Saratoga TODAY April 5 - 11, 2024

T-shirts for the taking outside City Hall on April 2 when a public hearing and vote were held regarding the city’s proposed summer paid parking program. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos. See Story pg. 9

Roy Albert Donivan. Photo provided by The Saratoga County History Roundtable.

History OF SARATOGA

Ultimate Sacrifice: The Murder of State Trooper Roy Albert Donivan

by Dave Waite | Sponsored by The Saratoga County History Roundtable

Contact The Saratoga County History Roundtable at: saratogacohistoryroundtable@gmail.com

While the tragic loss of Trooper Donivan occurred in October of 1923, the events that led up to his murder had their origin three years earlier with the enactment of Prohibition. With the production, transportation, and distribution of alcoholic beverages made illegal across the United States, booze soon began pouring in across the northern frontier of New York State. With border crossings left unattended at night, when darkness fell hundreds of bootleggers with their illegal cargo entered our country and headed south.

When the State Police endeavored to stem the tide of this illicit activity, the criminals would either attempt to outrun the law or simply abandon their vehicle and flee on foot. Rarely did they put up violent or deadly resistance when cornered by law enforcement. This changed over the years as criminals realized that waylaying the bootleggers and relieving them of their load was more profitable than carrying them across the border themselves. The country even took up a slang term for these thieves: High Jacker, likely a shortening of “Highway” combined with the word Jack, which carried the meaning of “one who robs.” These criminals were willing to use violence and had no concern over endangering innocent lives.

To respond to this threat, bootleggers were soon accompanied by armed escorts, with shootouts on the roadways an inevitable result. Over time these battles moved closer to populated areas, with citizens on the outer edges of Saratoga Springs hearing gunfire late at night. In response, State Troopers began running the routes followed by bootleggers hoping to break up the ambushes by these highwaymen.

On the night of October 8, 1923, Trooper Roy Donivan and three other plain-clothes officers were traveling on Route 9 in the Town of Wilton to trap hijackers when they were confronted by an armed man whose automobile was blocking the road. With a flashlight shining on the troopers’ car,

the hijacker commanded them to “stick um up!” to which Donivan responded by stepping out of the car and firing his gun towards the light. The response was to return fire from the back of the bandit’s car, which hit and mortally wounded Trooper Donivan.

The man holding the flashlight scrambled into the car blocking the road as it maneuvered to flee the scene, and the vehicle accelerated away heading south. The troopers were able to read the license plate number and quickly telephoned the description to the nearby towns. By the time Roy Donivan’s fellow officers reached him, he had already passed away, and his body was loaded into their automobile and taken to Saratoga Springs.

Donivan’s murderers were next seen 30 miles to the south when they passed through Latham Corners three hours after the shooting. Traveling at a high rate of speed, the automobile was spotted by troopers who called for them to stop and then fired at the automobile as it flew by. Unaware of it at the time, one of their bullets struck home, hitting the arm of a hijacker. Taking chase, the troopers soon were outdistanced and lost sight of the automobile.

Still on the loose, an hour later they stopped long enough to leave their badly bleeding companion in Watervliet. Dragged from the car, he was shoved roughly through the front door of Doctor H. T. Wygant’s medical office and left to fend for himself. Unwilling to give his identity, the man was taken to Leonard Hospital in Troy for treatment. Newly married, he was soon identified as 20-year-old George Haupt of Albany by his wife and mother.

Once he was released from the hospital, Haupt was quickly arrested and charged with firstdegree murder for the death of Trooper Roy Donivan. His only defense was to say that he was drunk and asleep in the back of the automobile when Donivan was shot. As for Haupt’s injury, at first, it was thought that the arm would have to be amputated. On further examination,

it was decided he would keep his limb, though he was so weakened by his injury that he attended his first court appearance in a wheelchair.

This was not the first runin with the law for Haupt, who at the age of 16 had been arrested and put on probation for auto theft. A year later he was arrested again, this time for possession of a stolen car, and sentenced to thirteen months in the Elmira Reformatory, where he was still on parole from at the time of the Donivan murder.

Of the other two men who participated in the murder, one was Matthew W. Slavinski, who when arrested did not yet know that Donivan had died, and quickly confessed to being with Haupt that night. The third man, whom Slavinski named as William C. King had disappeared during their escape south and was never found.

State Trooper Roy Albert Donivan left behind his wife of 10 years, Augusta, and their oneyear-old son Roy Albert, Junior. Roy Donivan, only twentyseven years old when he lost his life, was a World War I veteran, having served overseas with the American Expeditionary Force 303rd Heavy Field Artillery.

On October 10, 1923, a funeral for Trooper Roy Albert Donivan was held at his home on Oil Mill Hill in Troy. In attendance that evening to pay his respects to this fallen officer was Governor Alfred E. Smith. The next day Roy’s body was taken back to his hometown of Phoenicia. Trooper Roy Albert Donivan was buried in his police uniform at the Shandaken Rural Cemetery in Ulster County, where he was accorded full military honors for his time of service to his country.

Over the following months, trials for both Haupt and Slavinski were held. Haupt was acquitted on the First-Degree Murder Charge and released back to Elmira for his parole violation. A verdict of guilty of manslaughter was given to Matthew Slavinski, and he was sentenced in Saratoga County Court to six years in prison.

Saratoga County Announces Start of Donate Life Month: Initiative Aims to Encourage Organ Donation Enrollment

BALLSTON SPA — Saratoga County Clerk Craig

A. Hayner announced the kickoff of a month-long initiative to encourage residents to register as organ donors when they visit any of the three Saratoga County Department of Motor Vehicles locations.

The Saratoga County DMV is teaming up with Donate Life New York State in observance of National Donate Life Month, celebrating the lifesaving impact made by organ, eye, and tissue donors.

Donate Life NYS is the statewide nonprofit organization whose mission is to increase organ, eye and tissue donation in New York State through collaborative advocacy, education, research, and promotion.

While more than 3,500 lifesaving organ transplants were performed in the state last year, nearly 8,000 New Yorkers remain on the national organ transplant waitlist. In 2023, approximately 400 patients awaiting an organ transplant in New York State died because the organ needed to save their lives was not donated in time.

Saratoga County’s enrollment has increased steadily in the years since the County DMV began promoting Donate Life Month in 2014. According

to the most recent statistics from Donate Life NYS, at the end of 2023, 71% of the eligible population in Saratoga County was enrolled in the registry. This reflects a steady uptick in donor registry enrollment in Saratoga County, rising from 39% in 2013 to about 54% in 2018 and over 61% in 2020.

All New Yorkers aged 16 and older can enroll in the New York State Donor Registry, regardless of their medical history. The enrollment option is available on forms used to apply for or renew a driver’s license or non-driver identification card.

New Yorkers can also enroll in the registry while applying for health insurance through the New York State of Health and on voter registration forms. In addition, online enrollment is available at any time at donatelife.ny.gov/register.

Additionally, New Yorkers can show their support for organ and tissue donation by purchasing a “Life-Pass It On” custom license plate from the DMV or making a voluntary $1 contribution to organ transplant research, education and donation promotion projects by checking off the box when applying for or renewing their driver license, learner permit, or non-driver ID.

Dake Foundation for Children Announces Community Grant Recipients

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Five nonprofit organizations have been selected as the inaugural recipients of the newly formed Community Grants program – the Dake Foundation for Children.

Founded by Gary Dake, President of Stewart’s Shops, the Foundation has provided grants to local children with disabilities since 2009 with a focus on inclusion, independence, and fun. In 2023, the organization announced plans to increase its impact by supporting local 501c3 nonprofit organizations seeking to make their spaces or programming more accessible and inclusive.

The Dake Foundation for Children’s Community Grants Program recipients are:

•Double H Ranch, Lake Luzerne, NY – Funding will support their Winter Adaptive Sports Program, providing winter recreation opportunities

for children ages 6-16 with life-threatening and chronic illnesses.

•Southern Adirondack Independent Living (SAIL), Queensbury, NY – Funding will be used to purchase Access Trax, equipment that makes events, beaches, parks, and other outdoor venues more accessible for wheelchair users.

•Bring On The Spectrum, Albany, NY – Funding will support equipment and other necessities for their Autism Fitness Program.

•Wilton Emergency Squad, Saratoga Springs, NY – Funding will purchase “Carter’s Kits” that contain items designed to help soothe and calm children with varying communication and sensory needs during their interactions with first responders.

•Southwestern Vermont Medical Center Early Intervention, Bennington, VT – Funding will support the purchase of audiology equipment that will detect hearing loss in young children.

Ida Mae Dunham

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Ida Mae Dunham passed away on March 28. Calling hours were held on April 4 at Compassionate Care Funeral Home, Saratoga Springs, NY. Burial will occur on Friday, April 5 at Saratoga National Cemetery. Condolences may be shared at www. compassionatefuneralcare.com.

Patricia Jackson

BALLSTON SPA — Patricia Jackson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2024, at Glens Falls Hospital. She was 84 years old. In accordance with the family’s wishes, there will be no calling hours or service at this time. Condolences may be shared at www. compassionatefuneralcare.com.

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Richard Ward Perry

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Richard Ward Perry died March 27. Visitation will be April 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. at St. George’s Episcopal Church, 912 Route 146 in Clifton Park.

On April 13, the family will receive guests from 10 to 11 a.m. followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. Visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com.

Irma Rosario Gonzalez

MALTA — Irma Rosario Gonzalez passed away on March 29 at Saratoga Hospital. In accordance with the family’s wishes, there will be no calling hours or service at this time. Condolences may be shared at www. compassionatefuneralcare.com.

William James Todd

SARATOGA SPRINGS — William James Todd, aged 76, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Saratoga Hospital, surrounded by his beloved family. In accordance with the family’s wishes, there will be no calling hours or service at this time. Condolences may be shared at www. compassionatefuneralcare.com.

Jennifer E. Ladd

PORTER CORNERS — Jennifer E. Ladd passed away March 29. A funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. on April 5 at Compassionate Funeral Care, Saratoga Springs. Family and friends will be received from 5 to 7 p.m. prior to the service. Condolences may be shared at www. compassionatefuneralcare.com.

Matthew W. Thomas

MILTON — Matthew W. Thomas peacefully passed away on March 27, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends. Services are private. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com

Timothy Lawrence

FORT EDWARD — Timothy Lawrence, age 54, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024 in the comfort of his home. In accordance with the family’s wishes, there will be no calling hours or service at this time. Condolences may be shared at www. compassionatefuneralcare.com.

Ruth Sarah (Kaufinger) Seeber

WILTON — Ruth Sarah (Kaufinger) Seeber passed away peacefully on March 29, 2024. Services will be held on April 12, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. in G.B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd. Schuylerville, NY. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com

SARATOGA COUNTY COURT

Ralph Hobbs, 50, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced March 20 to 1 year in local jail, after pleading to failure to register as a sex offender.

Christopher H. Chisena, 55, of Waterford, was sentenced March 20 to 5 years’ probation, after pleading to felony DWI, charged October 2023 in Waterford.

Kevin P. Masterson, 52, of Stillwater, pleaded March 22 to criminal possession of a weapon in the seconddegree, a felony, charged Mar 2023. Sentencing May 24.

Joseph Harold Murauskas, 45, of Corinth, was sentenced March 22 to 8 years’ incarceration, after pleading to attempted assault in the first-degree, charged March 2023 in Corinth.

Christopher L. Crispell, 41, of Waterford, pleaded March 21 to felony grand larceny, charged July 2023 in Stillwater. Sentencing May 23.

Vincent L. Avila, 24, of Schenectady, was sentenced to 10 years’ probation, after pleading to

rape in the third-degree, charged January 2021 in Malta.

Leona A. McLean, 32, of Albany, pleaded March 21 to criminal possession of stolen property in the fourth-degree, charged February 2023 in Malta. Sentencing May 30.

Lisa J. Davis, 44, of Halfmoon, was sentenced to 1-1/2 to 3 years’ incarceration, after pleading to criminal contempt in the first-degree, charged April 2023.

SARATOGA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

On March 21, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Team and Narcotics Unit, in conjunction with the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, and Saratoga Springs Police Department, executed a search warrant at Quevic Drive in Saratoga Springs.

Tamaryn H. Bennett, 25, of Saratoga Springs was arrested and charged with 2 counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 2nd degree

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(class A-II felonies); 6 counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 3rd degree (class B felonies); 1 count of criminal manufacture of an undetectable firearm (class D felony); and 11 counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the 3rd degree (class D felonies).

As a result of the investigation that led to the search warrant and the execution of the search warrant, large quantities of illicit drugs were seized including methamphetamine, fentanyl, Xanax, suboxone, and cocaine. In addition, multiple 3D printers were seized as well as 3D-printed firearm receivers for handguns and a MAC-10 machine gun, a 3D printed firearm silencer, and several high-capacity ammunition devices.

Subsequent to the search warrant at Quevic Drive, an additional search warrant was executed on a property on Shippee Road in the town of Day where an AR-15 and several highcapacity magazines were seized.

Bennett was arraigned in the Milton Town Court and sent to the Saratoga County Jail in lieu of bail or bond pending further action in the matter.

On March 22, the Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a sexual assault that reportedly occurred in the town of Milton on March 19. Following an investigation, Sean M. Cherven, 38, of Milton, was charged with one count of rape in the 1st degree (class B felony). It is alleged Cherven engaged in sexual intercourse with another by means of forcible compulsion. He was arraigned at Milton Town Court and sent to the Saratoga County Correctional Facility in lieu of bail pending further action in the matter.

SARATOGA SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT

On March 25 at approximately 5:30 p.m., information was received by the Special Investigations Unit of the

Saratoga Springs Police Department that a subject with several outstanding warrants was in the city. Officers were able to locate the suspect in a vehicle traveling on South Broadway, and conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and the suspect. Thomas McCall, 35, of Rensselaer, was taken into custody without incident. According to police, a Smith and Wesson .357 handgun was located during the traffic stop, Additionally, a small amount of illegal narcotics were located.

McCall was charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree, a Class C Felony; Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th Degree, a Class A Misdemeanor, and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th Degree, a Class A Misdemeanor.

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History Center Trivia Night at Anne’s Washington Inn

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga County History Center is hosting Trivia Night from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16 at historic Anne’s Washington Inn, 111 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs. The event, to support the programs of The Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum, will include an Italian style buffet dinner provided by Mama Mia’s Restaurant, dessert, and coffee. A cash bar for beer and wine will be available to guests age 21

and over. Doors open at 5:30, and dinner will begin at 6.

Local Trivia Night host Casey Blum, “That NY Trivia Guy,” will open the friendly competition beginning at 7 p.m. Trivia categories will include questions on local history as well as the standard trivia topics.

The cost for the evening is $40 per person. Registration for the event can be made at: https:/brooksidemuseum. networkforgood.com/ events/69015-history-centertrivia-night

April Nature on the Move Walks at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park

WILTON — On Mondays

April 8 and April 22 at 10:30 a.m., Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park will be holding its biweekly Nature on the Move walks. These walks are led by one of Wilton Wildlife’s Environmental Educators and will take place on the NYS DEC’s Fox Parcel on April 8 and Old Gick Farm on April 22.

These walks give participants an opportunity to get out on the trails with like-minded people and observe the beauty of nature

in the spring. They are geared towards gentle exercise and are appropriate for adults at basic fitness levels. The group usually covers about 1.5 miles of trail. Nature on the Move happens every other week, year-round.

Registration is required at least one business day in advance. To register please visit the website at wiltonpreserve. org For more information, call the Wilton Wildlife office at 518-450-0321 or email info@ wiltonpreserve.org.

Saratoga County Seeking Businesses For Its Career Expo at Saratoga Springs City Center

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga County officials are seeking businesses to take part in its “Saratoga County Career Expo.”

Businesses of all sizes and sectors are encouraged to register for this large-scale hiring event, where they will be able to recruit and connect with multiple candidates with various backgrounds, skill sets, and

experience levels.

Registration is free and open now through April 10; businesses can register on the County’s website. The event will take place April 23 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

Sponsored by Saratoga County Workforce Development

and Saratoga County Economic Development Corporation, the event is tailored to meet the diverse needs of businesses across various industries. Whether you’re a burgeoning startup, a midsized enterprise, or an established corporation, this event offers a dynamic environment to engage with skilled professionals and forge meaningful connections.

Businesses attending will be able to enhance their recruitment efforts through: Networking Opportunities, Brand Visibility and Community Engagement. For more information and to register, visit www. saratogacountyny.gov/careerexpo or contact Saratoga County Workforce Development at 518-884-4170.

Saratoga Arms Launches Pop-Up Dinner Series

Skidmore Students Help Homeless Shelter

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Arms Hotel has launched a new pop-up dinner series.

The first event featuring a Whitman Brewing Co. beer dinner took place on Thursday.

Upcoming events include a four-course Cooperstown Distillery spirits dinner on April 18, and a wine pairing dinner courtesy of Bocage Champagne Bar on May 9.

According to Skidmore College, more than a dozen of its students have been working with RISE Housing and Support Services to help individuals impacted by homelessness, mental illness, substance abuse, and other life challenges.

Skidmore provides students to RISE through Social

Work Department field placements, internships, independent study, and full-time and part-time positions.

RISE’s Executive Director, Sybil Newell, is a Skidmore alumna. Newell, Skidmore students, RISE staff, and volunteers all helped prepare the 24/7, low-barrier homeless shelter on Adelphi Street that opened last

year. Students have also been helping to support shelter operations since the facility opened.

The shelter offers 36 beds, a communal area with a TV and couches, a dining area, access to warm showers, laundry facilities, lockers, a counseling office for staff, and a yard with picnic tables and a basketball court.

www.riseservices.org

Skidmore College students help prepare a homeless shelter on Adelphi Street in Saratoga Springs.

Photo via Skidmore College.

Photo of a wine dinner at the Saratoga Arms Hotel provided by Amanda Feldman Jay

April’s JAM - Jazz Appreciation Month Celebrates with Unveiling of 2024 Jazz Festival Art

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The folks behind the annual Saratoga jazz festival have unveiled the 2024 festival poster.

The 47th Annual Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival will take place over two days upon two stages at Saratoga Performing Arts Center, June 29-30 and feature a variety of artists (see poster). Tickets and more information, go to spac.org.

Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM) is celebrated in April in the United States and Canada to recognize jazz as an early American art form. JAM was established in 2001 by John Edward Hasse, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History’s curator.

Celebrate 30 Years of Chili & Music at Bands N’ Beans April 14

LAKE GEORGE —

The Lake George Arts Project is hosting the 30th anniversary of Bands N’ Beans from 2 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 14, at the Fort William Henry Conference Center.

Twenty-two local restaurants will be battling it out for the coveted People’s Choice Award with their best chili creations. Nine bands will be performing on two stages throughout the day.

Here’s the music lineup: Ballroom Stage - The Switch, The Stony Creek Band, Dirt Cheap, ILL Funk Ensemble, and Ten Most Wanted Acoustic Room - Seth Warden, Orion & Keanan, Steve Candlen & Matt Mirabile, and Little Medicine with Rick Bolton, Pat Perkinson, Tim Wechgelear, & Jeff Walton Bands and Beans is a fundraiser for the Lake George

Arts Project’s free and open-toall art programs. Proceeds from the event will support initiatives like the year-round Courthouse Gallery exhibitions, the Summer Concert Series, and the popular Jazz at the Lake festival.

Early-bird tickets are available for $25 until April 12. Tickets are $30 at the door. For tickets and more information, visit the Lake George Arts Project website: www.lakegeorgearts.org

Scene One Entertainment Targets April for Reopening of Legendary Spectrum 8 Movie Theater

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

ALBANY — Scene One Entertainment is slated to reopen the Spectrum 8 Theaters in Albany this month, the company announced this week.

Joe Masher, owner and CEO, Scene One Entertainment, opened Scene One Wilton Mall Cinemas at the Wilton Mall in Saratoga last month. The company also operated Movieland in Schenectady.

Spectrum 8 Theaters first opened in 1983 and for decades screened independent, upscale programming of avantgarde, foreign, independent, and widely-released features. Originally a single-screen theater known as The Delaware Theater that opened in the early 1940s, the Spectrum has been a mainstay of the Delaware Avenue neighborhood.

“The overwhelming response to the theatre’s closing last month prompted me to move

faster with the building’s owner to get the cinema reopened. I’ve been working very closely with (Spectrum co-founder) Keith Pickard to bring the heart and soul back into the Spectrum. The art gallery will be reactivated and the calendar that was published monthly will return,” Masher said in a statement.

Scene One will restore the selections that made the Spectrum’s concession stand a treasure: locally-sourced cakes, pastries, cookies, gluten-free delights, real butter on fresh, hot popcorn, and mint brownies.

“I’ve been attending the Spectrum since Keith and his partners opened it in 1983. I saw its first film, ‘Lianna’, when it was a one-screen cinema. I’ve been a giant fan of their operations since their start at the Third Street Theater. I am honored that Keith and his partners have selected me to carry on their tradition,” Masher said. For more information about Scene One Entertainment, visit scene1ent.com.

Joe Masher, who last month re-opened the cinema at the Wilton Mall, is targeting April for a re-opening of the Spectrum in Albany.

Jazz in the summertime in Saratoga Springs.

Saratoga Springs Approves Summer Paid Parking Plan for City Garages, Lots

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The Saratoga Springs City Council on April 2 unanimously approved the establishment of a seasonal paid parking program.

The program will run from Memorial Day through Labor Day and affect six city-owned, off-street parking facilities.

The paid parking program will be in effect in three parking garages - Walton/Woodlawn Parking Garage, Woodlawn Ave. Parking Garage, and Putnam St. Parking Garage, and three city surface parking lots – specifically located at Woodlawn Ave., Spring Street, and High Rock. Times of operation and parking permitted levels will vary.

To park in any of the six facilities, fees up to $2 per hour will be charged. City residents with proof of residency may apply for a permit to park free of charge at the six facilities. An online portal where residents and downtown business owners may apply for permits is anticipated to roll out by the end of April.

As it currently stands, downtown workers with proof of regular employment as verified by their employer, may apply for the free parking permit if their business is located in the city’s “Urban Core” District, as defined by the city’s Zoning map.

“Registration will occur online or by working with staff at City Hall,” said DPW Business Manager Mike Veitch. “The permits themselves are linked to license plates as is when you pay for a space. It’s linked to your license plate – that’s how the system will track.” Pay stations are expected to be installed some time in May. There will be no traditional parking meters.

The program was developed by the city’s Department of Public Works under Commissioner Jason Golub and has been scaled back from an initial plan floated last December that proposed converting more than 1,300 on-street and nearly

800 garage parking spaces into either “permit” or “paid” spots for a five-month period beginning May 1. On-street parking will remain free of charge for all, as it currently is.

The city estimates the plan will generate a gross revenue of just under $1.6 million this summer. “It is additional revenue coming into the city,” said Finance Commissioner Minita Sanghvi, reasoning that numerous nearby tourist-friendly cities are already running paid parking schemes.

Subtract from the estimated gross revenue about $450,000 in expenses to run the program in 2024 – this includes a one-time pay station installation cost of about $125,000 – resulting in an estimated net gain of just over $1.1 million.

The city says it will invest $100,000 of revenue gained in the DBA (“a dedicated marketing professional for the Downtown Business Association”), $50,000 into Parking Structure Capital Reserve, $75,000 into a Downtown Improvement Reserve, and $40,000 into a Recreation Parking program. There was no documentation presented this week regarding where the anticipated more than $850,000 in additional annual revenue may be spent.

“We have a three-month period here to see how it works and I think it’s worth doing,” said Mayor John Safford, adding that some of the revenue generated will be earmarked to help resolve homeless issues, although how much of or where those funds would be applied was not specified.

The City Council’s 5-0 vote in favor of the plan followed a 65-minute Public Hearing on the matter attended by more than 60 people at City Hall. Approximately 20 people addressed the council during the hearing, expressing a variety of opinions: a handful in favor of paid parking, a slightly higher number of people opposed, and some who voiced an expression akin to “let’s try it for three months and see how it goes.”

A reduced rate parking permit for Saratoga Springs School District taxpayers which would benefit those in nearby municipalities is also expected to be optioned-in at some point. The city school district stretches south to areas of Milton and Ballston Spa, west to Middle Grove and Lake Desolation, north to Porter Corners and Wilton, and east along Route 29 on the road to Schuylerville.

Image: Details of the seasonal paid parking program.

Under Consideration: Tree House Brewing Company in Saratoga Springs

EARTH DAY CLEAN-UP

April 20, Tree Toga on April 27

by Thomas Dimopoulos

Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Updated sketch plans have been submitted to the city by the Tree House Brewing Company for the proposed development of an eating and drinking establishment at 3376 South Broadway. The business would be located between Saratoga Honda and Homewood Suites

on the east side of Route 9 upon currently vacant land and would include micro-production of alcohol and outdoor dining, as well as site work associated with the venue.

The application is currently under consideration for Site Plan Review by the Saratoga Springs Planning Board.

The Planning Board will hold its next meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 11 at City Hall.

Earth Day Clean-Up, Tree Toga in April. Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Sustainable Saratoga marks its 4th annual Earth Day Team Up to Clean Up event on Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m.- Noon at various locations in and around Saratoga Springs.

Sustainable Saratoga will provide gloves, vests and garbage bags needed to complete the clean-up task. Interested volunteers should e-mail zerowaste@ sustainablesaratoga.org.

On April 27, Sustainable Saratoga will host Tree Toga, an Urban Forestry Project designed to plant the next generation of trees in Saratoga Springs. Volunteers will meet at Pitney Meadows Community

Farm at 9:30 a.m. to learn the art of bare-root tree planting. Then, armed with the expert guidance of Lead Planters, teams scatter citywide to plant an estimated 35 large-growing shade trees. For more information and to get involved in these community events, sign up at: sustainablesaratoga.org

Rendition of proposed Tree House Brewing Company in Saratoga Springs.

Week of April 5 – April 11, 2024

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

BALLSTON

Eastline Holdings LLC sold property at 21 Timber Creek Dr to Qibin Zhang for $624,869

Edward Pigliavento sold property at 23 Arcadia Court to Benjamin Canfield for $370,669

CORINTH

John Mandigo sold property at 746 Co Rt 24 to Douglas Hooper for $340,000

GREENFIELD

Patricia Subcliff sold property at 605 Sand Hill Rd to Christopher Gimbel for $160,000

MALTA

Zachary Emmerick sold property at 1151 Laural Lane to John Lanza for $420,000

Jennifer McCloskey sold property at 128 Arrowwood Place to Michael Decker for $270,000

Brian Remington sold property at 41 Weston Way to Dayna Hayes for $520,000

MILTON

Deutsche Bank National Trust sold property at 591 Plummer Rd to Richard Lake for $391,650

Michael Lopuch sold property at 54 E Grove St to Elizabeth Round for $415,000

Bordeau Builders sold property at 295 Rowland St to Jake Nolan for $295,000

Milton Center Plaza sold property at 13-15 Treble Ave to 661 Henry LLC for $2,700,000

Angelina Santiago sold property at 36 Knollwood Hollow Terrace to Mark Spiridigloizzi for $285,000

Malta Land Company sold property at 33 Creekside Dr to Joseph Janczak for $738,657

SARATOGA

Shelly Park LLC sold property at 792 NYS Rt 29 to Edward Bergin for $460,000

SARATOGA SPRINGS

Clyde Solenski sold property at 182 Caroline St to William Baxter for $950,000

WILTON

Jerrold Baker sold property at 0 Wilton Gansevoort Rd to Wes Ma Farms LLC for $500,000.

Lin Wenhe sold property at 4 Huntington Court to Allison Burak for $791,133

Forest Grove LLC sold property at 9 Ocala Ct to Stacey Renner for $911,337

RJ Taylor Builders Inc sold property at 2 Chestnut Hill Dr to Eric Ferrone for $185,000.

This charming home at 42 Center St in Ballston Spa was listed by Anny O'Neill from Roohan Realty and sold for $185,000.

Free Virtual Career Workshops Available

The Saratoga County Career Center, in conjunction with the Greater Capital Region Career Centers, will hold the following free virtual career workshops in April:

•April 9 at 10:30 a.m.: Interview Preparation. Learn how to articulate your strengths, what questions to expect, how to address difficult topics, and ace the interviewing process.

•April 10 at 10 a.m.: Goal Setting. This workshop explores how goal setting works, why goals are important, and provides helpful resources to get you started to reach your dreams.

•April 18 at 11 a.m.: Completing Job Applications. Learn how to prepare your online application to get the most visibility from hiring managers.

•April 23 at 11 a.m.: Overcoming Barriers. Join an informal discussion about how to overcome potential stumbling blocks to finding a job.

•April 23 at 1:30 p.m.: Social Media. Learn how to use social media to your advantage in searching for a job and marketing yourself to land the job or career you’ve always wanted.

•April 30 at 11 a.m.: Transferable Skills. Learn how to make employers see the connection between your qualities and the skills needed to do the job and market yourself as the solution to an employer’s problem.

Registration is required for all workshops. Visit thejoblink. org/calendar/ to register or call the Saratoga County Career Center at 518-884-4170 for more information.

•April 19 at 10:30 a.m.: Networking. Join us for an approachable journey to understanding networking.

Saratoga Businesses Seeing Eclipse Impact

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

It’s been nearly a century since the last total solar eclipse was visible from New York State. Although Saratoga Springs is outside the path of totality, the city will still feel the impact of visitors flocking to the Adirondacks, where they’ll hope to catch a glimpse of the celestial phenomenon on April 8.

“Our lodging partners are seeing strong transient demand on Sunday, April 7 and Monday April 8, with Sunday being the busiest,” Discover Saratoga President Darryl Leggieri told Saratoga TODAY. “That means we can expect an influx of tourists and eclipse enthusiasts who will be engaging with our destination, spending time and money in our cities and towns, as they travel from all over to experience this rare event.”

Electronic signs stationed on I-87 warn travelers that the Northway could be congested on or around eclipse day. Last week, Governor Kathy Hochul told state officials and law enforcement to prepare for a high volume of traffic the weekend leading up to the eclipse and through April 9.

Those who don’t wish to fight their way through traffic may still be able to enjoy a partial solar eclipse. At least one local business, Speckled Pig Brewing in Ballston Spa, is throwing a rooftop viewing party on Monday afternoon. The Saratoga National Historical Park is also hosting a viewing event. Discover Saratoga recommends a few public areas from which to view the partial eclipse, including Congress Park, Saratoga Spa State Park, and Moreau Lake State Park.

Poster advertising the upcoming solar eclipse in New York via ILoveNY.com

Heat Pumps on the Rise in Saratoga County

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

A handful of local businesses, in collaboration with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), are encouraging the use of cold-climate heat pumps for both cooling and heating.

In Ballston Spa, Tree Huggers, Sustainable Sundry, and the Sweetish Chef all have heat pumps installed, as does Artisanal Brew Works in Saratoga Springs.

NYSERDA is promoting heat pumps as a “more energyefficient and environmentally friendly way to stay comfortable.” The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 offers federal tax

credits for homeowners who use heat pumps, and the New York State Clean Heat program provides rebates through utility companies to incentivise people to install pumps.

At Artisanal Brew Works, NYSERDA’s Courtney Moriarta explained how heat pumps work. “Through the magic of physics, we can take the energy out of the air that’s outside and put it through a set of refrigerant pipes, and it’ll heat that air up and turn it into usable heat inside the building,” Moriarta said.

NYSERDA aims to dispel a couple popular misconceptions about heat pumps. First, heat pumps can provide both cooling and heating, not just heat. Second, modern pumps, unlike older models, are able to work

Networking Event Raising Funds for Wellspring Saratoga

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Networking at Night, a local group that organizes community engagement and professional development events, is hosting a fundraiser on April 18 for Wellspring Saratoga, a group that helps survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

in cold climates such as upstate New York.

“These are really sophisticated systems that are designed to work at colder temperatures,” Moriarta said. “The single-stage heat pumps of the 70s, 80s, and 90s, they could perform down to about 40, 30 degrees outside temperature, and once the air outside gets lower than that, they would have trouble keeping up or just not really be able to deliver heat at all.”

Today, heat pumps can

operate at 100 percent capacity in 5 degrees, and can still function at lower capacity down to as low as -22 degrees. This means that heat pumps can operate in any climate in the world. “With this newer, cold-climate heat pump technology, you can really deliver comfort,” Moriarta said.

NYSERDA is encouraging both business owners and homeowners to experience heat pumps in person at one of the many local establishments that already use heat pumps. In addition to the

aforementioned businesses, John Sawicki of the environmental consulting firm TRC Companies said that a number of restaurants in downtown Saratoga use heat pumps, as do several local libraries.

“If you look across the street to the left, there’s a mixeduse apartment building that was built with Mitsubishi heat pumps; that whole entire complex,” Sawicki said.

“Once you know what to look for, you start seeing them everywhere,” said Moriarta.

The event, with a suggested donation of $20, combines professional networking opportunities with a charitable cause. Attendees can enjoy a taco bar, drink specials, and participate in raffles and a silent auction.

The fundraiser will be held at Bailey’s Cafe at 37 Phila Street in downtown Saratoga. www.wellspringcares.org

A New York State Clean Heat sign hangs inside Artisanal Brew Works in Saratoga Springs. Photo by Jonathon Norcross.

Week of February 5 – February 11, 2021

Week of April 5 – April 11, 2024

TRAIN LIKE A

As one of our Ninjas, your child can expect our skilled coaches to guide them through increasingly challenging obstacles, resulting in increased strength and stamina. Ninja Lab Summer Camps run Monday through Friday in one-week, half day or full day sessions. Ninja Campers can choose between the morning session: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. or afternoon session: 1- 4 p.m, or full day session: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Campers will be put into groups of similar ability.

Age-appropriate drills will always be used, with a heightened emphasis on skill and longterm athlete development. Every child will be engaged and having fun, while building strength and self-con dence and nding their inner-ninja! All our coaches at The Ninja Lab are CPR certi ed and background screened. Age requirements: Incoming 1st-10th

And don’t forget, we are home to the region’s BEST Birthday Parties!

Register online at SaratogaNinjaLab.com or call the Lab with questions: 518-289-5942. 9

EDUCATION

Health Professionals Advocate for Wilton

Fluoridation; Dorothy Nolan Elementary Impacted

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

WILTON — A group of health professionals and concerned citizens are advocating for water fluoridation in the Town of Wilton, which supplies water to Dorothy Nolan Elementary in the Saratoga Springs City School District.

The group argues that the Wilton Water and Sewer Authority’s (WWSA) decision not to fluoridate costs families hundreds of thousands of dollars in increased dental costs, due to fluoride’s ability to reduce tooth decay in children. Dorothy Nolan’s fluoridation status currently impacts around 700 students.

“While 75% of American public water systems have adopted fluoridation, Wilton remains an outlier,” Peter J. Lindner, Ph.D, a member of the group and Gansevoort resident, told Saratoga TODAY. “Since its inception in 1945, [community water fluoridation] has

been acknowledged for its significant health benefits and cost-effectiveness.”

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), American Dental Association, and World Health Organization have all advocated for water fluoridation. In February, the Albany Common Council voted unanimously to add fluoride to the city’s water supply.

Other group members encouraging Wilton’s fluoridation include Dr. Claudia Farrell of Community Care Pediatrics, Dr. Wayne Harrison of Harrison Family Dental, former Times Union staff writer Leigh Hornbeck Trombley, and Dr. Bill Maas, a former Dental Director of the CDC.

“The Wilton Water and Sewer Authority (WWSA) oversees our water supply,” Lindner said. “Although it purchases fluoridated water from Saratoga Springs, this supply is limited to a section of the Wilton Mall and does not extend to the broader community, including schools like Dorothy Nolan Elementary.”

Because some water in Wilton is fluoridated via Saratoga Springs, Lindner said this has resulted in the CDC and New York State Department of Health wrongly deeming Wilton a fluoridated community.

In a statement to Saratoga TODAY, the WWSA explained its position on fluoridation. The WWSA said it does not contend the benefits of fluoride, but believes that it should not be responsible for administering fluoride to its customers.

“The WWSA strongly believes that our customers

and their health care providers should have the right to make their own decisions on fluoride consumption,” the statement said. “Many of the WWSA water customers do not want fluoride added to the water supply.”

The WWSA noted that the request before the board asks for fluoride to be added to the entire water supply, impacting all residents in addition to students at Dorothy Nolan Elementary.

A 2013 report prepared by C.T. Male Associates for the WWSA estimated that the capital cost of fluoridation in

Wilton would be $126,000, with an annual operation and maintenance cost of $13,300. Those costs have likely increased in the nearly 11 years since the report was written. The WWSA said it has no budgetary or logistical concerns over fluoridation.

The WWSA board voted unanimously on March 19 not to fluoridate the town’s water. But due to a minor procedural error, that vote was considered informal. The board will vote again on fluoridation during a public meeting scheduled for 4 p.m. on May 21.

Transgender Issues Discussed at Saratoga Education Board Meeting

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

A permission form given to students at Saratoga Springs High School was criticized by a transgender student for making them feel “unwelcome and unsafe.”

Levi Goodman, a senior, addressed the issue during public comments at the March 28 Board of Education meeting. “When I brought this form home and showed my parents what it said, they were appalled,” Goodman said. “When we pointed out why this form was problematic, we were told it was provided to the teacher by the school and that it was the standard form. I’m not blaming one person. It’s clear that this is a school-wide, possibly district-wide issue that needs

to be addressed.” The permission form was given to students scheduled to travel to New York City for a performance at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Students’ parents or guardians were given two boxes to choose from. One box granted permission for the parent or guardian’s student to be roommates with other students whose sex assigned at birth is different than the student’s assigned sex at birth. The second box specifically does not grant such permission.

“It seems to me that this form is a clear violation of privacy, both medical and personal,” Goodman said. “I also feel as though this form feeds into the false belief that transgender individuals are predatory, and therefore other students

need to be protected from them, which leads me to ask the board, who are you really protecting and who is left vulnerable? As a nonbinary, transgender student, reading the sheet made me feel unwelcome and unsafe.” Goodman said that the school should create a new form and put it into use as soon as possible.

Natalya Lakhtakia, vice president of the board, said that the district should be “taking proactive measures to protect trans folks, especially trans students who deserve to thrive in our school environment.”

Anjeanette Emeka, a board trustee, said that “inclusiveness is what we’ve been talking about for years, and I appreciate students that come out to express these things and open our eyes when we miss them.”

Skidmore Hosting Book Panel for World War II Ukraine Story

by Jonathon Norcross

Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The story of a five-year-old Ukrainian girl separated from her family during World War II will be the subject of a book panel hosted by Skidmore College on April 16.

The nonfiction book

“Dominica’s Story: A Life of Courage, Hope, and Love” chronicles the life of Dominica Annese, who was reunited with her family 30 years after the Second World War tore them apart. Now, with Ukraine once again at war, the story is especially relevant.

“My sisters and I wanted to write and publish my mom’s story because it’s pretty inspiring,” said Francine Annese Apy, one of Dominica’s daughters. “This story could be a story of hope and inspiration to Ukrainian people and to people in general because here we are, literally history repeating history again of what my mom experienced as a 5-year-old little girl.”

Apy wrote the forward and epilogue for the book, which was co-authored by Dominica, Skidmore senior Kaitlin McQuade, and Skidmore Political

Ballston Spa Schools Will Dismiss Early for Eclipse

BALLSTON SPA —

Ballston Spa Central School

District students will be dismissed early on Monday, April 8, the day of the solar eclipse.

Science Professor Kate Graney.

At the event, McQuade and Graney will present Dominica’s story, connecting it to contemporary events in Ukraine. The panel will include a Q&A, book sale, and reception featuring Ukrainian cookies. The Annese family will donate all proceeds from book sales to the nonprofit Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E). The book is also for sale on Amazon.

“The Personal Cost of War in Ukraine Through a Young Girl’s Eyes: Then and Now” will take place on Tuesday, April 16 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Ladd Hall room 307.

High school and middle school students will dismiss at 1:30 p.m., while elementary students will dismiss at 2:30 p.m.

Solar eclipse glasses will be distributed to all students during the school day on April 8.

Event flier image provided by Francine Apy

It’s time for the annual

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

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

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

Voting Ends April 12, 2024

Winners will be announced in May.

Gardening Spring bulb care

with Peter Bowden:

Written & Photographed by Peter Bowden for Saratoga TODAY

Finally the snow has melted and there are signs of life emerging from our flowerbeds. It’s amazing how the sight of fresh shoots from a clump of daffodils that we planted last fall can lift our spirits after a long cold winter. Planting bulbs in fall gives us a chance to thumb our noses at winter. It is an act of faith.

By planting these bulbs, we are saying “I know that the next season will arrive a little brighter and better.” You may be planting flower bulbs, but you are really sowing Mother

Nature’s promise that the dark days of winter will eventually pass….and finally they have! The first of the bulbs to flower are the tiny Snowdrops that bloom so early that they are often surrounded by the last of the melting snow. They are followed by other small varieties like crocus, scilla, chionodoxa, and muscari. Then, from midApril on, the show accelerates as the larger bulbs spring to life. Daffodils, tulips, and fragrant hyacinths all burst into flower in rapid succession. Finally, the tall, stately spheres of the

giant allium provide a grand finale. Every spring, I find myself wishing I’d planted even more bulbs the previous fall. The reason we need to plan so far ahead for our spring flower show is because these bulbs must have 8 weeks of chilling to stimulate them into their next flowering and growth cycle. This chilling causes an enzyme change within the bulb. Without it, the bulb won’t be ready to grow in spring.

Spring is also when we need to take a couple of steps to ensure that our bulbs grow stronger and larger so they will continue to flower in the future. Think of them as rechargeable batteries. They don’t store electricity but “growth energy.” When you buy bulbs and plant them in fall, they’re all “charged up” for you. The trick is knowing how to “recharge the battery” after they flower in spring. The “growth energy” stored in the

bulb is quickly depleted during the all-out effort to flower in spring. After the flowers have finished, cut them off including the stem. This prevents the bulb from wasting “growth energy” producing seeds. Think of the bulb’s leaves as solar collectors that change sunlight into “growth energy” that is sent to the bulb below for storage. Don’t cut off these solar collectors when you remove the spent blossoms. Let them remain until they finish charging up your “bulb batteries.” This is also the time to feed your bulbs. I like to use Espmoa Bulb-Tone or Flower-Tone plant food for this. You can poke holes around your larger bulbs and pour a little food into them or simply scratch the food into the soil around the smaller ones. Considering how much joy these hardy bulbs provide, they are well worth the little effort they require.

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Food

Herbed Spring Salad with Egg and Walnuts Growing from Seed

SATURDAYS

9:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.

WILTON MALL FOOD COURT

by Jodie Fitz for Saratoga TODAY

The Saratoga Farmers’ Market continues to serve the community on Saturdays at the Wilton Mall through April. Beginning Wednesday, May 1, it transitions to the outdoor season and expands to provide access to fresh produce and locally produced goods on Wednesdays and Saturdays at High Rock Park in downtown Saratoga Springs.

It’s also time to start thinking about spring gardening! If you like to garden or simply tend a tomato plant or two, we recently chatted with vendor Mark Bascom, co-owner of Owl Wood Farm, about growing from seed.

Is now a good time to plant from seed?

Yes, now is the perfect time to start seeding lettuce, bok choy, kale, chards, tomatoes, and peppers. Try to plan planting from seed one month before transplanting outside; the small trays, which are only 1 1/2 inches, are designed to host your seedlings for that length of time. Johnny’s Seed Catalog is a good resource for germinating various plant varieties.

What kind of soil is best?

We purchase composted soil in bulk for the farm, but you should talk to your local nursery. The right soil depends on the nutrients and drainage. Remember that sometimes you may need to add nutrients, like Neptune’s Harvest, to your watering process as needed.

What are your suggestions for watering?

Before germination, spritzing the seeds gently with a spray bottle is important. Don’t let the soil dry out; keeping it moist is important. Once the seeds have sprouted, they typically like a light rain. It depends on your watering can/system, but you can use a plastic water bottle with pin holes to keep your plants watered gently. It’s a delicate

balance, and airflow is important because you don’t want them to develop any fungus or mold.

What about heat and light?

Heating mats and artificial lighting can be helpful. You can use other warm places like a windowsill or the top of a refrigerator. The trick is that you don’t want the seedlings too hot or too cold. It’s a process and a balance. Remember that you need to lower the temperature once the germination process has been completed while increasing airflow.

Growing takes experience, and knowledgeable growers at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market are always happy to encourage farm-to-table conversations.

The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is open on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Wilton Mall Food Court, accessible from the mall entrance across from BJs or the mall interior. Find us online at www.saratogafarmersmarket.org, where you can sign up for our weekly newsletter and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

YIELDS: 4 servings | TIME: 1 hour

This bright, herby, fresh-tasting salad makes a very nice accompaniment to a seared pork chop. The components can be prepared in advance but wait until the last minute before dressing and serving.

INGREDIENTS:

*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

FOR THE VINAIGRETTE:

• 2 tablespoons finely diced yellow onion*

• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar

• 3 tablespoons lemon juice, plus more to taste

• ½ teaspoon grated garlic* (from 2 small cloves)

• Kosher salt and black pepper

• ¼ cup walnut oil or extravirgin olive oil

FOR THE SALAD:

• 4 cups lightly packed salad greens*

• 3 medium beets*, cooked, peeled, and cut in wedges

• ½ cup thinly sliced radish* (6 to 8 medium radishes)

• ½ cup thinly sliced turnip* (or use small kohlrabi*)

• ½ cup thinly sliced cucumber

• Kosher salt and black pepper

• 2 tablespoons roughly chopped dill*

• 2 tablespoons basil* leaves, torn

• 4 (7-minute) boiled eggs*

• 1 cup toasted walnut halves

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Make the vinaigrette: Put shallots in a small bowl. Add mustard, vinegar, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, and garlic. Stir together and add a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk in the walnut oil. Set aside for a few minutes, then taste and adjust lemon juice and salt.

2. Wash and dry the salad greens. Tear large leaves into smaller pieces, if desired. Wrap in a clean towel and refrigerate if not serving immediately.

3. Just before serving salad, put beet wedges in the bottom of a wide salad bowl. Add the radish, turnip, and cucumber. Season with salt and pepper. Add dill, basil, and half of the vinaigrette. Toss gently to coat.

4. Add the salad greens and combine to distribute sliced vegetables evenly. Cut eggs in halves or quarters and arrange over salad. Scatter walnuts over the top. Drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette.

Adapted from the recipe by David Tanis

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY

Here is another story I love to tell each start of the fishing season. I have so many great memories of my father and his love of fishing. It did not matter if it was the ocean or a little creek in Vermont where he grew up.

He loved fishing and my brothers and I loved going with him. My brothers were more successful than I was at this sport. I think I talked too much back then as a child when I was kindly told to be quiet during our fishing adventures.

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

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

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

The memories and experience of fishing was something I tried to transfer and share with my son and daughter. When my son John was younger, I would take him fishing as often as I could. It turned out that by age five, he was better at fishing than I was.

FISHING FOR Compliments

Hello my Foodie Friends!

He would say to me “Daddy, you talk too much and scare the fish away!” To this day, I still give fishing my best, and consider it a successful day if I can get my son to spend six hours with me. We do share our love of eating fresh fish.

One important tool that is handy when flipping and lifting fish from a pan is a fish spatula. The fish spatula is an elongated and thinner version of the common metal spatula, designed to easily slip under delicate fillets of fish. It also has long slots that allow any liquid (for example, when poaching) to drain away. A fish spatula can be used for more than just flipping fish; it’s a versatile tool that can slide as easily under pancakes as it can hefty burgers. The slats in

the blade allow any drippings, liquid, or grease to slip through, while the offset helps slide the blade over the edge of the pan and under whatever you want to turn.

Take time with your family to try out the timehonored sport of fishing. Stop by Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store located at 33 Railroad Place. Pick up the gadgets that help you cook up your catches. Try fishing for compliments this spring. Remember my Foodie Friends, “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”

Take Care, John & Paula

Simple Seasoned Grill Fish

INGREDIENTS

• 16 ounces fish fillets (four 4-ounce fillets)

• 4 teaspoons olive oil

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

• 1 teaspoon Old Bay or seafood seasoning

• 1/2 teaspoon paprika

• ½ lemon

• chopped parsley for garnish, optional

1. Start by preheating your pan or grill. Place the grill pan, skillet, or saute pan on the stovetop over medium-high heat and let it warm while you prep the fish fillets.

2. Brush one side of the fish fillets lightly with olive oil.

3. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, Old Bay (seafood seasoning), and paprika.

4. Place the fillets on the pan or grill with the seasoned side down.

5. Brush the second side with olive oil and sprinkle with additional seasonings.

6. Cook the fillets for about 2 minutes. Use a fish spatula to turn the fillets over and cook an additional 2 minutes.

7. Transfer the cooked fillets to a plate. Sprinkle with chopped parsley (optional) and drizzle with lemon juice.

Recipe courtesy of Lana Stuart at lanascooking.com

This Week’s Events: APRIL 5-11

FRIDAY, APRIL 5

Campfire Chat with Sustainable Saratoga

Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton 10 a.m. | Want to see how to incorporate more sustainable practices in your everyday life? We’ll talk about backyard composting and planting a pollinator garden at home. Come join us around the fire to learn more while eating s’mores. Come back at 7 p.m. for the Woodcock Walk – learn about this silly-looking critter then take a guided walk at dusk. Through the meadows we will watch for their mating displays and listen for their calls. What makes these birds so unique? Registration is required at least one business day in advance. To sign-up email info@wiltonpreserve. org, visit the website at wiltonpreserve.org or call the office at 518-450-0321.

SATURDAY, APRIL 6

ADK Tabletop Day 2024

Charles R. Wood Theater, Glens Falls | 9:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.

ADK Tabletop Day is a gathering for those who enjoy playing board games, card games, role-playing games and more. Attendees can sign up to learn how to play new games or play old favorites. They can also grab a table and borrow games from the large library of modern board game titles or even borrow a table and bring their own games. We will be raising money for North Shore Animal League’s Adirondack Region

Cat Adoption Center, located in Glens Falls. There’ll even be some cats on-site for a few hours that day. Tickets can be purchased at the box office or online at woodtheater.org. The Dice Must Flow | Adirondacon.com

Malta Ridge and Malta West Ridge Cemetery Association Annual Meetings

Malta Ridge Methodist Church, 729 Malta Avenue Extension, Malta | 10 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

All lot owners, descendants and anyone interested in the cemetery are encouraged to attend.

Vendor/Craft Show

Rescue Squad Building, Route 29, Schuylerville 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Raffles, concessions, and lots of vendors. Start your shopping early. Come out to support your local rescue squad. For more information, contact Jennie McReynolds at 518-338-2709.

Solar Eclipse Party

Ballston Spa Public Library, 21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa 11 a.m. | This fun program will teach kids about the solar eclipse through videos and activities. There will be a space themed photo booth and snacks. Solar eclipse glasses will be given out to each child. This event is designed for kindergarten through 5th grade students. Registration is required. Limit 20. For more information visit bspl.sals. edu or call 518-885-5022. To register, call or stop in.

Celebration of Favorite Poems

Galway Public Library, 2112 East St, Galway | 1 p.m.

Bring a favorite poem to read, or just come to listen. Details and registration at 518-882-6385.

SUNDAY, APRIL 7

3rd Annual Bike Swap

Saratoga Spa Park, Columbia Pavilion | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Items to swap: bikes, tools, apparel, bike racks and more.

Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe Auditions

For more information or to volunteer, visit our website www.saratogashredders.com.

Opera Saratoga America Sings

Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs | 1 p.m.

Tenor César Andrés Parreño, accompanied by pianist

Liza Armistead present

“Latinidad: a Tour of South America” This potpourri of South American art songs includes composers Ponce, Guastavino, Guevara, Violeta Parra, Chía Patiño, Santoro, Villa-Lobos and Ginastera.

The America Sings series amplifies the voices of BIPOC artists who have historically been underrepresented on the concert stage. Tickets: $35; OS and Caffè Lena members: $25; Students: $10. Info at operasataoga.org/ americasings2024.

MONDAY, APRIL 8

Blue Friday of New York 2024 Kick-Off Event

The Mill on Round Lake, Route 9, Malta | 5:30 – 9 p.m. Honoring those who protect and serve. The local Blue Friday event will take place on April 26 at the Ninety Nine Restaurant, located at 3073 Route 50, Wilton Mall, 5:45 a.m. – 10 a.m. (other locations in Colonie and Catskill). For more information, please contact retired Albany Police Officer Pat Fox at 518-469-9201 or Retired Saratoga County Deputy Sheriff Lou Somma at 518-421-2921. Blue Friday New York is a 501C3 that recognizes the sacrifices made by the men in women in “blue”. More information can be found at www.bluefridayny.org.

Malta Community Center, One Bayberry Rd., Malta | By Appointment. Auditions for the first production of Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe’s 35th season ‘The Masterpiece’ are April 8 and April 10. Looking for ages 7-adult. There are many roles for all ages. ‘The Masterpiece’, an original musical comedy, is a look back at the 1970s with the audience involved in figuring out the tangled web of characters. Originally written in 1999, this show is being revived for performances on June 22 and 23. Auditions are by appointment only. Contact Elyse Young, Artistic Director at theater@malta-town.org or 518-899-4411 x 305 for additional information, or to set an audition appointment.

TUESDAY, APRIL 9

New York State Yellow Ribbon Day

Veterans Memorial, 162 Rte. 236, Halfmoon | 11 a.m. They will be collecting donations for NY 2 Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. Donations will be used to send Freedom Boxes to our deployed troops. For questions contact Blue Star Mother, Donna Abrared at: capitalregion2bsm@gmail.com Society of Amereican Magicians

S. W. Pitts Hose Co. of Latham, 226 Old Loudon Road, Latham | 7 p.m. We welcome all people, age 16 and older, with any interest in the art of magic whether it be: performance, history, collecting or purely entertainment to join us for a fun evening. For more information about our organization, or for a link to a local magician, visit our web site: sam24.synthasite.com

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10

Chicken Parmigiana Dinner Take Out

Saratoga – Wilton Elks Club, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs 4:30 – 6 p.m. | Take out only.

Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order, 518-584-2585. Menu: Chicken Parmigiana, penne pasta, tossed salad, garlic toast. Cost is $15 per dinner. Cash only.

Green Drinks

The Parting Glass, 40-42 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs | 5 - 7 p.m. A “green gathering” for those who work, volunteer, or have a passion for promoting the environment, conservation, and sustainability. Food, alcoholic, and non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase. Green Drinks - Saratoga Springs is held monthly.

THURSDAY, APRIL 11

VA Aid and Attendance Pension Benefit Lecture

The Summit at Saratoga Senior Living Community, 1 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs | 1 p.m.

Are you eligible to receive the Aid and Attendance benefit?

Recipients are veterans and surviving spouses who require regular attendance of another person to help with activities of daily living. Persons can live in their own home or care facility. RSVP at 518-430-2136 or cdurant@summitseniorlife.com.

Film: Vischer Ferry, a Forgotten Crossroads Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa | 7 p.m.

The film takes the audience through time, capturing each era of Vischer Ferry’s long history. Beginning with Native American occupation and the arrival of Dutch Families, the film’s focus on the Erie Canal is highlighted by a 1975 interview with John Wooden, the last lock tender along the local section of the canal. Other segments include a look at the Van Vranken family through the eyes of the 10th generation to grow up in Vischer Ferry, and the “Three Pillars” of the community today – the church, the fire company and the general store. Registration for the events at Brookside Museum and the Vischer Ferry Fire House can be made at brooksidemuseum.org/ events/2024-04/

UPCOMING Events

Saratoga Senior Center

Poetry Open Mic

Featuring Poet/Writer Rhonda Rosenheck, Author of The Five Books of Limericks; Sin No

More! A Biblical Sea Shanty; Looking; Yiddische Yoga: OYsanas for Every Generation.

Friday, April 12, 1 – 2 p.m

Each open mic participant may read 2 short poems or 1 longer one. The Saratoga Senior Center Open Mic is supportive, affirming, and non-threatening. Saratoga Senior Center, 290 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs. RSVP by calling 518-584-1621. Light refreshments will be served. Suggested donation: $5.

Seeking 2024

Sustainability Fair Exhibitors

Sustainable Saratoga and Skidmore College invite sustainability-minded for-profit businesses and non-profit community organizations to apply to be exhibitors at the third annual Saratoga Sustainability Fair. The event will be held at Skidmore College, located at 815 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs on April 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Saratoga Sustainability Fair is an exciting opportunity for community members to discuss sustainability, connect with local sustainable businesses and organizations, and learn about innovative

climate solutions and ways to get involved. To apply for your non-profit organization or for-profit sustainable business to participate in the exhibit hall visit sustainablesaratoga. org/projects/saratogasustainability-fair/.

Ballston Area Seniors Monthly Dance

On April 13 at 7 – 10 p.m. The dance will be held at the Milton Community Center. 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa. The dance is open to the public and ample free parking. There will be a Donation $5 per person. Snack and refreshment will be provided. Dance to the music of Peaceful Country Band. (Adults Only). For more information call 518-490-2851

Underwater SeaPerch Robotics

The Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street, Galway, is hosting a workshop series for teens in middle school and older titled Underwater SeaPerch Robotics. SeaPerch is an international program that gives teens an opportunity to be part of a realworld engineering and design project to build an underwater ROV (robot). The first session will be held on Saturday, April 13 from 10-3. The other four sessions will be April 20, May 18, June 1, and June 15. Attendance at every session is not required. Please register by calling 518-882-6385.

Annual Meeting Briggs Cemetery Association

Held at 11 a.m. on April 27, at the cemetery located on

Brookline Road, Town of Ballston. A business meeting and election of officers and trustees will be held. All lot owners and interested persons are invited to attend. The spring cleanup starts at 9 a.m. prior to the meeting. For more information email briggscemetery@yahoo.com

Trivia Night

The Saratoga County History Center is hosting Trivia Night at historic Anne’s Washington Inn 111 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs on Tuesday, April 16 from 6 - 9p.m. This event, to support the programs of Brookside Museum, will include an Italian style buffet dinner generously provided by Mama Mia’s Restaurant, dessert, and coffee. A cash bar for beer and wine will be available to our guests aged 21 and over. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and dinner will begin at 6 p.m. Wellknown local Trivia Night host Casey Blum, “That NY Trivia Guy” will open the friendly competition beginning at 7 p.m. Trivia categories will include questions on local history as well as the standard trivia topics. The cost for the evening is $40 per person. To register: https:/brooksidemuseum. networkforgood.com/ events/69015-history-centertrivia-night

Color Pop!

Saratoga Clay Arts Center is pleased to present COLOR POP!, a national juried exhibition of 60 functional and decorative works by 42 clay artists. Juried by prominent

California potter and artist, Didem Mert, this exhibition features ceramic works that utilize color theory to express thoughts, ideas, and emotions. The exhibition runs through April 27. Details online at www.saratogaclayarts.org. The Schacht Gallery is open Monday - Saturday from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. and by appointment. Located at 167 Hayes Rd., Schuylerville. Visit www.saratogaclayarts. org, call 518-581-2529 or email info@saratogaclayarts.org for more information.

23rd Annual Maple in April Festival

An outdoor, one day family fun even on April 27. French toast breakfast at the Hadley Senior/ Community Center, 24 Maple St. at 8 a.m., maple sampling, a Backyard Sugar Makers Tasting Contest, Lil’ sugar dust-off Car, Truck and Vintage

Tractor Show at the HadleySmead Park on Stony Creek Rd. Food trucks, craft vendors, music, horse drawn wagon rides, the Roaming Railroad, street performers, Smokey the Bear, turn-your-own wooden wands with the Wizard, Farm Pets and activities for children including games, inflatables, face painting and pony rides. For more information email: info@hadleybany@gamil.com or vendors.hadleynyba@gmail. com for vendor application.

Seeing Crafters and Vendors

The Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church seeks crafters and vendors for its Spring Festival to be held May 11, from 10 am to 3 pm, at 768 Charlton Rd. For information or an application, email: office@charltonfreehold.org or call 518-399-4831.

Yaddo Summer Benefit to Feature Suzanne Vega on June 20

Call to Washington County Artisans and Artists: Annual Artisan Trails July 13 & 14

WASHINGTON COUNTY

— Artists and artisans are invited to participate in a weekend celebrating the talent in Washington County.

The sixth annual Artisan Trails in Washington Countya weekend of open studios and mini vendor fairs – will take place 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 13-14.

Artists and artisans are invited to apply by May 15,

online at www.artisan-trails.org.

New this year, “hubs,” such as breweries, galleries, shops, etc. will host multiple artisans and artists at their location on the open studios tour, along with live demonstrations, plein aire painting and workshops.

The event is organized by Karen and Steve Mattison with Kris Gregson Moss, who co-founded the Artisan Trails

in Washington County in 2018 with Susan Whiting.

The tour typically includes studios of painters, textile artists, metal sculpturists, stained glass artists, photographers, potters, furniture makers, beekeepers, blacksmiths, farms, cider houses, breweries and more. The event itself is free and open to the public.

More information is available at artisan-trails.org.

by Thomas Dimopoulos

Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Yaddo’s annual Summer Benefit will take place on the grounds of the historic artist retreat at 7 p.m. on June 20.

Heralded as The Party of the Season, this year’s event features singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega in a performance under the stars.

Vega last performed in Saratoga Springs in April 2023,

kicking off her U.S. Northeast tour at Universal Preservation Hall where she performed an 18-song set that included “Luka,” “Small Blue Thing,” “Marlena on the Wall,” “Left of Center,” “Tom’s Diner,” and a poignantly beautiful “Walk On The Wild Side” encore, featuring all of Lou Reed’s original words. The annual summer benefit champion artists and Yaddo’s crucial role in culture. Tickets and information go to: yaddo.org.

Golden Oldies Spectacular Hits Proctors Stage April 13

SCHENECTADY — A fiveact Golden Oldies Spectacular comes to Proctors Theatre at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 13.

The Doo Wop Projectconsisting of five Broadway stars from smash hit shows like Jersey Boys and Motown: The Musical, will headline the show.

The Doo Wop Project traces the evolution of the classic American Doo Wop sound with five guys singing tight street-corner harmonies (including songs by The Crests, The Belmonts, the Flamingos and more). This musical journey includes the hitsounds of Motown (including The Temptations and Smokey Robinson) and classic EastCoast Pop royalty like Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons and Dion. Attendees will also experience “DooWopified” versions of hit songs by more recent stars such as Michael Jackson, Jason Mraz, Garth Brooks, Maroon 5 and more. Co-headlining the show is The Brooklyn Bridge. The Bridge was formed by combining the Crests’ lead singer, Johnny Maestro, with the Del-Satins (Dion’s backup singers) and the horn players from the Rhythm Method. Maestro had several

Five acts, one stage, one night on April 13.

hits in the late 1950s with the Crests, including “16 Candles,” “The Angels Listened In” and “Step by Step,” and the Bridge still perform those songs in concert. The incomparable Johnny Maestro died in 2010, and Joe Esposito is the current amazing lead singer. He performed “Lady, Lady, Lady” in the 1983 hit movie “Flashdance” and “You’re the Best” in 1983’s “Karate Kid.” He collaborated with Donna Summer on “Heaven Knows”

and “Bad Girls.”

Additional acts performing include The Capris, Bobby Brooks Wilson - the son of the legendary Jackie Wilson recreating the on-stage persona of his dad, and E’stefano DiStanto.

Tickets are on sale now at the Proctors Box Office, by phone at 518 346-6204 and on the web at proctors.org. Proctors is located at 432 State St., Schenectady.

Suzanne Vega on stage at UPH in April 2023. Vega returns to Saratoga Springs in June when she performs at Yaddo’s annual summer benefit.

Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

Festival Of New Plays Features Five Performances April 10-13

ALBANY — The Theatre Program of the University at Albany’s Department of Music and Theatre presents its upcoming Fresh Acts: A Festival of New Plays, now in its sixth year.

This year’s festival is a collaboration involving more than 40 students, with five performances from April 10 through 13, at the UAlbany Performing Arts Center on the uptown University at Albany campus. The schedule includes shows on Wednesday & Thursday, April 10 & 11 at 8 p.m.; Friday, April 12 at 3 p.m. and Saturday, April 13 at 2 p.m.

and 8 p.m.

Fresh Acts presents readings of six one-act plays written, directed, stage managed and performed by students under the mentorship of Fresh Acts artistic director Kate Walat, associate professor and playwright-in-residence in the Theatre Program. The plays were chosen from a competitive, blind submission process. The final selections were made by Brooklyn-based playwright Amina Henry, whose own play Little Rapes will be presented in the Authors Theatre reading series in collaboration with the New York State Writers Institute

on Tuesday, April 2.

Advance tickets are $8 for the general public and $5 for students, senior citizens and UAlbany faculty-staff. Tickets purchased on the day of the show are $13 for the general public and $10 for students, seniors and UAlbany facultystaff. All tickets must be purchased on-line from the UAlbany Performing Arts Center’s site at www.albany. edu/pac/tickets. Information and assistance can be obtained by contacting the UAlbany Performing Arts Center’s main office at 518-442-3995 or pac@ albany.edu

Donald L. Miller, Author of Masters of the Air, to Speak

April 30 at the Spa Little Theater

SARATOGA

SPRINGS —

Historian and author Donald Miller will be featured in a program at 7 p.m. on April 30 at the Spa Little Theater in Saratoga Springs.

The Friends of the Saratoga Springs Public Library’s Saratoga Book Festival, in partnership with Literary Arts@ SPAC and the Saratoga County Veterans Peer Connection program, will present the event: “Masters of the Air: An Evening with Donald L. Miller.”

Miller’s book, “Masters of the Air: America’s Bomber Boys Who Fought the Air War Against Nazi Germany,” (Simon & Schuster), is the inspiration behind the Apple TV streaming series Masters of the Air. The series is produced by Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg.

The book tells the story of the American Eighth Air Force in World War II and the young pilots who flew the bombers that helped defeat the Nazis and liberate Europe.

“Miller’s interviews of more than 100 surviving

airmen as well as civilians who were victims of the bombing campaigns in Great Britain and Europe, shed new insights into what was essentially an entirely new form of warfare,” Ellen Beal, Co-Chair and Founder of the Saratoga Book Festival said in a statement.

The book talk will include a short clip from a key scene of the Masters of the Air TV series and an audience Q&A, followed by a book signing. Tickets and copies of the book are available now at https://saratogabookfestival. org/donald-l-miller-event/. Veterans are encouraged to sign up for free passes at: https:// saratogabookfestival.org/ donald-l-miller-event/.

Miller has authored 10 books and has hosted, co-produced, or served as historical consultant for more than 30 television documentaries. He has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, and other publications.

The Saratoga Book Festival is an annual citywide book

festival and literary marketplace that showcases acclaimed writers and debut authors, workshops, programs for children and teens, and other events. This year’s Saratoga Book Festival will be held Oct. 5-6, 2024 in Saratoga Springs. Most events and all youth programs offer free admission. For more information, go to: saratogabookfestival.org.

Donald Miller, author of Masters of the Air, will speak in Saratoga Springs April 30.

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which the Secretary of State shall mail process is to the limited liability company at Heidi Back 46 Glenwood Rd. Menands, NY 12204. Company is organized for Midwifery. 03/01, 03/08, 03/15, 03/22, 03/29, 04/05/2024. 12426

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Fox Head Trail LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 2/22/2024. 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, 195 Mott Rd. Gansevoort, NY 12831. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 03/01, 03/08, 03/15, 03/22, 03/29, 04/05/2024. 12427

Notice of Formation

FIGLIOZZI BUILDERS, LLC. Art. of org. filed Secy. of State NY (SSNY) 2/23/24. Off. loc. in Saratoga Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: The LLC, 7 Rosebay Rd., Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 03/01, 03/08, 03/15, 03/22, 03/29, 04/05/2024. 12449

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. Name: Phoenix Prime Properties LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on February 18, 2024. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: c/o Scotty Parillo Jr, 1 Second Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful act or activities. 03/01, 03/08, 03/15, 03/22, 03/29, 04/05/2024. 12480

Notice of formation of Elite Fighting Promotions, LLC.

Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 02/19/2024 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 3 West Circular Court, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 03/08, 03/15, 03/22, 03/29, 04/05, 04/12/2024. 12493

Notice of formation of Saratoga Muay Thai, LLC.

Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/24/2023 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has

been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 3 West Circular Court, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 03/08, 03/15, 03/22, 03/29, 04/05, 04/12/2024. 12494

Notice of formation of SEN’S SOFTWARE CONSULTING LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 10/10/21 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: 1E Fulham Rd, Clifton Park, NY, 12065.

Purpose: Software Consulting. 03/08, 03/15, 03/22, 03/29, 04/05, 04/12/2024. 12503

Notice of formation of E&B Amusements LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 02/23/2024 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: 46 Willowbrook Terrace, Halfmoon NY 12065.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 03/08, 03/15, 03/22, 03/29, 04/05, 04/12/2024. 12506

NOTICE: FORMATION OF ROSECRANS CONSULTING

LLC. Art. of Org. filed w/ NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 3/5/24. Ofc. Loc.: Saratoga Co. SSNY designated as agent for service of process. SSNY to mail copy of process to LLC at its principal bus. loc., 7 Downton Walk, Saratoga Spgs., NY 12866.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 03/08, 03/15, 03/22, 03/29, 04/05, 04/12/2024. 12520

Notice of Formation of 610 Fifth Ave LLC, a Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on November 02, 2023. Office location: County of Saratoga. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 30 Main Street, Middle Grove NY 12850.

Purpose: any lawful purpose. 03/15, 03/22, 03/29, 04/05, 04/12, 04/19/2024. 12538

Notice of Formation of TSC Empire LLC, a domestic limited liability company (LLC). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on February 29, 2024. Office location: Saratoga County. Principal business location: 129 Van Aernem Rd, Malta, NY 12020. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC to TSC Empire LLC, 129 Van Aernem Rd, Malta, NY 12020.

Purpose: any lawful activity. 03/15, 03/22, 03/29, 04/05, 04/12, 04/19/2024. 12539

Notice of Formation of Maki Ridge LLC, a domestic limited liability company (LLC). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on February 29, 2024. Office location: Saratoga County. Principal business location: 129 Van Aernem Rd, Malta, NY 12020. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC to Maki Ridge LLC, 129 Van Aernem Rd, Malta, NY 12020. Purpose:

any lawful activity. 03/15, 03/22, 03/29, 04/05, 04/12, 04/19/2024. 12540

Notice of Formation of The Relational Life Coach LLC.

Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 06/06/2023

Office Location: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 1440 Central Ave Ste 14 #1052, Albany NY 12205.

Purpose: any lawful activity. 03/15, 03/22, 03/29, 04/05, 04/12, 04/19/2024. 12556

Notice of formation of Lady Jaguar Properties LLC.

Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 12/13/2023

Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 133 South Street Glens Falls, NY 12801. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 03/22, 03/29, 04/05, 04/12, 04/19, 4/26/2024. 12574 NOTICE OF APPLICATION OF AUTHORITY of Riverwalk Lodge LLC. Application of Authority filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 02/09/2024. Office location: Saratoga County. Designated agent: United States Corporation Agents, Inc. is designated as agent upon whom process

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Notice of formation of THE STARTING GATE DAYCARE

LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 01/08/2024

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: 31 ICHABOD LANE, BALLSTON SPA, NY 12020.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 03/22, 03/29, 04/05, 04/12, 04/19, 4/26/2024. 12613

Notice of formation of 2 J’s Blooms n Bling LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 03/19/2024 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 7 Cottonwood Court Ballston Lake, NY 12019.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 03/29, 04/05, 04/12, 04/19, 04/26, 05/03/2024. 12648

Notice of formation of Heidi & Tim’s Place, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 02/17/2024 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: 125 NELSON AVE, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 03/29, 04/05, 04/12, 04/19, 04/26, 05/03/2024. 12652

Notice of formation of 12 Mystic Lane Saratoga Springs, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 02/28/2024 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 23 Edgewood Park, Norwell, MA, United States, 02061.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 03/29, 04/05, 04/12, 04/19, 04/26, 05/03/2024. 12653

Notice of formation of Saratoga Sports and Physical Training LLC. Arts. Of Org.

filed with the Secretary of State New York on 3/09/2024. Office location: Saratoga County. DOS has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. DOS shall mail a copy of process to Shawn T. May, 63 Putnam St, Ste 202, Saratoga Sp., NY 12866. For any lawful propose. 03/29, 04/05, 04/12, 04/19, 04/26, 05/03/2024. 12654

Notice of formation of D. L. Breda Landscaping LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 03/20/2024.

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: 11 Muirfield Lane, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 03/29, 04/05, 04/12, 04/19, 04/26, 05/03/2024. 12655

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY

COMPANY. NAME: 4346 ROUTE 50 LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/25/2024. 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, 120 Ruggles Road, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 03/25/202405/10/2024. #NY0109716. 03/29, 04/05, 04/12, 04/19, 04/26, 05/03/2024. 12659

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY

COMPANY. NAME: D&D Specialty Home Management Services LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 3/24/2024 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, 5355 Hudson Rd., Galway, NY 12074. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 03/29, 04/05, 04/12, 04/19, 04/26, 05/03/2024. 12660

Notice of formation of Honey Done LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 11/21/2023. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 1099 Raymond Rd, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.03/29, 04/05, 04/12, 04/19, 04/26, 05/03/2024. 12668

Notice of formation of Thoroughbred Tennis Camps LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 02/27/2024. 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: 24 Fox Glove Way Malta, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 04/05, 04/12, 04/19, 04/26, 05/03, 05/10/2024. 12681

ECO LAND NY LLC, Art of Org file NYDOS 10/19/23.

Saratoga Co. S/S C/O The LLC P.O. Box 240 Rexford, NY 12148.To engage in any lawful act or activity. Perpetual duration. Full Indemnification. 04/05, 04/12, 04/19, 04/26, 05/03, 05/10/2024. 12695

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

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

April 18, 2024

Dish & Laundry Products, specification 24-SDL-1

April 23, 2024

Pneumatically Projected

Concrete, specification 24-PWPPD-44R

April 23, 2024

Silane Penetrating Sealer, specification 24-PWSPS-45R

May 2, 2024

Transit

Mix Concrete, specification 24-PWTM-6R

May 9, 2024

Steel, specification 24-PWSS-8R

Structural

available at the Department of Central Services, 50 W. High Street, Ballston Spa, NY between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (telephone - 518-885-2210) or at the Empire State Purchasing Group website (www. empirestatebidsystem.com).

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

Bid forms and instructions are

JOHN T. WARMT, Director of Purchasing Saratoga County 04/05/2024, 12696 Notice of Formation of 1200 Kathan Road LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on March 28, 2024.

Office location: 1204 Kathan Road, Corinth, Saratoga County, NY. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 1204 Kathan Road, Corinth, NY 12822. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 04/05, 04/12, 04/19, 04/26, 05/03, 05/10/2024.12698

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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: Imaginary, Imaginative

Imaginary means not real

Imaginary friends are typical for kids between ages 3 and 6..

Imaginative means to show an imagination.

Jim Henson’s imaginative ability brought joy to many families.

Dave Dowling is the author of The Wrong Word Dictionary and The Dictionary of Worthless Words

Both books are available from many book retailers, and signed copies can be obtained by contacting Dave at dave.dowling65@gmail.com

Schuylerville Baseball Victorious in Season Opener, Aim for Competitive Season

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

SCHUYLERVILLE — The Schuylerville Black Horses varsity baseball team won its first game of the season on Monday at Averill Park, 7 to 2. The victory could be a sign of what’s to come: a competitive, veteran team fighting for a successful postseason appearance.

“[Averill Park] has been a really strong team the last few years, and usually we go down there and kind of get introduced to what really solid ball clubs look like,” said Schuylerville Head Coach Darrin Renner.

The Black Horses’ veteranled team includes senior Luke Sherman, a multi-sport athlete who broke his school’s all-time boys’ basketball scoring record earlier this year. “He’s a guy that we really lean on to get things done offensively,” Renner said.

Coach Renner also named senior Griffin Brophy (a former third baseman now playing shortstop), senior lefty pitcher Brenden Steinberg, junior Alex Renner (catcher), senior Trevor French (pitcher/outfielder), and

senior Josh Merrill (infielder) as part of his core group of returning players.

Among newcomers, Renner spotlighted Jackson Dunbar, a freshman second baseman whose first varsity at-bat against Averill Park was a double that fell right into an outfield gap and drove in the team’s first run. Renner said he was “very excited about the possibilities of [Dunbar] going forward.”

On the mound, sophomore pitcher Jack Boden closed out the last two innings against Averill. “Bowden’s got really good stuff,” Renner said. “We’re excited to see how he grows and where he ends up in the rotation as we go forward.”

Renner said he runs a goaloriented program, and one of his team’s primary objectives this year is to go far enough in the postseason to play at the Joseph L. Bruno Stadium in Troy, which is the home of the Tri-City ValleyCats minor league baseball team.

“Every kid wants to play at Joe Bruno,” Renner said. “To play out on that field I think is for most kids kind of like a dream come true.”

SCHUYLERVILLE BLACK HORSES VARSITY BASEBALL 2024 ROSTER:

Griffin BrophySenior INF, P #9

Luke ShermanSenior P, OF, INF #13

Brenden SteinbergSenior P, 1B, OF #1

Josh MerrillSenior 3b, DH #24

Boston ReillySenior OF, 1B, 2B #11

Trevor FrenchSenior P, OF #4

Alex RennerJunior C, OF, 2B #3

Lucas ReillyJunior P, 2B, OF #14

Jameson BrownellJunior 1B, 3B, OF #18

Aidan WilberJunior OF, INF, C #7

Matthew WaldingerJunior OF #2

Ben Van VeghtenSophomore 1B, OF #8

Jack BodenSophomore P, OF, 3B #6

Jackson DunbarFreshman 2B, OF, SS, P #10

Schuylerville Black Horses baseball team graphic via @BaseballHorses X account.

Steeplechase Race Added to Belmont Schedule

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The New York Racing Association (NYRA) has added the Grade 1, $150,000 Beverly R. Steinman steeplechase event for older horses to the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at the Saratoga Racecourse. The race will take place on Sunday, June 9.

The race is named for Beverly R. “Peggy” Steinman, the owner of Dark Equation, who captured the 2008 Grade 1 New York Turf Writers Cup, and Colstar, a multiple graded stakes-winning filly who won more than $1 million on the flat.

“Peggy Steinman has represented the National Steeplechase Association at the highest level for decades, particularly at Saratoga, where her presence alone, sitting in her prominent finish-line box, has reminded people in the industry and especially at the New York Racing Association, that the traditions of steeplechasing run deep,” said Bill Gallo, the National Steeplechase Association’s (NSA) Director of Racing, in a statement. “This is a fitting and wonderful tribute to a very special person on an historic weekend in Saratoga. She is thrilled with the honor and looking forward to the Belmont at Saratoga Festival.”

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Skidmore Baseball Splits Pair of Home Games

by Jonathon Norcross

Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The Skidmore College baseball team played two games at home earlier this week, with one ending in a walk-off victory, and the other being discontinued due to darkness after three-and-a-half hours of play.

On Monday against VTSU Castleton, the Thoroughbreds were tied at 4-4 going into the bottom of the ninth inning. Eddie Galvao worked a walk, then advanced to second off a sacrifice bunt. Nick Duryea

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smacked a single to right field, then Andy Pelc was intentionally walked. With the bases now loaded and only one out on the board, Nate Vandersea hit a sacrifice fly ball to center that gave Skidmore the walk-off victory, 5-4.

But the Thoroughbreds fell short the following day in a lengthy contest against Cobleskill that ended in the eighth inning due to darkness. Skidmore lost 9-6, denied the opportunity for a ninth-inning comeback. The Thoroughbreds had some help putting points on the board thanks to four errors

by Cobleskill, two of which resulted in three Skidmore runs in the fourth inning.

The baseball squad will head to Poughkeepsie on Friday for the first in a threegame series against Vassar College. Coming into the contest, Skidmore will have a 10-8 record on the season.

The next two games in the series will be played at the David Alexander Castle Diamond in Saratoga on Saturday afternoon. The doubleheader will be a Stable Game, which means that all other Skidmore teams should be in attendance.

Skidmore College baseball player Nate Vandersea, pictured here, drove in a sacrifice run in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Thoroughbreds a 5-4 walk-off victory against VTSU Castleton.

Photo via Skidmore Athletics/Kyle Lancto.

Steeplechase race photo of Beverly R. Steinman’s Dark Equation via the New York Racing Association/Alex Evers

Saratoga Rower to Compete in Olympic Games

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

U.S. Rowing announced last week that Kristi Wagner, a rower based in Saratoga Springs, will be among the first 21 members of the 2024 Summer Olympics roster.

Wagner and her doubles partner Sophia Vitas won a bronze medal at the 2023 World Rowing Championships in the women’s double sculls. They will compete in the same event at the Olympic Games in Paris.

This will be Wagner’s second appearance in the Olympics. She finished fifth at the 2020 Summer Games in Tokyo.

“After that race, I knew I wasn’t done,” Wagner said in a statement. “It’s not just that I want to go to the Olympics; I want to be the best rower I can

be. There is something addictive about trying to get the most out of yourself.”

For the past year, Wagner

has been hosting a podcast, “The Other 3 Years,” in which she discusses her journey to qualify for the Olympics.

Skidmore Softball Falls Short in Home Opener Doubleheader

Upstate Native Sent to Yankees AAA Team

by Jonathon Norcross

Saratoga TODAY

THE BRONX — Kevin Smith, the East Greenbush native who competed for a spot on the New York Yankees’ roster this spring, has been sent down to the Yankees’ AAA minor league affiliate Scranton/ Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.

With injuries to infielders DJ LeMahieu and Oswald Peraza, Smith had been in consideration for a spot on the bench. But prior to opening day, New York acquired veteran infielder Jon Berti in a trade.

Smith may still see some plate appearances for the Bronx Bombers this season should he be called up from Scranton.

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The Skidmore softball team fell short at their home opener doubleheader against SUNY New Paltz last Friday afternoon at the Wagner Park diamond.

The Thoroughbreds lost the first game in a shutout, 7-0. Haily Clarke, a freshman, pitched a complete game, giving up three earned runs (New

Paltz’s other four runs were the result of fielding errors). She struck out three and walked two. Clarke also had two hits at the plate, both singles.

In game two, Skidmore pushed across a run in the first inning but couldn’t keep the momentum going. Elle Harrison singled on a bunt, then hustled all the way home after a misthrow.

The Thoroughbred fared better the following day in another home doubleheader.

Against Plattsburgh State, they took one of the two contests, scoring ten runs in game two. Pitcher Natalie Mayne earned the victory with only 3 hits and no runs allowed across 3.1 innings. Mayne also went 1 for 2 at the plate, knocking in 2 RBI. Franchesca Casillas and Cortney Somsky also batted in two runs apiece. At the end of last weekend, Skidmore’s softball squad had a 3-11 record for the season.

Photo of Kristi Wagner provided by MacKenzie Zarzycki

The Skidmore softball team played SUNY New Paltz in a home opener doubleheader last Friday afternoon.

Photo by Jonathon Norcross.

Kevin Smith. Photo and stats image via mlb.com

Saratoga Senior Center’s New Golf Simulator

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Dottie Pepper, 17-time LPGA Tour Champion, CBS Commentator and bestselling author, unveiled Saratoga Senior Center’s new golf simulator. Joining her for the ribbon-cutting were Executive Director Lois Celeste and Scott Clark, CEO of the Saratoga Regional YMCA, along with several Center board members. The celebration included a chance for golfers to try the new simulator, with PGA Pro Steve Plata offering tips on swing and technique. Following the ceremony, Capital Area Physical Therapy & Wellness presented “The Perfect Swing,” an educational program focusing on how the body moves during a swing, the demands of swinging and common issues. The simulator is available for hourly rental by groups of up to six golfers. Center membership is not required. To learn more, call 518-584-1621. Photos provided.

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