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The Mystery of the Wood-Mann Cemetery Monuments

1,000 POINT CLUB

Saratoga’s Tash Chudy Joins 1,000-Point Club. Photo provided.

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Mann monuments in Powell-Wiswall and Ballston Spa Village Cemeteries. Photos by Dave Waite provided by The Saratoga County History Roundtable.

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$2 Million Non-Profit UPH Back in Action 2022 SCHEDULE Covid Relief Fund by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY BALLSTON SPA — The county Board of Supervisors this week launched a $2 million grant fund for non-profit organizations in Saratoga County negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. “We had set aside the $2 million last year for a grant program for not-for-profit organizations, so this establishes the program, sets up the rules for what organizations can apply, who can be eligible for a grant, and also

the framework of how much they can ask for,” said Saratoga Springs Supervisor Matt Veitch. The program is preparing to roll out and will presumably include specific instructions and an application on the county website. The county site may be accessed at: saratogacountyny.gov. “It is tied to COVID relief, so organizations will need to prove some hardship – lost revenue, loss of funds due to COVID,” Veitch said. See Story pg. 10

Bakithi Kumalo, South African musician best known for his decades of fretless bass playing for Paul Simon – including on Simon’s album “Graceland,” will perform with The Graceland Experience at UPH on Feb. 5. Photo: The Graceland Experience.com. See Story pg. 22

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Where are Ella & Enos? The Mystery of the Wood-Mann Cemetery Monuments

by Dave Waite | Sponsored by The Saratoga County History Roundtable Contact The Saratoga County History Roundtable at: saratogacohistoryroundtable@gmail.com Dave Waite is a resident of Blue Corners, Saratoga County and has written many articles on upstate New York history, including several in the recently published book, Saratoga County Stories. Dave can be reached at davewaitefinearts@gmail.com

Along Plummer Road in the town of Milton sits the Powell-Wiswall Cemetery, a peaceful rural cemetery where local residents have been laid to rest since the early 1800s. Standing like a sentinel over it all is a large statue of Christ. On two sides are engraved the names Ella Frances Wood-Mann and her husband Enos Rogers Mann. This monument sits adjacent to Wood family plots, where over the years Ella’s parents and other family members have been laid to rest. If you were one who routinely explores local cemeteries, you might have noticed another similar statue standing near the center of the Ballston Spa Village Cemetery. A closer inspection will prove that they are the same in shape, size, and engraving. This story begins with the birth of Enos Mann in 1840. Enos was the son of John Mann, a carpenter residing in Willow Glen, a hamlet in the town of Stillwater, Saratoga County. The Mann’s family tree can be traced back to their ancestor Constant Southworth, a member of the Mayflower colony. Enos’s early education was in the rural school in Willow Glen, and from there he went on to the Ballston Spa Institute. At the age of 19, he began as a teacher in district schools, a career he would follow for the next fifteen years. After four years of study under William T. Odell of Ballston Spa and later Jacob W. Miler of Cohoes, he was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1864. For some reason that is never revealed, Enos did not pursue a legal career, and in December of 1865 he struck out on a new endeavor, partnering with the town of Milton resident and newspaper publisher Sanford H. Curtis to establish the Ballston Democrat newspaper in the village of Ballston Spa. Although their ownership in the paper only lasted a year, Enos Rogers Mann continued for the rest of his life in newspaper work. Over the years he was employed by numerous papers both locally and statewide, including the Albany Argus, Saratogian, and the New

Mann monuments in Powell-Wiswall and Ballston Spa Village Cemeteries. Photos by Dave Waite provided by The Saratoga County History Roundtable.

York Tribune. His most lasting achievement was the book on legal history entitled “The Bench and Bar of Saratoga County.” In 1905 Enos Rogers Mann died of heart disease at the age of 64 and was laid to rest in Ballston Spa Village Cemetery.

the tower, with additional bells to be purchased in memory of Ella’s family. On November 24, 1946, the Carillion Bells were dedicated in the memory of her parents, Cyrus & Rebecca Wood, and their children, Lousia Rebecca, Sarah Esther, and Ella Francis.

As his death was unexpected, his wife, Ella Frances WoodMann purchased six cemetery plots in the Ballston Spa Village Cemetery as part of his funeral arrangements. Five years later, she purchased four lots in the Powell Wiswall Cemetery from the Powell-Wiswall Cemetery Association, choosing plots close to where her parents were buried. Ella Frances Wood, born in 1857, was the daughter of Ballston Spa farmer Cyrus Wood and his wife Rebecca. Ella’s grandfather David and his wife Dorothy, settled on Middleline Road in the Town of Ballston (now Milton) in 1775 purchasing property not far from the current Powell-Wiswall Cemetery. In 1879, Ella, 22 years old and a graduate of Emma Willard School in Troy, New York, married Enos Rogers Mann. After their marriage, she took the surname Wood-Mann.

The most notable and lasting part of Enos Mann & Ella WoodMann’s legacy were the three monuments that were to be placed on the cemetery plots that Ella had purchased many years earlier. In her will, Ella had set aside over $23,000 for the creation of these cut and sculpted memorials. Two of the monuments were to be sculptures and the other a large cross on a granite base. One of the sculptured monuments was to be placed in the PowellWiswall Cemetery and the other two, a sculpture and a cross, were to stand on cemetery plots in the Ballston Spa Village Cemetery.

Two years before Ella Frances Wood-Mann passed away in September of 1936 at the age of 85, she had made a will that gave clear direction in how her estate should be distributed. When the will was made public during probate, it made front-page news in the September 23, 1936, Ballston Spa Daily Journal. The large bold headline was enough to capture any readers’ attention: Mrs. Ella Frances Wood-Mann Leaves Estate for Monuments and Bells. The Bethesda Episcopal Church of Saratoga Springs was to be the recipient of ten thousand dollars for bells that were to be placed in

Having covered all the details for the construction and placement of the monuments, Ella next addressed the issue of future maintenance. In her will, she set aside seven thousand dollars for the Bethesda Church to provide perpetual care of the burial plots at both cemeteries as well as the two sculptures and the cross. Along with the normal care, she also required that every five years an examination was to be made of the monuments and any necessary repairs be made. The prominent Wood-Mann monument in the Powell-Wiswall Cemetery in Milton has confused some concerning where Enos and Ella were buried. To this day the website findagrave.com shows Ella’s gravesite as being in this cemetery, though interment records from the Ballston Spa Village Cemetery clearly show that both she and her husband are buried there.

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FLAG Saratoga Makes A Comeback

Todd Shimkus, President of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce Late March, 2020, COVID19 protocols closed all nonessential operations. We were all told to stay at home and isolate. Healthcare workers across New York State were frantically trying to save lives as people tested positive for this virus. Our pandemic journey had begun. The uncertainty rattled many. The stock market crashed. I was getting urgent calls, emails and text messages from so many people. There was fear in their voices as they worried about their businesses, jobs, loved ones, friends, themselves, and our community. It was difficult to stay upbeat. An email from Lisa Munter changed all of this for me. She sent the same email to Angelo Calbone, the President of Saratoga Hospital. “We’d like to raise funds to provide meals to hospital workers on the front lines fighting the pandemic while supporting local restaurants at the same time,” Lisa said. “We see you are both on the front lines

of communication and know the latest needs. We’d like to help.” “This is a great idea,” Angelo responded. I pledged the Chamber’s full support as well. Within a few days, FLAG Saratoga was launched. FLAG stood for “Front Line Appreciation Group.” Lisa along with Becky Kern, Laura Greenway, and Nadine Burke raised more than $40,000. These funds were used to purchase meals from local restaurants — who were only allowed to do take-out. This food was then delivered to local hospital workers, first-responders, and nursing home employees. FLAG Saratoga helped save local restaurants. The meals they delivered helped demonstrate how appreciative we all were in this community of the heroes on the frontline of this public health crisis. Now nearly two years later, these four women with the help of the Saratoga Hospital Foundation and the Saratoga County Chamber have relaunched FLAG Saratoga. That’s because the pandemic is unfinished. Our local healthcare workers are still on the front lines. People are still getting this virus, being hospitalized and dying. “Our team has been fighting the pandemic for nearly two years, and they are exhausted,” said Toni Bishop-McWain, the Vice President and chief nursing officer at Saratoga Hospital. “Lately, some are discouraged because much of the recent sickness and death could

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have been prevented. Yet, as I see firsthand every day, they remain committed to taking care of each patient with skill and compassion. FLAG’s reminder that our frontline workers are valued and not alone will mean the world to them.” This time, FLAG Saratoga is delivering wellness products and grab-and-go snacks. Once again, every effort is being made to spend every penny raised at local businesses. Many are also in a position this time to donate some of these items. Last week,

we made the first deliveries to 28 different locations in Saratoga Springs, Wilton and Malta. Inside the baskets of goodies, the FLAG volunteers were able to include thank you notes written by local children. “Thank you. Your hard work is appreciated,” one said. “Thank you so much for everything you do,” said another. “Thank you for putting your life on the line and protecting our community from COVID,” added another. I’m told the thank you notes, snacks, hand creams,

coffee, soaps, and other items were a big hit. The Chamber provided some funding to kickstart this relaunch. Our hope is the community will add to this fund. Donations can be for any amount. You can visit www.saratoga.org and click “Donate to FLAG Saratoga.” To learn more, please visit the FLAG of Saratoga Facebook group. Let’s demonstrate once again that we are Stronger Together and united in our support for our local healthcare heroes.

OBITUARIES

Robert T. Marcil

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Robert T. Marcil, of Saratoga Springs, passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on Sunday, January 2, 2022. He was born in Cohoes, NY on February

14, 1934 to Edward and Vivian (Chamberlain) Marcil. After graduating from Saratoga High School in 1952, Bob enlisted in the Army. Upon returning from service, he worked for General Electric before partnering in home building company Van Mar Builders. In his retirement Bob enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He especially loved his Boston Red Sox. Bob is survived by his three children, Daniel Marcil of Olympic Valley, CA, Derek (Brenda) Marcil of Stevenson Ranch, CA, Michaela (Tom) Kelly of Middletown, NY, and four grandchildren, Adrian Kelly, Quinn Kelly, Adriana Marcil, and Luca Marcil.

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GREENFIELD CENTER — David Berg Allison, 81, passed away from Covid-19 complications on January 12, 2022. Dave was cremated in NY, due to Covid-19, and will be returned to Iowa for his final resting place with local service arrangements pending. Memorial donations to Army Emergency Relief at ArmyEmergencyRelief. Burke & Bussing org. burkefuneralhome.com

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Walter Robert Blair, 97 passed December 26, 2021. Memorial donations: Walt Blair Football Scholarship, c/o The Bloomburg University Foundation, 50 Main St. 4th Floor, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. Services/burial with military honors will be private. Celebration of Life will be May 14, 2022 (time Burke & Golf/Polo Bussing TBD) at Saratoga Club. Funeral Homes burkefuneralhome.com

WILTON — On Thursday, January 13, Janice Madaline Szot (Heins), 75, passed away from natural causes at her home in Wilton. Services will be held at a later date, for any questions or if you wish to send your regards, please email her son Adam at adamszot@gmx.com. burkefuneralhome.com Burke & Bussing

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COURT Billy R. Hendrie, 30, of Plattsburg, was sentenced Jan. 12 to 3 years of incarceration and 1-1/2 years of postrelease supervision, after pleading to felony attempted criminal possession of a controlled substance, in Wilton. Sonja N. Ambrosino, 41, of Amsterdam, was sentenced Jan. 12 to 2 months incarceration and 5 years of probation, after pleading to felony grand larceny, in Halfmoon. Dylan K. Vella, 28, of Corinth, was sentenced Jan. 11 to 20 yearsto-life, in connection with the murder of Paul Hollenbeck, according to a statement released by the Saratoga County District Attorney’s Office. Vella was charged with intentionally driving his vehicle into four motorcycles in the town of Corinth, killing one person and causing physical injury to three others in April 2020. Earlier that same day, Vella sexually and physically assaulted one woman in the town of Hadley and stole property from another. He was charged with a 23-count indictment in all related to the incidents in multiple Saratoga County jurisdictions.

Andrea J. Howard, 37, of Glenville, pleaded Jan. 11 to felony DWI, in Wilton. Sentencing March 8. Jesse Stewart, 37, of Ballston Lake, pleaded Jan. 10 to felony DWI, in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing March 7. Gina M. Battista, 29, of Gansevoort, pleaded Jan. 10 to attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance, and hindering prosecution -both felonies, in Wilton. Sentencing Feb. 22. William Shedrick, 22, of Albany, pleaded Jan. 7 to attempted assault in the second-degree, a felony, in connection with an incident in Saratoga Springs first charged November 2019. Sentencing March 11. Timothy J. Lenzi, 36, of Mechanicville, pleaded Jan. 7 to attempted strangulation in the second-degree, a felony. Sentencing March 11. Pedro Cabrera Tavarez, 35, of Queensbury, pleaded Jan. 7 to felony DWI, in Wilton. Sentencing March 11. Edward Smith, 52, of Albany, was sentenced to 2-1/2 to 5 years’ incarceration, after pleading to felony grand larceny, in Saratoga Springs.

BLOTTER 5 Christopher D. Brewer, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded Jan. 7 to felony criminal contempt, in connection with an incident in Saratoga Springs first charged November 2021. Sentencing March 11.

POLICE Kevin A. McGinn, 36, of Schenectady, was charged Jan. 9 with felony DWI and felony aggravated DWI and circumventing an interlock device, a misdemeanor. McGinn is accused of attempting to cross railroad tracks on Tabor Road in Halfmoon when his vehicle got stuck. He exited the vehicle after which it was struck by an oncoming Canadian Pacific Railway train, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office. There were no reported injuries. Travis M. Pettit, 23, of Schuylerville, was charged Jan. 7 with criminal possession of a forged instrument in the first-degree, a felony, in Saratoga Springs following an investigation that alleges Pettit used counterfeit currency in an attempt to defraud a local business out of merchandise and currency, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Department.

Justin Nelson, 25, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 5 with menacing in the second-degree, and criminal possession of a weapon in the third-degree. Adam Hill, 36, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 4 with harassment in the second-degree. Mark Stackrow, 24, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 4 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and license plate violation. Cody Farr, 20, of Mechanicville, was charged Jan. 4 in Saratoga Springs with speeding, registration suspended, operating a motor vehicle without insurance. Gerald Oakes, 40, of Schenectady, was charged Jan. 3 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated harassment in the seconddegree – communicate threat by phone/computer/mail. Shaun Menzer, 34, of Scotia, was charged Jan. 3 in Saratoga Springs with grand larceny in the fourth-degree, and trespass. Jeremy Zepf, 42, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 1 with disorderly conduct:

creating hazardous or physically offensive condition. Michael Morgan, 39, of Stillwater, was charged Jan. 1 in Saratoga Springs with vehicle registration suspended and operating motor vehicle without insurance. Landel Anderson, 33, of the Bronx, was charged Jan. 2 in Saratoga Springs with criminal mischief: intent to damage property. Haji Dukuray, 26, of Amsterdam, was charged Jan. 2 in Saratoga Springs with operating a motor vehicle without inspection certificate, illegal signal: less than 100 feet from turn; aggravated unlicensed operation; criminal possession of a controlled substance: hallucinogen. Thomas Mabb, 25, of Galway, was charged Jan. 2 in Saratoga Springs with criminal possession of a controlled substance. Kevin Callender, 26, of Albany, was charged Jan. 2 in Saratoga Springs with DWI, disorderly conduct, refusal to take breath test, unsafe backing of vehicle.

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Saratoga’s Building Approval Process is Broken The building approval process in Saratoga Springs is broken! The public is ignored, the Land Use Boards (Zoning Board, Planning Board, Design Review Commission) have lost sight of who they represent. The developers hold court with fancy photo-shopped presentations. When 800 individuals sign a petition opposed to a project; when only one individual claims support for a project; when a respected community organization whose purpose it is to monitor development says the building “doesn’t fit in this context;” you sit up and take notice. You don’t ignore what is blatantly obvious. You assess the information presented by both the public and the applicant. You don’t dismiss the public’s information just because they are not professional engineers, architects or developers. Instead, cursory acknowledgement was given to the facts presented by the public regarding the proposed 269 Broadway project at the January 12 Design Review Commission (DRC) meeting. I am under the impression that the function of the Land Use Boards is: 1. To gather information regarding applicant proposals from the applicant, from mandated Federal, State and Local requirements, caravans and the public comment. 2. To assess that information and form a recommendation regarding the feasibility of the applicant’s proposal as befits our community. 3. To seek a common ground to resolve issues in the best interest of the community they are appointed to represent. Instead, at the January 12 DRC meeting

regarding the proposed 269 Broadway project some members of the DRC had things to say such as, “beautiful,” “I love this building,” “looks great,” “it’s funky.” REALLY! Nowhere is it stated that personal opinion should factor into a final decision and yet time and time again members of the Land Use Boards make many decisions based on their personal likes or dislikes. Granted they are entitled to their personal opinions. However, personal opinion should not be wagging the tail of decisions. Yet meeting after meeting. I have heard members lay out their personal opinion as the reason for their support of a project.

My fellow citizens of Saratoga Springs we need to fix this broken system as soon as possible. The public is entitled to a voice and a presence at all public meetings. Your participation in public meetings is paramount if our city is to remain the jewel it is.

Often what occurs, as was the case on January 12, a member of a Land Use Board makes a statement as an “expert witness” such as was this statement by one member of the DRC “I don’t object to the location. It is the urban core. The urban core doesn’t have to be between Spring Street and Lake Avenue…” I suggest that member of the DRC speak with City Historian, Mary Ann Fitzgerald regarding the urban core in Saratoga Springs.

In addition, public officials, the Mayor who appoints the members of the Land Use Boards, the City Commissioners called upon to provide information, the City employees who staff the Land Use Boards and members of the Land Use Boards who generously volunteer their time and expertise must give serious consideration to the public they represent. It is imperative if the process for development in our City is to be more than a perfunctory process that gives advantage to developers.

I also suggest that more credence be given to information presented by the public. At the January 12 meeting the public presented information regarding the distances of existing buildings on Broadway both in the four- lane sector and the two - lane sector to

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If the DRC members were doing their job thoroughly, they would have asked the public presenter where his information came from. They would have found out that the presenter went to the source, Broadway, with a 100’ measure. The facts given at a DRC meeting or any other meeting need to be checked and truthful.

Seldom do you hear a member of a Land Use Board preface a decision by stating, my decision is based on an assessment of what I saw myself on the caravan, or the comments and research provided in the public comment or some legally required report.

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demonstrate the tunnel effect factor. It was blatantly obvious that the members of the DRC did not assess this information. However, the photo-shopped pictures presented by the developer were readily used as was Google maps information retrieved by one DRC member. Again, I say, REALLY!

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Week of January 21 – January 27, 2022

READER’S VIEW SARATOGA WORKS! HOW CITY GOVERNMENT HAS BEEN WORKING SINCE CHARTER VOTE Saratoga Works! That was our message to voters in the fall of 2020 as we urged the defeat of the latest attempt to change Saratoga Springs’ commission form of government to a city manager form. Voters agreed and defeated the charter change proposal by over 1,000 votes. With a new administration in city hall, we thought it a good time to reflect on how well the commission form of government in Saratoga Springs has been working since that decisive vote. Charter changers claimed that the commission form is inefficient, that women would not run for office, and that the “5-headed monster” would produce gridlock and the city would suffer. However, in the last two years, the city of Saratoga Springs: • saw seventeen people step up to run for office, including seven women; • secured land from NYRA for the third Fire Station for 2022 completion; • finished the Geyser Road Trail for public enjoyment;

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• passed the Unified Development Ordinance to streamline the city’s building and zoning process; • resolved legal issues to complete the City Center Parking Structure, increasing downtown parking and EV charging stations; • had city government fully functioning in the Rec Center less than a week after fire damaged City Hall; • completed the renovation of City Hall combining historic preservation with ADA compliance and energy efficiency. The majority of new Council members were active participants in the soundly defeated effort to change our charter. Our hope is they will remember the message from voters and continue to make Saratoga Work. - Connie Woytowich and Jane Weihe, Co-Chairs of Saratoga Works Saratoga Works is a civic group of individuals from multiple political parties and diverse backgrounds who care about our city and its future (www. saratogaworks.org)

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NEWS

Saratoga Springs Accepting Bids Through Feb. 4 for Greenbelt Downtown Connector Trail SARATOGA SPRINGS — The City of Saratoga Springs announced this week it will receive sealed bids until Feb. 4 for the Saratoga Greenbelt Downtown Connector Trail. The bids will be publicly opened and read at the deadline at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4. Contractor will provide all labor, materials, machinery, tools, equipment and other means of

construction necessary and incidental to the completion of the work regarding the project. The project will provide a 1.6-mile trail that begins at the intersection of Lake Avenue/High Rock Avenue and ends at the existing trail terminus on Excelsior Avenue. Details regarding the RFP are available for review via a 544-page document at the city website, Saratoga-springs.org.

Gov. Hochul: COVID Testing Site in Saratoga Springs SARATOGA SPRINGS — Gov. Kathy Hochul announced last Friday that a COVID testing site will open Jan. 20 on Union Ave. in Saratoga Springs at SUNY/ Empire State College. The Saratoga Springs location is one of nine new testing sites that will open on SUNY and community college campuses across New York State and follows the 20 sites on SUNY campuses the Governor has announced throughout the month of January. “Through our winter surge plan, we are building on our ongoing efforts to make testing more widely available, and that includes utilizing our SUNY campus facilities that are equipped to distribute more tests to New Yorkers,” Gov. Hochul said, in a statement. “Expanded access to testing will

ensure those who are positive with the virus can isolate to limit spread and keep others in their communities well. We’re turning the corner on this winter surge but we’re not through this yet, so let’s continue to use the tools that will help stop the spread: Wear a mask, wash your hands, get your vaccine, your second dose, and your booster. Get tested and stay home if you are sick - we are not powerless.” The Saratoga Springs venue is located at Empire State College, 1 Union Ave. Hours of Operation: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. According to Quadrant Biosciences, the PCR COVID-19 test is an oral, saliva-based test. Appointments can be scheduled here: app.acuityscheduling.com/ schedule.php?owner=24841628&cal endarID=6420951.

Week of January 21 – January 27, 2022

Wilson Chute Coming Back to Saratoga - One-Mile Races On The Main Dirt Track SARATOGA SPRINGS — The historic “Wilson Chute” will be reconstructed at Saratoga Race Course in time for the 2022 summer meet and allowing for onemile races to be contested on the main track, the New York Racing Association announced this week. The Wilson Chute – named after banker and former Saratoga

Racing Association President Richard T. Wilson - was dismantled after the 1972 season to accommodate additional parking. It was brought back briefly in 1992 when 25 races started in the chute. The reconstruction project will carefully follow the route of the original chute along the Clubhouse Turn, just to the east of the 1863

Club, and will be accompanied by upgrades to the Tailgate at the Turn picnic area located at the Clubhouse Turn, according to NYRA. The chute was part of the 1902 Master Plan which included enlarging the track, moving it westward, and rotating it 25 degrees as well as inserting a steeplechase course into the infield.

N.Y. To Receive More than $375 Million to Fix 1,700 Bridges In Need Of Repair WASHINGTON, DC — New York State is slated to receive $378.4 million this year to repair hundreds of bridges across the state in need of repair, Congressman Paul Tonko (D) announced this week. The funding, which the Congressman deemed as “critical” was delivered under the Tonko-backed Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and will fix 1,700 bridges in poor condition across the state. The more than $378 million delivered to New York in 2022 is the first investment in the 5 Year Bridge Formula Program Funding that will deliver a total of $1.9 billion to NY by 2026. “Our crumbling bridge infrastructure costs drivers hundreds in repairs each year and poses an immediate public safety threat for Americans travelling these roads every day,” Tonko said, in a prepared statement.

Currently, there are currently 1,702 bridges in New York State in poor condition, according to the Department of Transportation. Since 2011, commute times have increased by 7.4% in New York, and the average driver now pays $625 per year in extra costs related to driving on roads and bridges in need of repair. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, passed into law last November, aims to repair and rebuild roads and bridges nationwide, with a focus on climate change mitigation, resilience, equity, and safety for all users. The historic bridge repair funding is made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The total amount that will be available to states, D.C. and Puerto Rico in Fiscal Year 2022 is $5.3 billion along with $165 million for tribes. Tonko represents the 20th Congressional District which

includes a portion of Saratoga County and points south. Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R), who represents the 21st Congressional District – which includes a portion of Saratoga County and points north, voted against the measure. Nationwide, the Bridge Formula Program is expected to help repair approximately 15,000 highway bridges. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law includes an incentive for states to direct the new Bridge Formula Program funds to off-system bridges owned by a county, city, town or other local agency.  While states generally must match federal funding with up to 20 percent state or local funding, guidance issued this week notes that federal funds can be used for 100 percent of the cost of repairing or rehabilitating such locally owned off-system bridges, according to the DOT.

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SARATOGA COUNTY NOTES by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

BALLSTON SPA — The Saratoga County Board of Supervisors held its monthly meeting Jan. 18 in Ballston Spa. • The county re-authorized Contact Tracing services agreements with three people whose previous contracts were expiring. “There continues to be cases of COVID-19 in Saratoga County, and it is imperative to maintain the services of quality contractors to perform essential contact tracing services,” according to the board resolution. The County Administrator is authorized to execute up to 75 minor contracts with individuals identified by Public Health Services as contact tracers on an as-needed basis, at a compensation rate of $25 per hour. It was not immediately known how many of those up-to-75 contracts are currently in effect. The previously defined parameters regarding contact tracing is changing with the omicron variant surge, with a shift to what state health officials hope is a more effective use of resources. “We’ve been talking with local and county health departments about how we need to leave more flexibility for what happens when someone tests positive, or has been exposed to someone who tested positive, and we’re moving to more self-management when a person has either tested positive or been exposed to someone who tested positive, and less active outreach by departments,” said N.Y. State Health Commissioner Dr. Mary Bassett, in a presser with Gov. Kathy Hochul on Jan. 11. “The big change for New Yorkers is that if you test positive, you should no longer expect a call from your health department. You should instead follow the isolation and quarantine guidance.” Saratoga County Board of Supervisors Chairman Theodore Kusnierz, Jr. said Jan. 18 that the county is shifting its resources as well, such as staffing its booster and vaccine clinics in Ballston Spa. “Resources we were spending on contact tracing, we can use with employees for vaccinations,”

Kusnierz said. Scheduled times and dates for the county operated vaccine and booster clinics mat be found at: www.saratogacountyny.gov/covid/ covid-19-vaccines-and-boosters. • Following an Executive Session that lasted more than one hour, the board reconvened, added a new agenda item, and unanimously approved a settlement with pharmaceutical manufacturer Allergan, in which Allergen has offered to settle the claims of the Saratoga County by paying just over $335,000 in a one-time direct payment to be used for restitution. The board’s approval authorizes a settlement with Allergen, named in an action to recover damages in combatting and treating opioid abuse. • The Board approved a financial increase in the previously existing contract agreement with Saratoga Hospital for the use of the hospital’s laboratory and morgue facilities, due to increasing numbers of cases handled by the County Coroners at Saratoga Hospital in 2021. The earlier agreement was a three-year contract from 20202022, inclusively, with a maximum annual cost of $40,000. The amended agreement increases the contract limit from $40,000 to $65,000 for the years 2021 and 2022. The increase in cases had to do with an increasing number of bodies kept in the morgue resulting from a lengthier search for existing next-of-kin, and not the result of one specific issue such as COVID, said county coroner Susan Hayes-Masa. Public Hearings regarding Saratoga County Airport, Potential Additional Supervisors Slated for Feb. 9 • The Board set a Public Hearing to take place Feb. 9 regarding the proposed development of a new aircraft hangar at Saratoga County Airport. North American Flight Services (NASF), which has been the Fixed Base Operator at the county airport for 22 years, proposed that it would privately fund the design and construction of the 22,500 square foot hangar – estimated at $6 million to $7

million - and would pay taxes and retain ownership of it following its construction. NASF currently holds two leases at the airport with a term through April 2028 on which it currently pays approximately $7,000 per month. With the potential addition of a new hangar, the company is requesting the term of the lease be modified to extend to 2061, with a sliding incremental increase in monthly payments that would conclude at just over $9,600 per month in the final five years of the proposed lease extension, from 2056-2061. A Public Hearing on the proposed modification and

extensions of the terms of the leases was initially slated to take place in December, but was postponed. The hearing will now be held at 4:40 p.m. Feb. 9 in the Meeting Room of the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors at 40 McMaster St., Ballston Spa. • A Public Hearing at 4:35 p.m. on Feb. 9 at the Chambers of the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors to introducing a proposed Local Law that seeks to increase the population threshold at which an additional county supervisor would be added. The standing law, first applied in 1968, provides that each town or city in Saratoga County will elect

an additional County Supervisor for every 25,000 residents. As a result of the 2020 census, growth of population in the town of Halfmoon appears to show the number of residents at about 25,600, or just above that 25,000 threshold. The options would be to either add a second supervisor, or adopt a local law to increase the threshold, which would keep the number of members on the Board of Supervisors status quo. The proposed Local Law up for public discussion seeks to amend the population threshold to 27,500 as the new figure that would trigger the addition of a second supervisor.

NEWS

Week of January 21 – January 27, 2022

$2 Million Non-Profit Saratoga Springs Eyes Upgraded Covid Relief Fund Masks for City Employees, Hiring of a Part-Time Attorney continued from front page... The individual grants range $500 up to $50,000. How it will work: requests, accompanied by the Saratoga County Non-Profit COVID Relief Grant Fund Application, will be submitted to the County Administrator’s office, which will then refer completed and qualified funding requests to the Law and Finance Committee for consideration. Veitch is one of seven

members newly appointed to the committee for 2022, which is chaired by Jonathan Schopf. (See: story page 10). That Law and Finance Committee, which typically meets monthly in Ballston Spa, will subsequently recommend funding requests. The requests are then subject to the approval of the Board of Supervisors. To contact the county administrator’s office, call 518-884-4742 or visit the website: saratogacountyny.gov/ departments/adminstrators-office.

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Last August, the previous City Council adopted a resolution requiring all employees and visitors to wear a face mask when entering City buildings, facilities and/or indoor events sponsored by the city. This week, the current council approved a supplemental resolution that employees specifically wear a KN95 mask in public settings during work hours and duty assignments, unless an N95 is required per OSHA Standards. With an eye on providing the KN95 masks to its employees at no cost to city workers, the council subsequently approved a resolution to set aside $50,000 to help COVID safety expenses for City Hall personnel. The $50,000 is not strictly limited to the purchase of masks only, and any funds ultimately unused will go back to the general fund. Masking is a critical public health tool for preventing spread of COVID-19, according to CDC guidelines. On Jan. 14 the agency updated its informational pages to read: “loosely woven cloth products provide the least protection, layered finely woven products offer more protection, well-fitting disposable surgical masks and KN95s offer even more protection, and well-fitting NIOSH-approved respirators (including N95s) offer the highest level of protection. “ “For clarification - we’re strictly speaking of city employees. We recognize that we do not have the right to mandate the public wear a specific style mask,” explained Accounts Commissioner Dillon Moran. Mask wearing of some kind presumably remains in effect for

the public entering City Hall. “Testing and masks quite honestly are the best tools we have in our hands, provided we’re not choosing to use vaccinations. If we are using vaccinations, our tools are that much more effective.” “We do not get masks or test kits for our City Hall employees (and) we did not receive masks in 2021 other than the year-end masks given to the county supervisors,” said Finance Commissioner Minita Sanghvi. “We know COVID is changing and evolving. Having these funds assigned will help our city manage COVID, keep its employees safe and help us provide services.” Following a recent spike in infections amid an omicron variant wave that began late last month in Saratoga, officials are hoping regional COVID infection rates are beginning to exhibit signs of a less infectious trend. “Our (county) rate is coming down, it was trending up around 20%, now it’s at 18%,” Supervisor Tara Gaston told the council this week. “That is good, but that is not a sign to lessen up, it means to continue to follow the guidance we have. Those who are fully vaccinated and have boosters are performing the best when they do contract COVID-19. Right now, only about half of our fully vaccinated residents in Saratoga County have obtained a booster. We really need to pick that up.” Of the just over 80,000 fully vaccinated county residents who have received a booster, 8 are hospitalized related to COVID. Of the similar number of vaccinated residents without a booster, 30 are hospitalized. And of the approximate 61,000 county residents not fully vaccinated, 32 were in the hospital

this week, according to Saratoga County Public Health Services. Mayor Ron Kim said the city will be placing advertisements for a city attorney with the goal of securing a new hire in the next few weeks. The previous two attorneys – a city attorney and an assistant city attorney, were not reappointed at the start of the new council on Jan. 1. Following an analysis of the caseload and funds paid and budgeted to be paid regarding the previous full-time attorney position, Kim said, “I thought it was important to ask: Are we spending our tax dollars effectively and efficiently for legal services and is there a more effective way to obtain those legal services?” The re-organizing to a parttime city attorney position is anticipated to average a 30-hour work week at an annual salary range of $95,000 to $100,000, to be combined with a “smart and judicial use of outside counsel” as needed, when specific issues such Land Use or labor/employment expertise is required. “We think this restructuring will save between $50,000 and $75,000 per year once implemented – without the quality of legal services suffering,” Kim said. The council adopted a measure to hold this year’s State of The City event by March 19. Typically held in January, the move to later in the year is due to the difficulty of holding a public gathering in the current COVID environment. While the resolution calls for the event to be held by March 19, Kim added that he hopes it may be held by mid-February. Public Safety Commissioner Jim Montagnino reiterated he will lead a Public Hearing prior to the Feb. 1 council meeting regarding the creation of a Civilian Review Board, as per the recommendations of the city Police Reform Task Force. DPW Commissioner Anthony “Skip” Scirocco was not present at the meeting. “Commissioner Scirocco is recovering from a medical procedure,” Mayor Kim announced. “We saw him today on Zoom and he looked great. All the best to him and (wife) Corinne and we look forward to seeing him very soon.”

Week of January 21 – January 27, 2022

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

HALFMOON Edward Pearson sold property at 19 New Castle Rd to Cody Bryans for $273,000.

MALTA 12 Sherwood Trail, Saratoga Springs • $484,000

BALLSTON

Natalie Brocklebank sold property at 46 Burlington Ave to Antoinette Brocklebank for $275,000.

BDC Cornerstone LLC sold property at 55 Anthony Pl to Eugene Viti for $345,486.

Malta Land Co LLC sold property at 24 Yachtsmans Way to Dora Swan for $551,660.

Traditional Home Builders and Developers sold property at 21 Mallory Way to Matthew Hall for $418,500.

Stuyvesant Morris sold property at 27 Featherfoil Lane to Fenton Jones for $400,000.

James Giannone sold property at 2 Miller Ct to James Margiotta for $506,500. Charles Russell sold property at 117 Charlton Rd to Michael Wizner for $325,000. Barbera Homes Kelley Farms sold property at 11 Stablegate Dr to Andrew Collar for $566,204.

CORINTH David Kirchoff sold property at 222 Oak St to Bryan Eaton for $220,000.

GALWAY Andrew Hathaway sold property at 9040 Nassell Dr to Rick Percoco for $250,000.

Marie Boisvert sold property at 21 Rum Cherry Rd to Scott Carroll for $295,000. James Gross sold property at 14 Glade Mallow Rd to Dean Cloer for $335,000.

SARATOGA Michele Fleischer sold property at 60 Gates Ave to Kara Jefts for $110,000. Claudia Olsen sold property at 160 Broad St to 160 Broad St Schuylerville LLC for $285,000.

SARATOGA SPRINGS Meghan OCarroll sold property at 1 Spring St Unit 1 to Jonathan Brodie for $575,000

Boghosian Bros. sold property at 485 Grand Ave to James Scripa for $689,450

Sonoma Grove LLC sold property at 4 Brentwood Blvd to Jeffrey Bentley for $825,000.

Tina Grasso sold property at 42 Pheasant Ct to Nicholas Eddy for $240,000.

John Burke sold property at 8 Furlong St to Christine ODonnell for $570,000.

Edward Lopresti sold property at 18 Mahogany Ridge to George Puccio for $400,000.

Gina Sidway sold property at 5 Ho-Hum Lane to William Hickok for $279,900.

Karen Stewart sold property at 88 Meadowbrook Rd to Kenneth Gardner for $315,000. Beechwood Saratoga LLC sold property at 29 Jenna Jo Ave to Joseph Natuzzi for $1,440,000 Christopher Siart sold property at 80 Kaydeross Park Rd to 80 KPR LLC for $210,825. Brian Mumford sold property at 13 Summerfield Lane to Erin Mumford for $750,000. Hazel Poitras sold property at 35 Newton Ave to Colin Klepetar for $150,000. Barry Bookheimer sold property at 7 Greybirch Ct to Kolby Tricell for $265,000. Denise Donlon sold property at 3 Winners Circle to Kim Fonda for $297,000.

WILTON David Ilconich sold property at 16 Ridge View Rd to Kathryn Gage for $849,000. Christina Lauzon sold property at 13 Hearthstone Dr to Dustin Wetzel for $700,000.

BUSINESS

Baller Dream Foundation Announces New York Director SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Baller Dream Foundation has appointed Katrina Lucas to be the new executive director for New York. Based in Saratoga Springs, Lucas will lead efforts to advance the nonprofit organization throughout the Capital Region and beyond. Lucas is the principal of sofiEvents, a boutique firm specializing in event marketing, sponsorship management and communications. Prior to launching her business in 2008, she was the Director of Events and Signature Activities at the National Hospice Foundation in Alexandria, VA. Her extensive nonprofit background also includes work with Gilda’s Club Greater Washington, the Visiting Nurse Service Association, Seton Health Foundation, and the American Cancer Society. “I am so excited to have Trina join our team as Executive Director for New York,” said Frank DeBlasi, Baller Dream Founder and CEO. “This is our legacy market, where we began as Ballsfest almost a decade ago. While Baller Dream Foundation grows across the country, it’s vital that we continue the work we started here to support young cancer warriors and their families.” Founded in Saratoga Springs

Week of January 21 – January 27, 2022

Hampton Inn & Suites Has New Owners

Katrina Lucas. Photo provided.

in 2021, Baller Dream Foundation strives to lift the spirits of brave warriors, aged 25 and younger affected by cancer. The first step to this is referring to them not as patients, but “Ballers” – a modern term conveying that someone is doing well, feeling well, and in control. To that end, Baller Dream Foundation works closely with The Melodies Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders at Albany Medical Center, and other children’s hospitals across the country, providing in-hospital activities and offering support to families. Following treatment BDF presents major life experiences to help Baller dreams come true, ultimately building long relationships to assist them and their families through remission, on the path to a stronger life. To learn more about BDF, visit ballerdream.org, or contact Katrina Lucas at 518-538-1190 or trina@ballerdream.org.

Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Hampton Inn & Suites in downtown Saratoga Springs has been sold to the DelMonte Hotel Group of Rochester. Mike Hoffmann, owner of Turf Hotels, a regional hotel management company based in Latham, and Frank Parillo, local real estate developer, closed the deal with DelMonte Hotel Group in December 2021; the deed was made public this month. Hoffmann and Parillo sold both the Hampton Inn at 25 Lake Avenue and the adjacent parking garage for an all-inclusive $28.25

million. The real estate portion alone was priced at $17.25 million. The six-story hotel features 123 guest rooms and amenities including a swimming pool, fitness center, gift shop, business center, and guest laundry. The hotel first opened in 2008 and has a prime location – walking distance to Broadway and less than two miles from the Saratoga Racetrack, Saratoga Casino & Raceway, and SPAC. DelMonte Hotel Group is a premier hotel management company that owns and operates across a multi-brand platform from in

New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. DelMonte Hotel Group adds the Hampton Inn in Saratoga to its growing portfolio in the Capital Region that includes the following properties: Courtyard by Marriott Albany Thruway at 1455 Washington Ave., Albany; Fairfield Inn & Suite by Marriott Albany Airport at 168 Wolf Rd., Albany; Courtyard/Residence in Albany Airport at 277 Wolf Rd, Albany; and Courtyard by Marriott Albany Troy/ Waterfront at 515 River St, Troy. Saratoga TODAY reached out to Turf Hotels for a comment but received no response.

Week of January 21 – January 27, 2022

BUSINESS 13

Saratoga National Earns Death Wish Coffee Co. Launches Tattoo Series With 9 Tattoo Artists Nationwide BauerFinancial 5-Star Rating SARATOGA SPRINGS — Death Wish Coffee Co., the makers of the World’s Strongest Coffee, has announced their new Tattoo Series, collaborating with nine gifted tattoo artists throughout the country to showcase their talent. This series highlights the creativity of tattoo culture, with each tattoo artist creating original artwork for Death Wish Coffee to be featured and released on limited-edition mugs and t-shirts. The first featured tattoo artist, Eva Jean, is from the Allentown district of Buffalo. Tattoo artist Billy Harrigan of Saratoga Springs will also be featured in the series. Death Wish Coffee celebrates

its undying love for the tattoo culture that is so intertwined with the brand and its loyal coffee drinkers. The initiative will release one exclusive design per month from now until September, where the series will culminate at Death Wish Coffee’s flagship store in Saratoga Springs. Each of these creative designs to be released showcases the unique and individual style of the artists, each interpreting the Death Wish Coffee Co. brand in their own way. The remaining tattoo artists will be announced throughout the coming months on Death Wish Coffee Co.’s website (www. deathwishcoffee.com).

The launch of the Tattoo Series is the latest creative collaboration from Death Wish Coffee for its community of loyal fans, who flock to the brand’s highly caffeinated and boldly flavored roasts. Last week, Death Wish Coffee released “Coffee Notes,” an iconic unplugged and unscripted performance that features Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger from Grammy-winning hard rock band Halestorm for coffee and rock enthusiasts to enjoy. For more information about Death Wish Coffee Co. and the first artist in the Tattoo Series, visit www.deathwishcoffee.com/ pages/tattoo-series.

Airosmith Expands with Land Investment Across from Headquarters SARATOGA SPRINGS — Airosmith Development has acquired property across from their headquarters in Saratoga Springs to accommodate their expanding payroll. Airosmith Development Founder Margaret Smith Cassier has invested $890,000 to purchase the 2-acre lot directly across the street from their $3 million headquarters at 318 West Ave. The 2-acre property at 331 West Ave. is already developed with a 2,975 sq. ft. house, according to Realtor. com. Previously operating out of the building was Julie Wells, LCSW. “As we are at full capacity in our existing space, we purchased [the property] across the street to accommodate our immediate needs,” said Smith Cassier. “Over the next several months we will work on designing the use of the lot, building, and possible expansion thereof, and then getting the various City approvals required for the Plan.” Details of this acquisition became public this month after the deed was filed in Saratoga County. The transaction was officially closed back on Dec. 17. Airosmith Development is a certified women-owned development company providing “wireless and utility infrastructure site development solutions to clients seeking to expand, upgrade, or

maintain their networks.” Their clients include wireless carriers, broadband providers, utility companies, and tower companies. They specialize in site acquisition, engineering, fiber network services, technical field services, and project management. Just last year Airosmith surpassed 100 employees, while also

celebrating their 18th year in business in July 2021. Airosmith Development had been named as an Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company for the past 5 consecutive years. For information about Airosmith Development, visit their website at www. airosmithdevelopment.com.

for 12th Consecutive Year

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company has been recognized in January as a 5-Star Bank by BauerFinancial, Inc., the nation’s leading bank rating and research firm. Saratoga National has earned this designation for over 12 years, securing its prominent position as an “Exceptional

Performance Bank.” The 5-Star rating indicates Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company is one of the strongest banks in the nation. To earn this top rating, the bank must excel under a rigorous, independent analysis of its financial condition in areas of capital quality, asset quality, and profitability.

EDUCATION

Week of January 21 – January 27, 2022

January 2022 Regents Exams Cancelled; Diploma Requirements Modified NEW YORK — The January 2022 administration of the High School Regents Examination Program has been cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, as announced by Commissioner Betty A. Rosa in December. This cancellation applies to all Regents Examinations that had been scheduled for the January 2022 Regents Examination period. No decisions have been made regarding the June and August 2022 administrations of Regents Examinations or any other State assessment programs. “Given the unpredictable nature of the pandemic, the recent acceleration in COVID-19 infections, and continuing upheaval the virus had caused in schools across the state, this decision is the right one,” said Board of Regents Chancellor, Lester W. Young, Jr. “Once again the January Regents cannot be safely, equitably, and fairly administered across the state,” added Commissioner Rosa. “We will continue to work with our schools, districts, and stakeholders, to ensure they have what they need to provide academic, social and emotional, and mental health supports for our students.” As a result of the cancellation of the January 2022 Regents Examinations, the New York State Education Department (NYSED) will ask the Board of Regents to approve modifications

to the assessment requirements that students must meet to earn high school diplomas, credentials, and endorsements. These modifications apply to all students who are completing a secondary-level course of study or make-up program in January and are scheduled to participate in one or more of the January 2022 Regents Examinations. And, to ensure students are not adversely impacted by the cancellation of the exams, NYSED will also ask the Board of Regents to adopt emergency regulation regarding the assessment requirements students must ordinarily meet to earn a diploma. Under the proposed emergency regulations, students who are planning to take one or more Regents Examinations during the January 2022 examination period at the conclusion of a course of study or make-up program shall be exempt from the requirements pertaining to passing a corresponding Regents Examination to be issued a diploma. To qualify for the exemption, the student must meet one of these following requirements by the end of the first semester of the 20212022 school year: be enrolled in a course that would ordinarily culminate with a January 2022 Regents Exam and earn credit for such course of study; complete a

make-up program to earn course credit; or be prepared to take a required Regents Exam to graduate at the end of the first semester. NYSED is developing additional guidance in the form of an FAQ and will issue that guidance this month to address topics such as safety net options, mastery, honors, and technical endorsements so that schools

may determine diplomas to grant to their graduates. Please visit NYSED’s COVID-19 information site (www.nysed.gov/coronavirus) for additional information and guidance as it becomes available. As it pertains to Saratoga Springs High School students, the high school will run a regular class schedule for the week of Jan. 25-28, and students will be

expected to be in school every day. Midterm and/or final exams may still be administered within the blocks on those days. Quarter 2 and 1st Semester will still conclude on Jan. 28, and the new semester will begin on Monday, Jan. 31. Please visit your respective school district’s website for their updated schedule following the cancellation of the Regents Exams.

SSCSD Board of Education Meeting: Updates as of Jan. 18 SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs City School District held a Board of Education meeting on Jan. 18. mainly to discuss annual staffing and prebudget forecasting. The meeting began with a performance from student musicians in the jazz band. The Varsity Girls Cross Country Team was also recognized. In the 2021 season, the team was Suburban Council Champions, Section 2 Champions, competed in the State Championship, and won the NYS Federation Championship; collectively, the team had just under a 93 GPA. COVID UPDATES Superintendent Dr. Michael Patton informed the Board he has been in conversations with county health officials who believe that the community is reaching a peak in the spike in COVID-19 cases following holiday break, and that the district can expect a decline. As of Jan. 11, SSCSD has officially implemented the “Test-To-Stay” protocols. These protocols have been approved by the CDC and state-level health officials for all schools, giving parents the opportunity to have their students tested who would

otherwise be quarantined. The district will be offering a COVID-19 booster clinic on Saturday, Jan. 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Maple Avenue Middle School. The district is currently looking for community volunteers to help with the clinic. For more information, visit the district’s website at saratogaschools.org. ANNUAL STAFFING The district currently employees 1,118 staff members, clarifying that anyone in an instructional position holds certification issues by NYSED, and everyone else is approved by the NYS Department of Civil Service. SSCSD is among other school districts nationwide that have had staffing impacted by the pandemic; for SSCSD there was a substitute shortage specifically. In December 2021 alone, there was 64% fill rate for subs, and so far, this January the fill rate is at 50%. Throughout the pandemic, there have been only 13 nurses across the district doing contract tracing and working with students. Continued challenges the district is expected to see in the 20222023 school year are recruitment, retirement, and retention. PRE-BUDGET FORECAST

The district’s goals for the 2022-2023 budget are 1) new program requests (staying on top of the already allocated budget for curriculum renewal), professional development, and review of hardware and software allocations; 2) student support services for general and special education and social/emotional support; and 3) infrastructure planning and operations for emergencies and repairs. Infrastructure and operations did not receive the funds the district was expecting in the 2021-2022 budget, therefore it was put back on the budget with the hopes of eventually increasing funds for it over time. It was also noted that the district should already start thinking about the next capital project. Some important dates/time frames to keep in mind for 2022 regarding the 2022-2023 school budget vote are as follows (subject to change): March: Budget Workshops April 1: Legislative Budget Expected April 12: Budget Adoption Early May: Budget Hearing May 17: Budget Vote Watch the full meeting online at: www.youtube.com/ watch?v=xIUbA8-yTVY.

Week of January 21 – January 27, 2022

EDUCATION 15

Saratoga County 4-H Robotics Program Brings Home the Championship

The Saratoga County 4-H Robovines won the top award at the FIRST Tech Championship this past weekend.

The Robovines teamed up with Mechanical Meltdown from Central NY to win the overall Robot Game. Photo provided.

BALLSTON SPA — Saratoga County 4-H Robovines FTC 6955 showcased their Robotics knowledge and skills at the FTC Qualifier held last weekend at Corning-Painted Post High School. For their efforts, the team made up of youth from across Saratoga County won the Championship, while setting the mark with the top score in NYS this year. The FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) is broken down in so many ways and the team won the overall game. They were also acknowledged with the top award of the “Inspire Award”. They received the 2nd place Motivate, 3rd place Control, and 2nd place Innovate. With this win it qualifies the Robovines for the FTC Regionals at Mohawk Community College on March 6th. The Inspire Award is a judged

award given to the team that best embodies the ‘challenge’ of the FIRST Tech Challenge program. The team the receives this award is a strong ambassador for FIRST programs and a role model FIRST team. This team is a top contender for many other judged awards and is a gracious competitor. The Inspire Award winner is an inspiration to other Teams, acting with Gracious Professionalism® both on and off the Playing Field. This team shares their experiences, enthusiasm, and knowledge with other teams, sponsors, their community, and the judges. Working as a unit, this team will have shown success in performing the task of designing and building a Robot. The final part of the fay involved two teams making up an alliance to compete together

against a second alliance. The grouping paired the Robovines with Mechanical Meltdown, a team of youths from Central NY. The alliance won both the semifinals and finals to win the overall Robot Game. The alliance currently has five out of the top ten scores in New York State. “What an amazing day for an amazing group of kids,” said Lisa Russell, Robovines FTC 6955 Coach. “It was very exciting to see all of their hard work pay off at this competition. I look forward to where the youth will take this moving forward. We thank Saratoga County 4-H for this opportunity.” For more information about the Robotics Program and 4-H Youth Development of Saratoga County, contact the Saratoga County 4-H Office at 518-8858995 or visit www.ccesaratoga.org.

Saratoga Builders Association Offering Two Student Scholarships in 2022 SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Builders Association, Inc. is proud to announce their continued monetary commitment to education and will be awarding two student scholarships in 2022. One is the SBA $1,000 Scholarship award and the other is the $1,000 “Bob Best” Memorial Scholarship award. The organization makes these cash scholarships available annually to students who are planning to pursue a construction industry education. These scholarships are open to any high school senior or college undergraduate in Saratoga County who is planning to pursue a construction education at a 2 or 4-year accredited college or university or to students who would like to purchase tools and/ or equipment for employment/ career or to start a business in the construction industry. Students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. They must demonstrate current or past involvement in the construction field, including classes taken in high school or college, to be eligible for these awards. Each

applicant must also submit a high school or college transcript, or list of construction classes taken plus a short essay describing why they are interested in a construction industry career and what events led to this decision. Applications for the Saratoga Builders Association Scholarship program must be postmarked on or before April 1, 2022. Only the first 25 completed applications will be accepted so please apply early. The winner and their school will be notified by June 1, 2022. To receive a scholarship application, please contact Barry Potoker, Executive Director at 518-366-0946 or bpotoker@saratogabuilders.org.

Food

Week of January 21 – January 27, 2022

Simple Solutions to the

Dinner Dilemma Sheet pan chicken with carrots and brussels sprouts

Farmers’ Market Frittata SATURDAYS 9:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. WILTON MALL | FOOD COURT

by Julia Howard for Saratoga TODAY

Carrot and ginger soup, photo by Pattie Garrett

hile there are usually easy meal solutions for breakfast and lunch, simple, healthy dinner ideas are no easy feat. Finding a recipe that your family will enjoy is only a part of the struggle. We crave a quick fix for dinner, something that doesn’t take hours to prep and cook, and something that won’t take an hour to clean up. The Saratoga Farmers’ Market has meal motivation and locally sourced ingredients to get you through these dinner difficulties. SHEET PAN DINNERS

Soups are one of the most satisfying, healthy, and easy one-pot meals to make. Simply chop up your vegetables, sautee the aromatics (leeks, onions, carrots, garlic, but the list goes on), add chicken or vegetable stock and simmer, then puree or leave chunky depending on the soup and your preference. Some ideas are vegetable soup, potato and leek soup, mushroom soup, and butternut squash soup.

*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

• 1 cup bacon*, cooked and chopped

• 4 egg whites*

• ½ tsp chopped fresh thyme leaves

• 2 Tbsp milk* • ½ tsp salt, divided • ¼ tsp pepper, divided • 1 cup mushrooms* of choice, sliced • 1 cup kale*, chopped

• 1 Tbsp chopped parsley leaves (reserve some for garnish) • ½ cup chevre* (or another soft cheese*), crumbled into tiny pieces

INSTRUCTIONS :

FARMERS’ MARKET FRITTATAS

SIMPLE SOUPS

INGREDIENTS: • 4 large eggs*

For an effortless, delicious meal with minimal cleanup, sheet pan dinners are one of our favorite approaches to dinner. Choose your favorite seasonal vegetable(s) and pair it with a protein like chicken, pork, or beef. Think steak with Brussels sprouts and potatoes, sausages with apples and carrots, chicken with mushrooms and tomatoes (tomatoes will return to the market in Feb.). The internet has many ideas, and finding the right ingredients is super simple between your pantry and the farmers’ market. Frittatas can be very easy to make and are a great way to clean out your refrigerator. Ingredients include eggs, vegetables, fresh herbs (optional, and returning to the market in Feb.), cheese, and bacon or sausage - or omit for a vegetarian option. Simply sautee the vegetables, add cooked bacon and herbs, pour whisked eggs over the mixture, top with cheese, and broil for 3-4 minutes. We love M&A Farm’s recipe and remember that you can put just about anything in your frittata.

YIELDS: 6 servings | PREP & COOK TIME: 15 min

1. Preheat broiler and place top rack 4-5” from the element. Whisk together the eggs, egg whites, milk, ¼ tsp salt, and a pinch of pepper and set aside. SLOW COOKER & INSTANT POT MEALS Slow cookers and Instant Pots have turned complicated, time-consuming meals into one-pot wonders. A quick Google search can reveal recipes for anything from tacos to pot roast to soups and stews. Once your ingredients are in the pot, you typically don’t need to pay attention to them until the meal is cooked and ready to serve. The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is open on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Wilton Mall Food Court. Find us online at www. saratogafarmersmarket.org, where you can sign up for our weekly newsletter, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @SaratogaFarmersMarket.

2. On the stovetop, melt butter over medium-high heat in an iron skillet. Add vegetables and saute until they begin to soften for about 3-4 minutes. Add in the bacon, thyme, half of the parsley, 1/4 tsp salt, a pinch of pepper, and cook stirring for 1 more minute. 3. Pour the egg mixture over the veggies and stir to evenly spread the veggies around. Let it cook, about 3-4 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and sprinkle cheese over the top. 4. Place skillet under the broiler until eggs are slightly puffed and cheese begins to bubble and brown, 3-4 minutes. Watch carefully. Remove from the oven, slide frittata onto a serving platter. Garnish with remaining parsley. Slice and serve. Adapted from the recipe by M&A Farm

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Week of January 21 – January 27, 2022

Eat, Sleep, Ravioli, Repeat! Hello my Foodie Friends !

Colder temperatures call for our favorite comfort foods. Pasta can be a perfect comfort food. One of my favorite pasta dishes includes ravioli. Ravioli is an all time favorite traditional food of Italy that has been prepared for generations. The idea of making ravioli may seem daunting, by John Reardon but once you’ve got the hang of rolling out pasta, it’s pretty easy. Ravioli for Saratoga TODAY fillings can, and should, go beyond cheese. Think of ravioli as a pasta pocket for just about anything from meat to fish to veggies and more. Homemade ravioli isn’t just for the expert home cook; in fact, fresh pasta is one of the easiest ways to start adventuring into the wide world of cooking. Ravioli is just filled pasta, and ravioli dough is just your basic pasta dough made with flour and egg yolks. Use

Homemade Cheese Ravioli INGREDIENTS RAVIOLI DOUGH: • 2 cups all-purpose flour • 1 pinch salt • 1 teaspoon olive oil • 2 eggs • 1 ½ tablespoons water RAVIOLI FILLING: • 1 (8 oz) container ricotta cheese • 1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

• ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

• 3 tablespoons prepared basil pesto sauce

• ½ cup provolone cheese, shredded

• 2 cups heavy cream

• 1 egg

• 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce or homemade marinara

• 1 ½ teaspoons dried parsley PESTO-ALFREDO CREAM SAUCE: • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 2 cloves garlic, crushed

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

EGG WASH: • 1 egg • 1 tablespoon water

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Mound the flour and salt together on a work surface and form a well. Beat the teaspoon of olive oil, 2 eggs, and water in a bowl. Pour half the egg mixture into the well. Begin mixing the egg with the flour with one hand; use your other hand to keep the flour mound steady. Add the remaining egg mixture and knead to form the dough. 2. Knead the dough until smooth, 8 to 10 minutes; add more flour if the dough is too sticky. Form the dough into a ball and wrap tightly with plastic. Refrigerate for 1 hour. 3. While the dough is resting, prepare the ravioli filling. Combine the ricotta cheese, cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, provolone cheese, egg, and parsley and mix well. Set the filling aside. 4. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the crushed garlic and pesto sauce and cook for one minute. Pour in the heavy cream, raise the heat to high, and bring the sauce to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the Parmesan cheese and stir until the cheese melts. Remove the pan from the heat and keep warm. 5. Meanwhile, in a separate saucepan, warm the marinara sauce over medium-low heat. 6. Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Beat the egg with the tablespoon of water to make the egg wash. 7. Roll out the pasta dough into thin sheets no thicker than a nickel. To assemble the ravioli, brush the egg wash over a sheet of pasta. Drop the filling mixture on the dough by teaspoonfuls about one inch apart. Cover the filling with the top sheet of pasta, pressing out the air from around each portion of filling. Press firmly around the filling to seal. Use the ravioli form to help you with forming and cutting your ravioli. 8. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in the ravioli, and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the ravioli float to the top and the filling is hot, 4 to 8 minutes. Drain well. 9. Grease a baking sheet. Place the cooked ravioli on the sheet pan and bake in the preheated oven until brown, about 4 minutes. 10. To serve the ravioli, divide them among four warmed serving bowls. Drizzle the marinara sauce over the ravioli and then top with the cream sauce.

a pasta maker or a rolling pin to roll out sheets of fresh pasta. You cut the pasta into squares or circles, add your ravioli filling, then lay another same-shape piece of pasta on top. Make sure you brush a little bit of water around the edges first, then crimp the edges shut with a fork. Once you have your ravioli filled, you can freeze them for later or drop them into boiling water to cook. Or you can go for fried ravioli, especially for a fun appetizer. Top your ravioli with tomato sauce or marinara, or try it with alfredo sauce or pesto. The sky’s the limit for pasta sauce and ravioli filling combos. Ravioli makers give us some insurance and add a level of quality-control to the whole process. The little wells mean that each ravioli gets just about the same amount of filling. The maker also helps you get more raviolis from your sheets of pasta, wasting less dough and giving us a better pasta-to-filling ratio. When you roll over the top with a rolling pin, the pockets are simultaneously sealed and cut apart. You get perfectly sized ravioli every time. The Aluminum Ravioli Form will be your way to enjoy fresh, homemade ravioli any time. The deep pockets will be great for stuffing with any meats and cheeses you choose. To use the form you simply place a sheet of dough over the metal base, press down gently with plastic mold, fill with your favorite filling, and cover with an additional layer of dough. You can make up to 12 ravioli at a time, each one will be square with a classic edging. The aluminum base is sturdy and easy to clean while the plastic mold is dishwasher safe. This winter, upgrade your pasta night by swapping in with filled ravioli for plain pasta. Stop by Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutler store for the tools you need to make your winter comfort foods. Remember my Foodie Friends, “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”

Take Care, John & Paula

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Upcoming Events

Fundraiser Fish Fry Take-out Knights of Columbus Council #246 will be hosting a Fundraiser Fish Fry Takeout on Friday, January 28, from 5 – 7 p.m. Orders will need to be placed between 12 and 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday for pick-up times beginning at 5 p.m. and every 15 minutes thereafter until 7 p.m. Available will be Fried or Baked Haddock ($14) or Fried Clam Strips ($12) with French Fries, Cole Slaw, Tartar Sauce, and Cocktail Sauce, Macaroni & Cheese ($5), and New England Clam Chowder (pint - $7/quart - $13). Call 518584-8547 to call in your order or for more information.

Wings of Victory: Aircraft Manufacturing in NYS During World War II The event will take place on Saturday, January 29 at 2 p.m. at the NY State Military Museum, 61 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs. Historian Patrick Chaisson examines aircraft production in NYS during the Second World War, tracing the development of such legendary warbirds as the Grumman Hellcat and Republic Thunderbolt fighter planes, as well as many of the lesser-

known aviation companies who did their part to help win victory. All events are free and open to the public. However, attendance is limited to 40 persons on a firstcome basis (no pre-reserving of seats) and masking is required while inside the facility. For more information call 518-581-5100.

Academy for Lifelong Learning at Saratoga Springs Sponsored by Prestwick Chase with ten educational courses through Zoom as well as eight, in-person, outdoor and classroom offerings. Topics include Introduction to Classical Music, Global Literature, Italian Language, Music, 20th Century Local History, Snowshoeing & Hiking, American Revolution, Journal Writing, Drug Development & the FDA, Mah Jongg, Cooking, Painting, Writing from prompts, Ancient Game of Go, Intro to Taoism, Six Wives of Henry VIII, and much more. Brochures available. Email jeff. shinaman@esc.edu or call 518587-2100 x2390 or go to www.esc. edu/all. Registrations accepted up until the start of classes the week of January 24. Membership $75 (goes through June 30). Five-week classes $50 each. Spring term to start in mid-April.

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Week of January 21 – January 27, 2022

The Saratoga Winterfest 5K Snowshoe Run/Walk

Annual Sweetheart Dinner Dance

The event will be held on Sunday, February 6 at 11 a.m. in the Saratoga Spa State Park following COVID protocols. There will be no indoor facilities except for bathrooms. Registration can be done online through www. runsignup.com with day-of onsite. A limited supply of Dion snowshoes available to rent for $5 on a first come/first serve basis. For more information about the NE Snowshoe Series visit www.dionwmacsnowshoe. com. Questions? Call Laura at 518-581-1278 or laura@ saratogastryders.org.

The Saratoga/Wilton Elks Ladies Auxiliary is holding their annual Sweetheart Dance on Saturday, February 12; at the Elks Lodge, 1 Elk Lane, Saratoga Springs. Cocktails/ appetizers from 6-7 p.m., dinner 7 p.m., and entertainment from 9 p.m. - midnight. The popular band GRAVITY will be our entertainment. Raffles will benefit the local CODE BLUE Shelter. Entrée choices: prime rib, stuffed chicken, and eggplant parmesan with bucatini pasta; served with roasted potatoes, tossed salad, roll, and glazed carrots. A cupcake tower with a variety of flavors for dessert. Cost is $35.00/person. Reservations are first come first serve with limited seating. RSVP: Barb Ash 518-584-0694, cell 518879-8713 or bash2@nycap.rr.com with entrée choice, number of guests and method of payment. Proof of vaccination is required.

First Responder Large Animal Training Hosted at Upstate Equine Medical Center located at 362 Rugg Rd., Schuylerville. This training was designed for individuals who would be primary contact in an emergency situation; firefighters, police officers, EMT, animal control, etc. However, anyone who would like to know more about handling large animal livestock in emergency situations is welcome. Speakers will be Steve Sedrich, DVM and Tracy Bartick-Sedrish, DVM of Upstate Equine Medical Center and Pandora Davis, VMD of H & N Bovine. The training will be held on February 8 at 6 p.m. To sign up or with any questions contact Nicolina Foti of CCE Saratoga nvf5@cornell.edu or call 518-885-8995.

The Camp Saratoga 8K Snowshoe Race The event will be held on Saturday, February 19 at 10:30 a.m. at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park, following COVID protocols. There will be no indoor facilities except for bathrooms. Registration can be done online through www. runsignup.com with day-of onsite. A limited supply of Dion snowshoes available to rent for $5 on a first-come/first-serve basis. For more information

about the NE Snowshoe Series visit dionwmacsnowshoe. com. Questions? Call Laura at 518-581-1278 or laura@ saratogastryders.org.

February Break Drama Camp For ages 7-13. Tuesday, Feb. 22 Friday, Feb. 25 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. The camp will be taught by Malta’s Artistic Director Elyse Young and will include acting skills, vocal techniques, theater games, crafts, rehearsals, and performance of a short play. Camp and performance will take place at the Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Dr, Malta. Students must wear a mask when not performing. For more information, go online to maltaparksrec.com or contact Town of Malta Parks and Recreation Department at 518-899-4411.

Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits Artist Karen Woodin will be exhibiting at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park. Her collection titled “A Moment in Time & Place” will be on exhibit during January and February. Karen is an awardwinning landscape plein air artist. Artist Jean Skanes is exhibiting in the Town of Clifton Park Lobby, 1 Town Hall Plaza, Clifton Park. Jean is a watercolorist who primarily paints landscapes. Stop in an visit these exhibits and support the arts in Southern Saratoga County. For more information on SSAS, visit: southernsaratogaartist.com

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Week of January 21 – January 27, 2022

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This Week’s Events: Jan. 21-27 family friendly

FRIDAY, JANUARY 21 Eagle Watch Moreau Lake State Park 605 Old Saratoga Rd., Gansevoort | 9:30 a.m. Join an environmental educator on a ride along the Hudson River looking for eagles. We will drive over to different pull offs along Spier Falls Road to stop and look for Bald Eagles. We will drive to a couple different locations then get out of our vehicles to look around for Bald Eagles. Please bring binoculars if you have them. Sighting is not guaranteed. Please call to make reservations at 518917-2174. Cost is $5 for adults and $1 for children. Meet and pay at the park office. Cost is $5 for adults and $1 for children.

Fish Fry Friday Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club 123 Route 32, Schuylerville | 4 – 7 p.m. Fish Fry Friday will continue every Friday thru April 15. All are welcome, members and nonmembers. Menu Includes but not limited to: fish fry, chicken fry, clam fry, popcorn shrimp, buffalo shrimp, coconut shrimp, scallops, chowder. Dinners are served with your choice of French fries or onion rings, coleslaw and sauce, ask about our extra’s and beverages. You are welcome to eat in at our club house, or call ahead for take-out. 518-695-3917.

Fundraiser Dinner The Pincipessa Elena Society 13 Oak Street, Saratoga Springs | 5 – 7 p.m. Offering Soup-To-Go this winter, in place of its regular monthly dinners on the third Friday of the month. This dinner will benefit the building fund. The club will offer Pasta E Fagioli and Italian Wedding Soup for $15 a quart; 2 quarts for $25. Curbside pickup only. Open to the public. For more information, call (518) 584-4163. Regular monthly dinners will return in the Spring.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 22 Kid’s Ice Fishing Moreau Lake State Park 605 Old Saratoga Rd., Gansevoort | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Have you ever wondered how to ice fish? Come to Moreau to get a beginner lesson and maybe even reel up a fish. Equipment provided. Registration is required. Please call 518-917-2174. Stop at the office to pay for the event, $1 per child, then head down to the warming hut. Warming hut will be open with hot cocoa. This is weather dependent. If there isn’t enough ice we will cancel.

Upstate Equine Medical Center Lecture and Clinic 362 Rugg Rd., Schuylerville | 2 – 4 p.m. Take a tour of the new state of the art medical and surgical center. Dr. Steve and Tracy Sedrish will provide a lecture on “What is it like to be a Large Animal Vet.” The youth will participate in hands on opportunities and an activity. This event is open to the public with no registration needed. If you are a Saratoga County 4-H Member, contact rjl287@cornell. edu to sign up. For more information on the program, please call 518-885-89995. Follow our Saratoga County 4-H Facebook page for more details.

Winter Snowshoe Discovery Walk Camp Saratoga North, 80 Scout Rd., Gansevoort 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. | Join us for a guided hike all about winter exploration and discovery. Learn how to walk on snowshoes, learn the basics of animal tracking, and learn about different winter adaptations of wildlife found on the Saratoga Sandplains ecosystem. Snowshoe rentals will be available 15 minutes prior to program at $3/pair. Registration is required at least one business day in advance. To register, visit wiltonpreserve.org/ education/calendar or call 518-450-0321.

Turkey Dinner Drive-Thru South Glens Falls United Methodist Church 15 Maplewood Parkway, S. Glens Falls | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Menu: Turkey, stuffing, potatoes and veggie, tomato soup and homemade dessert. Adults $12, pre-orders recommended, delivery available. 518-793-1152.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 23 Indoor Craft and Garage Sale Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 11-3 p.m. Admission is free. The popular Elks Ladies Auxiliary Indoor Craft and Garage Sale will have over 40 vendors: great parking, bargains galore, and lunch. Household items, sports equipment, hand-made items, clothing, fabrics, food treats, body lotions, and just about anything you can imagine. New vendors signing up every month. A fun activity the entire family enjoys. All proceeds go to local charities. 8’ table and chairs $15: call Linda 518-289-5470 for information or to sign up for a table(s). Masks should be worn by everyone per NYS Guidelines.

Family Hike Moreau Lake State Park, 605 Old Saratoga Rd., Gansevoort | 2 p.m. Join us as we hike from the office down to the Warming Hut, across to the lake and back up to the office. We’re sure to see animal habitats and tracks! For kids of all ages and their guardians. Registration is required, please call 518917-2174. Cost is $1 per child.

MONDAY, JANUARY 24 Dining with Diabetes Zoom Program| 6:30 p.m. Participants will learn how to read the new food labels, count carbohydrates and plan meals using the Plate Method. Also, a discussion on ways to stay motivated to eat healthy and stay active during the current health crisis. This class offers opportunities to connect with others who are dealing with diabetes. Healthy recipes, cooking techniques and ideas for making healthier choices at restaurants and grocery stores. A Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist has been invited to attend one of the sessions. Please register here cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJErfygqD4jH9f5xxKk0V3Il8E0bFtmCbCc to get the Zoom link for the series. For help with registering or questions, contact Karen from CCE Albany at kem18@cornell.edu or leave a message at 518-765-3552.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 25 Saratoga Springs Train Stations: Architecture and Impact Zoom and Facebook | 7 – 8:30 p.m. Join Saratoga Springs Preservation with author Richard Chait. Through the years there have been many railroads that have served Saratoga Springs and the surrounding area, the Rensselaer & Saratoga, TC Durant’s Adirondack Co Railway, the Fitchburg Branch of the B&M, Saratoga & Mt McGregor, Hudson Valley Railway Co, and the Adirondack Branch and main line of the D&H. These stations not only have notable architecture, but also shaped the economy and growth of Saratoga Springs as a travel destination. Suggested donation $10 or more. Unable to attend live? A recording will be made available to everyone who registers! For additional information or to register, visit www.saratogapreservation.org or call 518-587-5030.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26 Baked Ham Dinner Take-out Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Menu: Baked ham, Au Gratin potatoes, vegetable, applesauce, roll, tossed salad. Cost is 2 for $30. (Cash Only). Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – noon to place an order. 518-584-2585.

Open House Gaming and Meetup Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 N. Main St., Mechanicville 5 – 7:30 p.m. | All ages. Bring your own device or use ours. Play chess, meet up with friends or meet new ones.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 27 Coping with Life’s Necessaries Zoom Presentation | 7 p.m. Ian Mumpton of the Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site, as part of the Expert Next Door series. The Schuyler family enjoyed many luxuries as part of their refined lifestyle, but what might their hygiene practices have looked like? Tickets are available at brooksidemuseum. networkforgood.com/events/38237-expert-next-door-18

Healthy Bake-Along Zoom Presentation | 7 - 8 p.m. No fee. Presented by Julia Hotaling, Dietetic Intern with Sage Colleges, and Cornell Cooperative Extension. Learn how to prepare two healthy recipes from the comfort of your kitchen. Easy no-bake chocolate peanut butter energy balls and fudgy avocado brownies will be made during this one-hour session. These recipes substitute typical baking ingredients for healthier options to provide guilt-free, delicious desserts. After registering the recipes will be emailed or they can be found on the CCE website on the Events page. Contact Cornell Cooperative Extension Saratoga County - 518-8858995, or email Diane Whitten at dwhitten@cornell.edu.

Week of January 21 – January 27, 2022

Puzzles Across 1 Impertinent talk 5 Man __: 1920 Horse of the Year 9 Avoid failing 13 Sunburn-soothing balm 14 Earring holder 15 __ God: earthquake, e.g. 17 *Test of hand strength 19 Danger 20 “It’s the __ I can do” 21 Grown-up 22 Take place 25 Refine, as skills 27 Drink with a polar bear mascot 28 Gave voice to 29 *Ski resort purchase 31 Diagram for Web navigation 33 “Game of Thrones” channel 34 At some future point 35 It’s given in the form of a question on “Jeopardy!” 40 Soccer official 42 “Goosebumps” series author 43 *Accidentally call without touching one’s cellphone 48 Contributes 49 Ohio border lake 50 Pungent flavor 51 Brittany port city 52 Give in (to) 54 Patronized, as a diner 56 Circle or polygon 57 Express lack of interest on Tinder ... or a hint to the answers to starred clues 61 Downy duck 62 Compress, with “down” 63 Idris of “The Wire” 64 Fix, as socks 65 Salon selections 66 Lose traction Down 1 Maple-syrup-to-be 2 “Baby Cobra” comic Wong 3 Jaden, to Will Smith 4 Peacefully hidden, as a retreat 5 Lingerie brand 6 Bow down to, perhaps 7 Not very much

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See puzzle solution on page 30 8 Sales agent 9 Daddy 10 Acid type found in vinegar 11 Found in abundance, as oil 12 Evening party 16 Group of ships 18 Billy Joel’s “Tell __ About It” 21 NYC museum’s fundraising gala 22 Bone, in Bologna 23 Biblical brother 24 Make mention of 26 High math degree 29 Baby shower gift 30 Charged particles 32 Female in a stable 36 Takes by surprise 37 Double-__ trailer

38 What means may justify 39 “Don’t play” symbol, in music 41 Med-approving agcy. 42 Scott Joplin’s music 43 “__ porridge hot ... “ 44 Corsage flower 45 Loud insect 46 Lighthouse guardian 47 Sort of 51 Modern honey 53 Laura who won an Oscar for “Marriage Story” 55 Omar of “House” 57 Part of EST: Abbr. 58 Rockies bugler 59 DOJ division 60 Wee amount

Writing the Right Word by Dave Dowling

Accuracy in word choice is a key to effective communication. In your daily writing and speaking, try to make sure you use the right word in the right place with the right spelling. By doing so, its effect will affect your communication in a positive way. This quick weekly tip will help you filter the confusion in some of our daily word choices. This Week: Eek, Eke Eek is simply a noise one makes when frightened. Eek! A bat just flew in their house. Eke means to obtain something usually with difficulty. For years he tried eking out a living on his low salary. 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

Week of January 21 – January 27, 2022

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Tang Museum Hosts Slipknot “Knotfest Roadshow” to Stage Two-day Online Event Jan. 28-29 May Show in Albany

Slipknot with special guests Cypress Hill and Ho99o9 to perform in Albany May 24.

ALBANY — Slipknot has announced the 2022 iteration of their infamous Knotfest Roadshow tour. The 55-date tour, which begins March 16, will take place over two legs and will make a stop

in Albany at the MVP Arena on Tuesday, May 24. Cypress Hill and Ho99o9 will also perform at the Albany date. Tickets for all Knotfest Roadshow dates go on sale Friday, Jan. 21 at KnotfestRoadshow.com.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College invites the public to “Radical Fiber: A Symposium on Art and Science,” to be held online Jan. 28-29. The two-day online symposium brings together scholars, artists, and thinkers in academia, business, tech, and the arts on the historical, present, and potential future connections of fiberbased arts and the sciences. Each day includes a curator’s tour, two panel discussions, and a moderated conversation in which all attendees can meet and share ideas inspired by the day. The symposium is presented in conjunction with the exhibition Radical Fiber: Threads Connecting Art and Science, which features historical artifacts and contemporary art that demonstrate the ways in which fiber craft techniques and materials have influenced and impacted scientific fields like mathematics, digital technology, medicine, neuroscience, and more. The exhibition opens Jan.29 and runs through June 12. The exhibition features works that span centuries and are made by artists, scientists, and mathematicians alike. It also features the Saratoga Springs Satellite Reef, a collaborative artwork made up of hundreds of crocheted corals created in the last year by amateur

Hanne Kekkonen, Trefoil Knot, 2021, crocheted cotton yarn, plastic rod and wool, 5 1/10 x 5 1/10 x 5 1/10 inches, collection of the artist.

crafters and professional artists from the Capital Region and beyond. The reef installation is one of fifty such satellite reefs created around the world as part of the Crochet Coral Reef project by Christine and Margaret Wertheim and the Institute For Figuring. The symposium will be via Zoom and is free and open to the public. Registration is required for each session. A complete schedule and Zoom registration links may be found at: tang.skidmore.edu. Note, the symposium was originally scheduled to be in person.

The rise in coronavirus cases and travel disruptions have prompted the move online. The public reception that had been scheduled for Jan. 29 has been canceled; however, the museum will be open to the public beginning Saturday, Jan. 29, and resume weekly hours of Thursdays to Sundays noon to 5 p.m., with extended hours until 9 p.m. on Thursdays. All visitors are required to show proof of vaccination and to wear masks. For more information, call the Visitors Services Desk at 518-580-8080, or go to:tang.skidmore.edu.

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Week of January 21 – January 27, 2022

Laura Roth & Hui Cox Perform a Special Jazz Concert this Week

Slew of Upcoming Shows at Universal Preservation Hall Showcases Variety of International Musical Talents

Laura Roth and Hui Cox live at The Park Theater Thursday.

GLENS FALLS — The Park Theater presents ‘Live & Local’ featuring a special jazz concert with musicians Laura Roth and Hui Cox on Thursday, Jan. 27. The event salutes the months of self-sacrificing efforts by the essential workers of the Glens Falls Hospital and in addition to Roth and Cox will feature

drummer, Mike Clark, bassist Essiet Okon Essiet, along with special guest, Ray Agnew. For more information on Laura Roth & Hui Cox, visit lauraandhui.com. Tickets are $20, Doors: 7 p.m. and showtime is 7:30. The Park Theater is located at 14 Park St. Call 518-792-1150, or go to: parktheatergf.com.

Traditional Banjo Player and Folksinger Nora Brown to Perform at Caffe Lena Feb. 12 The Spa City Guitar Festival will take place at UPH March 18, 19 and 20. Image provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The following upcoming shows are scheduled to be staged at Universal Preservation Hall, 25 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs. For showtimes and ticket information, go to: universalpreservationhall.org. Friday, Jan. 28: Hipster Assassins. A collaborative endeavor of virtuosic talent that came together in New York City at the historic Zinc Bar in 2010. Over the next 2 years the band had a weekly Monday night residency at Zinc where it started to develop its own sound playing both originals and covers. Since its inception, the band has played all over the world, including Montreal Jazz Fest, the Jazz Cafe in Costa Rica and plays once a month at NYC’s famous 55 Bar. Saturday, Feb. 5: Bakithi

Kumalo. South African bassist, composer, and vocalist. He is most known for his fretless bass playing for Paul Simon for over 30 years and on the 1986 album Graceland, in particular the bass run on “You Can Call Me Al.” Kumalo is going on tour performing with The Graceland Experience. This unique show will feature Bakithi performing the entire Graceland record, one of Paul Simon’s biggest, along with a selection of world music as well. Saturday, Feb. 12: Howard Jones, Rachael Sage. Howard Jones Acoustic Trio is an intimate stripped-down trip through Jones’ 30-year music career. Featuring Jones on electric piano, Robin Boult (Roger Daltry, Dave Stewart) on acoustic guitar and Nick Beggs (Kajagoogoo, Belinda Carlisle, John Paul Jones) on chapman

stick, the show delivers a fresh take on Howard’s best-known hits. Howard Jones first burst upon the contemporary music scene in 1983; His first two albums “Human’s Lib,” and “Dream Into Action” were worldwide hits. Also appearing: The 6-time Independent Music Awards winner Rachael Sage will perform songs from her recent Billboard Charting album “Character,” along with select pieces across her repertoire of 14 albums and her new collaborative side-project, Poetica. Rachael will be joined by Kelly Halloran on violin (Michael Franti, Tom Morello). Future shows at UPH include: Ladysmith Black Mambazo (March 5), The Screaming Orphans (March 12), and The Spa City Guitar Festival (March 18, 19 and 20).

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Nora Brown’s latest album, “Sidetrack My Engine” - released on Jalopy Records, was recorded on an Ampex tape machine using vintage RCA ribbon mics inside of a brick cave underground in Brooklyn. The songs, she says, were learned through the continued tradition of visiting elder musicians in her community, from old records, and from field recordings in archival collections. The traditional banjo player and folksinger, who is 16 years old, will perform at Caffe Lena on

Saturday, Feb. 12. Mentored by folklorist/filmmaker/New Lost City Rambler John Cohen, Brown’s debut album “Cinnamon Tree,” produced by the legendary Alice Gerrard and released when she was 13, sold out of its LP pressing. “‘Sidetrack My Engine,” released last September, debuted at number six on the Billboard Bluegrass Charts. The show at Caffe Lena will be staged 8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 12. In-person tickets and live stream viewing information is at: caffelena.org.

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Lake George Arts Project: Kingsley Parker Solo Exhibition Opens Jan. 26 LAKE GEORGE — “Living in Harm’s Way,” a solo exhibition by multi-media artist Kingsley Parker opens at Lake George at the Courthouse Gallery, corner of Canada and Lower Amherst Streets on Jan. 26. In his exhibition, Parker continues his decades-long research and concern with all the myriad ways that humans interact with and extract from the natural world. His works depict vulnerable environments: clear-cut forests, overfished oceans, bleached coral reefs, plastic pollution, and fishing villages where humans live on the margins of changing sea levels. Using recycled materials, such as wooden door frames, Styrofoam, flocking, and other found objects, he creates poignant images and installations - a mix of paintings,

Kingsley Parker - Fishing Village, View #1 aluminum cans, wood, wire, and paint, 6 x 16 x 15 inches, 2016.

drawings, prints, and sculpture that address serious topics, but that are often balanced with humor. The exhibition runs through Feb. 26. An Online Talk with the Artist takes place 4 p.m. on Jan. 29. In-person office and gallery hours are Wednesday through Friday 12 – 5 p.m., Saturday 12 – 4 p.m. This exhibition is funded in

part by the New York State Council on the Arts; the Town and Village of Lake George; Price Chopper’s Golub Foundation; 518 Profiles; The Alfred Z. Solomon Charitable Trust and LGAP members. For more information about the exhibition, and/or for a link to online talk with the artist, go to: www.lakegeorgearts.org.

Win A Guitar: Death Wish Coffee Co. Launches Coffee Notes with the Band Halestorm SARATOGA SPRINGS — To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Death Wish Coffee Co. is offering a guitar giveaway and has released “Coffee Notes” - an unplugged performance featuring Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger from Grammy-winning hard rock band Halestorm. Death Wish Coffee Co., the makers of the World’s Strongest Coffee, was launched in 2012 when Mike Brown brought a bold idea for the world’s strongest coffee to life in 2012. What started as a few employees packing orders in the basement of a quaint coffee shop can now be found in over 16,000 stores nationwide. “Coffee Notes” features a 30-minute video directed by Rob Fenn and is hosted on the Death Wish Coffee website at deathwishcoffee.com. The video provides an exclusive look at Halestorm performing some of their hit songs, including their most recent #1 rock single “Back From The Dead,” RIAAcertified Platinum song “I Miss The Misery,” and more, as well

Zac Brown Band Announce Return to SPAC in June

Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger, of the band Haelstorm, with an Epiphone guitar offered in a giveaway to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Death Wish Coffee.

as a solo performance of Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You” by Lzzy on piano. The performance also includes special anecdotes and stories about Lzzy and Joe’s experiences in the music

industry and the meaning behind some of their biggest songs. Fans who access the video will be automatically entered into a giveaway to win a signed Epiphone EJ-200ce guitar by Lzzy and Joe.

Zac Brown Band announce their “Out in the Middle Tour.” Photo: Danny Clinch.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Zac Brown Band announced a new set of dates of their upcoming 2022 international tour that will see the band stage a show at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on June 2. The “Out in the Middle Tour” kicks off April 22 in in Greenville, South Carolina. The multi-city trek will include performances at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Citi Fields in Queens, NY, Fenway Park in Boston and the legendary

Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. The staging in Saratoga Springs will mark the band’s fifth show of the tour. Joining the band once again will be Caroline Jones, who performed as a special guest during “The Comeback Tour.” Zac Brown Band also welcomes Robert Randolph Band as the opening act on select dates throughout the tour. Tickets go on sale Friday, Jan. 21 at www.ZacBrownBand.com.

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LEGALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Resolution 42 of 2022 the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on February 9, 2022 at 4:35 pm, or as soon thereafter as the Board can convene, in the Meeting Room of the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors at 40 McMaster Street, Ballston Spa, New York 12020 for the purpose of considering a Local Law amending Local Law No. 2 o f1968, as last amended by Local Law No. 5 of 2011, to increase the population threshold for an additional County Supervisor. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that at this hearing, all persons wishing to speak will be heard. Written communications may be emailed to publiccomment@ saratogacountyny.gov, or by mail addressed to: Clerk of the Board, Saratoga County Board of Supervisors, 40 McMaster Street, Ballston Spa, NY, 12020, which public comment must be received by February 9, 2022 at 3:30 pm. Copies of this proposed local law are available in the Office of the Clerk of the Board and online at www. saratogacountyny.gov. Therese M. Connolly, Clerk, Board of Supervisors. 01/21, 109943 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Resolution 39 of 2022 the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on February 9, 2022 at 4:40 pm, or as soon thereafter as the Board can convene, in the Meeting Room of the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors at 40 McMaster Street, Ballston Spa, New York 12020 for the purpose of considering proposed amendment and extensions of the East and West Facilities Airport Leases with North American Flight Services, inc. through December 31, 2061. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that at this hearing, all persons wishing to speak will be heard. Written communications may be emailed to publiccomment@ saratogacountyny.gov, or by mail addressed to: Clerk of the Board, Saratoga County Board of Supervisors, 40 McMaster Street, Ballston Spa, NY, 12020, which public comment must be received by February 9, 2022 at 3:30 pm. Additional information regarding the proposed amendment and extensions are available in the Office of the Clerk of the Board and online at www. saratogacountyny.gov. Therese M. Connolly, Clerk, Board of

Supervisors. 01/21, 109944 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TAKE NOTICE that the pursuant to Resolution 36 of 2022, the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on February 9, 2022 at 4:30 pm, or as soon thereafter as the Board can convene, in the Meeting Room of the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors at 40 McMaster Street, Ballston Spa, New York 12020 for the purpose of considering proposed amendments to the boundaries of Saratoga County Consolidated Agricultural Districts #1 & #2.” Saratoga County Consolidated Agricultural District #1 presently encompasses the towns of Moreau, Northumberland, Saratoga, Stillwater & Wilton. There are approximately 3,846 parcels included within this District that contains approximately 61,642.03 +/- acres of land. Saratoga County Consolidated Agricultural District #2 presently encompasses portions of the towns of Ballston, Charlton, Clifton Park, Corinth, Edinburg, Galway, Greenfield, Hadley, Malta, Milton, Providence and the City of Saratoga Springs. There are approximately 3,279 parcels included within this District that contains approximately 52,014 ± acres of land. Two applications for the inclusion of predominately viable agricultural lands within the Saratoga County Consolidated Agricultural District #1 and one application for the inclusion of predominately viable agricultural lands within Saratoga County Consolidated Agricultural District #2 have been filed with the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors pursuant to NYS Agriculture and Markets Law §303-b. The first application requests the inclusion of a parcel of land located in the Town of Wilton on West Lane, consisting of 106.17± acres, identified as Tax Parcel #128.-1-83.11. The second application requests the inclusion of a parcel of land located in the Town of Stillwater on Colonial Road consisting of a total of 38 ± acres, identified as Tax Parcels #243.-1-43.2. The third application requests the inclusion of a parcel of land located in the Town of Clifton Park on Tanner Road, consisting of 12.5± acres, identified as Tax Parcel #264.-3-64.113. The hearing will consider the three applications received for inclusion within the boundaries of Saratoga

County Consolidated Agricultural District #1 & #2, and the report of the Saratoga County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board recommending the amendment of the boundaries of Consolidated Agricultural District #1 & #2 to include all three parcels referenced in the applications. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that at this hearing, all persons wishing to speak will be heard. Written communications may be emailed to publiccomment@ saratogacountyny.gov, or by mail addressed to: Clerk of the Board, Saratoga County Board of Supervisors, 40 McMaster Street, Ballston Spa, NY, 12020, which public comment must be received by February 9, 2021 at 3:30 pm. Therese M. Connolly, Clerk, Board of Supervisors. 01/21, 109945 Notice of Adoption of Local Law NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE Board of Supervisors of the County of Saratoga, State of New York, at its regular meeting on January 18, 2022, duly adopted the below Local Law. RESOLUTION 43 - 2022 ADOPTING A LOCAL LAW IDENTIFIED AS INTRODUCTORY NO. 7, PRINT NO. 1 OF 2021 ENTITLED “A LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE 2022 SARATOGA COUNTY COMPENSATION SCHEDULE TO PROVIDE SALARY AND COST-OF-LIVING INCREASES FOR CERTAIN COUNTY OFFICIALS” WHEREAS, Resolution 319-2021 introduced and presented a proposed Local Law identified as Introductory No. 7, Print No. 1 of 2021, to this Board of Supervisors and scheduled a public hearing thereon for January 12, 2022 at 3:45P.M. in the Meeting Room of the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors, 40 McMaster Street, Ballston Spa, New York; and WHEREAS, notice of that public hearing was duly published and posted as required by law; and WHEREAS, the scheduled public hearing was held and all persons desiring to be heard have been heard by this Board; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that this Board of Supervisors, on this 18th day of January, 2022 hereby adopts a Local Law identified as Introductory No. 7, Print No. 1 of 2021. This Local Law is subject to a permissive referendum as provided in Municipal Home Rule Law §24. This Local Law

shall become effective as provided in Municipal Home Rule Law §27. Therese M. Connolly, Clerk Board of Supervisors 01/21, 109942 LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of the City of Saratoga Springs, New York will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at 6:20 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached, in the City Council Room (“Music Hall”), City Hall, 474 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, New York, to hear all persons who wish to speak either for or against the final design and engineering plans for the Saratoga Downtown Connector Trail. All views and comments made at the hearing will be reviewed and considered to the maximum extent possible. The final design and engineering plans for the Saratoga Greenbelt Downtown Connector Trail were presented at the January 18, 2022 City Council meeting and are available on the City’s website at the following link: http://www.saratoga-springs.org/ DocumentCenter/View/13568/176086_ SGT-Downtown-Connector-FinalPlans-2022-01-12?bidId= CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK By: Dillon Moran, City Clerk 01/21, 01/28. 109946/109947 NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed requests for the following proposals will be received by the Commissioner of Accounts, City of Saratoga Springs, 474 Broadway, Suite 14, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 on or before 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 4, 2022 when they will be opened and read publicly on the following: Saratoga Greenbelt Downtown Connector Specifications and request for proposal forms are available on the City’s webpage at www.saratoga-springs. org. All requests for proposals must be returned in a sealed envelope plainly marked to the Office of the Commissioner of Accounts, 474 Broadway, Suite 14, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. The City Council reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. Dillon C. Moran Commissioner of Accounts 01/21, 01/28. 109849/109856

LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of the City of Saratoga Springs, New York will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached, in the City Council Room (“Music Hall”), City Hall, 474 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, New York, to hear all persons who wish to speak either for or against the creation of a Civilian Review Board in accordance with the recommendations of the Police Reform Task Force. Suggestions regarding the composition of the proposed Civilian Review Board, the scope of its authority, whether it should have the power to administratively compel the testimony of witnesses or the production of documents, and any other relevant suggestions or proposals are invited. The proposed Civilian Review Board would exist to receive and process grievances regarding the conduct of employees of the Saratoga Springs Police Department; it would also be a vehicle for generating and expressing informed opinions regarding public policy as it relates to law enforcement in the City of Saratoga Springs. The Police Reform Task Force Civilian Review Board recommendations can be found at Appendix G of: https://www.saratoga-¬springs. org/DocumentCenter/View/12570/ Saratoga-Springs-Police-Reviewand-Reinvention-Task-ForceRecommendations-and-Plan. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK By: Dillon Moran, City Clerk. 01/21, 01/28. 109766/109767 NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Purchasing Department of Saratoga County will receive sealed bids until 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 10, 2022 at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for Polymer, as per specification 22-SDPL-1. Bid forms and instructions are available at the Purchasing Office, 50 W. High Street, Ballston Spa, NY between 9:00 a.m. & 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. JOHN T. WARMT, Director of Purchasing Saratoga County. 01/21, 109912

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LEGALS Notice of Formation of Steel Hammer Home Solutions LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 12/28/2021. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 3647 B. South Shore Rd., Corinth, NY 12822. Purpose: any lawful activity. 01/21, 01/28, 02/04, 02/11, 02/18, 02/25. 109960 Notice of formation of Coastline Consulting, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/16/2022. Office location: Saratoga Co. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her to: Cherae Remillard, 36 Quail Court, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 01/21, 01/28, 02/04, 02/11, 02/18, 02/25. 109954 Notice of formation of From the Basement Up LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/14/22. Off. loc: Saratoga Co. SSNY des. as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Meier Law Firm, PLLC, 10 Utica Avenue, Latham, NY 12110. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 01/21, 01/28, 02/04, 02/11, 02/18, 02/25. 109948 Notice of formation of KingFire Capital Management LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 01/06/2022 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 97 Westside Drive Ballston Lake, NY 12019. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 01/21, 01/28, 02/04, 02/11, 02/18, 02/25. 109919 Notice of formation of Connors Holdings, LLC Filed with SS of NY 12/13/2021. Office location: Saratoga Co. SSNY designated as agent for service of process. SSNY mail to 7 Oak Ridge Blvd., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: any lawful. 01/21, 01/28, 02/04, 02/11, 02/18, 02/25. 109913 Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC). Name of the LLC is: THE SARATOGA VILLAGE HOUSE, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on December 20, 2021. Office location: Saratoga County. The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address within or without this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: 502 Maple Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under

the LLCL. 01/21, 01/28, 02/04, 02/11, 02/18, 02/25. 109858 Notice of formation of MarHold LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 01/10/2022 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 1031 Ballston Lake Rd Ballston Lake NY 12019. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 01/14, 01/21, 01/28, 02/04, 02/11, 02/18. 109830 Notice of formation of BTK Culinary LLC. Articles of Organization filed with New York State Dept. of State on 11/05/2021. The County within this state in which the office of the limited liability company is located in is Saratoga. The Secretary of State is designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process to the limited liability company at: Ben Kozloski, 155 Eastwood Drive, Apt. C, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Company is organized for Private Chef Services. 01/14, 01/21, 01/28, 02/04, 02/11, 02/18. 109823 Notice of formation of ArielKarmin LLC. Articles of organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 12/14/2021. Office location: 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: 25 Malta Ave, Apt 3, Ballston Spa NY 12020. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 01/14, 01/21, 01/28, 02/04, 02/11, 02/18. 109809 Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company THE CARRIER GROUP OF NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK, LLC Arts. of Org. of The Carrier Group of Northeastern New York, LLC (“LLC”) filed with Dept. of State of NY on December 13, 2021. Office location: Saratoga County. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: 93 Ashdown Road, Ballston Lake, New York 12019, principal business address. LLC does not have a specific date of dissolution. Purpose: All legal purposes. Filer: Lavelle & Finn, LLP, 29 British American Blvd., Latham, NY 12110. 01/14, 01/21, 01/28, 02/04, 02/11, 02/18. 109801 Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company. Name: Schroon Lake Ventures LLC. Certificate was filed with the Secretary of State on 1/7/2022. Office Location: Saratoga County. Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it served upon him or her to: 18 Division Street; Suite 401, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: The purpose for which the Company is formed is to engage in any lawful act or

activity for which the limited liability companies may be organized under the Limited Liability Company Law of New York, provided that it is not formed to engage in any act or activity requiring the consent or approval of any state official department, board, agency or other body, without such consent or approval first being obtained. The limited liability company is to be managed by one (1) or mor managers. 01/14, 01/21, 01/28, 02/04, 02/11, 02/18. 109793 Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company. Name: The Lodge at Schroon LLC. Certificate was filed with the Secretary of State on 1/7/2022. Office Location: Saratoga County. Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it served upon him or her to: 18 Division Street; Suite 401, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: The purpose for which the Company is formed is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which the limited liability companies may be organized under the Limited Liability Company Law of New York, provided that it is not formed to engage in any act or activity requiring the consent or approval of any state official department, board, agency or other body, without such consent or approval first being obtained. The limited liability company is to be managed by one (1) or mor managers. 01/14, 01/21, 01/28, 02/04, 02/11, 02/18. 109787 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law Name: WAM Development, LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on January 10, 2022. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: c/o “LLC”, 1 Marions Way, Mechanicville, New York 12118. Purpose: Any lawful act or activities. 01/14, 01/21, 01/28, 02/04, 02/11, 02/18. 109772 Notice of formation of Jack’s Eye Equipment Kleening Service, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 12/22/2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 147 Meehan Rd, Mechanicville, NY 12118. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28, 02/04, 02/11. 109671 Notice of formation of Goose’s Kicks LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 12/27/2021. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of

process should be mailed to the LLC at: 250 Scotch Bush Rd., Burnt Hills, NY 12027. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28, 02/04, 02/11. 109651 Notice of formation of Woodhaven Partners, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 12/28/2021. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of any process against it served upon the LLC should be mailed to: 18 Division Street, Suite 401, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: The purpose for which the Company is formed is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which the limited liability companies may be organized under the Limited Liability Company Law of New York, provided that it is not formed to engage in any act or activity requiring the consent or approval of any state official, department, board, agency or other body, without such consent or approval first being obtained. 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28, 02/04, 02/11. 109639 Notice of formation of MooreWood Services, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 12/27/2021. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 1804 Mechanic Street, Galway, NY 12074. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28, 02/04, 02/11. 109632 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF 336338 MILTON AVE LLC a domestic LLC. Articles of Org. filed with NY Sec. Of State on 1/4/2022. Office location: SARATOGA County. NY Sec. of State is designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail service of process to 20 LEONARD RD, SARATOGA SPRINGS NY 12866. There is no registered agent. Purpose is any lawful purpose. 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28, 02/04, 02/11. 109619 NOTICE: FORMATION OF PERRY’S PRESSURE WASHING LLC. Art. of Org. filed w/ NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 12/31/21. 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., 6 Pine Ledge Terrace, Gansevoort, NY 12831. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28, 02/04, 02/11. 109612 NOTICE: FORMATION OF WEST SARATOGA LLC. Art. of Org. filed w/ NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 12/28/21. 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., 104 Walnut St., Saratoga Spgs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28, 02/04, 02/11. 109606

NOTICE: FORMATION OF 90-92 FORD STREET LLC. Art. of Org. filed w/ NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 12/16/21. 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., 73 Hearthstone Dr., Gansevoort, NY 12831. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28, 02/04, 02/11. 109600 Notice of formation of Saratoga Corinth & Hudson Railway LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 12/21/2021. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon which process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 26 Wincrest Drive, Queensbury, NY 12804. Purpose: Any lawful activity. 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28, 02/04, 02/11. 109588 Notice of formation of 4 Fire Rd Clifton Park, LLC filed with SSNY 11/22/2021. Business located in Saratoga Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 176 Pershing Ave, Wynantskill, NY. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28, 02/04, 02/11. 109581 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law Name: RCFN Enterprises, LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on December 29, 2021. 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 The LLC, 9 Pasture Gate Lane, Delmar, New York 12054. Purpose: Any lawful act or activities. 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28, 02/04, 02/11. 109575 Notice of formation of Halfmoon Chiropractic, PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 04/15/2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 12 Corporate Dr. Halfmoon, NY 12065 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28, 02/04, 02/11. 109425 Notice of formation of Tall Pine Timber Frames LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 08/12/2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 73 Lawrence St., Apt. 2, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12/24, 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28, 02/04. 109049

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CLASSIFIED MARKETPLACE LEGALS NOTICE OF FORMATION of 111 Liberty Plaza, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on December 27, 2007, and a Certificate of Amendment to the Articles of Organization was filed on December 9, 2021. 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, 249 Lake Rd, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. For business purpose: for any lawful act. 12/24, 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28, 02/04. 109036 Notice of Formation of YT ENTERPRISE HOLDINGS, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 12/02/21. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 16 Halfmoon Cir, Halfmoon, NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12/24, 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28, 02/04. 109030 Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company. Arts. of Org. of Savaria Estates, LLC (“LLC”) filed with Dept. of State of NY on October 7, 2021. Office location: Saratoga County. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: 936 State Route 67, Ballston Spa, New York 12020, principal business address. LLC does not have a specific date of dissolution. Purpose: All legal purposes. Filer: Lavelle & Finn, LLP, 29 British American Bl., Latham, NY 12110. 12/24, 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28, 02/04. 109014 Notice of formation of AEE Enterprise, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 12/08/2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 21 Preserve Way, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12/24, 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28, 02/04. 109008 Notice of Formation of Troy Sensor Company LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 02/18/21. Office in Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 5 Southside Drive, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: General. 12/24, 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28, 02/04. 108988 Notice of formation of Sportsmen Stables LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 10/28/2021. Office: Saratoga

County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 57 Winners Circle, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12/24, 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28, 02/04. 108972 Notice of formation of Earth Life Is Amazing ELIA, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 12/07/2021. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 2804 Gateway Oaks Dr. #100, Sacramento, CA 95833. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12/17, 12/24, 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28. 108954 Notice of formation of Meatball Martini Voorheesville House, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/11/2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 605 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12/17, 12/24, 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28. 108943 Notice of formation of Meatball Martini Hatties, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/20/2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 605 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12/17, 12/24, 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28. 108937 Notice of formation of Meatball Martini Broadway, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/27/2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 605 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12/17, 12/24, 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28. 108931 Notice of formation of Firehouse Music Studios LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/09/2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 36 Cherry Tree Lane, Gansevoort NY 12831. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12/17, 12/24, 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28. 108924

Notice of formation of Sunday Driver, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/28/2021. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 2144 Doubleday Ave., Suite 16, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12/17, 12/24, 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28. 108914 Notice of formation of Rhea Restaurant, LLC. Articles of Org. filed with NY Secretary of State (NS) on August 8, 2021, office location: Saratoga County, NS is designated as agent upon whom process may be served, NS shall mail service of process (SOP) to Rhea Restaurant, LLC @ 389 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, purpose is any lawful purpose. 12/17, 12/24, 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28. 108890 Notice of formation of Salls Custom Carpentry LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 10/13/2001 Office: Warren 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: 1021 Baker Rd., Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12/17, 12/24, 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28. 108884 Notice of formation of All Set Admin Solutions, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 10/31/2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 3 Glenmore Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12/17, 12/24, 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28. 108877 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF RUN FOR WOMEN LLC. Articles of Org. filed with Secretary of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on October 20, 2021. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to principal business location: 31 Siena Drive, Halfmoon, New York 12065. Purpose: any lawful activity. 12/17, 12/24, 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28. 108871 Notice of formation of Strategic Specs, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 11/24 /2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 9C Rovanten Park Ballston Lake, NY

12019. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12/17, 12/24, 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28. 108863 Notice of formation of Coaching Up LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 12/07/2021. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 10 Catalina Dr. Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12/17, 12/24, 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28. 108857 Notice of formation of ADIRONDACK POWER & ELECTRIC LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/02/2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 6 CLARK ST, MIDDLE GROVE NY 12850. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 01/07, 01/14, 01/21. 108811 Notice of formation of Ki Anu LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 11/02/2021Office: 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: 42 Barney Road, Clifton Park, NY 12065 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 01/07, 01/14, 01/21. 108763 NOTICE OF FORMATION of MAGNOLIA BLUFFS CASINO LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/01/2021. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, 342 Jefferson Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 01/07, 01/14, 01/21. 108732

Notice of Qualification of Agency Hero Insurance Services, LLC. Authority filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 12/01/2021. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to: Harker & Assoc., PLLC, 36 Long Alley, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 01/07, 01/14, 01/21. 108726 Notice of formation of UPSTATE NY HANDYMAN SERVICES LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 11/17/2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 104 Van Aernem Rd., Malta, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 01/07, 01/14, 01/21. 108716 Notice of formation of Nicole Starr, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 12/01/2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 48 Sherwood Trail, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 01/07, 01/14, 01/21. 108710 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: SHOPPOLLAMA LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/28/2021. 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, 16 INNISBROOK DR., CLIFTON PARK, NY 120652909. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 01/07, 01/14, 01/21. 108704

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SCC Boys Basketball Mid-Season Update SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Central Catholic Varsity Boys Basketball Team is 4-11 with 9 games remaining in their season. The Saints had big regular season wins over Berlin (78-42) and Galway (60-34) and have had close games against Waterford-Halfmoon (42-46) and Mayfield (58-53), and Bishop Magin (56-59) in their annual Christmas Tournament. Most recently, SCC fell again to Hoosic Valley again this season. After playing them at the beginning of the season on Dec. 8, the Saints faced Hoosic Valley again on Jan. 12 and lost 47-72. Robbie Bolen III led the Saints scoring efforts with 23 points, followed by Mark Hmura with 11, and Justin Duscher who added 8. Bolen also led the Saints with 5 rebounds. Aiden Crowther, Ryan

Condry, Hmura, and Duscher recorded 3 rebounds each. SCC also fell to Hoosick Falls on Jan. 14, 51-75. Hmura lead the scoring with 26 points, followed closely by Bolen with 14. Duscher stayed consistent with his scoring and rebounds, adding 7 points and 4 rebounds. Hmura and Daniel Mantia also recorded 4 rebounds, and Crowther recorded 3. Bolen is leading the team’s scoring efforts this season, with approximately 17 points per game; he is also leading in steals with 2 per game. Mantia is leading the way with assists, averaging about 5 per game. Hmura is leading in rebounds, also with about 5 per game. Up next for the Saints is Stillwater at 7 p.m. on Jan. 21 at home. They are on the road the next day to face Greenwich at 5:30 p.m.

Saratoga’s Tash Chudy Joins 1,000-Point Club CICERO, NY — Saratoga’s Natasha “Tash” Chudy has reached a milestone that many high school basketball players hope to achieve – joining the 1,000-point club. Chudy was only 35 points away before their tournament games this past weekend against Cicero-North Syracuse and Bishop Kearney. After scoring 23 against Cicero-North Syracuse, that put her 988 points; and during the third quarter of Saratoga’s game against Bishop Kearney she hit 1,000. Chudy started her junior year season with 702 points, and after her 21 total points during the Bishop Kearney game, her record now stands at 1,009 points. “I’m extremely proud and so happy for her as she achieves this big accomplishment,” said Robin Chudy, Saratoga Springs Varsity Girls Basketball Coach and Tash’s mom. “It’s been a pleasure having a front row seat to watching all of her hard work pay off. I know more will follow!” Chudy was an eighth grader when she moved up to the varsity level. During her time with the Saratoga Springs Varsity Girls Basketball Team, he has had the opportunity to play with two

Tash Chudy. Photo by Robin Chudy.

other Saratoga girls who also reached the 1,000-point milestone – Kelly Flaherty and Dolly Cairns. Dolly Cairns, who is a sophomore guard on the University of Rhode Island’s Basketball Team, is Saratoga’s all-time leading scorer with over 2,000 career points. Saratoga fell to both CiceroNorth Syracuse (67-64) and Bishop Kearney (74-52). Carly Wise led Saratoga against Bishop Kearney with 25 points and 11 rebounds. Chudy added 8 rebounds and 6 assists to her 21 points.

Sports Local Photographer Remembers Hall of Famer Don Maynard by Jaynie Ellis

Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Don Maynard, Pro Football Hall of Famer, passed away last week at the age of 86. A local photographer recalls a chance meeting she had with the New York Jets great. Texan native Maynard turned pro in 1958 after being selected by the New York Giants as a ninthround draft pick in 1957. In 1960, Maynard became the first player singed by the New York Titans, now the New York Jets, ESPN reported. After playing 15 seasons combined in the AFL and NFL between 1958 and 1973, Maynard was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1987. Local photographer Sue Clark had a chance meeting and photoshoot with Don Maynard during a trip to Ruidoso, New Mexico in 2009. She shared their meeting and a fond story about the football legend: “I’ve been blessed with many adventures in my photography travels out west. Meeting Don Maynard at a Cowboy Church in Ruidoso in 2009 was one of them. I’d never been to a Cowboy Church. Being out west puts one square in church with all the high, lonesome beauty. At the church, I noticed this tall lanky guy that seemed to stand out from the crowd. I had a tight travel schedule that day, and first needed to get to a western art show. As soon as people cleared away from him, I quickly asked this man when he was leaving the church if I could take a few shots of him. I asked if he brought his cowboy hat (I could already see the shot in black and white. That face would be perfect under a hat for my western collection of photography.). He said no cowboy hat, he had left it at home, but I set him up anyway against the red backdrop behind the church. He then asked if I knew football, and said his name was Don Maynard. I said, ‘not

The late Pro Football Hall of Famer, Don Maynard, photographed by Sue Clark at a Cowboy Church in Ruidoso, NM.

really’. He said, ‘have you heard of Joe Namath?’. I said, ‘yup’. He explained the set up, and that he was a Hall of Famer. He then said he was having a group of friends and family over to watch a football game at his house, and would I like to come? I said thanks, but I declined, as I needed to stay on a tight schedule to make it to my destination before dark – and first needed to find a western art show at the Ruidoso, NM Center. ‘Follow me,’ he said, ‘my daughter is in the show.’ So, I followed Don to the show. I walked around a bit with him until he dropped off to his family. I then met the fabulous artist Narrie Toole. I talked with her for over an hour;

I was blown away by her work. By then I was able to tell her than Don was in the house, and how interesting it might be for her to meet him. So, I had the two meet, they started talking, and I said bye! Off I went to find new adventures. When I got back home, I told some of the guys that I had been invited to watch football at Don Maynard’s home in New Mexico. Some were crazed beyond belief when I said I had declined. Heck! I was on the road for more new adventures, camera in hand.” Clark continued, “RIP Don. You are in the Big Cowboy Church now. Broadway Joe is going to miss you. Hope they took you out wearing your cowboy boots.”

Sports

SPORTS AT

GLANCE • Spa Catholic (Boys) v. Corinth 7 p.m. at Corinth High School

Ice Hockey FRIDAY, 1/21

• Stillwater (Girls) v. Warrensburg 6 p.m. at Stillwater High School

• Saratoga v. Albany Academies 5:15 p.m. at Albany Academies

TUESDAY, 1/25

• Ballston Spa v. Glens Falls 7 p.m. at Schenectady County Recreational Facility

• Saratoga (Boys) v. LaSalle Institute 7 p.m. at Saratoga Springs High School • Ballston Spa (Boys) v. Columbia 6 p.m. at Columbia High School

SATURDAY, 1/22 • Saratoga v. Guilderland 4:25 p.m. at Schenectady County Recreational Facility • Ballston Spa v. Albany Academies, BH-BL 7 p.m. at Schenectady County Recreational Facility

Basketball FRIDAY, 1/21 • Spa Catholic (Boys) v. Stillwater 7:30 p.m. at Saratoga Central Catholic

Week of January 21 – January 27, 2022

UPCOMING VARSITY LEAGUE GAMES & MATCHES:

Saratoga Springs, Spa Catholic, Ballston Spa, & Stillwater Swimming/Diving FRIDAY, 1/21 • Saratoga (Boys) v. Glens Falls 5 p.m. at Skidmore High School

TUESDAY, 1/25 • Saratoga (Boys) v. Troy/CBA 4:30 p.m. at Troy High School

THURSDAY, 1/27

• Stillwater (Girls) v. Schuylerville 6 p.m. at Schuylerville High School

• Ballston Spa (Boys) v. Shaker 4:15 p.m. at Shaker High School

• Stillwater (Boys) v. Maple Hill 6:30 p.m. at Maple Hill High School

Wrestling

WEDNESDAY, 1/26

• Saratoga (Boys) v. Albany High School 5:30 p.m. at Washington Ave Armory

• Ballston Spa v. Schenectady 6 p.m. at Ballston Spa High School

Bowling MONDAY, 1/24

THURSDAY, 1/27 • Saratoga v. Shenendehowa 6 p.m. at Shenendehowa High School

• Ballston Spa (Girls) v. Bethlehem 6 p.m. at Ballston Spa High School

• Saratoga (Girls) v. Colonie 4:15 p.m. at Saratoga Strike Zone

• Ballston Spa v. BH-BL 6 p.m. at Ballston Spa High School

• Ballston Spa (Boys) v. Bethlehem 7 p.m. at Bethlehem High School

TUESDAY, 1/25

Cheerleading

• Saratoga (Boys) v. Ballston Spa 4:15 p.m. at Saratoga Strike Zone

SATURDAY, 1/22 • Saratoga (Boys) v. New Hartford 5:45 p.m. at New Hartford High School • Spa Catholic (Boys) v. Greenwich 5:30 p.m. at Greenwich High School

MONDAY, 1/24

WEDNESDAY, 1/26 • Saratoga (Girls) v. Niskayuna 4:15 p.m. at Boulevard Bowl • Ballston Spa (Girls) v. Colonie 4:15 p.m. at Spare Time Latham

• Spa Catholic (Girls) v. Corinth 5:30 p.m. at Corinth High School

SATURDAY, 1/22 • Ballston Spa v. Scotia-Glenville, Hudson Falls 8 a.m. at Ballston Spa High School

Track and Field THURSDAY, 1/27 • Ballston Spa v. Shenendehowa (Winter Track, Boys and Girls) 4:45 p.m. at Koda Middle School

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Sports

SARATOGA REC DEPARTMENT SPRING PROGRAMS The Saratoga Springs Recreation Department has a great lineup of program offerings for this spring. Register at SaratogaRec.com. Email questions to recreservations@ saratoga-springs.org. INTRO TO ICE SKATING From taking your first steps on the ice to building upon skills already learned, this level-based program will help you achieve your ice skating goals. Everyone

ages 3-Adult is welcome. Early Spring is Feb. 5-April 2 and Spring is April 5-May 17. Visit the Rec’s Ice Skating Lessons page for more information and to register. YOUTH & ADULT SOCCER Little Kickers Soccer (Ages 3-5): Little Kickers is a Parent/ Child introductory program that teaches basic soccer fundamentals through games and activities.

Big Kickers Soccer (Grade K): Big Kickers takes participants to the next level and is comprised of teams and coaches. Teams will practice skills for the first half of the session and play games the other half. Soccer League (Grades 1-12): Keep reaching your goals! Leagues are separated into grade appropriate divisions to expose players to skills based on level of play. Divisions are co-ed.

Adult Soccer League (18+, NonHigh School): Adult soccer league play, while informal, FIFA laws shall generally apply. Play is without refs, so players are expected to be self-policing. No official score or standings are kept. Games will be two 25 min. halves. Players may register individually, or request to be on the same team. One head coach is needed per team; 4 teams max with up to 12 players per team.

Youth Soccer programs run from April 23 – June 18. Adult Soccer League runs from April 28 - June 16. Big and Little Kickers play one timer per week, on the weekend. All other divisions play once during the week and once on the weekend. Divisions and schedules may change depending on registrations. Visit the Rec’s Soccer page for additional information and to register.

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Saratoga County Board of Supervisors - 2022 Standing Committees Members appointed to the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors Standing Committees for 2022 were publicly announced this week. BUILDINGS & GROUNDS Matt Veitch* Eric Connolly Joe Grasso John Lant Scott Ostrander Jean Raymond Mike Smith

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES Phil Barrett* C. Eric Butler Eric Connolly Diana Edwards John Lant Jonathan Schopf Tom Wood

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Kevin Tollisen* Joe Grasso Mark Hammond Jonathan Schopf Kevin Veitch Matt Veitch Tom Wood

HUMAN RESOURCES & INSURANCE Kevin Tollisen* Diana Edwards Joe Grasso Mark Hammond Jonathan Schopf Kevin Veitch Tom Wood

GOVERNMENT REVIEW & EFFICIENCY John Lant* Phil Barrett Diana Edwards Mark Hammond Mike Smith

LAW & FINANCE Jonathan Schopf* Phil Barrett Joe Grasso John Lant Jean Raymond Kevin Tollisen Matt Veitch

LEGISLATIVE & GAMING AFFAIRS Jean Raymond* Jack Lawler Bill Peck Mike Smith Mo Wright

REAL PROPERTY TAX Scott Ostrander* C. Eric Butler Tara Gaston Jean Raymond Sandra Winney

PUBLIC SAFETY John Lant* Phil Barrett Mark Hammond Jack Lawler Scott Ostrander Kevin Veitch Mo Wright

TRAILS & OPEN SPACE Joe Grasso* Eric Connolly Ed Kinowski Kevin Tollisen Matt Veitch

PUBLIC WORKS Phil Barrett* C. Eric Butler Diana Edwards Scott Ostrander Tom Richardson Kevin Veitch Sandra Winney

VETERANS’ AFFAIRS Tom Richardson* C. Eric Butler Ed Kinowski Sandra Winney Mo Wright * Denotes Chair

See "Saratoga County Notes" pg. 9