Saratoga TODAY March 31 - April 6, 2023

Gunfight: The Charges Are In

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS

In the early morning hours on November 20, 2022, members of the Saratoga Springs Police Department responded to the sound of gunfire coming from Broadway. The officers involved were assigned to the downtown area, and were on foot on Caroline St at the time. Within seconds, the Officers confronted two individuals exchanging gunfire on Broadway in the heart of the City’s busy downtown area. –Saratoga Springs Police Department statement March 28, 2023.

Nursing Homes On The Verge Of Collapse

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A deputy sheriff was charged with attempted murder and three men from Utica with attempted assault in this week’s reveal of charges in connection with a November early morning incident in Saratoga Springs that saw approximately 20 bullets raining down on Broadway.

Vito E. Caselnova, a Rutland County Vermont sheriff ’s deputy and Glens Falls resident, was arraigned Tuesday afternoon in Saratoga County Court. The sealed indictment, unsealed in court, documented eight chargesfive felonies, two misdemeanors, and one violation.

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Clip from City Camera located on the west side of Broadway at 3:03 a.m. on Nov. 20, 2022. The capture looks at the east side of Broadway leading north where activity occurred, and across to Caroline Street where officers have entered the scene. Screenshot from video: city of Saratoga Springs.

Saratoga Springs History Museum Presents ‘George Washington & Saratoga: It’s Complicated: A Talk by Local Writer John Oliver’

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Springs History Museum presents its first evening program of 2023: “George Washington & Saratoga: It’s Complicated: A Talk by Local Writer John Oliver” on Thursday, April 27 from 7–8:30 p.m. at Saratoga Springs History Museum in the Canfield Casino, 1 E. Congress St, Saratoga Springs. Saratoga and Washington bumped into each other twice: once when the city almost cost him his job as commander of the

Continental Army and the other time when he visited the village on a secret real estate mission. On both occasions, he wasn’t at all happy with Saratoga. In this special presentation, local writer John Oliver reveals a Washington you didn’t learn about in school, discusses what drove him so relentlessly and shows why, as one historian says, GW’s in our wallets, but not in our hearts. Join us for an astonishing look at the Father of Our Nation.

John Oliver, pen name JPV Oliver, Gent, is a former docent at the Saratoga Springs History Museum and an amateur historian focusing on the American experiment. Tickets for the presentation are free for museum members, $10 for the general public: www.simpletix.com/e/georgewashington-saratoga-itscomplicated-tickets-128957

For more information, call 518-584-6920 or visit www.saratogahistory.org

Meeting April 12: Saratoga and Stillwater Committee Plans 250th Anniversary Celebrations of the American Revolution

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA — The towns of Saratoga and Stillwater 250th American Revolution Committee has started its work to plan and organize ceremonies, events, activities, and celebrations recognizing the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution in local communities.

The 250th anniversary marks the British Army surrender in 1777 in present-day Schuylerville, following the battles at Saratoga, and has been nicknamed the Turning Point of the American Revolution. The anniversary will be commemorated through the fall of 2027

with a multi-faceted public education and marketing effort.

Last summer, the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors committed $150,000 in seed money overall to the Saratoga County 250th American Revolution Commission, to help advance its mission of promoting education, historic preservation and heritage tourism of the Revolutionary War era events, people, and places throughout Saratoga County.

The towns of Saratoga & Stillwater are working together on their plans and have reached out to some of the villages within their respective towns for their feedback.

The committee recently reviewed the County’s, NYS, and

Federal commemoration plan and upcoming county activities, including the Women at War Symposium on May 5 and 6, Revolution Along the Hudson talks during the summer of 2023, and the Pathways through History weekend on October 7 and 8. We encourage all residents to mark these dates on their calendars and join us in celebrating our nation’s history.

Residents are encouraged to attend the next committee meeting, which will take place 6:30 p.m. on April 12 in the Gates Room of Saratoga Town Hall.

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For more information, contact Mackenzie

committee

chairperson

and Historian Town of Stillwater at: mmacey@stillwaterny.org

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Happy 30th Anniversary to… Northeast Woodworkers Showcase

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The annual Saratoga Northeast Woodworkers Showcase celebrated it’s 30th anniversary this past weekend on March 25 and 26 at the Saratoga Springs City Center.

What started 30 years ago, with the humble beginning of being held at a high school - put on by a few dedicated woodworkers - now has over 600 members with a show occupying over 15,000 square feet.

The Northeast Woodworkers Showcase highlights all areas of the art of woodworking in a dedicated exhibit room featuring over 500 exhibits of original designed fine furniture, wood sculpture, carvings, intarsia, musical instruments, exquisite turnings, toys, accessories, and all other things crafted of wood.

Exhibits, both amateur and professional, were judged, in

multiple categories, including Best of Show and Peoples Choice.

Pictured is a popular piece of the Showcase and first place winner in the Adirondack category by Alan Adler “Child’s Adirondack chair for Granddaughter, Tabitha.”

In addition to the exhibits, there were numerous national and regional trade vendors offering wide varieties of wood and woodworking related tools for

all skill levels. Master craftsmen presented lectures and demonstrations on a wide range of woodworking topics. For more information about the Northeastern Woodworkers Association and to see a list of showcase winners go online to woodworker.org

First place winner in the Adirondack category by Alan Adler “Child’s Adirondack chair for Granddaughter, Tabitha.”

Photos by Kacie Cotter-Harrigan

Betty Ballou

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Betty Ballou, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at home. A graveside service was held on Monday, March 27, 2023 at Greenridge Cemetery in Saratoga Springs. For online condolences, visit compassionatefuneralcare.com

Jennifer Renee Briscoe

MILLSBORA, DE — Jennifer

Renee Briscoe died March 24. Calling hours were held March 30 at Compassionate Funeral Care. A Celebration of Life Service immediately followed. Burial will be at St Peter’s Cemetery, March 31 at 11 a.m. For online condolences, visit compassionatefuneralcare.com

Spencer P. Hellwig, Jr.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Spencer P. Hellwig, Jr. passed away at home on 3/23/23. Calling hours were 3/29/23 at Burke Funeral Home. Burial with military honors will be private. Memorial donations to Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence St, Saratoga Springs or Shriners Hospital for Children. Visit burkefuneralhome.com

George A. Germain

AMSTERDAM — George A.

Germain (Jorge from Galway), passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023. Calling hours will be held April 3 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs. A service will be held immediately following calling hours. For online condolences, visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com

Thomas (“Titt”/ TT) Jones, Jr.

WILTON — Thomas (“Titt”/ TT) Jones Jr, died March 24. Family and friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, March 31 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave. Saratoga Springs. A funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. For online condolences, visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com

Mickey Walczak

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Former Saratoga High star Mickey Walczak passed away at home in his sleep in the early morning hours of March 28, 2023. He joined his parents and sister Sherry in heavenly peace following a lengthy and often private battle with cancer.

Born in Saratoga on November 22, 1959, Mick was the son of local business owners Jeannie and Eddie Walczak. In a cruel twist of fate, oldest sibling and only sister Sherry very sadly just passed away in January, making Mick’s passing even more heartbreaking for his son Dillon and the entire family and their many friends.

From early on, it was clear to see that Mickey was destined to become a sports star. He quickly became a dominant force on the courts of Biddie and CYO Basketball in a precursor of what was yet to come. He was blessed to play for Bob King, the first of three legendary local coaches he had throughout his career and helped lead his CYO team to a State Championship. Even in his CYO days, Mickey already had a powerful physique that made him appear to be a man among boys.

In spite of only briefly playing Pop Warner because of weight restrictions and having not begun his football career until his Junior year, Mickey made the most of those two seasons under the tutelage of Blase Iuliano, Saratoga’s legendary football coach.

When speaking to Coach Iuliano about Mickey’s impact on the Saratoga program, he quickly stated that “Mickey was the best all-around player I ever coached. He could’ve started for any one of

my 37 teams on offense, defense, and on special teams as a punter and returner.” Mickey rushed for over 1000 yards both his Junior and Senior year and was Team Captain of the undefeated Foothills champions in 1977. He was named to the All New York State Team following his Senior year.

Coach Iuliano went on to say “I was very proud of Mickey’s accomplishments at Saratoga and his outstanding career at West Virginia. He will always be remembered in Saratoga lore as one of our finest football players.” In closing he added, “Thanks for the memories, Mickey. Rest in peace my friend.”

When speaking of lore, Mickey’s lifelong friends, classmates & teammates, Tim Doherty and Rob Bruce, recalled an epic punt that Mick kicked in a crucial play late in their championship game against Glens Falls. Mick’s rainsoaked punt soared for well over 70+ yards and saved the victory. It was actually his punting prowess that initially had WVU recruiting him, per cousin Chip Williams, but they soon learned that he was a gutsy runner and savvy receiver out of the backfield, too.

Whenever reminiscing about growing up in Saratoga, Mickey and his close friends would often talk about tales of fishing at Yaddo, Saratoga Lake and Lake Lonely, and of diving contests off the rocks at the stone quarry by the old Stewarts Pond Dam. These adventures were every bit as much a part of their sporting history as their traditional teams and games and became stories of legend over the years.

Mickey would go on to lead WVU to an upset 26-6 victory over the Florida Gators in the 1981 Peach Bowl in Atlanta on New Year’s Eve. He had 8 catches from the wing and scored 2 touchdowns and was named Offensive MVP. Upon returning home, Mick was presented with the Key to Saratoga at City Hall.

And then there was Mickey’s first love, basketball. He played for 3 years under another legendary Saratoga coach, Damian Fantauzzi, and was named to Bob McNamara’s Channel 6 All Star Team as a Junior. He would become Captain of the only team in Saratoga history to go undefeated in the regular season in his Senior year in 197778 and helped lead them to the Foothills crown and to a runner-up finish in a 1-point thriller against Niskayuna in the Section II AA

Championship. They would end the season with a 20-1 record.

Following his graduation from West Virginia with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Mick would move to New York City where he was an Investment Broker with a Series 7 license registered with the NASD & SEC. After his years in the financial world, he decided to move on to a new career in golf course design and development with the Golf Group in the United States, and real estate development in Quebec, Canada.

The pull of his son and love for Saratoga eventually brought him back home, where in more recent years he was a doting Grandfather to Aaliyah and Luna, while eagerly anticipating the soon-to-be birth of his third granddaughter, Isla, and enjoyed time at home with Dillon and his girls.

In 2017, Mickey was inducted into the Capital District Football Hall of Fame.

Mickey is survived by his son Dillon (Sori) and granddaughters Aaliyah, Luna and newborn Isla (who arrived in the wee hours of Saturday, March 25), and brothers Todd (Joanne), Larry (Veronica) in Saratoga, and youngest brother Scott in California, and nephews Leighton Anderson and Blake Walczak (Dyanna), and niece Amanda Harkness (Brian) and step-niece Alexis Peschieri, great-niece Alexis Erwin-Davis (Cheljean) and great-nephews Makiah and Lucious Anderson, and many other relatives, including close cousins Chip Williams (Mia Briggs) and Sandy Williams Walker. He is forever grateful for old neighborhood friends Neal Galvin, John “Moon” Mullen, John & Tony McCarthy and Mike Mullaney, and old teammates and friends Rory Beagle, John Dwyer, the late Mike Beach, Tim Doherty, Rob Bruce, and “Sweet” Lou Maggiore from his CYO days.

Mick wanted to thank his son Dillon, and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Foundation for all their help, and he asked that any donations in his memory be sent to them at 1 Marcus Blvd. #404 Albany, New York 12205.

A Celebration of Life in the future is pending. Arrangements are being made by the Compassionate Care Funeral Home.

SARATOGA COURT

Joshua E. Pelletier, 33, of Gansevoort, pleaded March 16 to felony DWI, first charged Dec. 31, 2022 in the town of Wilton. Sentencing May 18.

Trever M. Murphy, 42, of Norfolk, Virginia, was sentenced March 17 to 1 to 3 years’ incarceration, after pleading to felony grand larceny, first charged October 2022 in Saratoga Springs.

Sylvester Flora, 26, of Schenectady, pleaded March 17 to felony criminal possession of property, first charged December 2022 in Clifton Park. Sentencing May 18.

Trevor Gould, 33, of Mechanicville, pleaded March 17 to felony criminal possession of a weapon, first charged December 2022 in Malta. Sentencing May 19.

Pasquale Zucaro, 46, of Troy, pleaded March 17 to felony grand larceny, first charged November 2022. Sentencing May 12.

Thomas B. Waicul, 50, of Halfmoon, pleaded March 20 to felony DWI, first charged October 2022 in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing May 1.

SARATOGA SPRINGS POLICE DEPT

Ursula Mangir, 33, of Argyle, was charged March 16 with criminal contempt.

Amani Minix, 18, of Hudson Falls, was charged March 15 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, operating without stop lamps, and failure to use signal lights.

Joanna Bedford, 31, of Stillwater, was charged March 14 with grand larceny, and petit larceny.

Danielle Dennison, 36, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 14 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and operating without adequate lights.

Eryn Kelley, 37, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 14 with aggravated unlicensed

operation of a motor vehicle, and an equipment violation.

Bradford Bayer, 36, of Greenfield Center, was charged March 12 with criminal contempt, menacing, and criminal possession of a weapon.

Carolyn Lyons, 39, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 11 with DWI, aggravated DWI, speed not reasonable, and moved from lane unsafely.

NY STATE POLICE

On March 16, State Police of Clifton Park arrested Brendan J. Ryder, 28, of Cohoes, who was subsequently charged with Making a Terroristic Threat, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Police say on March 15, at about 2:30 p.m., Troopers responded to a childcare center in Clifton Park, for a report of a bomb threat. Following an investigation, Ryder is suspected of having called the center and stated, “bomb threat.” The staff at the center activated their welldeveloped emergency response plan and removed the children and staff from the building to a

safe location. The building was searched with the assistance of K9 officers and found to be safe. No one was injured during the incident, and no explosive materials were located. Ryder was processed at SP Clifton Park. He was arraigned at the Clifton Park Town Court and sent to the Saratoga County Correctional Facility without bail.

On March 15, 2023, State Police of Wilton arrested David C. Fuller, 59, of Moreau, who was subsequently charged with two counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the third-degree. Police say on March 11, at about 11:47 p.m., Troopers responded to a home in Moreau, for the reports of a domestic dispute. On arrival, the victim exited the home and advised Fuller was still inside and threatened the use of a firearm to injure Law Enforcement. After a brief period, Fuller came out of the home and was taken into custody. Further investigation located an illegally-possessed noncompliant rifle and a highcapacity magazine within the home, according to authorities.

The firearms, along with additional legally-owned firearms, were seized as a result of a court order. Fuller was processed at SP Wilton on March 15, and was arraigned at the Moreau Town Court and sent to the Saratoga County Correctional Facility in lieu of $1,000 cash bail, $5,000 bond or $10,000 partially secured bond.

SARATOGA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

On March 19, at about 7:40 p.m., Sheriff’s Deputies and EMS responded to 157 Howe Road in the town of Greenfield for the report of a female with a gunshot wound to the head. It was reported that Joseph R. Cuva Sr., 74, had just finished cleaning his 9 MM pistol and was loading it when the gun discharged striking his wife, 74-year-old Charlene F. Cuva in the head killing her. Mrs. Cuva was in another room of the home when she was struck and the bullet passed through a wall before striking her, police said. The investigation into the death is on-going.

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Easter Bunny Appearance Among Upcoming Events at Moreau Lake State Park

MOREAU — The Friends of Moreau Lake State Park host a fun Easter-themed craft, and will be joined by the Easter Bunny, from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, April 1. Reservations are limited- look for the Easter Craft announcement at fomlsp.org to sign up online.

Later in the week: Sunday, April 2nd, 1 p.m. Seed Bombs for Monarchs: This family-friendly program is for all ages. Attendees will make earth-friendly seed bombs to grow native milkweed, the necessary food for monarch

Gardening Space Open at the Saratoga Springs Community Garden At Wesley

butterfly caterpillars. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. The cost is $5 per adult (18+) and $1 per child, payable by cash or check at the office upon arrival. To reserve a spot call or text 518-917-2174.

On Wednesday, April 5, at 7 p.m., a Park Educator will lead a Full Moon beginner hike around Moreau Lake. The cost is $5 for adults (18+) and $1 per child, payable by cash or check at the office upon arrival. To reserve a spot call or text 518-917-2174.

New York State Yellow Ribbon Day is April 9

HALFMOON — You are cordially invited to attend this year’s annual Yellow Ribbon celebration on Monday, April 10, 2023, 11 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial, 162 Rte. 236, Halfmoon.

REMEMBER OUR TROOPS

Keynote speaker: Major Retired Ellis J. Cropper, U.S. Army

This event is hosted by the Town of Halfmoon, 2 Halfmoon Town Plaza, Halfmoon, and Carol Pingelski Hotaling the “Yellow Ribbon Lady.”

Every year donations are collected for two Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. Blue Star Mothers are mothers who have a child currently serving or have honorably served

in the military. Donations received will be used to send Freedom Boxes to our deployed troops.

Among donations requested are microwave macaroni and cheese cups, snack packages of cookies and crackers, hard candy, beef jerky, granola bars, Rice Krispie treats, trail mix and hygiene items (deodorant, razors, body wash, travel size shampoo, Q-tips, razors, toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc.)

We must never forget we still have troops deployed in harm’s way around the world protecting the freedoms we hold so dear. Contact Blue Star Mother Donna Abare (President) at capitalregion2bsm@gmail.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Need a raised bed to garden in?

Saratoga Springs Community Garden at Wesley has planting beds that folks from the Saratoga community can come to garden in the space.

Make new friends in the garden and at monthly socials, grow healthy organic food and enjoy

beautiful flowers.

If you are interested in applying for gardening space, please contact Susan Bokan for an application at susanbokan@ gmail.com or 518-221-8142. For more information visit thewesleycommunity.org/aboutwesley/extended-neighborhood/ community-garden/

Freihofer’s Run for Women

Asking for Gold Medal Mother Nominations

ALBANY — The Freihofer’s Run for Women is doing something a little different this year tohelp honor women this Mother’s Day. The organization is accepting nominations for Gold Medal Mother between March 27 and April 22. The winner will be announced on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 14.

The organization is looking for moms who exemplify the Freihofer’s Run for Women and its belief in women’s empowerment, supporting the community and supporting and lifting each other. So many women who have run this race have also overcome a personal struggle, or are running in honor of someone else who has.

The public is invited to share these women’s inspirational

stories with Freihofer’s Run for Women to have an opportunity to win free registration to the event. For consideration of a deserving mom, entrants must complete the nomination form and include an essay of 95 words or less. The essay should explain why the nominee would make an excellent choice, explaining what the nominee has overcome, or how participation in the Freihofer’s Run for Women has been part of her journey.

A committee of judges will select one winner, and four runners-up, based on the essays received. All decisions are final. The winner will be announced on Mother’s Day. Full rules and regulations may be found at: https:// freihofersrun.com/media.

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Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day Supports Community NonProfits: April 3

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day is back for 2023! For the first time since Covid, Ben and Jerry’s will host Free Cone Day at the Phila Street store on Monday, April 3, from 12-8 p.m.

The first Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day happened in 1979- one year after the original scoop shop opened in Burlington, VT. The day was meant to celebrate the anniversary and the customers who made it possible. The Saratoga store would like to thank its loyal customers and the community by giving a free scoop to all who visit.

BALLSTON SPA — Glenville Rotary Club invites you to attend the Doggie Paddle for Veterans on Saturday, April 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the VFW Ballston Spa, 68 East North St., Ballston Spa. Going the distance for veterans in need of service dogs.

The Glenville Rotary Foundation Dinner will benefit Doggie Paddle with dinner, music, raffles, auction and more. Tickets are $65 (make checks payable to Glenville Rotary Foundation).

To learn more, visit doggiepaddle.org.

Each year the store chooses a nonprofit community partner that aligns with the Core Values of Ben & Jerry’s Social Mission. This year the Saratoga store is partnering with two non-profits, the Saratoga Springs Public Library and the newly formed SoBro Conservancy of Saratoga. The library’s tenet of “creating and maintaining an environment of diversity, inclusion, and respect within the library and the greater community” is relevant today.

SoBro Conservancy’s mission aligns with the company’s Core Values of “restoring natural environments and increasing the diversity and abundance of ecosystems.” SoBro is transforming

the urban parcel at 209 South Broadway into a pollinatorfriendly green space. “We feel the regreening of this prominent location will not only attract bees, butterflies, and birds, but will benefit businesses by creating create a welcoming transition to the South Broadway corridor,” said founder Tom Denny.

Both nonprofits will receive a

portion of the day’s tips.

Three vegan, dairy-free options will be available: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, made with Almond Milk; Colin Kaepernick’s Change The Whirled™, made with Sunflower Butter; and Strawberry Marshmallow Non-Dairy, made with Sunflower butter as well as sorbet.

For more information visit www.benjerry.com.

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Glenville Rotary Beth Kissinger, veteran Jimmy Thomas and Shirley Gawlak after Thomas completed his Doggie Paddle marathon on Feb. 4.

Photo by Sue Clark Photography.

CITY POLICE: RECENT OVERDOSE INCIDENTS

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS

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The Saratoga Springs Police Department responded to three overdose calls for service situations in a two-day period during which officers deployed Narcan to combat the effects of any ingested narcotics that may contain fentanyl.

All individuals that were treated were able to be revived and taken for further care, if they so wished, at Saratoga Hospital.

During March alone the SSPD has responded to 10 calls for service in which overdoses were reported and action was taken by Patrol Officers.

Authorities caution there has been an increase in fentanyl related overdoses nationwide in which the drugs taken were not suspected to have fentanyl but did.

“These incidents continue to emphasize the need for an approach to combat this epidemic that has multiple agencies involved, taking a combined effort to minimize the effects of

drug dependency and usage,” according to a statement released by city police March 27.

Meanwhile, countywide, on Feb. 7 officials unveiled a new “comprehensive, near real-time substance use surveillance dashboard,” that coordinates and reports on substance use related data within Saratoga County. Believed to be the first of its kind in use in upstate N.Y., county officials expressed hope the data the tool provides will aid in opioid and substance abuse education, prevention, treatment and response efforts.

“Nationally we see about 50,000 overdose deaths per year and three-quarters of those deaths involve the use of synthetic or man-made opioids, other than methadone,” Board of Supervisors Chairman Theodore Kusnierz said, during a press conference unveiling the dashboard. He added the county will be re-investing millions of dollars, including funds received via opioid settlements, to “mitigate the growing influence of drugs and addiction in our communities, through a variety of programs.”

Drug-Related Overdoses in Saratoga County, 2018-Present. The viewable data is part of the county’s new “real-time substance use surveillance dashboard.”

With the Surveillance Dashboard, Saratoga County Department of Health epidemiologists leverage data from six primary sources that originate across multiple disciplines (law enforcement, health care, mental health, and public health) to provide a comprehensive picture of the burden of substance use in the county. The standardized approach allows

for the timely identification of concerning patterns, such as a spike in a limited geographic area over a defined period of time.

According to the dashboard, countywide, drug-related overdoses in Saratoga County have steadily risen during the past five years.

• 2018: 449.

• 2019: 467.

• 2020: 487.

• 2021: 584

• 2022: 671.

• 2023: 148 YTD.

That dashboard may be viewed at: https://savealifeto.day/.

If you or someone you know needs help in combating addiction, contact Healing Springs Recovery, Saratoga Springs at www.sararecovery.org or 518-306-3048.

Gunfight: The Charges Are In

continued from front page... to not have any contact, directly or indirectly, with Alexander Colon.

The charges: attempted murder in the second-degree, assault in the first-degree, possession of a firearm in a sensitive location (that “sensitive location” in this instance believed to be carrying a firearm inside a place that serves alcohol), two counts of possession of a large capacity ammunition feeding device, menacing, reckless endangerment, and harassment.

“There is a wide range of sentences the court could impose if you are convicted of that (attempted murder) charge or if you plead guilty of that charge, but the most severe sentence is a determinate term of up to 25 years in state prison,” Judge Jim Murphy said in the courtroom on March 28.

Approximately two dozen people filled the public area of the courtroom. Saratoga County District Attorney Karen Heggen was seated in the first row. Ten members of the media sat in the jury box, notebooks and cameras in hand.

“Given the configuration of the indictment, it may be that some of those charges would run concurrently, or potentially consecutively if you were to be found guilty or if you were to plead guilty,” Judge Murphy told Caselnova.

Caselnova, who sat mostly quiet while in the courtroom, pleaded not guilty to all counts.

Bail was set at $50,000 cash, or $100,000 bail bond. Caselnova’s attorney, Greg Teresi, said that bail would be posted on Caselnova’s behalf at the correction facility. Caselnova, 25, was handcuffed and led out of the courtroom.

During proceedings, an order of protection – effective immediately - was issued advising Caselnova

Less than 24 hours later and across the county, Colon’s name as well as those of two others allegedly connected with the Nov. 20 incident appeared on documents at Saratoga Springs City Court.

Court records indicate that the three people, all from Utica, were each charged with one count attempted assault in the third-degree, a misdemeanor, in connection with the incident. According to the prosecutor’s filings, the charge specifies each of the defendants “attempted to cause an injury to a person by repeatedly punching him.”

Those charged are: Alexander Colon, 28, Darius A. Wright, 29, and Christopher (AKA Christian) E. Castillo, 28. The charges were assigned on March 23, according to court documents. All three were summoned to appear in person in Saratoga Springs City Court at 9 a.m. on April 25.

According to statements by Saratoga Springs Public Safety Commissioner Jim Montagnino shortly after the Nov. 20 incident occurred, an altercation allegedly involving Caselnova - who was off-duty at the time - and “a group of individuals from the Utica area” was initiated on or around a Caroline Street bar before accelerating west and onto Broadway with approximately eight shots being fired. It is unclear how many weapons may have been involved, or who is suspected of firing first.

City police officers subsequently responding to the incident fired approximately 11 shots after the off-duty deputy allegedly ignored calls to drop his weapon.

“What they see is the Vermont

sheriff’s deputy, standing on the sidewalk, his gun leveled and moving from side-to-side pointing the gun,” Montagnino said. “The officers repeatedly, loudly direct the deputy, ‘Drop the gun, get on the ground,’ again, again and again. By my count there are at least eight separate clear unequivocal demands to put the gun down and get on the ground. They are all ignored.”

The incident marked the first discharge of a weapon in the line of duty by a Saratoga Springs officer in more than a quarter-century.

City officers testified before the grand jury and waived immunity for their actions, according to a statement issued by PBA President Paul Veitch this week.

“The Grand Jury decision to exonerate our officers confirms

that they acted appropriately and justifiably during this stressful life-threatening situation.”

Caselnova suffered a number of wounds as a result of the incident and a woman believed to be his girlfriend was “nicked by one of the bullets in her upper arm,” Montagnino said. The woman, Glens Falls

resident Cali Brown, filed the notice of claim against the city and police department signifying her intent to sue, the Daily Gazette in February. It is anticipated Caselnova will return to county court on May 2 at 9:30 a.m. for discovery compliance - the sharing of evidence in the matter.

Clip from the body cam of Saratoga Springs Police Department officer, 3:03 a.m. on Nov. 20, 2022 on the east side of Broadway, facing north. Screenshot from body ca, video: city of Saratoga Springs.

“Nursing Homes On The Verge Of Collapse”

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) is calling for a 20% increase to Medicaid reimbursement rates in the 2023-24 state budget to support upstate nursing homes.

“Our upstate nursing homes are on the verge of collapse,” said Woerner, during a press conference held this week. “They have hundreds of beds that can’t be filled due to staffing shortages caused by lack of funds. While I am grateful that the Assembly’s one-house budget doubled the executive’s proposed paltry increase of only 5%, the need for a full 20% increase remains. Without that increase, many homes supporting the elders in

our communities will be forced to shut their doors, and we cannot allow this to happen.”

A systemic rebasing strategy, one that is based on current costs, is also critically needed if the rate is to keep up with the cost of providing care, Woerner added.

Medicaid reimbursements rates -- the amounts Medicaid provides to cover patient health care costs — for upstate nursing homes have not increased in 15 years in New York. Nursing homes’ operating costs have meanwhile increased around 40% over the last several years, leading to shortfalls in what the nursing homes charge for service and what they receive.

Medicaid pays for care for many nursing home residents across the state. At The Wesley Community, 75% of residents are

paid for by Medicaid, yet it only covers part of the actual costs of care, according to J. Brian Nealon, CEO of The Wesley Community in Saratoga Springs.

“With every Medicaid resident we care for, Wesley loses $106 per day. Annually, this means underfunding of $8,500,000,” Nealon wrote in an editorial published Feb. 16 in Saratoga TODAY.

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Wesley was able to approach breakeven in some years through alternative revenue streams and donations from the community.

“That is no longer the case.

Due to this shortfall, community-focused, nonprofit nursing homes statewide are closing or being sold to private ‘for-profit’ operators at an alarming rate. In Saratoga County alone, the number of nursing home beds has dropped by 55% in the last decade,” said Nealon, adding that 26 other states have increased their Medicaid funding during the pandemic, whereas New York reduced its reimbursement rates during that time.

The result of the underfunding by the state has forced many nursing homes, including Wesley,

to limit admissions, and without available beds, hospitals cannot discharge patients who would have traditionally gone to a nursing home for rehabilitation.

“The governor’s recently released Executive Budget, with a proposed 5% increase, is a start, but still falls short of what is needed after years of underfunding,” Nealon said.

Assemblywoman Woerner said that a 20% increase will shore up the finances of upstate nursing homes and allow them to operate and provide care to the people who need it most.

Saratoga BLM Activist City Court Date Moved to April

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — A city court appearance by Chandler Hickenbottom scheduled to take place this week has been rescheduled for April 24.

The violation charge made against Hickenbottom, a Saratoga BLM activist, has come under much scrutiny after the disturbing-a-lawful-assembly charge was requested by City Council member and Public Safety Commissioner Jim Montagnino. Montagnino, one of five City Council members, said he filed the charge in response to a

disruption of a Feb. 7 City Council meeting. “The City Council meeting was ended. It wasn’t delayed, it wasn’t’ interrupted, it was ended,” Montagnino said. That council meeting was subsequently adjourned early and eventually resumed two days later.

The four other members of the City Council have publicly expressed disapproval of the action brought by their fellow Democrat public safety commissioner.

Hickenbottom pleaded not guilty to the disorderly conduct charge during her arraignment at Saratoga Springs City Court on March 7. She was accompanied by her attorney Mark Mishler

who told the court that the allegations infringe and violate Hickenbottom’s protected First Amendment rights.

Both Saratoga Springs City Judges - Jeffrey Wait and Francine Vero – apparently withdrew from hearing the case. Mechanicville City Court Judge Constantine DiStefano instead took the position at the judge’s bench.

An additional filing by the commissioner for an order of protection was denied on March 7 by Judge DiStefano.

All parties were scheduled to return to city court on March 28. That court date has now been moved to April 24.

SARATOGA SPRINGS

70 Fifth Ave LLC sold property at 70 Fifth Ave to Smokeshowcity LLC for $1,400,000

Joseph Kakaty sold property at 17 Beach Ct to Naylor Property Holdings LTD for $1,100,000

Brian Steele sold property at 1 St. Jude Court to Daniel Powers for $416,000.

Ann Hanafin sold property at 44 Allen Dr to Murray Lawrence Realty LLC for $450,000

BALLSTON

Barbera Homes Kelley Farms

LLC sold property at 5 Paddock Pl to Ryan Schuette for $290,000

Anna Caban sold property at 1-3 laur-Linn Dee Lane to for $403,218

Brookview Court Inc sold property at 66 Arcadia Ct to Dale Gauthier for $372,493

CORINTH

Deidre Chandler sold property at 90 Comstock Rd to Scott Wilmot for $120,000.

GALWAY

Neil Caye Living Trust sold

property at 5647 Lake Rd to Cassandra Ball for $275,000

GREENFIELD

Reverse Mortgage Funding LLC sold property at 55 Middle Grove Rd to Beth Kiingati for $235,000

Paul Bakkalapulo sold property at 945 Braim Rd to Johnny Miller for $1,500,000

MALTA

Michael Whitcomb sold property at 1155 Laural Lane to Kasey Wichelns for $335,000

Focus on Homes Inc sold property at 19 Saratoga Ave to Susan Fortunato for $298,900

Graciela McDonough sold property at 20 Glade Mallow Rd to Andrew Stohr for $364,000

Marini Homes LLC sold property at 18 Landon Lane to Brian Valentine for $471,150.

Ricardo Villela sold property at 159 Arrowwood Pl to Aleisia Kisel for $245,000.

Belmonte Properties LLC sold property at 59 Village Circle North to Theodore Rose for $530,601.

SARATOGA

Joseph Mack sold property at 1055 Cty Rt 70 to 1059 Cty Rt 70 LLC for $200,000.

Buff Rd LLC sold property at 1 Mijas Trail to Courtney Haskins for $150,000.

James Bodden sold property at 8 Rose Ridge Ct to Michael Davis for $810,000.

WILTON

Margaret Roosevelt sold property at 104 Ingersoll Rd to Caleb Geyer for $300,000. Santa Benton sold property at 69 Rolling Hills Dr to Joseph Touhey for $422,000.

This home at 446 Bowen Hill Rd in Warrensburg was listed by Neil Corkery at Roohan Realty and sold for $230,000.

Woods Hollow Nature Preserve: Ballston Spa Discusses Sale

MILTON — The town of Milton and the village of Ballston Spa continue to discuss an agreement for Milton to purchase the Woods Hollow Nature Preserve from the Village.

The nature preserve is located in the town of Milton

but is currently owned by the village of Ballston Spa. Milton Town Supervisor Scott Ostrander said the town has been paying for maintenance of the preserve for “probably the last 30 years,” at a cost of roughly $8,000 to $10,000 per year.

A memorandum of agreement was signed between the municipalities on March 17. The agreement is not a formal contract nor legally binding but is a mutual understanding between the two parties to work toward the listed terms.

The memorandum states the sale price would be $360,000, and that the preserve would receive a conservation easement designating it as ‘forever wild,’ with minor exceptions.

Exceptions would be for maintenance and emergency response vehicles, for forest management work, and construction of minor unenclosed structures and benches, Ballston Spa Mayor Frank Rossi, Jr. said in a Facebook post.

The deal would also ensure that the Village of Ballston Spa does not face any liability for the cancellation of its contract with the Saratoga Land Management Corporation (LUMAC), who the Village had hired to conduct treecutting on dead or dying trees in the preserve. Rossi said that no trees in the preserve were taken down under the contract.

Milton has raised funds for the purchase through “the sale of land to the Community Emergency Corps, monies paid in lieu of parklands by our development committee, and through the Saratoga County Open Space Preservation Grant Program,” according to a statement released on the town’s Facebook page.

As part of the agreement, Milton would establish water districts within four to six months of

the sale, and handle snow removal, treatment, and brush pickup in the Colonial Hills neighborhood for the next five years. The town would also recognize the need to increase its annual support for the Ballston Spa Public Library and the Ballston Spa Village Pool, according to the memorandum.

The Town of Milton would plan to make some improvements to the preserve, but Ostrander said they are mainly looking at “preserving it the way it is.”

“We basically want to keep it forever wild, like it looks now,” Ostrander told Saratoga Today on March 22.

He said the town would look to pave the main parking lot off Northline Road and pullin entrances off Rowland Street, add more benches throughout the preserve, and clean up trails and surrounding areas.

The Town of Milton voted to approve the terms of the memorandum at their Town Board meeting on March 22.

Ballston Spa held a Board of Trustees meeting on March 27, where the Board voted against placing Woods Hollow into the village surplus. Some trustees at the meeting raised concerns over proper publicization of the agreement, as well as rights to water in the preserve.

The memorandum states, “The Village retains any and all water and mineral rights but neither party can mine.” Rossi said that while some Village trustees spoke of concerns over potentially signing away future water

rights in the preserve, he felt it was “resolved” based on feedback from the audience at Monday’s meeting. Declaring surplus is a needed step to move forward in the sale process, Rossi said.

“That was disappointing that we weren’t able to get there, but we’ll see where it goes,” said Rossi. Ostrander also said it was “disappointing” that the Village was unable to move forward.

“At this point, the attorneys are trying to work out the details,” Ostrander said on Wednesday. “Like I said, we signed the memorandum. The Town of Milton’s all set on their end.”

The Ballston Spa Village Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on April 6 to discuss sidewalk and ethics codes, Rossi said. The next Board of Trustees regular meeting will be 7 p.m. on April 10. Rossi said on Wednesday he was unsure of which meeting the topic will be brought up again, saying the Village has to advertise the terms of the agreement.

“I’m just not sure what the timing will be on that,” said Rossi.

Photo by Dylan McGlynn.

Millennium Medical Imaging Pledges $337,500 to Saratoga Hospital

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Millennium Medical Imaging will continue its longstanding philanthropic support of Saratoga Hospital by donating $337,500 over the next five years.

The radiology practice has provided medical imaging services at Saratoga Hospital locations since 2000 and has contributed over $1 million to support Hospital programs and fundraising efforts.

Millennium’s latest pledge includes $250,000 for advanced imaging equipment. The remaining $87,500 will provide five years of sponsorship support for Saratoga Hospital’s three annual fundraising events: the Cantina

Kids Fun Run, the Gala, and the Golf Invitational. The Fun Run supports children’s health care services, the Gala benefits the Hospital’s Saratoga Community Health Center, and the Golf Invitational supports the Hospital’s

Nursing Scholarship Program. For Millennium, philanthropic support is another way to serve Saratoga Hospital, their patients, and the community that is home to many members of the medical imaging practice.

Stewart’s Shop in Ballston Spa Equipped With Tesla Superchargers

BALLSTON SPA —

A Stewart’s Shop in Ballston Spa is now equipped with Tesla Superchargers that can be used by both Tesla and non-Tesla vehicles, one of the first of its kind.

This newly installed Supercharger can be found at the Stewart’s Shop, located at 2951 State Hwy 9, Ballston Spa, right off Exit 13N of Interstate 87. There are only a few locations in the United States where you can access this charger. This Supercharger is open to Tesla vehicles and nonTesla vehicles with CCS compatibility. This shop is equipped with 8 Superchargers that are available 24/7 and charge up to 250kW.

New Professional Networking Opportunities In Saratoga Springs

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The business professional group Networking @ Night is teaming up with the Saratoga Center for the Family for a night of networking for good.

The organization is holding an event on Thursday, April 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Bailey’s Cafe in Saratoga Springs (37 Phila St) as an opportunity for local professionals and entrepreneurs to grow their businesses by connecting with like-minded people.

Featuring a taco bar, drink specials from local breweries, a silent auction, and networking, there’s no charge for this event. However, a suggested donation of $20 per guest benefits the Saratoga Center for the Family.

Made possible by community support, the Center offers individual and group counseling for children, families, and adults through their main office in Saratoga Springs and through their Student Empowerment Services in local school districts, regardless of the patient’s ability to pay.

This event is capped at 70 people, so interested individuals should register beforehand at NetworkingAtNightEvent. eventbrite.com.

Networking @ Night was founded in 2022 by Andrea Gorgen and Shelagh Conley for the greater Saratoga region. Meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month. Follow the group on Instagram: @Networking_at_night.

“Stewart’s is proud to support our EV customers by working with Tesla to bring these chargers to our location in the Town of Malta,” said Chad Kiesow, Senior VP of Facilities at Stewart’s Shops. “Now not only Tesla, but any EV owner can stop by to refuel the car and themselves.”

Stewart’s Shops currently has 11 locations equipped with electric vehicle charging stations, six of them being Tesla Superchargers and five with NY EVolve stations. All Stewart’s EV chargers are Level 3 Direct Current Fast Chargers or DCFCs.

These types of chargers take about 20-30 minutes to reach full

battery and the cost to charge depends on a variety of factors. All Stewart’s EV charging stations, Tesla and NY EVolve, are placed in strategic locations that make sense in their respective market areas to reduce range anxiety and boost daily convenience.

Photos provided by Stewart’s Shops.

Dr. Richard Falivena, Saratoga Hospital vice president, chief medical and physician integration officer, and Jill VanKuren, Saratoga Hospital president and CEO, join Dr. David Strauss and Dr. David Hindson, Millennium Medical Imaging president and vice president, respectively. Photo provided by Saratoga Hospital.

Saratoga National Bank Promotes Danielle A. Pelletier to Troy Branch Manager

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company has announced the promotion of Danielle A. Pelletier to Branch Manager of the Troy Office.

Ms. Pelletier joined the bank in 2015 as a Teller and was promoted to Assistant Branch Manager in 2022.

In her role as Branch Manager, Ms. Pelletier is responsible for cultivating business relationships,

managing and coaching staff and providing banking services to Rensselaer County communities. She brings more than 10 years of banking experience to the position, eight of which have been spent with Saratoga National Bank.

Ms. Pelletier is active in her community, serving as a tutor with Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County. She is a Stillwater native, and currently lives in Petersburg.

Ballston Spa National Bank Announces SUMMIT Employee of the Year

BALLSTON SPA — Ballston Spa National Bank (BSNB) announced that Bret Hasel has received the bank’s 2022 SUMMIT Employee of the Year award. BSNB President and CEO Christopher R. Dowd, along with Jaime Griffen, BSNB’s customer service committee chair, recently recognized Hasel for his exceptional dedication to customer service and the bank’s core values of teamwork, respect, accountability, integrity and leadership.

“Excelling in customer service is one of the key ways BSNB

differentiates ourselves in the market. Bret is a shining example of someone who is willing to push up his sleeves and put in the necessary work to find solutions that benefit our customers”, said Dowd. “Bret’s customer service skills go above and beyond our already high standards and this recognition is very well deserved.”

The following quarterly Summit Award winners were also recognized for their contributions and commitment to the bank’s customer service objectives: James Formosa, Jared Dean, and Bonnie Demers.

Eric Scaringe Joins UHY Advisors NY, Inc. as Principal

SARATOGA SPRINGS — UHY Advisors, Inc. (“UHY”) has announced that Eric Scaringe, CPA has joined UHY’s Tax Services group. Eric brings to the Capital Region team a broad spectrum of tax services experience spanning the federal, individual, international, state and local, as well as commercial and non-profit spaces.

Scaringe has nearly two decades of diverse public accounting and industry experience in both domestic and international tax. He advises public and privately held clients on tax savings opportunities, credits, strategies, solutions to tax issues, and other business operational matters. Eric specializes in the financial services, technology, cryptocurrency, retail, and asset management industries, including those of Fortune 50 companies.

“I’m thrilled to be joining UHY’s Saratoga Office,” said Eric Scaringe, Principal at UHY. “UHY’s reputation as a premier, national leader in the industry precedes it, and I’m excited to continue to grow the firm’s practice in Saratoga Springs and beyond the region. There is an abundance of opportunities

within Upstate New York, and I look forward to working with clients to lend my expertise and help them fulfill their business objectives and needs. I’m both excited and passionate about problemsolving and am eager to help clients throughout the region and elsewhere understand and synthesize complex tax information.”

“We’re thrilled to have Eric join our Tax Services team in Saratoga Springs. He brings a wealth of experience in domestic and international tax from his background, and it melds well with our growing practice and firm strategy,” said Michael J. Mahoney, UHY Advisors CEO. “With Eric’s addition, we will be able to better assist our clients with their tax and advisory needs.”

Prior to joining UHY, Scaringe held a leadership position consulting with an international accounting firm.

Scaringe is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants. He is a licensed CPA in the state of New York. Scaringe holds a B.S. in accounting from Siena College.

Bret Hasel (left) and Christopher R. Dowd (right). Photo provided by Ballston Spa National Bank.

Danielle A. Pelletier. Photo provided by Saratoga National Bank.

Easter Gift Guide

Silicon Valley Bank Explained

To truly understand this story, we first need to look at the preceding 10+ years of low interest rates and how the seeds were sown for the situation we are in today. A low interest rate environment allowed money to flow freely into companies that had big dreams about their future potential but were short on current profits. A lot of these companies are concentrated in Silicon Valley in California, which is where our story picks up.

by David Rath, CMT, CFA for Saratoga TODAY

For those unaware, Silicon Valley Bank became the first bank to fail since 2020 and the largest bank to fail since the Global Financial Crisis in 2008-2009. Is our current situation an echo of the last financial crisis, or is it a oneoff? While the circumstances surrounding their failure are mostly unique to them, it is important to look at the implications for the rest of the banking industry.

Given this backdrop, the foundation for this failure was in place –the pandemic was the catalyst to set it into motion. We all remember the COVID economic environment: stimulus checks and soaring stock prices. This created a mountain of cash, especially in Silicon Valley, that needed somewhere to go, and personal and corporate checking and savings accounts at SVB saw a large influx of cash.

When you deposit money at a bank, that money becomes a liability for the bank because they need to

be prepared to give that back to you on demand. Simplistically, banks need to offset those liabilities from deposits with assets in the form of loans to customers or investments held by the bank. The appetite for loans was not enough to offset the growing deposit base, so SVB chose to invest this excess money in high-quality bonds. The problem with these bonds is that they were exposed to the risk of rising interest rates, which manifested itself last year as interest rates rose, driving the prices of these bonds down. Executives at SVB did not take enough action to hedge this interest rate risk, so they were vulnerable

to needing to meet any large-scale withdrawal of money from checking and savings accounts.

The Federal Reserve’s actions to quell inflation have primarily focused on raising the rates on short-term bonds. This had a dual-pronged effect on SVB’s balance sheet. First, higher interest rates slowed the growth prospects for many of its customers’ businesses, which led to these companies withdrawing some of this cash to pay for continuing operations. Second, there became an opportunity cost for holding cash in a checking account, paying close to 0% interest. People started withdrawing cash to buy things like Treasury Bills. These withdrawals left SVB in an unenviable position of selling some of their bond holdings that were at a loss, which raised some red flags, and caused account holders to try to withdraw their money at once. Just like

that, a 40-year-old institution was forced to close up shop.

The banking system is built on trust, and things can get messy once that trust erodes. The government has taken steps to alleviate concerns about other similar banks, but nobody truly knows how this will play out, which can be unsettling. However, this is nothing like 2008 which saw our largest financial institutions with truckloads of bad loans on their books from making questionable lending decisions. This is not the first time something like this has happened, and it won’t be the last.

David Rath, CMT, CFA, is the Chief Investment Officer at Continuum Wealth Advisors in Saratoga Springs. Continuum Wealth Advisors, LLC is a Registered Investment Advisor registered through the Securities and Exchange Commission. For more information, visit contwealth.com.

Holy Week

Worship Services

Palm Sunday:

April 2

Good Friday:

April 7

Easter Sunday:

April 9

Places of Worship

*Wheelchair Accessible

Adirondack Christian Fellowship

8 Mountain Ledge, Wilton

Contact: 518-587-0623 | acfsaratoga.com

Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

Adirondack Friends Meeting

27 Saratoga Avenue, South Glens Falls

Contact: 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

Mass: Sunday 8:30 a.m.

St. Paul’s: 52 William St. Mechanicville

Mass: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Contact: 518-664-3354 | allsaintsny.us

Assembly of God Saratoga City Church

118 Woodlawn Avenue, Saratoga Springs

Contact: 518-584-6081 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Bacon Hill Reformed Church*

560 Route 32N, Schuylerville

Contact: 518-695-3074

Services: 10 a.m.; Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Ballston Center Associate

Reformed Presbyterian Church

58 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa

Contact: 518-885-7312 | ballstoncenterchurch.org

Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Ballston Spa United Methodist Church*

101 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa

Contact: 518-885-6886 | ballstonspaumchurch.org

Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Barkersville Christian Church

7200 Barkersville Road, Middle Grove

Contact: 518-764-2851 | barkersvillechristianchurch.com

Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Bethesda Episcopal Church*

26 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs

Contact: 518-584-5980 | bethesdachurch.org

Services: Sunday 8 and 10 a.m

Burnt Hills Baptist Church

193 Kingsley Road, Burnt Hills

Contact: 518-366-4064 | burnthillsbaptistchurch.org

Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Adult Bible Study: Sunday 9 a.m.

Burnt Hills United Methodist Church*

816 Route 50, Burnt Hills

Contact: 518-399-5144 | nybhumc.com

Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church

768 Charlton Road, Charlton

Contact: 518-399-4831 | charltonfreehold.org

Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Christ Community Reformed Church

1010 Route 146, Clifton Park

Contact: 518-371-7654 | ccrc-cpny.org

Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Christ Episcopal Church*

15 West High Street, Ballston Spa

Contact: 518-885-1031 | christepiscopalballstonspa.com

Services: Sunday 8 a.m., 10 a.m.

Church of Christ at Halfmoon

250 Pruyn Hill Road, Mechanicville

Contact: 518-670-3005

cliftonparkchurchofchrist.com

Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

10 Glenmore Avenue, Saratoga Springs

Contact: 518-930-1942 | churchofjesuschrist.org

Services: Sunday 10 a.m

Community Alliance Church

257 Rowland Street, Ballston Spa

Contact: 518-898-0859 | Ballstonspaalliance.org

Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Congregation Shaara Tfille*

84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs

Contact: 518-584-2370 | saratogasynagogue.org

Services: Monday 7:30 a.m., Thursday 7:30 a.m., Saturday 10 a.m., 3rd Friday Shabbat 7 p.m.

Corinth Free Methodist Church

20 Hamilton Avenue, Corinth

Contact: 518-654-9255

Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Corinth First United Methodist Church

243 Main Street, Corinth

Contact: 518-654-2521 | umc.org

Services: Sunday 11 a.m.

Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Community

2001 Route 9, Round Lake

Contact: 518-877-8506 | corpuschristichurch.net

Services: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 8 and 11 a.m.

Eastern Orthodox — Christ the Savior

349 Eastline Road, Ballston Lake

Contact: 518-212-7845 | xcsavior.org

Services: Sunday 9:10 a.m.

First Baptist Church of Saratoga Springs

45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs

Contact: 518-584-6301 | fbcsaratoga.org

Services: Sunday 12 p.m.

First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa

202 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa

Contact: 518-885-8361 | bspabaptist.org

Services: 10:30 a.m.

First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa

22 West High Street, Ballston Spa

Contact: 518-885-5583 | ballstonpresby.org

Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

First Presbyterian Church

199 Palmer Avenue, Corinth

Contact: 518 -654-9432 | corinthfirstpres.org

Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Galway United Methodist Church

2056 East Street, Galway

Contact: 518-882-6520 | galwayumc.com

Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

Grace Episcopal Church

34 Third Street, Waterford

Contact: 518-237-7370 | gracechurchwaterford.com

Services: Sunday 7:30 and 9:30 a.m.

Grace Fellowship Saratoga*

165 High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs

Contact: 518-691-0301 | gracefellowship.com

Services: Sunday 9 and 11 a.m.

Greater Grace Community Church - Malta

100 Saratoga Village, Suite 17, Ballston Spa

Contact: 518-899-7777 | greatergracecc.org

Services: Sunday 10 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m.

Greenfield Center Baptist Church

30 Wilton Road, Greenfield Center

Contact: 518-893-7429 | gfcbc.com

Services: 9 a.m.

Highway Tabernacle Church

235 Hudson Avenue, Mechanicville

Contact: 518-664-4442 | highwaytabernacle.net

Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Holy Mother and Child Catholic Church

405 Palmer Avenue, Corinth

Contact: 518-654-2113

parishes.rcda.org/HolyMotherandChildParish

Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m., Wednesday 12 p.m.

Hope Church

206 Greenfield Avenue, Ballston Spa

Contact: 518-885-7442 | hopechurch.us

Services: Sunday 10:15 a.m.

Jonesville United Methodist

963 Main Street, Clifton Park

Contact: 518-877-7332 | jonesvilleumc.org

Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

Living Waters Church of God

4330 State Route 50, Saratoga Springs

Contact: 518-587-0484 | lw-cog.com

Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Malta Ridge United Methodist Church

729 Malta Avenue Extension, Malta

Contact: 518-581-0210 | Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Middle Grove United Methodist Church*

429 Middle Grove Road, Middle Grove

Contact: 518-581-2973 | Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

New Life Fellowship*

51 Old Gick Road, Saratoga Springs

Contact: 518-580-1810 | newlifeinsaratoga.org.

Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Northway Church

770 Pierce Road, Clifton Park

Contact: 518-899-1200 | northwaychuch.tv

Services: 9:30 and 11 a.m.

Notre Dame Visitation Church

8 Pearl Street, Schuylerville

Contact: 518-695-3391 | ndv-schuylerville.weebly.com

Services: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 8:30 a.m.

Old Saratoga Reformed Church*

48 Pearl Street, Schuylerville

Contact: 518-695-3479 | old-saratoga.rcachurches.org

Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Old Stone Church (American Baptist)

159 Stone Church Road, Ballston Spa

Contact: 518-583-1002

Places of Worship

*Wheelchair Accessible

Olde Liberty Baptist

600 Route 67, Malta

Contact: 518-885-4211 | oldelibertybaptist.com

Services: Sunday 11 a.m.

Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church*

73 Midline Road, Ballston Lake

Contact: 518-399-5713 | olgchurchbl.org

Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Perry Road Baptist Church*

150 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs

Contact: 518-587-0711 | prbcny.org

Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Pine Grove Community Church*

59 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs

Contact: 518-450-1254 | thegrovess.com

Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Porter Corners United Methodist Church*

512 Allen Road, Porter Corners

Contact: 518-893-2289 | Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

Presbyterian-New England Congregational Church*

24 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs

Contact: 518-584-6091 | pnecchurch.org

Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m.

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA)

4 Northcrest Drive, Clifton Park

Contact: 518-371-2226 | poplutheranchurch.org

Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

Quaker Springs United Methodist Church*

466 Route 32, Schylerville

Contact: 518-695-3101 | qsumc.com

Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

Risen Hope Community Church

6 Burgoyne Street, Schuylerville

Contact: 518-695-6069 | Rev. Scott Cutting

Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Roman Catholic Church of St. Peter*

241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs

Contact: 518-584-2375 | stpetersaratoga.com

Services: Saturday 5 p.m.;

Sunday 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m.

St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church*

231 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs

Contact: 518-584-6122 | stclementschurch.com

Services: Weekdays 8 a.m.; Saturday 4 p.m.;

Sunday 8, 10, 11:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.

St. Edward the Confessor

569 Clifton Park Center Road, Clifton Park

Contact: 518-371-7372 | stedwardsny.org

Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 7:30, 9 and 11 a.m.

St. George’s Episcopal Church

912 Route 146, Clifton Park

Contact: 518-371-6351 | stgeorgescp.org

Services: Saturday 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 8 and 9:30 a.m.

St. Isaac Jogues Roman Catholic Church

716 Route 9P, Saratoga Lake

Contact: 518-664-3354 | allsaintsny.us

Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

(Open Memorial Day to November)

St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church*

3159 Route 9N, Greenfield Center

Contact: 518-893-7680

stjosephschurchgreenfieldcenter.org

Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m.

St. Luke’s on the Hill

40 McBride Road, Mechanicville

Contact: 518-664-4834 | stlukesonthehill.org

Services: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 8 and 10 a.m.

St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church*

167 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa

Contact: 518-885-7411 | stmarysballstonspa.org

Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 12 p.m.

St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church*

771 Route 29, Rock City Falls

Contact: 518-885-4677 | 518-893-7680

stjosephschurchgreenfieldcenter.org

Services: Sunday 12:30 p.m.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church*

149 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs

Contact: 518-584-0904 | spalutheran.org

Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.

St. Peter Lutheran Church*

2776 Route 9, Malta

Contact: 518-583-4153 | stpeterlutheranmalta.org

Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church

1 Grove Street, Schuylerville

Contact: 518-695-3918 | ststephens-schuylerville.com

Services: Sunday 8:30 a.m.

St. Therese Chapel (RC)

1 Wilton-Gansevoort Road, Gansevoort

Contact: 518-792-2276

Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

St. Thomas Anglican Church

242 Grooms Road, Halfmoon

Contact: 518-348-0842 | thomasanglican.org

Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Saratoga Abundant Life Church

2 Hutchins Road, Saratoga Springs

Contact: 518-885-5456 | salchurch.org

Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

Saratoga Chabad

130 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs

Contact: 518-526-0773 | saratogachabad.com

Saratoga Friends Meeting (Quaker)

571 Route 32, Quaker Springs

Contact: 518-863-4041 | 518-225-9493

Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Saratoga United Methodist Church*

175 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs

Contact: 518-584-3720 | saratogaspringsUMC.org

Services: Sunday 8:30 and 10 a.m.

Saratoga Seventh-Day Adventist Church

399 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs

518-587-6951 | saratogaspringsny.adventistchurch.org

Services: Saturday 11:30 a.m.

Schuylerville United Methodist Church

51 Church Street, Schuylerville

Contact: 518-695-3101 | sumethodist.org

Services: Sunday 11 a.m.

Shenendehowa United Methodist

971 Route 146, Clifton Park

Contact: 518-371-7964 | Services: Sunday 9 and 11 a.m.

Simpson United Methodist Church

1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls

Contact: 518-885-4794 | Services: Sunday 11 a.m.

Soul Saving Station

62 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs

Contact: 518-584-3122 | soulsavingstationchurch.com

Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Starpoint Church

14 Jarose Place, Clifton Park

Contact: 518-371-2811 | starpoint.church

Services: 8:30, 10 and 11:30 a.m.

Stillwater Christian Fellowship

Meeting at Liberty Ridge Farm: 29 Bevis Road, Schaghticoke

Contact: 518-288-8802 | stillwaterchristianfellowship.org

Services: 10 a.m.

Stillwater United Church (Presbyterian U.S.A.)

747 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater

Contact: 518-664-7984 | stillwaterunitedchurch.org

Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Temple Sinai*

509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs

Contact: 518-584-8730 | saratogasinai.org

Services: Friday 7:30 p.m., Saturday 10:30 a.m.

Terra Nova Church*

45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs

Contact: terranovachurch.org | Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

The Salvation Army/ Worship, Service & Community Center

27 Woodlawn Avenue, Saratoga Springs

Contact: 518-584-1640 | Services: 11 a.m.

Trinity United Methodist Church

155 Ballard Road, Gansevoort

Contact: 518-584-9107 | tumcwilton.weebly.com

Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs*

624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs

Contact: 518-584-1555 | uusaratoga.org

Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

West Charlton United Presbyterian Church

1331 Sacandaga Road, West Charlton

Contact: 518-882-9874 | westcharltonupc.org

Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Wilton Baptist Church

755 Saratoga Road, Wilton

Contact: 518-583-2736 | wiltonbaptistchurch.com

Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Zen Buddhist Sitting Group

Wilson Chapel, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs

Contact: 518-421-2155

Services: Wednesdays 6:25 p.m.

Saratoga Catholic Students Sign College Letters of Intent

by Dylan McGlynn Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Central Catholic School held a college signing ceremony on Monday, honoring a pair of students who will be competing at the next level.

Saratoga Catholic seniors Christopher Comstock (University of Alabama at Birmingham, rifle team) and Jacqueline Fornabia (SUNY Potsdam, volleyball) both signed letters of intent to their respective schools.

Comstock was introduced to shooting at a young age, and

has competed with the Galway Junior Rifle Club since 2017, and the Galway Senior Rifle Club since 2018. He was invited to the National Junior Olympics Rifle Championships for air rifle in 2022, and for both air rifle and smallbore in 2023.

He said one of the highlights of the sport has been the sense of community surrounding it.

“Really appreciative of everyone who introduced me to the sport, because it’s not something you think of immediately,” said Comstock. “It’s a small sport, it’s a small community. But the nice thing about that is that everyone’s really supportive.”

Comstock said he was drawn to UAB for its team atmosphere, saying it is “an environment that I could really get behind.” He plans to major in mechanical engineering.

“It’s more of a family down there,” Comstock said. He noted that head coach Lori Goodwin, who has led the Blazers’ rifle team since 1995, will be traveling to Colorado to watch him compete later this year.

“I don’t think any other coach would be there doing that,” said Comstock. “She really has that drive to see her athletes succeed.”

Comstock also credited Kyle Donnan, his coach at Galway Fish and Game, with helping to keep him driven toward his goals. While Saratoga Catholic does not have a rifle team of its own, Comstock said the school has been very supportive of his athletic escapades.

“The support structure that you get from family, from your coaches, I think that really drives people,” said Comstock.

Fornabia was named to the Wasaren League First Team in the fall, and will continue her volleyball career at SUNY Potsdam. She first began playing volleyball after

arriving at Saratoga Catholic, and credited the school with helping her advance to the next level.

“I reached out to a lot of the SUNY schools, but Potsdam was the one that had my major and the one that I liked,” said Fornabia of her college decision. “I like that it’s far away from home, but not too far.”

Fornabia will major in psychology at Potsdam. She also credited her teammates, saying, “They all helped me throughout the way.”

“My teammates, they’ve always been supporting me, along with my coaches,” Fornabia said. “My coaches are still giving me recommendations for camps in

the summer and stuff like that.”

Fornabia said her time at Saratoga Catholic was “really special.”

“Just because if I didn’t go here, I probably wouldn’t be playing,” said Fornabia. “I just think that coming here and playing was a big part of me being able to play in college.”

Fornabia said she is excited for the upcoming volleyball season, but also said she is excited for the academic side of college as well.

“I’m excited to obviously play, but I’m also excited to go into school and learn new things, and being able to go to a bigger school and meet new people,” Fornabia said.

Photos by Super Source Media Studios.

Ballston Spa Students Earn Gold at NYS Science Olympiad

SYRACUSE — The Ballston Spa High School Science Olympiad team recently competed in the New York State Science Olympiad Tournament. Students participated in 23 events against their peers representing 60 High Schools from throughout New York State. Two students from Ballston Spa won a gold medal in their event, and the team collectively finished in 41st place.

Maddie Burns and Lee McKinley earned a gold medal in the “Write-It Do-It” event. The team is coached by High School science instructors Theresa Rousseau and Jim Poirier.

The team had placed third at the Capital Region Science Olympiad Tournament earlier this spring after competing against eighteen high school teams from throughout the Capital Region. Ballston Spa students won medals in 19 out of 23 events including first place in five of the events.

The first-place medal winners and their respective events include Maddie Burns and Lee McKinley in “Write It Do It” and “Trajectory,” Maddie Burns and

BSCSD Student Struck by Vehicle on Ballston Ave

BALLSTON — A 14-year-old student was struck by a vehicle at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Monday on Ballston Avenue near the area of the Ballston Spa High School and Middle School complex, according to a press release by the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office.

The student was transported to Albany Medical Center for treatment of injuries.

involved in the incident, nor the health status of the 14-year-old student - who was a pedestrian, have been publicly released, and authorities say the investigation is “ongoing.”

Connolly about increasing police coverage in the area, and asked parents to stop parking in the business lot across from the campus.

Max Amodeo in “Chemistry Lab,” Maddie Wilson and Jax Skylstad in “Rocks and Minerals,” and Max Amodeo and Riley Box in “Flight.”

The Science Olympiad tournament is an academic, interscholastic competition that consists of a series of individual and team events which the students prepare for throughout the year. The events are balanced between the various science disciplines of biology, earth science, chemistry, physics, computers and technology.

The operator of the vehicle - a 2010 Ford Focus traveling in a northerly direction - remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation, according to authorities.

Neither the name of those

Ballston Spa Central School District superintendent Dr. Gianleo Duca said in an email to community members that crisis teams were available at the Middle and High Schools on Tuesday for student counseling services.

Ballston Spa Mayor Frank Rossi, Jr. said in a Facebook post on Monday that he spoke with Ballston Town Supervisor Eric

“The School District is trying mightily to reduce the need for crossing on Ballston Avenue, and we need to do what we can to work with them to help eliminate most unnecessary crossings, especially in light of today’s situation,” said Rossi.

The investigation into the collision is being conducted by the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office Collision Reconstruction Unit, assisted by the UAS (drone) unit.

Maddie Burns (left) and Lee McKinley (right) captured a gold medal in the ‘Write-It Do-It’ event at the 2023 NYS Science Olympiad Tournament in Syracuse. Photo provided by Ballston Spa Central School District.

Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs Summer Camp

The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs is the only Preschool through Grade 12 independent school in Saratoga County, serving the community for over 40 years. We provide an age-appropriate curriculum and create multiple experiential, immersive learning opportunities that support artistic, academic, physical, and social growth. Our school values and promotes justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion to cultivate social responsibility, personal integrity, intellectual curiosity, and practical capacities.

We’re Expanding! Our Early Childhood Programs are now at two distinct locations - a beautiful In-Town Campus and our beloved Forest Campus. Now o ering full-day and half-day options for children ages 3 - 6. Enrollment for 2023-2024 opens March 1. Contact us to learn more or to schedule a tour today.

And Introducing- Waldorf Explorations: Highschool beyond the classroom.

We’re launching a new program to allow high school students to follow their passions by creating their own path which leads to a NYS high school diploma. The “Waldorf Explorations” program is an individualized plan alongside traditional in-person classes. This program can incorporate outside experiences, independent study, alternative forms of education, international exchange, and college level courses. We’re partnering with local colleges, international Waldorf schools, art studios, professionals, and experenced-based organizations to create alternative education pathways to meet a wide array of interests and possibilities.

FOREST SUMMER CAMP | 45 Kaydeross Avenue West | Ages 3-6

June 12 - July 21 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Located on Spa State Park land, our one-of-a-kind Forest campus features numerous forested hiking trails and ample yard space for climbing, gardening, digging, playing, and working. The farmhouse provides a nurturing indoor space and respite from extreme weather.

LOWER SCHOOL CAMP | 62 York Avenue | Grades 1-5

June 19 - July 28 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Come walk to the many local parks with us for water play, games, and a picnic lunch. Then head back to school for crafts, free play, stories, and snacks in the shady yard of our beloved Lower School campus.

ENROLLING FOR FALL 2023-2024 | Preschool - Grade 12

Contact: admissions@waldorfsaratoga.org

www.waldorfsaratoga.org

FOREST CAMP SCHEDULE

Week 1 - June 12-16

Wonder with Bubbles & Water

Week 2 - June 19-23

The Dynamics of Air

Week 3 - June 26-30

Discover the Earth

Week 4 - July 3-7

The Wonderful World of Bugs

Week 5 - July 10-14

Trees & Flowers

Week 6 - July 17-21

Cooking at the Forest

LOWER SCHOOL SCHEDULE

Week 1 - June 19-23

Wet Felting

Week 2 - June 26-30

Needle Crafting

Week 3 - July 3-7

Create and Construct

Week 4 - July 10-14

Yoga & Nature Crafts

Week 5 - July 17-21

Cooking Class

Week 6 - July 24-28

Design & Daydream

For any questions, email admissions@waldorfsaratoga.org

waldorfsaratoga.org/summer-camp

Food

Indulge in Artful Delights with Pam the Baker’s Custom Decorated Sugar Cookies

ROYAL ICING

by Graciela Colston for Saratoga TODAY

If you’re looking for a unique and delicious gift for your next special occasion, look no further than Pam the Baker’s custom-decorated sugar cookies.

Pam Sissons is a lifelong baker whose passion has always been baking bread, muffins, cookies, baklavas, and all sorts of goodies ‘just like Mom used to make.’ Once she started custom decorating cookies, the obsession took hold, and today she is a registered NY State home food processor. “My kitchen has always been my ‘happy place’!” Pam says fondly.

To Pam, every cookie she makes is a mini work of art. She uses high-quality ingredients and pays attention to detail to create custom cookies that are not just a statement for your next event but also a gift that is equally satisfactory for the giver as it is for the receiver. Sugar cookie designs begin with creative cookie cutters to create one-of-a-kind shapes. They are then baked and hand-decorated with royal icing.

Pam’s decorated sugar cookies are perfect for any occasion, from birthdays and baby showers to weddings and christenings. Elegant and ornate cookies will please your hosts at a fancy holiday party, while vibrant colors, shapes, and characters are perfect for a child’s birthday party. Pam can even brand cookies for company events in a unique way. When asked about some of her most memorable orders, Pam recalls “I made several dozen very ornate baby shower cookies for an event in New York City. I packed every single cookie so carefully for shipping…it was quite an undertaking! It was all worth it when I was told the mother-to-be was in tears when she saw the cookies.”

Cookies are perfect for fun and meaningful edible art! Pam’s cookies come in all flavors, including vanilla, lemon, almond, and chocolate. She even offers ‘Paint Your Own Cookie kits’ that include a palette with four colors of edible food coloring, a brush, and a delicious home-baked custom cookie ready to paint with a fun image.

You can find Pam the Baker and her cookies at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market or submit a cookie quote to her website. And if you’re looking for something extra special this Easter season, try Pam’s Bunny Butts! These cute little treats are available at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market this weekend. And for all you chocolate lovers out there, they’re also available in chocolate.

In the Saratoga area, you can find Pam the Baker at the farmers’ market every Saturday. Pam also accepts custom orders on her website at pamthebakerny.com, pamthebakerny@gmail.com.

The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is open on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Wilton Mall Food Court. Find us online at www.saratogafarmersmarket.org, where you can sign up for our weekly newsletter, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @SaratogaFarmersMarket.

YIELDS: 2 cups

INGREDIENTS:

*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

• ¼ cup meringue powder or 3 large egg whites*

• ½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or ¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt

• 1 1-lb. box powdered sugar, sifted

• 1 tsp. vanilla extract, preferably clear

INSTRUCTIONS :

1. Beat ¼ cup meringue powder, ½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or ¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt, and ⅓ cup room-temperature water in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium speed until combined and foamy, about 1 minute. (If using 3 large egg whites in place of the meringue powder, omit the water).

2. Add one 1-lb. box powdered sugar, sifted, and 1 tsp. vanilla extract, preferably clear, and beat on low speed until combined. Increase speed to medium and continue to beat icing until stiff peaks form, about 2 minutes.

DO AHEAD: Icing can be made 2 days ahead. Transfer to an airtight container and cover with plastic wrap, pressing directly onto surface. Cover with lid and chill. Bring to room temperature and stir well before using.

TO TINT ICING: Add ⅛ tsp. liquid food coloring per 1 cup icing and stir with a rubber spatula to combine. Stir in more food coloring in ⅛-tsp. increments until desired intensity is achieved. If using gel food coloring, start with half the amount and add from there.

TO USE AS FLOOD ICING: Add 2½ tsp. water per 1 cup icing and stir with a rubber spatula to combine. Use a squeeze bottle, pastry bag fitted with a small round tip, or small spoon to fill in cookies. Pop any air bubbles on the surface with a tester or skewer or toothpick.

Adapted from bon appetit recipe by Shilpa Usokovic

Photos provided by Pam the Baker

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY

FISHING FOR Compliments!

Hello my Foodie Friends!

Fishing season begins this Saturday, April 1. I have so many great memories of my Dad and his love of fishing. It did not matter if it was the ocean or a little creek in Vermont where he grew up. He loved fishing and we loved going with him. My brothers were more successful than I was at this sport. I think I talked too much back then as a child.

As I reminisce on the experience of fishing with my father, I realize that fishing was a way for him to relax and reconnect with his love for the outdoors. At that time, he worked 12 hours a day, Monday through Saturday, which did not allow a lot of time to spend with his family. However, when he began getting one afternoon off during the week in the summer, I was excited when he chose to make that afternoon our special time to go fishing together.

My father’s prep assignment for his three boys was to dig for worms and have the poles ready to go when he got home. I think that the digging for worms was my favorite part.

As I got a little older, my favorite part about fishing with my father was the many hours talking about his childhood and my dreams for the future. We didn’t catch many fish, but my memories are a much greater treasure than any mess of fish.

The memories and experience of fishing was something I tried to transfer and share with my son and daughter. When my son John

BAKED RAINBOW TROUT

INGREDIENTS

• 4 (4-oz) Rainbow trout fillets

• 3 tbsp Olive oil

• 2 tsp Lemon juice

• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)

• 2 tsp Fresh parsley

• 2 tsp Fresh dill

• 1/2 tsp Paprika

• 3/4 tsp ground Sea salt

INSTRUCTIONS

• 1/4 tsp ground Black pepper

• Thin lemon slices (optional)

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C).

2. Line a small to medium baking sheet with foil or parchment paper

3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dill, parsley, and paprika.

4. Place the trout fillets onto the baking sheet. Use paper towels to pat the fish dry.

5. Brush the trout on both sides with the olive oil mixture. Season both sides with sea salt and black pepper, leaving the fish skin side down at the end. If desired, place thin lemon slices all over the fish.

6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the trout internal temperature reaches 140 to 145 degrees F

Recipe courtesy of Maya Krampf at wholesomeyum.com

was younger, I would take him fishing as often as I could. It turned out that by age five, he was better at fishing then I was. He would say to me “Daddy, you talk too much and scare the fish away!” To this day, I still give fishing my best, and consider it a successful day if I can get my son to spend six hours with me. We do share our love of eating fresh fish.

One important tool that is handy when flipping and lifting fish from a pan is a fish spatula. The fish spatula is an elongated and thinner

version of the common metal spatula, designed to easily slip under delicate fillets of fish. It also has long slots that allow any liquid (for example, when poaching) to drain away. A fish spatula can be used for more than just flipping fish; it’s a versatile tool that can slide as easily under pancakes as it can hefty burgers. The slats in the blade allow any drippings, liquid, or grease to slip through, while the offset helps slide the blade over the edge of the pan and under whatever you want to turn.

Take time with your family to try out the time-honored sport of fishing. Stop by Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store located at 33 Railroad Place. Pick up the gadgets that help you cook

up your catches. Try fishing for compliments this spring. Remember my Foodie Friends, “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”

Take Care, John & Paula

• Eggplant

Parmesan Pasta w/

Marinara Sauce

• Broccoli

• WW Dinner Roll

• Yogurt

Served at the Saratoga Senior Center

4/3 4/4 4/5 3/31

• Pork & White Bean Casserole

• Spinach

• Warm Apple Crisp

• WW Dinner Roll

Office for the Aging Lunch Program 4/6

THURSDAY

• Five Spice Chicken

• Fried Rice

• Asian Blend Vegetables

• WW Dinner Roll

• Mandarin Oranges

• Meatballs in Sauce

• Pasta w/Sauce

• California Blend Vegetables

• Fruit Cocktail

• Baked Ham w/ Pineapple Sauce

• Au Gratin Potatoes

• Green & Yellow Beans

• WW Dinner Roll

• Frosted Lemon Cake

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

Events upcoming

Good Friday Fish Fry

Union Fire Co. #2, located at 319 Milton Ave., Ballston is having their Annual Fish Fry on Friday, April 7 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. or while supplies last. Eat in, take -out or free local delivery. Call 518-885-7121 or Fax: 518885-3725 to reserve your order. Placing large orders in advance is encouraged. Suggested donation $15 per dinner. Menu includes fish fry, fries, cole slaw, water.

First Annual Easter Pies and Bake Sale

Simpson United Methodist Church, located at 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls is having an Easter Pies and Bake Sale. We are selling 9” Apple, Blueberry, Cherry, and Peach pies at $12 each. Choose between freshly baked or frozen pie. Call 518-885-4794 by Monday, April 3 to place your order. Pick-up dates: Friday, April 7, 4 - 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 8, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Bake sale on Saturday only. Please leave name, telephone number and pie order information; and let us know if you will be picking up on Friday or Saturday. A representative from Simpson will confirm your order.

Healthy Life, Happy Life

Come to the Ballston Spa Public Library for the informative lecture on successful aging, presented by life coach Barry Loffredo. Well-being is a three-legged stool: mental health; physical health, and emotional health. All three will be addressed with tips for positive aging. Other items that will be discussed will be the mind, “use it or lose it”, personal risk management, socialization, meaningful engagement (purpose), gratitude, and more. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit bspl.sals. edu or call 518-885-5022. The library is located at 21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa.

Doggie Paddle for Veterans

Glenville Rotary Club invites you to attend the Doggie Paddle for Veterans on Saturday, April 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the VFW Ballston Spa, 68 East North St., Ballston Spa. Going the distance for

veterans in need of service dogs. The Glenville Rotary Foundation Dinner will benefit Doggie Paddle with dinner, music, raffles, auction and more. Tickets are $65 (make checks payable to Glenville Rotary Foundation). To learn more, visit doggiepaddle.org.

Electrifying the Empire State League of Women Voters of Saratoga County is holding a meeting, via zoom, on Electrifying the Empire State with all-electric, emissions free homes, on April 12 from 7 to 8:30 pm. This event is open to the public. Link to the meeting and additional information may be found at the League website lwvsaratoga.org/events. This meeting is co-sponsored by the LWVs of Albany, Schenectady, and Rensselaer Counties. Join research scientist advocate and climate activist Anshul Gupta for a presentation focusing on the science, technology, economics, and politics of building electrification in New York State. The League of women voters is a non-partisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government. It is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in principle, and in practice.

The Internet of Things

The Mechanicville District Public Library is launching a new program to help adults 60+ in our area learn new skills, save money, get in shape, and make new friends. In partnership with Senior Planet, a national nonprofit which harnesses technology to change the way older Americans age, the library will be offering classes and workshops about technology, health and wellness, and socialization. Give us a call to register for our first class: The Internet of Things, which will take place on Thursday April 13, at 10 a.m. All are welcome. Library cards are not necessary for registration. 518-664-4646. The library is located at 190 N. Main St., Mechanicville. Visit, meclib.sals.edu.

Business Networking & Fundraiser

Bailey’s Cafe, 37 Phila St, Saratoga Springs | 6 - 9 p.m.

Join us on Thursday, April 13 for a fun night of networking for good and growing your business

– hosted by Networking @ Night. Admission is free, however a suggested donation of $20 for the Saratoga Center for The Family is encouraged. Includes a silent auction, taco bar, and drink specials! Registration is required: https://NetworkingAtNightEvent. eventbrite.com

2nd Annual History Awards Ceremony

The trustees and staff of the Saratoga County History Center are thrilled to announce the second annual Saratoga County Public History Award ceremony. The gala event will be held at Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa on April 13 at 7 p.m. The April gala will be both a celebration of the award winners and a preview of the May re-opening of the beloved museum. For more information, visit www.brooksidemuseum.org.

Lunch and Learn –Aging Successfully

The Academy for Lifelong Learning is hosting “Empowering Adults to Take Control of Their Own Aging”

Lunch and Learn on Friday, April 14, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., at the Holiday Inn, 232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Admission is $45 ($40 for Academy members) and includes a plated lunch. For registration information and form, go to www. allsaratoga.org or call 518-290-6968. Sponsored by Prestwick Chase at Saratoga, the event will feature two, 45-minute presentations: “Game Plan for Healthy Longevity” and “Resilience” with lunch in between.

Corning Museum of Glass Trip

A one-day trip on Wednesday, April 19, open to the public. Explore this amazing glass museum right in our own backyard. Optional sandblasting workshop available, must pre-register. Lunch on your own at the museum cafe. After the museum, wander around the quaint town of Corning for the afternoon. Member price $80. Non-member price $105. Optional sandblasting workshop- add $14. Call the Saratoga Senior Center at 518- 5841621 to sign up.

Vendors

Wanted:

Annual Spring Craft Fair

The Saratoga-Wilton Elks #161 Auxiliary is holding their Annual Spring Craft Fair on Saturday, April 22 at the Lodge at 1 Elk Lane in Saratoga from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. An eight-foot table and two chairs in a 6 x 8’ space is $40.

Admission will be free with ample parking. There are 36 spaces available, and we are accepting a wide variety of crafters on a first come first serve basis. If you know of anyone you think would be a great addition, please share this notice with them. For more information or to signup, contact Debbie at dozolins@nycap.rr.com or 518-885-6506.

Shaken & Stirred Celebrity Bartender Party

The Shaken & Stirred Celebrity Bartender Party is an annual fundraiser for Universal Preservation Hall. 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. All proceeds raised go towards our education programs through the Collaborative School of the Arts, which is an incredibly important aspect of arts for youth in our area. For more information, go to universalpreservationhall.org. There is no cover charge for this event.

Spring Fling Festival

The Spring Fling Festival is benefiting the Adirondack Vets House, Inc by bringing our area’s businesses together to create a day of fun in the sun for everyone! Free admission, open to the public. There will be pony rides and farm animals, bounce houses, a dunk tank, cornhole tournament, face painting, food trucks, candle making, local vendors, live music, raffle baskets, carnival games and more! The goal is to maximize attendance and support local business all while raising very critical funds for the Adirondack Vets House, Inc. The Car Shoppe will be hosting the first Annual Spring Fling Festival on Saturday May 20 from Noon – 5 p.m. Rain date is May 21, noon-5 p.m. The location is 1110 US-9, Queensbury.

The Inaugural Yaddo Golf Invitational

The Inaugural Yaddo Golf Invitational takes place on May 24 at the Saratoga National Golf Club, with Honorary Chair and special guest, Dottie Pepper. Golfers will enjoy 18-holes of golf plus carts, lunch, fun contests, and admission to the dinner and awards ceremony. Each golfer will receive a signed copy of Dottie Pepper’s book, Letters to a Future

Champion: My Time with Mr. Pulver. Space is limited to the first 128 golfers. Reserve your foursome today! All monies raised from this event will benefit Yaddo’s historic Artist Residency programming. Not a golfer? Tickets are also available to join us for post-play dinner, starting at 6 p.m. Tickets and Sponsorship Information: www.yaddo.org/the-2023inaugural-yaddo-golf-invitational/

Trip to Niagara Falls

The Olde Saratoga Seniors is hosting a trip to Niagara Falls on June 6-8, 2023 (3 days, 2 nights)

The Price will be $469 per person double occupancy. Includes 2 breakfast 2 dinners, a tour of Niagara, Niagara-on-the-Lake, The Hornblower Cruise, Chocolate FX Tour, Niagara Falls view casino and bus transportation. If you are interested, please contact Pat Temple, 518-338-2329 or e-mail patty61349@yahoo.com. This will be a first come first served list for the bus. For an itinerary and more information contact me.

Craft Fair –Vendors Wanted

The Saratoga County History Center is seeking vendors of handmade crafts, antiques, and farm products for the annual craft fair at Brookside Museum on Saturday, June 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 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. Visit https://brooksidemuseum. org/events/2022-craft-fair/ for more information, or contact Beth Silvestri at (518) 885-4000 or bsilvestri@brooksidemuseum.org.

Travel with the Academy for Lifelong Learning to an Italian Cooking School

Have you dreamed of living in a seventeenth century palazzo nestled on a hilltop village in the romantic Italian countryside? ALL is sponsoring a gourmet retreat and cooking school November 11-18, 2023. We will tour a historic or culinary attraction each day and begin cooking late afternoons under the guidance of a professional chef before enjoying a fourcourse dinner with local wines each evening. This small group experience includes all meals and six nights in a beautifully restored historic palazzo. For more details, contact goedventures@gmail.com

This Week’s Events: MAR. 31-APR. 6

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FRIDAY, MARCH 31

Free Tax Prep

Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 N. Main St.

Mechanicville | AARP Tax Volunteers are now taking appointments. Stop in today to schedule. Phone: 518-664-4646, meclib.sals.edu.

Concert at The Grove

The Grove, 233 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs | 5 p.m. Ken Blatt, singer, and pianist, is presenting a concert. The program is open to the public and will feature songs from Broadway, the movies, “swing” tunes and jazz classics, as well as popular hits from the 1960’s, 70’s and 80’s. As we welcome the start of the Spring season, as well as the anticipation of the Easter holiday, the program will also feature a fashion show of sorts presented by Saratogian, Natalie Sillery, the owner of Saratoga Trunk. No reservations.

Fish Fry Fridays

Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, 123 NY-32, Victory Mills

4 – 7 p.m. | Friday Night Fish Fry will be back for 2023. It will run through April 7. Various menu items are available from fried fish to chicken tenders with French fries, Cole slaw and chowder also available. For more information call 518-695-3917.

Fish Fry Friday

Knights of Columbus Council #246, 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs

5 – 7 p.m. | Fish Fry Friday will run throughout Lent, February 24 - April 7. Advance call-in of orders Wednesdays - Fridays between noon - 3 p.m. Menu includes Fried or Baked Haddock ($15) or Fried Clam Strips ($12), each with French Fries, Cole Slaw, Tartar Sauce, and Cocktail Sauce; Macaroni and Cheese ($5); New England Clam Chowder (pint$7/quart - $13); Single Order of French Fries ($3); and Dessert ($2

- when available). Call 518-5848547 to place your order or for more information.

SATURDAY, APRIL 1

ADK Tabletop Day 2023

Charles R. Wood Theater, Glens Falls | Doors open 9:30 a.m. Game demos, open gaming, large lending library, vendors, door prizes, raffles, and more. Scheduled gaming 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Tickets and be purchased at the box office or online at woodtheater.org. Tickets: $15 general admission, $12 for students and Veterans, children under 12 are free. If you can’t stay and play, it’s free to stop in and shop with our local vendors, or come in and support our chosen charity, North Shore Animal League - Adirondack Region Cat Adoption Center. Or visit our website: www.adirondacon.com

Easter Egg Hunt

Burgess Kimball Park, 358 Rowland St., Ballston Spa

11 a.m. – 3 p.m. | We’ll have games, arts and crafts for all, and a free lunch. Fun for the whole family!! Bring your baskets and enjoy the day. In case of rain the hunt will be moved to the Milton Community Center on Geyser Rd. Free to the community.

Ukrainian Egg

Decorating

Galway Public Library, 2112 East St., Galway

11:15 a.m. – 2 p.m. and April 5, 5:30 – 8 p.m. | The library is offering local artist Sallie Way’s popular classes in Ukrainian Egg Decorating. The classes are free, with donations accepted to benefit Ukrainian children through Voices of Children.

Registration for either class is required at 518-882-6385, as space is limited, and the classes fill quickly. More information is available at the library or on the website www. galwaylpubliclibrary.org.

Get-Ready-for-Easter Open House

Sundaes Best Hot Fudge Sauce, 23 Northern Pines Rd. 1st floor, Building 2, Gansevoort

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | An open house and pop-up shop at their manufacturing facility. Celebrating 22 years in business, owner Katie Camarro and friends will be on hand with product displays and gift ideas for Easter baskets and more. www. sundaesbest.com, 518-584-4036.

SUNDAY, APRIL 2

American Legion

Breakfast

Old Saratoga American Legion Post 278, 6 Clancy Street, Schuylerville | 9 – 11 a.m.

Serving pancakes, scrambled eggs, fried potatoes, bacon and sausage, milk, orange juice, coffee and tea. Adults $10, children 6 and under $5. Takeout or eat in. Any questions please call 518-695-3011 Tuesday through Sunday after 12:00 noon.

Two Towns-One Book

Lincoln Highway Movie

Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 2 p.m. | Find out more about the Lincoln Highway while enjoying “100 Years on the Lincoln Highway,” a film produced by PBS. Packaged snacks. Bottled water. Door prizes. Registration is not required. It will be an enjoyable afternoon for the entire family.

Two Towns – One Book is celebrating our book of the year, The Lincoln Highway written by Amor Towles. We hope you enjoy this interesting film.

Polka Dance

The Knights of Columbus Assembly #245, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs | 2 – 6 p.m.

To benefit the Veterans & Community Housing Coalition (VCHC), Ballston Spa. It will be

held at the KOC Hall on music will be provided by Tony’s Polka Band. Admission is $20. There will be food for sale, a silent auction, and an opportunity to help our veterans who have given so much for their country. If you’re unable to attend in person but would like to make a donation, all checks should be written to K OF C Assembly 745. If you’d like to provide an item for the silent auction, please call 518-584-8547.

MONDAY, APRIL 3

Saratoga Springs Retired Teachers Association Luncheon

Holiday Inn, in the Win Room, 232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs Noon | All retired K-12 teachers, BOCES teachers, and Teaching Assistants are welcome. For further information, call 518-584-1192.

Revolutionary America: Prelude to the Turning Point

Galway Town Hall, 5910 Sacandaga Rd., Galway 7 p.m. | Join the Galway Preservation Society and Sean Kelleher, Saratoga town historian, as he takes us on a journey through the events leading up to the Battles of Saratoga in 1777, in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party in 2023. Explore the history of America’s War of Independence and discover the pivotal role Saratoga played in shaping the future of the nation. Please join us. The meeting is open to the public, free of charge.

TUESDAY, APRIL 4

Pet Tiny Art Canvas Pick-Up

Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs

May is National Pet Month! Do you have a pet or would like to have one? Pick up a canvas (with instructions) to create a unique piece of Pet Art to be displayed in May. All types of pets are welcome. For more information, visit www.sspl.org.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5 Olde Saratoga Seniors Meeting

Schuylerville Town Hall

35 Spring St., Schuylerville Noon | This will be a casserole luncheon. Please bring a dish to share. Money for trips is due. All are welcome. New members and guests welcome. For more information, call Pat at 518-338-2329

Baby Back Ribs Dinner Take Out

Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs

4:30 – 6 p.m. | Take out only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order. 518584-2585. Menu: baby back ribs, baked beans, cold slaw, corn bread. Dinner for 2 / $30. (cash only).

THURSDAY, APRIL 6

Genealogy Assistance

Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park 11 a.m. | Lisa Dougherty, a skilled genealogical researcher, will help you with your questions, roadblocks, and other stumpers. Drop in with questions and stay for the round table discussion starting at noon. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org

Finance Committee Meeting

Galway Public Library, 2112 East St., Galway | 5 p.m. The public is welcome to attend. For more information call 518-882-6385.

Local business will go head-to-head in 100 CATEGORIES as they vie for THE BEST in their eld.

Nominate and Vote for your favorite local restaurants, shops, businesses, hangouts and more!

Please allow 24 business day hours for nominations to go live.

Voting Ends April 14, 2023

Winners will be announced in May.

Puzzles

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: Veracious, Voracious Veracious means completely truthful or accurate. When the veracious child speaks, never doubt her honesty. Voracious means having an insatiable appetite.

Since age 10, Tim has been a voracious reader of comics. Among children, the demand for chocolate is voracious

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

Schuylerville Public Library Receives

Saratoga Arts Grant

SCHUYLERVILLE — The Schuylerville Public Library is recipient of a $2,271 Community Arts grant through Saratoga Arts. This summer, the library will offer five art programs for children in a series called Afternoon Artists. Events will take place at the library during the months of July and August. The lineup of art programs includes Songwriting with River Jack Z, Pottery Class with Saratoga Clay Arts, Cooperative Movement Dance & Stories with Dance Lili, Painting with the Tang Teaching Museum, and a theater production of Rhonda Appleseed with the Traveling Lantern Theatre Company.

Entertainment & Arts

Tickets for Disney’s The Lion King On Sale At Proctors

Each program will include child participation and hands-on learning opportunities. Be sure to register your children for this great free opportunity to experience multiple art forms this summer at your library.

Registration will open on May 26 and may be done online (https://bit.ly/libeventcal) or by phone (518-695-6641).

Saratoga Arts made this program possible 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.

SCHENECTADY

— Disney

Theatrical Productions and Proctors announced this week that tickets for the long-awaited return engagement of Disney’s The Lion King will go on sale to the public Thursday, March 30. Proctors most eagerly awaited return will once again leap onto the MainStage on Wednesday, Aug. 2 for a limited engagement of two weeks through Sunday, Aug. 13. The opening night is 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3. In Schenectady, The Lion King will play Tuesdays and Wednesdays 7:30 p.m., Thursdays

The

and Fridays 8 p.m., Thursday matinees 1:30 p.m., Saturdays 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sundays 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Premium Ticket Packages, which include a prime seat location, a souvenir program and a cinch bag are also available. Tickets available through the Box Office at Proctors in-person, via phone at 518-346-6204 MondaySaturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. or online at proctors.org. Groups of 10 or more can get their tickets by calling 518-382-3884 ext. 139. Tickets by Proctors is the only official retail

ticket outlet for all performances at Proctors. Ticket buyers who purchase tickets from a ticket broker or any third party should be aware that Proctors is unable to reprint or replace lost or stolen tickets and is unable to contact patrons with information regarding time changes or other pertinent updates regarding the performance. For more than 20 years, the North American touring productions of The Lion King have been seen by over 21 million theatergoers, having played more than 9,000 performances in over 90 cities across North America.

Schick Gallery at Skidmore College Presents ‘7 Metalsmiths at Work’

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The Schick Gallery at Skidmore College presents “7 Metalsmiths at Work,” a wide-ranging exhibition of jewelry and sculpture, March 31 through April 28. An opening reception will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 31, with a gallery talk beginning at 5:30 p.m.

The craftsmanship of artists Lynn Batchelder, Andy Cooperman, Jennifer Crupi, Terry Lavin, Myra MimlitschGray, Chris Ramsay, and Lin Stanionis — who hail from as far as Kansas, Oklahoma, and Seattle to as near as New Paltz, New York — conveys underlying concepts that are both inventive and inspiring. Along with finished pieces, each of the seven artists will show

process work — a selection of sketches, studies, or models — offering viewers a look at how their ideas begin and develop.

“7 Metalsmiths at Work” is curated by Skidmore Art Professor David Peterson, with Schick Gallery Director Rebecca Shepard and Assistant Director Trish Lyell.

Schick Gallery events are free and open to the public. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday; and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Visit www. skidmore.edu/schick for updated information on related events.

CrupiHands: Jennifer Crupi, “Ornamental Hands Two,” sterling silver. Photo provided.

Pixies, Modest Mouse Announce Co-Headlining Show Coming Cooperstown, Mass MoCa

Eight Inducted at Eddies Music H.O.F. Ceremony at Universal Preservation Hall

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

It promises the potential of being one of the most fun triple-billstaging of the summer, although Saratoga residents will have to travel a bit to get there.

The Pixies and Modest Mouse this week announced they will be joining forces for the third and final leg of Pixies’ 2023 North American tour.

The tour, also featuring special guest Cat Power, includes a stop at Brewery Ommegang in

Cooperstown on Friday, Aug. 25, and at Mass MoCa on Aug. 26.

Tickets go on sale for the Cooperstown show Friday, March 31 and can be purchased here at: https://tixr.com/e/66082

The Pixies 2022-2023 World Tour is in support of the band’s latest album Doggerel (BMG). The band features Black Francis/guitar, vocals, Joey Santiago/guitar, David Lovering/drums, background vocals, and Paz Lenchantin/bass, background vocals.

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Five regional music artists - Mike Campese, Felicia Collins, George Frayne, Smokey Greene and John Tichy – as well as photographer Martin Benjamin, educator Sister

Mary Anne Nelson, and CSJ and radio host and folk musician Wanda Fischer, were celebrated during an induction ceremony for the Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Hall of Fame this week.

Michael Eck performing at UPH March 27, representing the folk career of Wanda Fischer.

Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

Graham Tichy performing “Smoke, Smoke, Smoke (That Cigarette),” at UPH on March 27, representing George Frayne’s and his dad John Tichy’s career in Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airman – with band members Mike Kelley, Don Young and Chris Osborn. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

The event staged at Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs on March 27.

Pixies, Modest Mouse and Cat Power announce tour.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The Department of Central Services of Saratoga County will receive sealed bids in person or electronically through the Empire State Purchasing System Website until 11:00 a.m. on the following dates at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud:

April 13, 2023 Dish and Laundry

Products, specification 23-SDL-1

April 20, 2023 Maintenance

Supplies, specification 23-MS-1

April 20, 2023 Paper Supplies, specification 23-PS-1

April 25, 2023 Telephone

Answering Services Mental Health, specification 23-MHTAS-1

Bid forms and instructions are available at the Purchasing Office, 50 W. High Street, Ballston Spa, NY between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (telephone - 518-8852210) or at the Empire State Purchasing Group website (www. empirestatebidsystem.com).

Saratoga County, through its Purchasing Division, reserves the right to reject parts of any or all bids.

JOHN T. WARMT, Director of Purchasing Saratoga County 03/31/2023, 118781

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY

COMPANY (LLC). Name: Always Perfect Window Cleaning and Pressure Washing LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 3/29/2023. Office location:

Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to: Always Perfect Window Cleaning and Pressure Washing LLC, PO Box 5081, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. Purpose: to engage in any lawful act or activity for which a limited liability company may be formed under section 201 of the Limited Liability Company Law. . 03/31, 04/07, 04/14, 04/21, 04/28, 05/05/2023. 118785

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF

LIMITED LIABILITY

COMPANY. NAME: Redmoon Associates LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on February 14, 2023.

Office location: Saratoga. 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, Republic Registered Agent Services Inc., 600 Broadway, Ste 200, Albany, NY 12207. Purpose: for any lawful purpose. 03/31, 04/07, 04/14, 04/21, 04/28, 05/05/2023. 118774

Notice of formation of Izzo Management Group, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 01/11/2023 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: 22 Hyde Blvd. Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 03/31, 04/07, 04/14, 04/21, 04/28, 05/05/2023. 118764

Notice of formation of 72 Ford Street LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 03/13/2023. 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: 30 Pheasant Run, Ballston Spa, NY 12020.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 03/31, 04/07, 04/14, 04/21, 04/28, 05/05/2023. 118736

Notice of formation of Houndstooth & Tartan LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 12/28/22. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 213 Falsetto Court, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful

purpose. 03/24, 03/31, 04/07, 04/14, 04/21, 04/28 /2023. 118705

Notice of formation of Mud Creek Brewery, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 03/12/2023 Office: Saratoga County. Michael Nelson 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: 240 Spier Falls Road, Greenfield Center, NY 12833. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 03/24, 03/31, 04/07, 04/14, 04/21, 04/28 /2023. 118699

Notice of formation of Lindsay Mechanical LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on January 5, 2023. 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: 893 Route 32 North, Schuylerville, NY 12871. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 03/24, 03/31, 04/07, 04/14, 04/21, 04/28 /2023. 118642

Notice of Formation of J & J Acres, LLC, , Arts of Org. filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on March 15, 2023. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC at c/o P.O. Box 588, Clifton Park, New York 12065. Purpose: any lawful activity. 03/24, 03/31, 04/07, 04/14, 04/21, 04/28 /2023. 118626

Notice of formation of Sarah Moore Photography, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 02/11/2023 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: 4733 Route 50, Gansevoort NY 12831. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 03/17, 03/24, 03/31, 04/07, 04/14, 4/21/2023. 118578

Notice of formation of Saratoga Sunflowers & More, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 02/23/2023 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: 969 Route 29, Saratoga Springs 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 03/17, 03/24, 03/31, 04/07, 04/14, 4/21/2023. 118570

JCR Dock Rentals, LLC filed articles of organization with the New York Secretary of State on 3/13/2023 with an effective date of formation of 3/13/2023. Its principal place of business is located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process may be served. A copy of any process shall be mailed to 20 Conklin Court, Gansevoort, NY 12831. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful activity for which Limited Liability Companies may be organized under Section 203 of the New York Limited Liability Company Law. 03/17, 03/24, 03/31, 04/07, 04/14, 4/21/2023. 118558

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY

COMPANY. NAME: DG APTS LLC. Articles of organization were filed with The Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/10/2023

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, 15 Bennington Ave, Mechanicville, NY, 12118. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 03/17, 03/24, 03/31, 04/07, 04/14, 4/21/2023. 118552

Notice of formation of Safety Brothers Traffic Control L.L.C.

Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 02/23/2023 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: 97 Reynolds Rd Fort Edward, NY 12828. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 03/17, 03/24, 03/31, 04/07, 04/14, 4/21/2023. 118543

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY

COMPANY. NAME: PBA

SUNSHINE, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on March 9, 2023. 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, 160 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 03/17, 03/24, 03/31, 04/07, 04/14, 4/21/2023. 118520

Notice of formation of MILLION’AIRE HAIR LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 02/23/2023 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: CEIRRE COLLINS, 2405 ELLSWORTH BLVD., BALLSTON SPA, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 03/17, 03/24, 03/31, 04/07, 04/14, 4/21/2023. 118486

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY

COMPANY Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. Name: REDWYRE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on October 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: Joseph Corrigan, 455 Moe Road, Clifton Park, New York 12065. Purpose: Any lawful act or activities. 03/10, 03/17, 03/24, 03/31, 04/07, 04/14/2023. 118443

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY

COMPANY. NAME:

BaldwinDATA LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 2/22/2023. Office location: Albany NY. 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, 455 Braim Road Greenfield Center NY 12833. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 03/10, 03/17, 03/24, 03/31, 04/07, 04/14/2023. 118394

Notice of formation of Excelsior Provisions LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/07/2022. 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: Joseph T. Moen, Esq., 63 Putnam Street, Suite 202, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 03/10, 03/17, 03/24, 03/31, 04/07, 04/14/2023. 118382

Notice of Formation of 1480

– 1482 Route 9, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on March 6, 2023. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC at c/o 15 Dawson Lane, Clifton Park, New York 12065.

Purpose: any lawful activity.

03/10, 03/17, 03/24, 03/31, 04/07, 04/14/2023. 118388

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY

COMPANY. NAME: HEMPHILL PLACE ESTATES LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/24/2023. 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, PO Box 1316, Clifton Park, NY 12065.

Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 03/10, 03/17, 03/24, 03/31, 04/07, 04/14/2023. 118375

Notice of formation of Drop Back Clothing LLC. Drop Back Clothing LLC filed Articles of Organization with the New York Department of State on 1/19/23. Office location: Saratoga County. The New York Secretary of State is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served and is directed to

forward service of process to 11 Timothy Dr. Schuylerville, NY 12871. Purpose: any lawful activity.

03/10, 03/17, 03/24, 03/31, 04/07, 04/14/2023. 118367

Notice of formation of Prayha LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 01/24/2023 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: 184 Spring St., Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

03/10, 03/17, 03/24, 03/31, 04/07, 04/14/2023. 118341

115 BNKER ST LLC, Art. of Org. filed with SSNY 2/13/23. NY office location: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent for process. SSNY shall mail copy of process to c/o Leech Tishman Robinson Brog, LLC, 875 Third Ave., Fl. 09, NY, NY 10022, Attn: Charles McKeen.

Purpose: Any lawful act or activity.

03/10, 03/17, 03/24, 03/31, 04/07, 04/14/2023. 118297

33 DOBBIN ST LLC, Art. of Org. filed with SSNY 2/13/23. NY office location: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent for process. SSNY shall mail copy of process to c/o Leech Tishman Robinson Brog, PLLC, 875 Third Ave., Fl. 09, NY, NY 10022, Attn: Charles McKeen.

Purpose: Any lawful act or activity.

03/10, 03/17, 03/24, 03/31, 04/07, 04/14/2023. 118291

Notice of formation of My Move Manager LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on May 02, 2014. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 13 Woodmint Pl., Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: any lawful activity. 03/03, 03/10, 03/17, 03/24, 03/31, 04/07/2023. 118154

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GRAY HORSE PROPERTIES, LLC. On May 20, 2019, Gray Horse Properties, LLC (the “LLC”) filed Articles of Organization with the NYS Department of State (“NYS DOS”). The principal business location of the LLC is 20 Excelsior Springs Avenue. Saratoga Springs, New York. NYS DOS is designated as the agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The post office address to which the NYS DOS shall mail a copy of any process of service is 20 Excelsior Springs Avenue.

Saratoga Springs, New York. The LLC is organized for the purpose of any and all lawful business.

03/03, 03/10, 03/17, 03/24, 03/31, 04/07/2023. 118148

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF JC PROPERTY MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC. On October 30, 2020, JC Property Management Group, LLC (the “LLC”) filed Articles of Organization with the NYS Department of State (“NYS DOS”). The principal business location of the LLC is 24 Legends Way, Ballston Lake, New York. NYS DOS is designated as the agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The post office address to which the NYS DOS shall mail a copy of any process of service is 24 Legends Way, Ballston Lake, New York. The LLC is organized for the purpose of any and all lawful business.

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NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF WIRED BEVERAGE ENTERPRISES, LLC. On August 22, 2019, Wired Beverage Enterprises, LLC (the “LLC”) filed Articles of Organization with the NYS Department of State (“NYS DOS”). The principal business location of the LLC is 2443 Rt

9, Bldg. 3, Ste 301, Malta, New York. NYS DOS is designated as the agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served.

The post office address to which the NYS DOS shall mail a copy of any process of service is 2443 Rt

9, Bldg. 3, Ste 301, New York. The LLC is organized for the purpose of any and all lawful business.

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Notice of formation of Two Somethin’ LLC. Articles of Organization filed with New York State Dept. of State on 01/22/2023. The County within this state in which the office of the limited liability company is located in is Saratoga. The Secretary of State is designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is to the limited liability company at 43a Robinwood Dr., Clifton Park, NY 12065. Company is organized for the creation and deployment of innovative software to inspire progress. 03/03, 03/10, 03/17, 03/24, 03/31, 04/07/2023. 118121

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.

NAME: LEADING

EDGE MEDICAL, L.L.C. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on February 27, 2023. 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, 31 Tyler Drive, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866.

Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 03/03, 03/10, 03/17, 03/24, 03/31, 04/07/2023. 118112

30 1/2 PROPERTIES LLC filed Arts. of Org. with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/10/2023. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: The LLC, 8 Huntington Ct., Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866. Purpose: any lawful act. 02/24, 03/03, 03/10, 03/17, 03/24, 03/31/2023. 118017

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY

COMPANY. NAME: THE COLLECTIVE ADVISORS, L.L.C. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on February 21, 2023. 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, 126 Crescent Street, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 02/24, 03/03, 03/10, 03/17, 03/24, 03/31/2023. 108011

Notice of formation of Grace Faith and Lace LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/12/2022 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 24k Noble Lane Mechanicville, New York. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 02/24, 03/03, 03/10, 03/17, 03/24, 03/31/2023. 117995

Notice of formation of Rosey’s Renovation LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/02/2023 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: 32 Locust Ridge Drive, Corinth, NY 12822. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 02/24, 03/03, 03/10, 03/17, 03/24, 03/31/2023. 117989

Notice of formation of Healing Strides LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 02/13/2023. 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: 100 Saratoga Village Blvd, Suite 21, Malta, NY 12020.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 02/24, 03/03, 03/10, 03/17, 03/24, 03/31/2023. 117975

FISHETTI ENTERPRISES

LLC. Art of Org. filed with the SSNY on 10/27/2022.Office: SARATOGA County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, LEGALCORP SOLUTIONS 1060 Broadway Suite 100 ALBANY, NY 12204 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 02/24, 03/03, 03/10, 03/17, 03/24, 03/31/2023. 117969

Notice of Formation of Ferraro Amodio & Associates, LLC (“LLC”) filed Articles of Organization with the NY Sec. of State (“SSNY”) on 7/5/16. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to 38 High Rock Avenue Suite 4K, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: any lawful activity. 02/24, 03/03, 03/10, 03/17, 03/24, 03/31/2023. 117958

NOTICE of formation of limited liability company (LLC) for any legal purpose. The name of the LLC is JENNERATION CONSTRUCTION LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State (SSNY) on February 16, 2023. Office Location is 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 at 20 Frasier Road, Greenfield Center NY 12833.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 02/24, 03/03, 03/10, 03/17, 03/24, 03/31/2023. 117950

ISSAC 10 LLC, Art. of Org. filed with SSNY 2/14/23. NY office location: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent for process. SSNY shall mail copy of process to c/o Leech Tishman Robinson Brog, PLLC, 875 Third Ave., 9th Fl., NY, NY 10022, Attn: Philip T. Simpson, Esq. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity. 02/24, 03/03, 03/10, 03/17, 03/24, 03/31/2023. 117944

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by Dylan McGlynn Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The Saratoga Central Catholic varsity baseball team enters 2023 with a unique combination of youth and experience, looking to improve on its 2022 campaign.

Head coach Alphonse Lambert, entering his 35th season leading the Saints, said the team did not have any seniors last year, with nearly the entire team returning this season. Many of the Saints’ players have already spent multiple years at the varsity level, despite still being underclassmen.

“Some of these guys are entering their third year, even though they started in seventh or eighth grade, which is kind of amazing,” said Lambert. “A lot of these guys are kind of seasoned veterans in their sophomore year, because they’ve been playing since eighth grade.”

Lambert said he believes the team can compete in the Wasaren League this season, bolstered by strong pitching and defense. The Saints enter the season with a planned three-man pitching rotation of sophomores Ronan Rowe, Tyler Weygand, and freshman Pierce Byrne.

Ryan Gillis, Aidan Crowther, Kihl Kelly, Carson Moser, and Chris Lockwood will also be factors on the mound, Lambert said. The Saints’ head coach said the team’s defense should be another strength, backstopped by sophomore Hunter Fales, entering his third season as the team’s catcher.

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“I think Hunter will be an asset behind the plate,” Lambert said. “I like our middle infield play, with (Ryan) Gillis and Tyler Weygand.”

Rowe said the team “learned a lot” in the 2022 season and is looking to build on their growth.

“It was definitely a build-off type of year,” said Rowe. “I think we’ll have more momentum coming into this year.”

“We’re just looking for improvement,” added Byrne. “We had a pretty good year last year, but there’s still a lot more we can improve.”

Lambert acknowledged the team will need to bring intensity every day, saying the Wasaren League is “no joke.”

“We have a goal this year, to take it one inning at a time,” said Lambert. “Here at Saratoga Catholic, our goal is always to be in the mix of things for a league championship.”

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