Saratoga TODAY 6.24.19

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CHAMPIONS SCOTTIES WIN STATES

Ballston Spa High School Varsity Baseball Team. Photo courtesy of Village Photo.

Tearing Down to BUILD UP

Post-demolition photo captured on June 17, 2019.

Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos. See Story pg. 10

by Lindsay Wilson Saratoga TODAY BALLSTON SPA — Saturday, June 15 the Ballston Spa Varsity Baseball team took home the Class A State Championships defeating Maine-Endwell, 13-6.

The Scotties have not won a state championship since 1973. After being named the Suburban Council’s Champions Year, it’s no surprise the Scotties followed through until the final round. Coach Curtis Nobles, and shortstop Luke Gold, were also named the Suburban Council’s coach and player of the year.

Honoring the Guard HOW YOU CAN HELP

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Week of June 21 – June 27, 2019

Snippets of Life From Your Community

INTERVIEW & PHOTO BY: Thomas Dimopoulos

Who: Christopher Kaminski

Where: The Comic Depot, Broadway Q. How long have you been here and what do you do?

A. I’m the manager. We’ve been in this location about six years. Originally, we started out in Greenfield, then worked our way to the mall and then here. In total the shop has been around for about 16 years.

I’ve been here for the past 7.

Q. What drives the market for the work you do here?

A. Movies probably have the most influence, but also word-of-mouth. If you and I sit down and talk for a while, I’m sure I can talk you into reading a few different titles, because there is some real interesting stuff out there. Image Comics puts out some of my favorite stuff. I really enjoy the series “Low,” “East of

West,” and “Saga” – which is my favorite. The writing and artwork is beautiful. The stories are for more of a mature base. Not every comic is for kids nowadays.

Q. Where are you from originally?

A. The Scotia-Glenville area.

Q. What’s the biggest change you’ve seen in Saratoga during your years in the region?

A. Saratoga’s like New York City, it’s just constantly evolving. There’s a big building right over by Druthers that just got taken down, and something big is going to get put back up. This town is constantly evolving – and that can be a good thing.

Q. What would you like to see more of in the future?

A. That’s a tough question, because I really enjoy Saratoga for what it is. I love taking beautiful walks in the park and I love the hometown feel of being able to go into almost any business and knowing most of the people that work in each of the businesses. So, I‘m pretty content with the way it is.

Q. Who would play you in the movie of your life?

A. Will Ferrell. Because I can be a bit of a smart ass.

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HONORING THE GUARD HOW YOU CAN HELP

by Kevin Matyi Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA — The Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard’s ongoing GoFundMe campaign to raise funds for a new bus and uniforms has surpassed $26,000 since it started on May 24.

“This is fantastic,” said Al Poole, the Vice Commander and Commander-elect of the Guard. “I mean, I’m completely knocked over.”

He added “Some of the guys have pants on that are not the same kind of uniform pants as us because we don’t have enough uniform pants to fit some of the guys, so we have to order new ones.”

Poole said that the crowdfunding idea started when their bus was in disrepair and Fox News’s “Fox and Friends” contacted them to appear on the show on Memorial Day.

“They wanted us to show them how to fold a flag, and the meaning of each fold,” he said. The Guard was later invited back for Flag Day this past Friday, June 14.

“Fox and Friends” suggested the Guard make a GoFundMe, since they could promote the link at the bottom of the screen.

Another member of the Guard chimed in to say that the main support frame of the bus “looked like Swiss cheese,” noting how a wooden box beneath the bus was holding up the stairs.

“Why do we need a bus?”

Poole asked, “It’s very simple. Our ages in this organization range from 62 to 93.”

He said that the Guard performs its duties no matter the weather, from the hottest and most humid day of the summer to the most frigid day in the dead of winter.

“We had a funeral party coming up out of New York City this past winter,” he recollected.

During the trip, one of the cars blew a tire, forcing the precession to pull over.

Poole said that the funeral was supposed to take place at 1:30 in the afternoon. Instead it happened after 5:00, in over two feet of snow, with the Honor Guard still present.

The Guard already has a three-person committee in place to look for new buses, and Poole said that they weren’t looking for much in the way of additional features, just a bus with air conditioning and heating.

“We’re not getting the roof racks over the top,” Poole said.

“No special kind of seating or anything, a simple little bus that has air conditioning and heating in it, that’s all.”

Photo by Kevin Matyi.

He added that they were looking for a new bus, so that they could have active warranties and guarantees in case of future problems, and that the final goal of $75,000 would be split with 80% of the funds going towards a new bus and the remaining 20% going to new uniforms.

Poole concluded by mentioning that the Guard is always accepting any honorably discharged serviceperson as new members and that anyone wanting to donate to the Guard could either use the GoFundMe or send their donation directly to the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery.

4 Susan Baker SARATOGA SPRINGS — Early Sunday, June 9, 2019, I lost my best friend and partner of the past fifty years, Susan Baker.

In accordance with Susan’s wishes there will not be a service nor calling hours and in lieu of flowers she would want you to hug your loved ones and perform a random act of kindness in her memory.

Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.

OBITUARIES Arthur T. Gartelman, Jr. SARATOGA SPRINGS — Arthur T. Gartelman, Jr. passed away June 18, 2019.

Calling hours are 4 to 7 p.m.

Friday, June 21, Burke Funeral Home, North Broadway. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. June 22, St. Joseph’s Church, 3159 Route 9N, Greenfield Center. Burial to follow at Greenfield Cemetery.

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Edward Kelley

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Edward Kelley, age 57, passed away after a brief illness on June 11, 2019 at Westchester Medical Center.

He was born on March 13, 1962 in Providence, RI to John E. and Barbara (Pitt) Kelley.

Ed was the heart and soul of the famed Kelley’s Deli in Wilton. Lately you know him as a Catering Chef for Longfellows Restaurant. He loved to cook for his wife, Colleen, knowing she didn’t want to and instilled in his daughter, Caitlin, his own passion for cooking.

Ed was the epitome of a family man. He was “Mom of the Year” while Cait was in pre-school and her rock all through her life. He always encouraged everyone he encountered to follow their dreams. He never showed so

Week of June 21 – June 27, 2019

much pride as when Colleen pursued her college degree at the age of 56.

Ed was the “walking party.” If there was music, he was dancing (especially at home in the kitchen). If someone was alone on a holiday, they were at the Kelley house.

Ed went all in on life. He volunteered at the Saratoga Senior Center, the 50-mile MS walks, the Dailey Foundation, Team in Training for Leukemia, all of Cait’s sports teams, and all of Colleen’s marathons.

He loved the Giants, but they drove him crazy. His golf and bowling handicap were the same number, but he loved both anyway. Concerts were a family event and the littlest trips would become the biggest adventures.

He loved Saratoga and took great pride in teaching people how to lose money at the track.

Ed valued the people in his life exponentially, not just his wife and daughter. His father and mother. His 5 brothers. His only sister. His in-laws. His nieces and nephews. His co-workers.

His employees. His daughter’s friends. Acquaintances that became lifelong friends. Ed knew everybody and everybody knew Ed. Edward is survived by his wife Colleen Landrigan Kelley;

daughter, Caitlin Kelley; father, John and his wife Susan Kelley; brothers, John P. Kelley (Susan), David Kelley (Jane), Stephen Kelley (Chas), Russell Kelley (Nanette) and Paul Kelley (Jeannine); sister, Jane Steele (Timothy); many nieces, nephews, friends and his beloved dogs, Zoe and Jack.

He is preceded in death by his mother Barbara Pitt Kelley.

Friends may call from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave. (Rte. 9 and/or Marion Ave.), Saratoga Springs. Celebrating Ed will be at Longfellows from 12 to 3:30 p.m.

NO SUITS/NO TIES/NO SOMBER DRESSING this is Ed Kelley we’re talking about.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Saratoga Senior Center or Animal Rescue of one’s choice.

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Week of June 21 – June 27, 2019

COURT Michael E. Hammond, 48, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded June 17 to criminal possession of stolen property in the fourthdegree, in Ballston. Sentencing adjourned to Aug. 12.

Samuel Heroux, 22, of Ballston Lake, pleaded June 18 to criminally negligent homicide, in connection with charges dating to August 2017, in Clifton Park. Sentencing Aug. 8.

Christopher W. Crumble, 23, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded June 17 to second degree felony assault and criminal possession of a controlled substance, a misdemeanor. Sentencing Sept. 9.

Joel M. Burgess, 39, of Ballston Spa, pleaded June 14 to criminal contempt in the first-degree, a felony, in Milton. Sentencing Aug. 15.

Joe L. Still, 28, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded June 14 to two felony counts of criminal contempt and two misdemeanor counts of tampering with a witness related to incidents that occurred between December 2018 and March 2019 in Saratoga Springs and Milton. Sentencing Aug. 15.

Patricia A. Washco, 63, of Albany, pleaded June 12 to felony DWI, in Saratoga Springs.

Sentencing Aug. 14.

John E. Gutierrez, Jr., 21, of Crown Point, was sentenced June 10 to one year in state prison and one year post-release supervision, after pleading to criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fourth-degree, in Wilton.

Peter D. Hockford, 50, of Schuylerville, was sentenced June 14 to 10 years in prison and 5 years of post-release supervision, after pleading to criminal possession of a controlled substance in the first-degree.

Hockford admitted to having more than four ounces of cocaine – an estimated street value of more than $10,000 - at his home when arrested, according to the Saratoga County District Attorney’s office.

Robert N. Lakus, 36, of Minerva, pleaded June 13 to felony DWI, in Ballston Spa. Sentencing July 26.

POLICE Maria Sprague, 34, of Halfmoon, was charged June 6 on a warrant on the charge of misdemeanor stalking.

Christina Kasper, 28, of Saratoga Springs, was charged June 6 with misdemeanor DWI, reckless driving, failure to keep right, criminal tampering and refusal to take breath test, regarding an incident on High Rock Avenue.

Daniel Guynup, 21, of Saratoga Springs, was charged June 7 with third degree assault, disabling equipment to prevent emergency calls, and menacing – all misdemeanors, plus the felonies: criminal possession of a weapon, aggravated sexual abuse, strangulation/ obstruct breathing.

Tanya L. Thompson, 42, of Greenfield, was charged with menacing, a misdemeanor, and criminal mischief, a felony. She is accused of threatening a person with a hammer, and damaging a glass door valued in excess of $250, in connection with an alleged incident in Milton.

Taron T. Stokes, 39, of Derby, Connecticut, and Edward A. Cavallaro, 56, of North Haven, Connecticut, were charged on the suspicion of traveling from Connecticut to New York to distribute narcotic drugs, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office. Stokes

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was charged with three felony counts and four misdemeanor counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance; Cavallaro was charged with one felony count of conspiracy and one misdemeanor count of criminal possession of a controlled substance.

According to authorities, the drugs involved include: heroin/fentanyl, crack cocaine, cocaine and MDMA. Michael Partlow, 48, of Wilton, was charged June 7 with criminal contempt.

Eric Madigan, 45, of Broadalbin, was charged June 7 with public lewdness misdemeanor.

Julia Noakes, 27, of Troy, was charged June 7 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, after being involved in a property damage accident on South Broadway.

Erica Leathem, 35, of Troy, was charged June 8 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and operating a vehicle while using a portable electronic device.

Kiandre Lacy, 22, of Saratoga Springs, was charged June 9 with third degree assault.

Samantha Decelle, 25, of Mechanicville, was charged June 8 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, after being involved in a property damage accident on Hamilton Street.

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SARATOGA — The Saratoga Hospital Media Group – Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine was awarded the New Visions Health Careers Exploration’s 2019 Mentor of the Year, presented

by Schuylerville High School senior Jared Everleth of the New Visions Class of 2019. New Visions provides medical careerminded high school students with an opportunity to rotate through a variety of medical practices.

Everleth said that Dr. Rashid had been such a positive influence that he decided to change his career path to Pulmonary Medicine.

For more information about the New Visions Health Careers Exploration program, visit wswheboces.org. For more on Saratoga Hospital Medical Group– Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, visit saratogahospital.org.

Saratoga Hospital Medical Group – Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine was selected as New Visions Health Careers Exploration’s 2019 Mentor of the Year. Pulmonologist Numan Rashid, MD, accepted the award on behalf of the department and is pictured with New Visions students, listed with their high schools.

Left to right: Nichole Sweenor (Salem), Trinity Kelsey (Ballston Spa), Alexandria Wade (Hartford), Amanda Parsons (Ballston Spa), Autumn Moffitt (Hadley-Luzerne), Kaleb Davie (Minerva), Numan Rashid, MD (Saratoga Hospital Medical Group), R. Brady Lybert, (Cambridge), Alana Martin (Saratoga Springs), Jared Everleth (Schuylerville), Macie Clarke (Hadley-Luzerne), Grace Catalfimo (Saratoga Springs), and Jessica Skelly (Hadley-Luzerne).

Wine Tasting Event Congresswoman Woerner on Green Light Bill Ends in Huge Donation GALWAY — Cock ‘n’ Bull Restaurant hosted the Friends of Galway Public Library’s Wine Tasting event on June 11.

During the event, the Friends presented the Library with a check for $25,000, bringing the

total donations for the library’s New Building Fund to $40,800.

The new building’s grand opening is scheduled for Sept.

21, and the Friends’ donation will go toward landscaping and AV equipment.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner published a statement about the Green Light Bill, saying that she was unwilling to reward people who entered the country illegally, and that the more pressing issue was the lack of federal-level action to correct

the current immigration system’s deficiencies. She concluded by saying that before she votes, she researches the bill, talks to constituents and often uses surveys to get input and form a broad cross-section of her constituents so that she can vote with the majority of the input.

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Operation Wedding Gown: Brides Across America Kicks-Off “United in Love” Campaign SARATOGA SPRINGS — Brides Across America (BAA) is celebrating its 11th year of giving back by supporting our heroes, honoring veterans, active military and first responders with Operation Wedding Gown. This year BAA will be rolling out a new campaign called “United in Love” to honor our servicemen and women’s sacrifices. BAA along with our partner salons will be hosting a nationwide celebration of gifting during the month of July.

Lily Saratoga’s event kicks-off July 12 at 6 Franklin Square, Saratoga Springs, along with participating salons in select cities across the country. Salons will offer a selection of designer wedding

gowns with values up to $6,000 and sizes ranging from 0-24.

Rolling out the red carpet for our brides is our way of saying thank you. It is our honor to give back to those who sacrifice their own love for the love of our country.

Founded in 2008 by Heidi Janson, BAA originated the movement Operation Wedding Gown and over the past 11 years we have made it possible to give back in a mighty way by gifting over 22,000 wedding gowns and hosting 22 amazing gifted weddings across the country to military and first responders.

With wedding dresses and accessories costing an average of $2,000, the lifted expense for

our heroes is evident. “United in Love” will continue to make wedding dreams come true with the incredible assistance of our nationwide partner salons.

Qualify and register for an Operation Wedding Gown event by visiting www.bridesacrossamerica. com. Fill out the registration form and call your selected salon to make an appointment. Military and first responders who have served our country over the past five years qualify for a free wedding gown. Brides are required to bring supporting documentation the day of the event such as a valid work ID or proof of service.

About Lily Saratoga: Brides love the charming and relaxed

Photo provided; Wedding Photography by Liam.

atmosphere of the elegant boutique, which is set in a historic Yellow Victorian in Saratoga Springs. When you book an appointment at Lily Saratoga, you will be assigned a consultant

who will work one-on-one with you to understand the vision you hold for your wedding day. Visit www.lilysaratoga.com to see a range of wedding dress styles, sizes and pricing.

Parasol Tattoo and Centered Wellness & Beauty to Host Women’s Health Fundraising Event SARATOGA SPRINGS — Parasol Tattoo Company is partnering with Centered Wellness & Beauty as well as guest tattooists Emily Clute and Billy Harrigan on July 14 from 12-5 p.m. to help raise money and awareness for women’s health and rights. The event will be held at Parasol Tattoo located at 26D Congress St., Saratoga Springs.

Parasol Tattoo Company will be offering pre-drawn tattoo flash designs on a first-come first-serve basis. There will be a lot of great designs to choose from on this day of awareness.

Centered Wellness & Beauty will be doing tape-in hair extensions for the event. There will also be a licensed massage thearpist offering chair massages for those that are waiting to get tattooed or for anyone who just wants to stop in, relax and donate to a great cause. There will be a silent auction for goods and services donated by several local businesses.

All proceeds will be donated to the National Women’s Health Network Inc. and PPESA PAC plannedparenthoodaction.org/ empire-state-acts.

Letters TO THE EDITOR

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Letters

Week of June 21 – June 27, 2019

TO THE EDITOR

Letter FROM THE CANDIDATE: Patty Morrison, 2019 Commissioner of Finance Candidate

Saratoga Springs relies upon working relationships between the government and the community. Programs and policies can serve the greatest number of citizens by participating in inclusive community dialogue.

We as Saratogians must stay vigilant and protect the unique characteristics that make our city so desirable.

• Promoting green open space and smart growth • Generating revenue through community prioritized projects • Creating term limits and removing healthcare for life incentive for council members • Affordable housing • Ensuring transparency and public engagement I am eager to use my 25-years’ experience managing multimillion-dollar projects for Fortune 500 companies to ensure the city budget reflects residents’ priorities and sound investments in the future prosperity of our city. Having managed finances for both growing and shrinking budgets, I am well equipped to tackle projects on time and in budget. Hired for my success in budget/project management and communications, one of my biggest strengths is listening and asking the tough questions to find workable solutions.

After knocking on 1,500 doors, I’m hearing the community expects progressive change. I chose this community because it is exceptional. Please vote for me as your next Commissioner of Finance, on June 25, so together we can ensure its future is strong and well planned for. Respectfully,

- PATTY MORRISON, 2019 Commissioner of Finance Candidate - Saratoga Springs Your Voice, Our City’s Future

Letter TO THE EDITOR:

Little Meet in Saratoga Took on a “Corporate” Feel I have lived in the Malta/Saratoga area for 26 years. During that period the annual Saratoga racing meet has grown in popularity and length.

Our town gets an inflow of tourists, businesses prosper and everyone (including the “locals”) enjoy good horseracing.

My family started going to the meet each August for many years. We went from Grand Stand to Club House to the Turf Terrace Restaurant.

We enjoyed the Turf Terrace so much that we would return each year with friends and family from out-of-town. Out-of-town friends and family all went back with fun stories of racing at Saratoga.

But NYRA has been changing things over the last few years that is making it harder for people to enjoy the races. First the picnic tables went to “reservations” then the restaurants did too. You already must know that clubhouse and box seats get sold out in days of opening the sale. The fun little meet in Saratoga took on a “corporate” feel.

This year was even worse. Case in point, reservations for the dining establishments opened on April 10. I logged on to NYRA.com on April 11, the very next day, to make reservations at the Turf Terrace…just to find that all days were sold out except mid-week (Wed-Thu). Plus the weekends in August are sold only as a 3-day package costing hundreds of dollars. To me this sounds like a way to suck cash from out of town (?) people at the expense of us locals who want the ability to enjoy just a day or two of racing in August. The cash outlay for the weekend pass is beyond the desire of many people if not the ability to spend ($500 per person, I believe). This is taking on a tinge of elitism.

As locals we are happy to put up with the rush, crowds and hubbub during July and August… being part of it is actually fun. But now it is becoming different.

The locals now are asked to dig deep into their pockets or not go. So we have decided to forego our annual day or two at the Turf Terrace during the 2019 meet.

I do not know if your readers have noticed the “corporate tendency” by NYRA or are even upset by it. As an avid reader of you paper, I just thought I would send you an email speaking of my feelings about the changes.

P.S. In the spirit of candor, I did not check for space at other track restaurants. We like the Turf Terrace the best and up until this year, we had NO issues with getting a reservation during August.

- P K DAVÉ

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Letter FROM: Meg Kelly, Mayor of Saratoga Springs I have had the pleasure of working with Saratoga Springs Commissioner of Finance Michele Madigan since my inauguration as Mayor. We have forged a collaborative relationship that serves our city well. Michele was resoundingly endorsed for reelection by our Democratic Committee, and I look forward to working with her in the future.

I took office in January 2018. Michele and I began working together immediately to address city business. For example, improving the services performed and the revenue generated by the Building Department. We also worked hard with the other 3 commissioners to seamlessly respond to the August 2018 City Hall fire, moving almost all city operations to the Recreation Center with no lessening of essential services. She and I have been working tirelessly to address the fire/EMS needs of the Eastern Plateau. She has the financing ready to go as soon as we are able to move forward.

As the city’s chief fiscal officer and manager of all city finances and budgets, Michele has a unique line of sight into all city functions. She applies this knowledge to help the other commissioners and me to understand each other’s motivations and constraints.

Many local residents have remarked on how well the City Council works together recently. As much as I would like to take all the credit for that, I must share it with my colleagues on the council – especially Commissioner Madigan, who is always prepared, thoughtful, gracious, and productive when it comes to addressing city business. What’s more, it is no easy feat to improve and enhance city services without raising property taxes.

I implore all registered Saratoga Springs Democratic voters to go to the polls on June 25 to support Commissioner Michele Madigan.

- MEG KELLY, Mayor of Saratoga Springs

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Letter TO THE EDITOR:

Madigan Has Served the City Well Democrats in Saratoga Springs should support Michele Madigan in the June 25 primary for Finance Commissioner.

Since joining the City Council in 2012, when the city was in the red, Madigan has held the line on property taxes, saved significant sums by refinancing city debt and restructuring city health care, and secured a highly favorable bond rating. Also, Madigan takes action to move the city forward, as a strong council member should. Some examples: • She is making Saratoga Springs the first municipality in the state to set up a high-speed fiber-optic network for residents and businesses.

• She created a Smart City Commission, bringing together major stakeholders from the city’s public and private institutions.

• She oversaw development of a solar park on the previous landfill on Weibel Avenue that saves the city more than $60,000 a year.

• She partnered with the state to fence in dog park on Crescent Street off Route 9.

• She initiated setting aside two city-owned properties for affordable housing built by Habitat for Humanity.

Madigan has served the city well.

- BARBARA LOMBARDO, Saratoga Springs

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NEWS

Week of June 21 – June 27, 2019

TEARING DOWN TO BUILD UP Development of New Multi-Story Building on Broadway Underway SARATOGA SPRINGS — A new five-story building is in the works on a .73-acre site on the west side of Broadway, bordered by The Stadium Café to the north and Druthers to the south. Demolition of the previously existing 22,000-square-foot building – which housed National, and Frivolous, began this week.

The new project is being developed under the name Broadway 385 LLC, and will feature a mixed-use building of approximately 10,000 square feet of retail/commercial space on the first floor, and 69 multi-family residential units on the upper levels. The proposed project moved through the city’s Land Use Boards in late 2018.

Photo: Post-demolition photo captured on June 17, 2019. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

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Wesley Looks to Expand Construction SARATOGA SPRINGS — ­ The City Council on June 18 granted approval for a 30-day extension for the Planning Board to issue an opinion regarding the Wesley Community request to amend its 37-plus acre planned unit development, or PUD. The organization says the ultimate approval of the amendment will allow Wesley to continue to meet the needs of seniors, and the request expands the size of the existing PUD and builds additional structures on the Wesley campus.

Proposed projects included in the PUD amendment include: the construction of a new fivestory, 100-unit apartment building consisting of 70 independent apartments for low to middle-income seniors and 30 supportive housing units for seniors; the construction of a 52-unit memory care/ assisted living one-story building; construction of a new twostory, 4,000 square foot office building; adding approximately 19,500 square feet to an existing five-story building

Sketch Plan featuring both existing and proposed projects at the Wesley Community. Sketch Plan via The LA Group.

and subsequently renovating resident rooms by decreasing the number of residents on the

middle three floors; demolishing an unoccupied residence at 26 Russell St.

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Neighborhood Signs Protest Potential Code Blue Shelter Location

Signs protesting the potential siting of an emergency homeless shelter cling to a pair of adjacent properties on Whitney Place, a few hundred yards from where the shelter may be housed.

Photos by Thomas Dimopoulos.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Karen Gregory, executive director of Shelters of Saratoga, and Rev. Kate Forer, Senior Pastor at Presbyterian New England Congregational Church, have been holding discussions about potentially turning the church’s Nolan House into a Code Blue winter emergency shelter.

Soul Saving Station church on Henry Street has hosted a temporary Code Blue shelter the past three years but soon will repurpose the space where the temporary shelter operated, making it not a viable winter option for Code Blue.

During the 2017-18 winter season – the last figures available - Code Blue was open 162 nights, served more than 8,000 meals, and provided sleeping quarters for a total of 6,480 overnight stays – or on average, 40 nightly guests.

Presbyterian New England Congregational Church - or PNECC - was also open during 90 of those nights to care for “overflow” guests.

The organization anticipates the Nolan House facility, should it be made available for use, will house 55 beds, likely eliminating the need for an off-site overflow emergency center.

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NEWS

Week of June 21 – June 27, 2019

WEEDING OUT THE INVASION

by Kevin Matyi Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga PLAN (Preserving Land and Nature) and the Kayak Shak will be hosting a water chestnut harvesting for Fish Creek on June 29 from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Water chestnuts are an invasive species in Saratoga county that pose two main threats.

First, the seeds have long spikes that can injure a person carelessly walking in a river’s shallows.

Second, the plant’s leaves rest on the water’s surface, blocking out sunlight and oxygen from the natural ecosystem.

Due to the plant’s stem growing from the seed to the surface and the leaves forming a mat on the surface, it also can be an obstacle for swimming and boaters alike, tangling limbs, oars and anything else that is trying to move through the water.

Capital Mohawk PRISM (Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management), which is also partnered with PLAN for the event, was unable to respond to multiple calls to elaborate on water chestnut’s dangerous and invasive species in general due to the Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator being on scene at the Hudson River all week.

“They’re helping as far as educating the volunteers that will be doing the pulling, and the rowing clubs are donating boats,” Executive Director for PLAN Maria Trabka said.

She added that mechanical harvesting boats are available for the water chestnut, but Fish Creek is too shallow for them, and so the plants must be harvested by hand.

“What it can’t do is get into the nooks and crannies along the shoreline,” Trabka said. “That’s where the kayakers can get to pull the weeds.”

However, Trabka mentioned that fully removing the plant was unnecessary to a successful harvest.

“Say we’re pulling and the stem breaks and the seed is still down at the bottom,” she said.

“That seed is not good for next year, it’s only good that year.”

For the most part, the event requires volunteers to bring their own boat and be willing to get wet and muddy. However, people who pre-register with the Kayak Shak will be provided a kayak.

Jonah Stallard, manager of the Kayak Shak, said that on average, they have approximately 20 boats available for the volunteers, more on a slow day and less on a weekend due to the more people coming to the Shak for recreation.

He added that the harvesting would not effect the Shak’s normal operations, provided it took place during the week.

Stallard also mentioned that up until now, water chestnuts have already posed some problems, clogging up boat props, taking up dock space and so on, and that they have needed to simply remove the plants by hand.

PLAN and volunteers harvested water chestnuts from Fish Creek last year, as well. Prior to that, they harvested water chestnuts from Lake Lonely for approximately seven years. This year, those in attendance will decide on further work dates during the month.

“On the 29th, when all of the people come together who are interested in keeping the

Saratoga PLAN and the Kayak Shak will be harvesting water chestnuts, an invasive species to Saratoga county, at Fish Creek on June 29.

waterway clear, they’re going to talk amongst themselves to set the dates for future harvests,” Trabka said. “It’d probably be a weekly effort, people can come and go as they’re available.”

“The ideal is to remove the top of the plant that’s collecting sunlight and remove it before the plant can set seed.” She clarified that the

general time frame for harvesting was late June to early August.

Trabka said that currently they are expecting upwards of 40 volunteers for the event and that the Skidmore club, Saratoga Rowing Club and Saratoga Rowing Association were all going to encourage their members to come to the event.

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The 2019 Saratoga Showcase of Homes line-up of 11 homes on tour this fall!

SEPTEMBER 14-15, 21-22 & 28-29 The 2019 Saratoga Showcase of Homes Committee is proud to announce a spectacular line-up of our region’s finest builders for the area’s premiere new home tour event. Celebrating 24 years of exceptional homes, this annual tradition will once again run over three beautiful fall weekends on September 14-15, 21-22 and 28-29.

The award-winning builders committed to this year’s event are: BDG Group, Bella Home Builders, Belmonte Builders, Bonacio Construction, Degraff-Bloom Custom Builders, Heritage Custom Builders, Kodiak Construction, La Femme Home Builders, and Witt Construction. There will also be a “Tiny House” premiering at this year’s Showcase of Homes and will be on display. Tickets to visit all these homes will still only be $20.

Taste of Showcase Preview back by popular demand!

The unique “Taste of Showcase Preview” event is back by popular demand and will be on Friday, September 13 from 6 - 9 p.m. at selected showcase homes. You’ll tour the new homes while enjoying sample foods, wine and beer from local chefs and distilleries. Tickets will be $25 (or $40 when purchased with a regular showcase ticket). Stay tuned for more details this summer!

Our Builders Will Color Your World!

The Showcase Committee has an extensive marketing and promotional campaign in development, which includes official media sponsors in print including newspapers and magazines, online, television, and social media.

Corporate sponsorships are now available to support this annual event. For a detailed sponsorship opportunities packet, please contact Barry Potoker at 518-366-0946 or via email bpotoker@saratogabuilders.org.

Over the past 23 years, this community event has contributed over $1.1 MILLION dollars to our two local charities. Proceeds from the Showcase of Homes benefit Rebuilding Together Saratoga County rebuildingtogethersaratoga.org and Habitat for Humanity of Northern Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties glensfallshabitat.org. A total of $63,000 was raised last year. For more details on the 2019 Saratoga Showcase of Homes event, please visit saratogashowcaseofhomes.com.

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BUSINESS

Week of June 21 – June 27, 2019

NOTES Chamber of Commerce from

by Todd Shimkus • for Saratoga TODAY

A Memorable D-Day Ribbon Cutting

Todd Shimkus, President of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce It was Thursday, June 6, 2019.

The 75th Anniversary of D-Day. This year’s ceremonies, in Normandy and elsewhere, were viewed as a milestone that may have represented the last large gathering of D-Day veterans around the globe.

Like we do locally on many days in Saratoga County, we had a ribbon cutting planned to celebrate a local family owned businesses’ 55th year in operation, Chez Pierre Restaurant.

Richie Snyder, our Vice President for Communications, and I arrived with our ribbon and giant scissors, at their location on Route 9 in Wilton.

Perhaps you’ve been there in the last 55 years.

But if not, I’m willing to guess you might remember driving by this family owned restaurant with the Eiffel Tower shaped sign. It is unique for sure.

We believe every ribbon cutting is the celebration of a dream come true.

I think I can say this ribbon cutting was historic, at least for those of us who attended.

As Chez Pierre’s website notes, “Chez Pierre’s doors opened in April of 1964, by E. Joseph and Pierrette Baldwin.

While serving in the U.S. Army right after WWII, Joe met Pierrette in a small town called Nancy, France. Pierrette had grown up in the restaurant business since her parents operated a cafe where many U.S. soldiers visited.

Upon returning to the States after marrying, the couple found an abandoned restaurant in a rural part of upstate New York.

55 years later, along with Joe and Pierrette’s four children and the children’s spouses, Chez Pierre has become one of the longest family operated restaurants in our area.”

Pierrette Baldwin was the first person to welcome me that day.

But right away, she told me that she just wanted this day to be over.

You see, she and her family had been liberated by Allied forces from the Nazi’s 75 years ago. She was 9 at the time.

I cannot remember ever meeting someone who was liberated on this day.

Photo provided.

But this day was not a day to celebrate for Pierrette. It was a day instead when she remembered the brave Allied forces who sacrificed so much. It was a somber day.

After we cut the ribbon and celebrated the family’s business milestone, she told us stories describing how her family survived the occupation.

Let’s just say it’s amazing to think how knowing how to play an accordion could be the difference between life and death.

Sitting at the bar, she shared stories of how her family’s business, Chez Pierre, had succeeded for so long. They make sure the food is always special and the service exceptional. They care about their customers and treat them as friends.

We know from working with small business owners every day how hard it can be for a local business to succeed, grow and thrive.

The survival rate for family

businesses is not high. But Pierrette had survived much worse in her life. And those memories were vivid on this historic day.

It was one of the most remarkable and special ribbon cuttings I have ever attended in my chamber career.

I certainly will never forget her story and how important it is to her that the sacrifices made by so many during World War II must never be forgotten!

Week of June 21 – June 27, 2019

BUSINESS 15

Don’t Gamble on Retirement

by Barry Bruno

for Saratoga TODAY When people save for retirement, the biggest concern is the returns on investments. When they retire however, it’s not only the returns they need to care about, but also the order of those returns.

Negative returns during the first couple of years of retirement

can increase the risk of running out of money, much more so than the same negative returns happening later in retirement.

This is sequence of returns risk.

People who experience even one year of market loss early in retirement may need to make significant adjustments to their plans. Conversely, the same loss later in retirement will likely have much less of an impact on one’s retirement income or lifestyle.

People may be used to looking for the average return on their portfolio, but it’s not just the average return that is important. Let’s think about two hypothetical retirement portfolios with the same average return can have very different outcomes based on the order in which the returns occur.

Let’s say the initial investment was $100,000 with $4,000 in annual withdrawals

increasing 3% each year for inflation. Portfolio 1 experiences the Standard &Poor’s 500 Index (S&P 500)1 returns from the year 2000-2016, and ended with a balance of $39,450. Portfolio 2 experiences the same annual returns, but in reverse order, with an ending balance of $120,205.

Even though the portfolios had the same average return, that’s a difference of $80,755! That can make a dramatic difference in a person’s retirement, which is why it’s so important to consider sequence of returns risk.

What can people do to mitigate this risk?

Many people might think that they can mitigate sequence of returns risk by reducing or eliminating equity holdings in portfolios. But this compromises the upside potential that equities can provide and may lead to running out of money

quicker. Portfolios with higher allocations to equities have typically outperformed, because downside volatility in the U.S. equity markets has historically been relatively short-lived. Past performance is not a guarantee of future returns.

Adding income annuities to a retirement portfolio is an efficient way to help hedge sequence of returns risk. How? • Income annuities are uncorrelated with capital markets and they reduce the net withdrawals from a portfolio.

• This helps lessen the likelihood of “selling at the bottom,” and allows retirees to keep some of their money invested in the market and take advantage of any potential future gains.

• Having additional sources of guaranteed lifetime income also reduces the role luck plays in retirement outcomes.

Income annuities may be part of a strategy to take some of the uncertainty out of retirement.

1. Source: Standard and Poor’s.

You cannot invest in an index.

2. Product guarantees are based on the claims-paying ability of the issuer.

This educational, third-party article is provided as a courtesy

by Barry and Dan Bruno, Agents, (CA/AR Ins. Lic. #OB65966) New York Life Insurance Company.

To learn more about the information or topics discussed, please contact Barry and Dan Bruno, agents (CA/AR Ins. Lic. #OB65966) New York Life Insurance Company at Bruno & Bruno Financial Services, LLC 518-587-9295 or email: barry@brunofs.com or dan@ brunofs.com. Neither New York Life, nor its agents, provides tax, legal, or accounting advice. Please consult with your professional advisor for tax, legal or accounting advice.

16 BALLSTON SPA 15 Outlet Rd., $476,500.

James Zabawa and James Covey sold property to Edward and Mary Neary.

CHARLTON 133 Jenkins Rd., $345,000.

Charles King (by Agent) sold property to Brandon and Amy Waylett.

1480 Division St., $320,000.

Michael and Elizabeth Dunn sold property to Michael and Laura Menges.

330 Stage Rd., $405,000. Andrew and Michael LaPatra sold property to Kevin and Julie Roy. 790 Swaggertown Rd., $207,500.

William and Karen Fyvie sold property to James Braun.

9 Anthony Dr., $280,000.

Christopher Mayo sold property to Daniel Montagnola and Annie Maselli.

763 Charlton Rd., $410,000.

Cheryl Hussey sold property to Amanda and Russell Grant.

119 Jenkins Rd., $151,000.

Fannie Mae sold property to Lori Seifert.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS CLIFTON PARK

CLIFTON PARK

cont.

CORINTH

32 Glouchester St., $321,000.

Jeremy and Megan Root sold property to Ryan Brown and Holly Laubenheimer.

11 Winding Ridge Court, $309,000. James Powell sold property to Daniel Pu Xin Yang.

25 Wiley Way, $25,000.

Terre Holdings LLC sold property to Foothill Builders LLC.

45 Acorn Ave., $261,100.

Douglas and Teresa Gallant sold property to Kathleen Schnitzer.

91 Balsam Way, $537,272.

Heritage Builders Group LLC sold property to Vishva Velichala and Ritika Singh.

25 Wiley Way, $245,000.

Foothill Builders LLC sold property to Michael and Louise Halloran.

19 Quince Court, $390,000.

Anil Kumar and Tripti Uchhana sold property to Paul Vellano.

3B Dee Creek Rear, $140,000.

Ann Close sold property to Brandon Glenn Baker.

4 & 16 Folts Rd., $875,000.

Robert Miller and Phyllis Miyauchi sold property to ANW Holdings Inc.

15 Haystack Rd., $217,500.

Daniel and Kim Johnson sold property to Margalita LaPointe.

44 Westchester Dr., $207,000.

Stephen and Shelia Wagenbaugh sold property to Emmalynn and James King.

4 Bridgewater Court, $463,000.

Anurag Kumar and Smriti Kansal sold property to Michael Kimball and Anna Ruyack.

484 Waite Rd., $288,500.

David and Michelle Dankanich sold property to Roseanne Ryan and Patricia Ford.

733 Riverview Rd., $490,000.

Donna Drum sold property to Jeremy and Megan Root.

8 Bridlewood Loop, $780,000.

David Wilming sold property to Joseph and Jody Anson.

8 Chatsworth Way, $407,000.

Song Chi and Xiaoyan Zhang sold property to Cartus Financial Corporation.

8 Chatsworth Way, $407,000.

Cartus Financial Corporation sold property to Xin and Ji Sun. 24 Tipperary Way, $288,850.

David and Johanna Roche sold property to David Roche.

Week of June 21 – June 27, 2019

498 & 502 County Route10, $65,000. Robert Capen sold property to Jeremiah Wagner.

5 Wedgewood Way, $380,000.

Patrick Fitch sold property to Jessica Pickett and Justin Edge.

383 Goode St., $650,000.

Sharon Rogner sold property to Jonathan Chester and Margaret Armstrong.

331 Angel Rd., $30,000.

David Kirchhoff sold property to Keith Wells.

4 Locust Ridge Dr., $247,520.

Paul Pelosi sold property to Ashton Harris and Sage Barton.

7 Baker Dr., $75,000. Donna Baker sold property to Suzanne and Yvonne Melville.

417 Palmer Ave., $610,000.

Saw Buck LLC sold property to DG Corinth Management Corporation.

150 Hunt Lake Rd., $290,000.

Mary Shannon sold property to Mary Parliman and Francois Bonneville.

GALWAY 5569 Crooked St., $129,637.

David and Joan Nilson sold property to US Bank National Association (as Trustee).

7205 Waterview Rd., $145,000.

Gloria Groiss sold property to Mark Concilla and Brigit McElroy.

Sacandaga Rd., $100,000.

John Wolfe sold property to Michael and Kristin Eidens.

North Rd., $24,999.

Molly Eveland and Robert Wilcox sold property to Jeffrey Dauignault.

GREENFIELD 92 Ballou Rd., $45,000.

Matthew Kingsley sold property to Ihor Szonk.

244 Alpine Meadows Rd., $250,000. James and Doris Cocco sold property to Alexandru and Ileana Mitrache.

539 Sandhill Rd., $47,900.

W J Szmachlo sold property to James and Brittany Wallace.

HADLEY Walter Maxfield Rd., $60,000.

Roger Seales (Ind and as Heir), Paul Seales (Ind and as Heir), Kenneth Sears, Jr. (as Heir) and Carmen Seales (by Heirs).

HALFMOON 46 Route 236, $316,500.

David and Erin Brown sold property to James Wighaus and Heather Scavello.

109 Johnson Rd., $49,500.

John F McCadden and John W McCadden sold property to Frank Tironi, Sr. 34 Dewey Ave., $186,000.

Erin Summers sold property to Daniel Mosher.

10 Johnson Rd., $295,000.

Anthony and Linda Dinallo sold property to Michael Rabbitt and Erin Summers.

2A Tupelo Dr., $214,000.

James and Mary Krupsky sold property to Leah McCormick and Ryan Constanza.

3A Macoun Dr., $451,000.

Malta Land Company LLC sold property to David Wilming.

19 Eagle Lane, $305,000. Bryan and Michele Otto sold property to Leroy and Erica Amoako.

2 Freeman Way, $164,000.

Betty Jo Daly sold property to Emily Dieckmann.

MALTA 9 Whitfield Ave., $310,000.

Barbara Haynes sold property to Matthew and Loreen Coldrick.

12 Weston Way, $324,956.

Barbera Homes Malta Springs LLC sold property to Ted and Kimberly Remington.

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PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

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MILTON 329 Jatski Dr., $405,000. Scott and Jennifer Blaauboer sold property to Ryan and Caitlyn Edson.

445 Northline Rd., $214,000.

Annalise Polvino and Zach Wasserman sold property to Christopher Rasmussen.

26 Aldrich Rd., $247,000.

Jeffrey and Kristen Campito sold property to Christopher and Caitlin Herman.

6 Stuyvesant Court, $270,000.

Brett Nicholls sold property to Brittani Dynko.

251 Meadowlark Dr., $280,000.

Mark Uebrick sold property to Karen Dickinson.

MOREAU

5 Circle Dr., $145,000.

Michael Varney sold property to Zachary Houk.

9 Pleasant Dr., $265,000. Stacy Connors sold property to Daniel Froatsand Chelsea Gallup.

14 Tamarac Dr., $304,350.

Michaels Group Homes LLC sold property to Jolene Crowley.

27 Andrews St., $150,000.

Barbara Ross Cassidy and Timothy Cassidy sold property to Gary Luh, Shao Kao, Vincent Luh, and Mara Luh.

204 Fort Edward Rd., $118,840.

Darleen English sold property to Daniel Tredici and Billijo Wright.

TOWN OF SARATOGA 1107 NYS Route 9P, $2,500,000.

Kevin Johnson sold property to Marc and Meghan Russo.

177 County Road 69, $155,000.

John McMahon sold property to David Herrick.

SARATOGA SPRINGS

72 Hathorn Blvd., $225,000.

John A Scuola and Michael Scuola and John P Scuola sold property to Meaghan McEntee.

STILLWATER 2 Lakepointe Way, $372,344.

Mason Street LLC sold property to Timothy and Karen Cunningham.

WILTON

4 White Birch Path, $205,000.

Brian Flood sold property to Matthew and Nadine Scoville.

1 Gregs Court, $326,000.

Michael Brown sold property to Danielle Cumrese

4 Woodland Dr., $257,000.

Terrance Blood sold property to Jerry and Margaret Fletcher.

205 Elm St., $230,000. Marie Bowman (by Admin) sold property to Two Hundred Five Elm Street LLC.

11 Kendrick Hill Rd., $681,525.

Gary and Kristen Gibson sold property to Joseph and Angela Brady.

2 Lewis St., $28,900. Village of South Glens Falls sold property to William Smith.

16 Sarazen St., $359,000.

Nancy Niles sold property to Christopher and Tiffany Foley.

5 Harrison Ave., $130,000.

Lori Dickinson and Jeanne Frevola sold property to Brian and Moriah Mathis.

268 Broadway, Unit 511, $1,775,000. Kathleen Carroll (Ind and as Agent) and Michael Carroll (by Agent) sold property to Aleda Wright (as Trustee), Whitney Lawlor (as Trustee), Heather Ward (as Trustee)

29 Saw Mill Court, $483,000.

Lee and Bonita Strader sold property to Peter and Deana Kirbach.

51 Ella Dr., $362,500.

Scott and Marnie Abbott sold property to Patricia Kilmer (as Trustee).

9 Ella Dr., $335,000. Danny and Pamela Bennett sold property to Thomas and Leslie Abraham.

8 Feeder Dam Rd., $200,000.

Jesse and Jessica Pound sold property to Gerald and Carole Worthen.

8 Furlong St., $470,000.

Joan Caldwell sold property to John Burke, Jr.

126 Ingersoll Rd., $225,000.

Michael and Malina Stawarz sold property to Matthew Stawarz and Samantha Garwood.

2 White Birch Lane, $272,000.

Dan Lichtenstein sold property to Andrew McEvoy.

166 Parkhurst Rd., $265,000.

MTGLQ Investors (by Atty) sold property to Mary Toia.

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BUSINESS

Week of June 21 – June 27, 2019

Karlin Returns to Auto

Left to right: Bill Arpey, Lindsay Karlin and John McEachron. Photo by Kevin Matyi.

by Kevin Matyi Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Lindsay Karlin has moved locations, and is now operating out of Relia Tech on Maple Avenue with Karlin Auto Sales, which opened this past January.

Karlin, who had worked for a different local dealership for 29 years, leased the sales side of the Relia Tech from John McEachron, the new owner of the business.

“It’s been really good,” Karlin said. “Hundreds of my previous customers have reached out to me.”

He added “Customers like the low pressure, relaxed atmosphere that the person

they start with is going to be the person they end with.”

McEachron, a volunteer Captain firefighter, councilman and technician for Relia Tech for the past 20 years, bought the business from John Lant, the owner for over 50 years who was retiring.

“I don’t have the time to do both, sell and fix the cars,” McEachron said. “I contacted Lindsay and Bill because they were old friends of mine.”

Bill Arpey, Karlin’s colleague in sales with over 30 years of sales experience, handles the legal and finance side of the business.

“Bill came out of retirement to help me,” Karlin said. “He handles all of our paperwork, motor vehicles, he deals with our

banks, and he does all of the title and paperwork.”

Both Arpey and Karlin do everything they can to accommodate their customers.

Karlin talked about how one of his customers only lives in Saratoga seasonally, and otherwise is from Denmark, and how Arpey hand delivered a car to Massachusetts a week ago.

“They kind of remind me of John [Lant], in a lot of their values.”

McEachron said. “It’s all about the community and the people.”

“This is a quieter pace,” Karlin said. “I thought there was a nice need for a hometown, instead of a big dealership they’re just dealing with me and my colleague, that’s it.”

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Week of June 21 – June 27, 2019

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The Wesley Community & The Wesley Foundation Appoint New Board Members for more than 30 years, Tully is currently the Tax Director at Teal, Becker & Chiaramonte in Albany.

He is also active in the community and has served on numerous boards including the Fast Break

Fund, Inc., Saratoga Children’s Museum, Living Resources and the Albany Rotary Foundation.

For more information about The Wesley Community, visit www.thewesleycommunity.org.

Saratoga Hospital Names New Director of Occupational Medicine Ray Martin. Photo provided.

Deborah Damm-O’Brien. Photo provided.

Kevin Tully. Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Wesley Community announced several new appointments to the respective boards of The Wesley Foundation and The Wesley Community.

Ray Martin, a longtime board member and current president of the board of directors of The Wesley Foundation, has been appointed to the board of directors of The Wesley Community. He will be joined by Deborah DammO’Brien, who has also been appointed to the board of directors

of The Wesley Community.

The Wesley Community also announced that Kevin Tully has been appointed to The Wesley Foundation Board of Directors, which focuses on fundraising and giving initiatives to support the mission of The Wesley Community.

Martin is the founder of Saratoga Springs financial services firm Crescent Hill Partners LLC and is author of two personal finance books. He has served on The Wesley Foundation board for nine years, including as president

for the last two years.

Damm-O’Brien served as Executive Director of DePaul Housing Management and Catholic Charities Housing in Albany for more than 18 years and oversaw the operation of housing options for low income families and seniors in the Capital Region.

During this time, she also helped operate a variety of nutrition, information and assistance programs serving hundreds of seniors in Schenectady County.

A Certified Public Accountant

SARATOGA SPRINGS —Dr. Michael Holland has been named director of occupational medicine and employee health at Saratoga Hospital and has joined the Saratoga Hospital Medical Group – Occupational Medicine. Holland has over 30 years of experience in occupational and emergency medicine and is an expert in medical toxicology. Holland is also board certified for occupational and emergency medicine, on the faculty of the Medical Toxicology Fellowship Training Program and a consulting medical toxicologist at the Upstate New York Poison Center, among other qualifications.

Dr. Michael Holland. Photo provided.

For more information on occupational medicine services at Saratoga Hospital, go to www. saratogahospital.org.

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EDUCATION

Week of June 21 – June 27, 2019

Team Teagan Day at Maple Ave. Middle School

by Lindsay Wilson Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Tuesday, June 18, Maple Ave. students gathered to celebrate the 14th birthday of their classmate who is battling leukemia.

Teagan Klingenberg, born with down syndrome and later diagnosed with leukemia, recently relapsed and as a result, her friends and classmates decided to shower her with love and support by acknowledging her birthday as “Teagan Day.” Four of her classmates joined together to raise funds for Klingenberg and organize this special day.

“We just love Teegan so much. The whole school does so when we heard that she was in this situation it was kind of a no

brainer to do something to help her,” said Carly Fay. “We learned that she had a relapse of leukemia in November and we were all heartbroken because we hate to see her have to go through this,” said Ella Fignar.

The students ran bake sales, designed and sold T-Shirts at $15 apiece; over 500 shirts were sold.

“Teegan’s favorite color is red and then the ribbon for leukemia is orange. That’s why we have the color scheme red and orange,” said Autumn Burch.

The front of the shirt reads “No one fights alone,” while the back reads “Team Teagan.” Her friends wanted to let anyone who sees the shirts know that they are all fighting with Teagan.

“It (Tegan Day) went better than I expected personally because even if people did not

Left to right: Ella Fignar, Autumn Burch, Carly Fay, Jessye Connors. Photo by Lindsay Wilson.

wear shirts, they wore red to support her,” said Jessye Connors.

While Klingenberg spent

most of the day at home, her friends continued to send her pictures, videos and messages

of support, so that she could continue to celebrate her birthday with her Maple Ave. Community.

Geyser Crest Suspect Warranted Police Presence at Geyser Road Elementary

by Lindsay Wilson Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Wednesday, June 19, 2019, Joseph Koren, 24 of Saratoga Springs was charged with felony Criminal Possession of a Weapon: Loaded Firearm; Criminal Possession Stolen Property; Tampering With Physical Evidence, and a misdemeanor on Resisting Arrest.”

Officers from the Saratoga Springs Police Department (SSPD) responded to Hathorn Blvd., just two miles shy of Geyser Road Elementary School. The police were notified around 8:30 a.m. that a man (later identified as Koren) was harassing a paving crew working on Hathorn Blvd.

At 8:45 a.m. the Saratoga Springs District Office was notified by the Saratoga Springs Police Department (SSPD) that there was suspicious activity occurring in the Geyser Crest neighborhood.

“At that point we only had faculty and staff in the building, so police recommended that we go into a lock down so all of our faculty and staff took cover,” said superintendent Michael Patton.

Meanwhile, at the scene the paving crew had directed the

Faculty waiting for the student buses to arrive. Photo by Lindsay Wilson.

Police Presence at Geyser Elementary School. Photo by Lindsay Wilson.

responding officer towards the back of a home on Hathorn Blvd.

According to SSPD, Koren was observed to be pointing a weapon at two men in the backyard. The responding officer attempted to control the situation with verbal commands, which went ignored as Koren leapt over a fence.

“Once we get enough cops there, we start doing a search for him. We find the gentleman hiding in some bushes on Tiffany Place at a home there. He does not have the handgun on him at that point,” said Investigations Lieutenant Bob Jillson.

After a thorough search, the officers find the handgun matching their description under gardens near the spot where he was apprehended. The gun was later identified to be a stolen, and fully loaded .38 caliber revolver.

There was a strong police presence at the Geyser Road Elementary, where the school lock down turned into a lock out once the school board was notified that the suspect was apprehended.

"The busses were actually rerouted to the transportation department which is a few miles away, so the students were safe, away from the building,” said Patton. “At 9:45 once the police department gave us the okay to clear the building, the students were routed back here to the school."

Faculty and staff were at the front of the school greeting the students when the buses arrived. At 10:16 a.m. the pledge of allegiance came across the loudspeaker, as the school continued with their day.

Koren is currently remanded to Saratoga County Jail on $20,000 cash bond.

EDUCATION BRIEFS

Week of June 21 – June 27, 2019

“What Does Cultural Diversity Mean to You?” Essay Contest Winners SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Winners of the essay contest held by SaratogaCODE.org about cultural diversity will be announced at our June 25 meeting at the Saratoga Springs public library.

First and second place winners will be contacted and awarded $200 and $100, respectively.

This year’s Essay: “What does cultural diversity mean to you

and how does it manifest itself in Saratoga Springs? How do you personally contribute to enhance such diversity in your community?”

For information about joining us for the presentation please contact: Chairman, Roger Sousa at RSousa2@nycap.rr.com.

Thanks to all of the students who submitted an essay for the 2019 SaratogaCODE.org Essay Contest!

Help Get Your Child Ready for Kindergarten: Universal Pre-K Spots Available in Saratoga SARATOGA — Saratoga County EOC-Head Start currently has pre-k spots available for Fall 2019 in Saratoga Springs.

Head Start is free for eligible lowincome families and is dedicated to helping children become school ready.

Head Start focuses on development, health and wellbeing. Each Head Start classroom is NYS daycare certified and a NYS licensed teacher will help get your child academically and socially ready for kindergarten.

Each student receives free breakfast and lunch daily. For more information, including income guidelines and an application, call 518-288-3206.

Head Start is administered by the Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council (EOC).

Additional services include a food pantry in Ballston Spa, soup kitchen in Saratoga Springs, immigrant assistance, weatherization assistance and the WIC program. Visit saratogaeoc. org for more information.

Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation Awards More Than $120,000 in Scholarships to Residents Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation announced it has awarded more than $120,000 in scholarships to residents living in residences owned and managed

by Balfour Beatty Communities.

The academic scholarships were awarded to high school seniors, undergraduate students and graduate students attending accredited educational or technical institutions. Many of the scholarships were granted to students of military families living in military homes owned

by Balfour Beatty Communities throughout the United States.

One of the recipients is Saratoga Springs local Joshua Daly.

The scholarship will aid Joshua in his pursuit of a master’s degree in business administration with a concentration in business analytics.

Residents across 22 states received scholarships for

Joshua Daly. Photo provided.

the 2019/20 academic year.

Scholarships are awarded based on an essay submission as well as students’ academic achievements, GPA, community involvement and financial need.

The scholarships are given as part of the foundation’s goal to encourage and promote the pursuit of education and commitment to community leadership.

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Local Children Competed in Territorial Star Search UPSTATE NY/ HERSHEY, PA — Fifteen local children from The Salvation Army After-School Program competed against hundreds of children from all over Upstate NY in vocal, dance, drama, and guitar earlier this month. They learned these skills during Fortissimo, the music and arts component of the After-School Program.

Five children placed in their categories. Freddy Donnahie, age 11 came in first place for Guitar level one. Charity Prosser, age 10 came in first place for Dance

Solo level one. Jeremy Han, age 18, came in first place for Guitar level four. Isaiah Cummings, age 11, came in second place for Drama Solo level one. Trinity Prosser, age 8, came in third place for Dance Solo level one.

Freddy, Charity and Jeremy traveled to to Hershey, PA the weekend of June 15, and competed at the Territorial level against youth from Maine to Kentucky.

Unfortunately, the students did not place, but are already back to work and preparing for next year.

Photos provided.

Lake Ave. Elementary’s Annual Reader’s Celebration SARATOGA SPRINGS — Lake Avenue School celebrates its 11th Annual Reader's Celebration with their Therapy Dogs - Coco, Cocoa and Beanie. The secondgrade students read with the dogs throughout the school year and end each year with a celebration of reading and a treat donated by Stewart's Shops. Lynn O'Rourke runs the program and she is always looking for new certified dogs to add to the program.

Contact her at 518-584-3678 or l_orourke@saratogaschools.org.

Photo: Lake Ave. students at the annual Reader’s Celebration. Photo provided.

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Week of June 21 – June 27, 2019

Learning the

Power of Produce School’s out for the summer. No lunchboxes to fill, no homework, fewer structured activities, and more free time.

It’s a perfect time to add a Wednesday family outing to the Saratoga Farmers’ Market for the Power of Produce Club.

HIGH ROCK PARK Wednesdays | 3 - 6 p.m.

Saturdays | 9 - 1 p.m.

by Himanee Gupta-Carlson for Saratoga TODAY Photos by Pattie Garrett.

Power of Produce, or POP, is a free 12-week program at the market. It begins next Wednesday, June 26, and runs through early September. The goal is to help children learn more about where their food comes from.

Children can join the POP Club by visiting the Saratoga Farmers’ Market with their

Friends of the Market Host POP Club.

Power of Produce Club.

parents. Each time members visit the market they receive a $2 POP coin that can be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables. In addition, children receive a POP passport that is stamped at each visit. After receiving four stamps, children are eligible for a prize.

Although the club is open to children, it is especially geared toward those aged 5-12.

Buying produce with a POP coin gives children a chance to meet farmers, learn money skills, and make smart food choices.

In addition to the POP coins, the POP Club features weekly activities and music. The Christopher Dailey Foundation sponsors the program and several community partners host the club’s activities. Opening day will feature music by first time market performer Jeannine Ouderkirk, a Humpty Dumpty craft activity sponsored by the Saratoga Springs Public Library, and a sampling of Shushan Hydro Farms’ cherry tomatoes.

Julia Howard, formerly the market coordinator, started the

POP Club at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market four years ago. This summer, her five-year-old daughter Taiga will be a club member.

“With a climate crisis and pesticide-ridden foods in our present day, it’s so important that children understand where their food comes from,” Howard says. “It’s important that we give them the tools to be involved in agriculture and community, to help them understand the impacts of climate change. The POP Club is a great outlet for children to get involved and to learn how

to make changes on a local and worldwide level.”

To join, look for the green POP Club tent at the Wednesday market, across from the market information booth.

The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is 3-6 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays at High Rock Park. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and check us out on the FreshFoodNY app. Email friends@saratogafarmers.org for volunteer opportunities.

Fresh Fruit and Yogurt Cones INGREDIENTS: *Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

• Fresh fruit* - Fruit suggestions: strawberries*, mango, blueberries, kiwi, apple chunks*, or whatever you have on hand

• Vanilla yogurt* - Maple, honey can be found at the farmers’ market • Waffle cone, waffle bowl or homemade waffle

INSTRUCTIONS: Fill a waffle cone with a spoon full of vanilla yogurt, then a layer of mixed fruit. Add another spoonful of yogurt, then top it off with fruit. Enjoy!

Adapted from recipe on www.cookingmamas.com.

Week of June 21 – June 27, 2019

Mop it Up

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY

Hello

my Foodie Friends. ! Today is the start to the summer season. Nothing says summer more than firing up your outside grill and cooking outdoors. The scent of dinner sizzling on the grill and the joy of eating in the open air—cooking and dining outdoors are simple summer pleasures that deserve to be enjoyed more often.

If there’s one dish that signifies summer in America, it’s ribs.

Cooked outdoors in backyards across the country, ribs are a cherished pastime. No matter the style, one thing that many people can agree on is that using a mop or spray during the cooking of your ribs, especially if you are cooking them low and slow, can be a major advantage. Having the right tools to help you with your outside cooking is important.

Why Use A Mop? There are plenty of arguments for and

against using a mop while you are cooking ribs, but we think the benefits definitely win. Using a mop will attract smoke to your ribs (in a good way) giving them more smoky flavor in a shorter amount of time. Also, if you are cooking your ribs low and slow (which we hope you are), a mop will help keep your meat from drying out. Competition barbecuers like using mops because it gives them a chance to add even more mouthwatering flavor to their ribs.

It is a great way to experiment with different flavor profiles while tying them together to create an awardwinning piece of meat. The best time to apply your mop is right after the crust has formed and you have flipped your meat. This will allow your mop to marry with the hot and bubbly surface of the crust where the meat juices are.

Many people are under the impression that you should never open a smoker or grill while meat is cooking. While you shouldn’t leave the lid open for long periods of time, it is quite okay to open the smoker or grill to spray or mop your meat. This is because most of the heat that is used to cook your meat thoroughly is actually stored in the outer layers of the meat and slowly transferred to the inner sections of meat. This temperature will stay almost exactly the same when the cooker is opened and the internal air temperature will quickly reheat once the lid is closed. Mop A thin liquid that is generously and repeatedly

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Summer Baby Back Ribs Use a mop sauce to add another layer of flavor to your Baby Back Ribs.

Yields: 2-4 servings

INGREDIENTS FOR THE RIBS:

• 1 rack (about 2 1/2 pounds) baby back ribs

• 2 tablespoons salt • 2 tablespoons black pepper • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar • 1 tablespoon sweet paprika • 1 tablespoon ancho chile powder brushed (or “mopped”) onto meat as it grills to keep it moist. Using a mop tool is ideal because it holds a lot of liquid, but you can also use a basting brush.

At Compliments to the Chef, we carry a Rosewood 17-Inch Sauce Mop. This is an ideal tool for basting meats on the grill or in the smoker.

The Sauce Mop is made with a cotton mop-head that soaks up sauce or marinade for barbequing.

It is made with a Rosewood handle that will standup to everyday use.

The Mop head washes out with soap and water. This basting mop makes it easy to prepare barbequing by soaking up the thinner sauces to baste over the meat.

Stop by Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store located at 33 Railroad Place for an assortment of cool tools to help you with your BBQ adventures. Get a Sauce Mop and mop up your summer grill creations. Remember my Foodie Friends, “Life Happens in the Kitchen” or outside while you are barbequing.

Take Care, John & Paula

• 1 tablespoon garlic powder • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar • 2 tablespoons prepared mustard (i.e French’s or a Dijon-style) • Freshly squeezed juice of 1/2 or 1 lemon (2 tablespoons) • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE RIBS: Whisk together salt, black pepper, brown sugar, paprika, ancho chili powder, garlic powder and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Taste, and adjust the seasoning as needed.

FOR MOP SAUCE: Combine cider vinegar, mustard, lemon juice and Worceshire in a separate bowl, whisking until smooth.

Place ribs on a rimmed baking sheet, meat side down. There is a thin membrane on the bone side.

Some say it prevents flavor from penetrating the meat and is papery to chew. Pulling it off can be tricky, and a lot of ribs are served with the membrane still on. The choice is yours. If you opt to remove it, slide a small knife beneath the membrane to cut it so you can grab it with your hands and pull it off.

The best place to insert the knife is the midsection, so that you can tear off one side, then the other.

Coat both sides of the ribs with the rub, working it into the meat. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 to 24 hours.

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FOR THE MOP SAUCE:

MONDAY

TO COOK IN A GAS GRILL: Place the wood chips in a smoker box or a foil packet with fork holes puncturing the top to let smoke escape. Preheat the grill to high. When smoke appears, reduce the heat to medium. Place the ribs, bone side down, on the far side of grill, away from the fire. Close the lid.

After 11/2 hours, baste the meat side with the mop sauce and close the lid. An hour later, baste again, then turn the ribs over; baste the bone side and close the lid. After 30 minutes, turn the ribs over; they should now be bone side down. Baste the meat side and close the lid. After 1 hour, baste the meat side, then close the lid. Cook the ribs, covered and undisturbed, for 10 minutes. Grill time is at least 4 hours.

Using tongs, pull the ribs from the grill and set on a cutting board to rest for about 10 minutes. Use a sharp knife to cut between the bones. Serve hot, either as is or dipped in your favorite sauce.

Office for the Aging Lunch Program Served at the Saratoga Senior Center

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

6/21

6/24

6/25

6/26

• Turkey Salad on a Sandwich Roll • Pasta Salad • Tomato & Cucumber Salad • Tropical Fruit

• BBQ Pork Loin • Roasted Potatoes • Mixed Vegetables • Pears

• Sweet & Sour Chicken with Rice • Oriental-style Vegetables • Dinner Roll • Pineapple

• Italian Meatloaf • Garlic Mashed Potatoes • Spinach • Frosted Cake

Birthday Special!

THURSDAY

6/27 • Breaded Fish with Tartar Sauce • Macaroni & Cheese • Stewed Tomatoes • Orange Whip

Menu Subject to Change. Coffee, tea and butter are served daily. The suggested contribution is $2/meal.

There is a $6 fee for guests under the age of 60. Please make checks payable to: Northeast Dining and Lodging, c/o Saratoga County Office for the Aging, 152 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020

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LOCAL BRIEFS is a cash buy out option. Entry is $20 advance or $30 at door.

For more information email Free4AllPokerTour@gmail.com or dial the venue at 518-583-1916.

Crescendo Classic The Burnt Hills Oratorio Society (BHOS) is pleased to announce its first annual golf fund raiser, “The Crescendo Classic.” The tournament will be held Friday, June 28 at the Van Patten Golf Club located at 924 Main St. in Clifton Park. Registration fee of $125 (per player) includes green fees, cart, morning coffee, and a 3 p.m. buffet. Games and raffle throughout the day, ending with an Awards Ceremony with prizes and Chinese Auction. Proceeds from the Crescendo Classic will benefit the Veterans and Community Housing Coalition, BHOS Vocal Scholarship and the BHOS Endowment Fund. Register by mail (www.bhos.us/golf/) or online (golf.bpt.me.) Call 518416-4060 for more information.

An Evening with Elvis Starring Donny “Elvis” Romines Friday, June 28 at the SaratogaWilton Elks Lodge, Rt. 9, Saratoga. Tickets are $15 at the door. There will be raffles, 50/50, cash bar and food is available. All proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society. Doors open at 6 p.m. Showtime is at 7 p.m. For more information call Helen at 518-745-7821.

Strawberry Festival Social Round Lake United Methodist Church will be hosting a Strawberry Festival Social on June 29 from 1 to 4 p.m. The church is located at 4 George St. in Round Lake. Cost: Adults $6, children over 9-years-old $6, children 6 to 9-years-old $3, children 5 and under are free. Special event for all ages. Strawberry shortcake for lunch is a “good thing.”

Poker Tournament Benefit $1 million seat prize. It’s the 3rd Annual Saratoga Open Poker Tournament, a multi-cause benefit event being held at the Parting Glass Pub on Saturday, June 29 starting at 2 p.m. Winner earns a seat at the $1M World Poker Tour stop in Montreal.

Hotel is included in the prize, which is transferable and there

Fourth of July Community Sing Prepare for the Fourth of July holiday by singing many of our favorite patriotic songs at the Hebron United Presbyterian Church East (former East Hebron Presbyterian Church) Fourth of July Community Sing on Wednesday, June 26, 2019.

The church is located at 6559 State Route 22 just past the Chamberlin Mills Rd. There will be an Ice Cream Social at 6 p.m. with make-your-own sundaes.

Singing will begin at 7 p.m.

The evening will be led by Debi Craig, a retired music teacher in Saratoga Springs City School District and resident of Hebron.

Susan Snyder, organist of the Hebron Presbyterian Church will be accompanying the singing.

The Community Handbell Choir from the Greenwich/Easton, Cambridge and Schuylerville areas will be guest entertainers, also under the direction of Debi Craig. Members of the armed services past and present are especially invited to attend.

Please come and bring your family and friends. Enjoy fun and fellowship in the simple beauty of the historic sanctuary as you sing many old patriotic favorites.

This event is open to the public at no charge. There will be the opportunity to make a free will donation. Money collected will be donated to Operation AdoptA-Soldier in Wilton which sends care packages to service men and women. If there is someone who you think should be receiving care packages or if you would like to volunteer to help with this project, please contact Operation Adopt-a-Soldier at 518-2609922. For more information call Debi Craig at 518-854-3102 or the Hebron United Presbyterian Church at 518-854-3729 25th Annual Soroptimist Secret Gardens Tour Tickets are on sale now for the 25th annual Soroptimist Secret Gardens Tour, featuring more than a dozen beautiful gardens on Sunday, July 7.The self-guided tour is an all-volunteer fundraiser

presented by Soroptimists of Saratoga County, the local branch of an international public service organization striving to improve the lives of women and girls locally and globally.

Advance tickets at $25 may be reserved online or purchased at several locations: the Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center at 297 Broadway, Northshire Books in Saratoga Springs, all four Cudney’s Dry Cleaners retail locations, and Faddegon’s Nursery in Latham. Please call ahead to ensure availability at the retail sites. Details about the gardens, their owners and the locations are in the program that serves as the admission ticket. If still available, tickets may be purchased for $30 on the day of the tour at the Visitor Center beginning at 10:30 a.m.

July 7. Tickets reserved online will be available for pickup at that same time. Questions?

Email secretgardensinfo@ gmail.com or call 518-581-1201 ext. 4184. Learn more at www. soroptimistsaratoga.org.

11th Annual Taste of Malta The Malta Business and Professional Association is happy to announce their 11th Annual Taste of Malta event scheduled for Tuesday, July 16 at 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Hudson Valley Community College’s TEC-SMART, 345 Hermes Rd., Malta. Proceeds from this years’ event will go to support local businesses as well as our future workforce through the Ballston Spa Partnership for Innovation in Education Fund.

Through business and individual sponsorships and donations, entrance fees to the event, and funds raised from raffles held at the event, we have been able to give over $28,000 to the fund which supports several Ballston Spa Central School District’s most innovative initiatives, including the Clean Technologies and Sustainable Industries Early College in High School (Clean Tech ECHS) held at the HVCC’s TEC-SMART facility in Malta.

To join the event as a restaurant or to donate prizes for the raffles, contact Kristen Henderson, Taste of Malta Chair, at info@ MaltaBPA.com or Pamela Grandin at MaltaBPA@gmail.com.

Sponsorship opportunities are

Week of June 21 – June 27, 2019 also available at a variety of levels.

Email MaltaBPA@gmail.com to learn more about sponsoring this tasty event. For the most up-to-date event information visit MaltaBPA. com/TOM. HVCC’S TEC-SMART campus is located off Exit 12 of the Adirondack Northway.

Spa Park BMX Jamboree Show & Ride The show will be held on July 21 at the Spa State Park, Orenda Pavillion, located at 19 Roosevelt Dr, Saratoga Springs, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Rain or shine. Plenty of parking - with full bathrooms - lights and power. Co-Sponsors welcome. Current Sponsors: the TriCity BMX race track (Rotterdam) and Time Bomb Bicycles - Bicycle Shop (Amsterdam). Volunteers needed. Events include a 10 a.m. swap/show and lunch at noon (hamburgers, hotdogs, chips and soda provided) donations welcome.

At 1 p.m. Ride, 2 p.m. Poka run (completion with 1st place prize), at 3 p.m. DirkKings Judge for class winner 1st place. 4 p.m. Judging for multiple 1st place show classes and at 5 p.m. Ride. This is an exclusive open riding venue – best in the North East! Miles of paved roads and paths and single trail riding – as good as it gets.

Toast to the Tata’s Wine Tasting to raise money for breast cancer research. Join us on July 29 at Village Pizzeria, located at 2727 State Route 29 in Middle Grove at 6:30 p.m.

Silent auction. Cost is $45. For additional information visit www.villagepizzeria.com or call 518-882-9431.

Saratoga Pinball and Arcade Show Do you enjoy pinball or have fond memories of playing them in arcades? Are you looking for a little relief from the hot summer sun? Are you looking for some family-friendly entertainment?

Visit the Saratoga Pinball and Arcade Show! It will be held at the Saratoga Regional YMCA in Saratoga Springs, on Friday August 9 from 2 – 10 p.m. and Saturday August 10 from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. The show will feature approximately 50 pinball machines and arcade games from the past and present, all set on free play. For one admission price of $10, you are welcome to stay all

day and play as much as you like for no additional cost. Many of the games available to play will also be for sale. The show will also feature an indoor flea market with various pinball and arcade games, spare parts, and collectibles for sale. There will be a beginner friendly “PinGolf ” pinball tournament open to all ages. New this year, there will be a special exhibit featuring film memorabilia on display and for sale, including several original costumes and props from various movies and TV shows. Proceeds from the show will benefit the Saratoga Regional YMCA, a non-profit charity organization. For more details, visit pinballsaratoga.com.

Annual Clam Steam Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club Annual Clam Steam will be on Saturday, August 10, starting at noon to 9 p.m. Tickets are on sale now, ask a club member or call 518-695-3917.

Upcoming Meetings Saturday, June 22 American Legion Adirondack Post 70 Meeting | 10 a.m.

34 West Ave., Saratoga Springs Tuesday, June 25 After the Fire Meeting | 7 p.m.

Halfmoon Town Hall, Lower Newton Rd., Halfmoon After the Fire is a non-profit organization that helps Saratoga County Residents who have suffered a loss due to fire.

Families are provided with gift cards, a night’s stay at a participating hotel/motel, Red Cross referral, informational material, emotional support. etc.

Anyone interested in learning more about After The Fire, or becoming a member, may attend a meeting, visit us on Facebook at afterthefire.org, or leave a message at 518-435-4571.

Cancer Support Group | Noon Saratoga Hospital, 211 Church St., Saratoga Springs. The cancer support group is a safe container to explore common physical, financial, emotional, cognitive, developmental, familial and spiritual issues. Call Pierre Zimmerman at 413-992-7012 to register and confirm, as schedule may be subject to change.

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

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Week of June 21 – June 27, 2019

This Week’s Events: JUNE 21 - 27 family friendly FRIDAY, JUNE 21

Foreign Film Flick Event

History, Legends, Lore and More A Guided Walking Tour

Ballston Spa Public Library 21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa | 11 a.m.

Calling all movie buffs! Come to the first foreign film flick event. We will be showing the French, romantic comedy film Amelie. Amelie is an innocent and naïve girl in Paris with her own sense of justice. She decides to help those around her and, along the way, discovers love.

This movie is rated R and runs for 2 hours.

Registration is not required. Ages 16 years old and up. Light refreshments will be served. For more information call 518885-5022 or visit, www.bspl.sals.edu.

Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center, 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 10:30 a.m. – Noon. | This 90-minute historical walking tour celebrates Saratoga’s Victorian era and the classic Victorian stroll. Join us as we stroll through Congress Park, take the waters and hear the stories of our most colorful characters, beloved monuments and treasured artwork. This tour is a familyfriendly and educational event with something for first-time visitors and Saratoga natives alike. The cost is $8 per person, and children 12 and under are free. Reservations are not required. For more information, contact 518-587-3241.

An Afternoon with Kelsey Dodd Saratoga Senior Center 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs | 3 p.m.

Free and open to the public Our very talented 11-year-old vocalist is back to sing a selection of your favorite songs.

Bring your favorite beverage. Lite fare.

Saratoga Balloon and BBQ Festival Saratoga County Fairgrounds 162 Prospect St., Ballston Spa Don’t miss the 6th Annual Saratoga Balloon and BBQ Festival (formerly the Saratoga Balloon and Craft Festival) this weekend.

This family-friendly event celebrates the best of the capital region with food, live entertainment, shopping, kids’ activities, and balloons. Featuring six BBQ chefs, firing up the smokers and grills; 30 hot air balloons, ready to launch over the Adirondack Mountains; 75 Exhibitors in the Marketplace - Arts, Crafts, Specialty Goods, and Sundries. For more information and a full festival schedule, visit balloonandbbq.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 22 Round Lake Antiques Festival Village of Round Lake | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The Round Lake Antiques Festival will be held on the parks and village greens near the center of the charming and historic village. This annual festival hosts an average of more than 100 vendors from around the USA and Canada. Dealers bring their treasured antiques and collectibles. This outdoor festival is held rain or shine.

Remarkable Flowers of Mount McGregor 1000 Mt. McGregor Rd., Wilton | 1 – 2 p.m.

The woods and waters surrounding Mt. McGregor have long attracted attention from both professional botanists and amateur wildflower lovers alike. Presenter Jackie Donnelly, nature writer and photographer, has been exploring the area for over 27 years, documenting in words and photographs the amazing variety of plants that flourish on the mountain, from rocky outcroppings to upland forests to the boggy islands of Lake Bonita.

Suggested donation $5. For more events at Grant Cottage visit, www.grantcottage.org.

Mary Poppins Malta Community Center One Bayberry Dr., Malta | 1 and 7 p.m.

Don’t miss this opportunity to see this magical show on the Malta Community Center stage and the first production of Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe’s 30 Year Anniversary season! General admission prices: Advanced seats $10; Door seats: $15. A few free children’s seats with paying adult are still available through Stewart’s Holiday Match grant. Call for details! Also showing on Sunday, June 23, 1 and 6 p.m.

Advanced tickets can be purchased in person at the Malta Community Center or at www.MaltaParksRec.com or call 518899-4411 for additional information.

Community Concert Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church 768 Charlton Rd., Ballston Lake | 7 p.m.

Former CFPC organist and choir director, Dominic Izzo, on tour from Virginia with his youth choir, The Joyful Noise, will present traditional and rock hymns with the theme “Living on a Prayer.”

SUNDAY, JUNE 23

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26

Breakfast Buffet

Year of the Senior Celebration

Sons’ of ITAM Post #35, 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs | 8 – 11:30 a.m.

Fried eggs, scrambled eggs, omelets, toast, pancakes, French toast, home fries, hash, breakfast sausage, bacon, sausage gravy and biscuits, coffee, juice, pastries, fruit cocktail.

Cost is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, children under 5 are free, $10 for carry out.

Congress Park, 1 East Congress St., Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Free to Saratoga County residents ages 60 and older. Games, prizes, live music and carnival style food. Seniors can get an admission pin at their local Senior Center, Town Hall, Office for the Aging or Board of Supervisors. You are welcome to bring a lawn chair. Seating limited.

Starbuck Legacy Luncheon

Ballston Area Seniors Pickin’ Sessions

Saratoga Casino and Hotel, 342 Jefferson St. Saratoga Springs | Noon – 2:30 p.m.

Skidmore professor and immigration policy expert Diana Bryson Barnes will share her insights based on personal experience working with immigrants and the people who serve their needs. Her talk about “Life on the Border: Division & Reunion” will be featured at the 2019 Kathryn H. Starbuck Legacy Luncheon, hosted by the Saratoga Springs Democratic Committee. For tickets ($60/person), RSVP or more info: George Cain, SSDC Treasurer, 518-587-1757 or george.cain@saratogadems.org.

Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd., Ballston Spa | 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Free to the public, ample free parking and please bring a snack to be shared. Amateur and professional musicians. Check out our web page, www.ballstonareaseniors.com.

The Man Who Captured Tojo Fort Ticonderoga, Mars Education Center, 102 Fort Ti Rd., Ticonderoga | 2:30 p.m.

Presented by Chris Carola, former Associated Press Journalist. Lt. John “Jack” Wilpers, serving in the Counter Intelligence Corps, was part of a group ordered to locate and capture Japanese Prime Minister Hideki Tojo after the September 2, 1945 Japanese surrender. Wilpers was born in Albany and grew up in Saratoga Springs where he graduated from St. Peter’s Academy (now Saratoga Central Catholic High School) in 1937. He joined the Army Air Corps in 1942, serving in New Guinea and the Philippines.

After his role in capturing Tojo, he served in the CIA for 33 years. Carola interviewed Wilpers in 2010 and shares his story.

MONDAY, JUNE 24 Museum Day Saratoga Springs Public Library, The Children’s Room | 3 – 6 p.m.

Upstate and Capital region museums will visit the Library with a glimpse of what they do in their communities. There will be interactive and hands-on activities for children and information provided by each museum regarding their focus, theme and events. No registration required.

TUESDAY, JUNE 25 Lunchtime Concert Series Ben and Jerry’s, 34 Phila St., Noon Featuring The Sea the Sea. Free admission.

Rain location Saratoga Senior Center.

Abner Doubleday 200th Birthday Party Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton St., Ballston 7:30 p.m. | Spa Members of the Saratoga County History Roundtable and Brookside Museum will celebrate the 200th anniversary of Abner Doubleday’s birth. Local history researchers David Fiske and John Cromie will give presentations on aspects of Doubleday’s life. Though credited with having designed the game of baseball, research in recent years has cast doubt on that–but why was it believed? Come learn why, and hear about the life of Doubleday, an Army officer who was present at the outbreak of the Civil War, who eventually attained the rank of Major General.

Those interested can participate in a walk to view the Doubleday House starting in front of Brookside at 6:30 p.m. Commentary will be given about what Ballston Spa was like in 1819–the year Doubleday was born. For more information, contact 518-885-4000.

THURSDAY, JUNE 27 Summer Concert Series Wiswall Park, Front St., Ballston Spa | 6 – 8 p.m.

The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association is proud to present its free Concerts in the Park series. The concert series continues to offer a line-up of the most popular musicians in the Capital Region, including local favorites and new performers. The first concert is the Ballston Spa Community Band.

Storytelling Open Mic Caffe Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m.

Nancy Marie Payne will be the featured teller.

With over 40 years teaching and over 12 years as a professional storyteller, Payne specializes in researching and creating commissioned historical pieces. She also enjoys sharing stories from life, stories of strong women, legends and humorous stories. Enjoy as Payne and other storytellers share. New - storytellers welcome to tell (not read) their stories. Signups for storytellers at 6:45 p.m. Cost is $5.

Refreshments and light meals available.

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

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Week of June 21 – June 27, 2019

George Benson, Norah Jones, Trombone Shorty HEADLINE JAZZ FEST WEEKEND AT SPAC

Saratoga Springs High School Jazz Ensembles also to join long list of performers June 29-30 SARATOGA SPRINGS — Twenty-two musical groups, highlighted by the Saratoga Performing Arts Center debut of Norah Jones, the return of George Benson – making his first festival appearance in a decade - and an appearance by Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, are slated to perform at the 2019 Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival June 29-30.

“The festival has a deep history of, and is committed to, presenting important and diverse new artists and this year’s edition continues that tradition with Kandace Springs, Veronica Swift, Antonio Sanchez, Cha Wa, Donna Grantis, Youn Sun Nah and Kansas Smitty’s House Band,” said Danny Melnick, the festival producer and President of Absolutely Live Entertainment, in a statement.

Lineup: SATURDAY, JUNE 29 Trombone Shorty and Norah Jones are among nearly two dozen acts to perform at the 2019 Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival June 29-30.

Back by popular demand is Los Van Van 50th Anniversary, Django Festival All-Stars with Edmar Castañeda and Grace Kelly, Joshua Redman Quartet,

and James Carter Organ Trio.

Fifteen emerging artists making their Saratoga debuts include Kandace Springs, Donna Grantis, Joey DeFrancesco Trio, Mercy Project which features Jon Cowherd, Brian Blade, John Patitucci, and Steve Cardenas, Antonio Sanchez & Migration, and Cha Wa. The festival will also feature a record number of groups led by women artists, highlighted

by Allison Miller, Veronica Swift, Ruthie Foster and Youn Sun Nah. The festival takes place Saturday, June 29 and Sunday, June 30 at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. Performances will begin on the Charles R. Wood “Jazz Discovery” Stage at noon and 11 a.m., respectively, and on the main Amphitheater Stage at 2 p.m. and 1 p.m., respectively.

Saratoga Performing Arts Center announced that for the first time in the Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival’s 42-year history, it will showcase local high school

Amphitheater: 9:20 p.m. George Benson; 7:40 p.m. Los Van Van 50th Anniversary; 6 p.m. Kandace Springs; 4:40 p.m. James Carter Organ Trio; 3:20 p.m. Mercy Project: Jon Cowherd, Brian Blade, John Patitucci, Steve Cardenas; 2 p.m. Donna Grantis; 12:45 p.m.

Saratoga Springs High School Jazz Band.

Charles R. Wood “Jazz Discovery” Stage: 5:25 p.m. Antonio Sanchez & Migration; 4 p.m. Lionel Loueke & Raul Midon; 2:40 p.m. Veronica Swift with The Emmet Cohen Trio; 1:20 p.m. Black Art Jazz Collective featuring Jeremy Pelt, Wayne Escoffery, James Burton III, Xavier Davis, Richie Goods & Rudy Royston; Noon Joe Locke’s Subtle Disguise* with special guest Raul Midon.

SUNDAY, JUNE 30 Amphitheatre: 7:05 p.m. Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue; 5:20 p.m. Norah Jones; 3:40 p.m. Django Festival All-Stars with special guests Edmar Castaneda and Grace Kelly; 2:20 p.m.

Joshua Redman Quartet with Aaron Goldberg, Reuben Rogers and Gregory Hutchinson; 1 p.m. Joey DeFrancesco Trio featuring Billy Hart; 11:45 a.m. Shaker High School Jazz Ensemble.

Charles R. Wood “Jazz Discovery” Stage: 5:35 p.m. Ruthie Foster; 4:10 p.m. Allison Miller Boom Tic Boom featuring Jenny Scheinman, Carmen Staff, Kirk Knuffke, Ben Goldberg and Todd Sickafoose; 2:45 p.m. Cha Wa; 1:25 p.m. Youn Sun Nah; 12:05 p.m. Joel Harrison’s Angel Band featuring Jon Cowherd, Jaleel Shaw, Stephan Crump, Brian Blade and others; 11 a.m. Kansas Smitty’s House Band. jazz ensembles from Saratoga Springs High School and Shaker High School on the amphitheater stage to kick-off the festival at

12:45 p.m. on June 29 and 11:45 a.m. on June 30, respectively.

SPAC also announced that Freihofer’s Jazz Fest Friday will return on Friday, June 28, when scores of live jazz events, themed dining, and social dance options will be held in downtown Saratoga Springs.

Tickets for the festival will be available online at www.spac.org.

Lawn seating is free for children ages 15 and under. Parking for the event is free. For more information, go to: spac.org. Gates open at 10 a.m. on both days.

Week of June 21 – June 27, 2019

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Fingerpaint Hosts “Operation Lunch Lady” to benefit Food Pantries

Dead & Co. Live at SPAC

Bob Weir and drummer Mickey Hart on stage at SPAC on June 18, 2019. Photo by SuperSource Media.

John Mayer on stage at SPAC on June 18, 2019.

Photo by SuperSource Media.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Dead & Company staged a show at Saratoga Performing Arts Center Tuesday night.

The band performed nearly two-dozen songs, including popular tunes from the band’s legendary cannon that included “Casey Jones,” and “Uncle John’s Band,” as well as renditions of Bob Dylan’s “When I Paint My Masterpiece,” The Beatles’ “Dear Prudence,” and Wilson Pickett’s “In The Midnight Hour.” The band performs at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts June 22 and at Citi Field in Queens June 23.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Employees of Fingerpaint ad agency will suit up in hairnets, aprons and gloves on Friday, June 28 to pack 80,000 nonperishable meals for food pantries in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Arizona in the communities surrounding their offices.

Food pantry donations typically dwindle in the summer while the demand goes up, as families who rely on free and reduced lunch programs during the school year don’t have access during school breaks.

Last year, Fingerpaint raised more than $16,000 and made

65,000 meals during a similar program. In 2019, the stakes are higher with an additional location in New Jersey and an increased goal of $20,000 and 80,000 meals.

In total, 30,000 of the meals are targeted for local recipient Food Pantries for the Capital District – who distribute to multiple member food pantries in the region.

Operation Lunch Lady, in which company employees raise awareness and funds, concludes with a company-wide Philanthropy Day on June 28. To donate in advance of the June 28 finale, or to learn more about the program visit operationlunchlady.com.

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ROY ORBISON & BUDDY HOLLY: Rock ’N’ Roll Dream Tour brings Holographic-Based Live Concert to The Egg

TIX ON SALE MONDAY SCHENECTADY — Single tickets for HAMILTON will go on sale to the public 10 a.m. Monday, June 24 for performances that will be staged Aug. 13 – Aug. 25 at Proctors.

HAMILTON is the story of America’s Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington’s right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and was the new nation’s first Treasury Secretary.

Tickets are available at

Proctors.org, by phone 518-3466204, or in person at the Proctors Box Office, 432 State St. There is a maximum purchase limit of four tickets per account for the engagement. Prices will range from $95 to $165 with a select number of $265 premium seats available for all performances. Additional fees apply to online purchases.

There will be a lottery for forty (40) $10 seats for all performances.

Details will be announced closer to the engagement.

ALBANY — Buddy Holly died in a plane crash in 1959 (see: Don McLean’s Day The Music Died) and Roy Orbison left this mortal coil in 1988, but hologram-based depictions of the respective rockers will stage a show at the Hart Theatre at the Egg in Albany on Nov. 15.

Accompanied by a live band and back-up singers, the holographic performance with remastered audio will transport audiences back in time for an unforgettable evening of Roy & Buddy’s greatest hits onstage.

Performing (virtually) together for the first time, this oncein-a-lifetime show will feature chartbuster favorites including Roy Orbison’s “Oh, Pretty Woman,” “You Got It,” “Only the Lonely” and Buddy Holly’s “Oh Boy!,” “Not Fade Away” and “That’ll Be the Day,” among many others.

Tickets are $55, and $65 and go on sale Friday, June 21.

Ticket purchase is available at The Egg Box Office at the Empire

State Plaza, or by telephone at 518-473-1845. For additional tour information, visit www. royandbuddy.com

Attention Filmmakers:

Northeast Filmmakers Lab 6th Annual Conference ALBANY — Capital Cinema Cultural Exchange, Inc. (CCCE), a non-profit filmmaking resource based in Albany, will host the 6th Northeast Filmmakers Lab Nov. 1-3 at The Linda, WAMC’s Performing Arts Studio, 339 Central Ave. In 2014, The Northeast Filmmakers Lab established a film lab incubation process designed to encourage, develop and support filmmaker projects. Each year projects are selected and invited to participate in an in-depth workshop.

Regular (June 30) and late entry (July 31) submission deadlines are approaching. Filmmakers are encouraged to apply. If accepted, lab participants can attend at little or no-cost, with U.S. and international participants receiving a travel stipend and free accommodations.

Submission criteria, awards and event details can be found at cinemaexchange.org/how-to-apply.

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2019 Lunchtime Concert series SARATOGA SPRINGS — The second annual 2019 Lunchtime Concerts series will be staged on consecutive Tuesdays, through July 9 in Saratoga Springs.

Shows begin at noon. Upcoming bands and performance locations are as follows:

JUNE 25: The Sea the Sea, at Ben and Jerry’s

JULY 2: The McKrells, at The Senior Center

JULY 9:

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Annie and the Hedonists, at Ben and Jerry’s.

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Note: All Ben and Jerry’s will have the Senior Center as the rain location.

SOUTHSIDE JOHNNY & THE ASBURY JUKES Live At The Egg June 21

ALBANY — Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes will perform at The Egg 8 p.m. Friday, June 21. Singer/songwriter Adam Ezra will open the concert.

Tickets are $34.50 and $39.50 and available at The Egg Box Office at the Empire State Plaza, by telephone – 518-473-1845 or online at www.theegg.org.

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LEGAL NOTICES SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SARATOGA INDEX NO. 201980. Plaintiff designates SARATOGA as the place of trial situs of the real property. SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS. Mortgaged Premises: 26 TOMPION LANE SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866. District: Section: 165.46.

Block: 2 Lot: 26. REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC, Plaintiff, Plaintiff designates SARATOGA as the place of trial situs of the real property vs. JASON STENZEL, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF KAREN G. STENZEL; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF KAREN G. STENZEL any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; BOARD OF MANAGERS OF TRAVERS MANOR PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT; NEW

YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA – INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE,“JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants. To the above named Defendants: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff ’s Attorney within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York) in the event the United States of America is made a party defendant, the time to answer for the said United States of America shall not expire until (60) days after service of the Summons; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $270,000.00 and interest, recorded on October 23, 2014, at Instrument number 2014031179, of the Public Records of SARATOGA County, New York, covering premises known as 26 TOMPION LANE SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above.

SARATOGA County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county.

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. RAS BORISKIN, LLC. Attorney for Plaintiff BY: Matthew Rothstein, ESQ. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675. 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21. 92679 Notice of formation of Imaginanny. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 4/30/2019 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 29 St. John’s Dr. Gansevoort Ny, 12831. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21. 92486 Notice of Formation of Belber and Tavarres Audit Services, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY On 5/10/19

Office Location: Warren County SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom Process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 39 Algonquin Drive, Queensbury, NY 12804 Purpose: any lawful activity. 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21. 92455 Notice of Formation of DeLor’s Construction, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 5/20/19 Office Location: Warren County SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom Process against it may be served. SSNYshall mail process to: The LLC, 6 Wayne Court, Queensbury, NY 12804.

Purpose: any lawful activity. 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/5. 92734 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) The name of the Limited Liability Company that was formed is: DACORY STABLES LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the Department of State of the State of New York on MAY 24, 2019.

The office of said Limited Liability Company is located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of the State of New York has been designated as agent of the Limited Liability Company upon whom process against said Company may be served and the post office address within the state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process is: The LLC, 1128 Middleline Rd, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful acts under the laws of the State of New York . 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/28, 7/5. 92741 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC). Name: Horse’n Around Acres LLC, Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York

(SSNY) on 3/20/2019. Office location Saratoga County. The SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC at 5423 Crooked Street, Broadalbin, NY 12025. Purpose: any lawful activity. 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/5, 7/12, 7/19. 92991 Notice of formation of Noble Cause Training and Development, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York on 05/28/19.

Office Location: Saratoga County. NYS Secretary of State is designated as process agent and shall mail copy of process to the limited liability company at 14 Sherri Road, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. PURPOSE: any lawful purpose. 6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/5, 7/12. 92949 Notice of formation of VSI PROPERTIES LLC, a limited liability company (the “LLC”).

Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (the “SSNY”) on May 10, 2019.

Office location: Saratoga County.

The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC, at 29 Wallflower Road, Rexford, New York 12148. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful purposes. 6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/5, 7/12. 92926 Notice of formation of Revive It, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 04/23/2019. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 9 Stony Brook Dr. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 6/21, 6/28, 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26. 93091

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43 City on the Rh(tm)ne 45 Apartment bldg. info 46 Medina native 48 Offer a contrary opinion 50 Reduced to pure metal 52 O 55 Saint __: Caribbean island 56 Card game using the entire deck 57 Goof reaction 61 Mont. neighbor 62 Muppet’s explanation of the four allcaps clues 66 Title for Anthony Hopkins 67 Serviceable 68 Pointless 69 “The Splendid Splinter” Williams 70 Having glass sections 71 Hen, for one Down 1 Short shots?

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64 German article 65 Black gold

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: Latter, Former Former refers to the first of two and latter the second of two (or last of many). Note that when you use these words, the reader must remember what was written. This can sometimes be annoying, so you might want to reconsider using these words.

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SEVENTH ANNUAL

Deanna Rivers Memorial CLIFTON PARK — The unwelcoming weather may have cancelled the day’s tournaments, but it did not stop all the festivities of the Deanna Rivers Memorial Softball Tournament.

Soflball Tournament

In 2012 Shenedehowa High School students Chris Stewart and Deanna Rivers were tragically killed in a car accident. To honor the memory of Rivers and show support to local athletes each year, a softball tournament and fundraiser are held.

At this year’s tournament, Rich Johns of Act With Respect Always awarded Deanna’s sister Jenna with their “Starfish Award,” which is given to an individual who is making a difference in the world.

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Above: Players and Coaches of the 2019 Deanna Rivers Memorial Softball Tournament. Photo Provided.

Above: Jenna Rivers Awarded Act With Respect Always “Starfish Award” by Rich Johns. Photo provided.

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HENRY SPAETH: ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Photos provided.

“My favorite thing about baseball is really having fun and being confident, really getting with the sport and not competing and just having fun.”

by Lindsay Wilson Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Henry Spaeth, 10, is overtly in love with America’s favorite pastime – baseball, and though he plays sports quite a bit at home, this is his first year playing on an organized team. He plays with the Saratoga Springs Little League (SSLL) Challenger Division, a national recognized program for players of varying ages who have physical and intellectual challenges.

Spaeth has a processing disorder that makes understanding sequencing, noticing spatial awareness and processing the information

received by his senses difficult.

Spaeth also has an executive functions delay which affects his ability to self-regulate with working memory, organize materials, initiate, or selfmonitor his progress. Physically speaking, Spaeth has chronic benign childhood neutropenia which makes it difficult for him to fight infection. He also has multiple severe food and environmental allergies, asthma, and growth delays.

The SSLL introduced the Challenge Division to their league four years ago. As a result, Henry’s parents had a place where he could play baseball and have his needs accommodated.

“I didn’t ask (to join a team), my parents just signed me up,” said Spaeth. “And they told me, and I was hopping around for the rest of the day!”

When Spaeth began the season, he struggled with using a bat, and pitching a ball. But with time and practice, he’s grown fond of those positions.

“My favorite thing about baseball is really having fun and being confident, really getting with the sport and not competing and just having fun,” said Spaeth.

As an athlete Spaeth is aware that preparation for his games occurs outside of his scheduled practices. He prepares by “eating healthy and practicing at home

- that’s just about it,” said Spaeth.

Throughout the season, Spaeth has a strong support team including friends, siblings, parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles.

“They cheer me on, and they really try and get me to do things that challenge me,” said Spaeth.

“They usually say ‘run faster, do this, you got this Henry, you got this!’ Yeah, usually that’s what they do.”

Spaeth encourages his teammates on and off the field, the same way his coaches and teammates encourage him.

“My teammates encourage me by hugging me, and really trying to cheer me up when I’m down and don’t do well,” said Spaeth.

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Spaeth hopes to be the next “Great Bambino” (Babe Ruth) who he admires for his, “Home Runs. And all of his really good muscle workouts. But the thing I don’t like about him is his eating, drinking, nastiness and smoking.”

The Challenger Division commenced their season with their championship games last week. Until next season, Spaeth will be enjoying his time dancing, and practicing his athleticism at home.

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Saratoga Hospital and SRYMCA in Malta Present ‘The Complete Approach to Sports Performance’ MALTA — Saratoga Hospital and Saratoga Regional YMCA will host “The Complete Approach to Sports Performance,” a community open house Mon, June 24, at the organizations’ shared facility at Saratoga Medical Park at Malta.

The event will showcase the one-of-a-kind partnership between the hospital and YMCA and the complementary services available under one roof. The building, off Northway Exit 12, is home to a full-service YMCA

branch and comprehensive rehabilitation and sports medicine services provided by Saratoga Hospital.

“This facility and partnership are unique in our region, and the benefits to athletes, rehabilitation patients and Y members are significant,” said Peggy Lounsbury, director of the Regional Therapy Center of Saratoga Hospital.

The center offers an array of services—including physical and occupational therapy and sports

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rehabilitation—at the Malta site.

Dr. James Kelley, of Saratoga Hospital Medical Group-Sports Medicine, also has offices there.

Both organizations invite the public to see, firsthand, some of the advantages of this partnership.

The open house will include: •Demonstrations, by local athletes, of the YMCA’s newest training and rehabilitation technology: the AlterG® AntiGravity TreadmillTM. The AlterG uses patented NASA technology that allows patients and athletes to move unrestricted and painfree. The Malta Y is one of the only places where this technology is available to the public.

•Demonstrations of Regional Therapy Center programs designed specifically for athletes: agility, suspension training and plyometric rehab. Therapists will be on hand to provide information on the complete range of rehabilitation services at the Malta location.

•Q&A with Dr. Kelley, a sports medicine physician who works with athletes of all ages and ability levels. He welcomes questions on all aspects of nonsurgical management of

Dr. James Kelly of Saratoga Hospital Medical Group - Sports Medicine.

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sports injuries, injury prevention, and sports performance testing and enhancement. Kelly is highly skilled in the latest techniques, including VO2 max assessment of cardiorespiratory fitness and endurance.

The open house will be held June 24, from 5-7 p.m., at the new Y-Saratoga Hospital building in the Saratoga Medical Park at Malta, where all are welcome to enjoy the event, and refreshments.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — 5G. AI. Blockchain. The possible eradication of disease and abolishment of poverty. The potential wiping out of your job. So many questions. A free, city-based “Lunch and Learn” event with a focus on artificial intelligence will take place Thursday, Jan. 24 at the Saratoga Springs City Center.

“The AI Opportunity: Developing an AI Ecosystem in Upstate New York” will include a panel discussion, and a Q & A session: What is artificial intelligence?

Why does AI matter? What opportunities does it present locally and regionally?

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Annual Father’s Day Fishing Tournament

for Kids

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Sunday, June 16 at the Fraternal Order of Eagles location on Lake Lonely in Saratoga Springs the Father’s Day Fishing Tournament for Kids took place. Approximately 200 avid fishermen and women and their families braved the adverse weather conditions to compete for prizes and bragging rights.

The event was not only about fishing; Trish Marki's "Wildlife Institute of Eastern NY" held a live exhibit of hawks and owls.

Generous donations from the

Saratoga Regional YMCA were among the prizes received as well as fishing gear and cash prizes.

The overall winner for largest fish was a beautiful large-mouth bass caught by Jacob Perkins, 13, of Ballston Spa while the overall winner of the girl's divisions was Charlotte Ramsey, 3, also from Ballston Spa. There were many other prize recipients and all anglers were winners in everyone's eyes.

FOE would like to say thanks to Eagles, Elks, Saratoga Springs Professional Firefighters

Union #343 and our local Fire Department, Saratoga Springs Police Department, NYS ENCON police, Saratoga Tackle, Stewarts Shops, D&D Boat Livery, Dairy Haus, Joshua and Tamika Perrymoon of Titan Tungsten, Anne Davis, and Saratoga Basspointers Fishing Club. They would also like to recognize Eagles’ Jeb, Don, and Kim as well as Basspointers Bruce Jones, John Huppuch, Sid and Lynn Hudson and Dan Stone for their invaluable assistance.

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Galway Central School District Recently Inducted New Members into the

Golden Eagles Athletic Wall of Fame GALWAY — Galway’s Golden Eagles Athletic Wall of Fame recognizes and honors student athletes, coaches, teams, and community supporters who have made significant contributions to the Galway athletic program. Individuals were nominated for their service, performance, dedication, and commitment to Galway Athletics by members of the Galway community. A selection committee then voted to induct the following athletes, community members, and team into the Golden Eagles Athletic Wall of Fame.

DARREN SCHAPERJAHN

School District. He competed in soccer, basketball and baseball. He is one of only three Galway athletes to win sectional titles in three different team sports.

Following graduation, Scott went to Duke University where he was on the NCAA Division I Championship Soccer team. After college, he continued to compete locally in soccer, basketball and softball.

Scott helped coach youth soccer in Galway for several years and has lived in and around the area for the last thirty years.

Earl returned to Galway and coached soccer for several years. His team made it to the sectional finals playing at Colonie where they lost to Maple Hill on a controversial call for a penalty kick.

PAMELA WILDAY

BRYAN ROY

Darren Schaperjahn, Class of 1980, was a two-sport athlete for Galway Central School District, competing in Varsity soccer and wrestling. Following graduation, Darren enlisted in the US Navy in 1980 and sailed on multiple ships. Each battle group had ship-organized soccer teams, and Darren played pickup games in England, France, San Diego and Charleston, SC.

Pamela Wilday, Class of 2005, was a three-sport Varsity athlete at Galway Central School District. She competed in soccer, basketball and softball. While attending Galway Central School, Pamela received several WAC awards for all three sports. She was named Most Valuable Player for both soccer and basketball.

Darren organized and coached Galway Youth Commission Recreational Soccer for many years, and he was awarded the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) Boys Competitive Coach of the year in 2012. Darren is currently the Vice President of the Galway Youth Soccer Club.

Following graduation, Pamela went on to play soccer, basketball, and softball at Herkimer College. She is a well-rounded athlete with a master’s degree in athletic administration. She also coached Girls AAU Basketball and Girls Modified Basketball at Galway.

SCOTT SAKALA

EARL CHASE III

Scott Sakala, Class of 1986, was an outstanding student athlete who played three Varsity sports at Galway Central

Earl was an outstanding soccer and basketball player throughout his high school career, winning several league and sectional titles. To this day, Earl remains in the top five for scoring in basketball in Galway history with 1,418 points. He went on to play soccer at the University of Mount Union in Ohio.

Earl Chase, Class of 1976, was a two-sport athlete at Galway Central School District competing in Varsity basketball and soccer.

Bryan Roy, Class of 1996, was a three-sport Varsity athlete at Galway Central School District participating in soccer, basketball and track and field. While attending Galway, Bryan made it to State Qualifiers for 110 hurdles and pentathlon among many other accomplishments.

Following graduation, Bryan continued his athletic career at Union College. He competed in soccer and outdoor and indoor track and field. He earned third place in decathlon at the State Qualifiers as a junior and fourth place as a senior. He was awarded Athlete of the Year as a junior and was captain of the soccer team during his senior year.

Bryan joined the Peace Corps after college, and in Vanuatu, he coached basketball and played adult league soccer for about 15 years. He is currently coaching youth league athletics in the Clinton area.

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COMMUNITY SPORTS BULLETIN The Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Trail Series will be held Mondays June 24, July 8, July 22, August 5 and August 19 at 6:15 p.m. at Camp Saratoga, Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park. The races are open to all and registration is $5 at the door. Proceeds benefit the Wilton Wildlife Preserve and the Saratoga Spa State Park. Refreshments and raffle prizes afterwards.

Grand prizes for best times for all five events, continual improvement and most family members. For more information visit www.saratogastryders.org or email laura@saratogastryders.org.

Register for Spa City Baseball Camp SARATOGA SPRINGS — The camp is open to boys and girls ages 6-14. These sessions are designed to give each young player professional instruction in such vital areas as hitting, pitching, defense, and base running. This will be a hands-on clinic where participants will be working to improve their skills.

Players must bring cleats, baseball hat, baseball glove, bat, helmet and a great attitude.

The camp will be held the week of July 15 - July 18. The location is the West Side Recreation Field on Coach Waldron Way. The Spa City Baseball camp is under the direction of NYS baseball Hall of Fame coaches Phonsey Lambert and Dale Long Jr. The Camp will run from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

To register for camp, go to www.spasaints. com and fill out application. Copy and send with payment to Coach Lambert, 9 West Circular Court Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. To contact coach Lambert call 518-338-8996 or email lambert@ saratogacatholic.org.

2019 Summer Hockey Camp for Players Entering Grades 8-12 SARATOGA SPRINGS — This four-day session will take place Monday, July 29 - Thursday, August 1 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Weibel Avenue Rink. The camp focus is on skill development, conditioning and scrimmaging. Participants will receive individual instruction from the Saratoga Blue Streaks High School coaching staff along with Blue Streaks Alumni.

We will focus on getting student athletes ready for their upcoming season, offering advice on individual and team goal setting. $300 for players (multi-player discount: $250), $250 for goalies. Contact Coach Torres at david.truant@ gmail.com or 518-421-2376 for more information.

Saratoga Recreation Department Happenings Mark your calendars for another summer of fun with the Recreation Department! A variety of engaging sporting activities are available, including baseball, boys and girls basketball, boxing, field hockey, ice skating, running, skateboarding, soccer, tennis, and volleyball.

• Swing For the Fences: The Saratoga Springs Recreation Department is teaming up again this summer with American Legion Baseball for its annual clinic. The clinic will be held July 1, 3, and 5 (no July 4) from 8:30 a.m. -Noon. Everyone age 5-14 is welcome to attend.

• Summer Running Program: Spend your summer running with Saratoga’s acclaimed coaches! The summer running program will take place July 1-August 17. Various days and times are available for boys, girls, and families.

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• Meet At the Net: Develop your volleyball skills and learn rules and strategy at our summer clinic. This clinic will be held July 1-July 5 (no July 4) from 5:308:30 p.m. Everyone age 8-14 is welcome to attend.

• Drive For the Net: Join the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department’s Summer Basketball League.

The league will be held Mondays and Wednesdays July 8-August 14 from 6-7:30 p.m. Everyone in grades 4-8 is welcome to attend.

• Saratoga Miss Softball: The Saratoga Springs Recreation Department is teaming up Miss Softball this summer for it’s annual clinic. The clinic will be held July 8-12 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Everyone age 5-14 is welcome.

• Soccer Programs: Little Kickers, Big Kickers, and Soccer Leagues will run through June 22. NEW! The Adult Soccer League will be held Saturdays through June 22. Little Kickers is a parent/child activity that teaches soccer basics. Big Kickers reinforces skills and introduces participants to games. League play is separated into grade appropriate divisions. The Adult Soccer League is informal but will follow FIFA laws.

• Department Intro to Ice Skating Program: Learn ice skating basics or improve your skills with the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department. Everyone age 3-Adult is welcome.

• Soccer Fundamentals Clinic: Choose from July 29-August 2 or August 5-9 or sign up for both two weeks of soccer fun! Each week’s clinics will run from 8:45-11:45 a.m. Everyone age 5-14 is welcome to attend.

Visit SaratogaRec.com for additional information and to download forms. Contact the Saratoga Recreation Department at 518-587-3550, ext. 2300 or email recreservations@saratoga-springs.org.

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CHAMPIONS Scot t ies W in States

by Lindsay Wilson • Saratoga TODAY BALLSTON SPA — Saturday, June 15 the Ballston Spa Varsity Baseball team took home the Class A State Championships defeating Maine-Endwell, 13-6. The Scotties have not won a state championship since 1973. After being named the Suburban Council’s Champions Year, it’s no surprise the Scotties followed through until the final round.

Coach Curtis Nobles, and shortstop Luke Gold, were also named the Suburban Council’s coach and player of the year.

Ballston Spa High School Varsity Baseball Team. Photo courtesy of Village Photo.

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