Saratoga TODAY June 4-10, 2021 by Saratoga TODAY

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FANTASTIC FOOD Saratoga Springs Putnam Market Named Among the 50 Greatest Food Stores In The World

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Setting the Stage • American Music Festival... pg. 29 • Coffee & Cocoa Cantatas... pg. 29 • Alanis Morissette at SPAC... pg. 29 • Psychedelic Furs Tour...

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• Live at The Strand Theatre... pg. 30 • Hidden Garden Tours...

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Catharine Hamilton and Gloria Griskowitz, co-owners of Putnam Market, pose in front of their store on Broadway on June 2, 2021. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos. See Story pg. 13

Baseball/Softball: Dual Double-Headers

4 GAMES; 4 WINS

DRIVE-THRU CELEBRATION

BASEBALL SCC v. Cambridge Saratoga Central Catholic swept Cambridge in a double-header on Thursday, May 27. An early 9-0 lead in game one seemed to foreshadow how the games would go for the Saints, winning game one 10-4 and game two 21-4. At the plate, SCC senior Ryan McCaroll went 3 for 3 in game one and 4 for 4 in game two. McCaroll recorded four singles, two doubles, a triple, and six RBIs between both games.

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History

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Loyalist “Uprising” in Ballstown May 1777 Written by Sam McKenzie Sponsored by The Saratoga County History Roundtable Contact The Saratoga County History Roundtable at: saratogacohistoryroundtable@gmail.com Sam McKenzie graduated from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, then worked for 33 years in the petrochemical industry. Since 2015 he has been a volunteer researcher for the Brookside Museum. Presently, he is researching the lives of Isaac and Nicholas Low.

On April 18, 1777, the New York Provincial Convention received the following letter, dated two days previously: “Dear Sir – Upon my arrival home , I found a letter from the chairman of the county committee, requesting the assistance of our militia to quell an insurrection of the tories in Ballstown, and upon inquiry found that the same spirit prevailed much in my regiment, to such a degree that it appears numbers have enlisted, and have taken the oath of secrecy and allegiance to the King of Great Britain, and that a regiment of royal volunteers is to be raised in the county of Albany, under the command of J. Hueston, as will appear by the enclosed; in consequence of which we have not complied with the request of the chairman. Seventeen of the villains are now in confinement, and by the vigilance of our committee, and militia officers, hope soon to detect the whole and transmit to the Convention the proof that shall be collected. I am, dear sir, in great haste, Yours, (signed) Robt. Van Rensselaer” The Provincial Convention was the de facto Government of the Province of New York and Robert Van Rensselaer was Colonel of the 8th Regiment of the Militia of Albany County. Although trimmed and its borders optimized in 1772 with the creation of Tryon and Charlotte counties, Albany County was vast, including what are now Albany, Columbia, Rensselaer, Saratoga, and Schenectady counties, large parts of Greene and Washington counties, and the disputed southwest corner of Vermont. The Town of Ballston at the time extended northward to the Hudson River in future Saratoga County. In his letter, Col. Van Rensselaer, seems to have conflated two related but separate Loyalist (Tory) activities. One was the enlistment of loyalist regiments by James Hueston of Lunenberg, Albany County (now renamed Athens in Greene County). The other was a movement of about forty armed Loyalists under the leadership of brothers William and Thomas Frazer of Ballstown. The Provincial Convention took immediate action in response to this doubly alarming intelligence (loyalists organizing and the County Militia being of doubtful allegiance). First, the terms of enlistment for the battalion of Hueston’s loyalist volunteers, together with copies of the oaths

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taken by them, was reviewed. Second, this information was sent to the commander of the Albany militia, requesting him to immediately convene a court martial for the trial of the offenders. Third, the committee of the county of Albany was instructed to assist the militia in apprehending suspects and collecting probative evidence. James Hueston was apprehended, tried by court martial at Albany on June 14, 1777, found guilty and sentenced to be hanged. This sentence was confirmed by the Provincial Council of Safety (sitting during the adjournment of the Convention) on June 18, 1777. Brig. General Abraham Ten Broek was ordered to have the sentence carried out. (Whether the sentence was subsequently commuted, as was common, history seems not to divulge.) The case of the Frazer brothers and their armed band ended rather differently. On or about May 1, 1777, they had been seen moving around in the woods and on the trails near Ballstown, but were spooked by news of the impending arrival of Patriot militia. The latter force comprised detachments from the 12th Albany County militia and Captain Coggsdel’s company of “Continental Troops,” neither apparently beset by doubtful loyalties, under the command of local officers, Lt. Colonel James Gordon and the ferociously named Captain Tyrranus Collins. They had been requested to investigate by Hezekiah Middlebrook of the Ballstown committee.

The Frazers and their men concluded that they should make a break for the safety of British Forces located at Crown Point on Lake Champlain. Using a Native American trail, the group marched north, camping near a lake in the nearby mountains which they named Lake Desolation. But they only reached Lake Luzerne before they were apprehended by the troops led by Gordon and Collins. The Frazers were tried by court martial at Albany on May 24 and May 28, 1777, were convicted of levying war against New York and sentenced to 12 months in prison. Of the remaining 38 members of the loyalist group, only 17 were tried by court martial at Albany on May 30, 1777. Eleven of these men were from Ballstown – Thomas Verte, Joseph Shearer, Alexander McLaughlin, John Mickle, John Fairman, Archibald McNeill, John Summerville, James Grant, John Burns, Michael Connor and John McLaughlin. They were convicted but sentenced to each pay a 15-dollar fine, after which payment they would be released. But the Frazers and their men, supposedly with the help of William’s wife, were able to escape from jail at Albany before any fines were paid and subsequently decamped to the advancing forces of Burgoyne at Fort Edward. Thus ended the “Insurrection of 1777” in the town of Ballstown, with the action in this area moving on to a much more significant turning point at the Battle of Saratoga.

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Neighbors INTERVIEW BY: Jaynie Ellis | Photo provided.

snippets of life from your community

Who: John Kalil, President & Founder of Retirement Solutions LLC Q. Are you from this area? A. I am not originally from this area, I moved here around 2015. Q. How did you get started in this business? A. I started 27 years ago in financial services at the Mutual of Omaha companies. Q. What kind of services do you offer? A. Investment and wealth management services. Q. Why did you decide to start your own business? A. I wanted to be able to give clients independent and objective advice. Q. When is the best time to start financial planning or planning for retirement? A. At any age, but ideally as soon as someone gets out of college they should sit down with someone in financial services to plan for their future and life events to come. Q. What are some of the most asked questions when it comes to financial/ retirement planning? A. I specialize in retirement, and the major questions I am asked are, how can I make sure I don’t run out of money too soon and how do I know if I have enough money for the rest of my life? Also, what can I do to make sure my assets aren’t lost due to the high cost of home health and nursing home care?

Q. What are some of the financial education programs you offer, and how can people get involved in those programs? A. In 2014, I launched an initiative in public libraires across the Capital District (Mohawk Valley and Central NY too) to promote financial planning, and my Social Security informational program was very successful. They had to stop due to COVID, and I have just started scheduling programs again for the fall. The educational programs seen on our website are available, no cost, to groups, organizations, and businesses. I believe in financial education and literacy, and that is where my company differs from others. Q. If someone wants to become a financial planner like yourself, what kind of education should they get? A. A Bachelor of Arts in Business or Finance, and various industry licensing along with credentials. Q. What is the best advice you’ve ever received? A. I can credit it to my father – “Read and keep up with current info. Be immersed in everything.” How to get into contact with John Kalil: Phone: (518) 244-8334 or (315) 735-5800 Email: jkalil@hazardsiegel.com Website: www.RetirementSolutionsLLC.com

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OBITUARIES/NEWS Efrain Valentin

A Celebration of the Life of

John S. Huppuch, Jr. 1952 - 2020 A service will be held at Bethesda Episcopal Church 26 Washington Street Saratoga Springs, NY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Efrain Valentin, 67, passed away May 30, 2021 at his home of 40 years, surrounded by his loved ones. Calling hours are June 9, 2021, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Burke Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., St. Clement’s Church. Burial to follow in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Visit burkefuneralhome.com

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Spring Artisan Market at Lakota’s Farm

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CAMBRIDGE — This weeekend, on Saturday, June 5 and 6 visit the 2021 Spring Artisan Market at Lakota’s Farm Weddings and Events located at 99 County Route 62, Cambridge from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Market will feature local artistans and crafters, vintage furniture and wares, handmade jewelry, pottery, soaps, live music, food trucks, holistic practitioners and more. Admission is $2. Kids 12 and under free. Sunday hours: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more information email info@lakotasfarm.com

26th Soroptimist Secret Gardens Tour Visit Our Display Center: 747 Pierce Road, Clifton Park, NY, 12065

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Tickets are on sale now for the 26th annual Soroptimist Secret Gardens Tour set for Sunday, July 11. The tour features a dozen unique gardens in Saratoga Springs (including three on one street), Ballston Spa, and Schuylerville. Visitors will find a wide variety of designs and plantings for both shade and sun. Some include water features, and others offer landscapes that incorporate oneof-a-kind mosaics and sculptures in both stone and metal. You’ll stroll through pergolas, follow a path to a monarch butterfly waystation, wander along a pond, meander past fruit trees and brush past grasses. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 on the day of the tour, if still available. This is a self-guided

Photo from The Secret Garden Tours taken last July; a small sampling of what awaits tour-goers this year. Photos by Brian Hoffman.

tour, which will take place July 11 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine. Garden descriptions, a map and suggested driving directions are provided with the ticket, but you go at your own pace in the order you like. Go to soroptimistsaratoga. org for more information, to

purchase tickets for the Secret Gardens Tour, find locations for retail ticket sales and learn more about Soroptimist International of Saratoga County, a professional women’s service organization whose mission is to improve the lives of women, girls and their communities.

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POLICE Paul J Bush, 30, of Green Island, was charged May 20 in Saratoga Springs with two felony counts criminal sale of a controlled substance, and two felony counts criminal possession of a controlled substance. Bush is accused of selling heroin mixed with fentanyl on two different occasions. Erica Luce, 31, of Ballston Spa, was charged May 19 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and a suspended registration. Aaron Knaggs, 41, of Schenectady, was charged May 21 in Saratoga Springs with unlawful dissemination or publication of an intimate image, a misdemeanor. Adrienne Parker, 32, of Saratoga Springs, was charged May 21 with acting in a manner to injure a child. Nicholas Snopkowski, 35, of Clifton Park, was charged May 22 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, and driving a vehicle without signal devices/ reflectors. Kevin Pimental, 34, of Castletonon-Hudson, was charged May 22 in Saratoga Springs with criminal contempt in the second-degree, a misdemeanor. Siahr Siddiqi, 32, of Schenectady, was charged May 23 in Saratoga Springs with assault in the third-degree, and criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth-degree.

Hayley Linehan, 27, of South Glens Falls, was charged May 23 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and speeding. Joseph A. Manasseri, 34, of Milton, was charged May 24 for promotion of a sexual performance by a child, and possession of a sexual performance by a child. Both charges are felonies. Manasseri is accused of possessing and promoting images consistent with child sexual exploitation via the internet, according to state police. He was arraigned in Malta Town Court and sent to Saratoga County Jail in lieu of $15,000 cash/$30,000 bond. Stephen R. Frank, 44, of South Glens Falls, was charged May 24 in Moreau with charged with strangulation in the second-degree - a felony, two counts of endangering the welfare of a child – a misdemeanor, and DWI. Frank is accused of applying pressure to the throat of another person with the intent to impede the normal breathing or blood circulation of that person - an act allegedly that occurred in the presence of two children. While attempting to locate Frank at his residence, he is accused of arriving at that location operating a motor vehicle in an intoxicated condition, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s office. Joseph Casholle, 22, of Cairo, was charged May 17 in Saratoga

BLOTTER 5 Springs with assault in the second-degree, a felony. Edward Smith, 60, of Albany, was charged May 18 in Saratoga Springs with felony grand larceny. Randy Jones, 53, of Saratoga Springs, was charged May 18 with disorderly conduct: obscene language/ gestures. Kenneth Curley, 36, of Saratoga Springs, was charged May 18 with misdemeanor DWI, refusal breath test, speeding, and failure to keep right. Robert Southard, 26, of Saratoga Springs, was charged May 19 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, operating an unregistered vehicle, and license restriction violation. Michael Redd, 19, of Malta, was charged May 14 in Saratoga Springs with criminal contempt. George Miller, 44, of Utica, was charged May 14 in Saratoga Springs with petit larceny. Adam Burger, 39, of Saratoga Springs, was charged May 14 with assault, and acting in manner injure child. David Hagen, 46, of Saratoga Springs, was charged May 14 with criminal trespass in the second-degree, a misdemeanor. Andrew Meade, 36, of Ballston Spa, was charged May 14 in Saratoga Springs with disorderly conduct: fight/ violent behavior.

Erin Haegele, 34, of Saratoga Springs, was charged May 14 with acting in manner injure child. Steven Maronic, 70, of Saratoga Springs, was charged May 15 with criminal trespass in the third-degree, a misdemeanor. On May 24, the New York State Police in Wilton participated in a Border-to-Border initiative. This four-hour traffic initiative aims at coordinating multiple law enforcement agencies to conduct highly visible seat belt enforcement and encourages drivers

and passengers to buckle up. State police, along with our law enforcement partners at Vermont State Police, Washington County Sheriff ’s Office (NY), Rutland County Sheriff ’s Office (VT), Granville Police Department (NY), Fair Haven Police Department (VT), and Castleton Police Department (VT), conducted enforcement of seatbelt and child restraint laws along the New York-Vermont border in Washington County. During the detail, 72 total citations were issued, 10 were for seatbelt violations.

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Revving

Things Up WRITTEN BY MEGIN POTTER | PHOTOS PROVIDED

t’s no surprise that the pandemic led to American families taking up new hobbies to stay busy while remaining socially-isolated. Local hobby shop owners are experts when it comes to hobbies that are here to stay. Radio-controlled cars, trucks, drones, helicopters, and boats deliver exciting, high-performance action in cutting-edge designs that continue to capture the imagination long after other things have lost their luster. PUTTING THE POWER IN YOUR HANDS Radio-controlled vehicles speed up the fun factor in your family’s free-time. “There are certain things you can take everywhere. We have a really good trail system around here and you can go to the lakes with the boats. There’s just a lot you can do with them,” said Chris Taylor.

His dad, Ken Taylor, opened Racing City Hobbies, selling radio-controlled vehicles, models and parts, 31 years ago. Father and son bonded over the activity, learning how to work on them and travelling together to races. When Ken died three years ago, Chris took over the store, refreshing the stock and expanding its indoor track. “It’s a really good raceway- it’s really fun and you see a lot of good action,” said Chris. The 70 x 36 ft raceway has a 135ft run line. It’s open for racing during the store’s regular business hours. A racing league meets there from September through April. Entries to race were approximately 50 per day, pre-pandemic, a number that has dropped to approximately half of that since (as people instead opted to stay home, building courses and jumps in their own backyards). MAKE IT YOUR OWN In addition to their versatility, radio-controlled nitro and electric power vehicles, which come fully-assembled, are also almost infinitely modifiable. “There’s a lot you can do with customization, a lot of hands-on building and taking things apart with this hobby,” said Chris. While buying online becomes a bigger and bigger business daily, it doesn’t hold up to Racing City Hobbies’ knowledge and ability to get you what you want faster. “We’ve been in business for a long time and we have a great reputation, so we’re a high priority for manufacturers when it comes to getting new things and parts,” he said. There’s also a huge community, online manuals, and YouTube videos to give you even more tips and ideas. “A lot easier to work on them than people might think. It’s really just nuts and bolts stuff – it’s really simple,” said Chris. LEAVE ‘EM IN YOUR TRACKS Selling the latest radio-controlled vehicles, rockets, models and trains, Adirondack Train and Hobby in Saratoga Springs has been in business continually since 1990. Seeing the joy that these hobbies bring to adults who are just discovering them, and to the ones that are sharing something they’ve already become passionate about with their own kids, these local shops are the place to go to leave the stress in its dust. For more information, visit Racing City Hobbies at www.shoprch.com, Adirondack Train and Hobby at www.adirondackhobby.com, or find them both on Facebook.

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Ballston Spa Honors Veterans BALLSTON SPA — In recognition of Memorial Day, the Village of Ballston Spa unveiled banners honoring local veterans. Hung throughout the shopping district, these large format banners display pictures of the men and women from Ballston Spa who served our country. “As the son of two veterans this was a very personally rewarding project for me,” says Mark Blech the organizer of the program, “I love this community and wanted to share my admiration for those who served this country. My father always said he was the most proud of two accomplishments in his life: his family and his services to this country during the Korean War.” 66 Veterans are honored on the banners. But the banners are dedicated to all the men and women who served in the military. Working with the VFW and American Legion and soliciting pictures from the community Blech created the banners with guidance from Mayor Larry Woolbright who supervised the program. The Veteran Banners have become a sensation in the community, family members can be seen walking through the village looking for their relatives. Veterans are excited to see their pictures honored on the banners. One Veteran, 90-year-old, former Ballston Spa Mayor Bert

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2021 Capital Region Heart Walk and Run: Sunday, June 6

CAPITAL REGION — Nine-year-old Aedan Conway of Delmar is the Heart Hero of the 2021 Capital Region Heart Walk and Run on Sunday, June 6. Aedan was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, and has had three open heart surgeries. He skis, plays baseball, and is working on his golf game. The 2021 Capital Region Heart Walk and Run is a digital experience, which simply means that people can register at CapitalRegionHeartWalk.org, form a team, fundraise, then walk or run wherever they are on June 6. The Capital Region Heart Walk and Run helps the American Heart Association fund research and education to fight heart disease and stroke, the nation’s No. 1 and No. 5 killers.

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Grandin, can be seen in the picture standing next to his younger self in the Navy in the early 50’s. “He’s still as handsome and full of life as he was as a young Navy man” says Renee Grandin, his daughter- in-law. The Veteran banners will be up indefinitely.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Sustainable Saratoga hosts a virtual Wine, Dine & Dance fundraiser to celebrate the return of summer at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 17. The online event will feature an evening of sampling wines from the Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery, enjoying a pasta dinner from Comfort Kitchen & learning

to swing dance with Tango Fusion Dance Company. Sustainable Saratoga’s fundraiser sold out last year; note that quantities are limited. Deadline to order is June 8. Tickets can be purchased online at www.eventbrite. com/e/celebrate-summer-winedine-dance-with-sustainablesaratoga-tickets-150810495251

Federal Rent Relief Program for Saratoga Residents Negatively Impacted by COVID-19 SARATOGA SPRINGS — The U.S. Department of the Treasury established the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) to assist struggling families who have been financially impacted by COVID. The New York State Office of Temporary Disability Assistance (OTDA) received $2.4 billion in aid of which $6.8 million was allocated to provide relief for Saratoga County tenants. The rental subsidy is paid directly to landlords for eligible applicants. Shelters of Saratoga (SOS) in conjunction with Saratoga County Department of Social Services is offering outreach and application assistance for the program to support Saratoga County tenants who are behind on rent due to COVID19. The program may cover up to 12 months of past-due rent, three

months of future rent, and utility assistance for eligible tenants. To qualify for assistance, households must meet the criteria as established by OTDA. For the period beginning March 13, 2020, an eligible household member's income must not exceed 80% of Saratoga County area median income, at least one household member experienced a job loss or reduced income due to COVID19, and overdue rent is owed at the applicant's primary residence. Tenants can apply directly to the New York State Emergency Rental Assistance Program portal at otda. ny.gov/programs/emergency-rentalassistance/#overview Assistance with the application process is also available by contacting Shelters of Saratoga at sheltersofsaratoga.org or by calling SOS’s ERAP Helpline at 518-602-3004.

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Stewart’s Shops Celebrates Reopening with Sweet Return to Normal Ice Cream SARATOGA SPRINGS - As restrictions ease up and COVID19 infection numbers decline, Stewart’s Shops is celebrating the transition with a dedicated ice cream flavor suitably named ‘Sweet Return to Normal.’ Sweet Return to Normal will be available at the cone counter. The vanilla flavor features chewy brownie bites, soft cookie dough pieces, and a rich fudge swirl and

will be available at all Stewart’s Shops for a limited time. “I think we can all agree, Covid-19 has taken a toll on everyone in some way. As we carefully reopen, summer plans now include more travel, events and of course - ice cream. We all crave a return to normal, and this ice cream flavor is dedicated to just that,” Stewart’s Shops President Gary Dake said, in a statement.

Drive-Thru Food Drive at Vanderbilt Avenue Recreation Center June 7- 8 SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Mayor’s Office will host a drivethru food drive at the Vanderbilt Avenue Recreation Center June 7-8, in partnership with students from the Saratoga Springs High School Saratoga Pathways Academy (SPA) program. The food drive will benefit the Saratoga Nutrition Assistance for Children Program, more commonly known as SNACpack. Many of the children who benefit from SNACpack receive free breakfasts and lunches through their schools on weekdays, but may not have guaranteed access to food over the weekends. The program provides food items that children are able to prepare themselves, in case their parents are absent or unable

to make meals for them. The Recreation Center is located at 15 Vanderbilt Ave. Food drive hours: 3- 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 7, and 9 a.m. – noon, Tuesday, June 8. Visitors should enter the Rec Center parking lot from Vanderbilt Ave, and stop in the traffic circle near the back entrance. They may then exit their vehicle (wearing a face mask), and place their donation in an available cart. A staff member from the Mayor’s Office will then transport the donation inside. Needed items include: cereal, oatmeal packets, graham crackers, granola bars, mac & cheese, peanut butter & jelly, tuna, soup, juice boxes, canned veggies, popcorn, crackers.

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Assemblywoman Woerner Advances Legislation Expanding Access to Broadband in Rural Areas ALBANY — Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner and Sen. Michelle Hinchey this week announced legislation addressing efficiency and cost barriers facing broadband service providers seeking to build out infrastructure in rural and underserved areas of New York State. One provision would streamline the contract process for these build-outs and a second would more fairly distribute installation costs between broadband service providers and utility companies. When broadband service providers seek to install internet service on a utility pole, they must obtain contracts to use space on each pole they intend to use. The bill amends the Public Service Law to include all utility poles in a given city, town, or village under one contract, creating a more efficient system for broadband service providers to complete the installation process. This change would increase the likelihood that broadband providers will service more areas of the state and ensure that all homes within a municipality receive the same level of service.

The Hinchey/Woerner bill also updates cost distribution dynamics between utility pole owners and broadband service providers. Pole owners regularly delay the replacement of aging utility poles and will condition access to the pole on the broadband service provider agreeing to pay all costs associated with replacing it. This practice can greatly increase the cost of deploying the necessary broadband infrastructure to underserved parts of the state, disincentivizing such investment overall in these areas. This legislation prohibits this practice by pole owners and makes it so that whoever is requesting space on a utility pole will only be liable for a small portion of the cost if a new pole needs to be installed. “If we have learned anything in the past year, it is the extent to which we require a reliable internet connection to function in the world. This is one step to assure that residents of rural communities have access to the technology that most of the rest of the state takes for granted,” said Woerner, in a prepared statement.

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The Town and The City: Candidates Step Forward for Political Races SARATOGA SPRINGS — Skidmore business professor Minita Sanghvi this week officially announced her candidacy for the position of Saratoga Springs’ Commissioner of Finance on the Democrat line. The seat is one of five council positions and two supervisor seats up for election in November in the city of Saratoga Springs. Sanghvi is a tenured business professor at Skidmore and has made Saratoga Springs home for her and her family since 2014. She currently sits on the Saratoga Springs Public Library board of

trustees as its Finance Officer. She served on the city’s Charter Review Commissioner and is a founding member of the Saratoga Springs Human Rights Task Force. She holds an accounting degree as well as an MBA and PhD and has worked for Leo Burnett, one of the world’s largest ad agencies, CARQUEST and Wal-Mart. Among Sanghvi’s other initiatives for the Finance Office are: Creating new tourism opportunities and boosting the arts community to create a more vibrant downtown; Encouraging

the establishment of women and minority-owned businesses in the city; Supporting diverse voices in Saratoga Springs. Also this week: the Town of Milton Democratic Committee announced they have nominated and endorsed candidates for the fall 2021 town elections. The Democratic nominating caucus was held on May 27 in the Village of Ballston Spa. Incumbent Supervisor Benny Zlotnick and Council-hopeful Meg Stevens were nominated to appear on the Democratic line in the electoral contest.

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Week of June 4 – June 10, 2021

The Gay Rights Pioneer Who Grew Up in Saratoga Springs by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — On June 1, city of Saratoga Springs Mayor Meg Kelly proclaimed June as Saratoga Pride Month. In a separate action, made possible through a combination of private donations and support from the city, a rainbow-colored crosswalk was painted on Spring Street, between the Congress Park Carousel and the Hawthorne Spring to symbolize Saratoga’s open and welcoming environment and ongoing support for the LGBTQ+ community. “I’m glad to hear that, because it was an uphill battle,” says Rev. Magora Kennedy, thinking back to her mid-20th century upbringing in a home on Henry Street in Saratoga Springs. “Today the library is on the spot where our house used to be,” she says. Kennedy’s mother, who worked for General Electric, was Native American and traces her tribe back to the historically illustrated days of High Rock Park when natives introduced early settlers to the springs, several centuries ago. Her father, who hailed from St. Thomas, was a jockey who participated in races in England, but found his career short-circuited in America when African Americans were excluded from

riding as horse racing became a major attraction for mainstream America after World War I. “Coming to the United States, he was not able to ride, because of racism,” Kennedy says. “Being raised in Saratoga with a native American mother and a Caribbean father there was…well, we had a lot of push-back.” In the early 1950s as a teenager, when news started spreading around town that young Magora was gay, her mother offered her a choice: Get married to a man or get institutionalized in an upstate mental hospital. Asked whether there were any support systems available to her at the time, she says: “Back in those days? No. I was given a choice to either be married or to be sent to Utica (presumably to be ‘cured’). Unfortunately, that was happening to a lot of us who were gay. So, a lot of my friends went into convent, and a lot of the fellas went into the priesthood or into the service to get away from home.” Magora, who was 14 years old at the time, chose to get married. The 1960s brought with it an era of activism for Rev. Kennedy. Being black, lesbian and a woman of the church, her activism would take place on a multitude of stages. “I was very much involved in the Women’s Rights Movement and working with Gloria Steinem, Bella Abzug and Flo Kennedy. In those

Rev. Magora Kennedy, behind the pulpit. Photo provided.

days there were a lot of demonstrations, so we traveled around quite a bit,” she says. “I was also involved in the Civil Rights Movement. We had training to go down south to help black people to register to vote.” It is now 50 years later. “The more things change, the more they stay the same. But the thing is at least today there is a light being shone on what people of color have gone through. At least it’s being seen. There was a lot of turmoil during that time in the’60s. Being involved in the Civil Rights Movement and in the Women’s Movement. There were

so many things intertwining in my life,” Kennedy says. In early summer 1969, what would turn out to be a watershed moment in the Gay Rights Movement was fast approaching. “At Stonewall, that last weekend in June. It was a Friday. Everybody went to the Stonewall Inn, dressing up to go uptown for Judy Garland’s wake,” Kennedy recalled. Garland died the previous weekend. She was 47. Her most famous role as an actress came as a teenager in the film “The Wizard of Oz,” during which she sang the song “Over the Rainbow.”

“Judy Garland was always a friend to what in those days we called ‘The Underground,’ so everybody got together to go uptown to go to her wake,” Kennedy says. Newspaper reports count a legion of more than 20,000 Garland fans jamming the streets of Manhattan’s Upper East Side to pay their respects to the actress at the Frank E. Campbell Funeral Home on East 81st Street. “When they got uptown, the lines were stretched around the block where she was lying in repose. It started to rain. A thunderstorm broke out. Everybody got soaking wet and went back (downtown) to the Stonewall Inn to lament and to talk about Judy Garland,” Kennedy says. “This was the time the cops decided to pull one of their famous raids. They would raid the bars on the weekends in Greenwich Village and that night at the Stonewall Inn when they came down... the word had gone out throughout The Village. Everyone emptied out of the bars and came into the street. That was the Stonewall Uprising. They called it a riot, but it was not a riot. It was an uprising and it lasted from Friday until Monday,” she says. continue to page 30...

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Tickets for 2021 Season at Saratoga Race Course On Sale June 9 SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Race Course will reopen to fans at near full capacity for the 2021 summer meet. Season and weekly ticket plans for the 2021 meet, which opens on Thursday, July 15 and continues through Monday, Sept. 6, will go on sale on Wednesday, June 9 at 10 a.m. at NYRA.com. Season admission passes will also be available for purchase at that time. In order to re-open Saratoga Race Course to fans at near full capacity, NYRA will designate most sections for vaccinated fans only, including the popular Saratoga backyard. This policy aligns with current New York State guidance for large outdoor sports and entertainment venues, which allows for fully vaccinated sections to operate at full capacity without social distancing measures in place.

All fans who show proof of vaccination via the New York State Excelsior Pass on Opening Day, Thursday, July 15, will receive free Grandstand general admission. Fans from outside New York State may redeem free admission by showing their Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card. Season and weekly ticket plans for reserved seats in the Clubhouse, Grandstand, The Stretch and Fourstardave Sports Bar will go on sale on Wednesday, June 9, in addition to season admission passes. Season passes, which are valid for vaccinated fans only, provide admission to all 40 days at Saratoga Race Course. Season passes do not include reserved seating and will be available by digital download only. Printed versions or hard copies will not be available.

A Grandstand season pass is $50. A Clubhouse season pass is $75. Season passes may be purchased at NYRA.com beginning on June 9. Individual tickets and tickets for other areas of Saratoga Race Course, including dining, will go on sale at a later date. In addition to the historic and family-friendly backyard picnic area, sections that will be reserved exclusively for vaccinated fans and will operate at full capacity will include: the 1863 Club, The Stretch, Turf Terrace, Porch, Clubhouse and most of the stadium seats within the Grandstand. Under New York State guidelines, non-vaccinated children under the age of 16 will be admitted to seating and hospitality areas designated for vaccinated fans when accompanied by a vaccinated adult. A limited number of seating areas will be available for non-vaccinated fans, who will be

required to observe social distancing guidelines and to wear a facial covering at all times during their day at Saratoga Race Course. Single-day Grandstand general admission tickets are $7 and Clubhouse general admission tickets are $10. Walk-up admission will be available daily and does not include reserved seating. Upon entry, fans must submit proof of vaccination by presenting the CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card or digitally through the New York State Excelsior Pass. Individuals are considered fully vaccinated by the CDC/New York State 14 days or more after receiving the second dose in a two-dose series (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna), or 14 days or more after they have received a single-dose vaccine (Johnson & Johnson / Janssen). NYRA encourages all fans who have been vaccinated in New York State to download the

Excelsior Pass at covid19vaccine. health.ny.gov/excelsior-pass. NYRA reserves the right to amend admission protocols based on updates and adjustments by the CDC and New York State. The 40-day summer meet at historic Saratoga Race Course will feature 76 stakes worth $21.5 million in total purses highlighted by the 152nd renewal of the Grade 1, $1.25 million Travers on Aug. 28 and the Grade 1, $1 million Whitney on Aug. 7, as the anchors of two of the most prestigious racing days in North America. Following the four-day opening weekend from Thursday, July 15 through Sunday, July 18, racing will be conducted five days a week, Wednesdays through Sundays, with the exception of the final week, when the meet will conclude on Labor Day. For additional information, visit NYRA.com/Saratoga.

Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation Announces Purchase, Plans to Revive 65 Phila Street

SSPF Executive Director Samantha Bosshart outside the building at 65 Phila St. on May 27, 2021. Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation announced last week it had purchased a long-neglected building at 65 Phila St., which will now be revived. The Foundation has advocated for the preservation of 65 Phila Street since the inception of its endangered buildings list in 1998. The 1851 Italianate style house clad with wood clapboard located at 65 Phila Street was constructed by Alexander A. Patterson, an architect and builder. That same year the brick

Italianate style house located at 69 Phila Street was constructed by mason Robert Hunter. Both houses are listed as contributing buildings to the East Side Historic District listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Foundation opposed the owner’s proposals to demolish both, the 65 and 69 Phila Street buildings. The latter building has since been sold to new owners who plan to restore it, according to SSPF. Mark Haworth, an investor and a member of the Foundation, had an interest in preserving the

buildings. He provided the necessary low-interest financing to allow the Foundation to acquire the property for $235,000. “Our goal is to make it safe for future owners and the neighborhood, something that is long overdue,” said Samantha Bosshart, Executive Director of the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation, in a statement. The Foundation plans to start with environmental remediation, necessary structural repairs, and a new roof. Construction costs have risen significantly in the last 18 months so the Foundation will lean on the community for financial and inkind support in addition to utilizing funds they have raised over the past few years to undertake a special project such as this. The Foundation’s initial goal is to raise $250,000, the preliminary estimated cost to complete the identified scope of work. The Foundation recently raised $50,000 to restore the most at-risk stained-glass windows at the First Baptist Church and $475,000 to restore the Spirit of Life & Spencer Trask Memorial in Congress Park in partnership with the City of Saratoga Springs.

To support the Foundation’s efforts to Revive 65 by making a donation or becoming a member, visit www.saratogapreservation. org or call 518-587-5030. Founded in 1977, the Saratoga

Springs Preservation Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that promotes preservation and enhancement of the architectural, cultural, and landscaped heritage of Saratoga Springs.

BUSINESS

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“INTO THE FIRST TURN” Saratoga Race Course to be Depicted in Jigsaw Puzzle Illustrated by Local Equine Artist Sharon Crute

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Locally based equine artist Sharon Crute has signed a licensing agreement with Mchezo to produce a colorful and thrilling thoroughbred racing themed jigsaw puzzle based on her artwork. The 1,000-piece puzzle, which will be titled “Into the First Turn,” is scheduled for release in September. It features an action-packed scene where a tightly packed group of horses are angling for position as they race into the first turn at historic Saratoga Race Course. “I am so excited to be able to share my artwork and passion for thoroughbred racing,”

A new jigsaw puzzle is slated to be released in September featuring Saratoga Race Course. Right Photo: Sharon Crute. Photos provided.

said Crute, who lives in Saratoga Springs and exhibits her artwork during the summer meet. “What fun to see my horse racing image made into a puzzle. With so much color and motion, it’s certain to be lively and challenging.” The puzzle, part of Mchezo’s

Depot Street Collection, will be roughly 28” x 20” when completed, and will include a reference sheet with information about the artist and the image. “Ms. Crute’s artwork truly captures the power and beauty of

the thoroughbred horse, and we feel honored that she has agreed to partner with us on this project,” said Ed Bryan, President of Mchezo, in a statement. For more information about Mchezo, go to: www.mchezo.com.

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FANTASTIC FOOD Saratoga Springs Putnam Market Named Among the 50 Greatest Food Stores In The World

Catharine Hamilton and Gloria Griskowitz, co-owners of Putnam Market, pose in front of their store on Broadway on June 2, 2021. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Putnam Market, located at 431 Broadway in downtown Saratoga Springs was recently named one of the 50 greatest food stores in the world by the Financial Times, an internationally renowned daily newspaper focused on business and economic current affairs. The ranking included small, independent groceries and delis from New York to Berlin to Singapore. Of the 50 greatest food stores 16 were in the U.S., including iconic New York stores Russ & Daughters, the 2nd Avenue Deli on the Lower East Side, and Barney Greengrass. Also included was La Fromagerie, Marylebone, London whose Cheese Room served as a template for the one in Putnam Market. The Financial Times article is titled “The 50 greatest food stores in the world: Where to find the best produce on the planet, from classic New York delis and Indian spice emporiums to German sausage shops,” and was published May 18. Putnam Market opened for business June 30, 1995 and the

sandwiches debuted that autumn. Chefs started production of salads and bakery items in 1997 and wine sales began in 1998. In June 2012, The Cheese Room debuted

at Putnam Market, a glass-walled space kept at optimal cheese-ripening temperature, surrounding customers with some of the best cheeses in the world.

JUST ADD WATER LAKE LUZERNE — Adirondack Extreme Adventure Course announced its acquisition of tubing company Tubby Tubes. The announcement falls upon the eve of Tubby Tube's 20th season. Eric & Heather Hamell opened Tubby Tubes in 2002 and later purchased The Lake George Guide. Tubby Tubes new owner, Jamie Johnson, says he’s excited to add water to his family of adventure-centric activities in the Lake George area which include eight adventure courses and the new “Low Rider” zipline course which opened this past April. Customers will still see familiar faces as the two families will work together in this season of transition. Longtime Adirondack

Extreme Manager Jaime DeLong will oversee both attractions and joins the Johnson Family as a Tubby Tubes River Co. minority owner. The Hamell family plans to focus their energy on expanding advertising and marketing services offered by The Lake George Guide, and fostering the success of other Lake George Regional businesses. Tubby Tubes will become Tubby Tubes River Co. with the unveiling of a new logo and website. The Johnson family plans to reinvest in the Lake Luzerne-based property by adding additional new and exciting adventure-based activities, a new welcome center, remodeled cafe, and expanded parking. For more information contact Jamie Johnson at info@ adirondackextreme.com.

EDUCATION

DRIVE-THRU

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Springs High School celebrated their seniors last week as they handed out yearbooks and caps and gowns. On Wednesday, May 26, volunteers set up a drivethrough celebration from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the front circle of the high school. Seniors, some who decked out their cars with graduation decorations and the names of the colleges they will attend in the fall, entered from the West Avenue entrance to be the first to pick up the 2020-2021 yearbooks and their caps and gowns for graduation. Drive-through or drive-by parties and celebrations such as this have become a popular way to celebrate special events during the pandemic while remaining socially distanced. “With all of the lockdowns and missed events due to COVID, the administration and the parents wanted to give our 2021 seniors a celebration to mark their achievements and celebrate their success,” said Traci Jersen, parent of one of the seniors. “A special thank you to the Saratoga Springs Police, Fire Department, Principal Tsao, teachers and high school staff, and

parent volunteers for making this a fun day that we hope will become an annual event.” Organizers also wanted to thank Stewart’s Shops, Price Chopper, Saratoga Water, and Walmart for their donations. On May 20, the Saratoga Springs High School Graduation Committee announced that one graduation ceremony will be held for the Class of 2021 on June 25 at 9 a.m. at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC). A limited number of guests will be allowed per graduate. The Graduation Committee made the following statement, that can be found on the school’s website along with any updates regarding the event. “We appreciate the assistance that we have received from SPAC with the goal of offering the most meaningful graduation ceremony for our students. We are working diligently on the details and will be sharing them as information becomes more finite. All of our plans are being made within the current regulations and may be subject to change. We appreciate your patience as we plan forward.”

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EDUCATION BRIEFS

S.I.S. June Open House Tours SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Independent School (S.I.S.) provides education to students in Pre-K through eighth grade. Enrollment has begun for the 202122 school year. From Monday, June 7 through Thusday, June 10, S.I.S. will host Open House Tour Days. During the Open House Tour Days, prospective families will

have an opportunity to meet Lisa Brown, Head of School, as well as other faculty and staff. Members of the faculty will take families on private tours of the campus, either in-person or virtually, discuss the curriculum, and answer questions about the school. Advanced registration for tours will be required and

reservations can be made online or by contacting Collen Fortune, Admissions Liaison, directly at cfortune@siskids.org or 518-5830841. S.I.S. will also schedule tours with families on any other day that is convenient. For more information and to register, please visit www.siskids. org/admissions/open-house.cfm.

Skidmore College Appoints New Collyer Vice President for Advancement SARATOGA SPRINGS — Carey Anne Zucca, a demonstrated high-impact fundraiser in the field of higher education, has been named the new Collyer Vice President for Advancement at Skidmore College. In this role, Zucca will provide strategic leadership and direction for all aspects of the College’s fundraising and alumni engagement efforts and will serve as a key member of the President’s Cabinet. She will lead more than 50 employees within the Office of Advancement, including Development, Alumni Relations and College Events, and Advancement Services. Zucca has served as Senior Executive Director of Development and Alumni Affairs at University

of Pittsburgh’s Swanson School of Engineering since 2015, and has been a leader in stewardship and fundraising efforts at the university since 2007. Zucca’s accomplishments at the University of Pittsburgh include achieving a three-year fundraising average of $14 million for the Swanson School of Engineering; securing an eightfigure gift to fully endow the Pitt EXCEL Program for underrepresented minorities; supervising and working closely with development and alumni affairs, marketing and communications, and corporate foundations teams; and managing alumni events. Zucca holds a Master of Public Policy and Management degree from the University of Pittsburgh’s

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Graduate School of Public & International Affairs, and a bachelor’s degree in English from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She was chosen from a strong field of candidates in a highly competitive, national search led by Isaacson, Miller. She will assume her new position at Skidmore on July 1.

SSCSD Universal Pre-K Still Accepting Registrations

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs City School District is still accepting registrations for the Universal Pre-Kindergarten program for the 2021-2022 school year. To be eligible for the program, children must be four (4) years old on or before December 1, 2021, and must reside in the Saratoga Springs City School District. For more information, visit www.saratogaschools.org/upk.

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PROTEIN POWER

from Plants

Written by DEB CZECH, PLANTEDPLATTER.COM

y far, the most common question a plant-based eater hears is, “Where do you get your protein?”

Over and over again, people seem very concerned about being able to get enough protein from plant-based meals. Yet, it’s understandable that people are skeptical. With all the advertising and media touting protein’s importance, combined with Big Agriculture’s promotion of animal-based foods as the centerpiece of all meals, it’s easy to see why people are focused on this one nutrient. Judging by food marketing trends in recent years, suddenly everyone needed more protein. If some protein was good, more must be better, or so the logic seems to go. But it’s not that simple. An excessive focus on protein consumption means you will likely lower other important nutrition from your daily intake. Additionally, if you’re eating animal-based protein, you are consuming saturated fat and cholesterol that contribute to heart disease and other chronic illnesses. Many expert sources suggest that adult women need roughly 46 grams and adult men 56 grams of protein daily. More accurate calculations can be made using one’s weight and adjusting for activity levels and fitness goals.

The average American eats much more protein every day than is needed, mostly from eggs, meat, poultry, fish/seafood, and dairy. However, for those seeking alternatives, there is plenty of protein in a well-rounded, plant-based diet, which will also add increased fiber and valuable vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals. Enjoying protein-packed plant dishes can be easy and inexpensive without buying highly processed vegan “meat” or “cheese” substitutes. Plant sources of protein include legumes (beans, lentils, peas, peanuts), nuts, and grains. Soy products, including edamame, soy milk, tofu, and tempeh, are especially rich in protein. In addition to the plant-protein All-Stars above, many vegetables have small amounts of protein, which when combined over the course of a day will meet one’s requirements. As noted in the recent film The Game Changers, which profiled a variety of high-performance athletes who eat a plant-based diet, some of the largest and strongest mammals, such as elephants and gorillas, thrive by eating only plants. That’s food for thought! To learn more about plant-based meals with plenty of protein, join Deb Czech for a free Zoom class, “Delicious Plant-Based Bowls,” hosted by Saratoga Springs Public Library on Thursday, June 17, from 12–1 p.m. Register in advance at sspl.org.

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Summer planting?

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Written & Photographed by Peter Bowden for Saratoga TODAY

answer a LOT of gardening questions and it you’re digging up and moving an already established tree shrubs when you’re purchasing from the garden center is interesting to see the questions change as or shrub, that’s called transplanting. If you attempt this so you aren’t disturbing the root system or shocking the during the long hot days of summer when the plant is in plant. Indeed, they’ll be grateful to you for getting them the season progresses.

There’s one misconception that crops up every year as summer begins about the difference between “planting” and “transplanting”...and there is a HUGE difference. Here’s a typical situation: A customer is looking at the selection of flowering shrubs that are on sale and seems like they want to purchase some but then they’ll say, “I should probably wait though.” Then I’ll ask, “Why?” “I’ve heard that you shouldn’t transplant shrubs during summer.” Over the years, I’ve heard this many times and, quite literally speaking, the statement is true but...there’s a major difference between “planting” and “transplanting.” When

the full flush of growth, you run a very real risk of sending the plant into fatal shock. Transplanting is best done while the plant is dormant during late fall or very early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. When you shop in your local nursery or garden center, you are buying plants that were dug and balled or potted much earlier when the plant was still dormant. What you are doing when you bring your new shrub or perennial home is planting not transplanting. Don’t you think trees at the garden center would be happier planted in the cool, dark earth rather than sitting on the ground in their pots or balls in the heat until fall? You aren’t digging up established

into the cool, moist earth. It is the act of digging them up and transplanting that causes severe stress.

Many folks put off their planting until fall because they think that they shouldn’t do it now. If you have planting to do, do it as soon as you can. Planting in June or July is better than August; and August is better than September and so on. The longer the plant has to establish a root system before winter dormancy, the better. Think about it... if it wasn’t possible to plant in summer, landscapers would be out of business.

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PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

BALLSTON Staci Cassidy sold property at 51 Fruitwood Dr to Brian Muraven for $269,000. Brookview Court Inc sold property at 2204 Stonebridge Dr to Anne Menkens as trustee for $292,514. Briarwood Brooks Development sold property at 5 Mohican Pass to Kyle Solakian for $399,800. Brookview Court Inc sold property at 2102 Stonebridge Dr to Hunter Feldhaus for $268,758.

CORINTH Keith Wells sold property at 209 Mill St to Joseph Beers for$175,000. Daniel Lomanto sold property at 275 Angel Rd to Michael Chase for $263,250. Hayden Frechette sold property at 45 Heath Rd to Patrick Landfear for $275,000.

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John Coltrain sold property at 4713 Rt 9N to Jeffrey Rice for $272,500.

GREENFIELD Rita Young sold property at 1731 New York State Rt 9N to Joshua Hepner for $120,000. Tricity Associates LLC sold property at 344 Coy Rd to Erich Hofheinz for $178,000.

MALTA Brian Radicchi sold property at 1037 Raymond Rd to RAS Closing Services LLC for $580,000. RAS Closing Services LLC sold property at 1037 Raymond Rd to Devin Lee for $580,000 Michael Connolly sold property at 43 Maiden Circle to Jason Kneeland for $392,500 DeGraff Bloom Custom Builders Inc sold property at 40 Vettura Ct to Melissa Davis for $357,709.

134 Crescent St., Saratoga Springs • $550,000

Gina Hansen sold property at 24 Bellflower Rd to Jonathan Taisey for $335,000.

Michael Robetaccio sold property at 8 Easy St to Tracy Madole for $350,000.

Malta Land Company LLC sold property at 22 Yachtsman Way to Victor Greco for $686,024.

Daniel Boyle as admin. sold property at 269 Thimbleberry Rd to Capital Home Buyers LLC for $171,000.

Dustin Klotz sold property at 89 Ordelia Lane to Nalam Rama Venkata Praneeth for $335,000. Christopher Ammon sold property at 128 Manning Rd to Joel Pero for $825,000 Sandri Realty Inc sold property at 9 Round lake Rd to Lake Realty Group LLC for $680,000.

Michael Vallely sold property at 11 Thistle Dr to Devon Casertino for $369,000.

MILTON Kevin Theriault sold property at 83 Rowland St to Natalie Moore for $235,000.

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SARATOGA JDLC Inc. sold property at 1300 NYS Rt 9P to Michael Bukowski for $500,000 Paul Morse sold property at 1292 NYS Rt 9P to Saratoga Lake Rental LLC for $740,000.

SARATOGA SPRINGS Michael Evans sold property at 14 Madeline Dr to Old Oak Productions LLC for $310,000 77 Van Dam LLC sold property at 77 Van Dam St Unit 203 to Elizabeth Garolfalo for $425,865. Olivia Lux sold property at 25 Collins Terrace to Andrea Dolinsky for $450,000. Gerald Curtin sold property at 115 West High St to Saratoga Slice Life LLC for $475,000. Thomas Egan sold property at 18 Van Dam St to Daniel Roohan for $345,000. Alan Ekiert sold property at 62 Michael Dr to Barbara Lynaugh for $235,000. Salvatore Cautela sold property at 4 David Lane to Miguel Gutierrrez for $350,000.

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PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

29 Magnolia Dr.,Saratoga Springs • $695,000

SARATOGA SPRINGS continued... Charles Okosky sold property at 671 North Broadway to Daniel Salmanson for $1,400,000. Joseph Street Saratoga LLC sold property at 24 Joseph St to Thomas Stevens as trustee for $210,000. Saratoga Renovations JS Inc sold property at 15 Hutchins St to Claudette Graceffa for $749,000. Matthew Massiano sold property at 20 Oak Ridge Blvd to Thomas Beckhold for $1,175,000.

William Starling sold property at 134 Crescent St to 134 Crescent St LLC for $550,000.

Jason Erwin as co executor sold property at 7 Evergreen Dr to Laurie Wood for $250,000.

Charles Bentley sold property at 7 Dublin Square Ln to Libby Brennesholtz for $469,900.

Saratoga National Bank and Trust sold property at 42 Brackett Lane to Maureen Luke for $251,000.

WILTON Christopher Markham sold property at 3 Carr Rd to Steven Belledin for $475,000. Trojanski Custom Builders Inc sold property at 40 Burnham Rd to Kiel Van Wagner for $378,000. Kiel Van Wagner sold property at 45 Smith Bridge Rd to Daniel McGarvey for $250,000.

Darlene O’Connell sold property at 7 Dusty Trail to Patrick Bishop for $550,000. Jeanne Sgambati sold property at 14 Sydney Hill to Joshua Jonas for $750,000. Steven Logsdon sold property at 6 Carr Rd to Tyler Bray for $300,000. Brian O’Donnell sold property at 4 Forest Way to Zuzana Blaise for $329,900.

LEANING

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by Himanee Gupta-Carlson for Saratoga TODAY

Ginger Sesame Salmon Salad

YIELDS: 8 servings | PREP & COOK TIME: 15 min

SATURDAYS 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wilton Mall Parking Lot WEDNESDAYS 3 - 6 p.m. High Rock Park

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INGREDIENTS: *Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market Photo by Pattie Garrett.

Leaning Birch Farm

FOR THE SALMON:

FOR THE DRESSING:

• 1 lb salmon fillet*

• 2 oz soy sauce

• 5 oz bag “Zesty Mix” salad greens* (Leaning Birch Farm)

• 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil

• large handful pea shoots* (Leaning Birch Farm)

• 2 tsp local honey*

• A small handful of micro cilantro* (Leaning Birch Farm) • 2 tbsp neutral flavor high smoke point cooking oil • Fine sea salt

• juice from 2 lemons • 1 tsp hoisin sauce (optional) • 2-inch piece of ginger, peeled and grated or finely minced • 3 cloves garlic, crushed, grated or minced

INSTRUCTIONS:

t’s about an hour before sunset. A truckload of deep brown compost has just arrived at Leaning Birch Farm. It sits in a heap near the garden beds and high tunnels that Dan and Rose Fera began putting in their backyard five years ago.

Nic, their son, greets me as I pull up, but his focus is on the compost. A former coffeeshop worker and musician, he pays close attention to the aesthetics – the color, the texture, the smell. He thrusts his arms deep into the heap and pulls out a handful. He forms a ball and lets its crumble through his palms back into the pile. He then buries his nose into a handful, savoring its smell.

in Broadalbin. The house came with a yard filled with good soil and abutted a pond. It also came with a mortgage that was nearly twice the monthly amount they had been paying in rent.

Leaning Birch Farm is among several new produce vendors at this year’s Saratoga Farmers’ Market. The Feras grow dozens of varieties of vegetables in approximately 1.5 acres of space. They use intensive, high-yield planting techniques to maximize their space, which as Nic notes, teaches that “you don’t need a lot of land to make a decent living.”

Garlic as a sole moneymaker never materialized, but the idea helped the Feras see the hunger for fresh local foods. They began selling to restaurants, via a farm stand, and through a CSA. About three years ago, they joined their first farmers’ market, and now sell at markets in Schenectady, Glens Falls, and Saratoga.

Nic grew up in Saratoga Springs, where his parents were renters. Dan restored violins and Rose worked as a clinical director for a special education school. All three had a flair for art and a fondness for fresh food. Nic began playing music at coffeeshops, and ultimately worked in the business himself.

“It’s a cool feeling to realize how many other people also are sitting down to dinner, eating our vegetables,” adds Rose. “We’re not just taking care of ourselves but our community, too.”

Dan and Rose had a garden and relatively low rent. Still, they yearned to build equity by doing something they loved. That desire led them to purchase a house

Dan had a plan: Pay the mortgage with garlic. “I had heard somewhere that you could make $40,000 a year on an acre of garlic,” he said with a laugh.

The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wilton Mall and Wednesdays from 3 to 6 p.m. at High Rock Park. Find us online at saratogafarmersmarket.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

1. Add all ingredients for the dressing to a tall, slender jar or measuring cup. If available, use an immersion blender until well emulsified. Otherwise, mix vigorously with a fork. Set aside. 2. Pat salmon fillet dry with paper towels. Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat. We prefer a well-seasoned cast iron or carbon steel pan, otherwise use a nonstick pan. Add the 2 tbsp of neutral cooking oil to the heated pan. Generously salt both sides of the salmon. Once oil is shimmering and rippling, add salmon fillet to the pan, skin side down, and do not disturb. Cook 8-10 minutes on the skin side, or until bottom 1/3 of its thickness begins to lighten and turn opaque and brown, crisp edges appear. 3. While fish is cooking, add the Zesty Mix and pea shoots to a large mixing bowl. Add roughly 2/3 of the salad dressing and toss well to evenly coat. 4. When salmon has finished cooking on the skin side, give the pan a subtle but affirmative shake to see if the fish frees from the pan. If so, slide a very thin fish spatula under and flip the fish to its other side. If not, first gently lift the corners and edges from the pan with the spatula, and then flip. Cook 5 minutes longer on medium-high. Remove from heat and allow to rest in pan for 5 minutes. Serve salad into large dinner bowls. Once salmon has cooled somewhat but while still warm, transfer to a cutting board and cut into two equal portions, skin side up. We found a very sharp bread knife to work very well for this. Top each salad bowl with salmon, and pour evenly over both servings the remaining third of dressing. Garnish salmon with a generous pinch of micro cilantro. Serve immediately. Recipe courtesy of Leaning Birch Farm.

Week of June 4 – June 10, 2021

Food

Game Changer Hello my Foodie Friends !

So many of us have cut our hands while washing our knives. I know my wife has (or did) and watched in horror as she held her hand above her head to stop the bleeding. We are faced with the dilemma on how to properly wash our knives. Good knives are the engines of the kitchen. by John Reardon We slice, dice, chop, and cut with them, making them the shining for Saratoga TODAY stars of meal prep. While it might be tempting to throw them in the dishwasher, this is not an ideal method for keeping your knives in top shape. Viola Wüsthof, the first female CEO of her family’s knife company Wüsthof and a repository of seven generations worth of knife knowledge, says the biggest misconception about cleaning knives is that they can be washed in the same manner as other kitchen utensils. “A dishwasher can be detrimental to the quality of your knife,” she says. “They are often too abrasive and based on the type of detergent used, the process can cause rust or corrosion.” Think of your knives as investment pieces for your kitchen, a little sweat equity is a small price to pay to keep your tools in working order. Knives should not be put into the sink until you are ready to clean them. You want to prevent any contact from other dishes or pots and pans going into the sink. This helps to prevent blade damage. Placing blades in your dishwater can also be dangerous as you can’t see what’s beneath the water. You don’t want to get injured. All knives, regardless of blade or handle material, should be hand washed in warm water, rinsed, and immediately dried. Cleaning sharp knives and cutlery can be a hazardous task, but there is an innovative washing-up brush that makes it easier. The knife cleaning brush by Joseph Joseph helps you to clean sharp blades safely. The brush has a unique, wrap-around design that cleans both sides at once. The brush is designed with opposed bristles

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om o r h s u M Wild ger r u B r a d d Che • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

This brush can be a game changer in how you properly clean and take care of your knives. Good knives need to be looked after. This means that you need to use, clean, sharpen and store them properly. If you take good care of your knives they will continue to amaze you time and time again. We advise you to always wash your kitchen knives by hand, even if the supplier states that the knife is dishwasher proof. A knife with a wooden handle will visibly get damaged and a riveted handle will eventually tear at the rivets. In addition, the handle can break because of the heat. Aggressive detergents can cause irreparable damage to your knife. Detergent can af-fect hardened steel and plastics and can leave specs of rust on the blade and leave you with dull handles. Stop by Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store to get those game changing gadgets that help make life easier and safer in the kitchen. Remember my Foodie Friends: “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”

Take Care, John & Paula

INGREDIENTS • 2 tablespoons olive oil

for effective cleaning, has a textured hand-grip, and is easy to store. You can also use this brush to wipe food off forks, spoons, and butter knives. Just get it soapy and pull the blade through a few times. Your fingers stay protected and the sharp blade gets brushed clean.

CHIPOTLE KETCHUP: • 1 cup ketchup

• 12 ounces assorted mushrooms (such as cremini, lobster, chanterelles, and stemmed shiitakes), chopped

• 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck (80% lean) or ground turkey (90% lean) • 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil

• 2 to 3 tablespoons pureed canned chipotle in adobo (depending on how spicy you prefer it)

• 1 small shallot, finely diced

• 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese

• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 4 hamburger buns, split; toasted, if desired.

• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves

• Chipotle Ketchup

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large saute pan over high heat until almost smoking. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the shallot, season with salt and pepper, and cook until the mushrooms are golden brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the thyme and parsley and transfer to a bowl. 2. Divide the meat into 4 equal portions (about 6 ounces each). Form each portion loosely into a 3/4-inch-thick burger and make a deep depression in the center with your thumb. Season both sides of each burger with salt and pepper. 3. Cook the burgers using the canola oil (see Cook’s Note) and topping each one with a slice of cheese and a basting cover during the last minute of cooking. 4. Place the burgers on the bun bottoms and top each burger with chipotle ketchup, if using, and a large spoonful of the mushrooms. Cover with the bun tops and serve immediately. CHIPOTLE KETCHUP: Whisk together the ketchup, chipotle, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. The sauce will keep for 1 week in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator.

Food

Week of June 4 – June 10, 2021

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Written by EMILY HALL, DIETETIC INTERN, SAGE COLLEGES AND DIANE WHITTEN, NUTRITION EDUCATOR, CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SARATOGA COUNTY

Warmer weather means children will be looking forward to having some fun in the sun. While running and playing, kids are bound to work up a sweat. This is why it is important to make sure they are staying hydrated while enjoying their time outdoors. Water is needed in the body to regulate temperature, help digest food, and to excrete waste. It is important to replenish the water that is lost in urine, sweat, and even from the air we breathe so our bodies can continue to carry out these functions.

14-18 need 10-14 cups daily. These recommendations include drinks and any water provided from solid foods, like fruits and vegetables. Fruits and some vegetables have a high water-content so they are a great snack that will also keep you hydrated. Watermelon, strawberries, citrus fruits, tomatoes, and cucumbers are all nutrient-rich and hydrating; perfect for those hot summer days.

Due to their smaller size, children have a higher risk of becoming dehydrated. This is because they have a larger proportion of skin available to lose sweat and be exposed to the hot sun. Children are also not always able to recognize when they get thirsty and might forget to stop for a drink. If a child complains of headaches or dizziness, or has cracked lips, poor concentration, dark yellow urine, or fatigue, these are signs that they may be dehydrated.

Getting children to drink more water might not always be easy, but there are a few ways to make it more enjoyable for them. Kids like to be involved, try having them pick out their own reusable water bottle, colorful paper straws, or fun shaped ice cube trays at the store so they are excited about using them. For children who do not enjoy plain water, adding fruit slices for more flavor and color might make it more appealing to them. Popsicles are also a great way to keep kids hydrated; however, most are full of artificial flavorings and colors and don’t provide many nutrients. Try making homemade popsicles for a hydrating afternoon snack with the recipe on the next page! Other creative ways to keep your child hydrated is to serve them smoothies or cold soup.

The amount of water children need varies depending on age, body size, activity level, health, and even the temperature outside. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends the following fluid needs for children: ages 4-8 need 7 cups daily, ages 9-13 need around 9 cups daily, and ages

Week of June 4 – June 10, 2021

Food

Pineapple Blueberry

Popsicles

Cold Cantaloupe

Melon Soup

• 2 cups of pineapple (fresh or frozen)

• 1 large ripe cantaloupe melon

• 1 cup of blueberries (fresh or frozen)

• ¼ cup orange juice

• Juice from 1 lemon

• ¼ cup cream (for a fatfree version substitute evaporated skim milk)

• 1 tbsp honey (optional) INSTRUCTIONS: Put all ingredients in a blender and blend until very smooth. Pour into popsicle molds and freeze for six hours or overnight. Makes 8 servings.

Nutrition per serving Calories: 70, Sodium: 1mg, Potassium: 137mg, Carbohydrates: 18g, Fiber: 2g, Vitamin C: 50% Daily Value. SOURCE: CCE SARATOGA COUNTY

Sunshine Smoothie

• ¼ cup honey (optional)

• sprig of fresh mint & cinnamon for garnish INSTRUCTIONS: Cut cantaloupe pulp from the rind, place in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Add orange juice, honey and cream or evaporated skim milk. (If the melon is very ripe and full-flavored, the honey can be omitted. Taste before adding.) Pulse to blend. Serve chilled in soup bowl. Garnish with a small sprig of fresh mint and a light sprinkle of cinnamon. Makes 4, 1 cup servings.

Nutrition per serving MADE WITH CREAM: Calories:180; Fat: 6g; Sat Fat: 3.5g; Sodium: 30mg; Carbs: 32g MADE WITH EVAPORATED SKIM MILK: Calories: 140, Fat 0g, Sodium: 45g, Carbs: 33g, Fiber 1g, Protein 2g. SOURCE: CCE SARATOGA COUNTY

• 4-5 ice cubes • 1 cup freshly-squeezed orange juice (juice from about 3 oranges) • 2/3 cup fat-free milk • 1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt • 2 teaspoons honey • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract INSTRUCTIONS: Add the ice to a blender container. Cover and crush. Add the orange juice, milk, yogurt, honey and vanilla to a blender container. Cover and puree until smooth. Pour into halved orange peel “cups,” or simply pour into tall chilled glasses. Makes 2 servings. NOTE: Freeze any leftover smoothie in popsicle molds for frozen treats anytime.

Nutrition per serving Calories: 150, Total Fat: 1.5g, Saturated Fat: 0.5g, Cholesterol: 5mg, Sodium: 80mg, Calcium: 25% Daily Value, Protein: 7g, Carbohydrate: 27g, Dietary Fiber: 0g Recipe by Jackie Newgent, RD, award-winning author of The All-Natural Diabetes Cookbook. SOURCE: THE NATIONAL DAIRY COUNCIL

Juice F lavored Seltzer Seltzer is a carbonated, naturally sugar and caloriefree beverage while juice on its own is high in natural sugar and calories. Some kids find carbonated drinks to be refreshing and fun to drink; by mixing it with seltzer you’re creating a more nutritious and delicious seltzer. • ¾ cup seltzer • ¼ cup juice of choice Makes 1 serving.

Nutrition per serving Calories: 40, Fat: 0g, Fiber: 0g, Carbohydrate: 7g, Protein: 0g SOURCE: CCE SARATOGA COUNTY

RELIGION

Week of June 4 – June 10, 2021

Adirondack Christian Fellowship

Corinth Free Methodist Church

Northway Church

St. Thomas Anglican Church

8 Mountain Ledge, Wilton| 518-587-0623 acfsaratoga. com | Services: Sunday 8 and 10 a.m.

20 Hamilton Avenue, Corinth 518-654-9255 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

770 Pierce Road, Clifton Park | 518-899-1200 northwaychuch.tv | Services: 9:30 and 11 a.m.

Adirondack Friends Meeting

Corinth First United Methodist Church

Old Saratoga Reformed Church*

242 Grooms Road, Halfmoon | 518-348-0842 StThomasAnglicanHalfmoonNY.com Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

27 Saratoga Avenue, South Glens Falls 518-793-3755 | adirondackfriendsmeeting.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

243 Main Street, Corinth | 518-654-2521 | umc.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

48 Pearl Street, Schuylerville | 518-695-3260 old-saratoga.rcachurches.org | Sunday 10 a.m.

All Saints on the Hudson Roman Catholic Church

Cornerstone Community Church

Old Stone Church (American Baptist)

100 Saratoga Village Boulevard, #8, Ballston Spa 518-664-5204 | mycornerstonechurch.org Pastor Frank Galerie | Services: Sunday 10 a.m., 6 p.m.

159 Stone Church Road, Ballston Spa 518-583-1002 | Services: 10:30 a.m.

Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Community

600 Route 67, Malta | 518-885-4211 oldelibertybaptist.com | Sunday 11 a.m, 6 p.m.

St Peter’s: 895 Hudson Ave., Stillwater: Sunday 8:30 a.m. St. Paul’s: 52 William St. Mechanicville Mass: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m. 518-664-3354 | allsaintsny.net Assembly of God Faith Chapel 6 Burgoyne Street, Schuylerville | 518-695-6069 Rev. Scott Cutting | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Assembly of God Saratoga 118 Woodlawn Avenue, Saratoga Springs 518-584-6081 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Bacon Hill Reformed Church* 560 Rte 32N, Bacon Hill | 518-695-3074 | Rev. Janet Vincent Services: 10 a.m.; Sunday School: 10 a.m. Baha’i Community of Saratoga Springs 518-692-7694 | 518-885-0876 | 1-800-22UNITE bahai.org | Public Meetings: 1st Tuesdays 7 p.m.

2001 Route 9, Round Lake | 518-877-8506 CorpusChristiChurch.net Saturday: 4 p.m. Sunday: 8, 11 a.m.

Olde Liberty Baptist

Saratoga Abundant Life Church 2 Hutchins Road, Saratoga Springs | 518-885-5456 salchurch.org | Sunday 8:20 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Saratoga Chabad 130 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs 518-526-0773 | saratogachabad.com Saratoga Friends Meeting (Quaker)

Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church*

571 Route 32, Quaker Springs | 518-863-4041 | 518225-9493 | Services: First Sunday 10 a.m.

73 Midline Road, Ballston Lake 518-399-5713 | olgchurchbl.org Services: Saturday 5:30 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Saratoga United Methodist Church* 175 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-3720 SaratogaspringsUMC.org | Sunday 10 a.m., 7 p.m.

Perry Road Baptist Church*

Saratoga Seventh-Day Adventist Church

150 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs | 518-587-0711 prbcny.org | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Pine Grove Community Church*

399 Union Ave, Saratoga Springs | 518-587-6951 saratogaspringsny.adventistchurch.org Services: Saturday 11:15 a.m.

59 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs | 860-942-7359 Thegrovess.com | Pastor Mark Kehrer Services: Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

Schuylerville United Methodist Church

45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-6301 fbcsaratoga.org | Services: Sunday 12 p.m.

51 Church Street, Schuylerville | 518-695-3101 sumethodist.org | Services: Sunday 11 a.m.

Eastern Orthodox — Christ the Savior 349 Eastline Road, Ballston Lake | 518-212-7845 xcsavior.org | Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. Faith Chapel Assembly of God 6 Burgoyne Street, Schuylerville | 518-695-6069 faithchapelschuylerville.org | Sunday 10 a.m. First Baptist Church of Saratoga Springs

First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa

Porter Corners United Methodist Church*

Shenendehowa United Methodist

Ballston Center Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church

202 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa | 518-885-8361 bspabaptist.org | Services: 10:30 a.m.

512 Allen Road, Porter Corners 518-893-2289 | Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

971 Route 146, Clifton Park 518-371-7964 | Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

58 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa | 518-885-7312 ballstoncenterchurch.org | Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa

Presbyterian-NE Congregational Church*

Simpson United Methodist Church

Ballston Spa United Methodist Church*

22 West High Street, Ballston Spa | 518-885-5583 ballstonpresby.org | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

24 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-6091 pnecchurch.org | Services: Sunday 11 a.m.

1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls 518-885-4794 | Services: Sunday 11 a.m.

101 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa | 518-885-6886 ballstonspaumchurch.org | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Full Gospel Tabernacle

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA)

Soul Saving Station

207 Redmond Road, Gansevoort 518-793-2739 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

4 Northcrest Drive, Clifton Park | 518-371-2226 poplutheranchurch.org | Services: Sunday 8 a.m.

Galway United Methodist Church

Quaker Springs United Methodist Church*

62 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs 518-584-3122 | soulsavingstationchurch.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

2056 East Street, Galway | 518-882-6520 Galwayumc.com | Sunday 9:30 a.m. (9 a.m. July/August)

466 Route 32, Schylerville | 518-695-3101 qsumc.com | Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

Grace Episcopal Church

River of Hope Fellowship

34 Third Street, Waterford 518-237-7370 | GracechurchWaterford.com Services: Sunday 7:30 and 9:30 a.m.

100 Saratoga Village Blvd, Malta Commons, Suite 3 riverofhopefellowship.com | Sunday 10 a.m.

Grace Fellowship Saratoga*

241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-2375 Stpetersaratoga.com | Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 8 and 10 a.m.

Barkersville Christian Church 7200 Barkersville Road, Middle Grove 518-764-2851 | barkersvillechristianchurch.com Pastor Rick McKeever | Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Bethesda Episcopal Church* 26 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs 518-584-5980 | bethesdachurch.org Services: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 7:20, 8 and 10 a.m Burnt Hills Baptist Church 193 Kingsley Road, Burnt Hills 518-399-5740 | burnthillsbaptistchurch.org Pastor Mark Dorr | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Adult Bible Study: Sunday 9 a.m. Burnt Hills United Methodist Church* 816 Route 50, Burnt Hills | 518-399-5144 nybhumc.com | Pastor Holly Nye | Sunday 9, 10:30 a.m. Calvary Capital District 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs | calvarycd.com Pastor Andrew Holt | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church 768 Charlton Road, Charlton | 518-399-4831 charltonfreehold.org | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Christ Community Reformed Church 1010 Route 146, Clifton Park | 518-371-7654 ccrc-cpny.org | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Christ Episcopal Church* 15 West High Street, Ballston Spa | 518-885-1031 christepiscopalballstonspa.com | Sunday 8 a.m., 10 a.m. Christian Restoration Ministries Saratoga Senior Center: 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs | 518-796-4323 | Pastor Pat Roach Saturday 7-9 p.m.; | Bible Study: Friday 7-8 p.m. Christian Science Church 107 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs 518-584-0221 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Church of Christ at Halfmoon 250 Pruyn Hill Road, Mechanicville 518-670-3005 | cliftonparkchurchofchrist.com Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 1 Glenmore Ave, Saratoga Springs | 518-587-4796 churchofjesuschrist.org | Services: Sunday 10 a.m Community Alliance Church 257 Rowland Street, Ballston Spa | 518-898-0859 Ballstonspaalliance.org | Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Congregation Shaara Tfille* 84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs 518-584-2370 | saratogasynagogue.org Services: Monday 7:30 a.m., Thursday 7:30 a.m., Saturday 10 a.m., 3rd Friday Shabbat 7:30p.m.

165 High Rock Ave, Saratoga Springs | 518-691-0301 gracefellowship.com | Services: Sundays 9, 11 a.m. Greater Grace Community Church 100 Saratoga Village, Suite 17, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-899-7777 | GreaterGraceCC.org Services: Sunday 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Greenfield Center Baptist Church 30 Wilton Road, Greenfield Center | 518-893-7429 gfcbc.com | Services: 9 a.m. Highway Tabernacle Church 235 Hudson Avenue, Mechanicville | 518-664-4442 Highwaytabernacle.net | Sunday 10:30 a.m. Hope Church

Roman Catholic Church of St. Peter*

St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church* 231 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-6122 stclementschurch.com | Weekdays 8 a.m.; Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8, 10, 11:30 a.m., 5 p.m. St. George’s Episcopal Church 912 Route 146, Clifton Park | 518-371-6351 stgeorgescp.org | Saturday 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. St. Isaac Jogues Roman Catholic Church 716 Route 9P, Saratoga Lake | 518-664-3354 allsaintsny.net | Services: Summer Only St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church*

206 Greenfield Avenue, Ballston Spa | 518-885-7442 Hopechurch.us | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

3159 Route 9N, Greenfield Center | 518-893-7680 stjosephschurchgreenfieldcenter.org Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Jonesville United Methodist

St. Luke’s on the Hill

963 Main Street, Clifton Park | 518-877-7332 Jonesvilleumc.org | Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

40 McBride Rd., Mechanicville | 518-664-4834 stlukesonthehill.org | Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 8 and 10 a.m. For Summer Worship Schedule please visit our website.

Living Waters Church of God 4330 State Rte 50, Saratoga Springs | 518-587-0484 lw-cog.com | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Malta Presbyterian Church 118 Dunning Street, Malta | 518-899-5992 Maltapresbyterianchurch.org | Sunday 10 a.m. Malta Ridge United Methodist Church 729 Malta Ave. Extension, Malta | 518-581-0210 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Middle Grove United Methodist Church* 429 Middle Grove Rd, Middle Grove | 518-581-2973 Services: Sunday 8:30 a.m. Mt. Olivet Baptist Church 100 Cresent St, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-9441 Rev. Dr. Victor L. Collier | Services: 10 a.m. New Life Fellowship* 51 Old Gick Road, Saratoga Springs | 518-580-1810 newlifeinsaratoga.org | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Next Level Church Comedy Works: 388 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 518-306-7133 | nextlevel.church/saratoga-ny-church Pastor Joe | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church* 167 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa | 518-885-7411 stmarysballstonspa.org | Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 12 p.m. St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church* 771 Rte 29, Rock City Falls | 518-885-4677 518-893-7680 | StJosephsChurchGreenfieldCenter.org Services: Sunday 8:30 a.m. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church* 149 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-0904 SpaLutheran.org | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. St. Peter Lutheran Church* 2776 Route 9, Malta 518-583-4153 | Services: Sunday 9 a.m. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 1 Grove Street, Schuylerville | 518-695-3918 ststephens-schuylerville.com | Sunday 8:30 a.m. St. Therese Chapel (RC) 1 Wilton-Gansevoort Road, Gansevoort 518-792-2276 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Starpoint Church 410 21st Century Park Dr, Clifton Park | 518-371-2811 starpoint.church | Services: 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Stillwater Christian Fellowship Liberty Ridge Farm: 29 Bevis Rd, Schaghticoke 518-288-8802 | stillwaterchristianfellowship.org Services: 10 a.m. Stillwater United Church (Presbyterian U.S.A.) 747 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater | 518-664-7984 stillwaterunitedchurch.org | Sunday 10:30 a.m. Temple Sinai* 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-8730 saratogasinai.org | Services: Friday 6 or 8 p.m. (rotating schedule); Saturday 10:30 a.m. Terra Nova Church* 45 Washington St, Saratoga Springs | 518-833-0504 terranovachurch.org | Sunday 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. The Salvation Army/ Worship, Service & Community Center 27 Woodlawn Ave, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-1640 Services: Worship 11 a.m. | Sunday School: 10 a.m. Trinity United Methodist Church 155 Ballard Road, Gansevoort 518-584-9107 | tumcwilton.com | Rev. Jeff Stratton Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs* 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-1555 uusaratoga.org | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. online; details on our website United Church of God Saratoga Senior Center: 5 Williams St, Saratoga Springs 216-337-2773 | Ucg.org | One Saturday/Month 11:30 a.m. Unity Church in Albany 21 King Avenue, Albany | Contact: 518-453-3603 Sunday 9 and 11 a.m.; Sunday School: 11 a.m. West Charlton United Presbyterian Church 1331 Sacandaga Road, West Charlton 518-882-9874 | westcharltonupc.org Sunday 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Wilton Baptist Church 755 Saratoga Road, Wilton 518-583-2736 | wiltonbaptistchurch.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Zen Buddhist Sitting Group Wilson Chapel, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs 518-421-2155 | Services: Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.

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events Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibit Artists and members of SSAS are exhibiting at two venues in our area. Rita Helie and Jack Morgan will be exhibiting at the Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main St., Mechanicville the month of June. Artists William Daisak, David Mayack and Karen Zimmers will show their work at the Gallery of the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park during June and July. Please try to visit these venues and support the arts in Southern Saratoga County. For further information about SSAS, visit: southernsaratogaartist.com

Herb, Perennial Plant and Garden Décor Sale Heritage Garden Club of Saratoga Springs will hold their sale on June 12, 9 a.m. to noon, at the Italian American Center, 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs. A large variety of herbs and a selection of perennial plants and garden decor items will be available for sale. Proceeds from the sale will be used to fund various community projects sponsored by the Heritage Garden Club. There will be many experienced gardeners to help assist you. CDC guidelines will be followed. Interested in joining a garden club come and visit us new members are always welcome. You don’t have to have a green thumb to join! Contact theheritage40@gmail.com

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Robin Hood Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe presents ‘Robin Hood’, Saturday, June 12 at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Sunday, June 13 at 2 p.m.; Saturday, June 19 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, June 20 at 2 p.m. on the Malta Community Center Stage, 1 Bayberry Drive, Malta. Tickets are on sale now. Limited seating due to COVID-19 guidelines are by reservation only and must be purchased in person. $15 Adults, $10 Children (under 18). There are a limited number of free children’s tickets with a paying adult, courtesy of Stewart’s Holiday Match. ‘Robin Hood’ is suitable for the whole family, offers adventure, humor, a county fair and justice! Produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Services, Inc., sponsors to date include Town of Malta, Adirondack Trust Company, Stewart’s Shops and Ballston Spa National Bank. Call the Malta Community Center at 518-8994411 for additional information, including COVID-19 protocols and ticket sales hours.

Havurah Vitik A zoom event with Beth Sabo Novick, super storyteller on Tuesday, June 15 from 11 a.m. – Noon. Engagement, humor, learning, wisdom: all that and a rollicking good tale -- such is the art and practice of the storyteller. For us, this will be embodied by Beth Sabo Novick. She will tell her Havurah Vatik audience about the power of storytelling, teach us what makes a good story, and treat us to some wonderful stories along the way. Beth is co-founder of the Jewish Storytelling Festival in Saratoga Springs. She tells personal Jewish stories and Jewish folk tales, and

she has reveled in this practice for pretty much ever. When she is not telling stories, she teaches workshops on stress and joy, she coaches people to let go of anxiety and fear. And she is a licensed massage therapist and hypnotist. She is going to have us in the palm of her hand! To join the zoom meeting: us02web. zoom.us/j/89744740745?pwd=eG g0Smt6WXQzUmRXMmt6UG1 kaWZ1Zz09. Passcode 724095

New York, Joseph Smith, and the Fight for Religious Freedom Thursday, June 17, at 7 p.m. join Dr. Spencer McBride, Associate Managing Historian of the Joseph Smith Papers Project. Dr. McBride, a prominent historian and published author, will be discussing his newest book and exploring the remarkable, though short-lived, political career of Joseph Smith, the New Yorker who founded Mormonism, waged a literal war for religious freedom, and launched a quixotic run for the White House. Episodes are free for SCHC members, and $5 for non-members. Please register in advance at www.brooksidemuseum. org. Registrants will receive a Zoom link and other relevant information. For questions, please contact Isobel Connell at isobel@brooksidemuseum.org.

Wine, Dine & Dance Fundraiser Celebrate Summer with Sustainable Saratoga. Join us for a virtual dinner & dancing fundraiser to celebrate the arrival of summer. We will be tasting Dr. Konstantin Frank wines, Comfort Kitchen’s Pasta and

learning to dance with Tango Fusion. Thursday, June 17 at 7 p.m. For a $50 donation, receive: - a wine tasting kit (187 ml tasting size bottles of Dr. Frank’s Dry Riesling, Chardonnay, Rosé & Cabernet Sauvignon), a delicious dark chocolate bar from Barkeater Chocolates, and a free swing dance lesson from Tango Fusion Dance Company during the Zoom event. For an additional $25, you will receive a second wine tasting kit. June 8 is the deadline to order, so reserve your ticket today! Quantities are limited. All proceeds from the event go directly to helping fund the sustainability efforts of Sustainable Saratoga. To register visit sustainablesaratoga.org/ wine-dine-dance-fundraiser.

Saratoga Chamber Players Live Concert A summer afternoon concert to honor the memory of Dr. David A. Wasser, long-time board member and supporter of the arts in general. Save the date: Sunday, June 27 3 p.m. at Pitney Meadows Community Farm, located at 223 West Ave., Saratoga Springs. Joseph Haydn. Flute Quartet in in D Major, (Hob.II:D11) Gordon Jacob. Six Shakespearean Sketches (for flute, viola, cello) Antonín Dvorák. Quartet in Eb, Op. 51 All attendees must be fully vaccinated or show proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of the performance. Masks will be worn during the concert and seating will be socially distanced. There will be no intermission.

Summer Reading Program Prevent “brain drain” this summer with Ballston Spa Public Library’s summer reading

program. Kids, grab your passport and experience Tails and Tales: Around the World. This reading and enrichment program runs from July 1 through August 26. Kids ages 5-12 are invited to travel the world with engaging take-home activity packets, read to earn rewards and participate in dynamic in-person programs. Registration begins June 1st. You may register by stopping into the library, calling 518885-5022 or filling out the form on the library’s website, http:// bspl.sals.edu/. BSPL is making the summer program a family affair! Adults, tween and teens can look forward to a revolving international themed book display. These events are free and open to the public. Call 518-8855022 or visit http:bspl.sals.edu for more information. Ballston Spa Public Library is located at 21 Milton Avenue.

Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet Program Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet will be holding a Young Children’s Summer Program for students ages 4 to 7 years old. The program will run two weeks July 12-16 and July 19- 23 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Each day will follow a different ballet theme and it will include a ballet lesson, crafts, stories, and related activities! We are located at 418 Geyser Rd. Suite 5, Ballston Spa. The program is in person and class size is limited. We will be following all CDC, state, and local Covid-19 prevention guidelines. Cost $200 for a week, $380 for two weeks. For more information and registration please visit www. saratogaspringsyouthballet.org or call 518-306-4037.

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This Week’s Events: JUNE 4 - 10 FRIDAY, JUNE 4 Fundraiser Yard Sale Gateway House of Peace 479 Rowland St., Ballston Spa | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. June 4-6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds go to Gateway House of Peace. Gateway House is a donor driven end-of-life home that cares for local residents & families during loved one’s final days.

Perennial Plant and Garage Sale 8 Berkshire Dr., Clifton Park | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Southern Saratoga Garden Club will hold its annual perennial plant and garage sale. This event will be held in conjunction with the Sherwood Forest Neighborhood Garage Sale. A wide selection of shade and sun perennials will be available, including a variety of specimen Hosta. In addition, experienced gardeners will be on hand to assist you in choosing plants suitable to your garden. Miscellaneous garden art and other garage sale items will also be on sale. Proceeds from the sale will fund the club’s scholarship to a graduating Shenendehowa student entering a horticulturalrelated field, the Wiawaka Center for Women in Lake George, and The Nature Conservancy. Masks and social distancing will be required.

Free Movie in the Park Wiswall Park, Front St., Ballston Spa | 8:30 – 10:30 p.m. Free movies in Wiswall Park are back for the 14th summer in a row, presented by the Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association on the first Fridays of June, July, August and September. The movies are projected onto the wall of the adjacent Front Street Deli building on Front Street in the village and begin at approximately dusk (8:308:45 p.m.). All screenings are free. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. We will follow any continuing guidelines for safe public gatherings that may be in effect at the time of the event. These may include social distancing measures, face masks and limited capacity in the park for movie viewers. Rain dates are the next Saturday evening.

SATURDAY, JUNE 5 Cars & Coffee Middle Grove Town Park 428 Middle Grove Rd., Middle Grove | 8 – 11 a.m. The Town of Greenfield Lions Club will be sponsoring the event. The event is free. All cars and trucks welcome, even daily drivers. There will be a 50-50 raffle, door prizes, fresh coffee, donuts, and Lions Breakfast Sandwiches. The event is sponsored by Bryan’s Brew. All proceeds will stay in our community in support of Greenfield Lions

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Youth Programs and Town of Greenfield Youth Rec Programs. Anyone interested in sponsoring a door prize for this event, please contact Lion Bill Marzano at 518-461-9784 or email wmarzan1@ nycap.rr.com for more information.

Annual Garage, Bake and Plant Sale Italian American War Veteran 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rain or shine. Bake sale will include cakes, breads, cookies, cupcakes, brownies, pies, muffins, and other specialties. Plant sale will include assorted hanging baskets, packs of assorted flowers, and assorted vegetables. There will be no public garage sale items accepted.

Craft Fair at Brookside Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | The Saratoga County History Center is thrilled to announce a county-wide craft fair. Guests will be able to shop a wide variety of locally handcrafted collectibles, antiques, and farm products. Moreover, the event is juried, and vendors will be judged on their originality, creativity, and craftsmanship. No mass-produced or commercially made items will be permitted. Thus, this is a terrific opportunity for New Yorkers to sample and appreciate the best of upstate artisans, farmers, and culinarians. The event is free and open to the public and will be held rain or shine. For more information, visit www.brooksidemuseum.org.

Festival of Young Artists SPAC, 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | The 2021 Adirondack Trust Company Festival of Young Artists is an outdoor guided walking tour around the grounds at SPAC that will immerse you in live performance, poetry, and art! Conceived and directed by renowned modern dance company Pilobolus, the festival will feature more than 200 local student dancers, singers, musicians, poets, and visual artists performing alongside Pilobolus. Also highlighting this year’s event are performances by Empire State Youth Orchestra, Schenectady High School Dance Connection, Capital District Youth Chorale, Capital District Youth Pipe Band, and Northeast Ballet Company. Due to COVID-19 safety guidelines, attendees are required to pre-register for specific arrival and entry times. Tickets are free but extremely limited.

3rd Annual Plant Sale Pitney Meadows Community Farm, 223 West Ave., Saratoga Springs Noon – 3 p.m. | Calling all gardeners!! Come support your local community farm. Whether you are an experienced green-thumb, a homesteader, or a novice gardener growing for the first time, we have plants for you! We will have a wide assortment of veggie starts including herbs, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, squash, beans and more, along with annual flowers, hanging baskets, patio pots, and garden needs such as soil!

SUNDAY, JUNE 6 Dharma Meditation Caffe Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs | 9 – 10:15 a.m. Dharma Meditation with Pierre Zimmerman has returned to an in-person or live format at Caffe Lena! Meetings will be held each Sunday. Please RSVP to Pierre by calling 413-992-7012 or emailing Pierre pzimmie2@icloud.com 24-hrs in advance. Masks must be worn, and coronavirus safety measures, including distancing, will be practiced. A $10 donation is suggested.

41st Annual Saratoga Antique Bottle Show & Sale Saratoga County Fairgrounds, 162 Prospect St., Ballston Spa 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | The Bottle Show is the Museum’s chief annual fundraiser. It features all types of antique bottles and related items including early New England glass, Flasks, Bitters, all types of medicinal bottles, canning jars, milk bottles, and stoneware. Also, bottles made to hold the mineral waters of Saratoga and the surrounding springs. The show is an opportunity to promote the fun and interesting hobby of bottle collecting. To add to the excitement of looking at all the old bottles, there will be live flameworking demonstrations by Glint Glassworks. Food and refreshments will be available on site from the Brickyard Tavern. Covid 19 Guidelines will be adhered to.

MONDAY, JUNE 7 Chit Chat & Music Groups Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs | 1 p.m. Facilitated by Abby and Jackie our Summer Skidmore Interns Mondays, 1 p.m. at the Center. Join us for a fun hour of chit chat, laughs and music! Meet new friends and connect with old ones!

TUESDAY, JUNE 8 Lunchtime Concert Series Downtowner Hotel Parking Lot, 413 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | Noon Sirsy rock, pop, and soul duo. They write honest songs, full of sing along melodies, with lots of heart and just the right amount of sass. Chairs provided. Free. Donations appreciated.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9 Meatloaf Dinner Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. For curbside pickup only. Call Monday or Tuesday Between 10 a.m. – noon to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad, roll, gravy. Dinner for 2 is $25. (cash only)

THURSDAY, JUNE 10

Spring Artisan Market

Overcoming Picky Eating and Raising Intuitive Eaters

Lakota’s Farm Weddings and Events 99 County Route 62, Cambridge | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Local artists, crafters, vintage furniture and wares, handmade jewelry, pottery, soaps, live music, Farmer’s food trucks, holistic practitioners and more. Admission is $2. Kids 12 and under free. Sunday hours: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Zoom Presentation, Saratoga Springs Public Library | 8 – 9 p.m. Mariel Baron, a local registered dietitian, discusses how to make family meals peaceful by defining yours and your child’s role at the table and developing strategies to help your child build comfort around new food. Learn how to navigate sweets and how to encourage your child to trust their own body to guide their eating. Register online at www.sspl.org.

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Yoga In Spa State Park Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet Returns June 7 Announces Its First Pre-Professional Summer Intensive Program BALLSTON SPA — Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet has announced its First PreProfessional Summer Intensive Program, which will run July 12- Aug. 13.

Contemporary & Modern Jazz week four guest instructor Rosita Wright. Photo provided.

The program consists of four classes per day with renowned guest faculty. Each day begins with Ballet and Pointe. The afternoon will consist of Modern, Contemporary, Jazz, Acting, Gyrokinesis, Pilates, and Seminars. Programs take place Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., for dancers ages 11 & up. Ballet class for placement required. WEEKLY FACULTY: SSYB's CoDirectors and Founders: Joan Kilgore Anderson & Cristiane Santos. SSYB's instructor Lisa Ianacitto McBride. Guest Faculty - Week 1: Vanessa Smith- Ballet & Modern; Week 2: Jessica Batten- Ballet & Contemporary; Week 3: Anny DeGange Holgate- Acting; Week 4: Rosita Wright- Contemporary & Modern Jazz; Week 5: Penelope Armstead Williams- Urban Jazz & Choreography. COST: Five weeks $2,550; four weeks $2,310; three weeks $1,710; two weeks $1,200; one week $600. Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet is located at 418 Geyser Rd., Suite 5, Ballston Spa. For more information, call 518-306-4037 or email info@saratogaspringsyouthballet.org. For registration, go to: www.saratogaspringsyouthballet.org

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Outside yoga classes return to the Saratoga Spa State Park on Monday, June 7 and continue through Sept 6. Daily classes will be held under the Brick Arches behind the Spa Little Theater, across from the tennis courts. Yoga classes are donation based. Just bring your yoga mat and props and let nature be your soundtrack. All levels are welcome to enjoy these 60- and 75-minute classes, taught by 500 Hour Registered Yoga Teachers, Amy DeLuca, Judy Pawlick, Julie Coluccio and Julie Bell. Created in 2013, Yoga in Spa State Park brings students out of the

classic studio and into the beauty of nature. During the 2020 Pandemic, many yoga studios closed and as a result, many teachers continued to reach their students with streamline classes on Zoom. Pre-registration is required, please email a teacher directly to sign up. Those email addresses are: Julie Coluccio juliecoluccio@ yahoo.com; Judy Pawlick: sweetyogaforyou@gmail.com; Julie Bell: Jbell68@gmail.com, and Amy DeLuca: acddesigner@gmail.com. Classes will be held under the Brick Arches behind the Spa Little Theatre across from Tennis courts. Workshop will be rescheduled in case of inclement weather.

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Coffee & Cocoa Cantatas Live at Universal Preservation Hall SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mostly Modern Projects presents J.S Bach’s “Coffee Cantata” & Robert Paterson’s “Cocoa Cantata” June 17 and 18 at Universal Preservation Hall. Social distance protocols will be in place for attendees. American Modern Ensemble performs the world premiere production of “Cocoa Cantata,” music by Saratoga Springs resident Robert Paterson (and libretto by Time Out New York’s David Cote). This is paired with J.S.

Bach’s “Coffee Cantata;” both feature Cree Carrico, soprano, Steven Stull, baritone, and David Neal, bass-baritone. “Cocoa Cantata” is a mini-drama with sparkling roles for soprano, baritone, and bassbaritone, exploring power and ethics in the multi-billion-dollar chocolate industry, using Bach’s instrumentation. “Cocoa Cantata” is delicious to anyone who loves chocolate— or tries to control their craving for it! Also on the program is a contemporary adaptation of J.S. Bach’s

“Coffee Cantata” (c. 1734). More than just an English version of the German libretto by Christian Friedrich Henrici, this new work aims for a “fresh-brewed” vision of the father-daughter conflict over java. Cote’s new libretto retains the essential plot: a frustrated father tries to convince his coffee-chugging daughter to forsake the bean. When the father dangles marriage as a bargaining tool, they reach a decaffeinated détente. For more information, go to: universalpreservationhall.org.

The Albany Symphony Presents American Music Festival June 10-13; Hosts Special Ability Panel Discussion June 10

ALBANY — Two-time Grammy award-winning Albany Symphony launches its annual American Music Festival celebrating cutting-edge composers and musicians, starting Thursday, June 10 through Sunday, June 13 at the Palace Theatre. The event is preceded by a Special Ability Panel Discussion. At 11 a.m. on Thusday, June 10, composers Molly Joyce and Nina Shekar will sit down for an honest talk about creativity, resilience, and embracing

differences with Maureen O’Brien, President and CEO at New York State Industries for the Disabled (NYSID) and Greg Sorrentino, President and CEO at Center for Disability Services. To register for this event visit: forms. gle/tDq39Tu6JYyFQmUt5. The American Music Festival four-day event will feature William Kanengiser and Scott Tennant of the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet as well as composers Clarice Assad, Molly Joyce, Christopher Theofanidis, Alexis Lamb, Nina

Shekhar, and other outstanding musicians. The Festival also includes a performance by the popular Dogs of Desire; the First Draughts reading session, which give the public a glimpse into the weeklong Composer Workshop for emerging creators; outdoor neighborhood performances and family activities. To access the American Music Festival concert livestreams or to make a gift in support of the Albany Symphony, visit: albanysymphony.com

Tango Fusion Dance Company Starting InPerson Classes June 7

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Tango Fusion Dance Company is starting in-person classes again in an outdoor setting. Starting Monday, June 7, Tango Fusion instructors Diane Lachtrupp, Johnny Martinez and Jen Cornell will be offering classes at the large, covered YMCA pavilion on West Avenue in Saratoga Springs. They will be offering beginner swing and intermediate/ advanced swing at 7 p.m. and beginner and intermediate/advanced waltz at 7:45. New students may try one class for free and do not need a partner or experience. Interested students should

call 518-932-6447 or email info@ tangofusiondance.com to reserve a free spot and register. “Even though we are having outdoor classes, we are proceeding with caution,” said Lachtrupp, in a statement. “We are asking non-vaccinated students to wear a mask and vaccinated students may choose to wear one or not.” In addition to having classes on Monday nights, Tango Fusion will be holding monthly dances on Friday nights. The next one will be held June 11 and will include a class followed by dancing. Advanced registration is required for the dance. For more info, go to www.tangofusiondance.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Garbage will be joined by Alanis Morissette, and Liz Phair on a cross-country tour that kicks off in Austin, TX on Aug. 12 and lands at Saratoga Performing Arts Center Sunday, Sept. 5.

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The Gay Rights Pioneer Who Grew Up in Saratoga Springs

Rev. Magora Kennedy, filming in New York City 2018, for the documentary “Cured.” Photo: Sam Henriques. Copyright: Story Center Films, LLC. Cured tells the story of the activists who brought about a pivotal victory in the movement for LGBTQ equality.

continued from page 10... “I got there Saturday night. Sylvia Rivera and I were together on the streets that night,” Kennedy says. Today, Rivera is heralded as a Transgender Civil Rights pioneer. “We got chased by a cop into what was then a culde-sac in the area - funny enough it was called Gay Street - but there was no way to get through. This cop took one look at me, thought I was a man, saw my collar, and said: Oh, there’s a (homophobic slur) imitating a priest. When he went for his gun, I grabbed two trash can covers, which weren’t chained down, and I clanged him upside the head. Sylvia Rivera and I got away.” Today, Kennedy is regarded being a gay rights pioneer, and makes her home in New York City – “the boogie-down Bronx,” she says with a laugh, sharing a term of endearment used by some residents as a reference to the borough’s claim as the birthplace of hip hop. She had five sons - “my Saratoga tribe” – whose achievements range from securing college

basketball championships and high-ranking municipal posts, to Presidential citations for volunteering for military service. She is a grandmother and a great-grandmother, and continues to operate a temple, and teaches African history and Goddess Awareness. Rev. Kennedy was featured in the recent project “Not Another Second,” which features LGBT+ seniors and their stories at The Watermark in Brooklyn as well as in a book of the same name, which may be reviewed at: notanothersecond.com. Kennedy is also one of the featured activists in a new documentary titled “Cured,” anticipated to make its way to national TV screens in the U.S. this fall. The film, described as “including pioneering lesbian and gay crusaders who refused to accept psychiatry’s declaration that they were sick,” was co-written and directed by Patrick Sammon and Yaddo artist Bennett Singer. For more information about the film, go to: cureddocumentary.com.

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Psychedelic Furs Tour to Stage in Albany ALBANY — The Psychedelic Furs have announced plans for a North American headline tour. The “Made Of Rain Tour” – titled after their most recent release - kicks off Sept. 15 in Indianapolis and continues through late November. Highlights include shows at historic venues such as Chicago’s Vic Theatre, New Orleans’ Tipitina’s, and New York City’s legendary Apollo Theatre. The tour’s last date – Nov. 20, is slated to take place in Albany. The venue is listed as: Empire Live. Made of Rain is preceded by seven studio albums, including The Psychedelic Furs (1980), Talk Talk Talk (1981), Forever Now (1982), Mirror Moves (1984), Midnight To Midnight (1987), Book Of Days (1989) and World Outside (1991). Among their many singles are such enduring classics as “Sister Europe,” “Love My Way,” “The Ghost In You,” “Pretty In Pink,” “Heaven,” and “Heartbreak Beat.”

Psychedelic Furs kick-off their Made of Rain Tour in September. An Albany date will be the tour’s last stop.

Special guests throughout the tour will include Royston Langston, lead singer and songwriter of Spacehog. Tickets

for all announced dates are on sale June 4; for complete details and ticket information, visit: thepsychedelicfurs.com

The Levin Brothers, Jazz Quartet, Live at The Strand Theatre June 17 HUDSON FALLS — Tony Levin has showcased his bass skills on Peter Gabriel’s “Big Time,” Alice Cooper’s “Welcome To My Nightmare,” Lou Reed’s “Berlin” album song ‘The Kids’ – arguably eight minutes of the most skin-crawling sonic overture committed to vinyl – and kerjillions of other tunes that have spanned several decades. On Thursday, June 17, Tony Levin will stage his upright bass and cello alongside Pete Levin’s keyboards, Jeff Ciampa’s guitar and Jeff Siegel’s drums at The Strand Theatre for a 7:30 p.m. performance. Levin Brothers was founded by Pete and Tony Levin in 2013 after five decades of playing with a virtually who’s who in multiple genres of music. Their self-titled debut album was released in 2014, and the follow up live album ’Special Delivery’ in 2017. The band has toured all over the USA, and has performed internationally in Mexico, El Salvador, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay and Japan.

Levin Brothers jazz quartet live June 17 at the Strand Theatre.

The Strand Theatre is located at 210 Main St., Hudson Falls. $30 General Admission. For tickets call 518-832-3484 or online at www.BrownPaperTickets.com

For more information, e call 518-832-3484 or go to www.mystrandtheater.org. The Hudson River Music Hall, Productions, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit.

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Saratoga Group “Warden and Co.” Launches Campaign for New Album

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga musical group comprised of guitar/vocalist Seth Warden, viola/violinist Doug Moody, and percussionist Brian Melick have launched a Kickstarter Campaign to fund a new recording, radio campaign and marketing initiative. As “Seth and the Moody Melix,” they write and perform family and children’s music. Under the name “Warden and Co.” they create an adult-friendly sound, and first released music under the name “Warden and Co.” in 2019 with the EP “Songs for Everyone” produced by Jim Mastrianni.

The group has set a goal to raise $15,000 and the Kickstarter Campaign runs from June 1 to June 30. Multiple investment tiers have been established to help fund the project and bring the next album to life. Warden and Co. anticipates releasing the new album next February. For more information about the band go to: wardenandcompany.com/home. And for information specifically related to their Kickstarter Campaign, go to: www. kickstarter.com/projects/wardenandco/mirror-the-messagehelp-us-bring-our-next-album-tolife?ref=ksr_email_creator_launch.

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Troy Hidden Garden Tour In-Person June 10

TROY — The Troy Hidden Garden Tour will be held in-person next week, after going virtual in 2020 out of caution during the COVID-19 pandemic. The tour, a fundraiser benefiting the Friends of Prospect Park, will be held rain or shine on Thursday, June 10 from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tourgoers will be expected to observe the New York State COVID protocols in effect in the Capital Region at the time. There are 42 private and semiprivate gardens on the self-guided walking tour this year, located throughout the Washington Park, Historic Sage and adjoining neighborhoods of downtown Troy. Tourgoers may check in any time after 4 p.m. in the Russell Sage College parking lot on First Street to receive the tour map. The gardens may be visited in any order, though tourgoers may be steered toward certain gardens first to alleviate crowding. Since visiting all gardens on the tour during the event hours is unlikely, there are four suggested garden cluster tour routes between .5 miles and .8 miles walking distance. The Washington Park neighborhood is one of the filming locations for HBO’s "The Gilded

One of the sights on the hidden garden tour June 10, in Troy. Photo provided.

Age" and signs of production may be visible on the day of the tour. Tourgoers are encouraged to visit a real-life TV set at Monument Square during or after the garden tour, as it is also part of an elaborate backdrop for the series, a Victorian-era period drama from the creators of Downton Abbey. The one-day Hidden Garden Tour, now in its 22nd year, has attracted more than 1,000 tourgoers in a single day in previous years. Free event parking is provided at the Russell Sage College lot, located at First and Division streets. Additional free parking is

available in lots farther south on First Street. Tickets: $15 in advance and $20 at check-in. Advance tickets are available online at: www. hiddengardentour.com/tickets. Tickets will be cash only on the day of at the check-in table at the Russell Sage College Parking lot on First Street in downtown Troy.

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Puzzles Across 1 __ d’art 6 It’s sold in bars 10 Axlike tool 14 Move furtively 15 “In memoriam” bio 16 Cow conversation 17 Rite of Christian ordination 19 Hip ‘60s Brits 20 Rodeo ropes 21 Honeybunch 23 Montreal mate 25 Fights (for) 27 “Cold Mountain” hero played by Jude Law 28 Bolster 31 Enhance, as an expense report 33 Whiz 34 Sticking points 35 Carries out 37 ER personnel 38 Fabric ponytail holder 41 Chinese menu surname 43 Foldable beds 44 Pet store enclosures 48 Dismissive syllable 49 Hasty escape 50 Computer key 51 Bounded 53 Quite 56 Leaves in the afternoon? 57 Irritate by rubbing 59 Supermarket walkways 62 Mall directories 63 1850s Eurasian conflict 67 “Ick!” 68 Spanish cat 69 Salty expanse 70 Director Kazan 71 With the circled word in the grid’s center, what each circled word is? 72 Celestial red giant Down 1 __Kosh B’gosh 2 Rain-__ bubble gum 3 Word whose meaning wouldn’t change if it began with “z” 4 One-named singer 5 Boxing decisions

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upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 7 Phila St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. . 05/28, 06/04, 06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02, 07/09. 104828 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Barlow and Gaunt, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on February 23, 2021. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 7 Phila St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 06/04, 06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02, 07/09. 104828 Independent Living Consultants NY LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 05/20/2021. Cty: Saratoga. SSNY Desig. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to Independent Living Consultants NY LLC, PO Box 381 Gansevoort, NY 12831 Purpose: any legal activity. 06/04, 06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02, 07/09. 104901 Notice of formation of JMMJR Property Services LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 06/01/2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 7 Lawrence St., Waterford, NY 12188. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 06/04, 06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02, 07/09. 104894 Notice of formation of Sol Axiom Installations, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/28/2021. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 1019 West Line Road, West Charlton, NY 12010. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 06/04, 06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02, 07/09. 104870 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: SACKATOGA STABLE #24 LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on MAY 19, 2021. Office location: SARATOGA County. SSNY

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process to the LLC c/o 48 Damascus Dr., Gansevoort, NY 12831. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 05/28, 06/04, 06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02. 104752 Notice of Formation of Pooper Scooper Troopers Pet Waste Removal, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 5/20/21 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. 05/28, 06/04, 06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02. 104740 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a license, number 2132679, for beer, wine, liquor, and cider, has been applied for the undersigned to sell beer, wine, liquor, and cider, at retail in a restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 886 State Route 4S in the Town of Saratoga, County of Saratoga, State of New York for on premises consumption. Mari Be Still, Inc. d/b/a The Alley 05/28, 06/04. 104648 Notice of Qualification of HRMP, LLC. Authority filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 5/13/2021. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 36 Long Alley, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 05/21, 05/28, 06/04, 06/11, 06/18, 06/25. 104534 Notice of formation of Caliva Cookie Company, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on April 1, 2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 28 Knottingley Place, Ballston Lake, NY 12019 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 05/21, 05/28, 06/04, 06/11, 06/18, 06/25. 104518 Notice of formation of Oliver + Teddy Designs LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 04/23/2021. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 4 Abby Ln., Ballston Lake, NY 12019. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 05/14, 05/21, 05/28, 06/04, 06/11, 06/18. 104443

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continued from front page... In game one, Ronan Rowe had a two-run single. Tyler Weygand also had 2 RBIs, and one more in the second game. In game two, Pierce Byrne and Dylan Mulholland recorded doubles. Aidan Crowther had 5 RBIs, Hunter Fales had 3, and Mulholland had 2. Cambridge’s Eli Danio had 2 triples, one in the first game and one in the second. He had 3 RBIs between both games. Hunter Thomas had 2 RBIs in game one. Young pitchers got the job done on the mound for the Saints in the first game. Rowe, an eighth grader, got the win. Rowe pitched 5 innings, allowed 2 earned runs, five hits, four walks, and had 6 strikeouts. Seventh grader Pierce Byrne took the mound in the sixth inning to finish out the game and allowed 2 earned runs, 2 hits, and a walk. Freshman pitcher Crowther got the win for game two. Crowther pitched four innings, gave up 4 earned runs, 5 hits, a walk, and struck out 4 batters. SCC v. Greenwich Saratoga Central Catholic got the 3-2 win in a close league game against Greenwich on Monday, June 1. Winning pitcher Ryan McCarroll was on the mound all 7 innings. McCarroll gave up 2 earned earns, walked 2, and struck out 16. At the plate, he went 2 for 3 with 2 runs. Also for the Saints, Dylan Mulholland went 2 for 3 with a double, a single, and 2 RBIs. Anthony Barile went 1 for 3 with a double. Greenwich’s Aidan recorded a double.

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SOFTBALL SCC v. Warrensburg Warrensburg had a 9-2 win on the road against Saratoga Central Catholic on Tuesday, May 25. Winning pitcher K. Bacon was on the mound the entire game. Bacon gave up 5 hits, 2 earned runs, and struck out 9 batters. SCC’s pitcher, M. O’Reilly, was on the mound for 4 innings. O’Reilly gave up 3 hits, 1 earned run, and struck out 6. Warrensburg’s Sherman was 2 for 4 with 2 RBIs. Langworthy and Olden both recorded doubles. The Saints league record is now 6-2, while their overall record is now 7-4. SCC v. Cambridge Saratoga Central Catholic celebrated senior day by winning both games of their double-header against Cambridge on Thursday, May 27. Game one, a one-hitter shutout, had a final score of 7-0. SCC mercied Cambridge in game two, and the final score was 16-4.

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Senior Molly O’Reilly had great games on the mound and at the plate. As the winning pitcher in game one, she struck out 16 batters. As a relief pitcher in game two, she struck out 18, allowed one hit, and didn’t give up any walks. In game one, O’Reilly went 3 for 4 with a home run, a 3-run triple, 4 RBIs, and she scored twice. In game two, she had a two-run double. Freshman pitcher Rylee Cornell recorded the win for game two. Cornell pitched 4.1 innings, gave up 4 earned runs, 5 hits, 6 walks, and struck out 2. Also at the plate for the Saints, Megan Cornell went 4 for 4 with 2 doubles and 6 RBIs in game two. Calleigh Sisk had a solo home run in game one and a double in game two. Ryan McDonald and Emma Brown each had two-hit games. The Saints overall record improves to 9-4.

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Saratoga City Ballet dancers at rehearsal for the virtual performance of Sleepless Beauty, choreographed by Artistic Director Beth Fecteau. Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga City Ballet (SCB) has provided education in the art of dance for young children through adults in Saratoga Springs for many years. With the closures due to COVID, Saratoga City Ballet seamlessly provided opportunities for their students to continue to train and connect with their peers and teachers with live classes online. In order to provide opportunities to learn and prepare pieces for

performance, artistic director Beth Fecteau choreographed variations from her full-length ballet Sleepless Beauty. Students will perform these variations which will be shared with families and friends via video. Saratoga City Ballet is now offering summer programming for dancers ages 3 to 18, including beginner and advanced classes in Broadway Jazz, Ballet, Storybook “Swan Lake,” and Master Classes with Professional

NYCB dances in conjunction with Ballet in the City. Refer to www.saratogacityballet.com for program details and registration. In addition, with theaters opening this year, Saratoga City Ballet and Nacre have announced they will hold auditions for ages 5-adult in September 2021 for the annual full-length Nutcracker to be held at the Egg Theater in Albany. Refer to www.saratogacityballet.com for information later this summer.

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Congrats to this week’s Athlete of the Week – Sophia Damiano! Sophia finished her gymnastics career on the varsity team at Saratoga Springs High School in February, after being Co-Captain for the last two years. She just recently finished her USA Gymnastics (USAG) season at the Eastern Nationals. She has done competitive gymnastics since the fourth grade. She also competes with Cartwheels Gym in Clifton Park. Sophia has an impressive list of stats for her high school gymnastics career. As a freshman, she placed 2nd in the All Around Sectional Tournament (2017-2018) and advanced to the State Meet. As a sophomore she placed 3rd in the All Around Sectional Tournament (2018-2019) and advanced to the State Meet. Her junior year she claimed the title of Sectional Tournament Champion (2019-2020) and set tournament records in the Beam (9.425) and Vault (9.45). She had the second best All Around score at the tournament since 2006 with a 37.35. She medaled on vault in 5th place, tying the Section 2 Vault record with a 9.475 at the NYSPHAA State Meet on Long Island. This year, her senior year at Toga, Sophia broke her own records. She had a career high All Around score of 37.45, she had a personal best on Floor with a 9.575, she captured the Section 2 vault record with a 9.65 her first meet of the year, and she broke Vault records for a 3rd time at a later meet and established the Section 2 record with a 9.75. This past season Toga won 7 out of 9 meets in the Suburban Council. Her senior year at USAG States, she took 1st in Vault, 2nd in Bars, and 2nd in All Around. At USAG Regionals in Massachusetts, she took 2nd in Vault and 4th in Beam. She then advanced and traveled to Eastern Nationals with Region 6 in Georgia, where she competed against 226 senior level gymnasts. She medaled on Vault with a 6th place finish with a score of 9.6. Sophia has been a High Honor Roll student for all four years at Saratoga Springs High School. She balances her AP and Honors course loads with a 20+ hours a week training schedule. She has been a member of SALT Club and Spanish National Honor Society. She has volunteered for SNACpack, Helping Hoops, and Ryan’s Run over the last few years. Several NCAA collegiate gymnastics teams were recruiting Sophia, and she is thrilled to be continuing her career at Rhode Island College with Coach Monica Nassi, a former Spanish National Olympic Team member. She will be a Specialist in Vault, Beam, and Floor during her freshman year, while studying Registered Nursing to further pursue a Nurse Practitioner degree. Sophia has a positive outlook on her athletic and academic experiences. She is reflective and grateful for everyone that has helped her reach her potential.

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Brandtville Boogie! SARATOGA SPRINGS — This fun family-friendly walking tour invites guests to enjoy the scenic beauty of a neighborhood historically known at Brandtville. The nearly 1-mile loop encourages participants to look for the oldest homes in the neighborhood and identify other interesting remnants that remain in Brandtville. This historically African American rural farming community dates back to the 1800’s. Located at the southeastern edge of Saratoga Springs, NY, Brandtville is situated south of the Southside Recreation Center across Crescent Street onto Doten Avenue. Between the dog park and Racino, this quiet neighborhood is a veritably verdant extension of The Spa State Park. Carol Daggs, Author of Saratoga Soul Brandtville Blues is a descendant of the original Brandtville residents. This summer Daggs is offering guided walking tours on Monday mornings at 10 a.m. The approximately 1-mile loop is a comfortable stroll starting on Doten Avenue. North to Penn Street, the course turns left at Penn Street and meets Joshua Road. Left onto Joshua takes the course south toward Shaw Drive. From Shaw, turn left onto East Broadway, continue straight all

the way to Jefferson Street and arrive at the west edge of the Racino. Take a left onto Jefferson and walk north to Taylor Street, turn left onto Taylor. Continue straight past the mailboxes to Doten Avenue. Turn right, walk down to the starting/ending point at 29 Doten. Congratulations, you’ve successfully completed The Brandtville Boogie! Tickets with variable price options available on website: saratogasoulbook.com. Participation is open to adults, $25, students & seniors, $15. Children ages twelve and under are free and must be accompanied by their parent. Guests agree to observe CDC guidelines, wear a mask as needed, and maintain appropriate social distance. No pets permitted. Closest public restrooms located at the Southside Rec Center, 15 Vanderbilt Avenue. Plan your needs accordingly! Boogie on down to Brandtville to participate in the inaugural season of Monday walking tours this summer! RAIN OR SHINE tour dates are as follows. June – 7, 14, 21, 28. July 5, 12, 19, 26. August – 16, 23, 30. Questions may be directed to Carol R. Daggs, Author & Brandtville Boogie Tour Guide at 530-562-7556 or saratogasoul2020@gmail.com.

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SPORTS BULLETIN SARATOGA SPRINGS RECREATION CENTER Contact the Recreation Department at 518-587-3550 x2300 or recreservations@saratoga-springs.org with questions. Early bird registration period ends one week before camp starts! Fees increase $25 after.

American Legion Baseball Join the Saratoga Recreation Department and American Legion Baseball for this co-sponsored clinic. Learn the sport alongside Legion Players! The clinic is for ages 5-14, and runs June 28 to July 2 from 8:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at East Side Rec (226 Lake Ave). Fees are $80 for City residents and $90 for Non-City residents. After June 21, fees increase to $105 for City residents and $115 for Non-City residents. Players need to come prepared with their own mask, water, cleats/sneakers, and glove. Coordinator is Paul Mound, Union College Head Coach, Saratoga Stampede.

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Spend the week working on drills and scrimmages in preparation for the Championship Friday Awards Ceremony! Choose from two action packed weeks or plan to attend both!

This camp is for ages 5-14. Session 1 runs from July 5 to July 9, and Session 2 runs from August 9 to August 13. Both sessions will be held at East Side Rec (226 Lake Ave) from 8:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Fees are $80 for City residents and $ 90 for NonCity residents. After June 28 (for Session 1) and August 2 (for Session 2) fees increase to $105 for City residents and $115 for Non-City residents.

for City residents and $90 for Non-City residents. After August 2, fees increase to $105 for City residents and $115 for Non-City residents.

Players need to come prepared with a mask, water, and sneakers. Coordinator is Tony DeVizzio, SSHS Basketball Coach.

This clinic will introduce participants to the game as well as develop the skills needed to be ready for our Fall league.

Boxing This is a non-contact camp to learn proper boxing technique and conditioning. Light contact is available for those wishing to take it to the next level. Full safety equipment and coach’s approval required. This camp is for ages 8-15, and runs August 9 to August 13 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Youth Boxing Gym, Weibel Ice Rink (30 Weibel Ave). Fees are $80

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Participants need to bring a mask, sneakers, and towel. Coordinator is the Saratoga Youth Boxing Association.

Field Hockey

This clinic is for ages 8-14, and runs July 5 to July 9 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Rec Center Field (15 Vanderbilt Ave). Fees are $80 for City residents and $90 for Non-City residents. After June 28, fees increase to $105 for City residents and $115 for Non-City residents. Participants need to bring their own mask, stick, shin guards, mouth guard, and water. Coordinator is Jenna Capezzuti.

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NYRA To Host Job Fair June 11-12 For Saratoga Race Course Summer Meet

Saratoga Race Course 2020 Meet. Photo courtesy of NYRA.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The New York Racing Association, Inc. will host a two-day job fair on Friday, June 11 and Saturday, June 12 to recruit workers for the 2021 summer meet at Saratoga Race Course, which begins on Thursday, July 15 and continues through Monday, Sept. 6. As announced by NYRA and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on May 27, the 2021 summer meet will re-open to fans at near full capacity following a season without spectators due to the COVID19 pandemic. The job fair will take place at Saratoga Race Course within the open-air Events Pavilion. Interviews

will be conducted from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, June 11 and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 12. Prospective summer employees should enter through the main gate at Union and East Avenues and park in the main lot. Unvaccinated individuals are required to complete a temperature check prior to entry, wear facial coverings while at Saratoga Race Course and adhere to social distancing guidelines to mitigate the risk of COVID-19. Opportunities at this year’s job fair will include: hospitality ambassadors; guest services; cashiers; admissions attendants; parking attendants; Bets Squad representatives; white caps/ushers; box office;

betting clerks; general labor; security; porters; cooks; waitstaff; bussers; concessions supervisors and cashiers; cleaners; TV production; and technology support. Positions are available with NYRA, Integrated Staffing, Levy Restaurants, AllPro and Union Square Events. Applicants must be at least 15 years of age with New York State Certified Working Papers; prospective security guards, cashiers and betting clerks must be at least 18 years of age to apply. Security guards must have a high school degree or GED to apply. All applicants must bring a photo ID and social security card or I-9 alternative.