Saratoga TODAY January 7-13, 2022 by Saratoga TODAY

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A limited number of COVID-19 self-test kits, such as this one, have been made available to Saratoga County residents. Residents should contact their respective municipal offices to learn about method of distribution. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos. See Story pg. 10

Wrestling News

The Blue Streaks have six wrestlers who are currently ranked in the top five in their weight class for Section 2. Photo by Kim Delgado. See Story pg. 31

The Saratoga Monument, located in the village of Victory, is one of five sites encompassed by the Saratoga National Historical Park. Saratoga National Historical Park – which will celebrate the 250th anniversary commemorations of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026 and of the battles in 2027, is slated to benefit from $6.6 million in funding. Photo by SuperSource Media. See Story pg. 9

County Addresses Transportation Issues

CDTA Flex transit could be a solution for Saratoga County’s public transportation demand. Photo provided. See Story pg. 11

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SARATOGA

Chastelliux visits Saratoga Battlefield

by Joanna Case | Sponsored by The Saratoga County History Roundtable Contact The Saratoga County History Roundtable at: saratogacohistoryroundtable@gmail.com

The Battles of Saratoga drew visitors to the region even before the Revolutionary War ended. It is well known that the American victory at Saratoga garnered the outright support of the French. Not only did the French decide to send part of their navy, but they also sent troops under General Rochambeau. A member of Rochambeau’s staff, François Jean de Beauvoir, Marquis de Chastellux, was incredibly interested in the Battles of Saratoga. Being the ninth child of an aristocratic family, Chastellux entered into a military career. Eventually his military career and his knowledge of English allowed him to hold conversations with people in America and led him to join Rochambeau’s staff. This position brought him to the United States and allowed him to visit some of the major battlefields of the Revolution to that point, including Saratoga. He wrote the annals of his travels and published this account in his book Travels in North America in the Years 1780-1781-1782. On December 29, 1780, General Philip Schuyler accompanied Chastellux on his trip from Albany to Saratoga. When they passed over the Mohawk River on the ice, they were delayed, but only by mere minutes, by a couple of the horses falling through. Once the horses had been retrieved and revived, they moved north to Half Moon and Stillwater, then to “Stillwater Landingplace,” then to Bemis Heights which he calls Bream’s Heights. In his account, he spends a great amount of time describing the land, and he writes that he does not want to call the area a field of battle, “for these two engagements were in the woods, and on ground so intersected and covered, that it is impossible either to conceive or discover the smallest resemblance between it and the plan given to the public by General Burgoyne.” While Chastellux does tend to be relatively impartial and focus on the facts of the battle and what he sees, he does show disapproval on more than one occasion towards

Francois-Jean de Chastellux. 1782 Charles Willson Peale. Photo provided by The Saratoga County History Roundtable.

General Burgoyne’s account of what happened during and surrounding the Battles of Saratoga. Chastellux finishes off his account and observations regarding the Battles of Saratoga by writing that “the more you examine the country, the more you are convinced that the expedition of Burgoyne was extravagant, and must sooner or later have miscarried, independent of the engagements which decided the event.” This is a different interpretation than is frequently heard, which tends to blame the events on Howe’s failure to reinforce Burgoyne from the south. Chastellux instead believes that Burgoyne’s plans were doomed for other reasons. After touring the fields where the Battles of Saratoga had occurred, he stayed at General Schuyler’s home in the country, located in what is now Schuylerville. He remarks that Saratoga is on the bank of the Fishkill, and one of Schuyler’s former houses was on that same river. In addition to the house, there had been “a large farm depending on it, two or three saw-mills, a meetinghouse, and three or four middling houses.” Chastellux also tells the story of why Schuyler’s

large original house was no longer standing; “General Burgoyne had scarcely reached the other side of the creek, before he set fire to General Schuyler’s house, rather from malice, than for the safety of his army; since this house, situated in a bottom, could afford no advantage to the Americans, and he left the farm standing, which is at present the only asylum for the owner.” Schuyler had immediately rebuilt a more modest home on the site that remains today, managed by Saratoga National Historical Park. Chastellux’s visit to Saratoga not only gave a small glimpse of the land on which the battles were fought, but it demonstrated how the Revolution had touched the people of Saratoga County. Joanna Case is a senior at Siena College majoring in history, minoring in French, and working towards a certificate in American Revolutionary War Era Studies through the McCormick Center for the Study of the American Revolution. She is from Tully, NY and frequently takes part in historical reenactments with the 2nd Albany County Militia. She can be contacted at jmcase2421@ gmail.com.

Week of January 7 – January 13, 2022

Saratoga Chowder Fest ‘N Tour Rescheduled for March 19-26, 2022

Chowderfest 2019. Photo by Super Source Media.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Due to increased COVID-19 cases, Discover Saratoga has decided to reschedule Saratoga Chowder Fest ‘N Tour for the safety of our community, local businesses and event goers. Saratoga Chowder Fest ‘N Tour will take place Saturday, March 19 through Saturday, March 26. Event goers will have the opportunity to dine-in or purchase pints and quarts to-go at participating restaurants all week long. Discover Saratoga will end the week with the traditional celebration we all know and love! Chowderfest will take place on Saturday, March 26. Enjoy live entertainment and familyfriendly activities from 11 a.m.

to 4 p.m. throughout downtown Saratoga Springs. Try $2 chowder samples and vote for your favorite. This event is presented by Discover Saratoga and sponsored by Saranac and White Claw. For more information, including participating restaurants and discounted hotel rates, visit discoversaratoga.org/Chowderfest. Discover Saratoga, known as the Saratoga Convention & Tourism Bureau contributes a positive impact on the local economy by promoting and marketing Saratoga Springs and Saratoga County as a world-class destination for meetings, conventions, and groups. For more information about Discover Saratoga, please visit discoversaratoga.org.

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OBITUARIES

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GANSEVOORT — Kathleen Patricia Knapp Anderson, 71, passed December 21, 2021 at the Glens Falls Center for Rehabilitation and Care facility, with her brother at her side. A graveside service is planned at Greenridge Cemetery’s Hayden Circle site at 10:30 a.m. on Burke & Bussing Saturday, January 8, 2022. Please visitFuneral burkefuneralhome.com Homes

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Judith Kay Scoggins, 81, passed Wednesday 12/29/2021. Memorial donations to Shelters of Saratoga (sheltersofsaratoga.org) or The Franklin Community Center (franklincommunitycenter.org). A Mass will be Friday 1/14/2022 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Clements Church, watch livestream at www.stclementschurch.com, click “Facebook Livestream.” Burke & Bussing Burial will be private. Visit Funeral Homes burkefuneralhome.com.

Betsy A. (Watrous) Pasinella SARATOGA SPRINGS — Betsy A. (Watrous) Pasinella, 74, beloved wife of nearly 20 years to Al Pasinella, passed Thursday, December 23, 2021. A private memorial service and celebration of life will be held Spring of 2022 in Chester, CT. Memorial donations to Chester Historical Burke & 204 Bussing Society, PO Box Chester, CT. 06412. burkefuneralhome.com Funeral Homes

MILTON — Barbara Jean (Max) Jordan, 74, passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021 at the Fulton Center for Rehab after a long illness. Services will be private. Memorial donations may be made to the Saratoga County Animal Shelter, 6010 County Farm Rd, Burke Bussing Ballston Spa,&NY 12020. Visit burkefuneralhome.com Funeral Homes

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BALLSTON SPA — Patricia R. Forbes, 76, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021. Mass of Christian Burial was Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Saint Clement’s Church, followed by burial at Saint Peter’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for Mass Intentions instead. Visit Burke & Bussing burkefuneralhome.com. Funeral Homes

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Peter D. Kosarovich, Sr. of Pyramid Pines passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021. Born in Cohoes on February 2, 1952. Funeral home service was Monday, January 3, 2022 Burke & Bussing at Burke Funeral Home. Visit burkefuneralhome.com Funeral Homes

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mario R. Izzo, 95, loving, devoted son, brother, uncle, friend and lifelong resident of Saratoga Springs, was called Home to God peacefully on January 1, 2022, surrounded by his family. Born on October 28, 1926, to Raffaele Izzo and Evelina Ginocchi Izzo in Saratoga Springs. Mario was the proprietor of Sundial Shoe Store on Church Street for 40 years. He outfitted many generations of customers who still remember him fondly as

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the “Shoe man.” He never hesitated to help or give to those in need. He was a graduate of Saratoga Springs High School, a St. Clement’s parishioner, 68-year member of the Knights of Columbus, 75-year member of the Principessa Elena Society. As a past parishioner of the Church of St. Peter, he sang in their choir. Mario was a Charter member of the Barbershop Racing City Chorus. He truly enjoyed singing with the RCC in annual shows or traveling to district and national competitions throughout his years as a member. His love of photography had him capturing memorable photos of historical moments in Saratoga and many weddings. Mario was an avid Yankee fan. He was very proud of his Italian heritage. He is survived by his nieces and nephews, Evelina (Robert) Schretzlmeir, their daughter Rebeca. Anna (Vincent) Iannacito, their sons Antonio, Mario, Vince, and Anthony. Joseph (Leslie) Fleming, their children Cullen and Mackenzie. Lucio (Vellecia)

Lucy M. Welden SARATOGA SPRINGS — Lucy M. Welden, 81, passed Monday, December 27, 2021 after a long illness. Calling hours and Mass of Christian Burial took place Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Church of St. Peter followed by burial in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Memorial donations to Community Hospice of Saratoga or Mary’s Haven. Visit Burke & Bussing burkefuneralhome.com

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Izzo, their daughters Amanda, Holli, and niece Maria Izzo. Mario was preceded in death by his mother and father. His brother Lucio and his wife Giovannina, his sister Nicolina and her husband Laurence. The family expresses much gratitude to Saratoga Community Hospice for their wonderful care given to him. He so looked forward to their visits. Relatives and friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Monday, January 10, 2022, at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY (518-5845373). The Knights of Columbus will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the Funeral Home for the wake service. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at St. Clement’s Church, 231 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Persons may attend safely remotely by going to www.stclementschurch.com, click “Facebook Livestream.” Burial will follow in St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave. Donations can be made in Mario’s name to the American Heart Association or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Burke & Bussing Online remembrances may be Funeral Homes made at burkefuneralhome.com

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OBITUARIES / BLOTTER 5

Robert J. Aragona

Joyce Heckler

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Finally at peace, Robert J. Aragona (Bob), 82 of Porter Corners, NY passed away December 19, 2021, with family by his side at Wesley Nursing home in Saratoga Springs after succumbing to a long illness. At his request, there will be no formal calling hours or service

WILTON — Joyce Heckler died December 24 with her family at her side. A funeral service was held on December 30 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Calling hours were held prior to the funeral at the funeral home.

COURT Daniel Larmon, 31, of South Glens Falls, was sentenced to 6 months incarceration, after pleading to failure to register as a sex offender, in Moreau. Robert A. Nadeau, 39, of Troy, pleaded to felony attempted grand larceny, in connection with an incident in Saratoga Springs, first charged October 2019. Sentencing Feb. 18. Chuan P. Tsuei, 45, of Albany, was sentenced to 1 to 3 years incarceration, after pleading to DWAI felony, in Clifton Park.

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BALLSTON SPA — Kathleen E. Riggi, 83, of Ballston Spa passed away December 23. A funeral service was held on January 2 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY. Calling hours were held prior to the service at the funeral home.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Barbara Wheeler, age 75, passed away on December 19, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family. A private graveside service will be held at St. Agnes Cemetery, 48 Cemetery Ave, Menands, NY 12044.

David William Daignault SARATOGA SPRINGS — David William Daignault, 74, passed away on December 31, 2021. David was born in Chittenango on July 26, 1947. He graduated from Minoa High School and continued his education at Powelson Business Institute. On April 27, 1968, he married Sheila (Barcomb); they were married 53 years. David worked in the insurance industry for 52 years. He enjoyed fishing, golfing and woodworking. He was a ThirdDegree member and former officer of Saratoga Council 246 Knights of Columbus, and a member of Saratoga Assembly 745 Fourth Degree and the Color Corps. David was a communicant of the Church of St. Peter and for many years served as an usher during Sunday liturgies. He also enjoyed spending his summers camping. Along with his wife Sheila, David is survived by his daughters Suzette (Kevin) Foody, Collette (Scott) Kilinski, and Linette (Eric) Fillion, and his brother

James (Barbara) Daignault. David adored his grandchildren Kaylyn and Connor Foody, Amaya, Anissa and Annika Kilinski, Colin and Erin Fillion, and his beloved dog Buddy. David is preceded in death by his parents Victor and Jeanette Daignault and a brother Thomas Daignault. Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, January 7, 2022 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY (518-5845373). Members of the Knights of Columbus will meet at 5:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday January 8, 2022 at the Historic Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway by the Rev. Thomas H. Chevalier, pastor. Burial will follow in St Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave. Online remembrances may be Burke & Bussing made at burkefuneralhome.com Funeral Homes

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POLICE Charles Barnes, 29, of Fort Edward, was charged in Saratoga Springs with felony criminal mischief. Douglas Cooper, 21, of Ballston Spa, was charged in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and driving on wrong side of the road. Andrew Guthorn, 33, of Ballston Spa, was charged in Saratoga Springs with petit larceny, and criminal possession of stolen property. Dominick St. Gelas, 26, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with two counts criminal mischief, and one count criminal tampering. Sean Maglione, 25, of Wallkill, was charged in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, refusal to take a breath test and speeding. Brendan A. King, 40, of Wilton, was charged with 8 counts grand larceny and 4 counts petit larceny, in connection with multiple larceny complaints regarding unlocked vehicles in the area of Jones Road in Wilton. Damani Went, 22, of Ballston Spa, was charged in Saratoga Springs with aggravated criminal contempt, and grand larceny – both felonies, and misdemeanor assault. Robert Loya, 52, of Wilton, was charged in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, aggravated DWI, and following too closely, after being involved in a personal injury motor vehicle accident.

David Casner, 59, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with misdemeanor DWI, failure to use designated lane and failure to obey traffic control device. Muhammad Akhtar, 60, of Latham, was charged in Saratoga Springs with reckless endangerment. Harold Beagle, 36, of Porter Corners, was charged in Saratoga Springs with criminal contempt. Kristine Tiger, 32, of Ballston Spa, was charged in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and speeding. Brittany Rosario, 29, of Schenectady, was charged in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor assault. Joseph Deschenes, 51, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with criminal trespass, a misdemeanor. Angelina Gazzillo, 27, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with obstructing governmental administration, and two misdemeanor counts criminal mischief. Kaiah All, 23, of Corinth, was charged in Saratoga Springs with criminal possession of a controlled substance, criminal use drug paraphernalia, and felony tampering with physical evidence. Jaimee Ryf, 40, of Schenectady, was charged in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor petit larceny. Michael Heisler, 31, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with criminal mischief misdemeanor, and felony robbery. David Hagen, 47, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with criminal mischief misdemeanor.

David Tanner, 61, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with misdemeanor petit larceny. Cassandra Poventud, 25, of Schenectady, was charged in Saratoga Springs with assault. Jesse Stewart, 37, of Colonie, was charged in Saratoga Springs with felony DWI – as a second offense within 10 years, felony aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, circumvent interlock/ operate without device, refusal to take a breath test, no motor vehicle license, driving wrong way on one-way street, and leaving the scene of a property damage accident. Christopher Balcom, 31, of Glens Falls, was charged in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, aggravated DWI, and driving wrong way on one-way street. Zachary Christie, 19, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with resisting arrest misdemeanor, and trespass. Joseph Ramsey, 22, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with misdemeanor assault, and acting in manner injure child. Jaronin Campbell, 27, of Ballston Spa, was charged in Saratoga Springs with resisting arrest and disorderly conduct. James Bernardoni, 51, of Grand Island, was charged in Saratoga Springs with criminal impersonation, a misdemeanor. Ryan Cook, 32, of Halfmoon, was charged in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Richard Harrison, 54, of Galway, was charged in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, refusal to take a breath test, speed not prudent, and failure to keep right.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Soroptimist International of Saratoga County (SISC) announces the availability of $35,000 for grants to be awarded to local organizations that support the needs of women and girls in Saratoga County. Soroptimist is a global volunteer organization with a mission to provide women and girls with access to the

education and training needed to achieve economic empowerment. In 2021, SISC awarded grants to 17 organizations for projects that align with SISC’s mission to assist women and girls. Among the grant recipients were Mother Susan Anderson Shelter, Shelters of Saratoga, and The Charlton School. To qualify, candidate organizations must be based in or serve

the needs of residents of Saratoga County. Grants are typically awarded for specific activities, start-ups, or capital projects. Consideration will be given to the number of people served. Individual endeavors such as pageants and competitions cannot be funded. The online application must be submitted by Feb. 15, 2022. The link to the application is: www.jotform.

com/213336087223047. The link is also available on the SISC website at www.soroptimistsaratoga.org. Grant recipients will be notified by April 15, 2022. For more information about the Soroptimist Community Grant program (formerly called Fund Distribution) email the committee at funddistributionsaratoga@ gmail.com.

Upcoming Events at Moreau Lake State Park GANSEVOORT — The following events will take place at Moreau Lake State Park, 605 Old Saratoga Road, Gansevoort, during the first-half of January. Saturday, January 8, Eagle Watch 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 518-917-2174. Cost is $5 for adults and $1 for children. Meet and pay at the park office. Sunday, January 9, Knee High Naturalist 10 a.m. – We will meet inside the Warming Hut for story time, then head out for a walk along the lakeshore

to see what nature has to show us. Geared toward ages 2-5. Registration is required at 518917-2174. Cost is $1 per child. Sunday, January 9, Family Hike 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 518-9172174. Cost is $1 per child. Tuesday, January 11, Spring Overlook Hike 11 a.m. – Join an environmental educator on a guided hike up to the Spring Overlook. This is about a 1-mile trek uphill to the overlook then a mile hike back down. We will meet at the park office where you will stop to pay and then we will drive over to the spring parking lot and start our hike from there. Cost is $5 per adult and $1 per child. If

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conditions are icy, plan to bring some kind of traction device for your boot, if you don’t have any, we have limited pairs available at the office. If snowshoes are needed, we do have rentals available. Please call 518-917-2174 to register. Wednesday, January 12, Interview with a Box Turtle 10 a.m. – Meet Daryl, a very special turtle, and learn fun and fascinating facts about Box Turtles. Suitable for kids of all ages. Registration is required at 518-917-2174. $1 per child. Pay at the office and meet at the Nature Center. Thursday, January 13, Lake Ann Loop 9:30 a.m. – This guided hike is led by an environmental educator over to the Lake Ann lean-to. We will stop to pay and meet at the park office then drive over to the Lake Bonita parking lot. From the trailhead at Lake Bonita, we will hike down to Lake Ann then head over onto

the Western Ridge trail where we will take that to the Waterfall trail back to Lake Bonita. This will be an advanced hike due to the length at around 5-6 miles. Please call to make a reservation at 518917-2174. Cost is $5 for adults and $1 for children. Friday, January 14, - Fire Starting 10 a.m. – This program is geared for kids 10+ years old. Join an environmental educator to learn how to start a fire when you are camping. We will discuss some Leave No Trace Principles about minimizing campfire impacts and how to start a fire. This event will be held outside so please dress accordingly. Reservations are required. Please call 518-917-2174. Stop at the office to pay, cost is $1 per child, then head down to the warming hut at the outside firepit where we will meet. For more information, call 518793-0511, or go to: parks.ny.gov.

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Baby Girl, Aryanna Lynn, First Born in 2022 at Saratoga Hospital

The Wesley Community Delivers Holiday Cheer

Pictured with mom Nicole Marmie, Aryanna Lynn Marmie, daughter of Nicole and Dennis Marmie, was the first baby born in 2022 at Saratoga Hospital. Photo courtesy of Bella Baby Photography.

The Wesley Community delivered holiday cheer and gifts to the residents at the Wesley Center in Saratoga Springs. Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Nicole and Dennis Marmie of Fort Edward, welcomed a healthy baby girl, Aryanna, on the first day of the new year, the first baby born in 2022 at Saratoga Hospital. Aryanna Lynn – 9 pounds, 10.1 ounces and 21 inches long – arrived at 2:01 a.m. on Saturday, January 1. Congratulations to the new parents!

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Wesley Community delivered holiday cheer during the week of Christmas to its residents at the Wesley Health Care Center. A special holiday gift was

delivered to each individual resident at the long-term senior care facility at The Wesley Community ahead of the holiday weekend. Wesley staff purchased and donated nearly 130 presents for the

residents, while the remaining gifts were purchased through donations to The Wesley Foundation. This annual tradition at Wesley Health Care Center ensures all residents enjoy the holiday season.

NEWS

City Mayor Post-Election Financial Disclosure Statement Posted at BOE by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The post-election campaign financial disclosure statement regarding newly elected city Mayor Ron Kim has been posted by the state Board of Elections. The disclosure statement was due 27 days following the Nov. 2, 2021 election. When that period passed without the post report, two attorneys filed a formal complaint against Kim with the state Board of Elections. Michael Brandi was one of the attorneys who had

sent a letter to the state Board of Elections Enforcement Counsel. Tuesday morning, following the posting of the report, Brandi said: “the complaint has been made and the Board of Elections has the ability to look at the facts and pursue enforcement. What that looks like, the ball is in their court.” On Jan. 5, the state BOE Enforcement Counsel responded to an email from Saratoga TODAY seeking comment about the status of the matter. “The disclosure of Enforcement Division materials not only has the potential to impede or obstruct investigations, but

potentially undermines principles of fundamental fairness in investigations and prosecutions. Therefore, we do not comment concerning whether the Division received complaints, the status of complaints, or whether investigations are undertaken.” Signed: Michael L. Johnson, Chief Enforcement Counsel. Late last month Kim told the Times Union that he had filed his postelection report, but a technical issue prevented it from being viewed. Campaign finance disclosure statements for candidates may be found at: the NYS Board of Elections campaign finance page.

Ballston Spa Comprehensive Plan Committee to Discuss Climate Change, Technology Effects BALLSTON SPA — The Village of Ballston Spa’s Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee will meet twice during the month of January to identify and discuss the effects of climate change and information technology advancements on the development, population, employment and economic prosperity of the village. The meetings will be held on the first and third Thursdays of the

month. The next meeting is at 7 p.m. Jan. 20, at the Saratoga County Office Building at 50 West High St. The Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee has been formed to work in conjunction with a professional planning consultant to identify and study several topics over the course of the next year in order to create a final plan for approval by the Village board of trustees. All meetings are open to the

public, either in-person attendance or via Zoom. Zoom link will be available prior to each meeting online at www.villageofballstonspa. org/comprehensive-plan-steeringcommittee. For more information, contact steering committee chairperson Karen Martell at karenmartell27@ gmail.com or the Village Office at 518 885-5711, villageclerk@ villageofballstonspa.org.

Week of January 7 – January 13, 2022

City Under Development: Land Use Boards Meetings for 2022 Get Underway This Week

Rendering of a proposed fifth-floor addition to the existing four-story at 422 Broadway, as submitted to the city’s Design Review Commission.

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The city’s three Land Use Boards – the Planning Board, Design Review Commission, and Zoning Board of Appeals, launch their 2022 meetings this week. The city’s Design Review Commission hosts its first meeting of the calendar year at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 12. Among applications under consideration are a historic review of a new 6-story mixed-use building at 269 Broadway, and a proposed fifthfloor addition to the existing fourstory at 422 Broadway, the building that sites Northshire Bookstore Saratoga on its ground floor. A renewable Special Use Permit and Site Plan Review to maintain existing property as improved at 68 Weibel Avenue are two of the permits under consideration at this week’s meeting of the Planning Board, which takes place at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 13. Applicant Gary Stone, of Saratoga Springs, is offering a proposal to operate and maintain existing mixed land uses on a 22.5acre parcel on Weibel Avenue and

a portion of a 40-acre parcel. The parcel includes approximately 145 feet of frontage on Weibel Avenue, with several existing commercial buildings on the parcel used either for storage, or as currently occupied office buildings. The land includes a 900 square-foot building, two storage buildings (2,400 and 1,500 square feet, respectively), a 12,500 square foot office building, a 1.5-acre boat storage area, a small clubhouse and 10-acre driving range area – the latter of which “has not been in used for few years,” according to documents filed with the city. All the buildings were approximately constructed in 1968. The existing buildings and boat storage are currently the subject of a land use and zoning violation identified by the city Building Department, and the application would attempt to cure those violations, according to documents seeking a Special Use Permit. The Zoning Board of Appeals hosts its first meeting of the new year at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 10. Meetings are held at City Hall, 474 Broadway. For information regarding attendance at meetings, safety protocols and live stream options, go to: saratoga-springs.org.

Week of January 7 – January 13, 2022

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SARATOGA NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK RECEIVE $6.6 MILLION FOR IMPROVEMENTS STILLWATER — The primary visitor experience at Saratoga National Historical Park is about to benefit from $6.6 million in funding provided by the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA). Extensive work on the park’s popular, self-guided battlefield Tour Road will begin in 2022 andresult in increased accessibility and visible improvements to the parking areas, trailheads, walkways, seating, exhibits and viewing areas along the ten-mile-long route. “It is a big step in preparing the park for the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution and interpreting the critical role that the Battles of Saratoga played in turning the tide of Revolution and changing the world,” said Saratoga NHP Superintendent Leslie Morlock, in a prepared statement. The current Tour Road experience is more than 50 years old. This renovation will expand physical access and safety enhancements for more than 100,000 visitors annually and eliminate $4 million of the park’s maintenance backlog. It will also be instrumental in preparing the park for the extra attention it will receive related to the upcoming 250th anniversary commemorations of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026 and of the battles in 2027. The parking areas and walkways will be revamped at all ten tour stops to meet universal standards for accessibility, including seating with companion seating, new improved exhibits, and audio description provided on an app for public use. Modern outdoor exhibits will replace the existing informational waysides that are well beyond their intended design life. The 60 new exhibits will be constructed of durable steel, aluminum, and bronze. In addition to being more cost-effective by requiring less routine maintenance, the new exhibits will include replica objects and convey updated information about the battles, the landscape, multiple perspectives, and the roles of lesser-known participants to better connect visitors with the Saratoga National Historical Park. Saratoga National Historical Park preserves, protects, and interprets the sites associated with the battles, siege, and surrender of the

British forces at Saratoga. The park encompasses five sites including the Saratoga Battlefield, General Philip Schuyler’s House, Victory Woods, the Saratoga Monument, and Sword Surrender site totaling 3,579 acres. It was here in September and October 1777, during the American War for Independence,

American troops battled and defeated the British invasion force. A British Army surrendered, for the first time in history, on October 17, 1777. This crucial victory secured essential foreign recognition and support and boosted the morale of the American forces making it the turning point of the

American Revolution. The project is being financed through GAOA’s National Parks and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund. Supported by revenue from energy development, the fund provides up to $1.9 billion per year for five years to make significant enhancements

in national parks and other public lands to ensure their preservation and provide opportunities for recreation, education and enjoyment for current and future visitors. For more information about Saratoga National Historical Park, please call the Visitor Center at 518670-2985, visit www.nps.gov/sara.

NEWS

Week of January 7 – January 13, 2022

New City Council Begins New Year Free Covid Tests Available to City Residents by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — A new City Council for a new two-year term staged its first night meeting Jan. 4 at Saratoga Music Hall. The cordial meeting lasted just over an hour and included four new council members. Mayor Ron Kim announced the appointment of Angela Rella as his deputy mayor, and provided guidelines for Public Comment period, during which speakers may address concerns or issues for up to two minutes’ time: Be kind; We’re a community; Speak to each other in a way that community members speak, Kim said. “Bickering and fighting, we prefer you not to do that, but, it’s your time. Be factual. We don’t want alternative facts. We want to hear the truth, as you see it, and we’re happy to hear it.” One meeting change will be in the order of addressing

the council. Returning City Supervisors Matthew Veitch, and Tara Gaston – who normally address the council at the end of the agenda – will speak first. • LIMITED NUMBER OF COVID-19 RAPID TESTS AVAILABLE FOR RESIDENTS During her comment period on Tuesday, Gaston announced the city had earlier that day received “a small number” of at-home rapid COVID tests that were distributed from the state to the county, and then on to county-based municipalities. The city will be distributing their portion of at-home tests to city residents, while supplies last, from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday at Geyser Road Elementary School. The kits have two tests per box. Proof of city residence is required. Outside of Saratoga Springs, county municipalities are distributing their allotment of at-home tests in a variety of ways. For specific distribution

information, residents should contact their respective town or city hall. A list of municipal phone numbers and websites is provided at: www.saratogacountyny.gov/covid/ covid-19-testing/self-test-kits/. The city had previously received 19,000 K95 masks from the state, which Gaston said she has been distributing to city residents. Masks continue to be available at the Saratoga Springs Public Library, the Saratoga Springs Visitors Center, and the city Recreation Center. • NEW METHODS, NEW APPOINTMENTS Mayor Kim explained a new “Question Period” segment will be launched in the near future during which community members in advance submit any questions they have for a specific council member. Those questions will typically be discussed and answered at the end of council meetings. Those inquiries will employ a pre-registration tool,

and more information will be forthcoming in the near future. Also soon forthcoming, perhaps later this month, will be a cost/expense tally presentation regarding the vacant city attorney position. The mayor said a discussion will take place regarding a plan aimed at both - reducing city costs and making the position more effective, while meeting the needs provided by a city attorney. Kim also announced the establishment of a city Infrastructure Committee, which will be tasked with organizing a priority list of city infrastructure projects. The mayor said he has had discussions with U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko regarding federal funds targeting local infrastructure projects, and the local plan is to reach out to experts as well as the local community to initiate a list of needs and potential projects. Kim appointed former Saratoga Springs Mayor Joanne Yepsen as chair of the city Infrastructure Committee and requested each council member propose appointments to staff the committee during the next couple of weeks. New Accounts Commissioner Dillon Moran started his first term and announced Stacy Connors as his deputy commissioner. New Finance Commissioner Minita Sanghvi started her first term and announced Heather Crocker as her deputy commissioner. Returning Public Works Commissioner Anthony “Skip” Scirocco re-appointed Joe O’Neil as his deputy commissioner. Mayor Kim, a Democrat, complemented DPW Commissioner Anthony “Skip” Scirocco, a Republican, on the “exceptional job” Scirocco and his department has done on the recent renovations to City Hall. Commissioner Scirocco, during his agenda time, made an announcement commemorating the work of former DPW Commissioner and political rival Thomas McTygue on the work McTygue conducted in Congress Park specifically on the Carousel. • PUBLIC HEARING ON CIVILIAN REVIEW BOARD SET FOR FEB. 1 New Public Safety Commissioner announced the

appointment of Jason Tetu as Deputy Commissioner of Public Safety. Tetu spent a quarter of a century as a member of the Saratoga Springs Police Department. Montagnino set a 30-minute Public Hearing to take place 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. “Promises were made and now is the time for promises to be kept. I want to shepherd into existence a Civilian Review Board that is meaningful, that has authority and that is there to answer the questions that people have about the way our city is policed,” said the public safety commissioner. The council unanimously approved that a letter be sent to the Saratoga County District Attorney requesting a grand jury investigation regarding the Darryl Mount matter. Saratoga County District Attorney Karen Heggen said on Jan. 5 she would not be able to discuss the matter until she is in receipt of the letter. Montagnino added he anticipates hosting an oral presentation regarding the Mount case in midFebruary. Previously announced to take place as soon as he took office on Jan. 1, Montagnino said the delay was due to his being stricken and recovering from COVID-19, which recently landed him in the hospital for nine days. Montagnino said he was released from the hospital on Dec. 31. “From what we heard tonight, it seems like there is progress and things are moving in the right direction,” said Saratoga BLM activist Lexis Figuereo, at the conclusion of Tuesday’s council meeting. “It seems that we may be able to have some actual answers in the community and maybe see some actual change, and not just talk about it. It was a very peaceful meeting and we’re looking forward to meetings being more like this, and to have dialogue with the council members,” he said. Saratoga Springs City Council meetings are typically held the first and the third Tuesday of each month at City Hall.

Week of January 7 – January 13, 2022

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City Honors Former Saratoga County Addresses Transportation Issues Springs Officials Scott Johnson, Remigia Foy, Matt McCabe by Jaynie Ellis Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Several local nonprofit agencies are dealing with the adverse effects of Saratoga Taxi’s suspension of services, speaking to the larger issue of the lack of transportation resources for Saratoga County. Saratoga Taxi has been serving the community for 55 years, and as of Nov. 1, 2021, they have temporarily ceased operations. In a Letter to the Editor of the Saratoga TODAY Newspaper, Taxi Owner Larry Kupper cited the reason for this as the $300,000 insurance mandate from the City of Saratoga Springs, without any temporary relief. For 40 years Saratoga Taxi has been operating with the required $50,000 NYS insurance that other taxi companies servicing cities with rural areas (such as Glens Falls for example) are operating with as well. With Saratoga Taxi out of operation for several months now, the lack of public transportation that has been an issue in Saratoga County for years is even more apparent. Local nonprofit agencies that help many lowincome individuals and families in the community are now struggling to find reliable and affordable transportation options. CAPTAIN Community Human Services (CAPTAIN CHS) relied on Saratoga Taxi to take homeless and runaway youth to school and healthcare appointments within a 50-mile radius of their shelter in Malta. CAPTAIN CHS has scrambled to contract other taxi services that do background checks and have GPS safety protocols like Saratoga Taxi. They have relied on staff to transport the youth they serve as well; however, they lack resources, and this is not a sustainable option for them. “Saratoga County is in need of transportation for low-income community members,” said Andy Gilpin, Executive Director of CAPTAIN CHS. “Saratoga Taxi was one of the larger fleets in the Saratoga area. This is an impact to the community at large.”

Wellspring is another local non-profit that Saratoga Taxi has helped throughout the years. “Saratoga Taxi has been very valuable, and losing them affects all members of the community,” said Maggie Fronk, Executive Director of Wellspring. In addition to their clients, Fronk said that Saratoga Taxi’s services were valuable to senior community members and others who can’t drive, or community members that don’t own a car and need to get to work. The county’s lack of public transportation is especially an inconvenience to those that live in less densely populated towns at the outskirts of the county such as Corinth and Stillwater. “Social determinates lead to disparities,” said Fronk regarding this. “The underserved in our county have limited employment opportunities.” CDTA and other taxi services in Saratoga County are very limited, as the CDTA bus route is confined to the Route 50 corridor. These non-profit agencies have demonstrated the high demand for CDTA’s pilot program, Flex. The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce is working with the CDTA to test the program in Mechanicville, Halfmoon, and Clifton Park. “This service is door-to-door with uniformed drivers and safety cameras. It’s been well received so far in helping people in those communities to get to work, healthcare appointments, and food shopping,” said Todd Shimkus, President of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce. “If it works there, our hope is that we can expand CDTA’s Flex service to other parts of Saratoga, including here in the City. We’re hoping to meet with CDTA leaders soon to see what kind of resources would be needed to perhaps expedite that expansion.” Until there is a reliable and affordable transportation solution in place, Fronk suggested to reach out to those you know in need of transportation, as well as connect and communicate with county leaders as they gather to address the situation.

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Two proposals to honor former city officials were fulfilled by the outgoing council during the holiday break. Following up on a city Recreation Commission recommendation in 2020, city Finance Commissioner Michele Madigan in late 2021 brought a resolution to the council table, which was unanimously approved, to name the southside facility the Scott T. Johnson Recreation Center. Johnson, who served three two-year terms as Saratoga Springs mayor from 2007-2013, is largely credited for helping make the long-talked-about recreation facility a reality. The near-34,000 square foot building was completed for about $6 million and following 16 years of feasibility studies opened in the summer of 2010. The city turned to the center as an emergency location to site operations in 2018, after City Hall had been rendered inoperable due to a lightning strike and flood damage. Inside of City Hall meanwhile, a “Foy Foyer” depicting images of Remigia Foy was set up at the city’s Finance Office. Foy, who died in June 2020, served as city finance commissioner for three terms, two in the 1970s and one on the 1990s. Outgoing city Finance Commissioner Michele Madigan announced in late 2021 that commemorations would be set up to honor former Finance Commissioners Remigia Foy and

Remigia Foy foyer at City Hall. Photo: city of Saratoga Springs.

The southside rec center has been named the Scott Johnson Recreation Center. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

Matt McCabe. McCabe served as city Finance Commissioner from 2004 to 2007, as well as operating the popular Saratoga Guitar shops in the city for a quarter century. Jan. 12 marks the one-year anniversary of his passing due to

complications from COVID-19. A double-bench with plaque honoring McCabe will be unveiled in the spring adjacent to City Hall and where Saratoga Guitar shop stood, Madigan said this week.

BUSINESS

Week of January 7 – January 13, 2022

SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY EXPANDS WITH DUAL MERGERS SARATOGA SPRINGS — Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty and Peerage Realty Partners announced a strategic partnership with Select Sotheby’s International Realty and Gary DiMauro Real Estate Inc. in November. The partnership will expand the company’s footprint into the mid-Hudson Valley Region and Upstate New York. “Orientation is underway in our Mid-Hudson Valley offices, and our marketing plan for 2022 will provide a new level of exposure and engagement for our team,” said Alan DiStasio, Chief

Executive Officer of Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty. “We are well-positioned to take advantage of what is shaping up to be an exciting, as well as challenging, 2022 real estate market.” This new partnership will enhance Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty’s position as a leading player in the premium residential real estate market throughout Vermont, New Hampshire, and now Upstate New York, positioning it for further growth and partnership investments. Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty will now

have over 300 agents – 48 employees in 23 offices across those three states. Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty’s sales were projected to exceed $2.3 billion in residential real estate in 2021. The company will continue

to be led by CEO and Partner Alan DiStasio and President and Partner Laurie Mercier-Brochu. Dan Collins and Lou Izzo from Select Sotheby’s International Realty and Gary DiMauro from Gary DiMarou Real Estate will

continue with the company as EVPs, Partners, and Brokers. Andrea Demoracski from Select Sotheby’s International Realty will serve as VP, Regional Manager for the Upstate New York region.

BLOOMIN’ 4 GOOD: CCE Saratoga County’s Farm to School Program Selected as Beneficiary SARATOGA COUNTY — Brighten up your day with a bouquet of flowers that gives back in the local community. CCE Saratoga County’s Farm to School Program has been selected by local Hannaford store leadership as the benefiting non-profit in the brandnew Hannaford Bloomin’ 4 Good Program for the month of January. The Hannaford Bloomin’ 4 Good Program is an easy way for shoppers to give back as part of the regular shopping routine. Every $12 Bloomin’ 4 Good Bouquet with the red circle sticker sold supports a non-profit local to the Hannaford in which it was purchased. As part of this ongoing program, every month at every Hannaford location a different local non-profit is selected to benefit from the sale of the Bloomin’ 4 Good Bouquet. CCE Saratoga

Photo provided.

County’s Farm to School Program was selected as the January beneficiary by local store leadership at the Hannaford location at 43 Round Lake Road, Ballston Lake. CCE Saratoga County’s Farm to School Program will receive a $1

donation for every $12 Bloomin’ 4 Good Bouquet purchased at this Hannaford location in January. For more information about the Hannaford Bloomin’ 4 Good Program, visit hannaford. bags4mycause.com.

Week of January 7 – January 13, 2022

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Espey CEO Steps Down on New Year’s Eve SARATOGA SPRINGS — Espey Mfg. & Electronics Corp. has reported that after seven years of service, Patrick T. Enright Jr. has resigned from his position as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective Dec. 31, 2021. Enright has served as the company’s President and CEO since Feb. 2015. His service as a member of the Espey’s Board of

Directors also ended on Dec. 31, 2021. The company’s statement announcing the changes in senior management did not provide a reason for his departure. Espey appointed David A. O’Neil at its new President and Chief Executive Officer and Katrina L. Sparano as its new Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer, effective Jan. 1, 2022. O’Neil has been with

the company since 2000, serving as Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President, and Interim President and CEO from June 2014 to Jan. 2015. Before her new appointment, Sparano was serving as Assistant Treasurer and Principal Accounting Officer. Sparano also served as Interim Principal Financial Officer from June 2014 to Jan. 2015.

Harris Beach PLLC Elects Three Capital Region Attorneys as Partners

Myles Fischer. Photo provided.

Daniel LeCours. Photo provided.

Aubrey Ohanian. Photo provided.

CAPITAL REGION — Capital Region Attorneys Myles Fischer, Daniel LeCours, and Aubrey Ohanian have been elected partners of Harris Beach PLLC, effective Jan. 1, 2022. Aubrey Ohanian focuses her practice in the areas of energy law and appellate practice. As a member of the firm’s Energy Industry Team, Aubrey advises clients on regulatory matters before the New York PSC, including representing transmission developers in securing Certificates of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need (CECPN) pursuant to Article VII of the Public Service Law (PSL), gas and electric corporations seeking to transfer or lease regulated assets and secure Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN), and utilities in rate case proceedings. Aubrey’s practice also includes representing renewable energy developers as they seek to secure renewable energy credits from NYSERDA. Daniel LeCours is an experienced litigator who handles a wide range of commercial litigation matters, arbitrations, and appeals, including class actions, antitrust, breach of contract, fraud, real property litigation, commercial landlord/ tenant disputes, election law litigation, business disputes and business torts, and professional malpractice. Daniel represents clients from a

wide variety of industries, including financial institutions, municipalities, real property investors and developers, insurance companies, hospitals, and other health care institutions and contractors. Myles Fischer guides clients through sophisticated estate planning, estate and trust administration, and tax matters. His focus

includes estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer tax planning, income tax planning, and business succession planning. Myles, Aubrey, and Daniel all work from the Harris Beach offices in the Capital Region, located in Saratoga Springs and Albany. For more information about Harris Beach PLLC, visit harrisbeach.com.

Saratoga Hospital Adds Infectious Disease Specialist SARATOGA SPRINGS — Dr. Clarisse Kilayko recently returned to the region to join Saratoga Hospital Medical Group – Infectious Disease. She brings 10 years of experience in infectious disease medicine. For five of those years, Kilayko practiced at Hudson Headwaters Health Network in Queensbury with providers who are now members of the Saratoga Hospital Infectious Disease team. Saratoga Hospital Medical Group – Infectious Disease is located at 665 Saratoga Road, Wilton. For an appointment, call 518-245-8255. To learn more, go to SaratogaHospital.org.

Dr. Clarisse Kilayko. Photo provided.

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Week of January 7 – January 13, 2022

Gardening with

Peter Bowden:

How to Root Plant Cuttings

pring seems like a distant dream right about now but there is one gardening project I can enjoy now...I can root some cuttings.

Step 1: Snip a cut just below leaf intersection

Every fall, a few of out favorite annuals worm their way into the house to avoid frost. In the case of my miniature geranium ‘Bird Dancer’, this has been going on since about 1988. It all started with one plant in a 4” pot. The original plant is long gone but, by rooting cuttings I’ve been able to share and enjoy hundreds of its descendants. Bird Dancer is an old friend at this point. Making new plants from cutting also rejuvenates the family. Rooted cuttings grow more vigorously and will flower more that the original “mother plant” that provided the cutting.

Written & Photographed by Peter Bowden for Saratoga TODAY

Step one of course is to take some cuttings. Most plants will produce roots more readily at the leaf intersections. Bear this in mind when you take cuttings. Cut just below the leaf intersection. That’s where new roots will form.

Step 2: Allow cut end to dry.

Step 3: Dip cut in rooting powder

After cutting, I’ll strip off the lower leaves. Those leaves may rot and rot the stem along with it. The cutting will root more easily without them. I need to let the cuttings “scab over” before I slip them into the soil. A fresh, juicy cut will rot easily...a dried, “scabbed over” stem won’t. While I’m waiting the few minutes for the stems to scab, I’ll fill some pots with sterile potting soil; the same soil I use in our pots and planters indoors and out. Lightly moisten the soil and tamp it gently. I don’t want the soil soggy wet, just moist. Once the cuttings are ready, I’ll dip the stems into some rooting powder. Rooting powder is mostly just talcum powder with a bit of root growth stimulant added. The fine particles of talcum will give the tiny root hairs something to form on and the growth stimulant speeds that process. Most plants will root without the powder

but it does increase your chance of success. I like to put a couple in each pot in case one doesn’t take. If both do well I can separate them later. Once they’re all potted up, we need to keep them in a warm place and nurse them along until they can grow some roots and provide for themselves. Since the winter home is dry, misting them lightly every day, or even a couple of times a day for the first few days, is a good idea. After a couple of weeks they will have formed a couple of fresh roots and you can stop misting them. They will now benefit from a light feeding. I use a 1/4 strength solution of soluble plant food like Jack’s Blossom Booster. Don’t overdo the food though...a little goes a long way. In between feedings, just water the soil lightly but never let it get soggy. Soggy soil will rot the cuttings. Feed lightly every couple of weeks and don’t be surprised if you are rewarded with some flowers. This is when they’ll need lots of light so find your sunniest windowsill. I have a bank of grow light where I’ll start seeds later but it is the perfect place for my cuttings to thrive until late March when the seedlings take over the space. That’s it. Easy peasy, and I always end up with lots of free plants to share with friends or add to my gardens and planters in spring.

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Week of January 7 – January 13, 2022

16 Ridge View Rd, Wilton • $849,000

BALLSTON Wendell Neugebauer sold property at 37 Lundy Lane to Brett Williams for $105,000. Top Dog Enterprises sold property at 18 Nolan Rd to James Strozyk for $228,000. D and T Property Group sold property at 43 Westside Dr to Mary Sczacik for $302,000. Michaels and Laraway Holdings LLC sold property at 25 Summerhill Dr to Bryan Hunter for $469,125. Frank Marchitto sold property at 5 Fruitwood Dr to Martin Fisher for $249,000. BDC Cornerstone LLC sold property at 41 Anthony Place to Diana Defazio for $284,480. Traditional Home Builders and Developers sold property at 15 Mallory Way to Gregory Clark for $456,519.

MALTA Elizabeth Strehlow sold property at 7 Sand Spurrey Rd to John Olson for $305,000.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Chia Tsao sold property at 8 Coronado Way to Eduardo Genao for $485,000.

Cosmopolitan Ventures sold property at 137 Fitch Rd to James Sheker for $350,000.

Michael Holohan sold property at 126 Raylinski Rd to Luke Winters for $233,000.

Waltons Realty Corp of Saratoga sold property at 109 Wall St to Theodore Carpluk for $300,000

Allan Mabe sold property at 30 Pennyroyal Rd to Richard Yowell for $325,000.

Chad LaPage sold property at 90 Gates Ave to Nicole Chappel for $245,000

Adam Gollub sold property at 781 Malta Ave Ext to Daniel Maze for $440,500.

Claude Eldaye sold property at 1346 New York Route 9P to Scott Moulton for $500,000.

Ryan Stephens sold property at 414 East Line Rd to Michele Clark for $539,900.

Cerrone Construction LLC sold property at 113 Schuyler Hill Dr to Michael Bordes for $610,500

Albert Seaman sold property at 404 Malta Ave to Michael DeFillippo for $225,000.

SARATOGA SPRINGS

David Wells sold property at 3 Vettura Court to Davis Chrispell for $418,000 Malta Land Company sold property at 14 Yachtsman Way to Brian Case for $690,425.

Evan Reese sold property at 10 Seward St to Alexander Kendall for $500,000 Jeffrey Smith sold property at 17 Taylor St to Evan Danieli for $864,250

Kathleen Kennedy sold property at 173 Thimbleberry Rd to Lucy Moore for $219,000.

Spencers Landing LLC sold property at 39 Julians Way to Alfred Richard Revocable Living Trust for $883,321.

Morgan Lamere sold property at 90 Wineberry Lane to Samuel Viscio for $269,900.

DGD Holdings LLC sold property at 17 Shaw Dr to Xinlei Zhao for $210,000.

SARATOGA Llyod Vandenburg sold property at 371 NYS Rt 32 to James Meehan for $452,500. Matthew Trombley sold property at 96 Pearl St to Ryan Jeremias for $169,900

Maria Kotsakis sold property at 75 Trottingham Rd to Stephen Carson for $250,000. Andrew Toth sold property at 5 Kelmik Dr to Benjamin Reynolds for $506,000. Mary Donnellan sold property at 9 Pinehurst Dr to Tim Blackburn for $520,000.

WILTON James Bennett sold property at 273 Louden Rd to Matthew Gunther for $350,000. Altamont Apartments Inc sold property at 107,105,114 Traver Rd & 56 Gailor Rd to Canfield

15 Apartments LLC for $3,445,000. Kyo Chiu sold property at 26 Carr Rd to Bryan Mearon for $360,000. McKenna Construction and Excavation sold property at 366 Ruggles Rd to Gail Hall for $499,000.

EDUCATION

Week of January 7 – January 13, 2022

BSCSD Board of Education Meeting: UPDATES AS OF JAN. 5 BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Central School District held a Board of Education meeting on Jan. 5 for several presentations and updates. LETRS & LIBRARIES LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) & Libraries was the first presentation. LETRS & Libraries is a professional development program that contributes to the goal of supporting literacy instruction and sharing the crucial

role of librarians. This training helps teachers identify reading barriers and diagnose reading difficulties – meeting students where they are at, whether that is below or above grade level. In the middle school library from September – November, close to or over 2,000 books (physical copies and on devices) were circulated each month. The presentation also addressed the important role that teacher-librarians in the BSCSD play. They have been assisting as Information Specialists in the science department as the department transitions to keep up with NYSED standards. Their job title has changed in recent times to include being Program Administrators and Media Specialists as well; the librarians have begun to teach copyright, plagiarism etc. starting in the fourth grade. The district’s librarians also open up their library

spaces for community programs. UPDATES ON HIGH SCHOOL INITIATIVES Spa Academy, for students who excel in nontraditional classroom settings, has 55 enrollees in grades 9-12; 14 students will have earned HVCC credits for Semester 1. The program is closely monitored by administration and a recent student survey showed very positive feedback. There are five new proposed courses for Spa Academy in the 2022-2023 school year: Multicultural Literature; Physical Science – Physics; Physical Science – Chemistry; Video Production & Broadcasting; Advanced Video Editing, Animation, and Visual Effects. The district is planning on holding an in-house summer school program from 7/22/22 – 8/15/22 in conjunction with the 8/16 and 8/17 Regents Exams.

Coming off another school year during the pandemic, the target students for summer school are those who failed courses or transfer students who lack credits/NYSED deficient. During the six-week, Monday-Thursday summer school, students have the opportunity to recover three credits. Breakfast and transportation will be provided by the district. The district is also envisioning a new education program for the fall of 2022. The Spa Twilight School will be an on-campus alternative education from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. with a GED component to cater to a population of students they don’t have education solutions for currently. MISC. The district is continuing to work on their COVID policies and the bussing issue. The district has exactly the number of drivers needed to fulfill their routes; if any call in, that results

in routes being cancelled for the day. Information about the distribution of at-home rapid COVID testing kits will be made available by the end of the week. January is the district’s UPK (Universal Pre-K) enrollment and recruitment month. There will be an open house on Jan. 20 at the community center. For more information, please visit the district’s website at bscsd.org, or contact the district office. Also on Jan. 20, there will be an Early College information night for 8th graders at the TECH-SMART campus. Register to attend in-person or virtually on the district website (bscsd.org). In addition, the Board of Education passed a resolution to increase public comment time at their meeting to a flexible 60-minutes (total). The resolution’s first reading was at this Jan. 5 meeting, and it will now be tabled for 28 days.

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EDUCATION BRIEFS

SUNY Adirondack Celebrating SSCSD Kindergarten Information Night Jan. 12 45 Years of Education SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Night through Webex at 6 p.m. This student registration process, how to WILTON — SUNY Adirondack is celebrating its 10th year at Saratoga Center in Wilton and its 45th year of serving Saratoga residents with an open house event at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 11. “We are honored to be Saratoga’s educator of choice since 1977,” said Kristine D. Duffy, Ed. D., President of SUNY Adirondack. “SUNY Adirondack started off in Saratoga with just a few evening classes and, throughout more than four decades, has greatly expanded its presence, and is proud to be celebrating this milestone.” The event welcomes educators, business professionals, elected officials, and others to Saratoga Center, a facility that features state-of-the-art laboratories, spacious classrooms, and a lecture hall at 696 Route 9 in Wilton. SUNY Adirondack’s Wilton location provides convenient options to residents of the Saratoga area. Over the past year, the college has increased the number of health education courses and began offering “high-flex” courses in which students can attend in person, via livestream from anywhere, or watch recorded sessions at their convenience. Many Early College Academy courses are also offered at Saratoga Center. The program – a collaboration between SUNY Adirondack and WashingtonSaratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex (WSWHE) BOCES in which high school students attend. Classes that teach analytical, theoretical,

and hands-on elements of highdemand jobs – includes fields of study in Media Arts, Advanced Manufacturing, IT: Cybersecurity, and Business Administration. The college first offered eight evening courses in rented space at Saratoga Central Catholic High School in 1977. By the early 1990s, 35 classes were offered, leading SUNY Adirondack – then still Adirondack Community College – to open a branch in McGregor Village Plaza on Route 9 in Wilton in 1995. In fall 2001, the college for the first time outlined a three-year sequence of classes to complete five different degree programs entirely in its Saratoga facility, including Information Technology: Information Systems; Associate of Arts and Associate of Applied Science degrees in Business Administration; Liberal Arts & Science; and Health Information Technologies. Two years later, daytime classes were added to the lineup. In 2012, SUNY Adirondack was moved to its current location. Today several degree programs can be completed entirely at Saratoga Center, or in conjunction with online courses or classes at the college’s Queensbury campus. So far, this academic year, nearly 400 students enrolled in at least one class at SUNY Adirondack Saratoga. Saratoga County residents in fall 2021 comprised 39% of SUNY Adirondack’s student body, with more than 1,000 students from the county attending.

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Youth2 Presents: “And Who Walked This Ground” SARATOGA SPRINGS — Youth2 is partnering with Dr. Joe Bruchac on MLK Saratoga Weekend to host “And Who Walked This Ground” on Saturday, Jan. 15 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. This is a free,

COVID-safe, outdoor program, as part of MLK Saratoga’s Annual Dr. King Celebration Weekend. Participants will meet together at the Congress Spring in Congress Park and will look

at the history and traditions of the Native people, past and present, and their connections to the Saratoga area and Congress Park. For more information, visit mlksaratoga.org.

Saratoga Independent School Winter Tour Days SARATOGA SPRINGS — Come see one of Saratoga’s toprated independent schools. Saratoga Independent School (SIS) provides an excellent education to students in Pre-K through Eighth Grade. Currently SIS has a few open spots for the current school year, while some grade levels have a waitlist. Enrollment has also begun for the 2022-2023 school year and SIS does anticipate a waitlist. On Jan. 18 – Jan. 21, SIS will

host Winter Tour Days. During the Winter Tour Days, prospective families will have an opportunity to meet Bob Ahrens, the new Head of School, as well as other faculty and staff in a safe way. Members of the faculty will take families on private tours of the campus, discuss the curriculum, and answer questions about the school. SIS is also welcoming families to request a virtual tour of the school. This is an excellent opportunity to see

what SIS has to offer. For more information and to register, please visit www.siskids.org/admissions/ open-house.cfm. Advanced registration for tours will be required and reservations can be made online or by contacting Colleen Fortune, Admissions Liaison, directly at cfortune@siskids.org. or 518-5830841. SIS is also happy to schedule tours with families on any other day that is convenient.

Food

Food for Good Health at the

farmers’ market

Week of January 7 – January 13, 2022

Chicken Noodle Soup

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

YIELDS: 6 servings | PREP & COOK TIME: 40 mins

WILTON MALL | FOOD COURT

INGREDIENTS:

by Julia Howard

*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

for Saratoga TODAY Photos by Pattie Garrett. Gomez Veggie Ville

Freshly harvested leafy greens like spinach and kale can also help boost your immune system as they contain vitamins E and C. A green smoothie or a raw salad can offer a daily dose of essential, healthbuilding vitamins.

• 1 large onion*, chopped

• 8 cups chicken stock, low sodium, or broth or use homemade stock

• 2 large carrots*, chopped

• 4 cloves garlic*, minced • 2 bay leaves • 3 sprigs fresh thyme* or use 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme • 1 pound skinless, boneless

• 5 ounces egg noodles (or pasta of choice) • Salt and pepper, to taste • 1/4 cup fresh parsley*, finely chopped • Water or more stock, as needed

INSTRUCTIONS : Ballston Lake Apiaries

Vitamin C is largely associated with a strengthened immune system and may help to reduce cold and flu symptoms. Brussels sprouts, potatoes, tomatoes, and fresh herbs like parsley and thyme are high in vitamin C and currently available from local farms.

chicken thighs or breast*

• 2 stalks celery, chopped (optional)

he best way to stay healthy during cold and flu season is to take preventative steps before you feel that first sniffle. If you become sick, resting, staying hydrated, and getting proper nutrition are some of the most important things you can do to feel better and recover faster. Many locally grown and sourced foods can alleviate and support you during the healing process. Pasture-raised chicken and grass-fed beef bones are available at the farmers’ market and can be boiled down to make nutrient-dense stock. Bone broth is rich in minerals, amino acids, and essential fatty acids and has many health benefits. To get started, place 1 gallon of water, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 2-4 pounds of animal bones, and salt and pepper, to taste, in a large pot or slow cooker. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 12-24 hours. The longer it cooks, the better it will taste and the more nutritious it will be.

• 2 tablespoons butter* or olive oil

Whether your looking to alleviate a cough or boost your immune system, honey is the perfect food to consume on its own or in a cup of tea. Honey is known for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Bee products such as propolis and bee pollen, available at Ballston Lake Apiaries, are high in zinc, magnesium, and B vitamins. Garlic has been used in alternative medicine for centuries. Scientists have found that plant compounds in garlic are immune-supportive and anti-inflammatory even when consumed raw in small doses.

1. Melt butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring every few minutes until the vegetables begin to soften; 5 to 6 minutes. 2. Stir in the garlic, bay leaves, and thyme. Cook, while stirring the garlic around the pan, for about 1 minute. 3. Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a low simmer. Taste the soup then adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Depending on the stock used, you might need to add 1 or more teaspoons of salt. 4. Submerge the chicken thighs into the soup so that the broth covers them. Bring the soup back to a low simmer then partially cover the pot with a lid and cook, stirring a few times until the chicken thighs are cooked through; about 20 minutes. 5. If, during this time, the broth seems low, add a splash more stock or a bit of water. Turn the heat to medium-low.

While no food alone can cure sickness, eating the right foods may help support your immune system and offer relief from certain symptoms.

6. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate. Stir the noodles into the soup and cook until done, 6 to 10 minutes depending on the type of noodles used.

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.

7. While the noodles cook, shred the chicken into strips or dice into cubes. Slide the chicken back into the pot and then taste the soup once more for seasoning. Adjust with more salt and pepper, as needed. Stir in the parsley and serve. Recipe by Adam and Joanne Gallagher.

Week of January 7 – January 13, 2022

Food

A PROMISE... Scaling Down by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY

Hello my Foodie Friends !

January: The notorious month of New Year’s resolutions is officially here! Though you can obviously plan healthy meals for every month of the year, we’re betting that eating healthy in January tops your list of priorities. If you’re trying to eat clean this month, it can be hard to know where to start. One of the definitions of the word Resolution is: a promise to yourself that you will make a serious effort to do something that you should do. Though it’s a pretty well documented fact that most New Year’s resolutions fail, we keep making them—and we’re not alone. The custom of making New Year’s resolutions is most common in the West, but it happens all over the world. Losing weight, eating healthier, getting fit, improving our health, or getting back in shape are among the most popular resolutions made every New Years. Unfortunately, this is a resolution that we tend to remake year after year. It can be daunting when your list of New Year’s Resolutions is as long as your holiday shopping list. In addition to the post-holiday slump, not being able to keep your resolutions by February, March or even late January may increase your anxiety. When your holiday decorations are packed up and stored away, the frustration of an unused gym membership or other reminders of failed resolutions can make the later winter months feel hopeless. However, it is important to remember that the New Year isn’t meant to serve as a catalyst for sweeping character changes. It is a time for people to reflect on their past year’s behavior and promise to make positive lifestyle changes. By making your resolutions realistic, there is a greater chance that you will keep them throughout the year, incorporating healthy behavior into your everyday life. Making healthier food

Sheet Pan Chicken With Sweet Potatoes, Apples and Brussels Sprouts

• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided • 4 cloves garlic, minced • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary, divided

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided • 4 cups Brussels sprouts trimmed and halved (quarter if very large), about 1 pound

A pointer to assist with weighing: Weigh out the desired portion size. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, a standard portion for most meats and fish is 3 ounces. Look for portion size information on packages and use on-line resources such as MyPyramid.gov to learn about the recommended portion size of other foods. Weigh the food before it has been washed or cooked. Place the plate of food on the scale. The calibrated scale will measure the weight of the food only. Remove or add more of the foods until you reach the required portion. You can remove the plate as many times as you like provided that you do not press the tally button for a second time. For Food Safety reasons, you need to wash the plate thoroughly with hot water and detergent between weighing different foods. Keeping our Promise to scale down as a part of those New Years resolutions can require using the right tools to make it work. Stop by Compliments to the Chef, your neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store, located at 33 Railroad Place in Saratoga Springs to select a digital scale to assist with weighing ounces, pounds, fluid ounces, grams, and milliliters. We wish you all a happy, healthy, and fun in the kitchen year ahead. Remember my Foodie Friends: “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”

INGREDIENTS • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of excess fat and lightly pounded to a relatively even thickness

choices can help with improving the quality of your diet. However, regulating the size of food portions is a simple process that can help with weight loss. Weighing out food before it is eaten is a convenient method of controlling portion sizes and is something you can easily do at home with basic kitchen equipment. A digital kitchen scale helps with measuring.

• 1 large sweet potato peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes • 1 medium red onion cut into 3/4-inch pieces • 1 medium apple peeled, cored, and cut into rough 1-inch pieces (these pieces should be larger than the other vegetables)

INSTRUCTIONS • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. • Place the chicken breasts in a large ziplock bag. Drizzle with 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, then add the garlic, 1 tablespoon rosemary, cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Zip the bag tightly, then shake and rub the bag to coat the chicken in the oil and spices. Set aside while you chop the vegetables and apples or refrigerate for up to 1 day. • Once chopped, place the Brussels sprouts, sweet potato, onion, and apple on a large, rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, then sprinkle with remaining 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Toss to evenly coat, then spread into an even layer. • Remove the chicken from the marinade and place on top of the apple and vegetables. Place in the oven and roast until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 160 to 165 degrees F, about 18 to 22 minutes, or until done. Once the chicken is cooked through, remove to a plate to rest and cover with foil to keep warm. Toss the apple and vegetables on the pan, then return the pan to the oven and continue baking until caramelized and tender, about 10 to 15 additional minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary. Serve warm with the rested chicken.

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This Week’s Events: Jan. 7-13 FRIDAY, JANUARY 7

MONDAY, JANUARY 10

Diabetes Support Group

Preschool Nature Hour

Online Zoom | Noon | Sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County. This informal support group is for people with diabetes or prediabetes. Family members of those with diabetes are welcome to attend. There is no fee for the support group. Topics will vary and may be based on the interest of the group. Contact Diane Whitten at 518-885-8995, or dwhitten@cornell. edu for more information. Register in advance for this meeting at: cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/ tJcrcumprTgsHdTnnFQhaAk3DmT35kxzTfzR.

Wilton Wildlife Preserve, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. | This monthly program is for our youngest explorers (ages 3 – 6) where we use children’s love of nature to teach simple concepts. We will go on a short walk followed by a fun naturebased craft. Snowshoe rentals will be available 15 minutes prior to the event for $3/pair. Visit wiltonpreserve.org or call 518-450-0321 to register.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 8

Mechanicville District Public Library 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville | 11:30 a.m. All ages are welcome. For more programs at the library visit meclib.sals.edu or call 518-664-4646.

Defensive Driving Class Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church 175 Fifth Ave., Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. NYS approved. Save 10% on your base auto insurance for the next three years & receive up to 4 points off your driving record according to New York State Department of Motor Vehicle guidelines. Fee: $35 per person. Bring a friend, fee is $30. Portion of fee goes to Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church. Registration is required and can be made by calling Ray Frankoski at 518-286-3788. A mask is required if you are not vaccinated, and your temperature will be taken upon entry. Class size is limited.

Learn to Skate Program Vernon Rink, 30 Weibel Ave., Saratoga Springs 10 – 11 a.m. | The Saratoga Springs Figure Skating Club is offering a Learn to Skate Program. We are the only area club to offer the US Figure Skating sanctioned program. Our instructors are experienced and approved through USFS, the program is open to all ages from 3 - adult. We meet on Saturday mornings for a 6-week session. Our Registration is open now and additional information can be found at www.SaratogaLearnToSkate.com.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 11 Weekly Story Time & Craft

Takeout Chicken “N” Biscuits Dinner Ballston Spa Elks Lodge #2619, 10 Hamilton Street, Ballston Spa, will host a Chicken & Biscuits Dinner on Saturday, January 15 from 4 to 6 p.m. The menu will include chicken and biscuits, salad, peas and carrots and dessert. The cost is two for $25 or $15 each (cash only). Preorder strongly encouraged. To place your order call 518-885-1149, January 13 & 14 between 4 to 6 p.m. or email dinners2619@gmail.com. Limited quantities available at the door. Proceeds support Elks Charities.

Upstate Equine Medical Center Lecture and Clinic Join us on January 22 from 2 – 4 p.m. for a tour of the new state-ofthe-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.

Chicken & Biscuits Dinner

On Sunday, January 23, 11-3 p.m., the popular Elks Ladies Auxiliary Indoor Craft and Garage Sale will be held at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club on Elks Lane. Admission is free. Over 40 vendors; great parking, bargains galore, and lunch. Household items, sports equipment, handmade 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.

Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Ln, Saratoga Springs 4:30 – 6 p.m. | Menu: chicken and biscuits, mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad, and roll. Cost is 2 for $30. (Cash Only). Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – noon to place an order. 518-584-2585.

The Climate Act Zoom Presentation | 6:30 p.m. The League of Women Voters and Sustainable Saratoga present Peter Iwanowicz, the Executive Director of Environmental Advocates NY and Member of the NYS Climate Action Council. He will speak to us regarding the long-awaited plan for State of New York regarding implementation of NY’s climate law and its equity provisions. Register at: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEudumgqD MsH9KHht4gWf6KxXTbzPcKBFZh?fbclid=IwAR 23Q vGJVJqOLJ9 WOzOufakzewpEDojwCOTUV pAR8OfdXkqwVXT51YIVrh4

All You Can Eat Breakfast

Intuitive and Mindful Eating Class

The Fish Creek Rod and Gun 123 Route 32, Schuylerville | 8 – 11 a.m. Menu: Eggs cooked to order, bacon, sausage, toast (white or wheat), pancakes (regular, blueberry, buckwheat, apple cinnamon), French toast, home fries, orange juice, coffee, tea, hot Chocolate. Cost: $10 Adult, $5 Child. Everyone welcome to join us. 581-695-3917.

Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club will start Fish Fry Friday on January 14 from 4 – 7 p.m. and continue every Friday thru April 15. All are welcome, members and non-members. 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 extras and beverages. You are welcome to eat in at our club house or call ahead for takeout. 518-695-3917.

Indoor Craft and Garage Sale

THURSDAY, JANUARY 13

Monthly Breakfast

Fish Fry Friday

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12

SUNDAY, JANUARY 9 Ballston Spa Elks Lodge, 10 Hamilton St., Ballston Spa 8 – 11 a.m. | Buffet includes scrambled eggs, home fries, pancakes, French toast, toast, eggs, and omelets to order. Juice and coffee as well. Adults $7, seniors $6 and kids $5. For more information, call 518-885-1149.

Upcoming Events

Zoom presentation | 12–12:30 p.m. This class is to help anyone who wants to reconnect with their bodies to find peace and happiness with their diet habits. No fee. Presented by Julia Hotaling, Dietetic Intern with Sage Colleges, and Cornell Cooperative Extension. Participants will learn what intuitive eating is, how to practice it, the barriers, and how to integrate mindful eating into their mealtimes. Learn how to be present when eating, eating without any distractions, avoiding mindless eating, knowing how to listen to your internal hunger cues, and more. Time provided for Q&A. For program details contact Diane Whitten 518885-8995, or email at dwhitten@cornell.edu.

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 518-587-2100 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, 2022). Five-week classes $50 each. Spring term to start in mid-April.

The Saratoga Winterfest 5K Snowshoe Run/Walk 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 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 www.dionwmacsnowshoe. com. Questions? Call Laura at 518-581-1278 or laura@saratogastryders.org.

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Week of January 7 – January 13, 2022

Entertainment

HOME MADE THEATER AWARDED NY GRANT SARATOGA SPRINGS — Home Made Theater has been awarded $49,500 grant from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to support the recovery of the nonprofit arts and culture sector. Following New York State’s $105 million investment in the

arts for FY2022, NYSCA has awarded more than $80 million since June 2021. “The arts have long been a critical sector in our economy, and as we continue to rebuild a stronger New York, it’s essential we do all we can help this industry thrive once again,”

NY Gov. Kathy Hochul said, in a statement. “These awardees represent the best of what New York’s vibrant communities have to offer and with this funding in hand, they will be able to not only continue their creative and inspiring work, but help spur revitalization in their own

backyard as well.” Home Made Theater will use the funds to help fulfill their mission to enrich the cultural life of the Capital Region and beyond by offering a diverse range of locally sourced live theater created by professionally minded artists, providing the opportunity

for exciting and rewarding participation in all aspects of theater to the community. “2022 will continue to bring change and Home Made Theater will play a vital role in the renewal of our state’s economy and creative ecosystem,” said Mara Manus, Executive Director, NYSCA.

OPERA SARATOGA ANNOUNCES NEW SUMMER FESTIVAL MODEL AT MULTIPLE VENUES SARATOGA SPRINGS — Opera Saratoga has announced a return to large scale performances this summer with a new festival model that embraces partnerships with multiple venues across the region. Those venues include: Proctors in Schenectady; The Egg in Albany; The Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs; The Round Lake Auditorium in Round Lake Village; The Barn at French Mountain in Lake George Village; and The Mansion Inn in Rock City Falls. At the heart of the 2022 Summer Festival will be performances of Rossini’s bel canto comedy The Barber of Seville on Proctors MainStage, as well as his Petite Messe Solennelle at The Round Lake Auditorium; Sky on Swings by Lembit Beecher and Hannah Moscovitch at The Egg, which explores the journey of two women living with Alzheimer’s disease; and Stephen Sondheim’s Broadway masterpiece, Sweeney Todd, on the Amphitheater Stage of the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. Additional events will include A Broadway Cabaret at The Mansion Inn; A Juneteenth

Celebration at Proctors’ GE Theater; and a series of master classes featuring members of Opera Saratoga’s Young Artist Program, to be announced. In addition, the 2022 Opera Gala will take place on Sunday June 5th at The Barn at French Mountain, in Lake George Village. “While our decision to expand our geographic footprint this summer was catalyzed by the need for renovations at The Spa Little Theater, where we have been performing since 1998, it has also been inspired by our increased activity across the region throughout the year,” said Opera Saratoga’s Artistic and General Director Lawrence Edelson, in a statement. “We began asking: with so many remarkable theaters in our region, might we be able to better serve our mission by reconceiving our Summer Festival in a way that doesn’t limit us to a single venue? While we remain committed to producing in Saratoga Springs, as the opera company of the Capital Region, our goal is to provide access to our Summer Festival programming in the same way we are able to do with our year-round programs.”

PETITE MESSE SOLENNELLE - June 2 and June 3 @ 7:30 p.m. Presented by Opera Saratoga in partnership with The Round Lake Auditorium. A BROADWAY CABARET - June 12 @ 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Presented by Opera Saratoga in partnership with The Mansion Inn. A JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION WITH SIDNEY OUTLAW - June 19 @ 2:30 p.m. Produced by Opera Saratoga in Partnership with Proctors. SWEENEY TODD - THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET. June 29 and June 30 @ 7:30 p.m. Produced by Opera Saratoga in Partnership with the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. SKY ON SWINGS - July 7 @ 7:30pm and July 9 @ 2 p.m. Produced by Opera Saratoga in Partnership with The Egg. THE BARBER OF SEVILLE – IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA. July 8 @ 7:30 p.m. and July 10 @ 2 p.m. Produced by Opera Saratoga in Partnership with Proctors. Tickets for the 2022 Summer Festival will be available through Festival Passes and Single Tickets.

Three-time Tony nominee and Drama Desk Award Winner Carolee Carmello is scheduled to take the stage as Mrs. Lovett in her debut with Opera Saratoga, in a presentation of “Sweeney Todd - The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street,” in June at SPAC. Photo provided.

Festival Passes, which provide a 20% discount on single ticket prices and priority seating for all productions and events, will be available beginning February 1. Single Tickets will go on sale March 15. Opera Saratoga’s 2022 Summer Festival is made possible in part with support the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Audience members will be required to show proof of

vaccination against COVID-19 for all performances, and masks will be required based on prevailing conditions at the time of the Festival. Opera Saratoga, formerly known as Lake George Opera, began with a production of Die Fledermaus at the Diamond Point Theatre on July 5, 1962, playing to an audience of 230. The Company now calls Saratoga Springs home and performs for more than 25,000 people annually. For more information, visit www.operasaratoga.org

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Radical Fiber: Threads FIGGS Celebrates the Life of Connecting Art and Science Josh Chambers on Local Stage Jan. 20 Opens at The Tang Jan. 29 SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Soft Monitor (Victoria Manganiello and Julian Goldman), c o m p u t e r 1 . 0 (detail), 2018, hollow polymer tubing, natural fiber thread, liquid, operating system, photo by Kelly Vigil, courtesy Soft Monitor.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College presents Radical Fiber: Threads Connecting Art and Science, a new exhibition featuring 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, and more. The exhibition runs Jan. 29 through June 12. Visitors will encounter works that span centuries and are made by artists, scientists, and mathematicians alike. A 15th-century Incan khipu— the oldest work on view—presents a system of cords, knots, and dyes that recorded local and state administrative information and narratives. Mathematician Daina Taimina’s Hyperbolic sketch, 2006, offers a crocheted representation of the mathematical theory of hyperbolic space; she was the first to create a functional model of this theory

after more than a century of claims that such a feat was impossible. Artist Dario Robleto’s The Creative Potential of Disease, 2004, presents a Civil War-era doll that was made by an amputated Union soldier as a self-portrait as part of his recovery The exhibition also features the Saratoga Springs Satellite Reef, a collaborative artwork made up of hundreds of crocheted corals created in the last year by amateur crafters and professional artists from the Capital Region and beyond. The reef installation is one of nearly 50 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 public reception will take place 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29. Admission to the museum is free. All visitors are required to show proof of vaccination and to wear masks. For more information, call the Visitors Services Desk at 518580-8080 or visit tang.skidmore.edu.

Greenwich native and Skidmore College graduate Josh Chambers made a name for himself around Saratoga in the 1990s as both a musician, playwright and director. Chambers passed away Feb. 12, 2021 at the age of 45. Spa City born hometown rockers The Figgs will perform in a special tribute to the life and legacy of Josh Chambers, 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 20. In-person tickets are $12.50-$25. Proof of vaccination is required for attendees. For more information and a complete calendar of upcoming events at Caffe Lena, go to: caffelena.org.

The Figgs will perform at Caffe Lena Thursday, Jan. 20. Photo provided.

Albert Lee’s Belated Birthday Bash at The Strand Theatre Jan. 15 HUDSON FALLS — The Strand Theatre and Mark Abodeely Productions kick off The Guitar Master Series on Saturday, Jan. 15, with the legendary Albert Lee Band and opening act The Strand House Band at 7:30 p.m. For over 6 decades Albert Lee has played with the biggest names in music including Eric Clapton, The Everly Brothers, The Crickets and more. The Strand House Band will perform songs by The Rolling Stones, The Beatles and Eric Clapton and features Marc

Clayton, Jonathan Newell, Alan Dunham, Ernie LaRouche and Michael Craner. Tickets are $35 and available by calling The Strand Theatre box office at 518-832-3484 or visiting www.mystrandtheatre.org. Join us for Albert Lee’s Belated Birthday Party. The venue is located at 210 Main St. Hudson Falls. For more information, call 518-832-3484 or go to www.mystrandtheater.org . The Hudson River Music Hall, Productions, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit.

Albert Lee performs live at The Strand on Saturday, Jan. 15. Photo provided.

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LEGALS NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Purchasing Department of Saratoga County will receive sealed bids until 11:00 a.m. on the following dates at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud: February 01, 2022 Auto Parts, specification 22-PWAP-15R February 08, 2022 Leased Digital Duplicator/ Service, specification 22-SCDUP-1 February 09, 2022 Tires and Tubes, specification 22-PWTT-27R February 10, 2022 Online Auction Services, 22-RFPOAS-1 Bid forms and instructions are available at the Purchasing Office, 50 W. High Street, Ballston Spa, NY between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (telephone - 518-8852210) or at the Empire State Purchasing Group website (www. empirestatebidsystem.com). Saratoga County, through its Purchasing Department, reserves the right to reject parts of any or all bids. JOHN T. WARMT, Director of Purchasing Saratoga County 01/07, 109627 LOCAL LAW NO. 2 OF 2021 A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND LOCAL LAW NO. 2 OF 2002, ENTITLED “A LOCAL LAW IN RELATION TO THE CREATION OF SPECIAL DISTRICT NO. 1 OF 2002 IN THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, SARATOGA COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO BE KNOWN AS THE ‘INTERLAKEN SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT’” BE IT ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Saratoga Springs, New York, as follows: SECTION 1. Article VII of Chapter 199 of the Code of

the City of Saratoga Springs is hereby amended in its entirety to comprehensively revise the existing Interlaken Special Assessment District. The revision includes the following subjects: 1. Title 2. Description of properties; exclusions 3. Enumeration of purposes for special assessments 4. Creation 5. Purposes 6. Board of Directors and officers 7. Method of assessment; collection 8. Annual budget and payment of assessments 9. Receipt of additional funds for replacement or repair of capital improvements 10. Construal of powers and obligations 11. Conflict with other laws and regulations A copy of the entire amendment is available for review in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Broadway, Saratoga Springs, New York. SECTION 2. Effective Date. This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing in the Office of the Secretary of the State of New York, in accordance with Section 27 of the Municipal Home Rule Law. ADOPTED: 12/21/2021 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y By: John P. Franck, City Clerk 01/07, 109570 NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Purchasing Department of Saratoga County will receive sealed bids until 11:00 a.m. on the following dates at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud: January 27, 2022 Diesel Fuel, specification 22-DF-1 January 27, 2022 #2 Fuel Oil and Kerosene,

specification 22-FOK-1 Bid forms and instructions are available at the Purchasing Office, 50 W. High Street, Ballston Spa, NY between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (telephone - 518-8852210) or at the Empire State Purchasing Group website (www. empirestatebidsystem.com). Saratoga County, through its Purchasing Department, reserves the right to reject parts of any or all bids. JOHN T. WARMT, Director of Purchasing Saratoga County 01/07, 109571 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 336-338 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, SARTOGA 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

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LEGALS 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 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)

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LEGALS 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 12065-2909. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 01/07, 01/14, 01/21. 108704 Notice of formation of Porch Screen Medics, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 11/08/2021. 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: 26 Murray Ave., Waterford, NY 12188. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12/03, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 01/07, 01/14. 108638 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. First Step Wealth Planning, LLC. Articles of organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on September 3, 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 the process to the LLC, 96 Cobble Hill Dr Wilton NY 12831. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 12/03, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 01/07, 01/14. 108625

Notice of Qualification of Valon Insurance Agency, LLC. Authority filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 11/19/2021. 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. 12/03, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 01/07, 01/14. 108603 Notice of formation of 9 BRIARWOOD PLACE, LLC, a limited liability company (the “LLC”). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (the “SSNY”) on November 4, 2021. Office location: Albany County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC, at 23 Cloverfield Drive, Loudonville, New York 12211. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful purposes. 12/03, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 01/07, 01/14. 108597 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY FOR MABEY’S RECORD STORAGE AND DOCUMENT DESTRUCTION, LLC. Articles of Organization filed in the Secretary of State of New York on November 10, 2021, Office location: Saratoga County, Secretary of State of New York is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. Secretary of State may mail a copy of any process to the LLC to Gregory Blass, 9 Morris Lane, Clifton Park, New York 12065, who is the registered agent of the LLC. Latest date to dissolve – LLC is perpetual, Purpose: for all legal purposes. 12/03, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 01/07, 01/14. 108585

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY FOR MABEY’S TRUCK SERVICE, LLC. Articles of Organization filed in the Secretary of State of New York on November 10, 2021, Office location: Saratoga County, Secretary of State of New York is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. Secretary of State may mail a copy of any process to the LLC to Steven Mabey, Jr., 9 Morris Lane, Clifton Park, New York 12065, who is the registered agent of the LLC. Latest date to dissolve – LLC is perpetual, Purpose: for all legal purposes. 12/03, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 01/07, 01/14. 108579 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Name: The Twisted Timber Farm Co., LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on October 22, 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: The LLC, 5209 Armer Road, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful act or activities. 12/03, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 01/07, 01/14. 108551 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LLC 405 Hudson River Road, LLC. Art. of Org. Filed with NYS Dept. of State 11/23/2021. Office Location: Saratoga Co. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: The LLC, 405 Hudson River Road, Waterford, NY 12188. Any lawful purpose. 12/03, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 01/07, 01/14. 108545 Notice of Formation of an LLC: SECSIP, LLC. Articles of

Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on November 19, 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 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: SECSIP, LLC, c/o Schopf Law, PLLC, 28 Corporate Drive, Suite 103, Clifton Park, NY 12065. 12/03, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 01/07, 01/14. 108406 Notice of Formation of MIPETO, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State on 11/15/21. Office location: Saratoga County. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: 553 Crescent Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: all lawful purposes. 11/24, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 01/07. 108392 Notice of Formation of a Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) Under Section 206 of The Limited Liability Company Law. The name of the LLC is Huna Way, LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on April 8, 2021. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. The office of the LLC is to be located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The address of which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is 2 Jean Lane, Malta, New York 12020. 11/24, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 01/07. 108381

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“FLAG!!!” “FLAG!!!” Try Ice Fishing This Winter by Drew Ziehnert for Saratoga TODAY

ut of the corner of your eye you see it, a “tip up” has gone off and the flag sways back and forth a few times, before settling straight up in the air. You hear someone shout, “Flag!!!!” The race is on to see who will get to it first and will have the chance at landing the fish of a lifetime. There’s nothing quite like witnessing a monster fish come through a 6” hole on a frozen lake. It’s the kind of moment that you can share at every family get together and can forever hold over your fishing buddies. The sport of Ice Fishing is a socially distant outdoor activity that you can try with your friends and family this winter. Despite an unusually warm start to the winter season, some of our local lakes are beginning to freeze and for winter enthusiasts like me, that can only mean one thing: Ice Fishing. Like many other socially distant outdoor activities, Ice Fishing allows one to get outside during the gloomy and frigid winter months. It also presents a great opportunity for shore anglers and families that are without a boat during openwater months because once the ice is safe enough, all those places you couldn’t fish before are now accessible. To get started with ice fishing, there are a few tips, tools, and guidelines that will ensure you are safe and can maximize your enjoyment on the ice. First and Foremost, I always recommend visiting the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation website before you head out, where they list out guidelines, lake maps, and regulations on the different bodies of water in New York. You can also see which species are in each lake, so you know what you are targeting. As a general safety guideline, to begin ice fishing and walking on the ice, it has been determined that you need at least 4” of ice. Regardless of how much ice there is, there is never a guarantee that it is completely safe.The safest ice you can be on is referred to as “Black Ice,” which will have a clear blue/black appearance. Ice that’s white in color is weaker because of the processes in which it formed, so if you are going to walk on it, I recommend at least 6” of white ice. Also, you want to be careful while getting on and off the ice, as shoreline ice is always shifting and can be weakened rapidly by rain.

The three ice safety tools I bring with me on every trip are Ice cleats, Ice Spikes, and a Spud Bar. Having traction is extremely important when you are doing anything on the ice, so by attaching ice cleats to the bottom of your boots, you can safely run to tip ups all day long. Next, I always recommend wearing a pair of Ice Picks around your neck. If you ever did fall in, you can stab the ice to pull yourself out. Then lastly, a Spud Bar allows you to test the integrity of the ice before you step on it. A spud bar is basically a 4-5’ piece of steel with a chisel on the end. The number of times you can strike the ice before the bar goes through lets you know if the ice is safe or not. For experienced ice anglers, three strikes tends to deem the ice safe to walk on, but I like to advise people to try and be on ice that can withstand four to five strikes. Most spud bars also have a loop in the top where you can tie a rope in case it slips out of your hands. I usually tie around ten feet of rope to my spud bar which would be useful in rescuing someone. As far as fishing equipment goes, there’s a few things you can get that will have you catching fish immediately. Without overcomplicating anything, a good setup to get you started would be a hand auger, some tip ups, a jigging rod, a live bait bucket, and a sled to drag it all out there. Tip ups are one of the most efficient ways to catch fish through the ice because you can cover a bunch of water at once. They are normally plastic or wood, have a plastic spool full of line, and a flag to indicate when a fish has taken your bait. There is nothing more exhilarating than watching a tip up flag go up and racing your friends to get their first. For current ice conditions I recommend calling Gary Ingles, owner of Wiggly Worm Bait Supply located at 885 Saratoga Rd, Ballston Lake. Wiggly Worm Bait Supply has been in the bait industry since 1932, and Gary will always go out of his way to make sure everyone has exactly what they need to hit the ice. For more store details you can visit Wigglywormbaitsupply.com If you want to speed up the learning process, book a trip with Ziehnert Guide Service, where all rods, reels, bait, tackle, transportation, and heated ice shelters are provided. I am currently booking trips on Ziehnertguideservice. com and can accommodate up to eight people this season. Contact Drew Ziehnert at Ziehnertguideservice.com, Ziehnertguideservice@gmail.com, and 518-390-0282.

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SPORTS BULLETIN YMCA FAMILY PROGRAMS

The Saratoga Regional YMCA has programs for everyone from toddler and parent classes to youth sports, to teen and adult archery at both the Saratoga and Wilton Branches. Come check out everything that the Y has to offer to keep your family healthy, active, and learning. Registration is open, and classes run from Jan. 17 to March 13.

Programs for Young Children These programs are designed for a caregiver and child to engage in together, socialize, learn, and meet new friends. Roc-n-Tots and Baby Jamboree are fun music and movement classes at the Saratoga Branch. Roc-NTots is Wednesdays from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. for 18 months – 2 yrs. Baby Jamboree, for ages 6-18 months is Fridays from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Story Time is a class that combines a story with activities and an art project. Story time at the Wilton Branch is Mondays from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Story Time at the Saratoga Branch is Fridays from 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. Mini Activity Play Group is a playgroup for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years. Each week the Y puts

out gross motor activities for children to engage in. The playgroup at the Wilton Branch meets in the gymnastics studio on Mondays from 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. The playgroup at the Saratoga Branch meets in the gym on Thursdays from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m.

Jazz: This beginner jazz class introduces a new dance style for children ages 6-9 yrs. Class will be held on Tuesdays from 6:05 to 6:50 p.m.

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Tiny Tutus: Children learn the basics of ballet in this beginner class for ages 3-5 yrs. Classes will be held on Tuesdays, 4:30 to 5:10 p.m., and Saturdays, 10:15 to 10:55 a.m. or 11:05 to 11:50 a.m. Twinkle Toes: Ballet and tap basics are combined in this class for ages 4-6 yrs. Classes will be held Tuesdays, 5:15 to 6 p.m., or Saturdays, 12:05 to 1:05 p.m.

All dance classes will be held at the Saratoga Springs Branch in the multipurpose room.

Children meet once a week to find imaginative solutions to building challenges and spend time on their own Lego masterpiece. Lego Club will be held at the Wilton Branch on Thursdays. Ages 5-7 yrs. will meet from 4:15 to 5 p.m. Ages 1-10 yrs. will meet from 5 to 5:45 p.m. For more information, contact Kristi Savage at Kristi. savage@srymca.org or 518-583-9622 ext. 123.

SARATOGA SPRINGS RECREATION CENTER Contact the Recreation Department at 518-587-3550 x2300 or recreservations@saratoga-springs.org with questions.

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The Saratoga Springs Ice Rinks at 30 Weibel Avenue is currently offering Open Figure, Open Adult (17+ and

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WRESTLING NEWS Recent Tournament Results and Rankings QUEENSBURY HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT Queensbury held their annual Holiday Tournament on Dec. 30, in which 16 schools across New York and Vermont competed. This year’s winner was Saranac (170.5) followed closely by Coxsackie Athens (170.0) in second place. Taking third and fourth were Shaker (146.5) and Queensbury (144.0), respectively. Rounding out the top five was Guilderland (115.0). Other local school placed as follows: 7th – Hudson Falls; 8th – Hadley Luzerne-Lake George; 10th – Glens Falls; 13th – Schuylerville; 14th – Corinth, 16th – South Glens Falls. The results of the Championship Finals in each weight class are listed below: 102: Riley Bernash (Corinth) dec. Neil Murphy (Coxsackie-Athens), 7-6 110: Avi Berg (Glens Falls) maj. dec. Ryker Cox (Coxsackie-Athens), 14-2 118: Michael Santore (Shaker) dec. Ryan Devins (Saranac), 4-0 126: Ashton Seymour (Saranac) pin Alan Frost-Jones (Beekmantown), 1:34 132: Ashton Thompson (Rome Free Academy) pin Sameer Abbaszadeh (Shaker), 3:22 138: Sawyer Bell (Beekmantown) pin Cayden Bouvia (Saranac), 3:25 145: Collin Clancy (Saranac) pin Antonio Rezek (Shaker), 1:04 152: Hunter Davis (Saranac) dec. Lucas Shell (Queensbury), 7-2 160: Dylan Smith (Queensbury) dec. Aidan Jones (Schuylerville), 5-1 (OT) 172: Dylan Schell (Queensbury) maj. dec. Jordan Koenig (Holland Patent), 11-2 189: Dillon Blanchard (Guilderland) dec. Ahmad Farzad (Shaker), 8-2 215: Logan Marissal (HL/LG) pin Vincent Morizio (Guilderland), 0:36 285: Connor Bushey (Beekmantown) pin Andrew Morris (Holland Patent), 5:31

SECTION 2, DIVISION 1 RANKINGS Team Rankings: Per cnywrestling.com, the Burnt Hills Spartans are at the top of the leaderboard. The Shenendehowa Plainsmen are ranked second, the Shaker Bison are third, and the Averill Park Warriors are fourth. Rounding out the current top five rankings for the 2021-22 season are the Ballston Spa Scotties. Several local athletes are also ranked within the current top five in their weight class: 102: #2 – Danny Dacey (8th Grade, Saratoga Springs) 110: #3 – Tyler Whiteley (Freshman, Burnt Hills); #4 – Ralph Keeney (Sophomore, Ballston Spa) 118: #2 – Tristan Hinchcliff (Junior, Ballston Spa); #3 – Ben Taylor (Sophomore, Burnt Hills) 126: #1 – Gabriel Goss (Junior, Burnt Hills); #2 – Liam Carlin (Freshman, Burnt Hills); #4 – Cameron Hinchcliff (Junior, Ballston Spa) 132: #3 – Taylor Beaury (Freshman, Saratoga Springs) 138: #2 – Tyler Rossini (Senior, Burnt Hills); #3 – Colin Carlin (Junior, Burnt Hills); #5 – Kyle Griskowitz (Senior, Saratoga Springs) 145: #1 – Joshua Warland (Junior, Burnt Hills) 152: #1 – Connor Gregory (Junior, Ballston Spa); #4 – Gordon Murray (Junior, Saratoga Springs); Thomas Pawlinga (Junior, Burnt Hills) 160: #3 – Sachiel Chuckrow (Junior, Saratoga Springs) 172: #1 – Ryan Buthfer (Senior, Burnt Hills) 189: #3 – Lorenzo Paleschi (Junior, Saratoga Springs); #5 Danny Casey (Senior, Burnt Hills) 215: #1 – Darrien Insogna (Junior, Ballston Spa); #4 – Trevor Ismail (Senior, Burnt Hills)

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Sports AT A GLANCE UPCOMING VARSITY LEAGUE GAMES AND MATCHES: SARATOGA, SPA CATHOLIC, & BALLSTON SPA Alpine Skiing WEDNESDAY, 1/12 • Saratoga (Boys and Girls) v. Shenendehowa, Ballston Spa, Johnstown, Niskayuna, Lake George, Queensbury, Broadalbin-Perth 5 p.m. at West Mountain

WEDNESDAY, 1/12 • Saratoga (Girls) v. Bethlehem 4:15 p.m. at Saratoga Strike Zone

THURSDAY, 1/13 • Saratoga (Boys) v. Colonie 4:15 p.m. at Spare Time Latham

X-Country Skiing

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

FRIDAY, 1/7

Gymnastics

• Saratoga (Boys and Girls) v. Johnstown, Guilderland 3 p.m. at Lapland Lake Nordic Ski

Basketball FRIDAY, 1/7 • Saratoga (Boys) v. Albany 7 p.m. at Washington Ave Armory • Spa Catholic (Boys) v. Greenwich 6 p.m. at Greenwich High School • Ballston Spa (Girls) v. Troy 6 p.m. at Troy High School • Ballston Spa (Boys) v. Troy 7 p.m. at Ballston Spa High School

MONDAY, 1/10 • Saratoga (Boys) v. Troy 6 p.m. at Saratoga Springs High School

TUESDAY, 1/11 • Saratoga (Boys) v. Niskayuna 7 p.m. at Saratoga High School • Saratoga (Girls) v. Niskayuna 7 p.m. at Niskayuna High School • Ballston Spa (Boys) v. Schenectady 6 p.m. at Pat Riley Sports Center • Ballston Spa (Girls) v. Schenectady 6 p.m. at Ballston Spa High School

WEDNESDAY, 1/12 • Saratoga (Girls) v. Troy 6 p.m. at Troy High School • Spa Catholic (Boys) v. Hoosic Valley 6 p.m. at Hoosic Valley High School

Bowling MONDAY, 1/10 • Saratoga (Girls) v. Columbia 4:15 p.m. at Saratoga Strike Zone

TUESDAY, 1/11 • Saratoga v. Guilderland 6 p.m. at Guilderland High School

Ice Hockey FRIDAY, 1/7 • Saratoga v. Fayetteville-Manlius 6:45 p.m. at Weibel Avenue Ice Rink • Ballston Spa v. CBA 6:15 p.m. at Albany County Hockey Facility

SATURDAY, 1/8 • Ballston Spa v. Shenendehowa, BH-BL 7:15 p.m. at Schenectady County Recreational Facility

WEDNESDAY, 1/12 • Saratoga v. Bethlehem 6:45 p.m. at Weibel Avenue Ice Rink

Swimming/Diving TUESDAY, 1/11 • Saratoga (Boys) v. Bethlehem 4:30 p.m. at Bethlehem High School • Ballston Spa (Boys) v. BH-BL 4:30 p.m. at BH-BL High School

THURSDAY, 1/13 • Ballston Spa (Boys) v. Hudson Falls 7 p.m. at Hudson Falls Middle School

Wrestling SATURDAY, 1/8 • Saratoga v. Queensbury, Niskayuna, Ballston Spa, General Brown, HL/LG WarEagles, South Glens Falls 9:30 a.m. at Saratoga Springs High School

WEDNESDAY, 1/12

TUESDAY. 1/11

• Saratoga v. Shaker 6 p.m. at Shaker High School

• Saratoga (Boys) v. Shaker 4:15 p.m. at Spare Time Latham

• Ballston Spa v. Averill Park 6 p.m. at Averill Park High School

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

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