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Direct Support Professionals at Saratoga Bridges

by Opal Jessica Bogdan Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Social distancing and self-isolation have become the norm in today’s world, but what happens when your entire job is based around social contact and stimulation?

Direct support professionals at Saratoga Bridges have been working since COVID-19 has struck the community, working hands-on with individuals living in houses or supportive apartments.

Saratoga Bridges provides professional services to people with developmental disabilities. The non-profit ensures individuals are

able to realize their goals, hopes and dreams and help accomplish them.

EXPLAINING COVID-19 Sloan Russell is an assistant residential manager at Saratoga Bridges. For Russell’s daily duties, he helps six individuals take care of their daily needs. The needs vary each day and Russell helps with any banking duties, weekly shopping and even administers medication.

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You Are Not Alone: Creating a Healthy Home Environment

by Opal Jessica Bogdan Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — As some individuals embraced Covid19 stay-at-home restrictions placed over the community, tensions in families and couples living at home can worsen to create an un-safe environment as time goes on.

Those dealing with domestic violence are under duress as

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many survivors are locked down with their abusers. Maggie Fronk is the executive director of Wellspring, a social service dedicated to support survivors and engage the community to end relationship and sexual abuse. As tension, stress and abuse situations escalate with the abuser and victim staying home 24/7, Fronk shared ways to create a safe home situation.

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“Everyone’s situation is different. I think everyone who is in that situation knows their circumstances best, but I’d really like them to know that they are not alone,” Front said.

Parents who may discover rising tensions and diminishing patience are recommended to take a step back. Fronk said spreading love is important for parents who experience added stress from schooling their kids at home.

Taking a break from the rules, and giving love to their children and themselves allows individuals to take a step back and breathe.

“It’s important to know that this is a new normal…I think none of us can strive for the level of performance we had before.

It’s important to maintain some routines and also to relax them if we need to,” Fronk said.

The want and need to know what’s happening out in the world can add stress. Fronk said setting times to disengage from phones and computers is important to take a step back.

“Just to do something in the moment. It may be starting a new routine, going for a walk outside, playing a family game or cooking something different. Like having dessert first at dinner,” Fronk said. “It’s easy to get caught up in the stress of this, so we have to build in those moment that refresh and renew us.”

Although life may be different when it comes to navigating an abusive situation during COVID19, Wellspring still offers their services. Supportive services such as advocacy and case management, crisis intervention and financial empowerment are different areas Wellspring can help in. For individuals who are dealing with relationship abuse, Fronk recommended calling their hotline to chat with an advocate.

“Sometimes, all people need is some support. Our hotline is not just for crises, it’s for information if you want to explore what’s happening at home or to discover if a [situation] is domestic violence,” Fronk said. “I don’t believe a lot of people think

to call unless there is physical abuse, but there are all kinds of power and control.”

Emotional control and socialisolation are some of ways an abuser might hold control over their victim. Survivors who had abusers in jail gain another level of fear and complications as those inmates were released in New York and other states. Even as stress levels rise, Fronk said calling in can alleviate stress and help an individual navigate their situation.

However, Fronk pointed out that with children studying from home, calling in might not be easily available for parents. In response to this, Wellspring created a webbased chat line. The web-chat can be accessed at Wellspringcares. org, and allows individuals to “talk” to an advocate. The chat is available during the workday, but hours are also offered from 9 p.m. to midnight. Fronk said the chat line helps individuals who are not able to place phone calls or communicate better through typing.

“That’s after when kids have gone to bed where you could just be on your computer and getting the support you need,” Fronk said.

“With all of our services, you can find out what we can help you with.”

Self-isolation creates socialisolation, placing a pause on relationships outside the home environment. As those relationships grow distant, Fronk said individuals who know of someone in an abusive situation are welcomed to call in.

Wellspring services are confidential and free of charge.

Knowing if and when to leave an abusive relationship changes based on each situation.

However, Fronk recommended simply calling their hotline can help individuals.

“Many people don’t reach out for help because they don’t know everything that’s available. You don’t have to be thinking about leaving to call us. You can just want to explore what your options are so you have a plan A and a plan B,” Fronk said.

Wellspring also helps individuals with basic needs such as food and housing. Fronk said Wellspring offers rent subsidized housing for those dealing with abuse. Individuals can also get help dealing with courts to get safety, including gaining an order of protection.

Most importantly, however, is that Wellspring allows individuals to explore their rights and options for assistance if it’s wanted.

“I want people to know that you’re not alone in this. There is help out there. I think people are afraid to call because they think it will start something where they will have to leave and they’re not ready to leave. We can just help you where you are to figure out how to get through this and know what supports there are.

You don’t have to be in a crisis to call us,” Fronk said.

Wellspring hotline can be reached at 518-584-8188.

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This April 25, help us continue to save local homeless and abandoned animals by taking a walk at any time of the day with your dogs, family, children or just you while knowing you’re contributing to our life saving work in our community and beyond.

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The first 100 participants will receive a nice gift of a doggie blanket, dog toy, or dog treats, and can pick them up at the Pet Center when we reopen.

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outlook.com. Notating any of the following contests: • Best Doggy Smile • Best Wagging Tail • Best Pet/Owner Look Alike • Best Dressed Pet • Best Trick We’d love to see your fun walk videos. Thank you for your continued support of our mission for animals. We would not exist without you and the love we share for pets and all they bring into our lives.

*Donations in any amount can be mailed to: Homes for Orphaned Pets Exist @ Wilton Mall of Saratoga Springs 3065 Route 50 Space D-1 PO Box 68 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

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POLICE Yesenia Luna, 32, oof Amsterdam, was charged April 16 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, aggravated DWI, and leaving the scene of a property damage accident.

Izaqueu Souza de Andrade, 38, of Granville, was charged

April 19 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, passing a red light, and having no motor vehicle license.

Albert Ramsey, 59, of Schuylerville, was cited April 16 in Saratoga Springs for petit larceny, a misdemeanor.

Dylan K. Vella, 26, of Corinth, was charged with two felony counts assault in the firstdegree, and two felony counts attempted assault in the first degree as the result of county Sheriff ’s Department investigation into a motor vehicle crash which occurred on April 7 in the village of

Corinth. Vella is accused of intentionally striking three motorcycles with his Ford Escape SUV while on Main Street. Initially, the three motorcycle drivers and one passenger were injured, two severely. On April 16, one of the motorcycle operators, 53-year-old Paul

Hollenbeck of Corinth, died as a result of the injuries he suffered. Vella has since been additionally charged with one count of murder in the second-degree. As of April 22, one motorcyclist is still hospitalized. Vella was sent to Saratoga County Jail without bail.

POSTER CONTEST FOR SARATOGA STUDENTS: ‘What Saratoga County First Responders Mean To Me’ BALLSTON SPA — Saratoga County Sheriff Michael Zurlo announced a COVID-19 poster contest open to students in grades K-12 in Saratoga County. The theme is ‘What Saratoga County First Responders Mean To Me.’ Students should consider incorporating one of the following: • Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office • Saratoga County Public Health Nursing • Emergency Medical Services • Fire Departments Posters must be received by Monday, May 18, 2020.

“I encourage students from across Saratoga County to take part in our poster contest,” said Saratoga County Sheriff Michael Zurlo in a statement. “This is an excellent opportunity to engage our youth and highlight the

brave men and women who are working on the frontlines to stop the spread of COVID-19.”

Twelve winners will be selected from the submissions and invited to participate in an awards ceremony at an upcoming Saratoga County Board of Supervisors meeting.

All posters submitted will be placed on display in the public area of the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office, 6010 County Farm Rd., Ballston Spa and throughout the Saratoga County Municipal Building.

The twelve winning posters will be placed on display in the Supervisors Boardroom located in the County Municipal Building, 40 McMaster St., Ballston Spa.

Those who wish to enter the contest can mail their completed poster (on any size paper) to the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office 6010 County Farm Rd., Ballston Spa, New York 12020 or email their submission to sheriff@ saratogacountyny.gov.

They are also encouraged to share their artwork by tagging the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office via Facebook @ SaratogaCountySheriff and Instagram @ SaratogaSheriff.

Students or their parents should include the artist's first and last name, age, grade and school attending.

Submissions should include an email or phone number.

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Office staff members will choose the best entry.

The contest provides a creative and fun way for students to depict positive influences that first responders are leaving on

the community working to stop the spread of COVID-19. By designing posters, students help to highlight the important work of our emergency responders in Saratoga County.

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BALLSTON SPA — The First Baptist Church Food Pantry is open to the community every first and third Tuesday of the month. The pantry will also open every Thursday.

The pantry will run from 9 to 11 a.m. and every Thursday from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Please contact the Church Office with any questions at 518-885-8361. Office hours are weekdays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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SNAP Can Help with Food Many people in our community have lost their jobs and may be wondering how they will feed themselves and their families. If you or someone you know needs help buying food, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) may be able to help.

SNAP can help people who are struggling to afford enough food. SNAP provides monthly benefits on a debit card that can be used to purchase food at grocery stores and many farmers markets. You can apply for SNAP and use SNAP benefits while keeping a safe distance from others. Your SNAP application and other requirements can be fulfilled online, by phone or by email. You can also use SNAP benefits to shop online and have groceries delivered from Amazon, or in some areas, from Walmart or Shoprite.

Many people who have recently lost their income may be eligible for SNAP now. SNAP may be the relief you and your family needs to keep food on the table during this difficult time.

The Nutrition Outreach and Education Program (NOEP) can help you apply for SNAP and answer any questions you have. These services are free and confidential. Contact your Saratoga County NOEP coordinator today at 518-587-5188, ext. 412

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National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame’s 2020 Rodion Cantacuzene Scholarship SARATOGA SPRINGS — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame is accepting applications for the 2020 Rodion Cantacuzene Scholarship, an annual award recognizing young leaders and volunteers throughout Saratoga County.

The scholarship, awarded in a one-time amount of $1,000, will be presented in June to a high school senior from Saratoga County who has demonstrated a record of academic excellence and exemplary service to the community along with a strong interest in pursuing future studies in history and/or the arts. The entry deadline is May 15.

Mr. Cantacuzene served on the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame’s Board of Trustees for 30 years and contributed to the Museum in various capacities. Mr.

Cantacuzene, a stalwart supporter of thoroughbred racing, the arts and public service, passed away in 2016.

High school seniors interested in applying for the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame’s Rodion Cantacuzene Scholarship are asked to submit an essay of no more than 500 words detailing their community service and the rewarding aspects of the service. Applicants should also describe how the subjects of art and/or history have influenced their educational pursuits.

The application and essay should be submitted to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, c/o Lindsay Doyle, 191 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs, N.Y., 12866. The materials may also be emailed to ldoyle@racingmuseum.net

Skidmore Business Competition Celebrates 10th Anniversary Virtually SARATOGA SPRINGS — Amid a global health emergency, the Kenneth A. Freirich Business Plan Competition at Skidmore College broke new ground in its 10-year anniversary.

Established in 2010 by Ken Freirich ’90, CEO of Health Monitor Network, with the intent of fostering entrepreneurship and creativity across all majors and disciplines at Skidmore, the “Shark Tank” competition has grown into one of the preeminent business competitions among liberal arts colleges nationally.

Adapting to the new normal, students, parents, alumni, faculty and staff were invited to watch this year’s competition online via the videoconferencing platform Zoom. The finalists — 11 students pitching nine business plans — played their pre-recorded final presentations and then answered live questions from the judges.

2020 competition winners: First Place: Coven, Maya Ling ‘20 and Emily Egan ‘20: A bakery that infuses products for medicinal benefits. Prize: $20,000 cash plus $5,000 in business services.

Second Place: Z’s, Izaak

Cohen ‘20: A lifestyle accessories brand. Prize: $10,000 cash plus $5,000 in business services.

Third Place: Natural Glow, Novilhelha Moleni ‘22 and Ha Linh Nguyen ‘22: A hair and beauty brand. Prize: $5,000 cash plus $5,000 in business services .

Fourth Place: VoyceMe, Dylan Telano ‘23: An online marketplace connecting unpublished writers with readers. Prize: $2,500.

Haja Bah ‘21 received a social entrepreneurship award of $5,000 for her business Uman 4 Uman Salone, a nonprofit that produces sustainable sanitary pads for young women in Sierra Leone. Four other businesses — Ingles para todos (Cyntia Ismael ‘22), Turf Ads (Colin Mahoney ‘21), Trot (Abigail Kaplan ‘20) and Edutrer (Naira Abdula ‘20) — received $1,000 each.

Freirich recently announced he will fund an endowment that will allow the competition to continue in perpetuity, pledging $500,000 toward the College’s goal of a $1 million fund. The experience begins each September with a call for entries and a series of workshops to help students prepare for the semi-final presentations.

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Foal Patrol’s Newest Addition

Helping Hands to Healing Hands Local Rotary Clubs Team Up to Help the Hands That Help Us

Jon Costolo, representing the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake and Ballston Spa Rotary Clubs, presenting healing hand cream to nurses and doctors from Saratoga Hospital. Photo provided.

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Fifth foal of Foal patrol Season 3 delivered at Old Tavern Farm.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Alpine Sky, a 7-year-old mare owned by Old Tavern Farm, delivered a colt by More Than Ready at 10:56 p.m. on April 15 as part of the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame’s Foal Patrol Season 3. This is the fifth foal of the season delivered on Foal Patrol. Both the mare and foal are healthy and doing well.

Foal Patrol is a one-of-a-kind

interactive web project. Season 3 features a collection of live cameras where people can view real-time streams of six mares and their foals, as well as the Three Chimneys stallion Gun Runner.

The site also features a blog, numerous educational videos and articles, and much more.

For additional information and to sign up for alerts, please visit www.foalpatrol.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Rotary club, in conjunction with the Ballston Spa Rotary club, donated healing hand cream to the Saratoga Hospital.

The healing hand cream was donated to the ER and ICU departments earlier this week.

Linda LaTendre, member of the BHBL rotary club, said the donation was made to recognize the working conditions front line workers face while caring for COVID-19 patients.

“This is something not a lot people have thought about and it’s a way to say: ‘we see you, we know it’s tough and we really see what you are doing.’” We do appreciate what they’re doing,” LaTendre said.

The healing hand cream was donated to nurses and doctors at the Saratoga Hospital on April 16. Medical personnel in those departments have to wash their hands so often they are experiencing dry, cracked and painful hands. LaTendre said her friend, Lisa Cole, was the inspiration behind the healing hand cream. Cole is a nurse at the Samaritan Hospital in Troy.

“It never dawned on me, but if you wash your hands a lot, they begin to crack and break,” LaTendre said. “That lets infection in. Your skin is your first line of defense against infection. It holds all your body parts in but it keeps stuff out…it keeps infection out.

Cole also works as a local Mary Kay consultant, who sells the healing hand cream. LaTendre said she purchased the hand

cream at no cost from Cole.

“They’re scrubbing their hands raw in this pandemic,” LaTendre said.

To date, LaTendre said 55 tubes would be donated. On Friday, members of the rotary club will donate hand cream to the Ballston Lake Emergency Squad. They donated ten tubes of the hand cream to the hospital and the remaining 45 tubes will be divided between the two.

“I said to myself I would do this. I put out my own money out first, and then asked if anyone wanted to be a part of this,” LaTendre said.

She added that the donations made covered more than her initial donation, and she hopes it continues. “[Cole] is selling this at no cost, this is her way of giving back,” LaTendre said.

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by Opal Jessica Bogdan Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Taking the opportunity to venture outside and do yard work is a great way to split up monotony and allows everyone to enjoy the spring weather.

Not only does yard work double as a great exercise, but parents with children at home can use it as a learning opportunity. Mike Devine, landscape designer at Branches

Landscape, recommended starting a compost bin or pile.

“People are stuck home, unfortunately, and looking to make the most of their time. A lot of us are homeschooling our children as well, so compost can have two purposes: to have a nice activity and to get the kids involved with some science,” Devine said.

To create a compost pile, Devine said a little space in the corner of a backyard is all that is needed.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Margaret Kuenzel returned to her home Wednesday afternoon after spending her morning at the food pantry where she has worked for the past year.

“It’s a drive-thru these days,” she explains in this age of essential employees in the era of social distancing. She is one of six at St. Clement’s on Lake Avenue - where Marianne McGhan coordinates the outreach program

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- bagging produce and canned foods, laundry detergent and toothpaste and leaving them on a table outside of St. Clement’s Chapel for their customers who need them.

Kuenzel had worked as Family And Consumer Science, or FACS, teacher for 36 years prior to her retirement. And even as her earliest roots date to Hyde Park, NY, the greatgranddaughter of legendary trainer “Sunny Jim” Fitzsimmons has lengthy traces to the Spa City.

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Thoughts for Potential Reopening Plan Shifts to Regionalized Theme

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

ALBANY — There has been a noticeable shift among lawmakers during the past 10 days that points to a scheme of an eventual reopening plan for New York that may take the shape of a regionby-region easing of restrictions, as opposed to the state reopening in its entirety, all at the same time.

“There are regional economies within the state. Let’s talk about reopening economies in a regional context. Coordinated regionally.

And that’s what we’re going to be doing,” state Gov. Andrew Cuomo said this week, naming Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul in charge of overseeing the Western New York region public health and reopening strategy, and former Lt. Gov. Robert Duffy as special advisor on public health and reopening in the Finger Lakes region.

Nearly two months since New York registered its first COVID19 case, and three months since the first case in the U.S. was discovered, Cuomo surveyed the daily charted number of infections, hospitalizations and intubations in New York City where more than 10,000 residents have died as a result of the virus – and cautiously explained “the numbers would suggest we are seeing a descent…the question is how long and how steep the descent? Nobody knows.” That descent will play a major role into when the state reopens.

Governors in each state will decide when to re-open, and President Donald Trump has recommended in advance of a phased-in approach to reopening there should be, among other things, a decline in COVID-19 cases for 14 days.

Regionally, however, the percentage of the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 has been steady, or rising. A three-day sample in Saratoga County from Aug. 15-17 indicates of 267 people tested, 17 (or about 6.4%) tested positive, while a more recent n Aug. 19-21 sample shows 13 of 175, or about 7.5% tested positive. Overall, as of April 21 in Saratoga County where about 3,500 people have been tested, 7.6% percent of those tested positive. Albany County shows a 9.8% overall rate, Warren and Washington counties each are over 11%, and Schenectady County is over 12%.

And indications are that those percentage numbers have not fallen in any of the counties.

On April 17 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute researcher Malik Magdon-Ismail discussed a new model showcasing the pandemic impact in smaller cities. The model indicated that with 75% of the population in the Capital Region in New York remaining at home, the COVID19 pandemic will peak locally in about four weeks, in late May. “How do you educate yourself on reopening? Testing,”

said Cuomo, who explained he had a “productive” meeting with Trump at the White House April 21, and one of the results of that meeting is the expectation that the number of tests in New York State will as much as double in the near future - from approximately 20,000 to 40,000 per day.

“Make the decisions on the facts, not on political pressure.

We make a bad move, it’s going to set us back,” said Cuomo, adding that it is vital to also understand the consequences of opening one region at a time, so as to not flood that region with unanticipated problems, presumably meaning an influx of people coming from areas still on “pause.”

“We can’t make a bad decision and we can’t be stupid about it. This is a marathon, not a sprint. More people will die if we’re not smart,” he said.

As Cuomo spoke inside the State Capitol, a rally organized by the group “ReOpen New York State” was staged outside on Wednesday to protest the New York on Pause coronavirus plan.

While protest organizers told people planning to attend the rally to respect social distancing, most were crowded on the sidewalk and in the road, and many were not wearing masks, according to WRGB. At the same time and of a different view, a letter signed by Saratoga Unites, Saratoga DSA, Saratoga Progressive Action and more than a dozen other area

organizations and individuals was issued in support for efforts taken

by New York state leadership with the current stay at home orders.

The letter states, in part: “It is natural to feel like we need to ‘do something,’ and we encourage people to focus on support for healthcare and essential workers, the unemployed, and the small businesses which are all so vital to the Capital District.”

Cuomo said he anticipates “a rolling curve” of infections.

That is, that different test-positive hotspots will flare up at different times. “New York City had the first curve and then they project higher curves in other states and in other parts of our state,” the governor said. “Buffalo will have a later curve, Albany will have a later curve, and we’re watching the curves in different parts of the state. Our strategy is: we deploy to wherever the curve is highest.”

Antibody Testing Underway A weeklong statewide antibody testing survey that will randomly sample 3,000 people began April 19 in a handful of upstate communities, Saratoga and Schenectady among them.

The antibody test – which is different than the tests which currently identify the virus will tell whether a person had previously had COVID-19.

The state is hopeful this largescale antibody testing will help determine the percentage of the population that is now immune to the virus, allowing more

individuals to safely return to work. The finger-stick blood samples will be tested at the Wadsworth Center, which is located in Albany.

The “random” designation is particularly important. The other tests conducted – the ones which tell whether a person currently has the virus - are mostly conducted with people showing symptoms of illness, or those potentially exposed to it.

In Schenectady, where it seems the information regarding the random antibody testing was not made public, those showing up to be tested included “several county legislators” according to the Gazette. In Saratoga County, where the information was made public by Saratoga County on its Facebook page, many more people turned out than were anticipated.

“It should not have been posted on Facebook – both for randomizing purposes, but also a (Price Chopper) manager told me at one point there were nearly 300 people in there just to get tested,” said Saratoga Springs Supervisor Tara Gaston, who visited the Price Chopper store in Malta where the testing took place. “That 300 is in addition to the people who were just shopping. My understanding is those (tests) are going to take place, but not in the same spot and they’re not going to be announced.

My hope is no one puts it on the county website or Facebook page.

That shouldn’t happen (again). I’m not going to say that it won’t – but, that’s our goal.”

While different parts of the state may open at different times, Cuomo said regardless of where reopenings occur, schools and businesses will be open at the same time in that particular region.

There is no specific committee charged with specifying reopenings. A regionby-region determination will be addressed via discussions in a collaborative effort between state and local governments. Cuomo did not specify whether a “local” government make-up would consist of county, city, town, and/ or village officials.

Week of April 24 – April 30, 2020

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Get to the POINT!

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Maura Pulver stood behind the counter of the Five Points Market & Deli, which she has owned the past eight years. The east side eatery has served the neighborhood for more than a century.

Last week, one of the neighbors reached out to Pulver to express some concerns.

“One of our regulars - she has three elementary school age kids – she said she and her husband were concerned about kids perhaps not getting meals,” Pulver explained.

With New York State on “PAUSE” and the closure of schools extended through at least May 15, the woman, Jenn McMahon, was brainstorming an idea for weekends that would complement breakfast and lunch availability for students provided via the Saratoga Springs School District.

“She was thinking about that kid, just riding by on their bike, who maybe didn’t get breakfast this morning,” Pulver said. “I thought, oh my God, I love that; Let’s make it happen.”

The fruition of the idea was to set some sandwiches upon a table outside the store during weekends providing a free lunch for anyone who needs it.

“So I asked her kids to make the signs for it and this past Sunday was our first day of doing it. I put them out there - sandwiches, a nice little package. Some cold cuts, some peanut butter & jelly, some cheese, an apple and potato chips, and some baked cookies,” Pulver said. “There were about 15 of them and by 1 o’clock they were all gone.

Jenn ants to do it every Saturday and Sunday, from 11 to 1, and she said: ‘We’re just very fortunate right now that we can help out, and I can probably pay for a month’s worth.’”

Maura Pulver poses inside Five Points Market & Deli with a pair of handmade signs that will be fixed to a table on weekends offering “free lunch, for anyone who needs it,” while supplies on the table last.

Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

“...when the neighbors heard about it, they came by and took pictures of the table and since Sunday people have been handing me money to have it continue,” Pulver said.

Area residents either out for a walk or perusing social media where images of the table fixed with bright blue and yellow handmade signs topped by an offering of small brown lunch bags went viral were moved by the gesture.

“Let me tell you what happened: when the neighbors heard about it, they came by and took pictures of the table and since Sunday people have been handing me money to have it continue,” Pulver said. “Now we’re thinking about maybe adding another day, or maybe increasing the numbers.

We want to keep it going for as long as we can.”

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Week of April 24 – April 30, 2020

CITY NEWS: SARATOGA MEET STILL ON, FOR NOW

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

• The council during its Tuesday meeting unanimously approved by a 4-0 measure a 30-day extension of the city’s State of Emergency declaration, initially declared in March. That State of Emergency now goes through May 12. City Mayor Meg Kelly was absent from Tuesday’s meeting.

• Public Safety Commissioner Robin Dalton updated the latest known status of the summer meet at Saratoga Race Course, which is slated to begin July 16.

“My understanding is that NYRA is following the governor’s recommendations and they are preparing to be open and to run if they have the opportunity to do so - meaning the restrictions on mass gatherings and events will have to be lifted,” Dalton said. “If indeed that happens then they will be ready to run in July.”

Accounts commissioner John Franck added that there also is a possibility that the Saratoga meet may be staged with no fans

present. “This is what I heard from various representatives and racing people; I guess the reason being there will still be gambling online, so there would still be revenues coming in to NYRA and the state. We just don’t know yet.”

Last year, the meet at Saratoga Race Course generated more than $700 million in all-sources handle for the first time in NYRA history at The Spa, despite losing one full racing day to a weather cancellation.

The $705.3 million all-source handle bested 2018’s total by more than $46 million.

• Late Fees for City, County and Delinquent School Taxes: Finance Commissioner Michele Madigan said the city had looked into the potential waiver of fees and penalties as they relate to tax bills. “Last week the late notices went out to anyone who was late paying their taxes and that really kicked off quite the firestorm,” Madigan said Tuesday, during a meeting of the City Council via Zoom. “Unfortunately, legal research shows that the city has no authority to waive these fees. The

only person who can do so during the State of Emergency is the New York State governor.” The New York Conference of Mayors legal team reports that local governments do not have unilateral authority to extend the interest-free period with respect to the payment of property taxes, she added.

Regarding other types of fees or late payments that are established via local law - such as water, sewer, garbage - local governments do have the ability to extend or modify late penalties and payments dates by promulgating an emergency order that suspends the relevant local law.

• Funds: Given anticipated revenue losses due to the COVID-19 emergency, Madigan asked each department to submit

by April 29 suggestions on where to potentially cut or trim non-mandatory expenditures.

All city employees - full-time and part-time – had been paid full wages through April 17. “As of April 18, part-time employees have been furloughed, unless their departments deem them essential and they are actually working,” Madigan said. A temporary hiring freeze went into effect April 10. Until that order is rescinded, new hires may only be made on an emergency basis.

Options under consideration include payroll reductions, layoffs, securing loans, and using the city’s cash fund balance, the latter of which is already underway, according to Madigan.

• Land Use Board meetings will resume this week and will be held virtually with board members and applicants and may be viewed via live stream on the city’s website. Consult the city website for dates and times for meetings of the Planning Board, Design Review Commission, and Zoning Board of Appeals.

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Week of April 24 – April 30, 2020

Saratoga Senior Center Offers Virtual EVERYthing

by Lori Mahan Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA COUNTY — Life hasn’t stopped at the Saratoga Senior Center despite the world’s lockdown. The doors are no longer open, but volunteers are practicing social distancing and going around the community to help some of its’ most vulnerable members.

“We’re providing [the senior citizen community] with groceries if they want or referring them to food pantries and things like that. So, we’re helping them in any way we can. We’re helping them cook, we’re delivering them toilet paper if they need, we can deliver puzzles, and games.

We’re also working on getting as many masks delivered as possible because that’s the number one request and we’re having a hard time picking them up so we’re looking for people to donate masks as well. We’ve started doing spring clean up and yard work at this point for anybody who has a hard time getting out and needs

some help with that,” explained Lois Celeste, executive director.

The senior center has also been offering online Zoom classes and one on ones via phone with volunteers to teach the community how to use and utilize Zoom, social media, and Facebook Live.

“Our goal is to reach out to all seniors in the county and communities and help out if they need it. The big thing is getting the word out. The Zoom programs have been really fun. We’re probably now up to about 15-20 different zoom classes each week and we’re seeing a huge audience.

It’s so exciting,” she continued.

The center also has volunteers to help on on one to assist with the Census so people can do it online rather than wait.

“If people call our front desk, we can connect them and help them with any of these things,” she said.

The center is in need of more volunteers and more face masks.

“Obviously for the whole world, this is the new normal and what is that going to look

like? And for us, we work with the most vulnerable, we’re very much an essential service and in many ways the volunteers out there are kind of front line. It’s everybody’s goal to get everyone to stay at home but especially to get the seniors to stay at home because they’re independent and it’s okay they do things on their own but we’re trying to get them not to grocery shop and let us help them. They are at risk, it is so critical. I don’t know what will happen as far as the center opening so we’re going to keep going with virtual programming and helping people. Eventually, as the community opens up, we will look at what is safe and responsible to do with seniors for opening up. Some day we’ll be open but i don’t know how long that will be,” Celeste stated.ssc To receive services or volunteer at the Senior Center, call 518-584-1621 or email seniorcentervolunteer@gmail. com. Visit saratogaseniorcenter. org for programming information.

The Olde Saratoga Seniors Announcement SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Olde Saratoga Seniors will not be meeting in May due to COVID-19. We are looking to the possibility of a get together picnic in July or August depending on what the situation in the State is. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact 518-338-2329 or email Patty61349@yahoo.com.

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Week of April 24 – April 30, 2020

A Day in the Life...

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS AT SARATOGA BRIDGES continued from front page...

“I help with everything that they need done in order to exist as a regular person in society,” Russell said. “Typically, our jobs are to help them feel more a part of the society that they’re in, but it’s reverse psychology here. Normally we’re trying to bring them into society… to let them feel more a part of daily life and interact with people outside of what they’re used to. Now, we have to keep ourselves distanced.”

Russell works in a behavior house, meaning different situations and trigger points can impact one resident differently than others. He works a steady schedule with three women and three men in his house, helping with anything they need.

Russell even helps with individual’s meal plans. Some individuals are tube fed, which staff are trained and certified for, while others have special diets including a ground diet and low acid diets.

Despite his daily duties, Russell’s day begins before he steps foot into the house, going through a screening before he enters the home.

The screening process includes a check of temperature and heart rate, oxygen status and a standard questionnaire. The goal is to monitor as many things as possible, from vital signs to personal experiences on how they’re feeling for the day.

One of the hardest tasks Russell and other direct support professionals have taken on is explaining the virus. Although he goes through daily screening, not every resident understands what COVID-19 is all about.

“It takes a lot of explaining and a lot of just careful planning with all the staff on how we handle it. You have to ease everyone into it. Tell them everyone else is doing it and it’s not just them,” Russell said. “Everyone is their own person, so how we explain to them is case by case.”

Direct support professional Dawnmarie Costantino said consistency as well as repetitiveness helps individuals understand the virus. Using the same type of sentence throughout the entire staff can help reinforce proper behavior.

“It’s interesting because you have different forms of communication with the individuals in one home.

Some of them do tactile manual signs, others are completely verbal, and others just do ASL. Then you have folks that are nonverbal who utilize gestures or physical movements for you to understand how they are feeling,” Costantino said. “It’s already a challenge so when we’re in a situation like this, reassuring them, letting them know why we are here and keeping everything consistent and concise will help them stay in a better face and be willing to participate in activities that are being offered at home.”

Russell reflected the same thoughts, adding some individuals are verbal, open to current events and consistently on social media while others are the opposite. He said those individuals that don’t understand what’s going on think they are being kept at home on purpose.

“It’s tough. You feel for them because you can’t explain everything to them.

They look at you and ask why you’re wearing a mask around them, or constantly washing our hands. They want to know what’s going on with that and why extra activities taking place,” Russell said.

KEEPING CONSISTENCY The extra activity Russell is referring to doesn’t only include proper PPE and screening procedures, but the “day-hab” classes as well. Prior to social restrictions, individuals in Saratoga Bridges would participate in a day program, or day-hab.

Pamela Polacsek, assistant director of communications, said the day program has since moved to the individual’s houses or apartments.

“Because of the virus, all of our day staff are going and working in the houses during the day. The individuals who would normally be in a day program setting or at work are now at home,” Polacsek said.

The day-hab would normally partake in Wilton, Clifton Park, and off of Exit 13. At those locations, Polascek said an upwards of 450 individuals would get transported to partake in the day-hab.

Costantino would teach day-hab classes to 13 individuals from different agencies. Now, Costantino teaches a group of five in their own home. Just as Russell goes through the initial screening each morning, Costantino does the same. She now see’s her classroom individuals earlier in the day, allowing her to get a better idea on how everyone is feeling that morning.

She starts each day with an activity schedule, so the five individuals always know what to expect. They start with daily communication, talking about the day of the week and month.

“We talk about the things are good for them cognitively to remember. It’s very good for people to continue remembering where they are in their day or their months. Everyday we do the same thing to help them with structure and we see end results, helping them with their own cognitive abilities,” Costantino said.

After the daily communication, Costantino will focus on different activates each day. Activities including a math group, music exercise activities and preparing meals are some of the few. In her math class, Costantino teaches the typical school layout but adjusts the level for each individual.

“Not everyone gets the same thing out of it, but everyone gets something. I try to engage them in a lot of music. It’s really good for you to feel music and move to music. It lets people forget about what’s bothering them and their worries because they’re engaged in something with such a great energy,” Costantino said.

Having a set routine helps some individuals out who prefer having a schedule ahead of time. Costantino said when the individuals have a routine, they know what they’re looking forward to and can help with forgetfulness. She said some individuals may start forgetting earlier than others, but being able to remind them of the daily schedule helps their mental health.

Bringing day-hab to their homes is something new to the residents as well, and having a schedule helps

Sloan Russell social distancing with Tina. Photo courtesy of Pamela Polacsek.

them differentiate between class and regular home hours.

Russell said his individuals have responded well since COVID-19 struck. Although they are coping, Russell noticed they missed going outside the most. He said outings with his house have always been a big deal, going to play basketball or to a department store.

They are trying to incorporate sensory rides, using a van to keep individuals six-feet apart.

“We go out and do a ride through the neighborhood or go out by lake. We drive around so they can see scenery and look at nature. The biggest thing is trying to keep everyone isolated from outside contact as much as possible right now. It’s a reversal of typically what we do,” Russell said. #WeAreEssential Polacsek felt direct support professionals often get overlooked when someone defines an essential worker. In response to that, she created the hash-tag WeAreEssential to call attention to direct support professionals.

“Our field, a lot of times, gets overlooked as far as the essential work they do to enhance, improve and empower other peoples lives.

It’s truly very inspiring…their commitment and devotion and flexibility throughout this whole virus,” Polacsek said.

Saratoga Bridges supports 132 people in their residential program, having 19 houses and 10 supportive apartments through the county. Of those individuals, Polacsek said 150 work in the community.

“A lot of our individuals have worked in grocery stores for years, and they’re working hard because the current hours to go into work.

They’re providing support to the community as well. They’re certainly able to support the community that’s supporting them,” Polacsek said.

Russell feels that direct support professionals often get forgotten because people don’t understand

the way these individuals live and their daily routines. He said the hash-tag wasn’t created for the work they’re doing during COVID19, but rather the daily routines before and after COVID-19 they will continue to do.

“People don’t think there is actually staff out there helping and aiding. That there are individuals in these homes, where if we don’t come in or are not able to help these guys, they wouldn’t be able to live in these independent homes and enjoy life as it is. Some have no clue, they just think that these guys are autonomous. That they’re just out there living their best life not knowing how they live it,” Russell said.

Just as he goes through a screening to protect the individuals in his home, he does the same when he goes home to his family. Russell can work a 12 or 16-hour shift and feels at the end of the day, all essential workers are in the same situations.

“I’m trying to get other people to recognize what exactly a front line worker is, there are so many different aspects of being a front line worker. At the end of the day, all of us essential workers are all in the same boat. We all have to still work, so the chances of cross contamination between your job and your personal life is at an all-time high,” Russell said.

While Russell hopes to shed some light on his daily job for the community, Costantino said she noticed the work residential staff do. Since stepping outside her classroom, she noticed how careful the staff works with the individuals, ensuring every room in the house is sanitary. She noticed individual’s bedrooms were personalized as well.

“I have to say I’m really amazed about how much more work my residential coworkers do that I wasn’t aware of before.

There are a lot more involved that I didn’t know,” Costantino said.

Week of April 24 – April 30, 2020

BALLSTON SPA

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

CORINTH

MILTON

14 Phillips St., $193,640.

Ruth and Michael Dietrich sold property to Danny Pozzouli II.

4 Butler Dr., $145,000.

Edna Bourdeau sold property to Travis and Krystan Conklin.

245 North Line Rd., $216,000.

Zackary Stone and Georginna Quiros sold property to Leah Holsclaw and Jeffrey Seager.

1241 Route 50, $16,766.

County of Saratoga sold property to Rafferty Property Management Company LLC.

36 Wiley Way, $30,000.

Terre Holdings LLC sold property to Foothills Builders LLC.

2 Lowell St., $262,000. Jessica and Daniel Maul, Jr. sold property to Geoffrey Healy.

197 Blue Barns Rd., $380,000.

Christy and James Durrant sold property to Marcia Grodick.

36 Wiley Way, $216,727.

Foothills Builders LLC sold property to Cassidy Green.

CHARLTON 1027 Gideon Trace, $515,000.

Michell and Ronen Hofman (as Trustees) sold property to Ralph Dee.

CLIFTON PARK 57 Robinwood Dr., $335,000.

Marjorie Russell sold property to Raymond Rader.

English Rd., $55,000. David and Linda York sold property to Robert and Nasreen Guaschino.

31 Bonneau Rd., $785,635.

Belmonte Properties LLC sold property to Jason and Mary Ellen Lurie.

937 Grooms Rd., $17,257.

County of Saratoga sold property to Ronald Krawiecki.

341 Moe Rd., $380,000.

Brent and Cynthia Koney sold property to Michael Girol and Linda Ritter.

38 Greensboro Blvd., $300,000.

Mario and Dorothy Forte sold property to Vincent and Brittany Blond.

19 Orchard Park Dr., $352,000.

Christine Dodge sold property to Keith Decker.

2 Earl Court, $160,000.

David Peters sold property to J and L Enterprise Structures LLC. 39 Liberty Way, $430,000.

Jonathan and Jennifer McDade sold property to Christopher and Lindsay Rasmussen.

507 Kinns Rd., $450,000.

Thomas and Amanda Arcidiacono sold property to Brent and Julie Schwcross.

37 Valencia Lane, $334,900.

Keith and Marilee Blendowski sold property to Caitlin Ostrowski and Jessica Lucas.

4563 Route 9N, $216,300.

Andrew Foster and Timothy VanDusen sold property to Allie and Daniel Rivers, Jr.

GALWAY 5960 Jockey St., $127,000.

Kathleen O’Brien (by Agent) sold property to Travis Mitchell.

2123 Donnan Rd., $438,000 William Peterson sold property to Gerald Rosenbarker.

996 Route 29, $190,000.

Secretary of Veterans Affairs sold property to Emily Dewein and Dustin Holmes.

MALTA

18 Kaatskill Way, $288,000.

Seth and Brooke Harkins sold property to Ryan Brindle.

19 Birchwood Court., $232,500.

Northern Construction Contractors LLC sold property to Gabrielle Anderson and Ryan Barrera.

8 Creek View Court, $400,000.

Patrick and Kathleen Flanigan sold property to Jeffrey and Karen Serven.

TOWN OF SARATOGA 244 County Rd. 67, $144,206.

Sharon Bennett (as Heir) sold property to US Bank Trust NA (as Trustee).

SARATOGA SPRINGS 50 Jane St., $470,415. Blitman Saratoga LLC sold property to Timothy and Laura Coll.

29 Little Dr., $607,751. ER Design Build LLC sold property to Jesse and Cathleen Santonastaso.

231 Lake Ave., $2,850,000.

Redemptorist Fathers of New York NKA sold property to St. Clements Church.

6 Cherry Choke Rd., $1,350,000.

Frank Parillo sold property to Stewarts Shops Corporation.

15 Aurora Ave., $142,000.

Joseph and Margaret Snyder sold property to David and Gabriella Rizzo.

30 Hills Rd., $331,500.

Jess and Kelly Premo sold property to Lauren and Timothy Love.

114 Clinton St., $350,000.

Timothy and Anne Tully sold property to Agnes Shepanzyk.

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237 Washington St., $850,000.

Washington Commons LLC sold property to Washington Central LLC.

67 Route 67, $190,000.

Frank Garrow sold property to Katie Tootle and Justin Holford.

18 Clark St., $400,000. Cynthia and Susan Brundige sold property to Evan Williamson.

8 Gurba Dr., $272,500.

Richard and Kathleen McBride sold property to Nancy Hammond Wixted.

133 Washing St., $426,000.

Pio Dimeo and Kimberly Griffith sold property to William Wozniak.

WILTON

26 Lexington Rd., $278,000.

Anne Boisvert sold property to Julie Priddle.

13 Conklin Court, $90,000.

William and Judy Morris sold property to McPadden Builders LLC.

12 Bluebird Court, $490,000.

David and Loria Heitoff sold property to Timothy and Anne Tully.

19 Tom Sawyer Dr., $140,000.

Chris Gomoka and Jacob Beaudet sold property to James and Suzanne Boshek.

STILLWATER 157 Hudson Ave., $138,500.

Bert Dodge sold property to Frank and Kelly Marshall.

15 Conklin Court, $369,900.

McPadden Builders LLC sold property to Kurt and Terri Mulson.

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BUSINESS

Week of April 24 – April 30, 2020

Palette Owner Partners with Prominent Local Leaders to Expand Concept

by Opal Jessica Bogdan Saratoga TODAY

SCHENECTADY — Palette café announced a new location in Schenectady slated to open at a later date.

Owner of Palette, Catherine Hover, announced new partners as she prepares to open her second co-working space alongside the one she currently owns on Broadway. Hover’s first co-working space opened in November 2019.

Denise Gonick, former president and chief executive officer of MVP Health Care, and Steve Gonick, co-owner of Steve & Nicole, LLC and co-founder at Passport for Good, have teamed up with Hover for Palette’s

expansion to Schenectady. The local couple has vast experience coaching business and not-forprofit organizations. Recently, the Gonick’s have directed their efforts toward local entrepreneurs promoting socially conscious businesses, adding leadership and funding to help bring these concepts to market or expand their reach.

“We believe in the vision Catherine has created for Palette,” said Denise Gonick. “Our local communities thrive when there is support and collaboration. This and Catherine’s endless positive energy are what attracted us to Palette. She is driven to better the community and the women within who aspire to be their greatest selves.”

Denise Gonick worked her way to the top after getting her bachelor’s at Hofstra University, and her Law Degree at Albany Law School. Denise enjoyed a successful career in health care, spending nearly 25 years at the nationally recognized, not-forprofit health insurer MVP Health Care. Denise was a game changer at MVP becoming the first female CEO in 2012 and diversifying its portfolio of offerings, including the early adoption of telemedicine. She currently serves on several corporate and nonprofit boards and is a frequent speaker on leadership.

In addition to his corporate responsibilities, Steve Gonick recently did a stint as Executive and Entrepreneur in Residence at Ithaca College, where he has provided mentorship and opportunities to hundreds of students, many of them based in the Capital District.

“Catherine laid out an impressive strategy where Palette can be a valuable resource for their customers as we embark on an economic recovery for the Capital Region,” Steve Gonick said. “She is a unique entrepreneur who has

Catherine Hover, Owner of Palette.

been able to flex and thrive during this challenging time. When we heard her plans, we wanted to be a part of it.”

Hover is leasing about 4,000-square-feet in the Foster Building located at 508 State

Street in Schenectady. Palette will also utilize space on the first floor for a café. The cafe will offer coffee, light fare, baked goods, and cocktails in a comfortable setting. It’s a place that will continue to celebrate culture, shared ideas and connections.

“Denise and Steve are the perfect partners for Palette,” said Catherine Hover. “They fully understand what my team and I envision and have worked hard to provide in our community.

Through their experience in successful business growth, we will be better positioned to bring my concept to the next level. This is just the beginning of a beautiful business relationship.”

Hover created Palette to support local women but the cafe is open to the community. While the café offers coffee and bites to eat, Palette Upstairs is designed as a larger co-working environment.

Conference room and areas for larger event gatherings are available with event programming and membership opportunities.

Palette will be open to members who hold yearly, monthly and even day passes which include access to concierge services, programming and other perks. Corporate memberships will also be available.

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Week of April 24 – April 30, 2020

Community Choice Aggregation Webinars COESA Wellness Series SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) will host two webinars on April 29. The community is invited to learn about the electricity choices you have with Community Choice Aggregation CCA.

Tina Carton, Admin of Parks, Open Lands, Historic Preservation, and Sustainability for the City of Saratoga Springs.

Carton will give an overview of CCA and answer your questions.

CCA is a new bulk electricitybuying program for residents and

small businesses that can offer better electric rates, price stability and budget certainty. The webinars will be held at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.

They are free but registration is required. More information for Zoom will be emailed to all registrants prior to the event.

Alpin Haus to Discuss Boat Safety and Social Distancing Tips as Marinas Open for Public Use SARATOGA SPRINGS — Following the announcement that New York marinas, boatyards and boat repair shops are allowed to open, boating experts are available to discuss safety tips for the season and best practices for

social distancing on the water.

Experts can discuss a wide-range of topics applicable to boating this season, including: • How to maintain social distancing strategies while boating, including while

launching or on the water; and at docks, marinas and islands • Tips on how to safely sanitize a boat • General safety and flotation device requirements for boaters and passengers • General boat inspection checklist

Saratoga Center for the Family Annual Golf Classic

For those who wish to wait, we understand. Our country is facing an unprecedented time with much fear and anxiety felt by many – especially our clients, both current and new. That is why Saratoga Center for the Family remains open. Our therapists continue to be available by providing telehealth therapy appointments.

Our Child Advocacy Center is open

interactive methods and solutions to ease our collective discomfort.

Two videos will be shared on the COESA Facebook page and @coesa. inc Instagram account each week.

COESA is a new lifelong learning, well-being and leadership center whose mission is to inspire, connect and catalyze change in those who seek a healthier self and world.

Occupying 2,700 square feet in the historic Roosevelt II building in the Saratoga Spa State Park, COESA will officially open its doors in the fall of 2020.

Local Center for Recovery from Addiction Moves Online SARATOGA SPRINGS — For nearly three years, people in recovery, or those seeking recovery from addiction, could walk through the doors of Healing Springs Recovery Community Center located on High Rock Ave. in downtown Saratoga Springs.

That all changed a month ago.

The doors closed for the nearly 60 people who walked in daily to the Center for a cup of coffee, attend a meeting or workshop, talk with a recovery coach or simply get a hug and a warm greeting. But the recovery community is resilient and adapted to the challenges of isolation and imposed change.

Staff and volunteers at Healing Springs have created connections in new ways.

Ben Deeb, a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate shared, “The opposite of addiction is not sobriety, but human connection.

We are committed to keeping conversations going and being there for one another.”

Healing Springs Recovery Center now offers online meetings every day for anyone to talk sobriety and recovery. Meetings start with morning check-in, meditation, coffee with Megan, Family Support and night check-in, to wrap up the day. Healing Springs continues to offer support and resources by telephone.

“If you, or a loved one, are ready to go to treatment, we can help you navigate that process,” explained Brendan Norton, the agency’s Family Support Navigator. “We offer support for families who are impacted by a loved one’s addiction.”

If someone is unfamiliar with joining a virtual meeting online, Healing Springs staff can help you through the process. You can reach staff by telephone at 518-306-3048.

You can find a calendar of Healing Springs Recovery Center’s on-line meetings on Facebook.

For phone support call 518-3063048, Monday through Friday.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Due to the COVID-19 crisis and the current need to maintain social distancing, the date of our 2020 Annual Golf Classic changed to September 23, 2020.

If you wish to hold your spot, register a foursome, provide a sponsorship, or make a general donation visit the Center for the Family online.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — As an innovative wellness community, COESA has created an online video series, The COESA Community: Rising Together, to offer hope and support during the COVID-19 crisis.

Turning to respected local and national practitioners, the short, inspirational videos will address issues we are all struggling with, such as resiliency, acceptance, finding calm amidst the chaos, nutrition/immunity, and financial concerns, as well as provide meditative and other real world

for reported child abuse cases.

Our educational programming continues to be offered online.

We look forward to the day when we can once again see our supporters and friends at dinners, food and wine tastings, and out on the golf course. Until then, we continue to forge ahead, ensuring that our critical services are available and accessible for those who need us.

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744 Sly Pond Road, Fort Ann, NY (518) 793-9700 info@camplittlenotch.org

Camp Little Notch (CLN) is an independent summer camp and outdoor center located within the Adirondack Park in Fort Ann, New York. We offer 4 weeks of summer programs for girls, 1 week of summer programs for boys, and year-round events like as open camping for the community. Situated on 443 acres of pristine wilderness with an 80-acre private lake, Camp Little Notch offers the perfect setting for outdoor adventure, personal growth, new friendships, and community building, and provides an authentic wilderness experience.

What makes Camp Little Notch unique? CLN provides campers the freedom to create a self-determined experience. We offer the opportunity to live in harmony with nature, explore the woods and creeks, and practice low-impact camping in a beautiful wilderness setting. Camp Little Notch is a place where everyone can belong, offering an authentic, unplugged wilderness experience for anyone that steps foot on our grounds.

Camp Crafters: Campers learn useful and fun outdoor skills like how to build different types of fires and shelters, cook over the fire, lash a table, and so much more!

Adventure Challenge: Adventure Challenge campers work as a team on a progression of ropes course elements to help develop confidence, build self-esteem, problem-solve with a team, and assist in understanding group dynamics while working toward a common goal.

Wanderers: Wanderers go on a 3-day, 2-night backpacking trip in the Adirondack mountains. Campers work as a group to choose a route into the mountains and plan, pack, and carry everything needed for the adventure.

This year, summer camp runs from June 28 to July 31, 2020. Our first session is for boys 9-15 only, with 2 possible programs they can register for; Mash-Up and Wild About Outdoors.

Waterbugs: Waterbugs spend lots of time swimming, boating, and creek walking, in addition to participating in other traditional camp activities.

Mash-Up: The perfect session for boys who want to experience traditional Camp Little Notch activities like swimming, boating, camp crafting, hiking, studying ecology, archery, and making s’mores around the campfire.

Wild About Outdoors: WAO is all about learning and practicing outdoor survival skills. Learn how to set up a tent, start a fire with one match, and catch a fish.

Outdoor Survival: Outdoor Survival campers work together to master fire building and outdoor cooking, and learning to build a shelter; they then put their skills to good use on an overnight challenge.

Sessions Two to Seven are for girls.

Girls 7-17 can sign up for the following programs; Dabblers, Adventure Challenge, Camp Crafters, Wanderers, Ropes Extravaganza, Waterbugs, Eco Artists, Outdoor Survival, Kayak, Paddle & Sail. Different programs are offered for different weeks.

Dabblers: Dabblers is perfect for girls who want to experience traditional Camp Little Notch activities like swimming, boating, camp crafting, hiking, studying ecology, and making s’mores around the campfire.

Ropes Extravaganza: Continue building teamwork and problemsolving skills on exciting high ropes elements. Includes a trip to a neighboring ropes course. Prerequisite: Adventure Challenge.

Eco Artists: Learn about Adirondack plants and wildlife while exploring the trails, creeks, and terrain of CLN. Get hands-on experience in STEM topics such as the water cycle, climate change, and forest management.

Kayak, Paddle & Sail: Practice your skills and learn some new ones in our kayaks, paddleboards, sailboats, and canoes. After campers have mastered their skills, we will take a kayak trip offsite!

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New Spring Street Gallery Show Presented Online SARATOGA SPRINGS ­ — A new Spring Street Gallery exhibit, “Reflections of Preservation,” will be presented online during this current environment of COVID-19.

“Reflections of Preservation” is part of Takeyce Walter’s Creative February Project. She has been creating a new piece of artwork each day during the month of February for the past six years.

This year, Takeyce focused her

Creative February on the beautiful, vital landscape of the Adirondacks — specifically, places conserved by the Adirondack Chapter of The Nature Conservancy over the course of its 46-year history.

Takeyce’s artwork can be viewed and purchased at: springstreetgallerysaratoga.org/ reflections-of-preservatio/.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit conservation efforts in the Adirondacks.

Entertainment

Week of April 24 – April 30, 2020

Following Postponements, The Egg Announces New, Rescheduled Concert Dates ALBANY — The Egg has announced that the following concerts have been rescheduled: Garth Fagan Dance: From March 27 to May 29; SFJAZZ Collective: From April 2 to July 7; The Fab Faux: From April 18

to August 8; DeVotchKa: From April 10 to Sept. 25; Mutts Gone Nuts: From April 5 to Oct. 4; Shawn Colvin: From May 12 to April 1, 2021.

Additionally, the venue announced singer/songwriter

Todd Snider will perform on Friday, July 24 as part of the 2020 American Roots & Branches concert series.

Tickets are $29.50 and are on sale at The Egg Box Office on line at www.theegg.org.

Opera Saratoga Announces Suitcase Junket ‘Live’ at Lena’s Stay Cancellation Of 2020 Summer Home Sessions Friday Festival, Commitment to Provide Assistance for Artists

Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Caffe Lena’s Stay Home Sessions, which take place every night at 8 at caffelena.org, continues with Friday with The Suitcase Junket, captured in this image on stage at Caffe Lena 55th anniversary concert at The Zankel in 2015. The Stay Home Sessions feature Jontavious Willis on Saturday, April 25, and Sloan Wainwright and Cosy Sheridan on Sunday, April 26.

BOW TIE CINEMAS TEMPORARILY CLOSED Bow Tie Cinemas is committed to the health and safety of our customers, staff members and the greater moviegoing community.

State and local governments have issued closing mandates for theaters, casinos, gyms, bars, restaurants and other public spaces.

ALL BOW TIE CINEMAS LOCATIONS WILL TEMPORARILY CLOSE. When theaters reopen, we will inform customers via social media, our website and email for those subscribed to receive updates.

We hope everyone stays safe and healthy during this very difficult time.

We look forward to seeing you again soon at Bow Tie Cinemas. www.bowtiecinemas.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Opera Saratoga has announced the cancellation of the 2020 Summer Festival, originally scheduled to run from May 18July 5, due to COVID-19.

For almost 60 years, Opera Saratoga has brought together some of the world’s most exciting operatic artists to appear alongside extraordinary emerging singers, creating an exceptional Festival every summer, showcasing operatic classics, contemporary American works, and concerts featuring art song, opera, and musical theater.

“As we have been monitoring the spread of COVID-19, it has become clear to us that proceeding with the Festival is no longer possible,” said Artistic and General Director Lawrence Edelson in a statement. “From a practical perspective, with Saratoga and much of the country essentially shut down, it has become impossible for us to continue building the sets and costumes for the opera productions that were to premiere at Opera Saratoga this summer.

Our first responsibility must be the safety and well-being of our community, our audiences, our artists, and our staff. The entire Opera Saratoga family looks forward to sharing the joy and exhilaration of live opera and

classical vocal music with our community when we know it is safe to do so again.”

Cancellation of the Summer Festival creates significant financial challenges for Opera Saratoga. Revenue during the spring and summer historically has totaled almost 70% of the company’s annual income. As the company works to raise the additional funds needed to bridge this difficult time, Edelson and the Board of Directors are committed to providing assistance to the over 100 artists, artisans, and technicians that were depending on the company for their livelihood this summer.

“COVID-19 has not only endangered the health and lives of millions around the world, it has hit the arts sector particularly hard. Those who work passionately on stage and behind the scenes are not only losing income - in many cases, they are losing health care, and have been out of work from the earliest public venue closings in early March,” Edelson said. ‘The degree to which we have the ability to pay our seasonal artists and staff this summer is currently being determined, but we owe it to them to provide whatever support we can.”

To that end, Opera Saratoga is asking everyone who has

already purchased tickets to the 2020 Festival to consider donating these tickets to be used to support the artists and seasonal staff most directly impacted by the cancellation of the Festival.

Opera Saratoga will be contacting everyone who has already purchased tickets to the 2020 Festival to provide them with details about how they can convert their purchase into a taxdeductible donation; or, a full credit to their Opera Saratoga account for use on any future Festival ticket purchases - a value which will never expire. Ticket holders may also elect to receive a full refund. Please note that Opera Saratoga staff is currently operating remotely, so the company requests that patrons please not call the office at this time. Every ticket holder will be contacted personally over the next week, but the company asks for the public’s patience as there may be slight delays in response time while company staff responds to everyone personally.

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.

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Quarantine Cooking h t i w s d i k Apple & Carrot “Superhero” Muffins

SATURDAYS 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Wilton Mall

by Julia Howard for Saratoga TODAY

Yields: 12 muffins | Prep & Cook Time: 45 minutes

W

ith schools closed and many of us working from home, parents are desperately looking for ways to keep their children occupied. Food provides many opportunities for learning and play as well as nourishing our bodies and teaching important life skills.

Here are 5 simple ways to use food and our local food system as learning tools for young children:

1. Cooking and Baking

Cooking and baking offer many learning opportunities for children; organizational skills, counting, measuring ingredients, team work, even writing out a grocery list. Cooking can be as simple as a smoothie, a salad, no-bake cookies, or assembling a picnic. Offering choices and presenting the activity as a game can be helpful in keeping the attention of your little ones.

2. Crafts and Games

The internet is peppered with DIY crafts and games to keep kids entertained, but look no farther than your fridge for real fun. Making fruit and vegetable prints with discarded stalks, cores, and stems is a creative, no-waste activity for little ones. Building constructions or creating a piece of art from cut fruit and vegetable pieces can make a tasty snack much more entertaining.

3. Planting Activities

If you want to garden with your kids but you’re not quite ready to dig out a space in your yard, here are some ideas that provide opportunities to grow on a small scale.

Herbs, leafy vegetables, and celery may simply grow in

water by cutting the plant at its base and placing it in water. An indoor herb garden or an outdoor container garden offers the full gardening experience. If you don’t have time to plant seeds, contact your local nursery as many are offering curbside pickup for plants.

4. STE M Activities

Whether your child is learning about taste vs. smell or the phases of the moon, food can be used for countless STEM experiments to stimulate higher thinking and problem solving. Try shaking heavy cream to make butter, experiment with the many ways to bake a potato, or make icecream with salt, ice, and cream.

5. Driving Farm Tour or Virtual Tour

For families itching to get out of the house, a short drive through farm country can lift spirits during this difficult time. Make a map of your local producers, roll down the car windows, and take in the beauty that the area has to offer. Nettle Meadow and the Kemp Sanctuary even offer a virtual tour of their farm with opportunities to meet their famous rescue animals.

The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays outside the Wilton Mall. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and check our newsletter for updates.

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 eggs*

*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

• 2 cups packed almond meal or almond flour (10 ounces)

• 1 cup grated apple* (about 1 ½ apples)

• 1 ½ cups old-fashioned oats

• 1 cup peeled and grated carrots* (about 3 carrots)

• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon • 1 teaspoon baking soda • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt

• Optional Mix-ins: ½ cup chopped walnuts, raisins, chocolate chips

• ½ cup honey* or maple syrup*

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 12-cup standard muffin tin with paper muffin cups.

2. In a large bowl, combine the almond meal, oats, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and optional mix-ins, if using.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey, eggs and butter.

Whisk in the grated apple and carrots. Pour the mixture into the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.

4. Spoon the batter into the muffin cups, filling each to the brim. Bake until the muffins are nicely browned on top and a knife inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Allow muffins to cool completely before storing.

5. Store leftover muffins in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer. If you like them warm, reheat them on low power in the microwave.

MAKE THEM NUT FREE: (The muffins will no longer be gluten free with this variation) 2 cups whole wheat flour can be used as an alternative to the almond meal. Increase the butter to 8 tablespoons (1 stick) and reduce the oats to 1 cup.

Recipe by Cookie and Kate.

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Food

Week of April 24 – April 30, 2020

by John Reardon

i n i M e M Hello my Foodie Friends !

Sometimes you are surprised to find yourself reaching for a particular kitchen tool again and again. You often pull it, dirty, from the dishwasher and wash it by hand because you need it, right now! If you’re cooking at someone else’s house, you miss it.

That’s how it is with my small whisk. I never expected this little whisk to become one of my favorite cooking tools. There are so many uses for the mini whisk.

for Saratoga TODAY

I first fell in love with it when my kids were little, and Paula and I were teaching them how to help in the kitchen. Their eyes lit up when they saw a tool that was cool and their size. They never gave us trouble when we gave them a task.

Creamy Parmesan Salad Dressing

Vinaigrette

If you’re just making a small batch of vinaigrette for a single or double serving of salad, a mini whisk is the perfect size. No need to pull out the full-size version.

Scrambled Eggs or Omelet

If you want to just whip up a couple eggs, a mini whisk is exactly the right size for a delicious omelet recipe.

Hot Cocoa

If you’re just planning to make one cup of hot cocoa at a time, a mini whisk works wonders as compared to a spoon. In fact, whip it up extra quick and you’ll achieve a little froth as a bonus.

Egg Wash

If you want to achieve a beautiful, shiny, golden brown coloring on anything from biscuits to pie crust, you’ll need to paint it with a little egg (yolk, white, or whole) wash first. And this is the perfect time to whip out that mini whisk.

Pancake Batter

You never want to over whip pancake batter lest it get too tough. For just a few servings, a mini whisk gets the job done well.

Dipping Sauce

When you’re just mixing a few ingredients into a liquid base for a dipping sauce, a mini whisk is the ideal-sized utensil.

Kid Cooking/Baking

When kids are helping you out in the kitchen, a mini whisk is the perfect size for their cute little hands.

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Cocktails

There’s no need to make things sloppy and messy by using a full-sized whisk when mixing just a few drinks.

Dry Rub

If you’re only making a small batch of dry rub, a mini whisk fits the bill exactly.

Yeast

When you need to stir your yeast into your warm liquid, nothing beats using a mini whisk to complete the job.

INGREDIENTS • 3/4 cup mayonnaise

• 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard

It may be a “mini me” but there are so many uses for this versatile tool to assist with your culinary needs.

Have your little chefs help using this little tool too!

At Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store, located at 33 Railroad Place, we have Cool Tools for Cooks. Please call John at 518-226-4477 to set up an appointment to assist you with your culinary needs. I’ll greet you wearing my mask. Remember, we are all together under one roof during this time. “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”

Have fun cooking.

• 1/2 cup finely shredded Parmesan (use the good stuff and shred yourself)

• 4 teaspoons Worcestershire

Take Care, John & Paula

Office for the Aging Lunch Program

Congregate dining at the Saratoga Senior Center is Cancelled. *Home Deliver Meals are still available

Please see the following resource for nutrition during COVID19: www.saratogacountyny.gov/departments/office-for-the-aging/meal-calendar

Menu Subject to Change. The suggested contribution is $2/meal. Please make checks payable to: Northeast Dining and Lodging, c/o Saratoga County Office for the Aging, 152 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020

• 1/4-1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (start with smaller amount and add more to your own tastes)

• 1 teaspoon Tabasco • salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Add mayonnaise, Parmesan, lemon juice, Dijon, Worcestershire and Tabasco to a medium sized bowl. Whisk until fully combined.

Taste and add salt and pepper to your liking.

2. Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.

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Healthy Saratoga

Stay Healthy

Saratoga

Week of April 24 – April 30, 2020

Here are four simple exercies you can do in 45 minutes outside!

Social distancing has many of us going on secluded, daily walks for fresh air, exercise and a small change of scenery.

Pump up your fitness routine by incorporating these ‘Not Just A Walk in the Park’ exercises to get that lower bod ready for the beach. Be sure to stay safe and close to home!

WRITTEN BY DR. MARCIE FRASER | PHOTOS SUPERSOURCE MEDIA

NOT JUST A WALK IN THE PARK inner thigh, butt, quads, hamstrings

FRONT LUNGE DIFFICULTY: EASY Four sets, 10 to 15 reps.

• Find a stair at least 6 inches high. Place the front 2/3 of your foot on the step. Lean chest forward over your knees, extend rear leg with knee slightly bent. Rear foot is balanced behind. Hands on hips for balance.

• Begin by leaning down as far as you can go, keep chest over knees, allow the rear heel to pick up, pause and return to the upright position. *If needed use a railing or wall for balance.

inner thigh, butt, quads, hamstrings

UPRIGHT REAR LUNGES DIFFICULTY: EASY Four sets, 10 to 15 reps.

STEP 2

• Find a stair at least 6 inches high. Extend one leg back and place 2/3 of your rear foot on the stair. Front foot is flat and steady. Keep your hips at a 90º angle with your legs.

• The movement is straight up and down, not forward.

Shoulders stay in line with your hips. Keep your chest upright and lower your bottom down as far as feels comfortable.

• Keep your rear heel steady, pause and push back up, repeat. *If needed use a railing or wall for balance.

STEP 1

STEP 3

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butt, quads, hamstrings, fat burning cardio

HILL CLIMBING DIFFICULTY: MODERATE 10 sets • Running or walking uphill can burn as much as 800 calories an hour. Find a nicely groomed hill with even terrain.

• Start at the bottom of the hill, extend front leg out, while planting your entire foot (not just the front of your foot) lean forward. Push from the heel and keep the stride as long a possible.

• The size of hills vary, look for a hill that takes at least 8-10 seconds to get up. Rest at the top, walk down and repeat.

A grassy hill provides more absorption for your foot and is easier on your joints, however you can also use a paved path for more level terrain.

butt, quads, fat burning cardio

RUNNING OR CLIMBING STEPS DIFFICULTY: HARD Work your way up to 20 minutes!

• You can burn up to 1,000 calories an hour by walking or running UP stairs. Pick a safe set of stairs (in the park or stadium stairs at east side rec or HS).

• To get started, concentrate on placing 2/3 of your foot on each stair, lean slightly forward and use those quads and butt muscles.

• Once you’re reached the top, walk, don’t run, carefully down, and repeat. * Beginners aim for 4-5 minutes of walking up stairs. As you become more advanced work up to aim for 20 minutes.

When doing any exercise remember to use caution. Be sure to check with your doctor before starting any exercise program.

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LEGAL NOTICES Notice of formation of Movementality, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 12/26/2019 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 2 Short 6th Street, Waterford NY 12188. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 04/24, 05/01, 05/08, 05/15, 05/22, 05/29. 98486 Notice of formation of RRA BUILDING AND DESIGN LLC. Art. of Org. filed with SSNY on 04/09/2020. Office location: 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 703 Riverview Road, Rexford, NY 12148. Purpose is any lawful purpose. 04/17, 04/24, 05/01, 05/08, 05/15, 05/22. 98415 Notice of formation of RRA PROPERTIES AT CATHERINE ST. LLC. Art. of Org. filed with SSNY on 04/06/2020. Office location: 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 703 Riverview Road, Rexford, NY 12148. Purpose is any lawful purpose. 04/17, 04/24, 05/01, 05/08, 05/15, 05/22. 98433

Notice of formation of Democracy Guild LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 02/04/2020 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: 245 Washington Street Unit #3307, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 04/3, 04/10, 04/17, 04/24, 05/01, 05/08. 98358 Notice of formation of RRA PROPERTIES AT 946 CURRY RD. LLC. Art. of Org. filed with SSNY on 04/06/2020. Office location: 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 703 Riverview Road, Rexford, NY 12148. Purpose is any lawful purpose. 04/17, 04/24, 05/01, 05/08, 05/15, 05/22. 98421 Notice of formation of RRA PROPERTIES AT ADAMS ST. LLC. Art. of Org. filed with SSNY on 04/06/2020. Office location: 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 703 Riverview Road, Rexford, NY 12148. Purpose is any lawful purpose. 04/17, 04/24, 05/01, 05/08, 05/15, 05/22. 98427

Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC): AJ Ryan Project Management LLC. LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on April 9, 2020. The office of the LLC is to be located in the County of Saratoga at 115 North Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is: c/o Amy Ryan, 115 North Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The duration of the LLC is perpetual.

The character and purpose of the LLC shall be to engage in any lawful act or activity. 04/17, 04/24, 05/01, 05/08, 05/15, 05/22. 98409 Notice of formation of Northeast Pressure Wash Solutions, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York on 4/3/20. Office location: Saratoga County. NYS Secretary of State is designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at 25 Walton Street, Suite 3, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 04/17, 04/24, 05/01, 05/08, 05/15, 05/22. 98443

Notice of formation of Yale Consulting LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 4/06/2020. 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: 14 Spice Mill Blvd, Halfmoon, NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 04/24, 05/01, 05/08, 05/15, 05/22, 05/29. 98478 Notice of formation of ADK LAKE PROPERTIES, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 03/12/2020. The county within New York State in which the office of the limited liability company is to be located is Saratoga. The New York State Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served and the post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against it served upon him or her is: 66 Parish Road, New Canaan, CT 06840 . The character or purpose of the business of such limited liability company is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under the Limited Liability Company Law of the State of New York. 04/24, 05/01, 05/08, 05/15, 05/22, 05/29. 98472

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Writing the Right Word

by Dave Dowling

Accuracy in word choice is a key to effective communication. In your daily writing and speaking, try to make sure you use the right word in the right place with the right spelling. By doing so, its effect will affect your communication in a positive way. This quick weekly tip will help you filter the confusion in some of our daily word choices.

This Week: Vial, Vile Vial is a small closable container usually for liquids.

The lab technician put the remaining liquid in a small glass vial.

Vile means despicable, repulsive, or disgustingly bad.

We experienced vile weather during our Alaskan cruise.

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

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