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Cottage of Art & Design Visits

Whitman Brewing Company

Beekman Street Arts District gallery to show their creations in a unique venue

SARATOGA - A quilter, a jeweler, and a tile maker walk into a bar... Come see for yourself what happens. Whitman Brewing Company, housed in the historic Saratogian building at 20 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, will be hosting a Pop-up Art Show featuring work from the Cottage of Art & Design.

On Sunday, January 29, 2023 from 12-5 pm, the Whitman Brewing Company Lounge will be transformed by the hand-crafted art of the six local creatives who comprise the Cottage.

The Cottage of Art & Design at 73 Beekman is a collective gallery that features jewelry, fiber art, pottery, art quilts, tiles, mosaics, sculptures, mixed media and paintings. The “Cottagers” are Amejo Amyot, creator of spiritually motivated clay work and paintings; Meg Dalton, maker of exquisitely detailed art quilts and wearables; Meryl Davis of Blackbird Design Studio, designer and crafter of vibrant enamel jewelry and mosaics; Nancy Niefeld of Two Spruce Pottery, accomplished creator of finely crafted sculpture and pottery; Susan Rivers of Greentree Fiber Arts, practitioner of Quilted Alchemy blending technology and tradition to create works in textile and mixed media; and Don Shore of Lesperance Tiles, maker of artisanal tilework for installations and standalone art pieces.

Whitman Brewing Company seeks to promote and inspire art in all forms. It

Saratoga North Edition | Thursday, January 26, 2023

Home schooling surge hits some area schools

Schenectady, Rensselaer, Ballston Spa represent biggest increases in Capital Region

By KATHLEEN MOORE

SCHENECTADY — What do Schenectady, Rensselaer and Ballston Spa have in common?

In the Capital Region, those districts are seeing the most parents switching to home schooling.

Statewide, Schenectady has the fifth highest increase in home-schoolers leaving their public school district outside of New York City’s five boroughs. The number of home-schoolers in the Electric City almost tripled from 99 before the pandemic to 289

In actuality, the 190 Schenectady students who moved to home schooling is small for the city district, which has almost 10,000 students. But it is a 192 percent increase in comparison to the home-schoolers who left before the pandemic.

Educators take the loss as a criticism of their schools. As lifelong public educators, they strongly believe it’s the best way to learn. They note that schools consist of a more diverse group than one’s family, with teachers trained in social-emotional learning and myriad other skills.

In the last two years, parents largely left public school because of COVID, though not all for the same reason. Some felt districts were taking the virus too seriously — while others felt they were not taking it seriously enough.

read and Evan encourages her — this is how you do it, it’s OK, I had trouble, too,” she said. She stays home with the children and her husband supports the family financially through his job at General Electric.

last school year, according to data from the state Education Department.

The average school district in the state, excluding New York City, lost 23 students to home schooling, while the average loss among the five districts with the most home-school transitions was 284 students. Statewide, there are 54,000 children designated as home-schoolers.

The other districts in the top five are a mix of suburban and urban upstate schools: Arkport, Steuben County; Sherman, Chautauqua County; Rochester, and Kingston.

Ballston Spa and Rensselear did not have the highest number of children who transitioned to home-school, but they did have the highest percentage increase among Capital Region public schools.

School officials have focused on getting both groups back, partly on the grounds that everyone has now accepted that COVID is here to stay. But many parents who started home schooling because of the pandemic told school officials they want to continue because they have fallen in love with teaching at home. The flexibility, ability to work at a child’s learning level rather than grade level, and the chance to incorporate play-based or outdoor school won many of them over.

“For us personally, my father had a rediagnosis of lung cancer and to me personally it was, ‘do I send (my kindergartner) to public school and expose my father, or keep him home?’” said Laura Eadon of Ballston Spa. “It started for me as a necessity for our family to stay together.”

Her father died in March 2022. But she has not re-enrolled her children, who are now in first-grade, second-grade and pre-kindergarten.

“We just love it,” she said of home-school.

Her two sons are well above grade level now in reading and math, and study history and science together. They’re helping their little sister learn to read as well.

“She’s starting to string letters together to

Ballston Spa had the 22nd highest home schooling percent change in the state, excluding New York City. There, home schooling nearly quadrupled from 2019 to 2022, from 36 students pre-pandemic to 127 students last year.

Rensselaer and Ballston Spa are the only Capital Region schools in the top 25 of public schools statewide in percent of students who transferred to home schooling. Rensselaer had the 16th highest home schooling change in the state. There, home schooling increased by four-fold from 2019 to 2022, but the numeric change was relatively small: from eight students pre-pandemic to 32 students last year.

When the Times Union reached out to Rensselaer Superintendent Joseph Kardash, he disputed the state’s data and then did not return calls for further comment.

Remote workers also home schooling

In Schenectady, some parents who started home schooling to protect an at-risk family member now have remote jobs and have chosen to continue to home-school, said Schenectady Deputy Superintendent Lynne Rutnik.

“What we were finding was many of the families had family members living with him or that they were caretaking ... that did have autoimmune diseases, or diseases that made it really risky for them to come back to school,”

Public asked to help with impasse

By WENDY LIBERATORE

BALLSTON SPA — Saratoga County corrections officers and 911 dispatchers are asking the public to reach out to the county’s top officials to help them break an impasse in their contract negotiations.

Paul Iachetta, who is negotiating with the county on behalf of the 125 members of the United Public Service Employees Union, has posted a plea on the union’s Facebook pages that asks supporters of jail and 911 center employees to call the county’s administrator and elected officials to ask for “a fair contract now.”

“It is no longer acceptable to expect our members to be treated as second class citizens,” Iachetta’s letter reads. “The work that we do, not only in the county jail, but also in the communications center … is vital to our community and we are hoping the county will recognize that and reward us.”

Union members, who also include jail cooks, nurses and inmate support personnel, are being offered a 3 percent wage increase, which Iachetta said will be undercut by a 5 percent increase in their health care contribution. He also said the increase, which would total about 2 percent when factoring in higher health care costs, doesn’t come close to making up for an 8 percent increase in the cost of living when workers, such as the corrections officers, have a base pay of $48,900. Iachetta said that is lower than in neighboring Warren and Washington counties that have contracts he negotiated.

“In Washington County, we got a 17 to 30 percent increase in pay,” he said.

Christine Rush, spokeswoman for the county, said Saratoga County does not comment on union negotiations.

But it’s not just the wages and the cost of living that hurt. Iachetta said deputies are paid, on average, $12,000 more a year than the

correction officers. He said the sergeant and lieutenants in the sheriff’s department are paid $18,000 more. A look at December 2022 county minutes shows that a clerk in the sheriff’s office earns $45,500, pulling in about the same as a 911 dispatcher who he says starts at $46,000.

Iachetta said the disparity in the wages is exacerbated by understaffing at the jail and the 911 center where workers are required to clock mandatory overtime.

“People are emotionally, mentally and physically beat up,” Iachetta said. “This has been going on for years. I sit in on conference with grown men and women who are breaking down because the staffing is so short. … They can’t take time off and get stuck at work for 12 or 16 hours. I know one woman who is guaranteed to work 16-hour days every Saturday and Sunday because there are not enough people. The situation is bad.”

He said many are retiring early, giving up expected pensions, because they don’t foresee any changes coming. And recruiting, he said, is not strongly supported by the county.

“We have been on the county for years to go out and recruit people,” he said. “They have dropped the test requirement and hired a number of people, but they haven’t done it quickly.”

He said recruitment is difficult because of the recent anti-police rhetoric and what he calls “extreme oversight” by the state attorney general’s office. Yet he said the pay is also a big factor that is getting in the way. Meanwhile, he said “it’s taking toll.”

“There is no end in sight,” said Iachetta, a former Cohoes police officer. “It will implode. We will end up with a problem over there.”

County officials say the shortage of correction officers is nationwide and they are actively recruiting.

“Law enforcement is facing a staffing crisis nationwide,” a statement from the county read. “Recognizing this national crisis and its effect in Saratoga County, we’ve issued a (request for proposal) for development of a recruitment campaign for career opportunities with the county, specifically highlighting the need for corrections officers and desk officers as a priority section of the workforce. The county also participated in a pilot program with New York State Civil Service for prospective correction officers which allowed qualified candidates to take the training and experience exam in an online format on their own time. Outreach efforts were also conducted with local community colleges, BOCES and Stewart’s Shops.”

Iachetta noted how Sheriff Michael Zurlo said he supports the corrections officers and 911 dispatchers

JIM FRANCO / TIMES UNION

Emma Eadon, 4, left, and her brothers Colin, 7, and Evan, 5, are home-schooled by their mother, Laura Eadon, in Ballston Spa. An average of 23 students in public school districts outside New York City left for home schooling recently. School leaders are focusing on getting those kids back.

Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park

Presents

Winter Nature Walks at Saratoga Plan’s Bog Meadow Preserve

SARATOGA - The partnership between Saratoga PLAN and Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park continues with winter nature walks at Saratoga PLAN’s Bog Meadow Preserve. These walks will take place on Thursdays from January 12 to February 16 from 10:00 to 11:00 am. People can register for one, two, or all six of the walks! Participants will learn about the changes that winter brings to the wetlands of the Bog Meadow Preserve with a weekly focus on a different theme. On January 12 and February 2, the focus will be on identifying animal tracks

The Global War for American Independence –Experts Next Door

BALLSTON SPA - The Saratoga County History Center (SCHC) announces a virtual presentation by Dr. Eliga Gould on the Global War for American Revolution. Dr. Gould will participate in the History Center’s popular virtual speaker series “Experts Next Door.” At 7 pm on January 31st, Dr. Gould will explain the global war for American independence and the role played by the battles of Saratoga in 1777. This is a virtual program presented on Zoom.

Dr. Eliga Gould is a Professor and Chair of the Department of History at the University of New Hampshire. Gould’s scholarship focuses on the American

in the snow. On January 19 and February 9, the focus will be on animal adaptations to winter and winter bird identification. The final theme for January 26 and February 16 will be on learning to identify trees in the winter.

The walks have been developed and will be led by Environmental Education and Conservation Interns who were hired through a grant of the Land Trust Alliance’s New York State Conservation Partnership Program. If the trails are snow-covered, the walks will take place on snowshoes. Snowshoes are available for rent for the program at $3.00/pair.

Registration is strongly encouraged as winter parking at the trailhead is more limited than at other times of the year. Walks may be cancelled due to inclement weather. To register or for additional program information,

Revolution, emphasizing the revolution’s “outer” history in the Americas, Africa, Europe, and the wider world. His current book project, Crucible of Peace: The Turbulent History of America’s Founding Treaty, examines the least studied United States’ founding documents: the Treaty of 1783 that ended the American Revolutionary War. He is the author of Among the Powers of the Earth: The American Revolution and the Making of a New World Empire and co-editor of Empire and Nation: The American Revolution and the Atlantic World.

Sean Kelleher, Vice President of the Saratoga County History Center, says, “We are very fortunate to have Dr. Gould present our virtual “Experts Next Door” program. The American victory at Saratoga in 1777 could

please visit the Preserve & Park’s website at www.wiltonpreserve.org and click on the “Public Programs” tab to access the online registration form. Registration can also be done by calling 518-450-0321.

February Break Drama Camp with Elyse Young

MALTA - Town of Malta Parks and Recreation Department announces FEBRUARY BREAK DRAMA CAMP for ages 10-15 will run Tuesday, February 21 through Friday, February 24 from10:00am until 3:00pm. The camp will be taught by Malta’s Artistic Director Elyse Young and will include acting skills, vocal techniques, theater games, crafts, rehearsals and performance of a short play. Camp and performance will take place at the Malta Community Center, One

not have been achieved without foreign aid. After Saratoga, most people don’t realize that the fighting of the American Revolution includes Asia, Africa, and Europe.” The History Center is proud to support the Saratoga County 250th American Revolution Commission, created by the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors to recognize the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution in Saratoga County.

The event, set to take place on Zoom, is open to the public. It’s free, but donations are highly valued. To register, please visit https://brooksidemuseum. networkforgood.com/ events/51224-end-21

The “Experts Next Door” virtual speaker series was launched in the summer of 2020 and has featured specialists from various fields, from

Bayberry Drive, Malta. For more information, go online to www.maltaparksrec.com or contact Town of Malta Parks and Recreation Department at (518) 899-4411.

Historian Tea Talks at Brookside Museum

BALLSTON SPA - The Saratoga County History Center will host a monthly series of informal Historian Tea Talks, presented by historians from around the county, beginning in February. Tea and cookies will be served, and the talks will take place in the Long Room at Brookside Museum.

February 21, 3pm – Crime and Misadventures in Corinth. Rachel Clothier, Corinth Town Historian

March 21, 3pm – The Mott’s Apple Empire. Lynda Bryan, Halfmoon Town

archaeology to gardening to mixology to history to teach. Please visit the History Center website at www.brooksidemuseum. org for more information.

Looking for Baseball Umpires

CAPITAL DISTRICTCapital District Baseball Umpires Association is looking for new members for the 2023 season. Training classes are now forming. Please call Bob Umholtz at 518-986-5987 or go to cdbua.com for more information.

South Glens Falls UMC Turkey Dinner

S. GLENS FALLS - We are having our Turkey Dinner on Saturday, January 28th from 4:30-6:00pm. We will be serving A full Turkey dinner including stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy &

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Rotary Club, Camp Stomping Ground & Immersion Pt Host: 4 Seasons 4k Fun Run Events

MIDDLE GROVE - The first ever fun run event of a new series, the 4 Seasons 4K at Camp Stomping Ground, 3430 Boyhaven Rd in Middle Grove, New York is set to take place on Feb 4, 2023 at 10am. Community members, families, and pets of all ages and abilities are invited to grab their running shoes and come out to run, walk or dance though a new four kilometer trail run. Megan James, the owner of Immersion PT & coach of Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake cross country & track teams, designed the trail run course, and hopes to inspire new runners and foster appreciation for our natural spaces in a fun, family-friendly environment.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Rotary Club. The cost of the ticket includes participation in the run, refreshments afterwards and the opportunity to explore the Camp Stomping Ground property!

Run organizer James is hoping for snow, as that would be most fitting for the Winter Run of the 4 Seasons 4k. The groups plan to also host Spring, Summer, and Fall events as part of the series to highlight the variations in the natural beauty in the area throughout the year.

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 and surefootedness are advised. The race will conclude with refresh-

Historian

April 18, 3pm – Hall’s Brookside Dairy, Greenfield Center: “Nothing remains but an empty field and fond memories.” John Greenwood

Visitors will also have the opportunity to glimpse at improvements being made behind the scenes of the 230-year-old building as the History Center prepares the exciting new immersive exhibit on Saratoga County, opening in Spring 2023.

Registration is not necessary but is appreciated. A donation of $5 per registration is recommended to support the programs of Saratoga County History Center. Please visit www. brooksidemuseum.org for more information.

veggies with home-made desserts.

This dinner will be a sitdown 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

Christ’s Cupboard Food Pantry

BALLSTON SPAChrist’s Cupboard Food Pantry, located at the First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa, 202 Milton Ave, has expanded our service hours. We are now open every Tuesday morning from 9-11am and every Thursday afternoon from 4:30-6:00pm.

ments and snacks, games for families, and non-traditional awards such as Best Dressed, Muddiest Runner, among others. There will be no overall, age-group, or time-focused awards at any of these events.

Camp Stomping Ground Executive Director and Rotary Member, Laura Kriegel, is excited to invite the local community to showcase the work the camp has done rehabilitating the site since it’s acquisition in 2020, including this year’s completed renovation of the 1830’s farmhouse on the property; “ 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.

Tickets to the event can be purchased through: https://bit.ly/sg4s4k

Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation Presents “The Streets Where You Live”

SARATOG A - Join the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation for “The Streets Where You Live” at 7:00PM on Thursday, February 2, 2023 This virtual program will highlight the history behind the names of many streets in Saratoga Springs.

Street names help to tell the story of the development of our great city. The unique street history of Saratoga Springs will be presented by Charlie Kuenzel and will include images, personal remembrances, house histories and the city’s most prominent historic landmarks.

“As cities were planned and developed, the need to name new streets usually gravitated to the names of people, families or events

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in the history of that city. Saratoga Springs has followed that pattern for over 200 years,” said Charlie Kuenzel.

Charlie Kuenzel is a native Saratogian who taught in the Saratoga City School District for 36 years and was co-owner of Saratoga Tours LLC for almost 20 years. Charlie is the current President of the Saratoga Springs History Museum and writes regular history articles for Simply Saratoga and Saratoga Today. As a speaker on many history topics, he has educated and entertained audiences for more than 30 years.

This virtual program will take place on Zoom for a suggested donation of $10 or more. For additional information or to register for the virtual program visit www.saratogapreservation.org or call (518) 587-5030. Everyone who pre-registers for this program will be emailed a Zoom link in advance and will receive a link to the recording.

Knights of Columbus 246 Host Bingo

SARATOGA - KOC Hall, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs, every Wednesday evening. The doors open at 4:30, the kitchen window (which is staffed by the Catholic Daughters) opens at 5:30, games go on sale at 6:00, and the first game starts at 7:00. Every week, there is $1,500 in guaranteed prize money. Join us for an evening out and help to support our activities within the community.

Ballston Spa UMC Thrift Shop

BALLSTON SPA - The Ballston Spa United Methodist Church Thrift Shop is open on Tuesday mornings from 9:30 until noon. We are located at 101 Milton Avenue in Ballston Spa.

Ballston Spa Chocolate Fest

BALLSTON SPA - The village of Ballston Spa will soon be filled with chocolate sweet spots. The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association is excited to announce our 8th Ballston Spa Chocolate Fest. The festival will take place on Friday, February 3 from 4-8pm throughout the village of Ballston Spa. We are currently announcing sponsorship opportunities as well as a call for Chocolate Chef entries.

Area restaurants, bakeries, and chefs are all welcome to compete to showcase their talents and tastes by preparing small, sample-sized chocolate offerings in 3 categories: Dessert (Sweet), Savory, and Chocolate Beverage. These treats will be judged by Chocolate-fest goers.

While savoring chocolate treats, visitors will enjoy a variety of First Friday activities going on throughout the Village, including live music, artist demonstrations and special promotions just in time for Valentine’s Day. A complete list of events can be found at Ballston.org.

In 2020, we featured over 21 “Sweet Spots” throughout our downtown area. We were proud to welcome over 1,500 visitors to the Village for this annual event.

The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association, established in 1983, is a non-profit organization committed to making the Village of Ballston Spa a better place to live and work. More information can be found at www.ballston.org

Saratoga Arts –2023 High School All Stars Exhibition

SARATOGA - Every year, Saratoga Arts solicits high school art teachers representing schools from Saratoga, Fulton, and Montgomery counties, to submit artwork from their top three students. The work is installed in our Main Gallery space at 320 Broadway, in downtown Saratoga Springs, for the public to see the amazing talent of our local high school all stars.

This year, Saratoga Arts encouraged submissions of both visual artwork and written artwork, with the theme Ekphrasis in mind. Looking to the above quote as a definition, we hope that all viewers of the exhibit will walk away questioning how visual artwork can inspire the written word, and the written word can inspire the visual.

Exhibition dates: Jan. 14th – Feb. 4th

Ballston Spa Elks Meatloaf Dinner

BALLSTON SPAMeatloaf Dinner Dine in or Take-out - Ballston Spa Elks Lodge #2619, 10 Hamilton Street, Ballston Spa, will host a Meatloaf Dinner on Saturday, January 28th, from 4 to 6 pm. The menu will include Salad, Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable, Roll, and Homemade Dessert. The cost is 2 for $27 or $17 each (cash only). Preorder strongly encouraged, place your order at 518-8851149, January 26th & 27th from 4 to 6 pm or email dinners2619@gmail.com. Limited quantities available at the door. Proceeds support Elks Charities.

Academy for Lifelong Learning Incorporates

SARATOGA - After 30 years, the Academy for Lifelong Learning has left its host and sponsor Empire State College. SUNY ESC and the ESC Foundation Board recently voted to dissolve the relationship as of December 31, 2022.

The Academy is now incorporated as Academy for Lifelong Learning Saratoga Region, Inc. and has ventured out as its own nonprofit organization fulfilling the vision of being the premier non-credit adult learning center in Saratoga and surrounding counties through inclusive educational and social opportunities that enhance the lives of more and more adults as they age.

The Academy continues its mission of providing lifelong learning for adult learners in the Saratoga Region and beyond. Look for the Academy’s winter course information on the new website at www.allsaratoga. org Courses start the week of January 23. Check back for information on upcoming spring courses in March for noncredit classes starting mid-April. The Academy is looking for community classroom space to hold some its spring courses. For more information, please contact Executive Director, Jeff Shinaman at jeff@allsaratoga. org or (518) 290-6988.

Saratoga Plan’s Glowegee Preserve in Galway Will Be the Location for Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park’s Winter Nature Walks

SARATOGA COUNTY - Sundays are a great time to get outdoors and enjoy some winter trail time! Saratoga PLAN and Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park are partnering to bring winter nature walks to the Glowegee Preserve. These walks will take place on three Sundays from 10:00 to 11:00 am. Winter animal adaptations and bird identification will be the focus of the January 29th walk. The final walk on February 12 will help participants learn to identify trees in the winter by looking at bark and branches for their unique characteristics. People can register for one, two, or all three of the walks! The walks have been developed and will be led by Environmental Education and Conservation Interns who were hired through a grant of the Land Trust Alliance’s New York State Conservation Partnership Program. If the trails are snow-covered, the walks will take place on snowshoes. Snowshoes are available for rent for the program at $3.00/pair.

Registration is strongly encouraged as winter parking at the trailhead is more limited than at other times of the year. Walks may be cancelled due to inclement weather. To register or for additional program information, please visit the Preserve & Park’s website at www.wiltonpreserve.org and click on the “Public Programs” tab to access the online registration form. Registration can also be done by calling 518-450-0321.

Al-anon Meetings

SARATOGA - Alanon meeting to support those living with an alcoholic, grew up with alcoholism etc… please join us at our weekly meeting: Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church 175 5th Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Every Tuesday: 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Sundaes Best Hot Fudge Sauce FactoryOpen House

GANSEVOORT - Sundaes Best Hot Fudge Sauce will host an open house and pop-up shop at their manufacturing facility on Saturday, January 28 from 10am to 2pm. Celebrating 22 years in business, owner Katie Camarro and friends will be on hand with product displays and gift ideas for Valentine’s Day. Sundaes Best Hot Fudge Sauce kitchen is located in Gansevoort at 23 Northern Pines Rd, 12831, 1st floor, Bldg. 2, across from Saratoga Restaurant Supply. www.sundaesbest.com, (518) 584-4036.

The Capital District Genealogical Society of NY Announces its Monthly Presentation

CAPITAL DISTRICT - Topic: Genealogical Resources at the New York State Military Museum

When: Saturday, January 28, 2023 Time: 1:00 - 2:30 PMWhere: Online via Zoom

Speaker: Jim Gandy graduated from the University of Hawaii at Manoa with a Master of Library and Information Science in 1999. He has worked at the NYS Military Museum since 2002.

Presentation: Jim will be giving a quick survey of the different resources available to genealogists at the NYS Military Museum. Museum resources start from the early-to-mid 19th century all the way up to World War II.

Registration: FREE

https://www.capitaldistrictgenealogicalsociety. org/event_registration

Red Cross Blood Drive at the VFW

Post 420

SARATOGA - A blood drive will be held at VFW Post 420, 190 Excelsior Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY on January 27, 2023

From 12:30 – 5:30.

Appointment are available through the Red Cross Donor App on-line. For more information Contact Heidi Underwood 757358-3291.

Plenty of parking. Come in a support your Community!

Capital Region Veterans Memorial (CRVM) Fundraiser

SCHENECTADY - Mary Brandt, Board President of the Capital Region Veterans Memorial, has announced a fundraising Dinner at the Water’s Edge Lighthouse, 2 Freeman’s Bridge Road, Glenville, NY on January 28, 2023 for the benefit of the Capital Region Veterans Memorial to be located in the new Legacy Park of Glenville, NY.

A highlight of the event is the Silent Auction with a very exciting item to be raffled off. A FLIGHT for TWO out of the Saratoga County Airport to a nearby Regional Airport. The flight will conclude with breakfast with the Pilot and all expenses are included. Many other items have been collected according to Ginny Barr, board member. Some other major items include a “Gaming Chair” and an Air Convection Oven. Auction items can be donated by

2023 Malta Sunrise Rotary Scholarship

MALTA - The Malta Sunrise Rotary Club expects to award two scholarships in 2023 to two graduating high school seniors. The first-place selected student will be awarded a one-time scholarship of $1,000. Additionally, a one-time $500 scholarship may be awarded to the runner-up scholarship finalist.

Applicants should demonstrate strong involvement in community service and excellence in their core curriculum education as shown by a minimum 90 high school GPA. Consideration will be given to financial need as shown by the expected family contribution on the FAFSA.

The applicants must reside in the Town of Malta, including the Village of Round Lake. This may include students enrolled at Ballston Spa High School, Shenendehowa Central Schools, any accredited private or parochial schools, and students participating in an accredited home-school program, as long as their legal residence is within the Town of Malta. Postal addresses within the Town of Malta vary. School district officials and officials at Malta Town Hall may be able to assist you if you are uncertain about whether you qualify as a Malta resident.

The applicants should plan to attend any accredited university, college, community college or vocational/ technical institute beginning in the fall of 2023.

Payment will be made directly to the student upon receipt of the award or disbursed in a manner in compliance with the student’s school district policies.

The deadline for receipt of all required application materials is February 24, 2023.

Applications are available in school counseling offices and/or by inquiry to Malta Sunrise Rotary Scholarship Chair Paul Phillips: (518) 584-4625 or email paulandjeanp@yahoo.com.”

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calling Mary Brandt at 518-495-2524.

Bidding for this event will commence at 4 PM on Saturday, January 28th. Dinner will be at 5 and the evening will include an updated presentation on the progress of this important Capital District Project for Veterans. The cost is $40 per person and tickets can be purchased on line at CAPITALREGIONVETERANS.ORG

Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge 161

Hosts a Roast Beef Dinner for Curbside Pick Up

SARATOGA / WILTONWed., February 1, 2023, 4:30-6:00pm

Call Monday Or Tuesday Between 10am-Noon To Place An Order - 518584-2585

Roast Beef, Roasted Redskin Potatoes, Vegetable Salad, Roll, Gravy - Dinner For 2 /$30.00 (Cash Only)

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas (CDA) Monthly Meeting

SARATOGA - The Catholic Daughters of the Americas (CDA), Court McLaughlin #422, will hold its monthly meeting on Saturday, February 4th, at the Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs. Members gather at 9:00AM for recitation of the Rosary, followed by refreshments at 9:30 until 10:00AM when the meeting will begin. CDA is one of the oldest and largest volunteer organizations of Catholic women in the Americas. Please join us. If you have any questions feel free to

contact our Regent, Lucille Koch at 518-644-4438.

The Saratoga Springs

Retired Teachers

Assoc. Wil Hold Monthly Meeting

SARATOGA - The Saratoga Springs Retired Teachers Association will be holding their monthly luncheon meeting on Monday, February 6 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 Spa Elks Lodge 2619

All You Can Eat Monthly Breakfast

BALLSTON SPABreakfast Buffet- Ballston Spa Elks Lodge #2619, 10 Hamilton Street, Ballston Spa, will host an All You Can Eat Breakfast on Sun., Feb. 12 , from 8 to 11 pm. Enjoy Pancakes and Sausage, French Toast, Eggs made to order, world famous Omelets, Home Fries, Toast, Coffee, and Juice. Adults $9 Seniors $8 Kids $5. Proceeds support Elks Charities.

Middle Grove UMC Annual Souper Bowl of Caring Chili Fest

MIDDLE GROVE - Sun., Feb 12 10am - 1pm. TAKE OUT ONLY. Homemade, delicious varieties of chili sold for $6/qt. Proceeds to support church Blessing Box - a 24/7 food pantry located in front of church located at 429 Middle Grove Rd.

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

Helping Everyone Live Well with Parkinson’s

Do you or your loved one have Parkinson’s Disease? Do you live or work in the Upstate NY, Greater Capital Region?

Did you know there is so much you can do to Live Well with Parkinson’s?

Did you know recent clinical studies have shown that a good personal wellness program, including exercise, good nutrition, and an overall healthy lifestyle, can slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease and improve the way you feel?

Make today the day you gain control of your life and Live Well with Parkinson’s!

Join us today by signing up for our newsletter Start learning about local and online exercise and wellness programs, resources, and information, all geared toward people with Parkinson’s disease and their Care Partners.

There is no charge to use the Help for Parkinson’s service.

Feel free to contact us at info@helpforpd.org or 518-350-7399

** Help for Parkinson’s is a locally based 501(c)(3) charity solely focused on helping improve the lives of folks dealing with Parkinson’s Disease. **

his Rensselaer County ranch instantly reminded me of the T.A.R.D.I.S. in “Doctor Who” – it’s bigger on the inside. That’s due to soaring cathedral ceilings in nearly every room of the open-concept home. There are five bedrooms, threeand-a-half bathrooms, a commanding stone fireplace in the living room and a spacious kitchen taking up part of its 3,030 square feet. Outside the main house is an inground pool with hot tub and a slide built into the landscaping, a guest house, and a firepit. All set on 2.62 acres. Wynantskill schools.

Listing price: $999,999. Taxes: $15,501. Contact Vera Cohen, of Vera Cohen Realty,

SCHOOLING

she said. “When we contact them again, families told us many of their circumstances had changed, being able to work virtually.”

But that means the enormous lift of juggling work and home-school.

Some make it work because home-school can be done on weekends and in the evenings, and many parents take turns running classes for a group or drop off children at a

HOROSCOPE

Week Of January 29, 2023

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, it’s important to focus on progress and not necessarily on money that can be made. See what you can learn along the path you choose.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

You have high hopes that your efforts will be well received this week, Taurus. Before you move full speed ahead, run your ideas by a trusted group of confidantes.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

You don’t learn by getting things right all of the time, Gemini. A few mistakes along the way provide an opportunity to grow and figure out new ways to do the job.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, distractions seemingly abound this week and your head isn’t in the game. While you can get away with a few oversights here and there, too many can be problematic.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, someone in your life is looking for a pep talk and you are just the person to provide one. Listen to the problem at hand and offer this person some solid solutions.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, you could be at a crossroads in your life. You are pondering many different scenarios, and now is the time to solidify plans for the next few weeks.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

If you made a career change recently, you may be discovering that the payoff isn’t quite what you expected. Fulfillment is essential, so give some thought to new pursuits.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, it is not like you to feel adrift, but that could be the situation right now. Latch on to one activity or person that brings you joy. Focus on the positives in life.

SAGITTARIUS –Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, family members want to spend more time with you, so plan for the extra company. Have a few extra snacks on hand and make sure the house is orderly.

CAPRICORN –Dec 22/Jan 20

Your tendency to want to tackle things all on your own could have you pushing others away, Capricorn. Accept others’ willingness to pitch in.

AQUARIUS –Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, there has been a lot on your plate and many thoughts swimming through your mind. A quick getaway could be what is needed this month.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, you have a few offers on the table, but could be having trouble narrowing down your preference. Bring in a third party to help.

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JANUARY 29

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JANUARY 30

Christian Bale, Actor (49)

JANUARY 31

Justin Timberlake, Singer (42)

FEBRUARY 1

Harry Styles, Singer (29)

FEBRUARY 2

Gerard Piqué, Athlete (36)

FEBRUARY 3

Warwick Davis, Actor (53)

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Natalie Imbruglia, Singer (48)

co-op. State rules allow parents to hire a tutor, but if they do group teaching, it can’t be used for a majority of the school program because it would constitute an unlicensed school, according to state regulations.

But Schenectady officials want the students back. In the last year, 36 students returned, which they see as a victory. “We’re trending in the right direction,” Rutnik said.

It’s not that they are opposed to home schooling — but they prefer public school.

“We are public educators, we believe in the public education system. We have dedicated our lives to it,” Rutnik said. “We would love to have the home-school families come back.”

In Ballston Spa, too, the interim superintendent is tracking numbers to see if home-schoolers are returning. Last year there were 129 home-schoolers, according to the state. There are 139 now, Superintendent Gianleo Duca said, but some returned when they reached high school.

“This year for sure we definitely got a bunch of kids back at the high school,” he said. “At the (grades) 9-12, that’s where we see more of the transfers.”

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but has made no move to advocate for them. Zurlo was offered his own raise this year, bringing his annual salary to $147,493. That’s on top of Zurlo’s pension that seethroughny.org calculates at $62,442 a year. Zurlo did not respond to a Times Union request for comment on the corrections officers’ and 911 dispatchers’ pay.

Iachetta said the county’s stubbornness on wages coincides with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics highlighting the county as having the largest over-the-year percentage increase, 16.3 percent, in average weekly wages. At the time of the announcement, Board of Supervisors Chair Todd Kusnierz said the report proves that the county is one of the best places to live and work.

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is the intent of this collaboration, orchestrated by Cottager Nancy Niefled and Sam VanDemark of Whitman Brewing Company, to introduce audiences to art in a welcoming and comfortable environment.

Hispanic and International Ministry at Clifton Park Center Baptist Church

CLIFTON PARK - Clifton Park Center Baptist Church offers an outreach program for Hispanics and Internationals in the area. It is a time of fellowship and Bible Study on Mondays @ 7:00pm. It is offered in English and in Spanish. The church is located at 713 Clifton Park Center Road in Clifton Park, NY. Please contact Rev. Damaris Cami-Staples at (518)371-6023 if you have any questions.

While home-schoolers can get a letter from their school superintendent stating they received the “substantial equivalent of a high school education,” they cannot get a state diploma. That can lead to some home-schoolers returning for high school. (Another option is do a 24-credit college program to earn a High School Equivalency Diploma.)

Luca hoped some of them would return because the district opened Spa Academy, a non-traditional high school. The new school has 60 students in total.

“These are kids who hadn’t set foot in a traditional school building in two, three years. We have a 97 percent attendance rate,” he said. “We’re always thinking about creative solutions — what student needs are, what their interests are. We really do try to find a path for all our kids.”

“For us personally, my father had a rediagnosis of lung cancer and to me personally it was, ‘do I send (my kindergartner) to public school and expose my father, or keep him home?’ It started for me as a necessity for our family to stay together. We just love it.”

— Laura Eadon of Ballston Spa

But Iachetta said Kusnierz, who has received campaign donations from the sheriff’s deputy union but none from United Public Service Employees Union, along with Clifton Park supervisors Phil Barrett and Jonathan Schopf and Halfmoon Supervisor Kevin Tollisen, are unmoved by pay and conditions. Thus, he said, the reason for public outreach.

“They have upped the initial proposal for pay,” said Iachetta who is considering calling in a mediator. “But they have not agreed to anything. That’s why we feel we have to go to the public for support.”

“It is no longer acceptable to expect our members to be treated as second class citizens. The work that we do, not only in the county jail, but also in the communications center … is vital to our community and we are hoping the county will recognize that and reward us.”

— Paul Iachetta

Saratoga Chamber Players Winter Concert

SARATOGA - Saratoga Chamber Players is pleased to announce a winter concert, “Return of the Duos”, on Saturday February 25, 3PM at the Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Avenue.

The program will bring together Jill Levy, violinist and Artistic Director, with Margaret Kampmeier, pianist. With music spanning four centuries, treat yourself to the Classical sweetness of Franz Schubert, the contemporary Turkish delight of Kamran Ince, the modern French birdsongs of Olivier Messiaen and the passionate, modern inventiveness of Richard Strauss.

Tickets are $20-$30, available at the door or on the website.

Saratoga Chamber Players gratefully acknowledges support of the New York State Council on the Arts, the office of the Governor, the NY State Legislature, and the generosity of private contributors.

For more information visit www.saratogachamberplayers.org

for more information. —Sara Tracey

Aviation Adventures at ESAM January – June, 2023

GLENVILLE - The Empire State Aerosciences Museum at 250 Rudy Chase Drive in Glenville, NY 12302, invites students ages 10 – 17 years old to join us for “Aviation Adventures” the last Saturday of each month from January through June from 1pm – 3 pm. The first class on Saturday, January 28th will focus on our two C-130 Hercules: “The Greatest Plane Ever!” Class on February 25 will talk about the Harrier: the “Jump Jet” and March 25th we will examine the OH-6 Cayuse: the “Little Bird”. Classes will be held: January 28, February 25, March 25, April 29, May 27, and June 24, 2023. Call (518) 377-2191 ext.10 for a registration form.

The Museum is a one-of-a-kind cultural resource located at Schenectady County Airport in the Town of Glenville, NY, at the site of the former General Electric Flight Test Center. Dedicated to interpreting aviation, particularly as related to New York State, the Museum offers visitors a variety of exciting and educational experiences, including interpretive exhibits, a spectacular collection of restored aircraft, the state’s largest aviation research center, as well as education programs.

The Museum is presently opened Fridays - Sundays from 10 am - 4 pm.

Hudson-Mohawk Search & Rescue is Looking for Volunteers to Join our Team

CAPITAL DISTRICT - If you enjoy being outdoors in the wilderness, working with others to help people, follow directions well and have a willingness to learn, then our SAR team might be for you! Prior knowledge is helpful, but definitely not required as we provide the training. Check out our website at: www.humsar.org for more information.

Fish Creek Rod & Gun Club Fish Fry Friday

Eat-In or Take Out

SCHUYLERVILLE -

The Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club Friday night 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

Hudson-Mohawk Regional EMS Council 2023 Public Meeting Schedule

ALBANY - 24 Madison Ave. Extension, Suite 1 Albany, NY 12203 - *all meetings start at 6pm

2/27/23 • 3/27/23

4/24/23 • 5/22/23 6/26/23 • 9/25/23 10/23/23 • 11/27/23

December TBA

Updates, schedule changes, and remote options will be posted on the website: remo-ems.com

Ballston Spa United Methodist Church Food Pantry

BALLSTON SPA - The Ballston Spa United Methodist Church Food Pantry is open each Wednesday from 9:30 to noon and serves all of Saratoga County. We are located at 101 Milton Avenue in Ballston Spa.

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival Event

GLENS FALLS - The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour showcases the best mountain films from the annual Festival in Banff, Canada held each October. This year, we are returning to the Charles R Wood Theater for 3 nights which provides an opportunity to see all the shows that are part of the World Tour. Come each night to see all the great films. The doors open at 6 pm.

Come view the Mountain Art show featuring

Saratoga County History Center Launches “Saratoga History Happy Hours”

BALLSTON SPA - Saratoga County History Center members are invited to our inaugural Saratoga History Happy Hour at the Real McCoy Beer Company in Ballston Spa. The Saratoga History Happy Hour is a series of three happy hour vibe programs at which local historians or experts weigh in on a variety of historical topics, share their insights, answer audience questions, participate in a trivia contest, and enjoy libations from a New York State craft brewery.

Sean Kelleher, SCHC vice president, explains, “Mike Schaffer of the Real McCoy Company approached us. With all the history at his site, the birthplace of the purported inventor of baseball, this will be a fun opportunity to learn about some of Saratoga County’s most intriguing historical accounts.”

The program takes place at the Real McCoy Beer Company, the historic birthplace of Major-General Abner Doubleday in Ballston Spa. The taproom is a legacy of America’s early aesthetic and historic charm, so you can enjoy historical stories and craft beers just like our ancestors. The Real McCoy Beer Company is located at 28 Washington Street in the village of Ballston Spa, NY 12020.

The agenda of the series is as follows:

Recruiting AmeriCorps Volunteers 55+

CAPITAL DISTRICT - Community Caregivers has partnered with AmeriCorps Seniors and is actively recruiting volunteers who are 55+ join a national volunteer movement and help their neighbors.

Our volunteers provide support, at no charge, to older adults and individuals who need help to live safely and independently in their own homes. There are several flexible opportunities available such as grocery shop-

local artists. Enjoy some refreshments while you peruse the raffle items that benefit ADK’s Summit Steward Program. Special door prizes for those that get there by 6:30. Parking can be challenging, so arrive early.

We’re grateful for our local sponsors which enable us to keep the ticket price affordable. Please thank them for their support when you stop by their locations. Our sponsors are: Rocksport, Fountain Square Outfitters, the law office of Meyer, Fuller & Stockwell, Nemer Ford and Nemer Chrysler, Hudson Headwaters

Health Network, Rick’s Bike Shop, Common Roots Brewery and Foundation, the Queensbury Hotel, and Local Motion PT.

Friday – Sunday, February 3-5, 2023 at 7pm (different films each night) 6 pm doors open for preshow including Mountain Art show, free popcorn, door prizes, Common Roots beverages, and more!

Charles R Wood Theater in downtown Glens Falls

February 9 – The Hamiltons and the Schuylers is the focus with Saratoga National Historical Park’s curator, Christine Valosin.

March 16 – Saratoga Style Baseball, including the story of the Abner Doubleday House and Lefty Mulligan with town of Saratoga Historian Sean Kelleher and others.

The programs start at 6 pm. Tickets to the Saratoga History Happy Hour are $15 each and come with a craft beer or non-alcoholic beverage. These events are limited to Saratoga County History Center members. Advance purchase of tickets is required by visiting https:// brooksidemuseum.org/2022/12/saratoga-history-happy-hours/

Membership in the Saratoga County History Center starts at $25. You are invited to become a part of Saratoga County’s history and join our fantastic community of partners and supporters as a History Center Member! Visit the link to explore our different membership levels: https://brooksidemuseum.org/support-schs/new-individual-membership-page/

If you are interested in participating in the upcoming Saratoga History Happy Hours, join our email list https://brooksidemuseum.networkforgood.com/ events/51237-saratoga-history-happy-hour-mailing-list to stay current on all the latest Sarat

ping and transportation. We currently serve Albany and Rensselaer counties.

For those that meet the income guidelines, there is even a modest stipend available.

If your organization currently utilizes volunteers and would like to find out how we can partner or if you’re interested and have questions, please send us a note at americorps@communitycaregivers.org .

Also, Visit Community Caregivers at www.communitycaregivers.org.

How To Create More Privacy On Your Property

An inviting backyard can serve as a welcome retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life. After a long day at the office or an exhausting day spent transporting kids to and fro, it’s hard to resist the allure of a peaceful outdoor space in which to unwind.

Privacy is a key component of any backyard oasis. Some homes may be so remote that privacy isn’t an issue. But many suburban homeowners recognize they might need to tweak their landscapes if they hope to create a private oasis outside.

Fencing or planting?

Most homeowners looking to create more privacy on their property will have to choose between fencing and planting. Fencing provides immediate privacy because, once it’s installed, no one can see into the yard. Fencing also doesn’t require watering or other immediate upkeep, which will be necessary when planting to ensure tree roots can establish themselves.

But planting has its benefits as well. Planting for privacy is essentially creating a living fence that can grow over time and provide even more privacy as trees reach maturity. Plants also tend to be less costly than fencing. The home renovation experts at BobVila.com estimate that fencing projects typically cost between $1,667 and $4,075. However, fencing projects can cost considerably

Property setbacks as well as easements and conditions, covenants and restrictions (CCRs) must be considered before renovating an existing home or building a new one. Setbacks are mandated buffers between surveyed property lines and permanent structures. Easements are legal designations that enable individuals or entities to use portions of a person’s property for physical access or to build on it for one reason or another. Easements may be owned by utility companies for gas lines or government agencies when sidewalks are on a private property. Additional examples of easements include greenbelt conservation easements, beach easements or view easements, according to The Spruce, a home and lifestyle resource. CCRs include rules established by many planned communities, subdivisions and planned unit developments. CCRs, easements and property setbacks can affect which type of renovations are allowed on particular plots and may affect the issuance of permits. It’s essential to learn about property easements, CCRs and setbacks in advance and discuss them with

more than $4,000, especially for homeowners with large properties they want to enclose. Large, mature trees can be expensive, though it’s unlikely they will cost as much as fencing. In addition, fencing requires more maintenance and will potentially need to be replaced, while native trees won’t require much upkeep and can last for generations.

Planting

Homeowners who choose to plant for privacy will next have to decide which type of plants to add to their properties. Evergreens provide year-round privacy because they don’t shed their leaves, so these are the ones most often chosen when creating a living fence. A number of varieties of evergreen trees can do the job, but it’s important that homeowners consult with a landscape architect prior to choosing trees so they can ensure the trees will thrive when faced with the growing conditions on their properties. During such a consultation, homeowners may discuss the following popular privacy trees.

• Leyland cypress: The Arbor Day Foundation® notes that the Leyland cypress is popular for hedges and boundaries, likely because a typical tree reaches a mature height of 60’-70’ and can spread as wide as 25’. The Leyland cypress grows fast, which may appeal to homeowners who don’t want to wait to establish privacy.

• Green Giant Arborvitae: There are different varieties of the arborvitae, but the Green Giant tends to be the go-to option for privacy. The ADF notes that Green Giants will grow up to three feet per year until they reach maturity, providing a fast-growing option for privacy planters. The Green Giant can spread as wide as 20 feet at maturity, which is another attribute that makes it so popular among homeowners desiring privacy.

• Eastern White Pine: The ADF notes that the eastern white pine, which can reach heights as high as 80 feet, is favored in spacious yards. That’s likely due to its height

and its potential spread, which can reach 40 feet. Homeowners who choose the eastern white pine might like it for its resemblance to a Christmas tree, and in fact it is widely used for that purpose. The privacy provided by the eastern white pine is significant, but it might be best suited to especially large properties.

Whether it’s fencing or planting, homeowners have many options to consider as they seek to create more privacy on their properties.