Saratoga TODAY January 22-28, 2021

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by Megin Potter Saratoga TODAY SCHUYLERVILLE — Schuylerville Central School demonstrates that small schools can offer big advantages to students.

The New York State Education Department recently released their high school graduation rates, showing that, locally, Schuylerville Central School is not a place students want to drop out of.

Schuylerville CSD’s graduation rate, at 96%, is one of the highest in the Capital Region for 2020. That’s up five percent from

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last year (it was 91% in 2019) and more than ten percent higher than the state average. The statewide graduation rate is 84.8%, up 1.4 % from the previous year and continuing on a decade-long upward trend (in 2011, it was 76.8%).

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Cornelius Vanderbilt “Sonny” Whitney.

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by Joe Raucci for Saratoga TODAY John Hay “Jock” Whitney and his wife Liz.

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his week we will take a look at two members of the fabulous Whitney family who made Saratoga their August playground.

Their names were John Hay Whitney, known to his friends as Jock, and Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney who was called Sonny. They were scions of the Whitney line in an era when the two cousins were among the wealthiest individuals in the entire country.

Jock and Sonny were entrepreneurs, political figures, collectors of art, and philanthropists of the highest order. The two cousins were sportsman, superb polo players and stewards of their favorite past time, The Sport of Kings.

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History

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Week of January 22 – January 28, 2021

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Lonely Sentinel

by Karen James | Sponsored by The Saratoga County History Roundtable Contact The Saratoga County History Roundtable at: saratogacohistoryroundtable@gmail.com

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n winter, it stands silently like a lonely sentinel, set back from Ballard Road. Day and night the traffic whizzes by the Town of Wilton’s Veteran’s Honor Roll, yet its presence is overlooked by most.

There is a stone bench for the rare visitor to rest upon and perhaps contemplate the meaning of the honor roll and the lives that were once lived. An American Flag flies proudly at the top of a pole.Just below it flies a POW flag to further remind us of what many endured in service to their country.

This is not the first monument to honor our veterans.

In July of 1919, a bronze tablet was erected by the citizens of Wilton, in tribute to the 57 soldiers, sailors, and marines from Wilton that served in WorldWar I. That bronze tablet now resides within the Wilton Heritage Society Museum, located on Parkhurst Rd., at the base of Mt. McGregor.

The original WWII Honor Roll was constructed in 1942 and stood in front of the old Wilton Town Hall on Ballard Road. The monument was destroyed by a snowplow in 1970, and subsequently the Town Hall itself burned down in 1973. According to the Glens Falls Times the monument was dedicated on December 6, 1942 – one day before the oneyear anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.

The dedication ceremony was witnessed by a large crowd, including parents of men in service, Boy and Girl Scouts, members of defense organizations, and

local dignitaries. Music was provided by the South Glens Falls High School Band.

At the close of the service, a procession was led by William Petingill, the only young man home on leave at this time. Mrs. Foster Huntley, the mother of the first Wilton casualty John Huntley Jr., read the dedication and unveiled the Honor Roll. The Wilton families were proud of the sons, fathers and daughters ready to fight in the World War in Europe and Asia.

The original Honor Roll contained the names of 86 service members. In 2005 the honor roll was relocated and replaced by an updated version which honors more than 200 veterans of World War II and the Korean War. A Mount McGregor corrections officer, Joseph Maniaci had read about the former monument and contacted town historian Jeannine Woutersz.

Together the idea arose to recreate the monument.

The town supplied the wood, paint and other supplies, and under the supervision of the prison vocational instructor Stephen Pentlen, prison inmates participated in this unique community service project.

Prison superintendent Harold McKinney stated “The inmates are proud of their work” and “The guys who worked on this were skilled.” Over 400 hours were spent hand painting the many names.

While the monument was a welcome gift to the town of Wilton, the materials used have not withstood the test of time. After being exposed to the elements for

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15 years, the Honor Roll has become faded and is quickly deteriorating.

The front side, with a hand-carved, gold-colored eagle atop still puts on a good face, honoring those who have served, but the backside of this Honor Roll is far less dignified – the wooden framing is beginning to rot, the board that the names are stenciled upon itself is starting to separate.

As we enter 2021, a committee is forming, composed of people in Wilton and the surrounding area who will work toward getting the Honor Roll replaced and updated with the names of veterans from subsequent conflicts, most notably the VietNam War, and the two Gulf Wars. The committee was envisioned by our former town historian Jeannine Woutersz and retired educator Harriet Finch, who refers to this civic monument as “Sacred Space.” Our goal is to create a comprehensive, inclusive list of all Wilton Veterans and the time they served, and to honor their service with a new memorial.

The biggest challenge will be to raise the funds necessary to construct the monument. For over 200 years our town has shown generous community spirit, so we are optimistic that we can raise the funds needed to complete this project that is so important to the heart and history of our community. For more information, contact Town of Wilton Historian Karen James.

Karen James is a life-long civil servant, retired after a 36-year career in Information Technology for New York State. She first became interested in Wilton History when she authored “First Town Meeting, Wilton NY”, a reenactment of that 1818 meeting, for the Wilton Bicentennial.

Karen is currently the Wilton Town Historian and can be reached at Historian@townofwilton.com

Week of January 22 – January 28, 2021

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SARATOGA LEADS THE WAY

Cuomo: Vaccines to be Allocated to Those Who Can Vaccinate Faster

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

ALBANY — Gov. Andrew Cuomo this week named Saratoga County Public Health Services and Saratoga Hospital as among the best performing in administering vaccines they were allocated. Both had a 100% rating. It is an important achievement moving forward.

As of Jan. 18, 13,442 Saratoga County residents had received one dose of COVID vaccine and

1,323 Saratoga County residents had received two doses of COVID vaccine, according to Saratoga County Public Health Services.

“We will allocate more doses to the faster, better performing facilities. Those that can vaccinate faster will get more of the allocation,” said Cuomo, noting the allocation from the federal government to the state – which then allocates the vaccines across New York is not high enough.

There are 7.1 million New

Yorkers currently eligible for vaccines. At the current rate of allocation, it will take 6 to 7 months for those people to get vaccinated, Cuomo said. “The federal government must increase supply to the states now.”

The governor said he crafted a letter this week to the chairman of Pfizer, asking if New York can buy vaccine dosages directly from Pfizer.

Among the percent of hospital workers vaccinated: Glens Falls Hospital leads the

Flying to U.S.? CDC’s New COVID Test Rules Start Jan. 26 UNITED STATES — Airline passengers will be required to show proof that they have either tested negative or have recovered from COVID before they board an international flight to the U.S. starting Jan. 26, according to a new order by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

The notice and order by the CDC stipulates the negative pre-departure test must be “conducted on a specimen collected during the three calendar days preceding the flight’s departure” from a foreign country.

If the passenger has recovered from COVID-19, passenger may

instead travel with documentation that confirms previous infection and a letter from a licensed health care provider or official stating that the passenger has been cleared for travel.

The airline is charged with verifying every passenger over the age of 2 has the documentation of a negative test or a document of

recovery from COVID-19.

The order applies to all “aircraft” – commercial, general aviation and private aircraft destined for the U.S. from a foreign country. For more information, please visit cdc.gov.

region (85.5%), followed by Albany Medical Center (81.1%); Columbia Memorial Hospital (73.4%), and Saratoga Hospital – which has 69.3% of its hospital workers vaccinated. St. Peter’s Hospital - at 65.4%, Ellis Hospital – at 64.6% are among the hospitals with the lowest percentage of its workers vaccinated, Cuomo said.

The concern is that the lower vaccinated hospital staffs will be the first hospitals to have capacity problems in a surge situation.

“Again, facilities with slower vaccination rates will get less of new allocation. Our allocation is nowhere near enough. You want to maximize it, so places that can get it out first will get priority.”

The weekly vaccine allocation by the federal government to New York State (numbers rounded up): Dec. 14-20: 170,000.

Dec. 21-27: 467,000.

Dec. 28- Jan. 3: 274,000.

Jan. 4 – 10: 240,000.

Jan. 11 – 17: 240,000.

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OBITUARIES

Week of January 22 – January 28, 2021

Warren J. Armstrong

John P. Foley

Tammy E. Brooks

Marian Burns

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Warren J. Armstrong, 71, passed away on Jan. 17, 2021. All are invited to meet for a graveside service with military honors on Wed., Jan. 27, 2021 at 10 a.m. in Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of Burke Funeral Home.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — John P. Foley died on January 9, 2021. At the family’s request, services will be private.

Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/ Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com

GANSEVOORT — Tammy E. Brooks, 54, passed away on January 1, 2021. A Christian Mass service was held Wednesday, January 6 at Our Lady of Annunciation, 448 Aviation Rd. in Queensbury. Online remembrances may be made at compassionatefuneralcare.com

POOLER, GA — Marian Burns, age 85, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021 at Candler Hospital. A Christian Mass service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 23 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 62 Warren Street in Glens Falls with Father Thomas Morrette officiating.

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Jean M. Huston

Joyce ‘Wells’ Kugler

SOUTH GLENS FALLS — Jean M. Huston, age 38, passed away, Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Glens Falls Hospital. A funeral service was held Tuesday, January 19 at Compassionate Funeral Care, Saratoga Springs.

Calling hours were held from 4 to 6 p.m. prior to the service.

CASTLETON-ON-HUDSON— Joyce “Wells” Kugler, age 92, died Sunday, January 10, 2021. A funeral service was held January 14 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs.

A graveside service was held January 15 at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery.

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Eileen H. Carter

STILLWATER — Eileen H. Carter, 80, a resident of River Rd. in Stillwater, passed away unexpectedly Friday, January 15, 2021 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy.

Born September 22, 1940 in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Margaret Hannan McMahon. Eileen was a graduate of Miline High School in Albany. She was employed at C.V. Whitney in Albany and the Roskin Company in Menands for several years. She married James Carter and stayed home to raise her family. She enjoyed doing crafts and ceramics, traveling to

Charlotte Mae Gardner GRANVILLE — Charlotte Mae Gardner, age 77, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 at Granville Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. At the family’s request there will be no calling hours or service at this time.

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Maine and collecting lighthouses.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Kathleen Rossi.

Survivors include her husband of 58 years, James “Jimmy” Carter of Stillwater; her daughter, Diane Staples of Stillwater; her sons, James Carter Jr. of Stillwater and Wayne (Gwen) Carter of Queensbury; her sister, Judy Asche of Voorheesville; six grandchildren, two greatgrandchildren, one niece and three nephews.

A graveside service will be held at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville at the convenience of the family.

Memorials can be made in her memory to the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, 3 Oakland Ave., Menands, NY 12204.

Arrangements are under the direction of Flynn Bros. Inc. Funeral Home, 13 Gates Ave., Schuylerville, NY 12871.

Online remembrances can be made at www.flynnbrosinc.com

Robert L. Quinn

BALLSTON SPA — Robert L. Quinn, 87, of Ballston Spa passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 17, 2021.

Born in Saratoga Springs on January 19, 1933, Robert was the son of the late Robert L. and Kathleen Driscoll Quinn. For decades, the family owned Quinn’s Colonial Tavern on Broadway.

Robert graduated from St. Peter’s Academy, now Saratoga

Central Catholic High School, and Siena College. Robert married Sally Hunt Quinn on Sept. 12, 1964 and was a devoted husband for over 56 years. His surviving brother is Leo J. (Ann) Quinn of Ballston Spa. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his twin brother, Francis, J. (Norma) Quinn, and brother Malcolm Ennis Quinn, both of Saratoga Springs. Robert was dedicated to his family, including many nieces and nephews.

For over 40 years, he worked at the Saratoga County Treasurer’s Office.

Since 1966, Robert and Sally were season ticket holders of the Saratoga Performing Arts Center rarely missing performances of the New York City Ballet and Philadelphia Orchestra. Together, they liked to travel—whether seeing the Panama Canal or taking a train

Marcharlene Malcomson SARATOGA SPRINGS — Marcharlene Malcomson, age 76, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Saratoga Hospital. At the family’s request there will be no calling hours or service at this time.

across Canada. Robert was an avid gardener and history buff.

Robert was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church in Ballston Spa where a mass of Christian burial will be said at a later date.

There are no viewing hours, and the burial will be private.

The family would like to thank the staff of the Home of the Good Shepherd in Malta for their ongoing care throughout Robert’s illness. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to The Community Hospice (communityhospice.org ).

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Week of January 22 – January 28, 2021

COURT Richard Carr, III, 29, of Galway, was sentenced Jan. 14 to time served and five years of probation, after pleading to endangering the welfare of an incompetent or physically disabled person in the first-degree, a felony.

Joseph T. Sims, 52, of Middle Grove, was sentenced Jan. 14 to time served and five years of probation, after pleading to felony DWI, in Saratoga Springs.

Rakim L. Johnson, 29, of Lake George, was sentenced Jan. 15 to four years in state prison, after pleading to criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fourth-degree, a felony, in Saratoga Springs.

Dung T. Nguyen, 51, of Plattsburgh, was sentenced Jan. 15 to 1.5 to 3 years in state prison, after pleading to vehicular assault in the second-degree, a felony, in Moreau.

POLICE Justin Pierre, 20, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 16 with criminal mischief, and petit larceny – both misdemeanors.

Ashley Green, 26, of Gansevoort, was charged Jan. 16 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, criminal possession of a controlled substance, and crossing road hazard markings , after being involved in a property damage accident.

Thomas Jackson, 31, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 18 with operating motor vehicle impaired by drugs, aggravated DWI – with a child passenger, a felony, unreasonable speed, unsafe tires, acting in a manner injure child less than 17.

Randy Jones, 53, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 4 with harassment, obstructing governmental administration, resisting arrest, and unlawful possession of marijuana.

Nicholas Scott, 25, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 5 with petit larceny, a misdemeanor.

Gary Mason, 68, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 5 with harassment, resisting arrest, and trespassing.

Benjamin Purner, 27, of Queensbury, was charged Jan. 5 in Saratoga Springs with operating motor vehicle while impaired by drugs, reckless driving, unlawful possession of marijuana, and three driving-related violations.

Philip Fitzpatrick, 51, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 6 with misdemeanor petit larceny.

Jeremy Depasquale, 41, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 7 with harassment in the seconddegree, and criminal trespass.

Kayla Szekely, 23, of Schuylerville, was charged Jan. 9 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

Daniel Grignon, 39, of Ballston Spa, was charged Jan. 9 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and two vehicle violations.

Randy Jones, 53, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 9

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vehicle, and crossing road hazard markings.

John Reome, 60, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 10 with felony DWI, circumventing an interlock system, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, moving from lane unsafely, and operating a motor vehicle without insurance, without inspection certificate, and operating an unregistered motor vehicle.

Hunter Herzog, 20, of Albany, was charged Jan. 12 with misdemeanor DWI, operating motor vehicle after consuming alcohol at the age of less than 21, and failure to obey traffic device.

Jonah Figueras, 25, of Wilton, was charged Jan. 11 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor

Stacia Sheehan, 50, of Ballston Spa, was charged Jan. 13 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, refusal to take breath test, drinking alcohol in motor vehicle on highway, and unsafe backing of vehicle.

Tashierra Montgomery, 29, of

Baltimore, was charged Jan. 13 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and speeding.

Mona Nordstrom, 52, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 14 with assault in the third-degree.

Alexander Luse, 26, of Ballston Spa, was charged Jan. 15 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, having an expired registration, and misdemeanor criminal possession of a controlled substance.

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NEWS BRIEFS

Week of January 22 – January 28, 2021

Grant Cottage Designated National Historic Landmark WILTON — The U.S. Grant Cottage has been approved as a National Historic Landmark by U.S. Secretary of the Interior David Berndardt, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced this week.

Ulysses S. Grant completed the second volume of his memoirs at the cottage, just days before his death in 1885.

“After a six-year application effort, the place where the ‘Man who saved the Union’ died after completing his Civil War memoirs finally puts the Cottage on the national historic tourism map,” Tim Welch, Chair of the Friends of Grant Cottage Board of Trustees, said in a prepared statement.

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National Historic Landmarks (NHLs) are historic places that hold national significance. The Secretary of the Interior designates these places as exceptional because of their abilities to illustrate U.S. heritage. Grant Cottage becomes one of 274 NHLs in New York State, and nearly 2,600 in the United States.

Grant Cottage had previously been named the 24th New York State Literary Landmark

by United for Libraries and the Empire State Center for the Book.

It is closed during the winter months and slated to re-open in April. For more information, go to: www.grantcottage.org.

TO THE EDITOR

Library Should Re-consider Policies so Public Has Access to Reading Materials As we endure the 10th month of the pandemic many activities still remain off-limits. But if communities having access to books, reading should not be one. However, the Saratoga Springs Public Library’s response to the pandemic has made this opportunity difficult. Initially when the library reopened, their “Phase 2” response led to waiting over a week after requesting a book, having it be pulled from the shelf and then setting up an appointment to pick it up (which wasn’t possible on the same day). Then over the summer in accordance with the lower positivity rate, in-person browsing was allowed which made borrowing books much more possible. Throughout the pandemic, books undergo a 4-day quarantine, even though “spread from touching surfaces is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads” (CDC).

Now, however, the library as of January 11 has closed again and no books are being lent out. I appreciate the vigilance the library is taking in their response to COVID-19. Nevertheless, accessibility to reading materials is even more crucial whilst the public is inside with limited activities. There are other options than completely closing down the library and should be greater nuance in the protocol as more is learned about the virus. Lack of access to the library affects those lower in socioeconomic status disproportionately who don’t have the means to obtain books otherwise.

Many other downtown businesses have adapted curbside pickup programs which fills orders within 1-2 hours and allows minimal contact between customers and staff. Was this considered for the library?

There are many more options that allow library staff to still feel safe but ensuring tax-paying community members still have access to reading materials while waiting out the pandemic. I am asking the Saratoga Spring Public Library to reconsider its current policy to become more user friendly and allow the public to have access to reading materials.

- Kathryn Cuneo, Saratoga Springs

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Saratoga Springs Physical Therapist Anthony DeMatteo Retires After 42 Years SARATOGA SPRINGS — After 42 years of helping his patients recover from aches and pains, physical therapist Anthony DeMatteo has retired from the practice he founded - Saratoga Physical Therapy Associates – to focus on family and fun.

DeMatteo leaves the practice in the hands of his long-time partners, Michael Cudahy, PT, in Saratoga Springs, and Matthew O’Neil, PT, in Malta, as well as other clinicians and staff associated with SPTA who work in both locations.

DeMatteo established the first private PT practice outside the hospital in Saratoga and has been such an icon in the field that people would refer to “going to Tony” as a synonym for “going to PT.” A city of Saratoga Springs native who graduated from Saratoga Springs High School in 1974, DeMatteo, who will be 65 years old this year, played many sports as a student. He learned about PT the hard way, as a young patient, after serious baseball and football injuries. “I enjoyed helping people, I enjoyed sports, and I was thinking about a career, so I knew from the time I was in

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high school that I wanted to be a physical therapist,” he recalls, citing the time he broke his hip playing baseball, which put him in the hospital for several weeks, as a turning point.

For now, he’s going to get vaccinated and continue to work per diem for SPTA, and, in fact, has found a reason to go into the office every day since his official retirement, the last day of 2020.

“I can’t wait to get back to life like it was pre-pandemic,” he says.

“Meanwhile, I suggest that people don’t let their guard down, find safe ways to stay busy, and stay strong.”

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Local Food Donations for New York Race Track Chaplaincy BALLSTON SPA — This week, a group of volunteers convened at the warehouse of Living Water Services to unload a “filled to the brim” van full of food donations for the New York Race Track Chaplaincy.

The food is part of a larger donation to the chaplaincy at Belmont to support the backstretch community at Belmont & Aqueduct racetracks, and which was sent to Saratoga to support the 34 families of the backstretch

community who live and work in the Saratoga area year-round.

The food will be stored locally, and families will come, one-byone, over the weeks ahead to “shop” from the available supplies.

To donate visit www.rtcany.org.

Photo: Nick Caras, Program Director of the New York Race Track Chaplaincy of America. Photo provided.

Child Care Survey: What Are the Needs of Working Families?

SARATOGA COUNTY — One industry, too-often sidelined but absolutely crucial in our modern-day economy, has been significantly impacted by COVID-19: child care. Child care programs provide a place for parents to send their children so they can participate in the workforce, provide for their families, and contribute to the economy.

Additionally, child care programs are an integral part of the social and emotional development of our nation’s children.

As more parents are returning to work compared to the onset of the pandemic months ago, a study released in October by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce shows childcare remains a barrier for parents who want to return to work.

The Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership, Saratoga County Employment & Training, Warren County Employment & Training, Brightside Up, and the Southern Adirondack Child Care Network are conducting a survey to assess the marketplace for future child care needs.

To take part in the survey, go to: www.surveymonkey.com/r/ GRLFBCQ. Data collected will be aggregated and your individual responses will remain confidential.

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NEWS

Week of January 22 – January 28, 2021

City Center Named as Mass Vaccination Location; County Designates Local Online Resource Site

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — A mass vaccine city site. A central online county information site.

The creation of and the funding of a COVID Response support staff.

Amid the rapid flux of everevolving information related to COVID-19 and to vaccinations, the city and the county made strides this week to provide accessible information to the public as well as solidify plans for the dispensing of vaccines – in preparation for that time when vaccines become more readily available.

First up, the Saratoga Springs City Center was this week approved as a mass COVID-19 vaccine site. The county lease of the site will immediately kick in when “sufficient vaccine doses” are delivered to the county by the state. That sufficient quantity determination will be made by newly appointed county Health Commissioner, Dr. Daniel Kuhle.

“In general, we are notified about 24 hours before we receive vaccines about how many we can expect to get,” says Tara Gaston, Saratoga Springs city Supervisor and newly named as chair of the county’s Health and Social Services Committee. “I don’t anticipate that it’s going to be thousands within the next couple of weeks, but the goal is to be ready if that happens.

Under the current state guidance, once we have the vaccines, we must use them within seven days.

We have to be ready and able to move as quickly as possible.”

The Saratoga County Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to the resolution regarding the City Center, which was introduced by Gaston.

“The idea is that it will be in the main hall. We have to work out the layout, but I envision temperature stations before people come in. Then you come in, check in at the table, get your shot and then you have to wait your 15 minutes or half-hour depending

Photo: covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov. One of the COVID resource websites listed on www.saratogacountyny.gov.

on whether you have allergies or not,” said Ryan McMahon, executive director and president at the City Center.

“It’s a month-to-month lease where they can turn it on for a month, turn it off for a month. I don’t think anyone thinks we’re going to (immediately) get enough vaccines next week. Part of this is the county’s ability to prepare. This way they can come in, we can set the room up, establish how they want it, get lines running for their computers and get all the infrastructure ready so that if they find out, say, on a Friday night they’re getting the vaccines, then we can be open on Saturday morning,”

McMahon said. “We know how to move people through a space, particularly this space very well, so we’re going to advise and collaborate on a plan about how to physically do it, but it’s their show.”

The lease of the space at the City Center was authorized at a cost up to just over $49,000 per month. “We want to help in any way we can. In a normal year I would just eat the cost of this, but right now we can’t take on an additional expense. We have shut down operations for the most part - we don’t even have the HVAC systems on, and we’re barely surviving,” said McMahon, explaining the incremental cost to the county is to get everything back up and running, from the HVAC systems to the cleaning staff – whom were laid off.

A second resolution introduced by Gaston – also receiving unanimous support by the county Board of Supervisors will see the creation of temporary COVID Response Support Personnel, and a COVID Response Coordinator, who will assist the public health department in response to the pandemic. Those positions will earn a base salary of $22/hour and $25/hour, respectively, and will be filled “as needed.” The county set aside approximately $183,000 from its fund balance to fulfill those wage needs.

The county will also be upgrading its COVID-19 web dashboard to use state data methodology, in a mission to be less confusing and more accessible.

The county recently adjusted the main page of its website to provide immediate access to COVIDrelated information.

“This is a change. Any information we get is going to be on the front page of our website in a red box, and it will change as we get more information,” Gaston said.

The page includes official links to vaccination registrations, finding current test sites and other COVID19 resources for individuals and families. The site may be accessed at: www.saratogacountyny.gov.

As of this week, nearly 3.5% of the county’s approximate 230,000 county residents had tested positive for COVID-19 since the start of the epidemic, and about 6.5% of the population has been at least partially vaccinated.

“In the city of Saratoga Springs, we have 540 active cases,” city Public Safety Commissioner Robin Dalton told the council at its Jan. 19 meeting. “The good news is the 7-day rolling average for positivity rates has dropped (in the county) from 11.3% to 8.8% - which is terrific. However, our hospitalizations have almost doubled in the last ten days; currently we have 106 people hospitalized as opposed to 51 ten days ago. This is representative of the lagging nature of these metrics, of when people get sick and then when they need to get hospitalized.”

In the greater eight-county Capital Region of which Saratoga is a part, hospitalizations – with 553 COVID patients - hit an all-time high, and 91 of those patients are in the ICU. New York State is separated into 10 different regions, and the Capital Region has the fewest percentage of hospital beds (25%) and ICU beds (19%) available of all regions statewide, according to the NYS DOH. “There are not nearly enough vaccines to get as many people vaccinated as we want to,” Dalton added. “We get a tiny amount every week and I know people are frustrated getting access to appointments and having to travel very far – to Plattsburg and Utica.

We know that and we are working on it. This is an imperfect system.” continues to page 9...

Week of January 22 – January 28, 2021

NEWS 9

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2021 CDBG PROGRAM SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Community Development Department is currently accepting sub-grantee applications for the 2021 CDBG Program Year.

The 2021 Entitlement grant from the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development is expected to be approximately $308,705.

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Gaston expressed similar frustration. “New York State has provided directives to anyone who has access to vaccinate individuals.

That tells us who we are allowed to vaccinate; just because you have been deemed eligible by the state does not mean that you can get vaccinated at your health department, or at a pharmacy,” Gaston said.

“Medical workers are required to be vaccinated by hospitals.

Seniors are required to be vaccinated by pharmacies. And our local health department – Saratoga County Public Health Services can only vaccinate people who fall into a number of essential worker groups that includes police, fire, teachers, front-facing grocery store workers. If you are a senior and you want a vaccine from our local public health services – we cannot do this at this time.”

Deviating from the governor’s directives can result in severe fines and penalties, Gaston added. “We are working as a county and with other counties to change this – to allow us to use those plans to keep people as safe as possible as quickly as possible, and I think it’s important people know we share the frustration. We all have to be patient but unfortunately we are restricted by these mandates which are not reflective of the long-standing work the public health department has done in the area of vaccinations.”

In addition to the naming of the Saratoga Springs City Center as a mass vaccination site, more than one dozen other smaller, unnamed venues have been evaluated and approved for providing vaccinations across the county and Gaston said among the county’s other coordinated plans - “going into homes, going into shelters, delivering vaccines directly to seniors” – are pending the governor’s lifting of existing directives prohibiting those plans from being enacted.

The program opened last week, and the application deadline is March 5.

The Saratoga Springs Office of Community Development works to advance the City Council’s goals of increasing access to affordable housing, improving the living environment, and expanding

economic opportunities for persons of low and moderate income. The Office of Community Development was created in 1975 to implement city programs funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Since qualifying for Entitlement Grant funds in 1994,

the city has utilized these dollars to develop affordable housing, establish residential rehabilitation grant and loan programs, provide funding for public improvement projects in low and moderateincome areas of the city, and support a host of legal, education and outreach programs for low and

moderate-income residents.

The program year guidebook, application procedure summary and other literature related to the program is available at saratogasprings.org. Questions should be directed to the Community Development Planner at lindsey. connors@saratoga-springs.org.

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BUSINESS

Week of January 22 – January 28, 2021

Saratoga County Chamber New Year Resolutions

Todd Shimkus, President of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce With every New Year, the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce thanks the outgoing volunteer Chair of the Board for their service to our Chamber and the community. We then simultaneously recognize and celebrate the new volunteer Chair who takes on this role. So today, I want to thank Kevin Hedley, of Hedley and Company, for his extraordinary leadership in 2020. I also want to recognize Skip Carlson, of the Saratoga Casino Hotel, who is now the Chair of the Chamber’s Board, a leadership role that will span all of 2021.

I’d like to think that Skip Carlson’s year will be simpler than Kevin Hedley’s. I suspect we all hope that 2021 will be better than

2020. I, for one, believe that 2020 might have been the Chamber’s finest hour. When faced with a pandemic, we moved immediately to help everyone — ­ members and non-member. We joined forces with Discover Saratoga, the DBA, Prosperity Partnership and the City Center to help everyone.

We relentlessly communicated via email and social media to share the most important local information we had about loans, reopening protocols, special promotions, health metrics, and how everyone could help save our locals.

Looking forward, Skip Carlson asked the 27 volunteers who will serve on the Chamber’s Board of Directors to take a brief survey. We asked these leaders that represent small and large businesses, nonprofits and educational institutions, to rate what we had done in 2020 and to suggest what new initiatives should be added for this year. From this survey, we developed this list of five goals to help guide our work this year: 1. Get as many Saratoga County residents vaccinated as possible. This may seems like a

strange goal for a predominantly business focused organization.

The reality, however, is that until we achieve some form of herd immunity that many of our local businesses will remain closed or substantially restricted. We started work right after New Year’s on this goal. First, we were a visible and vocal advocate for local vaccination sites across Saratoga County and for a mass vaccination site at the Saratoga Springs City Center. To get people vaccinated, we need local sites and a place in Saratoga where we can do them in bulk. Second, we will soon announce a new partnership to help people celebrate getting the vaccination shot and hopefully inspiring others to follow their lead.

2. Relentless communication to share timely, locally focused, useful information to those in our email database and those who follow us on social media. Last year under Kevin Hedley’s leadership, there were times where we sent an email every day to everyone in our database. Nearly 500,000 people opened one or more of our emails in 2020. The number of emails opened — which means they were

read — was ten times higher than in 2019. You know an email is valuable if the email open rate is high. Our open rate skyrocketed in 2020.

3. Promote.

Promote Promote. We’re going to continue to promote locally all businesses and nonprofits in Saratoga County as long as they need help. We’re going to expand our promotion of all of the Villages, Towns, and Cities across Saratoga County and beyond.

We’ll also ready to promote Saratoga County as a great place to visit, to live, to work as well as to start, grow or expand your business.

4. SAVE OUR LOCALS – This campaign has worked. Look us up on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn. We’re promoting locally owned businesses via social media every day. In any given week on Facebook alone, we’re doing 75 to 100 individual posts. We’re boosting many of them to expand the reach to even more prospective customers or clients. Local businesses that need more than just promotion can also access free small business counseling via SCORE. You can also call or email the Chamber to share

whatever it is you need or to ask any question. We’ll do our best to respond with the best information or ideas we have.

5. Personal, impactful outreach. In 2020, we delivered recovery kits filled with PPE as businesses reopened. We distributed posters this past year that said “Stronger Together” and pumpkins etched with our Save Our Locals logo.

We continue to distribute posters reminding people to “Mask Up.” As employees at local businesses and nonprofits get vaccinated, we will be distributing posters that will say #IGotTheShot. We hope you will see these everywhere. It will be a sign that we are all stronger together and that healthier more prosperous days are ahead of us.

Week of January 22 – January 28, 2021

BALLSTON

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

GREENFIELD

Colleen Sellick sold property at 537 Hop City Rd to Patrick Miter for $242,500.

Victoria Kenney sold property at 145 Wilton Rd to Lauren Leddy for $272,900.

Daniel Piper sold property at 2 Evergreen Ct to Samantha Robinson for $369,900.

Brian Burbick sold property at 77 North Greenfield Rd to Theodore Grab for $269,900.

Heritage Builders Group LLC sold property at 37 Cypress St to Sean Connolly for $391,811.

Traditional Homebuilders and Developers Inc sold property at 9 Mallory Way to Mark Gratton for $437,429.

David Fahr sold property at 7 Forest Rd to Amanda Aftab for $274,900.

Richard Dempsky sold property at 69 Paradowski Rd to Michael Clikeman for $257,000.

TMC Property Management sold property at 2 North St to REO Home Services LLC for $175,000.

CORINTH Rita Randall sold property at 788 County Rte 24 to KJT Real Estate LLC for $115,500.

Karen Bronzene sold property at 385 West Maple St to Alan James for $130,000.

MALTA Elizabeth Hitt sold property at 133 Rhule Rd North to Manijeh Contractor for $335,000.

Elizabeth Cole sold property at 14 Glade Mallow Rd to James Gross for $285,000 Frank Fattoruso sold property at 15 Ivy Ct to Mark Thompson for $415,000.

Mark Baldwin sold property at 270 Old Post Rd to Todd Daggett for $399,000.

Jean Varley sold property at 107 Thimbleberry Rd to Michelle Fitch for $235,000

SARATOGA SPRINGS Steiner Corp sold property at 131 Lincoln Ave to Matthew Beecher for $442,500 Marlena Alford sold property at 406 Louden Rd to Wade Newman for $380,000.

Julie Carroll sold property at 8 Aurora Ave to Maxwell John Asciutto for $970,000.

Richard Scanlon sold property at 90 Lincoln Ave to David Chambers for $410,000.

Mowwart Rappaport sold property at 29 Donegal Way to David Van Leeuwen for $392,000.

Matthew Hall sold property at 4 Fenlon Lane to Jared Silk for $419,000

DGD Holdings LLC sold property at 17 Shaw Dr to Jon Cosentino for $175,000.

Achim Felber sold property at 118 Ruhle Rd to Cartus Financial Corp for $315,000

138 Nelson LLC sold property at 424 Nelson Ave to Daniel Donovan for $954,000.

Cartus Financial Corp sold property at 118 Ruhle Rd to Patrick Belletti for $315,000

Jonathan Sheppard sold property at 22 MacArthur Dr to Thomas Pasek for $260,000

Diane Whitney sold property at 110 Thimbleberry Rd to Meaghan Shepard for $250,700

Keith Bauer sold property at 15 Tamarac Trail to Jordan St Clair for $235,000

John Saccocio sold property at 29 Willis Way to Kristine O’Brien for $499,000

Lawrence Edelman sold property at 200 Circular St to Ian Mayhew for $477,325.

Triller Development sold property at 171 Church St to Daniel Massetti for $564,500.

Saratoga Teleworks LLC sold property at 95 Washington St to Franklin Community Center for $2,100,000 Eric Fahlborg sold property at 4 Longwood Dr to John Soprano for $545,000.

DGD Holdings LLC sold property at 25 Joshua Rd to Marius Caramiciu for $175,000

WILTON Marlena Alford sold property at 406 Louden Rd to Wade

11 Newman for $380,000.

Marsden Chen sold property at 18 Brentwood Blvd to Michael Leary for $630,000.

Michael Ricciardi sold property at 28 Cider Mill Way to George Boyer for $550,000.

Lesa Farrell sold property at 166 ½ Jones Rd to Zacharay Zabella for $100,000.

Alfred Ragazzo sold property at 11 Deer Run to Lahcen Kerroum for $400,000.

Michael Ricciardi sold property at 28 Cider Mill Way to George Boyer for $550,000.

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BUSINESS

Week of January 22 – January 28, 2021

New Local Company Looks to Fill Cybersecurity Services Gap for Smaller Businesses

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

CLIFTON PARK — A local attorney and a retired chief information security officer for NY State have joined forces to form a new company aimed at protecting small and mediumsized local businesses from cyber-attacks.

“What I tell people all the time is that it’s not if you’re going to be hacked, it’s when you’re going to be hacked,” says Rick Cobello, who along with Jacqueline Goralczyk have formed Global Cybersecurity Solutions.

“There are a lot of large businesses that have cyber security programs. But if you’re a small business or a medium business with under 100 employees,

if you get hacked or you get information taken, most likely you’re done, because you don’t have the resources to withstand something like that. What we do is offer those same services that the large companies get to smaller companies, but not for the large company price,” he says.

Originally from Niagara Falls, Cobello relocated to this region in 1974. “I helped start the high school hockey team and I was the first technology director for the Saratoga School District. That was at the beginning of Apple computers.

It was rudimentary at best,” says Cobello, who has more than 30 years of experience in enterprise technology and security solutions in a career that includes local and state governments to Fortune 500

Global Cybersecurity Solutions, a new local company offering cybersecurity services to smaller businesses.

Photo: globalcybersecuritysolutionsllc.com.

“Since part of the roots of this company have come out of the law firm, the strategy we’re going to identify is risk...” companies. He is also professor of Supply Chains and Cyber Security program at Albany Law. A focus on data privacy and cybersecurity by partner Jacqueline Goralczyk, Esq., stems from her legal practice in banking and real estate. Goralczyk got her start at the law firm of Ianniello Anderson, P.C. in Clifton Park, where she worked closely with the partners and administration to grow and enhance their focus on security and privacy.

Rick Cobello. Photo provided.

Jacqueline Goralczyk. Photo provided.

“Since part of the roots of this company have come out of the law firm, the strategy we’re going to identify is risk. So, it’s not just: you need new computers, or you need hardware, technology. It’s going to be you have these risks that you need to satisfy because your business is vulnerable. Here are your risks and here’s how you can fix them,” Cobello says.

The process includes evaluating informational, physical and technological security...deciding what needs to be remediated and creating a plan.

The process includes evaluating informational, physical and technological security for small and medium sized businesses, deciding what needs to be remediated and creating a plan.

Businesses also receive a cyber security playbook. “That will outline what we did, how we did it and what they need to do in the future.”

For more information go to: globalcybersecuritysolutionsllc.com.

Week of January 22 – January 28, 2021

BUSINESS BRIEFS 13

Saratoga Bariatric Surgery and Weight-Loss Program Awarded Blue Distinction Center Designation SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Bariatric Surgery and Weight-Loss Program, a service of Saratoga Hospital, has once again been awarded the Blue Distinction Center designation as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program.

The designation, from BlueShield of Northeastern New York, is reserved for nationally accredited bariatric surgery programs that meet rigorous, objective standards for quality of care,

patient safety and outcomes.

“Our Blue Distinction status is a source of pride for everyone on our team,” said Dmitri V. Baranov, MD, PhD, FACS, Medical Director of Saratoga Bariatric Surgery and Weight-Loss Program. “Even more important is the message our Blue Distinction designation delivers to our patients—that they can count on us for the highest quality care and the best possible outcomes throughout their weight-loss journey.”

Bariatric surgeries are among the most common elective surgeries in the U.S.—and the most effective treatment for severely obese patients. These procedures allow patients to achieve substantial, sustained weight loss. That, in turn, can improve or resolve serious obesity-related conditions, such as type 2 diabetes.

For more information about the Blue Distinction program and a list of designated facilities, visit www.bcbs.com/bluedistinction.

Launch of “Chatbot” to Help People with Disabilities Find Jobs ALBANY — Capital Region native, and persons with disabilities activist, John Robinson, CEO of Our Ability, with collaboration from Syracuse University iSchool and BlueGranite, Inc., has developed a chatbot to help persons with disabilities update their professional profiles to gain access to jobs that are better suited to their abilities, called Jobs Ability. The website launched last month.

According to a report by the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2019, only 19.3 percent of persons with disabilities were employed. These statistics have increased since the pandemic. However, a report by Accenture, found that if the number of people with disabilities in the labor force grew just 1 percent, the nation’s gross domestic product could expand by as much as $25 billion.

“Before the development of our chatbot, certain professional networking sites would enable you to create a button to let potential employers know that the applicant has a disability,” said John Robinson, CEO of Our Ability, “but I wanted people to be able to build their profiles based on abilities, as a pathway to employment through technology.”

An alumnus of Syracuse University, Robinson knew that the iSchool had the same passion to execute his idea. The iSchool is home to the iConsult Collaborative at Syracuse University, an experiential learning program that deploys teams of

student volunteers to provide community partners with transformative information technology. Art Thomas, the iSchool’s Associate Dean for Career Services and Experiential Learning and Director of the iConsult Collaborative, first met with Robinson in the summer of 2018 to plan how to engage an iConsult team in designing the technical solution for his idea.

BlueGranite, Inc., is the engine that created the digital path from Robinson’s idea to the iSchool’s technology.

The process is driven by

artificial intelligence; it’s a chatbot on the front end of the site enabling users to build a profile towards employment. It will ask all of the normal questions about history and preferences, but then also ask about skills and disabilities for those who are more disabled. It becomes more than just a profile; it’s the culmination of hundreds of skill questions to ensure that someone is considered as more than just a work history.

To learn more about Our Ability and Jobs Ability, visit www.ourability.com.

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T he

Week of January 22 – January 28, 2021

Whitney’s of

Saratoga PA R T

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by Joe Raucci for Saratoga TODAY continued from front page...

THE LINEAGE The Patriarch of the Whitney family was John Whitney. He came to America from England in 1635. His descendant William Collins Whitney was the first Whitney to leave his mark on Saratoga. A mega successful businessman and political figure of the late Nineteenth Century, his true passion was horse racing. He owned and operated Westbury Stable, taking the name from Old Westbury, New York, a town known for its Who’s Who of American aristocracy. He resided there along with the Phippses, DuPonts, and Vanderbilts. With Whitney’s guidance, Westbury became one of the leading racing stables in the country.

At the turn of the Twentieth Century Saratoga Racetrack was in a downhill spiral. Whitney saw an opportunity to purchase the track. He and a contingent of investors set on a path to modernize the stands, lengthen the oval and beautify the grounds. It can be said that without the intervention of William Whitney, enthusiasts of the sport would be relegated to read about horse racing at the Spa as a casualty of a bygone era.

Among William Whitney’s offspring were two sons whose love of the sport were on a par with their esteemed father. Harry Payne answered to his given name Harry. William Payne was known by his middle name Payne.

In 1904, Harry inherited his father’s racing stable taking it to greater fame. His stock won an astounding ten Triple Crown events. Of note, in 1915 his filly Regret became the first of the fairer sex to win the Kentucky Derby. His brother Payne established Greentree Stables in 1914. The name was derived from the family estate in Old Westbury. The Greentree brand would become synonymous with horse racing on a grand scale.

ENTER SONNY AND JOCK The name Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney is as regal as it sounds. His breeding was as impeccable as that of the racehorses he would own.

He was born in 1899 to Harry Payne Whitney and his wife Gertrude Vanderbilt. The melding of the families gave Sonny claim to two of the most highly regarded dynasty’s on the hemisphere.

Five years later Payne Whitney and his wife Helen Hay gave birth to a son, John Hay Whitney. Not to be overshadowed by his cousin, Jock, Whitney’s lineage on the maternal side included his grandfather, a great American Statesman, John Hay. Hay counted among his successes the privilege of being Abraham Lincoln’s Private Secretary, as well as serving as Secretary of State under both William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt.

The Union of the two families created the ideal marriage of the business and political worlds.

The great Equipoise at Saratoga William Collins Whitney

The Whitney cousins took the same educational journey. They both completed their pre college studies at Groton, one of America’s foremost private prep schools. Fellow alumni included Franklin Roosevelt, Henry DuPont, Averill Harriman and Theodore Roosevelt Jr. Then it was on to a family tradition of graduating from Yale University, an Ivy League Institution dating back to 1701.

the sport. The 1932 version, here at the Spa was a special event for Sonny. His great champion Equipoise took the race wire to wire. With it came the first of his four coveted Whitney Stakes trophies.

Jock and his sister Joan were also off to the races.

Although at the time Greentree was still owned by their mother, the two were heavily involved with the operation.

FORTUNES AND THE SPORT OF KINGS The Greentree response to Equipose was a colt named Payne Whitney passed away In 1927. He was only 51 years old. With that, his wealth passed into the hands of Jock and his sister Joan. The estate valued at nearly 200 million dollars was at the time the largest fortune entered into probate in the history of the United States.

Upon their mother Helen’s death Greentree Stable became a joint venture of the siblings that would last until Jocks death four decades later. The property that housed the Greentree stock during the Saratoga racing season sits adjacent to Claire Court on Nelson Avenue. The sprawling grounds also served as Jock’s summer residence.

Joan Whitney Payson later became well known in the baseball world as the original owner of the New York Mets. Under her direction The Amazing’s went from the worst team in the history of the sport to a World Championship seven years later.

Mrs. Payson, as she was fondly known, made Saratoga her August home for much of her adult life. The residence at the end of Phila St. intersecting Nelson Ave. is a marvel of Queen Anne Victorian architecture.

1927 was also an important year for Sonny Whitney.

Charles Lindbergh crossed the Atlantic Ocean, landing his aircraft at Le Bourget Airport outside of Paris. Aviation was entering a new phase, Sonny always ahead of the curve, envisioned the future of it. Later that year along with Juan Trippe, an aviation pioneer and fellow Yale alumni, he formed Pan American Airlines. The investment proved to be a grand slam home run. Pan Am led the way in almost every aspect of air travel for the next half century.

Harry Payne Whitney’s life came to an end in 1930.

With that Sonny took ownership of his late fathers stable. Sonny would race the horses under his own name, C. V. Whitney.

Sonny was an immediate success as a race horse owner. His colt Equipoise became one of the all time greats. He was considered the best horse in training for both 1932 and 1933.

The Whitney Stakes was inaugurated in 1928 to memorialize the Whitney families contributions to

Twenty Grand. He had a remarkable career. Separated from the 1931 Triple Crown by just a length and half loss in the Preakness Stakes, he went on to take the coveted Travers here at Saratoga. The year 1931 belonged to Twenty Grand. In 1957 both Equipoise and Twenty Grand were inducted into the Horse Racing Hall of Fame here on Union Avenue.

The cousins were riding high in the horse racing world. Next, they moved in on Hollywood.

GONE WITH THE WIND The movie industry was in its infancy. Both Jock and Sonny were quick to grab a piece of the action.

Motion pictures in the early 1930s were filmed in black and white. The cousins bought into a new technology known as technicolor. They invested what amounted to a fifteen percent stake in an invention that would change the face of the movie industry.

Then they set their eyes on the production of motion pictures. Gone With The Wind, to this day considered the greatest movie of all time, had the Whitney name written all over it. The cousins financed the making of the masterpiece. Jock, in fact held the title of Chairman of the Board of Selznick International when the movie was filmed in 1939.

The decade also saw the first of two marriages for Jock.

In 1930 he wed one of the notable socialites of the era, Elizabeth Altemus. She was tough, brassy and beautiful.

Although they divorced after ten years, Liz branched out and raced quality horses of her own until her death in 1988. She owned the champion Porterhouse, along with many major stakes winners. Liz also kept a residence here. Her horse farm located on Fitch Road, is now the site of McMahon of Saratoga Thoroughbreds.

The thirties were over. A new decade was about to begin. A World War was on the horizon.

Next week we will take a look at the cousins’ contributions to the war effort and their leap into government service.

Then we will see how they brought their brand of horse racing to a higher level. We will follow Sonny and his bride Mary Lou as they lead the way in the Renaissance of Saratoga, “The August Place To Be.” Stay tuned.

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Week of January 22 – January 28, 2021

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were the places to be in 2020, and gardening became everyone’s new hobby.

It was fun to see so many learning to appreciate the simple pleasures of digging, planting and enjoying the fruits of their labor whether beautiful flowers or fresh vegetables.

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One of the challenges gardeners face is creating new beds to plant. There can be a lot of groundwork to do before the first rosebush or perennial gets planted. It can be daunting, but there is a way to make this much easier with the use of cardboard. Let me show you the process. The first step is to define the outline of the new bed. I use a garden hose for this and try to avoid tight corners and angles so that I can mow right up to it, eliminating the need for trimming with a line trimmer. Anything that saves some time is a good thing.

Written & Photographed

by Peter Bowden for Saratoga TODAY

The next step is to cut an edge or small trench around the perimeter of the new outline. A straight-bladed sod cutter is perfect for this task but a shovel can do the job. The trench should be about 5” deep and 6” wide.

When it is finished there will be grass inside and outside the new edge.

You’ll have the urge to remove all that sod and turn the soil over.

Resist that urge and start gathering all the cardboard you can find. Many businesses have a separate dumpster just for cardboard so it is readily available.

Take the cardboard and start laying it over the grass on the inside of your new edge. Make sure to overlap the cardboard several inches so the grass or weeds won’t find a way through. You can use a razor knife to cut the cardboard to match the curves if necessary. Make sure to keep the new trench visible as you do this.

Once you have the cardboard in place over the grass and weeds, it is time to start covering it with soil. I use 8” to 12” of soil. This is a lot of soil. Thankfully, the county I live in sells soil very reasonably so I can bring it in on a small trailer. You can just buy bags from the garden center for a smaller bed but, for larger ones, you’ll want to search out a local source. The soil on top of the cardboard will smother all the grass and weeds which adds to the organic matter as it decays.

In the flower bed I made, I wasn’t planning on fully planting it right way and I want to be sure the area remains weed-free until I do. To prevent weed seeds from getting established, I covered the new soil with another layer of cardboard and added 4” of cedar mulch on top of that. You can use brown paper under the mulch

instead of cardboard for this. Home improvement stores sell rolls of brown paper among the painting supplies. It is used to cover floors but is very handy as a weed barrier beneath mulch. You can plant right away by simply brushing the mulch aside, cut a hole through the brown paper and dig the planting hole. Then brush the mulch back near the base of the plant.

So there it is. I have a brand new planting bed ready to go. I planted a couple of perennials and some annuals right away but the rest is waiting for spring while I decide what I want to grow in my new bed.

There is no doubt that building beds requires some work but this method has served me well and it is a lot easier that digging or roto-tilling the rock soil that my yard has been “blessed” with.

Thanks for the read!

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EDUCATION

Week of January 22 – January 28, 2021

Schuylerville Schools

Keeping Students Engaged

by Megin Potter for Saratoga TODAY | Photos provided.

Getting to Know You The pandemic led to the state’s schools temporarily shutting down in the spring, as well as a relaxation of some graduation requirements, including cancelling the Regents exams, but for many, these measures weren’t enough to overcome the barriers of such a difficult year.

So, what did Schuylerville do differently?

“Our graduation rate is the result of having an entire school community focused on the success of all our students,” said Schuylerville High School Principal James Ducharme, in a press release.

“Each student has a different path and subject they are passionate about. As a school district, we strive to meet the individual needs of every student by having a diverse offering of academic programs. Our staff is committed to supporting and challenging our students to reach their fullest potential while preparing them for their future.”

“Many of the teachers would climb the highest mountain and swim the deepest river just to get to us if we were in trouble,” said 2020 graduate Reese Javares.

“The sense of belonging, in general, creates a desire to succeed. As soon as it becomes more personal, there’s more accountability because you don’t want to let people down,” said Kelly McKinley, a teacher in the district for 19 years.

Ahead of the Curve When remote-learning became a priority, Schuylerville also found themselves navigating the tech barrier ahead of the curve because the pro-active faculty and administration had, years before, conducted trainings in platforms like Google Classroom and Google Meet.

They also already had diverse opportunities, distance learning, and programs including BOCES, Vo-Tech, and internships, that kept students engaged.

Javares, now a freshman at Clarkson University, said college feels vastly different than high school but considers himself well-prepared academically.

“Now that I’ve settled in at college, I’m starting to realize that the skills I possess – I’m taking engineering, advanced level calculous, advanced level chemistry, and business classes – and that ethic to achieve, wouldn’t be there if it wasn’t for what was molded by my teachers.”

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A Special Place Attending Schuylerville since Kindergarten, Javares said that Schuylerville, his tight group of friends, his soccer team, and the community, felt like a family – one that he never got to properly say “goodbye” to.

“The pandemic was a switch that cut off senior year so quickly, it was tough and it took a toll on the mind. I spent a lot of time reminiscing and recovering from the pain and the lack of closure. I felt like I’d lost something I couldn’t replace and I wasn’t as motivated as I could be – it took away my spirit.”

To help recreate that connection, the senior class was given lawn signs and passed around a flock of signed orange flamingo lawn decorations.

At least seven teachers drove to students’ homes to say goodbye, as well.

“That’s just an example of the community values that we stand for,” said McKinley.

Week of January 22 – January 28, 2021

EDUCATION BRIEFS

School Bus Driver Opportunities in Ballston Spa BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Central School District’s Transportation Department has ongoing openings for school bus drivers.

The positions are ideal for parents of school-aged children or retired people who are looking for extra income. Positions offer

a competitive hourly salary, a steady part-time job with school breaks, holidays, and summers off. Permanent positions offer the possibility of a regular route with health benefits.

Drivers need to obtain a permit for a CDL license to begin the training program or possess

a Class B license with Air Brake and Passenger Endorsements. No prior experience is necessary.

For additional information visit www.bscsd.org/Page/279.

Please contact the Ballston Spa CSD Transportation Department at 518-884-7140 to schedule an appointment with a representative.

Skidmore Psychology Professor Receives Prestigious Award for her Innovative Research on Gender-Based Discrimination SARATOGA SPRINGS — Corinne Moss-Racusin, associate professor of psychology at Skidmore College, has been awarded the 2021 American Psychological Association Distinguished Scientific Award for Early Career Contribution to Psychology for her innovative research on genderbased discrimination.

Moss-Racusin is the only known recipient in the history of this prestigious award to be affiliated with a liberal arts college rather than a major research institution. Awarded to just a handful of researchers each year, the prize honors early-career scientists for exceptional work conducted in the first decade following completion of their doctorate.

Her work has received coverage from The New York Times, The Washington Post, National Public Radio, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, “ABC World News,” The Wall Street Journal, The Los Angeles Times and other outlets.

She discussed some of her research in the feature-length documentary “Picture a Scientist,” and she was invited to present her research at the White House in 2014.

“Professor Moss-Racusin’s pathbreaking research and her strong commitment to the education of undergraduate students in the classroom and through collaborative research experiences exemplify the teacher-scholar model that is at the heart of Skidmore’s liberal arts mission,” said Michael

T. Orr, Dean of the faculty and Vice President for academic affairs at Skidmore College.

“Our College community is very proud of this well-deserved recognition for Professor MossRacusin and her efforts to address gender biases in STEM fields and to build a more inclusive society for all.”

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Plant Trees with Your Students: Saratoga Tree Nursery Seedling Program for Schools & Educators SARATOGA — Applications are now being accepted for the Colonel William F. Fox Memorial Saratoga Tree Nursery’s School Seedling Program. From now until March 31, schools and youth education organizations across New York State may apply to receive up to 50 free tree or shrub seedlings to plant with students.

Bundles of low-cost native seedlings are available to all

interested customers in New York and bordering states through the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Spring Seedling Sale, as well.

Seedling shipments are made from mid-April through early May. For assistance or questions, contact the Colonel William F. Fox Memorial Saratoga Tree Nursery at nysnursery@dec.ny.gov or call 518-581-1439.

CORRECTION: In the article entitled, “The Next Chapter: Developing a Different Kind of Education for Girls,” in the January 8-14 issue, the statement attributed to Anthony J. Izzo was in fact made by Suzan Nolan of the Sarah B. Foulke Charitable Fund Board.

Are you a budding entrepreneur but lack access to traditional funding?

Photo: Corinne Moss-Racusin, Associate Professor of Psychology at Skidmore College

If so, the Small Enterprise Economic Development (SEED) Program is here to help.

This character-based lending program is designed to: • foster microenterprises within underserved communities • provide comprehensive training in business strategy and administration • offer ongoing mentorship and peer support to program participants Applications are due February 8, 2021.

For more information or to submit an application, visit seedloanfund.com today.

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Food

Week of January 22 – January 28, 2021

Keep it Simple

with

Soups from Scratch Gomez Veggie Ville

Whatever Soup

SATURDAYS 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Wilton Mall | Food Court

by Madison Jackson for Saratoga TODAY Photos by Madison Jackson unless noted.

Shushan Valley Hydro Farms & Underwood’s Greenhouses Kokinda Farm

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Soups are easy to customize to your liking; make a simple soup a bit heartier with some noodles, beans, or rice. Or if you’re looking for something light, you can keep it basic with broth and vegetables. Just follow this introductory method and tailor it to your preferences and available ingredients.

Start with stock - preferably homemade, by simmering chicken or beef leftovers in water, or utilize vegetable parts like onion skins, root vegetables, and herbs.

A good quality stock can make a good soup great!

Then choose your aromatics such as carrots, celery, onion, garlic, leek, etc. For a little smokiness, add an item like a hambone or bacon. Saute your aromatics in a big stockpot with oil or butter until softened, then stir in herbs and spices to enhance the flavor.

Bay leaves and thyme rarely goes wrong. Add a carb

YIELDS: 6-8 servings

INGREDIENTS:

hether you spend your days working from home or out and about, these long winter months are hard on us all. What could be more comforting than a warm bowl of soup full of fresh and nourishing ingredients after a long day? Soups are generally healthful with benefits including high nutritional value and low fat. They are also easy to prepare, inexpensive, and delicious!

January is National Soup Month, so we encourage you to put together a simple soup by stocking up on vegetables, meats, and herbs at Saturdays’ farmers’ market. You will be all set to enjoy a satisfying meal on Sunday or a busy weeknight when you are low on time.

Photo by Pattie Garrett.

if desired, like vermicelli or potatoes. And then, lots of vegetables to add nutrition and bulk to your soup. Seasonal vegetables to consider are kale, chard, and mushrooms. Add the stock and let simmer until ingredients are tender. You can optionally puree your soup after simmering for a silky smooth finish. Finally, add any extra meats, garnishes, and flavorings (like cream, lemon juice, or even hot sauce) for added fullness and flavor.

We’re sharing a recipe featuring produce from Gomez Veggie Ville’s “soup bags,” which you can pick up every Saturday at the farmers’ market. If you pick up a soup bag from the market, you’ll have several options, including carrots, onions, beets, potatoes, turnips, and cabbage.

The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is open Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Find us online at saratogafarmersmarket.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For online pre-ordering and curbside pickup, visit localline.ca/saratoga-farmers-market.

*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

• 4 Tablespoons of olive oil • 2 medium onions*, sliced • 3 garlic cloves*, sliced • 6 to 8 cups diced vegetables*

• 1½ pounds raw boneless chicken* • 6 to 8 cups of chicken stock • Salt and pepper to taste

NOTE: Currently in season at the farmers’ market: cabbage, carrots, celeriac, collard greens, kale, kohlrabi, leeks, mushrooms, potatoes, rutabaga, sweet potatoes, turnips, winter squash, and more.

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Set a large Dutch oven or stockpot over medium-high heat and add 4 tablespoons oil. When the oil shimmers, add onions and garlic.

2. Reduce the heat to a medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are tender, about 8-10 minutes.

3. Place the chicken and vegetables in the pot. Add enough chicken stock to cover. Season with salt and pepper. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.

4. Cook until the flavors have come together and the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes more. Remove chicken from the soup once it’s cooked through, allow to cool enough to handle.

Shred and return it to the soup. Add more hot liquid if needed.

5. Serve hot.

Recipe by Samin Nosrat for New York Times Cooking, shared by My Saratoga Kitchen Table

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Food

Week of January 22 – January 28, 2021

Wok this

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY

Hello my Foodie Friends !

Way

What new culinary creations are you craving during these colder months? One approach that many of our foodies are using is to stir-fry. Stir-frying is the quintessential weeknight supper! If you have a fridge full of ingredients, and half an hour to put dinner on the table, cooking with a wok is definitely the go-to method.

Vegetables retain their bright color and crunch and you can watch meat and aromatics go from raw to crisp in seconds, making stir-frying in a wok a fun way to cook.

A wok is a wide bowl shaped cooking vessel with handles used commonly in Chinese and Asian cooking. The types of foods generally cooked in woks are stir frying, stewing, boiling, braising and steaming. Compliments to the Chef carry a large assortment of high quality woks and Stir Fry’s that suit the needs of the Asian cooking enthusiast.

Some of the best companies carry this cookware Joyce Chen, Helen Chen (her daughter), and Ken Hom to name a few. Both the carbon steel and non-stick woks spread heat evenly and are easy to clean up. The handles are designed to stay cool on the stovetop, so you can easily remove the pan from the burner without using potholders. The curved sides of a wok diffuse heat and extend the cooking surface, which helps with tossing and stirring. The great depth allows ample room to cook a whole fish, if so desired. Simmering, deep frying, or steaming, are just a few of its multiple uses. Season them with vegetable oil before use and after cleaning. With the carbon wok, the more you use a wok, the more flavor it will take on, and the better your food will taste. As you cook with the wok, the metal pores open, and the fat you’re cooking with seeps in.

INGREDIENTS • 6 tablespoons reducedsodium soy sauce, divided

• 1/2 cup reduced-sodium beef broth

• 1 cup julienned green pepper

• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

• 1 garlic clove, minced

• 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms

• 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot

• 2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges

• 3 teaspoons canola oil, divided

• 6 green onions, sliced

• 1 cup julienned sweet red pepper

• Hot cooked rice, optional

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

With its wide top and plenty of room, a wok is great for tossing a salad.

Woks are great for making taco filling or any of the rice-and-pea type of dishes like arroz con pollo or paella. Consider a wok for scrambling eggs especially in large quantities. The eggs cook almost instantaneously, with no sticking, even if you’ve pre-cooked some vegetables before adding the eggs to the wok. When cooking a Mexican-style meal, cook on very low heat and use it to keep tortillas warm. Another use can be as a steamer by placing a steamer rack on the bottom with water. A wok is great for steaming lobster.

Where ever your tastes take you, this pan can deliver while you “wok this way.”

Stop by Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store for those cool tools to help you with your special dinner.

Also knife sharpening is still available! Remember my Foodie Friends; “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”

Take Care, John & Paula

m o o r h s u M k a e t S r e Pepp • 1 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into thin strips

There are other ways to use a wok that we may not typically think of.

INSTRUCTIONS 1. In a shallow bowl, combine 3 tablespoons soy sauce and pepper; add beef. Turn to coat; cover and refrigerate 30-60 minutes. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth and remaining soy sauce until smooth; set aside.

2. Drain beef, discarding marinade. In a wok, stir-fry the garlic and ginger in 2 teaspoons oil for 1 minute. Add the beef; stir-fry 4-6 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove beef and keep warm.

3. Stir-fry the peppers in remaining oil for 1 minute. Add mushrooms; stir-fry 2 minutes longer or until peppers are crisp-tender. Stir broth mixture and add to vegetable mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Return beef to pan; add tomatoes and onions. Cook for 2 minutes or until heated through. Serve over rice if desired.

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upcoming

events Fundraiser Takeout Fish Fry Knights of Columbus #246, located at 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs, will be hosting a Fundraiser Takeout Fish Fry on Friday, January 29, from 5 - 7:30 p.m. The menu will include Fried or Baked Haddock - $14; Fried Clam Strips - $12 (these meals come with French Fries, Cole Slaw, Tartar Sauce, and Cocktail Sauce); Shrimp Salad Special (comes with French Fries and Cole Slaw), Homemade Macaroni and Cheese - $5; New England Clam Chowder - $4 (8 oz. cup) or $6 (16 oz. container); Side of French Fries - $3; and Dessert - $2. Orders will be taken by calling 518-584-8547 on Wednesday, 1/27, Thursday, 1/28, and Friday, 1/29, beginning

Week of January 22 – January 28, 2021

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at 1 p.m. and will continue through 4 p.m., except Friday, which will continue right up until the event or we run out of food. Pickup starts at 5 p.m. and every 15 minutes thereafter. You are welcome to come into the building with a mask, or you may call from the parking lot upon your arrival with a description of your vehicle and your meal will be brought out to you. The meal is open to the public and, as usual, we thank you for your continued support of our events through these challenging times.

February Break Drama Camp For ages 7 to 13. Runs Tuesday, February 16 through Friday, February 19 from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.

All classes and camps will be performed on Malta Community Center Stage virtually for invited guests. No shared props or costumes. Students must wear a mask when not performing.

For more information, including

COVID-19 protocols and registration information, go online at www.maltaparksrec. com or contact Town of Malta Parks and Recreation Department at 518-899- 4411.

Teen Animal Ambassadors Program Saratoga County 4-H is excited to announce a new teen program.

We are seeking dedicated teens looking to advance in the animal science field. This program will provide youth with skills in sciences, language arts, and creative thinking; all aligning with different aspects of animal industries and sciences.

Meetings will be held once a month with opportunities to learn from professionals in the field and work on projects.

Animal Ambassadors will complete one project in the course of a year, individually, as well as work as a team to prepare and run animal shows at the Saratoga County Fair. This

program is designed to prepare teens for higher education and careers in the animal industries.

Applications are due February 1 and are available at: ccesaratoga. org/4-h/animal-ambassadors.

This spring, Saratoga County 4-H will be offering other Animal Science programs in addition to Animal Ambassadors. For more information on programs such as: Incubation and Embryology, Canine Training, Agricultural in the Classroom and other animal science clubs call our office today at 518-885-8995 or email our Animal Science Educator at bh548@cornell.edu

Lake George Winterfest For four weekends in February, you can enjoy the socially distanced safe outdoor events such as cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, winter “fat tire” mountain biking and more while dining and relaxing in the Lake George area. Your wristband will unlock the activities you

have signed up for in advance online and will also be your ticket to horse-drawn carriage rides around Lake George and hot cocoa stations. The website where wristbands will be on sale is coming soon: www. lakegeorgewinterfest.com.

Southern Saratoga Art Society Member Carol Winterton will feature her art in a one-woman show during the months of January and February 2021 in the Gallery at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park. Carol has been painting for over 30 years, originally starting in pencil, chalk pastel and watercolor. She has since branched out into acrylics and water-soluble oils, occasionally using more than one medium on a piece. For more information about SSAS, please visit the website at: www. southernsaratogaartist.com.

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This Week’s Events: JANUARY 22 - 28 FRIDAY, JANUARY 22

MONDAY, JANUARY 25

Fish Fry Friday

Winter Wellness Walks

Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club 121 NY-32, Schuylerville | 4 – 7 p.m.

We have expanded our club house and invite you to come see our new addition. You are welcome to eat in or call ahead for take-out, 518-695-3917. Menu for dinners: Fish Fry, Chicken Tenders, Clam Strips, Popcorn Shrimp, Coconut Shrimp, Shrimp Scampi, Scallops and Chowder. Ask about our extras and specials and beverages. Everyone is invited, Covid 19 rules will apply. Every Friday through April 10.

Camp Saratoga North, Wilton Wildlife Preserve 80 Scout Rd., Gansevoort | 10 a.m.

Get outdoors biweekly to enjoy the beauty of winter with likeminded people. Wilton Wildlife Preserve’s Winter Wellness Walks cover 1.5 miles of gentle terrain. If needed, snowshoes will be available for rental 30 minutes before the program. If there is no snow, the program will take place without snowshoes. Registration is required to meet COVID requirements. To register, call 518-450-0321 or email info@wiltonpreserve.org

SATURDAY, JANUARY 23

5-Part Grant Writing f or Non-Profits Workshop

Turkey Dinner Drive Through South Glens Falls United Methodist Church 15 Maplewood Parkway, S. Glens Falls | 4:30-6 p.m.

This dinner will be a drive-thru/pick-up dinner, we will not be serving sit down meals inside. Dinners will be bagged and delivered to your car. Menu: Turkey, stuffing, potatoes & veggie, soup and a homemade dessert. We will not be able to take special requests. Dinners will be $12. We will be taking pre-orders and we are also offering delivery service. Our phone # is 518-793-1152.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 24 Build a Better Bowl - Primal Foods Chow Bella, 50 West Ave, Saratoga Springs 12 p.m. | Have you been thinking about feeding your dog raw food? Do you have questions? Come meet Chow Bella’s rep from Primal Pet Foods. Explore the many ways that adding fresh food to your pet’s diet can make them happier and healthier—whether they eat canned, kibble, raw, or a mix of all. They will have information, coupons and samples!

Online via Zoom | 2 – 3:30 p.m.

Planning, budgeting, research and introducing your organization to grant-makers. Writing, submitting and follow-up. Beginner and intermediate level.

Online Zoom Remaining Dates: January 25, 27, 29 Time: 2-3:30 p.m. Cost: Regular rate $150.

Use promo code UU01 for discount rate of $100.

Presented by: Nonprofit Works - Proceeds will benefit UUCSS (Unitarian Universalist Church of Saratoga Springs) More information and to register: www.nonprofitworks.com/events/event/grantsskillshare-series. Questions: paul@nonprofitworks. com or call 518-581-8841.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 26 Preschool Open House Saratoga Regional YMCA, Virtual Event | 6:30 p.m.

Our Preschool Open House will be done virtually.

To sign up contact Colleen Girvin at colleen. girvin@srymca.org or 518 583-9622 ext. 114.

Send your calendar events to calendar@saratogapublishing.com two weeks prior to the event.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27 Roast Pork Dinner Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

For curbside pick up only. Menu: roast pork, mashed potatoes, vegetables, stuffing, applesauce, gravy, roll, and tossed salad. Dinner for 2, $25 (cash only). Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. and Noon to place an order, 518-584-2585.

Moonlight Snowshoe Walk Wilton Wildlife Preserve, 80 Scout Rd., Gansevoort | 8 – 9 p.m.

In keeping with the requirement for smaller-size gatherings, we will be holding these moonlight walks with a limited group of participants.

Registration is required, no walk-ins allowed. Please email info@ wiltonpreserve.org or call 518-450-0321 to make your reservation.

Event will be held weather-permitting, icy trails or cloud cover will cancel the event. Snowshoes are available for rental. Another walk will take place on Thursday, January 28 from 8-9 p.m.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 28 Vermicomposting 101: Learn about Composting with Worms Online via Zoom | 6:30 p.m.

Bill Richmond, owner, and chief worm wrangler at the Adirondack Worm Farm, located in Washington County, uses the science of vermicomposting to turn waste products into a super-charged, all-natural plant fertilizer, using the power of worms. Bill’s presentation will teach you how you can reduce the amount of garbage you send to landfills and boost the health and vitality of your plants and backyard garden through the remarkably simple process of vermicomposting. Register in advance for this meeting. To register, click the link and sign-up using Zoom. us02web.zoom.us/.../tZMpceCtrz8sEtz. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Malta Food Fest: Support District Programs HVCC’s TEC-SMART, Malta | 4:30 – 7 p.m.

The Saratoga County Chamber will host the 2nd Annual Malta Food Fest. Sample delicious offerings, packaged in grab-and-go containers, from some of the best restaurants in Malta, Ballston Spa and surrounding communities. This year’s “boxed-to-go” dinner will be provided by Pizza Works, Bowled, The Hideaway, Esperanto, Nani’s Indian Kitchen, and Augie’s. Proceeds from the event will benefit Ballston Spa Partnership for Innovation in Education Fund as well as our local restaurants. New this year, participating restaurants will receive a portion of the ticket sales to help offset their costs. A silent auction of gift baskets, donated items and gift certificates will be held virtually as part of the evening’s activities.

Safety protocols and social distancing guidelines will be followed.

Tickets for the dinners are available at saratogacountychamber.simpletix. com/e/62874. For more information, please email Adrienne Snow: asnow@bscsd.org or Kelly Delaney-Elliott: kelliott@bscsd.org or call at 518-884-7195 ext. 1369. www.bscsd.org

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Entertainment

BURNT HILLS MAN WINS

Mark Giufre.

Photo provided.

Nashville Songwriters Association International Award

HERE ARE THE WINNING LYRICS, SUBMITTED BY MARK GIUFRE: | reprinted with permission |

NASHVILLE — Each year, The Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI), along with presenting partners Martin Guitars and Strings and CMT hold an annual song contest inviting aspiring songwriters around the world to enter their songs and/or lyrics into one of two categories for a chance to win several incredible prizes including up to $5,000 cash and mentor sessions with some of today’s greatest songwriters.

Mark Giufre, of Burnt Hills, won the 20th annual contest’s LyricOnly category with his entry “Cast Away.” As contest winner, Giufre was awarded a mentor session with legendary songwriter Tom Douglas, $2,000 cash, and Martin OME Cherry guitar.

With nearly 3,000 entries, each of the total 21 placing songs advanced through several levels of judging with the final judging event taking place Spring 2020, where the Grand Prize-winning song was determined by a panel of elite judges. In the Fall of 2020, each of the winners connected

via Zoom with their mentors, receiving valuable insight and inspiration to propel them into the new year.

Mark Giufre is an educator from the small town of Burnt Hills.

He began his career teaching Kindergarten and currently works at a private school for students with autism and special needs. Mark’s love of country music and lyrics is rooted in his love of early country music from the fourth generation up to the great storytellers of today. Mark’s motivation for writing is to tell a story. He says, “The power of song lies in its ability, in only a couple of minutes, to tell a story that may span many years and evoke the strongest of emotions in the listener.” His winning song Cast Away does just that. It tells the story of the life and evolution of the relationship between a Father and a Son, but it goes far beyond that. It includes memories so many of us can relate to. Mark’s ultimate goal is to draw out memories that the listener may have forgotten about and give

them something to relate to as they navigate life’s ups and downs.

Another song he is currently working on titled “Pixiedust and Whiskey” alludes to life’s highs and lows and how we get through it all with a little bit of faith. His latest work, “If I Could Write A Country Song,” tells a story of fate, life and love that many may relate to.

It seems like yesterday, when we were standing there/ sunshine on our faces, shadows without a care.

Established in 1967, NSAI is the world’s largest not-for-profit songwriters trade organization with more than 5,000 members spanning the United States and several foreign countries.

Consisting of a body of creative minds, including songwriters from all genres of music, professional and aspiring, for over 52 years, NSAI has been committed to protecting the rights and future of the profession of songwriting, as well as carrying a commitment to educate, elevate and celebrate the songwriter, acting as a unifying force within the music community and the community at large. For more information, visit nashvillesongwriters.com.

But life it just ain’t fair sometimes, darn sure wish I could pack/ and load up all those memories, And live ‘em all right back.

I watched his every move, my daddy next to me/ playin’ ball and catchin’ fish, a fading memory.

He taught me how to listen and how to lend a hand. He taught me to always work hard, no matter the demand. He taught me how to cast a line, and to be a stand up guy....but he never did teach me, how to say goodbye.

Growing up to be like him, was all I hoped to do/ I watched him care for mama, so their love always grew.

He taught me how to listen and how to lend a hand. He taught me to always work hard, no matter the demand. He taught me how to cast a line, and to be a stand up guy....but he never did teach me, how to say goodbye.

Daddy’s sick and I’m all grown, guess that was God’s design. But he’s still right there teachin’ in all he left behind.

My kids and his ol’ tackle box, they found a worn sketched note/ showin’ how to rig a line, in them words that he wrote.

I guess we’ll never know the hour, we’ll be called to cast away/ “I’m so proud of you son,” he’ll tell me on the other side someday.

He taught me how to listen and how to lend a hand. He taught me to always work hard, no matter the demand. He taught me how to cast a line, and to be a stand-up guy....but he never did teach me, how to say goodbye.

Thank you for teaching me to live, before you say goodbye.

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UPH Presents: Misty

Blues

The words of the prophets written on Caffe Lena’s restroom walls.

Image: caffelena.org.

SARATOGA SPRINGS ­ — The music goes on at Caffe Lena.

For information about how to livestream events from the café, go to: caffelena.org.

Saturday, Jan. 23 | 7 p.m.

Stephane Wrembel Sunday, Jan. 24 | 7 p.m.

Nellie McKay

THIS WEEK:

Monday, Jan. 25 | 3:30 p.m.

Teen Book Club

Friday, Jan. 22 | 8 p.m.

Meadow Mountain Watch Party

Tuesday, Jan. 26 | 7 p.m.

Storytelling Night

Northshire Bookstore Saratoga Presents:

Northshire Live

Next month at Northshire, co-authors Rameshwar Das & Mirabai Bush discuss "Being Ram Dass," the posthumous memoir of spiritual teacher Ram Dass in a virtual presentation.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Northshire Bookstore Saratoga, which is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily at its Broadway location, additionally offers a series of Northshire Live events, which can be experienced virtually several times per week from the comfort of your home.

This week Edward Schwarzschild presents ‘In Security’ in conversation with Adam Johnson at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22; Bookseller

Chat literary conversation takes place 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, and a special Saratoga Book Festival Online event at 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, featuring a cook-along demonstration with Anna Francese Gass, author of Heirloom Kitchen: Heritage Recipes and Family Stories from the Tables of Immigrant Women.

For more information about Northshire Bookstore Saratoga and how to view Northshire Live events, go to: northshire.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Universal Preservation Hall presents a live-stream virtual concert Feb. 12 at 8 p.m. of Williamstown, MA recording artist Misty Blues. The group is celebrating the release of their 10th album in over two decades together.

Following a live performance of their new album, “None More Blue,” the band will celebrate Black History Month with a

performance of the “Queens of the Blues” soundtrack. The “Queens of the Blues” movie showcases the lives of four African-American female blues artists - Bessie Smith, Big Mama Thornton, Ruth Brown and Koko Taylor - who left an indelible mark on popular blues for generations to come.

All original compositions on “None More Blue” were written during the pandemic and shed

light on the creative connections band members were able to maintain in a primarily virtual and remote environment. The early single release from the album, “Nothing To Lose,” has taken the Roots Music Contemporary Blues Charts by storm. The album release date is Feb. 14.

Tickets for the livestream event are $20 and available at: universalpreservationhall.org

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RELIGION

Week of January 22 – January 28, 2021

Places of Worship

*Wheelchair Accessible

Adirondack Christian Fellowship

Christian Restoration Ministries

Galway United Methodist Church

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

Saratoga Senior Center: 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-796-4323 | Pastor Pat Roach Services: Saturday 7-9 p.m.; Bible Study: Friday 7-8 p.m.

2056 East Street, Galway Contact: 518-882-6520 | galway-united-methodist-church.com Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. (9 a.m. in July and August)

Adirondack Friends Meeting

Christian Science Church

Grace Church

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

107 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-0221 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Assembly of God Faith Chapel

250 Pruyn Hill Road, Mechanicville Contact: 518-670-3005 | cliftonparkchurchofchrist.com Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

34 Third Street, Waterford Contact: 518-237-7370 | gracewaterford.com Rev. Kathy Alonge-Coons Services: Sunday 7:30 and 9:30 a.m.

Adult Christian Education Program: 8:30 a.m.

6 Burgoyne Street, Schuylerville Contact: 518-695-6069 | Rev. Scott Cutting Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Assembly of God Saratoga

Church of Christ at Halfmoon

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

118 Woodlawn Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-6081 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

1 Glenmore Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-587-4796 | churchofjesuschrist.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m

Bacon Hill Reformed Church*

Community Alliance Church

560 Route 32N, Bacon Hill Contact: 518-695-3074 | Rev. Janet Vincent Services: 10 a.m.; Sunday School: 10 a.m.

257 Rowland Street, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-6524 Services: Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

Baha’i Community of Saratoga Springs

Congregation Shaara Tfille*

Contact: 518-692-7694 | 518-885-0876 | 1-800-22UNITE bahai.org | Public Meetings: 1st Tuesdays 7 p.m.

84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-2370 | saratogasynagogue.org Services: Monday 7:30 a.m., Thursday 7:30 a.m., Saturday 10 a.m., 3rd Friday Shabbat 7:30p.m.

Ballston Center Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church 58 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-7312 | ballstoncenterarpchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

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

Barkersville Christian Church 7200 Barkersville Road, Middle Grove Contact: 518-882-6437 | barkersvillechristianchurch.com Pastor Pat Atwell | Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Bethesda Episcopal Church*

Corinth Free Methodist Church 20 Hamilton Avenue, Corinth Contact: 518-654-9255 | 518-792-0271 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Corinth United Methodist Church 243 Main Street, Corinth Contact: 518-654-2521 | cfumc@cnyconnect.net Services: Sunday 11 a.m.

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

26 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-5980 | bethesdachurch.org Rev’d Charles Wallace | Mid-day Prayer: Monday - Friday 12 p.m. | Services: Wednesday 12 p.m. Saturday 5p.m.

Sunday 8a.m. & 10 a.m

Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Community

Burnt Hills Baptist Church

349 Eastline Road, Ballston Lake Contact: 518-212-7845 | xcsavior.org Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

193 Kingsley Road, Burnt Hills Contact: 518-399-5740 | burnthillsbaptistchurch.org Pastor Mark Dorr | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Adult Bible Study: Sunday 9 a.m.

Burnt Hills United Methodist Church* 816 Route 50, Burnt Hills Contact: 518-399-5144 | nybhumc.com | Pastor Holly Nye Services: Sunday 9 and 10:30 a.m. | Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.

Calvary Capital District 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs | Contact: calvarycd.com Pastor Andrew Holt | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church

2001 Route 9, Round Lake Contact: 518-877-8506 | office@corpuschristichurch.net Services: Saturday: 4 p.m. Sunday: 8 and 11 a.m.

Eastern Orthodox — Christ the Savior

Faith Chapel 6 Burgoyne Street, Schuylerville Contact: 518-695-6069 | faithchapelschuylerville.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

First Baptist Church of Saratoga Springs 45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-6301 | fbcsaratoga.org Services: Sunday Noon First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa

768 Charlton Road, Charlton Contact: 518-399-4831 | charltonfreehold.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

202 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-8361 | bspabaptist.org Services: 10:30 a.m. (9 a.m. in July and August) Sunday School: 9 a.m. (all ages)

Christ Community Reformed Church

First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa

1010 Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-7654 | ccrc-cpny.org | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

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

Christ Episcopal Church*

Full Gospel Tabernacle

15 West High Street, Ballston Spa | Contact: 518-885-1031 Services: Sunday 8 a.m., 10 a.m., and 5 p.m.

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

Grace Fellowship Saratoga* 165 High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-691-0301 | gracefellowship.com Pastor Isaac Denton Services: Sundays 9 and 11 a.m.

Greater Grace Community Church 100 Saratoga Village, Building 17, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-899-7777 | thechurch@ggccmalta.org Pastor David Moore Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Greenfield Center Baptist Church 30 Wilton Road, Greenfield Center Contact: 518-893-7429 Services: 11 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. (all ages) Highway Tabernacle Church 235 Hudson Avenue, Mechanicville Contact: 518-664-4442 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Hope Church 206 Greenfield Avenue, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-7442 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.; Sunday School: 9 a.m.

Jonesville United Methodist 963 Main Street, Clifton Park Contact: 518-877-7332 Services: Sunday: 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.

Living Waters Church of God 4330 State Route 50, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-587-0484 | livingwaterscog.us Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Malta Presbyterian Church 118 Dunning Street, Malta Contact: 518-899-5992 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Malta Ridge United Methodist Church 729 Malta Avenue Extension, Malta Contact: 518-581-0210 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Middle Grove United Methodist Church* 429 Middle Grove Road, Middle Grove Contact: 518-581-2973 Pastor Jason Proctor Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

Mt. Olivet Baptist Church 100 Cresent Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-9441 | Rev. Dr. Victor L. Collier Services: 10 a.m.

New Life Fellowship* 51 Old Gick Road, ­­Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-580-1810 | newlifeinsaratoga.org.

Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

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*Wheelchair Accessible

Next Level Church

St. George’s Episcopal Church

Schuylerville United Methodist Church

Comedy Works: 388 Broadway, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-306-7133 | nextlevel.church/saratoga-ny-church Pastor Joe | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

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

Northway Church

912 Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-6351 | stgeorge@csdl.net | stgeorgescp.org Services: Saturday 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 7:30, 9, 11:30 a.m.

St. Isaac Jogues

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

716 Route 9P, Saratoga Lake Contact: 518-813-5090 | Father Patrick Rice Services: Sunday 10 a.m. (Open Memorial Day to winter)

971 Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-7964 | Services: Sunday 9 and 10:45 a.m.

Old Saratoga Reformed Church*

St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church*

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

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

Old Stone Church (American Baptist)

St. Luke’s on the Hill

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

40 McBride Rd., Mechanicville Contact: 518-664-4834 | stlukesonthehill.org Dave Haig, Rector Services: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 8 & 10 a.m.

For Summer Worship Schedule please visit our website.

Olde Liberty Baptist 600 Route 67, Malta Contact: 518-885-4211 | oldelibertybaptist.com Services: Sunday 10, 11 a.m., and 2 p.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m.

Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church* 73 Midline Road, Ballston Lake Contact: 518-399-5713 Services: Saturday 5:30 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Perry Road Baptist Church* 150 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-587-0711 | Pastor David Worcester Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

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

Porter Corners United Methodist Church* 512 Allen Road, Porter Corners Contact: 518-893-2289 Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

Presbyterian-NE Congregational Church* 24 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-6091 | pnecchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m.

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) 4 Northcrest Drive, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-2226 | poplutheranchurch.org Services: Sunday 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Contemporary Worship: 1st and 3rd Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:15- 10:15 a.m. (Sept.-June) REACH- Christian education for adults: 9:30-10:15 a.m.

Quaker Springs United Methodist Church* 466 Route 32, Schylerville Contact: 518-695-3101 | qsumc.com | Pastor John Iseman Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

River of Hope Fellowship 100 Saratoga Village Boulevard, Malta Commons, Suite 3 Contact: riverofhopefellowship.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Roman Catholic Church of St. Peter* 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-2375 Services: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 7:30, 9 and 11 a.m.

St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church* 231 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-6122 | www.stclementschurch.com Services: Weekdays 8 a.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.; Sunday 8, 10, 11:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.

St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church* 167 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-7411 | stmarysbsta.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 12 p.m.

St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church* 771 Route 29, Rock City Falls Contact: 518-885-4677 | sjoegctr@nycap.rr.com Services: Sunday 8:30 a.m.

St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church* 149 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-0904 | office@spalutheran.org Services: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 8:30 and 11 a.m.

St. Peter Lutheran Church* 2776 Route 9, Malta Contact: 518-583-4153 | Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 1 Grove Street, Schuylerville Contact: 518-695-3918 | ststephens-schuylerville.com Services: Sunday 8:30 a.m.

St. Therese Chapel (RC)

Shenendehowa United Methodist

Simpson United Methodist Church 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls Contact: 518-885-4794 | Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m.

Soul Saving Station for Every Nation Christ Crusaders of America 62 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-3122 | soulsavingstationchurch.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Starpoint Church 410 21st Century Park Drive, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-2811 | starpoint.church Services: 9, 10:30 a.m. and Noon Stillwater Christian Fellowship Meeting at Liberty Ridge Farm: 29 Bevis Road, Schaghticoke Contact: 518-288-8802 | Services: 10 a.m.

Stillwater United Church (Presbyterian U.S.A.) 747 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater Contact: 518-664-7984 | stillwaterunitedchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Temple Sinai* 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-8730 | saratogasinai.org Shabbat Services: Friday 6 or 8 p.m. (rotating schedule); Saturday 10:30 a.m.

Terra Nova Church* 45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-833-0504 | terranovachurch.org Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

The Salvation Army/ Worship, Service & Community Center

1 Wilton-Gansevoort Road, Gansevoort Contact: 518-792-2276 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

27 Woodlawn Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-1640 Services: Worship 11 a.m. | Sunday School: 10 a.m.

St. Thomas Anglican Church

Trinity United Methodist Church

242 Grooms Road, Halfmoon Contact: 518-348-0842 | thomasanglican.com Father John Bassett | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

155 Ballard Road, Gansevoort Contact: 518-584-9107 | tumcwilton.com | Rev. Jeff Stratton Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Saratoga Abundant Life Church

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs*

2 Hutchins Road, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-885-5456 | salchurch.org Services: Sunday 8:20 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-1555 | uusaratoga.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Saratoga Chabad

Unity Church in Albany

130 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-526-0773 | saratogachabad.com

21 King Avenue, Albany Contact: 518-453-3603 Services: Sunday 9 and 11 a.m.; Sunday School: 11 a.m.

Saratoga Friends Meeting (Quaker) 571 Route 32, Quaker Springs Contact: 518-587-7477 | 518-399-5013 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Saratoga United Methodist Church* 175 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-3720 | saratogaumc.com Services: Sunday 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

Saratoga Seventh-Day Adventist Church 399 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-587-6951 | saratogasda.org Services: Worship 11 a.m.; Sabbath School: 10 a.m.

West Charlton United Presbyterian Church 1331 Sacandaga Road, West Charlton Contact: 518-882-9874 | westcharltonupc.org | Rev. Thomas Gregg Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.

Wilton Baptist Church 755 Saratoga Road, Wilton Contact: 518-583-2736 | wiltonbaptistchurch.com Services: Sunday 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Zen Buddhist Sitting Group Wilson Chapel, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-421-2155 | Services: Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.

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LEGALS NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Purchasing Department of Saratoga County, 50 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 will receive sealed bids until 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 4, 2021 at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for the Saratoga County Correctional Facility Recreation Yard Renovations, as per specification 21-PWRYR-4.

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01/22, 102017 Notice of formation of PISCES OUTDOOR TRADING LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 01/08/2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 42 Sycamore St,

Ballston Lake, NY 12019. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 01/22, 01/29, 02/05, 02/12, 02/19, 02/26. 102106 Notice of formation of Thin Red Line Pressure Washing LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 11/12/2020 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 10 Marcel Rd Unit A Halfmoon, NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 01/22, 01/29, 02/05, 02/12, 02/19, 02/26. 102064 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Name: G and C Tree Service LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on September 22, 2020. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY designed as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC at 7 Prestwick Ave., Clifton Park, NY 12065.

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01/22, 01/29, 02/05, 02/12, 02/19, 02/26. 102058 Notice of formation of PIES AND TACOS LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 11/12/2020 Office: Saratoga County.

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Saratoga County, SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Michael V. Martin, 99 1/2 Walworth St, Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Purpose: Local moving. 01/22, 01/29, 02/05, 02/12, 02/19, 02/26. 102044 NOTICE OF FORMATION - LEGACY HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC filed articles of organization with the Department of State on October 1, 2020. Its office is located in Saratoga County, New York. The Secretary of State of the State of New York has been designated as agent upon whom service of process against the LLC may be served, and the address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of process in any action or proceeding against the Company is 6 Chelsea Place, Clifton Park, New York. The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under §203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. 01/15, 01/22, 01/29, 02/05, 02/12, 02/19. 102005 Notice of formation of Free Bird Customs LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 12/29/2020 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: Legalinc Corporate Services Inc., 1967 Wehrle Drive, Suite 1 #086, Buffalo, NY 14221. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 01/15, 01/22, 01/29, 02/05, 02/12, 02/19. 101990 Notice of Formation of 17 HSD, LLC. The name of the limited liability company is “17 HSD, LLC” (the LLC). The Articles of Organization of the LLC were filed

with the New York Department of State on December 1, 2020. The Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against the company may be served. The principal office of LLC is in Saratoga County and the address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is Michael J. Thomas, Trustee, 503 Turtle Hatch Lane, Naples, FL 34103.

The purpose of the LLC shall be to conduct any lawful business as permitted by applicable law and as determined from time to time by its members. 01/15, 01/22, 01/29, 02/05, 02/12, 02/19. 101981 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC). Name: Sani Industries 2, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/05/21. Office location: Warren County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 88 Broad Street, Glens Falls, New York 12801. Purpose: to engage in any lawful act or activity for which a limited liability company may be formed under section 201 of the Limited Liability Company Law. The LLC does not have a specific date of dissolution. 01/15, 01/22, 01/29, 02/05, 02/12, 02/19. 101974 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Excelsior Restoration Services LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 09/02/2020 Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 6 Charlton Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 01/08, 01/15, 01/22, 01/29, 02/05, 02/12. 101928

Notice of formation of Trifecta Marketing & Communications LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 10/29/2020 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 2 Midland Court, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 01/08, 01/15, 01/22, 01/29, 02/05, 02/12.101918 Notice of Formation of Ultimate Bling Boss, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 12/08/2020. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at 11 Hollandale Lane, Apartment C, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. 01/08, 01/15, 01/22, 01/29, 02/05, 02/12. 101886 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Blue Ridge Specialty LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/05/2020. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, PO Box 3646, Omaha, NE 68103-0646. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 12/18, 12/24, 01/08, 01/15, 01/22, 01/29. 101534 Notice of formation of Nicolina Holding LLC. Articles of organization were filed with the NYS DOS on 12/7/2020. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC at 18 Park Ave., Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 12/11, 12/18, 12/24, 01/08, 01/15, 01/22. 101496

Week of January 22 – January 28, 2021

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Puzzles Across 1 Foreboding 8 Optimistic 12 Pump product 15 “Give me an example” 16 “The real story is ... “ 18 Collision simulation aids 20 Scapula neighbor, for short 21 Big name in nail polish 22 “Yeah, sure” 23 Partnership letters 25 Cleaning conveniences 30 “Scary Movie” reaction 33 Extraordinary little one, in folklore 37 Poke tuna 38 Chocolate dog 40 Nabisco cookie 41 Neither’s partner 42 Part of a relay 43 Junk collector 45 Overly 46 “So-so” 47 Mark for good 48 Spanish bear 49 Hong Kong lang.

50 Place with drawing rooms 53 Womb occupant 55 Apparition 57 Kobe cash 58 About 61 Duracell size 63 Salty waters 66 Begin all over again ... and what 18-, 33-, 43- and 50-Across all do (almost), as indicated by the circled letters 72 Ready for sleep 73 Lady Gaga’s debut album 74 Squid’s defense 75 Therefore 76 Left formally Down 1 How music can be stored 2 Farm female

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See puzzle solution on page 30 3 “Don’t worry about me” 4 Settle snugly 5 Awed reaction 6 Golden rule preposition 7 Trickles (through) 8 Tell (on) 9 Med. condition with repetitive behavior 10 Man’s name that sounds like a slow-cooked dish 11 “Delicious!”

12 Smooth-talking 13 Out of the wind 14 Part of CBS: Abbr.

17 Barn-raising sect 19 Drinks a bit at a time

24 Pasadena institute 26 Texter’s “Then again ... “ 27 Bust maker 28 “Summer Nights” musical 29 Political bragging point, when it’s thriving 30 Actress Hayek 31 Joyful shout 32 First first lady 34 Online promo 35 Senselessa 36 Khal __, Daenerys’ husband in HBO’s “Game of Thrones” 39 Strips for breakfast 44 Opportunity

51 Hybrid picnic utensil 52 Fertile soil 54 “Take care of yourself” 56 Mariner’s supports 58 Sparkling Italian wine 59 Knock for a loop 60 Wall map marker 62 Feel sore 64 Apex 65 Spot for a mower 67 Begin a hole, with “up” 68 Four-term prez 69 Oil field sight 70 Musician Yoko 71 __ center

Writing the Right Word by Dave Dowling Accuracy in word choice is a key to effective communication. In your daily writing and speaking, try to make sure you use the right word in the right place with the right spelling. By doing so, its effect will affect your communication in a positive way. This quick weekly tip will help you filter the confusion in some of our daily word choices.

This Week: Salon, Saloon A salon is a large room usually used for entertaining people, cutting hair, or exhibiting artwork.

I waited at the salon to get my hair cut.

A saloon is a place where alcoholic beverages are sold. The cowboy sat down in the saloon for a shot of whiskey.

Dave Dowling is the author of The Wrong Word Dictionary and The Dictionary of Worthless Words. Both books are available from many book retailers, and signed copies can be obtained by contacting Dave at dave.dowling65@gmail.com

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SPORTS BULLETIN Become a 4-H Adirondack Youth Guide The 4-H Adirondack Guides program is a chance to go camping, learn fire starting, map and compass skills, outdoor cooking, wildlife identification, hiking, and more!

Youth between the ages of 12 and 19 will have the opportunity to go on two or three camping trips (if allowed by COVID guidelines) per year and attend environmental education programs once a month between the months of April-October.

Enrollment for the year is $10 per youth, or $15-30 per family. Some events require a program fee to cover the cost of food, or canoe and campsite rentals.

Cross-Country Ski and Snowshoe Rentals Every Saturday and Sunday, until March 14, and daily from February 15–19 cross-country ski and snowshoe rentals are available at Camp Saratoga in the Wilton Wildlife Preserve.

at the Scout Road Parking Lot #1. (Weather and conditions permitting). Rental fees are $10/adult, $5/children (50% off with membership). COVID protocols for cleaning equipment are in place.

Rentals are available from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. (rentals must be returned by 3 p.m.) in the cabin

For more information, call 518-450-0321 or email info@wiltonpreserve.org

Outdoor Activities at Brookhaven TOWN OF GREENFIELD BROOKHAVEN NORDIC SKI TRAILS

A free online New Guide orientation program will be held the evening of Thursday, January 28, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. All interested youths and their families are welcome to attend. Pre-registration is required.

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Fairway Outing Classic Only 4.7K/2.9M Kayaderosseras Hollow 1.6K/1.0M Snowshoe Trails: Dogs Welcome Green Trail 2K/1.2M Orange Trail 2.5K/1.5M

Enjoy cross-country skiing, hiking, snowshoeing and sledding at the Brookhaven Golf Course in the town of Greenfield.

the entrance to the pavilion on the right toward the tree line (signage will be up soon). Sledders are asked to stay off the groomed Nordic ski trails.

A snow report, photos and more information about the groomed Nordic ski trails can be found online at steveschriber.com.

The course is located at 333 Alpine Meadows Road in Porter Corners. Maps are available on-site. For questions, call Rebecca Sewell, Town of Greenfield Recreation Director, at 518-428-2267.

Sledding is ONLY allowed on hole 12 across from

Puzzle solutions from pg. 29 Send your sports stories or briefs to Sports@Saratoga Publishing.com

Upper Glades Classic Only 3.5K/1.7M Lower Glades Classic Only 0.8K/0.5M

Fees for Family Skate and Open Public are $4 for City residents and $5 for Non-City residents. Fees for Family Stick and Open Stick are $9 for City residents and $11 for all others.

Visit SaratogaRec.com and click programs, “Ice Rink Public Skating Sessions” for more information. Contact the Rec Department at 518-587355, ext. 2300 or recreservations@saratoga-springs.org with questions.

Ski Trails: For skiing only, no walking, no snowshoes, no dogs.

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For safety and social distancing purposes, participation is limited to groups of 20 for Family Stick and Open Stick and 30 for Family Skate and Open Public.

Participants must wear a mask at all times. Skaters must register and pre-pay online. No refunds will be given. No walk-ins allowed.

Alpine Meadows Road

Parking Lot: Located at Brookhaven Clubhouse. 3.3 miles north of Greenfield Center on Rt. 9N, then 1.5 miles west on Alpine Meadows Road. Porta-potties available on both sides of clubhouse parking lot.

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The Saratoga Springs Recreation Department is offering weekend Family Skate, Family Stick, Open Public, and Open Stick sessions at the Weibel Avenue Ice Rinks.

Skate rentals will be available for an additional $5. Skate rental payments will be accepted by cash or check (made out to Commissioner of Finance) only.

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by Drew Ziehnert for Saratoga TODAY

as we now start our cars from our windows and continue to get up every morning to scrape off that thick layer of frost. For most people, the sub-freezing temperatures are an unwanted part of living here and begin to limit them to indoor activities, but for winter enthusiasts like myself, the cold presents some incredible opportunities. Community guidelines suggest social distancing this winter and what better way to do that then to try a new hobby; my suggestion is the sport of Ice Fishing.

Just in the last few weeks, our local ponds and lakes have finally become safe enough that we are able to begin ice fishing them. Ice fishing can be a dangerous activity if one does not follow the guidelines in place to ensure one’s safety. I recommend visiting the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation website, where they list out guidelines and regulations on the bodies of water in New York. Although finding fish while on the ice is most people’s main concern, I have to stress that your first priority should be weather conditions and safety.

To begin ice fishing and walking on the ice, it has been determined that you need at least 4” of ice.

Regardless of how much ice there is, there is never a guarantee that it is completely safe.

Depending on various weather conditions, the strength of the ice can be affected dramatically. So before you go out, always make sure that the weather conditions leading up to your trip have been stable to ensure the ice hasn’t changed or become unsafe.

Rain and snow cover are the two conditions I always watch for before I head out.

Rain usually doesn’t impact the main ice layers as much, but it can weaken the shorelines leading to softspots while getting onto the ice.

Snow cover tends to be the most dangerous as it can hide open spots, cracks, and the weaker ice. Not to mention the fact that the snow tends to insulate the ice, so despite having seemingly good ice making conditions at night, it doesn’t mean that the lakes are gaining much ice. Luckily for us this year, the massive snow storm that buried us, melted before the lakes really began to freeze. But as a general rule, try not to walk on any of the sparse snow pockets on the ice.

Keeping up with weather conditions and temperatures are good steps you can take while preparing for your ice trip, however nature and the actual conditions can be unpredictable.

With that being said, local sporting goods stores and bait stores have the tools you need to make sure you are being safe while on the ice.

The first tool I bring with me on every trip is called a Spud Bar. A Spud Bar is generally a long 4-5’ piece of steel with a chisel on the end. It is used to test the integrity of the ice you are walking on. Basically, you use the spud bar to strike the ice in front of you and the number of times it takes to get through determines if the ice is safe to walk on.

For experienced ice anglers, three strikes tends to deem the ice safe to walk on, but I like to advise people to try and be on ice that can withstand four to five strikes. Before I walk to a spot I will always spud my way out there just to make sure I am walking on safe ice, then I drill a hole to ensure the ice is over 4”. Most spud bars have a loop in the top where you can tie a rope to in case it slips out of your hands. I usually tie around ten feet of rope to my spud bar just in case someone ever did fall through.

The two other must-have ice tools are retractable ice picks and ice cleats.

The retractable ice picks are worn around your neck so if you do fall in, you can stab the ice to pull yourself out. If you do fall through the ice, try and make yourself as horizontal as possible when climbing back up to spread your weight out. If you try and immediately go vertical, you will be putting all your weight on the already weakened ice. Ice picks give you that extra grip that makes it easier to pull yourself out.

Although snow covered ice is inevitable, right now most of our lakes have bare/glare ice. Trying to maintain balance while running and carrying heavy objects on the ice without cleats is just asking for you to fall and get hurt. By simply wearing ice spikes/cleats you can have traction on the ice and feel stable while walking. You will also have the advantage when racing your buddy to the tip ups that go off.

For all current ice conditions I recommend calling Gary Ingles, owner of Wiggly Worm Bait Supply located at 885 Saratoga Rd, Ballston Lake.

All the gear I have listed can be found at his shop. Not only does Ingles have the best bait prices in the area, he will also never hesitate to help anyone with fishing spots and tactics. Wiggly Worm Bait Supply is open seven days a week 6 a.m.-6 p.m. and may even stay open later if you call him ahead. There is nothing he won’t do to put you on fish. For more store details visit wigglywormbaitsupply.com If you have never been out before and want to experience ice fishing for the first time, I am also currently booking trips for the rest of winter at Ziehnertguideservice.com. For more information contact 518-390-0282 or email Ziehnertguideservice@gmail.com.

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See " Wilton’s Lonely Sentinel" pg. 2

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs City Council this week unanimously approved a resolution declaring Feb. 20, 2021 as Matt McCabe Day in the city. McCabe, musician, entrepreneur and former City Council member died Jan. 12 at the age of 63, from complications of COVID-19. An event honoring McCabe will be presented by Caffè Lena and showcased virtually on Feb. 20.

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See "Being Safe on the Ice" pg. 31

Mayor Meg Kelly announced the 2021 State of the City address will take place 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 26. “The council will present the overall status of city operations and accomplishments for 2020, as well as the challenges, opportunities, goals and objectives for the upcoming year.” The event will be streamed live on the city’s website at: saratoga-springs.org.

Matt McCabe. April 2018.

Photos by Reece Robinson.