The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate the grand opening of Old World Gourmet Market in Wilton on June 11. Photo by Jonathon Norcross. See Story pg. 13
Photos by Aidan Cahill. See Story pg. 9
Photo of Shania Twain provided. See Story pg. 24
The Capital Region Transportation Council (the Transportation Council) is hosting a public meeting to share and gather public feedback on the draft Capital Region Vision Zero Safety Action recommendations, which contain several proposed policies, strategies, and capital projects to reduce fatal and serious injury crashes to an
eventual goal of zero on all public roadways in the Capital Region.
The meeting will take place Wednesday June 18 from 6:00pm-7:30pm at the Treehouse Brewing under the outdoor pavilion.
The public meetings will provide an opportunity for the public to learn more about the draft recommendations in
the Vision Zero Safety Action Plan, share feedback with the project team, and identify ways they can help advance the draft recommendations in their communities.
All workshops will include family-friendly activities and light refreshments. Community members are encouraged to attend.
The Capital Region Transportation Council to Hold Public Meeting on Vision Zero Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation Kicks Off 2025 Summer Sunday Stroll Season
The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation is excited to welcome you back for another season of Summer Sunday Strolls, starting June 15!
The guided walking tours will take place every Sunday from 10:30AM-12:00PM, through August 31, offering a great way to explore the city’s unique history and diverse architecture. Each week highlights a different historic neighborhood in Saratoga—the grand mansions of North Broadway, the mail order “kit houses” on the East Side, the vibrant West Side neighborhoods, the bathhouses in the Saratoga Spa State Park, and more!
“It’s a fun, engaging way to see Saratoga Springs up close—and a Sunday tradition you will not want to miss,” said Sydney Hedge, Preservation & Programs coordinator at the Foundation.
Join the Foundation for
the first of 12 exciting tours of historic Saratoga Springs, which kicks off with “Lincoln Park” on Sunday, June 15 at 10:30AM. Take a stroll through Lincoln Park in Saratoga Spa State Park, a National Historic Landmark. Discover the park’s history from its early carbonic acid plants to the creation of the State Reservation in 1909 and the construction of the Lincoln and Washington Bathhouses in the 1920s. This tour meets at the Washington Bathhouse (National Museum of Dance).
The “Lincoln Park” tour is in partnership with the Friends of Saratoga Spa State Park, a non-profit organization that supports and enhances the park’s historic, natural, and recreational resources.
Friends members can purchase tickets for this tour at the SSPF member price. To learn more about the Friends group, please visit their website, friendsofsaratogaspastatepark.
org The Summer Series is sponsored by Stewart’s Shops and Druthers Brewing Company. To be a single stroll sponsor, please contact Development Director, Dianne Winter, dwinter@ saratogapreservation.org.
All Sunday morning tours last approximately 90 minutes and requires walking and standing on varied terrain. Tours will be limited to 30 and tickets must be purchased in advance. The cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. There are no physical tickets for the tours, your name will be on the list. For additional information on Sunday Strolls or to purchase tickets to any of the upcoming tours, please visit our website, saratogapreservation.org, call (518) 587-5030, or email Sydney Hedge, Preservation & Programs Coordinator, shedge@saratogapreservation. org
Saratoga Lake Protection and Improvement District (SLPID) Wins First Place for Large Lake Digital Newsletter from NYSFOLA
Saratoga County — (SLPID) is proud to announce it has been awarded First Place for Large Lake Digital Newsletter by the New York State Federation of Lake Associations (NYSFOLA). This recognition highlights SLPID’s commitment to lake health, education, and transparent communication with residents and stakeholders.
The award was presented during NYSFOLA’s 2025 annual conference, recognizing the most effective and engaging newsletters among lakes across the state. SLPID’s digital newsletter stood out for its rich content, educational value, timely updates on lake conditions, invasive species monitoring, water quality data, and environmental stewardship.
Cristina Connolly, Executive Director of SLPID, said: “We are honored to receive this recognition from NYSFOLA. Our newsletter is more than a publication—it’s a bridge connecting our residents, lake users, and Saratoga County stakeholders to the health and future of Saratoga Lake. This award reflects the dedication of our team and the importance of protecting one of the county’s most valuable natural resources.”
Saratoga Lake plays a vital role in the region’s environmental, recreational, and economic health. As a popular destination for boating, fishing, and tourism, maintaining the lake’s ecological integrity is essential to preserving property values, supporting local businesses, and ensuring public enjoyment for generations.
SLPID is a NYS government-established improvement district that manages and protects Saratoga Lake through scientific monitoring, lake management strategies, and community outreach. Its work supports the lake’s long-term health while balancing recreational use and environmental sustainability.
Cristina Connolly said, “A sincere thank you to NYSFOLA for recognizing the work and their continued support throughout the state.” The New York State Federation of Lake Associations (NYSFOLA) is a statewide organization founded in 1983 to support and promote the management and protection of New York’s lakes and watersheds. NYSFOLA provides education, training, and advocacy for water resource stewards across the state.
Letters TO THE EDITOR
In a letter to the editor in the last issue of this paper a Greenfield resident stated that she found it “upsetting” there had to be a primary (June 24) to determine the Republican candidate in November’s general election.
I believe this sentiment does a dis-service to the town’s Republican committee charged with determining which potential candidate meets general party qualifications sufficient to get their endorsement.
I am certain the Committee has been paying attention to various negative situations which have germinated within town hall, running from workplace bullying of town hall personnel by the Supervisor; to reckless spending of taxpayer monies; to ethical improprieties involving the separation of powers in town hall. Indeed, there are more.
A primary election is not a thing to be frowned upon, but rather is testament to a valid electoral system, allowing parties fairly to decide who their candidate will be.
Republican voters should vote on June 24 for Michael Gyarmathy.
Mike has lived in Porter Corners since boyhood, and is known as trustworthy in his business dealings and skillful with everything he builds as a general contractor. His decade of experience on the planning board and town board means he understands how things actually work around here.
Electing Michael in the primary election would go a long way towards “Keeping Greenfield Green”. Ours is still and should remain a small town, even as we sit on the edge of a boom in population. We should be aware of the difference between preservation and promotion; we do not need for Greenfield to grow faster than it already is. We are not Wilton.
Thank you for the opportunity to present a different view of the incumbent, and reasons to consider a challenger.
- DANIEL G. CHERTOK | Porter Corners
David G. Sims
WILTON — David G. Sims passed away June 5, 2025. Calling hours were June 12 at Compassionate Funeral Care. A Mass Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on June 13 at Saint Clement’s Church followed by a graveside service at Saint Peter’s Cemetery. Online condolences, www. compassionatefuneralcare.com.
Ruth B. Hull
GLENS FALLS — Ruth B. Hull passed away June 7, 2025. Calling hours are June 16 from 5-7 p.m. at Compassionate Funeral Care. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on June 17, followed by a graveside service at 11:30 a.m. at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville, NY. Online condolences, www. compassionatefuneralcare.com.
OBITUARIES
Esther Coonradt
QUEENSBURY — Esther Coonradt passed away June 5, 2025 at Warren Rehabilitation and Nursing following a long battle with dementia and Alzheimer’s. The celebration of life will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 22, at Glad Rag Saloon, 29 Holmes Rd, Porter Corners NY. Online condolences, www. compassionatefuneralcare.com.
Harvey B. Hale
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Harvey B. Hale passed away May 27, 2025. A celebration of life service was held on June 12 at Compassionate Funeral Care with calling hours prior to the service. A burial was held at the Greenridge Cemetery, Saratoga Springs following the service. Online condolences, www. compassionatefuneralcare.com.
Frederick Horton Winney, Jr.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Frederick Horton Winney, Jr. passed away on May 13, 2025. A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on June 13, at Compassionate Funeral Care with calling hours from 1:00 pm to 2:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Online condolences, www. compassionatefuneralcare.com.
Julie G. Burbank
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Julie G. Burbank of Aim Services and a resident of the Finley house passed away at her home surrounded by her family on June 8, 2025. She was 59 years old.
Born on April 22, 1966 in Gosford Australia, she was the daughter of Ross Burbank and Donna Jersey Burbank.
She is survived by her mother Donna Burbank of Rexford, NY, two brothers; Peter Burbank of Clifton Park, NY and Dean Burbank and his wife Judy of Glenville, NY, 3 nieces and 3 nephews and the staff of Aim Services.
Graveside services will be private at the Jonesville Cemetery in Jonesville, NY.
Funeral Arrangements are entrusted to the Tunison Funeral Home 105 Lake Ave. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Online remembrances can be made at www. tunisonfuneralhome.com
The family would like to thank the staff and the AIM Services organization, as a whole, for the wonderful care they have provided to Julie throughout her life.
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“NO Kings” Mobilization on June 14
Saratoga Springs and Warrensburg —On Saturday, June 14, Indivisible ADK/Saratoga and partner organizations will join more than 1,500 actions across the country as part of the national “NO Kings” day of protest. The coordinated mobilization challenges authoritarianism and opposes President Trump’s taxpayer-funded birthday celebration.
Saratoga Springs – Parade Action
• What: A peaceful, pro-democracy presence in the Flag Day Parade. Participants will wear “No Kings” T-shirts and carry American flags.
• When: Saturday, June 14; line-up at 11:00 a.m.; parade begins at noon.
• Where: North Broadway, Saratoga Springs Warrensburg – Community Rally
• What: A peaceful protest and rally with live music
• When: Saturday, June 14, 4:00–5:30 p.m.
• Where: Floyd Bennett Park bandstand, 3867 Main Street, Warrensburg, NY
Both events are nonviolent, family-friendly, and part of a national movement rejecting authoritarianism and affirming democratic values.
Olde Time Strawberry Social at Brookside Museum
Brookside Museum will host an Olde Time Strawberry Social on Sunday June 22 from 2:004:00 P.M.
This family-friendly event will include games, children’s crafts and music performed by Simon Elijah. There will be homemade strawberry shortcake available for a fee of $5.00.
Please order your shortcake in advance on our website at www. brooksidemuseum.org/events.
In addition to the day’s festivities an optional strawberry pot class hosted by Suzanne Balet of Balet Flowers will begin at 2:30.
To register for the strawberry pot class as well as learn more about pricing please visit http://www. baletflowers.com/contact-us.
A special thank you to Allerdice Ace Hardware for sponsoring this event.
The Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum is dedicated to preserving and sharing the diverse histories of Saratoga County. The History Center offers a variety of innovative, exciting, and educational programming. Please visit the website (www.brooksidemuseum.org) and social media accounts (@ SaratogaCoHistory) for news and announcements.
Brookside Museum is located at 21 Fairground Avenue in Ballston Spa at the intersection of Front Street, Fairground Avenue, and Charlton Street.
Brookside Museum. Photo provided.
77 Students Graduate from Early College Career Academy
Seventy-seven students from 18 school districts were honored June 5 at the Early College Career Academy (ECCA) Completion Ceremony, celebrating their hard work, achievements and bright futures.
The event, held in partnership between WSWHE BOCES and SUNY Adirondack, welcomed families, friends, faculty, staff, Board of Education members and special guests to recognize the Class of 2025.
ECCA offers students focused career pathways in Advanced Manufacturing, Business and Entrepreneurship, Information Technology: Computer Networking and Cybersecurity, New Media, and Pathways to Teaching.
Participants gain hands-on experience with industryleading technology, earn certifications, complete workbased learning, job shadowing, mentorships with professionals and solve real-world industry challenges. Students also earn
college credits toward an associate degree while still in high school.
Of this year’s graduates, 20 completed the Pathways in Technology Early College High School (PTECH) program
- a rigorous, six-year track that prepares students for technology-driven industries.
PTECH students begin in middle school and continue through high school into two years of college, equipping them with skills and credentials that make them career-ready.
SUNY Adirondack
President Dr. Kristine Duffy, who is retiring, addressed the graduates in one of her final speeches as president.
“You did it. You showed up early, literally, for college courses. You put in the work and you accomplished something truly remarkable,” Dr. Duffy said. “Regardless of what you want to do, know this - you are ahead of the game. You have ideas and ambition. You are exactly where you need to be.
Keep going forward.”
Several students received special awards for Citizenship, Leadership and a SkillsUSA Scholarship.
In addition, four students earned the Maureen VanBuren Memorial Scholarship, named in honor of the late ECCA Special Projects Administrator.
The VanBuren family attended the ceremony to personally present the awards to Trevor Baker (Advanced
Manufacturing), Kendall Merlow (Business and Entrepreneurship), Austin Hart (Information Technology) and Aydan Higgins (New Media). Each was recognized for their passion, dedication and plans to further their education.
Graduates Robin Carroll (Business and Entrepreneurship) and Trevor Baker (Advanced Manufacturing) also spoke at
the event, reflecting on their experiences in ECCA, the
A number of graduates have accepted full-time job offers in their fields, and one student will be joining the United States Navy.
The Early College Career Academy continues to provide students with a competitive edge as they move confidently toward their future careers and academic pursuits.
Early College Career Academy completion graduates. Maureen VanBuren Memorial Scholarship Winners with the VanBuren Family - L to R: Austin Hart, Kendall Merlow, Trevor Baker, Aydan Higgins, Bernice Osherowitz, Ronald VanBuren.
The Wesley Foundation to Host “La Dolce Vita” Gala
Spring is in full bloom as The Wesley Foundation -the philanthropic arm of The Wesley Community in Saratoga Springs – turns its focus to warmer, sunnier days by laying the groundwork for its annual gala fundraiser. This year’s event is titled ‘La Dolce Vita,’ which translates to ‘The Good Life.’”
A fitting salute to summer, the gala is slated for Saturday, June 21 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at The Lodge at Saratoga Casino Hotel in Saratoga Springs. Proceeds will support the purchase of an Accessible Bus for residents residing at the Wesley Health Care Center.
Presented by The Adirondack Trust Company and Amsure, the gala will feature dinner, complimentary beverages, dancing, live music by Jukebox Rebellion USA, a silent auction and more.
A few highlights of many of the silent auction items include a 2003 Syracuse Orange men’s basketball jointly signed by Hallof-Fame Coach Jim Boeheim and current Siena Men’s Basketball Head Coach Gerry McNamara who helped lead Syracuse to a national title that year; and a five-person Clubhouse Box available for A Day at the Races during the 2025 summer meet at Saratoga Racecourse.
“The Wesley Community is committed to providing exceptional care for our seniors and has remained true to that mission for more than five decades. We are excited to celebrate our rich history and bright future with this annual gala event,” said The Wesley Community CEO J. Brian Nealon. “La Dolce Vita will raise critical funding for a new and much-needed Accessible
Bus for our residents at Wesley Health Care Center and allow us to continue to provide the highest standard of services to our residents and their families now and in the future.”
Tickets for La Doce Vita are $200 per person or $350 per couple. Reservations are required and can be made at www.thewesleycommunity.org/ gala. The Lodge at Saratoga Casino Hotel is located at 1 Nelson Ave., Saratoga Springs.
Founded in 1972, The Wesley Community was established as a long-term senior care community and has steadily grown into a continuum-of-care campus featuring independent and assisted living apartments, compassionate skilled nursing and memory-care services.
The Honorary Chairs of the event are Skip and Colleen
Carlson, who have been longtime supporters of The Wesley Community.
“It is a privilege to chair the La Dolce Vita gala event and underscore how fortunate we are to have Wesley in our community to provide a continuum of care for seniors,” said Colleen Carlson. “My family has had first-hand experience with
the compassionate care and kindness of the staff and comfort that my mother received while aging in place on campus. I will forever be grateful to The Wesley Community for that and for the peace of mind it provided to us. It is vital we offer ongoing support to keep these essential services available to seniors now and in the future.”
Wesley Community logo.
MALTA HONORS ITS VETS
by Aidan Cahill Saratoga TODAY
The Town of Malta and the Malta Veterans Appreciation Program honored its veterans and unveiled new additions to its veterans memorial in a recent ceremony outside the town building.
The ceremony took place at the David T. Wallingford Veteran Park on Route Nine, outside the Town of Malta town hall. The ceremony featured State Senator James Tedisco (NY-40) and New York Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner who both spoke at the event.
The program unveiled 58 bricks at the memorial. Each brick was purchased by community members to honor a specific veteran or to support the work of program and show appreciation for veterans in the Malta area. Proceeds from the sale of the bricks help the program continue their work with veterans.
During the ceremony, Sen. Tedisco awarded the organization the Senate’s Empire Award for their work with veterans. In addition, Assemblywoman Woerner presented a resolution honoring David Wallingford to his widow. Wallingford was a Vietnam War
veteran and active member of the Malta community who died in March.
In his remarks, Tedisco praised the veterans and the work of the Wallingford family for their work in the community.
Similar remarks were made by Assemblywoman Woerner who highlighted the work of veterans in the community including the Wallingford family.
“When the history of New York is written and people go into the law books to look at who were the leaders of our
era, they will find David T Wallingford as one as one of the people who shaped our state and community,” Assemblywoman Woerner said.
Rennee Farley, Chairperson of the Malta Veterans Appreciation Program said the program started in 2016 as a way to give back to veterans in the community. They took over the monument in 2017 and have been expanding it ever since.
Beyond the monument, Farley said the program works to meet veterans needs no matter
what they need.
“In just this year, we’ve already done four roofs, completely replaced two floors, we’ve done a handicap ramp, fixed two vehicles and a lot of groceries,” Farley said. “We don’t just try to fix them temporarily; we try to fix them permanently.”
Farley said the program works with other organizations to find those permanent solutions while they work on the immediate problems. They also help veterans find homes through their Homes for
(bottom) Assemblywoman Woerner hugs Helene Wallingford after presenting her a resolution honoring
Hometown Heroes program.
Farley highlighted the work they do and encouraged others to donate not just money but time as well through volunteering
“There something for everyone,” Farley said. “If someone says, ‘ I love my country, I love our soldiers, I wish I knew what to do,’ call me because I know what needs to be done.”
State Senator James Tedisco (left) presents the Empire Award to Rennee Farley (center) and Town Supervisor Cynthia Young (right).
Photos by Aidan Cahill
(top) A dog takes shelter from the heat in the shade. Senator Tedisco joked during the ceremony that if the town of Malta doesn’t want it to rain, it doesn’t rain.
her late husband.
58 bricks were unveiled in the ceremony. Proceeds from the sale go to support the efforts of the Malta Veterans Appreciation Program.
PITNEY MEADOWS COMMUNITY FARM ANNOUNCES NEW INTERPRETIVE SIGNAGE ACROSS CAMPUS
Pitney Meadows Community Farm is proud to unveil a new collection of comprehensive interpretive signs across its campus, marking a major milestone in community stewardship, education, and cultural connection.
The community is invited to visit the farm and experience “Cultivating Connections: Sustaining Heritage through Interpretive Signage,” a campus-wide initiative developed in partnership with the Land Trust Alliance.
This thoughtfully curated collection of interpretive signs features 19 permanent signs strategically placed throughout the farm’s acreage, each designed to foster visitation, enrich understanding, and
celebrate the rich heritage of the land. Visitors will now be able to engage with ADA-compliant signage that highlights regenerative farming practices, native plant and animal identification, wayfinding across the farm, and the land’s cultural and historical significance, especially its ties to the Abenaki and Mahican peoples.
“The interpretative signage program will significantly enhance the visitor experience at Pitney Meadows Community Farm, fostering a deeper connection to the land, promoting sustainable practices, and honoring the cultural heritage of the original caretakers of this land,” said McConnell.
Key Objectives of the
Signage Program Include:
• Bringing Our Stewardship Plan to Life: Communicating our communitydeveloped land management and conservation practices in an accessible, engaging way.
• Enhancing Educational Opportunities: Offering informative content on sustainable agriculture and land management, as well as the farm’s ecological and historical context.
• Promoting Biodiversity Awareness: Showcasing native flora and fauna to deepen public appreciation for local ecosystems.
• Facilitating Wayfinding: Providing clear and inviting directional signage to guide visitors through our campus.
• Celebrating Cultural Heritage: Honoring
the Eastern Algonquian and Iroquoian families of our region through signage that features Abenaki and Mohawk translations, with historical context provided by the Ndakinna Education Center.
This is more than signage— it’s an open-air classroom, a
celebration of heritage, and a call to connection.
Pitney Meadows warmly invites the community to walk the paths, read the stories, and experience the land through a new lens. The interpretive signage is now open for exploration at Pitney Meadows Community Farm, 223 West Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY.
PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
This exceptionally maintained home located on a cul-de-sac at 6 Olde Saratoga Knolls Lane in Schuylerville was listed by Gary Squires from Roohan Realty and sold for $525,000
BALLSTON
Daniel Puglisi sold property at 6 Long Creek Dr to Rahul Prabhu for $979,000
Michaels Group Homes LLC sold property at 21 Mackenna Court to Stephen Crouse for $805,635
Richard Kindl sold property at 325 Moonlight Dr to Jenna Chamberlain for $285,000
Eastline Holdings LLC sold property at 3 Aspen Dr to George Hannah for $586,534
Erica Cable sold property at 21 Kingsley Rd to Alex Gelting for $340,000
CORINTH
Christopher Shambo sold property at 86 Fuller Rd to Upstate Zone Inc. for $100,000
GREENFIELD
James Doyle sold property at 177 Greene Rd to Brian Palmateer for $215,000
MALTA
Michael Tomaso sold property at 26 Albany Ave to Catherin Saracco for $380,000
57 Miller LLC sold property at 10 Riley Cove Rd to Ronald Winnie for $855,000
Stephanie Dubois sold property at 181 Arrowwood Place to Lisa Doorman for $300,217
Heather Shaknowski sold property at 28 Century Dr to Stephanie Cavalier for $653,000
Paul Sausville sold property at 1074 Raymond Rd to Austin Deskewicz for $410,000
MILTON
Jerrold Starr sold property at 86 Deer Run Dr to Justin Brown for $245,000
SARATOGA
Jennifer Bergbom sold property at 55 Regatta View
Dr to Matthew Majka for $1,075,000
SARATOGA SPRINGS
Adelphi Owner II LLC sold property at 19 Washington St #667 to Schermerhorn Masters Realty for $1,900,000
37 Greenfield LLC sold property at 241243 Caroline St to Joshua2Caroline LLC for $1,208,000
RSJATTTOS9 LLC sold property at 33 Caroline St to Oldest Lighthouse LLC for $1,600,000
Burtman Schwab sold property at 35 Caroline St to Oldest Lighthouse LLC for $1,500,000
Virginia Traver sold property at 37 Kirby Rd to Domenica Gardner for $389,000
Ashley O’Brien sold property at 86 Jefferson St to James Bulloch for $290,000
John Fox sold property at 9 Buff Rd to Brian Fox for $150,000
Joyce Gloss sold property at 57 Vanderbilt Ave to Jacob Harris for $360,000
WILTON
Lisbeth Caples sold property at 10 Harvest Lane to Susan Stranburg for $750,000
Forest Grove LLC sold property at 47 Daintree Dr to Steven Messing for $716,534
Mark Lebowitz sold property at 33 Stone Ridge Rd to CDM Vending LLC for $597,000
A New Optometrist Arrives in Saratoga Springs
by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY
WILTON — Dr. Matthew Beaulieu’s road to becoming an optometrist was a long and winding one, but a clinic at the DeKalb County School District in Georgia served as an especially meaningful moment along the way.
“It was a beautiful but difficult experience,” Beaulieu told Saratoga TODAY.
The then-budding
optometrist delivered a new pair of glasses to a girl in the district who had never had corrective lenses before.
“When she put them on, she just started weeping. I was like, ‘Oh my gosh, are you okay? What’s wrong?’ Her response was, ‘You don’t know what these mean to me. I can actually see the poster on the other side of the room. I couldn’t tell you who was walking in the room before. This means that I’m going to be able to get my license so I can bring my mom to her medical
appointments.’”
Recalling the story made Beaulieu emotional.
“Seeing what [eye care] can do for other people has been very impactful along the way, in that case and many more,” he said.
Beaulieu now finds himself in Saratoga Springs, which has been his new home for the past year. In January, he joined Zieker Eye, a full-service ophthalmology practice in Wilton.
“I’m loving how familyforward Saratoga Springs is,” said Beaulieu, who has a young daughter. “The people are very welcoming and kind…life feels a bit easier here and kinder here than it did in Boston.”
In Boston, Beaulieu
studied at the New England College of Optometry, which was established in 1894 and holds the distinction of being one of the oldest continually operating colleges of its kind in the country.
Years before that, Beaulieu had a job at LensCrafters, which was his first experience doing anything eye-related. While there, he decided to become an optician and soon started managing the sales floor. Then, the store lost half of its lab techs in only a month, spurring Beaulieu to enter the lab for the first time. After a while, though, he got tired of middle management, so he started training to become an ophthalmic technician. Wanting to do even more, he knew he
had to go back to school, which is how he ended up at New England.
As a child, Beaulieu’s first encounter with glasses was an unpleasant one. They made him nauseous and he disliked wearing them. He didn’t have another eye exam until he was an adult working at LensCrafters. It was then he began to realize the difference that good eye care can make in someone’s life.
“I can look back and see how it would’ve made a difference for me growing up if I would’ve had care that I could understand or that connected with me better,” Beaulieu said.
Now, Beaulieu hopes to bring that type of care to Saratoga Springs.
Dunning Street Station Closes, Sale Pending
by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY
MALTA — After a series of temporary closures last month, the Dunning Street Station restaurant on Route 9 is now permanently closed, with a sale pending on the 1950s-era Fodero Dining Car building.
In an interview with the Times Union, Dunning Street co-owner Scott Ringwood said that his Malta eatery faced
kitchen staffing shortages, and that he could no longer continue running both Dunning Street and his Lake Ridge Restaurant in Round Lake.
Dunning Street Station had previously closed its doors the weekend of May 17-18 and the week of May 12, leading to speculation that the restaurant would soon close for good.
The diner on Route 9 has a long history of prior owners stretching back to the early
1950s, when it first opened as the Malta Ridge Diner. In the 1970s, it was a filming location for “My Old Man,” a made-forTV drama about a horse trainer that was based on a short story by Ernest Hemingway.
The Fodero Dining Car Company manufactured many of the stainless steel, art decoinspired diners scattered throughout the country, including the famous Empire Diner on 10th Avenue in Manhattan.
Photo of Dr. Matthew Beaulieu provided.
GlobalFoundries Invests $3 Billion in Its Growing Facilities
MALTA — Semiconductor manufacturer GlobalFoundries (GF) recently announced that it will chip in an extra $3 billion to help expand and modernize its facilities in both Malta, New York and Vermont.
This latest investment, plus a previously announced $13 billion investment, add up to a $16 billion plan that aims to strengthen U.S. semiconductor leadership and accelerate innovation in AI, aerospace, automotive, and highperformance communications.
GF is collaborating with major technology companies, such as Apple and SpaceX, that are committed to reshoring semiconductor production to the U.S. and diversifying their global supply chains. These companies partner with GF to support their production of U.S.-made chips.
“Today’s announcement is a direct result of President Trump’s leadership and his vision to bring
back high-paying manufacturing jobs and reestablish secure, domestic supply chains for critical technologies,” said Dr. Thomas Caulfield, executive chairman of GF, in a statement.
“We look forward to continuing to work with the U.S. government to help create the conditions for industry and government to work together and drive meaningful, long-term impact.”
Earlier this year, GlobalFoundries announced that it would create a new $575 million center for advanced packaging and testing of American-made essential chips within its New York manufacturing facility in Malta. GlobalFoundries is the third-largest semiconductor foundry in the world. In 2021, it moved its global headquarters from Santa Clara, California to Malta. The company currently employs more than 2,000 people at its Malta location.
Old World Gourmet Market Opens in Wilton
by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY
WILTON — Just hours after its doors first opened, the Old World Gourmet Market in Wilton was packed with customers hoping to get first dibs on the specialty grocery store’s extensive selections of pastas, tomato sauces, olive oils, steaks, sandwiches, and storemade ravioli.
The space on Route 50, formerly occupied by Pier 1, has
a distinct Italian-American feel but also offers culinary products familiar to Ireland, Greece, and Spain, among other European and Middle Eastern destinations (not to mention some products closer to home, such as New York and Vermont).
“There’s not a lick of Italian in me, but I’ve been waiting for this to open,” Andrea Mulholland of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce told Old World’s owners Maria and John Biagini at the grand opening on Wednesday morning. “This has
great potential here in the Town of Wilton and I’m very excited for you.”
The Biaginis were New York City-based horse racing fans who frequented the Spa City before deciding to relocate here. Eager to bring the tastes of downstate to upstate, they are making their dough with New York City water, an ingredient many say is crucial in creating New York-tasting bagels and breads.
Old World Gourmet Market is now open for business at 3078 Route 50 in Wilton.
The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate the grand opening of Old World Gourmet Market in Wilton on June 11. Photo by Jonathon Norcross.
Schuylerville Valedictorian and Music Teacher Honored by Capital Area School Development Association
A Schuylerville High School senior and one of her teachers have been honored by the Capital Area School Development Association (CASDA).
CASDA’s annual recognition program honors outstanding graduating seniors from high schools throughout the region. Recognized students are chosen by their schools based on academic achievements, community service and leadership to their schools or communities, or other unique accomplishments. Each nominated student then selects a teacher who has had a significant influence on their education.
Congratulations to Schuylerville High School senior Holly Price, who in turn selected Mr. Michael Craner as a teacher to recognize.
Holly Price
Holly Price is a dedicated and serious student, known for her exceptional moral character, sincerity, and unwavering commitment to both her school and local community. Her diligence and positive attitude in the face of academic challenges have earned her numerous awards for outstanding effort, achievement, and excellence. Most notably, Holly has been named the Valedictorian of the Class of 2025.
Holly is a musically gifted and dedicated performer who plays an integral role in both our Jazz Band and Symphonic Band. Her talent and commitment consistently elevate the ensemble’s overall performance.
As a young woman of remarkable intelligence and character, Holly brings warmth and excellence to every environment she enters. Her leadership and collaborative spirit are evident in her roles as Vice President of the French Club, Band Librarian, and Varsity Club Representative for Tennis.
Beyond school, Holly generously gives her time to the community, volunteering countless hours at the Schuylerville Public Library. Regardless of the activity Holly is involved in, she is a positive influence and leaves her mark because of her effort, her poise, her personality, and her vision for a brighter future.
This fall, Holly will continue her academic journey by studying Neuroscience at Colgate University.
Michael Craner
In her nomination of Micheal Craner, Holly said the following:
“I’ve known Mr. Craner since 7th grade, when I started taking saxophone lessons with him. He has a great way of teaching and is always super patient and encouraging with his students. He works hard to push his students musically, so they improve. I wouldn’t be at the level I am at without his guidance and incredible musical knowledge. He also has a great sense of humor and makes every rehearsal very fun and productive. I am so grateful to have had him as my high school Symphonic Band and Jazz Ensemble director. I will miss him and his classes greatly after I graduate!”
CASDA’s two honorees from Schuylerville High School ( Courtesy of Schuylerville Central School District)
EDUCATION
Absenteeism Continues to Drop at Ballston Spa Schools
by Aidan Cahill Saratoga TODAY
In the penultimate meeting of the school year, The Ballston Spa Central School District Board of Education heard from three principals regarding their progress on goals set at the beginning of the school year.
The meeting took place on the night of Jun. 4. Board members heard from the principals of Wood Road Elementary, Malta Avenue Elementary and Ballston Spa High School. A major topic of the meeting was the continued decline in absenteeism in the school system.
The first to speak was Wood Road Elementary Principal Kelly Cataldo. Cataldo is the shortest tenured principal in the district — having been hired as principal August 2024. In her presentation to the board, Cataldo said she focused her efforts on absenteeism, inclusion, and community engagement among other issues.
Cataldo said chronic absenteeism —defined by the state as missing 10 percent of school days within one academic year for any reason — at the school has been going down and attendance has remained steady. While this year only saw a 0.4% drop in chronic absenteeism, the number has gone down significantly from 26.5% in the 2021-22 school year. At the same time, the attendance rate remained steady at 93%.
Looking specifically at kindergarten and first grade,
where Cataldo said she put much of her focus, chronic absenteeism dropped by about 5%. Cataldo said this change in part was due to efforts by counselors to support students and by teachers to reach out to families at risk of having a student become chronically absent.
The other major goal Cataldo focused on was inclusion within the school.
Cataldo said some of the changes were cosmetic — like a new rug and chairs in the lobby — while others were more student focused. These student focused changes included having classroom teachers nominate a student of the month and highlighting one character trait a month for students to focus on.
It was a similar story at the high school where principal Matthew Robinson said over the last four years chronic absenteeism has gone down from 32% in 2022 to 26% so far in 2025. Robinson said his strategy to reduce the number was focusing on 40 students (3% of the total) who were on the low end of chronic absenteeism and worked with them specifically. Of these 40 students, Robinson said, 21 are no longer chronically absent while 10 students saw an increase in 10 or more days absent.
Another major issue that Robinson had focused on this year was the rate of students missing class. According to Robbinson, the total number of skipped classes had gone down
from 989 classes skipped in 202223 to 700 this year so far. Beyond just the number of total skipped classes, Robinson pointed out the number of students cutting class went from 228 students cutting last year to 184 students cutting class this year.
Robinson said part of the reason for the decline in skipped classes was due to increased discipline — a strategy Robinson said brought fights down from 54 fights last year to 20 this year.
To tackle the problem of students cutting classes, the number of warnings was cut by 47%. At the same time, the number of in-school suspensions for cutting class went up by 16% and the number of lunch detentions went up by 21%. Robinson said the increased discipline was specifically focused on repeat offenders.
“What we do is: if they’re multiple offenders, we increase the punishment,” Robinson said.
As for why the number of warnings went down, Robinson said this came at the request of teachers in his building.
“They wanted less warnings,” Robinson said. “The argument was students should know if they’re in high school, they shouldn’t be cutting.”
Another one of Robinson’s major goals was increasing the number of economically disadvantaged students graduating. Robison’s goal at the beginning of the year was to increase the rate 70% last year to 80% this year.
Of the 109 economically disadvantaged students who entered the school year this year, 12 dropped out while nine transferred to other schools.
Robinson said he won’t know how many of the 88 remaining seniors will graduate. However, his hope is for all of them to graduate and that he is working towards that goal.
Beyond the reports from the schools, the school boards approved the purchase of several diesel-powered vehicles and one electric school bus.
Food
Father’s Day at the Farmers’ Market
HIGH ROCK PARK
SATURDAYS
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
WEDNESDAYS 3 - 6 p.m.
Dadstake the spotlight as we prepare for Father’s Day on Sunday, June 15. At the Saratoga Farmers’ Market, you’re guaranteed to find the perfect gift to make them feel loved and appreciated. If you need inspiration, we’re highlighting some of our Father’s Day favorites here.
Gifts for the Green Thumb
The farmers’ market is brimming with herb plants, annual and perennial flowering plants, and container gardens that make wonderful gifts for gardening dads. Visit Burger’s Market Garden, Gomez Veggie Ville, Leaning Birch Farm, Scotch Ridge Berry & Flower Farm, and Mandy’s Nursery for a variety of giftable plants. And, it’s never too late to surprise Dad with knife and tool sharpening from Mister Edge at the market on Wednesdays. For work-roughened hands, Thymeless Homestead offers farm-crafted creams and lotions.
Finer Things for Fathers
Perhaps exfoliating soaps from Saratoga Suds ‘n’ Stuff or a therapeutic massage from Radiant Living Healing Arts would be what Dad would appreciate. Or a handmade fleece throw blanket from Kokinda Farm. For fathers with a sweet tooth, what about a box of European-style pastries from Bakery Suzanne, Parchment Baking Co., and Isa Nom Cakes? Katie Bakes offers a variety of glutenfree baked goods. Sweet Treat by Jennifer has cookies and cinnamon rolls. Unique and delicious artisan cheeses are available at Nettle Meadow and Argyle Cheese Farmer. For local libations, New Scotland, Yankee, Albany, and Springbrook Hollow distilleries offer finely crafted spirits. Saratoga Apple provides its hard cider, and Bull & Bee Meadery boasts award-winning mead. Tyromance Fine Snacks has scrumptious nuts and crackers for snacking.
Goods for Grilling
First, the grillables: steaks, hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken, lamb, mushrooms, vegetables – you name it, local farmers produce it. For spices and seasonings, visit Muddy Trails Jerky, offering a wide selection of rubs and marinades. Rams Valley has BBQ sauce, seasoned olive oil, and a variety of sauces ranging from mild to extreme. Make a marinade from maple from Wild Hogs Maple Farm or honey from Ballston Lake Apiaries.
Among all the products to show Dad your love, perhaps plan a trip to the farmers’ market together. Enjoy the morning or afternoon, sharing the farmers’ market experience: live music, breakfast or lunch in the park, and local festivities. And consider a gift certificate from the farmers’ market, or a logo coffee mug or shirt from the Saratoga Farmers’ Market store.
Market News: Coffee Tumblers are on sale this week $23 + tax, $1 coupon for coffee options at the market is included as part of the purchase.
The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is open: Mondays | 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Find us online at saratogafarmersmarket.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ SaratogaFarmersMarket. And, don’t forget to join the market’s FREE weekly newsletter.
Strip Steak with Yogurt & Radishes
YIELDS: 4 servings
INGREDIENTS:
*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market
• 2 1-inch boneless New York Strip steaks*
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil*, plus more for drizzling
• Kosher salt
• 3 Tablespoon unsalted butter
• 4 sprigs thyme*
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 6 cardamom pods, lightly crushed
• 1½ teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon plus 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1½ cup plain Greek yogurt*
• 8 ounces radishes*, cut into wedges and slices
• 1 cup parsley* leaves with tender stems
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Let steak sit at room temperature 20 minutes before cooking.
2. Heat a dry large skillet over medium-high. Rub steaks with 2 Tablespoons oil. Season generously with kosher salt. Cook, turning several times until lightly charred 6-8 minutes. Pour off excess oil from the skillet. Add butter, thyme, garlic, and cardamon, and cook steaks, tilting skillet and basting with foaming butter, until medium-rare, about 3 minutes. Transfer steaks to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Reserve pan drippings.
3. Mix lemon zest and 1 teaspoon lemon juice with yogurt in a small bowl, season generously with kosher salt.
4. Just before serving, toss radishes, parsley, and the remaining 1 Tablespoon lemon juice in a medium bowl. Season with kosher salt, drizzle with oil, and toss again to coat.
5. Swipe plate with seasoned yogurt and top with steak and radishes and sea salt.
(top) Rams Valley (bottom) Burger’s Market Garden
Photos provided
Thymeless Homestead
by Julia Howard for Saratoga TODAY
Recipe by Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit, shared by My Saratoga Kitchen Table
by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY
June is a full month filled with graduations, weddings, birthdays, back yard BBQ’s, and Father’s Day. I know it’s a cliché’ but time does go by so quickly. Our daughter has a birthday coming up this week. I have also had many father’s days where we celebrated her birthday and my dad day together (making each that much more special). As I reflect on Father’s Day, I realize that the most important part of being a father is being in my children’s lives, to show them my love and to support their dreams and aspirations. I always knew I wanted to be a father and consider fatherhood my greatest achievement. Once I was asked, “do you miss your children being young?” My response was that I truly have enjoyed and continue to enjoy every stage of my children’s lives. I consider being a father a privilege with the gift of loving and teaching them through every part of their lives watching them change and mature. My children fill me with the important parts of overwhelming pride and joy I have for them. Being a father to them has given me the greatest gift in being their protector, caregiver, and mentor.
As I watch my daughter grow into the amazing person she is, it just seems like yesterday we were sitting at the Saratoga Race Track with her sitting on her foldable Barbie chair with a Saratoga umbrella watching the spectacular racing horses walking by. We are blessed to have our daughter serving our community as a doctor of Physical Therapy. To this day, she insists that my wife make her an ice cream cake as part of her birthday celebration. My wife has developed various creations over the years. Over the years, I have to admit, I did not mind having ice cream cake
I SCREAM FOR Ice Cream
Hello my Foodie Friends!
as our special birthday dessert. I love ice cream as much as I did when I was a kid. Many of us love ice cream. We crave for it during hot summer days, even during the cold northeast winters. It is a wonderful treat to have as we watch movies like “Sleepless in Seattle”, or “When Harry met Sally”. Can you tell I am a fan of Meg Ryan!
One culinary item that my wife relies upon when making her ice cream cake is a spring form pan. Spring form pans are a kitchen essential for producing flawlessly smooth cheesecakes, perfectly crusted tarts, or intricate ice cream cakes without damage to their tops, bottoms, or sides. Meant to eliminate the risks associated with removing cakes from traditional pans, removing your product from the pan is the final step before placing your delicate treats on display, serving to your family or guests, or packaging them to go.
This Father’s Day, take time to show the father’s and father figures in our lives appreciation and to celebrate those who have guided, supported, and taught us through our lives. Stop by Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store located at 33 Railroad Place, to treat dad to some cool culinary tools. For Father’s Day, eat together as a family. Relish the memories and show Dad how much you love him. I am very proud of both of my children, Johnny
OREO ICE CREAM CAKE
INGREDIENTS
• 1 pkg Oreos crushed
• 1/4 c butter melted
• 1/2 Gallon cookies and cream ice cream softened (your favorite flavor)
and Aubrey, and thankful to be their dad. I once told a customer that I’m great at two things: Sharpening knives and being a Dad. The Husband part is a work in progress according to Paula. Remember my Foodie Friends, “Life Happens in the Kitchen”.
Take Care, John & Paula
To our daughter Aubrey: You give us a thousand reasons to smile every day. We are so proud of the woman you are. Happy Birthday to you, our beautiful daughter!
Although I cannot share Paula’s recipe for her ice cream cake, I have included another fantastic ice cream cake recipe to make.
INSTRUCTIONS
• 16 oz jar hot fudge warmed
• 8 oz carton whipped topping thawed
1. Add crushed cookie crumbs to a bowl reserving ½ cup for the top. Add butter and mix well. Press into a greased 9×13 pan (I like to use a Springform pan).
2. Spread softened ice cream over crust and freeze for 2 hours.
3. Drizzle warm fudge over ice cream and freeze for 1 hour.
4. Add whipped topping, sprinkle with reserved Oreos, and freeze for 2 hours. Remove from the freezer and let it set out for 15 minutes before serving
Notes:
A regular size package of Oreo cookies is 14.3 oz which is about 36 cookies. Howev-er, if you add more or less the recipe will still work. It just depends on how thick you want your Oreo crust to be and if your pan is big enough
Courtesy of Lil’ Luna at lilluna.com
How to Have a Healthy Lunch Hour at Work
by Dr. Kevy for Saratoga TODAY
In the hustle and bustle of the workday, lunch can often become an afterthought, leading to unhealthy eating habits that negatively impact your health and productivity. However, making intentional choices during your lunch hour can be a powerful way to nourish your body, recharge your mind, and enhance your overall well-being. Here’s how to have a healthy lunch hour at work.
Understanding the Importance of a Healthy Lunch
A well-balanced lunch plays a critical role in sustaining your energy levels and focus for the rest of the day. Poor lunch choices or skipping lunch altogether can lead to fatigue, irritability, and
decreased productivity. A nutritious lunch, on the other hand, can improve cognitive function, mood, and physical health.
Benefits of a Healthy Lunch
1. Enhances Energy Levels: A balanced meal can keep your energy levels stable throughout the afternoon.
2. Improves Focus: Nutrient-rich foods support brain function, helping you stay alert and productive.
3. Promotes Healthy Eating Habits: Making balanced choices at lunch sets the tone for healthier eating throughout the day.
4. Reduces Stress: Taking a mindful break to eat can lower stress levels, promoting better mental well-being. Strategies for a Healthy Lunch Hour
1. Plan Ahead One of the keys to a healthy lunch is preparation:
- Meal Prep: Dedicate some time at the start of the week to prepare healthy meals. This ensures you have nutritious options readily available, making it easier to resist unhealthy choices.
- Balanced Choices: Aim for a balanced plate that includes lean proteins, whole grains, healthy fats, and plenty of fruits and vegetables.
2. Make Smart Food Choices
When selecting your lunch, keep the following principles in mind:
- Incorporate Protein: Include lean proteins like grilled chicken, fish, or legumes to keep you full and satisfied.
- Choose Whole Grains: Opt for whole grain bread, brown rice, or quinoa for added fiber and nutrients.
- Load Up on Veggies: Aim to fill half your plate with vegetables, whether fresh, steamed, or roasted. They provide essential vitamins and minerals.
- Include Healthy Fats: Add sources of healthy fats like avocado, nuts, or olive oil to improve heart health and satiety.
3. Stay Hydrated Drinking water is often overlooked during lunch hours:
- Keep Water Handy: Make it a habit to drink plenty of water not just during meals but throughout the day. Aiming for a minimum of eight 8-ounce glasses can keep you hydrated and aid digestion.
- Infuse Your Water: If plain water doesn’t excite you, consider infusing it with fruits or herbs for a refreshing twist.
4. Mindful Eating Mindfulness can enhance
your lunch experience:
- Take a Break from Screens: Avoid eating at your desk while working. Step away and give yourself time to enjoy your meal without distractions.
- Savor Each Bite: Eat slowly and focus on the flavors and textures of your food. This can help you appreciate your meal more and prevent overeating.
5. Incorporate Physical Activity
If time allows, use your lunch hour to incorporate some physical movement:
- Take a Walk: A brief stroll outside can refresh your mind, improve mood, and help digestion.
- Stretch: Incorporating simple stretches at your desk can relieve tension and enhance circulation.
6. Connect with Colleagues
Making your lunch hour a social occasion can enhance your experience:
- Lunch with Colleagues: Sharing meals can foster connections and make lunchtimes more enjoyable. Use this time to unwind and converse outside of work tasks.
7. Plan for Snacks
Consider the time after lunch and how it can influence your energy levels:
- Prepare Healthy Snacks: Having wholesome snacks like nuts, fruit, or yogurt on hand can prevent afternoon slumps and keep you on track until dinner.
A healthy lunch hour is essential for maintaining your physical health and enhancing productivity at work. By planning, making mindful food choices, staying hydrated, and incorporating movement, you can transform your lunch hour into a nourishing break that revitalizes your body and mind. Adopting these practices doesn’t just improve your health; it also creates a more enjoyable and fulfilling workday. Start today, and make your lunch hour a cornerstone of your wellness routine! Dr Minogue enjoys treating patients of all ages and stages of life. This includes helping athletes reach optimal performance, supporting mothers through prenatal and postpartum stages, keeping infant’s and children’s spines aligned for optimal nervous system development, and helping older patients age gracefully. Appointments can be made online at MySaratogaCiropractor.com.
Cash Reserves: Your Financial Foundation
by Stephen Kyne, CFP
Sterling Manor Financial for Saratoga TODAY
In the unpredictable landscape of personal finance, a robust cash reserve acts as a crucial bulwark against unforeseen expenditures and economic uncertainties. Often referred to as an emergency fund, this readily accessible pool of money is not merely a financial nicety but a fundamental cornerstone of a stable and secure financial future. The importance of maintaining an adequate cash reserve cannot be overstated, as it offers peace of mind, financial flexibility, and protection against the ripple effects of life’s inevitable surprises.
One of the primary benefits of a well-funded cash reserve is its ability to absorb the shock of unexpected expenses. Life is replete with unforeseen events: a sudden job loss, a medical emergency, a major car repair, or an urgent home renovation.
Without an emergency fund, these situations can quickly spiral into financial crises, forcing individuals to resort to highinterest debt, such as credit cards or personal loans, which can trap them in a cycle of mounting interest and principal payments.
A readily available cash reserve, typically held in a liquid account like a savings account or money market fund, ensures that these emergencies can be handled without derailing one’s financial progress or jeopardizing longterm goals.
Beyond mitigating immediate crises, an adequate cash reserve provides a vital sense of security and reduces financial stress. Knowing that you have a safety net to fall back on can significantly alleviate the anxiety associated with financial instability. This peace of mind allows for clearer decisionmaking and a more proactive approach to financial planning, rather than constantly reacting to external pressures. It empowers individuals to take calculated risks, such as pursuing a career change or investing in further education, knowing that they have a buffer to support them during transitional periods.
Furthermore, a healthy cash reserve offers financial flexibility, allowing individuals to seize opportunities or navigate economic downturns without compromising their financial health. In times of economic uncertainty, such as recessions or market corrections, those
with robust cash reserves are better positioned to weather the storm, avoiding the need to sell investments at a loss or make hasty financial decisions. Conversely, having readily available funds can enable individuals to take advantage of unexpected opportunities, such as a time-sensitive investment or a significant discount on a major purchase, without incurring debt.
The conventional wisdom suggests maintaining a cash reserve equivalent to three to six months of essential living expenses. However, the ideal amount can vary based on individual circumstances, including job security, health, dependents, and risk tolerance. For those with less stable income or higher financial commitments,
a larger reserve might be more appropriate. The process of building this reserve often requires discipline and consistent saving, but the long-term benefits far outweigh the initial effort.
A robust cash reserve is not just a recommendation; it is an imperative for anyone seeking financial resilience and peace of mind. It serves as a shield against unexpected financial shocks, reduces stress, and provides the flexibility to navigate life’s challenges and opportunities with confidence. Prioritizing the establishment and maintenance of an adequate emergency fund is a proactive step towards building a secure and stable financial future, ensuring that you are prepared for whatever life throws your way.
Sterling Manor Financial, LLC is an SEC Registered Investment Advisor and does not provide tax or legal advice, nor is it a third-party administrator. Consult your attorney or accountant prior to implementing any tax or legal strategies.
Stephen Kyne, CFP® is a Partner at Sterling Manor Financial, LLC in Saratoga Springs.
Dads Matter
At the risk of shocking you all, I must admit that I spend a lot of time thinking about motherhood. I know! You’d never have guessed it.
This is due, of course, to the fact that I have children, but I also see that I am a motherfigure in other areas of my life. Certainly my younger siblings have been on the receiving end of their big sister’s motherly ways (for better and worse!), and I can also see that I have a certain maternal presence with my students. It’s become more obvious to me now that I’m a teacher why students sometimes call their female teachers “Mom” by accident. I find myself saying things to my students that I would say to my own kids, and caring about my students in a way that feels particularly mom-like.
What I haven’t thought about as much until recently (but should have, since my boys may be fathers one day), is how
often men are father-figures to those in their lives, whether they intend to be or not. For example:
• After a recent at-bat in which my son struck out, his baseball coach thumped him on the helmet in a way that was unmistakably supportive and encouraging, but not at all the way I would have chosen to show such emotion. It seems so very dad-like to me, the way that male coaches are with their players.
• Years ago, I watched an older gentleman at church walk over to a younger man who was there with his wife and children and who was also wearing a winter hat. The older man actually got out of his pew to tell the younger man to take his hat off in church. The way the older man approached the younger man seemed familiar, it felt like the way a dad would remind his son for the thousandth time that hats are not to be worn in church. This might be off-putting to certain people (including the guy with the hat), but little lessons like that can help set a man up for success in life (or at least avoid failure), which is certainly a way to show love.
• My husband sent me a photo recently when I wasn’t home of one of my older boys out in the backyard with his youngest brother — he was taking the time to give him some baseball instruction and model for my little guy what he should be doing when he’s in the field and when he’s up to bat. Yes, he was being big-brotherly,
“MOTHERING BOYS”
but it was also really dad-like — my older boy had clearly learned from watching his dad how to help a little guy learn more about playing baseball.
• When my oldest got home from college at the end of the semester, I asked him several times to take charge of getting one of his younger brothers to baseball when I was having a hard time figuring everyone’s schedules out — I asked him to take his brother to the field and stay with him until my husband or I was able to get there to relieve him, which sometimes ended up being almost two hours. It was important to me that my younger son have someone there for him, and my oldest boy really struck me as a great fatherly stand-in.
Though we know that, unfortunately, it isn’t always the case, the first example a person should have of a good man is one’s own father, and after that, or in absence of that, the other men in one’s life contribute to a person’s understanding of how to mature and move through the world. Of course this is one of the reasons it’s particularly concerning to me when men refuse or are unable to be good role models for others; I do believe we have a responsibility to each other (to a certain extent), and whether they want to be or not, dads are important.
I recently became aware of a man named Rob Kenney who has a YouTube channel called “Dad, how do I?” Rob started his YouTube channel initially
for his own kids after some conversations with his daughter about how to do various things that adults should or would like to know how to do; he asserts that the fact that his dad left he and his siblings when Rob was a teen meant that he had to learn some things on his own that his dad should have taught him. His YouTube channel is five years old and has over five million followers, so it seems pretty clear that information on how to change a tire, shave, tie a tie, jump start a car, and various other car maintenance, style and grooming, and DIY topics that Rob addresses in his videos is filling a need. But it’s not just the topics (loads of other places online could provide the same information), but it’s the way they’re conveyed. As one article on abcnews.com about him reported, he speaks “to the camera like he would his own children.”
And it’s not just that he’s speaking as a parent, but particularly as A Dad. Anyone
can learn and teach how to unclog drains and fix cars and toilets, after all. My husband was raised by his amazing mom on her own after his dad died when he was tiny, and he learned or figured out all the things he needed to. I myself have tied my boys’ ties for them when their dad isn’t home and practiced sports with them, taken out the garbage and fixed the shower faucet … but dads are different from moms and have a specific importance, one that’s irreplaceable and all their own. That’s what I celebrate this weekend!
I hope all you wonderful fathers and father-figures are encouraged by the importance your presence has in the lives of those around you, especially younger people! Who you are and what you do makes a difference, and even if you don’t see your impact, it’s there. Happy Father’s Day!
Kate and her husband have seven sons ages 20, 18, 16, 15, 13, 11, and 6. She can be reached at kmtowne23@gmail.com.
by Kate Morna Towne for Saratoga TODAY
Saratoga Senior Center Calendar
BUS TRIPS
The following trips were made possible by an Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund Lend -A-Hand Grant; supported by Home of the Good Shepherd.
MYSTIC, CT
Thursday, July 17 | $62 per person | Open to the public
By popular demand, a second bus is added to our day trip to Mystic, CT. Discover the charm of Mystic—a classic Connecticut coastal town rich in history and character. Step aboard the Charles W. Morgan, the last of America’s great wooden whaling ships, explore marine life at the Mystic Aquarium, and uncover hidden gems throughout town. Lunch is on your own, with plenty of local options to savor..
BURLINGTON, VT
Thursday, October 2 | $65 per person | Open to the public
Enjoy a guided tour of the Shelburne Museum which is an unparalleled and unique experience of American history, art, and design. Designed to allow visitors the pleasure of discovery and exploration, the Museum includes 39 distinct structures on 40 acres, each filled with beautiful, fascinating, and whimsical objects. After the tour, head up to Burlington, VT and enjoy a day on your own!
NYC
Wednesday, December 10 | $51 per person | Open to the public
There is no place quite like New York City at Christmas time! Spend a day on your own shopping at the winter village in Bryant Park, visiting the tree at Rockefeller Center, or experience a magical performance by Radio City Rockettes. Whatever you choose, it is sure to be a wonderful day! Meals are not included. You will be dropped off at Bryant Park.
June Events at the Center!
MUSIC & MINGLING
June 19th | 7pm-10pm | Siro’s Restaurant and Bar Music & Mingling is back – now at an exciting new location! This signature event gathers over 500 guests each year, and our new venue can handle the growth of this highly soughtafter party with unparalleled networking opportunities. Guests will enjoy exceptional food stations, an open bar, live music, silent auction, and stay tuned for announcement on our special guest and presentation. VIP Access for Our Premier Sponsors. Visit https://saratogaseniorcenter.org/musicand-mingling/ for more information.
CONCERT FOR ONE: A ONE-OF-AKIND MUSICAL EXPERIENCE
Tuesday, June 24 | 10:30am | FREE | Open to the public
Performed by professional musicians on clarinet, flute, cello, and trumpet. In this special event, one professional musician performs just for you—one audience member, one minute, one unforgettable connection. Choose a color that reflects your mood, and that color will guide the music selected just for you and enjoy a personal performance tailored just for you. After your private concert, stay for coffee, cookies, and conversation with fellow music lovers. Come curious, leave inspired!
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Skidmore Announces Lineups for Free Summer Events
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Skidmore College has unveiled the 2025 programming lineups for both the Stewart’s Signature Series and the Upbeat on the Roof concert series.
Stewart’s Signature Series
This summer series, organized yearly by Skidmore College’s Office of Special Programs and made possible by a grant from Stewart’s Shops and the Dake Family, celebrates community through music, readings, and discussion by acclaimed artists and scholars. All events are free, unless otherwise specified.
The series kicks off on Tuesday, June 24, with a reading with PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction winner Garth Greenwell and Binnie Kirshenbaum, whose most recent novel “Counting Backwards” received a glowing New York Times review.
Additional highlights include a concert with jazz supergroup ARTEMIS on July 1. The quintet, which was named jazz group of the year for the second time running in fall 2024 through a Downbeat magazine reader’s poll, will be performing at the College and teaching at the Skidmore Jazz Institute.
The lineup of events hosted on Skidmore’s campus include:
• Tuesday, June 24 (8 p.m.): Fiction reading with Garth Greenwell and Binnie Kirshenbaum at the Davis Auditorium, Palamountain Hall
• Tuesday, July 1 (7:30 p.m.): ARTEMIS at the Arthur Zankel Music Center
• Tuesday, July 8 (7:30 p.m.): Ben Wendel Group at the Arthur Zankel Music Center
• Thursday, July 10 (8 p.m.): Fiction and poetry reading with Francine Prose and Ishion Hutchinson at the Davis Auditorium, Palamountain Hall
• Wednesday, July 16 (8 p.m.): Fiction reading with Jamaica Kincaid and Susan Minot at the Davis Auditorium, Palamountain Hall
Upbeat on the Roof Concert Series
The Upbeat concert series began in summer 2001 on the roof deck of the Tang Museum building. The series became so popular, however, that the concerts came off the roof and onto the lawn, but the Upbeat on the Roof name remains.
Visitors are invited to bring blankets, camping chairs, food, and drinks to picnic on the lawn. Plenty of parking is available in the lot adjacent to the museum. In the case of inclement weather, concerts will be held inside the museum. Admission to the concerts is free. The performances begin on Thursday, July 10, at 6 p.m., and continue each week through August 21.
This year’s lineup includes:
• July 10: Alex Torres & His Latin Orchestra — This 12-piece orchestra is known for its original blend of AfroCaribbean rhythms such as salsa, merengue, cha-cha, bomba, plena, and Latin jazz. The group’s music has been used in numerous commercials, TV shows, and films, including “Ugly Betty,” “Blacklist,” and “Shameless,” among others.
• July 17: Joan Kelsey — Kelsey is a New York City-based artist known for their folksy melodies and rich storytelling.
Kelsey’s songs discuss God, loss, failure, friendship, and refracted memories.
• July 24: The Heavenly Echoes Gospel Band — The Band performs in the storied tradition of Southernstyle gospel music with spirituals, hymns, traditional contemporary gospel, and originals.
• July 31: The Pine Hills Band — Borrowing mandolin and banjo from bluegrass, and percussion and electric bass
from rock ’n’ roll, The Pine Hills Band creates both originals and deep-cut covers.
• August 7: Annie and the Hedonists — Featuring musicians Annie Rosen, Jonny Rosen, Peter Davis, Don Young, and Jerry Marotta, Annie and the Hedonists covers an eclectic mix of blues, jazz, swing, and folk roots Americana. Recent projects include a 2024 cover album in collaboration with Caffè Lena.
• August 14: Girl Blue
— Girl Blue, aka Arielle Woodul, is known for her lyrical storytelling, deeply emotional songs, singable hooks, and soft vocals. She has been featured on top Spotify playlists (New Music Friday), and charts (No. 2 on US Viral Charts), and in national commercials.
• August 21: Hot Club of Saratoga — This gypsy swing ensemble specializes in the timeless sounds of Django Reinhardt and the vibrant atmosphere of 1930s Paris.
Hot Club of Saratoga photo courtesy the artist.
ARTEMIS jazz quintet photo by John Abbott.
X-Files Under the Stars Returns June 14
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Agents Mulder and Scully will return to the X-Files Museum in Saratoga Springs on Saturday, when they appear in an outdoor screening of three classic episodes: “Bad Blood,” “Our Town,” and “Darkness Falls.”
The event is the third hosted by the The X-Files Preservation Collection at 4284 Route 50. This year’s edition will also feature a live virtual Q&A with Chris Waddell, who worked on the hit FOX sci-fi/ horror series, assisting with props and special effects.
For more information, visit xfilespreservationcollection. com.
Local Photographer Showcases
Work in New Exhibition
SARATOGA SPRINGS —
A new exhibition by nature photographer and Saratoga Springs resident Louis Valenti, “Saratoga Naturally: Photographic Images of Saratoga’s Most Beautiful Parks & Preserves,” is currently on display at Soave Faire (449 - 451 Broadway) until July 5. The exhibition is open to the public and free of charge, Monday through Sunday, 9:30 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Saratoga Naturally features
photos of Saratoga Spa State Park, Colonel William F. Fox Memorial Saratoga Tree Nursery, Geyser Creek Trail, Bog Meadow Brook Nature Trail, and the Saratoga National Historical Park and Battlefield.
Through the exhibit, Valenti hopes to inspire an appreciation and deeper understanding of the beauty and uniqueness of Saratoga’s parks, trails, preserves, and wildlife.
Shania Twain Donates 100,000 Meals to Locals in Need
SARATOGA SPRINGS
— Shania Twain, one of the best-selling musicians of all time, and her Shania Twain Foundation are donating $25,000 to the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York, providing meals for 100,000 people. The gift is part of Twain’s commitment to donate to local food banks at every stop of her tour, which includes a July 20 performance at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC).
“At the Shania Twain Foundation, we believe everyone deserves access to nutritious food,” Twain said in a news release. “These donations
to the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NY will provide direct support throughout the region. We can make a meaningful impact across the country by helping to ensure that food banks are well stocked and, in turn, uplift people in every city we visit this summer.”
The Shania Twain Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of children and families facing poverty and food insecurity. The foundation supports programs across North America that provide access to food, education, mental well-being, and other resources for underserved communities.
Image via the X-Files Preservation Collection.
A photo of a cardinal by Louis Valenti.
Photo of Shania Twain provided.
Week of June 13 - June 19, 2025
Vampire Weekend Makes Its Saratoga Debut
by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga
SARATOGA SPRINGS —
When a local woman won $500 on stage by playing cornhole during an extended medley dubbed “Cocaine Cowboys,” it was clear this wasn’t a typical concert.
Vampire Weekend, a band that was once practically synonymous with the Brooklyn hipster scene of the 2000s, made its Spa City debut last Wednesday night at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC), on a night when thousands swarmed downtown for Belmont on Broadway. Without throwing shade at Gin Blossoms, it’s hard to imagine that their free concert was a more unique experience than what Ezra Koenig and company brought to the Spa State Park.
Vampire Weekend’s live performances have become increasingly odd in a way that might be polarizing but feels like a welcomed respite from
watching old musical acts drag themselves up on stage to play the same songs the same way they’ve been playing them for decades. Vampire Weekend instead embraces the improvised and the unexpected, while stopping just short of venturing into jam band territory a la Dave Matthews or Phish. “Cocaine Cowboys” is a ten-plus minute medley typically comprised of the band’s original tune “Married in a Gold Rush,” blended with “Possum” by Phish, “All the Gold in California” by Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers, “Sin City” by the Flying Burrito Brothers, and “Cumberland Blues” by the Grateful Dead.
As if that wasn’t unique enough, Vampire Weekend also spends almost the entirety of its encores taking requests from the audience, which at SPAC included renditions of “Shakedown Street” by the Grateful Dead, “Teenage Dirtbag” by Wheatus, “Break Stuff” by Limp Bizkit, “Them
Changes” by Thundercat, “Beast of Burden” by the Rolling Stones, and “Basket Case” by Green Day.
The band’s stage design was exceptional, with a giant “Vampire Weekend” banner plummeting dramatically to reveal an ensemble of drums, saxophones, violins, keyboards, and guitars. Looming behind the group was a large tunnel, somewhat reminiscent of a New York subway passage. As the band wrapped up their set, each member exited behind the stage through the opening. The use of stage lighting was also impressive, with Koenig himself at one point illuminating band members with something akin to a large fluorescent bulb.
For some, this may all be a bit too unorthodox. But Vampire Weekend has never been a predictable musical project. The group always seems to be searching for something new to do, and it has helped ensure their legacy as one of the 21st century’s greatest acts.
TODAY
Week of June 13 - June 19, 2025
This Week’s Events: JUNE 13-19
FRIDAY, JUNE 13
Tea & Talk: Women of the Saratoga Campaign
Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street, Galway | 3 p.m. Presented by the Saratoga County Historian’s Office. You may know about the surrender of British General Burgoyne after the Battles of Saratoga in 1777, Turning Point of the American Revolution, but what about the women involved in this campaign? This presentation tells lesserknown stories of women on both sides of the conflict, sharing their perspectives on ways their lives were changed. Light refreshments will be served. Registration is requested, but not required, at 518-882-6385.
SATURDAY, JUNE 14
6 Hour Defensive Drive Course
Saturday, June 14, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. held at the Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church located at 175 Fifth Ave., Saratoga Springs. The cost is $40 prepaid or $45 at the door. A portion of the fee is donated to the church. Call 518-784-5009 or visit, www. facetofacecourses.com.
Brookside Explorers Club: Flag Day Celebration
Brookside Museum, 6
Charlton St., Ballston Spa | 10 a.m. – Noon Join us here at the Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum for the very first meeting of the Brookside Explorers Club, a new history and learning club for kids. Explore the history and fun of Flag Day through
storytime, crafts, and play in this engaging and educational event. Kids of all ages are welcome to join the fun!
Registration for the Brookside Explorers Club is required and costs $5.00. Registration can be completed online at www. brooksidemuseum.org.
Annual Daketown School #8 Open House
24 Old Daketown Road, Middle Grove | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m Admission is free. Stop in to see the Circa 1878 one room schoolhouse. Try writing your alphabet on the original blackboards which were installed in 1915. This school was used until June 1956. Donations are welcome to help us Keep Greenfield’s History Alive for our future generations - Town of Greenfield Historical Society.
15th Annual Pet-APalooza
Curtis Lumber, 885 State Route 67, Ballston Spa | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Whether you currently own a pet or are looking to adopt, this free, familyfriendly event is a must-attend. Over 35+ local animal shelters and rescue groups will be on-site with adoptable dogs, cats, rabbits, and more ready to meet you and your family— including your current four-legged companions!
WTEN’s Steve Caporizzo and the WTEN Pet Connection team will be joining us for the day, along with Benson’s Pet Center, who will be providing a free premium bag of dog or cat food with every adoption. Enjoy live music, food trucks, free children’s activities, pet photos, 40+ animal care professionals. Guests are encouraged to support our Pet Food & Supply Drive – “No
Empty Bowls”. For full event details, visit clpetapalooza.com or follow along at facebook. com/clpetapalooza.
Ulysses S. Grant Cottage Community Day Celebration
Grant Cottage, 1000 Mount McGregor Rd., Wilton 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Free cottage walk-through tours. Freemusic, face painting, bubble artist, 250th Anniversary cake, scavenger hunt, audio tours, magic show, jugglers, caricaturist, raptor show, civil war reenactors, cannon fire demos, tin type photography, pony rides, petting zoo, cornhole, 19th Century games, and flags. There will also be food for purchase and a Victorian hat sale and more. For details visit grantcottage. org.
1st Annual Impactful Education Golf Tournament
Airway Meadows Golf Club, 262 Brownville Rd., Gansevoort | Sponsored by Minich MacGregor Wealth Management. A shotgun-start, 4-person scramble followed by a picnic dinner under the clubhouse tent. Golfer fees are $125 and include several contests on course – putting, chipping, closest to the line, longest drive, and a hole-in-one worth $10,000. Also, a Golf Ball Drop sponsored by Saratoga Veterinary Hospital PC. Golf balls are sold for $5 each - if your ball rolls in the cup you’ll win $500 cash (split if more than one winner)! Call Don Wildermuth at 518-430-8670 to buy Golf Ball Drop chances or for more information. Registration forms can be found at our website at www. impactfuleducationprojects.org.
Free Lunch
Malta Ridge Methodist Church, 729 Malta Ave. Extension, Malta | 11:30 a.m. –1 p.m. A Lunch will be served at no charge. All lunches include soup, sandwiches, beverage and dessert. All are welcome. For additional information or directions please call the Church at 518581-0210.
56th Annual Elks Flag Day Parade
N. Broadway to Congress Park, Saratoga Springs | 12. p.m. Join us along the parade route as we celebrate the flag of our nation, honor the 250th birthday of the US Army, and highlight many of the organizations and businesses that make our community special. Grand Marshal for this year’s parade is 100 year old WWII Army veteran Manuel “Manny” Ballestero.
Spring Concert
Ballston Spa High School, 220 Ballston Ave., Ballston Spa | 2 p.m. Come support the hard work and dedication of the Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet students. Featuring dancers ages 3 – 18 years old. Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that is committed to providing quality professional dance training to pre-professional students throughout the Greater Saratoga region. SaratogaSpringsYouthBallet. org.
SUNDAY, JUNE 15
All You Can Eat Breakfast
Gansevoort Firehouse, 1870 Route 32N, Gansevoort | 8 – 11 a.m. Don’t forget Dad! Menu: Eggs cooked to order, omelets, pancakes, hash, French toast, home fries, biscuits, and sausage gravy, orange juice, milk, and coffee. Donations: $12 adults, $10 seniors 55+, $10 military and 1st responders, $8 children 6 –12, kids under 6 free.
Father’s Day Kids Fishing Derby
Fraternal order of Eagles # 2586, 373 Crescent Ave., Saratoga Springs (Lake Lonely) | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. It’s open to kids 14 and under, all of whom must be accompanied by an adult guardian. Worms will be supplied, but kids should bring their own fishing poles and tackle. The derby includes free hot dogs, chips, and sodas; as well as prizes for fish caught in different categories.
Annual Strawberry Shortcake Social
5 Parkhurst Rd, Wilton | 1 – 4 p.m. or until sold out. The Wilton Heritage Society will hold its annual Strawberry Shortcake Social at the Museum on Father’s Day. We will continue to have curbside pick-up for your convenience. We also have limited indoor/ outdoor seating. We encourage you to visit our museum while enjoying our delicious strawberries, homemade biscuits and freshly whipped real cream, all for a donation of $7 per generous serving. Exact change appreciated.
MONDAY, JUNE 16
Saratoga Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting
The Saratoga Senior Center, 290 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 2:30 p.m. Our speaker will be Scott Parmelee of AbbVie Neuroscience. All are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there. Please contact us with any questions: Leader Gordon Blyth, gordonsblyth@gmail.com 917887-7980 or Co-Leader Marie Thorne, softballmom300@yahoo.com 518-810-8483.
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TUESDAY, JUNE 17
Using the Airbnb App
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 10:30 a.m. Discover your perfect home away from home. Join us for this handson workshop where you’ll learn how to navigate the Airbnb app with confidence. Registration required. 518371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org
Pierogi Sale Pick Up
Christ the Savior Orthodox Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake | 11:30 a.m. –12:30 p.m. Potato/cheese, sauerkraut, and farmer’s cheese will be available. Pick-up is from 11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. You can call 518-363-0001 for the orders. We will confirm orders. This is the last sale for the summer (till September).
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18
Pickin’s Session
Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd., Ballston Spa | 1 – 3 p.m. All sessions are open to the public and there is no charge. Sing along, dance, tap your foot or bring your acoustic instrument and become part of the entertainment. In addition to guitars, fiddles and banjos, harps, accordions, piano and even washboards are encouraged. Enjoy contemporary, Americana, country-western, folk, gospel, and bluegrass. If you don’t play, become part of the audience and enjoy the music. Bring a snack to share. Beverages provided. Call 518885-4229 with questions.
Chicken Marsala Dinner
Saratoga Wilton elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Take out only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order at 518-5842585. Menu: chicken marsala, linguini, vegetable, salad, roll. $15 (cash only).
Free Community Meal
Maplewood Parkway Methodist Church, 15 Maplewood Parkway, South Glens Falls | 5 – 7 p.m. Come join us for food and fellowship.
Astronomy Club
Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street, Galway | 6:30 –7:30 p.m. Steve Clark will talk about what can be seen in the sky in late June and early July. This group is open to adults and teens (middle school and older). Registration is requested, but not required, by calling 518-882-6385.
THURSDAY, JUNE 19
Town of Greenfield Summer Farmers Market
Middle Grove Park, 428 Middle Grove Rd. Middle Grove | 4 - 7 p.m. Thursday evenings, June 19 – September 18. Shop, play, eat and stay for the evening to enjoy the outdoors. Local vendors will be selling bread, baked goods, candies, eggs, flowers, jams/jellies, wine, maple syrup products, pickles, pierogies, apparel, and more. There is also a lot of artisan merchandise like woodwork, glassware, homemade soaps, jewelry, candles, apparel, pottery herbal apothecary, handbags, and other gifts. Rotating local food trucks and entertainment are scheduled each week. Entertainment will include inflatable obstacle courses for kids, live music, hoedowns, magicians and more.
Music & Mingling
Siro’s Restaurant and Bar, 168 Lincoln Ave., Saratoga Springs | 7 – 10 p.m. Join the Saratoga Senior Center for our highly anticipated event with unparalleled networking opportunities. Guests will enjoy exceptional food stations, an open bar, live music, silent auction and a special guest and presentation. VIP access for premier sponsors. For details visit, Visit https:// saratogaseniorcenter.org/ music-and-mingling/ for more information. RSVP by Friday, June 13.
UPCOMING Events
Craft Fair at Brookside
The Saratoga County History Center is thrilled to announce our annual county-wide craft and antique fair! This familyfriendly free event will be held at the beautiful Brookside Museum on Saturday, June 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guests will be able to shop from dozens of vendors with a wide variety of locally handcrafted collectibles, gifts, antiques, farm products, food and much more! This is a terrific opportunity for New Yorkers to sample, appreciate, and support the best of upstate artisans, farmers, and culinarians. Hundreds of books will be arrayed on the iconic front porch of Brookside Museum.
30th Annual Saratoga Soroptimist Secret Gardens Tour
Nine spectacular gardens in Saratoga Springs are featured on the tour, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 29. Purchase $30 advance tickets at www. soroptimistsaratoga.org or at Northshire Bookstore, Cudney’s Cleaners, Faddegon’s Nursery or Adirondack Trust Co. branches. Day-of tickets for $35 will be sold online and from 9:30 a.m. to noon while supplies last outside the Saratoga Springs Visitor Center, 297 Broadway. Garden descriptions and suggested driving directions are provided with purchase. The tour supports programs and individuals benefitting women and girls, including Wellspring. Questions? Email secretgardensinfo@gmail.com.
True North - Trusting Jesus in a Wild World
Vacation Bible School
Registration Now Open! St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 149 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, July 7 - 11, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Give your children a week of positive, Christ-centered experiences, grow their faith, and build meaningful relationships. Each day your child will come home with a big smile, a stronger faith, and singing their hearts out with the songs that they will be
learning each day! There will be snacks, crafts, games, and skits, too. There are opportunities for children, youth, and adults, so go to www.spalutheran.org/vbs or call 518-584-0904 for more info and to sign up. Free and open to all, but donations are appreciated.
Charlton Freehold Community Rummage Sale
Held on Saturday, July 12, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The event is located at Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church, 768 Charlton Rd. Charlton. To reserve a table or for more information, call 518-3994831 and leave a message or email: office@charltonfreehold.org.
17th Annual An Unbridled Affair Gala Fundraiser
Dine and delight while mingling with friends and special guests from the world of Thoroughbred Racing – all in support of local nonprofit, CAPTAIN Community Human Services. The Gala will be held on Thursday, July 17, at Prime at Saratoga National Golf Club. We’ll have new and exciting items for our auction and raffle, entertainment by the J Yager Duo, a captivating program emceed by Spectrum News 1 anchor, Dan Bazile with special guest Thoroughbred trainer Gary Contessa, and many more surprises! Tickets start at $200 per person. Sponsorships are currently available. For more
information, please visit our website at UnbridledAffair.org, or call 518-399-4624.
Upcoming Lawn Sale
Old Stone Church, 159 Stone Church Rd, (town of Milton) Ballston Spa is looking for gently used or new items for their lawn sale to be held July 25 and 26 and August 1, 2, 8 and 9, from 9 a.m. till 3 p.m., Items can be placed on the ramp located in back of the church. Not accepted is exercise equipment, skies, car seats, mattresses. For more information call the church at 518-583-1002.
Looking for Unique Vendors & Artisans
Ballston Area Seniors are gearing up for their Annual Bazaar on Saturday, September 13, 2025. Held at the Town of Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa. What is your specialty? Pickles, relishes, jams and jellies, or any handmade crafts are appreciated and welcome. We are looking for you to join us. Indoor spaces— 8’Wx6’D cost $30, indoor only (first come, first serve basis and electrical outlets indoors are limited.) Outdoor spaces— 12’Wx10’D cost $25. To receive an Exhibit Contract and a Town of Milton agreement contact the Bazaar Vendor Coordinator Sue Heimburg at Sheim381@aol.com or Call—518-885-8037 / text message and we can e-mail the contract.
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Publication Day: Friday
Notice of formation of Capital District Towing, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on March 10, 2025. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 2 Manchester Drive, Halfmoon NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 5/09, 5/16, 5/23. 5/30, 6/6/, 6/13/2025. 14975
Notice of formation of Slade Hill Holdings, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 4/28/2025. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 14 Hickock Road, Greenfield Center, New York 12833. Purpose: Farming. 5/09, 5/16, 5/23. 5/30, 6/6, 6/13/2025. 15014
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Name: ZB Engineering PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on April 25, 2025. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to: The PLLC, 112 Hudson Street, South Glens Falls, NY 12803. Purpose: Any lawful act or activities. 5/09, 5/16, 5/23. 5/30, 6/6, 6/13/2025. 15045
Notice of formation of Saratoga Quarter Poles LLC. Articles of Organization filed with New York State Dept. of State on 04/14/2025. The County within this state in which the office of the limited liability company is located in is Saratoga. The Secretary of State is designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is to the limited liability company at MARY LOUISE DOYLE, 15 EUREKA AVENUE, SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY, 12866. Company is organized for any lawful act or activity. 5/16, 5/23. 5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20/2025. 15060
Notice of formation of Meerwarth Law PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 02/28/2025. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to Meerwarth Law PLLC: 7 Wells Street, Suite 207, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: practice of law. 5/09, 5/16, 5/23. 5/30, 6/6, 6/13/2025. 15073
Notice of formation of THE 2025 MAYKOMOTION COLT THOROUGHBRED, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on May 6, 2025. 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
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to the LLC at: DANIEL F. COLLINS, 32 Furlong Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 5/16, 5/23. 5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20/2025. 15078
Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC). Name of the LLC is: NEED MORE SPACE, LLC Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on April 14, 2025. Office Location: 741 Charlton Road, Ballston Lake, NY 12019, County of Saratoga. Under section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. The secretary of state is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address within or without this state to which the secretary of state shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: 741 Charlton Road, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under the LLCL. 5/16, 5/23. 5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20/2025.15093
Notice of formation of Field Mouse Tactical LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/05/2025 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: 400 Center Street, Corinth NY 12822. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 5/16, 5/23. 5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20/2025. 15095
Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company
Pursuant to New York Limited Liability Law, Section 206 (c). The name of the limited liability company is DJH Management LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State on March 20, 2025. The office of the limited liability company is to be located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served; the post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process served is 235 Beaver Street, Schuylerville, NY 12871. The purpose of the business is to engage in any lawful activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under the Limited Liability Company Law. 5/23, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27/2025. 15086
Notice of formation of Dirty Dog Day Spa LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 03/12/2025. 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: 213 East River Rd., Lake Luzerne, NY 12846. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 704/2025. 15088
L&R Restoration Services LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 05/14/2025. Office in Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall
mail process to c/o Lemery Greisler LLC, 60 Railroad Place, Suite 502, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: General.5/23, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27/2025. 15144
Notice of formation of Canopy Metrics, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 03/21/2025 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: 418 Broadway STE R, Albany NY 12207. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 5/23, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27/2025. 15141
Notice of formation of Lark and Loft, LLC. Articles of Org. filed with NY Secretary of State (NS) on 05/12/2025, office location: Saratoga County, NS is designated as agent upon whom process may be served, NS shall mail service of process (SOP) to NW Registered Agent LLC @ 90 State Street Suite 700 Office 40, Albany, NY 12207, NW Registered Agent LLC is designated as agent for SOP at 90 State Street Suite 700 Office 40, Albany, NY 12207, purpose is any lawful purpose. 5/23, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27/2025. 15142
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY
COMPANY Articles of Organization of Matrix Hotels LLC (the “LLC”) were filed upon the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on July 31, 2017 effective upon the date of filing. Office
Location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of any process to the LLC at PO Box 380, Halfmoon, NY, 12065. The purpose for which the LLC is formed is to engage in any lawful act or activity in furtherance thereof, in connection therewith, or incidental thereto, for which limited liability companies may be formed under the Limited Liability Company Law of the State of New York. 5/23, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27/2025. 15150
Notice of formation of Spa City Soccer Clinics LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 5/5/2025 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:30 Highgate Rd, Gansevoort, NY 12831. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 5/23, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27/2025. 15167
Ethos Innovation Partners LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/28/2025. Office in Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o Lemery Greisler LLC, 60 Railroad Place, Suite 502, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: General. 5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/04/2025. 15175
Notice of formation of Full Bucket Farm LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 08/01/2024 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: 41 Plank Rd. Porter Corners NY 12859. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/04/2025. 15180
Notice of formation of Think Bucket Consulting LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/05/2025 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: 41 Plank Rd. Porter Corners NY 12859. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/04/2025. 15181
Notice of formation of North Branch Strategies, LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/14/25. Office in Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the The LLC, 39 Malloy Rd. Greenfield Center NY 12833. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/04/2025. 15201
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME:
SOPHSTONE LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/29/2025. 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, 994 Groom Rd, Rexford, NY 12148. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. . 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/04, 7/11/2025. 15226
Notice of formation of NEXTSPINPHOTO BOOTH LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 04/18/2025. 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: 203 Verbeck Ln, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/04, 7/11/2025. 15227
LEGALS
Notice of formation of Sana Et Sano, Rebecca Hegel, Family Health NP, PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 5/1/2025. 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 PLLC at: 1 Rosebay Road Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/04, 7/11/2025. 15235
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY
COMPANY Under Section 206 of the Limited Liability Company Law. Name: J Cornell Carpentry LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on May 30, 2025. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: c/o The LLC, 5 Sherwood Park Drive, Burnt Hills, NY 12027. Purpose: Any lawful act or activities. 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/04, 7/11/2025. 15233
Notice of formation of ABC Personal Planning Strategies LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/28/2025. 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: 38 Woodthrush Court, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company Pursuant to New York Limited Liability Law, Section 206(c). The name of the limited liability company is 683 Ventures LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York on April 30, 2025. The office of the limited
liability company is to be located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process may be served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process served is c/o Michael Blaauboer, 3790 Albatross Street, San Diego CA 92103. The purpose of the business is to engage in any lawful activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under the Limited Liability Company Law. 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/04, 7/11, 7/18/2025. 15263
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The Department of Central Services will receive sealed bids in person or electronically through the Empire State Purchasing Website until 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for Fine Paper, as per specification 25-FP-2. Bid forms and instructions are available at the Department of Central Services, 50 W. High Street, Ballston Spa, NY between 9:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (telephone - 518-885-2210) or at the Empire State Purchasing Group website (www. empirestatebidsystem.com) Saratoga County, through
its Department of Central Services, reserves the right to reject parts of any or all bids.
JOHN T. WARMT Director of Purchasing Saratoga County 06/13/2025, 15270
Notice of formation of Uncommon Online LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 6/10/25. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: PO Box 1349, Bronx, NY 10471. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/04, 7/11, 7/18/2025. 15272
Notice of formation of Saratoga Fishing Charter and Boat Tours LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/05/2025 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: 26 Springwood Meadows Dr., Ballston spa, NY 12020Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/04, 7/11, 7/18/25/2025. 15277
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Writing
the Right Word by Dave Dowling
Accuracy in word choice is a key to effective communication. In your daily writing and speaking, try to make sure you use the right word in the right place with the right spelling. By doing so, its effect will affect your communication in a positive way. This quick weekly tip will help you filter the confusion in some of our daily word choices.
This Week: Latter, Former
Former refers to the first of two and latter the second of two (or last of many). Note that when you use these words, the reader must remember what was written. This can sometimes be annoying, so you might want to reconsider using these words.
Dave Dowling is the author of The Wrong Word Dictionary and The Dictionary of Worthless Words Both books are available from many book retailers, and signed copies can be obtained by contacting Dave at dave.dowling65@gmail.com
Schuylerville Runner Continues Record-
Smashing Success
Bye-Bye Belmont: Sovereignty Reigns Supreme, Saturday Generates $102 Million Handle
by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS —
A cascade of rain dampened the track, but not the spirits of attendees of the 157th Belmont Stakes Racing Festival in Saratoga last weekend, when Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty once again outran his top foe and the morning-line favorite Journalism to claim a second leg of the Triple Crown.
SCHUYLERVILLE —
Schuylerville High School
junior runner Meaghan Lynch continued breaking school records during her 2025 outdoor track season, etching her name into the history books three additional times.
Lynch hit a long jump of 19’ 6” at the Glens Falls dual meet to set her first new record. Then at another dual meet against Queensbury and Amsterdam, she broke the 200meter school record by crossing the finish line in 26.21 seconds (the previous record was held by Suzi Hanehan). Last but not
least, she erased a 38-year-old school record by clocking in at 12.60 seconds in the 100-meter dash.
The success built upon her achievements during the most recent indoor track season, when she took first place in the long jump at the state championship meet; earned first place in three events at the Section 2, Division III championships; and represented Schuylerville at the national level, competing in three events at the prestigious New Balance Nationals Indoor Championship.
“I feel we beat a good field of horses,” Sovereignty’s trainer Bill Mott told the New York Racing Association (NYRA). “Journalism is a really good horse. I’ve watched him here this last week and I’ve looked at him – he’s in good form, he looks great, his hair is good and his weight is good. I think he was ready to run today and he ran a good race, you know… Sovereignty was good enough to run him down and get the job done.”
Mott also indicated after the race that he’s interested
in running Sovereignty in the Travers Stakes, which will be held at the Saratoga Race Course on August 23.
Belmont Stakes Day, June 8, was hindered by an onslaught of morning rain that finally cleared in the early afternoon. Races 9 and 12—the Grade 1 Jaipur and the Grade 1 Resorts World
Casino Manhattan—were both rescheduled for the following day due to the weather. As a result, the all-sources handle for Belmont Stakes Day suffered, falling from $125.7 million in 2024 to $101.8 million this year. Attendance also declined slightly, from 50,000 last year to 46,243 on Saturday.
The August Belmont Trophy is hoisted in the winner’s circle after Sovereignty’s victory in the 157th running of the Belmont Stakes at the Saratoga Race Course. Photo by Jonathon Norcross.
Schuylerville varsity runner Meaghan Lynch poses with her medals after breaking two school records at the Beantown Winter Classic in Boston last year. Photo via the Schuylerville Central School District.
Ballston Spa Student-Athletes, Wrestling Champ Celebrated
by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY
BALLSTON SPA — Dozens of Ballston Spa High School student-athletes were honored during an annual college athlete recognition ceremony on June 3, including state wrestling champion Mia Collins.
34 students were recognized in total, including athletes headed to Division I, II, and III schools. Six of them were threesport athletes and 13 were twosport athletes. Collectively, the group had a cumulative grade point average of 92%.
During the ceremony, State Senator Jim Tedisco and Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh honored Collins, the New York State 132-pound division wrestling champ. Collins is currently ranked eighth nationally in her weight class.
“Mia Collins is a trailblazer and a tremendous student scholar athlete whose state championship victory capped off an undefeated regular season
record of 10-0, along with being the first New York State Girls Wrestling Champion from Ballston Spa High School,” Tedisco said. “With Mia being only a junior, I have a feeling her already incredible athletic career is just getting started.”
“I’m incredibly proud to see Mia reach yet another milestone in her athletic career,” added Walsh. “Maintaining a 98 grade point average as a senior and excelling at a sport as she has
Declan Bain — SUNY New Paltz, soccer
Jessica Bowens — Hartwick College, basketball
Gabrielle Bozeth — Marist College, track & field
Kaleigh Capasso — Vermont State University at Castleton, volleyball
Mia Collins — Columbia University, wrestling
Nicholas Commisso — Hudson Valley Community College, baseball
Matthew Cook — SUNY Brockport, lacrosse
Brayson Cornick — Southern Connecticut State University, football
Emily Dierna — Loyola University of Maryland, crew
Kyle Fives — Mount St. Mary College, baseball
Kate Fletcher — Westfield State University, lacrosse
Ayla Hathaway — Lasell University, soccer
James Haughton — University of Rhode Island, baseball
Devin Hemraj — University of Buffalo, track & field
Nathan Hill — Stevens Institute of Technology, baseball
Kala’i Leahey-Makanani — University of Buffalo, track & field
is an amazing accomplishment. I can’t wait to see what other glass ceilings Mia will shatter as she furthers her education at Columbia over the next four years. Who knows, maybe we’ll see her on ESPN or at the Olympics before her college career is done.”
Below is a list of the student-athletes honored at the ceremony, as well as the higher education institutions they’ll be attending:
Matthew Meerdink — Worcester Polytech Institute, track/cross country
Mariah Nowicki — SUNY Plattsburgh, soccer
William O’Connor — Hartwick College, football
Anthony O’Leary — SUNY Brockport, swimming
Isabella O’Leary — SUNY Oneonta, lacrosse
Madelyn Perrone — Mercy University, softball
Caleigh Richards — Hartwick College, basketball
Aidan Ryan — Utica College, football
Nicholas Sorbera — Barton College, baseball
Mallory Sprissler — Alfred State College, basketball
McKenna Szmarz — Fredonia State University, soccer
Ally Teitsch — Norwich University, cross country
Livia Wiltsie — Marist College, softball
Petrina Zborovszky — University of Buffalo, track & field
Anna Zito — Endicott College, soccer
Ballston Spa High School student-athletes were honored during the school’s annual college athlete recognition ceremony on June 3. Photo by Jonathon Norcross.
Firecracker 4 Road
Race Registration Now Open
SARATOGA SPRINGS
— Registration for the July 4th Firecracker 4 road race in Saratoga Springs is now open at firecracker4.com.
This year’s event is expected to attract more than 2,500 people. The race participants range in ability from elite athletes, who complete the four miles in under 20 minutes, to everyday families and individuals who are trying to become healthier through running or walking. Proceeds from the Firecracker 4 benefit trail development, recreation programs, and other healthy lifestyle programs.
The 2025 Firecracker 4 will include the following prizes:
• $2,500 awarded to the three largest teams in the Run Your Colors and High School Alumni programs, for donation
to their charities of choice
• $7,500 in cash prizes to the top finishers overall and in age group categories
• All registered participants will receive a commemorative ASICS performance shirt
The Firecracker 4 starts at 9 a.m. on July 4 on Broadway in front of the Saratoga Springs City Center, proceeds through the downtown shopping district, and then winds through the historic streets of Saratoga’s East Side neighborhood, where numerous bands play on street corners and residents cheer and set up garden-hose misting stations for the runners.
Participants this year will finish the race under a giant American flag hoisted by the Saratoga Springs and Maple Avenue Fire Departments.
Scholarship Established in Honor of Hall of Fame Saratoga Golfer
SARATOGA SPRINGS
— Dottie Pepper, a Saratoga Springs High School graduate and member of the Blue Streak Hall of Fame, said she was rendered “speechless” after a scholarship was established in her honor.
The Dorothy L. Pepper ’87 Endowed Scholarship for Women’s Golf was created by Alec and Susan Taylor with the goal of supporting and expanding scholarship funding for women’s golf, Furman University announced last week.
Pepper is a CBS Golf analyst and a former professional golfer who won two major
championships and 17 LPGA Tour events. Prior to her career in the pros, she was a standout golfer at both Furman and Saratoga.
“Dottie is an icon,” Alec Taylor said in a news release. “She’s the best announcer in professional sports. She’s modest, a worldclass golfer. Her comments are so insightful. Everything about her epitomizes Furman.”
Pepper said she was looking forward to mentoring players who benefit from the scholarship named after her.
“It’s an opportunity to touch so many networks that golf provides and open doors
to, and to provide a valuable education, too,” Pepper said. Pepper was heavily recruited out of Saratoga Springs High School, where she graduated in 1983. She was named All-American three times at Furman, and was a standout on Saratoga’s golf team, starting in the 8th grade. She won the New York State Amateur (1981) and New York Junior Amateur (1981 and 1983) titles, was a member of the 1981 Junior World Cup team, and was a low amateur at the 1984 U.S. Women’s Open. She was inducted into the Blue Streak Hall of Fame in 2010.
Charity Pickleball Tournament Returns This Weekend
WILTON — The 2nd annual Flutters of Hope Pickleball Classic at the McGregor Links Country Club will return on June 14–15 (rain dates: June 21–22).
All proceeds directly
support individuals and families affected by eating disorders.
This year’s event is dedicated to Carly Kempf, who recently lost her battle with an eating disorder.
Some of the top amateur players in the region will be competing at the event, which will also feature a silent auction. For more information or to register, visit www. fluttersofhopeinc.org/ pickleball-classic.
Runners participate in the 2023 Firecracker4 road race. Photo by Super Source Media.
SARATOGA RACE COURSE SEASON PASSES NOW ON-SALE AT STEWART’S SHOPS
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The New York Racing Association (NYRA) announced Wednesday that Saratoga season admission passes for both the July 4th Racing Festival and 2025 summer meet at the Saratoga Race Course are now available for purchase at more than 175 Stewart’s Shops throughout the greater Capital Region. Just in time for Father’s Day, Saratoga season passes provide fans with general admission access to 44 days of thoroughbred racing this summer for the equivalent of approximately $2 per day.
Season passes are available for $90 at Stewart’s Shops through Sunday, July 13, or for $95 online at NYRA.com/Saratoga. Passes include admission to the traditional 40-day summer meet, July 10 to Sept. 1, in addition to the July 4th Racing Festival, July 3 to 6, which has been relocated to Saratoga while construction continues on a new Belmont Park. Saratoga season passes provide access to the apron and the Rivers Casino Backyard which includes hundreds of free picnic tables available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Photo of the Saratoga Race Course via the New York Racing Association (NYRA).
