Saratoga TODAY 3.1.19

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MAN OF THE CENTURY Keith Koster, atop one of the 46 high peaks in New York holding the American Legion flag.

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AMERICAN LEGION TURNS 100 AND HONORS SPA CITY NATIVE

by Marissa Gonzalez Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Keith Koster is life-long resident of Saratoga Springs, a three-time cancer survivor, a Navy veteran and has climbed all of the Adirondack Mountain’s 46 peaks, twice. This month Koster is pictured on the front page of the American Legion’s monthly magazine celebrating the organization’s 100-year-anniversary.

Notes From City Hall

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS – The City Council approved moving forward with an arts associated initiative it first launched last year.

With an eye on promoting Saratoga Springs as a worldwide destination for arts and culture, the city in 2018 awarded a $14,000 economic development grant. The funding targeted support for the Saratoga Performing Arts Center’s hiring of a public relations firm to publicize the city as a cultural hotspot beyond the Capital Region.

For its 2019 program, the council approved $18,000 in funding the partnership between the city and SPAC - to be matched by the Saratoga Performing Arts Center.

The goal, said Finance Commissioner Michele Madigan, was “having some skin in the game” regarding cultural tourism, which statistically brings a 60 percent larger financial return to communities compared to the traditional leisure traveler, SPAC President and CEO Elizabeth Sobol explained. The intuitive, invited writers for arts and tourism trade publications to the city.

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“It’s really weird reading a story about yourself but yea it’s been pretty neat. A lot of people reaching out on Facebook and stuff like that,” Koster said.

In the last year, Koster has been climbing the Adirondack high peaks with the American Legion’s flag in hand. He plans to finish all 46 peaks before or on March 15. Koster says he was given the idea by a friend to pay tribute to the legion’s 100 years.

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One Drop Of Rain CANCER SURVIVOR LOOKS BACK ON LEGACY

Molly McMaster in 2000, rollerblading cross-country. Photo provided.

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Neighbors:

INTERVIEW & PHOTO BY: Thomas Dimopoulos

Week of March 1 – March 7, 2019

Snippets of Life From Your Community

Who: Drew Wardle

Q. Where are you from originally?

A. I was born in England and lived there until I was five, moved to Switzerland for seven years, and then Spain. My step-mother is American and I came over to the states when I was about 15 and went to Lake George High School.

Q. How was that transition?

A. At 15 It was a big culture shock. People looked at me sort of like a souvenir, or a weird alien. They would say: “Say Harry Potter!” because at the time I would say: Harry Pot Ter. It was strange, but when I started playing music, playing guitar I found another outlet. It was therapeutic and a way of opening up a whole ‘nother world.

Q. How old are you?

A. 28.

Q. What’s the best thing in Saratoga Springs for someone in their 20’s?

A. If you’re creative, it’s a great place to foster whatever it is you’re doing.

I believe there is something magical about Saratoga Springs. You have two separate sides of the coin - the city and the country - there’s the night life, and the nature. It’s a great place because it inspires you.

Q. Where are you at creatively, or career-wise?

A. I play with (the band) Paradox Saints and also do solo stuff. I also just went back to school, to Empire State College. I have my associate’s degree in radio and TV broadcasting and I’m going back to get my bachelor’s. I worked in mediaw for about three years, and I’d love to get back into that, but I’m just not sure in what capacity.

Q. If you could play for one hour with any musical ensemble, who would that be?

A. I’d love to jam with The Pixies, because it seems so fun and out-of-thebox. Or Sonic Youth - that kind of band where you can just go crazy with it.

Q. What’s the latest book you’ve enjoyed?

A. Patti Smith’s book “M Train” - her musings on life and artists through the prism of a coffee shop. I think she’s a fantastic writer. And I just started reading “How Music Works,” by David Byrne.

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Plans for Saratoga County Airport

by Marissa Gonzalez Saratoga TODAY

BALLSTON SPA — A public hearing regarding Saratoga County Airport’s Master Plan was held on Feb. 20. On the same day, it was announced

by Governor Cuomo that $23 Million in state funding will be awarded to airports statewide for modernization, operational improvements and safety enhancement projects.

Saratoga County Airport, located at 405 Greenfield Ave. in Ballston Spa, was awarded $719,000 to construct a new snow removal equipment storage facility at the airport, according to a press release by the state.

Airport projects throughout the state are funded through the Governor’s State Aviation Capital Grant Program initiative and complement the Governor’s Upstate Airport Economic Development and Revitalization Competition, which provided $200 million to modernize airports across Upstate. $1.4 million went to Albany International Airport to construct a photovoltaic solar array, while $1 million was awarded to Schenectady County Airport to

construct a new aircraft hangar.

Proposed changes in the Master Plan that were discussed at the public hearing include taxiway improvements, glider operations improvements, wildlife hazard management improvements, proposed acquisition of land and navigation easements, and vegetation obstruction removal affecting runways, according to public documents. Potentially affected resources include habitat for the federally listed endangered species, the Karner Blue butterfly.

However, Matthew Veitch, Supervisor for the city of Saratoga Springs and Chairman of the Buildings and Grounds Committee says that the butterfly habitat will be exchanged with a larger parcel of County-owned land in Wilton adjacent to an existing butterfly habitat to make up for the loss.

The plan was adopted in 2014 and is not due for another update until 2024 according to Veitch.

A Facebook group called Stop the Saratoga County Airport Expansion was created in 2014 and has remained an active proponent in the airport’s master plan. According to Facebook, the mission reads: “We are uniformly opposed to any expansion of the runways at the Saratoga County

Airport and this includes the “no build” option. We vote no to all proposals.”

However, Veitch says that no runway extensions or expansions are included in this proposal.

Veitch says that input at the public hearing was extensive.

“While I did not speak publicly on the various aspects of the master plan, my job as Chairman of the Buildings and Grounds Committee was to listen to the concerns of residents, just to be aware of how they felt about the proposals. I appreciate the public’s input on the projects, and their comments will be taken into consideration as the projects progress, and with any future discussions the County may have regarding the Airport,” he said in email correspondence.

A member from the Stop the Saratoga County Airport Expansion commented “The proposed 77 acres of mowing around the runway perimeters will require taking (killing) 77 acres of the endangered Karner Blue Butterfly and their known habitat. This proposed action in effect has been stated to the public and throughout the MPPP-EA as a need for greater safety that would increase visibility to animals (deer, coyote, etc.) that might be hiding

in the grass. Any safety concerns could be resolved by rebuilding/ repairing the fence as proposed in the MPPP-EA. As the fence stands today, the large holes and lack of height could allow both smaller animals to crawl under and deer to jump over and onto the airport property. Given the severity and great risk imposed on the endangered Karner Blue, and the fact an alternative

option to repair the fence has been given by the consulting firm McFarland Johnson, we are respectfully asking the SEQR Full Environmental Assessment Form associated with the current MPPP-EA is given a negative declaration, and the proposed mowing plan that will take (kill) 77 acres of surviving Karner Blue and their known habitat is removed from the MPPP-EA.”

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OBITUARIES

Helen Isner Connolly

Kathleen R. Greiner

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Helen Isner Connolly died on February 21, 2019.

Visitation was 4 to 7 p.m., February 26, 2019 at Burke & Bussing Funeral Home, Saratoga Springs. Funeral was 10 a.m. on February 27 at St. Clement’s Church, Saratoga Springs. Burial in spring at the Massachusetts National Cemetery.

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MALTA — Kathleen R. Greiner passed away February 22, 2019.

Calling hours were Monday, Feb. 25, Church of St. Peter, Saratoga Springs, Christian Wake Service followed.

Mass celebrated Tuesday in the church. Burial at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Niskayuna.

Arrangements by Burke Funeral Home, North Broadway.

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Donald W. Scavone

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Donald W. Scavone, 63, of Rip Van Lane, passed away Tuesday morning, February 26, 2019 at his home with his loving family by his side following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on January 10, 1956 in Saratoga Springs, he was the son of the late Anthony C. and Bertha M. (Spring) Scavone. He was a graduate of Saratoga Springs High School and Hudson Valley Community College. His family and friends affectionately referred him to as “Dondi.”

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Dondi married Gina L. Farone on November 2, 1985 at St. Joseph’s Church in Greenfield Center.

He was employed at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft in Connecticut for 2 years. He then began a career of over 35 years at Knolls Atomic Power Lab working his way to Engineer. He was awarded a patent for a fixture he designed that he needed for his work.

His enjoyments included riding his motorcycles, boating, camping on the islands of Lake George and parachuting. He enjoyed traveling to the National Parks with his family and especially enjoyed a family trip to Italy in 2017.

He was predeceased by his parents; a brother, Robert Scavone; brother-in-law, James Trejderowski; and his father-inlaw, Anthony P. Farone.

Survivors include his loving wife of 33 years, Gina Scavone; two sons: Lucas Scavone and Clayton Scavone, both of Saratoga Springs; one sister, Charlene Trejderowski of Malta; two brothers: Anthony (Linda) Scavone of Dansville and Kenny Scavone of Duanesburg; a sister-in-law, Colleen Scavone of Wilton; his mother-in-law,

Marie Farone of Wilton; his brothers and sisters–in law: Denise (Kurt) Faulhammer, Catherine (Bill) Gagnon, Alfred Farone, Anthony Farone, Jr., Christian (Shelley) Farone, Marcus (Jaime) Farone; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 Noon at St. Joseph’s Church, 3159 Route 9N, Greenfield Center.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 12 Noon, immediately following the visitation at the church.

Burial will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Saratoga Springs.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Dondi’s memory may be directed to Community Hospice of Saratoga 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brewer Funeral Home, Inc., 24 Church St., Lake Luzerne. To express online condolences, please visit brewermillerfuneralhomes.com

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COURT Jammel A. Dillon, 28, of South Glens Falls, was sentenced Feb. 15 to 4 years in state prison, after pleading to attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance, in Moreau, and to 1 to 3 years in state prion after failing to register as a sex offender.

Robert W. Rivers, 35, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded Feb. 15 to criminal contempt 1st degree, Sentencing scheduled April 5.

Sean P. Bass, 30, of Schuylerville, pleaded Feb. 15 to criminal sexual act in the first-degree, in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing scheduled March 29.

Tammera E. Brown, 52, of Wilton, was sentenced Feb. 13 to five years of probation, after pleading to attempted assault in the second-degree, in Northumberland.

Juan C. Rodriguez, 32, of Niskayuna, was sentenced Feb. 11 to two years in state prison, after pleading to attempted criminal possession of a controlled substance, in Wilton.

Paul J. Palso, 32, of Ballston Spa, pleaded Feb. 11 to second degree assault, in Ballston Spa. Sentencing scheduled April 2.

Joseph R. Korfhage, 25, of Milton, was sentenced Feb. 21 to 10 years of probation, after pleading to first degree rape, in Ballston.

Scott F. Luciano, 32, of Galway, and Shane A. Nadolny, 41, of Ballston Spa, were each sentenced Feb. 20 to five years in prison and five years postrelease supervision, after their respective convictions for robbery in the seconddegree. The charges relate to an incident that occurred on Caroline Street in Saratoga Springs. The co-defendants were also ordered to pay restitution of the money stolen from their victim.

Brian S. McEnteggart, 25, of Mechanicville, was sentenced Feb. 19 to 60 days in jail and five years of probation, after pleading to grand larceny in the fourthdegree, in Saratoga Springs.

POLICE Meghann K. Blain, 37, of Ballston Spa, was charged Feb. 19 with the felonies: offering a false instrument for filing in the first-degree; grand larceny in the fourth-degree; welfare fraud in the fourthdegree. Blain is suspected of committing public assistance fraud by submitting documentation to the Saratoga County Department of Social Services to obtain benefits she was not entitled to receive. The filing of the false documents allowed Blain to obtain $1,542 in benefits she was not entitled to receive.

BLOTTER 5 SARATOGA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND NYS LIQUOR AUTHORITY COMPLIANCE OPERATION The Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office and investigators from the NYS Liquor Authority conducted a two-day compliance operation throughout Saratoga County on Friday, Feb. 15 and Saturday, Feb. 16. The goal of the operation was to check for proper identification procedures as well as curb underage drinking and the ability for persons under 21 years of age to purchase alcoholic beverages in the county. In total, over 80 retail sales stores - gas stations, liquor stores, bars - were checked during the two-day period.

Authorities said as a result of the operation, the following 12

locations and their employee(s) were cited for violations of section 65-1 of the NYS Alcoholic Beverage Control Law, sale of an alcoholic beverage to a person under the age of twenty-one years: City Sports Grille (Sparetime Bowling Alley), St. Rt. 9 in the Town of Halfmoon; Speedway, 100 Commerce Drive in the Town of Clifton Park; Speedway, 229 Church Avenue in the Town of Ballston; The Whitehouse Restaurant and Bar, 95 Milton Ave in the Village of Ballston Spa; Post Time Wine and Spirits, 170 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs; Red Cap Mobile, 177 South Broadway,

Saratoga Springs; Humbuggs, 569 Gansevoort Road in the Town of Moreau; Friendly Spirits, Wines & Liquors, 1346 St. Rt. 9 in the Town of Moreau; Tim’s Discount Liquors, 139 St. Rt. 9 in the Town of Moreau; Jones and 50 Wine and Spirits, 4208 St. Rt. 50 in the Town of Wilton; Stewarts Shops, 43 Bluebird Road in the Town of Moreau; Gulf Gas Station, 10 Round Lake Road in the Town of Malta. All 12 employees were issued appearance tickets to answer in the local court of jurisdiction at a later date. The establishments will face violations, sanctions, and fines by the NYS Liquor Authority.

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NEWS BRIEFS

Week of March 1 – March 7, 2019

Wellspring to Host Changemakers

Milton Councilman Benny Zlotnick has Announced Run for Supervisor

SARATOGA SPRINGS — On March 28 Wellspring is hosting Changemakers — Champions for Change, a celebration of the people and programs who help create a community free of relationship and sexual abuse.

This event, made possible in part by The Adirondack Trust Company, Fingerpaint, Stewart’s Shops, and Northwestern Mutual the Office of Sherry Finkel Murphy, will be held at Prime at Saratoga National beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Guests will experience, first hand, a sampling of Wellspring’s impactful community programs, which include education about healthy relationships and how to recognize and prevent relationship and sexual abuse.

The night will also highlight the services Wellspring provides to more than 1,000 victims of domestic violence and sexual assault each year.

In addition, the program will provide Wellspring an opportunity to present its ‘Changemaker’ award to local individuals and groups, in recognition of their commitment to change, and their work to create a community free of relationship and sexual abuse.

“The Town of Milton Republican Committee chose to go in a different direction than I had hoped for. Therefore I have decided to run for the office of Supervisor. This will enable me to continue making decisions that Image provided.

THIS YEAR’S AWARDS RECIPIENTS ARE: The Shenendehow Boys Track and Field Team whose voice and action for social justice have reached national levels in their quest for #Meters4McCluskey – Kyle Gregor, Alex Hislop, Greg Langone, Jaron Meyer, and Colin Tower, led by coach Jason P. Burlingame.

Saratoga Springs Police Department Chief Gregory Veitch whose dedication to keeping our community safe goes above and beyond the normal call of duty.

Tickets are $75, and are available at wellspringcares.org/ changemakers2019, or by calling 518-583-0280.

are in the best interests of our residents and the Town as I have for the past three years as a Board member and for thirteen years as a member of the Planning Board prior to being elected to the Board.” - Benny Zlotnick

Milton Councilwoman Barbara Kerr Announces Re-election Campaign MILTON – Councilwoman Barbara Kerr today announced she is running for her third term on the Milton Town Board.

Kerr has established herself as an outspoken representative for town residents and for her willingness to honestly address their concerns.

Kerr, now in her eighth year on the Milton Town Board, has also served one year as an alternate on the Town Planning Board and on a committee to revise town zoning.

Kerr, a Republican, is again running for reelection despite not receiving the backing of the Milton Republican Committee, which also declined to endorse her in 2015.

Barbara Kerr. Photo provided.

Despite, or maybe because of, not having the committee’s endorsement, she was the number one vote getter in the 2015 Republican primary.

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Upstate Model Railroaders Second Annual Bird Club Announces New Board House Celebration

2019 new officers from left to right: Ken Wheeler - President, Mike White - Sergeant at Arms, Bob Sand - Treasurer, Deborah Austin - Secretary, Mike Romanowski - Vice President. Photo provided.

A new board has been voted upon at the Upstate Model Railroaders club. Officers are voted in at the first meeting of every year.

The Upstate Model Railroaders Club operates and maintains model railroad

layouts and sets up displays in Warren, Washington and Saratoga Counties. The events are designed to educate the public and members regarding the history of railroading in the United States, particularly in the

Northeast, and the service and benefits railroads have provided to the economy from the early 1900's to the present. The club is located at 22 Hudson Falls Rd., South Glens Falls in the Epic Ventures building.

BALLSTON SPA — The Second Annual Village of Ballston Spa Birdhouse Celebration is in flight.

“Last year was such a soaring success we are doing it again,” notes Mark Blech, Ballston Spa resident, artist, and organizer of the event with Mayor John Romano. “We hope that everyone in the village will flock to this year’s Birdhouse Celebration.”

Best of the entries will be awarded plaques and prizes at the Second Annual Village of Ballston Spa Birdhouse Festival on May 4 in Wiswall Park on Front St. in the center of downtown Ballston Spa. All birdhouses built within guidelines will be expertly mounted along the half-mile Tedisco Trail. Plus, for those with less than perfect hammer and nail skills, go to the Ballston Spa Public Library and pick up a pre-made

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birdhouse, for free, to decorate and enter into the contest.

Open to all ages and free to enter—original birdhouses (no kits allowed)—are due to The Ballston Spa Public Library (21 Milton Road, Ballston Spa) by April 14. Entry forms are available on the BSBPA website: www. ballston.org

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Letters TO THE EDITOR

Week of March 1 – March 7, 2019

Open Letter to Patrons of the Saratoga Springs Public Library

Letter

TO THE EDITOR

A few years ago our son Ian wrote a story for his two young nephews.

The story was titled “Where Do Missing Socks Go?” The book is written in the Dr. Seuss style. I found it both funny and entertaining, as did his two nephews. I urged him to publish it.

A Parent’s Thank You To Our Educators As we approach teacher appreciation week, I want to personally thank the teachers and the principal at our school, St. Mary’s Ballston Spa. My daughter is quiet and reserved and when it was time to send her to Kindergarten, I was concerned that she would fall through the cracks at public school. We selected St. Mary’s school, the “small school with a big heart” and we couldn’t be happier with our choice.

The teachers at St. Mary’s appreciate the uniqueness of each child and encourage each child’s God-given talents and gifts to flourish. I can personally recount many instances when the teachers showed kindness to my daughter when she needed it. One night I dropped her off at the Kids’ Night Out School Halloween party and upon not seeing her friends right away, my daughter stayed by the front door hesitant to enter the school. Our principal, Mrs. Fitzgerald, didn’t skip a beat, she came right over to my daughter, complimented her on her costume and led her to where her 2nd grade classmates were waiting.

It’s these little acts of kindness from the educators that show parents they genuinely care. My family feels truly blessed to send our children to St. Mary’s school. I would encourage all parents to give St. Mary’s a call to schedule a tour. The dream of having a child who wakes up on a Monday morning excited to go to school, isn’t a dream at all. It’s a reality for us at St. Mary’s.

- JENNIFER VANDECARR Ballston Lake

Last year he collaborated with Danielle Marino, who did the illustrations, and published the book. Both Ian and Danielle are graduates of Saratoga Springs High School and grew up in this area.

Several months ago I submitted this book to the Director of the children’s section of the Saratoga Springs Public Library for her review. She felt that this book was not appropriate for the children’s library. She sent an email to my son, but has declined to meet with me to discuss this matter further. I also spoke to the Director of the library who also declined to meet with me and suggested that and I put my concerns in writing.

It is my opinion that this book would be a great asset to our library.

I am writing this letter to garner your support for accomplishing this aim. To do this, it requires that individuals contact the staff of the children’s library and express their opinions.

The Head of Youth Services at the library can be reached by calling the library at 518-584-7860 or emailing her at jogrodonski@sals.edu A local public library should be supportive of good books, especially by local authors.

- THOMAS KLEPETAR, MD (Retired) P.S. “Where Do Missing Socks Go” may be perused at Northshire book store.

Letters TO THE EDITOR

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Simply Saratoga: Local Flavor and Wonderful Articles

Letter

TO THE EDITOR

Comments on Ballston Spa Trustee Race As a lifelong resident of Ballston Spa and a member of the recent Budget Advisory Committee, I would like to comment on an article in your recent edition regarding the Ballston Spa Trustee race, in which one of the opponents says: “I think people should look at the four trustee candidates, look at their background and also look at how hard they’ve already worked in the Village.”

I would like to do just that. The candidates who stand out to me are Peter Martin and Rory O’Connor.

Peter Martin and his wife, Donna, have run a profitable small business in our Village for over 18 years, contributing to our tax revenues, including sales tax. Annually, he donates 10-15 percent of his profits back to Village programs, including BARC and high school sports teams. In addition, his business sponsors several village sports teams per year. Pete’s integrity and extensive background in corporate financial experience will be invaluable to us when he is elected.

Rory O’Connor came to the Village more than 12 years ago, when he purchased the former Masonic Temple on Milton Avenue. His vision of development and re-purposing this historic structure into incubator office space resulted in a former senator and our current assemblywoman locating their offices in Ballston Spa. His restoration put the building back on the tax rolls, and has contributed to the growth of many small businesses. Rory is a past BSBPA board member, an Elk, and has a corporate marketing and management background, uniquely suited to helping the Village grow and prosper.

I would argue that these men have already made tangible contributions to Ballston Spa, and worked significantly harder than others seeking the trustee positions. I support the team of Larry, Pete and Rory to become the next Mayor and Trustees of our Village, and encourage everyone to vote for them on March 19.

- PAUL FARNAN Ballston Spa

I have to write and thank you for your latest edition of Simply Saratoga, the Winter Edition. I enjoy your publication so much anyway, with its deeply local flavor and wonderful articles. But you really hit it out of the park this time!

John Reardon’s great story and recipe about bacon and beans, the great article on Teddy Foster and the UPH, the beautiful spread on Circular Manor, Solevo, Tom Spaulding...every page turn took me took me to another wonderful local place. And you topped it all with the two beautiful love stories of the White Mitten and the Karen Krasny’s “Letter to her Husband.” I shed real tears!

Simply Saratoga is the quintessential local Saratoga magazine. You have maintained a solidly local perspective, and your writers all are top notch!

Thank you Chris and Chad for a magazine I look forward to reading and proudly displaying for my out-of-town friends. Keep up the wonderful work!

- BOB ENGLISH Saratoga Springs

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NEWS

Week of March 1 – March 7, 2019

One Drop Of Rain

Molly McMaster in 2000 rollerblading cross-country.

Cancer Survivor Looks Back On Legacy

by Marissa Gonzalez Saratoga TODAY

WILTON — Molly McMaster, a resident of Wilton, is celebrating Colon Cancer Awareness Month and 20 years cancer free with the release of her new book “One Drop of Rain: Creating a Wave of Colon Cancer Awareness.” March is colon cancer awareness month.

2019 is also celebrating the 15th year of her original creation and release of the Colander;

a calendar and now magazine chronicling the lives of the growing number of individuals under 50 with colon cancer.

McMaster was diagnosed with colon cancer on her 23rd birthday in 1999 and since then she made it her mission to bring awareness to the disease; “it’s not an old white men’s disease anymore,” she says.

“I decided to start doing crazy things to raise awareness because I was told I was the only one in the country that was so young,” McMaster said.

In 2002 she built a 40-footlong colon that toured the country that has now found its home in Texas at Houston Health Museum as the Colossal Colon. She herself has toured the country roller blading on inline skates from New York to Colorado in 2000, calling it the Road to Recovery.

McMaster has even appeared on the TODAY Show, and was interviewed by Katie Couric.

“All of our projects, we try to use the word colon because it makes people say it. People don’t usually want to talk about colon cancer let alone say the word,” she said.

“On the last day of the crosscountry skate, this stranger signed in on my guest book and he said ‘Molly, one drop of rain ripples the entire pond, you’ll never know the lives you’ve touched,’” McMaster said. This is the inspiration of her book title.

McMaster is also the founder of the Colon Club that was created in 2003. The Colon Club’s mission is to connect young adults diagnosed with colorectal cancer so they never have to feel alone.

“I realized this organization, that I was afraid was going to

Molly carrying the Olympic torch in 2001.

Molly pictured with the Colossal Colon, dedicated to late friend Amanda Sherwood Roberts.

Photos provided. fall without me, is going like a freight train now and there are so many people involved and its kind of, for lack of a better word, its truly like a legacy, to see what its become and having these other people involved. I don’t see it

stopping anytime soon,” she said.

Although she considers the release of her book, ‘hanging up her hat’ as far as the ‘crazy’ projects go, “if anyone came up with a crazy idea that I can still do, definitely I’d do it,” McMaster said.

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MAN OF THE CENTURY American Legion Turns 100 and Honors Spa City Native

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The 46 Adirondack High Peaks are a collection of mountains that range from 3,000 to 5,000 feet. Koster says the hikes can take between 10 to 12 hours, and sometimes more.

“The solitude and the beauty of it, when you’re standing on top of the mountains, even the ones with lousy views, there’s always somewhere that you’re gonna get a vista. I’ve hiked in about 13 different states… in the Adirondacks and you don’t see any civilizations so it’s just pure nature at its finest,” says Koster.

Koster has held high positions in the American Legion in New York State. Most recently he was the third and fourth district Department Vice Commander for New York. He also shares his story through public speaking as well.

“It is a group of people, that together we’re trying to create a better life for all those vets out there,” said Koster who has served in the U.S. Navy in 1982 to until 1988.

Right now Koster is trying to change what first comes to mind when people hear “American Legion.”

“Unfortunately when you hear the American Legion club what do you think? Some old guys sitting around the bar telling war stories; doesn’t mean we don’t do some of that still. But I wanted to try to create a different image in trying to bring in some of the new veterans that have families and do things other than the social aspect of what people perceive the American Legion is,” Koster said.

Keith Koster on the cover of American Legion Magazine.

Aside form climbing Keith Koster, atop one of the 46 high peaks in New York holding the American Legion flag. mountains, Koster runs Photo provided.

5K’s and half marathons, and is trying to connect with more vets and their families through athletic events with the American Legion 4th District Family Athletic Club.

Koster was inspired to create the club when he was challenged by the Sons of the American Legion Detachment Commander William Casey III to do something big and bold. To start the year, veterans and family members in the club participated in the Lake George Polar Plunge, which meant jumping into the freezing lake on Jan. 1. He is also planning to participate in 5k marathons in every county of New York’s fourth district, for this year.

“I always say if I can help one veteran not commit suicide or change a path that they may go down the wrong way, that’s the most important, even if I don’t know I helped them. To me that’s the key and that’s what it’s all about.”

To find out more about Koster’s efforts, visit Facebook and search ‘American Legion 4th District Family Athletic Club.’

Veterans that joined Keith Koster in the 2019 Polar Plunge. Photo provided.

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NEWS

Week of March 1 – March 7, 2019

NOTES FROM CITY HALL

by Thomas Dimopoulos • Saratoga TODAY continued from front page...

“In total, our partnership generated 19 articles across publications with close to 40 million readers,” Madigan said.

“Saratoga-specific online articles were viewed by more than 574,000 users – all of which enticed guests to experience the thriving arts community in the city.”

Madigan said those “guests” provide an attractive target market for local shops and restaurants, as well as positively affect the city’s return from sales tax and occupancy tax, based on how much people buy and how long they stay.

- Public Works Commissioner Anthony “Skip” Scirocco reported City Hall, which has been closed since sustaining storm damage last August, remains on track for re-opening late this year. The estimated architectural costs of the restoration/renovation project is approximately $10 million.

Scirocco also announced a public hearing will take place prior to the council’s March 5 meeting regarding 2019 water and sewer rates. Water rates will remain the same as in 2018, Scirocco said, adding that the fee and rate schedule for the sewer resolution will increase between 2 and 4 percent, as a result of a “significant increase in the 2017 and 2018 from the Saratoga County sewer district – which we have no control over.”

• The council unanimously approved a measure brought forward by Public Safety Commissioner Peter Martin which would see the creation of a revenue contract between the city and the New York Racing Association. Martin said the city will provide crossing guard services for the duration of the summer 2019 meet in exchange for $20,000 in payments. A similar arrangement has been in place for several years, Martin said, with NYRA providing “a gift to the

city” in exchange for the services but added that he sought to make that agreement more formal via a contract this year.

• City mayor Meg Kelly announced the appointment of Rebecca Kern to the Zoning Board of Appeals as a full-time member. An Alternate Member for the ZBA is being sought.

Interested parties are asked to contact the city.

• Accounts Commissioner John Franck appointed Nicole Coady to the city Arts Commission.

Coady, who replaces member Ardie Russell, is a screenwriter and has taught Storytelling for

the Screen at Skidmore College.

A scheduled meeting of the Arts Commission cancelled due to inclement weather on Feb. 12 has been rescheduled to take place at the Visitor Center on May 7.

•Applications for a proposed condominium building at 126 Henry Street, and a historic review regarding The Spa Hotel – a new 58-room hotel and spa on Washington Street, are under consideration for discussion at the ZBA meeting 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 6 at the Vanderbilt Avenue Recreation Center.

• A busy week is slated for city meetings: The Zoning Board

meets Monday, the City Council on Tuesday, Design Review Commission on Wednesday and the Planning Board on Thursday. The following week, The City’s Planning Department presents a draft of the zoning map that is being revised in accordance to the recently amended Comprehensive Plan.

The event takes place March 12 and is a presentation of the map only – that is, potential legislative adoption of any map or text changes will take place at a time in the future. For more information about city meetings, go to: saratoga-springs.org.

City Dems, Republicans Endorses Their Candidates for June Primary, November Elections

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Primaries will take place June 25, and the General Election is on Nov. 5. All five City Council seats and both city Supervisor seats are up for election this year.

The Saratoga Springs Democratic Committee endorsed all four Democratic incumbents running for re-election: Meg Kelly, Mayor; Michele Madigan, Finance Commissioner; John Franck, Commissioner of Accounts; and Tara Gaston, County Supervisor.

The SSDC also voted to endorse one of its members,

Dillon Moran, for Commissioner of Public Works. “Dillon’s engineering education, business background and close study of the City’s infrastructure and operations all form a solid basis for our support,” SSDC Chair Courtney DeLeonardis said, in a statement.

For Public Safety Commissioner, where the Democratic incumbent is not seeking re-election, the Committee decided not to endorse at this time.

“We heard from two strong, well-qualified candidates – Eileen Finneran and Kendall Hicks -who each impressed Committee members,” DeLeonardis said.

“Both individuals have a lot

to offer the City. I believe Committee members, along with other supporters, will help both candidates qualify for the primary election in June, when voters will decide who runs for Public Safety Commissioner on the Democratic line in the fall.”

The Saratoga Springs City Republican Committee endorsed four candidates at their meeting Feb. 26.

Anthony “Skip” Scirocco received the committee’s endorsement for Commissioner of Public Works; Robin Dalton received the committee’s endorsement for Commissioner of Public Safety and Matthew Veitch and Stephen Mittler, each received the committee’s endorsement for County Board of Supervisor.

“I am honored to receive the endorsement of the Saratoga Springs Republicans for another term,” said Matt Veitch, a current member of the County Board of Supervisors. “I look forward to campaigning on my record of public service and representing the residents of our city at the county level. Keeping the County on a continued path of low taxes, efficient government, and maintaining our great quality of life are my priorities for the upcoming year.”

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PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING ON SARATOGA GREENBELT TRAIL MARCH 4

Photo and map provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The City of Saratoga Springs will host an informational meeting at 6 p.m. March 4 regarding the Saratoga Greenbelt Trail Downtown Connector. The meeting will take place in the Harry Dutcher Community Room at the Saratoga Public Library, located at 49 Henry St. The Downtown Connector will provide an off-road trail along High Rock Avenue and Excelsior Avenue. This 1.66-mile segment

is an urban spine of the greater Saratoga Greenbelt Trail (SGT) system, a visionary 24-mile trail system looping throughout the city, linking neighborhoods, and providing a safe and accessible route for users of all ages and abilities.

Mayor Meg Kelly will introduce the project followed by a presentation of the trail design by GreenmanPederson, Inc. (GPI).

Public comment and questions are welcomed following the

presentation. City staff and GPI will be on-site to answer questions.

The concept plan for the Downtown Connector was developed in collaboration with property owners and stakeholders along the corridor, with funding

support provided by private sector developers, Bonacio Construction and Saratoga Prime Development.

During the planning process, multiple site visits were conducted to walk the site with stakeholders and City officials to identity

opportunities, challenges and alternatives. This plan represents the consensus reached for creating this important link in the SGT. For more information, visit saratogagreenbelttrail.org to view the full project plan.

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NEWS

The Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Series: Saints, Scalawags, Steamboats and Saratoga Racing

Week of March 1 – March 7, 2019

At The Racecourse

Work is underway on a new 36,000 square foot building at Saratoga Race Course, in this view from Frank Sullivan Place Feb. 26, 2019. The 40-day summer meet begins Thursday, July 11 and runs through Labor Day, Monday, Sept.2. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

New Book Heralds the Life of “Sam” Aldrich

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

Stories from Bethesda’s History takes place March 14.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center, in partnership with the Saratoga Springs Public Library, announced the launch of their Spring 2019 Brown Bag Lunch Series. The educational program highlighting the history, culture and traditions of the city takes place monthly.

Brown Bag Lunch Lecture programs take place noon to 1 p.m. and are free and open to the public. No registration is required.

Events are staged in the H. Dutcher Community Room of the Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St. Thursday, March 14: Saints and Scalawags: Stories from Bethesda’s History, presented

by Jane Agee, Ph.D. and Mary Sanders Shartle.

Thursday, April 4: Katrina Trask Gateway Memorial, presented by local artist Rumara Jewett.

Thursday, May 9: Saratoga Lake and Her Lost Steamboats, presented by Captain Hal T. Raven, owner, Adirondack Cruise and Charter Company.

Thursday, June 13: Bare Knuckles and Saratoga Racing: The Remarkable Life of John Morrissey, presented by Brien Bouyea, hall of fame and communications director at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame.

For more information visit, saratogaspringsvisitorsenter.com or discoversaratoga.org.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Sam died yesterday from a chronic case of good humor.

He was surrounded by more members of his family than he could remember. He spent all his money before his death and left nothing but his memoirs…to his widow, Phyllis Aldrich, hoping the proceeds from sales would support her for at least two weeks.

Thus reads the obituary of Alexander “Sam Aldrich,” drafted by his own hand in 2008, nine years before his death.

The career of local man Alexander “Sam” Aldrich included stints as a corporate lawyer on Wall Street in the 1950s, a deputy commissioner with the N.Y. City Police Department through 1960 and who as executive director to Gov. Nelson Rockefeller five years later, was one of only 13 people white people to take part in the Civil Rights march in its entirety, from Selma to Montgomery.

Aldrich died in 2017.

This week, his widow, Phyllis,

Zander-to-Sam, with preface by Phyllis Aldrich.

announced the publication of a book about her husband, titled “Zander-to-Sam.” The 136-page

volume is available for $25 at Northshire Bookstore Saratoga, 424 Broadway.

WOMEN of Influence 2019 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS The 2019 Women of Influence Awards Committee seeks nominations for females who stand out as volunteers, business leaders, philanthropists, stay-at-home mothers, professionals, educators or athletes – in all sectors and on any scale.

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BUSINESS

Sustainable Saratoga Launches #NextGenTree Campaign SARATOGA — Sustainable Saratoga is launching a #NextGenTree campaign to encourage homeowners to leave a legacy of trees for the next generations of Saratogians.

The goal of Tree Toga is to replant the urban forest and homeowners hold the key to success. Sustainable Saratoga needs residential property owners to offer their yards as planting sites for this spring’s Tree Toga effort. Sustainable Saratoga has adopted new, flexible planting policies that will make it easier for homeowners to volunteer

their yards. The group will now consider planting a tree anywhere in your front yard, and no longer be limited to the tree lawn between the sidewalk and the curb. The looser criteria should leave fewer disappointed homeowners and boost the impact of the #NextGenTree campaign.

Sustainable Saratoga will be working with their long-time partners at the City’s Department of Public Works to identify more tree-planting sites. Tom Denny, Chair of Sustainable Saratoga’s Urban Forestry Project, acknowledges that “finding good Image provided.

planting sites has always been the most time consuming and challenging part of Tree Toga.

We hope that the combination of greater flexibility and our new marketing effort will increase demand for trees. Being pushed by homeowners to build capacity for planting would be a great problem to have.”

Week of March 1 – March 7, 2019

Theresa M. Skaine Named Chairperson of Saratoga Hospital Board SARATOGA SPRINGS — Theresa M. Skaine has been elected chairperson of the Saratoga Hospital board of trustees, effective Jan. 1. She also has been appointed to the board of directors of Saratoga Hospital’s affiliate, Albany Med. Skaine joined the Saratoga Hospital board in 2011. She has served on the executive committee since 2014, most recently as vice chair.

She is the sole owner of the law firm of Skaine and Associates, which focuses on economic and project development, commercial real estate and business, and notfor-profit corporate law. Skaine also is a partner in the project development consulting firm of Amanus Consulting Group. She serves on the boards of the Regional Saratoga YMCA and the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce.

Joining her on the executive committee of the Saratoga Hospital board are Michael J. Toohey, vice chairperson; N.

Teresa Skaine. Photo provided.

Keith Stewart, treasurer; and Janice M. White, secretary.

Other Saratoga Hospital board of trustees members are: Robert T. Cushing, Susan Law Dake, Judith A. Ekman, Dr. Steven M. Frisch, Frank L. Messa, Donna Montalto, Dr. Marianne A. Mustafa, Alan C. Oppenheim, J. Thomas Roohan, Heather M. Ward, Michael D. West, Dr. David N. Strauss, president, Saratoga Hospital medical staff, and Angelo G. Calbone, Saratoga Hospital president and CEO.

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Week of March 1 – March 7, 2019

Tech Monkeys Brings Tech Services to You SARATOGA SPRINGS — Tech Monkeys is a mobile tech business founded on Jan. 1 that’s bringing technology solutions right to your door.

Founder Christ Payant and Vincent Bacirca noticed the need for a mobile business in Saratoga County that will bring technology solutions right to your door in a timely manner. Tech Monkeys Guarantees a 60-minute response directly from a certified engineer.

The two also pay it forward using their knowledge to volunteer and educate the community.

Tech Monkeys’ founders. Photo provided.

To contact Tech Monkeys call 518-450-8635.

Community Care Physicians Announces New Rheumatology Practice SARATOGA SPRINGS — Community Care Physicians, P.C. (CCP) announced they have added a new Rheumatology practice with locations in Clifton Park and Saratoga.

Effective January 28, 2019, CCP has opened a new Rheumatology practice with

two physicians on board, Jessica Chapman, MD and Lee Shapiro, MD. The practice offers the benefits of a general rheumatology practice, with a specialty clinic for specific rheumatological conditions, including scleroderma and Degos disease.

The new Community Care Rheumatology – Clifton Park is located at 1783 Route 9, Suite 102, Clifton Park and Community Care Rheumatology – Saratoga is located at One West Ave., Ste. 330, Saratoga Springs. Patients and referring practitioners can reach either location by calling 518-782-3899.

Mental Health Matters Day SARATOGA — The Saratoga County Citizens Committee for Mental Health (SCCCMH) will transport mental health consumers, family members, and advocates from Saratoga Springs to the Empire State Plaza in Albany, for Mental Health Matters Day on March 13.

The bus will leave Saratoga Springs at 9 a.m. and return at 4 p.m.

PICK UP AND DROP OFF LOCATIONS: •9 a.m. Unlimited Potential - front lot located at 36 Cady Hill Blvd.

•9:15 a.m. Saratoga Co. Mental

Health Clinic - back parking lot located at 135 S. Broadway.

•9:30 a.m. Malta Price Chopper main entrance located at 1 Kendall Way, Malta.

Mental Health Matters Day is a day-long legislative advocacy event sponsored by Mental Health Association in NY State (MNANYS). This is an educational and inspirational day of advocacy where individual voices, joined by hundreds of others, can be heard

by New York’s elected officials.

In preparation for the lobbying

experience, SCCCMH will train participants how to speak to legislators and to advocate for improved mental health care, increased access to support services, housing and transportation.

Bus transportation is being provided for free by the SCCCMH for consumers and advocates who would like to plan on attending the Mental Health Matters Legislative Day. For information or to RSVP, contatct Melodie Masterson mmasterson@scccmh-saratoga. org or call 518-584-1205 ext. 2

Saving Face Barbershop Celebrates Grand Opening with Charitable Event

Image provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saving Face Barbershop has officially opened its doors in their new location at 68 West Ave. in Saratoga Springs. To celebrate, their new shop will have a grand opening on Sunday, March 10th from 11 a.m. – until 5 p.m.

The grand opening will include free haircuts, free food

and free drinks for anyone attending. All tips and proceeds from the event will be donated to the local charity, Saratoga Bridges. The day will also feature a live broadcast from ESPN Radio and live For more information about Saving Face Barbershop visit www.savingfacebarbershop.com. ®

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EDUCATION

Week of March 1 – March 7, 2019

Glotzbach to Step Down as President in May 2020 SARATOGA SPRINGS — Philip A. Glotzbach, president of Skidmore College since 2003, a philosopher and spokesperson on issues of higher education, will step down as Skidmore’s seventh president at the end of the 20192020 academic year. Glotzbach formally confirmed his decision with the Board of Trustees last Friday during the board’s regular February meeting.

“President Glotzbach’s exemplary leadership over the last 15 years has strengthened Skidmore in every aspect, from the introduction of new academic programs and the first-year experience to enhancing the College’s commitment to financial aid, and the construction of several impressive new facilities that have increased the vitality of the College’s living and learning environment,” said W. Scott McGraw, chair of Skidmore’s Board of Trustees.

In a message to the Skidmore community, alumni and friends, Glotzbach said “none of what Marie and I have accomplished

would have been possible without your active support, advice and collaboration. You have made it possible for us to provide leadership internally and represent the College to the larger world.

“We are very grateful to Phil and Marie for their remarkable service that will forever be part of Skidmore’s history,” said McGraw.

Glotzbach said that he and Marie Glotzbach will remain fully engaged throughout the next academic year and bring the ongoing Creating Our Future campaign to successful conclusion.

Throughout Glotzbach’s term, Skidmore implemented an ambitious strategic plan (2005-2015) that emphasized student academic engagement, intercultural literacy and responsible citizenship; increased the financial aid budget by nearly 150 percent; and noticeably increased the diversity of Skidmore’s students and faculty.

In 2015, the College developed a new strategic plan, Creating Pathways to Excellence – the Plan for Skidmore 2015-2025.

Skidmore College campus. Photo provided.

Philip A. Glotzbach, President of Skidmore College since 2003. Photo provided.

During Glotzbach’s tenure as president, Skidmore has invested more than $150M in campus infrastructure; developed the Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery into a national model for fostering interdisciplinary learning; begun an initiative to enhance science education and increase scientific literacy across the student body; and more than doubled the College’s endowment to about $390 million from $150 million.

In 2007, Moody’s, the

credit rating agency, upgraded Skidmore’s rating from A2 to A1. In 2018, Skidmore received a favorable rating of A1 with a stable outlook, a significantly distinctive designation at a time when Moody’s also noted that the outlook for the overall higher education industry was negative.

According to Moody’s, Skidmore’s rating is due, in part, to “strong student demand as a very selective small liberal arts college.”

Over the last decade, Skidmore has maintained

financial stability and achieved balanced budgets — even through the 2008 Financial Crisis — while upholding the integrity of the educational experience for students and its commitment to academic excellence.

Glotzbach said the Board of Trustees was aware of his intention and has been actively preparing to conduct the upcoming presidential search.

McGraw said a national search for Skidmore’s eighth president will begin soon.

Week of March 1 – March 7, 2019

EDUCATION BRIEFS

Saratoga High School Students to hold “Beat and Treats” Free Concert for Seniors SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Springs High School Teen Age Republican Club, will host an event called “Beats and Treats” March 8 from 3:30-5 p.m. at the Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs. The Saratoga Senior Center is a non-profit, nonresidential community center offering membership to more

than 1,500 seniors in the area.

Adults age 50 and over can join for $25 a year and participate in programs, trips and social activities throughout the year.

The event will feature an acoustic performance from Katelyn Ginley, a 17-year-old singer and guitarist from Greenfield Center as well as an assortment of treats and refreshments.

The Dance Alliance of the Capital Region is Accepting Applications for the Pat & Sven Peterson Summer 2019 Dance Scholarship Program CAPITAL REGION — Dancers in grade 7 though sophomore year in college who are planning on attending a summer dance intensive program are encouraged to apply.

Applicants must be a current student member of the Dance Alliance and for a small fee of $6 may join to become a member by going to www.dancealliance.org/ membership/join.

The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of the applicant’s past dance experience and potential to

make a contribution in dance to the applicant’s local dance community or to the field of dance in general. Preference is given to those who are in the Capital District and those who have not recently received a scholarship from the Dance Alliance. The deadline to apply is Sunday, April 28 and all scholarship applicants will be notified of their status by Monday, May 20. To apply go online to www.dancealliance.org/ scholarship. For questions contact Tina Baird at 518-581-1791 or tfbtap@nycap.rr.com.

Saratoga County Students Competing in Upcoming U.S. Department of Energy’s 29th National Science Bowl SARATOGA COUNTY — Thousands of students from middle and high schools across the country are preparing to compete in the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) 29th National Science Bowl (NSB). This year, students from Acadia Middle School, Koda Middle School, and Maple Avenue Middle School will be competing.

These students are hard at work studying, practicing, and strategizing to win their local, regional, and finally the national competition.

The competitions start this month, with four students from

each team facing off in a fastpaced, question-and-answer format. The competition tests students’ knowledge in all areas of science and mathematics.

The winning team from each of the 47 middle- and 64 high-school regions will compete in the National Finals, held in Washington, D.C. from April 25 to April 29. At the Finals, winning teams can score exciting adventure trips to Alaska and national parks across the country to learn first-hand about science in the field; as well as trophies, medals, and supplies for their schools’ science departments.

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Contest- Calling All Rescue Dogs SARATOGA — Lucky’s Adventures children’s book series is having a contest for a rescue dog to be in Lucky’s next book!

Lucky’s Adventure in Saratoga, the first book in the series was released this past summer and was inspired by the true story of the author’s rescue

dog Lucky, who was lost in Saratoga for four days. In the next book Lucky and her friends have a fun winter adventure and visit a rescue shelter.

Your dog could be a star!

Winning dog will be featured in the book Lucky’s Adventure in Winter Wonderland, to be

released this Fall. Winner receives a signed copy of both books in the series. $5 Entry fee per dog will be donated to the winner’s rescue group of choice. Entry deadline is April 1. For more information, contact Elizabeth Macy at 518-330-7912 or emacy@ luckysadventures.net

The Final Talk in the Tang’s Accelerator Series at Skidmore College SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College will host the final Accelerator Series panel discussion on Food Futures — Food Justice, Sustainability, and Well-Being on Monday, March 4, at 6 p.m.

The conversation will be

moderated by Tang Curatorat-Large Isolde Brielmaier and features Detroit-based artist and urban farmer Kate Daughdrill; Wesleyan University professor and author of Blood Sugar: Racial Pharmacology and Food Justice in Black America Anthony Hatch; and Grafton, NY-based farmer,

activist, and author of Farming while Black: Soul Fire Farm’s Practical Guide to Liberation on the Land Leah Penniman.

The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call the museum’s Visitors Services Desk at 518-580-8080 or visit the website at tang.skidmore.edu.

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Week of March 1 – March 7, 2019

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H&G - PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

22 TOWN OF BALLSTON 930 Route 67, $145,000.

Michael McVey (by Ref) sold property to Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC. Lazur Road, $135,000.

Richard Hahl sold property to Charles Craft and Jeven Chiera.

43 Cypress St., $454,500. Heritage Builders Group LLC sold property to Long Nguyen.

Goode St., $110,000. Christian Carpico sold property to David and Hanna King.

35 McMaster St., $198,000.

64 Ludlow Street LLC sold property to James Labounty.

CLIFTON PARK 3 Thyme Circle, $387,000.

Brian Tandlmayer and Denise Assalian sold property to Matteo Bellucci and Anna Laursen.

13 Locust Lane, $214,000.

Janet Hurley sold property to Kevin and Megan Facteau.

96 Avenue of the Oaks, $485,500. Michael Feher and Gay Burns sold property to Jean and Valerie Plamondon.

796 Grooms Rd., $430,000.

Jeffrey Sullivan and Margot Pauloick sold property to Gary and Leah Russinko.

45 Blue Spruce Lane, $325,000.

Brian Smith sold property to Douglas and Taylor Weinheimer.

39 St. Andrews Dr., $266,000.

William and Diane Patmos sold property to Stefanie Fresenius and Jared Berggren.

50 English Rd., $315,000.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (by Atty) sold property to Richard and Karen Medick.

5 Eagles Glen, $345,000.

Qin Zhong and Jian Gao sold property to Sirva Relocation Credit LLC.

GREENFIELD 151 Plank Rd., $145,000.

Thomas Santucci (as Trustee) sold property to Toby and Kristi Middlebrook.

43 Greene Rd., $65,000.

David and Stacy Akaka sold property to Jeremy Pollard and Susan Carmean.

65 Pepper Lane, $343,500.William Willig (by Co-Execs) sold property to Glenda Shoulette.

Week of March 1 – March 7, 2019

5 Ford St., $187,000. 328 Milton LLC sold property to Julian Becker and Avrie Cowles.

11 Linden Park Dr., $488,500.

United Residential Group LLC sold property to Michael and Carleen Ostrowski.

109 Finley Rd., $20,000.

Kimberly Truett (by Exec) sold property to Larry Conradsen.

19 Merry Hill Lane, $92,500.

Jennifer Bowen sold property to Daniel Benedict.

30 Fawn Dr., $209,000.

Craig and Erin Murray sold property to Nicholas Brdar.

MALTA

5 Eagles Glen, $345,000.

Sirva Relocation Credit LLC sold property to John and Samantha Jackson.

122 Middle Grove Rd., $490,000. LPC Properties LLC sold property to Jared and Carrie Ambrosino.

19 Glade Mallow Rd., $275,000.

Kaleigh Galusha sold property to Teresa Messina Brisbin.

46 Tallow Wood Dr., $123,500.

Mildred LaValle sold property to Christopher Herbert.

159 Young Rd., $90,000.

Linda and Thomas Chimera sold property to Lucas and Samantha Eichorst.

98 Woodfield Blvd., $357,500.

Michaels Group Homes LLC sold property to Michael and Melissa Pandillo.

4350 NYS Route 9N, $111,500.

Ellen Higgins sold property to Christine Lescault and Preston Deloriea.

20 Essex St., $302,500.

Barbera Homes Malta Springs LLC sold property to Michael Ettinger (as Trustee).

10 Bridlewood Loop, $672,500. Regatta View LLC (Bridlewood Ridge DBA) sold property to Brad and Barbara Arisohn.

CORINTH 36 Chapman St., $14,000.

CR 2018 LLC sold property to Runa Siddiqi.

GALWAY

HALFMOON 46 Bayberry Dr., $218,000.

Jeremy Fernet (by Ref), Gary Richards (by Ref) and Joanne Richards (by Ref) sold property to HSBC Bank USA.

4873 Jockey St., $275,000.

Christopher and Susan Cole sold property to Cyle Haggerty.

5 Linden Park Dr., $390,000.

Michaels Group Homes LLC sold property to Richard and Lalana Siergiej.

5479 Parkis Mills Rd., $299,000.

John Delvecchio sold property to Svetlana Albanese and Joseph Calderone.

812 Hudson River Rd., $150,000.

Diane Donovan, Donna Forino, Darlene McKeever, Daniel Patregnani, Jr. and Donald Patregnani sold property to Richard Bartis.

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21 Court St., $235,000.

Amelia Rice (by Exec) sold property to Amelia Bauer.

41 Liberty Dr., $315,000.

Timothy and Sara Fryer sold property to Daryl Haberneck.

MOREAU 52 Jackson Ave., $167,500.

Geoff Holmquist sold property to Kevin and Kelly Coon.

32 Glade Mallow Rd., $282,500.

Patrick Johnson sold property to Alex Wilke.

9 Bluebird Rd., $243,500.

Cory and Bridget DeMarco (by Ref) sold property to Carisbrook Asset Holding Trust.

91 Meadow Rue Place, $288,000. Cara and Nicholas Maryanopolis sold property to Michael Hill.

6 Sage Lane, $322,000.

Jeffrey and Suzanne Anselment sold property to Jeremy and Kelly Powers.

128-132 Dunning St., $800,000.

128 Dunning St. LLC sold property to D and V Holdings Malta LLC.

43 Michael Rd., $210,000.

Linda Huguley and Jeffrey Lawrence sold property to Frederick and Kimberly Fisk.

15 North Ridge, $170,000.

Lambros Adamis and Christina and Dawn Cropco sold property to D and L Enterprises.

1384 Route 9, $226,000.

Ernest Doin (by Exec) sold property to ACE Homes Inc.

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Week of March 1 – March 7, 2019 122 Karen Lane, Rockwood and Amy Symonds (by Ref) sold property to US Bank Trust (as Trustee).

1 Moreau Dr., $116,500.

Elizabeth Vanscoy (by Agent) sold property to Brandon Manney.

NORTHUMBERLAND 20 Brampton Lane, $315,000.

Shane Mullen sold property to Michael Gage and Julianne Edwards.

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280 Lake Ave., $370,000.

Adrienne Caruso sold property to Scott Wasula.

3 Spa Circle, $137,500.

Wilmington Savings Fund Society (as Trustee, by Atty) sold property to R and H Properties LLC. 15 Eureka Ave., $365,000.

Walter Doyle (by Admin) sold property to Mary Doyle.

SARATOGA SPRINGS

70 Hathorn Blvd., $230,000.

James and Lorraine Sorrell sold property to Linxi Zheng and Juying Dong.

13 Thomas St., $400,000.

Maya Valentin sold property to PCA Associates LLC.

40 Lefferts St., $805,000. Ryan and Sonja McFadden sold property to Susan Neilson (as Trustee).

49 Sherwood Trail, $365,000.

William Gavitt sold property to Matthew Walsh and Erica Ferri.

5 Furlong St., $390,000.

Paul and Leslie Markes sold property to Eric Kennedy.

115 Walnut St., $595,000.

Matthew and Jennifer Rhodes sold property to Gregg Smith.

362 Lake Ave., $285,000.Barbara Smaldone sold property to Jenna and Andrew Dumart.

43 Railroad Alley, $480,000.

Roberta Lucas sold property to Dona Winnowski.

46 Union Ave., Unit 202, $660,000. Moore Hall LLC sold property to Shaun and Patricia Seymour.

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STILLWATER 1022 Hudson Ave., $191,000.

Tyler Dumas sold property to Richard Shoaff.

2A Gurba Dr., $285,000. Katrina Koren sold property to Matthew and Mary Wrobel.

Lot 2 Munger Hill Rd., $50,000.

Robert Gronczniak sold property to Adam Krug.

WATERFORD

2 Short Six St., $93,000.

Brenda Fribourg sold property to Andrea Coulter.

100 Vanderweken Ave., $140,000.

Justin and Kathleen Smith sold property to Fnu Ehsanullah.

WILTON 16 Nicklaus Dr., $351,500.

Jennifer and Peter Usack (by Ref) sold property to US Bank National Association (as Trustee).

17 Mercer St., $96,500.

Wells Fargo Bank sold property to Rehab A Home LLC.

16 Sydney Hill Rd., $765,000.

Matthew Masterson sold property to Kara and Hiram Pritchard.

17 Mercer St., $106,000.

Rehab A Home LLC sold property to Nathan Mailly.

31 Santee Dr., $375,000.

Erik and Jennifer Nichols sold property to Kathleen Huestis.

33 Gadwall Dr., $327,000.

David and Megan Robertson sold property to Kristen and Christopher Church.

3017 Route 50, $1,500,000.

Joel and Lawrence Aronson sold property to Adirondack Trust Company.

54 Fieldstone Dr., $443,000.

Robert Munro (by Ref) sold property to US Bank National Association (as Trustee).

20 Glenburnie Dr., $379,000.

Lucas Kasper sold property to Bradley and Amanda Kriss.

134 Louden Rd., $250,000.

Hudson Highlands LLC sold property to Kyle Lagrave.

3 Cider Mill Way, $505,000. Dustin and Stacy Ernst sold property to National Transfer Services LLC. 3 Cider Mill Way, $505,000. National Transfer Services sold property to Terry and Lydia Creydt.

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WELCOME! SARATOGA SPRINGS CITY CENTER Presented by

SARATOGA SPRINGS ROTARY CLUB

MARCH 1-3, 2019 • FREE ADMISSION • COURTESY OF THE ADIRONDACK TRUST COMPANY The members of the Saratoga Springs Rotary Club are business leaders with similar values who work together to make a difference in our community and around the world. Whether we are ringing a bell for the Salvation Army, building a new porch with Rebuilding Together or waving a flag at one of our local 5K races, Rotarians want to be of service.

The values Rotarians live by are also found in the way they conduct business with honesty, integrity, friendliness and fairness. The Saratoga Springs Rotary Club welcomes all leaders with similar values to join us in making a difference.

Brian Carroll, President 2018-2019 Saratoga Springs Rotary Club

profit agencies such as the Franklin Community Center, Shelters of Saratoga and countless others. The funds are also directed toward international projects such as Drilling For Hope bringing clean water to impoverished nations and the worldwide fight against polio.

The biggest beneficiary of the Home & Lifestyle Show is the Saratoga Springs Rotary Education Foundation. Funds raised at the show allow the Foundation to give away more than $60,000 in college scholarships each year!

Rotarians involved in planning and running the Home & Lifestyle Show exemplify the Rotary motto: “Service Above Self.” The Every year Rotarians volunteer their time tirelessly to support and Saratoga Springs Rotary Club extends a warm thank-you to our work at our biggest annual fundraiser, the Home & Lifestyle show. show sponsors, exhibitors and visitors for making this year’s Money raised through the show supports local community non- Saratoga Home & Lifestyle Show another great success.

GENERAL INFORMATION The Saratoga Springs Rotary Club Home & Lifestyle Show returns to the Saratoga Springs City Center! The show features more than 120 exhibitors with expertise in everything from gardens and outdoor living to financial planning.

Whether you own your own home or rent an apartment, you’ll find something at the show to interest you. Get ideas and talk to experts about those lifestyle and home improvement projects that you’ve been dreaming of. The weekend includes the annual Rotary Art Show (all weekend), the Mac ’n Cheese Bakeoff (Saturday) and our new “Soup’s On” (Sunday) competition featuring local chefs and restaurants.

There is something for everyone, so come on down to the City Center to see!

FIND THE EXHIBITOR LIST ONLINE Visit our website at www.rotaryhomeshow.com for show information, including a list and map of exhibitors, photos and show-related news updates. You can also follow the show on Facebook and Twitter

SHOW HOURS: FRIDAY, MARCH 1 FROM 5 TO 8 P.M. SATURDAY, MARCH 2 FROM 10 A.M. TO 6 P.M. SUNDAY, MARCH 3 FROM 10 A.M. TO 4 P.M.

FREE ADMISSION...

Thanks to a generous donation from The Adirondack Trust Company, the show’s major sponsor. www.RotaryHomeShow.com

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AREA BUSINESSES SPONSOR THE SHOW Thank you to our generous sponsors for their support. Once again The Adirondack Trust Company is our major sponsor. Other sponsors (at time of publication) include: Allerdice ACE Building Supply (door prizes), Granite & Marble Works (overall support), The Saratogian (advertising), Saratoga Today (magazine marketing), Saratoga.com (digital media), Edward Jones at 34 Congress Street (hospitality), Cudney’s Cleaners (exhibitor welcome reception/hospitality) In addition to the sponsors, exhibitors and special events, the Club thanks the following organizations for their participation in the show: Belmonte & Son Tents and Events, Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs Police Department

REGISTER FOR PRIZES There are many opportunities to win great door prizes from Allerdice ACE Building Supply and others. The names of door-prize winners are drawn every half hour throughout the weekend, and major prizes are drawn on Sunday afternoon at the show’s conclusion. You do not need to be present to win.

Photo by Greg Cuda Photography

Week of March 1 – March 7, 2019

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2019 SPECIAL EVENTS: Two Tasty Restaurant Competitions ADMISSION: $2 AT THE DOOR FOR ALL YOU CAN SAMPLE

ROTARY HOME & LIFESTYLE ART SHOW EXHIBITS LOCATED ON THE SECOND FLOOR

SATURDAY ROTARY MAC ’N CHEESE BAKE-OFF Join us at the Saratoga Springs City Center for Saturday’s 2nd Annual Rotary Mac ’n Cheese Bake-off. At the time of publication, local restaurants were still signing up for this event, so you’ll have to wait and see who shows up to beat last year’s winner, Longfellows. Come back on Sunday for the “Soup’s On!” competition featuring more local restaurants.

The Fifth Annual

The Home & Lifestyle Art Show returns once again to the City Center for the entire weekend. You’ll enjoy booths filled with paintings, woodworking, photography and much more. There will also be handcrafted jewelry, homemade soaps, birdhouses and wines!

Don’t miss the Saratoga Springs High School Art display featuring the talents of local high school art students. Saratoga Arts will award the “Best in Show” high school student with a free one-year membership.

There’s nothing like the comfort of hot macaroni and cheese or hot soup on a wintry afternoon.

SUNDAY SOUP’S ON! NEW THIS YEAR! For a single $2 admission fee (per day), your favorite restaurants will serve up their best version of creamy, cheesy goodness and hot, delicious soup.

Both events will be held between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. near Booth K12. Give each sample your taste test and vote for your favorite. The winner will be announced at the end of each day at 4 p.m. Follow us on Facebook to find out who claims the top spots!

ALL WEEKEND CHILD SAFETY Every child should have a New York State Safe Child Card. You can get yours at the Police Department’s information table for child safety. Receive your free child ID card as well as practical information about keeping your youngsters safe and sound.

Jewelry SARATOGA JEWELS SARATOGA ROCKS

Painting & Mixed Media FARM SHARE STUDIO MKB ART SAMUEL’S ART THISTLEDOWN STUDIO

Home & Hearth LINDSAY CERAMICS PATTY’S PETTALS RUSTIC BIRDHOUSES

Wearable Art ONE ON ONE DESIGN

Photography LADYBUG HOLLOW P & M STUDIOS

Crafted Items for Body & Soul CALDWELL COUNTRY STORE COBBLE HILL FARM APOTHECARY

Woodworking ABC WOODWORKING BEAR POND WOODWORKING TC WOODWORKING WILDWOODS

Winery ROTARY’S MOTTO IN ACTION The Rotary Home & Lifestyle show makes it possible for the Saratoga Springs Rotary Club to make significant financial gifts while strengthening community spirit. The Club expects to raise nearly $100,000 from this year’s event. Over the course of the year, these proceeds are re-distributed to community organizations, youth scholarships and international humanitarian projects.

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garden

testing pH levels

Week of March 1 – March 7, 2019

of your

Lawn & Garden soil

Written & Photographed

by Peter Bowden for Saratoga TODAY

Hopefully by the end of

March, we’ll be out there raking our lawns and getting some fresh air after a long winter cooped up inside. Raking the lawn will fluff up the blades of grass helping it dry out and warm up so it will start greening up sooner. Once the raking is finished, it is a great time to do a pH test or two on the soil of your lawn and gardens.

The benefits of properly adjusting the pH of the soil and the benefits of limestone itself are far reaching. There’s a tendency for soil to gradually become acidic over time. Decomposing organic

matter (grass clippings in the case of your lawn), fertilizer and acid rain all contribute to acidification of the soil. In heavier soils like clay, this happens very slowly. In looser soils like sand, acidification occurs more rapidly. The more fertilizer and organic matter you apply to your lawn or garden, the more often you should check the pH. Different plants prefer different pH levels. Most vegetables grow best in slightly acidic soil (pH 6.5 to 6.8) while your lawn will be healthier if the soil is neutral (pH 7).

Every once in a while I run into someone who’s heard that lime is good for the lawn and they’ll ask, “I’ve got an average size lawn and I’ve never limed it.

How much lime should I apply?”

To the uninformed, this seems like a reasonable question. To me, it’s like asking your mechanic, ”I have a mid-sized sedan. How much oil do I need to add?”

There’s no way your mechanic could answer unless you allowed him/her to look at the dipstick.

The inexpensive soil pH test kit is your “dipstick” to determine how much lime you need to apply for healthy plant growth.

If I’m asked, “I have 10,000 sq. ft.

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of lawn and the pH is 6.0. How much lime should I apply?” I can then say that you need 10-40 lb. bags of pelletized lime to bring your soil’s pH up to the pH of 7.0 that it should have. Of course, you may not need to ask since the information is provided in the pH test kit. Unlike fertilizer applications, you won’t need to apply lime every year. Usually every 3 to 5 years, maybe even longer depending on the type of soil you have.

Another benefit of checking and properly adjusting the pH of the soil in your lawn is the control of moss. I’m not telling

Everything you need for the soil test!

you that lime applications will kill moss if it’s already established itself in your lawn but if you’d paid attention to the soil’s pH all along you probably wouldn’t have a moss problem to begin with. Moss won’t take hold and thrive unless the soil is acidic.

Once it gets established, moss causes the soil in the area it’s growing to become acidic even faster; creating an environment that allows it to spread quickly.

The net effect is that the moss kills off the grass by making the soil too acidic and then fills in the bare area that’s left. The

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Step Two: Just add distilled water and shake.

whole situation can be avoided by checking and adjusting the soil’s pH regularly. Remember, too much lime will make the soil too alkaline for the grass to thrive so more isn’t better. The bottom line is this: you can spend a few bucks for a pH test kit and you’ll end up using less lawn food and have a healthier, more disease and drought resistant lawn while spending less. pH test kits are one of the best bargains going.

Thanks for the read!

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National Peanut Butter Lovers Day at the

Farmers’ Market

Sampling peanut butters. Photo by Pattie Garrett.

Lincoln Baths Building at the Spa State Park Saturdays | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

by Kristin Cleveland for Saratoga TODAY “I wonder how many peanut butter and jelly sandwiches I’ve eaten in my life?” my spouse often asks as he smears a thick layer of nutty goodness onto a slice of bread. Considering he has eaten one for nearly every lunch since he had a full set of teeth, and he’s now in his early 50s, I calculate approximately 17,167, though I do know that some of those sandwiches were PB and honey. I think that still counts.

Joe is one of the many people for whom March 1 was designated National Peanut Butter Lovers Day; according to the National Peanut Board, about 94 percent of American homes contain at least one jar of peanut butter. And it makes sense — whether eaten on toast for breakfast, in a sandwich for lunch, as a savory sauce for dinner, or with celery or apple slices for a snack, peanut butter is not only delicious, it’s also packed with protein, healthy monounsaturated fats, vitamin E, folate, and a variety of minerals, which combine to make it a particularly heart-healthy high energy food.

And here in Saratoga Springs, we have even more reason to celebrate: our very own Saratoga Peanut Butter Company! As a young adult Jessica Arceri, a physical education and nutrition expert and health-conscious parent, began crafting nut butters for her family and friends. In 2005 she started selling her creations

Sydney shares some favorites.

Photo by Pattie Garrett.

at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market and in local groceries. Now Saratoga Peanut Butter is in stores throughout New York State and can be ordered online. But with over a dozen flavors, including some seasonal specials, it’s particularly fun to go to the Saratoga Peanut Butter table at the Farmers’ Market and enjoy a sample.

Combining easily with many flavors, peanut butter is a versatile food. On Arceri’s website, yopeanut.com, you’ll find recipes for entrées such as Pad Thai and spicy sauté sauce, sweet treats including three varieties of peanut butter cookie, and a range of breakfast foods like low sugar, high energy granola bars, smoothies, pancakes and oatmeals. Because of Arceri’s focus on fitness, all of her nut butter ingredients are sourced in the USA, she never uses palm oil, refined sugars, or other additives or preservatives, and she uses no or low amounts of sodium.

Stop by the Farmers’ Market on Saturday to celebrate National Peanut Butter Lovers Day. In addition to samples of freshly made local peanut butter, you can pick up regular or gluten-free peanut butter cookies from The Chocolate Spoon, Grandma Apple’s peanut butter cheesecakes and cheesecake pops dipped in Saratoga Chocolate Company’s Velvet chocolate, and recipes and ingredients for more delicious meals and treats!

Freshly Made Peanut Butter. Photo courtesy of Saratoga Peanut Butter Co.

Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Photo courtesy of Saratoga Peanut Butter Co.

INGREDIENTS: *Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

• 1 large ripe banana, peeled and roughly chopped

• ½-1 tsp. chia seed or ground flax • ½ cup milk*, almond milk or other non-dairy milk • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon

• 1 tsp butter, coconut oil or non-dairy butter

• 1/8-1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

• ½ tbsp Saratoga Peanut Butter* or Almond Butter* (any variety)

• 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract

• ½ cup rolled oats

• Pinch of salt • Topping: ½ Tbsp. peanut butter*, nuts, cinnamon, maple syrup*

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. In a medium-sized pot over medium heat, cook the banana and oil for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

2. Stir in ½ tbsp peanut butter, add the oats, chia, milk, spices and a pinch of salt. Whisk well until combined.

3. Bring to a low boil and then reduce heat to a simmer, stirring often for 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.

4. Serve in a bowl and top with peanut butter, nuts, cinnamon and pure maple syrup.

Recipe courtesy of Jessica Arceri, Saratoga Peanut Butter Company.

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Life is Better with Tea

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY

Hello

my Foodie Friends.

In past articles, I have written about espresso and coffee. However, not everyone is a coffee drinker. Based on Forbes.com, the United States has had a large increase in tea drinkers with the market quadrupling during the past twenty plus years. Even Starbucks is trying to become a market leader for tea as it has been one for coffee. Tea has infiltrated most Americans’ everyday routine.

Some 80 percent of U.S. households have tea in their kitchens, and more than half of the American populace drinks tea on a daily basis, according to the U.S. Tea Association.

Every culture has its own way of brewing, presenting and sharing tea. The specific tea ware used is critical to the entire process. Today I am going to focus on the Japanese cast iron tea pot and Chinese clay tea pot. The Japanese cast iron teapot is an amazing little teapot with ancient roots dating back to the 1600’s. The Japanese cast iron teapot is intended to hold the heat in, and that it does. It originates from the Japanese iron teakettle design called a tetsubin, which was often used

as a teapot. This dates back to the 1600’s when iron kettles were placed on the hearth. Cast iron teapots are ideal since the cast iron distributes the heat evenly inside the pot to better extract the flavors and health benefits of your tea. A distinctively appealing taste is acquired only from brewing tea in a cast iron teapot. Cast iron teapots develop a seasoning from repeated use, producing rich flavors of tea that are each more delicious than the last.

If you’re searching for a uniquely attractive teapot then choosing a cast iron design is an excellent idea.

There’s no hiding from the fact that there’s something special about brewing tea in a cast iron teapot, and the Japanese designs, in particular, tend to look truly stunning. Cast Iron Teapots are one of the best ways to prepare, serve and enjoy tea.

They come equipped with a mesh infuser for ease of use. It can be used for tea bags or loose leaf tea.

A very unique option of making tea is the Chinese clay teapot. Chinese clay teapots do not use glazing. The clay used remains porous and tea oils are intended to build up inside the teapot and over time, smooth the taste of tea and improve it by adding its own unique “taste” from the accumulated oils. Different teas are not made in the same teapot unless they are from the same family or class of teas, such as different types of green or oolongs, but even this is not ideal as some teas from the same family have a strong flavor and in time, their taste can transfer to a more delicately flavored tea. Yixing teapots are crafted from special Yixing clay, also called “Purple Sand,” which can only be sourced in the town of Yixing located in the eastern

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Chinese province of Jiangsu. These miraculous little teapots contain thousands of multitasking air holes (a characteristic unique to purple sand) that enhance tea brewing by keeping the water hotter longer. According to the Tea Association of the USA, these teapots are intentionally left unglazed so that they absorb the flavor of the tea being brewed, which means you may want to use one Yixing teapot for each type of tea to avoid “cross-brewing.” Yixing teapots are used to brew teas including black tea, oolong tea, pu-erh tea, green tea, and white tea. The first thing you need to do after you buy a yixing teapot is season it. Start by bringing filtered water to a boil in a pot on the stove. Gently place the yixing teapot inside the boiling water. Use a wire ladle or a white towel to create a barrier between the yixing pot and the bottom of the pan to prevent burning. Allow the yixing pot to boil gently in the hot water for 10 minutes.

The next step in seasoning is to soak the pot in a strong brew of tea. Brew a strong infusion of your desired tea in the pot. Empty the infusion into a large bowl. Keep brewing infusions until the bowl has enough tea in it to submerge the yixing teapot. Place the yixing teapot in the brewed tea and let sit until the mixture reaches room temperature. Remove, pat dry and use as usual to brew tea.

Office for the Aging Lunch Program

Served at the Saratoga Senior Center TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

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• Stuffed Shells with Meat Sauce • Wax Beans • Peas • Yogurt

• Herb Chicken with Gravy • Stuffing • Butternut Squash • Mandarin Orange

• Spanish Beef and Rice Casserole • Green Beans • Warm Cornbread • Apricot Whip

• Baked Fish with Picatta Sauce • Oven Browned Rice • Spinach • Apple Cobbler

• Pork with Cranberry Mustard Sauce • Oven Potatoes • Vegetable Trio • Pears

Menu Subject to Change. Coffee, tea and butter are served daily. The suggested contribution is $2/meal.

There is a $6 fee for guests under the age of 60. Please make checks payable to: Northeast Dining and Lodging, c/o Saratoga County Office for the Aging, 152 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020

Cardamom Orange Scones INGREDIENTS • 2 cups flour • 1/3 cup sugar • 1 tbsp. baking powder • 1/2 tsp. salt • 1/2 cup heavy cream plus extra for brushing the tops of the scones • 1 egg • 1/2 tsp. vanilla bean powder • 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract • 1/2 tsp. ground cardamom

• 8 tbsp./half cup cold unsalted butter, diced • Zest from 1 large orange • Sugar with large crystals (what you use for cookie decorating) FOR THE GLAZE: • 1 cup powdered sugar • 1 tsp. vanilla extract • 2 tsp. cream • 2 tbsp. juice from an orange

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. In the bowl of a food processor, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cardamom, orange zest, and vanilla bean powder.

3. Add cold butter cubes and pulse in the food processor until mixture has the texture of wet sand. If you don’t have a food processor, you can use a pastry blender, a fork, or your fingertips, or use a large metal whisk like a potato masher.

4. Beat egg, cream, vanilla extract in a separate bowl. Pour into food processor bowl and pulse with flour mixture until just combined.

5. Pat mixture into a ball and shape into a 7 inch square. Cut into a 9-square grid, then cut

At Compliments to the Chef, your neighborhood kitchen and cutlery store at 33 Railroad Place, we carry beautiful Japanese cast iron tea pots, Chinese clay pots and tea kettles. Take some time to prepare a cup of tea just for you; it can calm you down and give you a

each square diagonally to make 18 triangle-shaped mini scones.

Arrange on a baking sheet.

6. Brush tops of scones with cream.

Shake on sugar crystals liberally.

7. Bake for 12-17 minutes, or until you can see golden brown around the bottoms of the scones.

8. Mix the ingredients for the glaze in a bowl until smooth.

9. While scones are still warm out of the oven, flip the scones top-side down and dip the tops into the glaze. Let excess glaze drip off before putting rightside up on a wire rack. For easier cleanup, put wire rack on top of a baking sheet to catch drips.

10. Let dry completely before storing in an airtight container.

wonderfully pampered feeling. Why not take a break to enjoy a quiet cup?

Remember my Foodie Friends, “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”

Take Care, John & Paula

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RELIGION

Week of March 1 – March 7, 2019

PLACES OF WORSHIP *Wheelchair Accessible

Adirondack Christian Fellowship

Christ Episcopal Church*

Galway United Methodist Church

8 Mountain Ledge, Wilton Contact: 581-587-0623 | acfsaratoga.com Services: Sunday 8 and 10 a.m.

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

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

Adirondack Friends Meeting

Christian Restoration Ministries

Grace Church

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

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

Assembly of God Faith Chapel

Christian Science Church

6 Burgoyne Street, Schuylerville Contact: 518-695-6069 | Rev. Scott Cutting Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

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

34 Third Street, Waterford Contact: 518-237-7370 | www.gracewaterford.com Rev. Kathy Alonge-Coons Services: Sunday 7:30 and 9:30 a.m.

Adult Christian Education Program: 8:30 a.m.

Assembly of God Saratoga

Community Alliance Church

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

257 Rowland Street, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-6524 Services: Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

Bacon Hill Reformed Church* 560 Route 32N, Bacon Hill Contact: 518-695-3074 | Rev. Janet Vincent Services: 10 a.m.; Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Ballston Center Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church 58 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-7312 | ballstoncenterarpchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Ballston Spa United Methodist Church 101 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-6886 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Baha’i Community of Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-692-7694 | 518-885-0876 1-800-22UNITE | bahai.org Public Meetings: 1st Tuesdays 7 p.m.

Barkersville Christian Church 7200 Barkersville Road, Middle Grove Contact: 518-882-6437 | barkersvillechristianchurch.com Pastor Pat Atwell | Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Vacation Bible School: Aug. 6 - 1, 6-8:30 p.m.

Registration 5:30 p.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 7:30p.m.

Corinth Free Methodist Church 20 Hamilton Avenue, Corinth Contact: 518-654-9255 | 518-792-0271 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Corinth United Methodist Church 243 Main Street, Corinth Contact: 518-654-2521 | cfumc@cnyconnect.net Services: Sunday 11 a.m.

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

Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Community

Bethesda Episcopal Church*

2001 Route 9, Round Lake Contact: 518-877-8506 | office@corpuschristichurch.net Services: Saturday: 4 p.m. Sunday: 8 and 11 a.m.

41 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-5980 | bethesdachurch.org The Very Rev’d Marshall J. Vang Services: Sunday 8 a.m and 10 a.m.

Eastern Orthodox — Christ the Savior 349 Eastline Road, Ballston Lake Contact: 518-212-7845 | xcsavior.org Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

Burnt Hills United Methodist Church*

Faith Chapel

816 Route 50, Burnt Hills Contact: 518-399-5144 | nybhumc.com | Pastor Holly Nye Services: Sunday 9 and 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.

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

Calvary Capital District

45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-6301 | fbcsaratoga.org Services: Sunday Noon

5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: calvarycd.com | Pastor Andrew Holt Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Church of Christ at Clifton Park

First Baptist Church of Saratoga Springs

First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa

7 Old Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-6611 | cliftonparkchurchofchrist.com Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

202 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-8361 | bspabaptist.org Services: 10:30 a.m. (9 a.m. in July and August) Sunday School: 9 a.m. (all ages)

Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church

First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa

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

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

Christ Community Reformed Church

Full Gospel Tabernacle

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

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

Grace Fellowship Saratoga* 165 High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-691-0301 | saratoga.gracefellowship.com Pastor Mike Adams Services: Sundays 9 and 11 a.m.

Greater Grace Community Church 100 Saratoga Village, Building 17, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-899-7777 | thechurch@ggccmalta.org Pastor David Moore Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Greenfield Center Baptist Church 30 Wilton Road, Greenfield Center Contact: 518-893-7429 Services: 11 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. (all ages) Highway Tabernacle Church 235 Hudson Avenue, Mechanicville Contact: 518-664-4442 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Hope Church 206 Greenfield Avenue, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-7442 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.; Sunday School: 9 a.m.

Jonesville United Methodist 963 Main Street, Clifton Park Contact: 518-877-7332 Services: Sunday: 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.

Living Waters Church of God 4330 State Route 50, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-587-0484 | livingwaterscog.us Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Malta Presbyterian Church 118 Dunning Street, Malta Contact: 518-899-5992 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 Pastor Jason Proctor Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

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

New Life Fellowship* 51 Old Gick Road, ­­Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-580-1810 | newlifeinsaratoga.org.

Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Week of March 1 – March 7, 2019 RELIGION

PLACES OF WORSHIP *Wheelchair Accessible

Next Level Church

St. George’s Episcopal Church

Schuylerville United Methodist Church

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

912 Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-6351 | stgeorge@csdsl.net Services: Saturday 4:30 p.m.

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

St. Isaac Jogues

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

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

Old Saratoga Reformed Church* 48 Pearl Street, Schuylerville Contact: oldsaratogareformedchurch.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Old Stone Church (American Baptist) 159 Stone Church Road, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-583-1002 | Services: 10:30 a.m.

Olde Liberty Baptist 600 Route 67, Malta Contact: oldelibertybaptist.com Services: Sunday 10, 11 a.m., and 2 p.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m.

Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church* 73 Midline Road, Ballston Lake Contact: 518-399-5713 Services: Saturday 5:30 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Perry Road Baptist Church* 150 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-587-0711 | Pastor Thomas Van McClain Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Porter Corners United Methodist Church* 512 Allen Road, Porter Corners Service: Sunday 8:45 a.m.

Followed by Fellowship Arlene Schmidt, CLM Presbyterian-NE 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 Service: Sunday 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Contemporary Worship: 1st and 3rd Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:15- 10:15 a.m. (Sept.-June) REACH- Christian education for adults: 9:30-10:15 a.m.

Quaker Springs United Methodist Church* 466 Route 32, Schylerville Contact: 518-695-3101 | qsumc.com | Pastor Ben Lalka Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

Revelation Church* 59 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs Contact: 860-942-7359 | myrevelationchurch.com Pastor Mark Kehrer | Services: Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

River of Hope Fellowship 100 Saratoga Village Boulevard, Malta Commons, Suite 3 Contact: riverofhopefellowship.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Roman Catholic Church of St. Peter* 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-2375 Services: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 7:30, 9 and 11 a.m.

St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church* 231 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-6122 Services: Weekdays 8 a.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.; Sunday 8, 10 a.m., and 5 p.m.; Spanish Mass 1 p.m.

716 Route 9P, Saratoga Lake Contact: 518-813-5090 Father Patrick Rice Services: Sunday 10 a.m. (Open Memorial Day to winter) 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. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church* 167 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-7411 | stmarysbsta.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m.

Sunday 8:30, 10:30 a.m., and Noon St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church* 771 Route 29, Rock City Falls Contact: 518-885-4677 | sjoegctr@nycap.rr.com Services: Sunday 8:30 a.m.

St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 149 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-0904 | office@spalutheran.org Services: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 8:30 and 11 a.m.

St. Peter Lutheran Church 2776 Route 9, Malta Contact: 518-583-4153 | Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 1 Grove Street, Schuylerville Contact: 518-695-3918 Rev. Donna J. Arnold Services: Sunday 8 and 9 a.m.

St. Therese Chapel (RC) 1 Wilton-Gansevoort Road, Gansevoort Contact: 518-792-2276 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

St. Thomas Anglican Church 242 Grooms Road, Halfmoon Contact: 518-348-0842 | stthomasanglicanhalfmoonny.com Father John Bassett Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Shenendehowa United Methodist 971 Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-7964 Services: Sunday 9 and 10:45 a.m.

Simpson United Methodist Church 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls Contact: 518-885-4794 Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m.

Soul Saving Station for Every Nation Christ Crusaders of America 62 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-3122 | soulsavingstationchurch.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Starpoint Church 410 21st Century Park Drive, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-2811 | starpoint.church Services: 9, 10:30 a.m. and Noon Stillwater Christian Fellowship Meeting at Liberty Ridge Farm: 29 Bevis Road, Schaghticoke Contact: 518-288-8802 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 Shabbat Services: Friday 6 or 8 p.m. (rotating schedule); Saturday 10:30 a.m.

Terra Nova Church* 45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-833-0504 | terranovachurch.org Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

The Salvation Army/ Worship, Service & Community Center 27 Woodlawn Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-1640 Services: Worship 11 a.m. | Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Saratoga Abundant Life Church

Trinity United Methodist Church

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

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

Saratoga Chabad

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs*

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

624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-1555 | uusaratoga.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Saratoga Friends Meeting (Quaker) 571 Route 32, Quaker Springs Contact: 518-587-7477 | 518-399-5013 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Saratoga United Methodist Church* 175 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-3720 | saratogaumc.com Services: Sunday 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

Saratoga Seventh-Day Adventist Church 399 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-587-6951 | saratogasda.org Services: Worship 11 a.m.

Sabbath School: 10 a.m.

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

West Charlton United Presbyterian Church 1331 Sacandaga Road, West Charlton Contact: 518-882-9874 | westcharltonupc.org | Rev. Thomas Gregg Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.

Wilton Baptist Church 755 Saratoga Road, Wilton Contact: 518-583-2736 | wiltonbaptistchurch.com Services: Sunday 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

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Third Annual Schuylerville Fundraiser A fundraiser for Schuylerville Veterans Memorial Park will be held on March 9 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the American Legion, located at 6 Clancy Street in Schuylerville. There will be local vendors, basket raffles, 50/50, face painting and lunch from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Lenten Bible Study Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church will host a Lenten Bible Study at the church located at 768 Charlton Road, Charlton. The study will begin March 10 through April 21, 9 - 9:45 a.m., just prior to 10 a.m. worship service. The book, “The Upper Room Disciplines 2019: A Book of Daily Devotions” will be used and may be ordered from Amazon either Kindle or paper version. The link to order is: www.amazon.com/UpperRoom-ebook/dp/B07FPTC3YC. Come prepare for Easter at Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church! Visit our website at www.charltonfreehold.org. For questions contact the church at office@charltonfreehold.org.

Trip to Turning Stone Casino The Olde Saratoga Seniors will be hosting a Trip to Turning Stone Casino on Monday, March 18. Bus will leave Saratoga Train Station at 6:15 a.m. or American Legion in Schuylerville at 6:45 a.m. Will return approximately 8:30 p.m.

Cost is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Please mail payment to Olde Saratoga Seniors, PO Box 60, Schuylerville, NY 12871 no later than March 1. For more information, contact Pat Temple, 518-338-2329.

Regional Schools Job Fair A great place to live and build your career. Instructional and noninstructional positions. Multiple districts participating. Wednesday, March 20, 4 - 7 p.m. at Saratoga Springs High School, located at 1 Blue Streak Boulevard, Saratoga Springs. Learn more at www. wswheboces.org/page/job-fair.

Free Trees for Homeowners - Tree Toga 9 Saratoga Needs You... to plant a tree in your yard. Sustainable Saratoga is looking for good planting sites for Tree Toga 9 in April. Request a tree at: www. sustainablesaratoga.org/TreeToga9.

Saratoga Job Fair Capital Job Development Group presents Saratoga Job Fair at the Saratoga Springs City Center on Thursday, April 4, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Over 40 Saratoga area employers. Free parking behind City Center. For more information, visit www.cjdg.org.

Quilt Show A spring quilt show with over 200 quilts, sponsored by Quilters United in Learning Together (Q.U.I.L.T.) in Delmar, will be held on Saturday, April 6 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday, April 7 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn, Troy. The show is known for its spectacular quilts, and includes 13 vendors, raffles, demonstrations, and gift gallery. There will be four Guild speakers, a display of suffrage blocks honoring Susan B. Anthony, and a popular Guild-sponsored mini-mart.

There is extensive free parking and valet service; the Hilton is handicapped accessible.

Admission is $8 for one day; $12 for two days. For more information see www.quiltinc. org. Q.U.I.L.T, Inc. is a 501c3 quilt guild, meeting in Delmar.

Estherville Animal Shelter Spring Luncheon The luncheon will be held on Sunday, April 7 at Van Patten Golf Club in Clifton Park. Beautiful silent auction and raffle gifts.

The event starts at 1 p.m., doors open 12:30 p.m. Delicious buffet, featuring meats, fresh vegetables, salads, desserts, beverages all for $35 a person in advance. Please mail checks payable to Estherville Shelter and send to Barb Kerker 1556 Division St., West Charlton 12010 by March 20. Contact kerkerb@yahoo.com with questions. Make reservations early.

Annual Rummage Sale The Annual Rummage Sale at Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church, 768 Charlton Road, Charlton, will be Friday, April

26, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Drop off dates are Tuesday, April 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Thursday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. No books or electronics, please.

Spiritual Retreat for Grieving Parents On April 27, St. Clement’s Church will offer a one-day Spiritual Retreat for Grieving Parents at 321 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs from 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. The retreat is open to parents whose child of any age has died by any cause, no matter how long ago. All are welcome, regardless of situation or religion. Very few things in life are more painful than the death of one’s child. A parent’s life changes drastically and dramatically forever. Focusing on the spirituality of the grieving process and the very real promise of eternal life can help. This retreat is offered in cooperation with the Albany Diocese, and the Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents, a unique, ongoing Catholic program that has been serving the spiritual needs of grieving parents for almost 10 years. See www.emfgp. org or www.scpny.org for more information. Or call Becky Craig at 518-596-2099.

Bus Trip to Lancaster County, PA Notre Dame Visitation Church Catholic Daughters and Ladies of St. Anne Rosary are hosting a Bus Trip to Lancaster County, PA. Will leave from American Legion in Schuylerville on May 31 and return on June 1. Trip includes Transportation, Lodging at Hershey Farm Restaurant and Inn, Smorgasbord Dinner at the Inn, Ticket to the Play “Jesus” at the amazing Sight and Sound Theatre in Ronks, PA and Smorgasbord Breakfast at the Inn the next morning.

After breakfast a bus tour of the area and a stop at Kitchen Kettle Village for shopping and lunch before heading home.

Cost is $275 per person (based on double occupancy). Single, triple and quad occupancy rates available upon request.

To reserve a seat or for more information contact Darlene Bolduc at 518-339-3873 or Donna Haney at 518-223-3023.

Week of March 1 – March 7, 2019 Free Income Tax Assistance Trained, IRS-certified volunteers are ready to help eligible families file their taxes for free through the beginning of April at Saratoga County EOC. EOC is a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program site. Volunteers are trained and IRS-certified to help provide free tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals, including people with disabilities, those who speak limited English or generally earn $54,000 or less. Last year, Saratoga County EOC helped over 200 families receive nearly $400,000 back in state and federal tax refunds. EOC is located at 39 Bath St., Ballston Spa. VITA hours are 9:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays, and 1 to 4 p.m. on Wednesdays.

Appointments are required, call 518-288-3206. EOC is a nonprofit dedicated to alleviating poverty in Saratoga County. Its programs include the food pantry, soup kitchen, immigrant services, Head Start, Weatherization and WIC. This is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits Artists and members of SSAS are exhibiting throughout the area during March and April. Stop in and visit these exhibits and support art in southern Saratoga County. Eva Marie Loucks will be exhibiting at two venues, Mechanicville Public Library, 190 N. Main St., Mechanicville (518664-4646) and Zion Evangelical Luthern Church, 153 Nott Terrace, Schenectady for both months. Catskill Hudson Bank, Malta Branch (518-289-5463) will host Mechanicville artist Jane Morrison for both months. Burnt Hills Library, 2 Lawmar Lane, (518-399-8174) is hosting three artists in the hallway exhibit, Mary Fekete, Richard Kitchen and Jack Morgan for March. Glen Eddy, Niskayuna (518-280-8361) will host local artist, Frank Coletta for the month of March. The Clifton Park Senior Community Center, located at 6 Clifton Common Blvd., Clifton Park, is hosting artist, Jean Skanes and selected paintings of her late father, James P. Jameson through the month of March. Jean is a watercolor artist who primarily paints landscapes and rustic scenes. Her late father,

James, was an accomplished artist with memberships in the prestigious Copley Society and the New England Watercolor Society.

He exhibited throughout the Northeast and was represented by multiple galleries winning numerous prizes and awards for both watercolor and oil paintings.

An exhibit not to be missed.

Vendors Needed Malta Marketplace The Malta Department of Parks and Recreation is announcing the date for their Spring Into Summer Malta Marketplace as Saturday, June 1 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Vendors selling art, handcrafts, seasonal products and more are being sought for this lovely indoor/ outdoor market at the Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Drive in Malta. Outdoor space fee is $40 each and indoor space fee is $50 each. Call 518-899-4411 or visit www.MaltaParksRec.com for a show application.

Hugs from Henry Volunteers Needed Volunteers needed for animal rescue group Hugs from Henry a local animal rescue which needs volunteers to foster dogs. We’re also in need of dedicated volunteers to help with golf tournaments, adoption clinics and other events.

Please come to our meeting on Saturday, March 16 at the Ballston Spa Public Library. Meeting starts at 10:30 a.m. in lower level meeting room. Hoping you’ll come and join us. For more information, contact Barb at kerkerb@yahoo.com.

AARP/TaxAide Services The AARP TaxAide program will begin providing free tax preparation services for low- and moderate-income residents in Saratoga, Washington and Warren Counties. The AARP/TaxAide program is sponsored by the AARP Foundation in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service-IRS. AARP/TaxAide counselors are volunteers who are trained in state and federal tax regulations, and are certified by the IRS to provide tax preparation services. Tax preparation services will be available through April 15.

To find the location nearest you, go to www.aarp.org/findtaxhelp.

Then call the listed phone number to schedule an appointment. Or call 1-888-227-7669 for assistance.

Send your local briefs to calendar@saratogapublishing.com two weeks prior to the event.

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Week of March 1 – March 7, 2019

This Week’s Events: MARCH 1 - 7 family friendly FRIDAY, MARCH 1 Saratoga Home and Lifestyle Show Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 5 – 8 p.m.

The Saratoga Home & Lifestyle Show features a variety of home and lifestyle businesses in categories such as home improvement, landscaping, décor and fine finishes, heating and plumbing, pools, financial and professional services, and many more. There are also hourly door prizes, a grand prize, and other special activities taking place throughout the weekend. The event begins Friday and will continue Saturday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Fish Fry Fridays Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, Route 32 South of the Village of Victory | 4:30 - 7 p.m.

Fish Fry will continue every Friday through April 19. All are welcome, members and non-members. Menu: Fish Fry, Chicken Fry, Clam Fry, Popcorn Shrimp Fry, Buffalo Shrimp, Chowder, ask about our extras and beverages. You are welcome to eat in at our club house or call ahead for take-out. 518-695-3917.

SATURDAY, MARCH 2 Tang Family Saturdays Tang Teaching Museum, Skidmore Campus, Saratoga Springs | 2 – 3:30 p.m.

Suitable for children ages 5 and up with their adult companions. Programs include a brief tour of a current Tang exhibition followed by a hands-on art activity. Free and open to the public. Reservations are strongly suggested. For reservations and information, call 518-580-8080.

Mardi Gras Celebration Fundraiser The Full Course Restaurant, Brookhaven Golf Course, Porter Corners | 5 – 8 p.m.

The Greenfield Lions Club is hosting a Mardi Gras Celebration and fund

raiser. Come join us for authentic New Orleans food, drink specials, music, and raffle items. Cost is $25 single or $45 couple. For reservations call Rick at 518-893-7074 or email townofgreenfieldlionsclub@gmail.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 3 Breakfast Buffet Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Route 9, Saratoga Springs | 8:30 – 11 a.m.

Now featuring eggs to order, fruit cocktail, French toast, pancakes, potatoes, breakfast sausage and ham, corned beef hash, sausage gravy and biscuits, scrambled eggs, eggs benedict, juice, coffee and tea. Donation Requested: Adults $10, Seniors and Military (active/ retired with ID card) $9, Children 5-12 $8, under 5 free, Take-outs $10. Call 518584-2585 for more information.

Family Festival Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elk Lane, Saratoga Springs | 2 - 6 p.m.

The Saratoga Ancient Order of Hiberians will hold a Family Festival. A grand day of Irish music, dance, and culture. Donation $10 at door. Please bring non-perishable food items to be donated to local food pantry. Light fare will be available. There will also be raffle items and baskets galore.

MONDAY, MARCH 4 Preschool Nature Hour Trees in Winter Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park, 80 Scout Road, Wilton | 10:30 a.m.

This monthly program is for our youngest explorers (ages 3-6 years old) where we use children’s love of nature to teach simple concepts. Adults are expected to attend. This is an outdoor program so please come dressed for the weather. We will go on a short walk, do a simple nature craft, and have a healthy snack. Free admission. Registration is required.

TUESDAY, MARCH 5

THURSDAY, MARCH 7

Historical Tour & Ghost Stories of The Olde Bryan Inn

Horse Explorers Children’s Program

Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs | 10:15 a.m.

The Olde Bryan has a rich and storied history.

Come and join Chef John Kosek as he shares OBI’s history and maybe see a ghost or two.

We leave the Senior Center at 10:15 a.m.

Lunch following the tour. Pay $2 at sign up.

Please bring additional money for lunch.

National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, 191 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs 10:45 – 11:45 a.m. | Recommended for ages 3-6, “Horse Explorers” is a handson series intended to creatively educate children about horses by developing ageappropriate skills in disciplines including art, literacy, science and math. The program will be staffed by the Museum’s professional educators. Children are free with a paid adult admission.

All You Can Eat Pancake Supper Schuylerville United Methodist Church, 51 Church Street, Schuylerville | 4:30 – 7 p.m.

The Schuylerville United Methodist Church Youth Group will be hosting an all you can eat pancake supper. Cost is a free will donation.

Shrove Tuesday Dinner Grace Church, 34 Third Street, Waterford 5:30 – 7 p.m. | A pancake and scrambled egg dinner. The menu will include sausage, coffee, juice and tea as well as cookies. Cost is $5 per adult, children 12 and younger cost $3 and family cost is $10. For information, contact Jim Tarullio 518-456-3198.

Science on Tap The Parting Glass, 40 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 6:30 p.m.

Dr. Anthony Hatch, Associate Professor of Science in Society at Wesleyan University, will be our speaker. Dr. Hatch will talk about his new book Silent Cells: The Secret Drugging of Captive America. His book examines what we know and do not know about the use of psychotropic drugs in confinement settings. Dr. Hatch will discuss why this issue matters for the science of mental health and politics of mass incarceration. Admission is free and all are welcome. Plan to arrive by 6 p.m. to get settled so the talk can start promptly at 6:30 p.m. For more information visit www. sustainablesaratoga.org/science-on-tap.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6 Poetry Reading Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs 7:30 p.m. | A poetry reading by Sarah Giragosian with open reading to follow. Doors open at 7 p.m. for sign-ups. The host for the event will be Carol Graser. Cost is $5 general, free for students. For more information, call 518-583-0022, www.caffelena.org

UPCOMING MEETINGS

MONDAY, MARCH 4 Saratoga Retired Teachers Meeting Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs | Noon For membership information and luncheon reservations, call 518-587-5356.

The American Legion Auxiliary Monthly Meeting Henry Cornell Post 234, 23 Pleasant Street, Ballston Spa | 7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6 Dunning Street Rural Cemetery Association Annual Meeting Malta Ridge United Methodist Church, 729 Malta Ave. Ext., Malta Ridge | 7 p.m.

All lot owners, descendants and anyone else interested is invited to attend.

THURSDAY, MARCH 7 Korean War Veterans Association VFW Home, Veterans’ Way, Saratoga Springs 1:30 p.m. | Veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War, or in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, friends and relatives are all invited to attend. New members are always welcome. Annual dues for veterans are $10 and $5 for all others. For further information or an application to join the application, please contact Comm. Roger Calkins at 518-584-3037.

Send your calendar events to calendar@saratogapublishing.com two weeks prior to the event.

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Week of March 1 – March 7, 2019

Entertainment

BOWIE ALUMNI Stage Albany Show

Empire State Youth Dance Ensemble

IN CONCERT SATURDAY Photo provided.

Artwork by Helen Green, based on photography by Steve Rose.

Key musicians of David Bowie's bands from across the decades, anchored by long-standing member Mike Garson and complemented by a revolving selection of additional Bowie band alumni stage “A Bowie Celebration: The David Bowie Alumni Tour,” at the Palace Theatre in Albany March 6. Tickets are: $29.50-$69.50. Go to: palacealbany.org.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Empire State Youth Dance Ensemble will be featured in concert Saturday at the Spa Little Theatre, in the Saratoga Spa State Park.

The program includes Bacchanal by Isadora Duncan,

Floor Plastique and Choeur Danse by Ted Shawn, Soaring

by Doris Humphrey and the Bushasche Etude by Pearl Primus.

For 2019, ESYDE will feature choreographer, Zachary Frazee – a dance graduate of SUNY

Brockport - who brings a neoclassic style with his premiere of Glass Seasons.

Concerts are at 2:30 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 general admission, $15 students/seniors and are available at the door.

Home Made Theater

2019 Spring Benefit “Dancing With The Stars” March 23 PRO DANCER VISITS SPA CITY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Home Made Theater, the resident theater company of Saratoga Springs, will host their annual spring benefit on Saturday, March 23 at the Spa Little Theater in Saratoga Spa State Park. This year’s theme is “Dancing Through the Decades.”

The fundraiser begins at 7 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres and cocktails by Longfellows. The Spa Little Theater will be transformed into decade-themed spaces, including a 20s speakeasy, a 30s

and 40s dance hall, a 50s malt shop, and a 60s, 70s, and 80s dance floor on the stage. Plus, entertainment featuring some favorite characters from HMT’s 34 seasons. Costumes from your favorite decade are encouraged, but not required.

Tickets are $75, or $40 for anyone under 40 years old. To receive a benefit invitation call HMT at 518-587-4427. Reservations are limited. RSVP deadline is March 11. To view the invitation, go online to www.homemadetheater.org.

FOR MASTER CLASS MARCH 4

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Tony Dovolani, a former professional dancer from the hit T.V. show, “Dancing With The Stars,” will be at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Saratoga Springs March 4, when he will teach private lessons and hold

a master class for any and all dance levels. The master class takes place 6:30 p.m. and is $75 per person.

Dovolani was a Pro on DWTS for 21 seasons and is the All-Stars Season champion. He started dancing with Fred Astaire

Dance Studios in New York City and has now returned to his roots as the co-national dance director.

For more information, contact: Fred Astaire Dance Studio, 426 Maple Ave., Unit 1.

Call: 518-587-0300, or email: saratogasprings@fredastaire.com.

Week of March 1 – March 7, 2019

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Entertainment

Pete Seeger Centennial Celebration to Feature Live Concert and Regional Events

Pete Seeger performing on stage at SPAC during the Farm Aid festival in September 2013. Seeger, a surprise guest at the concert, performed with Neil Young, Willie Nelson, John Mellancamp and Dave Matthews. His banjo is scrawled with the words: This Machine Surrounds Hate and Forces It To Surrender, in a nod to his friend Woody Guthrie, whose guitar carried the words: This Machine Kills Fascists. Seeger died in January 2014. File photo.

ADDITIONAL EVENTS - Free and Open to the Public: FRIDAY, MAY 3: Noon - Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs; 7 p.m. - Crandall Public Library, 251 Glen Street, Glens Falls.

SATURDAY, MAY 4: 11 a.m. - Guilderland Public Library, 2228 Western Avenue, Guilderland; 1 p.m. - Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar; 3:30 p.m. - Clifton Park Half Moon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park; 7 p.m. - Sanctuary for Independent Media, 3361 6th Avenue, Troy.

SUNDAY, MAY 5: 12:30 p.m. - Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs; 3 p.m. - Voorheesville Public Library, 51 School Road, Voorheesville.

TALES OF BRAVE ULYSSES: ROCHMON BRINGS CREAM’S “DISRAELI GEARS” TO CAFFE LENA IN APRIL

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Rochmon Record Club showcases a different album the third Tuesday of every month at Caffe Lena. The shows typically sell out well in advance, so, consider yourself warned.

On Tuesday, April 16, the Rochmon Record Club will bring Chuck Vosganian’s live audio and video presentation to “Disraeli

Gears” – the second release by “supergroup” Cream, which featured Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker. The album – which includes, among others, “Sunshine of Your Love,” “Strange Brew,” and “Tales of Brave Ulysses,” was recorded in New York City in May 1967 and released later the same year.

The Listening Party begins at Caffe Lena at 7 p.m. Tickets are $8.

The Egg celebrates the Pete Seeger Centennial with a concert on Thursday, May 23 at 7 p.m. and a series of related events in various Capital Region cultural centers May 3 - 5, as part of its “New York Living Legacy” series.

Additional events will include multiple venues in Saratoga Springs, including Caffe Lena, and the Saratoga Springs Public Library.

Seeger’s career as a musician was highlighted by popular success with the group The Weavers and songs such as “Where Have All the Flowers Gone,” “Turn, Turn, Turn” and “If I Had a Hammer;” Grammy Awards including a Lifetime Achievement Award, a National Medal of Arts, induction into the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame.

Seeger used his music to further social, humanitarian and environmental causes – most notably in the founding of the Clearwater in an effort to save the Hudson River, and one of his closest musical associates Arlo Guthrie will be joined by artists including Amythyst Kiah, Cary Morin, Dan Zanes and Claudia Eliaza, Dar Williams, David Gonzalez, Guy Davis, Richie Stearns and Rosie Newton, Taina Asili, Tony Trischka, Toshi Reagon and Bill and Livia Vanaver - that are keeping his message alive for an evening of music, dance and poetry inspired by Pete Seeger in celebration of his centennial.

Net proceeds from the concert will benefit Clearwater, Caffe Lena and WAMC Public Radio.

Tickets are $40, $35 and

$25 and currently available to members of The Egg at The Egg Box Office at the Empire State Plaza and by telephone 518-473-1845.

In advance of the concert, The Egg will present the program “Wasn’t That a Time” featuring music writer Jesse Jarnow in a number of venues on May 3, 4 and 5. Mr. Jarnow will explore the life of Pete Seeger, focusing on the research done for his 2018 book “Wasn’t That a Time: The Weavers, the Blacklist, and the Battle for the American Soul.” Live music will be performed by banjoist Richie Stearns - who performed with or for Seeger on numerous occasions.

The multi-media program will be enhanced by photo projections as well as recorded music by Pete Seeger and the Weavers.

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Entertainment

Week of March 1 – March 7, 2019

LIVE AT SPAC: Korn, Alice In Chains Summer at SPAC this Summer Peter Frampton’s Farewell and Jason Bonham Covers Led Zep; Rob Thomas

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Hard rock legends Korn and Alice In Chains will stage a co-headline amphitheater tour across North America this summer.

The 30-city outing will kick off July 18 in Del Valle, Texas and stage a show at Saratoga performing Arts Center on Aug. 11. Underoath Ho99o9 will also perform in

Saratoga Springs as special guest.

Tickets are $29.50 - $99.50 and available online at LiveNation. com, Ticketmaster.com or Charge

By Phone at 1-800-745-3000.

PINK FLOYD COVER BAND COMING TO SPAC

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Peter Frampton will hit the road in mid-June for a four-month farewell tour which lands at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Sept. 1. Also performing: Jason Bonham, son of the late Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, will return to Saratoga Springs to present an evening of Led Zeppelin music. Ticket Price

Range: $29.50 - $129.50.

Promoter Live Nation also announced Rob Thomas - with special guest Abby Anderson – performs at SPAC on July 24.

Ticket price range: $43 - $103.

Tickets available online at LiveNation.com, Ticketmaster. com or charge by phone at 1-800745-3000. Tickets subject to applicable fees.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Australian Pink Floyd Show, “performing the music of Pink Floyd with note for note perfection,” will stage a show at Saratoga Performing Arts Center Aug. 18.

Selling over 4 million tickets worldwide, the Australian Pink

Floyd Show has performed for more than 3 decades and in more than 35 countries. The show includes a light and laser show, video animations, state of the art, high resolution LED screen technology and other special effects. In addition, there are several huge inflatables, including

a giant pig and their own unique Pink Kangaroo.

Tickets range from $28 to $58 and go on sale March 1 at LiveNation.com, Ticketmaster. com or Charge By Phone at 1-800745-3000. Tickets subject to additional fees. This is a pavilion only performance.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The following performances will be held at Vapor nightclub through the month of March. Unless otherwise noted, doors open at 8 p.m. and there is no cover charge.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 2: Debut Performance: Ten Most Wanted

FRIDAY, MARCH 8: The Accents

SATURDAY, MARCH 9: Beadle Brothers with Kevin Richards

THURSDAY, MARCH 14: Joe Nichols, doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are $25

FRIDAY, MARCH 15: The Refrigerators

SATURDAY, MARCH 16: Deejay Element

FRIDAY, MARCH 22: Big Sky Country

SATURDAY, MARCH 23: Maddhaus

FRIDAY, MARCH 29: Jukebox Rebellion

SATURDAY, MARCH 30: Skeeter Creek.

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LEGAL NOTICES SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT, COUNTY OF SARATOGA INDEX NUMBER: 2019336 DATE FILED: February 1, 2019 CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, -against- “THE JEANNE M. DZIUBA, A/K/A JEANNE MARIE DZIUBA ESTATE DEFENDANTS” (said name being fictitious, it being the intention of the plaintiff to designate thereby any and all persons or entities not specifically named and joined as a party defendant herein who are the heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, legatees, assignors, lienors, creditors and successors in interest of Jeanne M. Dziuba a/k/a Jeanne Marie Dziuba, deceased, and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through the said Jeanne M. Dziuba a/k/a Jeanne Marie Dziuba, deceased, or under by or through any distributees or heir at law of the said Jeanne M. Dziuba a/k/a Jeanne Marie Dziuba, deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, any right, title or interest in and to t he premises described in the Complaint herein, and the respective husbands or widowers, wives and widows of said person(s), if any, all of whose names are unknown to Plaintiff); TONI CELINA CWIERTNIEWSKI, an individual, residing at 25 Harris Road, Waterford, New York 12188; JANA PATRICIA CWIERTNIEWSKI, an individual, residing at 25 Harris Road, Waterford, New York 12188; SETON HEALTH AT SCHUYLER RIDGE RESIDENTIAL HEALTH CARE, a not-for-profit corporation, having offices at 1 Abele Blvd., Clifton Park, New York 12065; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, W.A. Harriman Campus, Building 9, Albany, New York 12227; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 95 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W., Washington, D.C. 20530; and “JOHN/JANE DOE 1” through “JOHN/JANE DOE 10”, (said last ten names being fictitious,

it being the intention of Plaintiff to designate any and all other tenants, occupants or other persons or entities having or claiming an interest in the real property wh i ch is the subject of this action, whose identity is not presently known to Plaintiff), Defendants. TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the amended complaint in the above action and to serve a copy of your answer on the plaintiff’s attorneys within twenty (20) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner than by personal delivery within the State of New York. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service hereof. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the amended complaint. Saratoga County is designated as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the location of the mortgaged premises in this action at 25 Harris Road, Town of Halfmoon, in the County of Saratoga, St a te of New York. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered, and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND

BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. ORDER AUTHORIZING SERVICE: The foregoing Supplemental Summons

is served upon you pursuant to an order of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Saratoga (Hon. James A. Murphy), dated the 11th day of February 2019. NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT: The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage lien upon and against the premises in Saratoga County, New York located at, and commonly known as 25 Harris Road, Town of Halfmoon, New York (Tax Map No. 279.-2-40) and the fixtures, improvements, appurtenances and personally thereon and thereto (the “Mortgaged Premises”), more particularly described in that certain mortgage executed by Jeanne M. Dziuba a/k/a Jeanne Marie Dziuba to Capital Communications Federal Credit Union to secure the payment of the sum of $126,000.00, which mortgage is dated April 13, 2013 and recorded in the Saratoga County Clerk’s Office on April 25, 2013 as Instrument No. 2013017766 (the “Mortgage”). The relief sought in this action is a Final Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, directing the sale of the Mortgaged Premises to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage. Help for Homeowners in Foreclosure New York State Law requires that we send you this notice about the foreclosure process. Please read it carefully.

Summo n s and Complaint You are in danger of losing your home. If you fail to respond to the summons and complaint in this foreclosure action, you may lose your home.

Please read the summons and complaint carefully. You should immediately contact an attorney or your local legal aid office to obtain advice on how to protect yourself. Sources of Information and Assistance The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the

toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Department of Financial Services at (800) 3423736 or visit the Department’s website at www.dfs.ny.gov. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS, YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED T O LEAVE YOUR HOME AT THIS TIME. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO STAY IN YOUR HOME DURING THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO LEAVE YOUR HOME UNLESS AND UNTIL YOUR PROPERTY IS SOLD AT AUCTION PURSUANT TO A JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE AND SALE. REGARDLESS OF WHETHER YOU CHOOSE TO REMAIN IN YOUR HOME, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR PROPERTY AND PAY PROPERTY TAXES IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE AND LOCAL LAW. Foreclosure Rescue Scams Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY NAME: Maloney’s

Carriage House, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY on November 13, 2018. 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, Michael J. Maloney, 728 Charlton Rd., Charlton, NY 12019. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 6x 2/15, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22. 90598 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY NAME: Linen Recruiter LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 01/31/2019. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 121 Grand Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 6x 2/15, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22. 90632 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY NAME: F.Miller Photography LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 10/26/2018. 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: 1905 Huntridge Drive Clifton Park, New York 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 6x 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29. 90717 Notice of formation of BOUND

BY FATE BREWING LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 01/07/19.

Office in SARATOGA County.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 7 BROAD ST. SCHUYLERVILLE, NY 12871. Purpose: Any lawful purpose 6x 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29. 90745

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Puzzles Across 1 Host of “Late Night Joy” 6 Pennant contest 10 Herbal seed used in smoothies 14 Truly impress 15 Screen image or screen idol 16 Called 17 Eleventh hour 19 Language of Pakistan 20 Beach toy 21 “Otello” composer 22 She played Jackie on “Nurse Jackie” 23 Age of Reason philosopher 25 Short fiction 27 Sloth and envy 29 First name in scat 30 Super __ 33 Words after save or take 36 Afghan capital 39 Lamb nurser 40 Speaker’s stand ... or what each set of circled squares graphically represents 42 Mama bear, in Baja 43 Sauce made with pine nuts 45 Roll dipped in wasabi 46 __ cabbage 47 Drawn tight 49 Big name in golf clubs 51 Bugs’ voice 55 Storied monsters 58 Airline known for tight security 59 About 61 Algerian seaport 63 Humorist Barry 64 Unparalleled 66 Plugging away 67 Heated contest, in more ways than one 68 Aquafina rival 69 Some skinny jeans 70 Torah cabinets 71 Like a neglected garden Down 1 Refuse to, with “at” 2 Outlook messages 3 Lacks choices 4 Quetzalcoatl worshipers 5 High-__ image

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See puzzle solution on page 46 6 Jasmine __ 7 Part of an autumn stash 8 Many a beach rental 9 Bitter green in mixed greens 10 Fur-loving de Vil 11 Work that may be imposed with a prison sentence 12 29-state country 13 Feverish bouts 18 “Still ... “ 24 Honda Fit competitor 26 Warning sign in the Rockies 28 High waters 30 Abundance in the cheerleading squad 31 Reverence 32 Observation with a sigh 34 Kwik-E-Mart clerk 35 Kitchen amt.

37 Take for a sucker 38 Little fellow 41 Many an Indian fan 44 Computers that travel well 48 Puget Sound city 50 It’s on the record 51 Wartime award 52 Fill with joy 53 Forty-__ 54 Links hazard 56 Banks with a statue at Wrigley Field 57 Course with leaves 60 Jazz lovers 62 Part of a Wall St. address 65 Meadow drops

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: Faze, Phase Faze means to disrupt or disturb something.

The economic slowdown did not faze their business in any way.

Phase, as a verb, means to carry out or conduct something. As a noun, phase is a stage of development.

Mike is going to phase in the new procedures gradually.

The third phase of the building plan begins today.

Dave Dowling is the author of The Wrong Word Dictionary and The Dictionary of Worthless Words. Both books are available from many book retailers, and signed copies can be obtained by contacting Dave at dave.dowling65@gmail.com

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LAUREN MAHER : ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Photos provided.

“My favorite part about soccer is probably just being able to win with my team.”

by Lindsay Wilson Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Catholic’s varsity athlete Lauren Maher is a year-round athlete who reminds us that the adrenaline rush of a sport is nothing without the sense of community that athletics generate.

Kristen, Maher’s older sister, and biggest inspiration, was on her way to soccer tryouts when she encouraged then nine-yearold Maher to take up soccer

herself. That small dose of sibling bonding jumpstarted Lauren’s athletic career.

Shortly after, Maher joined some of her friends in trying their hand at hoops. Leading into middle and high school, Maher bloomed into an all-year jock as she joined not only the soccer and basketball teams, but her track and field and cross-country team as well.

The Spa Catholic soccer team captain says without hesitation that soccer is her favorite sport. In addition to playing for her school,

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Maher is also a player for Nirvana 360’s travel soccer team. Nirvana 360 has traveled to Washington D.C and Disney, where they played on the ESPN field.

Even with all the glam that comes with the sport, the engagement with her teammates is a part of what makes her love the game.

“I find it (soccer) the most fun and I connect with my team more. My favorite part about soccer is probably just being able to win with my team.”

Playing and competing all year can be draining for any young athlete. Maher practices on the field, track, court and off, every single day. During basketball season, she only has one day of the week to rest. Luckily Maher has avoided serious injuries due to training herself to recover physically, mentally and by utilizing her strong familial support system.

“They (her family) always come to my games and push me to do better,” said Maher.

Maher is constantly motivated to do better at every meet and game. To get herself in the zone, she feeds off the energy of her teammates to keep her in a good mood and remind her of who she is competing for.

“I don’t know if I have a least favorite part,” said Maher. “I guess if I do something bad and let my team down.”

Maher hopes to continue playing soccer into college and to create more meaningful team connections.

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Saratoga Regional YMCA Kicks – Off Annual Fundraising Campaign

Photo by Lindsay Wilson.

by Lindsay Wilson Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Concluding the month of love and heart healthy awareness, the Saratoga Regional YMCA (SRYMCA) kicks off this year’s “Be a Hero” campaign for their annual fundraiser.

The YMCA pre-school students welcomed attendees by singing the Barney and Friends theme song, “I love you.” This set the tone of the event, that emphasized how closely health, community, and love interconnect throughout Saratoga county’s YMCAs. This year’s face of the “Be a Hero” campaign is Air Force veteran, Joe Miller. Miller was suffering from diabetes, losing his vision and his overall health was rapidly declining. During his six months stay at a Veteran’s shelter in Ballston Spa, he was referred to the YMCA’s financial assistance program.

According to the Center of Disease Control (CDC), more than 100 million Americans have diabetes or prediabetes.

Diabetes can lead to life-altering complications including kidney disease, heart disease, blindness, and strokes.

“A healthy lifestyle is your road map for managing diabetes,

which is the key to preventing or delaying complications,” states CDC website.

Access to an affordable place to get on track with a healthy lifestyle made all the difference in Miller’s life.

“It (the SRYMCA) helps everybody. No matter who you are, no matter what your background is, your color, your creed, or where you come from this financial assistance program is there to help. You can’t beat that at all,” said Miller.

The YMCA pre-school, the pool and swim lessons and the LIVESTRONG program – which is designed to assist cancer survivors to improve their physical fitness – are just a few of the programs in addition to the financial assistance program that are funded by the annual campaign.

“We’re excited that we are able to provide the opportunity for the community not just to give to the Y, but really to give through the Y and make a difference,” said CEO Andrew Bobbit.

Sixty percent of the SRYMCA staff have donated to the fundraiser already. This year’s goal is to raise $400,000 to provide life-changing experiences that will better the community of Saratoga County.

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Select Local Road Races Spring 2019 For more information contact: Don Proulx at donproulx@nycap.rr.com

MARCH 9 Runnin’ of the Green. 4 Mile Run 10 a.m. | Shalmont HS, Rotterdam www.hmrrc.com Schenectady Firefighter’s Run 4 Your Life 5KRun/Walk 9:30 a.m. | Start 5K & 10K 10:30 a.m. | Kids’ Run Central Park, Schenectady www.neverfightalone.org 9th Annual Ice Breaker Challenge 5K Walk/Run Free One-half Mile Kids Run (10 and Under) | 9 a.m.

Corning Preserve, Albany www.albanyrowingcenter.org/ice_breaker_ challenge.php

MARCH 31 Glens Falls Shamrock Shuffle 5 Mile Race 11 a.m. | 10 a.m. Kids Fun Run, all participants will receive a ribbon Glens Falls HS, Quade St., Glens Falls www.adirondackrunners.org/event/ show/377005711

APRIL 6 40th Salem April Fool’s Race 10K / 5K / 1 Mile Kids’ Run Start times: 9 a.m. | 10K; Kids’ 1 Mile Run | 10 a.m.

5K | 10:30 a.m.

Runners can run both the 10K and the 5K for one $15 fee. Kids’ Run $6.

Salem Central School, East Broadway, Salem www.aprilfoolsrace.com

APRIL 7 Delmar Dash. 5 Mile Road Race 9 a.m. Bethlehem Middle School, Delmar Contact dtromp@nycap.rr.com 518-265-2530 | www.hmrrc.com

APRIL 13 Helderberg to Hudson Half Marathon 8 a.m. | Start at Stephen P. Wallace Park (New Scotland Town), Slingerlands Race finishes at Jennings Landing, Quay St., Albany helderbergtohudsonhalf.com Rotary 5K Corporate Challenge 10 a.m. | SUNY Adirondack Student Center, Bay Road, Queensbury T-shirts for the first 300 entrants www.glensfallsrotary.com

APRIL 20 25th Rabbit Ramble 4 Mile Run and 2 Mile Walk 9 a.m. | Guilderland HS, Guilderland Age 19 and under and 70+ receive a $4 discount applied at checkout. www.zippyreg.com/online_reg/index. php?e=1167

APRIL 27 Bill Robinson Masters 10K 9 a.m. | Guilderland HS, Guilderland, Contact Jim Tierney: 518-869-5597 www.hmrrc.com 16th Annual St. John’s/ St. Ann’s Spring Runoff 5K & 10K 9 a.m. | Hudson River Way Amphitheater, Corning Preserve, Albany Contact Brian Dollard: 518 257-3087 or bdollard@dasny.org www.hmrrc.com 11th Grace Run/Walk for Youth 5K 10 a.m. | 490 Ecker Hollow Rd., Schoharie fieldsofgraceoutreach.org Home Away From Home 5K, Half Marathon, Marathon, and Kids’ Fun Run Benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region All course distances start at 9 a.m. at the Brunswick School, Brunswick www.homeawayfromhomeraces.com

MAY 4 2019 Bacon Hill Bonanza 5K/10K Road Race and Kids’ 1 Mile Fun Run 10 a.m. | 5K/10K 9:30 a.m. | Kids’ 1 Mile Fun Run Bacon Hill Reformed Church, 560 Route 32 North, Schuylerville baconhillbonanza.com Brown School Color 5K Color Run and Kids’ 1 Mile Run 11 a.m. | 5K Color Run 10:45 a.m. | Kids’ 1 Mile Run 500 Iroquios Path, Schenectady runsignup.com/Race/NY/Schenectady/ BrownSchoolColor5KColorRun Have A Drink On Me 5k Road Race 10 a.m. | SingleCut Beersmiths, 6 Fairchild Square, Clifton Park Post-race party in the afternoon. www.greatamericanbreweryruns.com/ singlecut5k?rsuSessionAttempt=1

MAY 4 AND 5 North Face Endurance Challenge, Bear Mtn Various Distance Trail Runs, Kids’ Run Bear Mountain State Park, 55 Hessian Drive, Bear Mountain For distances and start times, see web page: www.thenorthface.com/get-outdoors/ endurance-challenge/new-york.html

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MAY 26 Saratoga Springs Lions Duathlon and 5K Run 5K run/30k bike/5K run, Individual, 2 and 3-person team.

Saratoga Casino and Raceway, 342 Jefferson St, Saratoga Springs runsignup.com/Race/NY/SaratogaSprings/ TheSaratogaSpringsLionsDuathlon

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Summer Smith 5k Addiction Awareness Memorial Run 9:45 a.m. Guilderland High School, Guilderland Center www.hmrrc.com/race-info/race-schedule

Charlton Heritage 5K and Kids’ 1 Mile Fun Run 10 a.m. | 11 a.m. Fun Run, Red School House, Charlton Rd., Charlton www.charlton5k.org

Prospect Mountain Road Race, 5.7M Run Start time: 9 a.m.

Prospect Mountain, Lake George Village www.adirondackrunners.org/event/ show/442872593

Freihofer’s Run for Women 5K, Junior 3K, and Kids’ Run 9 a.m. | 5K 11 a.m. | Junior 3K 11 a.m. | Kids’ Fun Run State Capital, Washington Ave., Albany freihofersrun.com

MAY 12 Kelly’s Angels Mother-Lovin’ 5K Run and Kids’ Fun Run 9:15 a.m. | 5K start 8:45 a.m. | Kids’ Fun Run start Orenda Pavilion - Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs www.zippyreg.com/online_reg/index. php?e=1202 Mothers Day 5K “bRUNch” 5K and Kids’ Run 9:30 a.m. | Central Park, 500 Iroquois Path, Schenectady www.hmrrc.com/races/2019/ mothers-day-5k-brunch

MAY 16 CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge 3.5 Mile Start time: 6:25 p.m.

Empire State Plaza, Albany www.cdphpwtc.com

MAY 18 Malta Mile-1 Mile Run 10 a.m. | One Bayberry Drive, Malta Finish at Recovery Room Sports Grill runsignup.com/Race/NY/Malta/ MaltaMile

Tuff eNUFF 5K Obstacle Challenge Starting times: 9:15 a.m. | Wave 1 9:20 a.m. | Wave 2 8:30 a.m. | Kids’ 1 Mile Saratoga BOCES, Henning Rd., Saratoga Springs runsignup.com/Race/NY/SaratogaSprings/ TuffeNuff5KObstacleChallange

JUNE 2 Capital Region Heart Walk & Run 5K 8:30 a.m. | 5K Run 10:45 a.m. | Walk SUNY Albany Campus 1400 Washington Ave., Albany www2.heart.org/site/TR/HeartWalk/FDAFoundersAffiliate?pg=entry&fr_id=3950

JUNE 8 LifeSong Dash 5K and Kids’ Run Kids’ Run | 9:30 a.m.

5K | 10 a.m.

Halfmoon Town Park, Clifton Park lifesongdash.com

JUNE 15 Dragon The Dads 5K Run and 1 Mile Kids’ Run 5K | 9 a.m.; Kids’ Run | 10 a.m.

Warming Hut, Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs runsignup.com/Race/NY/SaratogaSprings/ DRAGONtheDads5K

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Local Athletes

All Star�Moments

Saratoga Springs High School Hockey Game Report Burnt Hills/Ballston Spa vs. Saratoga Blue Streaks Date: February 20 Rink: Weibel Ice Rink, Saratoga Springs

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Jay’s Bar & Grill Tuesday Night Memorial Open 8 Ball Tournament WEEK #20 - FEBRUARY 19 1st - Jim Brooks 2nd - Sue Brooks 3rd - Mark Pemberton DFL - William Sharadin

Points Standings: Jim Brooks - 52 Mark Sharadin - 45 Marc Roggen - 37 Sue Brooks - 33

Cheryl Sharadin - 17 Steve Rhodes - 15 Trevor Heidt - 15 Jim Brooks had a table run against Sue Brooks.

WEEK #21 - FEBRUARY 26 1st - Trevor Heidt 2nd - Tom Jones 3rd - Sue Brooks DFL - Mark Pemberton

Points Standings: Jim Brooks - 53 Mark Sharadin - 45 Marc Roggen - 38 Sue Brooks - 5

Cheryl Sharadin - 17 Steve Rhodes - 15 Trevor Heidt - 20

Saratoga Youth Wrestling: Season One Complete

Saratoga Little League Baseball Programs Open for Registration SARATOGA — Join the Saratoga Little League family of over 350 players. Registration is open through March 23.

Baseball programs include: • Tee Ball Division: For ages 4-6. Players must be 4-years-old before May 1 2019.

• Bantam Division: For ages 6 -7, Coach Pitch and Instruction • Minors AA Division: For ages 7-8, Machine Pitch and Instruction • Minors AAA Division: For ages 9-10, Player Pitch • Majors Division: For ages 11- 12, Little League World Series Division

• 50/70 Division: For age 13 • Challenger Division: Little League’s adaptive baseball program for individuals with physical and developmental challenges.

Minors AAA, Majors and 50/70 will play under the lights! Spring and Fall Travel Baseball available.

Player Assesments will be Saturday, March 23. Opening Day Ceremony will be Saturday, May 4 and games start Monday, April 29.

Coaches and volunteers are always welcome. For online registration and details, please visit www. saratogaspringslittleleague.org

Saratoga Springs High School Tryout Schedule VARSITY BASEBALL March 4 at 4:30 p.m. • Blue Gym/HS Coach email: a_cuthbertson@saratogaschools.org

VARSITY SOFTBALL March 4 at 3 p.m. • High School Coach email: g_loiacono@saratogaschools.org

VARSITY LACROSSE (BOYS) March 4 at 2:45 p.m. (Bus) • Adirondack Dome Coach email: j_hayes@saratogaschools.org

VARSITY LACROSSE (GIRLS) March 4 at 3 p.m. • Maple Ave. Coach email: k_hannan@saratogaschools.org

VARSITY TENNIS (BOYS) March 4 at 3 p.m. • Racquet Club Coach email: t_obrien@saratogaschools.org

VARSITY TRACK (BOYS) March 4 at 3 p.m. • High School Coach email: c_conley@saratogaschools.org

VARSITY TRACK (GIRLS) Saratoga Youth Wrestling finished their first season in the Capital District Youth Wrestling League with a North Division title and a runner-up finish for the league. Photo provided.

March 4 at 3 p.m. • High School Coach email: queenofscience@hotmail.com

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COMMUNITY SPORTS BULLETIN The Spring Edition of “The Guide” MALTA — The Guide is a listing of spring activities offered by the Town of Malta’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Human Services The guide is available online at www.MaltaParksRec. com as well as the Malta Community Center.

Registration is open for spring classes and programs.

Classes and special events are scheduled for March and April. Please call the Malta Community Center at 518-899-4411 for more information.

The program will take place on Thursday nights and is for ages 16 and up at the Malta Community Center located at One Bayberry Dr. Classes will continue on March 7 and March 14. The class begins at 6 p.m. and is one hour long.

Call Malta Parks and Recreation for additional information at 518-899-4411 or register online at www.maltaparksrec.com.

Gymnasium. Cost is $40 per individual, $60 for two, and $75 for family.

Practice is held each Tuesday and Wednesday beginning Tuesday, March 19 and concluding on Wednesday, May 1 in the High School Wrestling Room.

Camp Saradac Registration Open

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Section 2 of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) is looking for people who are interested in being trained to officiate high school girls’ basketball for the 2019/2020 season. Classes to be held by Jim Perkins in Saratoga and will begin in early September.

For further information contact Jim Perkins at Ref4bball@gmail.com or 518-692-9486.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Men’s Baseball League is looking for players ages 28 and over for the upcoming season. The season runs from May through August. For more information, please call or text 518-4707894 or visi the website at www.leaguelineup.com/cdrh

SARATOGA SPRINGS — For over 70 years Camp Saradac has offered exciting field trips, creative recreational and educational programs, and intriguing arts and crafts. This summer camp will take place at St. Clement’s School. There will also be daily trips to the East Side Rec to take advantage of the wide-open outdoor spaces, playgrounds, and interactive spray fountain. Registration for City residents is now open.

Registration for all others begins March 18.

Learn to Skate USA Classes Open for Registration

Sign Ups for Saratoga Youth Wrestling

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Instruction offered on Sundays from 5 to 6 p.m. $90 Session will run March 3, 10 ,17, 24. Go to www.SaratogaLearnToSkate.com to register. Held at Vernon Rink, 30 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Please email ice@saratogaspringsfsc. or call 518-490-1231 for more information.

SARATOGA — Coached by Brendan Polcare and Lance Matter, Saratoga is building toward a promising future with over 80 members in the youth program from grades K-6. Two former youth wrestlers qualified for the NY State Championships at the Times Union Center in Albany on February 22 and 23.

The program emphasizes sound fundamentals, hard-work, discipline and having fun in the process.

The program offers spring practices and a summer camp, giving Saratoga area youth wrestlers year-round opportunities to wrestle.

Sign-up at the first practice on Tuesday, March 19 from 4:45 - 6 p.m. at the Saratoga High School

Saratoga Men’s Baseball League Seeking Players

Fit and Fun With Elyse at the Malta Community Center MALTA — Artistic Director Elyse Young is hosting a fitness class called Fit and Fun with Elyse which is centered on music that makes you move.

Puzzle solutions from pg. 41 Send your sports stories or briefs to Sports@Saratoga Publishing.com

Women’s Basketball Team Seeking Officials

Saratoga Recreation Department Happenings • Saratoga Springs Recreation Boxing: The Youth Boxing Clinic for ages 8-15 will be March 6 - April 10. A new Adult Boxing Clinic for ages 18+ will be March 8 - April 12. This clinic introduces participants to proper boxing technique.

• Swing for the Fences: Jr. Sluggers Clinic March 5 April 9. Grades K-7 are welcome. Learn the necessary skills in order to be ready for the upcoming baseball season. Visit SaratogaRec.com and click Programs for additional information and to download forms.

• Tiny T-Ball Clinic: Learn baseball basics March 6 April 10. Everyone age 3-5 is welcome to participate.

Visit SaratogaRec.com and click Programs for additional information and to download forms. Contact the Recreation Department at 518-587-3550, ext. 2300.

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2019 Season Ticket Plans for The Stretch at Saratoga Race Course On-sale Beginning Feb. 28 SARATOGA SPRINGS — The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) will welcome the general public to purchase fullseason ticket plans at The Stretch for the 2019 meet at Saratoga Race Course beginning Thursday, Feb. 28, at 1 p.m.

The Stretch - which debuted in 2018 and is located in the grandstand at the Top of the Stretch - is a private hospitality area featuring modern and upscale amenities in a casual environment with breathtaking views of thoroughbreds rounding the final turn.

Reserved seating options at The Stretch available for seasonal plans include middle dining tier tables ranging from six to eight seats; reserved bar seats; and premium reserved seats.

Season ticket holders to The Stretch enjoy exclusive access to a full-service bar, kitchen and concessions, high-definition televisions and video screens, touchscreen tablets, special events, and private restrooms. Guests also enjoy a relaxed dress code at The Stretch.

Full-season plans can be purchased exclusively through the NYRA Box Office by phone at (844) NYRA-TIX, via email

at boxoffice@nyrainc.com or at www.nyra.com/saratoga All season plan holders to The Stretch will automatically be enrolled in the Saratoga Season Perks program, which includes discounts on-track and at participating off-track locations, including local restaurants, merchants, service providers and entertainment venues. Discounts at participating partners are valid from June 1, 2019 through March 31, 2020 with a Saratoga Season Perks card.

Stretch season ticket plan holders will also be guaranteed a Saratoga premium giveaway on the day of the giveaway. Season plan holders must be present at Saratoga Race Course and redeem the giveaway by the designated time.

Weekly ticket plans for The Stretch will go on sale to the general public beginning Tuesday, April 9. Single day tickets for The Stretch will go on sale Tuesday, April 16. Inventory may be limited and is based on availability.

The 40-day meet at historic Saratoga Race Course will begin on Thursday, July 11 and run through Labor Day, Monday, September 2. Following

opening weekend, Thursday, July 11 through Sunday, July 14, racing at Saratoga will be conducted five days a week, Wednesdays through Sundays. Closing week will run Wednesday, August 28 through Labor Day, Monday, September 2.

Reserved seating options at The Stretch available for seasonal plans include middle dining tier tables ranging from six to eight seats; reserved bar seats; and premium reserved seats. Full-season plans can be purchased exclusively

through the NYRA Box Office by phone at (844) NYRA-TIX, via email at boxoffice@nyrainc.com or at www.nyra.com/saratoga.

For more information about Saratoga Race Course, visit www.

NYRA.com/Saratoga.

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Cheerleading Sectional Competition Saturday, Feb. 23, at Colonie High School, was the Cheerleading sectional competition. Saratoga Springs High School was runner up in the co-ed division, and Ballston Spa High School was runner up in the Division 1 Small.

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