Saratoga TODAY May 27-June 2, 2022

History OF SARATOGA

The Odd Fellows Middle Grove Lodge

by Ron Feulner | Sponsored by The Saratoga County History Roundtable Contact saratogacohistoryroundtable@gmail.com

The United Order of Odd Fellows, UOOF, was a well-established organization in England as early as 1745. No one knows exactly where the name “Odd Fellows” came from. One possibility is that prior to this organization, only the wealthy belonged to such fraterni ties. This organization was made up of common laboring men of England who at the time were thought to be an “odd” group to be forming such an organization.

In 1817, Thomas Wilday, an Englishman and member of the Odd Fellows, immigrated to Baltimore, and decided to form a chapter here in America. In 1819, his group received the first American charter. Wilday set up additional lodges in America, all chartered from England. When he died in 1861, America had about 200,000 Odd Fellows.

In 1843, the American Odd Fellows had a falling out with their English brethren and decided to break their ties with the main group in England. They established an “Independent Order of Odd Fellows” or “IOOF.” Membership in America peaked around 1915 with 3,400,000 members.

The Odd Fellows, IOOF, claimed not to be a religious organiza tion, but they did require that their members believe in God, and the Bible was used during some of their rituals. Each member was sworn to secrecy. New members being inducted into the organiza tion were asked to participate in a morality type play. They were blindfolded and placed in chains before participating in a mock funeral procession. When their blindfold was removed, the candi date was brought face to face with a skeleton illuminated by torches, and the new recruit was then asked to meditate the meaning of death. They believed that an individual could not appreciate life to its fullest without first coming to terms with death. After taking oaths, the can didate was given passwords, cer tain secret signs, and shown secret handshakes by the Noble Grand (headman in the local lodge). At this point the new recruit became a first level member.

The Middle Grove IOOF Hall (lodge 476) shown in the above photo was constructed in 1878 on land donated by Moses Darius Rowell, the owner of a general store in Middle Grove, which was once located just east of a present-day Stewart’s shop. Moses dedicated the land to a Christian Temperance group called the Rechabites. When the Rechabites gave up their char ter, the building became the IOOF Hall whose second floor became the regular meeting place of the Rebekahs, Craig’s Post, and Good Templars, also a religious temper ance society.

Moses D. Rowell was a clerk, a trustee, and a deacon in the Middle Grove Baptist Church which was located adjacent to where the IOOF hall now stands.

Moses received his license to preach in 1877 and a year later wrote in the deed to the Odd Fellows that there, “…shall be no dancing allowed on the property.”

Lodge 476, as the new lodge was called, thrived with activity. In addition to the second floor serv ing as home to the Middle Grove IOOF and Rebekah’s, the first floor also served as a place for justice court and jury trials, performances and rehearsals of Middle Grove’s three bands, and even a place for a show troupe, who arrived in a covered wagon, to rent the hall and give performances nightly for a week, as well as home for other community social gatherings.

In the 1880s, the Cadman sisters from Galway opened a select high school in the building and charged fifty cents per week tuition. The last conductor of the high school was Miss Laura Manchester, a threehundred-pound woman, who threatened misbehaving students by saying she would sit on them if they did not mend their ways. She was said to be the largest woman to have ever darkened a doorway in the “Ville,” as Middle Grove was known at the time, short for Jamesville. It also served as a temporary home for the fledgling congre gation of the United Methodists sometime before 1888, when they built their own permanent church a short distance from the hall on the corner of Middle Grove and North Creek Roads.

By the 1900s, lodge 476 had nearly one-hundred IOOF members. The Chatfields of Chatfield’s Corners were active in the lodge. Valda Chatfield and John Chatfield joined the lodge in 1880 and later Valda’s

IOOF hall, Lodge 476, Middle Grove, now home of the Greenfield Historical Society’s museum. Photo provided by The Saratoga County History Roundtable.

son, Eugene, joined. Eugene later told of his experiences as a young boy attending the special programs on January first each year when new officers were installed. He said that he especially remembered the oyster stew served, “they used real Chesapeake Bay oysters,” he said. Later, as an adult, Eugene became a member and eventually secretary of the Middle Grove Lodge.

By the 1970s, however, interest in fraternal lodges was waning. By 1975 the Middle Grove Lodge was down to 15 members. By the 1990s membership had dropped to the point where the organization could no longer pay their taxes and the building was falling into disrepair.

In 1994, the Town of Greenfield Historical Society purchased the IOOF hall in Middle Grove for the back taxes. During the next few years, the hall was cleaned and painted and became the storage site for the historical society’s rapidly growing collection of artifacts.

On May 8, 2002, Eugene Chatfield, a long-time member of the Town of Greenfield Historical Society, died leaving the society approxi mately $48,000 from his estate.

Because the IOOF hall occupied nearly the entire parcel of land that it sat on, the society had no space for parking, so it decided to purchase the adjacent parcel that was once occupied by the historic Baptist Church. The church had been destroyed by fire on October 5th, 1974, but the original shed where parishioners parked their horses and carriages while attend ing services was still standing at the back edge of the property.

The society used some of the money bequeathed by Mr. Chatfield along with town and state grants, mem ber donations, and member labor to complete restorative projects on the IOOF hall and carriage shed and to build their museum inside, which is open to the public Fridays July 8 through August 26 4-6 p.m.

Ron Feulner is a retired high school teacher who has been the Town of Greenfield Historian since 2010. He has written several local history booklets, and is currently working on a history of Middle Grove. Ron can be reached at rfeulner@greenfieldny.org.

Memorial Day Weekend Events

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Memorial Day Weekend Duathlon & 5K

Sunday, May 29 | 8 a.m.

On Sunday, May 29 the Saratoga Lions Club will sponsor their 16th 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. Proceeds will benefit Saratoga Lions Clubs’ efforts to help those with visual and hearing impairments, funding diabetes research, and supporting youth and community initiatives. To register, visit www. thememorialduathlon5k.com.

Saratoga National Historical Park Memoriam

Monday, May 30 | 1 p.m.

Greenwich Memorial Day Parade

Friday, May 27 | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

The Greewich Annual Memorial Day Parade is sponsored by the Greenwich VFW and Greenwich American Legion. The parade will begin at Bridge St., continue to Main St. to Abeel Ave. and ending at the VFW Post 7291 building.

2022 Ballston Spa Memorial Day Parade

Saturday, May 28 | 9 a.m.

The 2022 Ballston Spa Memorial Day Parade kicks-off Saturday, May 28 at 9 a.m. on Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa. There will be a Naval ceremony at the bridge (JJ’s Snack Bar). The parade will proceed through town to Veterans Park (Library).

Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery’s Memorial Day Ceremony

Saturday, May 28 | 11 a.m.

The Department of Veterans Affairs GBHS Saratoga National Cemetery will host a Memorial Day Ceremony, accompanied by remarks, musical interludes, keynote speaker, the firing of a military rifle volley, a cannon salute and the playing of Taps. The event is open to the public and takes place 11 a.m. Saturday, May 28 at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, town of Saratoga.

Memorial Day is a time for Americans to mourn all military personnel who lost their lives while serving in the United States armed forces. Saratoga National Historical Park honors those Americans of the Northern Army who perished fighting for the very existence of our nation in the 1777 Battles of Saratoga. Park Ranger and Military Historian, Eric Schnitzer, will reveal some newly-discovered stories of those boys and men who fell here - and were buried here - hundreds of years ago. This free, hour-long illustrated program will take place at the Saratoga National Historical Park Visitor Center on Monday, May 30 at 1 p.m.

Photo by Super Source Media.

Joseph Edward Mayer

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Theresa E. Silic (Terry)

Stella Crandall

Anthony L. Davis

Linda Johnson

Joseph Edward Mayer, 71, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2022 at Saratoga Hospital with his wife and three daughters by his side. Calling hours are 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Wednesday, 6/1/2022 at Burke Funeral Home, funeral home service at noon. Burial with military honors: Saratoga National Cemetery, 1:30 p.m. Visit burkefuneralhome.com

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VOORHESVILLE — Theresa E. Silic (Terry), 71, passed peacefully Sunday, May 22, 2022. Calling hours were Thursday 5/26. Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m., Friday, 5/27 at St. Clement’s Church, followed by burial St. Peter’s Cemetery. Terry’s family would like to thank the hospice nurses at St. Peter’s hospital. www.burkefuneralhome.com

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ARGYLE — Stella Crandall passed away on Friday, May 6 at the Washington Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. Family and friends gathered to remember him on Wednesday, May 11 at Compassionate Funeral Care. A graveside service was held at Maplewood Cemetery. Visit compassionatefuneralcare.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Anthony L. Davis, age 7, passed away Tuesday, May 3, at Saratoga Hospital with his family at his side. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, May 11 at Compassionate Funeral Care. Friends and family gathered prior to the service. Visit: www. Compassionatefuneralcare.com

BALLSTON LAKE — Linda Johnson passed May 6 at her home under Hospice care after a long difficult battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her family and friends. Linda was 66 years old. At the request of the family there will be no calling hours or service at this time. Visit: www. compassionatefuneralcare.com

David Spencer

John W. Parker

devout Christian, and a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. John enjoyed people, loved life and made new friends everywhere he went. It wasn’t unheard of for John to meet people while traveling who would become lifelong friends.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — John W. Parker, eighty-eight passed away peacefully on May 21, 2022 surrounded by family and friends. John was born March 29, 1934 in Cohoes to the late Leo and Alice Parker. After high school he enlisted in the Navy and later returned home to help with his father’s business. He was a longtime resident of Saratoga Springs and an employee of New York State retiring after 20 years of service to pursue his many interests. John was the founding president the National Bottle Museum in Ballston Spa, a Master Gardener, an avid bonsai enthusiast, woodcarver, collector of antiques, traveler, a

He is survived by his wife and soulmate of 56 years, Marie Parker; his children Jeannie (CV) Parker of Toronto, ON, Daniel (Karen) Lenthall of Gardner, MA, Susan Gevers of Henderson, NV, Nancy (Ally) Lenthall of Norfolk, VA, Leo (Robin) Parker of Wilton, NY, nine grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.

Calling hours and funeral home service took place Thursday, May 26, 2022 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes in Saratoga Springs.

Burial followed at Elmwood Hill Cemetery in Troy. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider donations to the American Heart Association in John’s memory.

Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com

CHELAN, WA — David Spencer was born in Saratoga Springs to William E “Ernie” Spencer, Jr and Sheila Hearon. David grew up in Saratoga Springs, but also spent summers in Chadwick Beach, NJ. Early in David’s childhood, alongside his father, brother, and sister, they planted, trimmed, and sold Christmas trees from the Spencer Christmas Tree Farms. The first Spencer Christmas Trees were sold in 1968.

It wasn’t all work - speed skating was enjoyed by the family as well. As a third-generation speed skater, David competed from the age of 6 to 15, attending meets and championship events. David earned many placement medals.

He graduated from Saratoga Springs High School in 1982; served in the Navy from 19841988; graduated from Maria College in Albany in 1993, with a degree as an Occupational Therapy Assistant. In 1988, he graduated from Connecticut Center for Massage, certified in Massage Therapy.

David worked as a Certified Occupational Therapy Asst, (COTA) since 1993, and traveled

with his work to the states of NY, CT, TN, AZ, OR, and WA. He was a gifted therapist and touched many lives. Listening to the life experiences of patients and helping them recover gave him joy and fulfillment.

David played soccer into his thirties and was an avid English Premier League soccer fan. Manchester City being his team of choice. He also enjoyed golf, basketball, and football. He was a lifelong New York Giants fan, but after moving to Washington, he became a Seattle Seahawks fan. He rarely missed a Seahawk game. Naturally talented with song, dance, and comedic timing, David was the lead singer in a cover band in CA in the late 80’s; would karaoke any chance he could and acted in community theatre. He began performing in community productions at the age of eight, with Stepping Star Studio in Saratoga Springs, performing in “The Mouse and the Cheese” (1972). He held many key roles: starring as Will Rogers in “Will Rogers Follies” in CT; Phil Davis in “White Christmas,” in Chelan, WA; Father Virgil Manly Trott in “Sister Amnesia’s Country Western Nunsense Jamboree,” in Chelan, WA; and his last role was as NicelyNicely in “Guys and Dolls,” in Soap Lake, WA, (2019). There were many productions in between.

David’s theatrical experiences were enjoyed by his patients, as he would occasionally sing a song while working. He brought joy to family and friends with phone calls as theatrical characters or the pizza delivery man.

In 2012, he met the love of his life, Tina. He quickly embraced becoming a dad to her daughter,

Trista. As a family they shared love, laughter, singing, dancing, sports, travel, and creating culinary experiences, often including more family and friends.

David never knew a stranger. He was compassionate and kind. Many knew him as the therapist with his dog, Clover. Clover worked with him for ten years.

David is survived by his wife, Tina; stepdaughter, Trista White; mother, Sheila Williams and step-father John Williams of Brielle, NJ; brother, Stephen Spencer (Barbie) of Broad Brook, CT; sister, Catherine Spencer of Boonton, NJ; stepsisters: Karen Wendell of Manesquan, NJ, Laura Williams (Todd) of Eugene, OR, and Geralyn Williams of Studio City, CA; step-brothers: John Williams, Jr (Jen) of Red Bank, NJ, and Christopher (Julie) Williams of Sedona, AZ; niece, Hazel Spencer of Boonton, NJ; nephews: Michael Spencer (Michelle) of South Windsor, CT, and Matthew, Myles, and Mitchell Spencer of Manchester, CT. He was preceded in death by his father, William E. “Ernie” Spencer, Jr., and a (step-) grandson, Waylon Charles.

Funeral services will be held at Lake Chelan Lutheran Church, 216 W. Nixon Ave., Chelan, WA, on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. A Celebration of Life will also be held at the Ferndell Pavilion in the Saratoga Spa State Park on N. South Rd., Saratoga Springs on Friday, June 24, 2022, from 12:00-6:00 p.m. Please leave your thoughts and memories at www.prechtrose.com. Services are entrusted to Precht Rose Chapel, Chelan, WA.

COURT

Rebecca Ann Wheland-Kruger, 45, of Clifton Park, was sen tenced May 13 to 1 year incarceration, after pleading to criminal contempt in the second-degree.

Luke P. Dashnaw, 22, of Clifton Park, pleaded May 13 to pro moting a sexual performance by a child. Sentencing July 15.

POLICE

Lacey Fisher, 38, of Gansevoort, was charged in Saratoga Springs May 16 with aggra vated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, operat ing a motor vehicle without insurance, without inspec tion certificate, and with reg istration suspended.

Chad Lang, 48, of Saratoga Springs, was charged May 16 with burglary, criminal mis chief, and criminal tampering.

Amanda Russell, 41, of Amsterdam, was charged in Saratoga Springs May 15 with motor vehicle registration suspended, and operating

without inspection certifi cate, and without insurance.

Joseph Murray, 46, of Saratoga Springs, was charged May 15 with criminal trespass.

Nicholas Brancato, 21, of Clifton Park was charged in Saratoga Springs May 15 with petit larceny and obstruct govern mental official.

Allessandra Rossen, 20, of Charlton was charged in Saratoga Springs May 14 with aggravated unlicensed opera tion of a motor vehicle, and vehicle registration suspended.

Ahmed Muhammad, 22, of Latham was charged in Saratoga Springs May 14 disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest.

Andrew Yager, 28, of Albany, was charged May 14 in Saratoga Springs with assault.

Corey Saxton, 35, of Greenwich, was charged May 13 in Saratoga Springs with 5 counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance, and one count of criminal use of drug paraphernalia.

Theodore Cooper, 49, of Saratoga Springs, was charged May 13

with criminal possession of a controlled substance, and criminal nuisance.

Michael Rosebrook, 36, of Saratoga Springs, was charged May 13 with crimi nal possession of a controlled substance, and criminal use of drug paraphernalia.

Kevin Lynch, 64, of Saratoga Springs, was charged May 13 with DWI, aggravated unli censed operation of a motor vehicle, and moving from lane unsafely.

Joseph Murray, 46, of Saratoga Springs, was charged May 12 with criminal trespass.

Bianca Barnes, 24, of Schuylerville, was charged May 12 in Saratoga Springs with two counts of criminal possession of stolen property.

Jerry W. Falconio, 57, of Wilton, was charged May 16 with the felonies: criminal sale of a controlled substance, and criminal possession of a con trolled substance- intent to sell. Falconio is suspected of selling heroin/fentanyl in or around the city of Saratoga

Springs. The arrest was the result of a joint investigation conducted between members of the Special Investigations Unit of the Saratoga Springs Police Department and the Violent Gang & Narcotics Enforcement Team of the New York State Police.

Raven J. Stables, 19, of Saratoga Springs, was charged May 12 with two felony counts of criminal sale of a controlled substance, two felony counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance, and one misdemeanor count of bail jumping in the seconddegree. Stables is accused of selling and possessing quan tities of methamphetamine.

A 49-year-old Saratoga Springs resident and a 35-year-old Greenwich man were charged with multiple drug-related offenses, following a several months-long investigation by Saratoga Springs Police. Search warrants were executed at about 1 p.m. Friday, May 13, at the Design Motel on Route 9, resulting in the seizure of drug packaging paraphernalia,

several grams of crack cocaine, and over 13 grams of fentanyl, according to police. Corey A. Saxton, of Greenwich, was charged with two felony counts criminal possession of a controlled substance, one fel ony count assault; Injure Police Officer, and one misdemeanor count of criminal possession of a controlled substance. The charges are based upon the total weight of the fentanyl and the belief the fentanyl was des tined to be sold, police said. Saxton is also accused of caus ing injuries to a uniformed officer during the execution of the search warrant. The officer was treated for minor injuries. Saxton was sent to Saratoga County Jail without bail.

Theodore O. Cooper, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with criminal nuisance in the first-degree, a felony, and criminal possession of a con trolled substance, a misde meanor. Cooper is accused of renting the room where the activities took place. He was released on an appearance ticket, police said.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Carolyn E. Millis passed away on May 13, 2022. Calling hours were held Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at William J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Burial followed in the family plot in Victory Mills Cemetery, Schuylerville, NY. Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com SARATOGA

Mark Yocono

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mark Yocono died unexpectedly but peacefully in his home in Saratoga Springs on May 17, 2022 at the age of 61. Visitation was Sunday, May 22 at the Burke Funeral Home in Saratoga Springs. Charitable donations: Whale and Dolphin Conservation Inc.: us.whales.org. Remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — John “Chaw” Capone, 87, passed away Friday, May 20, 2022 at his home surrounded by his five loving daughters. Calling hours 4 – 8 p.m. on Thursday, 2/2/2022 at Burke Funeral Home. Mass 10 a.m., Friday, 6/3/2022 at Church of St. Peter, burial following St. Peter’s Cemetery. Visit www. burkefuneralhome.com

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Joanne Adamy Olsen

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Joanne Adamy Olsen, age 89, died May 5 at Wesley Health Care center. The family would like to thank the Wesley Health Care Center for Joanne’s care. Donations in her memory may be made to Wesley. There will be a graveside service planned in the future. Visit: www. Compassionatedfuneralcare.com

WILTON — Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park will be hosting its Wildlife Festival at Historic Camp Saratoga on Scout Road on Sunday, June 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature Karner Blue Butterfly walks, live animal pro grams, nature crafts, pond explora tion, and hands-on activities.

The Wildlife Festival is a reg istered National Trails Day event. Camp Saratoga encourages peo ple to get out and explore the wonderful trail system.

All activities offered are free to the public. A vehicle parking pass is required to park for the event. To purchase a pass please visit www.wiltonpreserve.org.

The festival will take place rain or shine. In the event on rain, many of the activities will move under cover of Camp Saratoga’s pavilions, dining hall, and Winter Lodge.

For more information, please visit www.wiltonpreserve.org or call the Preserve and Park Office at 518-450-0321.

Heritage Garden Club of Saratoga Springs

Herb, Perennial Plant & Garden Decor Sale

OF THE photo WEEK spring 2022

Walk With Ukraine Saturday,

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Join Youth2 - Youth Helping Youth for a “Walk With Ukraine,” 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday, June 4 in Congress Park.

Walker Registration is between 9-10 a.m. The first 50 youth who register will receive a free Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. All proceeds go to “Save The Children-Ukraine.”

Form by contacting Beverly, 518281-9130, bevlazardavis@gmail. com or Katelyn, 518-209-1118, kebrunet@gmail.com or simply show up and make a donation.

envelope to Youth2’s Registration Table on June 4. Wear blue and yellow and show support for Ukrainian refugees.

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 submissions will be added to our website: saratogaTODAYnewspaper.com/galleries

Contest Resumes Summer 2022!

Prizes will be awarded to the top five participants with the most pledges. Get your Pledge

Ask friends, family, neighbors, co-workers to pledge a certain amount of money to you for doing the walk. Collect the money (cash or check); pledge form explains how to make out checks. Write the name of the person pledging on the form, put the money into an envelope. Bring Pledge Form and

There will be a handmade Ukrainian-inspired gift table, a youth craft area, a Walker Nourishment table, COVID safety table, Face Painting, Sunflower Photo Opportunity, a Unity Bead Stand, a main stage with live music and storytelling.

For more information visit www.youthsquared.org.

“Spring is Here” Photo by Robert Fonfrias

Walk with Ukraine event will be held in Congress Park Saturday, June 4. Photo provided.

Building That Housed D’Andrea’s Liquor Store Facing Wrecking Ball

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

A longtime West Avenue building may soon be demolished.

The city’s Land Use Boards are this slated this week to determine

the existence of any potential archi tectural or historic significance of the building that once housed D’Andrea’s Liquor Store on West Avenue, with a potential review of demolishing the structure.

The single-story 2,200 square foot building stands on the

northwest corner of Washington Street/Route 29 and West Avenue, and is perhaps most noticeable to passing motorists for its exterior letter design exhibiting Spanish and Greek, Italian, German and other languages in color-filled period script.

It has previously served as a restaurant, and then a liquor store.

In the summer of 2016, shortly after the liquor store closed, Faust D’Andrea sold the lot to David Mohr - president of 81 West Realty Inc., who acquired the property for $1.5 million, according to the

Albany Business Review.

81 West Realty Inc. is the applicant to the city asking for the architectural/historic review, cit ing that the building “has been classified as an ‘unsafe structure.’ We are proposing to demolish this building and clear the lot.”

Overhead and street-level images of 81 West Ave. filed with the city and proposing demolition of the building.

Saratoga Sheriff: Police Out In Force Memorial Day Weekend

BALLSTON SPA — The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office, state and local police agencies and STOP-DWI Coordinators will be out in force May 27-31 in a “high visibility campaign” to reduce impaired-driving related injuries and deaths, county Sheriff Michael Zurlo announced this week.

“Whether on the road or on the water, we urge everyone to celebrate the holiday responsi bly,” Zurlo said in a statement. “Choose a designated driver and always have a plan to get to your destination and back home safely.”

For more information, go to: www.stopdwi.org/mobileapp.

Spa City Doesn’t Get Stefanik After All: Final Congressional Map Keeps Saratoga Springs in Greater Capital Region

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

In an 11th hour change to his draft map that would have shifted Saratoga Springs voters into the 21st congressional voting district, court-appointed special mas ter Jonathan Cervas on May 21 released his final map, setting dis trict boundaries along Saratoga County lines.

Previously, the draft map split Saratoga County in a jagged westto-east manner and placed Spa City voters in a district alongside those in Plattsburgh, Potsdam and other North Country munici palities along the Canadian bor der. Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik currently represents the 21st district.

The final map places all of Saratoga County into dis trict 20, alongside Capital

Region municipalities Albany, Schenectady and Troy, cur rently represented by Democrat Congressman Paul Tonko.

The draft map was released Monday May 16 and requested public input. Many did. Saratoga Springs City Mayor Ron Kim gath ered with the respective mayors of Albany, Amsterdam, Schenectady and Troy to call upon Cervas to keep Saratoga Springs in NY-20 as it had been for the last 10 years.

The city of Amsterdam, Tonko’s home district was not included and will instead be in Stefanik’s NY-21 district.

In re-setting all of Saratoga County into NY-20, Stefanik’s home district of the town of Saratoga - previously been in NY-21, was shifted to Tonko’s NY-20 district.

The Constitution requires members of the House live in the state they represent, though not necessarily in the same district.

Ballston Spa To Discuss Economic Development June 2

BALLSTON SPA —

The Village of Ballston Spa’s Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee will meet twice dur ing the month of June to examine economic considerations regard ing the village. The meetings will be held 7 p.m. on the first and fourth Thursdays of the month, June 2 and June 23, at the Saratoga County Office Building at 50 West High St.

The committee will review the data and recommenda tions set forth in the 2020 Next Wave Communities Economic Development Plan which was undertaken by the Village of

Ballston Spa in partnership with the Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership, the county’s former economic development entity. There will be an examination of the effects on the local economy from various factors, such as proximity to Saratoga Springs and neighboring townships, parking constraints, home businesses and short-term rental situations and social media influences.

The committee will discuss the roles of the village and other entities as economic coordinators and promoters, improving the downtown experience and climate change effects on demographics

and markets. Ultimately, the goal is to consolidate the most essen tial recommendations into the village’s comprehensive plan.

All meetings are open to the public, who are encouraged to attend either in-person or via Zoom and provide input. Zoom link will be available prior to each meeting at www.villageofballstonspa.org/ comprehensive-plan-steeringcommittee.

For more information, contact steering committee chairperson Karen Martell at karenmartell27@ gmail.com or the Village Office at 518 885-5711, villageclerk@ villageofballstonspa.org

WE REMEMBER

by Melissa Downer for Saratoga TODAY

Memorial Day is typically packed with barbeques and fam ily gatherings, a sure sign of the upcoming summer. For a few sol diers from Saratoga Springs, it means a 22 mile ruck (an elon gated march with weighted gear) in the name of a fellow fallen sol dier, Saratoga Springs graduate Abigail Jenks.

Jenks was only 20 years old when she was killed from a fall during a routine training at Fort Bragg in North Carolina on April 19, 2021. She was the first female in the Capital Region to enlist as a Paratrooper, assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division.

As a way to honor Jenks’ memory and raise funds for a scholarship in her name, Saratoga natives Jack Trimmings, a student at Penn State and member of their ROTC program, and Vincent Sablich, a student at Boston College who was medically dis charged from their ROTC pro gram, will be “rucking’’ 22 miles from Wilton to the Gerald H.B Solomon National Cemetery in Schuylerville and finally to the Saratoga Lake public launch on Saratoga Lake this Memorial Day. The “22” miles of their ruck is symbolic of the 22 soldiers and retirees who commit suicide dalily across the county. A ruck is a military training exercise which requires participants to walk, march or run a long distance with weighted gear on a backpack.

“This is our own private way of remembering those who came before us on Memorial Day. It’s important to us to give back,” Trimmings said. Trimmings and

Sablich were a year younger than Jenks but grew up near each other and graduated with her brother.

“It’s hard for graduating seniors to enlist in military life. This is just a way for us to help jump start their career,” said Trimmings of the donations made to their scholarship. It is his hope to raise not only funds for future soldiers, but also aware ness of issues that soldiers have when they are home such as posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression and suicidal ideations.

While Trimmings and Sablich did not personally know her in life, they felt they got to know her when they visited her home. Abigail was a talented art ist and has over 100 works to show for it. She wanted to become a tattoo artist and has had some of her work tattooed on others. In her mother’s home there is a com plete room dedicated to Abigail’s life and artwork. She also loved animals and joined 4-H, raising bunnies and chickens.

Abigail came from a military family. Her two great-grandfathers were in the Navy, her grandfather was in the Air Force, her father was a marine and her brother is also a soldier in the Air Force.

“When Abby went to enlist, people thought she was in the wrong place. They had never sworn in a female paratrooper before,” her mother Mary Jenks said. She added that Abigail was very headstrong and was known to urge on her male comrades during training when she was ahead of them.

Trimmings and Sablich have also participated in rucks in 2020 and 2001 for the 22 Warriors Foundation, a non-profit

organization which supports fami lies of those have been affected by a military member’s suicide.

Students who have a mili tary career in mind can apply for this scholarship through their guidance counselors at Saratoga Springs High School; however, because of the short notice, it is likely to be honored to a student in the 2023 class. If applications are sent now, there is a chance to receive the scholarship this year. Applicants need to have docu mentation of their military ser vice plans and a 500 word essay about their intentions to serve in the military. The deadline is June 2. There will also be information on the Saratoga Springs High School website.

Mary Jenks is grateful to the men participating in the ruck, as they are also bringing awareness to Abby’s story and helping out future soldiers who desire to serve their country. Also participating in the ruck is Cameron Lebed, a local ROTC cadet who studies at Rochester Institute of Technology and Charlie Work, a cadet in the ROTC at Boston College.

Mary is also hosting an art exhibition with Abigail’s artwork on June 10 at the Eden Cafe in Albany from 6-10 p.m. There is a $5 donation and admission can be purchased at www.eventbright. com or at the door upon arrival. All proceeds will benefit the Veteran and Community Housing Coalition, which serves homeless veterans in Saratoga County.

To contribute to the Memorial Day ruck and the scholarship in Abigail’s name, please visit gofundme.com and search for the Abigail Jenks Memorial Scholarship

22 mile “ruck” to take place this Memorial Day to honor fallen soldier, Saratoga Springs graduate Abigail Jenks. Photos provided.

BALLSTON

Richard Stokna sold property at 108 Ballston Ave to Paul Galchus for $220,000

Kathleen Kalesa sold property at 58 Cypress St to Laura Cimmino for $400,000.

Michaels and Laraway Holdings LLC sold property at 21 Summerhill Dr to Jonathan George for $584,075.

Helen Lucas sold property at 40 Everson Way to John Simpson for $400,000.

DHFO LLC sold property at 257 Round Lake Rd to Michaels Group Homes LLC for $912,500.

Bonny Boice sold property at 359 Goode St to Kristen Lyons for $225,000.

Wendy Merton sold property at 862 State Route 50 to Patrick Fenton for $298,000.

Michaels and Laraway Holdings LLC sold property at 14 Summerhill Dr to Garrett Rockwell for $452,060.

GALWAY

Lisa Koenig sold property at 1046 Kania Rd to Kenneth Hathaway for $311,060.

GREENFIELD

Edward Rose sold property at 25 Old Stoneridge Rd to Edward English for $2,825,000.

Erwin Dominguez sold property at 24 Greenfield Manor Rd to Enrique Munoz for $375,000.

MALTA

Damian Antonelli sold property at 1 Woodmint Place to Robert Sanderl for $400,000.

Malta Land Company LLC sold property at 8 Spinnaker Dr to Richard Bonaker for $630,022

Michael Sullivan sold property at 12 Fletcher Ave to Haylie Wilson for $175,000

Stewart Shops Inc sold property at 16 Round Lake Rd to Geizer Ventures Inc for $550,000

SARATOGA

Resolute Development LLC sold property at 4 Anthony Lane to Jonathan Elkaim for $657,020

Joseph McMahon sold property at 247 Wilbur Rd to Jennifer Pratt for $305,000

Mary Coleman sold property at 47 Morgans Run to Frank Passaro for $231,550

SARATOGA SPRINGS

Ryan Balzer sold property at 209 Grand Ave to Jonathan Urban for $605,000

Bruce Ashby sold property at 38 High Rock Ave #4B to Kimberly Hart for $1,218,750

Donald Greene sold property at 92 Congress St to Congress Springs LLC for $1,425,000.

Patrick Doran sold property at 7 Madison St to Indy Flippers LLC for $1,325,000.

Qezen Property Solutions sold property at 1 Sandspring Dr North to Brett VanZandt for $625,000.

Bonacio Construction Inc sold property at 112 Jefferson St to Alexander Mahar for $792,000.

Stuart Earhart sold property at 127 Adams St to Harry McLellan for $895,000.

128 Henry Building LLC sold property at 128 Henry St Unit 404 to Lee Einsidler for $1,194,000

Andrew Lawler sold property at 211 Grand Ave to Stephanie MacArthur for $385,000.

Regatta View LLC sold property at 18 Dartmouth Way to 16 Thoroughbred LLC for $573,586.

Thomas Dicocco sold property at 30 Whistler Court Unit 135 to Kathleen Allden for $360,000

132 Adams St LLC sold property at 132 Adams St to Marc Wise for $630,000

Jeanne Silag sold property at 43 Piping Rock Circle to Randy Lockrow for $700,000.

Kirk Denero sold property at 4 Deerleap Pl to Bridget Languth for $345,000.

WILTON

McPadden Builders LLC sold property at 16 Colleen Ct to Christopher Leuzinger for $552,800.

Mark Taylor sold property at 4 Deer Run to Peter Lindner for $572,000.

Sonoma Grove LLC sold property at 7 Monterey Ct to Sandra Lundin for $788,543

Ronald Slone sold property at 48 Hearthstone Dr to Christopher Maehr for $660,000

Julie & Co. Realty Opens New Location In Schroon Lake

Stewart’s Shops Expanding

SCHROON LAKE — Julie & Co. Realty LLC has announced the opening of their newest office on Main Street in Schroon Lake.

This new location will focus on residential resale properties, commercial, lake properties, con dominiums, and secondary homes.

Julie & Co. Realty had already

been providing real estate services in the Adirondacks, and the real estate agents, who will be working out of the Schroon Lake office, are native to the North Country.

For more information, call 518-350-SOLD (7653), email info@juliecorealty.com or visit www.JulieCoRealty.com

by Melissa Downer for Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA COUNTY —

Stewart’s Shops is expanding their presence in Saratoga County. The company has purchased the Sunoco station which also housed a four-bay car wash at 2465 Route 9 in Mechanicville, near the roundabouts off of exit 12 on I-87. The price was $1.2 million. The car wash has already been

demolished and a complete rebuild will begin this July with the goal to open the new store in the Fall. The new shop will have Sunoco branded gas, more room for seat ing and food-to-go options with pizza, meatballs, macaroni and cheese being some of the favorites. Currently there are 53 shops in Saratoga County and 350 shops across New York and Vermont.

By the end of the year there will be about 360 stores total. According to

Erica

of Public Affairs, the company plans to spend around $50 million on store rebuilds and renovations in 2022.

“Malta is booming and we are excited to be a part of that growth and the opportunity to finally offer gas and a new Stewart’s Shop on this stretch of Route 9 for both commuters and Malta residents,” Komoroske said.

To read the full story, visit SaratogaBusinessReport.com

Komoroske, Director

Proposed Stewart’s Shop - 2465 Route 9, Mechanicville. Images provided.

Julie & Co. Realty Schroon Lake location ribbon cutting. Photo provided.

Espey Mfg. & Electronics Corp. Posts Stellar Results, Eyes Improvements

by Rob Sgarlata Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Espey Manufacturing & Electronics Corp. reported net sales more than doubled for the third quarter of fiscal 2022 compared to the same period last year. During that quar ter, ended March 31, net income increased by $1,731,473.

“Returning to consistent profitability is our primary objec tive as we close out fiscal 2022 and move into fiscal 2023,” commented

David O’Neil, President and CEO in February. “We continue to focus on increasing the profitabil ity of the company.” O’Neil took over as President and CEO of Espey on January 1, 2022 after the resignation of Patrick T. Enright, Jr. O’Neil had served as Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer since January 2000.

Net sales for the third quarter 2022 were $8,620,049 compared to net sales of $4,205,068 last year and $6,191,300 in third quarter 2020. Net income for the quarter

was $661,359 or $.27 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $1,070,114 or -$.44 per diluted share for the same period 2021. On May 23 Espey (NYSE ESP) stock closed at $14.57.

“We had an excellent quarter. The employees at Espey continue to work very hard in a difficult and frustrating business environment,” O’Neil said in a prepared state ment. “Their hard work and deter mination delivered solid financial results for the third quarter of fis cal 2022. New orders remained

Dorsey and Mikullitz Named Senior Shareholders at O’Connell and Aronowitz

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

O’Connell and Aronowitz, one of the region’s largest, locally owned, full-service law firms, announces the promotion of attorneys Matthew J. Dorsey and Kelly J. Mikullitz to Senior Shareholders.

Matthew J. Dorsey concen trates his practice in the areas of estate planning, estate administra tion, elder law, Medicaid planning, and guardianship. In his Medicaid planning practice, Matt works with families to preserve their assets, while obtaining access to necessary long term care services.

Matt is the President of the Estate Planning Counsel of Eastern New York, whose mem bers include attorneys, accoun tants, and financial advisors throughout the Capital Region and the North Country.

Matt is a Member of Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club, where he serves as their Justice of the Subordinate Forum. He is also a graduate of Leadership Saratoga and was previously rec ognized as a Volunteer of the Year by the Alzheimer’s Association.

Matt received his law degree from Vanderbilt School of Law and obtained a Bachelor of Arts, magna

cum laude, from Brown University. Matt is also a graduate of Saratoga Springs High School, where he was awarded the Yaddo Medal.

Kelly J. Mikullitz concentrates her legal practice in the firm’s Family and Matrimonial Law Department with attorneys Florence Richardson and William Berglund. Together, Attorneys Mikullitz, Richardson, and Berglund have over 70 years of experience advocating for cli ents with difficult family matters, including divorces; legal separa tions; custody/parenting time dis putes; issues regarding spousal maintenance and child support; and the drafting of prenuptial, postnuptial, and separation agreements.

Kelly is also the managing partner of the firm’s Lead Poisoning and Toxic Exposure Litigation Group where she has represented hundreds of injured children and adults suffering from brain injuries. She is the Vice President the Brain Injury Association of New York State (BIANYS) and has served on their Board of Directors since 2014.

O’Connell and Aronowitz was named a 2021 “Best Law Firm” by Best Lawyers and US News & World Report. With more than 30 attorneys and offices in Albany, and Saratoga Springs, the firm provides a broad range of legal services to businesses and individuals throughout the State.

strong and earnings are much improved over prior year results.”

In the face of these posi tive results, Espey has filed plans with the Saratoga Springs Design Review Commission to replace an existing warehouse with a more functional structure that will cover the same footprint.

According the documents on file with the Design Commission the existing warehouse was built in the 1960’s and has deteriorated to the extent that some portions of the building are currently not

useable. The building has served its useful purpose and is now ready to be upgraded to a new, modern, steel building that will better serve the needs of Espey into the future.

Because of the funding mecha nism in place for the new building, Espey plans to execute the project in stages. The existing warehouse will not be torn down until an approved plan for the new structure is in place.

Espey specializes in inte grated manufacturing services of power electronics for the defense, areospace and industrial markets.

Matthew J. Dorsey. Photo provided.

Kelly J. Mikullitz. Photo provided.

Saratoga Springs First Quarter Financial Summary, Strong Sales Tax Figures

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Commissioner of Finance, Minita Sanghvi, released the city’s Quarterly Financial Report for the quarter ending March 31, 2022.

As of March 31, the city had collected 60% of annual property tax, about $10.27 million.

Property taxes may be paid in four quarterly installments, begin ning March 1, and this figure is similar to 2021, when 61% was collected during the first quarter.

Many of the city’s larger rev enue streams are not paid during the first quarter. These include VLT aid, county surplus distribu tion, NYRA admissions tax, state and federal aid, and mortgage tax. The quarterly report also does not include parking ticket revenue, due to an issue with a new vendor, Passport Labs, that is currently

being resolved.

Sales tax collected only includes revenues from January. Sales tax from February and March are distributed in April and May and are not included in the first quarter revenues. However, the city does have a full update on first quarter sales tax figures. March 2022 sales tax is up over 20% from March 2021, an increase of over $200,000.

The 2022 sales tax for the first three months of the year is 16% higher than the same period in 2021. Sanghvi notes that this is approximately $2.87 million more than first quarter sales tax from last year, and “a strong start to 2022.”

The First Quarter Financial Summary can be found at: http:// saratogasprings.org/Archive. aspx?AMID=46.

THE STOCK MARKET DROPPED, NOW WHAT?

turn. Unfortunately, investments don’t work like this, and draw downs are inevitable. If you are worried about a specific invest ment being down X% year-todate, zoom out and look at the progress made over the past few years. We were all spoiled last year with double-digit gains and min imal pullbacks – this year pulled us back to reality.

by David Rath, CMT, CFA for Saratoga TODAY

Those with a well-func tioning crystal ball sold all their stocks, bonds, and cryptocur rencies at the beginning of this year. For everyone else, there haven’t been many places to hide. After last year’s tranquility, we are being reminded daily that investments can, in fact, decline in value. These periods can para lyze investors with fear, so it is a valuable exercise to step back and assess the situation objectively. Your perspective on the actions to take depends on a few things, but mostly the stage in your invest ment timeframe.

Try not to get anchored to high watermarks. We all want our portfolios to act as a socket wrench. With every turn of the wrench, a new point of progress is established with no pullback as the wrench reloads for the next

Think before you sell. It is very tempting to hit the eject button during times like these and wait out the storm in the relative safety of cash. Selling is the easy part – getting back in is where it gets tricky. Those crys tal balls are in short supply, and typically when the time comes to buy back in, it won’t feel like it. As an example, consider the recent COVID crisis. The stock market bottomed on the day that most of the country entered into lockdowns. As the market goes higher, many who sold tell them selves to wait for a pullback to buy back in. That can be harder in practice than it is in theory. If you decide to de-risk, map out a plan beforehand and don’t make an all-in or all-out decision. Think of your portfolio as a ther mostat and adjust as necessary.

Continue investing. The stock market is the only place where things go on sale and cus tomers run out of the store. Pullbacks should be a welcome sight if you are still in the accu mulation phase of investing. All

else being equal, it makes more sense to buy stocks at 20-30% off, but it certainly feels worse. We want the positive feedback of putting money to work and see ing it immediately increase in value. Again, timeframes matter, so investing the money you need in the next year or two might not be the best strategy. Time is an investor’s best friend, and the lower prices you pay in the pres ent set the stage for more signifi cant returns in the future.

I posted something recently on social media which illustrated the growth of the S&P 500 from February of 2020, right before everything hit the fan. Can you guess the total return over the last two-plus years? Twenty-two percent. If you average that out to about 10% per year, we are in line with historical averages. It was a heck of a ride, but here we are. Investments are meant to go through these periods and approaching the decision-making process with perspective allows you to make prudent choices for your financial future. A financial advisor can add an objective voice.

For more information, visit contwealth.com.

David Rath, CMT, CFA, is the Chief Investment Officer at Continuum Wealth Advisors in Saratoga Springs. Continuum Wealth Advisors, LLC is a Registered Investment Advisor registered through the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Pack 4016 at Pitney Meadows

Kindness Rocks... literally!

Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Members of Cub Scout Pack 4016 and their siblings learned about soil and worms, planting flowers, and getting hands good and muddy on May 15 at Pitney Meadows. The program was organized by Sarah Miles, Education Director at Pitney Meadows, as part of their youth program initiatives.

From exploring nature yearround to racing Scout-built cars at the January Pinewood Derby to summer outdoor activities, ele mentary grade Cub Scouts have year-round fun with friends while learning a wide range of skills.

For more information about Pack 4016, contact

Committee Chair John Koch at saratogascouter@kochny.com or 518-644-4438. Visit beascout.org to see all local units. Youth (boys and girls) can join Scouts at any time of the year.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Maple Avenue sixth graders are painting kindness rocks this week to pass on to others as part of Mental Health Awareness Month. Photo provided.

SUMMER CAMP DIRECTORY

Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs Summer Camp

FOREST SUMMER CAMP | 45 Kaydeross Avenue West | Ages 3-6 June 13 - July 8 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

LOWER SCHOOL CAMP | 62 York Avenue | Grades 1-5

June 20 - July 15 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Come walk to the many local parks with us for water play, games, and a picnic lunch. Then head back to school for crafts, free play, stories, and snacks in the shady yard of our beloved Lower School campus.

FOREST CAMP SCHEDULE

Week 1 - June 13-17

Recycled and Reusable Art Week 2 - June 20-24

Fairies and Gnomes

Week 3 - June 27-July 1

Water & Rainbows Week 4 - July 4-8

Birds & Butterflies

For any questions, email forestcamp@waldorfsaratoga.org

LOWER SCHOOL SCHEDULE

Week 1 - June 20-27

Wet Felting Week 2 - June 27-July 1

Needle Crafting Week 3 - July 4-8

Bread and Butter Week 4 - July 11-15

Flowers and Fabric

For any questions, email summercamp@waldorfsaratoga.org

Bark Hill Farm brings a bounty of flowers and vegetables to the Farmers’ Market

SATURDAYS

9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Wilton Mall WEDNESDAYS

3 - 6 p.m.

City Center Parking Garage

*Starting June 1, markets will return to High Rock Park

by Julia Howard for Saratoga TODAY

Amy Hoge cares deeply about living things, from the countless flowers and vegetables that she grows to the cats, chickens, and six dogs that live on her farm. “It gets noisy around here,” she laughs in response to the farm’s name. Bark Hill Farm, located in Hebron in Washington County, is one of the Saratoga Farmers’ Market’s newest vendors.

Seven years ago, Amy and her family purchased an 11-acre plot with an 1800s farmhouse that stands on the property. In 2020, Amy decided to shift from her career as a veterinary technician to pursue farming full-time.

“The decision to start Bark Hill Farm felt right for my family and me as we pivoted through 2020,” Amy says. “It was time to pursue my passion for growing flowers and vegetables and making them available to the community.”

Amy grows approximately forty varieties of seasonal vegetables and several types of flowers on threequarters of an acre. The rest of the property is pasture and woodland that she utilizes for grazing laying hens and hay production.

“I believe that locally-grown, nutritious food is something that our community deserves access to. The same can be said about our flowers; I love seeing the joy they bring to people, and I feel good knowing that our growing methods are good for the environment.” Amy explains.

Bark Hill Farm is Certified Naturally Grown, meaning there is no use of synthetic fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, or GMOs.

As a female business owner in agriculture, Amy takes each day with its blessings and challenges. “I love offering new products as the weeks change, and I love the community aspect of growing for local markets and getting to talk directly with customers,” Amy says. “It’s also challenging to grow as a business without outgrowing what I can handle.”

You can find Bark Hill Farm at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market on Wednesdays from 3-6 pm at High Rock Park and the Spa City Farmers’ Market on Sundays. Seasonal varieties of produce and flowers are available at Bark Hill’s farmstand, open seven days a week at 2079 County Rt 47, Hebron, and through the farm’s CSA, available at www.barkhillfarm.com.

The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesdays from 3 to 6 p.m. This Saturday is the final market at the Wilton Mall for the season. Markets will return to High Rock Park on Wednesday, June 1. Find us online at saratogafarmersmarket.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Roasted Root Vegetables

Spring brings tender turnips, beets, and carrots perfect for roasting. Preparation is simple, with minimal roasting time for young vegetables. Enjoy them on a bed of fresh greens, as a side dish, in a sandwich wrap, as an appetizer with hummus – the possibilities are endless.

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 carrots*, sliced into 1-inch pieces

• 5-6 radishes*, ends trimmed and halved

• 5-6 hakurei turnips*, sliced into 1-inch pieces

• 4 beets*, peeled and sliced into 1-inch pieces

• ½ a yellow onion*, sliced

• 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary*

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)

• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 400F.

2. Place prepared carrots, radishes, hakurei turnips, beets, onion, and rosemary on a large sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine until well coated.

3. Arrange the vegetables in a single layer on the pan. Try to avoid crowding the pan.

4. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until tender and golden brown. Gently shake the sheet pan halfway through baking to ensure even cooking.

NOTE: Store roasted root vegetables in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.

Photo by Pattie Garrett.

Recipe provided by Bark Hill Farm

Bark Hill Farm. Photo provided.

Bark Hill Farm. Photo provided.

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY

CUTS Like a Knife

Hello my Foodie Friends!

It is Memorial Day weekend and it is a time of remembering those men and women who gave their lives for America. My father served in WWII fighting on the beaches of Normandy; and my father-in-law served 22 years in the army, training and commanding young recruits. Our parents come from a period that is called “the greatest generation.” The stories that both my father and father-in-law have given over the years about their time in the war or in the service, and the stories both my mother and motherin-law have told, reflect an incredible period of our history. As I reflect on this holiday, I think about my father at age 22 and realized he was in England getting ready for D-Day on Normandy Beach. It must have a scary time for my Dad. I don’t know for sure because he would never talk about it. The only thing he would say, and this is his Irish sense of humor talking, was “there were many bars in France and Belgium that had banned me for life.”

I lost my father many years ago. Among the precious possessions that were handed off to us where his knives and a sharpening wheel that I use for knife repair. As a gift to each of my four other siblings; I sharpened and restored my father’s knives giving each one of my brother’s and sister’s knives that they could use and remember my father through each day as they prepared their meals. Knife Sharpening is a service that I offer at Compliments to the Chef. Did you know that a sharp knife leads to fewer injuries? It does sound contradictory that a sharp knife could cause less injury. However, a sharp knife means you make fewer cuts and do not have to work as hard as you would to cut when using a dull knife. The law of averages shows that there is less of a chance of cutting yourself with a sharp knife then with a dull knife. A sharp knife also cuts more precisely with less chance of slippage. Overall; a sharp knife promotes better cutting techniques. Even the finest knives will dull with regular use, but periodic sharpening will restore the blade’s keen edge. A dull knife requires greater force, tears at food, tires the hand and increases the odds of cutting yourself. Dull knives cause infinitely worse and more frequent injuries than sharp

ones for a few reasons. Dull knives require more pressure to use, which can make them prone to slipping. And if they do, they hit with that much more force, and result in a more ragged, much harder to heal injury than one a sharp knife would make. Yes, it’s possible to sharpen and Hone your knives at home, and it’s something everyone should do to preserve the integrity of your blades (and, again, stay safe) however, forestalling kitchen bloodshed should be one of your priorities. If you have your knives sharpened by a professional once or twice a year, you can maintain them without too much hassle.

You can tell when your knife is dull, but a good rule of thumb is to try to slice through a tomato or a piece of paper. If the blade goes through anything but easily, it’s time to sharpen or have them sharpened by John.

This Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start to summer. We would like to thank all who have either served or are currently serving our country for your service.

Stay close to family and friends this weekend and if you see a serviceman or woman say “Thank you” to them! Let us at Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store located at 33 Railroad Place, help you get ready

with your culinary needs for the holiday weekend.

Remember my Foodie Friends that “Life Happens in the Kitchen or around the grill.”

Get the grill ready, remember to stock up on the charcoal, and be sure to grab plenty of ice cold beverages. It’s time to kick off the outdoor grilling season with some Memorial Day culinary creations for the holiday weekend.

Take Care, John & Paula

Best Barbecue Ribs Ever

INGREDIENTS

• 1/4 cup brown sugar

• 2 tablespoons chili powder

• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

INSTRUCTIONS

• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

• 2 racks baby back ribs

• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth

• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

• 1 cup barbecue sauce

• Combine the brown sugar, chili powder, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, the oregano, cayenne, garlic powder and onion powder in a small bowl and rub the mixture on both sides of the ribs.

Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or overnight.

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. In a roasting pan, combine the broth and vinegar. Add the ribs to the pan. Cover with foil and tightly seal. Bake 2 hours. Remove the ribs from the pan and place them on a platter.

Pour the liquid from the pan into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook until reduced by half. Add the barbecue sauce.

Preheat an outdoor grill to medium high. Put the ribs on the grill and cook about 5 minutes on each side, until browned and slightly charred. Cut the ribs between the bones and toss them in a large bowl with the sauce. Serve hot.

Courtesy of Katie Lee Biegel from the Food Network Magazine.

Events upcoming

Cars & Coffee

Middle Grove Town Park, 430 Middle Grove Road, Middle Grove | 8 – 11 a.m. Town of Greenfield Lions Club Car & Coffee Event will be held on June 4. Free and open to any car or truck, including daily drivers. There will be a 50-50 raffle and door prizes for entered vehicles. This event is being sponsored by Ryan’s Garage. The Greenfield Lions will be selling fresh breakfast sandwiches, donuts, and coffee. The public is invited to check out the vehicles.

Annual Ladies of Charity Garage and Bake Sale

Bake sale will include cakes, breads, cookies, cupcakes, brownies, pies, muffins, and other specialties. Saturday, June 4 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. the Italian American War Veterans, 247 Grand Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Rain or Shine. No public items accepted for the Garage Sale.

Arts & Crafts Vendor Fair

Vendors needed for June 4 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Living Waters Church, 4330 NY 50, Saratoga Springs. Rain or shine. Food, arts and crafts, homemade items, household items, etc. 12’x12’ space is $50. Set up time is 8 a.m. For information call Cliff at 518-260-9922 or Susan at 518424-2962. Proceeds will benefit Operation Adopt a Soldier.

Saratoga County Showmanship Clinic

The Saratoga County 4-H will be hosting a Showmanship Clinic on Saturday, June 4. Cost is $15 for 4-H members and $20 for Non4-H members. The Showmanship Clinic Check in will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the 4-H Training Center, with rotations starting at 10 a.m. and conclude at 1:30 p.m. The clinic will highlight 5 types of animal showmanship including: dairy cattle, beef cattle, sheep, goat, and horse. A professional showman from each species will demonstrate the proper technique and handling skills of that animal. For more details or to register email Rylie Lear rjl287@cornell. edu or call 518-885-8995.

Community Talent Show

Saratoga Arts will host the firstever Saratoga Arts Community Talent Show at City Hall on June 4. Performers of all genres and levels are encouraged to apply in advance and selected performers will receive a $100 honorarium. Application and guidelines are now available. To apply or to learn more about the Saratoga Arts Community Talent Show, visit www. www.saratoga-arts. org/Community.

Walk with Ukraine

Youth 2 – Youth Helping Youth, a youth philanthropic organization sponsoring a community event on Saturday, June 4, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., in Congress Park, Saratoga Springs to raise money and awareness for the cause. Participants are asked to wear blue and gold. The event will consist of a walk around the perimeter of Congress Park 3 times to make a 2-mile walk. Pledge Forms can be requested from Youth2 at bevlazardavis@ gmail.com or from kebrunet@ gmail.com. All proceeds will go to “Save The Children Ukraine.” Tables, raffles and a craft table for youth, free snacks for walkers, COVID safety table, face painting, photo opportunity, music, and storytelling.

The Spa Nonprofit Fundraiser Festival

Seniors at Saratoga Springs High School in the Saratoga Pathways Academy (SPA) created the festival to help support our community’s nonprofits (Wellspring, Franklin Community Center, Saratoga County Animal Shelter, and the SNAC Pack Program). It will take place on June 4 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Saratoga Springs High School with live music, food, art, games, and vendors. The goal is to raise funds, collect nonperishables, and gather hygienic items to donate to the local nonprofits. Price of admission and everything at the festival can be paid with a monetary or nonperishable donation.

Turkey Dinner Take Out

Trinity United Methodist Church, 155 Ballard Road, Gansevoort, NY will hold a takeout only Turkey Dinner June 4, from 4 – 6 p.m. Price is $13 each or $25 for 2. Dinner by pre-order

only. To place an order, please call 518-683-8195 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Cut-off date for orders is May 31. Pollinator Palooza Sustainable Saratoga is hosting a native plant sale and pollinator education event, on Sunday, June 5 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the former Oligny Garden Center, 390 Wilton-Gansevoort Rd., Gansevoort. Planting native plants provides essential food and habitat for native pollinators. Come and shop our selection of over 25 native plant species. We will have lots of info about how your garden can help pollinators. The plant sale will feature information about sustainable gardening, the importance of native species, and general plant and pollinator educational resources. There will also be children’s activities and raffles. for details, including the list of plant species that will be available, on our website: sustainablesaratoga. org/pollinator-palooza/

Wildlife Festival

On Sunday, June 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park will be hosting its Wildlife Festival at Historic Camp Saratoga on Scout Road in Wilton. The event will feature Karner blue butterfly walks, live animal programs, nature crafts, pond exploration, and hands-on fun. Activities will take place throughout the Camp Saratoga to encourage people to get out and explore the wonderful trail system since the Wildlife Festival is a registered National Trails Day event. Free to the public but a parking pass is required to park for the event. Visit our website to learn about all the activities for the day and to purchase a parking pass www.wiltonpreserve.org/ wildlife-festival.

Secret Gardens Revealed

Join a live Zoom program, on Thursday, June 9, 7 – 8 p.m., hosted by the Saratoga Springs Public Library as the owners of three diverse gardens on the upcoming annual Saratoga Soroptimist Secret Gardens Tour share their photos, philosophies, and how they plan and care for their outdoor sanctuaries. Participation is free, but registration is required. Visit the library’s events calendar at www. sspl.org to register. The event is co-sponsored by Soroptimist

International of Saratoga County, a public service organization whose mission is to improve the lives of women and girls locally and globally. Tickets for the July 10 Secret Gardens Tour are available at www. soroptimistsaratoga.org.

Yard Sale –Donations Needed

Gateway House of Peace Annual Spring Yard Sale. June 10, 11, 12 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Located at 479 Rowland St., Ballston Spa. Please keep us in mind when you are doing your spring cleanouts. Your donations of gently used items are greatly appreciated and will help make our sale a success. Items wanted – household items, jewelry, toys, furniture, clothes, kitchenware, antiques, collectables, tools, etc. Items not taken –TVs, computers, child car seats, books, upholstered furniture, large appliances, and mattresses. Donations can be dropped off June 2 – 10, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Contact Elaine at 518-587-5109 with any questions. 100% of the proceeds to benefit Gateway House of Peace.

Annual Plant Sale

The Glenville Hills Garden Club of Saratoga County annual plant sale will be held on Saturday, June 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Dockstader Recreation Fields, 5078 Sacandaga Road, Galway. A large selection of perennial plants as well as herbs, flowering shrubs, ground covers, vines, and bulbs will be offered for sale. Proceeds will fund the garden club projects, including community beautification and the sponsorship of students at environmental camps.

Fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Southern Adirondacks

Donny Elvis Romines will be performing on June 17 at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs. Doors open at 6 p.m. Food is available for purchase. Tickets are $15 at the door. There will be raffles and a 50/50. Showtime is 7 p.m. For information call Helen at 518-745-7821.

Craft FairVendors Wanted

The Saratoga County History Center is seeking vendors of handmade crafts, antiques, and farm products for the annual craft fair on Saturday, June 18

from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. No massproduced or commercially made items will be permitted. Spaces are available outdoors, with limited spaces available indoors. This is a rain or shine event. Please contact Beth Silvestri for more information at 518-885-4000 or bsilvestri@ brooksidemuseum.org. Brookside Museum is located at 6 Charlton Street, Ballston Spa, NY, 12020. Please see the SCHC website www.brooksidemuseum. org and our social media accounts (@SaratogaCoHistory) for news and announcements.

U.S. Grant’s Bicentennial Birthday Celebration

Saturday, June 18, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. It’s been 200 years since former 18th President and Civil War commanding Union General Ulysses S. Grant was born.

The Friends of Grant Cottage invite you to a fun-filled family birthday event on the grounds of Grant Cottage! The popular 77th NY Regiment Balladeers will perform Civil War-era music at 1 p.m. and Tom Smith and Diana O’Brien will be singing engaging songs from their Knee-High Songs for Children program. Other reenactors will be on-site to share their expertise on various topics. Attendees will be given small American flags as souvenirs of a memorable day at Grant Cottage. www. grantcottage.org.

Welcome Summer Concert

Welcome summer with two newcomers to the Saratoga Chamber Players for the upcoming concert on Saturday, June 18 at 3 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church; 5th Avenue & Henning Road. Violinist Lily Holgate and cellist Annabelle Hoffman will play with regular participants, violinist Jill Levy and violist Kathy Andrew for renderings of string quartets by Haydn, Janacek, and Beethoven. Attendees are asked to present proof of vaccination and agree to wear a mask during the performance. For the health of attendees, seating will be socially distanced. Tickets are $20 for students; $25 for seniors; $30 for adults. Children are admitted free. Ticket purchase in advance is encouraged. For more information on musicians and the SCP season visit www. saratogachamberplayers.org

This Week’s Events: May 27- June 2

FRIDAY, MAY 27

Haunted Saratoga Ghost Tours

Saratoga Tea & Honey, 348 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m. Hear the stories that have lived on in our city for hundreds of years. They will enchant, entertain, and perhaps even scare you. Our 90-minute- long walking tour will take you in search of the countless ghosts rumored to haunt the city. Total walking distance is less than a mile, covered at a very leisurely pace so that you can enjoy Saratoga’s many infamous ghosts and haunted locations. Every Friday and Saturday through November 4.

SATURDAY, MAY 28

2022 Ballston Spa Memorial Day Parade

Milton Ave., Ballston Spa | 9 a.m. Naval ceremony at bridge (JJ’s Snack Bar). Proceeds through town to Veterans Park (Library).

New Exhibit on Women’s Shoes Opens

Saratoga Springs History Museum, 1 E. Congress St. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Opening today: “A Step in Time: 200 Years of Women’s Designer Footwear.” 65 pairs of shoes, boots, slippers, moccasins, and more, many having belonged to notable and influential women in Saratoga Springs, including singer Lillian Russell, poet Katrina Trask, longtime city historian Beatrice Sweeney, Daughters of the American Revolution regent Kate Batcheller, socialite and philanthropist Mollie Wilmot, and others. The exhibit also features humbler footwear, and some worn by men and children, too. Funding for “A Step in Time” provided by the Alfred Z. Solomon Charitable Trust. Admission: Adults $10, Seniors $9, Students $5, members & children under 12 free. For more information, please call 518-584-6920 or visit www.saratogahistory.org.

Author Talk and Self-publishing Overview

Galway Public Library, 2112 East St., Galway | 11 a.m.

Galway Public Library will host local author Shirley Andrews on May 28 at 11 a.m. for an Author Talk and Self-publishing Overview. Andrews has self-published five volumes of devotionals inspired by nature and illustrated with photos by J. Michael Fuller. She will discuss the ups and downs of self-publishing and answer questions about writing and publishing. Photographers will enjoy this event as well. Her books will be for sale at the event and samples may be found on her website: www.shirleydandrews.com. Please register by calling the library at 518-882-6385

SUNDAY, MAY 29

Memorial Duathlon & 5K

Saratoga Casino Hotel

342 Jefferson Street, Saratoga Springs | 8 a.m.

Registration fees offer discounts to those who sign up early along with a free event t-shirt to the first 300 people who sign up. You can also buy raffle tickets online for a chance to win a Trek bicycle, a stay at the iconic Mirror Lake Inn and a day at Saratoga Racecourse and other great prizes. 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. For more information and to register, visit thememorialduathlon5k.com.

family friendly

MONDAY, MAY 30

Annual Pie and Quiche Sale

Galway Village Park, Galway | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Glenville Hills Garden Club of Saratoga County will hold its annual pie and quiche sale Memorial Day.

Hattie’s Annual Crawfish Festival

Hattie’s Restaurant, 45 Phila St. Saratoga Springs 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. | The unofficial start to Summer! Fresh Crawfish by the pound! Fried ChickenGumbo-Peel & Eat, Shrimp~Raw Bar, Live Entertainment by: Soul Session featuring “Soulist” Garland Nelson. Call 518-584-4790 for details. All profits are donated to charity!

Memorial Day Ceremony

Gideon Hawley Park, 758 Charlton Road, Charlton 2 p.m. | The Charlton Historical Society sponsors the annual ceremony. This year’s theme will be the recognition of the 100th Anniversary of the U.S. Unknown Soldier.

TUESDAY, MAY 31

Butterfly Walk

Wilton Wildlife Preserve, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton 1 – 2 p.m. | Listen to a short story at Delegan Pond followed by a walk in the meadow to visit our endangered Karner blue butterflies. To register, call the Saratoga Springs Public library at 518-584-7860 ext. 303.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1

Stuffed Chicken Breast Dinner

Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. For curbside pickup only. Menu: Boneless stuffed chicken breast with gravy, mashed potatoes, vegetable, cranberry sauce, roll, tossed

Send your calendar events to calendar@saratogapublishing.com two weeks prior to the event.

salad. Dinner for 2 / $30. Cash only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – noon to place an order. 518-584-2585.

Poetry Reading

Caffe Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs

Sign-ups 6:30 p.m. | Caffè Lena will present a poetry reading by Kathleen Aguerrro. An open mic poetry reading will follow. Readings will start at 7 p.m. The host for the event will be Carol Graser and the cost is $5 general, free for students. The featured reading will also be livestreamed. You can find a link for the livestream at caffelena.org.

THURSDAY, JUNE 2

15 Miles on the Sacandaga Canal? The Canal Craze

Saratoga Springs Public Library, Dutcher Community Room | 12 – 1 p.m. This presentation will discuss the construction and success of the Erie Canal and the subsequent “canal craze” that sparked the idea of a Great Sacandaga Canal. Discover the area’s efforts to expand their commercial reach as they sought to draw raw goods and resources from the Sacandaga Valley and throughout the Adirondack Mountains down to the Mohawk Valley, and wider global economic market. Register at www.sspl.org.

Monthly Art Classes

The Galway Public Library, 2112 East St, Galway 6 – 8 p.m. | The library is offering a series of six art classes on the first Thursday of each month. Impressions in Art: Basic & Intermediate Drawing - Seeing What You Draw will be taught by local artist Tim LaFave who works in various mediums, including oil, acrylic, pastels, and more. His work has been on display at the Soave Faire Gallery of Saratoga Springs and at the Galway Public Library. This class is suitable for older teens & adults, and registration is required. Contact the library at 518882-6385 for details and to sign up.

Raise The Roof: Robert Plant & Alison Krauss Stage at SPAC June 3

Toys In Action: Toy Photography & Collectable Convention Coming to Saratoga

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

A large-scale toy photography event that brings together a love of collectables, toys and photogra phy will be held 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday, June 18 at the Saratoga Springs City Center.

Special convention guests include creative photographers, animators, and illustrators whose work has included projects for Disney and Star Wars, Hasbro, Marvel, Mattel and more.

The day-long event features how-to panels, exhibitors, auto graph-and-photo sessions, and a bevy of vendors offering attend ees the opportunity to expand their equipment and collections.

SARATOGA SPRINGS

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Robert Plant, most popularly known as lead singer of Led Zeppelin in the 1960s and ‘70s, and world-renowned bluegrass art ist Alison Krauss first teamed up in the studio in 2006 and released their album “Raising Sand.”

Fifteen years later they reunited and with producer T

issued 2021’s “Raise The Roof.”

Their joint tour kicks-off June 1 in Canandaigua (about a halfhour’s drive south of Rochester) and will stage its second show at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Friday, June 3. Show time is 8 p.m. For more information, go to: spac.org/ livenation.

This Toy Photography and Collectable Convention strives to bring together some key play ers in an emerging art form and is created by Learning Journeys – an educational social enter prise focused on education for all through traveling classrooms worldwide.

EVENT GUESTS:

Sculptor Paul Harding (Marvel and Star Wars statues for Gentle Giant and Diamond Select, to making action figures for Hasbro’s Marvel Legends and DC Direct), Toy Photographers Sirdork730 (work for Disney, Mountain Dew, and Lume Cube); One Six_Shooter (Creative Director for over 20 years, his work has been featured on CNN); Visual¬_Approach _Photo (using handmade environmental diorama pieces to create other worldly

locations), and Toy Designer Steve Evans (creative consultant on TV shows and Design Director for Star Wars and currently Marvel).

Tickets are $15 general admission or $50 for family of four in advance, $20 and $70 at the

door. The City Center is located on Broadway in Saratoga Springs. Conference packages for travel and hotel stay are also available. For more information and to purchase tickets, go to: www. toysinactionconvention.com.

Bone Burnett

Live at SPAC, legendary Led Zeppelin front man Robert Plant and Alison Krauss perform June 3. Photo: official Alison Krauss Facebook page.

Toy Photography Convention takes place on Father’s Day Weekend at Saratoga Springs City Center.

HBO Seeks Locals for Series

Free Community Festival at SPAC June 5 Celebrates Regional Collaborative of Young Creatives

SARATOGA SPRINGS — SPAC’s grounds will be transformed into a festive celebration featuring individual pop-up performances by Empire State Youth Orchestra, Northeast Ballet Company, SPAC School of the Arts, Capital District Youth Chorale, and other select student ensembles from the Capital Region on June 5.

Following the theme Interdependence, inspired by Presidential Inaugural Poet and festival mentor Richard Blanco, the festival will celebrate the col laborative creativity of more than 500 of the Capital Region’s bright est 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.

Shooting in Troy in August.

TROY — A New York Citybased casting company work ing on Season 2 of the HBO series “The Gilded Age” is seek ing some featured tennis players

along with general background for paid work.

Multiple film shoot dates will take place in August in Troy.

See attached flyer for details.

The Adirondack Trust Company Festival of Young Artists will return for its fifth annual event on Sunday, June 5 from 2 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., marking the first full-scale festival on the SPAC grounds since 2019.

“The pandemic and its many challenges over the past two years has underscored the need for pro gramming and platforms that

provide aspiring artists with a place to perform and create new art. Bringing Richard Blanco to SPAC to mentor and inspire our young artists has provided them with a once-in-lifetime opportunity,” said Elizabeth Sobol, President and CEO of Saratoga Performing Arts Center, in a statement. “We are grateful to The Adirondack Trust Company for their continued sup port, allowing us to bring back our full-scale festival.”

During the event, hundreds of young artists will gather to

present a celebratory concert on SPAC’s main stage, featuring large-scale productions that com bine music, song, poetry, visual art, and dance. The concert pro gram will include a recitation of Richard Blanco’s “Declaration of Interdependence,” as well as cel ebrated works by John Williams, André J. Thomas, and Z. Randall Stroope and a finale dance.

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

Festival of Young Artists, captured in 2018 by Lawrence White.

SPAC is BACK

SPAC Celebrates Full Return of Resident Companies, Season in 2022, and Sets a “Fund for the Future”

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Following a reduced season in 2021, SPAC will welcome back New York City Ballet, The Philadelphia Orchestra and Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center for their full pro ductions and residencies –-- in addition to hosting its iconic Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival, a popular concert lineup pre sented by Live Nation, and the return of Caffè Lena @ SPAC.

“Like so many individuals and organizations, the last two

years have tested us mightily, but they have also called upon our deeper wells of creativity, compas sion, resilience, and imagination. So that now, in summer 2022, in a full return of a SPAC Renewed and Rejuvenated, we are like our region’s endangered Karner Blue butterflies – re-emerging beautiful and glorious after being cocooned for so long,” said Elizabeth Sobol, president & CEO of Saratoga Performing Arts Center, during the organization’s Annual Meeting, held May 19 atop the SPAC stage.

“This splendid re-emergence is accompanied and made pos sible by a historic and unprec edented confluence of favorable financial factors,” Sobol added.

SPAC announced that it ended the year with $4 million of operating reserves, attributed to a significant reduction in program ming expenses due to the COVID19 pandemic in 2021, fundraising efforts supported by members, the Board of Directors and the gen eral public and the utilization of critical funds received from the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant and Paycheck Protection Program. Half those reserves have been committed to immediate capital improvements and critical opera tional needs, while the remaining $2 million will be used to establish a “Fund for the Future.”

The “Fund for the Future” will help to ensure that the classical arts at SPAC can thrive, helping to offset skyrocketing costs associated with supplies and equipment, contin ued precarity related to the public health crisis, and its annual shortfall on its four weeks of classical amphi theater residencies, which regularly exceeds $2 million and is projected to be even greater in 2022.

Following the official open ing of The Pines@SPAC in 2021, investments are being made to SPAC’s infrastructure, physical campus, and amphitheater.

The full New York City Ballet company returns this season (July 12-16) with a new dance floor made specifically for NYCB, and a new performance curtain, which replaced a curtain that was almost 40 years old.

The Philadelphia Orchestra will return July 27- Aug. 13 for its three-week residency with 150 new music stands and chairs, which SPAC has never owned and has historically had to borrow for the past 55 years.

Sobol noted SPAC’s partner ship with Live Nation will see sig nificant work to the backstage of the venue and modernizing of dressing rooms and workspaces for artists and crew members. Additionally, the Performer’s Gate and Road area will be reconfigured, addressing important safety issues.

SPAC has also installed an

Assisted Listening System in the amphitheater as well as a new sound system, replacing equip ment from the 1990s.

SPAC Board Member News: The board welcomed Raimundo C. Archibold, Jr., CFA as a new mem ber. Archibold is the Managing Director at Schwartz Heslin Group, an investment banking and advi sory services firm located in Albany, New York. He brings over 25 years of experience in equity research where he covered primarily the technology and telecommunica tion sectors. Sally Bott, Operating Partner at Atlas and recent resident of Saratoga Springs, also joined as a new Board Member. Bott is an experienced human resources pro fessional with more than 30 years of HR experience.

For tickets and more infor mation, visit SPAC.org.

Saratoga Jazz Festival 2019. Photo by Super Source Media.

Writing the Right Word

by Dave Dowling

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

This Week: Latin Abbreviations

Here are some common Latin abbreviations and their meanings: e.g. (exempli gratia) means for example. etc. (et cetera) means and other things. ibid. (ibidem) means in the same place. i.e. (id est) means that is or that is to say.

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

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The Purchasing Department of Saratoga County located at 50 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020, will receive sealed proposals until 5:00 p.m. Friday, June 17, 2022 for a One Stop System Operator for SaratogaWarren-Washington County Workforce Development Board.

Specifications and proposal forms may be obtained at the Saratoga County One Stop Career Center, 152 W. High Street, Ballston Spa, NY between 9:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (telephone - 518-884-4170), downloaded from the following websites: www.saratogacountyny.gov and select Employment and Training page; or at www.thejoblink.org; or at 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 5/27, 112690

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The Purchasing Department of Saratoga County will receive sealed bids until 11:00 a.m. on the following dates at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud: May 31, 2022 Split Deck Utility Trailer, specification 22-DPWUT-1 June 07, 2022

Sign Blanks, specification 22-PWSB-18R 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 05/27, 112723

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The Purchasing Department of Saratoga County will receive sealed bids until 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 3, 2022 at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for the Emergency Services Utility Terrain Vehicle, as per specification 22-ESUTV-3.

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

Saratoga County, through its Purchasing Department, reserves the right to reject

parts of any or all bids.

JOHN T. WARMT, Director of Purchasing, Saratoga County. 05/27, 112749

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The Purchasing Department of Saratoga County will receive sealed bids until 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 9, 2022 at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for Leased Copiers/Service, as per specification 22-CML-3.

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

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

JOHN T. WARMT, Director of Purchasing Saratoga County 05/27, 112789

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED

LIABILITY COMPANY.

NAME: RYLEE AND CO ENGRAVING LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/24/2021. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, UNITED STATES CORPORATION AGENTS, INC., 7014 13TH AVENUE, SUITE 202, BROOKLYN, NY, 11228.

Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 05/27, 06/03, 06/10, 06/17, 06/24, 07/01. 112807

Notice of Formation of CARDINAL POINTS SARATOGA, LLC. The name of the limited liability company is “CARDINAL POINTS SARATOGA, LLC” (the LLC). The Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Department of State on April 14, 2022. 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 147 Goldfinch Lane, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. 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. 05/27, 06/03, 06/10, 06/17, 06/24, 07/01. 112801

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION FOR A NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY PURSUANT TO NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY LAW SECTION 206(c) The name of the Limited Liability Company

LEGALS

is: VGC Properties, LLC. The date of filing of the Articles of Organization with the Department of State was April 20, 2021. The county in New York in which the office of the company is located is: Saratoga. The principal place of business for the Limited Liability Company is: The LLC, 16 Moore Avenue, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the company upon whom process may be served, and the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the company served upon him or her to The LLC, 16 Moore Avenue, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. The business purpose of the company is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under the Laws of the State of New York. 05/27, 06/03, 06/10, 06/17, 06/24, 07/01. 112782

Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC) Name of the LLC is: GIDEON’S REST, LLC Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on May 3, 2022 Office Location: 150 Medbury Road, Porter Corners NY 12859, County of Saratoga. 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: 150 Medbury Road, Porter Corners NY 12859. 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. 05/27, 06/03, 06/10, 06/17, 06/24, 07/01. 112773

Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC) Name of the LLC is: SPA CITY PROPERTY PARTNERS, LLC Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on April 27, 2022 Office Location: Post Office Box 3488 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, County of Saratoga. 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: Post Office Box 3488, Saratoga Springs, New York 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. 05/27, 06/03, 06/10, 06/17, 06/24, 07/01. 112767

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF MAX

TAX RESOLUTION LLC. Appl. for Auth. filed with Sec. of State 4/27/22. The LLC’s office is located in the NYS county of Saratoga. Sec. of State of NY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. Sec. of State shall mail copy of a process to The LLC, PO Box 4760, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 05/27, 06/03, 06/10, 06/17, 06/24, 07/01. 112761

Notice of formation of Express Roofing and Construction Services, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 03/17/2022Office: 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: 51 Harrison Avenue, South Glens Falls, NY 12803. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 05/27, 06/03, 06/10, 06/17, 06/24, 07/01. 112714

Notice of formation of KMA III LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 06/21/2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: P.O. Box 294 Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 05/27, 06/03, 06/10, 06/17, 06/24, 07/01. 112705

Foreign Limited Liability CompanyApplication of Authority: Barnard D.A. Collins LLC. Barnard D.A. Collins LLC Application of Authority was filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on May 9, 2022. Office location: Saratoga. 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, 701 Gold Avenue, Bozeman, MT 59715. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 05/27, 06/03, 06/10, 06/17, 06/24, 07/01. 112699

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A DOMESTIC - LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Toga Flyers, LLC Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 05/19/22. 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. 05/27, 06/03, 06/10, 06/17, 06/24, 07/01. 112693

ADK Motion L.L.C. Art of Org. filed with the SSNY on 03/31/2022. 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, LEGALCORP

SOLUTIONS

1060 Broadway Suite 100 ALBANY, NY 12204 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 05/20, 05/27, 06/03, 06/10, 06/17, 06/24. 112641

VANCE ACRES & ENTERPRISES

LLC Art of Org. filed with the SSNY on 03/16/2022. 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, LEGALCORP SOLUTIONS 1060 Broadway Suite 100 ALBANY, NY 12204 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 05/20, 05/27, 06/03, 06/10, 06/17, 06/24. 112635

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Sue Casa, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/19/2022. Office location: New York Department of State. 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 Jib Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 05/20, 05/27, 06/03, 06/10, 06/17, 06/24. 112623

Notice of formation of US Budokai Karate of Halfmoon, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 3/24/2022

Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: Smith Dominelli & Guetti, LLC, 1031 Watervliet Shaker Road, Suite 201, Albany, New York 12205. Purpose: Marial Arts instruction and sale of martial arts equipment. 05/20, 05/27, 06/03, 06/10, 06/17, 06/24. 112597

Notice of Formation of Bites of Broadway LLC (“LLC”) filed Articles of Organization with the NY Sec. of State (“SSNY”) on 4/25/22. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail a copy of process to 385 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: any lawful activity. 05/20, 05/27, 06/03, 06/10, 06/17, 06/24. 112590

Notice of formation of Copperfield Farms, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 8/25/2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: PO Box 452 Jay, NY 12941. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 05/13, 05/20, 05/27, 06/03, 06/10, 06/17. 112583

LEGALS

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY:

CHIN’S SERVICES, LLC filed its Articles of Organization with the SSNY on 4-28-2022. Its office is located in Albany County. Process against the LLC may be served on SSNY. Such process will be mailed to Law Office of Jeffrey L. Zimring, 1735 Central Avenue, Suite 200, Albany, NY 12205. The LLC exists for any lawful purpose. 05/13, 05/20, 05/27, 06/03, 06/10, 06/17. 112577

NOTICE

OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY:

Name: CEO Studios, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/03/2022. Office Location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 30 Burnt Creek Circle, Ballston Spa, NY 12020.

Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 05/13, 05/20, 05/27, 06/03, 06/10, 06/17. 112570

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY:

Name: Kate O’Grady Skincare, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/03/2022. Office Location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 30 Burnt Creek Circle, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 05/13, 05/20, 05/27, 06/03, 06/10, 06/17. 112564

Notice of Formation of Tranquility Resin Works LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 4/22/2022. Office Location: Saratoga County. The Secretary of State has been designated as the agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The Limited Liability Corporation, 58 Sisson Road, Fort Edward, NY, 12828. Leslie Sue Dorsey has is the registered agent of LLC upon whom process may be served within the State of New York at 58 Sisson Road, Fort Edward, NY, 12828. 05/13, 05/20, 05/27, 06/03, 06/10, 06/17. 112554

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION FOR A NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY PURSUANT TO NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY LAW SECTION 206(c) The name of the Limited Liability Company is: THE 2022 LADY FORTUNA THOROUGHBRED, LLC. The date of filing of the Articles of Organization with the Department of State was April 28, 2022. The county in New York in which the office of the company is located is: Saratoga. The principal place of business for the Limited Liability Company is: 32 Furlong Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the company upon whom process may be served, and the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the company served upon him or her to: DANIEL F. COLLINS, 32 Furlong Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The business purpose of the company is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under the Laws of the State of New York. 05/13, 05/20, 05/27, 06/03, 06/10, 06/17. 112541

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION FOR A NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY PURSUANT TO NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY LAW SECTION 206(c) The name of the Limited Liability Company is: THE 2022 SURPRISE PAYOFF THOROUGHBRED, LLC. The date of filing of the Articles of Organization with the Department of State was April 28, 2022. The county in New York in which the office of the company is located is: Saratoga. The principal place of business for the Limited Liability Company is: 32 Furlong Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the company upon whom process may be served, and the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the company served upon him or her to: DANIEL F. COLLINS, 32 Furlong Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The business purpose of the company is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under the Laws of the State of New York. 05/13, 05/20, 05/27, 06/03, 06/10, 06/17. 112535

Notice of formation of McCarty Painters, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/06/2022. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 2 Pine Bark Place, Saratoga Springs, NY. 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 05/13, 05/20, 05/27, 06/03, 06/10, 06/17. 112515

Notice of formation of Flynn Design Studio LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 04/14/2022. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 78 Lake Desolation Rd., Middle Grove, NY 12850.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 05/06, 05/13, 05/20, 05/27, 06/03, 6/10. 112471

NOTICE

OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.

Name: Battle Ridge Hydroseeding LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on April 14, 2022. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY designed as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC at PO Box 667, Stillwater, NY 12170. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 05/06, 05/13, 05/20, 05/27, 06/03, 6/10. 112464

Northman Construction LLC Art of Org. filed with the SSNY on 09/15/2021 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, Mason Scholtes 1 Henry Johnson Blvd., Albany, NY 12210 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 05/06, 05/13, 05/20, 05/27, 06/03, 6/10. 112440

Notice of formation of Thunderbird Snowsports LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 11/22/2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: Legalinc Corporate Services Inc. 1967

Wehrle Drive, Suite 1 #086 Buffalo, NY 14221. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 05/06, 05/13, 05/20, 05/27, 06/03, 6/10. 112402

Notice of Formation Casertino’s LLC. Art. Of org. filed Secy. Of State NY (SSNY) 02/10/2022. Off. Loc. In Saratoga Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to: The LLC, 524 Maple Avenue, Suite 2, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 05/06, 05/13, 05/20, 05/27, 06/03, 6/10. 112378

Notice of formation of Kimmel Consulting LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 3/16/2022. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon which process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 204 Washington St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful activity. 04/29, 05/06, 05/13, 05/20, 05/27, 06/03. 112338

Notice of formation of Grady Homes, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 11/12/2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 22 Tamarack Trail, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 04/29, 05/06, 05/13, 05/20, 05/27, 06/03. 112287

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION FOR A NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY PURSUANT TO NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY LAW SECTION 206(c) The name of the Limited Liability Company is: THE 2022 SAIL WITH THE WIND THOROUGHBRED, LLC. The date of filing of the Articles of Organization with the Department of State was April 19, 2022.The county in New York in which the office of the company is located is: Saratoga. The principal place of business for the Limited Liability Company is: 32 Furlong Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the company upon whom process may be served, and the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the company served upon him or her to: DANIEL F. COLLINS, 32 Furlong Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The business purpose of the company is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under the Laws of the State of New York. 04/29, 05/06, 05/13, 05/20, 05/27, 06/03. 112281

Notice of Qualification of Surround Insurance Agency, LLC. Authority filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 12/28/2021. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to: Harker & Associates, PLLC, 36 Long Alley, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 04/29, 05/06, 05/13, 05/20, 05/27, 06/03. 112264

Notice of formation of Irreal LLC. Articles of Org. filed with NY Secretary of State (NS) on 4/21/2022, office location: Saratoga County, NS is designated as agent upon whom process may be served, NS shall mail service of process (SOP)

to Irreal LLC @ 2B Aspenwood, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. 04/29, 05/06, 05/13, 05/20, 05/27, 06/03. 112219

LEGAL NOTICE BLA HEALTH & WELLNESS, LLC Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company Arts. of Org. of BLA Health & Wellness, LLC (“LLC”) filed with Dept. of State of NY on March 22, 2022. Office location: Saratoga County. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: 21 Denkers Drive, Ballston Lake, New York 12019, principal business address. LLC does not have a specific date of dissolution. Purpose: All legal purposes. Filer: Lavelle & Finn, LLP, 29 British American Bl., Latham, NY 12110. 04/29, 05/06, 05/13, 05/20, 05/27, 06/03. 112210

Notice of formation of Camp Hudson Pines Properties, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 02/05/2022.

Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 5254 NY-9N, Corinth, NY 12822. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 04/29, 05/06, 05/13, 05/20, 05/27, 06/03. 112203

Notice of formation of Camp Hudson Pines, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 02/05/2022. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 5254 NY-9N, Corinth, NY 12822. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 04/29, 05/06, 05/13, 05/20, 05/27, 06/03. 112197

Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company (LLC): Tradewinds Firearms LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on February 24, 2022. The office location is in Saratoga County. The SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC c/o Thomas J. Madison, Jr., 14 Oregon Trail, Waterford, New York, 12188. The purpose of the LLC is any lawful purpose. 04/22, 04/29, 05/06, 05/13, 05/20, 05/27. 112145

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED

LIABILITY COMPANY.

Name: WG Realty Group LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/18/22. 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, 202 Falsetto Court, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 04/22, 04/29, 05/06, 05/13, 05/20, 05/27. 112139

Notice of formation of Upstate Audio Video LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 03/28/2022 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 23 Saratoga Ave Corinth NY 12822. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 04/22, 04/29, 05/06, 05/13, 05/20, 05/27. 112133

Notice of formation of Ashley Budd Digital Strategy + Design, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 03/15/2022 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 3 Franklin Square, Suite 4, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 04/22, 04/29, 05/06, 05/13, 05/20, 05/27. 112067

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. Name: FJP Prime Properties, LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on April 13, 2022. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, 215 Ballard Road, Gansevoort, NY 12831, USA. Purpose: Any lawful act or activities. 04/22, 04/29, 05/06, 05/13, 05/20, 05/27. 112059

Notice of Formation of an LLC: V-Flip, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on March 16, 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: V-Flip, LLC, 12D Pointe West Drive, Halfmoon, NY 12065. 04/22, 04/29, 05/06, 05/13, 05/20, 05/27. 112037

Notice of formation of MSD Therapeutic Services. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 03/21/2022 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 1473 Erie Blvd, Floor 3, Schenectady, NY 12305 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 04/22, 04/29, 05/06, 05/13, 05/20, 05/27. 112031

Notice of Formation of G&G Triple Crown LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with Secretary of State on January 31, 2022. The limited liability company is located in Saratoga County. The street address of the principal business location is: 215 County Route 70, Stillwater, New York 12170. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served and the following is the post office address to which the Secretary shall mail a copy of any process against it served upon him or her: 215 County Route 70, Stillwater, New York 12170. The character and/or purpose of the limited liability company is to invest in, acquire, hold, own, operate, manage, maintain, improve, subdivide, pre-develop, develop, sell, finance, lease, and otherwise use or deal with real estate, for profit and as an investment. 04/22, 04/29, 05/06, 05/13, 05/20, 05/27. 112024

NEW LLC FORMED Shelly Park MHC, LLC Filed 4/4/2022; Address c/o Andrew Reiff, P/A, 135 W. Central Blvd, Ste 730, Orlando, FL 32801, Saratoga Co.; NY; Service SSNY w/copy to LLC; General Purpose. 04/22, 04/29, 05/06, 05/13, 05/20, 05/27. 112018

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JMJC Local Athletes Berliner, Berliner & Stout Win National Titles

DAYTONA BEACH, FL —

Three Jason Morris Judo Center (JMJC) athletes captured USA Judo National Titles May 21, 2022 at the Ocean Center Sports Complex in Daytona Beach, FL. Ari Berliner (23) who also repre sents the New York Athletic Club (NYAC) won his second straight 66kg National Championship going 4-0 on the day.

Among Ari’s wins was a semifinal victory over multiple time National Champ, Adonis Diaz (26) in an overtime thriller. Berliner is currently ranked #30 in the world. Ari’s brother Kell won his second 81kg National title also in thrilling fashion beating JMJC teammate, Max Alaynick (21) in the semis and rival Nick Yonezuka (20) in the final. Kell was losing in the final and came up with a gorgeous counter sweep to score ippon (full point) with 20 seconds left against Yonezuka evening their head-to-head matchups 2-2. Berliner and Yonezuka have also met in the finals of the Ecuador Open which Yonezuka won and Dominican Open that was a win for Kell. Berliner won his first National crown in 2017.

Nicole Stout (25) repeated as 78kg Champion in dominat ing fashion. Stout was competing up from 70kg as she was fighting through a knee injury suffered in training 3 weeks ago.

Jess Alaynick (19) captured the gold medal in the brown belt 78kg category providing terrific experience for her as she moves into the elite divisions in the future. Nate Keeve (26) performed admirably taking a silver in the 100kg weight class. Keeve was in action for the first time since the world championships last July when he tore his ACL and had to have reconstructive surgery.

Brad Bolen (33) came out of a 3-year retirement to try and win his 7th National title to one up his coach, 4x Olympian, Jason Morris who has won six. Bolen ended up

going 4-1 having to shake off the rust to earn a 73kg bronze medal to bring the JMJC total National medal count to 139 including 45 gold in its 22 year history.

Max Alaynick (21) turned his best nationals performance taking 5th place at 81kg and made it all the way to the semis before losing to teammate, Kell Berliner. Melissa Myers (26) who was defending her 70kg title wasn’t able to repeat and took 7th place. Iain Berliner (19) suffered a collarbone injury in his first 66kg bout and could not con tinue closing out the JMC’s partici pation at this years’ Nationals.

Saratoga Springs Booster Club Field Hockey Camp

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The Saratoga Springs Booster Club will be hosting its annual field hockey camp beginning Monday, June 27 and ending Friday, July 1 at Saratoga High School from 8-11 a.m. each day on the turf. The program is open to grades third through twelfth. The camp includes extensive indi vidual instruction along with daily participation in game situa tions. The goal is to teach the fun damentals of field hockey, while

ensuring that each player leaves the camp with a new apprecia tion for the game. No experience needed to sign-up.

Registration is now open, and the cost is $80. For more infor mation, please contact Jo-Anne Hostig, Saratoga head field hockey coach at togafieldhockey@gmail. com. The camp brochure can be downloaded from the Booster Club’s website and can be viewed at www.Saratogafieldhockey. teampages.com.

Schuylerville High Boys and Girls Soccer Programs

SCHUYLERVILLE — The Schuylerville High School Boys and Girls Soccer Programs are run ning a soccer camp at Schuyler Park from July 11 - July 14, 8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. as a fundraiser for the school programs. Dave Gauci (Boys’ Varsity Coach) and Paul Rogan (Girls’ Varsity Coach) will be the lead coaches for the camp. 100% of the proceeds of the camp will

be utilized to enhance the school programs. The camp is open to children ages 8-14 from any com munity. The fee for the week is $95. Please come support the school soccer programs while attending what should be a fun week of learn ing and developing soccer skills.

For more information on the camp and to register, visit schuylerparksoccercamp.square.site

Games

Ari Berliner (white) attacking Adonis Diaz in the 66kg semis. Photo provided.

Emma Gowen: ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

by Tyler Murray for Saratoga TODAY

“It’s all about the basics. A mastery of the basics will allow you to perform the more advanced movements.” That’s what Emma Gowen, a freshman at Saratoga Springs High School, told Saratoga TODAY on what makes someone great at ballet.

Emma started her performative dance journey when she was just four years old. Now, after 11 years of taking classes and performing regularly, Emma has booked a ticket to Philadelphia to attend the Rock School for Dance Education Summer Ballet - one of the nation’s leading preprofessional training programs. “It’s really exciting,” Emma told TODAY “I can’t wait.”

If you’d like to catch Emma and the Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet before she departs, she and her classmates will be performing

at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Sunday, June 5, during the Festival of Young Artists.

To submit an Athlete of the Week, email: cbeatty@ saratogapublishing.com

Photos by Susan Blackburn Photography

Flower and Fruit Mission of Saratoga Hospital Spring Luncheon

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Flower and Fruit Mission of Saratoga Hospital welcomed over 300 guests to their sold-out Spring Luncheon on Tuesday, May 17 at the Hall of Springs. Supported by the presenting sponsor, Roohan Realty, over 100 Honorary Committee members, and over 200 guests, the event raised $17,000 which will be used to support Women’s Health Services at Saratoga Hospital. Since their founding in 1904, the Mission has raised nearly $2,000,000 for equipment, scholarships, facility improvements and nurse education.

Guests at the luncheon enjoyed a relaxed social hour, bid on beautiful container gardens and took their chance on raffle prizes before sitting down to a delicious meal at tables decorated by Samantha Nass Floral Designs. Two talented Saratoga Springs High School seniors were recognized and presented with scholarships. Katherine Hachenski was awarded the Philly Dake Memorial Award and will attend the University of Minnesota to pursue a bachelor of science in nursing. Anitza Parilla, who will attend Siena College and Albany Medical College to pursue a medical degree, was awarded the Angelo Calbone Scholarship given this year in honor of retiring Saratoga Hospital CEO Angelo Calbone.

Photos by Cathleen Duffy.

(above) Flower and Fruit Mission members ready to greet guests to the 2022 Spring Luncheon: (L to R) Erica Fuller, Jennifer Perry, Lisa Higgins, Cara Mildé, Susan Halstead, Chelsea Silver & Giovanna D’Orazio

(right) Angelo Calbone Award: (L to R) Angelo Calbone, Stephanie Collins, Kristie Roohan & award winner Anitza Parilla