Local First Saratoga North Edition 031623

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Rotary Club, Camp Stomping

Ground & Immersion Pt

Host: 4 Seasons

4k Fun Run

Events

BURNT HILLS - The second installment of the new fun run series, the 4 Season 4K, will take place on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 10:00 am at Camp Stomping Ground (3430 Boyhaven Rd, Middle Grove NY). Community members, families and pets of all ages and abilities are welcome to run, walk or dance through the trails of Camp Stomping Ground.

Megan James, owner of Immersion PT & coach of Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake cross country & track teams, designed the fun run series as a way to inspire new runners, and foster appreciation for our natural spaces in a fun, family-friendly environment. “It will be spring in upstate New York, so we are hoping for a muddy run to kick off the season!” says James.

Laura Kriegel, Executive Director of Camp Stomping Ground, is excited to welcome the local community to the property to highlight the rehabilitation work that has been done at camp since 2020, including the recently-completed renovation of the 1830’s farmhouse. “Camp is all about gathering and building community. We are looking forward to hosting this event and sharing this beautiful space with the local community,” says Kriegel. Proceeds from the events will go to BH-BL

Pace of police reform at issue

Black Lives Matter says changes coming too slow, apology necessary

By WENDY LIBERATORE

SARATOGA SPRINGS — For the past year, the city’s Police Reform Task Force and Saratoga Black Lives Matter have been asking Commissioner of Public Safety James Montagnino to implement all 50 points in their Reform and Reinvention Plan.

But after 14 months in office, advocates for police reform have lost patience and are now demanding Montagnino move more quickly to enact recommendations.

“I’m deeply disturbed,” Daesha Harris, a member of the Police Reform Task Force told the City Council last week.

Montagnino, however, says the city has moved on most of the recommendations designed to improve police culture, policies, training, transparency and accountability. He pointed to the controversial Civilian Review Board that was seated last month, as well as the commitment to transparency that he demonstrated when he publicly released the police body cam videos from a Nov. 20 shootout on Broadway.

“Over the last year and a quarter, there has been significant change,” Montagnino said on Thursday. “Not only personnel and command staff level, but also the way things are done.”

But Saratoga Black Lives Matter leader Lexis Figuereo said Montagnino and the city are falling short; for example, the Civilian Review Board has been formed, but they don’t have a manual in place to define its operation.

“Based on my analysis, there are 25 to 30 points that haven’t been started at all,” Figuereo said.

Montagnino challenged that assertion, saying many of the points are in still in progress — such as state accreditation for the department, which should be awarded by the end of

the summer. He also said he plans to release a report, with data on police actions and demographics, by next week, another point in the reform plan. Yet he also admits there are other items in the 50-point plan that he finds problematic, such as those listed in Section Three: Community-Centered Reinvention.

He says it’s impossible for the city to hire social workers or mental health counselors to respond to certain 911 calls, and the city has not invested funds in a program to pull away from police involvement during a behavioral health crisis. Nor, he said, has the city developed a program to reduce arrests of those without homes or those who are mentally ill.

“We can’t do that at the local level,” Montagnino said. “That would have to come from the (Saratoga) County because the Department of Social Services would be the folks with social workers in their employ. But what we have been doing is training officers in crisis response. We have trained nine officers in crisis response.”

Other items, such as banning no-knock warrants, Montagnino said he opposes because on a rare occasion, a no-knock warrant is necessary if it is believed that the people on the other side of the door are heavily armed. Such cases might involve allegations of largescale drug sales, something Saratoga sees little of, he said.

However, the department has banned chokeholds, a state requirement in the Eric Garner Anti-Chokehold Act passed in New York in 2020.

Figuereo said he is happy the police will no longer restrain people with chokeholds, but he is distressed that Montagnino won’t swear off no-knock warrants.

“Research shows they are dangerous to all

Cedar Bluff opponents want Saratoga Town Board to act

By WENDY LIBERATORE

SARATOGA — Residents around the proposed Cedar Bluff development over Saratoga Lake are planning to speak out at Monday’s Town Board meeting to urge its members to stop what they are calling a Planning Board runaround of a local law protecting steep slopes.

Neighbors to the proposed subdivision, Hub Miller and Tom Yannios, have also written to Supervisor Tom Wood and Town Board members about what they claim is the Planning Board’s disregard of town law that restricts any disturbances on slopes with more than a 25 percent gradient. However, the Town Board has already said it is not its place to address the matter.

Opponents of the development have a different view.

“Under normal circumstances, it’s the right approach for the Town Board to not get involved in the Planning Board affairs,” Miller said. “However, in this situation, the Planning Board is not following the law. My concern is for the steepest slopes. If they are disturbed, it is a threat to the homes below, to (Route) 9P and the lake itself.”

The Planning Board has agreed to allow for “felling/ reduction of trees” to accommodate developer John Witt and his proposed Cedar Bluff subdivision of 31 homes, which promises vistas of the lake. Originally, the developer sought to clear-cut the site. Critics say the change of language doesn’t change the situation — the “felling/reduction of trees” is still a disturbance.

At the last Town Board meeting, Wood said he was advised by

the town attorney to stay out of the debate. Wood also did not respond to a Times Union request to elaborate on the Planning Board language that would allow Witt to build atop a lake ridge.

the people involved, including police,” he said.

Other items Montagnino is balking at include the creation of a Community Centered Justice Initiative, which would include creating a strategic plan and incorporating plan violations into an officer’s performance evaluation. The commissioner said that would require a renegotiating of the union contract. But he said training on restorative justice practices will happen.

Overall, a point-by-point review with the Times Union shows that the city has addressed many of the sections that cover culture and training, policies, and transparency and accountability. But the city remains lacking on community involvement action and repairing relationships with the Black community.

Montagnino said putting school resource officers in the elementary schools, a controversial move, constitutes outreach.

Also distressing for advocates of reform is how the 50 points, adopted by the previous City Council on March 31, 2021, were rewritten by then-City Attorney Vincent DeLeonardis to elminate item No. 1, which was an acknowledgement and apology to the community about systemic racism built into American policing because the Police Reform Task Force wrote “acknowledging harm is the first step in the reconciliation process.”

Figuereo said that piece remains vital, particularly when the city’s police force remains

Miller said that the best way to address the problem is to change the law. Anything short of that, he said, is irresponsible.

“If the town believes the law is overly restricted, then change it,” Miller said. “I’m not one of these people that says don’t touch a stick on the slope. I’m challenging the Town Board, in essence, to take a stance. They say it’s inappropriate to engage in any way on this project. It’s wrong. They should not be looking the

other way.”

Yannios has been writing technical reports on the potential damage that slope clearing could cause. He contends in his letter to the Town Board that a retaining wall for a house directly below the proposed Cedar Bluff is bowing and is in danger of collapse — and that’s before any construction activity has begun.“And we need not remind of the already persistent storm-water runoff repeatedly plaguing (Route) 9P

MONTAGNINO

Kids Get Outdoors with Field Trips at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park

WILTON - While there is still snow on the ground, now is the time to be planning for spring field trips! Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park offers outdoor programs for students of all grades, from elementary to high school. Popular programs include the Habitats of the Saratoga Sandplains, Water Wellness, Journaling Ecosystems, Analyzing Habitats, and Karner Blue Butterfly Walks. These field trips, led by the knowledgeable environmental educators of Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park, take place at Camp Saratoga on land owned by the Town of Wilton and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. All school programs offered by Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park meet New York State Educational Standards so teachers can have their curricular needs met while enhancing their students’ educational experience with a field trip.

Spaces for these field trips fill up so it is better to make reservations sooner rather than later. While public programs run by the Preserve & Park are free, there is a charge for field trips. Teachers can look into defraying the cost of the field trips through their local BOCES for reimbursement or through the New York State Parks Program; Connect Kids to Parks Field Trip Grants. For more information on these programs or to register, visit the Preserve & Park’s website at wiltonpreserve. org or call the office at 518-450-0321. The full program brochure can be found under the Education/Programs heading on the website, under School Groups. Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park is a non-profit organization that conserves ecological systems and natural settings while providing opportunities for environmental education and outdoor recreation.

“Step By Step” Springtime Event, Sponsored by Hope for a Woman’s Heart

LAKE GEORGE - All women are invited to attend an all day “Step by Step” springtime event, sponsored by Hope For A Woman’s Heart, at the Courtyard by Marriott in Lake George from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 29th.

Participating activities will include: Dance numbers with husband and wife team Aaron & Christy Coulson; the Glorious Praise Dancers group; music by singer Danielle Hoag and a floral arrangement demonstration by Gina Whalen. Raffles and vendor shopping will also be available.

Featured speakers Jillian Pelkey and Christy Coulson will give inspirational messages of Hope.

Ticket cost is $60.00 per person ($50 with group of 10 or more). A Continental breakfast and Buffet lunch is inclusive. Registration and shopping begins at 8:30 a.m.

For more information, visit the website at https:// urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.h4awh.com__;!!Ivohdkk!nNqe06551wLigoTp7fJcf_jq-INvxaG4BwXiXEQibs5Mr28ZdEQz3Ztcl0CgQyB2MJMsAGV3YbkqfMgdrg21a1wijg$ or call Debbie Geer, President of HFAWH, at 518-796-2895. * Reservation deadline is Friday, April 21.

Hope For A Woman’s Heart is a non-profit organization.

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

Charlton Freehold

Church Rummage

Sale and Chowder

Fest

CHARLTON - Saturday, March 18, 10am-2pm at Charlton Freehold Church, 768 Charlton Rd., Charlton NY. Rummage Sale: Clean out your garage or attic and rent a table and space for $15. For info call 518-399-2873 / email: office@charltonfreehhold.org Chowder

Fest: There is nothing like a hot cup of chowder to warm you on a cold day. Stop and take home delicious chowder prepared in our own kitchen - there will be a variety of chowders from which to choose.

The Gansevoort Vol.

Fire Dept. will Host

it’s Monthly (All You Can Eat)

Breakfast

GANSEVOORT - The breakfast is at the Gansevoort Firehouse on Sunday, March 19, 2023 during the hrs. of 8 to 11 am. Menu includes Eggs cooked to order, Omelets, Pancakes, Hash, French To,ast, Home Fries, Biscuits and Sausage Gravy, Orange Juice, Milk and Coffee. Donations:

$12.00 Adults, Seniors 55+ $10.00, Military and 1st

Responders $11.00, Children (6 to 12) $8.00, Kids under 6 free

The Thymly Herb Garden Group

Will Hold its Monthly Meeting

BALLSTON SPA - Monday, March 20th, beginning at 10:00 AM. The meetings are at the 4-H Training Center, 556 Middleline Rd, Ballston Spa,

NY 12020. If the Ballston Spa School District has a delay or closes that day, then we will not meet. Our presenter will be Liz Kormos. Learn how to extend your growing space and season! Liz will demonstrate how to successfully hang squash, cucumbers and other veggies. She’ll share hints and secrets on raised beds. Following the presentation, there will be refreshments, a meeting and an Herb of the Month talk by a member. Dues for the year to join the Thymly Herb Group are $20.00. New members are always welcome. Please RSVP with questions or to let us know you will be joining us. thymlyherbmail@ gmail.com

Saratoga – Wilton

Elks Lodge 161

Hosts a Stuffed

Chicken Breast

Dinner for Curbside Pick Up

SARATOGA / WILTON

- Wednesday, March 22, 2023, 4:30-6:00 PM

Call Monday And Tuesday Between 10am-Noon

To Place An Order - 518584-2585

Boneless Stuffed Chicken Breast w/Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable, Cranberry Sauce, Roll, Tossed Salad - Dinner For 2 /$30.00 (Cash Only)

The Old Stone Church Curb Side

Pickup Chicken and Biscuit Dinner

BALLSTON SPA - The Old Stone Church is having its curb side pickup only chicken and biscuit dinner on Saturday, March 25th from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Dinners Include

Chicken and Biscuit with

Zen Practice Day at Surrey-Williamson Inn, Skidmore College on April 15th

SARATOGA - Spend a day practicing Zen with visiting Zen teachers Roshi Robert E. Kennedy, Sensei Amy Yee and Sensei Russ Michel. The day will include sitting meditation, walking meditation, chanting, teacher talks, lunch, and Q & A. No experience necessary; all are welcome. Full day participation only please, 9 am to 4 pm. The $20 registration fee includes lunch and tea breaks. There is a strict space limit, so if interested, register soon. Questions? Email Holley Hodgins, hhodgins@ skidmore.edu

Sponsored by the Skidmore College Office of Religious and Spiritual Life. To Register click on this link and choose “Create an account and register.” https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0010-0005-01ad575296ae4f50ba0991d120cb8416

Soup-er Saturday at South Glens Falls UMC

SOUTH GLENS FALLS - We are having our Annual Soup-er Saturday event on Saturday, March 18th from 11:30-1:00pm. This Fundraiser will be a dine or takeout luncheon. We will be making several soups in our Church kitchen. Customers will get unlimited soup plus dunking bread & desserts. The price will be $10.00.

Fly-In Breakfast at ESAM “Wings of Victory:

Aircraft Production in NYS during WWII”

GLENVILLE - The Empire State Aerosciences Museum will hold its monthly Fly-In Breakfast on Saturday, March 18, 2023 from 8:30 am – 10:30 am at 250 Rudy Chase Drive, Glenville, NY 12302 (off Route 50). Enjoy an assortment of pancakes, french toast, eggs, sausage, potatoes, juice, coffee, tea, fruit and more. The breakfast is open to the public.

At 10 am, Patrick Chaisson, will present an exciting multi-media presentation “Wings of Victory: Aircraft Production in New York State during WWII”. Join us as Chaisson examines New York State’s role in building warplanes for the Second World War. Chaisson will discuss such iconic airplanes as the Grumman Hellcat and Republic Thunderbolt as well as several lesser-known types that nonetheless did their part to help win victory. Patrick Chaisson is a retired US Army officer and author/ historian from Scotia, NY.

The Museum is open Friday, Saturday and Sundays from 10 am – 4 pm. Fly-In if you would like. Pilots: Tower Frequency 121.3; Ground 121.9. Land at Schenectady County Airport and taxi to Richmor Aviation North. Tell them you are going to ESAM.

Green Beans, Carrots, Peas, Gravy, Cranberry Sauce and a choice of a slice of pumpkin, apple, or fudge pecan pie all for $12.00. To reserve your dinner call 518-522-4482 or 518-583-1002. Be sure to include the number of dinners, your choice of pie and time of pick up. For more information call Ann @ 518-885-4034. We look Forward to seeing you there. Old Stone Church, 159 Stone Church Road Ballston Spa, NY 12020 - 518-583-1002

Heritage Hunters Genealogy and Local History Meeting

SCHUYLERVILLE

- Heritage Hunters will meet on Saturday, March 18th, at 1 pm at the Town of Saratoga Town Hall, 12 Spring St. in Schuylerville. “Preserving Family History” will be the topic presented by John Scherer, Historian for the Town of Clifton Park. Using research he did on Albany County’s Ten Eyck family, John will show how he traced ownership of the 18th century furniture and artifacts to about 1960. It is a study of what generations value and preserve for their successors. The presentation involves work he did on an exhibit at the New York State Museum. John has authored numerous books on local history during his 44 years as Historian. Public is welcome. For info call 518-885-9309

Fish Creek

Rod & Gun Club

Fish Fry Friday

Eat-In or Take Out

SCHUYLERVILLEThe Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club Friday night

South Glens Falls UMC

Fish Fry will be back for 2023. Fish Fry will start January 13 and run through April 7th We will be serving from 4:00pthm till 7:00pm. Various menu items are available From fried fish to chicken nuggets with French fries, Cole slaw and chowder also available.

518-695-3917

Friendly Sons of St. Patrick

71st Annual

St. Patrick’s Day Dinner

SARATOGA - The Saratoga Springs chapter of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with their 71st annual dinner on March 17th, 2023, at the Holiday Inn on Broadway in Saratoga Springs, New York. The group is a fraternal organization that meets once each year on St. Patrick’s Day to honor the patron saint of Ireland and to raise money for local Catholic charitable organizations. The 2023 officers for the dinner are President Steve Sherwin, Vice President Mike D’Arcy, Treasurer Ryan Dennis, Secretary Patrick Fleming and Past President and Keeper of the Shillelagh Mark Phillips. Many cities throughout the country have chapters of the society, including Albany and Troy. One of the first chapters of the society was founded in post-revolutionary war New York City by Irish~ American Daniel McCormick. The purpose of the society was to help impoverished and displaced immigrants who had arrived in New York in the wake of the British evacuation. The first meeting of the New York City chapter

Chicken & Biscuit Dinner

SOUTH GLENS FALLS - We are having our Chicken & Biscuit Dinner on Saturday, March 25th from 4:306:00pm. We will be serving Chicken & gravy w/ Biscuits, veggies, soup and homemade desserts. This dinner will be a sit-down meal in the Dining room. We will also have dinners for pick-up; bagged and delivered to your car.

We are encouraging pre-orders for pick-up & delivered dinners. Our phone # is 518-793-1152.

We are also offering delivery service. Meals will be $12.00. 15 Maplewood Parkway, South Glens Falls

was held in 1784 at Cape’s Tavern. The Philadelphia Friendly Sons of St. Patrick is believed to be the first chapter of the society, and was founded in 1771.

Offered at SUNY Adirondack

CAPITAL DISTRICT - The Zoom course “You Can Be a Freelance Writer” (CRN: 20087) will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. through SUNY Adirondack. Instructor Pauline Bartel will teach the nuts and bolts of the business plus tricks of the trade to launch a successful freelance writing business.

Registration fee is $49 and includes a course book. Register by phone (518.743.2238) by email (conted@sunyacc.edu) or online (sunyacc.edu/continuing-ed/registration).

Elks Ladies Auxiliary Monthly Indoor Craft & Garage Sale

SARATOGA / WILTONOn Sunday, March 26th from 11-3 pm the popular Elks Ladies Auxiliary Indoor Craft and Garage Sale will take place at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club off Maple Avenue on Elks Lane. Admission is free with over 40 vendors; parking is great, bargains galore, and lunch, We offer household items knitted and crocheted gifts, handmade items, clothing, jewelry, pet supplies, food treats, body creams, and just about anything you can imagine may be found here. New vendors sign up every month. Snow or rain, the sales go on and it is a fun activity

the entire family can enjoy. Come browse, visit, eat, or just get out of the house with a friend. All proceeds go to our local charities. All markets are held the fourth Sunday of each month: except November, December, May, June, July, and August. Next sale dates will be: April 30, 2023 and then September 24th. An 8 foot table and chairs are just $15. Call Debbie at (518) 885-6506 or email dozolins@nycap. rr.com for information or to sign up for a table(s).

The Saratoga Springs Retired Teachers Assoc. Monthly Luncheon Meeting

SARATOGA - Monday, April 3 at noon at The Holiday Inn, in the Win Room, 232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. All retired K-12 teachers, BOCES teachers, and Teaching Assistants are welcome. For further information, call 518-584-1192.

Ballston Area Senior Citizens Joining

BALLSTON/MILTON - BASC Inc. If you are 55+ a resident of Saratoga County. Looking to make new friends consider joining Ballston Area Senior. Residents from surrounding Counties are welcome to join. Stop in the Milton Community Center any Thursday 10:00 am—11:45 am to join. Our newsletter at ballstonmiltonseniors. com also has an application in it fill it out and mail it in. For membership information contact Barb Broderson at 518-885-4229 or e-mail ballston.area. seniors2@gmail.com

Give your child the b est opp or tunity for a healthy and b eautiful smile!

“You Can Be a Freelance Writer”

HOUSE OF THE WEEK

4680 Hurst Road, Altamont

The 2,700-square-foot custom-built Cape Cod nestled on a generous park-like acre

This week’s home is a custombuilt Cape Cod nestled on a generous park-like acre of land conveniently located between Route 20 and the village of Altamont.

SHANNON FROMMA

HOUSE OF

A long, tree-lined driveway leads to the 2,700 square-foot home designed and built in 1998 by the first — and only — owner, and includes three bedrooms, a bonus room, den and two-and-a-half bathrooms. An updated kitchen with spacious island opens to a formal dining space and onto a great room with vaulted ceiling and a soaring two-story stone fireplace.

The knotty pine-trimmed, three-season sunroom off the back of the home overlooks the landscaped backyard and em-phasizes the home’s

folksy flair.

The home also includes a well-lit workshop in the readyto-be-finished basement and a two-car garage with epoxy flooring and bonus room above.

List price: $585,000. Taxes: $8,270. Reach out to Robert Crevatas with Howard Hanna Delmar realty at 518-461-5559 or robertcrevatas@howardhanna.com to learn more.

n If you have seen or own a particularly interesting home for sale to feature, send the address to sfromma@timesunion.com

FUN RUN

CONTINUED FROM 1

Rotary Club, which supports many other local organizations and events, including Camp Stomping Ground, and Immersion PT’s “Team Teen” programming for young female athletes.

The new trail will tour through Camp Stomping Ground’s infrastructure, existing trails and the neighboring NYS Forest. Participants should note that trail runs in some areas are ungroomed so caution

n For more real estate stories, sign up for the Places & Spaces newsletter: timesunion.com/newsletters/realestate/

and surefootedness are advised. The spring run will also highlight maple syrup-based creations for post-run snacking, local maple syrup for sale, and non-traditional prizes, including one for the muddiest runner & the person who brings the “biggest squad” to the run. There will be no time-based, age-group or overall placing awards at any of the events in this series.

Tickets to the event can be purchased through: https:// campstompingground.org/4s4k

Note: In the event of extreme weather or extenuating circumstances, the race will be postponed to Saturday, April 8 at 10:00am. Updates will be posted on our registration page.

NEWSPAPER DELIVERY POSITIONS AVAILABLE (ALBANY NY)

COMPENSATION:

BASED ON NUMBER OF NEWSPAPERS DELIVERED - PART-TIME

If you are available during daytime hours Tuesday through Fridays to deliver newspapers, this is a great opportunity to work as an independent contractor and supplement your income. We currently have routes available in various parts of the Albany, NY Metropolitan area.

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS MUST HAVE:

- ANDROID SMART PHONE

- VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE

- PROOF OF INSURANCE

- SOCIAL SECURITY CARD

- RELIABLE VEHICLE AND ACCESS TO A BACK-UP IF NEEDED

- MUST BE 18 YEARS OR OLDER

YOU MUST BE AVAILABLE TO PICK-UP THE NEWSPAPERS EVERY TUESDAY, AND COMPLETE ALL DELIVERIES BY FRIDAY AT 5PM

CONTRACTORS CAN SIGN UP FOR MORE THAN ONE ROUTE TO INCREASE PROFIT.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO APPLY PLEASE EMAIL: customerservicealbanyny@gmail.com

Please include Name, City you live in, Phone Number, and type of Vehicle you have. If you have any newspaper delivery experience, please tell us what experience you have had.

REFORM

CONTINUED FROM 1

The great room features a vaulted ceiling and soaring two-story stone fireplace, above. The updated kitchen with spacious island, left. Below left, the workshop, and knotty pinetrimmed threeseason room, below.

under investigation by the state Attorney General’s office Civil Rights Bureau for its treatment of Black activists and the city still faces a wrongful death suit in the case of Darryl Mount, a 21-year-old biracial man who died after a 2013 police foot chase.

“That was No. 1,” Figuereo said. “The city cannot move forward in a real way until they address it. They haven’t done that at all.”

SARATOGA

CONTINUED FROM 1

during major storms,” he wrote. “We will demonstrate the proposed change in the Town’s steep slope protection law is not environmentally benign.” Witt and Planning Board Chair Ian Murray did not return Times Union phone calls on the matter.

Diabetes Classes

BALLSTON SPA -

Dining with Diabetes, a program for people with diabetes or prediabetes and their family members, is being offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension Saratoga County. Thursdays, March 16, 23, 30 at 1 pm at 50 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY. Fee: $20, financial assistance available upon request. To register call 518-885-8995.

Presented by Diane Whitten, MS, Nutrition Educator. Participants will learn how to fit carbohydrates into a healthy menu, effectively use food labels, plan menus, and adopt other healthy habits to help manage diabetes through healthy eating. Recipe ideas, demonstrations and samples provided. For program details email Diane at dwhitten@ cornell.edu.

PHOTOS BY ROBERT KRISTEL / PRODUCTION HOUSE STUDIOS

of land.

2023 Ballston Spa

Farmers’ Market

Seeks Vendors and Volunteers

BALLSTON SPA - The 2023 Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market, sponsored by the Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association (BSBPA), will run from June 10 through September 23, 2022. The markets will be held on Thursdays from 3-6 pm and Saturdays from 9 am-1 pm in Wiswall Park on Front Street, in the heart of downtown Ballston Spa. The markets have been

Gateway House of Peace Announces the Grand Opening of Gateway House Thrift Shop

BALLSTON SPA - 408 Geyser Road, Ballston Spa, NY 518-306-4333

Shop Hours

• Sunday Closed

• Monday Closed • Tuesday 10am-4pm

• Wednesday 10am-4pm

• Thursday 10am-4pm

• Friday 10am-4pm Donations accepted Tuesday-Saturday 11am3pm Donations Wanted

We gratefully accept the following items in good condition

Household items, Jewelry, Home decorations, Clean Toys, Small furniture, Lamps, Clean Kitchenware , Antiques/Collectables, Pictures/Art Work, Holiday items, Small Appliances, Purses, small tools and small gardening items

We do not accept TV’s, Computers, Books, Upholstered Furniture, Children’s Car seats, Entertainment Centers, Large appliances, Mattresses, Medical Supplies, Hutches/Armoires, Suitcases, vases, advertising mugs and clothes

Please call 518-3064333 for drop off appointment

ALL PROCEEDS GO

TO SUPPORT GATE-

WAY HOUSE OF PEACE

Gateway House of Peace is a donor driven End of life home that cares for local residents and families during loved one’s final days at no charge to the family.

Cat Adoption Center

Save A Life! Adopt!

Volunteer! Donate!

GLENS FALLS - All cats for adoption have been rescued locally.

For more information: 518-409-8105 ext. 101 adoptadk@animalleague. org facebook.com/theanimalleagueadirondackregion/

serving the local community since 2003. Our mission is to bring together local farms and food/craft producers with consumers and to promote locally created products.

The market is now accepting vendors for the 2023 season. New and returning vendors can apply online at https:// www.ballston.org/category/farmers-market. The market bylaws are posted on the application page.

“We are also looking for community volunteers to help on market days,” says Farmers’ Market Chairperson, Nora Osuchowski.

“It’s a great way to get to know and support the vendors and get in some early bird market shopping in.” Most importantly, volunteer help will assure that the Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market will continue to be a presence in the village. Please contact nora@ballston.org to find out more.

Updates on what is new at the market throughout the season can be found on the Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market Facebook page and at ballston.org.

The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association, established in 1983, is a non-profit

organization committed to making the Village of Ballston Spa a great place to live, work and visit. To learn more, visit at www.ballston.org.

Bereavement Support Group at Corpus Christi Church

ROUND LAKE - Corpus Christi Church will host a Bereavement Support Group, facilitated by Meg Mihalko and Sharon Ryan, beginning on Thursday, March 30, 2023 and continuing every two weeks until December 21,

2023. The first meeting on March 30th will begin at 1:00 pm. The second meeting on April 13th, will be at 6:00 pm. The times will alternate every other meeting. The meetings will be held in Room 10 of the Parish Hall located at 2001 Route 9, Round Lake, New York. These groups will offer emotional and spiritual support for anyone who has suffered the loss of a loved one through death. We hope these meetings will help to support the bereaved as they journey through a new way of life. You do not need to be a parishioner of

Corpus Christi to attend these sessions.

If you are interested in taking part in either or both groups, please contact either Sharon (518-441-5138, emailjcrsar1949@gmail.com ) or Meg (518-383-6649, email- mnbm37@gmail. com) to secure your spot in the group and for an explanation of the time differentials. We will gladly email anyone a copy of the schedule. If you have any questions, please contact one of us and we will be happy to assist!

The Role of Nature in Home Design in the Years Ahead

Outdoor living spaces were prioritized during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, when public gatherings were greatly limited and individuals were urged to stay home as much as possible. Such demands have had a ripple effect on various industries, including home design. According to a survey conducted by the New Home Trends Institute in collaboration with Pro Builder, 58 percent of the more than 300 residential architects, designers and design-minded builders who participated said connection to the outdoors/nature will be an important influence on their design choices in the years to come. In addition, 45 percent of respondents indicated increased attention will be

afforded to outdoor entertaining spaces.

So what might the outdoor spaces of homes built in the not-so-distant future look like? Respondents to the survey anticipated a growing demand for various built-in outdoor features, including:

• Firepits or fireplaces • Outdoor kitchens • Gazebos or pergolas

• Pools • Spas or hot tubs

Though trends and consumer demands are ever-shifting, architects and designers are anticipating that future homeowners will want more developed outdoor living spaces and greater access to nature, which is something current homeowners can keep in mind when renovating their properties.