Saratoga TODAY May 26-June 1, 2023

Memorial Day Ceremony at Saratoga Commemorates Those Who Have Served

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA — The Gerald B. H. Solomon

Saratoga National Cemetery holds its 24th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony Saturday, May 27. The ceremony begins at 11 a.m. with a cannon salute.

“We’re going to honor and commemorate the service of the men and women who served. We’ll have a full-blown ceremony with a rifle salute, we have cannons here, music, song, speeches, replay presentations,” says Scott Lamb, cemetery director at Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, located in the town of Saratoga.

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Good Financial Advice is for More People Than You Think

we’re too busy or we feel that since it’s long-term planning, it can wait. The saying “time waits for no one” comes to mind with this thought process. It’s never too early nor too late to address this.

by Tim Smith, AAMS for Saratoga TODAY

“I don’t have enough money to use a financial advisor.” We hear it all the time, but financial planning advice is not just for the wealthy. In fact, everyone can benefit from a solid financial plan, regardless of their income level or the amount saved. You don’t need to be a millionaire to seek out financial planning advice, and there are many options available to help you get started.

The basic premise of financial planning is to create a roadmap for your financial future, which includes setting goals, identifying risks and opportunities, and creating a plan of action to help you achieve your objectives. It’s about making the most of your income, managing your expenses, and building wealth over time. These are all tasks that sound easy, but many times it’s these priorities that we push to the side because

While some people may assume that financial planning advice is only for the wealthy, the truth is that there are many financial planners and advisors who work with clients of all income levels. Some financial planners offer services on a feefor-service basis, which means you pay for their time and expertise on an hourly or project basis. Others may work on a commission-based model, opting to earn revenue based on products or services purchased. Another option planners offer is to work on an advisory fee schedule, meaning they charge you based on the investment assets they manage. Typically, this type of advisor has a fiduciary relationship with their clients, meaning that they are legally obligated to act in their clients’ best interests. There’s never a one-size-fits-all approach, so you need to find an advisor that, first and foremost, you feel comfortable with, then one with whom you understand how they are compensated.

There are also many free resources available to help you get started with financial planning. For example, there are online calculators and budgeting tools that can help you get a better

understanding of your finances and create a budget that works for you. Online resources are readily accessible, but they do not take the place of talking with someone who looks to understand who you are and what’s important to you. While many of these resources can give you a broader idea of the financial planning process, a computer doesn’t prompt discussion nor offer advice.

Beginning the search process for a financial advisor can feel overwhelming. A good starting point is to read or listen to anything that the advisor is putting out there on social media or other channels. This allows you to get a sense of their communication style to see if it jives with your personality. Next, you want to have a conversation to see if there is a mutual fit. Ask them about the types of clients they typically deal with. If it doesn’t feel right, move on to the next. Not every client is a fit for our firm, and that’s ok! By working with a financial planner or using free resources available, you can take control of your finances and build a strong financial future. There’s no time like the present.

Tim Smith, AAMS, is the Chief Executive Officer at Continuum Wealth Advisors in Saratoga Springs. Continuum Wealth Advisors, LLC is a Registered Investment Advisor registered through the Securities and Exchange Commission. For more information, visit contwealth.com.

Memorial Day Weekend Events

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Ballston Spa Annual Memorial Day Parade

Saturday, May 27 | 9 a.m.

Come out and honor the memory of U.S. servicemen and servicewomen. The Grand Marshal will be escorted by “Ballston’s Finest” along Doubleday Avenue across from Carousel Village and continue with a pause for a ceremony at the Kayderosseras Creek bridge then continue along Milton Avenue to Front Street where the parade proceeds to the Civil War Monument, turning onto Low Street to Veterans Park.

Hosted by the Village of Ballston Spa, Henry Cornell American Legion Post #234 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #358, the schedule of events includes the Placing of Wreaths, a rifle salute by the combined veterans’ Honor Guard Rifle Squad, Invocation by Chaplain, Memorial Day address by our Officer Of the Day (OOD), Remarks from Grand Marshal, a reading of the Gettysburg Address by local Scouts of Troop 1, Flag Raising at Veterans Park, TAPS, Closing Benediction, followed by a reception in Wiswall Park.

Gerald B. H. Solomon

Saratoga National Cemetery’s Memorial Day Ceremony

Saturday, May 27 | 11 a.m.

The Department of Veterans Affairs Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery will host a Memorial Day Ceremony, accompanied by remarks, keynote speaker, the firing of a military rifle volley, a cannon salute and the playing of Taps.The event is

Halfmoon Spray Park to Open Memorial Day Weekend

HALFMOON — The Town of Halfmoon Spray Park will be open for the summer season starting this Memorial Day weekend on Saturday, May 27 and Sunday, May 28. The Spray Park is a fun and refreshing attraction for children of all ages and a great way to enjoy the warmer weather.

residents to use. The spray park has a closing date of October 1.

open to the public and will start promptly at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 27 in the Assembly Area at the cemetery. Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery is located at 200 Duell Rd., Schuylerville.

Memorial Duathlon & 5K

Sunday, May 28 | 8 a.m.

On Sunday, May 28 the Saratoga Lions Club will sponsor their Memorial Duathlon and 5K. The race will begin at 8 a.m. at the Saratoga Casino Hotel. This community event brings families, friends and businesses together for a challenging and fun athletic event while acknowledging our fallen troops and veteran population. All event proceeds enhance the Saratoga Springs Lions Club efforts in helping individuals with sight and hearing disabilities, funding diabetes research and supporting other youth and community initiatives. To register, visit www.thememorialduathlon5k.com.

Corinth Memorial Day Parade

Tuesday, May 30 | 6 p.m.

The Corinth Memorial Day Parade will start at the corner of 4th and Palmer Ave. The Parade route will exit Palmer Ave and turn on West Mechanic St. and all will end at the Fire Station. There will be a short memorial and wreath laying at both Catholic & Protestant Cemeteries at 12 p.m. followed by a wreath laying ceremony at the bridge on West Mechanic St. These Ceremonies are open to the public. There will also be a ceremony at the bottom of school hill during the parade. People that watched the parade in the past downtown are encouraged to use the school hill. Parade Line up is 5 p.m., step off 6 p.m. Rain Date Wednesday, May 31.

The park will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., except for weekdays from June 26 to August 4, when it will be reserved for the Halfmoon Summer Recreation program from 10 a.m. to Noon. The rest of the time, the spray park will be available for all Town

Halfmoon Town Supervisor Kevin Tollisen said, “The spray park is one of our most popular amenities and a sign that summer has arrived in Halfmoon. We invite families to come and experience the joy of playing in the water and cooling off on a hot day. Our Town is proud to offer this wonderful facility for our community to enjoy.”

For more information about the Town of Halfmoon Spray Park and its hours of operation, call 518-371-7410, extension 2200.

The Salvation Army of Saratoga Celebrates the 85th Anniversary of National Donut Day

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

This year marks the 85th anniversary and celebration of National Donut Day. Established in 1938 by The Salvation Army, National Donut Day is a reminder of the bravery of The “Donut Lassies” who joined soldiers’ on the front lines during World War I.

In 1917, The Salvation Army volunteers traveled to France and set up makeshift huts to provide soldiers with essential supplies, emotional and spiritual support, and fresh baked donuts. The sweet treat did more than raise spirits; it brought comfort and a taste of home to those who risked their lives.

Today, The Salvation Army continues serving on the front lines of our local communities by providing a wide range of programs and services to vulnerable individuals and families in need.

On Friday, June 2, in honor of National Donut Day, The Salvation Army of Saratoga Springs has partnered with Dunkin Donuts and will be handing out free donuts at corner of Broadway and Church, right outside Adirondack Trust. For more information about National Donut Day or to download the Donut Lassies’ original recipe, visit easternusa.salvationarmy.org/ eastern-territory/donut-day.

Frederick W. Anderson, Jr.

MECHANICVILLE —

Frederick W. Anderson, Jr. 85, passed May 20, 2023. Memorial donations to The Community Hospice of Saratoga or St. Luke’s on the Hill, Mechanicville. Calling hours 5/26/23, 10-12 followed by Mass at Luke’s on the Hill, Mechanicville, and interment at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Stillwater. www.burkefuneralhome.com

Julia T. Ballestero

BALLSTON SPA — Julia T. Ballestero, 94, peacefully passed 5/17/2023. Memorial donations to Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church, 73 Midline Rd, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. Calling hours were 5/21 at Burkes. Mass was 5/22 at Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church, burial in St. Peter’s Cemetery. www. burkefuneralhome.com

Joseph R. Brodell

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Joseph R. Brodell, 79, passed away Thursday, May 20, at home after a brief illness. Calling hours were 5/25/23. Mass 5/26/2026, 11 a.m. at St. Clement’s, burial with military honors following in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Memorial donations to St. Clement’s Church. Please visit burkefuneralhome.com

Dr. James V. Miller

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Dr. James V. Miller, 81, passed away on May 15, 2023 at Albany Medical Center. Funeral home service and calling hours were 5/24/2023 at Burke Funeral Home. Memorial donations to the Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation 663 Thirteenth Street, Suite 100, Oakland, CA 94612. (www.myotonic.org). Visit burkefuneralhome.com

Barbara Ann (Hanselman) Schaeffer

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Judith A. Welch

MIDDLE GROVE — Judith A. Welch, age 66, passed away on May 19, 2023 at her home. At the family’s request there will be no calling hours or service. A graveside service will be at the convenience of the family. For online condolences, visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com

WILTON — Barbara Ann (Hanselman) Schaeffer was called home by her loving husband in the early hours of May 16, 2023. Per her wishes there was a burial held at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville on May 22. For online condolences, visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com

Norman B. Wright

SCHENECTADY — Norman B. Wright, “Skip,” 84, passed away on December 27, 2022. A celebration of life will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 27, 2023 in the Polaris Pavilion at the Saratoga Spa State Park. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com

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SARATOGA SPRINGS POLICE DEPT

Kenneth Hunter, 33, homeless, was charged May 10 with criminal contempt, and aggravated family offense.

Amanda Wilmot, 30, of Homer, GA, was charged May 9 with operating a motor vehicle impaired by drugs, aggravated unlicensed operation, following too closely, and criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Kevin Johnson, 37, of Cohoes, was charged May 8 with rape in the first-degree, and criminal sexual act in the first-degree.

Junasia Lanier, 21, of Albany, was charged May 8 with aggravated unlicensed operation, and moved from lane unsafely.

Jessica Carter, 33, of Northville, was charged May 8 with DWI, refusal to take breath test, operating motor vehicle without signal devices/ reflectors.

Neil Lescault, 48, of Saratoga Springs, was charged May 7

with obstruct governmental administration.

Caitlin Chamberlain, 26, of Saratoga Springs, was charged May 6 with resisting arrest, and assault.

Alejandro Torres, 21, of Albany, was charged with DWI, and two driving violations.

Alexander Kelly, 35, of Mechanicville, was charged May 5 with criminal mischief.

Kyle Morehouse, 40, of Mayfield, was charged May 5 with circumvent interlock, and aggravated unlicensed operation – alcohol related, and vehicle equipment violation.

SARATOGA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

May 11, the Sheriff’s Office arrested Jarret L. Eaglin, 41, of South Glens Falls at the Rensselaer County Jail on a warrant for failing to notify of a change of his address as a sex offender within the statutorily allotted 10 days after moving. Eaglin had been

previously convicted of the same offense resulting in the upgraded charge.

NY STATE POLICE

On May 17, State Police of Wilton arrested Anthony L. Porcaro, 36, of Malta. Porcaro was charged with felony grand larceny, after troopers were contacted by the Lowes in Wilton, reporting a past theft. The investigation determined that on April 29, Porcaro allegedly entered the store numerous times, subsequently stealing multiple water heaters valued at over $3,000.

On May 16, State Police of Saratoga arrested Matthew Breen, 55, of Saratoga Springs. Breen was charged with sexual abuse in the first-degree, endangering the welfare of a child, and forcible touching. On May 8, at about 10:30 a.m., Troopers received the report that an adult man had inappropriately contact with a child. The investigation determined that Breen allegedly indecently touched a child under the age of eleven while in the city of Saratoga

Springs, the previous day. Breen surrendered himself to SP Saratoga and was processed. He was arraigned at the Saratoga Springs City Court and was remanded to the Saratoga County Correctional Facility in lieu of $5,000 cash, a $10,000 bond, or a $50,000 partially secured bond.

On May 15, at about 5:22 p.m., Troopers responded to the area of North Milton Road in Milton, for the report of a dispute involving a person brandishing a hammer. The investigation determined that Tranka, D. Macwhinnie, and R. Macwhinnie allegedly came to the location and approached a vehicle occupied by three adults and two children under the age of 12. Tranka and D. Macwhinnie allegedly struck the vehicle causing damage. All three were yelling and acting in a manner that alarmed the vehicle’s occupants. D. Macwhinnie allegedly brandished a hammer during the incident but did not strike anyone or the vehicle with it. Tranka allegedly exposed himself during

the dispute. None of the victims exited the vehicle, and no one was injured. All three were arrested at Tranka’s Greenfield, residence and transported to SP Saratoga for processing.

Charges: Michael B. Tranka, 56, of Greenfield: Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Public Lewdness, Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree, Disorderly Conduct. Douglas N. Macwhinnie, 36 of Lake Luzerne: Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Menacing, Criminal Mischief, Disorderly Conduct. Richard M. Macwhinnie, 32 of Lake Luzerne: Harassment.

On May 11, at about 11:30 p.m. State Police of Wilton responded to the report of a verbal dispute at a Greenfield home. One of the parties involved left the incident location but was located operating a vehicle in the area of Middle Grove Road. The driver was identified as Lindsey S. Robenstein, 29, of Greenfield. Robenstein was arrested for DWI. She was transported to SP Wilton for processing, where she recorded a 0.29% BAC.

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SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY DIRECTOR HONORED BY LIBRARY JOURNAL

SCHUYLERVILLE — Caitlin

Johnson, the Library Director at Schuylerville Public Library, has been named a 2023 Mover and Shaker by the Library Journal. According to the publication, the award profiles up-and-coming individuals from around the world who are innovative, creative, and making a difference fighting against censorship, and helping improve their workplace.

Johnson began her role as director in September 2015 and was able to quickly identify some

core issues in her community like the lack of preschool opportunities and rural food insecurity. With the amazing group of people who work and volunteer at the Library, Johnson was able to initiate some innovative programs to help meet those needs.

“Caitlin has developed a reputation for being the first to try something new and continues to bring exciting new programs and opportunities to our library to meet the needs of our community,” said Schuylerville

Public Library Board of Trustees

President Amy Carpenter.

Johnson has increased community partnerships, leading to the library being a partner in the nationally award-winning Farm2-Library fresh food distribution program, helping to get healthy free produce into the hands and bellies of residents. The Library Journal honor details the other efforts made by Johnson and staff to help meet library patrons’ basic needs, such as their annual participation in the Free Summer Meals

program for children, elimination of overdue fines, Little Food Pantry open 24/7, and a free wireless internet zone in a nearby park.

The Schuylerville Public Library is a school district library, established in 2013 to serve the towns and villages of Easton, Fort Edward, Greenwich, Northumberland, Saratoga, Schuylerville, Stillwater, Victory and Wilton.

The Schuylerville Public Library is located at 52 Ferry St., Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641, or visit: schuylervillelibrary.sals.edu.

Fifth Annual Ballston Spa Birdhouse Festival June 11 The Grand Unveiling Of More Than 1,000 Birdhouses

BALLSTON SPA — The residents of Ballston Spa have been busy painting and decorating birdhouses to prepare for this special celebration of creativity and community spirit. The Village of Ballston Spa will be hosting the Fifth Annual Ballston Spa Birdhouse Festival in Wiswall Park and on Front Street from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 11.

More than 1,000 birdhouses have been decorated by community members and from as far away as Albany and Vermont. These fantastic creations will hang throughout the retail district all summer, along with a 16-foot tall sculptural birdhouse in the center of Wiswall Park.

The Birdhouse Festival is the kick-off of Ballston Spa’s summer arts and entertainment season. The Birdhouse Festival is family-friendly with free crafts and games for children, music, entertainment, food and vendors. Miller’s BBQ will serve their delicious BBQ chicken and pulled pork meals to eat in or take out.

In addition, the Ballston Spa Fire Department will show off their new Heavy Rescue Fire Truck, and the Village Department of Public Works (DPW) will show off their recently purchased equipment.

A favorite activity at the yearly festival is selecting favorite birdhouses and artists searching for

their own works of art. Participants range in age from 4 to 94 years old and no two are alike.

“The Birdhouse Program is an incredible community-oriented program that’s unique to the Village of Ballston Spa”, says Mayor Frank Rossi, II. “It’s what makes Ballston Spa so special, to see people work together to make our Village come alive with color, artwork and community spirit”.

Mayor Rossi had the honor to select the 60 ‘Mayor’s Awards’ with Deputy Mayor/Trustee Bernadette VanDeinse and the Birdhouse Festival Chair, Mary Price-Bush. The Awards will be presented at 1 p.m. at the Birdhouse Festival.

“Working with the Mayor and Trustee VanDeinse to select 60 birdhouses for the ‘Mayor’s Award’ was wonderful. Everyone put their heart and soul into creating such amazing artwork,” said Mary Price-Bush. “We’d like to thank everyone for participating in this year’s program. I’m so proud to be a part of this community; everyone cares so much about making our Village a great place to live.” The Festival has a rain date of June 18. The Birdhouse Festival and Program is generously sponsored by: Curtis Lumber, the Alfred Z. Solomon Charitable Trust, Saratoga County, the Town of Milton, Slic Fiber, New York Army National Guard and Verdant Architecture.

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10th Annual TUFF eNUFF Obstacle Course Challenge to Benefit The Prevention Council

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mud and fun guaranteed.

On Saturday June 3, over 500 kids, teens, and adults will lace up their old running shoes to run, scramble over obstacles, jump muddy puddles, and trudge their way through mucky trenches at The Prevention Council’s 10th Annual TUFF eNUFF, which takes place at the BOCES Center on Henning Rd. in Saratoga Springs.

The TUFF eNUFF mirrors The Prevention Council’s mission of Helping Youth Navigate Life’s Challenges, and highlights the community coalition-building strategy that furthers the Council’s goal of keeping schools and communities safe and free from drugs and alcohol.

For more information, and to pre-register, go to FinishRight.com.

The Kid’s Race is a 1-mile muddy

course, and there is a 5K for teens and adults. Day-of registration is available. Arrive by 8 a.m.

“Spring morning bloom”

Photo by Donna Giffune

Thank You To All Who Submitted Photos!

We received so many amazing photos over the past five weeks; thank you to all participants.

Each week one photo was chosen to be PUBLISHED IN PRINT in Saratoga TODAY Newspaper.

All contest submissions can be viewed at: saratogaTODAYnewspaper.com/galleries

Spring Contest Closed. Contest Resumes Summer 2023!

Community involvement and teamwork make this event possible, starting with the talented students at BOCES. Heavy Equipment students build the mud course, Criminal Justice students help with parking and crowd control, and race participants can purchase food prepared by the Culinary Arts students.

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Drug Bust, Deputies Shot

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

BALLSTON

SPA

— Six minutes after sunrise Tuesday morning, members of the county Sheriff’s Office Special Operation and Narcotics Unit assisted the DEA in executing a federal search warrant at 312 Foxwood Drive. The warrant relating to a six-month long narcotics investigation.

“The Special Operations

team announced their purpose and authority and entered the residence,” explained Saratoga County Sheriff Michael Zurlo. “A person inside the home began shooting at deputies.”

The person inside, identified as 23-year-old Anthony Zaremski, was the subject of the investigation leading to the search warrant.

“He struck two deputies with gunfire, at which time deputies returned fire,” Zurlo said. “Mr.

Zaremski was pronounced dead at 9:15 a.m. at Albany Medical Center.”

The two injured deputies, who Sheriff Zurlo declined to name, have served with the department for five years, and two years, respectively. One was struck in the chest with a round that was deflected by life-saving body armor; the other suffered a shattered femur as a result of a serious gunshot wound to his thigh, Zurlo said.

The prognosis for both is excellent, he added. “The quick thinking and instinctive actions be the members of the Special Operations Team in rendering aid to the deputies – including applying two tourniquets to the deputy shot in the thigh - was nothing short of heroic.”

A DEA officer, who is also a medic, applied first aid to Zaremski until he was transported to Albany Medical Center.

Zaremski had a lengthy criminal history record, Zurlo said, including attempted murder, and criminal drug and loaded firearm possession charges. “We encountered a dangerous subject this morning when we entered that residence.”

Tuesday’s actions were part of an ongoing criminal investigation dating back six months and involve four search warrants in the Saratoga/Albany region.

“The seizures that resulted from today’s operation resulted in hundreds of thousands of

fentanyl pills and ecstasy pills, multiple kilograms of cocaine and nearly 50 rifles and handguns,” said Frank Tarentino III, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New York Division covering the State of New York. “The amount of Fentanyl pills we seized today is equivalent to roughly 60,000 lethal doses removed from the streets of this community.”

The tally of seized items is from the first three warrant searches. Any items seized from the fourth location – where the

shooting occurred Tuesday –are not included in that tally, Tarentino said.

Sheriff Zurlo said he would not comment whether anyone else was present inside the home, other than that no children were present.

“This is the first time I think, in the history of the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office, that we had two members shot,” Zurlo said, at a presser held in Ballston Spa Tuesday afternoon. “There are no words to sufficiently describe how grateful I am that this is only a press conference and not a eulogy.”

Saratoga County Sheriff Michael Zurlo at press conference on May 23, 2023.

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Memorial Day Ceremony at Saratoga Commemorates Those Who Have Served

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Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery is New York State’s sixth national veteran’s cemetery and the 116th in the National Cemetery Administration. There are currently over 26,000 interments, which began in July 1999, over its 350 acres, 90 acres of which have been developed.

Saturday’s ceremony will include Master Sgt. John Leavitt, U.S. Army retired Vietnam Veteran as Keynote Speaker. Special guests also include WWII Veteran Ken Bailey, and Korean War Veteran Paul O’Keefe.

The ceremony is open to the public.

“It starts at 11 and we ask you give yourself a little extra time to get here a bit early,” Lamb says. “It is a well-attended ceremony and usually 1,500-plus attend. It’s a beautiful ceremony and we’re supposed to have beautiful weather. If you’re looking for a very relaxing ceremony, to sit in a chair, listen to some songs and hear a few people speak and commemorate and remember our men and women who have faithfully served, it’s a great place to do it.”

The cemetery was renamed after the late Congressman Gerald Brooks Hunt Solomon, who advocated for the cemetery to be in Saratoga.

“It was originally going to be in the Utica-Rome area. Congressman Solomon advocated for it to be here, close to the Saratoga battlefield,” says Lamb, a Navy Veteran who served from 1990 to 1998. Solomon was buried at the cemetery Oct. 31, 2001. Three months later, President George W.

Bush signed legislation renaming Saratoga National Cemetery as the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery.

The ship’s bell from the USS Saratoga, CV-3, was installed as a memorial at the cemetery in 1999. The USS Saratoga was launched in 1925 and spent 20 years at sea, including action during World War II. An American gray granite memorial was erected in 2001 to honor veterans from Saratoga County. The American Veterans (AMVETS) donated a carillon in 1999, and a granite and bronze memorial was erected in honor of U.S. submariner veterans in 2002. The cemetery also has a walkway that features a variety of memorials erected by veterans and fraternal organizations in honor of events and fallen comrades.

More than 1.4 million veterans live in New York and more than 225,000 reside in the Albany/Saratoga area. Many of the questions the national cemetery in Saratoga is asked comes from veterans inquiring whether they are eligible for burial there.

“A lot of veterans don’t realize that they are eligible, along with their spouse, if married, and any dependent children. You don’t need to have served in war – you just have to have been honorably discharged and most folks don’t know that,” Lamb says. “There is some paperwork involved, and we encourage folks to look at that. I’m a veteran myself, and I did it to see how long it took. It was a very easy process, and I got an official letter back that basically says I’m deemed eligible for burial when the time comes.”

When a Veteran, service

member, or family member qualifies for burial in a VA national cemetery, they receive certain burial benefits at no cost to their family. “After you come through the cemetery everything is paid for by the governmentthat’s the opening and closing of the gravesite, the placing of the headstone or marker, the perpetual care, the maintenance – all paid for, for you and your spouse,” Lamb says.

The cemetery in Saratoga conducts approximately 1,300 interments a year and has space available to accommodate casketed

and cremated remains. Since 1999, the cemetery counts a total of about 26,000 interments and has ample space for expansion. Eligibility information for veterans may be found at: www.va.gov/ burials-memorials/eligibility.

Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery is open daily from dawn to dusk and is located in the town of Saratoga. For more information go to: cem.va.gov/cems/ nchp/geraldbhsolomonsaratoga.asp. Follow on Instagram: instagram. com/gbhs_saratoganatcem, and Facebook: facebook.com/ NatCemSaratoga.

Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery.

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Board of Ethics Advises Social Media Awareness for City Office Candidates

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

In February 2023, Mike Brandi, Chairman of the Saratoga Springs Republican Committee, filed a complaint with the Saratoga Springs Board of Ethics regarding posts to the official City Facebook page which he said promoted campaign pages of Mayor Ron Kim and Commissioner of Finance Minita Sanghvi.

The complaint alleged that the posts violated Section 13-3(k) of the Code of Ethics which states, among other things, that officers

or employees not use the City “workplace” to influence any person to participate in an election campaign or political event or to contribute to a political party, committee, campaign or candidate.

The City Board of Ethics returned a two-page response to Brandi’s inquiry on May 17 regarding the matter.

The Board, in a 4-0 ruling, said that as the City’s Ethics policy does apply to the City’s social media practices, and in finding a social media site officially created

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of Misconduct

by and maintained by the city as a “workplace,” that ”the Board must find that the postings did not comply with Section 13-3 (k).”

Additionally, the Board added: “In reaching its conclusions it finds no intent on the part of either Council member to act contrary to the Code. It will advise, however, that in the future all candidates for office have a responsibility to be aware of, and to instruct their campaign staff on, the requirements of Section 13-3(k).”

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Sixteen formal charges of misconduct have been filed against Saratoga Springs Fire Chief Joseph Dolan, according to city Public Safety Commissioner James Montagnino.

With the filing of the charges, Chief Dolan’s employment status goes from paid administrative leave to suspension without pay, Montagnino said in a statement.

The 16 charges, the details of which were released May 23, include multiple allegations of Dolan’s attending training at the State Academy of Fire Sciences in Montour Falls, as well as providing training at the Saratoga County Fire Training Center Center, and at the Troy Fire Department for which he was paid by the state, while not charging “leave time,” and so also being paid full salary as city fire chief.

The charges also allege an intent to obtain personal benefit by using a city-owned vehicle for personal use.

“I don’t believe there’s anything here that would warrant the termination of the Chief’s employment,” said Dolan’s attorney, Brian Culnan. “Based on the facts as I understand them, it’s obvious to me that the city is really not aware of a lot of the facts here and has charged him with a lot of stuff in which there’s really no wrongdoing.”

Dolan’s response to the commissioner’s allegations is anticipated in early June.

Joseph Dolan.

Photo: www.saratoga-springs.org

BALLSTON

Robin Pelletier sold property at 134 Lakehill Rd to Elizabeth Clark for $384,000

Michaels and Laraway Holdings LLC sold property at 9 Summerhill Dr to Ronald Santobello for $489,900

Marc Desrosiers sold property at 7 Corona Ct Ct to Nicholas Yetto for $250,000

William Healy sold property at 4 America Way to Samantha Waters for $560,000

Barbera Homes Kelley Farms LLC sold property at 25 Paddock Place to Julia Miller for $642,638

Barbera Homes Kelley Farms LLC sold property at 26 Paddock Place to Brett White for $639,954

Pinlei Chu sold property at 42 Sycamore St to Shubo Zhang for $530,000

Robert Pelletier sold property at 215 Ballston Ave to Kyle McHugh for $350,000

Kevin Smith sold property at 380 Goode St to Peteani Residential Properties LLC for $212,000

John Seebold sold property at 2 Magnolida Lane to MTGLQ Investors LP for $523,529

Sunmark Credit Union sold property at 855 Union Ave to Sukhdev for $100,000

GALWAY

Nationstar Mortgage LLC sold property at 2648 Crane Rd to Galway Lake Rental LLC for $120,000

Kathryn Arnold sold property at 00 NYS Rt 29 to B & J Propertiez LLC for $145,000

Christopher Brown sold property at 1025 NYS Rt 29 to David Hyder for $360,000

GREENFIELD

Melissa Kruzinski sold property at 44 Russell Rd to Michael Bieniek for $425,000

John Huffman sold property at 30 Cohen Rd to Mary Ann Palmatier for $370,000

Saratoga County sold property at 315 North Greenfield Rd to Anthony Martino for $114,100

MALTA

Malta land Company LLC sold property at 14 Spinnaker Dr to Brendan Moran for $651,465

David Jenkins sold property at 216 East Line Rd to Janusz Krasowski for $475,751

Anthony McNeill sold property at 8 Skipperhill Lane to Eric Blum for $850,000

Emlen Hamilton sold property at 27 Kozy Lane to Paul Blazejeski for $175,000

SARATOGA

Grace Dufrain sold property at 111 Haas Rd to John Gullo for $350,000

SARATOGA SPRINGS

Craig Chamberlain sold property at 33 Karista Spring Dr to Babas Holdings LLC for $167,000

Payson Park Properties LLC sold property at 16 Salem Dr to Kenneth McPeek for $650,000

Colleen Potter sold property at 305 West Ave to Cheryl Rench for $300,000.

Regatta View LLC sold property at 28 Dartmouth Way to Ostoja Vucetic for $664,029

Joseph Balsamo sold property at 53 Jane St to Jolanta Gurdek for $735,000

Heidi Galli sold property at 4 Beach Ct to Sherri Shuket for $1,010,000

Homeland Properties LLC sold property at 50 Crescent St to David Pratt for $943,712.

Westside Station LLC sold property at 15A Marvin Alley to Jeffrey Vukelic for $2,159,000

Walter Schmitt sold property at 74 Walnut St to Howard Wall for $600,000

Christopher Johnson sold property at 77 Van Dam Unit 205 to Raymond Molloy for $488,000.

Boghosian Brothers Inc sold property at 483 Grand Ave to James Scripa for $179,9000

Shannon Scheidt sold property at 106 Church St to timothy Brenenstuhl for $360,000

WILTON

Patrick Fitch sold property at 75 Hearthstone Dr to Ronald Tortorella for $635,000. McPadden Builders LLC sold property at 10 Colleen Ct to Candice Krueger for $812,942

Kathleen Phelps sold property at 11 Kerry Ct to Stephen Horne for $500,000

This beautiful home at 227 Northern Pines Rd in Wilton was listed by Jane Mehan of Roohan Realty and sold for $449,000.

B&B Plumbing & Heating Celebrates 25 Years of Business, May 18 Declared ‘B&B Plumbing Day’

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

B&B Plumbing and Heating celebrated a major milestone on Thursday, marking 25 years of business with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce.

B&B is a locally-owned plumbing, heating, and cooling company based in Saratoga Springs. Co-owner B.J. Kozlowski emphasized the company’s local roots, saying it is meaningful to be recognized by the community.

“The whole start of B&B was that a local company could serve a local town,” said Kozlowski. “I think we’re doing that, and it’s

being reflected in the people that showed up today.”

Saratoga Springs Commissioner of Finance Minita Sangvhi was in attendance, along with Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce vice president of communications Richard Snyder, and representatives from the offices of Senator Jim Tedisco and Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner.

Members of the Bill Benton Foundation were also on hand. Benton was one of the founders of B&B, and passed away in 2021. The Bill Benton Foundation is a non-profit group founded in his memory to help individuals in the

trades with things such as tuition, tools, certifications, and licenses, according to their website.

Sangvhi spoke, introducing a proclamation from the city declaring May 18 to be ‘B&B Plumbing Day.’

“You’ve got a phenomenal crew, and you guys have been doing incredible work,” said Sanghvi. “This is really the key of our community, the small businesses, quality service that keeps our city and our community running and humming along. So we appreciate all

that you guys do here.”

B&B was founded in 1998 by Sonny Bonacio and Benton. Kozlowski joined the company in 2012, and today is a co-owner with Bonacio.

“This means a lot to me, a lot to Sonny, a lot to all of our employees,” said Kozlowski. “We’ve strived really hard to get here. … We’ve gone through some heartbreak in the past few years, but our goal is to hang in strong, and I think we’re doing that pretty well. This is a big milestone for us.”

Kozlowski said he began working in the industry at age 16, and his experience since has “gone beyond what I could ever imagine.”

“Joining a partnership with Sonny and Billy was just an incredible opportunity,” said Kozlowski. “This is all I’ve ever done, this is all I ever want to do. I love what I do everyday. That’s what’s going to help keep us here, I think.”

B&B Plumbing is located at 25 Station Avenue, Unit A in Saratoga Springs.

Photos by Dylan McGlynn.

Ballston Spa National Bank Employees Supports Local Organizations on Annual Community Service Day

BALLSTON SPA — On Tuesday, May 23, Ballston Spa National Bank (BSNB) employees participated in an annual bankwide Community Service Day.

BSNB locations across the Capital Region closed at 12 p.m., allowing employees to volunteer their time doing yard work and spring clean-up for Rebuilding Together

Saratoga, LifeWorks Community Action, Brookside Museum, AdoptA-Highway, Veterans & Community Housing Coalition, and Ballston Spa Village Cemetery.

“One of BSNB’S core values is to strengthen the communities where we live and work,” said Christopher R. Dowd, president and CEO. He said nearly 130

employees volunteered on Tuesday. During the event, BSNB supports organizations that are making homes safe for homeowners in need; advocating solutions to end poverty; assisting in the preservation of local history; pledging to keep highways litter free; changing the lives of veterans; and caring for a historic cemetery.

ADNET Technologies Accelerates Regional Growth Through Acquisition of Tech II

ALBANY — ADNET Technologies (ADNET), a managed IT services, cloud, and cybersecurity provider with offices in Rocky Hill, Connecticut and Albany, New York, announced it has acquired Tech II Business Services (Tech II), a Saratoga Springs-based managed IT firm. This strategic partnership brings together two teams of IT professionals to create a premier regional technology services company that combines national capabilities with a human-centered approach.

By joining forces, ADNET and Tech II will accelerate the combined company’s growth in New York’s Capital Region and across the Northeast, while also creating opportunities for their employees and clients.

“Our decision to bring Tech II into ADNET Technologies was inspired by the strength of Tech II’s talented team of technologists, technical staff and administrative support members,” said Christopher Luise, CEO of ADNET Technologies. “Attracting, developing and retaining technology talent is the lifeblood of managed IT services providers — enabling innovation, accelerating our growth and ensuring outstanding customer service. With this acquisition, we gain access to new talent and resources that will enable us to serve our current and future clients even better in the Capital Region and beyond.”

ADNET will retain all Tech II employees and will continue to actively recruit additional technology professionals, as it ramps up local growth efforts. Tech II CEO Daniel Bardin will join ADNET as General Manager, allowing him to bring expanded solutions to clients and grow the firm’s regional operations alongside current ADNET General Managers Ronald Gibson and Erin Peterson, Vice President Lynette Maffei and CEO Christopher Luise.

“We’re excited to unite the ADNET and Tech II teams. Together, we’ll bring national capabilities and local market understanding to help our clients implement technology solutions

that drive business outcomes,” Bardin said. “Tech II’s clients will continue to be served by the same outstanding IT professionals while securing access to ADNET’s extensive network of resources and partners. Joining ADNET also provides our team with access to new pathways to opportunities for professional development and growth. The potential is immense for us as we bridge together our two firms.”

“This acquisition deepens ADNET’s investment into the Capital Region, a market we see as full of opportunity and talent,” Luise said. “We’re confident that doublingdown on our investment here will continue to drive our growth locally and across the northeast.”

Photo by Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce.

GREENFIELD Summer Camp

Greenfield Summer Day Camp Simply Focuses on Kids Just Being Kids in the Great Outdoors

In today’s over-structured world where kids spend a big part of their days looking at electronics, the one thing most grade school parents agree on is when school is out, they want their kids out… in the great outdoors. When summer comes, the pressure is on for parents to adequately entertain them without overscheduling or breaking the bank. The Town of Greenfield’s summer day camp is a perfect solution, with its morning-only format and a full array of traditional activities that promise to leave children exhausted and happy.

Campers spend 8:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. at the Maple Avenue Middle School, at 515 Maple Avenue in Saratoga Springs. Activities include rotating stations of fun, featuring such things as obstacle courses, hiking, Taekwondo, arts and crafts, as well as many organized games and sports like soccer, flag football, kickball and more. Campers participate in themed days like “Super Hero” and “Hat” Day and painting, tie-dying and rock climbing. They receive weekly visits from Uncharted Wild LLC to encounter live wild animals, regularly scheduled “Water Days” for splashing around and even the chance to pal around with some local llamas. Rainy day activities bring the children inside to the school’s gymnasium

and cafeteria. Fridays end each week on a sweet note with treats from ice cream trucks and Stewart’s Shops.

“Our ever-changing schedule will send kids home exhausted and dirty from an action-packed morning at camp with friends,” said Town of Greenfield Recreation Director Rebecca Sewell.

Students ages 5 to 14 are welcome and will be supervised with a 2:10 counselor/camper ratio. The camp features 25 trained camp counselors, most of whom once attended this camp themselves. Parents can choose early drop off for an additional cost and all students are eligible for the town’s Free Lunch Program, daily on-site and during camp. Signups open in March to Town of Greenfield residents, and in April open to the public. More information can be found by calling Rebecca Sewell at 518-428-2267 or visiting www.greenfieldny.org. Scholarships are available.

JUNE 26-JULY 28

Monday-Friday

8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

(early drop off and transportation available)

LOCATION:

Maple Avenue Middle School

515 Maple Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY www.greenfieldny.org

The Town of Greenfield is home to 8,200 residents in Greenfield, Porter Corners and Middle Grove. It spans more than 41,000 acres of land bordering the Adirondacks. Other summer activities sponsored by the Town of Greenfield include golf and tennis camps and a PGA Junior golf league at the town’s Brookhaven Park and Golf Course in Porter Corners.

Knowledge Matters Campaign Visits SSCSD

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The Saratoga Springs City School District hosted the Knowledge Matters Campaign on May 16 and 17, allowing members of the campaign to view the district’s literacy work with the American Reading Company.

Members of the Knowledge Matters campaign sat in on classes, and held roundtable discussions with both teachers and students about the impacts of the district’s new ELA curriculum, ARC Core.

The district adopted the ARC Core curriculum at the K-2 level prior to the 2021-22 school year, and has begun to see the impacts.

Dr. Michele Whitley, the district’s Director of K-12 Humanities and Elementary Instruction, said a committee of roughly 50 people chose the curriculum after reviewing elementary literacy programs under their curriculum renewal cycle.

“They selected American Reading Company because it is a program that builds knowledge

in students, along with engaging them in learning reading and writing,” said Whitley. “Our teachers are very focused on skillbuilding, and teaching children how to read. But this particular program also came with a plethora of resources to help engage children as readers.”

Barbara Davidson, executive director of the Knowledge Matters Campaign, said that the idea of the campaign is to advocate for “restoring content into the elementary curriculum in particular.” Campaign members travel to school districts across the country to showcase schools that embrace “strong, knowledgebuilding criteria.”

Davidson said in past years, curriculums have focused on reading comprehension skills, such as comparing and contrasting, and inference. However, she said these skills “can’t really be taught in isolation.”

“What we know now is that it’s really so much more important the knowledge students bring

to the reading,” said Davidson. “So if they encounter a word that’s unfamiliar to them, they may be able to learn to sound it out, and that’s important. You need good curriculum that’s teaching them how to do that. But also, they need to be able to make meaning out of those words. That takes them knowing about the natural and social world.”

Whitley said that the district is seeing reader engagement and students’ writing skills increase, saying, “We’re really proud of the work teachers have been doing.”

“As we’re in the second year of the implementation of it, we’re seeing our students’ love of reading, and reader engagement, soar,” Whitley said. “Their writing skills have really blossomed, and their stamina has increased greatly.”

Dr. Lisa Cutting, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, said the curriculum provides consistency across the district’s six elementary schools.

“You want to be able to provide a consistent curriculum, so students know what to expect, and also so that the middle school knows what kids are coming in with, and what they have been exposed to,” said Cutting.

She also said that the program helps teachers better track the progress of their students.

“If you asked any one of those teachers, they could tell you the same thing about their

students,” Cutting added. “I can’t reinforce enough the availability of resources at their fingertips.”

Davidson said the amount of student engagement stood out when observing classrooms, as well as the instruction from teachers.

“I’ve seen some pretty amazing instruction,” said Davidson. “There’s not a classroom that we’ve walked in, whether we’ve stayed for an hour and watched a whole lesson, or whether we popped in for 15 minutes, where the kids haven’t been so on fire with what they’re learning. … You saw 100 percent of these kids involved in the lesson.”

She said allowing the teachers to simply focus on delivering

the curriculum, rather than also having to develop it, allows teachers to deliver higher-quality lessons and instruction.

“Back in the day, we asked teachers to write these lessons themselves,” Davidson said. “Come up with this curriculum, figure out the texts, figure out the topics, figure out how it is you’re going to go about delivering it. Now, we’re saying, ‘No, let people whose job it is to do that develop that curriculum.’ You become a master at delivering it. That’s what we’ve seen here. They’ve just mastered it.”

Whitley noted it was great to hear the teachers’ feedback, saying they “have worked so hard to adjust to the new normal in school.”

“They’ve collectively worked hard to embrace this curriculum, and the change that they see in their students,” said Whitley. “That is hard work, so it’s so awesome to sit here and listen to their perspective.”

Cutting said that while a new curriculum was “a very, very big lift on top of the pandemic,” it has provided valuable support for students.

“I think it worked out very well to provide that support that they needed, and that push and that rekindling of the love of reading, and writing, expressing yourself, after the pandemic,” Cutting said.

“We want our children to be readers, learn how to read, love reading, but also build knowledge along the way,” said Whitley. “We know that there’s a knowledge gap in the nation, and we want to be addressing it through the work that we’re doing in our schools today.”

Greenfield Elementary teacher Rita Rhodes leads her kindergarten class on May 16. Photo by Dylan McGlynn.

BSCSD Appoints Matthew Robinson as High School Principal

BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Central School District has announced the selection of the new High School Principal, replacing Dr. Gianleo Duca, who was appointed Superintendent of Schools. After a rigorous search and thorough interview process, the District has announced that Mr. Matthew Robinson, current Assistant Principal at Troy High School, has accepted an offer to join the Ballston Spa High School administrative staff.

“I believe that Mr. Robinson’s diverse background in education, both in the academic roles

in which he has served, as well as his extra-curricular experiences, makes him a great fit for our school and our community,” said Dr. Gianleo Duca, Superintendent. His experience includes 14 years in education, beginning as a teaching assistant and then a high school English teacher. He has served in administrative roles in Catskill Central School District and most recently in the Troy City School District. He holds a B.A. in English from SUNY Cortland, a Masters of Arts in Teaching from Sage Graduate School and School Building Leader certification.

Ballston

Spa Educator Receives

TCT Teacher of the Week Award

BALLSTON SPA — TCT

“What attracted me to Ballston Spa was the strong sense of community; a community which has a ton of school spirit and clearly values what goes on at the high school,” indicated Matthew Robinson. “I am excited to work with the faculty to make sure every student is able to grow over their four-year career in our school. I can’t wait to get started and learn more about the students, families, and staff.”

He was appointed at the Board of Education meeting on May 17 and will join the District officially in July. He currently resides in Altamont with his family.

Leadership Saratoga Class of 2022-23 Graduates

Federal Credit Union recently presented Barbara McCune at Wood Road Elementary School with their Teacher of the Week award. The award is based on personal nominations sent in from students, parents and peers. This award is a public recognition award recognizing those who are effective, caring and provide outstanding results observed by the school community, the students and their families.

As a Teacher’s Aide in the Special Education classes, Mrs. McCune treats every student like they are her own child by caring for their individual needs. According to her nomination, she makes each student feel important and heard. Parents love and appreciate everything that Mrs. McCune does for her students at the Wood Road Elementary School in Ballston Spa.

Jeannie Dickinson, Community Relations Manager at TCT FCU, visited the school to announce the award and congratulate Mrs. McCune. This recognition comes with a plaque, some

prizes and gift cards from TCT FCU. This award is sponsored by Adirondack Broadcasting and TCT Federal Credit Union as well as supported by businesses throughout Warren, Washington and Saratoga counties.

TCT FCU is a huge supporter of both the students and school staff in the Ballston Spa Central School District, providing not only this award but also financial support for the district’s community literacy initiatives, Sponsor-a-Scholar program and the Scotties BackPack program during the past year.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — A class of 23 local leaders graduated this week from the Leadership Saratoga program. Sponsored by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, this award-winning program is dedicated to the development of leaders who will serve their communities today and in the future.

The first Leadership Saratoga class graduated in 1986, and the program has since assisted in training and educating more than 600 leaders in the Saratoga community.

This year’s graduating class was honored on Wednesday at a ceremony held at Anne’s Washington Inn in Saratoga Springs. The class includes Matthew Cohen of Skidmore College, Andrea Cole of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, Denise Czerpak of Polyset, Katelynn Ethier of The Wesley Community, Scott Gresens of National Grid, Leon Herrera of Quick Response Restoration, Kylie Holland of Curtis Lumber,

Brittany Hoosier of AIM Services, Inc., Joseph Juracka of Smiles for Life Dental Care, Stephen Licciardi of Stewart’s Shops, Nick Marchese of ADNET Technologies, Kathryn Marsh of Double H Ranch, Donna McCarthy of Business for Good, Megan Rabbitt of Wellspring, Barbara Reyes-Conner, Daniel Roohan of Roohan Realty, Lucas Ruglis of J.P. Morgan, Christopher Shiley of Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Thomas Tiberio of EOS Technologies, Jessica Valcik of CAPTAIN Community Human Services, Tracey Wardwell of Capital Bank, Kevin Weaver of Saratoga Eagle Sales and Service, and Dustin Wetzel of Bonacio Construction.

Each year, members of the Leadership Saratoga class work on projects intended to create impact in Saratoga County. The 20222023 class helped The Academy for Life-Long Learning, provided support for the Friends of the Saratoga Springs Public Library and assisted Wellspring with a countywide labor

and employer connection project as well as CAPTAIN Community Human Services with a countywide transportation solution.

The purpose of the Leadership Saratoga program is to inform and educate members of the community who want to ensure its success by giving of their time, talents, energy and expertise. This is often in a volunteer capacity such as serving on a board of an impact sector organization, a board of education, a land use board or becoming an elected official.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2023-2024 Leadership Saratoga program, which will run from September 2023 to May 2024. The application period, including interviews, is open through June 23.

Anyone interested in learning more about Leadership Saratoga or considering applying to be a member of the class of 2023-2024 can visit LeadershipSaratoga.org for additional information.

Photo provided by Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce.

Photo provided by Ballston Spa Central School District.

Saratoga Farmers’ Market Expands Compost Collection

Areyou a Saratoga Farmers’ Market regular who arrives each week with shopping bags as well as a can of kitchen scraps for our compost collection bin? If so, thank you! Thanks in part to you, we’re expanding our compost collection efforts.

SATURDAYS

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

WEDNESDAYS 3 - 6 p.m.

by Himanee Gupta for Saratoga TODAY

The market has partnered with a Saratoga-based small business Loving Earth Compost, to create a “Scraps to Soil” project at its Wednesday market. Loving Earth owner Hope LaBonty provides a bin for collecting food scraps and other compostable items each week. This material will be taken to Loving Earth’s composting facility to be turned into soil. That soil will be bagged and returned to the market in late fall. The market will then make it available to all of you on a donation basis.

HOW DO I COMPOST?

Such soil is a perfect addition to backyard or container gardens, says LaBonty.

LaBonty grew up in western Massachusetts and is a member of the Wampanoag Tribe and has various ancestral European roots. Everyone in her family had gardens and believed in fostering connections between people, plants, and the earth. A desire to pursue those connections led LaBonty to the University of Maine to study ecology and environmental science and eventually to Upstate New York, where she has lived for about a decade with her family. She took over ownership of Loving Earth in March 2022. The compost collection business currently services more than 100

households in Saratoga.

LaBonty describes the exchange of scraps for soil as an act of reciprocity.

“A lot of people don’t have access to a lawn or backyard they feel comfortable composting in, but they still want to be part of this movement toward being more environmentally conscious,” she explains. “They want to be contributing to soil health and toward mitigating climate change, all of which can be done through composting.”

Compost is a valuable aspect of the regenerative agricultural methods used by many Saratoga Farmers Market vendors. I am one such vendor. My farm’s co-owner Jim Carlson has been transporting

HOW DO I GET STARTED?

compost brought to the market to our farm to generate topsoil. This year, the market’s pilot project with Loving Earth is part of my activities as SUNY Empire State University’s Turben Chair in Mentoring. As part of this work, Loving Earth will offer an informational table and one-hour workshop from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on June 7 and an activity during the Wednesday market’s summer Power of Produce Club for children on July 17 to teach children and families about the benefits of composting.

The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is open on Wednesdays from 3-6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at High Rock Park in downtown Saratoga. Find us online at www.saratogafarmersmarket. org, where you can sign up for our weekly newsletter, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ SaratogaFarmersMarket.

Composting is an activity you can do at home. It’s great for engaging kids and helping them understand the food and soil cycle. You don’t need a lot of space and when done right, there will be no offensive odors.

Composting is a lot like cooking. The 4 magic ingredients for successful compost are: “greens,” “browns,” air and water. One popular method is called “lasagna composting” where you create alternating layers of “greens’’ (food scraps, green plant trimmings) and at least twice as many “browns” (carbonrich material like wood-chips, dried- leaves, and straw) in a confined space like a 3 foot x 3 foot bin. Add air by stirring it occasionally with a stick or turning it with a pitchfork. Add some water to keep the pile moist. Keep it covered to retain moisture and heat from microbe activity. Mother Nature does the rest - your compost should be ready in 3-6 months, depending on the season.

Photos by Loving Earth Compost

WHOSE TURN IS IT TO WASH THE DISHES?

Hello my Foodie Friends!

GINA MAE’S BAKED BEANS

INGREDIENTS

• 3 bacon slices

• 1 pound 85% lean ground beef

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY

This is Memorial Day weekend. Hopefully, the weather will cooperate so we can have our outdoor picnics to celebrate the holiday. I am so happy to see the sun and the warmer temperatures. The season between Memorial Day and Labor Day brings the opportunity to host many outside events. Having a picnic with family and friends on a beautiful day can be a time that creates those unforgettable moments and memories that last a lifetime.

Each week we write about the fun of creating and cooking fabulous dishes. However, with making these dishes comes the mess and dreaded task of cleaning up which becomes someone’s responsibility. Many conflicts occur within a household on whose turn it is to wash the dishes. I remember in my childhood, years fighting with my four other siblings on who would be assigned the chore of doing the dishes. Having grown up in a household with five children, my mother ran a tight ship and made sure all of us were assigned cleaning duties. Fighting over who was going to wash the dishes was a common occurrence even after my mother made it clear whose job it was that evening. Through the years we learned that washing the dishes did not take that long when each of us helped out. When we shared and helped each other in our household chores, we then had plenty of time to go and do what we wanted afterwards. While doing chores and playing together, we became good friends; a friendship that still holds today.

“You know you’re an adult when you get excited when there is a new sponge in the sink.” Author

Unknown. To this day, believe it or not, I enjoy washing dishes. I love bringing home new types of items to help me with this chore. One of our favorite items we carry is the Jetz-Scrubz cleaning sponge. This sponge will not scratch even the finest surfaces. They can last for several months and can be cleaned in the top tray of your dishwasher. The sponge has a foam side that holds suds longer and has a scratch-free scrubber side for pots and pans. Jetz-Scrubz is also made in the USA.

This Memorial Day weekend, whose ever job it is to wash the dishes and clean up, try out this really cool sponge! Come visit Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery Store located on 33 Railroad Place in Saratoga where we have Tools for Cooks! Have fun cooking and cleaning up. Remember my Foodie Friends, “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”

Take Care, John & Paula

Office for the Aging Lunch Program

Served at the Saratoga Senior Center

FRIDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 5/29 5/30 5/31 5/26

• Chicken Cacciatore

Pasta w/Sauce

Wax Beans

• WW Dinner Roll

• Fruit Cocktail

• Closed for Memorial Day!

6/1 THURSDAY

• Chicken w/Curry Cream Sauce Rice Mixed Peppers & Onions

• WW Dinner Roll

• SF Vanilla Pudding

• Roast Pork w/ Gravy Mashed Potatoes

• Spinach

• Mandarin Oranges

• ¾ cup finely chopped Vidalia onion

• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped

• ½ teaspoon kosher salt

• ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper

• 1 cup barbecue sauce (such as Sweet Baby Ray’s Original Barbecue Sauce)

INSTRUCTIONS

• ¼ cup light brown sugar

• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 2 (22-ounce) cans baked beans (such as Bush’s Bourbon and Brown Sugar Grillin’ Beans)

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place bacon slices in a single layer in a 12-inch skillet. Cook over medium-low, flipping occasionally, until browned and crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer bacon to a plate lined with paper towels; reserve drippings in skillet.

2. Increase heat under skillet to medium and add ground beef. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beef is crumbly and just browned, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat. Push beef to one side of skillet; tilt skillet to let drippings drain to empty side. Using paper towels, carefully soak up drippings; discard.

3. Return skillet to heat over medium, and add onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Add barbecue sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, paprika, and cinnamon; stir until well combined. Stir in baked beans, and bring mixture to a simmer over medium, stirring often. Pour mixture into a 2 1/2-quart baking dish.

4. Bake beans, uncovered, in preheated oven until bubbling in center, about 50 minutes. Crumble bacon evenly over top and bake 10 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.

Recipe courtesy of Food & Wine at foodandwine.com

• Chicken A La King

• Buttered Egg Noodles

• Carrots

• WW Dinner Roll

• Mandarin Oranges

Menu Subject To Change. Coffee, Tea and Butter are served daily at sites. The suggested contribution is $2 per meal. There is a $8 fee for guests under the age of 60. Please make checks payable to: Saratoga County Treasurer, c/o Saratoga County Office for the Aging, 152 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020

Events upcoming

BBQ Dinner Take Out

The Saratoga County History Center will hold a drive-thru Miller’s Backyard BBQ dinner on Friday, June 2, from 3 to 6 p.m. There will be a choice of a half chicken or half pound pulled pork dinner for $15. We will also be serving a beef brisket dinner for $20 available by pre-order only. Dinners include a baked potato, coleslaw, and corn bread. An 8-ounce serving of mac & cheese is also available for $5. All proceeds will help fund public education and children’s programs at the museum. The dinner is take-out only. Meals can be picked up at Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Avenue, Ballston Spa. We strongly recommend that you reserve dinners in advance at www.brooksidemuseum.org or call 518-885-4000. Please note that the brisket dinners are available only by pre-order.

High School Musical 2

Saratoga Childrens Theatre, 615 Maple Ave., Suite 3, Saratoga Springs June 2 at 7 p.m., June 3 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. and June 4 at 2 p.m. Join us for a show that is quintessentially Summer as the gang from East High heads to the country club! Based on the hit Disney Channel Original Movie, High School Musical 2 includes both high octane dance numbers and powerful ballads from the film, creating a thrilling ensemble show that’s fun for all ages. Tickets: saratogachildrenstheatre. org/mainstage-shows

Let the Music Fill Your Soul

The Clifton Park Community Chorus presents the free concerts, Friday, June 2 at 7 p.m. at St. Edward the Confessor, 569 Clifton Park Center Rd., Clifton Park and June 25 at 7 p.m. at Clifton Common Stage, (outside performance, bring your own seating). Sponsored by the Town of Clifton Park. Admission is free. Facebook.com/

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Free Learn to Fish Clinic

The Town of Clifton Park is offering a free learn to fish clinic on Saturday, June 3, 9-12:30

p.m. For more information contact Mike Woerner at the town department of Parks and Recreation, 518-371-6667.

Yard Sale

SARATOGA: The Zonta Club of Saratoga County will hold a yard sale Saturday, June 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 170 Ballston Ave., Saratoga Springs. Apparel, jewelry, accessories, baby clothes. All proceeds support Zonta Club of Saratoga County.

Cars & Coffee

The Town of Greenfield Lions Club is hosting the event on June 3 at the Middle Grove Town Park, 430 Middle Grove Rd., Middle Grove, from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. Admission is free and is open to any car or truck, including daily drivers. There will be a 50-50 raffle and door prizes for entered vehicles. The Greenfield Lions will be selling fresh breakfast sandwiches and coffee. The event is sponsored by Ryan’s Garage. For more information about the Lions Clubs visit www.lionsclubs.org.

Garage Sale & Bake Sale

The Ladies of Charity Saratoga Chapter will be holding their annual sale on Saturday, June 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Italian American War Veterans, located at 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs. Rain or shine. Bake sale will include cakes, breads, cookies, cupcakes, brownies, pies, muffins, and other specialties. For more information call Sharon at 518-365-0004 or Claudette at 518-584-7592.

Pollinator Palooza

Sustainable Saratoga is hosting Pollinator Palooza, a native plant sale and pollinator education event, on Sunday, June 4 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the former Oligny Garden Center, 390 Wilton-Gansevoort Rd, Gansevoort. Native pollinators (bees, butterflies, etc.) are in drastic decline due to habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change. Planting native plants provides essential food and habitat for native pollinators; however, it is often challenging to find native plants. Come to Pollinator Palooza and shop our selection of over 25 native plant species (cash or check preferred).

2nd Annual BBQ Fundraiser

Join us Sunday, June 4 from 1 -4 p.m. for a BBQ Chicken Fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Club of the Capitol Region.

Hosted by 99 Restaurant & Pub! Fresh BBQ chicken & fixings. Raffles, 50/50 and cash bar. Rock climbing wall, corn hole, Lyricism 101 RV and more! Tickets are $25 per person, kids under 12 free. Join us at the VFW Post 420, 190 Excelsior Ave. Saratoga Springs. Buy your tickets online at BGCCCapitalArea.org/99 or at the door. All are welcome. For more information call 518-307-2120, 518-598-2856 or 518-879-7777.

Trip to Niagara Falls

The Olde Saratoga Seniors is hosting a trip to Niagara Falls on June 6-8, 2023 (3 days, 2 nights) The Price will be $469 per person double occupancy. Includes 2 breakfast 2 dinners, a tour of Niagara, Niagara-on-the-Lake, The Hornblower Cruise, Chocolate FX Tour, Niagara Falls view casino and bus transportation. If you are interested, please contact Pat Temple, 518-338-2329 or e-mail patty61349@yahoo.com. This will be a first come first served list for the bus. For an itinerary and more information contact me.

New History Exhibit Opening Reception

Opening Reception, Friday, June 9, 5:30 p.m. for the new Saratoga Springs History Museum exhibit “First Saratogians: The Indigenous Peoples of the Saratoga Springs Region,” in partnership with Ndakinna Education Center, examining the history of Native Americans in the local area from prehistoric times through today, using hundreds of artifacts and photographs to tell the story. Silent Auction, Beer & Wine Cash Bar (ticket includes 1 drink), and Catered Food Stations. History Museum Members $40, NonMembers $50, all proceeds benefit the History Museum. Tickets: saratogahistory.org/events (1 E. Congress Street in the Canfield Casino in Congress Park, 518584-6920).

Indoor and Outdoor Yard Sale & Indoor Bake Sale

Friday, June 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, June 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Malta Ridge United Methodist Church, 729 Malta Ave Extension, Malta. Special note: For the last 2 hours on Saturday June 10, (Noon to 2 pm) fill a paper grocery bag with Yard Sale items for $5! For additional information or directions please call the Church at 518-581-0210.

Round Lake House and Garden Tour

On June 10, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. a tour of houses and gardens in Round Lake Village will benefit the historic Round Lake Auditorium. Included are tiny cottages, large Victorian era and brand new custom homes. We are featuring homes that have had recent renovation/ construction/restoration projects. Tickets are $30 and may be purchased in advance at RoundLakeAuditorium.org or contact Lydia.A.Hoffman@ gmail.com.

7th Annual Swinging for the Arts

A 9-hole golf outing to benefit Saratoga Children’s Theatre. Join us at McGregor Links Country Club, located at 369 Northern Pines Rd. Wilton on Wednesday, June 14. RSVP by June 2. Format is Four Person Scramble 9 holes of golf, mulligans, contest holes, and pink ball contest. Sign-in begins at 4:30 p.m. Shotgun start at 5:30 p.m. Entry fee is $85 per person includes greens fee, cart rental, food, and a goodie bag. To register, visit www. saratogachildrenstheatre.org.

John Huppuch Memorial Kids Fishing Derby

Hosted by The Fraternal Order of Eagles to take place on Father’s Day – Sunday, June 18 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Rain or shine at Lake Lonely at the Fraternal Order of Eagle’s property located at 373 Crescent Avenue in Saratoga Springs. Free for children 14 and under. Participants should bring their own poles - there are a few for those who need them. Bait will be supplied. Prizes will be awarded. Hot dogs, chips, beverages will be free for those in attendance and their families. Sponsors of this Annual event deserve thanks! They are: Fraternal Order of Eagles, Wilton Elks Chapter 161, SSFD, SSPD, NYS ENCON, D & D Marine, Wiggly Worm, Saratoga Today, Saratoga Basspointers.

Craft Fair –Vendors Wanted

The Saratoga County History Center is seeking vendors of handmade crafts, antiques, and farm products for the annual craft fair at Brookside Museum on Saturday, June 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. No mass produced or commercially manufactured products will be permitted. Spaces are available outdoors, with

limited spaces available indoors. The fair is a rain-or-shine event. Visit brooksidemuseum.org/ events/2022-craft-fair/ for more information, or contact Beth Silvestri at 518-885-4000 or bsilvestri@brooksidemuseum.org.

Free Fishing Days

June 25 and 26

Residents and non-residents who are 16 and older* can fish without a freshwater fishing license or recreational marine fishing registration (*Kids under 16 can always fish for free!). The perfect opportunity to try out fishing for the first time, to get back into the sport, or to take a friend or the whole family along to fish! Even though a license is not needed, all other fishing regulations apply. In Saratoga County fishing gear can be borrowed from the Town of Greenfield, call 518-893-7432, or from the Waterford Public Library, call 518-237-0891. More information, visit www.dec. ny.gov/outdoor/44804.html, or Google - NY DEC Learn to Fish.

Energy Workshops for Teens/Adults

Sunday, June 25, 2023 (also 7/30 and 8/27). SR at Wellness Center at Roosevelt II, Saratoga State Park, 37 Roosevelt Dr., Saratoga Springs. Feeling stressed? Tired and drained? Looking for ways to stay healthy? Dr. Kate Kellman, DMQ, PhD & Linda Davin are presenting Workshops to teach people how to manage their energy with Chinese Medicine. Ancient cultures have worked with it for 5,000 years. Take one, two, or all three Workshops (Ages 15+)! Cost: $135/Workshop or $380/all three. Register at: deepconnections.com 518-775-7798.

The Health, History, & Horses Charity Gala

Presented by Ladies of Charity, Saratoga Chapter. Funds raised are distributed annually to established charities in Saratoga & Warren/ Washing counties: Catholic Charities, food kitchens, shelters, and tuition support programs. Thursday, August 17, 6 – 9 p.m. at Saratoga Winery, 462 Rte 29, Saratoga Springs. Complimentary beer & wine the 1st hour, hot and cold food, cash bar, live music, silent auction, 4 seasons basket raffle, 50/50 raffle and racetrack t-shirt quilt. Cost is $75 per person payable to Ladies of Charity. Attire: summer festive. Tickets: www.ladiesofcharitysartaoga.com. Contact Yolanda at 518-886-8064.

This Week’s Events: MAY 26- JUNE 1

FRIDAY, MAY 26

Grant Cottage Opens Hike into History ��

1000 Mt. McGregor Rd., Wilton

9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Book a guided Mt. McGregor Hidden History Tour, enjoy the Gift Shop, Visitor Center exhibits, outdoor interpretive panels, view from the observation binoculars, walking path to the Overlook, and free self-guided audio grounds tour. The Mt. McGregor Hidden History Tour involves continuous hiking over varied terrain for approximately 1 mile. Not suitable for those with limited mobility or other conditions that may limit moderately strenuous physical activity. Adequate footwear and clothing as well as insect and sun repellant are recommended for safety and enjoyment purposes. Tours can be booked, and information can be found at grantcottage.org

SATURDAY, MAY 27

Annual Memorial Day Parade ��

Downtown Ballston Spa | 9 a.m. Honor the memory of those U. S. servicemen and servicewomen who have passed away. The parade begins across from Carousel Village and continues with a pause for a ceremony at the Kayderosseras Creek bridge then continue along Milton Avenue to Front Street where the parade proceeds to the Civil War Monument, turning onto Low Street to Veterans Park. Hosted by the Village of Ballston Spa, Henry Cornell American Legion Post #234 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #358, the schedule includes the Placing of Wreaths, a rifle salute, Invocation, Memorial Day address. Remarks from Grand Marshal, a reading of the

Gettysburg Address, Flag Raising at Veterans Park, TAPS, Closing Benediction, followed by a reception in Wiswall Park.

Voter Registration

Saratoga Farmers Market 112 High Rock Park Ave., Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County will be offering Voter Registration tables. Residents can learn where to find information about polling places, information about registration, early voting, absentee voting, and pick up absentee voting applications and voter registration forms.

Plant Sale

Middle Grove United Methodist Church, 429 Middle Grove Rd., Middle Grove | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and Sunday May 28.

Monthly Meeting

American Legion

Adirondack Post 70 of the American Legion, 34 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs 10 a.m. Memorial Day picnic to follow!

Saratoga County Farm Tour Series ��

Song Hill Thoroughbreds, 290 County Route 75, Mechanicville | 10:30 – Noon

Join the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame as we visit some of the best thoroughbred farms in Saratoga Springs! Guests will enjoy a unique 90-minute tour through a different thoroughbred farm every month, where a knowledgeable guide will give you a behind the scenes look at how these farms operate. Meet some of racing’s most legendary equine athletes. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended on this tour. Includes free admission to the

National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. NOTE: This tour is NOT wheelchair accessible and will NOT involve feeding of the horses.

The ForebodingConversation & Ceremony

Dionondehowa, 148 Stanton Rd. Shushan | 1 – 4 p.m. Suggested donation $25. For those who are feeling a daily sense of foreboding, this gathering, guided by Bonnie Hoag, intends to offer community & comfort in a way-too-wiggly world. Phone or email to reserve a place in the circle. 518-320-0502 or dionondehowa@yahoo.com

The Memorial Tour of Requiem: What Remains is Love’ by Maria Riccio Bryce

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Hackett Blvd., Albany - Friday, May 26 7 p.m., First Reformed Church, 8 N. Church St., Schenectady - Saturday, May 27 at 7 p.m., and Trinity Lutheran Church, Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam - Sunday, May 28 at 3 p.m. What Remains is Love’

Is a unique work that celebrates the mystery, honors the faith, mourns the losses, and sings the glory of invincible love. It is a perfect event to experience over the Memorial Day weekend in our shared time of remembrance. A Freewill offering will be gratefully accepted.

SUNDAY, MAY 28

Gospel Fest ’23 ��

Pitney Meadows Community Farm, 223 West Ave., Saratoga Springs | 1 – 6 p.m. Come experience the Joy and Community at this year’s GospelFest -- down on the Farm! Featuring The Heavenly Echoes, Milayne Jackson &

Blue Train, Audrina Hill, and more! A Family Event with light refreshments, this year’s celebration will be held in Pitney Meadows Community Farm’s High Tunnel! FREE & Open to the Public! Donations are always welcomed. Special Thanks: Pitney Meadows Community Farm, Stewart’s Shoppers, Ben & Jerry’s of Saratoga, Our Lodge Foundation, and MLK Saratoga. Updates on website: FrederickAllenLodge.org/ gospel-fest

MONDAY, MAY 29

Franklin Community Center BurgerFi Fundraiser ��

BurgerFi, 460 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 4 – 9 p.m. When you purchase your meal mention your group’s name and follow the restaurants instructions to receive 20% of your meal’s price donated back to Franklin Community Center. Dine In and Take out. Not applicable for delivery. We hope you can join us in eating out for a good cause! RSVP & all details here: www. groupraise.com/events/244737

TUESDAY, MAY 30

Apple Enthusiasts: Fitness

Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. | Apple Enthusiasts is a hybrid all-thingsApple chat group, where you can bring your device, app, or software questions to get some answers. Topics covered may include iOS software updates, apps, and general use. Users of all experience levels are encouraged to attend! Please register for this Zoom-based program online, or by contacting the library at 518584-7860. This week we will be discussing the Fitness App.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 31

Roast Pork Dinner

Take-out

Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs

4:30 – 6 p.m. | Take out only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: roast pork,

mashed potatoes, vegetable, stuffing, applesauce, gravy, and roll, tossed salad. $15 per dinner. (cash only).

Galway Photography Club

Galway Public Library, Community Room, 2112 East Street, Galway | 6 p.m. This month Linda Eastman will present part two of her Texture Art Workshop. In this session, Linda will describe how to create your own textures and integrate them into your images. Handouts of online sources for textures images will be available. Anyone interested in photography regardless of their level of experience is encouraged to attend these relaxed and friendly gatherings. For more information contact: Dave Waite at davewaitefinearts@gmail.com

THURSDAY, JUNE 1

Yard Sale ��

SARATOGA: The Zonta Club of Saratoga County will hold a yard sale Saturday, June 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 170 Ballston Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Apparel, jewelry, accessories, baby clothes. All proceeds to support Zonta Club of Saratoga County.

Storytelling (Re)Collected ��

Dee Sarno Theater, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs

5 – 8 p.m. | Saratoga Arts and Ndakinna Education Center have collaborated to create an interdisciplinary exhibition experience that will inspire questions about how history and stories are recorded, and learning about history through all different genres of art affects the way in which we communicate with each other. To accurately reflect the diversity of our regional indigenous cultures, this exhibition includes both historical and contemporary work made with traditional Abenaki methods incorporating sound, language, and storytelling.

Finance Committee Meeting

The Galway Public Library, 2112 East St., Galway | 5 p.m. The public is welcome to attend. For more information call 518-882-6385.

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

Entertainment & Arts

Amateur Photographers Invited to Submit Photos Storytelling (Re)Collected at Saratoga Arts

SCHUYLERVILLE — Amateur Photographers are invited to submit photos to the Photography Exhibit at the Schuylerville Garden Club’s Annual Standard Flower Show.

The show entitled “Road Trip, New York” will be held on July 22 and July 23 at the Town Hall in Schuylerville.

All photos should be the work of the exhibitor and be scenes of New York State in keeping with the flower show theme. The photography section is entitled “Oh, What a View.”

The classes are as follows:

Class 1 “Make Memories” –My favorite place to visit in NYS

Class 2 “Discovering Nature” –Showing a natural wonder in NYS

Class 3 “Inside Looking Out” – Seen through the window in NYS

Photos should be 8 x 10 inches with a white 11x14 inch mat. Photos must be pre-registered. For details and an entry form, visit www.schuylervillegardenclub.org or call Nancy Derway, Photography Consultant at 518-796-4797 campderway@ yahoo.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Arts and Ndakinna Education Center have collaborated to create an interdisciplinary exhibition experience in the Dee Sarno Theater that will inspire questions about how history and stories are recorded, and learning about history through all different genres of art affects the way in which we communicate with each other.

Opening Night is 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, June 1 at the theater, located at Saratoga Arts, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

Exhibition Dates: June 2 – Aug. 24.

To accurately reflect the diversity of our regional indigenous cultures, this exhibition includes both historical and contemporary work made with traditional Abenaki methods incorporating sound, language and storytelling.

A Saratoga Arts/ Ndakinna Education Center collaboration opens June 1.

The works on display showcase Ndakinna’s commitment to keeping Indigenous history alive, as well as how the things we make create relevancy and meaning regarding identity, inspire new narratives and bring into sharp focus the under-told or sometimes inaccurate stories of native

and indigenous peoples of the northeastern United States. Summer exhibitions are created primarily to inform our programmatic work for K-12 summer camps, adult classes, special events and collaborative programming with other organizations like Ndakinna Education Center.

Twiddle & Frends Memorial Meltdown Returns to Lake George This Weekend

LAKE GEORGE —

The Twiddle & Frends Memorial Meltdown will take place at the Charles R. Wood Festival Commons in downtown Lake George Saturday, May 27 and Sunday, May 28.

The festival will feature two sets by Vermont jamband Twiddle each night, along with performances by TAUK, Giant Panda

Guerilla Dub Squad and Annie in the Water on Saturday and Dogs in a Pile, Mihali & Friends and One Time Weekend on Sunday.

Twiddle has repeatedly sold out some of the most legendary venues in the world, including Red Rocks Amphitheatre and The Capitol Theatre. They’ve also ignited festivals such as Bonnaroo and Electric Forest, in addition to

launching and headlining their own annual extravaganza Tumble Down Festival. Along the way, they have built a powerful catalog highlighted by the 2017 doubledisc epic Plump (Chapters 1 & 2). Thus far, they’ve also gathered over 100 million streams and counting. The two-day event will also feature a variety of food and craft vendors. Gates open each day at 1:30 p.m. with music set to begin at 2:30 p.m. and run until about 11 p.m. Tickets for this all-ages (and family-friendly) event are on sale now and children 12 and under are free. For more info visit: www.memorialmeltdown.com.

Memorial Meltdown this weekend.

Saratoga Bridges hosts “The White Party presents Horsepower and Highballs”

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The White Party presents Horsepower and Highballs will be held on Saturday, June 17 from 6-10 p.m. at the 1863 Club located at Race Course. The Co-Chairs are Kimberly and Leigh McConchie and the agency’s Community Builders Awardees – Michael and Stacie Arpey.

The event includes complimentary cocktails from Woodford Reserve Bourbon Distillery, 90+ Cellars and DeCrescente Distributing Company, scrumptious food by Mazzone Hospitality, Silent and Live Auctions, Emcees –Chris Onorato and Ashley Miller from News Channel 13, Auctioneer Steven Rowland, Creative Endeavors’ artwork, vintage cars,

fun treats, photos by Cathleen V. Duffy Photography and Silly Snaps Photo Booth, Valet Parking and Gravity will keep guests dancing until 10 p.m. The attire is White, Cocktail or Best Track attire.

The event is a benefit fundraiser for Saratoga Bridges. The non-profit organization provides services and programs to children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families by promoting their abilities and achievements in every aspect of community life.

To purchase tickets or view the online auction preview, go to: www.saratogabridges.org. For more information, contact Pamela Polacsek at ppolacsek@ saratogabridges.org.

SPAC Sixth Annual “Adirondack Trust Company Festival of Young Artists” on June 4

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Saratoga Performing Arts Center hosts the sixth annual Adirondack Trust Company Festival of Young Artists on Sunday, June 4 from 2 – 5:30 p.m.

Following the theme Earth – an inspirational thread woven throughout SPAC’s 2023 season –the festival will celebrate the collaborative creativity of more than 700 of the Capital Region’s brightest young dancers, musicians, singers, poets, and visual artists all in support of SPAC’s mission to provide free access to enriching arts programs for local youth.

Featuring students from local schools and organizations such as Empire State Youth Orchestra, Northeast Ballet Company, Capital District Youth Chorale and the SPAC School of the Arts, the afternoon will include individual performances and art displays, culminating in a large-scale,

coordinated production on SPAC’s stage. SPAC also revealed the online student gallery, showcasing the accepted submissions for the upcoming festival, which can be viewed at www.spacfoya.org.

Starting at 2 p.m., SPAC’s grounds will be transformed into a festive celebration and will feature pop-up performances throughout the afternoon by student ensembles from the Capital Region, fine art displays, poetry slams, food stands, immersive workshops and activities, plus free ice cream provided by Stewart’s Shops. At 4:45pm, hundreds of young artists will gather to present a celebratory concert on SPAC’s main stage, featuring large-scale productions that combine music, song, poetry, visual art, and dance.

This event is free to the community; however, registration is required for admission. Visit spacfoya.org for details.

Two Nights of Free Music

On Saturday – For One Day Only: SPAC Box Office Opens with No Fees for Live Nation Shows

The Clifton Park Community Chorus presents...

CLIFTON PARK — The Clifton Park Community Chorus presents two nights of free music. The events will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, June 2 and Sunday, June 25. See poster for details. The events are sponsored by the Town of Clifton Park.

This summer’s concert series at Saratoga Performing Arts Center.

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The box office at Saratoga Performing Arts Center opens for the season this Saturday, May 27 at 10 a.m.

Concert promoter Live Nation announced it is offering

fans the chance to buy tickets at the SPAC Route 50 Box Office with no fees on May 27 during normal business hours only. The 2023 Ellis Medicine Concert Series at SPAC season kicks off Friday, June 16 with TLC & Shaggy.

The offer will ONLY be available at the SPAC Box Office, May 27 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. only and not online. Offer available only while supplies last and does not include lawn 4 packs. Available at the Route 50 Box Office only.

Sunday: Gospelfest ‘23 at Pitney Meadows

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The Frederick Allen Elks Lodge

#609 Presents Gospelfest ‘23, hosted by Pitney Meadows Community Farm on Sunday, May 28.

The event takes place 2-5 p.m. and features the Heavenly Echoes, Dr. MaryNell Morgan-Brown, Audrina Hill, Milayne Jackson & Blue Train, and more. Refreshments and Ben & Jerry’s ice cream cups available while they last.

Free & open to the public, this year’s event calls forward the origin of the nationally celebrated “Memorial Day” in Charleston, South Carolina’s May 1, 1865 “Decoration Day”when 10,000 people, mostly newlyfreed African Americans, members of the 54th Massachusetts and other Black Union regiments as well as black clergy and white missionaries – held a parade memorializing the fallen Union soldiers of Hampton

Park’s prison. Participants decorated the soldiers’ new graves, as the dead had been exhumed from the mass burial site at the former Washington Race Course and, finally, given a proper burial, following the end of the Civil War.

GospelFest takes place at Pitney Meadows Community Farm, 223 West Ave, Saratoga Springs. For more information, call 518-691-2499.

Ballston Spa Annual Movies in the Park

BALLSTON SPA — Free movies in Wiswall Park are back for the 16th summer, presented by the Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association, as part of its monthly First Friday activities.

The series begins on June 2 (rain date June 3) with “Strange World.” “Minions: Rise of Gru” will be shown on July 7 (rain date July 8), and “Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile” on Aug. 4 (rain date Aug. 5). All films are family friendly.

The movies are projected onto the wall of the adjacent Front Street Deli building on Front Street in the village and begin at

approximately dusk (8:30-8:45 p.m.). All screenings are free. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. Movie snacks will be available, courtesy of Starpoint Church.

Before the movies, families are encouraged to stroll to downtown shops, restaurants, museums participating in First Friday events, as well as enjoy kidfriendly activities in the park.

The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association, established in 1983, is a non-profit organization committed to making the Village of Ballston Spa a great place

Opera Saratoga Announces 2023 Summer Festival Lineup

to live, work and visit. To learn more, visit at www.ballston.org.

Spa Fine Art Announce Launch of the 2023 Travers Poster by Greg Montgomery

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Spa Fine Art this week announced the launch of the 2023 Travers poster by Greg Montgomery, “Glory Road.” The poster is available at Sopa Fine Art, located at 376 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

“One of the most distinctive aspects of the historic Saratoga Race Course is its marvelous trees,” said Montgomery, in a statement. “Everywhere you look, beautiful trees shade the barns, the paddock and picnic areas. During the hot summer days of the meet the trees are a godsend for horses and race fans alike.”

This year’s poster leads to “Glory Road,” the tree-lined path that the horses take from the stables to the paddock - the perfect place to get up close to the magnificent thoroughbreds walking slowly through the dappled sunlight.

Montgomery’s series of posters for the Travers Stakes race in Saratoga Springs is the longest

running series by a single artist for a single event in racing history.

This year’s poster - the 37th in the long-running series - is dedicated

to Montgomery’s muse, partner and wife, Paula Rosenberg, who passed away in the fall of 2022, the artist said.

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Opera Saratoga has announced its 2023 Summer Festival Lineup, to be staged in Saratoga Springs from June 30 to July 9.

The lineup includes multiple

performances of “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder,” “The Selfish Giant,” and “Don Pasquale.” For specific performance dates and tickets, go online to operasaratoga.org.

Don Pasquale, Gaetano Donizetti’s most celebrated work as a musical comedy in three acts, will be presented as part of Opera Saratoga’s summer season.

Movies In The Park begins June 2.

Greg Montgomery, "Glory Road"

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.

NAME: Semiconductor Technology Consulting LLC. Articles of organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on March 13, 2023. 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, 17 Huntington Ct, Saratoga Springs, NY. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 04/21, 04/28, 05/05, 05/12, 05/19, 05/26/2023. 119143

Notice of formation: 19TH STREET INNOVATIONS, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 3/19/23. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC: 26 F Congress St. #204, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. 04/21, 04/28, 05/05, 05/12, 05/19, 05/26/2023. 119149

Notice of Formation of Project Pi Pizza, LLC, a Domestic Limited Liability Company. Articles of Organization filed with the Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/17/2023. Office location: County of Saratoga. SSNY is designated is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY mail copy to: 14 Hyde St, Saratoga, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful. 04/21, 04/28, 05/05, 05/12, 05/19, 05/26/2023. 119167

Notice of formation of Kristen M Marquis Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with New York State Dept. of State on 11/21/2022. The County within this state in which the office of the limited liability company is located is Saratoga. The Secretary of State is designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is to the limited liability company at 3 Cold Springs Dr Halfmoon, NY 12065. Company is organized for any lawful purpose. 04/21, 04/28, 05/05, 05/12, 05/19, 05/26/2023. 119177

Notice of formation of Ein Marquis Billing and Practice Consulting LLC Articles of Organization filed with New York State Dept. of State on 04/06/2023. The County within this state in which the office of the limited liability company is located in is Saratoga. The Secretary of State is designated as agent upon whom

process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is to the limited liability company at 3 Cold Springs Dr Halfmoon, NY 12065. Company is organized for any lawful purpose. 04/21, 04/28, 05/05, 05/12, 05/19, 05/26/2023. 119183

Notice of formation of: CINTRON E-SPORTS LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 03/23/2023 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 28 Eldorado Dr, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 04/28, 05/05, 05/12, 05/19, 05/26, 06/02/2023. 119219

KRISTEN R PHOTOGRAPHY LLC. Art of Org. filed with the SSNY on 04/17/2023.

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. DAVE READ 274 WEST MAIN STREET, LITTLE FALLS, NY, 13365.Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 04/28, 05/05, 05/12, 05/19, 05/26, 06/02/2023. 119239

Route 50 Wilton LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/11/2023. Office in Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Frank Kramer, 12 Fire Road, Clifton Park, NY 12065.

Purpose: General 04/28, 05/05, 05/12, 05/19, 05/26, 06/02/2023. 119253

Notice of Formation of a PLLC: Northway Mobile Veterinary Surgery, P.L.L.C. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on March 31, 2023. 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: The LLC 199 Sugar Hill Road Rexford, NY 12148. 04/28, 05/05, 05/12, 05/19, 05/26, 06/02/2023. 119259

Notice of formation of Little Oak Tree Childcare, LLC. Articles of Organization file with New York State Dept. of State on 03/01/2023. The County within this state in which the office of the limited liability company is located is Saratoga.

The Secretary of State is designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is to the limited liability company at Little Oak Tree Childcare, LLC, 12 Pinehollow Drive, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Company is organized for any lawful purpose. 05/05, 05/12, 05/19, 05/26, 06/02, 06/09/2023. 10272

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 Samascott Family, LLC

The Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on April 25, 2023. 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 100 Madison Drive, Suite 6 Ballston Spa, New York 12020. 05/05, 05/12, 05/19, 05/26, 06/02, 06/09/2023. 10291

RELIEF 12 LLC Art of Org. filed with the SSNY on 03/01/2023. 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, SAKIRALI SAIYAD 164 SARATOGA AVE, WATERFORD, NY, 12188 04/21, 04/28, 05/05, 05/12, 05/19, 05/26/2023. 119155

NOTICE: FORMATION OF CAPITAL REGION REIA LLC. Art. of Org. filed w/ NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 11/23/22. 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., P.O. BOX 636, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 05/05, 05/12, 05/19, 05/26, 06/02, 06/09/2023. 10376

NOTICE: FORMATION OF KEIB

CAPTIAL PROPERTY GROUP LLC. Art. of Org. filed w/ NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 4/18/23. 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 Drive, Gansevoort, NY 12831. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 05/05, 05/12, 05/19, 05/26, 06/02, 06/09/2023. 10377

NOTICE: FORMATION OF BIRCH HOUSE LLC. Art. of Org. filed w/ NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 4/24/23. 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., 55 Greenfield Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 05/05, 05/12, 05/19, 05/26, 06/02, 06/09/2023. 10378

Notice of formation of Warrior’s Way Jerky, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/19/2023. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process served to: The LLC at 5 Southside Drive, Suite 11, Box 190, Clifton Park, New York 12065. Purpose: any lawful act. 05/05, 05/12, 05/19, 05/26, 06/02, 06/09/2023. 10386

NOTICE OF FORMATION of Seek

Balance LCSW, PLLC, a domestic PLLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on5/2/2023. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the PLLC may be served and shall mail a copy of process against PLLC to Town Plaza-Building 400, Suite 471, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 05/05, 05/12, 05/19, 05/26, 06/02, 06/09/2023. 10390

Notice of formation of 2 Flights Marketing LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 4/30/2023 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 11 Newington Ave., Wilton, NY 12831. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 05/05, 05/12, 05/19, 05/26, 06/02, 06/09/2023. 10392

Kubricky-Jointa Lime, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 05/02/2023. Office: Saratoga County. Any lawful purpose. SSNY is designated agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 269 Ballard Rd, Wilton, NY 12831. 05/12, 05/19, 05/26, 06/02, 06/09, 06/16/2023. 10395

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 ACE LAB OF

CLIFTON PARK, LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on May 2, 2023. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. The office of the LLC is 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 to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is 516 Vischer Ferry Road, Clifton Park, New York 12065. 05/12, 05/19, 05/26, 06/02, 06/09, 06/16. 10403

Olden Retriever LLC Articles of Org. filed 5/1/23 SSNY. Saratoga Co. SSNY designated agent for process & shall mail to ZenBusiness Inc. 41 State St Suite 112, Albany, NY 12207. Any lawful purpose. 05/12, 05/19, 05/26, 06/02, 06/09, 06/16. 10408

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.

Articles of Organization of My Way Morgans, LLC (“LLC”) filed with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on May 2, 2023, effective on the date of filing. Office Location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of any process to the LLC at 22 Jefferson Street, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866, which shall be the principal business location. The purpose for which the LLC is formed is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under the NYS Limited Liability Company Law. 05/12, 05/19, 05/26, 06/02, 06/09, 06/16. 10416

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Articles of Organization of Eleven Tupelo, LLC (“LLC”) filed with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on May 5, 2023, effective on the date of filing. Office Location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of any process to the LLC at 13B Tupelo Drive, Halfmoon, New York 12065, which shall be the principal business location. The purpose for which the LLC is formed is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under the NYS Limited Liability Company Law. 05/12, 05/19, 05/26, 06/02, 06/09, 06/16. 10422

Notice of Formation of a PLLC: Sara Katherine Gabler, OT, P.L.L.C. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on October 5, 2022. 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: The LLC, 6 Avocado Court, Clifton Park, NY 12065. 05/12, 05/19, 05/26, 06/02, 06/09, 06/16. 10424

Notice of formation of KOZY COTTAGES, LLC, a limited liability company (the “LLC”). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (the “SSNY”) on May 2, 2023. Office location: Saratoga County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC, at 5010 Nelson Avenue, Extension, Ballston Spa, New York 12020. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful purposes. 05/12, 05/19, 05/26, 06/02, 06/09, 06/16. 10428

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Name: Adminterim Consulting Solutions, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on April 26, 2023. 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, 6 Pointe Drive, Gansevoort, NY 12831. Purpose: Any lawful act or activities. 05/12, 05/19, 05/26, 06/02, 06/09, 06/16. 10429

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.

NAME: Spagnoletti Consulting LLC. Articles of organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 24 March 2023_. 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, 6 Phillip Drive, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 05/12, 05/19, 05/26, 06/02, 06/09, 06/16. 10435

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A PROFESSIONAL LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Jill Rozell, Mental Health Counseling, PLLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 4/10/2023. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to the PLLC c/o Michelle H. Wildgrube, Esq., Cioffi Slezak Wildgrube P.C., 1473 Erie Bl., 1st Fl., Schenectady, NY 12305. Purpose: Professional Services – Mental Health Counseling. 05/12, 05/19, 05/26, 06/02, 06/09, 06/16. 10436

Notice of formation of Saratoga Canvas LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/09/2023 Office: Saratoga County.

SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 386 Maple Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 05/19, 05/26, 06/02, 06/09, 06/16, 06/23/2023. 10446

Notice of formation of Old Glory Firearm Instruction, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York on 5/9/2023. 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 410 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa, New York 12020. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 05/19, 05/26, 06/02, 06/09, 06/16, 06/23/2023. 10475

Notice of Formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: Park Street Events, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/17/2023. County within this state, in which the office of the limited liability company is located: Saratoga County. Street address of principal business location is: 35D Windy Hill, Ballston Lake, New York 12019. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Park Street Events, LLC, 35D Windy Hill, Ballston Lake, New York 12019. Term: Perpetual. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 05/19, 05/26, 06/02, 06/09, 06/16, 06/23/2023. 10538

Notice of Formation of WEST FENLON COTTAGE, LLC. The name of the limited liability company is “WEST FENLON COTTAGE, LLC” (the LLC). The Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Department of State on May 9, 2023. The Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against the company may be served. The principal office of the LLC is in Saratoga County and the address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is P.O. Box 3325, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The purpose of the LLC shall be to conduct any lawful business as permitted by applicable law and as determined from time to time by its members. 05/26, 06/02, 06/09, 06/16, 06/23, 06/30/2023. 10549

Brown Beck, LLC, Art. of Org. filed SSNY on 05/09/23. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 7 Pinewood Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 05/26, 06/02, 06/09, 06/16, 06/23, 06/30/2023. 10551

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The Saratoga County Department of Central Services will receive sealed bids in person or electronically through the Empire State Purchasing Website until 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 20, 2023,

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at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for UV System Control Upgrade, as per specification 23-SDUVCU-1.

Bid forms and instructions are available at the Saratoga County Department of Central Services, 50 W. High Street, Ballston Spa, NY between 9:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (telephone - 518-885-2210) or at the Empire State Purchasing Group website (www.empirestatebidsystem.com) Saratoga County, through its Purchasing Department, reserves the right to reject parts of any or all bids.

JOHN T. WARMT, Director of Purchasing Saratoga County 05/26/2023, 10552

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The Saratoga County Department of Central Services located at 50 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020, will receive sealed proposals until 5:00 p.m. Friday, June 30, 2023 for a Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update, as per specification 23-RFP-EMHMPU-1.

Specifications and proposal forms may be obtained at the Department of Saratoga County Central Services, 50 W. High Street, Ballston Spa, NY between 9:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (telephone - 518-884-2210), or downloaded at no charge from the Empire State Purchasing Group website at www.empirestatebidsystem.com Saratoga County, through its Purchasing Department, reserves the right to reject parts of any or all proposals.

JOHN T. WARMT, Director of Purchasing Saratoga County

05/26/2023, 10553

Notice of formation of Kowsky Farms LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/05/2023 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 132 Dunsbach Rd., Halfmoon, NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 05/26, 06/02, 06/09, 06/16, 06/23, 06/30/2023. 10568

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.

NAME: TRADERTG LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/18/2023. 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, 29 Moreland Drive, Mechanicville, NY 12188. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 05/26, 06/02, 06/09, 06/16, 06/23, 06/30/2023. 10570

LEATHERNECK LOGISTICS LLC

Notice of Formation of the above Limited Liability Company (“LLC”). Articles of Organization (DOM LLC) filed with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on April 27, 2023. Office location, County of Saratoga. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a copy of any such process served to: Nathanael Stearns, P.O. Box 67, Clifton Park NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful act. 05/26, 06/02, 06/09, 06/16, 06/23, 06/30/2023. 10571

Notice of formation of DRUMITUP LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/19/2023. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 28 Christina Court, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 05/26, 06/02, 06/09, 06/16, 06/23, 06/30/2023. 10576

On 5/19/23, Art. of Org. of Team Jana Holdings LLC were filed with the SSSNY. The office of the NY LLC is located in Saratoga County. The SSSNY is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served and the address within NY State to which the SSSNY shall mail a copy of any process against it served upon it is, Team Jana Holdings LLC, 34 Lupine Drive, Malta, NY 12020. The purpose of the LLC is for any lawful purpose. 05/26, 06/02, 06/09, 06/16, 06/23, 06/30/2023. 10579

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.

NAME: Adirondack Inlay Studio LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/17/2020. 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, 2 Progress Drive #4457 Halfmoon, NY 12065. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 05/26, 06/02, 06/09, 06/16, 06/23, 06/30/2023. 10583

Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC). Name: 518 Toga, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on May 19, 2023. County: Saratoga. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 2 Autumn Lane, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: to engage in any and all business for which LLCs may be formed under the New York LLC Law. 05/26, 06/02, 06/09, 06/16, 06/23, 06/30/2023. 10584

NOTICE OF FORMATION Allison P.

Howe Mental Health Counselor PLLC.

Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 05/22/23 with perpetual existence. Office: Saratoga Co. SSNY designated as agent of the PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the PLLC, 229 Washington St Ste 105 Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Purpose: For the practice of the profession of Mental Health Counseling. 05/26, 06/02, 06/09, 06/16, 06/23, 06/30/2023. 10585

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The Purchasing Department of Saratoga County will receive sealed bids in person or electronically through the Empire State Purchasing System Website until 11:00 a.m. on the following dates at

which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud:

May 30, 2023 Odor Removal, specification 23-SDOR-1

June 01, 2023 Fine Paper, specification 23-FP-2

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 - 518-885-2210) or at the Empire State Purchasing Group website (www.empirestatebidsystem.com). Saratoga County, through its Purchasing Department, reserves the right to reject parts of any or all bids.

JOHN T. WARMT, Director of Purchasing Saratoga County 05/26/2023, 10589

In The Black Advisory Group LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 05/17/23. Off. loc: Saratoga Co. SSNY des. as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to In The Black Advisory Group LLC, 8 Meadow Rue Place, Malta, NY 12020.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 05/26, 06/02, 06/09, 06/16, 06/23, 06/30/2023. 10590

Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company. Arts of Org. of Superior Automotive since 1982, LLC (“LLC”) filed with Dept. of State of NY on May 17, 2023. Office location: Saratoga County. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: 370 Maple Avenue, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866, 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. 05/26, 06/02, 06/09, 06/16, 06/23, 06/30/2023. 10593

Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC) Name of the LLC is: PURE PERSPECTIVE CONSULTING, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on May 18, 2023. Office Location: 25 Cleveland Avenue, Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Under section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. The secretary of state is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address within or without this state to which the secretary of state shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: 25 Cleveland Avenue, Saratoga Springs NY 12866. The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under the LLCL. 05/26, 06/02, 06/09, 06/16, 06/23, 06/30/2023. 10595

MATH REFRESH LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 02/28/2023. 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, 3035 Route 50, #1055, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 05/26, 06/02, 06/09, 06/16, 06/23, 06/30/2023. 10597

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Saratoga Softball Falls in Class AA Semifinals

Annual Father’s Day Kids’

Fishing Derby to be held June 18

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The annual Father’s Day Kids’ Fishing Derby returns to Lake Lonely this year, offering a chance for fathers and their children to bond while competing for prizes.

Held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Father’s Day, June 18, the derby is free to attend, and is for children aged 14 and under, to be accompanied by an adult guardian. Free hot dogs, chips, and beverages will be served, and prizes will be awarded.

The derby is sponsored by a variety of local organizations and businesses, including the Saratoga Basspointers Club, the Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 2586, Saratoga Springs Professional Firefighters Union No. 343, Saratoga Springs Recreation Department, SaratogaWilton Elks Lodge No. 161, D&D Marine Services, Saratoga Tackle, Wiggly Worm, and more.

It takes place rain or shine.”

The derby offers prizes for several categories: pike, sunfish, bass, and pickerel. Mintzer said prizes are given out by age group, with the three largest catches in each age group receiving a prize.

“It’s all catch and release, and we give prizes out for age groups for the first, second, and third-biggest fish,” Mintzer said. “We try to make sure as many kids walk away with something (as possible).”

Fathers and guardians are not allowed to fish, instead assisting their children. Mintzer said a majority of children who participate are between the ages of five and ten, saying, “They just get a thrill out of it.”

COLONIE — The Saratoga Springs varsity softball team saw its season come to an end on Tuesday, falling 4-2 to top-seeded Colonie in the Section 2 Class AA semifinals.

The Blue Streaks, who were the defending Section 2 Class AA champions, earned the #5-seed in the sectional tournament after finishing 13-7 overall and 8-5 in the Suburban Council. Saratoga beat #4-seed Ballston Spa 1-0 in the Class AA quarterfinals on May 18, setting up a matchup with #1-seed Colonie.

The Raiders struck quickly on Tuesday, jumping out to a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning. An RBI single by Gabby Baumann scored Jenny Shafer, with a sacrifice fly from Adrianna Laraway extending the lead to two runs.

Colonie added another run in the third, with Taylor Quinn leading off the inning with a double before stealing third and scoring on an error, making it 3-0.

The Blue Streaks wouldn’t go down easily, however. With two outs in the fourth, back-toback singles by Sarah Decker and Natalie Conroy put two runners on, and Nia Law drove home both

with a double to left field, cutting Colonie’s lead to 3-2.

Saratoga was unable to scratch another run across, however, and the Raiders responded with an RBI single by Katie Parisi in the sixth, scoring Shafer to extend the lead to 4-2.

In the top of the seventh, the Blue Streaks put the first two runners on base via an error and a walk, but Laraway, Colonie’s pitcher, retired the next three batters to seal a 4-2 victory for the Raiders.

Laraway threw a complete game, earning the win while allowing two earned runs on six hits. She struck out six batters and walked two. Offensively, Quinn was 1-3 with a double, while Parisi and Baumann had RBI singles. Shafer and Kora Juliano each added base hits, while Laraway also had an RBI.

For Saratoga, Jackie Cutting threw six innings, allowing four runs, all unearned. Cutting allowed five hits, striking out two batters with no walks allowed. At the plate, Law was 1-3 with a tworun double, while Decker, Conroy, Cutting, Olivia Tetreault, and Ava Goodman all recorded singles.

Stuart Mintzer, a co-founder of the Saratoga Basspointers Club, said the club began assisting the Fraternal Order of Eagles with running the derby, and currently helps with marketing, advertising, promotion, and running the event. Bruce Jones and John Huppuch are also co-founders of the Basspointers Club.

Mintzer said the derby seems to get “bigger and bigger” each year.

“I think the last year, we had over 100 people between parents and kids in attendance,” said Mintzer. “Maybe more (this year), but certainly close to that for sure.

Members of the Basspointers Club volunteer to help run the derby on Father’s Day. The derby also features appearances from the Saratoga Springs Fire Department, who bring a firetruck, and the Saratoga Springs Police Department, who bring their horseback team for photos and interaction with the children.

Mintzer also mentioned that the New York State Office of Environmental Conservation has been involved in recent years, promoting the philosophy of “fishing as a sport with conservation in mind.”

“Which is why we want to do catch and release and promote catch and release. Artificial bait rather than live bait,” Mintzer said. “We just love spreading the word about fishing and

conservation, and just how nice our local waters are.”

The derby offers a chance for a unique experience on Father’s Day, with Mintzer saying, “People are really looking for something different to do.”

“I mean, what better thing for a father to do than to take his kid fishing?” said Mintzer. “It kind of panned out that there’s more people than we thought that are looking for something like this. More and more came as we helped promote the event. It’s just become this event that we’re really proud to be a part of.”

The Father’s Day Kids’ Fishing Derby will be held June 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Lake Lonely, at 373 Crescent Ave in Saratoga Springs. For more information, call 518-587-3421.

Photos provided by Stuart Mintzer.

Saratoga’s Jackie Cutting (#1) delivers a pitch during the Blue Streaks’ 1-0 win over Ballston Spa in the Section 2 Class AA Quarterfinals on May 18.

Photo by Super Source Media Photos.

Section 2 Champions

Saratoga Girls’ Lacrosse Wins Section 2 Class A Title

SCHUYLERVILLE —

Carly Wise opened the scoring just seconds into the game, and the Saratoga Springs varsity girls’ lacrosse team never looked back en route to a 8-5 victory over Shaker in the Section 2 Class A Championship on Wednesday.

Wise scored three goals to lead the Blue Streaks, with Faith Britton scoring twice. Allie Shamberger had a goal and two assists, with Janie Baringer adding a goal and an assist. Emery Judge also scored a goal for Saratoga, while goaltender Jenna Amodio made 10 saves.

Shaker hung with Saratoga early on, tying the game at 2-2

with 16:41 left in the first half on a goal by Ava Scattareggia, but back-to-back Blue Streak goals by Britton gave Saratoga a 4-2 lead entering halftime.

Wise scored early in the second half to extend the lead to 5-2 before Emery Judge quickly followed with a goal of her own, giving Saratoga a 6-2 advantage.

Shaker was able to get within two goals, with tallies by Sarah Bette and Kacie Pilla cutting the lead to 6-4 with 14 minutes left, but the Blue Streaks held strong defensively before pulling away in the final minutes.

Wise scored her third goal with 6:11 left to extend the lead

Schuylerville Girls’ Lacrosse Beats Cohoes in OT for Section 2 Class D Title

to 7-4, and Shamberger followed with a goal to make it 8-4 with four minutes remaining. Lauren O’Hagan scored for Shaker with 1:03 left, but the Bison were unable to mount a rally further, with Saratoga sealing an 8-5 victory.

It is the first Section 2 title for Blue Streaks’ head coach Jennifer Furze, in her first season leading the varsity team, and the first for the Saratoga girls’ team since 2018.

Saratoga (14-5) will play the Section 1 Class A Champion in the NYSPHSAA Sub-Regionals at 7:30 p.m. on May 30 at Schuylerville High School.

22nd Annual 4-H Scholarship Golf Classic to be held June 3

BALLSTON SPA — On June 3, the 4-H Scholarship Golf Classic returns for a 22nd year, helping raise money for the Saratoga County 4-H Leaders Association to provide college scholarships and other opportunities to local students. The Association is seeking corporate sponsorship as well as foursomes to come out and play in the tournament.

Money raised at the tournament goes to the Saratoga County 4-H Leaders Association, which has granted 59 scholarships of $1,000 each to students within the county since the tournament began. The tournament raises roughly $10,000 each year, said Greg Stevens, the program leader at the 4-H Program

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of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County. Stevens also said the tournament helps raise money for things such as leadership trips and volunteer training. This year, the tournament hopes to double its goal.

These are integral parts of the 4-H program of 44 clubs within 4-H, 160 volunteers and over 600 youth. The Saratoga 4-H program is very active all across Saratoga County, not just in one community.

The 22nd annual tournament will be held at the Fairways of Halfmoon in Mechanicville. The Fairways of Halfmoon have “been a great partner” for the tournament. Stevens said the tournament

has enjoyed a strong community response, noting the generous support of the Golf Club.

Stevens also added that it is meaningful to see the strong response from participants and sponsors in the tournament each year.

“It makes me so proud and humbled that they feel we are a worthy cause to come out and support,” Stevens said. “We’re extremely happy, and we’re extremely grateful. Personally, as a 4-H Program Leader, I couldn’t be happier to have such a great fundraiser that is established year after year, still continues to grow today, and provides opportunities for our kids.”

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In the second half, the Tigers stormed back. Cohoes opened the half with an 8-1 run, with three goals by Carli O’Hara and two by Quincy Hytko helping the Tigers take a 10-8 lead with 7:34 remaining. Schuylerville’s lone goal in the stretch was scored by Peyton Delisle.

Delisle scored her third goal of the game with just over two minutes left, cutting Cohoes’ lead to one. With 1:51 remaining, Koval forced a turnover in front and scored her fourth goal to tie the game, 10-10, sending the Class D title matchup into overtime.

With 20 seconds remaining in overtime, Koval spun around a defender and beat goaltender Hannah Bullock to win the game, giving the Black Horses their third consecutive Section 2 Class D Championship.

Koval had five goals and an assist to lead Schuylerville, while Delisle scored three goals. Star Pflieger scored twice, with Tavares adding a goal and an assist. Keegan Long made nine saves in goal for the Black Horses.

Schuylerville (13-6) will host the Section 1 Class D Champion in the NYSPHSAA Sub-Regionals on May 30 at 5:30 p.m. at Schuylerville High School.

5K to Support Home Made Theater

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

On Sunday, June 4, Home Made Theater will be hosting the ‘Showstopper 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run.’ This familyfriendly event will be held at the Pitney Meadows Community Farm, 223 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs, starting at 9 a.m.

Early bird registration for the 5K is $25 until May 21, after which it will be $30. There is no charge for the kids’ fun run. In addition to running/walking in the race, participants of the 5K will receive an event t-shirt.

Proceeds from the race will benefit Home Made Theater. It is Home Made Theater’s 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.

Home Made Theater would like to recognize and thank its race sponsors: The Janack Group, Shepherd Communications, Alaant Workforce Solutions, and Bartlett, Pontiff, Stewart & Rhodes, P.C.

For more information, or to register for the race, visit Home Made Theater’s website, www. homemadetheater.org.

Cantina Kids Fun Run Returns to Congress Park June 4

Early-bird registration underway for family event that supports children’s health care at Saratoga Hospital

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Families will return to Congress Park June 4 for the annual Cantina Kids Fun Run to support children’s health care at Saratoga Hospital.

The Fun Run made its debut in 2008 and has become a family favorite, attracting hundreds of children and parents, rain or shine. Together, they’ve raised over $756,000 to help provide equipment, education and other services that enhance pediatric care at Saratoga Hospital.

The Fun Run was the

brainchild of Cantina restaurant owners Jeff and Heath Ames, who teamed up with Saratoga Hospital Foundation to give back in appreciation for the lifesaving care their daughter has received at the hospital. The event brings families and organizations together for a healthy outdoor activity, and a worthy cause. This year’s presenting sponsor is New Country Motor Car Group.

The race starts at 9 a.m. Earlybird registration is $15 through May 18. Pre-registration, for $20,

will continue through May 31. Race-day registration is $25.

EVENT DETAILS: June 4 at 9 a.m. in Congress Park, near the Carousel.

• Run as a family: Strollers are welcome.

• Pre-registration: Online now through May 31 at 12 p.m. Pre-registered runners can pick up race packets in advance on June 3, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Congress Park, near the Carousel.

• Race-day registration: June 4, 8-8:30 a.m. in Congress Park,

A safe space to laugh, play and connect: SRYMCA Kicks-Off Intergenerational Wellness Capital Campaign

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The Saratoga Regional YMCA (SRYMCA) launched the public phase of their Capital Campaign on Friday, May 5, at their Saratoga Springs branch located on West Avenue. YMCA staff, members, major donors, volunteers and community partners gathered for a morning kick-off celebration, followed by a tour of the project’s construction site.

This project officially broke ground last June, and attendees of Friday’s public kickoff event were able to tour the construction site to envision a renewed, vibrant and connected intergenerational wellness hub. The Y’s expanded facilities will include a new Wellness Center, housing several spaces for weight training, group exercise classes, athletic training and chronic disease prevention programming.

A new Gymnasium will help accommodate the growing demand for pickleball leagues, summer day camp, youth sports and before and after school programming. The new space will also include a new Youth Adventure Center; an indoor play space with a Saratoga/horse racing theme. Parents may use this space for supervised play for children 6 weeks to 10 years, enabling more families to take advantage of the Y.

The idea to expand its services through a capital campaign developed last year when the Saratoga Regional Y and the

Saratoga Senior Center partnered up for the project’s first phase. The Senior Center, in need of a larger space to provide for its ever-growing senior population, will move onto the Saratoga Springs YMCA’s West Avenue campus into a new 14,500 squarefoot home. The campus’ new Shared Intergenerational Lobby will connect the Y and the Senior Center, creating a central meeting space for active older adults to easily access the valuable resources that both nonprofits offer.

To begin development on this capital project, a generous lead gift of $3M was donated last year by Bill and Susan Dake and Stewart’s Shops. The Charles R. Wood Foundation has also challenged the community and made a matching grant of $300,000 to support this endeavor. This grant’s purpose is to encourage local community

members to join their support of this capital project and uplift the YMCA’s mission to be a community space for all ages to build healthy minds, bodies and spirits. These private dollars have made a significant impact on the campaign; to date, the Saratoga Regional Y has raised 76% towards its $8.9M goal. Now, the Y is asking its community for support, and to consider donating towards the remaining $2M. Gifts of any amount make an impact and will help ensure that the YMCA will have the space and resources to answer the needs of the Saratoga and surrounding community for another 150 years.

To be a part of the Y’s transformation, please contact Scott Clark, CEO, at 518-583-9622, ext. 106 or at scott.clark@srymca.org, or visit srymca.org/main/capitalcampaign to learn more.

Last year’s Cantina Kids Fun Run,

near the Carousel.

• Two courses: Quarter mile recommended for kids seven and under or one mile recommended for kids 8-12.

• Medals: For all runners up to age 12. Trophies to the

top three boys and girls on each course. “Healthiest School” award to the school with the highest participation.

For more information, go to www.cantinakidsfunrun.org or call 518-583-8663.

Photos provided by Saratoga Regional YMCA.

2022. Photo by Rob Spring Photography.

SCHUYLERVILLE GIRLS’ LACROSSE BEATS COHOES IN OT FOR SECTION 2 CLASS D TITLE

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The Schuylerville varsity girls’ lacrosse team delivered on its home turf, capturing the Section 2 Class D Championship with an 11-10 overtime win over Cohoes on Wednesday.

It is the third consecutive Section 2 Class D title for the Black Horses. The game was a rematch of last season’s championship game, which Schuylerville won 18-4.

Schuylerville senior Macey Koval scored five goals in the game, tying the score with 1:51 remaining before netting the overtime winner.

Koval scored three goals in the first half, including the game’s first two goals, as the Black Horses jumped out to a 4-0 lead. Cohoes fought back, eventually cutting the lead to 5-2, but Schuylerville used Koval’s third goal, and a goal by Emily Tavares, to take a 7-2 lead into halftime.

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