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Saratoga North Edition | Thursday, June 9, 2022

Fight to block building now effort to save tree Locals say planned six-story Spa City structure could damage massive elm’s roots

By WENDY LIBERATORE

Curtis Lumber’s PetAPalooza Pet Adoption Day June 18th CAPITAL DISTRICT - Whether you currently own a pet or are looking to adopt, we invite you to join us for a day of fur and fun at Curtis Lumber’s 12th Annual PetAPalooza Pet Adoption Day from 10am-3pm! Meet adoptable animals from local shelters and rescue groups who are eager to meet you, your family, and your current pets at Curtis Lumber in Ballston Spa, East Greenbush, and Queensbury. Dogs, Cats, Birds, Rabbits and more will be available for adoption. (Selection varies per store) Veterinarians, per service providers and pet non-profits will also be in attendance offering valuable discounts on their products and services.

Curtis Lumber’s Ballston Spa store will also host Steve Caporizzo’s WTEN Pet Connection, Benson’s Pet Center, Live Acoustic Musician, Jim McArdle and will also have a 50/50 raffle and food trucks available. Bring your family and your pets to one Curtis Lumber location or all three throughout the day to find a new furry friend! Last year’s event resulted in over 300+ pets finding forever homes! For full details visit www.clpetapalooza or www.facebook.com/clpetapalooza

SARATOGA SPRINGS - For some city residents, a tree grows in Saratoga Springs that is worth fighting for.

Residents who were disappointed they couldn’t stop approvals for a six-story mixeduse building on Broadway now say the city is not doing enough to protect a massive elm tree that could be compromised by construction.

Carol Obloy, an opponent of 269 Broadway, said she fears that the foundation of the building will compromise the root structure of a five-story tall tree that stands in front of the lot.

But when she brought it up to city arborist Steve Lashomb, he emailed back to say the project was approved and therefore there was nothing he could do.

“My directive was followed to not permit the heated sidewalks to avoid compromising the rootzone of the elm tree in question,” Lashomb wrote Obloy and others who wanted to save the tree. “Due to the fact that my directive is reflected on the approved plans I will be focusing on my many other duties (and) responsibilities. If you would like to discuss anything further concerning these plans please take it up with the Planning Board.”

Obloy said his answer to her was “typical disrespect for the public from City Hall.”

Yet she also said that city officials should feel something for that tree as it was planted when public works commissioner Anthony “Skip” Scirocco was alive. In October, she and other opponents of 269 Broadway, that will rise over its neighbors, Saratoga Central Catholic High School and NBT Bank, met with Scirocco. He told her and others “that tree will not be lost.”

“He was adamant,” Obloy said.

But without Scirocco’s advocacy, she’s not sure the elm can be saved because her group consulted with experts who calculated the roots will be compromised by the construction.

“I don’t think the arborist knew about the secant wall,” Obloy said of the special foundation that requires a wall of contiguous pilings that will act as a retaining wall during excavation. “I don’t think he calculated for that. If they moved the building maybe three feet back, then it would be OK. Why couldn’t they do that? We will definitely, definitely watch the conditions. … We’ll see.”

Gerard Moser, executive vice president of Prime Group, which developed the project, did not respond to requests for comment about the tree.

The building, approved unanimously by the Planning Board on May 26, features retail and a civic space on the first floor, offices and a restaurant on the second floor and offic-

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Some city residents who opposed construction at 269 Broadway are trying to save the tree in front of the lot near Saratoga Central Catholic School.

es throughout the rest of the building. The underground parking will be accessed from Hamilton Street and will have room for 71 cars.

In addition to opposition from residents, the Saratoga Springs Historic Preservation Foundation also did not favor the project.

During the approval process, Executive Director Samantha Boss-hart said the building “doesn’t fit in this context.”

Saratoga author turns to Benjamin Franklin as inspiration for newest tome "New Way to Wealth" focuses on companies' social outreach, capital

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Bruce Piasecki describes himself, when he was 16 years old, as an angry, working-class kid growing up on Long Island. Basketball was a big part of his life, but it was the anger – mostly at the death of his father – that defined him.

“I was fortunate that I had a teacher named Charles Plummer who pulled me aside and handed me ‘The Autobiography of Ben Franklin.’ In that elective class we were expected to choose a book, read it and tell the class about it. I wanted to read a book about LSD, but he picked this one out especially for me.”

As Piasecki began reading it he quickly fell under the spell of Franklin. “I loved his sense of humor, and I admired how civil he was during a time when there wasn’t a lot of civility. I was certainly not a very civil teenager when I began reading that book, and it took me awhile to learn that skill. Franklin’s book showed me that being diplomatic gets you further than being antagonistic. I now know it was the influence of Franklin, which explains why I didn’t aspire to go to law school.

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He has also published 19 books, and his most recent, “A New Way to Wealth: The Power of Doing More With Less,” is an homage to his mentor, Franklin.

“Franklin has been a lifelong interest of mine," Piasecki said. "After receiving my Ph.D., I got my first job at Clarkson, and one of the classes I taught was ‘Great Books in Western Civilization.’ I taught Franklin’s autobiography for 10 years, continually learning from it and realizing now it was the book that shaped me as a writer.”

One of the things Piasecki especially liked about Franklin was how he educated himself in the ways of the world by observing society and the world around him. “He was not a one-dimensional guy. He was fascinated by science, literature, politics and nature. He showed by his example that reading can provide you with a diversity of ideas and give you different ways of thinking about problems. I know the many books I’ve read by great writers have allowed me to see the world through their eyes and have helped me with my own creativity.”

In his latest book, Piasecki is writing about a different way for corporations to function. “I call it competitive frugality, and I got the idea from Franklin. Many companies waste much of their time and resources getting nowhere.

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Saratoga Youth Symphony Announces 2022-2023 Season SARATOGA - The Saratoga Youth Symphony and Saratoga Preparatory Symphony to Hold Auditions (SARATOGA) The Saratoga Youth Symphony (SYS) will be launching its 10th season this fall. The SYS provides a non-competitive orchestral experience for talented student musicians ages 18 and under, and members represent more than two dozen schools throughout the Capital District. The SYS continues to build upon its reputation for musical excellence while maintaining its commitment to music education and community activities. The Saratoga Youth Symphony season extends across the school year from September through

Home Made Theater Holds Open A uditions for Nine WILTON - Home Made Theater announces open auditions for their October production of Nine, book

by Arthur Kopit and music

by Maury Yeston. This production will be directed by Michael McDermott, with musical direction

by Richard Cherry and choreography by Heather D’Arcy.

The auditions will be held on Monday, June 20 and Tuesday, June 21 starting at 6:30 at Home Made Theater’s headquarters at the Wilton Mall (near JC Penney).

The cast consists of one man, aged approximately 40, one teen boy, and up to 14 women, aged from their twenties to 60+. All ethnicities and gender identities are encouraged to attend.

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May with weekly rehearsals being held on Sunday evenings. Look out for several opportunities to enjoy a performance throughout the year. You may also join us for our ever-popular annual concert which we are proud to hold as a benefit for Franklin Community Center, a local nonprofit agency that provides basic necessities and services to individuals and families in need in Saratoga County. SYS rehearses and performs at the Presbyterian-New England Congregational Church, located on Circular Street in Saratoga Springs. Joshua Thompson is the Music Director and Conductor of the Saratoga Youth Symphony and Sue Nazzaro is the Conductor of the Saratoga Preparatory Symphony (SPS). The SPS is a string orchestra which is geared towards younger students. Auditions for the 2022-2023 season Nine is the story of film director Guido Contini, who is dreading his imminent 40th birthday and facing a midlife crises, which is blocking his creative impulses and entangling him in a web of romantic difficulties in early 1960s Venice.

For the audition please prepare a song from the musical, or a comparable song from a Broadway musical theater production. Bring your own sheet music in your key; a pianist will be provided. No a cappella singing, please.

Wear or bring comfortable clothes and shoes that allow for movement for a brief choreography audition. Bring a current photo (cannot be returned) and a resume. Be prepared to list all potential conflicts from the first rehearsal through closing (with the exception of Tech Week and performances, conflicts can be

will take place on June 4 and June 18 in Saratoga Springs. Those interested in auditioning should email the Saratoga Youth Symphony at saratogayouthsymphony@yahoo. com or visit the website at www.saratogayouthsymphony.org.

St. Mary’s Church Pulled Pork Dinner LAKE LUZERNE - 220 Lake Avenue, Rt. 9N. Friday, June 17, 2022Starting at 4:30 TAKE-OUT ONLY Dinners will include pulled pork on a roll, potato salad, baked beans, coleslaw, and strawberry shortcake. Cost of meal is $12.00.

Sponsored by St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Women (ECW).

Portions of the proceeds will benefit Double H Ranch, the Hadley-Luzerne CSD Summer Breakfast Program, the Maxfield worked around if known about in advance).

Rehearsals will be Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 7:00-10:00PM with Mondays being added closer to Tech Week. Rehearsals will be held at Home Made Theater’s headquarters in the Wilton Mall until the week before tech. Then rehearsals will move to the performance venue, Saratoga Arts, in downtown Saratoga Springs.

Performances are weekends October 7-16.

There will be performances Friday and Saturday evenings, and Saturday and Sunday afternoons (four performances per weekend).

For a detailed flyer with character descriptions visit Home Made Theater’s website, www. homemadetheater.org.

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Please call 518-696-2193 with any questions. We strongly suggest that you place your order ahead of time by calling 518-6963030 from 9 am to noon on Tuesday, June 14, or after 10 am on June 17.

For your convenience, pick-up of take-out orders will be outside the parish hall. We look forward to seeing and serving you!

Craft Fair at Brookside Vendors Wanted BALLSTON SPA - The Saratoga County History Center Seeking vendors of handmade crafts, antiques and farm products for the annual craft fair on Saturday, June 18, 2022 from 10am to 3pm. No mass-produced or commercially-made items will

Campfire Chats at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park WILTON - During the upcoming warmer season the Preserve & Park will be hosting Campfire Chats!

Scheduled for one Saturday evening a month, this new program will focus on chatting around the campfire! Each chat will involve discussions of local animal species and what is being done to support these populations. In addition to the discussion, participants will enjoy hanging out around the fire for cocoa, s’mores, and cookies! A special Thank You to the Common Roots Foundation for making this program series possible.

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Please contact Beth Silvestri for more information at (518) 885-4000 or bsilvestri@brooksidemuseum.org Brookside Museum is located at 6 Charlton Street, Ballston Spa, NY, 12020. A well-preserved 1792 mansion, Brookside houses the records, collections, and exhibits of the Saratoga County History Center. The SCHCis dedicated to preserving and sharing the diverse histories of Saratoga County, and offers a wide variety of innovative, exciting, and educational programming both online and in person.

Please see the SCHC website (www.brooksidemuseum.org) and our social media accounts (@SaratogaCoHistory) for news and announcements.

Native Pollinators August 20th, 6:00pm: Monarch Butterflies September 17th, 6:00pm: Owls Registration is required. Space is limited.

To register please visit our website, wiltonpreserve. org, and click on the “Our Programs” tab, then “Calendar of Public Events” to access the online registration form. For more information, please contact the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or via email at info@wiltonpreserve. org. For up-to-date trail conditions or program information, please visit the Preserve & Park’s website at wiltonpreserve.org. The 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.

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AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY Home Made Theater Presents The Last Five Years SARATOGA - For two weekends, starting on Friday, June 3, Home Made Theater will present The Last Five Years, a musical with book, music, and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown.

The Last Five Years is an emotionally powerful and intimate musical about two New Yorkers who fall in and out of love over the course of five years. The show’s unconventional structure consists of Cathy, the woman, telling her story backwards while Jamie, the man, tells his story chronologically; the two characters only meet once, at their wedding in the middle of the show.

Performances are Fridays and Saturdays, June 10th and 11th at 7:30PM and Saturday and Sundays, June 11th, and 12th, at 2:00PM. All performances are at the Dee Sarno Theater, inside Saratoga Arts, 320 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. Tickets are available at Home Made Theater’s website, www.

HomeMadeTheater.org, or by calling (518) 587-4427 during business hours.

For the safety of everyone, masks must be worn at all times inside the building.

Chicken BBQ Fundraiser SARATOGA - The Saratoga-Wilton Kiwanis Club will be hosting a fundraiser on Saturday June 11, 2022. The BBQ is from @ Noon – 3PM at the F. Donald Myers Educational Center (BOCES) Parking Lot located at 15 Henning

Road, Saratoga Springs.

The cost is $15.00 and includes: Roasted BBQ ½ Chicken, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Dinner roll & Butter and a Chocolate Chip Cookie. The BBQ is Prepared by Local Chefs in cooperation with the Culinary Arts Students of the F. Donald Myers Ed. Center.

Tickets can be purchased from any Kiwanis member or by Calling Rick Thompson at 518-4613943 or by sending a check to: Saratoga Springs-Wilton Kiwanis Club, P.O. Box 3372, Saratoga Springs NY 12866 ALL DINNERS MUST BE PRE-PAID – DEADLINE FOR ORDERING IS MONDAY JUNE 6th

Ballston Spa Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee to Discuss Economic Development BALLSTON SPA - The Village of Ballston Spa’s Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee will meet twice during the month of June to examine economic considerations regarding the village.

The meetings will be held on the first and fourth Thursdays of the month, June 2 and June 23, at 7 pm at the Saratoga County Office Building at 50 West High Street in Ballston Spa. The committee will review the data and recommendations set forth in the 2020 Next Wave Communities Economic Development Plan which was undertaken by the Village of Ballston Spa in partnership with the Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership, the county’s

The Capital District Humanist Society Presents: What The Internet Is Doing To Our Brains A Video and Book Discussion led by Fred Levine CAPITAL DISTRICT - Marshall McLuhan’s term, “the medium is the message,” means that each form of media we get our information from changes how our brains work. Our brains are “plastic,” and how we receive information changes our neural circuits. In his 2010 book, “The Shallows, What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains,” a Pulitzer Prize finalist, Nicholas Carr details how our brains have changed from pre-historic times to the present, and what this means for our ability to learn, think, and function.

Nicholas Carr’s work focuses on the intersection of technology, economics, and culture. His books, He is a visiting professor of sociology at Williams College and the former executive editor of the Harvard Business Review. In 2015, he received the Neil Postman Award for Career Achievement in Public Intellectual Activity from the Media Ecology Association.

This program will take place online, via Zoom, on Sunday, June 12th, 2022 at 1 PM. Current paid CDHS members will automatically receive an invite to the meeting via e mail.

ANY ONE WHO IS NOT A CURRENT PAID MEMBER of CDHS CAN ATTEND. Send an e mail request to: Webmaster@humanistsociety.org, several days prior, or Log onto our Meetup page: https://www.meetup.com/ Capital-District-Humanist-Society/. Click on Join, then on Attend, and use the RSVP function and the link will be available to you.

Burnt Hills United Methodist Church Panel Discussion with J.J. Warren BURNT HILLS - Please join us for a panel discussion with keynote speaker J. J. Warren, author of Reclaiming Church – A Call to Action for Religious Rejects.

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former economic development entity. There will be an examination of the effects on the local economy from various factors, such as proximity to Saratoga Springs and neighboring townships, parking constraints, home businesses and short-term rental situations and social media influences. The committee will discuss the roles of the village and other entities as economic coordinators and promoters, improving the downtown experience and climate change effects on demographics and markets. Ultimately, the goal is to consolidate the most essential recommendations into the village’s comprehensive plan.

For more information, contact steering committee chairperson Karen Martell at karenmartell27@gmail.com or the Village Office at 518 885-5711, villageclerk@ villageofballstonspa.org.

Schuyler House Opens for 2022 Season SCHUYLERVILLE Saratoga National Historical Park is excited to announce the opening of the Schuyler House on June 10, 2022. The house will be open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through October 22. Tours will begin at 10:00 am, 10:30 am, 11:00 am, and 11:30 am. An open house period will follow from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Entrance is free, and the first floor is accessible for all visitors.

Saratoga National Historical Park preserves, pro Visitors this season will enjoy extensive interior renovations to return the house closer to its late 18th, early 19th century appearance. The restoration and upkeep work

includes updating exhibits with replica floor coverings, wallpaper, and furniture. Work will continue throughout the summer to repair and preserve some wooden decorative elements, the roof, and upgrades to the pathway from the parking area to the house for improved accessibility.

For more information about Saratoga National Historical Park, please call the Visitor Center at (518) 670-2985, visit www.nps. gov/sara, or find the park on Facebook or Twitter @ SaratogaNHP.

New York State Approved Defensive Driving Class SARATOGA - Saturday June 11th 2022 from 9 AM to 3 PM there will be a New York State approved Defensive Driving Class.

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Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs New York 12866 - Fee: $35.00 per person.

Bring a friend fee is $30.00 each. Portion of fee goes to Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church.

Registration is required and can be made by calling Ray Frankoski @518-2863788.

As we are social distancing, a mask is required if you are not vaccinated.

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Heritage Garden Club Plant Sale SARATOGA - Herb, perennial plant and garden decor sale. Heritage Garden Club of Saratoga

Ballston Area Senior Citizens Activities BALLSTON/MILTON - BASC Inc. If you are 55+ a resident of Saratoga County. Looking to meet active seniors check out the Ballston Area Senior Citizens. Residents from surrounding communities are welcome to join.

Activities and programs include Festive Dinners, Dances with live band, Bus Trips, Weekly Luncheons, Exercise classes, Chorus, Crafts, and Pickin’ sessions.

Stop in the Milton Community Center any Thursday 10:00 am—11:45 am to join us for lunch.

Yearly, Jan. 1—Dec. 31, 2022 membership fee is $ 10.00 to join.

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Hadley Business Association Meeting HADLEY - You get to attend the June 13th meeting of the at the Hadley Town Hall to celebrate and appreciate the beauty and resources of our area. A Community Mixer with refreshments begins at 6:30pm with a short business meeting following at 7 pm. For more information contact Sue at 518-696-4947 or email info@hadleyNYbusiness.org. The Hadley Business Association is a volunteer, membership based organization giving back to its community since 1999.

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The Saratoga Springs Recreation Department is Offering “Get Yourself Back Into Shape Bootcamp” SARATOGA - fitness class coming to the Scott T. Johnson Recreation Center every Monday and Thursday 5:30pm-6:15pm, from June 9th-June 30th. Hosted by Rebecca Weyrauch of Rock Your Fitness, this 45 minute class may include use of TRX Trainers, free weights, battling ropes, medicine balls, and kettlebells. Participants are asked to bring a water bottle, mat, light & medium weights (if possible). All shapes, sizes and fitness levels welcome!

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Gateway House Of Peace Annual Spring Yard Sale BALLSTON SPA - June 10th, 11th and 12th from 9:00 AM – 5 PM; 479 Rowland St., Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Donations Needed!

Please keep us in mind when you are doing your Spring Cleanouts! Your donations of gently used items are greatly appreciated and will help make our sale a success.

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Ballston Spa Elks Lodge All You Can Eat Breakfast BALLSTON SPA June 12th 8am to 11am.

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Professional Women Bowler’s US Open Tour Coming to South Glens Falls The PWBA US Open will feature 108 of the best women bowlers from all over the world competing for one of the most prestigious championships.

SOUTH GLENS FALLS - The Professional Women’s Bowling Association’s (PWBA)second major event of 2022 will take place starting June 14th thru June 21st at Kingpin’s Alley Family Fun Center in South Glens Falls. This weeklong event culminates with one bowler winning $60,000 live on CBS Sports Network on June 21st.

The U.S. Women’s Open is the second major championship on the 2022 PWBA Tour schedule. The maximum field size for the pre-tournament qualifier is 64 competitors. Participants in the 108-player field earn their spots primarily through invitations based on their on-lane performances during the previous year. Players also can earn their spot through a pre-tournament qualifier before the start of the tournament.

All qualifying and match-play rounds at the U.S. Women’s Open will be available to watch on BowlTV.com. The stepladder finals of the U.S. Women’s Open will be broadcast live on CBS Sports Network on June 21.

33-year-old-righthander, Josie Barnes of Hermitage, Tennessee, made history last year, as she defeated Singapore’s Cherie Tan, 198-194 at the 2021 U.S. Women’s Open claiming the biggest prize check ever awarded at a professional women’s bowling event.

The win was the first major championship, and fourth PWBA Tour title overall, for Barnes, and the $100,000 payday at Double Decker Lanes also included the event’s coveted green jacket and iconic U.S. Women’s Open trophy.

This is the first time since 1973 this event has been in the State of New York. Kingpin’s Alley hosted the Albany Open in June 2021 with Kelly Kulick of Union, New Jersey coming out on top.

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“Bowler enthusiasts throughout the Northeast are beyond excited to have the opportunity to watch these athletes in person,” said Doug Bohannon, Owner of Kingpin’s Alley and the President of the NYS Bowling Proprietor’s Association. “We have a very large league bowling base in the Capital Region, and we continue to bring substantial tournaments to this area to provide our bowlers the chance to watch or even participate at a competitive level. The PWBA is offering a Bowl with the Pros night on June 14th where anyone regardless of level can have the chance to bowl with a variety of these great professional athletes.”

Kingpin’s Alley will also be hosting the Kingpin Masters Tournament on November 5th & 6th, 2022 providing the winner of this tournament $8,000.

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engaging songs from their Knee High Songs for Children program in period dress during the all-day event as well. Other reenactors will be on-site to share their expertise on topics such as tin-type photography, Civil War medical practices, and what it was like to be a Civil War infantry soldier.

Attendees will be given small American flags as souvenirs of a memorable day at Grant Cottage. We look forward to sharing this exciting day with you!

Onsite Events at Grant Cottage U.S. Grant’s Bicentennial Birthday Celebration To Love A Child 2nd Annual WILTON - Saturday, June 18th, 10 AM – 5 PM Nine And Dine It’s been 200 years since Charity Golf former 18th President and Scramble Civil War commanding Seeks Golfers, Union General Ulysses S. Grant was born. To help us Sponsors and celebrate, the Friends of In-Kind Donations Grant Cottage invite you to a fun-filled family birthday event on the grounds of Grant Cottage! Our celebration will include an open house of the cottage, complimentary food (including birthday cake), music, magician, games, face painting, and more.

Meet General Grant (portrayed by living historian and Grant Cottage tour guide Steve Trimm) and sing Happy Birthday to the General. The popular 77th NY Regiment Balladeers will perform Civil War-era music during a one-hour concert beginning at 1:00 PM. Tom Smith and Diana O’Brien will be singing

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The Thyme to Thrive Educational Program in the Capital Region, which focuses on slowly transitioning individuals of all ages into a healthier lifestyle thru mini camps and workshops for kids and teens. The second program is Food Forests & Clean Water in Zimbabwe where we will be planting indigenous trees, vegetable gardens, and fruit bearing bushes to enhance the country’s health, food sources, and maintain the natural balance of life between animals, plants, fungi, and micro-organisms.

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KWVA June Luncheon MALTA - The June luncheon for Ch. 60, Korean War Veterans’ Assoc., will be held at noon on Thurs., June 16th , at The Ripe Tomato, which is located in Malta, at the junction of Rt. 9 and 67, approx. 5 miles South of Saratoga Springs, Hosts are Marian Crandall, Joan Hughes and Lois Miner.. Veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War, or in Korean at any time, spouses, widows, friends and relatives are all invited to attend. To make a reservation, please contact Marian at 518-899-2506, Joan at 518=695-3577 or Lois at 518-695-3905.by June 14th. Hope to see you there.

Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe Presents ‘The Rockin’ Tale of Snow White’ MALTA - This musical tale of Snow White has never felt so fresh with this funny adaptation of the Brothers Grimm classic!

Be entertained by a huge cast of characters, lively music including rock and roll, doo wop, hip-hop and even a reggae tune! Great show for all ages-don’t miss it!

Directed by Elyse Young and produced by Special Arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, ‘The Rockin’ Tale of Snow White’ will be presented on the Malta Community Center Stage on Saturday JUNE 11 at 2:00pm &7:00pm and Sunday June 12 at 2:00pm.

Ticket prices-Adults $15; Children (Under 18) $10. Go to www.MaltaParksRec.com to register online or call the Malta Parks and Recreation office at (518) 899-4411 for additional information.

A limited number of free children’s tickets (under 18 with paying adult) will be available through a grant from Stewart’s Holiday Match! (Call the office for details)

Beekman Street Art Fair Returns SARATOGA - The Beekman Street Art Fair (BSAF), Saratoga’s ever-popular kick off to summer is back bigger than ever. The 2022 fair features artists tents, entertainment coordinated by the Ballston Spa Community Band, culinary venues and street performers. This year, fairgoers can easily get to and from the fair via a CDTA shuttle bus running from the Saratoga Casino Hotel to the corner of Beekman and Grand Ave. The one-day annual Art Fair will be held Sunday, June 12, 2022 from 10 am to 5 pm. Beautiful, quaint Beekman Street will be closed to traffic from Grand Ave. to West Circular St. for this family-friendly event. This year 60 juried artisans will set up tents along Beekman Street showcasing a diverse collection of artwork by accomplished New York State artists and makers, most from the Capital District. Alongside painting, drawing and photography, the fair will feature fiber art, pottery, glass, woodwork, fashion, jewelry, and mixed media artwork.

In addition to the amazing array of artwork and music there will be several culinary options including five food trucks and delicious fare from neighborhood organizations the Princepessa Society and the Elks Club.

For more information and shuttle bus schedule please visit www.ArtsonBeekman.org

The Ballston Spa House & Garden Club is Holding its Annual June Plant Sale BALLSTON SPA - With summer now in full swing, the local non-profit Ballston Spa House & Garden Club is staging its annual June Plant Sale on Saturday, June 11 from 9am – 3pm at 48 Chapman Street, Ballston Spa. Whether your garden is full sun, sun / shade, full shade or a combination of all, there will be a wide variety of plants to choose from. In addition, Club Members will be on hand to offer tips and tales from their extensive gardening experience! Says Linda Fay, President of the Garden Club, “Our June plant sale raises funds for the projects we do on behalf of the Village, but also to help everyone welcome summer! We are enthusiastic gardeners and like to share our love of gardening with as many people as we can.”

Also available at the June 11 plant sale will be a selection of garden-related items, and for the benefit of the public, educational materials on current gardening topics.

KWVA Invitation to Participate in Flag Day Parade SARATOGA - Chapter 60 Korean War Assoc.

and ALL veterans who served during the Korean War, have been invited to participate in the Saratoga Springs Flag Day parade on Sat. June 11th. Commander Paul has requested that as many veterans as possible participate..

Vehicles will be provided for those who are no longer able to march. We are asked to gather on North Broadway at 11:00 a.m.

Members who have parade uniforms are asked to wear them. If not, please wear a hat or something with the KWVA logo on it, so we will be recognized.

Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club Monthly Breakfast SCHUYLERVILLE will be June 12 from 8:00 – 11:00 am. $10 for adults and $5 for children.

The club is located at 132 SR 32, Schuylerville.

The menu will be Pancakes or French Toast, home fries, eggs, bacon, sausage, toast, orange juice and coffee.

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Due to the increase in cost of everything, the prices have changed a bit. Menu items include: Fried or Baked Haddock ($15.00) or Fried Clam Strips ($12.00), which each come with French Fries, Cole Slaw, Tartar Sauce, and Cocktail Sauce; Macaroni and Cheese ($5.00); New England Clam Chowder by the pint ($7.00) or the quart ($13.00); individual order of French Fries ($3.00); and, Dessert ($2.00) when available.

Payment can be made by cash or checks made out to the Columbian Association (with a notation in the memo section indicating “Fish Fry.” For further information, please call 518-584-8547. As always, thank you for your support of our activities to assist within the community.

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For more information call (518) 274-6817.

The Ballston Area Seniors Chorus Is Looking For a Piano Player BALLSTON SPA - The piano player will help us with rehearsals and concerts.

We meet on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Milton Community Center 310 Northline Rd. in Ballston Spa, NY Please call Alison Bodle at 518-288-3565 if you are interested, and for more information.

Ballston Spa United Methodist Church 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.

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Boys Summer Lacrosse CAPITAL DISTRICT - Capitalland summer lacrosse programs will be starting June 28 and go through mid August with half day camps and evening programs.

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“The Great 8” Trail Challenge of Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park WILTON - Did you know that there are almost 2,400 acres of protected land in the area that is known as the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park? There are also 25 miles of trails to explore. We have created” The Great 8” trail challenge to encourage visitors to walk a trail from each of the eight trailheads. The Saratoga Sand Plains has a wonderful variety of habitats and we can’t wait for you to discover their beauty and variety. This challenge can be completed any time of year, and there is no time limit to when it must be finished, so grab some friends or family and get outdoors today!

Here is How it Works: Walk a trail from each of the eight trailheads in the Preserve & Park.

Record your trips on “The Great 8” challenge checklist.Send in your completed checklist along with $5 to receive a patch prize!

Remember that all of the parcels of land are owned by our partners, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the Town of Wilton, Saratoga County and The Nature Conservancy.

What to Bring on Your Journey: The Challenge Checklist Trail Map (all trail maps can be found on our website under the “Trails/Directions” tab) Water (a snack is always a good idea too)!

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Recommended Attire: Sneakers or other close-toed shoes, High Socks (tick prevention), A hat Your favorite hiking clothes!

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Pets provide unconditional love and companionship to their owners. When a pet goes missing, it can be devastating for their owners, who want to bring their companion animals home to safety as soon as possible.

Lost Pet Research & Recovery and PurringPal indicate at least 14 percent of dog owners lose their pets in a five-year period, while 15 percent of cat owners lose their pets. The ASPCA indicates that around one in three pets will go missing in their lifetimes. While Lost Pet Research & Recovery says only 6 percent of dogs are not recovered, a much larger percentage of cats (34) are never found.

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Train your dog Well-trained dogs who respond well to basic commands like “sit,” “stay” and “come” may be recovered more easily. That’s because you can call for your dog — who may not have ventured too far — and have him or her return to you, according to Pasadena Humane.

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Check nooks and crannies Pets may become frightened of noises or escape homes to chase other animals. American Humane urges owners to look for places the pet may become trapped, such as in basements or garages. Other places to look include under vehicles. Pets may hide during the day, so return to areas at night. Bring along a toy or treat that may lure the pet out of hiding.

Check with shelters Pets can be picked up and brought to animal welfare organizations or even law enforcement agencies. Pets that are wearing tags or are microchipped may have their owners notified. Animals without identification will sit unless the owner comes to recover the pet. Check shelters every two days.

Activate a lost pet alert Pets can be registered with the microchipping service AKC Reunite. Pet owners can call 800-252-7894 to let the service know their pet is lost and to enable an operator to create a “Lost Pet Alert.”

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Priscilla the friendly Stingray

By Margaret Bunkoff-Chevalier

Children and adults enjoy sharks swimming overhead, fish swimming around them on all sides, but the Stingray Bay is where they linger the most.

Via Aquarium located in Via Port, 93 W. Campbell Road, Rotterdam and is home to hundreds of fish and animals, with on in particular that tends to capture most of the attention - Priscilla.

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Stingrays are known to be calm, but Priscilla is more than calm. She is friendly. Housed with other fish in Stingray Bay, she swims to each person time and again to be pet, almost demanding attention.

She enjoys showing off by doing flips, swimming by with her fin riding along the wall or stopping in front of a person to get a good look at them with her eyes.

“Priscilla is a Southern Stingray and is 28 inches wide, females can grow up to 4 feet wide,” animal care manager Julie McNulty said.

“Currently, Priscilla is considered a juvenile, 4 to 5-years-old,” said Brandon Kiernan who was the touch tank attendant at Via Aquarium. Brandon Kiernan has recently been promoted to guest service assistant manager.

“Stingrays can live up to 15 years,” Kiernan said.

“Stingrays are safe.”

“The Stingray’s barbs are trimmed to keep people from getting hurt,” Kiernan said adding that “People are still not allowed to pet the under bellies as an added safety measure.”

Southern rays can be found in the tropical waters of the western Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico, down the coast to southeastern Brazil.

“Priscilla was acquired from a distributor in the Florida Keys,” McNulty said. Stingrays for aquariums are normally acquired from distributors to lessen the impact on the environment.

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Swimming with Priscilla in the Stingray Bay at the Via Aquarium are cownose stingrays and whitespot bamboo sharks.

Cownose rays can be found naturally in the Atlantic Ocean along western Africa, the eastern U.S., the Gulf of Mexico and parts of the Caribbean. While bamboo sharks can be found in the coastal areas of Indonesia and sur- Johnny Chevalier enjoys petting Priscilla at the Via Aquarium in rounding waters.

In addition to the Rotterdam, New York Stingray Bay, Via Aquarium has 37 exhibits of local and exotic fish. Some other attractions are the viewing tunnels where children and adults can watch sharks swimming overhead and an immersive tank where children can stand in the middle and fish swimming all around, making it seem like the children are in the water with the fish.

Different species of seahorses and African chiclids are on display. These both have had many batches of offspring and you may be able to catch sight of the babies or juveniles. Local fish such as pumpkin seed, blue gill and trout can be viewed in their natural habitat, also.

While the children are not being kept busy viewing all the fish, there are also frogs and animals with interactive displays to not only educate but also entertain.

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Brookside Museum is located at 6 Charlton Street, Ballston Spa, NY, 12020. A well-preserved 1792 mansion, Brookside houses the records, collections, and exhibits of the Saratoga County History Center. The SCHC is dedicated to preserving and sharing the diverse histories of Saratoga County, and offers a wide variety of innovative, exciting, and educational programming both online and in person. Please see the SCHC website(www.brooksidemuseum.org) and our social media accounts (@SaratogaCoHistory) for news and announcements.

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I feel it’s up to companies, especially some of the global corporations to be more public minded and have a social purpose to enact change.”

Piasecki has been impressed with how most of the major global corporations have come together to punish Russian President Vladimir Putin for his war on Ukraine.

“Advanced capitalism today is a complex web of supply chain interdependences among the top 500-to-5,000 firms. This new world order is essentially liberal and open based on democratic principles, and they do not tolerate what a dictator like Putin is trying to do. I call this social response capitalism, and I think that’s a good thing.”

Piasecki was one of the first writers, more than 30 years ago, to write about the dangers of climate change, and he served on a White House council in the 1990s with then-Vice President Al Gore. “I’ve been preaching the idea for companies to cut down on waste as a way to be more frugal for many years," Piasecki said. "It’s another way for corporations to promote social good and a positive way to achieve organizational sustainability and growth.”

In 2021 he and his wife, Andrea Masters, established The Creative Force Fund Award for Social Impact Writers, which awards $5,000 to writers between the ages of 18 to 35 for their work in covering business and society. Themes may include climate change, racial/ gender equality, sustainability and innovation. “Daniel Sherrell is our first recipient for his book ‘Warmth: Coming of Age at the End of Our World,’ which is a memoir on the climate crisis framed as a letter to Daniel’s future child," Piasecki said.

"I’m optimistic about the future because of young people like Daniel. I’ve seen how this younger generation are living lives that are more inclusive and accepting of differences, and they see the severity of climate change on the world.”

Piasecki believes it’s important for people to look back upon life, and he’s done that frequently in his books.

As he looks back upon his life, he appreciates all the friends and family who have influenced him in a positive way. “My wife has always supported me even when I gave up a tenured teaching position to start my own business. She and my daughter give me the strength to take chances in life and attempt to live what Ben Franklin preached to ‘do well by doing good.’”

Jack Rightmyer is an adjunct English teacher at Siena College and writer.

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