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Saratoga Springs city Supervisor Matt Veitch showcasing some of the new equipment that was unveiled this week at the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors room in Ballston Spa. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos. See Story pg. 9

BOTTOM OF THE 9TH Blue Streak Seniors Honored

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Local Ties to Lincoln Assassination See Story pg. 2

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A Story of Saratoga Springs Pitcher Michael Mack on the mound to catcher Noah Joly, April 18, 2022 during a game between the Saratoga Blue Streaks and Queensbury Spartans. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos. See Story pg. 38

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HISTORY

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Week of April 22 – April 28, 2022

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Park’s Ties to Lincoln Assassination

by John L. Scherer

Sponsored by The Saratoga County History Roundtable John Scherer is the Clifton Park Town Historian and also Senior Historian Emeritus at the New York State Museum. He holds a Master’s degree in Museum Studies and American Folk Life from the Cooperstown Graduate Program. John can be reached at jlscherer@aol.com. Contact The Saratoga County History Roundtable at: saratogacohistoryroundtable@gmail.com

April 14 marks the 157nd anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination by John Wilkes Booth in 1865. This tragic event, like the later assassination of John F. Kennedy, had a tremendous impact on the nation. There was a period of twenty days of mourning from the time Lincoln was shot to the time he arrived by train for burial at his home in Springfield, Illinois. The first of his twelve funerals was held in Washington, then his funeral procession began by train across the land to Illinois, stopping at major cities for additional funerals. It was the mightiest outpouring of national grief the world had yet seen. The funeral train arrived at Albany the night of April 25, and Lincoln’s coffin was moved to the Capitol where it lay in state all night. At noon the following day, Albany’s grand parade got underway with a specially built catafalque, the marchers, the bands, the tolling bells. One wonders if Mercy Harris Garnsey was present at this mournful occasion. Her niece, Clara Harris, had been sitting in the box seat at Ford’s Theatre with President and Mrs. Lincoln the night the President was shot. Mercy Harris, a sister of Albany lawyer, Ira Harris, married Cyrus Garnsey of Clifton Park in 1825. They built and lived in the brick farmhouse on Route 146, Rexford, now marked with a historic roadside marker. Cyrus was the son of Nathan Garnsey, Jr., who in 1829, became the second supervisor of Clifton Park. Cyrus died in 1827, possibly of food poisoning contracted while on a business trip. Mercy and her two young children, Lucy and Cyrus, moved to Albany to live with her brother, Ira. Ira’s eldest daughter, Clara, was born in 1835, and after her Aunt Mercy moved with her son to Seneca County in 1848, she was a frequent visitor to their home. Ira Harris handled Cyrus’ estate for Mercy. He gradually advanced in his profession and eventually was named a New York State Supreme Court Justice in 1847. In 1860, when Senator William Seward was named to Lincoln’s cabinet as Secretary of State, Ira Harris filled

Drawing by George Hubbard, Rexford, of Mercy Harris’s tombstone in the Garnsey Cemetery. Image provided by The Saratoga County History Roundtable.

his seat as a U.S. Senator. Thus, Ira was a senator in Washington during the Civil War, and became a good friend of Lincoln’s. Originally, General Grant and his wife were to accompany the Lincolns to Ford’s Theatre, but when they could not make it, Clara Harris (Ira’s daughter) and her fiancé Major Henry Rathbone were invited instead. In a letter written from Washington, April 29, 1865, Clara tells a friend: “We four composed the party that evening. They drove to our door in the gayest spirits; chatting on our way--and the President was received with the greatest enthusiasm. They say we were watched by the assassins, as we alighted from the carriage. Oh how could any one be so cruel as to strike that kind, dear honest face! And when I think of that fiend barring himself in alone with us, my blood runs cold. My dress is saturated with blood; my hands and face were covered. You may imagine what a scene! and so, all through that dreadful night, when we stood by that dying bed. Poor Mrs. Lincoln was and is almost crazy.” Clara’s fiancé, Henry Rathbone received a knife wound to his arm in his attempt to tackle John Wilkes

Booth. Because of loss of blood, he later fainted and had to be carried home. Senator Harris was one of those who accompanied Lincoln’s funeral train to Springfield. His sister, Mercy Garnsey, surely must have received first-hand accounts from both her brother and niece. Although Clara Harris and Major Rathbone were step-brother and sister, he being the son of Ira Harris’ second wife, they were married in 1867. They were wealthy and lived in Europe with their children, but he became mentally unstable. In 1883 he went completely crazy and murdered Clara, stabbing and shooting her. He then spent the last thirty years of his life in an insane asylum. According to Garnsey Family historian George Hubbard, who brought the Garnsey-Harris connection to my attention, Mercy Harris Garnsey never remarried. She lived with her son Cyrus in his home “Lakeholme” near Lake Cayuga, Seneca County until her death, in 1887, at age 83. She was returned to Clifton Park, for burial in the Garnsey family cemetery, on the north side of Route 146 near Rexford. Here she lies today, a mute witness to the tragic events of April 1865.

Week of April 22 – April 28, 2022

Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association Spring Shop & Dine Event SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association’s Spring Shop & Dine Event will be held Thursday, April 28 from 3-7 p.m. in downtown Saratoga Springs. This event will offer the local community a reason to explore the area’s premier shopping and dining destination, while supporting small businesses and shopping local. Participating business locations will be offering deals, in-store drawings for valuable prizes, and other promotions throughout the evening. New this year, DBA tumblers will be available with qualifying purchases, while limited supplies last, at participating businesses. Shoppers are limited to one tumbler per person. Qualifying purchases vary per business. Visit www.saratogaspringsdowntown. com for details. A DBA information table will be set up in front of Lifestyles of Saratoga, 436 Broadway, throughout the event. Shoppers are invited to pick up a “Shopper’s Card” at that location or in any of the participating stores, and visit their choice of at least ten participating retail locations for a stamp on their card. (No purchase necessary.) As a last stop of the event, shoppers may select one of the participating restaurants to turn in their card and receive either a complimentary drink special, free appetizer, or dessert, as a reward. (Minimum of 10 stamps from 10 different shops). All completed cards redeemed at participating restaurant locations will be entered into a drawing for a $100 DBA gift certificate. (Shoppers are limited to one completed card redemption per person.) The drawing will take place on Tuesday, May 3.

“The annual Spring Shopping Event, presented by the Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association, allows our retail stores and restaurants to show our appreciation to our locals. The event will have some great store specials, restaurant promotions, and fun giveaways. We look forward to welcoming Spring and drawing crowds to enjoy our beautiful downtown!” said Kirsten Lambert, Owner of Tailgate and Party Shop. “Spring is in the air; the city is vibrant and ready for a successful season. You’ll want to participate in the Saratoga Springs DBA Spring Shop & Dine event! It’s the perfect opportunity to get out and explore all that downtown Saratoga Springs has to offer. Support our local merchants and restaurants, it’s a good opportunity to discover a new favorite. We are looking forward to your support and patronage.” said Jodi Leuchten, Owner of 30 Lake Restaurant. For a full list of The Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association’s Spring Shop & Dine Event member supporters, participating businesses, and in-store offers, go to saratogaspringsdowntown. com. Follow the event on Facebook for updates, @ downtownsaratogasprings.

NEWS

Yaddo Gardens to Reopen June 6, Celebrating Yaddo’s Return and Annual Summer Benefit SARATOGA SPRINGS — Yaddo will reopen its Gardens to the public on Monday, June 6, after more than a year of pandemic-related closure. “We’re well aware of how much the Gardens at Yaddo mean to our community and to generations of visitors who come to them for solace, picnics, and often to capture the most significant moments in their lives, such as weddings and family photographs,” Yaddo President Elaina Richardson said, in a statement. “We look forward to seeing our garden volunteers who do such a remarkable job and to welcoming everyone back as we celebrate Yaddo’s Return.” Deep inside the grounds of the arts colony meanwhile, and after carefully considering how best to ensure the health of artists and staff, Yaddo’s residency program for artists reopened in February 2021, with closed pods

The Yaddo Gardens reopens with a special public event in June.

for predetermined periods of time. COVID-19 testing protocol for staff and guests resulted in Yaddo being able to remain Coronavirus-free throughout the year, according to the estate. The reopening of the historic Gardens – which typically receives more than 60,000 visits annually - will coincide with a poetry event in the Gardens

on the weekend of June 4-5. The event is free, but requires advance registration. The Annual Summer Benefit will also mark its return this year, with a special night in the Mansion and on the Great Lawn on June 23. Guest pe4rformer(s) have not yet been announced. For more information, go to: www.yaddo.org

OBITUARIES

Edwin A. Batchelder Sr.

James Bryan Harrison

MECHANICVILLE — Edwin A. Batchelder Sr., 89 passed Thursday April 7, 2022. Calling hours and funeral home service were 4/11/2022 at the ChaseSmith Family Funeral Homes followed by burial family plot in St. Paul’s Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Colby Batchelder Memorial Scholarship Fund, Trustco Bank, Burke &NY.Bussing Schaghticoke, www.burkefuneralhome.com Funeral Homes

SARATOGA SPRINGS — James Bryan Harrison, 74, died at home with his family 4/9/2022. Sanctuary Calling Hours 4-7 p.m. Friday, 5/13/2022, Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church. Memorial Service at the church will be 11 a.m. Saturday, 5/14/2022. Memorial donations to The Community Hospice or Saratoga Springs YMCA LiveSTRONG Burke & Bussing Program www.syrmca.org www.burkefuneralhome.com Funeral Homes

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Robert Carter

Dorothy Wilcox

Marilyn Mammola

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Robert “ALLAN” Carter, 81, died April 10, 2022, after a yearlong battle with lung cancer. A Celebration of Life will be held in memory of Allan this summer at the Saratoga Racetrack 2022 Meet. Visit: www. Compassionatefuneralcare.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Dorothy Ann Wilcox, age 77, died on Thursday, April 14, 2022, at Saratoga Hospital. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at Compassionate Funeral Care. A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. Visit: Compassionatefuneralcare.com

WILTON — Marilyn Mammola died on April 13. Visitation from 6 – 8 p.m. on April 22 at Compassionate Funeral Care. A Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on April 23, at St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church. A graveside service following the Mass at The Holy Redeemer Cemetery. Visit: Compassionatefuneralcare.com

Tammy Fish

Ilse B. Van Dyke

Scott Williams

ARGYLE — Tammy Fish, age 59, passed away unexpectedly on April 11, 2022, at home. A funeral service was held on April 14, 2022 at Compassionate Funeral Care. Visit: www. Compassionatefuneralcare.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Ilse B. Van Dyke, age 85, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022, at the Wesley Health Care Center. At the family’s request a private service will be held. Visit: Compassionatefuneralcare.com

GREENFIELD — Scott Williams, age 40, spread his wings on April 8, after a long 13-year battle with brain cancer. A service was held on Sunday, April 10, 2022, at Compassionate Funeral Care. Visit: www. Compassionatefuneralcare.com

Carro (Candi) Johnson

12, 1947 to Wanza A. Davis (deceased) and Bettie W. Davis (deceased) in Winston-Salem, N.C. When she was very young, she and her family moved to New York where she grew up and graduated from SUNY. She worked as a director in IT Finance at Johnson and Johnson’s headquarters in New Jersey until she retired and then worked as a consultant at Becton Dickenson on a two-year contract. In 2017, she and her husband, Dennis Johnson, decided to make their home at Prestwick Chase in Saratoga. A social butterfly, she made many friends and organized groups in Mahjong, Canasta, and her great love, Bridge. She was also the mastermind behind the wonderful Murder Mystery Parties, a yearly event.

Candi is survived by her husband, Dennis Johnson; son, Kevin Johnson; daughter- in-law, Lisa; daughters, Dawn Meacham, Heather Potter, and Colleen Tobey as well as seven grandchildren. Her sister, Iris W. Davis, predeceased her in 2018. Relatives and friends may call from 1-3 p.m., Sunday April 24, 2022 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518-584-5373). Burke & Bussing Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com Funeral Homes

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Mary Jordan

Irene M. Root

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mary Jordan, 105, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 14, 2022. No calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated, April 20 at Church of St. Peter followed by burial in the family plot at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Community Hospice of Saratoga. www.burkefuneralhome.com Burke & Bussing

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ROCHESTER — Irene M. Root, 87, passed 4/13/2022. Calling hours were 4/19/2022 at Burke Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated 4/20/2022 at St. Mary’s Church. Future burial will be at St. Alphonsus Cemetery, Tupper Lake, NY. Memorial donations to Birthright: PO Box 661 Ballston Spa,& NYBussing 12020. Burke www.burkefuneralhome.com Funeral Homes

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Memorial Service ANNOUNCEMENT

Karl K. Woodcock,

80, passed away on January 8, 2022 with his three daughters by his side. He was a Wilton native and was known by many as “Woody.” A graveside memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 7 at 10:30 a.m. at Prospect Hill Cemetery, 117 Cemetery Rd. in Schuylerville; friends and family are invited to a Celebration of his Life following the service to be held at Wilton Elk’s Club, 1 Elk’s Lane in Saratoga on Saturday, May 7. 2022 from Noon to 4 p.m.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Carro (Candi) Johnson left this world on January 30, 2022, after a brief illness, surrounded by her loved ones. Candi was born on November

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Week of April 22 – April 28, 2022 SARATOGA SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT ADVISORY The Community-Wide Drug Take Back Day is scheduled to take place 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 30. Officers will be stationed behind Saratoga Springs City Hall on Maple Avenue. Residents may bring all unused, unwanted, and expired medications for safe and secure disposal. No liquid, needles, or radioactive materials.

COURT Rolland Gibbs, 63, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded April 12 to reckless endangerment in the first-degree, a felony, first charged in Saratoga on Nov. 9, 2021. Sentencing scheduled June 22. Justin J. Jewett, 32, of Albany, was sentenced April 15 to 2 to 4 years incarceration, after pleading to felony burglary in Halfmoon.

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Linda L. Nevins, 71, of South Glens Falls, was sentenced April 15 to a 5-year term of probation, after pleading to leaving the scene of an incident without reporting death, charged September 2021 in Moreau.

Anthony Lebrecht, 34, of Malta, was sentenced April 14 to 5 years incarceration and 15 years post-release supervision, after pleading to sexual abuse in the first-degree, first charged November 2021 in Malta.

Matthew Cinquanti, 43, of Gansevoort, was charged in Saratoga Springs April 9 with DWI, refusal to take breath test, failure to keep right on a two-lane road, and failure to obey traffic control device.

Robert A, Nadeau, 40, of Troy, was sentenced April 15 to 5 years probation, after pleading to attempted grand larceny in the third-degree, charged in Saratoga Springs Oct. 15, 2019.

Lukas W. Camp-Potter, 26, of Ballston Spa, pleaded April 14 to felony burglary, first charged August 2021 in Ballston. Sentencing June 2.

Julianne Goins, 36, of Tampa, FL, was charged in Saratoga Springs April 8 with DWI, motor vehicle equipment violation, and failure to obey traffic control.

Victor A. Guilianelle, 53, of Mechanicville, was sentenced April 15 to 1 year incarceration, after pleading to failure to register or verify as a sex offender, first charged in Lata.

Joshua A. Salak, 35, of Ballston Spa, was charged April 14 with criminal possession of stolen property in the thirddegree. He is accused of driving a vehicle suspected as stolen in Saratoga Springs.

Wayne M. Bakken II, no age given, of Saratoga, was sentenced to 1-1/3 to 4 years incarceration, after pleading to promoting prison contraband in the firstdegree, a felony.

Glenn Murcko, 30, of Queensbury, was charged in Saratoga Springs April 12 with criminal mischief; intent to damage property.

Christopher Millington, 38, of Gansevoort, pleaded April 15 to criminal contempt in the first-degree, charged in October 2021.

Ava Maddalla, 21, of Schenectady, weas sentenced April 12 to one year incarceration, after pleading to felony grand larceny, first charged April 2021 in Malta.

Robert Hancox, 37, of Waterford, was sentenced to 17 months incarceration, after pleading to two counts criminal contempt in the second-degree.

Michael Gladding, 52, of Halfmoon, pleaded April 13 to promoting a sexual performance by a child. Sentencing July 20.

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Susan Beebe, 64, of Saratoga Springs, was charged April 12 with criminal trespass in the third-degree. William Bogdanowicz, 32, of Saratoga Springs, and Isaac Martinez, 25, of Rexford, were both charged April 9 in Saratoga Springs with petit larceny, obstruct governmental administration, and conspiracy.

Kevin Dreyer, 50, of Greenfield Center, was charged in Saratoga Springs April 7 with DWI, and drinking alcohol

or using cannabis in a motor vehicle on the highway. Jamie Cyphers, 38, of Saratoga Springs, was charged April 7 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, motor vehicle license violation, and following to close. Candido Merino Lopez, 34, of Saratoga Springs, was charged April 7 with DWI, failure to keep right, failure to stop at a stop sign. Michael Cooper, 31, of Albany, was charged April 6 in Saratoga Springs with grand larceny in the third-degree.

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North Shore Animal League America Hosts Pet Adoption Event

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GLENS FALLS — North Shore Animal League America’s Adirondack Region Cat Adoption Center is hosting Tour For Life 2022 – the world’s largest national cooperative, life-saving pet adoption event – in partnership with Rachael Ray® Nutrish®, for a celebration at their Glens Falls facility Saturday, April 23 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Visit the Cat Adoption Center to meet available cats and kittens. H.O.P.E. Rescue will also be at the facility with adoptable dogs. The event will also include ice cream, bake sale, food concessions, live music and chances to win raffle baskets. Donate any item for the “Kitten Shower” for entry into a special raffle. Throughout March and

April, Tour For Life 2022 has hosted weeklong events in 53 cities/towns across 37 states, spotlighting local shelter partners and rescue groups dedicated to finding homes for the animals in their care. This year’s events are designed to best accommodate ongoing COVID-19 health and safety protocols for staff, adopters, and animals. Tour For Life

remains committed to its mission of generating awareness of the plight of homeless animals. For more information about Tour For Life and a list of shelter partners participating nationwide, visit: animalleague. org/TourForLife. For more information on North Shore Animal League America visit www.animalleague.org.

Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park Receives Conservation Partnership Program Grant WILTON — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced $3.375 million in Conservation Partnership Program grants on Monday, April 18, the largest amount of funding for this program to date, for 51 not-for-profit land trusts across the state. The announcement, made during New York State’s Earth Week celebration, includes 80 grants funded through New York’s Environmental Protection Fund and will leverage an additional $2.7 million in private and local funding to support projects that protect water quality and farmland, boost public access for outdoor recreation, and conserve open space. The Land Trust Alliance administers the Conservation Partnership Program in coordination with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. “We applied for the grant under the Catalyst category”, said

Margo Olson, Executive Director of Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. “This category is for innovative partnerships and we reached out to Saratoga PLAN. It was a natural outgrowth of past collaborations with them and a great opportunity to further conservation, environmental education, and outdoor recreation in our community.” The Preserve & Park’s unique partnership structure whereby they do not own the protected lands on which they operate, has allowed them to embrace their role as environmental educators and facilitators to the community’s outdoor recreational opportunities. Over the past decade, WWPP has developed a year-round program of both educational and recreational programming, offering activities to the public for local schools, summer programs, afterschool, and other groups in the area. These walks and programs take place on lands owned by NYS DEC, The Town of

Wilton, and Saratoga County; the partners of the Preserve & Park. This grant will have the Preserve & Park working with Saratoga PLAN to develop and present programs on trails on Saratoga PLAN’s properties. They are doing so as part of their work to address climate change, the critical issue of our time. “People protect and are good stewards to places that mean something to them. They are more likely to support and care about the environment if they have had positive and meaningful experiences in nature,” stated Ms. Olson. In order to be able to expand the programming required by the grant, Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park will be bringing on more program staff through adding new, paid internships to recent college graduates in the environmental field. The $80,000 received from the grant will be used to support this internship program from May, 2022 through March 31, 2024.

New York’s investment in land conservation and open space supports local businesses, saves taxpayer dollars, and protects public health. The Trust for Public Land found that every $1 invested by New York’s EPF generated $7 in total economic benefits from enhanced tourism, reduced government costs and improved public health. 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 non-profit organization that conserves ecological systems and natural settings while providing opportunities for environmental education and outdoor recreation. Saratoga PLAN preserves the rural character, natural habitats and scenic beauty throughout Saratoga County so these irreplaceable assets are accessible to all and survive for future generations. For more information, visit www.saratogaplan.org.

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Hiking Challenge Created To Provide Meals To Ukrainian Families

Caitlyn Rivers, 13 and Braiden Rivers, 9 proudly display their Hike for Ukraine sign atop Silver Lake Mountain, Ausable Forks. Along with their grandmother and avid ADK hiker, Marta Bolton Quilliam, they are the first to summit a mountaintop for the Hike for Ukraine Challenge. Photo provided.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — David Kelley, a lifetime resident of Saratoga Springs and founder of CreateYourOwnChallenge launched a Hike for Ukraine fundraising project with 100% of the proceeds donated to the World Central Kitchen (WCK), now serving millions of meals to Ukrainian families affected by the war. Participants are asked to

complete one hike, walk, bike, ski, trail run, or paddle for Ukraine. Suggested registration fee is $15, although any amount, higher or lower, is appreciated. In return, participants will receive a Hike for Ukraine patch and sticker, as well as entry into the online roster. The project will be ongoing. CreateYourOwnChallenge is a project that encourages

folks to hike and help. As part of their commitment to the environment, a portion of proceeds supports environmental and human interest causes. In the case of Hike for Ukraine, 100% of the proceeds will be donated to WCK. For additional information, please contact David Kelley at jdavidkelley@gmail.com or 518-817-2513.

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Week of April 22 – April 28, 2022

Saratoga Springs Releases NEW: 100+ Apartment Complex Proposal for Civilian Eyed for Abandoned Brewery Site Police Review Board by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Public Safety Commissioner Jim Montagnino this week released his long-awaited draft proposal for a civilian police review board, or CRB. The bulk of the proposal mirrors recommendations of the city’s ad hoc Police Reform Task Force in 2021, as well as incorporating some public feedback the city has received since that time, Montagnino said. The city Police Department is tasked to help create and maintain a safe environment for citizens and visitors of the community and is a role that requires the trust and respect of the community, according to the six-page document. The CRB is intended as an aid to maintain that trust and respect and provide availability for effective procedures to resolve any issues that may arise, thereby supplying an integral component of a relationship grounded in mutual trust and respect between the public and the department. The proposal calls for a fivemember CRB to “receive, process and, whenever possible, amicably resolve grievances regarding the conduct of employees of the

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Department. The CRB shall also act as a vehicle for generating and expressing informed opinions relating to public policy regarding law enforcement in our city.” The city mayor is tasked with appointing the CRB chair – who will serve a two-year term – and city council members will appoint the board’s additional members, subject to majority council approval. Board members chosen should represent “a fair cross-section of the Saratoga Springs community with regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, cultural background and socio-economic background,” according to the document. The mayor is also responsible for providing adequate budget and training to ensure proper functioning of the CRB. The six-page document may be viewed on the city website at Saratoga-springs.org. “By the time of the next City Council meeting, I do plan to have changes in the form of paragraph section and sub-section numbers added, but without any substantive changes to the language,” Montagnino said. A public hearing will be held regarding the draft CRB proposal at the next council meeting on Tuesday, May 2.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — A Rochester-based full-service real estate company has filed an application with the city seeking an area variance to permit the construction of 102 apartment units at an abandoned brewery site at 131 Excelsior Ave. The company, Conifer Realty, LLC, specializes in the development, construction, management, and ownership of high-quality, affordable housing communities, according to the company, and currently owns more than 15,000 multifamily apartment homes across

Image of existing building on Excelsior Ave., as submitted to the city.

the Northeast and MidAtlantic states. The owner is listed as Saratoga Dairy, Inc., which is connected with Stewarts Shops. Preliminary plans for the project – titled North Spring Run - call for the redevelopment of the existing site - including the

demolition of the vacant brewery, and the development of a 102-unit residential complex in its place. The city’s Zoning Board of Appeals is expected to consider the variance application at its meeting on April 25 at City Hall.

City Council Observes Passing of “Skip” Scirocco, Announces Plans for Filling Vacant DPW Post by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs City Council this week hosted its first meeting since the passing of longtime DPW Commissioner Anthony “Skip” Scirocco. An empty chair sat at the council table in Scirocco’s usual place. The council observed a moment of silence, adopted a resolution honoring Scirocco’s life and legacy of a near-quarter century of service to the city, and extended sympathies to his family. A list of many of Scirocco’s accomplishments were recited, and the council moved to rename the historic Saratoga Music Hall as The Anthony J. Scirocco Music Hall. Democrat city Mayor Ron Kim remembered Republican Public Works Commissioner Scirocco on a personal level.

“About a month after the election, my father passed. We had a wake and much to my surprise Commissioner Scirocco came. And it shouldn’t have surprised me because he’s that kind of good decent human being,” Kim said at the council table during the April 19 meeting. “We can talk about all the great things that Skip Scirocco did for the city, but where he really surpassed that was in being a decent, good human being. Certainly, we need that. And we will miss him.” Council Approves Search Committee to Assist in Current DPW Post Vacancy The council approved a resolution to create a five-member Commissioner of Department of Public Works advisory Search Committee, tasked with interviewing candidates for the temporary appointment to the vacant DPW post. The Committee will

ultimately make a non-binding recommendation to the Council of the person deemed as best qualified for the appointment. The five members of that ad hoc Search Committee, appointed this week by members of the city council, are: John Franck, Kristen Dart, Barbara Thomas, Timothy Holmes, and Alexis Brown. Those believed to have expressed interested in the post to date are: Jason Golub, Anthony Scirocco, Jr., Billy McTygue, and Robert Bullock. Overall, the term of office lasts through the end of 2023. As per City Charter rules, any appointment to the post made by the council will remain in effect through the 2022 calendar year. A Special Election – anticipated to take place this coming November – will determine who will serve the post for the 2023 calendar year.

Week of April 22 – April 28, 2022

NEWS

YOUR $$ AT WORK

County Initiates High-Tech System by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

BALLSTON SPA — With an annual budget of $381 million – approximately seven times the expense plan of the city of Saratoga Springs - the county spends on average more than $1 million per day, every day of the year, including weekends and holidays. For the first time, residents are now be able to witness from the comfort of their own homes how their elected officials are spending that money in real time. “I think this will be good for people to have the ability to see what’s going on here, to be more engaged, or at least more interested in county government. Good for the public and good for us,” said Saratoga Springs City Supervisor Matt Veitch, providing a tour this week of the newly installed technology equipment in the large supervisors’ meeting room at the county building complex in Ballston Spa. In one corner of the room, a multi-shelf cabinet houses an array of units that enable wireless mics and state-of-the art audio, disc storage, internal screen controls and the technology that transmits meetings to the public via live stream. Four cameras are fixed to the ceiling, one in each of the four corners of the room. A pair of large 65-inch flat screen TV’s hang in opposite corners. Two dozen or so smaller computer screens with attached mics line the desktops of the big room for board member use. “Before all this, the only way you could watch a board meeting was by being here,” Veitch said. An awkward phone call-in system was implemented for remote location meetings during the pandemic, but was often difficult for listeners to follow. “Now you can watch the meetings live from your house. It’s not easy for everyone to get here and it can be quite a haul from some of the more distant areas of the county, so I think it will be useful to those people as well,” the supervisor said. Visiting organizations making presentations to the Board

will have their presentations showcased on the large screens and visible to those watching both on-site and in remote locations. In addition to live capabilities, county meetings will be archived and available for public viewing on the Saratoga County website – at saratogacountyny.gov - after the gatherings take place. “We eliminated the oldschool projections and screens, which were era-2000, extremely expensive to maintain, and not very good for the audience,” Veitch said. Another benefit of the new system is cutting down on waste; with agenda items and attachments directly loaded onto supervisors’ screens, it is estimated nearly 20,000 pieces of paper will be saved annually, just from the Board of Supervisors meetings alone. In addition to the monthly Supervisor meetings, the county’s 12 other standing committees will be following suit. For some of those smaller-member committees an adjacent meeting room has, to a lesser degree, also been fitted with technology upgrades to provide audio and video capabilities. There are 23 supervisors in all - one each representing each of the 21 county cities and towns, with the two higher populous municipalities of Clifton Park and Saratoga Springs each having two supervisors. In 2021, the county Board of Supervisors initially entered into an agreement with Syracusebased Presentation Concepts Corporation for the design and implementation of the audio/ visual upgrades. Those unspent funds were reappropriated this past February and overall increased to a total budgeted amount of about $350,000. To date, about $178,000 has been spent. Veitch says replacing the paper-and-easel way of conducting business with more efficient technological tools was a long time coming. “I think through my urging of my colleagues, eventually we all came around to wanting to have better technology at the county. Last year (fellow Saratoga Springs

Supervisor) Tara Gaston chaired the Technology & Resiliency Committee. The first part of this was with that committee, and now the end part is with my (chaired) committee, Buildings and Grounds – but we all really worked together, all the supervisors, Chairman Kusnierz, it came from everyone,” Veitch said. “We all voted for this, and basically have gone from a 2000’sera room that had no internet and no way to get out to the public, built up with today’s technology. Going from something we had for 20 years to something beyond, so, it’s a big leap for us,” Veitch said.

This week, as Board Chairman Theodore Kusnierz noted at the start of the supervisors’ April 19

meeting, the future has arrived. “Today is a momentous occasion,” he began.

NEWS

Stefanik Announces Over $2 Million for LifeWorks Community Action in Saratoga County

BALLSTON SPA — Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, R-Saratoga, this week announced LifeWorks Community Action, Inc. in Ballston Spa will receive $2,301,666 for Head Start Projects from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. “Over two million in taxpayer dollars will be returned to our district in the form of this grant,” Stefanik said, in a statement. “Head Start serves many families in Upstate New York and the North Country,

and this investment will help it continue its mission of ensuring school readiness and positively impact the future of our communities.” LifeWorks Community Action is the branded name of the former Saratoga County EOC. The name change went into effect in January 2021. The Head Start program provides comprehensive early childhood education and development services to promote school readiness for low-income children.

Week of April 22 – April 28, 2022

Raising Funds for Trail Building at the Graphite Range, a Saratoga County Community Forest

Graphite Mine Remains. Photo provided.

SARATOGA COUNTY — Saratoga PLAN, in partnership with the Open Space Institute, Saratoga County, Wilton Partners LLC, and other Palmertown Partners are building more than five miles of trails for mountain biking, hiking and more in the towns of Wilton and Greenfield. The group is also working to permanently conserve the 202-acre property, which will be acquired by Saratoga County for a community forest. The public is invited to contribute to a fundraising campaign led by Saratoga PLAN that aims to raise $20,000 for the Graphite Range, a Saratoga County Community Forest project. The fundraising campaign is taking place between April 22 and June 4, fittingly bound by Earth Day and National Trails Day. Graphite Range Community Forest will provide an essential linkage of multiuse recreational trails within a larger, 50-mile trail network known as the Sarah B. Foulke Friendship Trail System. The fundraising effort supports

the acquisition and conservation of the property, as well as the creation of a world-class trail system and amenities. “This is truly becoming not just a community-oriented project, but also a community-driven one. People are rallying to contribute through all kinds of creative ways, offering their talents, making donations, and volunteering,” said Maria Trabka, executive director of Saratoga PLAN. “Partnering with local municipalities, state agencies, Skidmore College, Saratoga County, and the Open Space Institute, PLAN’s primary role has been in providing the glue and support so that everyone in the community has a chance to participate in conserving land and planning and building an extensive trail network that is welcoming, accessible, and accommodates a variety of users’ needs,” Trabka said. Family-friendly trails are being built this spring and summer, and it is expected that the property will be purchased by Saratoga County sometime this coming fall.

“The Saratoga County Community Forest property provides a key connection within the Palmertown Range conservation area and builds on a larger collaborative conservation effort that is helping to transform this region into a prime recreational destination,” said Kim Elliman, president and CEO of the Open Space Institute, which has protected more than 3,300 acres over the last six years within the Palmertown Range. To date, sizeable gifts from individuals and local foundations have collectively contributed $146,000 towards the project, all of which will be matched up to $150,000 by a local family. Word-of-mouth has been the primary means of fundraising thus far, with friends asking friends if they’d like to join them in making the project happen. People who want to help make this community forest project happen can make donations online at: saratogaplan. org/saratoga-county-communityforest/ or mail in their donation to Saratoga PLAN, 112 Spring Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Week of April 22 – April 28, 2022

1960-2010

URBAN RENEWAL

In the mid-twentieth century America and Americans were fascinated by the modern. But two decades had passed without a great deal of investment in infrastructure. First the economic restrictions of the Depression and then the mobilization of wartime had resulted in limited construction. Cities had suffered during this period and their blighted condition was discouraging private investment.

Thinkers and policymakers in the federal government suggested a free-enterprise model to address this nationwide problem. Congress passed the Housing Act of 1954 that extended its support for work on rundown but salvageable properties and included commercial projects for the first time. It was made more generous over the following years, and given the name “urban renewal.” American cities large and small lined up to qualify for the federal money. Saratoga Springs was far from an exception to this nationwide pattern. For over a quarter of a century the city’s fortunes had been

Photo courtesy of City Historian.

on the decline. Although employment had rebounded during the war, materials shortages prevented improvements to buildings. By 1945, Saratoga was full of rundown structures. It was not until 1958 that the Planning Board moved forward with the city’s first Master Plan, hiring a consultant and focusing on two objectives: economic development and downtown revitalization. When the plan was completed two years later, it outlined the Congress Street area and Maple Avenue/High Rock Avenue neighborhoods with their substandard houses and business blocks as possible urban renewal project sites. Qualifying for funding was a long, drawn-out process. The city appointed an Urban Renewal Board in 1962, with four members:attorney John J. Carusone Sr., Chair Leo Roohan, and city commissioners Charles McTygue and MahlonTunison. After a long search, another city native, Donald Veitch, was named its director, serving 24 years until the program ended. He was responsible for acquiring properties, relocating residents, contracting for demolition and subsequent grading and utility work, and re-parceling the land for sale.

The first project, located west of Broadway from West Circular Street northward to Church Street, got underway in 1966. In its 17 years of operation, many changes were made; the board created the large Woodlawn Avenue parking lot, housing was built including Gaslight Square, Stonequist Apartments, and Congress Place apartments, and a large shopping center on Congress Street welcomed shoppers. A number of commercial buildings in the block between Broadway and Hamilton Street were also built. The second project, known as Spring Valley North, was especially important for the city’s economic health: it not only removed deteriorated buildings but addressed a long-standing flooding problem suffered by all the businesses and residents along Putnam Street and High Rock Avenue. There, the Village Brook had been partly moved under-ground, but in periods of heavy rain the valley was under water. The project in-stalled a huge culvert – “big enough to drive a car through,” said Don Veitch –and solved the problem permanently. Spring Valley North was in some ways less conspicuous than the earlier project on the west side, but it provided land for two very visible projects, the Sheraton Hotel (now the Saratoga Hilton), and the Saratoga Springs City Center.

Week of April 22 – April 28, 2022

The effect of urban renewal on the national scene was legislation favoring both neighborhood preservation and economic development, and the emergence of a grassroots reaction that ignited the historic preservation movement, so widely accepted today. Other benefits were the 75-unit Spring Valley Apartments; the Saratogian parking lot, which kept the newspaper from relocating out of the center of the city; and several commercial buildings. The original plans for the Spring Valley project could have been counter to the revitalized Saratoga Springs of today. In 1972 planners suggested razing “just about every building behind the stores” on the east side of Broadway all the way from Spring Street to Rock Street, replacing them with a convention center, a hotel, a department store, nine smaller stores, and a cinema. In 1979 the “Small Cities” project bounded by Caroline, Spring, Putnam and Circular was designed. Completed over seven years, it left the historic business blocks on Phila and Caroline streets

Photo courtesy of City Historian.

intact, but cleared a modest number of remaining buildings between them to create the site for an important city parking lot and the new Saratoga Springs Public Library. Urban renewal had its down side. Individual Saratogians and small businesses lost low-cost rents and the goodwill of a stable address; homeowners and tenants had “no choice” about what was happening. Relocation was costly in moving expenses, higher mortgages or rents, higher taxes, and higher property maintenance costs. The harshest effect was in the destruction of neighborhoods. In Saratoga’s case, Congress Street had been a vibrant African-American community for several generations, and its residents were dispersed throughout the city, losing their familiar community context of churches, businesses and homes.

Ironically, the effect of urban renewal on the national scene was legislation favoring both neighborhood preservation and economic development, and the emergence of a grassroots reaction that ignited the historic preservation movement, so widely accepted today. In Saratoga Springs, the impact was similar, and there were measurable benefits as well. Within the West Side project, the tax base grew from$39,000 to $285,000 in the two decades, while the city recouped $37,000 in back taxes; Federal and state funds totaling $3.7 million flowed into Saratoga. The Spring Valley North project drew nearly $8 million in outside funding. Rebirth of Elegance series continues in the May 6 issue.

BUSINESS

Hannaford Supermarkets Commits to 100 % Renewable Energy By 2024 SARATOGA SPRINGS — As part of its sustainability strategy and in recognition of Earth Month, Hannaford Supermarkets this week announced its plan to be fully powered by renewable energy by 2024—a commitment that makes the retailer the first large-scale supermarket business to match its bold commitment with such an aggressive timetable. “Doing what’s right for our business includes doing what’s right for our associates, community, and our planet. Powering Hannaford with 100-percent renewable energy sources will make an immediate, positive impact on greenhouse gas emissions,” said Mike Vail, President of Hannaford Supermarkets, in a statement. “This is an important leap forward in our sustainability

Week of April 22 – April 28, 2022

The Spa City’s Bow Tie Cinema to Become AMC Theater April 29

journey—and one that we hope sparks others to join. Prioritizing the health of our communities and the planet is a win for us all.” Supermarkets are energy intensive due to simultaneous needs of heating and cooling. To reduce energy consumption and make the best use of the energy being used, Hannaford has implemented energy efficiency projects like LED lights, night shades, doors on cases and state-of-theart refrigeration systems—and has rooftop solar on 10 of its stores. Currently, Hannaford operates at 30% renewable energy by partnering with over 30 community solar projects across Maine, Massachusetts, and New York. For more information about Hannaford’s sustainability efforts, go to: Hannaford.com/sustainability. Bow Tie Cinema on Railroad Place, in January 2014 shortly after its opening, as it screened the movie “12 Years A Slave,” which has local ties and is based on the book “Twelve Years A Slave” by Solomon Northup. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — AMC, which calls itself the largest theatrical exhibitor in the world – announced this week it finalized the deal with Bow Tie to purchase and operate the Saratoga Springs movie house on Railroad Place and six other Bow Tie locations in Connecticut and Maryland. The theater will be re-branded starting Friday, April 29 to be part

of the AMC family of theatres to include new signage. Theater goers will be redirected to the company website (AMCTheatres.com) and mobile app to find showtimes, buy tickets, and sign up for our AMC Stubs loyalty program. In a company statement, AMC said it intends to retain all current workers at the newly acquired theatres. Once converted to an AMC Theatre, the company will no longer be able to honor Bow Tie Cinemas

Criterion Club rewards, but says those who sign up for AMC Stubs will be round up to the next award they would have received in the Criterion Club rewards program. AMC operates approximately 950 theatres and 10,500 screens across the globe. Bow Tie Cinemas will continue to operate its theater in Schenectady. Bow Tie Cinemas opened in Wilton and in Saratoga Springs in 2013. The Wilton location closed in 2020.

Week of April 22 – April 28, 2022

BUSINESS BRIEFS

Scott Hollins Named AVP, Marissa Broadley Named Director of Infection Prevention at Saratoga Hospital Commercial Portfolio Manager SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Hospital has promoted Marissa Broadley to director of infection prevention, responsible for infection prevention and control at the hospital’s more than 20 locations. The Ballston Lake resident has 13 years of experience in infection prevention. Most recently, she was manager of infection prevention at Saratoga Hospital, a member of the Albany Med Health System. With her System colleagues at Albany Medical Center Hospital, Columbia Memorial Health and

Glens Falls Hospital, as well as partners at other Northeastern New York hospitals, Broadley has played an integral role in the region’s response to infection prevention challenges throughout the pandemic. Broadley is a member of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology and serves on its National Conference Committee. She is the treasurer of the Northeastern New York chapter of APIC. For more information: www. SaratogaHospital.org or www. facebook.com/SaratogaHospital.

at Ballston Spa National Bank

Marissa Broadley. Photo provided.

Saratoga Casino Holdings LLC to Acquire Magnolia Bluffs Casino Hotel SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Casino Holdings LLC. (SCH), owner of both Saratoga Casino Hotel in Saratoga Springs and Saratoga Casino Black Hawk in Black Hawk, CO., announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement with Casino Holding Investment Partners, LLC (CHIP) to acquire Magnolia Bluffs Casino & Hotel in Natchez, MS. subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. Located on the Mississippi River, Magnolia Bluffs Casino Hotel opened in 2012 and features

over 450 slot machines, 14 table games, restaurant and bar, sportsbook and a 141-room hotel located off-site in the heart of the city. “While this was an extremely tough decision for our partnership, it will truly leave our team and valued customers in the best hands possible. Due to the long history we have here in Natchez, it was important for us to ensure we found the right company that has the same values and passion we do for the community and our team members here at Magnolia Bluffs Casino & Hotel. We are confident the team

at Saratoga will care just as much as we have for the community we’ve operated in for the last 11 years as well as our team members and local businesses that have made such a tremendous impact on our operation through the years,” said Kevin Preston, Partner and President of Magnolia Bluffs Casino & Hotel. SCH owns and operates Saratoga Casino Hotel, featuring over 1,200 slots, electronic table games, a live entertainment venue, a variety of dining options and bars, live harness racing, and simulcast wagering.

BALLSTON SPA — Scott D. Hollins has been named assistant vice president, commercial portfolio manager at Ballston Spa National Bank (BSNB) according to Christopher R. Dowd, president and CEO. Hollins will act as a liaison between the commercial banking and credit administration departments, manage a portion of the bank’s commercial loan portfolio and be a new resource for current commercial banking customers. In addition, he will be responsible for developing new commercial banking relationships. Hollins started his career at BSNB in 2016 as a member of the retail banking team. Most recently, he was a credit analyst responsible for supporting the analysis of commercial credit requests and

Scott D. Hollins. Photo provided.

performing functions associated with managing the bank’s commercial loan portfolio. Mr. Hollins earned a bachelor’s degree in fine arts with concentrations in industrial and interactive design from Syracuse University.

Business Celebrates 20 Years with $20K Donations to Regional Charities ALBANY — Vibrant Brands, a branding and marketing agency in the Capital Region, is celebrating 20 years in business by giving back to the community it calls home. The company announced it will be donating a portion of $20,000 to different organizations throughout the year. “We started our business in 2002 and then moved to Latham from Oneonta in 2019,” said Christopher Quereau, president and creative director of Vibrant Brands. “We learned firsthand the impact that local nonprofits have within this area and that is why investing in our community is important.” Vibrant Brands is kickstarting the giving campaign by donating

$1,000 to an organization needing extensive support due to the current events in Ukraine. The World Central Kitchen currently serves millions of fresh meals to Ukrainian families fleeing their homes or staying in place as Russia invades the country. Charities receiving funds include: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Capital Region New York, Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, SPCA of Upstate NY, In Our Own Voices, Pride Center of the Capital Region, Mission Accomplished Transition Services, RISSE (Refugee & Immigrant Support Services of Emmanus, Inc.), Regional Food Bank of Northeastern

NY, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Upstate NY/Vermont Chapter, YWCA NENY, To Life, Sidewalk Warriors, Alzheimer’s Disease Association, Things of My Very Own, Autism Society of the Capital Region, Habitat For Humanity Capital District, Albany Damien Center, African American Cultural Center of the Capital Region, NAACP New York State, Girls Incorporated of the Greater Capital Region, The Women’s Fund of the Capital Region. Vibrant Brands delivers digital marketing, design, website development, video and branding services to nonprofits, businesses and government agencies across the Northeast and beyond.

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BUSINESS

Week of April 22 – April 28, 2022

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by Todd Shimkus • for Saratoga TODAY

Labor Shortage Remains Biggest Challenge to Local Economy

Todd Shimkus, President of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce In the first two months of 2022, Saratoga County and Saratoga Springs collected a combined $25 million in sales tax revenues, up 22 percent versus the same time in 2021. While its likely that rising prices due to inflation is a key driver, the reality is that since our economy was reopened in June of 2021 that we’ve seen a willingness of residents, businesses, and visitors to spend money in our local economy. Besides sales tax collections, the willingness to spend is

confirmed by residential real estate sales in Saratoga County. In January and February, we saw a 9.4% increase in the median sales price of a home in Saratoga County, and a 20.2% increase in the same in Saratoga Springs. Talking to local bank executives, I am told that deposit balances remain historically high too. This indicates that people still have money to spend. Lastly, area hoteliers continue to say that visitors looking to return to the Saratoga Race Course, SPAC, Live Nation, and our many other attractions, are willing to pay higher rates to gather here this spring and summer. That’s the good news. The challenge is that our county’s labor force has shrunk by 3,600 people versus 2020, and our unemployment rate remains very low. When I recently spoke with officials with Live Nation, they asked me to remind everyone that

they had 200 jobs to fill. Pretty soon, I suspect NYRA will host their annual job fair as they seek to prepare for the summer. The competition is steep as every sector of our local economy is looking for talent and the pool of applicants is shrinking. In an effort to help local employers and collectively our local economy, the Chamber just completed a complete overhaul of our Saratoga County Job Zone. This online job board can be accessed at www.saratoga.org, and it includes only local jobs. The updates we made should make it easier for local employers to post jobs and for local job seekers to find them. We’re working with area disability services organizations, like AIM Services and Saratoga Bridges, to organize a reverse job fair, on May 3, starting at 2:00 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Hotel. At this event, local companies

send representatives who meeting with these and other agencies who support and represent local people who have incredible talents and a willingness to work. Prior to the pandemic, the Chamber hosted two of these type of events with great success for the individuals

and participating companies. Just a couple of weeks ago, the Chamber’s Veterans Business Council hosted a job fair for active duty military service people, Veterans, and their spouses at the US Navy’s Field House in Saratoga Springs. More than forty companies participated and met with hundreds of prospects. My fear that no job seekers would show up was completely unfounded thankfully. Recently, the Chamber hosted a focus group with area human resource professionals from a number of firms represented on our Board of Directors. The goal of that forum was to figure out what types of marketing materials the Chamber could create to help local companies attract talent to relocate and take jobs here in Saratoga County. These professionals told us how they go about convincing people to come to work for their organizations and what information we could provide to help them sell Saratoga County as a great place to live. Helping local organizations across Saratoga County to find the talent they need to fill local job openings so that they can succeed, grow and thrive is a top priority of the Saratoga County Chamber. Visit our website at www.saratoga.org to learn more or give us a call at 518-584-3255.

Week of April 22 – April 28, 2022

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Joseph Curcurito sold property at 59 Margaret Dr South to Denise Sieber for $245,000

27 Liz Ann Drive, Saratoga Springs $853,000

BALLSTON Equity Trust Company as custodian sold property at 930 Rt 67 to Joseph Grandonico for $356,000

GREENFIELD Gupta Carlson sold property at 178 Squashville Rd to Karen Barss for $180,000. Kelly Hammond sold property at 244 North Greenfield Rd to Aimee Mahay for $191,500.

MALTA Max Kornstein sold property at 61 Thimbleberry Rd to Michael Scarpace for $265,000. Addison Schmidt sold property at 83 Wake Robin Rd to Kevin Brace for $451,500 Malta Land Company LLC sold property at 19 Galleon Dr to Gerard Zabala for $463,215

MILTON Brandon Beaudoin sold property at 15 Surrey Lane to Aaron Osheldon for $364,000.

Joan Carbone sold property at 57 Knollwood Hollow Terrace to Donald Pugliese for $288,000 Sherri Degiorgio sold property at 7 Rip Van Lane to Thomas Shaver $295,000 Anthony Filiberto Real Estate LLC sold property at 122 South St to 886 3rd Ave Troy NY LLC for $177,000. George Zibell sold property at 27 Laurel Lane to Joseph Fryer for $360,000 Mason Rabideau sold property at 82 Hutchins Rd to Eric Herrey $305,000 Shelia Neugebauer sold property at 586 Middle Line Rd to Stack Properties Management LLC for $450,000. Robert Coughlin sold property at 749 Arnold St to Federal National Mortgage Association for $209,718 Luis De Souza sold property at 253 West Milton Rd to Benjamin Correll $160,650

SARATOGA Cerrone Construction LLC sold property at 112 Schuyler Hills Dr to Gregory Resch for $625,000

SARATOGA SPRINGS 77 Van Dam LLC sold property at 77 Van Dam Unit 105 to Brian Quinn for $366,000 Roseann Hotaling sold property at 17 Marvin St to Fred Nest for $435,000 West Ave Development LLC sold property at 116 West Ave Unit 410 to JCP Management LLC for $815,000. Dorthy Hicks sold property at 174 Old Schuylerville Rd to Rick Holcomb for $750,000. James Falvaloro sold property at 148 Spring St to Adam McNeill for $672,000. IDK Properties LLC sold property at 17 West Harrison St to Jason Gerasia for $400,000. Blitman Saratoga LLC sold property at 49 Jane St to Vito Colella for $691,000. Donald Benfer sold property at 8 Cherry Tree Lane to Richard Hilary for $1,105,000 KDI Properties LLC sold property at 31 West Harrison St to Gerasia Holdings LLC for $605,000. Shiloh Crawford sold property at 22 Hathorn Blvd to Philipp Stuvecke for $339,900. Alexander O’Hara sold property at 75 Clinton St to Dominick Fazioli for $1,700,000

Donald Benfer sold property at 8 Cherry Tree Lane to Richard Hilary for $1,105,000 Benjamin Bishop sold property at 15 Central Ave to James OBoyle for $635,000. Stephanie Curran sold property at 9 Tamarack Trail to Kimberly Allen for $243,900. 77 Van Dam LLC sold property at 77 Van Dam Unit 103 to James Marzano for $425,600 James Marzano sold property at 55 Greenfield Ave to Drew Hasbrouck for $1,155,000 128 Henry Building LLC sold property at 128 Henry #208 to Peter Macheska for $887,603

WILTON CMPG Holdings LLC sold property at 494 Maple Ave (Rt 9) to 14 Schuyler Dr LLC for $585,000. Kyle Alsup sold property at 9 Norland Ct to Daniel Grasso for $376,501.

17 McKenna Construction and Excavation sold property at 368 Ruggles Rd to Richard Cleveland for $519,900 Lo Carolyn V sold property at 369 Northern Pines Rd to Daniel McGarvey for $285,000 Kristine ORourke sold property at 32 Hopeful Lane to Michael Taylor for $385,000 Daniel Carberry sold property at 31 Cobble Hill Dr to Daniel Assael for $665,000 Mako International LLC sold property at 5 Erinn Ct to Rex James for $452,000 Erin Underwood sold property at 40 Gailor Rd to R and D Rehab LLC for $260,000 Charles Prisco sold property at 23 Cedarcrest Dr to William Stanzione for $453,331 William Morris sold property at 14 Colleen Ct to McPadden Builders LLC for $100,000

RELIGION

Week of April 22 – April 28, 2022

Adirondack Christian Fellowship

Corinth Free Methodist Church

Next Level Church

St. Therese Chapel (RC)

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

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

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

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

Adirondack Friends Meeting

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

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

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

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

Old Saratoga Reformed Church*

Saratoga Abundant Life Church

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

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

Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Community

Old Stone Church (American Baptist)

Saratoga Chabad

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

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

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

Olde Liberty Baptist

Saratoga Friends Meeting (Quaker)

Eastern Orthodox — Christ the Savior

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

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

Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church*

Saratoga United Methodist Church*

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

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

Perry Road Baptist Church*

Saratoga Seventh-Day Adventist Church

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

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

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

Corinth First United Methodist Church

Cornerstone Community Church

Assembly of God Saratoga

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

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

Faith Chapel Assembly of God

Bacon Hill Reformed Church*

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

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

First Baptist Church of Saratoga Springs

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

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

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

Schuylerville United Methodist Church

Porter Corners United Methodist Church*

Shenendehowa United Methodist

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

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

Presbyterian-NE Congregational Church*

Simpson United Methodist Church

First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa

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

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

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

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA)

Soul Saving Station

Full Gospel Tabernacle

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

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

Quaker Springs United Methodist Church*

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

First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa 202 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa 518-885-8361 | bspabaptist.org | Services: 10:30 a.m. First Presbyterian Church 203 Palmer Avenue, Corinth Contact: 518 -654-9432 | corinthfirstpres.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Galway United Methodist Church

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

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

River of Hope Fellowship

Burnt Hills Baptist Church

Grace Episcopal Church

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

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

Burnt Hills United Methodist Church*

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

Pine Grove Community Church*

St. Thomas Anglican Church

Grace Fellowship Saratoga*

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

Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church

Greenfield Center Baptist Church

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

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

Christ Community Reformed Church

Highway Tabernacle Church

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

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

100 Saratoga Village Blvd, Malta Commons, Suite 3 riverofhopefellowship.com | Sunday 10 a.m. Roman Catholic Church of St. Peter* 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-2375 Stpetersaratoga.com | Masses: Tuesdays, Fridays 8 a.m Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m. Individual absolution: Saturday 4 p.m. or by appointment

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

Starpoint Church 410 21st Century Park Dr, Clifton Park | 518-371-2811 starpoint.church | Services: 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Stillwater Christian Fellowship Liberty Ridge Farm: 29 Bevis Rd, Schaghticoke 518-288-8802 | stillwaterchristianfellowship.org Services: 10 a.m. Stillwater United Church (Presbyterian U.S.A.) 747 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater | 518-664-7984 stillwaterunitedchurch.org | Sunday 10:30 a.m.

St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church*

Temple Sinai*

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

509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 518-584-8730 | saratogasinai.org | Services: Friday 6 or 8 p.m. (rotating schedule); Saturday 10:30 a.m.

St. George’s Episcopal Church

Terra Nova Church*

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

45 Washington St, Saratoga Springs | 518-833-0504 terranovachurch.org | Services: Sunday 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

St. Isaac Jogues Roman Catholic Church

The Salvation Army/ Worship, Service & Community Center

716 Route 9P, Saratoga Lake 518-664-3354 | allsaintsny.net | Services: Summer Only St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church*

27 Woodlawn Ave, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-1640 Services: Worship 11 a.m. | Sunday School: 10 a.m. Trinity United Methodist Church

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

3159 Route 9N, Greenfield Center 518-893-7680 | stjosephschurchgreenfieldcenter.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.

Christian Restoration Ministries

Jonesville United Methodist

St. Luke’s on the Hill

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

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

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs*

Christian Science Church

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

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

Christ Episcopal Church*

Hope Church

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

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

Living Waters Church of God

Malta Presbyterian Church 118 Dunning Street, Malta | 518-899-5992 Maltapresbyterianchurch.org | Sunday 10 a.m. Malta Ridge United Methodist Church

624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs 518-584-1555 | uusaratoga.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. online; details on website

St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church*

United Church of God

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

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

St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church*

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

729 Malta Ave. Extension, Malta | 518-581-0210 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

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

Middle Grove United Methodist Church*

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church*

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

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

Mt. Olivet Baptist Church

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

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

St. Peter Lutheran Church*

New Life Fellowship*

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church

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

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

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

Unity Church in Albany

West Charlton United Presbyterian Church 1331 Sacandaga Road, West Charlton 518-882-9874 | westcharltonupc.org Sunday 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Wilton Baptist Church 755 Saratoga Road, Wilton | 518-583-2736 wiltonbaptistchurch.com | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Zen Buddhist Sitting Group Wilson Chapel, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs 518-421-2155 | Services: Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.

* Handicap Accessible

Mother's Day

Week of April 22 – April 28, 2022

Gift Guide

Sunday, May 8

EDUCATION

SSCSD Adopts School Budget and Bond Proposals by Norra Reyes Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Tuesday, May 17, the annual statewide school budget vote and board elections will take place. In anticipation of that event, the Saratoga Springs School District Board of Education adopted the district budget during its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 12, following a presentation by Assistant Superintendent for Business Timothy Hilker and Director of Budget and Program Integration Joseph Greco, Ph.D. The proposed 2022-2023 school budget of $137,138,255 includes a spending increase of 1.87% and a tax levy of 2.9%. During the presentation, Hilker said the levy is well within the range of what increases have been. “It’s important particularly as we continue our capital planning discussions,” Hilker said. “You can start to see the results of planning ahead for all of our capital improvements and trying to account for what the aid impacts will be on our local share, which is a major driver of our tax calculation. So, those early years of capital planning have started to yield results in terms of stability of the tax levy and increases.” Dr. Greco reported that between an additional $29,000 in state aid and several budget reductions spread throughout the district, they were able to add back into the budget six teaching assistants under Integrated

Bu d Co-Teach at Grades 2-3, a Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) to help and support CSE, especially at the elementary level, and Girls Ice Hockey. Dr. Greco said, “We did what we set out to do, present you with a balanced budget.” The May 17 ballot will also include a bond proposal to replace seven 66-passenger and three 30-passenger school buses for an estimated total local share of $640,118, which is $128,024 per year for five years. The district replaces about 10% of the fleet every year as the buses have a life of about 10 years. Also on the ballot will be a bond proposal for the purchase of two heavy-duty front loaders with buckets for snow removal. According to the board presentation, the estimated savings over the 25-year useful life of owning the machines compared to leasing is about $669,500. Details of the budget presentation are available on the district website. Between April 22 and May 3, the board will be sending a budget newsletter and other handouts with more information.

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The board will hold a public hearing about the school budget on Tuesday, May 10. The Board of Education, in partnership with the League of Women Voters, will hold the Saratoga Springs Candidate Forum on May 4, 2022, at 7 p.m. in the high school’s Robert S. Meade Teaching Auditorium, 1 Blue Streak Blvd., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Please submit advance questions by May 1 to vslvwcs@gmail.com. Also briefly mentioned during the board meeting, the timeline for the superintendent’s evaluation and the board’s self-evaluation process has begun. Sometime over the next month, the board will be receiving evaluation forms. There will be no school on Friday, May 27, which is Memorial Weekend, because the school did not use all of its weather emergency days. The state requirement of school days will still be met. The district will be announcing all date changes for the remainder of the year sometime in the following week. Additionally, the school district will be launching a newly designed website on June 1.

Week of April 22 – April 28, 2022

Schuylerville CSD New School Superintendent SCHUYLERVILLE — The Schuylerville Central School District Board of Education announced its intent to appoint Gregg Barthelmas as Superintendent of Schools. Barthelmas currently serves as the district’s Director of Pupil Personnel Services. At the beginning of February, the Schuylerville CSD Board of Education began its official search for a superintendent through an internal posting. Barthelmas was subsequently interviewed by the Board of Education, as well as two advisory committees composed of parents, community members, faculty, administrators, staff, and students. Prior to making its decision that Mr. Barthelmas was the successful internal candidate for the superintendency, Board members received feedback from both advisory committees and reviewed more than 1,000 community surveys to help understand the school community’s vision of its next leader. “While Gregg will be new to the superintendency, he is not new to Schuylerville, having spent 23 of his 24 years in public education in this school district,” said Michael Bodnar, Board of Education president, in a statement. “Gregg has worked tirelessly throughout his tenure in Schuylerville and is widely known throughout the district as a respected, passionate, and collaborative leader, who never allows the focus to drift away from where it belongs—the best interests of all students. Over the past few years, he has continued to thrive when given increased

Gregg Barthelmas. Photo provided.

responsibilities involving complex issues, while maintaining his strong ability to help people reach their potential. We are proud of the manner in which the process was carried out over the past few months and are grateful to all who submitted their feedback and participated in the process.” The Board is offering Barthelmas an initial salary of $167,000; his contract will run through June 30, 2026. He is expected to begin his duties as Deputy Superintendent on Sept. 1, 2022 and as Superintendent on Oct. 1, 2022. Barthelmas will replace Superintendent Dr. Ryan Sherman, who is departing the district after more than 12 years of service and accepted a position as an executive director for a nonprofit corporation. Mr. Barthelmas began his career with the Schuylerville Central School District in 1998 as a special education teacher. He and his wife Amy live in Gansevoort and have three children in grades 7, 10 and 12.

Week of April 22 – April 28, 2022

EDUCATION BRIEFS

Sands Family Foundation Matching Gift to Raise $10 M for Skidmore SARATOGA SPRINGS — Skidmore College announces a $10 million initiative in support of its longstanding commitment to a liberal arts experience rooted in creativity that prepares students for thriving professional and personal success. A $5 million oneto-one matching pledge along with additional matching gifts creates the Sands Family Foundation Initiative for Creativity, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship at Skidmore College. Rob Sands ’81, a Skidmore business major who is executive chairman of the board of

directors of Constellation Brands, explained his personal commitment to this gift. “At Skidmore I gained the fundamental knowledge to become a successful attorney and businessman along with an invaluable set of life skills,” he said. “The Sands Family Foundation Initiative promises to support and grow these aspects of the education I experienced at Skidmore — exactly the kind of education I believe our world needs. We are so excited to spearhead the expansion of entrepreneurial thinking for all Skidmore students, and my

hope is that, through this support, students will use their talents upon graduation to create or grow new ventures from the Capital District to Rochester and beyond.” Sands Family Foundation member Bill Caleo ’99, a Skidmore business major who went on to attain his master’s degree in theater and is now a member of the College’s Board of Trustees, stressed the promise of the gift to build on Skidmore’s creative, inclusive, and interdisciplinary education. “I’m so proud to be able to support my alma mater with this gift,” he said.

Saratoga County 4-H Gets an Early Start on Vet Science Training SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga County 4-H invites youth ages 12-18 years to participate in a 6-week program focusing on veterinary medicine annually for their Vet Science Project. Veterinarians and other professionals in the animal science field teach youth about their specialty. This year Saratoga County 4-H had 13 participants: Lydian Roshong Jade Bradley, Julian Mangine, Thomas Frasier, Miriam Evans, Eliza Petersen, Avery Evers, Kenley Asmus, Annabelle Carrico, Julia Bodein, Gabriella Shako, Christina Caferelli, and Aryanna Brown. Professionals in the animal science field who participated included: Dr. Steve and Tracy Sedrish, who own and operate Upstate Equine Medical Center. The veterinarians presented a

lecture on first aid kits for equine and how to prepare for an emergency vet appointment. Simone Nadeau, a small animal veterinarian at VCA Animal Hospital with a special interest in small animal internal medicine and surgery. Betty Getty, an Artificial Insemination Trainer at Premier Select Sires. Mrs. Getty walked them through the AI process. The Vet Science Project took a field trip to King Brothers Dairy.

The Veterinarian, Pandora Davis taught the youth how to do a physical exam on a cow. Samantha Little and Anne Morgan of Mill Creek Farm taught about ovine and equine. The 4-H’ers involved in the Vet Science Project have walked away with vast knowledge and connections to help them pursue a career in vet science. For more information on Saratoga County 4-H visit ccesaratoga.org/4-h

Internships Available at Local Non-Profit GREENWICH — Agricultural Stewardship Association (ASA) is offering two paid summer internship opportunities. ASA is a community-supported, nonprofit conservation organization that endeavors to protect our community’s working farms and forests, connect people to the land, and promote a vibrant future for agriculture and forestry in our region. Since its inception in 1990, ASA has assisted with the protection of 157 properties totaling 27,500 acres in Washington and Rensselaer counties. ASA also engages in various outreach and educational programming to foster an appreciation for working landscapes and promote farm viability. The Special Project Internship will provide assistance with projects focusing on land protection in Rensselaer and Washington counties. These projects may include assisting with the development and progress at the Cambridge Community Forest, completing stewardship tasks related to ASA’s conserved lands, and researching possible community conservation projects. The summer intern will be supervised by ASA’s Land Protection Team and spend the majority of his or her time working at ASA’s office with periodic site visits and fieldwork.

The Events and Fundraising Internship will assist with the delivery of the organization’s two major events (Landscapes for Landsake Art Sale and Exhibition and the Forever Farmland Supper) and provide support for fundraising and community outreach programs. This position is designed for an energetic, multi-tasking, undergraduate student who wants to gain hands-on experience in coordinating and implementing components of complex events and art shows, gain an understanding of the development/fundraising field and broaden their marketing and communications skills. Applicants must be enrolled as an undergraduate, have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. For more information and to apply visit www. agstewardship.org

SUMMER CAMP DIRECTORY

Week of April 22 – April 28, 2022

SUMMER CAMP SPOTLIGHT

CAMP SARADAC is a NYSDOH licensed summer day camp for children ages 5-12. For over 75 years, Camp Saradac has offered campers creative recreational & educational programs, intriguing arts & crafts, and memories that last a lifetime! For the 2022 summer season, Camp Saradac will be offering two locations: Saratoga Springs Recreation Center on Vanderbilt Ave. and East Side Recreation Park on Lake Ave. Families may choose the most convenient location for them. Each site offers indoor and outdoor space, an interactive splash pad, and playgrounds. Camp runs weekly Monday through Friday starting June 27th and ending August 19th. The before and after care program will ONLY be available at the Recreation Center location. Campers registered for before care may be dropped off at 7:30 a.m. and campers registered for after care may be picked up as late as 6:00 p.m. Register online at www.SaratogaRec.com. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Limited scholarships are available. The scholarship applications are available at the Recreation Center or on our website. *All field trips will be determined at a later date.

Celebrating Over 75 Years... JUNE 27 - AUGUST 19

Monday-Friday *no July 4th Two Locations!

• Recreation Center – Vanderbilt Ave 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Ages 5-12 *before and after care available • East Side Recreation Park – Lake Ave 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Ages 5-12 *NO before and after care

REGISTRATION Begins February 28: City Residents Begins March 21: Non-City Residents Registration Ends 5/9

SARATOGA SPRINGS RECREATION CENTER 15 Vanderbilt Ave. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 518-587-3550, ext. 2300 | RecReservations@saratoga-springs.org

www.SaratogaRec.com

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Events

Bike Rodeo Come join Turning Point District Cub Scouts for a Bike Rodeo on Saturday, April 30 from 9 a.m. and noon at the Wilton Mall. All youth in kindergarten through 5th grade are invited. There will a bike safety check area, an obstacle course, and a patch for participants. You’ll have the opportunity to speak with bike patrol law enforcement members and watch them navigate the obstacle course. Bring your bicycle or scooter along with your helmet. Check your skills and learn about some other cool scouting activities and games. All attendees will get a free raffle ticket for a new bicycle. Contact John Koch (saratogascouter@kochny.com) for further information.

Garden Book Sale Hubbard Hall Campus, 25 Main St., Cambridge | 9 a.m. – Noon. A sale of used garden books. The garden book collections of two remarkable local gardeners, Jini McNeice and Carole Dilley, will be for sale, along with contributions from anyone else who would like to add to the fun. The sale will take place in the Lovejoy building along the yellow brick road. Contributions to the sale of seeds, garden tools and accessories are also welcome. They may be brought directly to the sale at 9 a.m. or may be dropped off between 3 and 5 p.m. on April 29. We will also be holding a raffle of a beautiful handmade tote bag containing some floral goodies.

Adult Tractor Safety Class The basics of tractor safety will be presented on April 30, 10 a.m. – noon at the 4-H Training Center located at 556 Middleline Rd., Ballston Spa. The class includes rollover prevention and importance of ROPS & seatbelts, runover prevention, PTO safety, basic safe operating principles. Register by contacting Nicolina Foti, 518-8858995 or nvf5@cornell.edu.

Free Lecture The Friends of the NYS Military Museum are hosting a free lecture on Saturday, April 30, at 2 p.m. at the museum, located at 61 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs. The topic will be “The 42nd Rainbow

Week of April 22 – April 28, 2022

CALENDAR

Division and the Liberation of Dachau”, and will be presented by Colonel Richard Goldenberg, a 42nd Division officer and historian, and a veteran of the Iraq War. The Colonel will discuss the combat history of the division in the winter and spring of 1945, culminating in the liberation of the notorious Dachau concentration camp on April 29, 1945.

Saratoga County’s storied past in delightful detail. The inaugural video, “Forgotten Crossroads: Rock City Falls,” will debut at Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa on May 3, at 7 p.m. Reservations to attend this event at the museum are available at brooksidemuseum. networkforgood.com/events/42015forgotten-crossroads-rock-city-fallsvideo-release.

Say Something: Tactile Voices in Clay

RESURGENCE: This is What Holiness Looks Like

Saratoga Clay Arts presents a national juried exhibition of 60 functional and decorative works by 48 clay artists. Juried by prominent Philadelphia potter and artist, Kevin Snipes, the selected utilitarian works not only function well in our daily lives, but also use decoration, narrative imagery, words, and/or form to give the works a glimpse into the passionate mind of the maker. The exhibition opens on Saturday, April 30 online and in person, with an opening reception from 5-7 p.m., and runs through June 11. A Juror’s Choice Prize and a Director’s Choice Prize will be revealed at the opening. Details for the exhibition can be found online at www.saratogaclayarts.org.

Join us on Friday, May 6 at 7 p.m. for a concert and Saturday, May 7 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. for a Church Revival and Craft Fair at Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, located at 175 5th Ave., Saratoga Springs. A progressive camp tent revival style gathering. Keynote speaker is Garlinda Burton. Ms. Burton frequently leads spiritual life retreats and offers motivational presentation for churches, faithbased organizations, colleges and universities, and social-action groups. Featured artist Mark A. Miller, an Associate Professor of Church Music and Composer In Residence at Drew University in Madison NJ and is a Lecturer in the Practice of Sacred Music at Yale University.

Canine Training Classes

SSCSD Bike Rodeo

Classes will be held on Monday evenings, beginning May 2, at the 4-H Training Center, 556 Middle Line Road, Ballston Spa. This is an 8-week program and is open to youth ages 8-18, and adults. Beginner, Graduate Beginner, Novice, Grooming and Handling, Agility, and Rally classes will be offered. Agility is offered for youth only. Class sizes are limited to first come, first served; and youth are given priority. Mixed breeds and purebred dogs are welcome. Cost for all eight sessions is $15-$20 for youth ages 8-18, and $80 for adults. Please call the 4-H Office at 518-885-8995 to register. Registrations must be submitted by April 15. To learn more about Saratoga County 4-H, please visit ccesaratoga.org/4-H

District-Wide bike rodeo, safety course, and basic bike maintenance May 7, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the East Side Recreation Field – Track and In-Field (off Caroline St.) to get everything checked out before Bike-to- School Day (May 20). We’ll have mechanics on site for minor maintenance, a helmet fitting station, bike safety stations, games, and a bike obstacle course. To sign up: www.signupgenius.com/ go/10C0E4CA4AF2BA6F8CE9bike1 Parents, please accompany your children. Wear a helmet. All kids participating can fill out a raffle ticket for a chance to win a new kids’ bike from Trek Bicycles (up to $350) plus other prizes!

New Video Series The Saratoga County History Center is pleased to announce the launch of a new video series, “Forgotten Crossroads of Saratoga County.” Produced in partnership with the Saratoga County History Roundtable and various town historians, episodes will explore

The Spring into Salem Artisan Event The event is taking place on May 7 at 116 Riley Hill Rd., Salem, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. is a free event featuring over 30 crafters, jewelry makers, potters, artists, and beauty & wellness practitioners. Brought to you by two womenowned and family-run farms: Blind Buck Valley Farmstead, and MW Farmstead. Celebrate

Mother’s Day weekend by shopping local! Score the perfect gift for mom or spend the day together enjoying the beautiful countryside, listening to music, eating artisan foods, taking part in agricultural activities, and more!

I Love My Park Day Join Moreau Lake Park Staff, Friends of Moreau Lake and many volunteers as we celebrate spring by showing our park some love. Organized by Parks & Trails, NY. Volunteer in this exciting event to help improve and enhance our local Moreau Lake State Park. Variety of projects for all ages (large groups welcome). You must register at www.ptny.org/ilovemypark for this event on Saturday, May 7, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Rain Date – Sunday, May 8). Breakfast and lunch will be provided by The Friends of Moreau Lake. Please visit our website friendsofmoreaulake.org and go to “I Love My Park Day” for detailed information.

Vendors Needed for Church Revival and Craft Fair Vendors needed for May 7 at Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 5th Ave, Saratoga Springs. 10 x 12 space $40 or donation. No electricity or tables provided or available. Outside, largely blacktop surface. Approximately 500 expected to attend. Set up will be from 6 – 8:30 a.m. and breakdown 3:30 – 5 p.m. Public attendance 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Cerebral Palsy Spring Party Hop Get your dancin’ shoes on for the Cerebral Palsy annual Spring Party Hop on Friday, May 13, from 6-10 p.m. at the Saratoga/Wilton Elks Lodge. Betsy and the ByeGons will play retro sing-along 60’s dance music. Wear your bobby sox, madras shirts or casual clothing and enjoy a night of Peace and Love. Tickets are $20 per person which includes dancing and a turkey dinner. Raffle baskets, trivia and photos in a classic car will make for an enjoyable evening. Call Judy at 518-587-5568 to reserve table space.

2022 Saratoga Horse Symposium CCE Equine is excited to host our Saratoga Horse Symposium on May 14, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the 4-H Training Center in Ballston

Spa. This exciting educational event is a celebration of the horse for new, aspiring, and experienced horse owners and professionals. Registration for general admission, vendors, and sponsors is open. Admission includes entry to a large used tack sale, vendors, and all clinics, and seminars. Tickets $15/adults, youth, 18 years of age and younger, are $5 and 4-H youth members are free! If you would like your business to be added to the email or mailing list, please call 518-885-8995 or email bh548@ cornell.edu. For information/ updates, contact Brieanna Hughes at bh548@cornell.edu 518-8858995, or visit www.cceequine.com.

Women in War Syposium The Marshall House’s Women in War: The Revolutionary Experience – A Symposium will be held on May 14. The event will bring together regional and nationally known historians of the American Revolution to provide insights into the experiences and actions of some extraordinary women. It will be held at the Saratoga Town Hall in Schuylerville. Tickets may be purchased at themarshallhouse. org or by calling 518-695-3765. Registration for the symposium is $50 per person for the entire day, including lunch, refreshments, and a visit to Marshall House. Speakers’ books will be available to purchase and signed by the authors. Registration information is available at themarshallhouse.org Registration must be completed no later than May 11. Walk-in registration is not permitted.

Saratoga County Chamber Annual Golf Tournament The tournament will be held at the Saratoga National Golf Course on Tuesday, May 24. The day will start off with a cookout lunch at 11:30 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 1 p.m. An outdoor cocktail reception at 5:30 p.m., along with an awards ceremony for our first-place foursome, second place foursome, putting contest, longest drive, shootout contest and closest to the pin. The format for the tournament will be a scramble, playing the best hit ball. Cost is $275 per person and sponsorships are available. For questions, please contact Andrea Cole, acole@saratoga.org, or call 518-584-3255. Golf sponsorships and tickets now on sale.

mark your

Week of April 22 – April 28, 2022

CALENDAR

This Week’s Events: April 22-28 family friendly

Wilton Wildlife Preserve, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton 2 – 3:30 p.m. | Celebrate your local trails this earth Day. Join our staff for the good habit of cleaning up our community and protecting our wild spaces with a community trash clean up. Call for details 518-450-0321, www.wiltonpreserve.org

Drive-thru, take-out only. Made from scratch. Dinner will include chicken breast & country gravy, buttermilk biscuits, real mashed potatoes, a vegetable, and a cookie for dessert. Adults: $11 and children 12 and under: $7. To reserve tickets, please leave a voicemail at 518-885-4794 including your name, telephone number and number of dinners (adult and children). We will confirm your order receipt. Tickets will also be at the event until sold out.

SATURDAY, APRIL 23

SUNDAY, APRIL 24

Earth Day Team Up to Clean Up

Indoor Craft and Garage Sale

FRIDAY, APRIL 22 Earth Day Clean Up

Sustainable Saratoga | 10 a.m. – Noon Four designated clean-up sites. We provide gloves, vests, and garbage bags. Location and other details will be sent out the week of the event. Invite your friends and family to join us or you can pledge to clean up your own neighborhood with friends and family. Your act will not only inspire and improve our community, but it will help to remove the ever-increasing threat posed by plastic waste which contaminates our water, soil, air, and wildlife. Please register so we can keep track of the impact we collectively make. To register, visit forms.gle/JwFfGmegQ7pBUP9Y8

Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Elks Ladies Auxiliary sale. Admission is free. Over 40 vendors; great parking, bargains, and lunch. Household items, sports equipment, hand-made items, clothing, food, body lotions, and more. 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 518885-6506 for information or to sign up for a table(s).

The Friends of Ulysses S. Grant Cottage Annual Meeting

Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa 12 p.m. | Featuring a Program and Book Signing with Don Williams. Join members of HMATTA for their noon swap meet for sales and trades of antique tools in the parking lot. At 1 p.m. the gathering will move indoors for the meeting and a presentation about collecting antique tools with a book signing by Don Williams, author of Grandfather’s Toolchest. Event is cosponsored by Saratoga County History Center.

Saratoga Spa State Park Administration Building, Front entrance | 2 p.m. The first portion of this event is open to the public. Light refreshments will be available to guests. Followed by an official business meeting for Members only. Learn about the many accomplishments The Friends have achieved over the past 30+ years, while enjoying the program Grant’s Birthday at Delmonico’s performed by Grant Cottage Operations Manager Ben Kemp. Guests will also hear about the monumental milestones we’ve celebrated over these past few years and our ambitious plans for the future.

Meatloaf with Macaroni & Cheese Drive-thru Dinner South Glens Falls United Methodist Church 15 Maplewood Parkway, S. Glens Falls | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Menu: Meatloaf, macaroni & cheese, veggies, soup, and dessert. Adults $12. Pre-orders are recommended, and delivery is available.

Lasagna Dinner Drive Through Old Saratoga Reformed Church 48 Pearl St., Schuylerville | 4:30 – 6 p.m. The menu will feature lasagna (meat or vegetarian), tossed salad, Italian bread, and dessert. The cost is $15 for adults and $8 for children 5-10. Reservations are required! Call 518-695-6638 to reserve your dinner.

Chicken & Biscuits Dinner Take Out The Simpson United Methodist Church 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls | 4:30 – 7 p.m.

Hudson Mohawk Antique Tools and Trades Association (HMATTA) Meeting

MONDAY, APRIL 25 Southern Saratoga Art Society Meeting Clifton Park Senior Community Center 6 Clifton Common Blvd., Clifton Park | 6:30 p.m. Featuring an acrylic pouring demonstration by professional artist Laurel-Le Lipski. Laura also works in watercolors and pastels, likes to experiment with new techniques and share what she learns with others. This demonstration is open to the public and made possible by Saratoga Arts through the Community Arts Regrant Program, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. For more information call 518-383-1343.

TUESDAY, APRIL 26 Havurah Vatik Congregation Shaare Tfille 84 Weibel Ave., Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. – Noon | Havurah Vatik is excited to welcome two of our long-term members, Ron and Karyl Maenza, to the podium to share with us how they helped found

The Giving Circle, Inc., an all-volunteer, not-for-profit, charitable organization based in Saratoga Springs, with a mission of communities assisting communities in need – its history, how it was conceived, and how it evolved, beginning with the hurricanes of 2005. For in-person meetings all attendees must show proof of vaccination and adhere to safety protocols prescribed by our host.

Gardener or Guardian Zoom Presentation | 6:30 p.m. Presented by Johanna Garrison. Why the hype about native plants matters. Whether you have a meadowy acre, an urban plot, or a sunny porch, you can help reverse the damage of pesticide abuse and habitat loss by cultivating your own pollinator paradise. Dig into the importance of native plants, pollinators, and a few other critters as Johanna leads you down her own native plant journey. www.facebook.com/events/313656714166124/

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27 MediSpa Sampler Event 7 Wells St., Suite 303, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Cost is $75 per person ($100 value). Your pre-paid admission allows you to sample any 3 mini medispa services from our special menu, including mini neck and shoulder massage, mini endermolift face treatment, lash lift and more! In addition, receive a $25 gift voucher towards medispa service of your choice with each skin care product you purchase during the event. Also enjoy 10% off all gift certificates in time for Mother’s Day! Refreshments and goody bags for all registered attendees. Space is limited. Online reservations are required by visiting www.yarinsky.com and selecting “Book Now” clicking on “Classes.” For more information on this event, please call MediSpa Director, Gretta Taglione at 518-583-4019.

Galway Photography Club Galway Public Library Community Room, 2112 East Street, Galway 6 p.m. | Linda Eastman will be sharing techniques for successful indoor and outdoor macro photography. We will also be reviewing submissions to the latest photo challenges and announcing the dates for upcoming photo walks and other club 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

BBQ Chicken Dinner Take Out Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. For curbside pickup only. BBQ chicken, cold slaw, baked beans, corn muffin. Dinner for 2 / $30. Cash only. Call to place an order on Monday or Tuesday from 10 a.m. – Noon, 518-584-2585.

THURSDAY, APRIL 28 Spring Shop & Dine Event Downtown Saratoga Springs, Various Locations | 3 – 7 p.m. Explore the area’s premier shopping and dining while supporting small businesses. Participating business locations will be offering amazing deals, in-store drawings for prizes, and other promotions throughout the evening. New this year, DBA tumblers will be available with qualifying purchases, while limited supplies last, at participating businesses. Shoppers are limited to one tumbler per person. Qualifying purchases vary per business. Visit www.saratogaspringsdowntown.com/for details.

Creating Gardener’s Gold Pitney Meadows Community Farm, 223 West Ave., Saratoga Springs 6 – 7 p.m. | Composting with Jennifer Armstrong. This workshop will present suggestions for cheap, easy, and effective compost strategies for the home gardener, and hopefully eliminate the frustration that so often stalls the quest for an abundance of perfect compost. Suggested Donation: $10-15 or Fund-A-Friend by purchasing an additional pass for a member of our community. These funds are made available via our Community Action Program. Visit pitneymeadows.org/calendar/events to sign-up.

Food

Week of April 22 – April 28, 2022

Celebrate Earth Day

by heading to the Farmers’ Market Photo by Pattie Garrett.

Chicken Spinach Salad with Butternut Squash

SATURDAYS 9:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. WILTON MALL | FOOD COURT

by Julia Howard for Saratoga TODAY Composting at the Saratoga Farmers Market. Photo by Madison Jackson.

arth Day is April 22, and with it comes the opportunity to reflect on the environment: what can we do to honor and protect the nature surrounding us. Earthday.org describes this global event as not just a day but a movement. At Saratoga Farmers’ Market, we agree wholeheartedly. The environmentally-conscious collaboration between local businesses, farms, shoppers, and the community is inspiring and encouraging, and we invite you to join in! Saratoga Farmers’ Market is pleased to continue offering community composting with help from Squash Villa Farm. Market-goers may drop fruit and vegetable scraps and compostable household matter like coffee grounds and eggshells in a large composting bin located at the TrustCo entrance at the Wilton Mall. Composted material is donated to local farms.

Local businesses have found innovative ways to reduce waste, which substantially affects the environment. Mean Max Brew Works repurposes their spent grain at [farmacy] Restobar in Glens Falls, where the restaurant makes crackers and other dishes from the leftovers. Argyle Cheese Farmer makes bread from whey, a byproduct of making cheese. Award-winning cheesemakers, Nettle Meadow, feed whey to their goats. And Pork & Greens pigs feast on food bank goods, spent brewer’s grains, and whey. Businesses like Junbucha prioritize environmental stewardship by composting food waste and recycling cardboard, metal, and plastic in their production facility. Filtering systems reduce their water consumption.

INGREDIENTS: *Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

FOR THE VINAIGRETTE:

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• ¼ cup olive oil

• 2 teaspoons olive oil

• 3 Tablespoons cider vinegar*

• 2 cups butternut squash*, peeled and chopped

• 1 Tablespoon maple syrup*

By shopping with baskets and reusable bags and adopting healthy habits like carpooling or taking public transit, we all can contribute to a healthy environment. And, when you shop at Saratoga Farmers’ Market, every dollar makes a difference in supporting local farms and businesses that, in turn, support environmental health and sustainability.

YIELDS: 4 servings

Lovin' Mama Farm. Photo provided.

Reusing packaging is also a top priority. Farms accept clean egg cartons, plastic and glass containers, and even rubber bands from produce. Ballston Lake Apiaries sterilizes and reuses all of their glass honey jars rinsed and returned by customers. Many local farms, such as Pleasant Valley Farm, compost, rotate crops and use cover crops to hold soil nutrients. These farming practices are vital in supporting land ecology. Lovin’ Mama and Owl Wood Farm promote no-till, regenerative farming. Undisturbed soil layers build a healthy ecosystem with many benefits—mainly healthy soil to grow healthy food. 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.

• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

FOR THE CHICKEN AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH:

• 5 ounces of fresh baby spinach*

FOR THE SALAD:

• 1 pound boneless chicken tenders or breasts*

• ½ cup raw pecan halves

• 1 Tablespoon olive oil

• 1 large green apple*, cored and sliced

• 1 teaspoon oregano

• ¼ cup golden raisins

INSTRUCTIONS : 1. For the vinaigrette: Whisk all the ingredients for the vinaigrette in a small bowl until smooth. 2. For the chicken and butternut squash: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.Place chicken in a casserole dish. Drizzle with 1 Tablespoon olive oil, and sprinkle with oregano, and paprika. Place the squash on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 teaspoons olive oil and ½ teaspoon cinnamon. Roast the squash and chicken in the oven for 25 minutes or until the squash is tender and golden brown. Continue to cook the chicken until cooked through. 3. For the Salad: Place spinach in a bowl or on individual plates. Top with pecans, raisins, squash, chicken, and apples. Drizzle vinaigrette over salad. Recipe by The Roasted Root, shared by My Saratoga Kitchen Table

The

Food

Week of April 22 – April 28, 2022

Goodfella Way

Garlic & Lemon Spaghetti

Hello my Foodie Friends ! Everyone has their own way of prepping garlic. As I noted in earlier articles, I am a true connoisseur of some of our greatest movie directors and writers of past and recent decades. One of my favorite Martin Scorsese films is “Goodfellas.” by John Reardon Recently, I watched the for Saratoga TODAY movie again and caught a big culinary tip. The character Henry narrates a cooking secret: “In prison, dinner was always a big thing. We had a pasta course and then we had meat or fish. Paulie did the prep work. He was doing a year for contempt, and he had this wonderful system for doing the garlic. He used a razor and he used to slice it so thin that it would liquefy in the pan with just a little oil. It was a very good system.”

INGREDIENTS • 1 bulb garlic, cloves peeled and very thinly sliced • About 1/2 cup olive oil • 1 lemon, quartered • Salt • 2 tablespoons butter • 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots or ramps/wild leeks (when in season) • Pepper • 1 cup Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio wine

Slicing garlic thin infuses garlic into the dish giving you a hint of garlic without biting into raw garlic. When cooking sliced garlic in oil, the garlic flavor will mellow during the cooking. However, you will get a flavor that is closer to roasted garlic. This procedure is excellent for sauces and frittatas. An excellent tool to use to get consistent and thin slices is a truffle/chocolate shaver. The truffle shaver cuts paper thin slices of shallots, truffles, garlic, chocolate, and hard cheeses. It is made of stainless steel with an adjustable blade that allows for precision thin slices. Stop by Compliments to the Chef, Your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery Store located at 33 Railroad Place, to assist you with your culinary needs and to find a shaver that can help you cook garlic the Goodfella way! Here is a delicious recipe to use your truffle shaver for. Remember my Foodie Friends: “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”

Take Care, John & Paula

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MONDAY

Office for the Aging Lunch Program

Served at the Saratoga Senior Center

TUESDAY

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4/22

4/25

4/26

4/27

• Sloppy Joe Pasta Bake • Wax Beans • Carrots • Corn Muffin • Pears

• Fish Florentine • White Rice • California Blend Vegetables • WW Dinner Roll • SF Chocolate Pudding

• Chicken Marsala • Buttered Pasta • Brussels Sprouts • WW Dinner Roll • Fruit Cocktail

• Roast Pork w/ Cranberry Mustard Sauce • Mashed Potatoes • Beets • Frosted Cake

THURSDAY

4/28 • Spanish Beef & Rice Casserole • Carrots • Warm Berry Crisp • Peaches

Menu Subject To Change. Coffee, Tea and Butter are served daily at sites. The suggested contribution is $2 per meal. There is a $8 fee for guests under the age of 60. Please make checks payable to: Saratoga County Treasurer, c/o Saratoga County Office for the Aging, 152 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020

• 1 pound spaghetti or lemon spaghetti, available at Italian markets • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes • 1/2 cup basil leaves, torn or shredded • 1/4 cup tarragon, coarsely chopped • 3 tablespoons mint, chopped • Freshly grated ParmigianoReggiano, to pass

INSTRUCTIONS • Place a large skillet on the stovetop and add olive oil, 8 turns of the pan. Add sliced garlic in a single layer and heat oil over medium heat. Cook garlic until golden and crispy; remove with slotted spoon. Cool the garlic oil back to room temperature and add it and the reserved garlic to a high-powered blender or food processor. Add lemon and a fat pinch of salt. Process, strain and reserve. • Season pasta water with salt and cook pasta to al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup starchy water just before draining. • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat until it foams. Add the shallots or ramps, salt and pepper, and stir a minute. Add wine and reduce by half, add garlic-lemon oil, chili flakes and just heat through—do not boil. Remove from heat. • Toss drained pasta with the sauce and some of the starchy water. Scatter in most of your herbs, adjust seasoning to taste and serve in shallow bowls topped with crispy golden garlic chips, remaining herbs and some cheese. Recipe courtesy of The Rachel Ray Show

Week of April 22 – April 28, 2022

Puzzles Across 1 It’s found in a lock ... or a loch 4 Founder of one of Israel’s Twelve Tribes 9 Multilevel marketing giant 14 “WALL-E” FX 15 __ territory 16 Lake near Squaw Valley 17 Beneficial tree tapping? 19 Leaning 20 Vex 21 Come into 23 Willing subject? 26 Renowned 29 Wildebeest with a habit? 32 Wells’ Weena et al. 33 Mississippi river to the Mississippi River 34 The Aire runs through it 35 Common online interruptions 38 Domed building 41 “Give or take” ending 42 Actress Tierney 44 Projectionist’s stack 46 Otherwise 47 Hoop site? 52 One-named “Unapologetic” singer 54 Pang 55 “That completely overwhelmed me!” 58 Favorable points 59 Range 61 Reversed, in a way ... and a hint to the creation of five puzzle answers 64 Garçon’s handout 65 Go on the stump 66 Oklahoma native 67 Binge-watching mealtime aids 68 Not cool at all 69 Mint holder Down 1 Earth tones 2 Fair-hiring problem 3 Venetian marketplace 4 Contrail source 5 John Irving alma mater: Abbr. 6 Lucy’s guy 7 “__ Called Ove”: 2015 film

See puzzle solutions on page 38

See puzzle solution on page 38 8 Honky-tonk line? 9 Big name in games 10 Play before supper 11 Hawaiian wedding accessory? 12 Early internet co. 13 Still 18 Needing caulking 22 LiMu __: ad bird 24 Prom queen topper 25 Carmaker Ferrari 27 Subtle approvals 28 Morticia, to Gomez 30 Came down with 31 Melon, e.g. 34 Bochco series 35 OAS part: Abbr. 36 Surrealist friend of García Lorca

37 Top for a Japanese dish? 39 Prefix with con 40 Dexterous 43 “Survivor” genre 45 Wading bird 47 Half of nine? 48 One with an anthem 49 Plant deeply 50 Rainforest rodent 51 Lie atop 53 Score in a score 56 Memo intro 57 Old despot 59 Pretend to be 60 Deface 62 “__ be fun!” 63 34-Down actress

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: Immature, Premature Immature means not developed or fully grown. That child appears immature compared to the rest of the class. Premature means before the expected time (too soon). The premature infant was born at only seven months 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

29 Arts & Entertainment Suzzy Roche & Lucy Wainwright Roche to They Will Arrive Friday Perform Pre-Mother’s Day Show at Caffe Lena With No Idea What Will

Week of April 22 – April 28, 2022

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Those familiar with Lucy Wainwright Roche are aware of her bell tone voice, her unshakable melodies, and her knack for wise, wry lyrics. Wainwright Roche is the daughter of Suzzy Roche (The Roches) and Loudon Wainwright III, half sibling to Rufus and Martha Wainwright. Lucy has carved out her own career as a touring singer/

songwriter and recording artist, with five critically acclaimed solo recordings released on her own label and she has built a solid following across the US and Europe. Suzzy Roche is a singer/songwriter/performer/author and founding member of the singing group The Roches. She has recorded over a dozen albums, written music for TV and Film, and toured extensively for 40 years across the U.S. and Europe. Her

children’s book Want To Be In A Band (Random House) was published in February 2013. Wayward Saints (Hyperion/Voice) is her first novel. Her most recent novel, The Town Crazy, was published in 2020. Suzzy and Lucy released their latest recording, I Can Still Hear You, in the fall of 2020. The show takes place 8 p.m. Friday, May 6 at Caffe Lena. Opener: Stash Wyslouch. Ticket prices $15 $30. Go to: caffelena.org.

HMT Presents: “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” Opens April 29 by William G. Gotimer, Jr. Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — When Saratoga’s Home Made Theater presents The Curious Incident of the Dog in the NightTime it will mark the fourth presentation of its current season. It will however break new ground by presenting its first sensory-friendly production on Wednesday night May 4th. Many theatrical productions contain imagery and/or sustained flashing lights that may affect those sensitive to such sensations, including those with photosensitive epilepsy or on the autism spectrum. Sensory-friendly productions allow patrons with sensory sensitivity to safely enjoy live theater by making appropriate changes to lights, sound, imagery and pace without affecting the story line or artistic presentation of the production. Additional accommodations to the physical environment of the theater, including permitting stress balls, fidget toys, earplugs and noise-canceling headphones in the theater assist those that benefit by them. Designated quiet rooms and areas are also provided for patrons who find the live theater experience upsetting or too intense. Performers, production staff and volunteers are trained in expectations and the appropriate responses to a unique audience. It is all designed to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment

Cast of “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” L to R: Christopher Buettner (Christopher), Marilyn Detmer (Ensemble), Rick Wissler (Ensemble). Photo by Dawn Oesch.

created by an audience of people with similar experiences. When such sensory-friendly productions first were performed on Broadway they were primarily musicals. It is not lost on Home Made Theater General Manager, Eric Rudy that The Curious Incident of the Dog in the NightTime was the first sensory-friendly performance of a non-musical in Broadway history when he stated “We are extremely proud of our ability to bring this fine production to the sensory sensitive community here in the Saratoga area. Bringing the joy of live theater in an appropriate setting for every member of our audience fulfills our mission of entertainment in particularly gratifying way.” Home Made Theater Board of Directors

President, Erin Fenton concurs “While we are always proud of the productions we put forth, this effort to include families who would otherwise find attendance uncomfortable truly underscores our commitment to a quality comfortable theater experience for all.” Business Manager Erin Nicole Harrington further notes “The professional guidance we received to make this production sensory-friendly was met with enthusiasm by our board, staff and volunteers and we look forward to this being just the first of many such productions.” Tickets may be purchased for the May 4 performance as well as the performances on April 29, 30 May 1, 6,7 and 8 at homemadetheater.org.

Happen The Next Day

GLENS FALLS — The Charles R. Wood Theater and Art in the Public Eye stages the 24 Hour Play Fest at 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 23. Play Fest brings volunteer writers, actors, and directors together for a 24-hour race to put on a show. On Friday, April 22, all these volunteers will arrive at the Wood Theater with no idea what will happen the next day. After being randomly formed into teams with one writer, one director, and 3-4 actors, a theme for the Fest will be announced, and teams will meet and brainstorm for 1 hour before writers go home to write their brand new 10-minute plays to match the theme. Writers must email scripts by 5 a.m. on Saturday. Teams assemble at the theater at 7 a.m. Saturday, receive their scripts, and have until the curtain opens at 8 p.m. to rehearse, memorize and stage a brand new 10-minute play. Audience members then vote for their favorites in several categories, and winners are awarded.

All proceeds from the event will benefit both presenting organizations – the Charles R. Wood Theater, and Art in the Public Eye. Art in the Public Eye’s mission is to support the intersection of the arts & entertainment and educational pillars of our community. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at woodtheater.org/playfest, by calling the Wood Theater Box Office at 518-480-4878 or visiting 207 Glen St., Glens Falls.

Support The Community Where You Work and Play!

30 Arts &

Entertainment

Week of April 22 – April 28, 2022

Saratoga Arts Saratoga Clay Arts Center Annual National Juried Announces $148K for Local Art Projects Exhibition Opens April 30 SCHUYLERVILLE — Saratoga Clay Arts Center presents SAY SOMETHING: Tactile Voices in Clay, a national juried exhibition of 60 functional and decorative works by 48 clay artists. The exhibition opens on Saturday, April 30 online and in person, with an opening reception from 5-7 p.m., and runs through June 11. Juried by prominent Philadelphia potter and artist, Kevin Snipes. A Juror’s Choice Prize and a Director’s Choice Prize will be revealed at the opening. “This exhibition attempts to showcase ceramics works that have a strong sense of personal voice. What is voice? And how do we bring it to a work of ceramics? Voice is the elusive thing that makes a work of art feel believable,” said Kevin Snipes, in a statement. Participating artists include a diverse mix of emerging and mid-career clay artists from across the country: Ann Boyajian, Julie Brand, Robert Bruch, Lauren Buschek, WangLing Chou, Andrew Coombs, Linda Crossan, “Michael” Cunningham, Jay Dougan, Ruth Ehrenkrantz, Auguste Elder, Breana Ferreira, Nancy Greenleaf, Nasrin Iravani, Hiromi Iyoda, Robert Kibler, Bridget Langholz,

Clay art by Meredith Smith, one of the participating artists in Saratoga Clay Arts Center’s presentation SAY SOMETHING. Photo provided.

Tiffany Leach, Yiu Keung Lee, Chris Leonard, Keok Lim, Kimberly LaVonne Luther, Wade MacDonald, Anika Major, Brian McBean, Haley McElroy, Jeffrey Michael, Betsy Morningstar, Yehudis Moskovits, Evelyn Mtika, Susan Nowogrodzki, Eric Ordway, Mat Rude, Rhett Russo, Amy Sanders, Victoria Savka, Hannah Scrima, Kaitlin Scutari, Courtney Segrest, Darrin Simmons, Meredith Smith, Zach Tate, C.A. Traen, Mark Vander Heide, David Velez Felix, Rachel Ward, Simona Wiig and Dustin Yager. Founded in 2011 by clay

artist and educator Jill Kovachick, Saratoga Clay Arts Center is a ceramic art center located just outside of Saratoga Springs in Schuylerville, offering wheel throwing and handbuilding clay classes for youth and adults, studio space and residencies for artists, and exhibitions featuring emerging, mid-career and established clay artists. The Schacht Gallery is open Mon - Sat from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. and by appointment. It is located at 167 Hayes Rd. Visit www. saratogaclayarts.org call 518-5812529 or email info@saratogaclayarts. org for more information.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Arts announced the grantees for the 2022 Community Arts Regrant Program which supports organizations and individual artists in Fulton, Montgomery, and Saratoga Counties. Forty-seven grants totaling $148,496.96 have been awarded to support community based arts events taking place in 2022. “We are thrilled to be setting a record this year not only in the amount of funding distributed but also with the number of projects we will be able to fund,” said Charlie Owens, Grants and Community Relations Manager, in a statement. “After years of isolation, it is thrilling to know these funded projects can continue to create art in our communities and, perhaps more importantly, build community through the arts.” With funding awarded from the New York State Council on the Arts, Saratoga Arts’ Community Arts Regrant Program supports artists, non-profit organizations, and government departments. This years’ grant recipients will be acknowledged and

celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 14, at Saratoga Arts, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. The event is free and open to the public. Register in advance by calling 518-584-4132 or online at saratogaarts.org/events. Among the 2022 Community Arts Grantees: C.R.E.A.T.E. Community Studios, sponsored by Saratoga Springs Public Library - $5,000; Ballston Spa Community Band - $5,000; Friends of the Saratoga Springs Public Library$5,000; Jonathan Greene, sponsored by Senior Citizens Center of Saratoga Springs, Inc. - $5,000; Rumara Jewett, Malta - $2,500; Quintocracy, sponsored by Saratoga Springs Public Library- $5,000; Saratoga Shakespeare Company, Saratoga Springs - $5,000; Saratoga Springs Arts District, Inc. (Beekman Street) Saratoga Springs$5,000; Schuylerville Public Library - $1,500; Senior Citizens Center of Saratoga Springs, Inc. - $5,000; The Marshall House, Inc., Wilton- $2,830; The Town of Ballston Library, Burnt Hills $2,240.00; Town of Malta Parks and Recreation Department- $5,000; Village of Ballston Spa- $5,000.

Nonprofit Seeks Local Artists with Medical Conditions and Serving as Caregivers SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga-based nonprofit Beyond My Battle, seeks artists living with or caring for someone living with a rare disease, illness, or disability, and offers an opportunity to share their work at the upcoming “Art with Heart & Hope” exhibit. The annual event showcases the ways art can help manage the many stressors of living as a patient or caregiver. The deadline to submit artwork is July 1. All art must be able to be displayed on a wall or easel. Artists must have

lived with, or cared for someone living with, a physical illness, disease, or disability; be at least 18 years old; and live in the Capital Region. Artists should submit their information and work at beyondmybattle.org/artshow-2022 by July 1. Artists have the option to price their artwork and donate a portion of the sale to Beyond My Battle or not price their artwork at all. This year’s show will take place on Sept. 8 at Universal Preservation Hal. Tickets will be available to purchase starting July 15.

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Tang Museum Collaboration to bring Traditional Tibetan Paintings, Buddhist Imagery to Spa City 2023

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LIVE AT SPAC New Show Announcements: Beach Boys/ Temptations, Wiz Khalifa, Kidz Bop

Wiz Khalifa on stage at SPAC in 2015. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos. Unrecorded Tibetan artist, The Handprints and Footprints of a Red Hat Master, 18th/19th century. Distemper on cloth. Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum at Skidmore College, Jack Shear Collection

SARATOGA SPRINGS — An innovative collaboration among three prominent college art museums has resulted in the joint acquisition of an extraordinary gift of Tibetan art from the Jack Shear Collection. Ian Berry of the Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College, T. Barton Thurber of the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center at Vassar College, and Pamela Franks of the Williams College Museum of Art (WCMA) announced the gift, which includes an array of visually stunning thangka paintings. Each institution has acquired a third of the more than 60 objects, and the collection will be considered a shared whole, accessible to all partners, and providing a rich source of ongoing collaborations including coursework, publications, and exhibitions. Earlier this month, an inaugural exhibition of the gift, Mastery and Merit: Tibetan Art from the Jack Shear Collection, opened at the Loeb Center at Vassar College. Subsequent presentations at WCMA and at the Tang Museum are planned for the spring 2023 and

fall 2023 semesters respectively. The traditional Tibetan paintings are used as instructional and devotional objects, with Buddhist imagery painted on cloth and typically covered by a curtain of fabric and rolled for storage when not in use. Vivid illustrations on the front of the scrolls are complemented by detailed inscriptions on the reverse. For many centuries thangka paintings have been displayed during rituals and at certain times of year in monasteries, local shrines, and households, as objects of veneration, tokens of blessing, guides for meditation, and tools for teaching and learning. The thangka span several centuries (likely 18th–20th) and feature colorful, often elaborate depictions of Buddhist scenes, deities, and mandala. There are scenes from the lives of the Shakyamuni Buddha, various incarnations of the Dalai Lamas, and Avadana teaching stories. In addition to the paintings, the Jack Shear Collection of Tibetan Art features related objects such as divination mirrors, a personal shrine, and initiation cards or tsakli—painted images used in ritualized meditation practice.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Beach Boys with special guests The Temptations will perform at Saratoga Performing Arts Center Aug. 18, promoter Live Nation announced this week. Some other newly announced shows: Wiz Khalifa and Logic bring

their co-headline Vinyl Verse Tour 2022 to Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, Aug. 23. The 28-city tour kicks off on July 27, and includes special guests 24kGoldn, DJ DRAMA, C Dot Castro, and Fedd the God. Wiz Khalifa burst onto the scene with mainstream

success with the release of his first major label debut album, “Rolling Papers” in 2011. Kidz Bop, the #1 music brand for kids, is back on the road this summer with a brand-new tour, Kidz Bop Live 2022. That show will be staged at SPAC on Aug. 2.

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LEGALS 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 Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached, in City Hall, in the City of Saratoga Springs, New York, to hear all persons who wish to speak in regard to a proposed amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance of the City of Saratoga Springs. The proposed amendment #3 would enhance stream and land protections: STREAM PROTECTIONS: Amend Article 7.1.E to: - Require a buffer of 100 feet on all perennial streams and 50 feet on all intermittent streams in the city. - Give the Planning Board the authority to increase the stream buffer width if their review indicates that this is necessary to protect the integrity and function of the stream system. - Require that the buffer be measured from the high-water mark on the stream bank. WETLAND PROTECTIONS - Amend Article 7.1.D to extend wetland 100-foot buffer protections to all wetlands over 1 acre in size. - Amend Article 13.6.C.3 to include a provision requiring the Planning Board To provide a written rationale as to how they used the criteria when they determine that a waiver is appropriate. - Any interested persons may inspect the proposed amendment in the office of the Commissioner of Accounts, in City Hall, in the City of Saratoga Springs, NY at any time prior to the above public hearing. Dated: April 20, 2022 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK By: Dillon Moran, City Clerk 04/22, 04/29. 112177/112178 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 Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached, in City Hall, in the City of Saratoga Springs, New York, to hear all persons who wish to speak in regard to a proposed amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance of the City of Saratoga Springs. The proposed amendment #2 would establish additional criteria and requirements for land use boards to maintain rural character in the greenbelt. The changes proposed are: 1. FOR THE GATEWAY

COMMERCIAL-RURAL DISTRICT -Amend Article 4.5.B.1.b to add an additional requirement “iv”. “iv. Design standards in the GC-R District may be exempted by the Design Review Board with a written explanation detailing the exemption as follows: a. The uses in the structure are unique and preclude meeting the rural design standards of the ordinance; or b. The lot configuration is unique and precludes meeting the rural character of the ordinance; or c. That there are extraordinary circumstances unique to the parcel that demonstrate that the design standards cannot meet the rural character objectives of the ordinance.” 2. FOR THE SUBURBAN AND RURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS -Amend Article 16.10 to provide an introductory statement as follows: “16.10 DESIGN STANDARDS The design standards should be followed but may be exempted by the Design Review Board or Planning Board with a written explanation detailing the exemption as follows: a. The uses in the structure are unique and preclude meeting the rural design standards of the ordinance; or b. The lot configuration is unique and precludes meeting the rural character of the ordinance; or c. There are extraordinary circumstances unique to the parcel that demonstrate that the design standards cannot meet the rural character objectives of the ordinance; or d. The applicant has demonstrated a better way to achieve this rural design objective.” Any interested persons may inspect the proposed amendment in the office of the Commissioner of Accounts, in City Hall, in the City of Saratoga Springs, NY at any time prior to the above public hearing. Dated: April 20, 2022 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK By: Dillon Moran, City Clerk 04/22, 04/29. 112175/112176 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 Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached, in City Hall, in the City of Saratoga Springs, New York, to hear all persons who wish to speak in regard to a proposed amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance of

the City of Saratoga Springs. The proposed amendment #4 would amend provisions relative to Land Disturbance Activity Permits. To reduce the possibility that tree cutting on undeveloped land will be undertaken in a way that would circumvent the tree preservation requirements of Article 11.9, Article 13.7.A should be amended as follows: 1. Amend Article 13.7.A to include a provision that all tree cutting related to development will be subject to Article 11, and that on a parcel for which a Land Disturbance Activity Permit was issued allowing trees to be cut for purposes other than development, tree removal mitigation will be required for any development application submitted for that same parcel within five years. 2. Amend Article 13.7.D to require a more detailed inventory of standing trees, as well as trees to be removed. 3. Amend the application for the Land Disturbance Activity Permit, stated in Article 13.7.D.1, to require the applicant to indicate specifically whether construction will be involved, and to provide a tree inventory and cutting plan. Any interested persons may inspect the proposed amendment in the office of the Commissioner of Accounts, in City Hall, in the City of Saratoga Springs, NY at any time prior to the above public hearing. Dated: April 20, 2022 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK By: Dillon Moran, City Clerk 04/22, 04/29. 112179/112180 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 Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached, in City Hall, in the City of Saratoga Springs, New York, to hear all persons who wish to speak in regard to a proposed amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance of the City of Saratoga Springs. The proposed amendment #1 would remove the following uses from the greenbelt: RURAL RESIDENTIAL (RR) ZONING DISTRICT 1. Country Club 2. Educational Facility – Primary and secondary GATEWAY COMMERCIAL-RURAL (GC-R) ZONING DISTRICT 3. Community Center 4. Medical/Dental Office

5. Office 6. Dwelling – Multi-Family (Above Ground Floor & Residential Only Structure) 7. Dwelling – Townhouses 8. Eating and Drinking Establishments (More than 40 seats) 9. Hotel (More than 20 Guestrooms) Any interested persons may inspect the proposed amendment in the office of the Commissioner of Accounts, in City Hall, in the City of Saratoga Springs, NY at any time prior to the above public hearing. Dated: April 20, 2022 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK By: Dillon Moran, City Clerk 04/22, 04/29. 112153/112154 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, May 5, 2022 when they will be opened and read publicly on each of the following: Geyser Crest Well 7 Specifications and request for proposal forms are available on the City’s webpage at www.saratoga-springs.org. A pre-bid meeting will be held at the Geyser Crest Well Field project site at the corner of Hathorn Blvd. and Quevic Dr., Saratoga Springs, NY on Thursday, April 21 at 10:00 a.m. 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. 04/15, 04/22. 111975/111976 NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed requests for the following proposals will be received by the Commissioner of Accounts, City of Saratoga Springs, 474 Broadway, Suite 14, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 on or before 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 when they will be opened and read publicly on each of the following: Aquatic Weed Harvester & Tilt Deck Trailer Specifications and request for proposal forms are available on the City’s webpage at www.saratoga-springs. org. All requests for proposals must be returned in a sealed envelope

plainly marked to the Office of the Commissioner of Accounts, 474 Broadway, Suite 14, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. The City Council reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. Dillon C. Moran, Commissioner of Accounts. 04/15, 04/22. 111895/111896 Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company (LLC): Tradewinds Firearms LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on February 24, 2022. The office location is in Saratoga County. The SSNY is 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 c/o Thomas J. Madison, Jr., 14 Oregon Trail, Waterford, New York, 12188. The purpose of the LLC is any lawful purpose. 04/22, 04/29, 05/06, 05/13, 05/20, 05/27. 112145 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Name: WG Realty Group LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/18/22. 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, 202 Falsetto Court, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 04/22, 04/29, 05/06, 05/13, 05/20, 05/27. 112139 Notice of formation of Upstate Audio Video LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 03/28/2022 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: 23 Saratoga Ave Corinth NY 12822. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 04/22, 04/29, 05/06, 05/13, 05/20, 05/27. 112133 Notice of formation of Ashley Budd Digital Strategy + Design, 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: 3 Franklin Square, Suite 4, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 04/22, 04/29, 05/06, 05/13, 05/20, 05/27. 112067

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LEGALS NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. Name: FJP Prime Properties, LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on April 13, 2022. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, 215 Ballard Road, Gansevoort, NY 12831, USA. Purpose: Any lawful act or activities. 04/22, 04/29, 05/06, 05/13, 05/20, 05/27. 112059 Notice of Formation of an LLC: V-Flip, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on March 16, 2022. Office location: Saratoga County. The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The address within or without this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: V-Flip, LLC, 12D Pointe West Drive, Halfmoon, NY 12065. 04/22, 04/29, 05/06, 05/13, 05/20, 05/27. 112037 Notice of formation of MSD Therapeutic Services. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 03/21/2022 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: 1473 Erie Blvd, Floor 3, Schenectady, NY 12305 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 04/22, 04/29, 05/06, 05/13, 05/20, 05/27. 112031 Notice of Formation of G&G Triple Crown LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with Secretary of State on January 31, 2022. The limited liability company is located in Saratoga County. The street address of the principal business location is: 215 County Route 70, Stillwater, New York 12170. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served and the following is the post office address to which the Secretary shall mail a copy of any process against it served upon him or her: 215 County Route 70, Stillwater, New York 12170. The character and/or purpose of the limited liability company is to invest in, acquire, hold, own, operate, manage, maintain, improve, subdivide, pre-develop, develop, sell, finance, lease, and otherwise use or deal with real estate, for profit and as an investment. 04/22, 04/29, 05/06, 05/13, 05/20, 05/27. 112024 NEW LLC FORMED Shelly Park MHC, LLC Filed 4/4/2022; Address c/o Andrew Reiff, P/A, 135 W. Central Blvd, Ste 730, Orlando, FL 32801, Saratoga Co.; NY; Service SSNY w/copy to LLC; General Purpose. 04/22, 04/29, 05/06, 05/13, 05/20, 05/27. 112018 NOTICE: FORMATION OF BAKER LOGGING & FORESTRY LLC. Art. of Org. filed w/ NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 1/20/22. Ofc. Loc.: Saratoga Co. SSNY designated agent for service of process. SSNY to mail copy of process to LLC’S principal bus. loc., 130 East River Dr., Lake Luzerne, NY 12846. Purpose:

Any lawful. 04/15, 04/22, 04/29, 05/06, 05/13, 05/20. 112000 LEGAL NOTICE 507 GROOMS ROAD LLC. NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on April 8, 2022. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of any process to the LLC to 507 Grooms Road LLC, 507 A/B Grooms Road, Clifton Park, NY 12065. No registered agent. Purpose: for all legal purposes. 04/15, 04/22, 04/29, 05/06, 05/13, 05/20. 111993 Notice of formation of Denim Glasses, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 2/22/2022, 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: 67 Southbury Rd, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 04/15, 04/22, 04/29, 05/06, 05/13, 05/20. 111977 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: 110 Henry Street Real Property LLC (LLC). Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on April 7, 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: 110 Henry Street Real Property LLC, c/o Michael Testa, 110 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 04/15, 04/22, 04/29, 05/06, 05/13, 05/20. 111964 Notice of Formation of MURPHY ELE LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 8/2/21. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 63 Clothier Rd., Corinth NY. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. 04/15, 04/22, 04/29, 05/06, 05/13, 05/20. 111956 Notice of formation of KP Hardwood Flooring and Commercial Cleaning LLC. Articles of Org. filed with NY Secretary of State (SOS) on 04/11/2022, office location: Saratoga County, NY SOS is designated agent upon who process may be served, NY SOS shall mail copy of process to 18 Cypress Point, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 04/15, 04/22, 04/29, 05/06, 05/13, 05/20. 111942 Notice of formation of Cooks Kitchens and Baths LLC. Articles of Org. filed with NY Secretary of State (SOS) on 02/24/2022, office location: Saratoga County, NY SOS is designated agent upon who process may be served, NY SOS shall mail copy of process to 813 Rock City Road, Ballston spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 04/15, 04/22, 04/29, 05/06, 05/13, 05/20. 111936

Notice of formation of Green Town Consulting, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 04/09/2022 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 39 Locust Ridge Drive, Corinth, NY 12822. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 04/15, 04/22, 04/29, 05/06, 05/13, 05/20. 111930 Notice of Formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: Showcase Cruiser LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 04/11/2022. County within this state, in which the office of the limited liability company is located: Saratoga County. Street address of principal business location is: 34 Lefferts Street, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Showcase Cruiser LLC, 34 Lefferts Street, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. Term: Perpetual. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 04/15, 04/22, 04/29, 05/06, 05/13, 05/20. 111915 Notice of formation of 11-13 Washington LLC. Articles of Organization filed with NY Secretary of State (SOS) on 11/29/2021, office location: Saratoga County NY. SOS is designated agent upon who process may be served, NY SOS shall mail copy of process to 11-13 Washington Street, Ballston Spa, New York 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 04/08, 04/15, 04/22, 04/29, 05/06, 05/13. 111869 Notice of formation of Beauty Charcuterie LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 03/17/2022 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: 4 Hawthorne Court Clifton Park NY, 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 04/08, 04/15, 04/22, 04/29, 05/06, 05/13. 111849 Notice of formation of Fitch Ventures LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 03/08/2022 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: 8 Cider Mill Way Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 04/08, 04/15, 04/22, 04/29, 05/06, 05/13. 111841 Notice of Organization of Limited Liability Company pursuant to New York Limited Liability Company Law Section 206(c). The name of the Limited Liability Company is J.N. LANDSCAPING, LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Secretary of State (NYSOS) on April 1, 2022. The Company maintains an office located in 29 Nolan Road, South Glens Falls, Saratoga County, New York 12803. NY SOS has been designated as an agent for service of process against the company and NYSOS shall mail process to J.N.

LANDSCAPING, LLC, c/o Jacob R. Normandin, 29 Nolan Rd. , South Glens Falls, New York 12803. The business purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which a limited liability company may be formed. 04/08, 04/15, 04/22, 04/29, 05/06, 05/13. 111834

03/22/2022. 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, 40 Blue Spruce Lane, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. Any lawful purpose. 04/01, 04/08, 04/15, 04/22, 04/29, 05/06. 111722

Notice of formation of Shake It Up Wellness Coaching LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 3/11/22. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent for process and shall mail copy to 503 Killkenny Court, Malta, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 04/08, 04/15, 04/22, 04/29, 05/06, 05/13. 111824

Notice of formation of Saratoga Scrub Shop, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 11/19/2021. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 7 Renaissance Lane Gansevoort NY 12831. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 04/01, 04/08, 04/15, 04/22, 04/29, 05/06. 111715

Notice of formation of Donna Marie Andress, 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: 15 N. Meadow Cir, Ballston Spa, NY Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 04/08, 04/15, 04/22, 04/29, 05/06, 05/13. 111807 Notice of formation of Blackbird Music Services LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 12/08/2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 33 Dandelion Drive Gansevoort NY 12831. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 04/08, 04/15, 04/22, 04/29, 05/06, 05/13. 111793 Notice of formation of Ziehnert Guide Service LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 03/16/2021. 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: 8 Ashlor Drive, Middle Grove, NY 12850. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 04/08, 04/15, 04/22, 04/29, 05/06, 05/13. 111784 Notice of formation of WIN THE DAY ENTERPRISES LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 01/14/2022 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: 9 Battery Blvd., Mechanicville, NY 12118. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 04/08, 04/15, 04/22, 04/29, 05/06, 05/13. 111758 Notice of formation of Hudson Hydro-Wash LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 02/16/2022 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: 308 Lexington Street. Ballston Spa, NY. 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 04/08, 04/15, 04/22, 04/29, 05/06, 05/13. 111752 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LLC DONNA’S DAYCARE LLC Art. Of Org. Filed with NYS Dept. of State

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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

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Death Wish Kicks Off Fundraising to Rebuild the Oldest Skatepark In New York State SARATOGA SPRINGS — Fundraising efforts are underway to help rebuild build a new, concrete skatepark via a partnership forged by Death Wish Coffee Co. and On Deck Saratoga. “The skatepark and all parks in Saratoga Springs provide gathering spaces for residents to come together to make memories, which makes living and working here a great joy,” said Mike Brown, founder of Death Wish Coffee. “Death Wish Coffee is honored to have the opportunity to help build the spaces that serve to create these magic moments.” Death Wish Coffee will match donations up to $25,000 to boost

ON DECK’s fundraising efforts. Built in 1989, the Saratoga Skatepark is a storied piece of skateboarding history, having hosted contests and demos since its construction and existing for years as one of the only public skateparks in New York State, as well as the state’s oldest. Many skate industry icons, famous musicians, artists, pro skaters and even a few Death Wish Coffee employees spent their formative years at the park. It is widely recognized as a landmark in East Coast skateboarding legacy. It’s also the birthplace of the Silly Pink Bunnies, an international skateboard crew with roughly 500 members.

Since its last facelift 20 years ago, the Saratoga skatepark has needed an upgrade to become a modern, poured-in-place, concrete-constructed facility like the majority of skateparks around the world. For the past ten years, ON DECK Saratoga has been hosting a variety of skate events and art shows to raise awareness and fundraise for this project. In 2021, the City of Saratoga Springs agreed to allocate $265,000 towards the new skatepark, priced at $350,000. ON DECK agreed to fundraise the remaining $85,000, which is when Death Wish Coffee made the decision to do what it could to help the needed upgrade.

Saratoga Skatepark, 2018. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

Donations can be made at the skatepark’s GoFundMe page from April 15-June 1, 2022: gofund.me/3becaae4.

National Museum Of Racing & Berliner Wins Bronze HOF to Collaborate with England’s National Horseracing Museum SARATOGA SPRINGS — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will be partnering with England’s Newmarketbased National Horseracing Museum for a social media content sharing program focused on the international legacy of racing icon Paul Mellon. Through a series of posts across various platforms, both institutions will share educational content about Mellon’s significant imprint on the sport in the United States and England. The first segment will focus on Mellon’s racing silks and the different registered colors he campaigned his horses under in the United States and England. Both institutions have sets of silks that belonged to Mellon and were used in competition in each country. Future posts will include a variety of artwork, sculptures, trophies, and other items from the Mellon collection of each museum with content detailing the relevance of those items to the sport’s history. In addition to the social media programming, both museums will offer complimentary admission for visiting members to each other’s institutions, with the presentation of identification from their home institution. To follow the series, visit the

Ari Berliner (third from the left). Photo provided. Portrait of Paul Mellon by William F. Draper from the collection of the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame.

National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame’s social media pages on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @NMRHOF, as well as the National Horse Racing Museum’s pages at @NHRMuseum across those same platforms. The series will include weekly posts each

Friday and conclude on Mellon’s birthday, June 11. For more information about the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, including upcoming events, visit www.racingmuseum.org or call 518-584-0400.

GLENVILLE/LIMA, PERU — Ari Berliner (23) from the Glenville, NY-based Jason Morris Judo Center (JMJC) turned in a terrific performance to win a bronze medal at the Pan American-Oceania Judo Championships, April 15, 2022. Berliner only lost to eventual 66kg

champ, Eric Takabatake (Brazil) in a quarterfinal thriller. Berliner held the lead before getting scored on with 3 seconds left. This result catapults Berliner 14 spots on the world ranking list to a career high #39. Athletes from the JMJC have now won 24 total medals at Pan Am-Oceania Championships.

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“Team 83” Saratoga Springs Varsity Baseball seniors pictured from left to right: Patrick Deschaine (1B/LHP), Nate Rodriguez (3B/RHP), Mateo Avila (RHP), Zander Teator (SS/RHP), Julian Hrbek (RHP), Charlie DeRizzo (OF), Ray Niski (RHP), Xavier Garcia (LHP), & Noah Joly (C/3B). Photo provided.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — On a wind-chilled afternoon that marked the 41st anniversary of baseball’s longest game, the Saratoga Blue Streaks Varsity Baseball team jumped off to an early lead they would not relinquish, holding off a late-game surge by the visiting Queensbury Spartans, en route to a 6-4 victory at East Side Rec. The win came one game after Saratoga’s 6-1 victory over Suburban Council rival Shenendehowa in the “Battle of I-87,” and upped the Blue Streaks record to 6-3 in the 2022 high school baseball season. The current team – known as “Team 83” as they represent the 83rd varsity baseball team in Saratoga Springs City School District history - will honor its high school senior players at a game Saturday night, April 23. That night, the team will be facing non-conference opponent

All eyes turn to the skies for a pop-fly, third baseman Nathan Rodriguez at bat, April 18, 2022 during a game between the Saratoga Blue Streaks and Queensbury Spartans. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

Broadalbin-Perth. First pitch is slated for 7 p.m. at the Benny Fasulo Memorial Field at the renovated East Side Recreation park. Senior Night recognition, a function of the Saratoga Baseball Booster Club volunteers, begins at 6:30 p.m. As far as the longest game ever played – that match took place April 18, 1981 when the Pawtucket Red Sox and Rochester Red Wings went 33 innings and featured future Hall of Famers Wade Boggs and Cal Ripken Jr., in a game that took more

than eight hours to complete. (For those interested, a fascinating read can be had in the Dan Barry book “Bottom of the 33rd”). Upcoming Saratoga Blue Streaks games at East Side Recreation’s Benny Fasulo Memorial Field: Friday, April 22 at 11 a.m. vs. Niskayuna HS; Saturday, April 23 at 7 p.m. vs. Broadalbin-Perth HS; Wednesday April 27 at 4:15 p.m. vs. CBA, and Saturday, April 30 vs. Section III team Baker HS.

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Galway to Induct Six Into Athletic Wall of Fame GALWAY — Galway Central School District announced the 2022 Inductees into the Golden Eagles Athletic Wall of Fame. The Athletic Wall of Fame recognizes and honors student athletes, coaches, teams, and community supporters who have made significant contributions to the Galway athletic program. Congratulations to the 2022 Inductees into the Golden Eagles Athletic Wall of Fame: These inductees will be honored in June 2023. Jodie Evans, Class of 1993: Jodie competed in varsity track and field, soccer, and basketball. She was captain of the track team, Section II Class C Champion, and Tri Valley League Champion in the long jump and 800m. Emily Orminski, Class of 2015: Emily was volleyball team captain for the 2014 Galway team that won the Section II Volleyball Championship. She was named Most Valuable Player (setter) and All-Star for three years. Today, Emily is the assistant coach for the Division I Siena Saints. Douglas DiCerbo, Class of 1987: Douglas was a three-sport athlete who competed in soccer, wrestling, and track and field. With over 100 wins, he was captain of the varsity wrestling team and two-time Class D Wrestling Champion. Doug won every tournament in both his junior and senior year. He had a record of 64-4. Paul Munchbach, Class of 1971: Paul was a three-sport athlete who competed in soccer, basketball, and baseball. He was co-captain of the soccer team

during his senior year and helped lead the team to the Sectional Championship. In 1972, he started taking karate. He received his black belt and became chief instructor of the Galway Karate Club in 1981. In the year 2000, Paul was inducted into the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame for Instructor of the Year. In 2001, he was inducted into the Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame for Distinguished Master of the Year. Robert Stangle, Class of 1951: Robert was a three-sport athlete at Galway who played soccer, basketball, and baseball. He was captain of the soccer team in 1951 and high scorer of basketball in 1949 and 1951. He hit a .474 in baseball in 1950 and a .484 in 1951. 2016 Volleyball Team: The 2016 Volleyball Team was the first volleyball team in school history to make the State Final Four. They finished the season ranked third in New York State for Class C schools. They were also the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) West Division Champions, WAC Tournament Champions, WAC League Champions, Section II Class C Champions, and Regional Champions with a record of 20-1. The 2016 Volleyball Team includes: Emily Smith, Hannah Bramer, Carlee Hotsmann, Emma Smith, Lindsey Zawisa, Sydney Crawford, Schuyler Arnold, Hannah Hofmann, Brittany Kenyon, Casey Dunleavy, Brooke Martin, Samantha Munchbach, Annelise Ostrowski, Abbie Pritchard, Samantha Grant, Anna Gardner.

Week of April 22 – April 28, 2022

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BALLSTON SPA WELLNESS DAY 2022: Kids Color Fun Run; Scotties Stampede 5k Ballston Spa — The Ballston Spa Central School District’s annual Wellness Day is being held on Saturday, May 14 at the Wood Road Elementary School complex. The goal is to bring the school community together for a funfilled day and encourage students

and families to participate in healthy and active lifestyles. The day begins at 8:30 a.m. with a free Kids Color Fun Run. At 9 a.m., the annual Scotties Stampede 5k will begin with a brand new course that starts and ends in the Wood Road bus loop.

The race registration for the Kids Run and 5k is online at scottiesstampede.org. Runners and walkers are all invited and welcome to participate. The Wellness Expo will be from 9:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. in the Wood Road cafeteria/gymnasium.

The Expo will once again offer information from community organizations, a free bike raffle, free bike helmets with fittings, live demonstrations and plenty of giveaways during the event. As in year’s past, proceeds from the event will support the

district’s Ballston Spa Partnership for Innovation in Education Fund, a component fund of the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region. Call The Office of Community Relations and Program Support at 518-884-7195 ext. 1369 with any questions.

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DOWNTOWN GROUNDBREAKING FOR GREENBELT TRAIL SARATOGA SPRINGS — Citing a long-term vision for connectivity, city officials staged a groundbreaking ceremony in front of the grounds usually highlighting Saratoga Farmers’ Market, to initiate the start of construction of the downtown portion of the Saratoga Greenbelt Trail. This project will provide a crucial connection between downtown Saratoga Springs and Wilton. The portion of the trail in front of High Rock Park will be completed by the end of May with the downtown portion overall completed by the fall. The 10-foot-wide shared-use ADA-accessible paved path along High Rock and Excelsior Avenue will extend from the intersection of Lake and High Rock Avenues to the existing Exit 15 trail end on Excelsior Avenue and create a continuous sidewalk network.

City at work on High Rock Avenue April 20, 2022 for the downtown portion of the Saratoga Greenbelt Trail. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

This week, the city began removing the first of 49 trees along the path. They will be replaced by 62 healthy trees better suited for the local environment, officials said.

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