped into idiosyncratic categories such as “Spaghetti,” “Haircut Commemorative Drawings Priced the Same as my Age,” and “Band Names Popular among Twelveyear-old Boys.” Along with comic books, Greenberger’s work has been adapted into short films and one-act plays, and his essays and performances have been broadcast on National Public Radio. Betsy Brandt’s paintings flood the eye with color and tease with loopy rounded shapes and puckish gestures. Her art
Bob Mould will perform in upstate NY in May. Photo: James Richards IV. Photo provided.
Betsy Brandt, Untitled, Watercolor on paper, 22 x 30 inches, 2022. Photo provided.
has been exhibited in museums and galleries since 1987; one of her first well-known pieces is “Adirondackland,” a 1998 collaborative installation with Susie Brandt shown at Art in General in New York City. Kiah Celeste focuses on three-dimensional work, using recycled industrial objects and building them into abstract forms. She has shown work at KMAC Museum in Louisville, Kentucky; Josephine Sculpture Park in Frankfort, Kentucky; and Swivel Gallery in Brooklyn, New York, among other venues. Celeste currently lives and works in Louisville, Kentucky. Amy Cutler is known for her enigmatic illustrations of women performing strange, cryptic tasks: carrying goats on their backs in “Above the Fjord,” or sewing stripes onto tigers in
“Tiger Mending.” Cutler’s works have been shown at Madison Museum of Contemporary Art in Madison, Wisconsin, and the Institute of Contemporary Art in Philadelphia, among other national and international venues, and are held in numerous public and private collections. An interdisciplinary artist whose work includes video, performance, sound, sculpture, photography, and public projects, Nina Katchadourian’s choice of materials and medium is often the byproduct of chance or selfimposed rules. Her work has been shown at the Brooklyn Museum, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and MoMA PS1, among other national and international venues. Schick Gallery events are free and open to the public. Visit www. skidmore.edu/schick for updated information on related events.
ALBANY — Bob Mould, perhaps best known for his work with the band Hüsker Dü, hits the road for a lengthy worldwide tour that begins March 30 in Ventura, California, and will make regional appearances May 18 at Albany’s Lark Hall, and May 20 at the late Levon Helm’s Studio in Woodstock. Mould also announced this week the premiere of “The Ocean,” a new EP featuring three solo acoustic live performances via Merge Records and available at all DSPs and streaming services.
Originally recorded for NPR’s World Café at Mould’s Granary Music home studio in San Francisco, “The Ocean” collects stripped back versions of “The Ocean” and “Forecast of Rain,” both first found on 2020’s critically acclaimed album, “Blue Hearts,” as well as a striking rendition of the Hüsker Dü classic, “Divide and Conquer” - from 1985’s “Flip Your Wig.” For complete details and ticket availability, visit the website bobmould.com/tour.
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SPAC Partners with Skidmore College to Present Pianist Lara Downes SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Performing Arts Center has partnered with Skidmore College to present pianist, speaker and activist, Lara Downes in a special appearance at 7:30 p.m. on April 14 at the Arthur Zankel Music Center. Downes’ performance explores the landscape of American music from George Gershwin and Morton Gould to Billie Holiday, Scott Joplin, and Florence Price. In addition to her work as a performer and recording artist, Downes hosts “AMPLIFY,” an
NPR video series. Tickets for the April 14 performance are $30 for general admission and $10 for all collegiate students and faculty with valid school ID. Skidmore students enrolled in the music program will have free admission. Downes will return to Saratoga on Aug. 4 for her SPAC debut, where she’ll perform two premieres: The Strayhorn Concerto and Price’s Piano Concerto in One Movement. For more information about those performances visit: spac.org.
For Rensselaer County spring events visit renscotourism.com
Week of March 18 – March 24, 2022
Entertainment Home Made Theater’s Spring Benefit Returns
SARATOGA SPRINGS — After a two-year hiatus, Home Made Theater will once again be hosting a Spring Gala to benefit the company. In celebration of the return of live theater, the theme for this year’s benefit is Curtain’s Up! This event will be held from 5 – 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 2 at Circa 21 Restaurant at McGregor Links, 359 Northern Pines Road in Wilton. The evening will include heavy hors d’oeuvres, and an open
bar (for the first hour—cash bar after 6:00 p.m). Also included is the opportunity to participate in raffles, games, and a “wine grab.” And of course, entertainment by some talented members of the Home Made Theater family, including Laura Roth, who played Mamma Rose in Home Made Theaters very first musical, Gypsy. The event will be held in honor of Maura and James Pickett, long-time Home Made Theater volunteers and supporters. Tickets are $75 per person,
or $150 to be on the Honorary Committee. Honorary Committee members receive program recognition, VIP seating for the entertainment, and a special gift bag. For the continued safety of everyone, patrons must provide proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test. Covid tests will be available. Masks are optional. To purchase tickets, call Home Made Theater at 518-587-4427, or visit the website, www.homemadetheater.org. The deadline to purchase tickets is March 25.
Dorset Theatre Festival Returns to Playhouse and Main Stage Summer Season DORSET, VERMONT — Dorset Theatre Festival has announced its return to indoor performances at the Dorset Playhouse beginning June 23 and the 45th Main Stage Summer Season. The season includes: Jeffrey Hatcher’s adaptation of Wait Until Dark (June 23 - July 9); the World Premiere of Scarecrow written and performed by Heidi
Armbruster (July 14 - 23); Back Together Again, a new concert featuring the music of Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway (July 27 - August 7); and the World Premiere of Thirst by Ronán Noone (Aug. 18 - September 3). All performances will take place indoors at the Dorset Playhouse - 104 Cheney Rd, Dorset, Vermont.
This summer will be the Festival’s first in the Dorset Playhouse since 2019, after having canceled the 2020 season and performing an outdoor season at the Southern Vermont Arts Center in 2021. For more information, or to purchase subscriptions and tickets online, visit www. dorsettheatrefestival.org.
Lake George Festival Memorial Day Weekend Capital Region
FLOWER GARDEN EXPO March 25-27, 2022
Hudson Valley Community College, Troy, NY Fri.10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun.10-5 Garden Displays • Floral Exhibits Themed Retail Exhibits • Wine Tastings Demonstrations & Hourly Lectures Seniors 62+ Save $4 on Friday, March 25 Sponsored by MVP Health Care gardenandflowershow.com
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LAKE GEORGE — A Memorial Day weekend festival will take place in downtown Lake George on Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29. Scheduled to take place at the Charles R. Wood Festival Commons, the Memorial Meltdown will feature two sets by Vermont jamband Twiddle each night, along with performances by Lucid, Marble Eyes and the Whiskey Dicks (with special guests Ryan Dempsey of Twiddle and guitar virtuoso Joe Cirotti) on Saturday and Roots of Creation, Sophistafunk and Baked Shrimp on Sunday. With 17 years of relentless touring behind them, Twiddle has built an impressive resume spanning Red Rocks to Bonnaroo, and multiple sellouts of historic rock venues across the country. Twiddle donates $1 of every ticket sale to The White Light Foundation, Twiddle’s affiliate 501c3 organization. The White
Light Foundation, in turn, makes financial contributions to nonprofits local to where the band is playing. Comprised of Zdenek Gubb on bass and vocals, Ryan Dempsey on keyboards and vocals, Mihali Savoulidis on guitar and lead vocals and Brook Jordan on percussion and vocals, Twiddle has amassed a large loyal following, with many of their fans
seeing multiple shows per tour. The two-day event, produced by the same folks who produce Adirondack Independence Music Festival at the same location, will also feature a variety of food and craft vendors. Gates open each day at 1:30 p.m. with music set to begin at 2:30 p.m. and run until about 11 p.m. Tickets and more info visit: www.memorialmeltdown.com.
Week of March 18 – March 24, 2022
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Opera Saratoga: Casting And Ticket Information For 2022 Summer Festival SARATOGA SPRINGS — Opera Saratoga has announced an updated casting and ticket information for its innovative new festival model that embraces partnerships with multiple venues across the region. At the heart of the 2022 Summer Festival are performances of Rossini’s bel canto comedy “The Barber of Seville” on Proctors MainStage, as well as his exquisite “Petite Messe Solennelle” at The Round Lake Auditorium; the deeply moving “Sky on Swings” by Lembit Beecher and Hannah Moscovitch at The Egg, which explores the journey of two women living with Alzheimer’s disease; and Stephen Sondheim’s Broadway masterpiece, “Sweeney Todd,” on
the Amphitheater Stage of the Saratoga Performing Arts Center on June 29-30. Additional events will include Stars of Tomorrow at The Charles R. Wood Theater in Glens Falls; A Broadway Cabaret at The Mansion of Saratoga in Rock City Falls; and A Juneteenth Celebration at Proctors’ GE Theater in Schenectady. The 2022 Opera Gala – Opera Under the Stars - will take place on Sunday, June 5 at The Barn at French Mountain in Lake George Village. Tickets for Summer Festival performances are available through Festival Passes (previously called Subscriptions); or tickets can be purchased to individual performances, which will go on
sale March 21. This season, Opera Saratoga is offering two Festival Passes, which provide significant savings, priority ticket access, and the greatest degree of flexibility: ALL ACCESS PASS: Opera Saratoga’s All Access Pass provides the best value this summer while guaranteeing the best seats for every production and concert. Benefits include: saving 20% off tickets to Sweeney Todd, Sky on Swings, The Barber of Seville, the Petite Messe Solennelle, and A Broadway Cabaret; and FREE tickets to A Juneteenth Celebration and Stars of Tomorrow. All Access Pass holders also receive a 20% discount off any additional tickets they wish to purchase. FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS PASS: Opera Saratoga’s Festival
Highlights Pass provides priority seating and 20% off tickets to Sweeney Todd, Sky on Swings, and The Barber of Seville. Pass holders can then customize their Highlights Pass by adding tickets to concerts of their choice, with a 10% discount off any additional tickets purchased. With the purchase of either Festival Pass, there is no need to deal with multiple box offices for ticket purchases, and free exchanges are available. Festival Pass holders also save on handling fees: there is a single $10 fee per order when purchasing Festival Passes; whereas there is a processing fee charged by each venue’s box office on each ticket purchased that is not part of a Festival Pass.
SINGLE TICKETS: Tickets for individual events will be available online or by phone beginning March 21, 2022 through the SPAC, Proctors, and Egg Box Offices. SPAC is handling ticket sales for: Sweeney Todd (at SPAC); Stars of Tomorrow (at The Wood Theater); A Broadway Cabaret (at The Mansion of Saratoga); and performances of the Petite Messe Solennelle (at The Round Lake Auditorium). Proctors is handling tickets for: The Barber of Seville and A Juneteenth Celebration (both at Proctors); and tickets for Sky on Swings (at The Egg) will be available through The Egg. For complete details on Festival Passes and Single Tickets, visit: operasaratoga.org
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LEGALS LOCAL LAW NO. 2 OF 2022 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” BE IT ENACTED, by the City Council of the City of Saratoga Springs, in consideration of changes in the City Zoning Ordinance, as follows: SECTION 1: Chapters 240, 241 and 242 of the Code of the City of Saratoga Springs, entitled, respectively, “Zoning”, “Subdivision Regulations”, and “Stormwater Management” are hereby repealed in their entirety. SECTION 2: A new Chapter 240 of the Code of the City of Saratoga Springs, entitled “Unified Development Ordinance” is hereby enacted. It is a comprehensive and thorough ordinance, in accordance with the City Comprehensive Plan. It establishes rules, regulations and procedures, and schedules. It contains the following articles: 1. Title, Purpose & Applicability 2. Zoning Districts and Zoning Map 3. Residential Districts 4. Mixed-Use and Commercial Districts 5. Institutional Districts 6. Industrial Districts 7. Special Purpose Districts 8. Uses 9. On-Site Development Standards 10. Off-Site Development Standards 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 A copy of the Local Law in its entirety is available for inspection in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 474 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY. SECTION 2. This Local Law shall take effect upon filing in the Office of the Secretary of State of the State of New York, pursuant to Section 27 of the Municipal Home Rule Law. ADOPTED: 3/15/2022 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK By: Dillon Moran, City Clerk 03/18, 111404 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 136-33, ARTICLE IV OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK, ENTITLED “LODGING AND EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS ARTICLE IVA – TEMPORARY OUTDOOR SEATING AREA PERMITS” BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the
City of Saratoga Springs, New York, following a public hearing, as follows: SECTION 1. Article IVA of Chapter 136 of the Code of the City of Saratoga Springs, entitled “Lodging and Eating and Drinking Establishments – Temporary Outdoor Seating Area Permits” is hereby amended. The following is a list of sections and their general subject matter: 1. Purpose and Intent 2. Construction with other laws 3. Establishment of outdoor seating areas 4. Application for permit 5. Review of Applications 6. Insurance and Indemnification 7. Regulations 8. Status of Permit; revocation 9. Duration of Permit; Duration of Article 10. Fees 11. When Effective A copy of the new Article in its entirety is available for inspection at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 474 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY. SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect the day after publication as provided by the City Charter of the City of Saratoga Springs. ADOPTED: 3/15/2022 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK By: Dillon Moran, City Clerk 03/18, 111391 NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Purchasing Department of Saratoga County will receive sealed bids until 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 25, 2022 at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for Fuel Additive and Maintenance Program, as per specification 22-PWFAMP-49RB 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 - 518885-2210) 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 03/18, 111401 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of the City of Saratoga Springs, New York, will conduct a public hearing, on April 5, 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 offer suggestions for proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance of the City of Saratoga Springs. Dated: March 16, 2022 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK By: Dillon Moran, City Clerk 03/18, 03/25. 111392/111393
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. Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for the Construction of a Pre-Engineered Storage Building at the Saratoga County Farm Road Complex, 6010 County Farm Road, Ballston Spa, NY as per specification # 22-PWPESB-5. No pre-bid conference will be held. Contact Mr. Peter Abreu, Senior Engineer at the Saratoga County Department of Public Works at pabreu@saratogacountyny.gov or 518-885-2235 to schedule a site visit. Bid documents may be obtained on or after Wednesday, March 16, 2022 only from The Empire State Bid System at no cost from the following website: www. empirestatebidsystem.com In consideration of the COVID-19 Crisis, plans will ONLY be available from the Empire State Bid System. No hard copies will be distributed. 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 03/18, 111366. 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 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 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: CROTEAU AND SON’S PROPERTY, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of
State of New York (SSNY) on March 15, 2022. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, c/o David Eldred, 2585 St. Rt. 9, Malta, NY 12020. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 03/18, 03/25, 04/01, 04/08, 04/15, 04/22. 111395 Notice of Qualification of Creative Compliance Software Solutions, LLC. Authority filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 03/04/2022. 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: Harker & Associates, PLLC, 36 Long Alley, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 03/18, 03/25, 04/01, 04/08, 04/15, 04/22. 111377 Notice of formation of Cournan Septic LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 03/14/2022. 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: 2210 Alexander Road, Galway, NY 12074. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 111387 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LLC 748 Hudson Avenue, LLC Art. of Org. Filed with NYS Dept. of State 02/17/2022. 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, 1032 N Fickett Street. Los Angeles, CA 90033. Any lawful purpose. 03/18, 03/25, 04/01, 04/08, 04/15, 04/22. 111373 Notice of formation of Crypto Palette LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 03/15/2022 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: 26 F Congress St #101 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 03/18, 03/25, 04/01, 04/08, 04/15, 04/22. 111367 Notice of formation of Valente Global Capital LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 3/10/2022 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of the process should be mailed to the LLC at: 14 Spice Mill Blvd Halfmoon, NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 03/18, 03/25, 04/01, 04/08, 04/15, 04/22. 111360 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Blue Jay Meadows Farm, L.L.C. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on March 3, 2022. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 4 Eastridge Drive, Saratoga Springs, New York
12866. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 03/18, 03/25, 04/01, 04/08, 04/15, 04/22. 111346 Notice of formation of Little Fur Family LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 02/07/2022 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: 72 Union Ave #15, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 03/18, 03/25, 04/01, 04/08, 04/15, 04/22. 111305 Notice of formation of Forward Intent, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 2/23/2022. 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: 67 Southbury Rd., Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 03/18, 03/25, 04/01, 04/08, 04/15, 04/22. 111289 Notice of formation of B.D. CONCRETE NY LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 8/25/2021. 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: 1003 Saint Lawrence Drive, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 03/18, 03/25, 04/01, 04/08, 04/15, 04/22. 111283 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 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
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LEGALS 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 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
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Puzzles Across 1 Tripoli’s country 6 College grad 10 Kill, as a dragon 14 Thorny plant 15 Latina toon explorer 16 Scrabble piece 17 If Nicholson sang, danced and acted, he might be called __ 20 GQ or Cosmo 21 Photographed 22 Inhumane 27 Salty drops 31 Big name in PCs 32 __ pork: Chinese dish with pancakes 35 “High” afternoon meal 36 Forbidden 38 Series of missed calls 40 If Robinson left En Vogue to sing in Jerry Garcia’s group, she might be called __ 43 Dog food seller 44 Crop up 46 Soul, to Sartre 47 Polar parka 50 Passionate about 51 Winona of “Stranger Things” 53 Brings good luck to 55 Taunt 58 Drone or worker 59 If Tomlin came from San Fernando, she might be called __ 67 Trim, as a photo 68 Dry forecast 69 Religious doctrine 70 Credit card balance, say 71 Benchmarks: Abbr. 72 Jerk or twitch Down 1 JFK’s successor 2 Nest egg initials 3 Flickable lighter 4 Go on and on 5 Kitchen allure 6 Samuel Barber’s “__ for Strings” 7 Cyberchortle 8 Web addresses 9 Subject with numbers 10 Georgia or Washington
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See puzzle solution on page 38 11 Pot cover 12 It may be blonde or pale 13 “Roundabout” rockers with a positive name 18 Word before hand or land 19 Capitol feature 22 Cave hanger 23 Plato’s school, with “the” 24 Paid back, as a purchase incentive 25 Tweezer targets 26 Whirlybirds 28 Realizes, as a goal 29 Entertains with a bedtime story 30 Give in to gravity 33 Recital rebuke 34 Flower bed tool 37 Province on four Great Lakes 39 Spooky
41 Bass ending 42 Pendulum direction? 43 Links standard 45 Seemingly forever 48 Orange-yellow gemstones 49 Ukraine’s capital 52 The Nile runs through it 54 Detectives’ aids 56 Bosom buds, in texts 57 Nouveau-Mexique, par exemple 59 TV screen type 60 Fury 61 Easy throw 62 Laid low 63 Cut (off) 64 JFK alternative 65 Maximum borders? 66 Oft-candied veggie
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Jack Foster:
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Congrats to this week’s Athlete of the Week – Jack Foster! Jack is a senior thrower on the Saratoga Springs Indoor/Outdoor Track & Field team. This past weekend, Jack and his coaches traveled to the Armory Track and Field Hall of Fame in New York City for the New Balance National Championships where Jack hit a personal record and a new school record throw of 57’ 9 ¾. Additionally, on Saturday, March 5, Jack competed in the NYS and Federation Championship and took first place in the shot put. Jack joined the track & field team as a freshman during the
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season, Jack continued training with Coach Hoek from home with his parents’ full support – his dad poured a concrete pad in their backyard and built a weight room in their garage, while his mom prepared meals from Jack’s nutrition plans. “The entire 2020 outdoor season was lost,” said Coach Hoek, “but Jack lifted and t hrew relentlessly.” “We didn’t have states, nationals, or an indoor season last year so Jack was limited to those meets to shine,” added Indoor/Outdoor Track & Field Head Coach, Chris Conley,
Photo (L to R): Head Coach Chris Conley, Jack Foster, and Throws Coach Jon Hoek at the State Championship Meet.
regarding the outdoor season. “He continued to work extremely hard and smart with his diet, weightlifting, and practices over the summer and fall and became a much better thrower.” As a result of his hard work, Jack threw a 50’ 5 ½” and finished 2nd in the discus throw and 4th in the shot put at Outdoor Track & Field Class A Sectional Championships. When indoor started up again, Jack was more than ready, throwing a 54’5” to break the school record at their first meet. Jack stayed focused and ended the 2021-22 indoor season by winning not only the Class A Sectional Championship,
but also a State title with a throw of 55’ 6 ½” – upsetting a nationally ranked NYC athlete and going on to win the Federation title as well. Jack finished 11th overall at nationals and extended his school record to the 8th best in the history of Section 2. “Jack is one of the hardest working athletes I’ve encountered in 48 years of coaching,” said Coach Hoek. “He is a modest and fine leader for our other athletes.” Jack is looking forward to the upcoming outdoor varsity track & field season and has committed to continue his throwing career at UConn this fall.
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Dottie Pepper to Receive Metropolitan Golf Writers Association’s Gold Tee Award
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ELMSFORD, NY — Dottie Pepper, 17-time LPGA tournament winner and current golf broadcaster, will be honored with one of golf ’s most prestigious awards – the Gold Tee – by the Metropolitan Golf Writers Association (MGWA). The award will be presented at its 70th National Awards Dinner on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at Westchester Country Club in Rye, NY. Dottie Pepper was born into an athletic family (her father, Don, of the Detroit Tigers, was named an MLB “Rookie to Watch” by Sports Illustrated) and raised in Saratoga Springs. Dottie quickly gravitated towards golf and won the 1981 NY State Amateur and the 1981 and 1983 NY Junior Amateur tournaments. In 1984, she was low amateur at the U.S. Women’s Open. She graduated from Furman University with a B.A. in Health Sciences in 1987; while there she won five collegiate tournaments and was a threetime All-American. Pepper joined the LPGA Tour in 1988, quickly becoming one of its most dominant players. Among her 17 Tour victories were two majors, including her 19-under-par victory in the 1999 Nabisco Dinah Shore, where she still holds the record as the lowest score in relation to par in that tournament. She competed for the U.S. in six Solheim Cup Matches and accumulated a 13-5-2 record. Pepper retired from competitive golf in 2004 and began working as a golf commentator for NBC and The Golf Channel. After eight
years, Dottie retired from NBC to concentrate on promoting junior golf as a PGA of America Board member. She was lured back into broadcasting by ESPN in 2013 and signed a contract with CBS Sports two years later. Pepper is currently CBS Sports’ lead walking reporter for the PGA Tour, the Masters, and the PGA Championship. In 2018, Pepper was inducted into the NY State Golf Association Hall of Fame. “Dottie’s accomplishments on the golf course place her among the game’s elite, but her positive influence outside the ropes is just as impressive,” said MGWA President Brian Crowell. “She’s a broadcaster, an author, a public speaker…an outstanding ambassador for golf in so many ways. Dottie is a Major Champion who continues to make a major impact in our sport. The MGWA is proud to add Dottie Pepper to our distinguished list of Gold Tee Award winners.” The Gold Tee Award, the Metropolitan Golf Writers Association’s highest honor, is presented to an individual whose career achievements exemplify the best spirit and traditions of the sport of golf. The Gold Tee has been awarded to such luminaries as Bobby Jones, Ben Hogan, Sam Snead, Byron Nelson, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Billy Casper, Nancy Lopez, Tom Watson, Phil Mickelson, and Annika Sorenstam. Recently, Mark O’Meara (2017), Padraig Harrington (2018), Jim Furyk (2019), and Butch Harmon
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Dottie Pepper in 2019 when she was inducted into NYSGA Hall of Fame. Photo provided.
(2020/21) have all been honored with this esteemed award. The MGWA has celebrated the game of golf and promoted golf journalism since its inception in 1952. Each year, it honors the sport’s champions and contributors at its largest fundraiser, the National Awards Dinner. This highly anticipated event is supported by golf ’s leading organizations and corporate supporters, Met Area clubs and club leaders, as well as local and national golf media. Through the Dinner and other events, the MGWA has raised millions of dollars for Caddie Scholarship programs in the Metropolitan New York area, the MGA Foundation, and the Dave Marr Journalism Scholarship at Columbia University. Visit www.metgolfwriters. org to purchase tickets to the Dinner. For more information, contact Robin Sauerhaft, MGWA Executive Administrator at rsauerhaft@mgagolf.org.
Puzzle Solutions See puzzles pg. 36
Week of March 18 – March 24, 2022
Pickleball Workshops. Photo provided.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — If you don’t know a dink from a volley, or want to improve your game, you’ll want to be part of one of the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department’s March 22 pickleball workshops for everyone 18 and older. The Beginners workshop is geared towards players who are new to the game. You will learn the fundamentals and techniques for dink shots, volleys, serve & return, and what is involved in playing a match including scoring, positioning, and strategy. The Advanced Beginners workshop is geared towards those players who have been playing a short period of time but who know how to score in doubles match play. You will be taught proper technique
for hitting dink shots and volleys, as well as instructional tips for your serve & return. Instructors will also go over proper positioning and strategy in doubles match play. Sign up and save before March 17 – fees through March 16 are $45 for City residents and $65 for nonCity residents. Fees March 16 are $70 for City residents and $90 for non-City residents. The Advanced Beginners workshop is 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The Beginners workshop is 12 to 2 p.m. Participants will need a paddle, water, and sneakers. Instructors will be Ken Henderson and Peter Bokarczuk. For more information visit www. saratoga-springs.org or email recreservations@saratoga-springs. org with questions.
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Caesars Sportsbook to Launch Racebook App in Partnership with NYRA Bets OZONE PARK — Caesars Sportsbook, a division of Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) (Caesars), and NYRABets, LLC (NYRA Bets), the official online wagering platform of the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA), has announced the launch of a new horse racing account wagering app, Caesars Racebook. Available for download
this spring, Caesars Racebook will utilize the NYRA Bets platform to provide bettors with parimutuel wagering services on premier horse racing content from more than 250 tracks around the world. Caesars Racebook will offer wagering on marquee horse racing events in the United States, as well as on international tracks. The new app will also offer players all
the additional benefits of NYRA Bets, including race replays, handicapping insights, and more. NYRA Bets, the fastest-growing national advance deposit wagering platform, is available in 30 states and continues to expand its reach and customer base throughout the country. NYRA Bets features a secure, state-of-the-art wagering platform that allows its customers
to conveniently and securely watch and wager on horse races from their computers and mobile devices. Horse racing and sports fans across the country will soon be able to download the Caesers Racebook app on IOS or Android. Similar to the Caesars Sportsbook app, every wage placed on Caesars Racebook will earn Caesars Rewards.
In January, Caesars Sportsbook and NYRA unveiled a new partnership establishing Caesars as an official sports betting marketing partner in New York and the title sponsor of the NYRA Turf Triple Series at Belmont Park and Saratoga Race Course. The new agreement significantly expands the partnership between NYRA Bets and Caesars Sportsbook.
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Coming in June: “Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” ALBANY — An art-themed light show focusing on the work of Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh will open in Albany in June. “Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience,” will be held six days per week (off on Tuesdays), several times per day, starting in June. Duration of the visit is 60 to 75 minutes and ticket prices will start at $32.20 for adults and $19.10 for children. Blurbage: Have you ever dreamt of stepping into a painting? Take an awe-inspiring journey into the incomparable universe of Van Gogh, one of the greatest artistic geniuses of the 19th century. Explore his life, his work, and his secrets as never before through cutting-edge 360-degree digital projections, a one-of-a-kind VR experience, and a uniquely atmospheric light and sound show. This unique experience brought to you by Exhibition Hub has already thrilled 2 million visitors in the USA, in New York, Atlanta, Washington DC, and Boston, among other cities like London. The show will take place in Albany. The specific venue will be announced when tickets go on sale, on March 17. Van Gogh – The Immersive Experience, coming to Albany in June.
For more information, go to: vangoghexpo.com and from the city options, select: Albany.