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Volunteers

Sought for Ballston Lake

Clean Up Day

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The Annual Ballston Lake Clean Up Day is set for Saturday, May 6. Volunteers are welcome to join in by showing up at the Ballston Lake Fire Department, on Route 146-A at 8 AM to pick up their road assignments.

The project involves doing a clean sweep of winter trash on local roadways in the hamlet of Ballston Lake and its environs. The Burnt Hills Ballston Lake Business & Professional Association, the Ballston Lake Improvement Association and the Town of Ballston sponsor the spring clean-up of accumulated roadside debris. Scores of local residents, businesspeople, town authorities and local organizations including scout troops, confirmation classes and students in need of community service projects show up to volunteer. The annual event dates back to the mid-1970s. The Town of Ballston parks a large truck at the Ballston Lake Fire Department and at the Outlet Road Parking lot for volunteers to deposit their bags when they have finished their assignments.

Participants are urged to wear closed-toed shoes and gloves may bring garden tools like rakes and grabbers. Volunteers

Mayor urges justice panel

Group would open discussion of racism in Saratoga Springs

By WENDY LIBERATORE

SARATOGA SPRINGS

— In an effort to acknowledge a history of systemic racism, Mayor Ron Kim said he is seeking to pass a resolution Tuesday that would apologize for past injustices and form a Restorative Justice Panel to begin a community-wide dialogue on racism in the city.

The resolution, which would ultimately lead to the creation of what Kim calls a restorative justice program, also reinstates the first point of 50 in the city’s Police Reform Task Force’s original recommendations that sought to “acknowledge, apologize, reconcile and review” past injustices. That first point was eliminated by the previous City Council.

“It was the number one recommendation,” Kim said. “I also think this is a broader view of something the city and the United States at large should grapple with, race relationships and how we address those.”

He said he is not focused solely on police, but also how racism affects housing and employment. However, Kim said he does not have specific ideas on what he thinks the panel will address, or in what form such “restorative justice” would take. Restorative justice practices “repair” to the harm caused by crime and conflict, as opposed to punishment.

“It’s well-documented that there are prob-

lems,” Kim said. “For example, from the 1960s to the 1980s, urban renewal decimated whole swaths of Saratoga Springs and largely that was based on race. What our resolution does is establish a forum where we talk about these things.”

The 11-member panel would seek ways to promote restorative justice, a means of allowing a victim to address the victimizer, seek some kind of reparations and move forward together in a positive way.

However, not everyone is on board with the plan. That includes Commissioner of Public Safety Jim Montagnino who called the resolution “a litany of self-loathing statements that apply collective guilt to an entire city.”

“I don’t know if there is a rational person alive who doesn’t think there are racists or serious injustices,” Montagnino said. “But to take this to a point of self-condemning an entire city is a step way too far.”

The city’s police union agrees. It released a statement saying that the resolution concentrates “on the idea that Saratoga Springs law enforcement has supported and allowed racism and hate to occur within its ranks, as well as its application of laws that were duly enacted by state and local legislative bodies. The members of the Saratoga Springs PBA dispute and deny any false idea that its members are racist or allow any laws to be applied in a racist way or based in hate.”

“We do not dispute that there are racist people in this world, and that hate drives decisions made by some,” the statement read.

GlobalFoundries buys land for a second chip factory

Company has no firm timetable for expansion

By RICK KARLIN

MALTA

— GlobalFoundries has completed the purchase of approximately 800 acres adjacent to its chip manufacturing plant, giving the company enough land to eventually build a second chip fab.

The $13.2 million purchase also means that the company now owns all of the 1,110-acre spot formerly known as the Luther Forest Technology

Campus. Luther Forest previously owned the acreage.

The purchase has been in the works for more than a year and was announced by the company last week.

“Semiconductors are essential to daily life and are at the heart of the U.S. economy, domestic supply chains, and national defense. GF stands ready to play a key role in the implementation of the CHIPS Act, which will boost U.S. semiconductor manufacturing by creating a globally competitive framework,” Steven

Grasso, managing director of global government relations at Global-Foundries said in a prepared statement.

“This land purchase gives us the space and flexibility we need in the near term to service the growing market demand for secure, reliable U.S.-made chips. This purchase also represents GF’s long-term commitment to New York and growing the semi-

“We do dispute that it is a problem within the police department that must be apologized for. This resolution does nothing to create a positive relationship between the community and its police force, it only panders to a small minority of non-city residents intent on disruption and chaos.”

Others do like the resolution. Kristen Dart, a member of the Police Reform Task Force and the chair of the city’s Civilian Review Board, said “it’s good to start the conversation.”

“The mayor and the council are finally taking the steps that the community has been asking for since the end of the Saratoga Springs Police Reform Task Force,” Dart said. “As a fourth generation Saratogian, I grew up with stories of how it has felt to be Black in Saratoga. My grandmother could walk through neighborhoods and tell me all of the neighbors who lost houses and business due to urban renewal and other racist practices that affected our community. Hopefully this will be another step forward in acknowledging the harms done and creating positive change

conductor ecosystem that supports both GF’s worldclass manufacturing facility in Malta and the regional semiconductor cluster envisioned by the CHIPS Act.”

“From where I sit as a Malta councilman I feel good that Global Foundries has all the land they need to fulfill their expansion plans,” town Councilman Tim Dunn said.

“I think that they have everything that they need now to undertake their next phase of expansion.”

All of the parties involved cautioned that the acquisition doesn’t mean there is a clear timetable

for when the second chip fab or computer chip factory, which could cost between $6 billion and $8 billion, would be built.

“My sense is that everybody is still working through what’s happening in that industry internationally,” said Todd Shimkus, president of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce.

“When they announce Fab 8.2 there’s going to be a giant party,” Shimkus said, referring to the name that will be given to the second plant. rkarlin@timesunion. com; 518-454-5758; @RickKarlinTU

GlobalFoundries in Malta has completed the purchase of 800 acres of additional land adjacent to its Luther Forest chip manufacturing facility.

Sheep to Shawl Program Returns to History Center

BALLSTON SPA - The long-running interactive “Sheep to Shawl” program at Brookside Museum returns to the Saratoga County History Center on May 13 from 1pm-4pm. Sheep, lambs, farmers, herders, and shearers, including the famous Fred the Shearer, and the Rock Day Spinning Guild will assemble on Brookside Museum’s front lawn to demonstrate every facet of sheep raising, shearing, and spinning to produce the wool clothing that was so ubiquitous in early America. Sheep to Shawl is a hands-on, family-friendly event. Young and the young-at-heart will have fun petting the sheep, meeting farmers, and participating in demonstrations. This will be a terrific opportunity to

Ballston Spa House & Garden Club

Pre-Order Geranium & Plant Sale

BALLSTON SPA - Ballston Spa House & Garden Club (BSH&GC) is holding their 13th Annual Geranium & Plant Sale through Friday, May 12th, 2023

Geraniums, ‘Wave’ petunias and green sweet potato vines are for sale. The sale benefits BSH&G Club youth programs, high school scholarships and the beautification of public gardens in the Village of Ballston Spa, including the Garden of Learning, the Pink Garden at the Library, Iron Spring Garden and the Tedisco Trail Garden.

Geraniums offered are red, purple, pink and salmon. Wave petunias are red, purple, pink and white. Green sweet potato vines

enjoy the spring weather, learn about Saratoga County’s agricultural past, and enjoy some quality family time.

We are grateful to Stewarts’ Shops Holiday Match program for their generous support of this educational opportunity. Brookside Museum is located at 21 Fairground Avenue, Ballston Spa, NY, 12020. A well-preserved 1792 mansion, Brookside houses the records, collections, and exhibits of the Saratoga County History Center. The SCHC is dedicated to preserving and sharing the diverse histories of Saratoga County, and offers a wide variety of innovative, e exciting, and educational programming both online and in person. Please see the SCHC website (www.brooksidemuseum.org) and our social media accounts (@SaratogaCoHistory) for news and announcements.

are also for sale. All plants for sale are in 4 1⁄2 inch pots and are sold for $5.00 each. Order forms for the sale can be found at our Facebook page, various businesses around town, and are available by calling Jayne 518-309-3771 or Barb 518-309-3208 during business hours.

Orders with checks must be turned into Jayne Schmidt, 39 Cave Path, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 by Friday May 12th. If you have any questions call Jayne or Barb.

Pick up of your order is on Thursday, May 18th after 1 PM at 66 Fredrick St., Ballston Spa, NY.

The BSH&G Club is a member of the Federation of Garden Clubs of New York State. New members are always welcome.

The Saratoga Area Retired Educators Monthly Luncheon Meeting

SARATOGA - The Saratoga Area Retired Educators monthly luncheon meeting will be held on Monday, May 8 at noon in the Win Room of the Holiday Inn, 232 Broadway Saratoga Springs. All area retired K-12 public, parochial, private, BOCES teachers and other school related personnel are welcome. For further information, call 518-584-1192.

Defensive Driving Class

SARATOGA - On Saturday May 13th ,2023 from 9 AM to 3 PM there will be a New York State approved Defensive Driving Class. Save 10% on your base auto insurance for the next three years & receive up to 4 points off your driving

Craft Fair at Brookside Museum – Vendors Wanted

BALLSTON SPA - The Saratoga County History Center is seeking vendors of handmade crafts, antiques, and farm products for the annual craft fair on Saturday, June 24, 2023, from 10 am to 3 pm. No mass produced or commercially manufactured products will be permitted. Spaces are available outdoors, with limited spaces available indoors. The fair is a rain-or-shine event. The fair is very popular and annual. The History Center utilizes social media, posters, email blasts, press releases, and a website to promote this eagerly anticipated event.

Visit https://brooksidemuseum.org/events/2022craft-fair/ for more information, or contact Beth

record according to New York State Department of Motor Vehicle guidelines. Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church 175 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs New York 12866

Fee: $35.00 per person. Bring a friend fee is $30 ea. Portion of fee goes to Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church. Registration is required and can be made by calling, Ray Frankoski @518-286-3788

As we are socially distancing, a mask is optional. Class size is limited.

Cerebral Palsy Fundraiser

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- Come join us Saturday, May 13th, from 6-10PM at the Saratoga/Wilton Elk’s Lodge. “Celebrate Mom” with a free carnation to the first 100 Mom’s, donated by Dehn’s Flowers. We are raising awareness and funds for the Cerebral Pal-

Silvestri at (518) 885-4000 or bsilvestri@brooksidemuseum.org.

The Saratoga County History Center is celebrating its 60th anniversary and is committed to explaining that a greater Saratoga starts by understanding its history. As part of this commitment, the History Center is installing an immersive exhibition on the history of Saratoga County that will open in spring 2023. In addition, the History Center’s multi-year, multi-platform initiative offers a variety of innovative, stimulating, and educational programs online and in-person across the country. Learn more about the Saratoga County History Center and program updates at www. brooksidemuseum.org or the Center on Facebook or Twitter @SaratogaCoHistory.

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We have “Amazing Mom” themed raffle baskets and a BBQ buffet. Dinner will include chicken, macaroni salad, coleslaw, baked beans and cornbread. There will be a cash bar and yummy desserts too. Dance to the beat of our favorite quartet Betsy and the ByeGons. Cost is $25 per person. For reservations call Judy at 518-5875568 by May 9. Give MOM a night to remember.

Christ’s Cupboard

Food Pantry

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Christ’s Cupboard Food Pantry, located at the First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa, 202 Milton Ave, has expanded our service hours. We are now open every Tuesday morning from 9-11am and every Thursday afternoon from 4:30-6:00pm.

Galway Lion’s Club

Pig Roast

GALWAY - Friday, May 12th, 3-6 PM (or until sold out) at Dockstader Field, Route 147, Galway. $14 Reserved or $15 Drive-up. *RSVP to Lion Holly: 518-882-6516

Fish Creek

Rod & Gun Club

Monthly Breakfast

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Sunday May 14, 2023

8:00 – 11:00 • 123 SR 32 Schuylerville, NY

$10 Adults $5 Children

Bring your MomALL MOTHERS ½ PRICE FOR MOTHER’S DAY

Choose from: Pancakes, regular, buckwheat, apple cinnamon and blueberry or French Toast. Eggs to order, homefries, bacon or sausage, toast, coffee and orange juice.

Alplaus UMC Looking for Unique Vendors and Artisans for a Flea Market/Craft Sale

ALPLAUS – At the Alplaus UMC, 1 Brookside Place, Alplaus NY 12008 on Saturday, June 3rd 2023, from 9am to 3pm. We are accepting a wide variety of crafters, vendors, or do your own yard sale. Outdoor spaces - 10’ X 10” for $25 includes a lawn space and advertising with restrooms available. To receive a church property use agreement, and pay to reserve your space please contact Lisa Beretz by call/text or email at: 518-330-9277 or LLBeretz@gmail.com. All spaces will be reserved when paid in full with a signed property use agreement, and on a first come first served basis.

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Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge 161

Hosts a Chicken & Biscuits Dinner for Curbside Pick Up

SARATOGA - Wednesday, May 10, 2023; 4:306:00 pm, Call Monday Or Tuesday Between 10amNoon To Place An Order - 518-584-2585

Chicken & Biscuits, Mashed Potatoes, V egetable, Salad - Dinner $15.00 (Cash Only)

Cornell Cooperative Extension CourseYou Can Grow Your Food in Containers Easily!

BALLSTON SPA - Sue Beebe of Cornell Cooperative Extension will cover the basics to get you started and share grower tips for those with some experience. You will discover that you do not need any experience to be successful and how to provide fresh, quality food for your family. May 13th 830 am

This program is brought to you by the Milton Grange. Bringing “Rural Lifestyle Living” through classes and lectures as a community service. Breakfast will be served, RSVP is recommended. 518 885-6606 FREE tomato plants will be distributed as door prizes. Old Stone Church, 159 Stone Church Rd Ballston Spa, NY 12020See you there!

Gansevoort Town Wide Garage Sale and Flea Market

GANSEVOORT- Mother’s Day Weekend - May 13th and 14th - To be added to list or for more information call Penny at 518-796-3596.

Charlton Freehold

Church Spring Festival

CHARLTON - The Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church, 768 Charlton Rd., Charlton NY, will hold it’s first Spring Festival with Crafters and Vendors on Saturday, May 6, 10am-3pm. In addition to visiting an array of items offered by crafters, vendors, and bakers, adoptable dogs from the Saratoga County Animal Shelter will also be present to anyone looking to give a loving pet a furever home!

BSBPA Announces

May First Friday Event

BALLSTON SPA - The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association (BSBPA) is excited to announce their May First Friday event: “School Art in the Community.” On Friday, May 5 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM, downtown Ballston Spa will come alive with the sights and sounds of local art displays and activities. The event is a collaboration between the BSBPA and the Ballston Spa Central School District.

Visitors can expect to see artwork created by students from pre-K to high school, on display in participating businesses throughout the downtown area. The Malta Ave Odyssey of the Mind team will be holding an ice cream fundraiser in Wiswall Park, with all proceeds going towards their trip to World Finals at the end of May.

In addition to the art displays, visitors can enjoy food and drink specials at participating shops as well as special promotions.

Scotia United Methodist Annual Rummage Sale

SCOTIA - This year

Scotia United Methodist, 201 N. Ten Broeck St., Scotia will be holding their annual RUMMAGE SALE on Friday, May 5, 9am – 3pm & Saturday, May 6, 9am – NOON; (Bag Sale begins @ NOON on SATURDAY!) Wheelchair accessible. Food available for purchase on both days. For questions or directions, please contact the church office on 518-372-9575.

The Capital District Humanist Society

Presents: Why We Believe in God(s):

A Concise Guide to the Science of Faith

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Dr. J. Anderson Thomson, Jr. studies how and why the human mind generates religious belief. He has methodically reviewed the components and causes of religious belief as a purely natural phenomenon. With evidence from psychology, cognitive neuroscience, and related fields, he presents a convincing case that gods were created by humans—not vice versa, and thus confirms the primacy of reason and science over superstition and religion. The title of this talk is also the title of his book, co0written with Clare Aukofer.

J. Anderson Thomson, Jr., MD (Univ. of Virginia, School of Medicine, 1973) is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Andy maintained an adult psychiatric practice for 41 years. He is a staff psychiatrist at Counseling and Psychological Services at UVA and a member of the Clinical Faculty at the UVA School of Medicine. His current research uses evolutionary psychology

The BSBPA encourages everyone to come out and enjoy the festivities and support our local businesses and schools. First Friday events are always free and open to the public. For more information on this event and other BSBPA activities, visit www. ballston.org or contact the BSBPA at info@ballston. org

Open House/ Volunteer Recruiting Day at ESAM

GLENVILLE - The Empire State Aerosciences Museum (ESAM) at 250 Rudy Chase Drive in Glenville, NY 12302, invites you to join us for our Open House/Volunteer Recruiting Day on Saturday, May 6, 2023 from 10 am – 4 pm. The Museum invites everyone to join us free of charge that day and will open its doors to the public to view all the changes that have taken place in the past few years. Volunteers will be on hand to show you all their handiwork and introduce you to all aspects of what being an ESAM volunteer means.

ESAM is a one-of-a-kind cultural resource located at Schenectady County Airport in the Town of Glenville, NY, at the site of the former General Electric Flight Test Center. Dedicated to interpreting aviation, particularly as related to New York State, the Museum offers visitors a variety of exciting and educational experiences, including interpretive exhibits, a spectacular collection of restored aircraft, the state’s largest aviation research center, as well as our education programs.

Volunteers are the backbone of all not-for-profit

to understand depression, suicide, terrorism, and religious belief. This program will take place via Zoom on Sunday, May 7th, 2023 at 1 PM. Current paid CDHS members will automatically receive an invite via e mail. Non-members may attend. Send an e mail request to CDHS.Albany@gmail. com, or log onto our Meetup page: https://www. meetup.com/Capital-District, Humanist-Society/ and click Join and then click Attend, and the link will be available to you.

To learn more about us please go to: www.humanistsociety.net

The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County has Produced an Online Guide for School District Elections

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The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County has produced an online guide for School District Elections for all School Districts in Saratoga County , including Niskayuna. Also included are the Rockwell Falls, Stillwater and Schuylerville Libraries .

Voters can access it after May 6th by going

organizations. Without volunteers, ESAM could not deliver the services that our community relies upon. Meet current volunteers and see what opportunities await you. We need volunteers in many departments including but not limited to: tour guides, STEM teachers, facilities, maintenance, special events, fundraising, exhibit creation, library, office (computer), research center, collections and more! Also, learn about the incredible history of our facility and its historic collections. Must be 18 years+ to volunteer. Open to the public.

Hope Animal Rescue

Will Participate in the Annual Spring Weekend Yard Sale

SARATOGA - May 5, 6, 7, 2023, located at the Corner of Route 29 and 10 Schallen Road, Saratoga Springs. Multiple Vendors will be in attendance!

Hosted by Mary Jane and Ed Sakos. 10 - 6 pm each day

Simpson United Methodist Church

Famous Brown Bread & Bake Sale

ROCK CITY FALLS

- Spring has sprung and our kitchen is, once again, steaming up just in time for Mothers’ Day! Simpson United Methodist Church is having our semi-annual Brown Bread & Bake Sale. Cost will be $8 per loaf. Call 518-885-4794 to place your order. Pick-up dates: Friday, May 12 between 4 pm and 6 pm and Saturday, May 13 between 9 am and 2 pm. Our address is 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls, NY. Bake sale on Saturday.

to www.Vote411.org and entering their address or to our website, lwvsaratoga.org/voting, and selecting from the list of School District elections. Also included is information about how voting will be conducted in each district, voting hours, and how to obtain absentee ballots.

We were able to contact most of the candidates but were not able to get contact information from all districts. Any school board candidates who were not contacted and who wish to participate may contact the League of Women Voters at lwvsaratoga@ aol.com for assistance in completing the guide. Voter information for the primaries will be available in June.

Pet Adoptathon

Kick-Off Party

GLENS FALLS - Dog, cat & bunny adoptions! Food, Fun & games, auction baskets and live music! Adirondack Region of North Shore Animal League America. 115 Maple Street, Glens Falls, Deborah Oligny - North Country Initiative Director Phone: 518-409-8105 ext 108 debbieo@animalleague.org Sat. May 6th 11am-4pm

Please leave your name, telephone number and the number loaves you would like to reserve; and if possible, let us know if you will be picking up on Friday or Saturday. A representative from Simpson will call back to confirm your order. Thank you.

NF Northeast Presents:

Steps2Cure NF Capital District

SCHENECTADY

- Neurofibromatosis (NF) Northeast presents Steps2Cure NF Capital District, taking place at Schenectady Central Park on Sunday, May 7, 2023, and featuring Operation Safe Child administered by the Albany Sheriff’s Department, music by DJ Debonair, face painting by Miss Stacey, refreshments, raffles, and more! NF Northeast is proud to bring Steps2Cure Capital District to Schenectady for the first year, after operating out of Albany, NY for nearly a decade!

Steps2Cure NF Capital District will help to raise much needed funds and awareness for Neurofibromatosis, a genetic disorder that causes tumors to form on the nerves anywhere in or on the body at any time. NF affects 3 times as many people as cystic fibrosis, Huntington’s disease, Tay-Sachs, and muscular dystrophy combined yet is not commonly known. To register, please visit nfnortheast.org and navigate to the Steps2Cure NF Capital District event page. There you will find the registration link. The registration fee is $25 for adults, $15 for children ages 6 -17, and free for children ages 5 and under. All registered participants

will receive a Steps2Cure NF bandana, fundraising tips, and support.

Steps2Cure NF Capital District (formally Albany) has been operating with the help of dedicated local volunteers, who started the event over 10 years ago. Last year, Steps2Cure Albany brought together over 100 members of the greater Albany, NY community and raised over $12,000. This year, we have set a goal of $14,000!

NF Northeast is a register 501(C)(3) organization headquartered in Burlington, MA. NF Northeast is proud to support a ninestate region that includes MA, NY, PA, NJ, CT, VT, NH, ME, and RI. At NF Northeast we seek to bring hope to those affected by neurofibromatosis and allied disorders.

League of Women Voters of New York Will Present “The Story of Plastic”

CAPITAL DISTRICTThe Capital District Chapters (Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga & Schenectady ) of the League of Women Voters of New York will present “The Story of Plastic” on Tuesday May 9 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm via Zoom.

This documentary reveals the ugly truth behind plastic pollution and the false solution of plastic recycling. It explains how we got to our current global plastic pollution crisis and how the oil and gas industry has successfully manipulated the narrative around it. The Story of Plastic is a life changing, Emmy winning film depicting one of the world’s most pressing environmental issues.

Join David Sayer at 8:00

for questions and answers following the film. David is a Community Manager for the Beyond Plastics Virtual Group, a national grassroots organization begun by the President and Founder of Beyond Plastics, Judith Enck . Please register in advance for this virtual meeting: https://tinyurl. com/StoryOfPlasticFilm. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Zoom meeting. If you have already seen the documentary, feel free to join the Q & A at the end.

Ballston Area

Seniors Monthly Dance

BALLSTON SPA - On Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

The dance will be at the Milton Community Center 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa, NY 12020

The dance is open to the public and ample free parking. There will be a Donation $5.00 per person. Snack and refreshment will be provided.

Dance to the music of the River Road Boys Band. (Adults Only) For more information call 518-430-7029

Adirondack Fiddlers

New Style and Old Tyme Fiddling

SCHUYLERVILLESunday May 7th 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm. American Legion Hall, Clancy St. Schuylerville, NY

All fiddlers and musicians young and old and Public welcome. Round and square dancing. Food AvailableFor more information call (518) 274-681

Options to Finance Home Improvements

Renovating a home is a great way to impart personality indoors and out. Improvements can make spaces more livable and address safety issues. Home renovations often take residents’ lifestyles into account, and changes can be customized to accommodate a growing family or an empty nest.

No matter the job, home improvements tend to be costly. According to the financial resource SoFi, on aver-

age, the cost to renovate or remodel a whole house runs between $10 and $60 per square foot. Certain rooms demand a higher cost, with a kitchen or bathroom remodel costing around $100 to $250 per square foot due to electrical and plumbing needs. Figuring out how to pay for the improvement project is as essential to the planning process as picking out materials and contractors.

The following are some financial considerations and financing options for homeowners looking to renovate their properties.

• Consider if the investment is worth it. Remodeling magazine routinely assesses common improvements and how much homeowners can expect to recoup on the investment in its annual “Cost v. Value” report. In 2022, a homeowner spending $4,000 on a garage door replacement recouped 93.3 percent of the investment, whereas adding a midrange bathroom at $63,000 would only offer a 51.8 percent return. Homeowners must decide if they want to go forward with the project if they’re likely to get just a $33,000 return when they choose to sell the home later on.

• Refinance the home mortgage. Homeowners can use a cash-out mortgage refinance as a way to access thousands of dollars for a remodel. This taps into a home’s equity. Keep in mind that the mortgage will then be a new mortgage at the current interest rate and an outstanding balance higher than what was the current one. Typically 20 percent equity in the home is needed to refinance.

• Take out a personal loan. For those who do not want to refinance, a personal loan or home improvement loan

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• Utilize a home equity line of credit. A HELOC is a form of revolving credit, like a credit card. Homeowners borrow against the credit line granted with the home being the collateral. As a person pays down what is owed, he or she can borrow more. This is a good idea for recurring or long-term home improvements.

• Try a home equity loan. Home equity loans use the home as collateral like a HELOC. The home equity loan is an installment loan for a fixed amount on a fixed monthly schedule for a set term. These are sometimes called second mortgages.

• No- or low-interest credit card. Smaller projects can be financed using credit cards. Many will offer introductory rates with no interest for a few months. This is generally only preferable if a person can pay off the balance before interest is charged.

These are the primary ways to finance home improvement projects when costs exceed available cash on hand.

Did You Know?

Vinyl siding is not something that many homeowners may consider painting, but it can be done. However, some contractors may not recommend it as the best option to overhaul a home. Painting siding means it will only be as durable as the paint used. It’s also essential to determine if painting vinyl will void any warranties. Wood or engineered wood or fiber cement siding tend to be better options than vinyl should you want to switch colors down the line. But vinyl siding can be painted if it is done right, and it can be an affordable way to change the look of a home without investing in new siding. According to Benjamin Moore Paints, vinyl siding that will be painted will need to be cleaned thoroughly, including the removal of any mildew, chalk or dirt, to enhance paint adhesion. Pitted or porous vinyl siding always must be primed, but others may not require priming. Choose an exterior paint designed for painting on vinyl. Benjamin Moore has a palette called Colors for Vinyl that can be used in select exterior paint lines. Two coats of paint are recommended. According to BobVila.com, paint for vinyl has acrylic and urethane resins that accommodate the expansion and contraction of vinyl and help the paint stick. Also, for the best results, the home improvement experts on the site advise painting when temperatures are mild and there is low relative humidity and an overcast sky.

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How to Create More Privacy on Your Property

An inviting backyard can serve as a welcome retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life. After a long day at the office or an exhausting day spent transporting kids to and fro, it’s hard to resist the allure of a peaceful outdoor space in which to unwind.

Privacy is a key component of any backyard oasis. Some homes may be so remote that privacy isn’t an issue. But many suburban homeowners recognize they might need to tweak their landscapes if they hope to create a private oasis outside.

Fencing or planting?

Most homeowners looking to create more privacy on their property will have to choose between fencing and planting. Fencing provides immediate privacy because, once it’s installed, no one can see into the yard. Fencing also doesn’t require watering or other immediate upkeep, which will be necessary when planting to ensure tree roots can establish themselves.

But planting has its benefits as well. Planting for privacy is essentially creating a living fence that can grow over time and provide even more privacy as trees reach maturity. Plants also tend to be less costly than fencing. The home renovation experts at BobVila.com estimate that fencing projects typically cost between $1,667 and $4,075. However, fencing projects can cost considerably more than $4,000, especially for homeowners with large properties they want to enclose. Large, mature trees can be expensive, though it’s unlikely they will cost as much as fencing. In addition, fencing requires more maintenance and will potentially need to be replaced, while native trees won’t require much upkeep and can last for generations.

Planting

Homeowners who choose to plant for privacy will next have to decide which type of plants to add to their properties. Evergreens provide year-round privacy because they don’t shed their leaves, so these are the ones most often chosen when creating a living fence. A

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Home renovations can improve a home in many different ways. Modifications to kitchens and bathrooms have long been popular projects, but are they the most popular renovations? According to data from Realm, which analyzed the top 10 most popular projects from roughly 2.8 million listings and permit filings in the United States in 2022, certain projects are more popular than others. Nationally, the most common home renovations include interior painting, exterior painting, finishing a basement, installing or replacing windows, and bathroom remodeling. Houzz polls have unveiled that renovating kitchens and bathrooms, new windows and porches, balcony and deck projects are among the most popular. According to the Canadian lifestyle resource Icy Canada, which culled various data points and sources, window and door upgrades, kitchen and bath remodels and deck projects are the most popular renovations in Canada.

number of varieties of evergreen trees can do the job, but it’s important that homeowners consult with a landscape architect prior to choosing trees so they can ensure the trees will thrive when faced with the growing conditions on their properties. During such a consultation, homeowners may discuss the following popular privacy trees.

• Leyland cypress: The Arbor Day Foundation® notes that the Leyland cypress is popular for hedges and boundaries, likely because a typical tree reaches a mature height of 60’-70’ and can spread as wide as 25’. The Leyland cypress grows fast, which may appeal to homeowners who don’t want to wait to establish privacy.

• Green Giant Arborvitae: There are different varieties of the arborvitae, but the Green Giant tends to be the go-to option for privacy. The ADF notes that Green Giants will grow up to three feet per year until they reach maturity, providing a fast-growing option for privacy planters. The Green Giant can spread as wide as 20 feet at maturity, which is another attribute that makes it so popular among homeowners desiring privacy.

• Eastern White Pine: The ADF notes that the eastern white pine, which can reach heights as high as 80 feet, is favored in spacious yards. That’s likely due to its height and its potential spread, which can reach 40 feet. Home-

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owners who choose the eastern white pine might like it for its resemblance to a Christmas tree, and in fact it is widely used for that purpose. The privacy provided by the eastern white pine is significant, but it might be best suited to especially large properties.

Whether it’s fencing or planting, homeowners have many options to consider as they seek to create more privacy on their properties.

5 Pickett Lane, Clifton Park

SThe house at 5 Pickett Lane in Clifton Park encompasses nearly 3,000 square feet of living space. aturated by natural light and surrounded by nature, 5 Pickett Lane is a five-year-old John Witt custom Colonial on a private 5-acre lot along the southern edge of Clifton Park.

The bright, colorful interior boasts nearly 3,000 square feet and offers an open floor plan, light oak flooring and coffered ceilings. The first-floor office features beautiful custom built-ins. A cozy sun room overlooks a Vermont Slate patio, fenced dog run and manicured backyard.

In the kitchen, white quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances compliment the dark-stained cabinetry. The primary bedroom, with elegant en suite and large his-and-hers closet, is located on the second

floor, along with two additional bedrooms and a spacious laundry room. There’s added living space and ample storage in the basement.

List price: $999,990. Taxes: $11,936.

To learn more about this three-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath home, contact Jeffrey Decatur, broker associate with RE/MAX Capital, at 518-369-5333 or Jeffrey-Decatur@gmail.com.

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Vocal Scholarship Competition

CAPITAL DISTRICT - Saratoga Voices will hold its 26th annual vocal scholarship competition for high school seniors. Two scholarships will be awarded to the top two competitors along with an opportunity to sing in a Saratoga Voices concert. Applicants need not plan a career in music, but the scholarships are intended to facilitate the continued study of singing in college. This year’s audition will be held on Friday, June 2 at St. Clement’s Church in Saratoga Springs. Details and applications can be found at https://saratogavoices.org/ vocal-scholarship/

The League of Women Voters Saratoga County Will Hold a Virtual Meeting

SARATOGA COUNTY - The League of Women Voters Saratoga County will hold a virtual meeting via zoom on Wednesday May 17 at 7 pm to plan for future Meetups and events.

Members and nonmembers are invited to join the planning session to solicit ideas for topics and presenters for 2023-24 . All ideas are welcome at this session.

To register for the zoom event. Please go to our website www.lwvsaratoga.org/events

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GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

A loved one may be hinting at a few things he or she wants to do with you, Gemini. Find the time to make these things happen. Let loose and have fun.

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It could be tempting to hole up in a bookstore or a coffee shop for hours in the days ahead, Cancer. However, avoiding certain issues is not the way to go. Confront them head on.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, if you are going to leap, do so with both eyes open; otherwise, you may miss some of the dangers along the way. Always take the bigger picture into consideration.

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Virgo, accept that you may be different from most of the people with whom you associate, and that is perfectly fine. What makes you unique is what others like about you.

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Vendors/Crafters Wanted for Edinburg Festivals

EDINBURG - The Edinburg Historical Society is accepting applications from area crafters and vendors for the Historic Edinburg Day Festival on Saturday, July 8, and Edinburg Fall Festival on Saturday September 23 both from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is no fee to participate, however, a 10% commission of sales is asked as a donation to help defray the costs associated with the festivals. The festivals are held at the Rural Museum, 11 North Shore Road, Edinburg, NY 12134.

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Shaken & Stirred Celebrity Bartender Party is Back for the First Time After Pause

SARATOGA - After a three-year-long pause due to COVID-19, Shaken & Stirred is finally returning to benefit Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs.

The Shaken & Stirred Celebrity Bartender Party is an annual fundraiser for UPH. Local businesses team up to compete against each other, bartending for the most tips. The team that raises the most during their shift wins. This year’s event will be 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Thursday, May 18 at the Saratoga National Golf Course.

The vision of the Collaborative School of the Arts is to provide extensive performing arts opportunities with instruction by regional and national professionals. Its programs inspire and cultivate career paths for students in creative fields while developing and welcoming a diverse palette of artists. Tuition assistance ensures student accessibility across Proctors Collaborative, including UPH’s summer program Rock Camp.

Past champions of Shaken & Stirred include DeCrescente Distributing Co, Julie & Co. Realty and Adirondack Trust Company. For more information, go to universalpreservationhall.org. There is no cover charge for this event.

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SARATOGA - Saratoga Chamber Players under Artistic Direction of Jill Levy welcomes back grammy-nominated pianist Andrius Zlabys for “The Quintessential Quintet and More” Sunday May 21, 3PM, at the Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 5th Avenue and Henning Road. Joining Zlabys and violinist Jill Levy are violinist Lily Holgate, violist Lila Brown, and cellist Scott Kluksdahl. Concert program includes Haydn’s Piano Trio in D major, Brahms Piano Quintet in F minor, Andante Piano Trio by Ukrainian composer Dimitri Levkovich, and violin duos of Bartok and Ligeti. Žlabys has enjoyed collaborations with several esteemed musicians, including violist Yuri Bashmet, violinist Hilary Hahn, and an enduring collaboration with violinist Gidon Kremer and the Kremerata Baltica with whom he has toured extensively in Europe, Japan, South America, and the U.S.

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Free Spring Events at Wilton Preserve

WILTON - Spring has sprung and wildflowers are starting to bud in the meadows of Camp Saratoga. Join a team of environmental educators from Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park for free programs to explore the outdoors and gain knowledge about local ecosystems. All events listed below, plus more, are posted on the Wilton Preserve website for registration (wiltonpreserve.org/ education/calendar)

Moonlight Walk - Friday, May 5, 8:30pm to 9:30pm

Interested in seeing exploring trails at night? View nature under the light of the moon and stars, an unforgettable experience for all ages!

Bird Walk - Sunday, May 7, 9am to 10am

Follow our volunteer, Mina, as she weaves through forest, meadow, and stream habitats to identify birds that live in the Saratoga Sandplains.

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Commissioner of Finance Minita Sanghvi agreed saying “we need to start talking about this, but it needs to be a broader conversation.”

Lexis Figuereo, who heads Saratoga Black Lives Matter, said that he is hopeful, but skeptical.

“It can be a good thing if done right, but the police union and the police department are not willing to move forward on this,” Figuereo said. “That’s a big barrier.” He thinks, too, that things are getting done for the

city’s small Black population as members of the City Council are up for reelection.

“It sounds good, but we will see what happens,” Figuereo said.

Kim said the panel would be appointed by members of the City Council, which would hear its recommendations on restorative justice Dec. 19.

In addition to Kim’s resolution, Sanghvi is proposing to use all forfeiture and seized assets funding for the “treatment of addiction, homelessness and other restorative justice initiatives,” a move police also oppose.

Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation

2023 Historic Homes Tour

SARATOGA - The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation, along with Honorary Co-Chairs Zane and Brady Carruth, will welcome spring with the 2023 Historic Homes Tour on Saturday, May 13th . This highly anticipated event held between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. offers the rare opportunity to see the interiors of private historic homes of the East Side neighborhood of Saratoga Springs.

Three private residences on Circular Street will be featured as well as a condominium in the Stone Abbey, 125 Circular Street, and Circular Manor Bed & Breakfast at 120 Circular Street. The tour will also include two private residences on Union Avenue and a “Rehabilitation-in-Progress.”

In addition, 153 Regent Street will be open. “With the tour being in such close proximity to 153 Regent Street, I’m happy to open the building that was adaptively reused into my showroom and office space to share its rich history,” said Dorothy Rogers-Bullis, Foundation board member and owner of drb Business Interiors, who acquired the building in 2013. This was the first building to be constructed for the Young Women’s Industrial Club, the predecessor institution of Skidmore College. Lucy Skidmore Scribner built the building in 1904 to serve as an auditorium, gymnasium, and dining room.

The virtual tour features three buildings, two of which are on the in-person tour and Union Gables, 55 Union Avenue, that is only featured on the virtual tour. For the third year, the tour will be generously produced by Green River Pictures, LLC.

In addition to the tour, the Foundation is hosting two educational programs on Saturday, May 13th. Wake up with a cup of Death Wish Coffee during the Breakfast & Buildings program “From Pompeii to Today” by Carol Godette. At 260 Broadway, Carol will discuss the visionary Franklin Smith who constructed “The House of Pansa” in 1889, a replica of a home in the ancient city of Pompeii. Today, this building is the headquarters of Death Wish Coffee Company, but it also has a fascinating and varied history as a museum, a temple, and a meeting place. Program starts at 9:00 a.m. at Death Wish Coffee Company, 260 Broadway. Light breakfast will be provided by Spring Street Deli.

Join Charlie Kuenzel for the Lunch & Learn program

“Eliza Jumel: The Story of a Successful Woman.” Learn about the life of Madame Jumel, which is one of disappointment, determination, and hard work. A savvy business woman and member of Saratoga’s summer social circle, she set the standard for many women of the day.

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can pick up their street assignments and receive free tee shirts, coupons for Stewart’s cones, and donuts donated by Lakeside Farm and FoCasle Farm. Vinyl gloves and trash bags will be provided. Hours are from 8 AM through 10 AM at the Ballston Lake Fire House on May 6. Further Information may be found at www.ballstonlake.org.

Charlie will discuss her amazing life from birth to death, tumultuous relationship with Aaron Burr, and stories of old Saratoga. The Lunch & Learn begins at 12:00 p.m. at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street. Lunch will be provided by Neighborhood Kitchen.

The Historic Homes Tour is the Foundation’s largest annual fundraiser of the year and underwrites the Foundation’s mission to promote the preservation and enhancement of the architectural, cultural, and landscaped heritage of Saratoga Springs through educational programs, advocacy efforts, technical assistance, and restoration projects.

Historic Homes Tour tickets for the in-person and virtual tours are $35 for SSPF members and $45 for non-members. Virtual tour tickets are $20 for SSPF members and $25 for non-members. Tickets for the Buildings & Breakfast and Lunch & Learn programs are $30 for SSPF members and $35 for non-members and must be purchased in advance. Space is limited for these educational programs and tickets must be purchased by Wednesday, May 10th. Visit www.saratogapreservation. org to become a member to receive event ticket discounts and support preserving Saratoga Springs.

Due to the overwhelming support from the Honorary Committee and Corporate Sponsors the Porch Party is currently sold out. This event will be held on Thursday, June 15 as a celebration of a successful tour and to welcome the summer season in Saratoga Springs. The Foundation looks forward to gathering at the circa 1870 Deyoe Lohnas House, 104 Union Avenue, while enjoying live music from Rich Ortiz, delicious food from The Adelphi Hotel, and beverages from DeCrescente Distributing Company.

The Historic Homes Tour requires approximately 125 volunteers over the course of this one-day event. The Foundation is seeking additional volunteers for the day of the tour. As a thank you for volunteering their time, all volunteers receive a complimentary ticket to enjoy the tour before or after their shift. Contact Nicole Babie, Membership & Programs Director, at nbabie@saratogapreservation.org with your contact information and preferred volunteer shift – 9:30AM-noon, 11:45AM-2:00PM, or 1:45-4:00PM. The Foundation particularly needs help during the 11:45AM and 1:45PM shifts.

For more information or to purchase tickets and join to receive discounted prices, please visit www.saratogapreservation.org or call (518) 587-5030. For updates, please visit the Foundation’s Facebook page.

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