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PRIMER AT Saratoga RoBoVines Off To World Championship SARATOGA COUNTY — THE PUMP Saratoga County 4-H’s RoBovines

Robotics team has done it again! On March 6, the RoBovines won the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Excelsior Region Championship. Photo: Four members of the RoBovines and one of the robots they created: (L to R) Ethan Stone, Henry LaBarge, Ethan Thomas, and Norah Hoke. Photo provided.

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — There are more than 150,000 fueling stations across America and you can imagine the scene playing out at any one of those pump-stations as much the same. The car pulls up. The driver gets out and gazes up at the sign displaying the cost of a gallon of gas. Driver shakes head in disgust, verbally unmuzzling a volley of irritations at an invisible cast of invented villainous characters that includes everything from profiteering corporations to inept political leaders and greedy oil executives. But it’s not quite so simple. The national average for a gallon of gas this week set motorists back about $4.25, with the state average in New York slightly higher at $4.35, according to AAA. The lowest prices – where a gallon of gas could be had for under $4 - is in the central part of the country, where a north-to-south line extends from Minnesota and North Dakota to Oklahoma and Texas. The highest costs, at over $5 per gallon, are in the westernmost states of Nevada and California. See Story pg. 9

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CHOWDERFEST: THIS WEEKEND SARATOGA SPRINGS —The annual Chowderfest will take place 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 26. The event will take place throughout downtown Saratoga Springs and includes family-friendly activities and entertainment. Attendees may try 4 oz. chowder samples at $2 and vote for their favorites. For street closures during the event, see pg. 10.

STATE OF THE CITY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Ron Kim, who began his first term as city mayor on Jan. 1, delivered the 2022 State of the City Address Saturday, March 19. Mayor Kim welcomed to the council new commissioners Jim Montagnino, Dillon Moran and Minita Sanghvi, wished a speedy recovery of health to returning commissioner Anthony “Skip” Scirocco, and praised the previous

achievements of returning supervisors Tara Gaston (for her public work dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic), and Matt Veitch (for helping pioneer the creation of the Geyser Crest Trail). The address is generally delivered in February on an annual basis. “We decided to delay it a few weeks (this year) in the hope that we could meet together safely, without masks,” Kim explained.

“As we emerge out of a twoyear pandemic, a deep recession, and local challenges around race relations and civil rights, Saratoga Springs has emerged a stronger, more resilient, and benevolent community and its future is bright as long as we continue to build our community through honest dialogue, hard work, and true reform,” Kim said. See Story pg. 8

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by Greg Veitch | Sponsored by The Saratoga County History Roundtable Contact The Saratoga County History Roundtable: saratogacohistoryroundtable@gmail.com Greg Veitch is the retired Chief of Police in Saratoga Springs and the author of two books about the history of gambling, crime, corruption, and the mob at Saratoga Springs. “ All the Law in the World Won't Stop Them” and “A Gangster's Paradise” are available at www.gangstersofsaratoga.com or www.northshire.com.

120 years ago, a successful businessman and three-time president of the village of Saratoga Springs took his own life in the hallways of Saratoga Springs Town Hall. His story exposes the conflicts that arose over gambling in the resort town at the turn of the 20th century. Caleb W. “Cale” Mitchell, born in 1837 in Troy, NY, Cale Mitchell made his fortune as a gambler and businessman in New York City and Washington, D.C. before moving north and taking up residence in Saratoga Springs in the 1870’s. He built the Glen Mitchel resort on the site of the Maple Avenue Middle School, which boasted a lovely hotel, three freshwater ponds, a racetrack for trotters, and later a long toboggan slide for winter entertainment. But Mitchell’s businesses were not limited to the resort. He also owned an import-export shop and ran two poolrooms in Saratoga Springs, one near the entrance to the thoroughbred racetrack out Union Avenue and another at 402 Broadway, near present-day Uncommon Grounds café. Although Cale was popular with the citizens of Saratoga Springs, in the 1890’s he found himself an enemy of the most powerful political figure in Saratoga County at that time, State Senator Edgar T. Brackett. Although Cale Mitchell was a Democrat and Brackett a Republican, it wasn’t their political differences that caused the problems between the two, it was Mitchell’s poolroom. Senator Brackett, who once acted as Richard Canfield’s lawyer, believed that the Clubhouses, like the one run by Canfield, represented an economic benefit to the town. It attracted wealthy patrons who could afford to lose some money and the clientele was civil, respectful, and discreet. On the other hand, Cale Mitchell’s poolroom on Broadway was dirty, uncarpeted, and smelled of tobacco smoke, stale beer, and bad whiskey. Patrons were described as mere boys, poor clerks, dirty workmen and gamblers down to their last dollar. Women were known to cross the street to avoid having to walk past the ruffians hanging about Mitchell’s joint. Making matters worse, Mitchell was the elected president

Week of March 25 – March 31, 2022 of the village, and his dive was right on the main street of the town. An eyesore for sure and damaging to the reputation of the Spa City. As a result, a group of powerful men in Saratoga resolved to have Mitchell and the other poolrooms shut down while leaving the more high-class clubhouses alone. Police started raiding the poolrooms in town and harassed the owners and patrons of those gambling joints into closing down. On the political side, Senator Brackett was successful in legislating Mitchell out of office. In 1894 the state passed a law that the president of the Village of Saratoga Springs was to be appointed by a Board of Trustees, not directly elected by the citizens of the village. Of course, the trustees were all in the Brackett camp and so Mitchell was effectively removed from office by the political maneuvering of Brackett and his allies. In response, Mitchell hired a private detective to get evidence against Richard Canfield, whom he blamed for his troubles. Unable to get a judge in Saratoga Springs to issue a warrant, Mitchell had to travel to Mechanicville to find a judge and constable willing to arrest Richard Canfield. Canfield was quickly released and later the charges were dropped. Brackett promptly introduced legislation in the State Senate that would change the Criminal Procedure Law and require any warrant applications in the City of Saratoga Springs to be brought before a Saratoga Springs judge exclusively. Of course, all the judges in Saratoga Springs owed their positions to the political backing of Senator Brackett. Canfield would have a virtual monopoly on gambling in Saratoga. Caleb “Cale” Mitchell was pushed out of business by the authorities and legislated out of office by his political enemies. After years of court battles and public fights, he was running out of money and political power. He was also slowly losing his mind. On the morning of January 28, 1902, the New York State Assembly was preparing to debate Brackett’s bill about the warrants in Saratoga. The bill had passed the senate and if approved by the assembly, it would have become law. The bill was so obviously a move to protect Canfield and the other clubhouse owners that the press had dubbed it the “Saratoga Gambler’s Bill.”

Caleb Mitchell and Son. Photo courtesy of the Saratoga Springs History Museum, provided by The Saratoga County History Roundtable.

At the same time on that cold January morning, Cale Mitchell entered Towne’s hardware store on Broadway and purchased a .32 caliber hammerless pistol which he loaded with five cartridges. He looked troubled and disheveled as he spoke with several people on his way from Towne’s store to the village hall. At about 8 a.m. a janitor reported seeing Mitchell pacing in front of Senator Brackett’s office, hands shoved into his pockets. A few moments later, a shot rang out. One of Brackett’s young law clerks, Jim Leary, rushed to the front door of the office, unlocked it, and found Cale Mitchell, slumped down on the floor, dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Speculation was rampant that Mitchell had planned to kill Senator Brackett that morning. Fortunately for Brackett, he had left the office just a few minutes before Mitchell arrived to catch the train to Albany for the legislative session. The suicide of the former Mayor raised eyebrows. Although the “Saratoga Gamblers bill” passed the State Senate, enough members of the Assembly paused to consider just what necessitated a change in the criminal procedures of the state being pushed by Brackett. The bill failed to pass the Assembly, and a few years later Canfield pulled out of Saratoga Springs for good. Ironically Brackett became a staunch anti-gambling advocate, later pressing for the suppression of all gambling in the Spa City. Cale Mitchell had made a dramatic statement in taking his own life that January morning in 1902. And yet, gambling carried on. The summer of 1902 was a banner year for gamblers in Saratoga Springs. Any lesson that could have been learned from the tragedy of Caleb Mitchell’s life had already been forgotten.

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Attention Malta Homeowners: No Cost Home Repairs for Those Impacted by COVID-19 SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Town of Malta is partnering with Rebuilding Together Saratoga County to support homeowners who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Through this partnership, income eligible Malta homeowners can receive help with critical home repairs (i.e. roof, flooring, furnace, hot water heater). Repairs are provided at no cost to the

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homeowner, but funding is limited. Interested homeowners should apply as soon as possible. Applications are available at the Town of Malta (2540 Rte 9); online at www.malta-town.org (under News and Announcements); or on the Town of Malta’s Facebook page (@TownofMalta). Funding for this effort comes from American Rescue Funds received by the Town of Malta.

Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation 2022 Historic Homes Tour Announced for May 14 SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation has announced that their Historic Homes Tour will take place on Saturday, May 14 in celebration of our community’s rich architectural heritage as well as the Foundation’s 45th Anniversary. This hybrid tour, showcasing homes both in-person and virtually, promises an exclusive opportunity to see interiors of beautiful private homes and buildings on the east side of Saratoga Springs. In addition to the tour, mark your calendar for the Porch Party on Thursday, June 2 at The Saratoga Reading Room (148 Union Avenue) from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. As one of the most popular events of the season featuring cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and live music from Rich Ortiz at the

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circa 1905 Queen Anne residence, there is no doubt that the Porch Party will sell-out again this year. Tickets for the Historic Homes Tour and Porch Party will be made available to the public in the coming weeks. Stay tuned to the Foundation’s website, saratogapreservation.org, to purchase tickets and for more information on joining the Honorary Committee or becoming a Corporate Sponsor.

Zippy Chippy’s 30th birthday last year. Photo provided by Old Friends at Cabin Creek. GREENFIELD CENTER — Old Friends at Cabin Creek’s Annual Birthday Party is scheduled for April 2, 2022, at Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement Farm in Greenfield Center. The party will be from 12-3 p.m., and there will be several different vendors there to serve soups along with birthday cake. A donation of $10 will be gratefully accepted. Please come out and wish Zippy Chippy a Happy 31st Birthday! For more information check out their website: oldfriendsatcabincreek.com.

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Gregory Siragusa SARATOGA SPRINGS — Gregory Siragusa died March 13. A mass was held March 18 at St. Joseph’s Church, Greenfield Center. Family and friends gathered to remember him at Compassionate Funeral Care, Saratoga Springs. Interment was held at Saratoga National Cemetery. Visit www. Compassionatefuneralcare.com

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Academy for Lifelong Learning at Saratoga Springs Offering 37 Courses This Spring SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Academy for Lifelong Learning is offering 37 spring courses in two, five-week sessions starting the week of April 11 and the week of May 16. Most courses are offered in-person and some by Zoom. Registration is open now. Topics include Introduction to Classical Music; Spring Birding, Italian Language; Music; Local History; Italian Novels;

Journal Writing; Painting; Hiking; Immigration; Downton Abbey; Speaker Series; Fly Casting; Crocheting; Sewing; Senior Moving; Ancient Game of Go; Book Repair; Local Farm Tours; History of Military Medicine; Genealogy; Confucius; Mars; Wildflowers; iPhone Photography; Poetry; Indigenous Beliefs; and much more. Registrations will be accepted by mail right up until

the start of classes for session one (the week of April 11) and for session two (the week of May 16). Some classes will sell out so sign up soon. Annual membership is $75 and goes through June 30, 2022. Five-week courses are $50 each. Brochures are available at www.esc.edu/all or at local libraries and by request. For more information and to register email jeff.shinaman.esc.edu or call 518587-2100 ext. 2390.

2022 Saratoga Horse Symposium BALLSTON SPA — The wait for the Saratoga Horse Symposium is almost over! CCE Equine is excited to host their Saratoga Horse Symposium on May 14 at the 4-H Training Center in Ballston Spa. This event is a celebration of the horse for new, aspiring, and experienced horse owners and professionals. Registration is open now. General admission for the Horse symposium includes entry to a large used tack sale, vendors, and all clinics and

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seminars. Tickets per adult are $15 for the day, youth 18 years of age and younger are $5, 4-H members are free. Come and go as you please all day from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Horse Symposium has been dedicated to offering quality equine experiences for over 20 years. In the past, industry leading veterinarians, trainers, and experts have joined for a diverse offering that can be applicable to most equine disciplines. In between seminars and

demonstration, participants can enjoy food concessions, bid in a silent auction, browse the vendor room, and enjoy a used tacksale fundraiser for the Saratoga County 4-H program. Vendor and sponsor application is available now, to be added to the email or mailing list call the CCE Saratoga office at 518-885-8995 or email bh548@ cornell.edu. For more information and updates contact above or visit www.cceequine.com.

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Local’s Comment on State of the City Address How in the world could Saratoga Springs Mayor Ron Kim falsely claim in his State of the City Address that newly elected Finance Commissioner Minita Sanghvi “oversaw a record-breaking budget sales tax collection for 2021?” Ms. Sanghvi had nothing to do with Saratoga’s remarkable economic recovery. Let’s give credit where credit is due. It was Finance Commissioner Michele Madigan and the previous administration who were responsible for guiding the city through the dark days of the pandemic. We have yet to see if these new office holders will measure up to the many accomplishments of their predecessors.

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COURT Andrea J. Howard, 37, of Glenville, was sentenced March 22 to a five-year term of probation, after pleading to felony DWI, first charged October 2021 in Wilton. Shamiek A. Shorter, 26, of Schenectady, was sentenced March 21 to 6 months incarceration and a five-year term of probation, after pleading to attempted criminal possession of a weapon, first charged July 2021 in Saratoga Springs. Michael R. Brownell, 51, of Northumberland, pleaded March 18 to aggravated vehicular assault, in connection with a hit-and-run crash in the area of Route 32 and Rugg Road in Northumberland on Sept. 24, 2021. According to a statement released by the Saratoga County District Attorney’s Office, Brownell admitted he was driving recklessly and while intoxicated at the time of the crash, during which he failed to stop at a stop sign, lost control of his vehicle, crossed the center line and struck a motorcyclist head-on, and subsequently fled the scene. The victim was sent to Albany Medical Center Hospital for treatment. Sentencing scheduled for May 13 when it is

anticipated Brownell will receive a 3-to-9 year sentence, said county District Attorney Karen Heggen. Timothy J. Lenzi, 36, of Mechanicville, was sentenced March 18 to 1.5 to 3 years incarceration, after pleading to attempted strangulation in the second degree, and 1 to 3 years after pleading to DWAI. Sentences to run concurrently. Dion E. Weis, 30, of Schenectady, was sentenced to 3 years incarceration and 2 years post-release supervision, after pleading to criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fourth degree, in Wilton. William Shedrick, 22, of Albany, was sentenced to 1 to 3 years incarceration after pleading to attempted assault in the second-degree, initially charged November 10, 2019 in Saratoga Springs. Rebecca Ann Wheland-Kruger, 44, of Clifton Park, pleaded March 18 to criminal contempt in the second-degree. Sentencing May 13. Tyler A. Podrazik, 28, of Amsterdam, pleaded March 18 to aggravated DWI with child, in Ballston. Sentencing May 13.

BLOTTER 5 POLICE Shannon Tyrell, 36, of Chestertown, was charged March 21 in Saratoga Springs with petit larceny. Susan Thomas, 61, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 20 with misdemeanor DWI, refusal to take a breath test, speed not prudent, and moving from lane unsafely. Nicole Braender, 23, of Schenectady, was charged March 19 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, aggravated DWI, and speed not prudent. Chad Lang, 48, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 18 with burglary in the third degree, and petit larceny. Stephanie Moreno, 25, of Schenectady, was charged in Saratoga Springs March 18 with DWI, failure to keep right, and moving from lane unsafely. Joshua Busold, 23, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 18 with criminal possession of a controlled substance, and exposure of a person. Michael Gilman, 51, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 17 with criminal mischief in the second degree – a felony.

According to city police, the department’s Communication Center received a call from a business owner on Broadway at approximately 6:30 p.m. on March 17 reporting criminal mischief had just occurred. Authorities said a short while later patrol officers located the person allegedly responsible for the damage and placed him into custody. Second -degree criminal mischief relates to damages of property of another person in an amount exceeding $1,500. On March 18, Gilman was subsequently charged with seconddegree harassment, related to a suspected incident on Church Street.

Bianca Barnes, 23, of Schuylerville, was charged March 16 in Saratoga Springs with two counts criminal possession of a controlled substance, two counts criminal sue of drug paraphernalia, and single counts criminal possession of a narcotic drug, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, failure to stop at a stop sign, and two vehicle equipment violations.

Logan O. Desjadon, 24, of Clifton Park, was charged March 16 for failure to register a change of address within 10 days as a sex offender, a felony.

Sarah Bestler, 23, of Clarksville, was charged March 12 in Saratoga Springs with DWI, aggravated DWI, and vehicle equipment violation.

Bryan Phillips, 57, of East Junction, VT, was charged March 15 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and speeding.

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BALLSTON SPA — Transitions USA, a premier program designed to advance college and career success for young adults with Autism spectrum disorders and other-learning differences, is partnering with Mohawk Chevrolet to host a sensoryfriendly Easter Bunny meet-andgreet on Sunday, April 3 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event will offer children with special needs a comfortable space in which to meet the Easter bunny and participate in Easterthemed activities. Measures will be taken to reduce sensory

triggers and create a more comfortable environment. Activities will include Easter egg decorating, an Easter egg hunt throughout the dealership and make-and-take Easter Bunny ears. Photographs with the Easter Bunny will be provided. Snacks and beverages will also be available for attendees. The event will take place at the Mohawk Chevrolet dealership in Ballston Spa (639 Rte 67) and is free and open to the public. To RSVP or learn more, visit the Facebook Event Page at www.facebook.com/ events/288107176764661.

Stewart’s Holiday Match Checks are in the Mail: 1,716 Checks Totaling More Than $2 Million Stewart’s Holiday Match funding has been allocated and checks have been sent to nonprofit organizations impacting children. This year, the Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Program will benefit 1,716 nonprofits. From Thanksgiving Day to Christmas Day, customers donated over $1 million to the program, which was doubled to over $2 million with the Stewart’s match. There are no administrative costs with this program, meaning 100% of the funds collected and matched benefit these organizations. The Stewart’s Holiday Match Program has now allocated more

than $34 million since the program’s inception in 1986. The success of program is credited to Stewart’s customers for their generous contributions, dedicated shop partners who worked diligently to collect the funds, and to the media partners who helped spread the word. Stewart’s Shops is committed to giving back to the communities in which they are located, in 2022, Stewart’s Shops/Dake Family has a goal to donate $8 million to nonprofits in need. A list of charities receiving Holiday Match grants is available at stewartsshops.com/2021-2022stewarts-holiday-match-recipients.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Lions Club will host their 16th annual Memorial Duathlon & 5K, on Sunday, May 29. The event consists of two separate races, a duathlon that draws top performers from around the country and a 5K that attracts experienced runners, but also includes participants of all abilities

that want to start their day with a meaningful run or walk. This year’s event will start at the Saratoga Casino Hotel. The start times are: 8 a.m. for the duathlon and 8:20 a.m. for the 5K. Registration for both events is now open at www. TheMemorialDuathlon5K.com and discounts are available for those who sign up online and in advance.

The Yiddish Cinema Virtual Discussion in Saratoga April 10 SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Jewish Community Arts presents a Zoom panel discussion at 7 p.m. April 10 of The Yiddish Cinema, narrated by David Mamet. Yiddish cinema, nurtured by way of Yiddish literature and theater, flourished between the two world wars in the 1920s and 30s. The film traces the history of the genre and the language, discussing the Holocaust’s decimation of European Jewry, Stalinist suppression of Jewish culture, and the New World’s demands for assimilation. Using interviews, archival photographs, and film clips from The National Center for Jewish Film’s Yiddish feature films, it achieves a comprehensive view of its subject, and assigns equal importance to music and tradition, comedy and tragedy,

actors, and directors. The film is narrated by David Mamet and directed by Rich Pontius. Yiddish films produced from the 1920s to the 1940s in Poland and the United States reflect a wide spectrum of Jewish life – rich and poor, educated and illiterate, traditional and assimilationist. These films capture the atmosphere, concerns, values, and myths of the Yiddish experience as well as the unique flavor and nuances of the Yiddish mameloshen (mother tongue). Registration is required in advance for the panel discussion at sjca.sjcf@gmail.com. Once registered, you will be sent the link to see the film (available a few days before the discussion) as well as the link to the zoom discussion. For more information, go to: www. saratogajwishculturalfestival.org.

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Mother’s Day Morning Tradition Returns to Spa State Park SARATOGA SPRINGS — Kelly’s Angels Mother-Lovin’ 5K Run/Walk is returning to Saratoga Spa State Park this year for an in-person event on Mother’s Day, May 8, while also offering a virtual option for those who would like to help the charity from a distance. The pandemic forced Kelly’s Angels to move the MotherLovin’ 5K to a virtual setting the last two years, which last year resulted in a successful effort to register participants in all 50 states and Puerto Rico.

This year, as in-person events resume, the bucolic woodslined paths of Saratoga Spa State Park will serve as the setting to raise money for families who have lost loved ones to cancer or other illness or are battling lifethreatening conditions. Mark Mulholland, of NewsChannel 13, founded Kelly’s Angels after his wife, Kelly, passed away from breast cancer in 2007 when their two children were five and seven years old. The activities on Mother’s Day step off at 8:45 a.m. with a free Kids’

Fun Run in which children ages 9 and under race toward the finish line with moms and dads rooting them on or running alongside. The Mother-Lovin’ 5K begins at 9:15 a.m. It is Kelly’s Angels’ signature annual fundraiser and much more than a walk (or run) in the park. It features an auction of great prizes such as restaurant gift certificates, wine, fitness and beauty baskets, and gifts for kids. There will be complimentary goodies, including chocolate milk from King Brothers Dairy and gelato from Saratoga Gelato.

Springtime Event Returns in April MECHANICVILLE — “Anything that Floats” - the biggest event of the spring in Mechanicville is returning in 2022. “Anything That Floats” is an opportunity to build a vessel that will float for about ¼-mile on the Anthony Kill. The event will immediately follow the annual White Water Derby which is a longer race composed of kayaks and canoes. A full complement of fireman and first responders will be in hand throughout the route to ensure the safety of participants. The event takes place at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 3, directly after the White Water Derby. The Starting Point is 80 N. Central Ave., Mechanicville, and the Ending Point is the Mechanicville City Dock, where Anthony Kill meets the Hudson River.

Advance registration is $30 for individuals, race-day registration is $35. All participants (in-person and virtual) will receive a commemorative shirt; however, t-shirt sizes will only be guaranteed for those who sign up by April 22. Individuals, families, and teams are encouraged to sign up as soon as possible. Registration is open now and continues through May 7 at 10 a.m. This year a virtual run/walk is also offered, where participants can support our cause from afar. Sign up for both the in-person and virtual Mother-Lovin 5K may be made at: KellysAngelsInc.org. Those participating in person can pick up their registration packets in advance on Saturday,

May 7, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Orenda Pavilion. Day-of-race registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, May 8 at the Orenda Pavilion. Awards will be given to the first and second overall male and female winners as well as first, second and third place male and female winners across eight age groups. Kelly’s Angels gives Fun Grants to children who have lost a parent, primary caregiver, or sibling to cancer. The grants allow kids to buy something special or visit a place that makes them happy. Kelly’s Angels also provides college scholarships to area students who have overcome adversity and shown a commitment to helping other children.

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Anything That Floats, to be staged in Mechanicville April 3.

Awards will be given out for creativity and most seaworthy. Contact Tammie Alikonis with questions: 518-664-8322 ext. 1014, or

email: talikonis@mechanicvilleacsc. org. Registration is due by March 28. For guidelines, forms and waivers go to: www.mechanicvilleacsc.org.

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Week of March 25 – March 31, 2022

Saratoga Springs: State of the City 2022 continued from front page... “All of us remember the uncertainty and fear that pervaded this community, this nation, and the world exactly two years ago when we were forced to all isolate and quarantine as a pandemic raged.” Kim noted for their efforts during the earliest days of the pandemic the scores of nameless volunteers in the community who “stepped up, without any mandate or authority and armed only with their zoom account, cellphones, and deep desire to help out our community as it struggled through the unknown.” He also specifically credited for their work business leaders Todd Shimkus of the county Chamber, Darryl Leggieri of Discover Saratoga, Deann DeVitt of the Downtown Business Association, Ryan McMahon of the Saratoga Springs City Center, Samantha Bosshart of the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation, and Shelby Schneider – thenPresident of Saratoga Prosperity Partnership and currently deputy director at New York State Economic Development Council. Kim listed a variety of projects currently under development or in design during the current year. They include:

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS • A Water Pipe Distribution Project representing a $2.1 million dollar investment will soon greatly enhance the capacity of our water infrastructure. • Nearly $1 million dollars will be spent at three of the City’s Sanitary Pump Stations to enhance sewer infrastructure. • Veterans Memorial Park Field House, which serves the southwest neighborhood will be the recipient of $375,000 in renovations. • The City’s water distribution system will get a facelift when 24-inch gear reduction valves are installed up on North Broadway. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY • Report has been issued regarding the death of Darryl Mount, pinpointing prior department deficiencies and suggesting potential further actions related to the incident. • Moving the proposed Eastside Fire Station forward by confirming inspection contracts, applying for federally funded SAFER grants for new staffing, and planning for the recruitment, hiring, and training of additional firefighters/paramedics for 2023. • Improving the chances of

recruiting experienced firefighters/paramedics by rationalizing the pay and benefits offered to “lateral hires,” and proposing and implementing a phased plan to get more police officers on the street without adding personnel expenses nor impacting management oversight. • Leading an effort to consult with Caroline Street businesses and other stakeholders to formulate a plan for a safer entertainment district while still maintaining its vibrancy and diversity. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE • Hiring of a new Information Technology director and expanding staff to accommodate the city’s growing reliance on technology, including an upgrade of the city’s systems and services to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. • Initiating an innovative participatory budget program that expands upon the city’s transparency while encouraging civic engagement. ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT • Creating a plan to extend outdoor dining legislation, a critical component that initially helped restaurants and bars survive the pandemic. • Currently redesigning a Special Event process to facilitate activities throughout the city, the results of which will be reveled soon to announce more than 60 public events for 2022. • Held five 5 community events during which more than 12,000 rapid tests were distributed to residents across the city. - Upgraded a number of City Clerk records to make them publicly available electronically. OFFICE OF THE MAYOR • Established an Infrastructure Task Force, chaired by former mayor Joanne Yepsen, that is currently assessing the city’s

City of Saratoga Springs from above. Photo by Super Source Media.

infrastructure needs and reviewing grant making programs available with the federal Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act. • Placing the Unified Development Ordinance on firmer legal footing by passing it 4-0 at the last City Council meeting. In upcoming meetings, amendments to the UDO will be considered to help define uses, protect the greenbelt, and guide Land Use boards. • Moving the Saratoga Downtown Connector project forward. The project is in the design phase and will soon see a multiuse trail extending from City Hall to the northeast gateway of our city, eventually part of a comprehensive city-wide bike/pedestrian system to offer transportation alternatives and help build a carbon-neutral future. • Setting a different tone at City Council meetings where there is now one rule and three suggestions: Rule: you have 2 minutes to make a comment and the time is yours and yours alone. Suggestion 1: Remember YOU are a member of a community speaking to other members of that same community. Suggestion 2: Be kind. Kindness is never wasted. Suggestion 3: Be factual. Accuracy and truth are

foundations of our democracy. “We threw the doors open to the mayor’s office and put into practice the phrase ‘All are welcome here,’” Kim said. “Since January 1, we have met with almost 200 people from all walks of life about issues ranging from “Arts Tourism” to the backstretch workers, to land use and zoning matters. The mayor’s office welcomes all Saratogians.” Working initiatives: establishing greater security in the Caroline Street entertainment zone with the Department of Public Safety; Creating a “hub” for transportation alternatives at the City Center Parking garage that will allow visitors to park their car and then bike, walk, or ride through the city core; Creating a public/private partnership with the arts community with the goal of establishing Saratoga Springs as one of the foremost arts destinations in the nation; Addressing homelessness by partnering with local non-profits and County officials;; Encouraging the construction of low income and work force housing in the city, and continuing to preserve the city “greenbelt.” “It is a privilege to steward the future of Saratoga Springs and we look forward to the coming months as we work to make a strong, reliant Saratoga Springs even better,” Kim said.

Week of March 25 – March 31, 2022

PRIMER AT THE PUMP continued from front page... Earlier this month the organization noted it was seeing numbers not viewed at the pump since the financial crisis in 2008, the highest on record, and pointed to the steady climb since the start of the calendar year due to strained supply, increased demand, and a spike in oil prices following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Nearly all of the gasoline sold in the U.S. is produced domestically, however. So, why the spike? “People have to realize: it goes up, it goes down. It’s a commodity. That’s what it does. What’s taking place right now is fear. There was a lot of fear with Russia going into Ukraine. It spiked,” says local resident Jim Eliopulos, who has been in the oil and gas industry for over 30 years. In 1989, he founded Alexander Production Company in Saratoga Springs, transitioned out of operations in 2018 and currently deals with leasing rights to companies drilling the Marcellus wells. “Coming out of the pandemic, demand started to increase. We were in a very good place because people were able to see their freedom: flying, driving, shopping, whatever it is – they were more active with their form of transportation. The production side was still lagging and what people don’t understand is, you hear it all the time - that oil and gas is having a labor shortage,” Eliopulos says. “I do want to say that the oil and gas industry is not withholding any of their gains in oil and gas to pummel the public.” “Now when Russia invaded Ukraine, if anyone was paying attention to oil prices, it was nuts. That was nothing more than fearbased. There is always fear when things like this take place,” he says. “On the opposite side of it, in 2020 when things were shut

down and people were closed-in purposefully, it was going the opposite way. Gasoline per-gallon was way, way down. I don’t think I have ever seen oil go as low as it did during that period of time.” Prices at the gas pump historically follow the global cost of crude oil - which is influenced by expectations of consumer demand, supply, world events, and other factors. The cost of crude oil is the largest component of the retail price of gasoline. And U.S. Crude Oil first purchase price has fluctuated wildly. One barrel of crude oil is 42 gallons. It is a measurement adopted as a standard that dates to late 19th petroleum producers of Pennsylvania, the world’s thencenter of petroleum production. One barrel of crude oil produces 19 to 20 gallons of motor gasoline, and approximately 9 gallons of diesel and home heating oil. The remaining oil is used to make plastics and other products. A monthly analysis dating back several decades indicates the 1980s hit a high cost of about $34 per barrel in the spring of 1981 and a cost low of under $10 in the summer of 1986. During the next decade, a per-barrel cost topped $30 in 1990, and dipped to below $9 in 1999. In the current century, the cost per barrel hit the $100 mark during several months in 2008, and again in 2013, whereas the lowest costs in each decade, at under $20, were in October 2001 – Feb. 2002 (the months immediately following 9/11), and in April-May 2020 (the early days of the pandemic), according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Specifically at the pump meanwhile, the cost of gas first climbed over 50 cents per gallon in the mid-1970s, broke the $1 per gallon barrier in 1980, and

NEWS the $2 mark in 2005, according to a 2018 USA Today study “What A Gallon of Gas Cost the Year You Were Born,” which tracks the annual average price per gallon from 1929 to 2016. The varying cost at the pump from one state to another is also affected by the amount of taxes each state applies. Nearly all states levy taxes or other fees on gasoline sales, which goes on top of the federal gas tax of 18.4 cents a gallon. In its July 2021 report, the American Petroleum Institute reported that New York was the ninth highest in the country in total state taxes on gasoline. With costs spiking earlier this month, lawmakers in Georgia and in Maryland announced measures to temporarily halt their respective state gas taxes. A number of other states, including New York, are currently debating whether to follow suit.

What we pay for in a gallon of gas and diesel, published January 2022 when the average cost per gallon of regular gas was $3.41, U.S. Energy Information Administration.

To save money, there are methods drivers could employ to be less wasteful in their use of gas. Common-sense suggestions aside (avoid unnecessary trips, carpool, run multiple errands in one trip), it helps to ensure that tires are properly inflated, that vehicles don’t idle unnecessarily, and to

adopt good driving habits. To the latter point, aggressive driving – speeding, rapidly accelerating and braking – can lower your gas mileage by 33 percent at highway speeds and by 5 percent when driving around town, according to a list of Gas-Saving Tips released by the U.S. Department of Energy.

NEWS

Vehicle Strikes Building on Railroad Place

Week of March 25 – March 31, 2022

CHOWDERFEST 2022 STREET CLOSURES & PARKING RESTRICTIONS Saratoga Springs Police Have Announced the Following Street Closures on Saturday

The following Street Closures and Parking Restrictions will be in effect during the Chowderfest event being held in downtown Saratoga Springs on Saturday, March 26, 2022: STREET CLOSURES: (Closed to all motor vehicle traffic) Street closures will begin at 10 a.m. and remain closed until approximately 5 p.m. unless otherwise noted*.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Damage on Railroad Place in Saratoga Springs, after a vehicle crashed into the building late at night on Friday, March 18. The driver, who has not been named, was taken to the hospital with serious injuries and was listed as being in stable condition, police said. The cause of the crash remains under investigation and there have been no charges filed at this time.

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Caroline Street (Broadway to Henry St.) Phila Street (Putnam St. to Henry St.) *Phila Street (Broadway to Putnam St.) - Starting at 12 p.m. Maple Avenue (Lake Ave. to Caroline St.) Putnam Street (Spring St. to Caroline St.) - Access to the parking garage only will be allowed. Henry Street (Lake Ave. to Caroline St.) Pavilion Row (Lake Ave. to Caroline St.) PARKING RESTRICTIONS: Parking will be prohibited on both sides of the following streets (unless otherwise noted): Caroline Street (Broadway to Henry St.) Phila Street (Putnam St. to Henry St.) Maple Avenue (Lake Ave. to Caroline St.) Putnam Street (Spring St. to Caroline St.) Henry Street (Lake Ave. to Caroline St.) Pavilion Row (Lake Ave. to Caroline St.) Broadway (Division Street to Druther’s Brewing Co) - *west side of street only Also note: Tow Zone will be strictly enforced on Maple Ave (near Olde Bryan Inn)

Photo: Chowderfest 2018 by Super Source Media.

Week of March 25 – March 31, 2022

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Cathy Kelly sold property at 20 Country Club Lane to Matthew Derusso for $140,000. Raymond Merritt sold property at 4 Lee Ave to Laura Perkins for $225,000. 101 Union Ave Saratoga Springs $840,000

BALLSTON Joseph Gibson sold property at 36 Midline Rd to Lexi Klein for $307,000 Barbera Homes Kelley Farms LLC sold property at 45 Kelley Farms Rd to Timothy Moriarty for $416,618. Briarwood Brooks Development Inc sold property at 21 Independence Trail to Elias Mukhtar for $495,283.

CHARLTON

MiddleGrove LLC sold property at 32 Old Stone Ridge Rd to Micheal Mangini for $380,000.

Donald Campoli by agent sold property at 14 Lexington Dr to Hu Zhenyu for $240,000.

Arthur Mosher sold property at 374 Spier Falls Rd to Jamey Furnia for $349,000.

ER Land Development LLC sold property at 10 Fieldstone Dr to Paul Baillargeon for $543,351.

Karen Dake sold property at Lot 1 part of 516 Locust Grove to Pamela Allen for $1,200,000.

Bruce Amm sold property at 7 Vineyard Circle to Thomas Schmidt for $440,000. LSC Building LLC sold property at 4 Haystack Rd to Prateek Singh for $300,000. Regatta View LLC sold property at 17 Bridlewood Loop to Daniel Zelem for $966,956.

Mark Andriano as atty sold property at 4058 Jockey St to Constance Wood for $200,000.

ER Land Development LLC sold property at 8 Fieldstone Dr to Daniel Taft for $634,634.

CLIFTON PARK Beverly Rohrwasser sold property at 6 Crown Point to Micheal Mabee for $475,000.

GREENFIELD

Daniel Brouillard sold property at 10 Arnold Dr to Li Kozel for $315,000.

Tracy Blowers sold property at 8 Beechwood Dr to Robert Feranec for $315,000

Garry Heflin sold property at 14 Pine Hollow Dr to Denean Myers for $150,000.

Marini Land Development II sold property at 3 Holbrook Dr to Gregory Kettle for $551,481.

Bonacio Construction Inc sold property at King Rd to Emmanuel Cherubin for $300,000.

MALTA Mark Thompson sold property at 15 Ivy Ct to Michael McCabe for $450,000. Eugene Ladue sold property at 125 Raylinsky Rd to Raymond Howe for $298,740

MILTON

Trisha Mravvlja sold property at 24 Main St to Mark Neumann for $215,000.

Thomas Genest sold property at 6 Carrousel Ct to Laura Donnaruma for $261,000

Dean August sold property at 4 Christinamarie Dr to Yang Xiaoming for $473,000.

Mr. Bill’s Car Hop LLC sold property at 3 Triebel Ave to PKDA Properties LLC $645,000

Brookview Court Inc sold property at 42 Huntington Way to Jacob Ruskamp for $427,855. BGRS Relocation sold property at 510 Elk Circle to Kelly Burghart for $221,000.

MOREAU Kay Kenneally sold property at 1593 State Route 9 to Kaitlin Rainville for $106,000 Andrew Holland sold property at 3 Barrington Dr to Tyler Couse $450,000 Mandy Smith sold property at 9 Reynolds St to Adam Bombard for $200,000. Gary Bennett sold property at 50 Sisson Rd to Joshua Hebert for $310,000.

SARATOGA SPRINGS 519 Broadway LLC sold property at 101 Union Ave to Green Springs Capital Group LLC for $840,000

11 519 Broadway LLC sold property at 107 Union Ave to Green Springs Capital Group LLC for $1,260,000 Upstate Echo Enterprises LLC sold property at 6 Care Lane to Saratoga Property Investors LLC for $1,150,000 Steven Schaap sold property at 30 Whistler Court #231 to David Langdon for $1,050,000. Matthew Spring sold property at 6 James Dr to Sue Spring for $337,000.

STILLWATER James Doyle sold property at 27 Newland Rd to Kellianne Hooley for $425,900.

WILTON Kevin Brockley sold property at 24 Rolling Hills Dr to Timothy Turner for $417,000. North Manor Development LLC sold property at 13 Burnham Rd to Brandon Valerio for $515,000.

BUSINESS

Week of March 25 – March 31, 2022

HEALTH, HISTORY, & HORSES: THE PODCAST by Jaynie Ellis

Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Dr. Christine Alexander-Decker and Charlie Kuenzel’s podcast is an insightful look at the “important fabric of our community” – health, history, and horses. About the Hosts Dr. Christine AlexanderDecker, MD, an Endocrinologist and Saratoga Hospital provider, was attending a women’s health leadership conference when she learned that other physicians were stepping out their traditional medical roles and helping a larger community through things such as podcasts. With the health aspect covered, Dr. Alexander-Decker got Charlie Kuenzel, President of the Saratoga Springs History Museum and retired educator from the Saratoga Springs City School District, to come on board.

Kuenzel, alongside Dave Patterson, is also an Owner and Historian/ Tour Guide of Saratoga Tours LLC. After filming only two episodes, COVID hit, and the podcast was still lacking a horse/ racing expert. Brien Bouyea, Director of Communications for the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, was featured as guest in the most recent episode, and Dr. Alexander-Decker and Kuenzel are hoping he will be a regular on the podcast – the third host to balance out the triangle. Preview the Pod What can you expect to learn from Health, History, & Horses? In previous episodes Dr. AlexanderDecker has talked about a range of health topics like, diabetes, thyroid disorders, and sports medicine. “Health is easy to expound on, and I’m hoping to reach out to a bunch of other experts for interviews,” said Dr. Alexander-Decker. Kuenzel takes listeners back

in time to summers of a particular year, how residents got ready to open the spa to tourists, how Christmas traditions have evolved in Saratoga over the years, and the history of the mineral springs. Listeners can plan on Brien talking about topics such as a horse’s journey to Saratoga for the Summer Meet, the anticipation of the Triple Crown, and more. Dr. Alexander-Decker and Kuenzel always find a way to interconnect their expertise. “It was just very natural for us to start this podcast,” said Kuenzel. Where to Listen Health, History, & Horses started out as an audio only

podcast on the Saratoga Springs History Museum website. Now Saratoga TODAY is the new home to not only listen but watch Health, History, & Horses. There are six audio and two video versions of the podcast. Each episode is typically 30 to 45 minutes – just enough time to listen while runThe hosts of Health, History, & Horses: ning some errands around Dr. Christine Alexander-Decker, Charlie the City or doing chores Kuenzel, and Brien Bouyea (not pictured). at home. Dr. AlexanderDecker and Kuenzel are Go online to www. hoping to release new episodes saratogatodaynewspaper.com on a monthly basis and alternate and click on Podcasts under the between audio and video formats. Sections tab to start listening today.

Saratoga Springs Native Named President & CEO of Mountain Lake Lodge The Board of Directors of Mountain Lake Lodge – the Virginia hotel where the original Dirty Dancing was filmed 35 years ago – has announced the promotion of Heidi Stone to President and CEO, who is a Saratoga Springs native. Stone brings 35-plus years of hospitality experience to her new role. During her extensive career, Stone has served as Director of Sales & Marketing for the independent four-star High Peaks Resort in Lake Placid and Berkeley Hotel in Richmond, VA, and has worked with brands such as Doubletree, Disney World, Hilton, Omni Resorts, and Peabody Hotels. Originally from Saratoga Springs,

she earned her degree in hotel and restaurant management at SUNY. Stone’s first hotel job was at age 16 at the front desk of the Howard Johnson in Lake George, where her general manager became her mentor and instilled in her enough inspiration for an entire career. Stone believed then and now that anything is possible – her advice for young people starting out in the hotel industry is to seek out a leader to mentor them. Now, Stone leads with a culture that inspires employees, gives them opportunities to grow, and promotes from within. “I was fortunate to get the mentoring and training I needed, and I want to do the same for those coming up behind me,” said

Stone, who strives to grow associates “on purpose,” provide training to be their best and become long-term players. Having served as General Manager since 2013, her appointment comes at a time when the award-winning resort has not only survived the pandemic but recorded its two best years ever. She and her team have transformed the historic property from a near-ruin a decade ago into a highly successful lodging destination that enjoys soaring occupancy along with national recognition that celebrate its Dirty Dancing cult status. For more information about Mountain Lake Lodge, visit www. mtnlakelodge.com.

BUSINESS

Week of March 25 – March 31, 2022

Lisa Dubé Forman Joins Julie & Co. Realty SARATOGA SPRINGS — Julie & Co. Realty is proud to announce Lisa Dubé Forman as the newest member of their brokerage in Saratoga Springs. Lisa has decades of extensive, skilled real estate experience with a niche in vacation and second homes. For more information, call 518350-SOLD (7653), email info@ juliecorealty.com, or visit www. JulieCoRealty.com.

MALTA — Mohawk Chevrolet has announced that Service Advisory Alyssa Corbett has been recognized by the National Automobile Dealer Association (NADA) as a semifinalist in the 5th Annual Women Driving Auto Retail Video Contest. The contest, which takes place each year during Women’s History Month, is part of a national initiative to highlight the current voices of women working in dealerships while encouraging other women to pursue automotive careers. This year’s contest called on these women to share their experiences, how their auto retail career journey began, and why the industry is a distinguished career path for other women. Alyssa was chosen as one of 10 semifinalists, beating individuals from more than 2,300 dealerships. This is Mohawk Chevrolet’s first female employee who placed in the top 10.

Tending to Your Investment Garden

Lisa Dubé Forman. Photo provided.

Mohawk Chevrolet Employee Recognized by National Automobile Dealers Association

Alyssa Corbett.

Alyssa succeeds in her position with 12 years under her belt. Starting in the industry at age 21, she bounced between sales and service, making her a wellrounded employee. Alyssa will receive a $500 gift card, along with a scholarship to NADA’s Professional Series, a training program to foster dealership talent working in any dealership department – a value of $2,995. View Alyssa’s video submission here: www.facebook.com/ MohawkChevrolet/videos.

by David Rath, CFA for Saratoga TODAY Spring is finally here, which means it is time for those with green thumbs to start preparing their garden for the year. Last year, my wife took up gardening and had some growing pains – no pun intended. There are a lot of parallels that can be drawn between the maintenance of a garden and tending to your investment portfolio. Let’s examine what it takes to make sure you are setting yourself up for success. The first matter to address is what to put in your garden. A few staples of the gardening world are zucchini, cucumbers, and tomatoes. They are easy to grow and can be used in various dishes. As it pertains to investments, you will want to focus on broad indices of large-company stocks (domestic and international) and bonds. The stocks provide the growth potential while the bonds provide current income and seek to dampen

volatility. Diversity is important. Much like you wouldn’t want to eat solely cucumbers the entire summer, your portfolio should have a mix of these core holdings. Do you want to broaden your horizon and add some eggplants or onions? Keep your core holdings in place and add some emerging markets or thematic investments in small amounts. Too many risky crops and you end up with unfavorable outcomes. Anybody who has ever tried to maintain a garden knows what a pest weeds can be. Left unattended, they can choke off vital nutrients to your crops. “Buy and hold” is a strategy akin to letting your garden grow unattended. Will it still produce results? Sure, but it’s not optimal. Proper maintenance of an investment portfolio includes regular rebalances and optimizing for taxes. Rebalancing ensures that you stay in line with your appropriate risk level, and minimizing taxes prevents a common pest from eating away at your gains. Patience is a virtue. It is natural to want to see instant progress while watching nature do its thing. We have all been guilty of squatting down to examine the soil, waiting for the first seedling to sprout. Now imagine someone who checked their garden every ten minutes for progress. It would look ridiculous. Technology has allowed us to get instant updates on our portfolios, allowing for bad habits to creep in. For instance, if you noticed your

tomatoes weren’t growing fast enough, would you dig them up and move them to a different spot in the garden? Or replace them with another plant mid-season? Tinkering too much with your investments would have similar adverse effects. If the seeds you planted represent the investments in your portfolio, the water and sunlight would be the regular contributions made to your account. A diversified mix of crop types, normal water and sun, and proper maintenance will ensure that you are setting yourself up for a bountiful harvest at the end of the season. My mother has been gardening for years, and my wife constantly asked her for advice. Talking with a financial professional can help avoid the pitfalls and point you in the right direction. For more information, visit contwealth.com. David Rath, CFA, is the Chief Investment Officer at Continuum Wealth Advisors in Saratoga Springs. Continuum Wealth Advisors, LLC is a Registered Investment Advisor registered through the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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RELIGION

Week of March 25 – March 31, 2022

Places of Worship

Adirondack Christian Fellowship

Christ Episcopal Church*

First Presbyterian Church

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

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

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

Adirondack Friends Meeting

Christian Restoration Ministries

Full Gospel Tabernacle

27 Saratoga Avenue, South Glens Falls Contact: 518-793-3755 | adirondackfriendsmeeting.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

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

207 Redmond Road, Gansevoort Contact: 518-793-2739 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

All Saints on the Hudson Roman Catholic Church

Christian Science Church

St Peter’s: 895 Hudson Ave., Stillwater Mass: 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

107 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-0221 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

2056 East Street, Galway Contact: 518-882-6520 | Galwayumc.com Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. (9 a.m. in July and August)

Church of Christ at Halfmoon

Grace Episcopal Church

250 Pruyn Hill Road, Mechanicville Contact: 518-670-3005 | cliftonparkchurchofchrist.com Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

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

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Grace Fellowship Saratoga*

1 Glenmore Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-587-4796 | churchofjesuschrist.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m

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

Community Alliance Church

Greater Grace Community Church

257 Rowland Street, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-898-0859 | Ballstonspaalliance.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

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

Congregation Shaara Tfille*

Greenfield Center Baptist Church

84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 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.

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

Corinth Free Methodist Church

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

Assembly of God Faith Chapel 6 Burgoyne Street, Schuylerville Contact: 518-695-6069 | Rev. Scott Cutting Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Assembly of God Saratoga 118 Woodlawn Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-6081 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Bacon Hill Reformed Church* 560 Route 32N, Bacon Hill Contact: 518-695-3074 | Rev. Janet Vincent Services: 10 a.m.; Sunday School: 10 a.m. Baha’i Community of Saratoga Springs Contact: 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 Contact: 518-885-7312 | ballstoncenterchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Ballston Spa United Methodist Church* 101 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-6886 | ballstonspaumchurch.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Barkersville Christian Church 7200 Barkersville Road, Middle Grove Contact: 518-764-2851 | barkersvillechristianchurch.com Pastor Rick McKeever | Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Bethesda Episcopal Church* 26 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-5980 | bethesdachurch.org Services: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 7:20, 8 and 10 a.m Burnt Hills Baptist Church 193 Kingsley Road, Burnt Hills Contact: 518-399-5740 | burnthillsbaptistchurch.org Pastor Mark Dorr | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Adult Bible Study: Sunday 9 a.m. Burnt Hills United Methodist Church* 816 Route 50, Burnt Hills Contact: 518-399-5144 | nybhumc.com Pastor Holly Nye | Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Calvary Capital District 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs | Contact: calvarycd.com Pastor Andrew Holt | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church 768 Charlton Road, Charlton Contact: 518-399-4831 | charltonfreehold.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Christ Community Reformed Church 1010 Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-7654 | ccrc-cpny.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

20 Hamilton Avenue, Corinth Contact: 518-654-9255 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Corinth First United Methodist Church 243 Main Street, Corinth Contact: 518-654-2521 | umc.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Cornerstone Community Church 100 Saratoga Village Boulevard, #8, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-664-5204 | mycornerstonechurch.org Pastor Frank Galerie | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Community 2001 Route 9, Round Lake Contact: 518-877-8506 | CorpusChristiChurch.net Services: Saturday: 4 p.m. Sunday: 8 and 11 a.m. Eastern Orthodox — Christ the Savior 349 Eastline Road, Ballston Lake Contact: 518-212-7845 | xcsavior.org Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. Faith Chapel Assembly of God 6 Burgoyne Street, Schuylerville Contact: 518-695-6069 | faithchapelschuylerville.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. First Baptist Church of Saratoga Springs 45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-6301 | fbcsaratoga.org Services: Sunday 12 p.m. First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa

Galway United Methodist Church

Highway Tabernacle Church

Hope Church 206 Greenfield Avenue, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-7442 | Hopechurch.us Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Jonesville United Methodist 963 Main Street, Clifton Park Contact: 518-877-7332 | Jonesvilleumc.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Living Waters Church of God 4330 State Route 50, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-587-0484 | lw-cog.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Malta Presbyterian Church 118 Dunning Street, Malta Contact: 518-899-5992 | Maltapresbyterianchurch.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Malta Ridge United Methodist Church 729 Malta Avenue Extension, Malta Contact: 518-581-0210 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Middle Grove United Methodist Church* 429 Middle Grove Road, Middle Grove Contact: 518-581-2973 Services: Sunday 8:30 a.m. Mt. Olivet Baptist Church

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

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

First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa

New Life Fellowship*

22 West High Street, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-5583 | ballstonpresby.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

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

RELIGION

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Places of Worship

Next Level Church

St. Isaac Jogues Roman Catholic Church

Shenendehowa United Methodist

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

716 Route 9P, Saratoga Lake Contact:(518) 664-3354 | allsaintsny.net Services: Sunday 10 a.m. (Open Memorial Day to winter)

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

Northway Church

St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church*

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

3159 Route 9N, Greenfield Center Contact: 518-893-7680 | stjosephschurchgreenfieldcenter.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m.

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

Old Saratoga Reformed Church*

St. Luke’s on the Hill

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

40 McBride Rd., Mechanicville Contact: 518-664-4834 | stlukesonthehill.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 8 and 10 a.m. For Summer Worship Schedule please visit our website.

Old Stone Church (American Baptist) 159 Stone Church Road, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-583-1002 | Services: 10:30 a.m. Olde Liberty Baptist 600 Route 67, Malta Contact: 518-885-4211 | oldelibertybaptist.com Services: Sunday 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church* 73 Midline Road, Ballston Lake Contact: 518-399-5713 | olgchurchbl.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Perry Road Baptist Church* 150 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-587-0711 | prbcny.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Pine Grove Community Church* 59 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs Contact: 860-942-7359 | Thegrovess.com Pastor Mark Kehrer | Services: Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Porter Corners United Methodist Church* 512 Allen Road, Porter Corners Contact: 518-893-2289 | Services: Sunday 9 a.m. Presbyterian-New England Congregational Church* 24 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-6091 | pnecchurch.org Services: Sunday 11 a.m. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) 4 Northcrest Drive, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-2226 | poplutheranchurch.org Services: Sunday 8 a.m. Quaker Springs United Methodist Church* 466 Route 32, Schylerville Contact: 518-695-3101 | qsumc.com Services: Sunday 9 a.m. River of Hope Fellowship 100 Saratoga Village Boulevard, Malta Commons, Suite 3 Contact: riverofhopefellowship.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Roman Catholic Church of St. Peter* 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-2375 | Stpetersaratoga.com Services: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church* 231 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-6122 | stclementschurch.com Services: Weekdays 8 a.m.; Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8, 10, 11:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. St. George’s Episcopal Church 912 Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-6351 | stgeorgescp.org Services: Saturday 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m.

St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church* 167 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-7411 | stmarysballstonspa.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 12 p.m. St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church* 771 Route 29, Rock City Falls Contact: 518-885-4677 | 518-893-7680 StJosephsChurchGreenfieldCenter.org Services: Sunday 8:30 a.m. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church* 149 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-0904 | SpaLutheran.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. St. Peter Lutheran Church* 2776 Route 9, Malta Contact: 518-583-4153 | Services: Sunday 9 a.m. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 1 Grove Street, Schuylerville Contact: 518-695-3918 | ststephens-schuylerville.com Services: Sunday 8:30 a.m. St. Therese Chapel (RC)

Simpson United Methodist Church

Soul Saving Station 62 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-3122 | soulsavingstationchurch.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Starpoint Church 410 21st Century Park Drive, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-2811 | starpoint.church Services: 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Stillwater Christian Fellowship Meeting at Liberty Ridge Farm: 29 Bevis Road, Schaghticoke Contact: 518-288-8802 | stillwaterchristianfellowship.org Services: 10 a.m. Stillwater United Church (Presbyterian U.S.A.) 747 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater Contact: 518-664-7984 | stillwaterunitedchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Temple Sinai* 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-8730 | saratogasinai.org Services: Friday 6 or 8 p.m. (rotating schedule); Saturday 10:30 a.m. Terra Nova Church* 45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-833-0504 | terranovachurch.org Services: Sunday 9 a.m. adn 10:30 a.m. The Salvation Army/ Worship, Service & Community Center

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

27 Woodlawn Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-1640 Services: Worship 11 a.m. | Sunday School: 10 a.m.

St. Thomas Anglican Church

Trinity United Methodist Church

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

155 Ballard Road, Gansevoort Contact: 518-584-9107 | tumcwilton.com | Rev. Jeff Stratton Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Saratoga Abundant Life Church

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs*

2 Hutchins Road, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-885-5456 | salchurch.org Services: Sunday 8:20 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Saratoga Chabad 130 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-526-0773 | saratogachabad.com Saratoga Friends Meeting (Quaker) 571 Route 32, Quaker Springs Contact: 518-863-4041 | 518-225-9493 Services: First Sunday 10 a.m. Saratoga United Methodist Church* 175 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-3720 | SaratogaspringsUMC.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Saratoga Seventh-Day Adventist Church 399 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs 518-587-6951 | saratogaspringsny.adventistchurch.org Services: Saturday 11:15 a.m.

624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-1555 | uusaratoga.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. online; details on our website United Church of God Saratoga Senior Center: 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs (216) 337-2773 | Ucg.org Services: One Saturday a Month 11:30 a.m. Unity Church in Albany 21 King Avenue, Albany | Contact: 518-453-3603 Services: Sunday 9 and 11 a.m.; Sunday School: 11 a.m. West Charlton United Presbyterian Church 1331 Sacandaga Road, West Charlton Contact: 518-882-9874 | westcharltonupc.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Wilton Baptist Church

Schuylerville United Methodist Church

755 Saratoga Road, Wilton Contact: 518-583-2736 | wiltonbaptistchurch.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

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

Wilson Chapel, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-421-2155 | Services: Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.

Zen Buddhist Sitting Group

EDUCATION

Week of March 25 – March 31, 2022

SARATOGA COUNTY 4-H ROBOVINES OFF TO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP continued from front page... Starting out 4th in the semifinals, the RoBovines were able to defeat both the 1st and 2nd seed alliances to become the Winning Alliance Captain. This victory earns them the honor to move on the FIRST Championship being held in Houston, TX happening April 20-23, 2022. “This is unprecedented for Saratoga County,” said Greg Stevens, 4-H Issue Leader. “We are so excited for this group and the opportunity World’s presents.” FIRST Tech Challenge teams design, build, program, and operate robots to compete in a head-to-head challenge in an alliance format. They work with each other and their mentors to

CAD (Computer Aided Design), build, and program their 18” by 18” robots. The FIRST Championship is a culminating, international event for youth robotics competition season and an annual celebration of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) or the community as educators work to prepare young people for the future. The RoBovines team is made of six 4-H members from three different school districts: Henry LaBarge and Owen Fleury from Ballston Spa; Ethan Stone and Corin Gordon from Burnt HillsBallston Lake; and Norah Hoke and Ethan Thomas from Saratoga Springs. The youth range from 6th to 10th grade, and four of them are rookies are on the team. In addition to winning the robot game, The RoBovines won the 3rd Place Inspire Award in a competition that hosted 28 of the best teams in New York State (not including NYC and Long Island) The Inspire Award is given to the team that best embodies all the FIRST values; the team works hard to connect with community, and they are proud to be recognized for that.

Saratoga County 4-H RoBovines

RoBovines is now in fundraising mode to pay for the fiveday FIRST Championship being held in Houston. On April 2, at the Saratoga County 4-H Training

Center, there will be a full day of fundraising including a bottle drive, pancake breakfast, garage sale, and spaghetti dinner. Stay tuned to www.funding.

robovines.org or visit the team’s Facebook page (www.facebook. com/robovines). The team is also accepting donations through GoFundMe.

Spring Vacation Programs at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park WILTON — Looking for something to do during Spring Vacation? Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park offers “naturally” fun programs with a week chock-full of outdoor programs scheduled: Trees and Their Bark, Monday, April 18 at 1 p.m. – Join Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park’s educators for a walk in Congress Park to learn the difference between coniferous and deciduous trees. Following the hike will be a short craft. To register, call the Saratoga Springs Public Library at 518 584-7860 ext. 303. Spring Scavenger Hunt, Tuesday April 19 at 12 p.m. – Join Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park on a guided hike to observe the final days of winter and witness the early signs of spring. Look for new growth that spring brings and signs of animal activity. Owl Exploration, Tuesday, April 19 at 4 p.m. – What makes owls such great nighttime predators, and what animals become their prey? This activity includes an owl pellet dissection. This

program is geared for ages 7+ and has a $5 supply fee. Spring Discovery Walk, Wednesday, April 20 at 12 p.m. – Take a hike with Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park’s environmental educators to learn about all the changes that spring will bring to the Saratoga Sandplains ecosystem. Pollinator Planting, Wednesday, April 20 at 4 p.m. – Spring is the season of growth! Assist Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park’s pollinator friends and grow some native plants in your decorated pots. This program has a $5 supply fee. Nesting Birds Walk, Thursday, April 12 at 12 p.m. – Take a hike to search for the many types of birds’ nests at the Preserve, then join in for a craft. Can you make a nest better than a bird? This program has a $3 supply fee. FrogWatch USA with Saratoga Springs Public Library, Thursday, April 21 at 7 p.m. – Learn how to identify frogs and toads by sight and sound as they appear from their winter hiding places. Walk with Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park’s educators

around vernal ponds and listen for their calls. To register, call the library at 518 584-7860 ext. 305. Earth Day Clean Up, Friday, April 22, Morning (Specific Time TBA) – Celebrate your local trails this Earth Day. Join Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park’s staff for the good habit of cleaning up our community and protecting our wildlife space by participating in a habitat management project. Specific project TBA. American Woodcock Walks, Friday and Saturday, April 22 and 23 at 7 p.m. – Learn about this sillylooking critter then take a guided walk at dusk through the meadows to watch out for their mating displays and listen for their calls. What makes these birds so unique? Registration for all the above programs is required. Space is limited. To register (unless noted otherwise) visit, wiltonpreserve.org and click on the “Public Programs” tab, then “Calendar of Events” to access the online registration form. For more information, contact the Park office at 518-450-0321 or via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org.

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EDUCATION BRIEFS

Local Universities Receive Nearly $150M in Funding CAPITAL REGION — Just over a year since the passage of the American Rescue Plan, Congressman Paul D. Tonko announced nearly $150 million in funding to universities and other educational institutes serving Capital Region students. These landmark investments are already helping make institutions of higher education – especially community college – more affordable during the COVID-19 pandemic, while ensuring Capital Region students stay on track to graduate. At least half of these

funds are set aside to provide direct financial relief to students. In addition to several million in awards to various education institutions, this slate of funding for Capital Region colleges and universities under the American Rescue Plan includes: • $44,253,101 for SUNY Albany • $18,397,446 for Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) • $17, 715,152 for SUNY Schenectady County Community College • $13,642,165 for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)

• $9,324,647 for the College of Saint Rose • $6,901,679 for Siena College • $5,325,807 for SUNY Fulton-Montgomery • $4,953,656 for Russell Sage College • $4,175,642 for Skidmore College • $3,050,052 for Union College • $2,421,762 for Maria College • $2,374,390 for the Albany College of Pharmacy • $2,092,252 for Excelsior College • $548,501 for Albany Medical College • $324,909 for Albany School of Law

BSCSD Board of Education Meeting: Updates as of March 16 BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Central School District held a Board of Education Meeting on March 16 to discuss the budget and upcoming budget vote in May. The Board also held several recognitions before the budget presentation. RECOGNITIONS The Board of Education first recognized several students for their accomplishments in the music department, followed by the Ballston Spa High School’s Drama Troupe’s performance of the opening act of the upcoming Seussical the Musical, which will feature close to 90 high school students whether on stage, backstage, or in the orchestra pit. Seussical the Musical brings together all of Dr. Seuss’ beloved characters. Performances are April 1, 2, 8, and 9 at 7:30 p.m. and April 9 at 1 p.m. at Ballston Spa High School. Tickets will be sold at the door and cost $10 for adults/senior citizens and $5 for students (ages 5-18). The BOE also recognized the Ballston Spa Elks Lodge #2619 as they have once again provided the district with funding for the BackPack Program through their partnership program. For the 2021-22 school year they have donated $6,000 to assist with supplying weekend meals to students who may otherwise go without. Of that donation, $500 was in memory of Billy Downs, who ran

the Elks Food Pantry Program and volunteered with preparing the backpacks at the Gordon Creek Elementary School prior to the pandemic. BUDGET PRESENTATION This particular budget presentation reviewed the functional areas of instruction, which is the largest piece of the budget at around $50,000,000; with everything included, the total budget will be around $98,00,000. The functional areas of instruction are as follows: Building Supervision; Professional Development; Teaching – Regular Education; Teaching – Special Education; Guidance Services; Library Services; Occupational Education; Summer School/ Adult Ed.; Psychological/Social Work; Nurse/Health Services; Co-curricular Activities; and Interscholastic Athletics. Superintendent Ken Slentz announced new pieces are influencing the budget this year: “Since 2010 we are becoming less wealthy and more racially and culturally diverse. How in our budget are we recognizing these things? Therefore, the first three budget goals, which were the ones discussed at this meeting, include: Budget Goal 1 – supporting the increasingly diverse needs of the K-12 student body by maintaining the fine arts staff, the CTE program for grade 9-12, all interscholastic athletic teams and cocurricular clubs, and more.

Budget Goal 2 – supporting the ongoing implementation of the district’s multi-tiered system of supports which includes moving away from federal funding for the Spa Academy Program and additional funding for the implementation of summer school for grades 9-12. Budget Goal 3 – supporting the continuous improvement of teachers. To further these goals there is also a list of proposed new positions for 2022-2023: two teaching positions to reduce class sizes at K-5; two teaching position to support Middle Years International Baccalaureate Implementation in grades 6-8; two K-12 reinstated music staff teaching positions; three teaching positions to expand program support for students with disabilities in grades 6-12; one Social Worker for grades 9-12 with a focus on Spa Academy; one teaching assistant position to support the Primary Project Mental Health Program at Milton Terrace; and a Second Assistant Director for Special Education. View the full meeting here: www.youtube.com/ watch?v=C50tPAl0y_c. Or, visit the district’s website for more information at bscsd.org. For additional information regarding the district’s BackPack Program, contact BSCSD Development Coordinator Kelly Delaney-Elliott at kelliott@bscsd. org or call 518-884-7195 ext. 1369.

Additional Tickets Available for ‘MAID: A Conversation Series and Special Event’ SARATOGA SPRINGS — Wellspring and Business for Good™ recently announced that they are partnering to bring ‘MAID: A Conversation Series and Special Event’ to Universal Preservation Hall on Thursday, May 5. The first 200 tickets released were sold out in days. Due to high demand, additional tickets have been made available to the public. Stephanie Land’s memoir, Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother’s Will to Survive, recounts a harrowing saga as a single mom trying to make ends meet for herself and daughter. As her story unfolds, Stephanie’s 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. Netflix’s miniseries based on Stephanie’s memoir launched in October 2021 and has become a critically acclaimed global hit, putting a much-needed spotlight on the subject matter. Stephanie’s keynote presentation will highlight the story of her own experience and explain significant barriers that many victims of relationship abuse face. This event is free for everyone in the community. To sign up today, visit wellspringcares.org/maid.

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Research Study PreDiabetes, Type 2 Diabetes Skidmore College, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Recruitment of volunteers starts. Do You Want to Improve Your Health and Get Paid $50? Volunteer for an 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 3065 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

Happy Hour with Dottie Pepper The Saratoga Senior Center will be hosting a Happy Hour with local LPGA star Dottie Pepper on Friday, April 1. The event will begin at 4:30 p.m. and will feature a 30-minute presentation from Pepper on Mentorship: A Cornerstone of Success. The presentation will be followed by Pepper’s book sale and signing. The event will include a wine tasting from SaratogaWine. com and lite bites. The event is open to the public. Cost is $5 per person. For more information or to R.S.V.P., please call the Senior Center at 518-584-1621.

Star Stories Galway Public Library, 2112 East St., Galway, will host Star Stories on April 2 at 10:30 a.m. Participants must register to reserve their space inside the portable planetarium by calling 518-882-6385. Star stories from hundreds and thousands of years ago will be told in a fun and memorable format. Presented by Planetarium Adventures, and made possible by the SALS Seed Challenge Grant, this program is suitable for all ages.

Southern Saratoga Art Society Artists and members of SSAS will be exhibiting throughout the area. During March, April and May, SSAS members will be exhibiting their work at Clifton Park Town Hall, the Mechanicville Library, and the Clifton Park Senior Community Center. Stop in and visit these exhibits and support the arts in Southern Saratoga County. For more information visit our website: southernsaratogaartist.com

Auditions for ‘The Rockin’ Tale of Snow White Town of Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe announces auditions for the June 11 & 12 musical production. Auditions will take place at the Malta Community Center, One Bayberry Drive, Malta, NY, on Sunday, March 27 and Monday, March 28, by appointment only. Be a part of this twisted fairytale with tongue-incheek humor. Dozens of acting,

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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.

benefit the ongoing educational programs of the Museum. Tickets $125: www.saratogahistory. org/murder-mystery-dinner advance sales only. Email info@ saratogahistory.org or call 518 584-6920 for more details.

refreshments. This event is free, and donations are appreciated. All proceeds go to the fundraising of a new hay barn for our herd. Check out Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga on Facebook, Instagram, and online at www.thsaratoga.org.

4-H Tractor Safety

NYS Yellow Ribbon Day Annual Celebration

Get a Table for Spring Craft Fair

Hosted by the Town of Halfmoon and Carol Pingelski Hotaling the “Yellow Ribbon Lady” at the Town of Halfmoon, Veterans Memorial Park, 162 Route 236 Halfmoon, on April 9 at 11 a.m. We will be accepting donations for NY2 Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., mothers who have a child currently serving or have honorably served in the military. Donations received will be used to send Freedom Boxes to our deployed troops. Donations requested: microwave mac & cheese cups, snack packages of cookies & crackers, granola bars, beef jerky, trail mix, tuna pouches, nuts, Rice Krispie treats; gum; individual drink mix packages; puzzle books; razors; deodorant; black socks; toothpaste, toothbrushes; small size shampoo and conditioners. For questions, email capitalregion2bsm@gmail.com.

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.

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.

Murder Mystery Dinner Fundraiser Saratoga Springs History Museum, 1 East Congress St., Saratoga Springs | 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. It’s all fun and games until someone dies during the taping of a celebrity episode of a family-feud game show featuring the casts of two rival soap operas. Join us at the Saratoga Springs History Museum as we sift through clues, meet the contestants up close and personal, grill the suspects, and solve the murder mystery. Full dinner provided by the Adelphi Hotel. Cash bar; silent auction. Proceeds from this event

2nd Annual Get Your Boots On Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga, located at 683 NY-29, Saratoga Springs is hosting their second annual Get Your Boots On open house event on Sunday, April 10 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Come meet the retired racehorses who provide comfort and healing for individuals struggling with mental health issues. Kids can enjoy scavenger hunts and cuddling with horses! Get a unique painting made by a horse just for you! Enjoy baked goods and

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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SUNDAY, MARCH 27

Lenten Fish Fry Takeout

Elks Ladies Auxiliary Indoor Craft and Garage Sale

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

SATURDAY, MARCH 26 Chicken & Biscuit Dinner Take Out Old Stone Church, 159 Stone Church Rd., Ballston Spa 4 – 7 p.m. | Dinner includes chicken and biscuits with gravy, green beans, cranberry sauce, and homemade pie. Take outs only. Meal is $12. Accepting cash or check. Orders will be taken by calling 518-583-1002. Leave your name and phone number if no one answers.

Lose the Winter Blues Concert Principessa Elena Society 13 Oak St., Saratoga Springs | 6 – 9 p.m. A concert featuring blues artists Mark & Jill to benefit the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation. 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-the-winter-blues-abenefit-concert-for-the-trf/?fbclid=IwAR1tuPLQvk4WBoDl7XoxyLK0mfyt_ mIPRiD1zyv7mdHny5BeNbgwd--BA

Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Admission is free. Over 40 vendors; great parking, bargains galore, and lunch. Household items, sports equipment, hand-made items, clothing, fabrics, food treats, body lotions, and just about anything you can imagine. New vendors signing up every month. A fun activity the entire family enjoys. All proceeds go to local charities. 8’ table and chairs $15; Call Debbie at 518-885-6506 for information or to sign up for a table(s). Masks should be worn by everyone per NYS Guidelines.

hunter/killer team aircraft. Our OH-6A Loach scout helicopter and our newly restored UH-1M gunship both served in the conflict and will be open for you to climb in and inspect. Check out the new paint on the F-4 Phantom and see several other aircraft from this era on display in our Airpark. The Museum is offering free admission to the Museum and free coffee to ALL Veterans. 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.

50th Anniversary Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin Presentation The Empire State Aerosciences Museum, 250 Rudy Chase Dr., Glenville 1 p.m. | The Schenectady Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will present a “A Grateful Nation Thanks and Honors You.” Light refreshments will be served. Living U.S. Veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces from Nov. 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975, regardless of location, are eligible to receive a lapel pin. Please contact: amandapotterdar@gmail.com by Thursday, March 24, 2022

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30 Diabetes Classes

H.O.P.E. Pet Adoption and Education Center Wilton Mall, 3965 Rte 50, Saratoga Springs | 1 – 4 p.m. For each $15 donation you will receive a free H.O.P.E. mug and light refreshments. Come in for fun and games with furry friends. Reservations are suggested, please call 518-450-7013.

Online | 1 p.m. Dining with Diabetes, a program for people with diabetes or prediabetes and their family members, is being offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension Saratoga County each Wednesday, through April 20. 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.

MONDAY, MARCH 28

Stuffed Shells Dinner Take-Out

Cat Café

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. Call the office at 518-4500321 or visit our website at wiltonpreserve.org.

Reading & Discussion Program Galway Public Library, 2112 East St., Galway 7 p.m. | A reading and discussion program, Place & Story, a series made possible by support from Humanities New York. The book Red-Tails in Love, by Marie Wynn, is available at the library for those who register at 518-882-6385. More information about the programs is available at www.galwaypubliclibrary.org.

TUESDAY, MARCH 29 National Vietnam War Veterans Day Empire State Aerosciences Museum 250 Rudy Chase Dr., Glenville | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Mark this day with a tour of our Vietnam era

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Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. For take-out only. Menu: stuffed shells, meatballs, sweet sausage, tossed salad, garlic toast. Dinner for 2 / $30 (cash only). Place order Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – noon, 518-584-2585.

Photography Club Galway Public Library, Community Room, 2112 East St. | 6 p.m. This month club member Ray Sussmann will be speaking on the topic of composition in photography. We will also be reviewing submissions to the latest photo challenges and discussing ideas for future meetings and activities. Anyone interested in photography regardless of their level of experience is encouraged to attend these relaxed and friendly gatherings. For more information contact: Dave Waite, davewaitefinearts@gmail.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 31 Women of the Civil Rights Movement Ballston Spa Public Library, 21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa | 6:30 p.m. The library will celebrate Women’s History Month with a lecture. Join Skidmore college’s director of black studies, Winston Grady-Willis as he discusses women’s contribution to the Civil Rights Movement. This informative, in-person event is free and open to the public. Registration is required, limited to 30 people. Please either stop in or call 518-8855022 to reserve your spot. For further information, visit: bspl.sals.edu.

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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.

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Bringing Pork & Greens together SATURDAYS 9:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.

Warm Spinach Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette

WILTON MALL | FOOD COURT by Himanee Gupta-Carlson for Saratoga TODAY Photos provided.

sabel Buenaga grew up in San Juan, Puerto Rico, far away from farming. She went to Lehigh University, where she grew aware of many world problems and was frustrated by a lack of solutions. Then she spent the summer of 2016 working at a farm in Vermont. A solution to at least one problem – food waste – started to click. She spent the next few years traveling between Puerto Rico and the Northeast U.S., working at other farms. She started Pork & Greens in 2020.

This one-dish salad is easily customizable with seasonal ingredients and your favorite flavor of pork bacon. This salad also works well using any fresh salad greens and crumbled sausage.

Two years later, Buenaga is raising pigs and growing pea shoots and other microgreens on leased land in Rensselaer County. The combination brings together animals she loves, foods she likes, and a path toward a more sustainable food system she hopes to help build. I visited the farm on a mild March afternoon, arriving a few hours after Buenaga brought in the first batch of piglets she plans to raise this year. As the eight-week-old animals oinked excitedly in their new pen, Buenaga and the farm’s assistant manager Emily Liebelt prepared part of the animals’ meal: milk, bread, buns, cookies, and bananas from the Regional Food Bank. Pork & Greens pigs feast twice a day on such food bank goods along with spent brewer’s grains and whey. This blend gives the animals vital nutrients through food that otherwise would go to waste. As the piglets grow, their consumption increases. They go out onto pastures where they root out grasses and weeds, which can offer future space for the planting of greens and other vegetables. Buenaga loves her pigs for their silly antics and fondness for belly rubs. She also appreciates how

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INGREDIENTS: *Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

they help eliminate food waste. “Packages get broken or mislabeled, and the food inside them gets thrown out. In addition, a lot of the food we produce generates by-products like whey. Pigs are a good way not to let that all go to waste.” Buenaga also grows microgreens and hopes to add additional greens. For now, she is starting small. In November, she joined the Saratoga Farmers’ Market as a new vendor and looks forward to her first outdoor season this spring. The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is open on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Wilton Mall Food Court. Find us online at www. saratogafarmersmarket.org, where you can sign up for our weekly newsletter, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @SaratogaFarmersMarket.

• ½ lb bacon*, chopped

• 1/2 oz. radish microgreens*

• 12 oz. spinach*, torn into bite-sized pieces

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 2 Tbs apple cider vinegar* (or lemon juice)

• Optional: 2-3 oil-packed anchovy fillets and 1 Tbs capers

• A few tablespoons of fresh herbs*

INSTRUCTIONS : 1. In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp and browned. Remove from the pan and chop into pieces. Do not drain off the fat, as this becomes the dressing! 2. Turn off heat. Stir in the anchovies and capers. Whisk in the vinegar. Add spinach. Stir until greens are wilted, do not over-cook. 3. Season with salt, pepper, radish microgreens, and herbs. Serve on a platter or right out of the skillet. Recipe by Pork & Greens.

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A SPRAY

of Oil

by John Reardon

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the spray bottle was a lot of fun. Doing some unique dancing, I creatively continued to apply the oil with swinging motions spraying in various directions with pizzazz. As I was enjoying myself, my two other brothers looked on with curiosity and envy. They both soon approached me spurring the temptation that was too great to avoid spraying them. Before I realized what had overtaken me, the spray bottle in my hand had fully saturated both of my brothers with oil in their hair and clothes. My father soon returned taking the spray bottle out of my hands in a split second that flashed before my eyes. At this point – I think you can guess where I spent the remainder of my day.

It is officially spring time. Although the weather may not still be optimal, many of us are eager to get back to our outdoor cooking. Creating our favorite meat and vegetable dishes on our grills becomes an art of being the “grill master.” Cooking outdoors can be a time to create wonderful and healthy dishes using your favorite olive oil or cooking oil. Spraying oil on your vegetables, fish, and meat can be a method of adding flavor, sealing in moisture and adding nutrition to your product. As a child, I can recall the moment my father exclaimed to me; “The time has come for you to help me with the grilling.” Cooking outdoors was the only time my father contributed to the cooking job of the household. He did consider himself the “subject matter expert” of cooking foods on his much beloved outdoor grill. The use of oil was always the first step my father used to prep the grill grate. One of the first outdoor cooking tasks my father empowered me with was the spraying of the grill. He handed me what looked like a spray bottle that was filled with olive oil to lightly spray on the rack to help prevent the product from sticking. As you know from my previous writings, I am the eldest of three boys (who always found some type of mischievous actions to encounter). With clear direction, my father patiently showed me how to lightly apply the oil to the heated grill grates. With confidence that I would perform the job well, he left me to go inside to get the vegetables and beef that we would be adding to the grill. As my father handed me the sprayer, I assured him that I was “the man for the job.” I did begin with good intentions as I began to repeat the exact motions my father displayed with the spraying of the oil. What I soon realized was that

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts INGREDIENTS • 1 pound Brussel sprouts washed • 2 tablespoons olive oil or use oil mister with olive oil • 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder • 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes

The use of oil misters and spray bottles is a small item that can be used to spray or atomize oil to add flavor, control, fat, and eliminate the environmentally unfriendly factors of aerosol sprays. An oil mister and sprayer is refillable adding a stylish gadget to your kitchen. They can come in a pump mister or a spray bottle design. Both will give you a fine mist that can be sprayed across your product while it is cooking.

INSTRUCTIONS

One of the designs we carry is the EVO oil spray bottle. It is an award-winning non-aerosol sprayer designed by Michael Graves Design Group. The EVO spray bottle comes in a BPA FREE bottle or a stainless-steel bottle. Both have a comfortable ergonomic trigger making it easy to use. The spray head creates a fan-shaped mist that allows you to evenly coat the surface of pans, food, or your grill.

• Spread the sprouts on the baking sheet in an even, single layer and spray/mist with olive oil spray (or toss with olive oil) and apply spices until evenly coated.

Sprayers and misters allow you to buy your favorite cooking oils in bulk to refill your sprayer. This is an excellent way of controlling flavor, calorie content, and managing your nutrition.

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• Breaded Fish over Home Fries • Carrots • Brussels Sprouts • Cornbread • Peaches

• Pork with Fiesta Sauce over Brown Rice • California Vegetables • Yellow Squash • SF Chocolate Chip Cookies

• Pasta w/Meatballs • Mixed Vegetables • Spinach • Parmesan Cheese • Applesauce

• Five Spice Chicken • Cubed Sweet Potato • Broccoli • Whole Wheat Dinner Roll • Frosted Cake

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3/31 • Turkey w/Gravy over Stuffing • Beets • Butternut Squash • Mandarin Oranges

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

• Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. To prepare each sprout, cut off the bottom stem. • Next, remove the outer leaves, especially if they’re wilted or discolored. Cut the sprout in half. If the sprout is very large, cut each piece in half again to make quarters. • Repeat with the remaining sprouts.

• Roast for 18 to 21 minutes, tossing once halfway. The Brussel sprouts are ready once they are crispy and golden brown. You may need more or less time depending on the size of the sprouts, as well as your oven. • Serve warm on their own or with the dish of your choice. Recipe Taken from Food Network Magazine

Stop by Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store located at 33 Railroad Place, to pick up the EVO oil sprayer we have available. Have fun cooking the fabulous vegetables that are being sold in the markets nearby. This is a great time of the year to be outdoors and to have fun cooking. Remember my Foodie Friends:“Life Happens in the Kitchen” or outdoors on your favorite grill. Have FUN (and let the children help even if they seem to get a bit creative with the gadgets)!

Take Care, John & Paula

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Writing the Right Word by Dave Dowling Accuracy in word choice is a key to effective communication. In your daily writing and speaking, try to make sure you use the right word in the right place with the right spelling. By doing so, its effect will affect your communication in a positive way. This quick weekly tip will help you filter the confusion in some of our daily word choices. This Week: Gallop, Galop Gallop refers to a fast gait or doing something quickly. Galop is an old word that refers to a lively dance. Dave Dowling is the author of The Wrong Word Dictionary and The Dictionary of Worthless Words. Both books are available from many book retailers, and signed copies can be obtained by contacting Dave at dave.dowling65@gmail.com

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Tang Museum Dialogue Series Feature on March 30

Radical Fiber: Threads Connecting Art and Science, through June 12, Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College. Photo by Arthur Evans.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College’s Dunkerley Dialogue series continues Wednesday, March 30, at 6 p.m. with a conversation between artist Margaret Wertheim and Skidmore Associate Professor Amy Frappier.

Wertheim is a science writer and artist whose work focuses on relations between science and the wider cultural landscape. The author of six books, including a trilogy about the history of physics, her writing has appeared in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Guardian, Cabinet, and

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Aeon. With her sister Christine, she co-founded the Institute For Figuring, a Los Angeles-based practice devoted to the aesthetic dimensions of science. The Saratoga Springs Satellite Reef, a participatory work on view in the exhibition Radical Fiber: Threads Connecting Art and Science at the Tang is one of the more recent works created as part of the Crochet Coral Reef. Frappier is a paleoclimatologist and Associate Professor in the Geosciences Department at Skidmore College. Dunkerley Dialogues pair artists with Skidmore faculty members in a format that acts as a catalyst for new connections and understandings across disciplines and can spark new ideas for all participants. The dialogue between Wertheim and Frappier will be in person at the Tang. The event is free and open to the public. Visitors are required to be fully vaccinated. For more information, please contact the Tang Visitors Services Desk at 518-580-8080 or visit tang. skidmore.edu.

Week of March 25 – March 31, 2022

Wilton Author’s New Book on Loch Ness Is Released

Long-time Saratoga Springs teacher Joseph Zarzynski’s new book, “Lochend—Monster Hunting on the Run.”

WILTON — Wilton resident Joseph W. Zarzynski has released a new book, “Lochend—Monster Hunting on the Run,” about the golden age of monster hunting at Loch Ness, Scotland. The cryptozoologist-turnedmaritime-archaeologist chronicles the late 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, when sophisticated technology was first employed trying to solve the Nessie enigma. That equipment was developed because Cold War tensions necessitated advanced remote sensing to probe the deepest oceans. The 200-page book likewise tells the story of a little-known athletic accomplishment. In 1984, Zarzynski, a self-described “average” marathoner (26.2 miles) and ultramarathoner (over 26.2 miles), completed a 28.5-mile solo run along Loch Ness. The author uses his overland jaunt to tell anecdotes about the heyday of pursuing Nessie. Included in the book are stories, too, about other mysteries of Loch Ness including

strange stone circles found on the waterway’s bottomlands, a full-scale prop of a movie monster that sank in the loch, a giant fiberglass net sunk in the loch to snare a water beastie, and a rare World War II bomber discovered during a Nessie search. Zarzynski taught social studies for 31 years (1974-2005) in the Saratoga Springs City School District. The Wilton resident’s career has also included years as a cryptozoologist (monster hunter), underwater archaeologist, author, newspaper columnist, and documentary scriptwriter. Zarzynski is author or coauthor of seven books, four on shipwrecks and three on underwater mysteries. His previous book, Ghost Fleet Awakened— Lake George’s Sunken Bateaux of 1758 (SUNY Press), about the history and archaeological study of Lake George bateau-class shipwrecks, was published in 2019. “Lochend—Monste r Hunting on the Run” is available at Northshire Bookstore Saratoga.

Week of March 25 – March 31, 2022

Shelters Of Saratoga : One Fine Day on June 7 SARATOGA SPRINGS — Shelters of Saratoga (SOS) hosts their luncheon, “One Fine Day,” 1 - 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 7 at Prime at Saratoga National The event includes live entertainment, buffet lunch under the tent, a silent auction, and shopping with Lifestyles of Saratoga, and a cash bar.

The afternoon luncheon is in support of the safe shelter and services for neighbors facing homelessness. Support provides a path to independence for 900 people each year. Single reservations: $125. Honorary Committee: $175300. RSVP by May 31. For more information: sheltersofsaratoga.org.

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Caffe Lena Benefit to Host Johnny Irion April 13

Boyz II Men Announces Tour Stop at Proctors SCHENECTADY — Boyz II Men will be coming to Proctors in Schenectady at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27 Boyz II Men--originally made up of Michael McCary, Nathan Morris, Wayna Morris and Shawn Stockman- found fame during the 1990s with Motown Records. Their style of music includes emotional ballads

and acapella styles and they are currently the best-selling R&B group of all time, selling over 64 million albums. Boyz II Men’s debut album was released in 1991 called “Cooleyhighharmony.” Tickets are available through the Box Office at Proctors, in person or via phone at 518-346-6204 Monday-Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. or online at proctors.org.

Bach Birthday Celebration March 27 HUDSON FALLES — “J.S. Bach’s Birthday Celebration” will take place at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 27 at the Strand Theatre, 210 Main St., Hudson Falls. Five local pianists will celebrate the music of J.S. Bach featuring: Jonathan Newell, Steven Gallucci, Gioacchino

Longobardi, Suzanne Freemon and Milton Farbstein. Tickets are: $15 general admission, $10 seniors and $5 students. Tickets are available at the Strand Box Office; cash or check only. For more information or to make reservations, call 518-832-3484.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Renowned singer-songwriter Johnny Irion will lead gathering on Wednesday, April 13 to celebrate the heritage and continued legacy of Caffe Lena. Irion, who has shared the Caffe Lena stage throughout the years alongside Sarah Lee Guthrie, will on this special night share his songs and stories as he is joined by the three-part harmony

trio, “The Hold On Honeys.” His new single and accompanying video will be released April 1. Since the 1950s, coffeehouses in America have been a cornerstone for the creative counterculture. From emerging artists to renowned icons, they provide a space for artists, poets, and musicians to share ideas and hone their craft. Caffe Lena has teamed up with Blackwing

to honor the spirit of the coffeehouse and the creativity they cultivate. All proceeds of the night will benefit Caffe Lena in continuing the legacy that Lena started over 60 years ago. Show time is 7 p.m. on April 13 at Caffe Lena. The show may also be streamed live. For more information about attending the event, or watching a live stream of the show, go to: caffelena.org.

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Week of March 25 – March 31, 2022

Reimagining the Classics: Coming In June: Mostly Modern Festival The Sembrich Announces 2022 Summer Festival

BOLTON LANDING — The Sembrich has announced its 2022 Summer Festival: Reimagining the Classics. The festival will explore reinvention - from transcriptions and arrangements of beloved classics, to rhapsodies and variations on themes of popular composers. Some events will return to the intimacy of the historic Sembrich Studio and others will be held under a lakeside performance tent. Events will begin in June and run through early September. Tickets are now on sale for all events in the 2022 summer festival. Highlights of The Sembrich 2022 Summer Festival, which kicks off in June, includes: Reimagining The Classics: Breaking Operatic Traditions* Michael Capasso, New York City Opera General Director, shares his insights on favorite works by Verdi and Puccini, exploring a variety of productions and performance practices from the past 150 years. Soprano Kristin Sampson illuminates the afternoon with famous arias. Promenade Series – New in

2022 – This new outdoor series, modeled on the famous Proms of London, features a wide range of musical styles including classical, light classics, and jazz. Spectacular Stradivarius: Elizabeth Pitcairn and The Red Violin – Celebrated violin virtuoso Elizabeth Pitcairn and her legendary “Red Mendelssohn” Stradivarius join her Luzerne Music Center colleagues for an evening of violin showpieces and chamber music. Also: Touba Family Foundation World Music Wednesday; The Sembrich Film Series; Strings of The Philadelphia Orchestra; Adirondack Shakespeare Company: Merry Wars; Masterwork Series, and A Kind of September gala – Evening with Kate Baldwin, for one night only. For more information, to view additional events and dates, or to purchase tickets visit TheSembrich.org/festival. The Sembrich is located at 4800 Lake Shore Drive, Bolton Landing. For more information, visit www.TheSembrich.org or contact 518-644-2431 or Office@ TheSembrich.org.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mostly Modern Festival (MMF) returns to Saratoga Springs after two years of COVID-19 pandemic delays from June 8-24 at the Arthur Zankel Music Center on the campus of Skidmore College. Founded by husband and wife team composer Robert Paterson and violinist Victoria Paterson, the music festival emphasizes contemporary classical music while revisiting standard repertoire from the 20th century. There are 12 orchestral, vocal, and chamber concerts by festival and guest ensembles of mostly new music. The festival also hosts the Mostly Modern Festival Institute, a three-week intensive with a distinguished 50-member faculty, for up to 150 composers, instrumentalists, vocalists, and conductors. The festival’s ensemblesin-residence are the American Modern Ensemble – the acclaimed group founded by Robert and Victoria Paterson in

2005 – along with the American Modern Orchestra - comprising the Institute’s participants and faculty. Guest ensembles are Exponential Ensemble, Atlantic Brass Quintet, and the Neave Trio. Featured conductors are Peter Bay, Scott Terrell, and JoAnn Falletta. Highlighted composers are Einojuhani Rautavaara, Samuel Barber, Leonard Bernstein, Christopher Rouse, Aaron Copland, and Robert Paterson who will also be the composition program coordinator. Twelve public concerts will be held in Skidmore’s Arthur Zankel Music Center (with one noted exception): Wednesday, June 8: Mostly Modern Kickoff Event at Caffè Lena, Saratoga Springs Thursday, June 9: Exponential Ensemble Friday, June 10: American Modern Ensemble Saturday, June 11: New Classics: An Evening of Modern Song

Sunday, June 12: American Modern Orchestra with Peter Bay, Conductor Thursday, June 16: Atlantic Brass Quintet Friday, June 17: American Modern Ensemble Saturday, June 18: The Companion & Mostly Modern Arias Sunday, June 19: American Modern Orchestra with Scott Terrell, Conductor Wednesday, June 22: Neave Trio Thursday, June 23: An Evening of Songs and Arias Friday, June 24: Season Finale of American Modern Orchestra with JoAnn Falletta General Admission - $20; Group 8 or more - $15 each; Students - $10; Skidmore Alumni - $15. A Mostly Modern Festival “Season Pass” for $175 includes admission to all performances and attendance to dress rehearsals at the Arthur Zankel Music Center. For ticket details, visit mostlymodernfestival.org/concerts.

Willie Nelson Brings Outlaw Music Fest to SPAC

Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival comes to Saratoga Springs on Sept. 18.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Willie Nelson returns to the Spa City on Sept. 18 when the Outlaw Music Festival stages at Saratoga Performing Arts Center. The festival kicks off in St. Louis, Missouri in June and concludes Sept. 23 in Philadelphia, PA. A rotating accompaniment of artists – which includes ZZ Top (at Bethel N.Y. Aug. 13 and Darien,

N.Y. Aug. 14), Steve Earle and Gov’t Mule, among others - will perform at different stages of the tour. The Sept. 18 Saratoga date features Willie Nelson, The Avett Brothers, Billy Strings, Larkin Poe, and Brittney Spencer. The inaugural Outlaw Music Festival made its debut in 2016 in Scranton, Pennsylvania. It has since developed it into one of

North America’s biggest annual touring franchises and has featured musicians such as Robert Plant, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, and others. Promoter Live Nation this week also announced Shinedown, with special guests Jelly Roll, and John Harvie will perform at SPAC as part of their Planet Zero world tour on Sept. 14.

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Live Nation Holding Job Fairs to Fill Seasonal Positions at SPAC SARATOGA SPRINGS – Pop concert promoter Live Nation will hold a series of job fairs to fill seasonal positions for the 2022 concert season at Saratoga Performing Arts Center. The fair will be held in Saratoga Springs. A full schedule of all job fair sessions is below. Live Nation is seeking to fill numerous positions for the upcoming 2022 summer concert season at SPAC, including those in the guest services, parking, cleaning, and security departments. The majority of these seasonal roles will be for the months of May through September 2022. As new events continue to be added regularly, candidates can view SPAC’s website for an up-todate list of shows they could work. Interested applicants are encouraged to attend the job fair to meet with hiring managers on-site and bring copies of their resume. Applicants should apply

online (go to: www.livenationentertainment.com/careers) and search SARATOGA under the North American Roles prior to attending one of the job fair sessions. Applicants should enter SPAC through the Route 50 Gate. THE SCHEDULE FOR THE LIVE NATION JOB FAIRS AT SPAC IS AS FOLLOWS: Friday, March 25 from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m.; Saturday, March 26 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.; Wednesday, April 6 from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m.; Thursday, April 7 from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m.; Friday, April 8 from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m.; Saturday, April 9 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. The 2022 Summer Season at SPAC features an all-star lineup of performers, including the Lumineers (May 29), Zac Brown Band (June 2), Robert Plant and Alison Krauss (June 3), John Mulaney (June 10), Train (June 11), Doobie Brothers (June 16), Steely Dan (June 21), Josh Groban

Live Nation is staging a series of job fairs at SPAC in advance of the pop concert season.

(July 2), Tedeschi Trucks Band (July 3), Morgan Wallen (July 7), Dave Matthews Band (July 8 & 9), Chicago with Brian Wilson (July 17), the Foo Fighters (July 19), the Black Keys (July 20), Rod Stewart(July 22), the Backstreet

Boys (July 23), Steve Miller Band (July 27), Norah Jones (August 1), Brit Floyd (August 7), Luke Bryan (August 14), Styx & REO Speedwagon (August 17), the Goo Goo Dolls (August 19), Bill Burr (August 20), Dispatch and OAR

(August 21), Joe Russo’s Almost Dead (August 25), Chris Stapleton (August 26), and Jason Aldean (September 16). For the latest list of artists visiting SPAC this summer, and to purchase tickets, visit Live Nation at SPAC 2022.

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LEGALS NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Purchasing Department of Saratoga County will receive sealed bids until 11:00 a.m. on the following dates at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud: April 5, 2022 Records Management Equipment, specification 22-CCRMP-1 April 14, 2022 Dish and Laundry Products, specification 22-SDL-1 Bid forms and instructions are available at the Purchasing Office, 50 W. High Street, Ballston Spa, NY between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (telephone - 518-885-2210) or at the Empire State Purchasing Group website (www.empirestatebidsystem.com). Saratoga County, through its Purchasing Department, reserves the right to reject parts of any or all bids. JOHN T. WARMT, Director of Purchasing Saratoga County 03/25, 111569 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 Thursday, April 7, 2022 when they will be opened and read publicly on the following: CDBG Cares Funding Consultant Specifications and request for proposal forms are available on the City’s webpage at www.saratogasprings.org. All requests for proposals must be returned in a sealed envelope plainly marked to the Office of the Commissioner of Accounts, 474 Broadway, Suite 14, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. The City Council reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. Dillon C. Moran, Commissioner of Accounts. 03/25, 04/01. 111431/111432 NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Purchasing Department of Saratoga County will receive sealed

bids until 11:00 a.m. on the following dates at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud: March 31, 2022 Odor Control Chemicals, specification 22-SDOC-1B April 7, 2022 Emergency Services Utility Terrain Vehicle and Trailer, specification 22-ESUTV-1 Bid forms and instructions are available at the Purchasing Office, 50 W. High Street, Ballston Spa, NY between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (telephone - 518-885-2210) or at the Empire State Purchasing Group website (www.empirestatebidsystem.com). Saratoga County, through its Purchasing Department, reserves the right to reject parts of any or all bids. JOHN T. WARMT, Director of Purchasing Saratoga County 03/25, 111433 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 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 Upgrade Properties, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/2/2019 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: 4 Siena Drive, Halfmoon, NY 12065 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. . 03/25, 04/01, 04/08, 04/15, 04/22, 04/29. 111585 Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: 423 GEYSER ROAD, LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (SSNYS) on FEBRUARY 17, 2022. The company office is located in SARATOGA COUNTY. The SSNYS has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNYS shall mail a copy of process to: BRENDAN P OHARA & KERRY MURRAY OHARA, 60 smith Bridge Rd., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The purpose of the company is to engage in any lawful business of every kind and character for which LLCs may be organized under the New York LLC Law, or any successor statute. 03/25, 04/01, 04/08, 04/15, 04/22, 04/29. 111561 Notice of formation of Crescent Mattress LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 1/21/2022. 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: 1603 Route 9 Halfmoon, NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 03/25, 04/01, 04/08, 04/15, 04/22, 04/29. 111554

Notice of formation of 077 Services LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 11/23/2021. 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 Main Street, Middle Grove, NY 12850 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 03/25, 04/01, 04/08, 04/15, 04/22, 04/29. 111544 Notice of formation of Jessecology Eco-Landscaping LLC, a limited liability company (the “LLC”). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (the “SSNY”) on 3/15/2022. Office location: Saratoga County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC, upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC, 422 Northline Road, Ballston Spa, New York 12020. Purposes: any lawful activity. 03/25, 04/01, 04/08, 04/15, 04/22, 04/29. 111535 Notice of formation of Somasorium LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on March 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: 133 Edie Rd., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 03/25, 04/01, 04/08, 04/15, 04/22, 04/29. 111526 Notice of formation of The Spot in Corinth LLC . Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 01/19/2022 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: 5 Maple St, Corinth, NY 12822. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 03/25, 04/01, 04/08, 04/15, 04/22, 04/29. 111517

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

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LEGALS 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 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

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LEGALS 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.

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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

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Local Basketball Teams Make it to States by Jaynie Ellis

Saratoga TODAY GLENS FALLS/TROY — The Boys and Girls 2022 NYSPHAA (New York State Public High School Athletic Association) Basketball Championships concluded this past weekend, with the state semifinals on March 18 and the state championship games on March 19 at Cool Insuring Arena (boys) and Hudson Valley Community College (girls).

BOYS BASKETBALL Class B: Kinderhook’s Ichabod Crane Boys Basketball Team defeated Friends Academy 63-62 for the Class B state title. Ichabod Crane also faced Canton, Plattsburgh, and Allegany-Limestone in the tournament, defeating each team by at least 10 points or more. Class C: Saratoga County’s own Stillwater Warriors made it to the state championship game but were upset by Newfield 87-62. Stillwater had a bye-in and then defeated Moriah 55-52

in the regionals and Salamanca 64-56 in the state semifinals before facing Newfield. GIRLS BASKETBALL Class A: The Averill Park Warriors claimed the state title over Tappan Zee, 54-48. Averill park’s journey to the title included defeating Massena 66-27 in the subregionals, Bishop Ludden 67-43 in the regionals, and West Babylon 56-36 in the state semifinals. Class AA: The Albany Girls Basketball Team had a bye-in but was defeated 62-60 in regionals

Ice Rink Addition Projected to Serve as Skidmore Hockey Team Locker Room

by Cicero-North Syracuse. Bishop Kearney went on to win the title 63-57 against Baldwin. Class B: Schalmont, claimed a state title after defeating Gouverneur 65-43, Saranac 54-30, General Brown 52-42, and Waterloo 56-54. Class C: The Duanesburg Girls Basketball Team, who brought home the school’s first Class C Section II girls basketball

title this season, made it the state semifinals where they were defeated by Newark Valley, 68-40. Class D: Washington County’s Hartford Central had a bye-in and went on to defeat Boquet Valley 57-51 in regionals before being eliminated by Copenhagen 51-40 in the state semifinals. Copenhagen went on to win the title 47-39 over Sherman.

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by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Architectural plans were submitted to the city March 10 regarding a proposed addition to the Weibel Avenue ice rink. The project includes a 3,700 square foot addition on the northern side of the

existing building to serve as a locker room for the Skidmore College hockey team. Skidmore College entered into a license agreement with the city of Saratoga Springs last October allowing Skidmore to construction the addition to serve as the college team’s locker room, pending an advisory opinion from the city’s Design Review

Commission. The terms and length of the license were not immediately made available. The licensed area will continue to be owned by the city and will be turned over by the college to the city at the end of the license term. Representative of Skidmore College are scheduled to present the project to the Design Review Commission this week.

WILTON — Are you interested in traversing the trails of Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park at night? View nature in a new light, or lack thereof, while walking the trails under the full moon. An unforgettable experience for all ages. The hike will cover approximately 1.5 miles of trail. In the month of April, the hikes are scheduled for Friday, April 15 and Saturday, April 16, both beginning promptly at 8 p.m. This a free program guided by an environmental educator. Registration is required. Space is limited. To register, visit

wiltonpreserve.org and click on the “Public Programs” tab, then “Calendar of Events” to access the online registration form. For more information, please contact the Preserve & Park office at 518450-0321 or via email at info@ wiltonpreserve.org. For up-to-date trail conditions or program information, visit the Preserve & Park’s website at wiltonpreserve.org. The Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park is a nonprofit organization that conserves ecological systems and natural settings while providing opportunities for environmental education and outdoor recreation.

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UPCOMING VARSITY LEAGUE GAMES & MATCHES:

Saratoga Springs, Ballston Spa, Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake, Schuylerville, South Glens Falls, & Galway

TUESDAY, 3/29

Baseball MONDAY, 3/28 • BH-BL v. Broadalbin-Perth 4:30 p.m. at Broadalbin-Perth High School

THURSDAY, 3/31 • BH-BL v. Colonie 4:15 p.m. at Cook Park • Schuylerville v. Fort Ann 4:30 p.m. at Schuylerville High School

Lacrosse SATURDAY, 3/26 • Saratoga (Boys) v. Arlington, Burr and Burton Academy 10 a.m. at Saratoga Springs High School • Ballston Spa (Boys) v. Shaker, Middlebury Union 1 p.m. at Golden Goal Sports Park

MONDAY, 3/28 • Ballston Spa (Girls) v. Johnstown 4:30 p.m. at Knox Junior Turf & Track • BH-BL (Girls) v. Bethlehem 7:30 p.m. at B-BL High School

Week of March 25 – March 31, 2022

• Schuylerville (Girls) v. Colonie 4:30 p.m. at Schuylerville High School

WEDNESDAY, 3/30 • Saratoga (Boys) v. Queensbury 6:30 p.m. at Saratoga Springs High School • BH-BL (Boys) v. Bethlehem 5:30 p.m. at BH-BL High School

THURSDAY, 3/31 • Ballston Spa (Boys) v. Averill Park 4:15 p.m. at Averill Park High School • Ballston Spa (Girls) v. Averill Park 4:15 p.m. at Ballston Spa High School • BH-BL (Girls) v. Albany 7 p.m. at BH-BL High School • BH-BL (Boys) v. Albany 7 p.m. at Albany Turf Stadium Field (Albany High School) • Schuylerville (Boys) v. Johnstown 7 p.m. at Schuylerville High School • South Glens Falls (Boys) v. Glens Falls 5 p.m. at Glens Falls High School

Softball FRIDAY, 3/25 • Schuylerville v. Lake George 3:30 p.m. at Adirondack Sports Complex • Corinth (Girls) v. Argyle 3:45 p.m. at Adirondack Sports Complex

WEDNESDAY, 3/30 • Ballston Spa v. Whitehall 5 p.m. at Adirondack Sports Complex

Tennis TUESDAY, 3/29 • Ballston Spa (Boys) v. Queensbury 4 p.m. at Queensbury High School

THURSDAY, 3/31 • Saratoga (Boys) v. Queensbury 4 p.m. at Saratoga Springs High School

Track and Field THURSDAY, 1/27 • Galway (Boys and Girls) v. Amsterdam 3 p.m. at Amsterdam High School

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*All information subject to change due to weather.

Puzzle Solutions See puzzles pg. 27

Week of March 25 – March 31, 2022

Sports

Season Tickets for Reserved Seats for 2022 Saratoga Meet on Sale Now SARATOGA SPRINGS — Thoroughbred racing fans have the opportunity to purchase season tickets to Saratoga Race Course for the 2022 summer meet – on sale now. The announcement of the sale of season tickets for reserved seats, which began on March 23, is significant in marking a return to the traditional cycle and the first time in three years that visitors

can plan ahead for the upcoming Saratoga racing meet. Full-season ticket plans, which include admission and reserved seats for the entire 40-day meet, are available for purchase online through NYRA. com. Fans can access the Saratoga Virtual Venue seating map to digitally preview their seat location and sightlines before purchasing

their season tickets which come bundled with admission. Season admission passes, which include entry to the track for all 40 days but not reserved seats, will go on sale Friday, April 1. Season passes for the grandstand will be available for $60 (daily grandstand admission is $7). Clubhouse season passes are available for $85 (daily clubhouse

admission is $10). In addition, a season pass includes Runhappy Travers Day, which would otherwise cost $20 for advance grandstand admission. Highlighted by the 153rd renewal of the Grade 1, $1.25 million Runhappy Travers on Aug. 27 and the Grade 1, $1 million Whitney on Aug. 6, the 2022 summer meet will open 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. For more information about Saratoga Race Course, visit www. NYRA.com/Saratoga.

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CP Dynamo’s 12U Team Competes in States

Zippy Chippy’s 30th birthday last year. Photo provided by Old Friends at Cabin Creek. CAPITAL REGION — The CP Dynamo travel hockey program has sent another team to states – their AAA ’09 Elite team who competed against top teams and placed 2nd overall. The CP Dynamo AAA ’09

Elite or 12U team competed in the state championships this past weekend in Buffalo and lost only to the Buffalo Junior Sabres who are the 1st ranked team in the state and 17th in the country. CP Dynamo is ranked 58th in

the country, but had an impressive face off against the Sabres, only losing by two in the finals with one goal being an empty netter. CP Dynamo also took out the 20th, 25th, and 30th ranked teams in the country during the tournament

– a big feat for any team. This CP Dynamo team is made up a number of young local athletes: two from Saratoga Springs, one from Schuylerville, one from Wilton, and several from Clifton Park. There are also three

kids on the team who come to play and compete with CP Dynamo from Lake Placid, Westchester County, and Utica. The team will be celebrating their 33-29-4 season with a party at Ninja Lab this weekend.