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Raising Awareness; Cecilia’s Story by Lindsay Wilson Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — It’s a Tuesday morning, Cecilia Axe is sitting in a fluorescently lit room at the Saratoga Bridges office with her parents, and Pamela Polacsek discussing the upcoming Autism Expo at the Saratoga City Center. There is a water cooler on the other side of the room, and a man walks in and fills up his cup of

water. Everyone in the room is carrying on with their conversation, except Cecilia, who’s attention was derailed by subtle pitter patter of water filling up a cup. This is not uncommon for someone who is Autistic. “That guy filling up water right now,” says Cecilia’s father John Axe. “That was just as prevalent with her as you and I talking right now, but for us, we just put that in the background.” See Story pg. 14

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Local Ramifications of MEET THE TEAM: the NY State Budget Saratoga Blue Streaks Baseball by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY NEW YORK — Last weekend, state leaders agreed to a $175.5 billion budget shortly in advance of the April 1 start of New York’s fiscal year. The deal includes everything from a ban on single-use plastic bags, the elimination of cash bail for many, but not all misdemeanors and nonviolent crimes and instituting a permanent property

tax cap of 2 percent. A traffic congestion fee – which aims to relieve traffic congestion - will subject Manhattan drivers to a toll, depending on where on the island they are traveling, A proposal that would have legalized marijuana and taxed and regulated it, was put on the back burner for the time being, but a new tax was created regarding Internet marketplace providers – a portion of which will deliver revenue to local governments. See Story pg. 8

The Blue Streaks varsity baseball team kicks off its fourth season under the coaching of Andrew Cuthbertson.

BRYAN CAMAJ

Pitcher, Designated Hitter

The Blue Streaks’ next game will be home at the East Side Recreation Field on Monday, April 8 at 6:15 p.m. See pgs. 42 & 43

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INTERVIEW & PHOTO BY: Lindsay Wilson

Who: Abigail Fowler Where: Spring Street Deli Q. How long have you been living in Saratoga? A. I’ve been living here my whole life, so almost 18 years.

do cheerleading, but I have in the past, and much of my friends do.

Q. Do you go to school in the area? A. I’m a senior at Saratoga High School.

Q. What is your favorite thing about Saratoga? A. I really like how there is always something to do. It’s such a “homey” town. You can just walk downtown and just feel at home. And the neighborhoods are close to downtown. I’ve lived all over Saratoga and it always feels like home wherever you go.

Q. How do you spend your free time? A. I dance. Q. What kind of dance? A. Tap and lyrical mostly, and ballet. Q. Do you participate in dance or cheerleading at your school? A. We actually don’t have a dance team and I don’t

Q. Are you looking to go to college locally? A. I’m actually not, but I do want to find a place that’s like here.

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Snippets of Life From Your Community

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SCHUYLERVILLE GARDEN CLUB CELEBRATES 80 YEARS Conservancy, World Gardening, Schuylerville Food and Emergency Relief, a book for the local library, a library Family Outreach program and baskets of flowers from members’ gardens for the Schuylerville High School graduation.

by Marissa Gonzalez Saratoga TODAY

SCHUYLERVILLE — The Schuylerville Garden Club celebrated their 80th Anniversary at their March monthly meeting. To commemorate the days of 1938 when the club was formed, members wore vintage clothing including hats, white gloves and even some fur stoles striving to wear what the original members might have worn to the first meetings. The celebration took place at the home of Marilyn Park with a covered dish lunch, following the early tradition of meeting in members’ homes. The club was organized on March 24, 1938. There were 9 charter members with Clyde Maybee serving as founding president. The club became federated in 1951 as a member of the National Garden Clubs and New York State Federated Garden Clubs, District IV. The meetings were held on the second Wednesday of each month as they still are today. In the 1940s, according to the meeting minutes, Victory Gardens, defense bonds and war stamps were items discussed. “War stamps” were given as club prizes for winning a floral contest. The club now has 40 members from Schuylerville and beyond who all take an active part in meeting the goals of the club. Through the years, the Schuylerville Garden Club has taken on many projects including village and town planting, an annual flower show that has been held since 1938. The club also holds a plant sale, maintains the herb garden at the Schuyler House and a Blue Star Memorial, holiday parties for residents of Schuylerville Manor, making holiday favors for Seniors, organizing a pre-school project and decorating Holiday wreaths that are hung on public buildings. Donations given by the club go to Dollars for Scholars, Schuylerville Community Theatre Festival of Trees, DEC Camperships, Nature

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This year the annual flower show will be held on July 13 and July 14. The club plans to have an educational display as well as showcase photos and memorabilia from the club throughout the years. For more information visit schuylervillegardenclub.org.

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Barbara M. Eaton

Jeanne M. LaFarr

Florence Ruth Zahn

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Barbara M. Eaton, 95, passed away Friday, March 29, 2019. Relatives and friends may call from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff, Inc. Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Burial will be private. Visit burkefuneralhome.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Jeanne M. LaFarr, 73, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. Calling hours 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 5, 2019, with a funeral service at 7 p.m. at the Burke Funeral Home, North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (518584-5373). Burial will be private. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.

BALLSTON SPA — Florence Ruth Zahn, 85, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2019. Calling hours 10 to 11 a.m. today, Friday, April 5, 2019, Burke Funeral Home, North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. (518-584-5373). Funeral home service at 11 a.m. and burial will follow in Park Cemetery, Scotia. Visit burkefuneralhome.com

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COURT Paul J. Palso, age 32, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced April 2 to one year in jail, after pleading to felony assault. Sean P. Bass, age 30, of Schuylerville, was sentenced April 1 to 1.5 years in state prison, after pleading to criminal sexual act in the third-degree, a felony, in Saratoga Springs, and 21/3 to 7 years in prison for aggravated criminal contempt, a felony, in Wilton. Sentences to run concurrently. Stephen K. Matthews, age 47, of Gansevoort, pleaded April 1 to aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a felony, in Moreau. Sentencing May 20. Nathan W. Preston, age 36, of Johnson City, pleaded April 1 to felony DWI, in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing June 24. Michael P. Abraham, age 38, of Greenfield, was sentenced March 29 to 2 to 6 years in state prison, after pleading to promoting sexual performance by a child, a felony, and two years in state prison for course of sexual conduct against a child in the second-degree. Sentences to run concurrently.

POLICE Jessica L. Kilbara, age 32, of Ballston Spa, was charged March 28 with two felony counts of rape in the seconddegree, and two felony counts criminal sexual act in the second-degree. Between January 2017 and May 2017, Kilbara is accused of engaging in oral sexual conduct and having sexual intercourse with two 13-year-old males. Kilbara was arraigned before Judge Brown in the Milton Town Court and was released on her own recognizance and is scheduled to answer the respective charges in the Milton Town Court at a later date, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office. Jessica Watson-Brown, age 27, of Troy, was charged March 29 in Saratoga Springs with tampering with physical evidence, a felony, and criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fifth-degree, a felony. Ryan Barrett, age 22, of Warrensburg, was charged March 30 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, unlawful possession of marijuana, and the motor vehicle violation: no license.

BLOTTER / NEWS 5 Jason Sorrentino, age 38, of Ticonderoga, was charged March 31 in Saratoga Springs with criminal possession of a controlled substance and moving from lane unsafely. Albina Burton, age 37, of Schenectady, was charged March 31 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and a speeding violation. Adam Allain, age 25, of Saratoga Springs, was charged April 1 with third degree assault, a misdemeanor, and criminal possession of a controlled substance. Sandra Spinelli, age 44, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 25 with fourth degree criminal mischief, a misdemeanor. Penny Lafave, age 51, of Greenfield Center, was charged March 29 in Saratoga Springs with felony DWI as a second offense, felony aggravated DWI, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and failure to keep right.

SARATOGA SPRINGS TO TAKE PART IN SOLAR FOR ALL PROGRAM SARATOGA SPRINGS — The city will take part in ‘Solar for All,’ a New York program that helps reduce the energy burden of low-income households by providing access to no cost community solar subscriptions. Administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), Solar for All offers eligible low-income households the opportunity to subscribe to a community solar project in their area without any upfront costs or participation fees. This increases access to solar for homeowners and renters who may not have ideal conditions to install solar panels at their location. Energy is still delivered through their regular electric provider while the power produced from the community solar array is fed directly back to the electric grid. As a result, the grid is supplied with clean, renewable energy while

subscribers get credit on their electric bills. A sign-up event will be held 5 to 7 p.m. on April 23 at the Recreation Center, 15 Vanderbilt Ave. Residents interested in attending the sign-up event will need documentation, including: 1. Copy of their most recent electricity bill 2. Proof of income-eligibility: Letter dated within last 12 months for one of the following: • SNAP (Food Stamps) • EmPower New York • HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program) • Supplemental Security Income •Utility assistance Residents can sign up directly by visiting nyserda. ny.gov/solarforall, or can request a paper application by emailing solarforall@nyserda.ny.gov, or calling 1-877-NYSMART. More information about Solar for All can be found by visiting nyserda. ny.gov/solarforall.

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A SCOUT IS REVERENT! BALLSTON SPA — The Scout Law says that a “Scout is Reverent” and that the Scouts of all ages promise to do their “Duty to God.” The Ballston Spa United Methodist Church hosted Troop 1 for Scout Sunday. The Scouts planned and delivered the entire Sunday service for the congregation. Greg Wilson and Bill Burkett delivered the morning message.

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Saratoga Partnership to Unveil Inaugural Saratoga County Manufacturing Index MALTA — The Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership, an economic development corporation, will release its inaugural Saratoga County Manufacturing Index on April 17 during a luncheon event at the Gideon Putnam. The Saratoga County Manufacturing Index will highlight the economic impact of manufacturing in Saratoga County and the Capital Region, and take an inside look at employment, revenue, exports and other important facets of the sector. That presentation will be

followed by a panel discussion involving manufacturing industry leaders, including Mark Dougherty, Vice President of Advanced Module Engineering at GLOBALFOUNDRIES; Chad McKissick, Plant Director at QUAD/Graphics; and Dona Stone, Human Resources Leader at Newport News Shipbuilding. The Saratoga Partnership is asking local manufacturing industry stakeholders to add their insight by completing a brief Pulse Survey regarding their experiences, expectations and challenges. Individual answers will

be held in strict confidence; results will be aggregated and shared at the luncheon. In appreciation for completing the survey, participants will receive a promo code providing a 20 percent discount off the cost of registration. The event begins at 11:30 a.m. Pre-registration is available online at www.eventbrite.com/e/saratogacounty-manufacturing-index-april17-2019-tickets-58650701828. Additional event sponsorships are available by contacting Shelby Schneider at Shelby.schneider@ saratogapartnership.org or 518-871-1887.

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Wellspring Awarded $25,000 Grant Ballston Area History Roundtable Program

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Each year, Northwestern Mutual selects 16 financial advisors nationwide to receive grants to benefit a nonprofit of their choice as part of the program. Local resident Sherry Finkel Murphy, a Financial Advisor at Northwestern Mutual in Albany, has been chosen as a 2019 Most Exceptional recipient of the award, receiving a $25,000 grant for Wellspring. Wellspring is dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, and engaging the community to end relationship and sexual abuse. Finkel Murphy has been a volunteer and board member with Wellspring since 2015, serving in fund development and community engagement capacities. A specific area she has focused on is how domestic abuse can manifest in financially controlling behaviors, which has led her to educate her office on

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behavior indicators and how to provide Wellspring information to clients when appropriate. The organization will use the grant to continue to add staff and services, which extend to helping survivors navigate the criminal and civil legal system

and connecting them with resources and support services. Funding may also go toward supporting a youth program to offer counseling, education and support groups for those that have experienced domestic violence, dating violence or sexual assault.

BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Area History Roundtable will present a program entitled “History Isn’t Old, It’s New!” at 7 p.m. on April 17 at the Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa. Any idea why an old desk is important to our past? Do you know about the “French

Connection” to our area? How about the torrid love affair between Kitty Heaton and George Gilbert? Town of Ballston Historian Rick Reynolds invites you to come hear all this and see how the past truly connects to now. For more information visit ballstonareahistoryroundtable.com

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City Finance Commissioner Talks Local Ramifications of the New York State Budget continued from front page... Commissioner of Finance Michele Madigan, the Chief Fiscal Officer of the city of Saratoga Springs, addressed some areas of the state budget which may have the biggest impact on the Spa City. • The governor made the tax cap permanent. So now New York State has a permanent 2 percent tax cap. In our city, we cannot raise taxes above 2 percent without a specific vote to override that by City Council. It hasn’t been a problem for us, in all my years here we haven’t had to override the tax cap. I can see where in more financially stressed communities, that can be an issue. • One of the big things is transportation aid. There is no increase in CHIPS (Consolidated Highway Improvement Program) funding. CHIPS is the funding we get for the repair of our streets, and the funding stays the same as what we had received last year, which is about $800,000. It’s always stayed stable, but in the past, he’s (Cuomo) enacted legislation to include additional funds for that

particular calendar year. That did not happen this year and we rely on that as a revenue source. • One thing I found interesting was an additional $500 million for water and sewer infrastructure projects. This money is in addition to what is already available under a (multi-billion dollar) Clean Water Infrastructure act. In the city, we’ve got a lot going on especially with our city dam. We don’t want anything happening to our dam (at Loughberry Lake). That dam breaks and it flows right into the city. We’ve estimated that to be at least a $7 million project that will be an ongoing, multi-year effort. And that’s all taxpayer expense, so my hope is we would aggressively pursue any state funding that would be available for our dam. • The governor cut out aid and incentives in municipality funding for villages. That doesn’t necessary affect Saratoga Springs – we’re a city and not a village, so our AIM (Aid and Incentives for Municipalities) funding stayed the same. We do have villages

in the county, so the way he restored that funding is through the re-allocation of revenue expected to be generated by the Internet sales tax proposal in the governor’s budget. Sales tax is already collected on some Internet transactions. If you live in the city and say you buy a grill (online) from Home Depot and it gets shipped to your

home, the city gets the sales tax on that. If you go to the Home Depot and buy a grill, we do not get the sales tax, because we don’t have a Home Depot in the city of Saratoga Springs. I believe in shopping locally first and foremost, but if we don’t have a business that supports something you want to buy – buy it online and have it shipped to your house, because that’s sales tax revenue for the city. I don’t think people fully realize that. So, we already do receive some internet sales tax, from Amazon, Apple and all sorts of places, but there are these things called ‘marketplace transactions,’ things you buy maybe on eBay or Etsy previously not included in internet sales tax transactions. So, some of this new revenue he’s collecting will go to restore AIM funding for villages. Overall, local sales tax is expected to increase as a result of this change. The details of how

this sales tax will be collected and remitted to the city, we’re still reviewing. It is premature to anticipate how much revenue the city may potentially receive. I anticipate that we’ll get a piece of it, because we’re on our own sales tax formula. My personal feeling is it’s a big budget that the governor has to put out, and I don’t think this budget hurts upstate New York. Would I like to get more? Yes, we’re a growing city with big city problems (but) he didn’t touch our VLT funding – which is $2.3 million, our AIM funding is about $1.6 million, then there’s $800,000 we get for CHIPS funding. There’s that water and sewer infrastructure piece – adding another $500 million to an already existing $2.5 billion. And we’re looking at potentially receiving more revenue through the Internet sales tax, so there’s a lot of money coming through from the state budget.

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Saratoga’s First-Ever Sustainability Fair Features Electric Vehicle Car Show April 6 SARATOGA SPRINGS — The inaugural Saratoga Sustainability Fair takes place 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at Skidmore College. The event, sponsored by Skidmore and Sustainable Saratoga, includes an electric vehicle car show – one of which will be available for test drives, an expo with 35 local exhibitors, and a variety of workshops and keynote speakers. According to organizers, the free, family-friendly fair aims to promote awareness of sustainability efforts and connect area residents to community resources and organizations that are making the Capital Region a more sustainable place to live for current and future generations. DETAILS Electric vehicle car show: Five electric vehicles of various makes and models, including a Tesla, will be on site. A Mitsubishi Outlander will be available for

test drives. Case Center parking lot, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. An expo with 35 local exhibitors: Exhibitors include the city of Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council, Capital District Regional Planning Commission, 9 Miles East Farm, Bikeatoga, Sustainable Wealth Advisors, Phinney Design Group and many others. They will provide resources on topics such as renewable energy, plastic alternatives, non-toxic products, sustainable gardening, green building design, alternative transportation and more. Case Center, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A keynote address by former Sierra Club Board of Directors, President Aaron Mair. Mair, a Schenectady-based environmental justice advocate, will speak about “Democracy, Intersectionality and Building a Strong Climate Movement.” Gannett Auditorium in Palamountain Hall, 11 a.m. to Noon.

A Skidmore campus tour: Get a first-hand look at Skidmore’s sustainability initiatives, including one of the geothermal energy nodes that heat and cool about 35 percent of Skidmore’s campus. Tour begins at Case Center, 2 p.m. Workshops: Topics include climate change, composting, solar energy, geothermal heating and cooling, social impact investing and more. Ladd Hall, 12:30 to 4 p.m. Grilled cheese: FeelGood, a Skidmore student group, will exchange grilled cheese sandwiches for donations to The Hunger

Project to help fight world hunger. Case Center, 12:30 to 4 p.m.

The event is free and open to the public.

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Navy Veteran Following Her Dream of Teaching Art at New Business in Ballston Spa by Marissa Gonzalez Saratoga TODAY

BALLSTON SPA — Local resident of Ballston Spa, Navy veteran, wife and mother of three Heather Hiegl will open the doors of her new business Paintn-Gogh on April 5 with a grand opening and paint and sip class. Paint-n-Gogh, located at 114 Milton Avenue in the Village of Ballston Spa, aims to offer a creative outlet for adults and children. It will host family paint classes in the afternoon, paint and sip classes in the evening and private painting parties for all ages. Hiegl will guide guests stepby-step through their paintings, and plans to focus on fun with music, games and prizes. Since she was a child, Hiegl has had a passion for art. Her dream was to be an art teacher. Upon graduating high school, however, she chose to serve

her country and enlisted in the Navy. Her career there would be cut short after Hiegl suffered a stroke during her third year of enlistment. The Veteran’s Affairs helped her transition into the next chapter of her life by sending her to college where she studied Computer-Aided Drafting and Design. She then went on to work for Department of Defense contractors. At the age of 35, she returned to school and obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Business. Now, she’s ready to make her childhood dream a reality and teach art. “I’m so happy to offer a space for people of any age to express their creativity,” said Hiegl. “This is a beautiful community with wonderful people, and I feel lucky to have the opportunity to become a bigger part of it.” Painting themes will range from cute animals to beautiful nature scenes, cityscapes, pop

culture and more. Friday’s grand opening will feature a ribbon cutting with the Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association at 6 p.m. and a llama paint and sip class at 7 p.m., with more classes to follow over the weekend. “I feel a true excitement to see what people will create and the memories that will be made,” said Hiegl. “I’m ready to get this adventure started.” For more information call 518-879-6869 or visit online at www.paintngoghbspa.com.

Heather Heigl. Photos provided.

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Wilton Planning Saratoga Springs Downtown Board Gives Business Association Announces A New Retail Event Preliminary Approval SARATOGA SPRINGS — The first Spring Shopping Spree will be held on April 11 from 4 to 8 p.m. in downtown Saratoga Springs. This downtown Saratoga event will offer the local community a chance to explore the premier shopping destination of the Capital Region while supporting small businesses and a good cause. Thirty DBA retail merchants will be participating by offering amazing deals, discounts, and giveaways in their stores throughout the evening. The first 300 shoppers will receive a swag bag filled with additional deals. The event is free to the public. No purchase is necessary to participate. Attendees can visit each participating store for special in-store offers and enter-towin raffles, with prizes each worth $50 or more. At 8 p.m., the close of the event, shoppers are invited to Wheatfields, 440 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, for the announcement of all in-store raffle winners and a

chance to win a fabulous grand prize which includes a parking space downtown for the months of May, June, and July as well as an overnight stay at the historic Adelphi Hotel. Wheatfields will offer food and drink specials exclusively for this event. “This new shopping event provides the local community an opportunity to explore DBA retailers and merchants to give them a sneak peek at new spring merchandise, while supporting a wonderful organization! With over 30 member businesses participating, it promises to be a fun evening!” said former Downtown Business Association President, Maddy Zanetti. The Spring Shopping Spree is a collaborative effort between local businesses and organizations to give back to the community. The DBA has partnered with Wellspring, an organization whose mission is to

support survivors and engage the community to end relationship and sexual abuse. Wellspring has been providing services to Saratoga County Residents since the 1970’s and is located in downtown Saratoga Springs. Donations for Wellspring will be accepted throughout the evening at participating stores. “The DBA and our members are very excited to welcome spring into our stores while bringing awareness to this incredible mission! This partnership is just one more reminder of how when we shop local and we shop small, it’s more than our businesses that benefit! It is our entire community!” said DBA President, Deann Devitt. The event is sponsored by Downtown Business Association member businesses, including the Adirondack Trust Company as a major supporter. Follow the event on Facebook for updates, @ downtownsaratogasprings.

PARTICIPATING STORES INCLUDE: • • • • • • • • • • •

Bella & Lindy Pet Boutique Caroline & Main  Celtic Treasures  Crafters Gallery De Jonghe Original Jewelry Encounter  Find Sample Sale  G. Willikers Impressions of Saratoga iRun LOCAL Lifestyles Saratoga

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Loft  Lucia  Mango Tree Imports  Menges and Curtis Apothecary Mountainman Outdoor Supply Company N.Fox Jewelers Northshire Bookstore  Paper Dolls of Saratoga  Saratoga Botanicals Organic

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Spa and Store Saratoga Guitar  Saratoga Olive Oil Saratoga Saddlery Saratoga Sweets Candy Co. Silverado Jewelry Gallery Something Bleu Bridal Spoken Boutique The Dark Horse Mercantile The Savory Pantry  Violet’s of Saratoga

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by Marissa Gonzalez Saratoga TODAY

WILTON — A mixed-use development was proposed to the Wilton Planning Board on Feb. 20. The development is 3 three-story buildings with commercial space in building one, adjacent to Route 9. The proposed development has 31 residential units and is located at 628 Maple Ave. in Wilton Prior to the proposal, an advertised public hearing was held where Wilton Residents could express concerns regarding the new development. One of the expressed concerns was the amount of parking spaces proposed and the amount of green space. According to meeting minutes, each unit will have 2.9 parking spaces and 34 spaces reserved for the commercial shoppers. Residential units also have 24 garages located in the rear of the building plus an additional 24 spaces.

Joe Dannible of Environmental Design Partnership, a consulting firm based in Clifton Park, was presenting the proposal on behalf of the Applicant, BMA Acquisitions, LLC. At the meeting Dannible explained that the town has a requirement of 35 percent green space and the development has 42 percent. The Wilton planning board and Dannible of Environmental Design Partnership were reached for comment but did not respond. The front building will have a detailed streetscape with a concrete sidewalk extending from the driveway to Minogue’s and terminating at their northern property line. Though the preliminary application was approved by the Wilton planning board, the project is still on-going. The next planning board meeting will take place on April 17.

BUSINESS

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TOGA HERITAGE DIVERSIFIES by Marissa Gonzalez Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — TOGA HERITAGE, a popular lifestyle brand and purveyor of fine goods located at 398 Broadway in Saratoga Springs is introducing a new kind of heritage to the Spa City. Saratoga Springs native and owner of TOGA HERITAGE, Deborah DePasquale, is bringing a collection of products to her store to celebrate her Scottish heritage. The line will be launched on National Tartan Day. Tartan is a series of patterns consisting of crossed vertical and horizontal lines in different colors; it is also known as plaid in the United States; however, the print originated in Scotland. Depasquale’s maternal side of her family is Scottish.

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“National Tartan Day was established in 1998 in the United States to recognize ScottishAmerican heritage and it’s widely celebrated in other parts of the country,” said DePasquale. “Introducing this nationally recognized day and Scottish culture helps diversify the Capital Region. Events this year are only stepping stones for a larger celebration in the works.” Tartan historically represents different Scottish clans, but DePasquale’s tartan design is representative of her Scottish heritage while honoring the spirit of her hometown of Saratoga Springs by using colors reminiscent of the Spa City. Almost all the items sold in TOGA HERITAGE will now also be sold with the tartan print. In line with National Tartan Day, TOGA HERITAGE has several new product lines

Item from the TH Entertaining Collection in a tartan pattern.

featuring DePasquale’s tartan design, including a new jewelry line designed in collaboration with Skidmore grad, Samantha Levine of Auburn Jewelry. DePasquale will introduce future collaborative projects including Fritelli and Lockwood of the Beekman Street Arts District and plans to dedicate a section within her shop to local weavers. From concept to completion the entire process of developing this collection took two years. DePasquale had to register her tartan, in the Scottish Register of Tartans; in doing so, she had to assure her pattern was different to every tartan in the registry.

Deborah DePasquale, owner of TOGA HERITAGE, wearing her tartan design as a scarf.

“We didn’t want to select just any tartan, which we could have done, we could have used others in the database,” DePasquale said.

“But that’s not what we do… Here at TOGA HERITAGE, we really do come from a foundation of loving where you live, honoring where you come from, celebrate where you are and look forward to where you’re going so for me that tartan had to be part of the story. To continue to tell the story, which the story of my company is me… All of my products are inspired by my experiences here growing up, so that tartan could not be any different: it had to be impactful.” As part of National Tartan Day, flags with DePasquale’s own Scottish registered tartan design will be hung along Broadway from April 2 through April 16. New York State Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner will present DePasquale with a proclamation recognizing April 6 as Tartan Day in the state of New York. City of Saratoga Springs Mayor Meg Kelly’s office had previously presented a proclamation to DePasquale recognizing April 6 as Tartan Day in the City. The week will conclude with a public open house at TOGA HERITAGE from Noon to 4 p.m. on National Tartan Day, April 6.

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Saratoga Springs Recognized for Outstanding Achievement SARATOGA SPRINGS — Embassy Suites by Hilton Saratoga Springs has been recognized as the Connie Award winner for their outstanding achievements during the past year at the brand awards that were held in Las Vegas. The property, which is owned

by Veeder Hospitality and Management, received this award distinction from among the brand’s more than 250 hotels throughout the United States, Caribbean and Canada. The property was honored as a brand leader with special recognition including a unique trophy.

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Saratoga Partnership, Cornell Cooperative Extension Join Forces to Promote Entrepreneurship in the Food Industry MALTA — The Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County are partnering to provide expertise and guidance to support entrepreneurs seeking to pursue growing business opportunities in the nation’s $6 trillion food industry. “Recipe for Success: A Workshop for Food Entrepreneurs” will be presented on Thursday, April 11 at Cornell Cooperative Extension’s offices at 50 West High Street in Ballston

Spa. The daylong program will provide important information on licensing, processing, packaging, marketing, pricing, and selling food products. The workshop also includes the basics of successful small business management. Presentations and sessions will be led by experts from a host of organizations and industry leaders, including the Cornell University Food Venture Center, New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, New York Kitchen Company, and

SCORE Small Business Advisors, among others. In addition, local entrepreneurs from businesses such as Healthy Living Market & Café, Puckers Gourmet, The Food Florist, and Lucy Jo’s Coffee will share their experiences and lessons learned. “Recipe for Success: A Workshop for Food Entrepreneurs” runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. More information, including a full agenda and registration, is available at eventbrite.com. The deadline to register is April 8.

Financial Planner Receives Prestigious Retirement Planning Accreditation GLENS FALLS — Nicholas G. Taylor, Jr. CFP, RICP of Taylor and Leonard in Glens Falls, has been awarded the Retirement Income Certified Professional designation by the American College of Financial Services in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. The RICP designation is a mark of expertise in the field of retirement income planning. Having the RICP designation means the advisor has a specialized education and knowledge in retirement income. Taylor has worked at Taylor and Leonard as an insurance agent since 2007. He has also been separately registered with Equity Services, Inc. and under

Nicholas Taylor, Jr. Photo provided.

their auspices, assists families and small business owners with their investment, retirement and estate planning needs. Taylor can be reached at 518-798-4478.

EDUCATION

Maple Ave. Middle School Parent Network Hosts Spring Shoe Drive

Maple Ave Middle School student committee preparing for upcoming Shoe Drive. Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Maple Ave. Middle School students, families, faculty and administration, as well as the general public, are invited to participate in a shoe drive to raise funds for Maple Ave. Parent Network supporting financial aid for student activities. Donations of gently worn, used and new shoes will be accepted. The amount of money raised is determined by the total weight of the shoes collected. All

donated shoes will be redistributed to microenterprise partners through Funds2Orgs, a for profit social enterprise used in developing nations for impoverished people to start their own businesses. Donation collection sites include the Maple Ave. Middle School parent drop-off parking lot, FingerPaint and D.A Collins Corp. The kick-off is Saturday, April 13 at 10 a.m. and donations will be collected throughout the month of May.

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Raising Awareness; Cecilia’s Story continued from front page... According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, one in 59 children are identified with autism spectrum disorder, which is a pervasive neurological developmental condition. It can often be characterized by apparent deficits in communication skills and behaviors. “I’m not really quite in tune with trends and social rules. I always offer a unique perspective on things. That can help with a lot of things - I have my own unique voice I guess,” says Cecilia Axe. Cecilia who is 15-years-old now was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder when she was four-years-old. She progressed through pre-school at the ages of three and four, but it wasn’t until she entered kindergarten when Cecilia’s seemingly odd behavior was drawn to her mother’s attention. She would be sent to the principal’s office every day, but she enjoyed being sent to the principal which her teachers told her mother that said behavior was not like most children’s. “I knew my kid was different,” said Cecelia’s mother Allison Defibaugh. “I couldn’t leave her with other people, and she couldn’t get her needs met; she wouldn’t ask for a drink, she wouldn’t ask for food, she didn’t know how to stand in lines, or what lines were even for. She had behaviors that should not have persisted to the age that she was.” According to a study done by the American Academy of Pediatrics, autism spectrum disorder shows more to be 3.46 times more prevalent in boys than girls. For Defibaugh, the most challenging part of this diagnosis was not having answers, or guidance as how to best support her child. “I didn’t know who to call, or what to do, or where to go. I didn’t know about putting her in special education. I didn’t know about psychologist, I didn’t know about developmental pediatricians…I ended up paying out of pocket

Photo by Lindsay Wilson.

to have her evaluated and sort of had to navigate through a very dark maze,” said Defibaugh. “If we could’ve gone to a place like the autism expo- if such a place were at the time I could’ve gone there, and I could’ve had four or five choices on every single point that helped me get Cecelia to where she needed to go to be able to access education.” Cecilia is a member of her local Triangle organization, which focuses on three pillars; a duty to God, a duty to one’s self and a duty to others. To fulfil her duty to others Cecilia sought out an organization to dedicate her time to volunteer with and selected the Autism Expo, hosted by the Upstate Autism Alliance, Skidmore College Psychology Department and Saratoga Bridges. This expo provides a collective space for individuals who are autistic, and those caring for people who are autistic to find a myriad of information ranging from doctors, schools to autisticfriendly travel agencies. For the past three years Cecelia has volunteered greeting the attendees, assisting vendors with registration, and has been a comforting peer to those attending the expo who may have a loved

one who is autistic, or who may be autistic themselves. She believes this expo is very important for people to know about. “If you need any help with anything that there is at least one group there that provides certain help that you need. There is a way to access a lot of different material, and sign up for things like camps,” said Axe. While the representation of autistic people is becoming more prevalent in mainstream media, many sometimes promote a lot of misconceptions. “It’s not as bad as it seems. There are certainly some people who think that having it will ruin your life or make everything ten times difficult. I say it’s like anything in life where it has benefits and some drawbacks to it,” said Axe. “I may have some difficulties in social situations. But it also helps in let’s say, for animation, I’m going into for my career field and my autism helps with attention to detail where I can notice small things in a drawing and help make it better. I can see things in my head. I can use my own imagination as references.” The 2019 Autism Expo will take place Sunday, April 14, at the Saratoga City Center.

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Right Under Your Nose BALLSTON SPA — Right Under Your Nose Presented by the Prevention Council and Ballston Spa PTA On Wednesday, April 10, 2019 from 6 - 7:15 p.m. a district presentation entitled “Right

Under Your Nose” will be open to all members of the Ballston Spa Community at the High School Auditorium. Parents are invited to come learn more about teen use of alcohol, other drugs, and vaping.

Saratoga Catholic School Alumni Return To Their Alma Mater For Career Day 2019 SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Central Catholic School will host an inaugural event, Career Day 2019, on Friday, April 12 from 8 to 11 a.m. at Saratoga Central Catholic School, 247 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. The morning will include presentations by over a dozen alumni sharing the career paths they chose since their high school experiences at SCC. Alumni will also highlight what they enjoy about their professions. Students will pre-select the presentations they are interested in attending. Following the morning presentations, the afternoon will include a basketball game fundraiser hosted by the National Honor Society. After the morning presentations conclude at 11 a.m., alumni will be invited to enjoy a lunch in the Parish Center, formerly St. Peter’s

Elementary School. Following the lunch, at 12:15 p.m., alumni are invited to join the entire student body for a basketball game fundraiser to benefit the Prevention Council, hosted by the National Honor Society. Saratoga Central Catholic School, continuing in the tradition of Saint Peter’s Academy, is a Catholic, co-educational school educating students in grades 6-12. The school was founded in 1862 and is the only Catholic Middle School and High School in Saratoga County. Their focus on small classes allows for more individual attention and higher academic success. As a college preparatory institution, 100 percent of seniors are accepted to college. Saratoga Central Catholic School offers each of its students “Preparation for College - Values for Life.”

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Caroline St. Elementary School Student to Meet with Congress, Explains Life with Type 1 Diabetes SARATOGS SPRINGS — JDRF (formerly Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) Northeastern New York Chapter announces that Evelyn Pilkington of Saratoga Springs will join more than 160 children in Washington, DC from July 8-10 as a delegate for the 2019 Children’s Congress. While on Capitol Hill, Pilkington, who is eight, will meet with Members of Congress and explain what life with type 1 diabetes (T1D) is like and why research to find a cure for diabetes

and its complications is so vital. Now a second grader at Caroline Street Elementary School, Pilkington has overcome many obstacles and remains positive about living with T1D. Pilkington was diagnosed with the autoimmune disease, in which a person’s pancreas stops producing insulin, a hormone people need to get energy from food, when she was five years old and living in Minnesota. She remembers feeling funny in class, as well as being constantly thirsty and hungry. Like many others living with

T1D, Pilkington is hopeful for a cure. Due to continuous glucose monitoring devices, she no longer needs to check her finger 20 times a day. And, thanks to her insulin pump, she doesn’t have to use syringes to get insulin shots. Instead, the pump injects her with the proper insulin dosage through a tube attached to her arm to regulate her blood sugar levels. Although T1D has made the road to Pilkington’s accomplishments more challenging, she still has big plans for the future.

Taste of Ballston Spa Raises Funds for Enrichment BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Education Foundation will hold its annual fundraiser — The Taste of Ballston Spa — on Monday, April 8 from 6-8 p.m. at the Ballston Spa High School. The Taste is a wonderful opportunity to sample food from some of the best Ballston Spaarea restaurants and caterers who showcase their talents while helping to raise funds for a great cause. Guests will be able to sample delicious offerings from

Augie's Italian Restaurant, Front Street Deli, The Inked Baker, Jessicakes Saratoga, NaNola, Next Door Kitchen, Pizza Works, Ribbon Cafe, Henry’s, Sunset Grill, The Ripe Tomato and more. The Taste is BSEF’s wellknown signature event, and an essential piece of their fundraising effort on behalf of students. Public admission tickets are $25 each pre-event, $30 at the event with student tickets being $10. All proceeds (100 percent) will go towards student enrichment

programs. Tickets are available at www.bspaedfoundation.com. Displays from past grant recipients will be on exhibit at the event. The Ballston Spa Education Foundation raises and distributes funds for educators to enhance the educational experience of students in grades K-12. Since 1996, this volunteer-driven, nonprofit foundation has awarded $371,000 in grants directly to Ballston Spa public school teachers. Learn more about BSEF at: www.bspaedfoundation.com.

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Easter Plants

Written & Photographed by Peter Bowden for Saratoga TODAY

I love Easter...

because it is a milestone on our way to the warmer days ahead. Another reason I love Easter is the appearance of all the flowers used

to celebrate the holiday. The first flower we think of is the traditional Easter Lily. Most of the Easter Lilies sold are not hardy, but if you cut them back by about a third after they finish flowering, feed them and plant them in a sunny location in June, you may be rewarded with a second round of flowers in late summer. Traditional Easter Lilies are lovely but aren’t something that we can reliably resurrect in our flowerbeds here in USDA zone 5. Lately, hardy varieties of lilies are being offered at the garden centers at Easter. Asiatic and oriental lilies have become a popular substitute for the traditional Easter Lily. Once they finish flowering, you can cut off the flowers (leave the leaves on) and plant the bulb in your flowerbed. It won’t flower again this year but will come up and flower next summer.

If you go this route, make sure to check out the display of hardy lily bulbs available in the garden center. They can also be planted right away in your beds, and they WILL grow and flower this summer and for many years to come. Remember to add some Bio-Tone starter food to the planting holes. Also available at Easter are hardy bulbs that have been tricked into flowering early for our enjoyment during the holiday. Daffodils, tulips and the fragrant hyacinths are all popular. These too can be planted outside after the flowers are done. Just cut off the flower stem (leave the leaves) and plant them into your beds. Like the hardy lilies, these bulbs won’t flower again this year, but they’ll be back next spring for you to enjoy...again, don’t forget the Bio-Tone starter food.

Asiatic Lilies.

Easter Lily.

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Easter Plants continued from pg. 18... Hardy miniature roses have also become a popular Easter plant. Miniature roses are also winter hardy and can get transplanted into our flowerbeds. I’d wait until the middle of May or later to plant them since they are way ahead of the season and can’t handle a frost like the lilies and hardy bulbs I mentioned above can. Once established, hardy miniature roses will have no trouble making it through the winter ahead and will dazzle us with more and more blossoms for years to come. Make sure they get a sunny location and the BioTone starter food, of course. Begonias have also become a popular option at Easter. Begonias aren’t hardy, but they can add some great color over summer in

a semi-shady flowerbed. Wait to plant them until mid to late May when all danger of frost is past. Snip off the flowers as they go by, and you’ll get plenty more to enjoy especially if you feed them every couple of weeks with Jack’s Blossom Booster soluble plant food. Before frost gets them, you can pot them up and bring them indoors to enjoy over winter if you wish. While not a winter-hardy plant, cyclamen make a wonderful flowering houseplant that can provide years of enjoyment. They enjoy a bright location in the home but no direct sunlight other than a couple hours of morning sun. They also like it cool so they are a great option for unheated rooms in the home. Water only when the soil gets dry...they grow from a tuber so they prefer to be on the dry side rather than being constantly wet.

Begonias.

Daffodils Hyacinths and Tulips.

Hothouse azaleas traditionally make an appearance at Easter. These azaleas are cousins of the hardy azaleas that you’ll find outside in the nursery for landscape use. Hothouse azaleas are beautiful and can be grown as a houseplant but will only flower once a year. Likewise, the hydrangeas that are in flower at Easter aren’t generally varieties that are hardy in our

Hardy Miniature Rose.

USDA hardiness zone 5. They can be grown as a houseplant. You might have some luck with them but they are most often enjoyed for

Cyclamen.

a couple of weeks after the holiday and then discarded.

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Pots & Planters Gardeners

Written & Photographed by Geraldine Freedman for Saratoga TODAY

are always looking for that special pot to put their blooms into. Two local garden centers are featuring a plethora of possibilities and most of their products are new to each business. “We were looking for some different and original items,” said Lynn Straight, manager at Dehn’s Flowers (180 Beekman Street). “People get bored and need something that catches their eye.” White containers seem to be doing just that and all are glazed ceramics. There are four-inch pots with cute logos like “Hope Thistle Make You Feel Better” on its side; small dinosaur pots good for a small plant or succulent; and spiky four-inch pots, which already have to be re-ordered because of their popularity. “White gives a clean look,” said store associate Cathleen Case. “Everyone’s going for that minimalist look and it goes with everything.” There are rectangular boxes you fill with dirt and small plants that have a propped open lid or when closed form a heart shape

around the plants. Ikebana, which reflect the Japanese floral art form, are oval ceramic discs in earth tones that come already with a vine or succulent. Gardeners can carry a canvas bag with a logo like “Gardeners know all the best dirt” on them. There are also huge stone planters in dark blue or wine colors, which are made in Vietnam, that are great to make a statement for one’s porch or deck. And if they’re too heavy to carry, Dehn’s has a trivet with wheels that you can place that planter on and away you go to some other location. Plant stands in different heights and styles and a vintage shutter that can display “air plants” that require no earth but you spray periodically with water are also available. continues to next page...

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continued from pg. 20... A completely different selection is at Sunnyside Gardens (345 Church Street). Huge plastic planters made in China come in vivid hues like lime green, magenta, turquoise and tangerine. Easy to use, they are reasonably priced, said manager Shane Compton. There are also wood window boxes in various sizes and rectangular ceramic planters with Moorish designs emblazoned on their sides. Small turquoise colored bikes have baskets in front and back perfect for 10-inch pots of flowers. So, too, does a miniature tricycle colored white or gold. “I thought them cool,” Compton said. “We need that unusual thing. You can’t do the same. We’re always looking for variety and something different to keep it fresh.”

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“I wanted something solid, not the plastic stuff,” he said. “I found some cast iron statues.” Various angels, a Buddha, a Hindu praying and a Saint Francis statue, which already is on re-order, are just some of his finds. For kids, pink piggy watering cans should keep little gardeners busy.

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Builder’s Corner

Spruce up for Spring and Add Value to your Home with Tips from Lou! 1. Add a Four-Season Room! We live in a climate where we tend to spend more time indoors because of the cold, yet most of us love being outdoors. You may want to consider adding a four-season room to your home so you can enjoy the look and feel of the outdoors year-round. Q. How can I choose between a three-season and four-season room?

by Lou Galarneau,

President of Galarneau Builders

for Saratoga TODAY

A. Three-season rooms are not heated or cooled and are intended to use in spring, summer and fall. It adds a nice element to the home without adding temperature control costs. However, many are now choosing four-season rooms for their home with today’s advanced heating and cooling efficiencies.

Photo provided.

Q. How much value would a four-season room add to a home potentially? A. Value is measured in both enjoyment and equity. Each market is different and is in flux. The best rule of thumb is to use the 10-15 percent rule to ensure staying within a return on investment scenario. You take the total estimated value of the home and multiply by 10 or 15 percent to determine a project budget. FOR EXAMPLE: Home value $350,000 10% = $35,000 budget | 15% = $52,500 budget

2. Add an Addition! Spring cleaning and organization can be challenging when you simply don’t have enough space to live and store belongings. Additions can add new aesthetic dimension to a home and most importantly provide more living space. Additions can come in the form of kitchens, living areas, in-law apartments, master bathrooms, multi-use, recreational rooms and more. Q. How much value would an addition add? A. Once again the 10-15 percent rule applies to the amount you would spend to ensure a good return on investment or ROI. Note: Rooms with cabinetry and plumbing will add to the cost of a simple room addition. FOR EXAMPLE: Home value $350,000 10% = $35,000 budget | 15% = $52,500 budget

Questions? Email Lou Galarneau at lou@galarneaubuilders.com or find him at galarneaubuilders.com.

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Lot 6 Aysimac Court, $490,727. John Paul Builders LLC sold property to Alicia Parks.

100 Thimbleberry Rd., $185,000. Jean Varley sold property to Skylar Wollaber.

53 Skylark Dr., $280,000. Carla Welch sold property to Darlene Duguay and Kip Stoval.

15 Matchwood Lane, $270,000. Yixu Wu sold property to Dawn and Benoit Tonneau.

43 Weston Way, $342,900. Barbera Homes Malta Springs LLC sold property to Frank and Marcia Pascuito.

607 Geyser Rd., $130,000. Hilarie Hatlee sold property to William Vanderburg.

00 Saratoga Rd., $90,000. Janel Hartnagle sold property to Paul Averill. 2 Middlebrook Court, $520,493. TP Builders Inc. sold property to Gregory and Tracy Cramer. 7 Timberline Dr., $360,915. Heritage Builders Group LLC sold property to Brian and Melissa Cameron. 22 Sycamore St., $295,000. Gregory Clayton sold property to Michael and Valorie Colligan. 56 Forestbrook Dr., $360,046. Heritage Builders Group LLC sold property to Karen and Karthik Vijaykumar. 779 Randall Rd., $340,000. Charles Sturdevant and Natalia Borjemscaia sold property to Mark Erceg and Patricia Helmerci. 60 Lancaster Court, $305,767. Traditional Builders Ltd. sold property to Christopher Parks.

CORINTH 4666 Route 9N, $126,000. Julianne Russell sold property to Megan and David Himmel. 596 County Rte. 10 & Rear, $195,000. Jane Kropf (by Ancillary Exec) sold property to Victory Kropf, Jr. 101 Walnut St., $38,500. Midfirst Bank sold property to Cathy Morin and Ghislain Gagne.

GALWAY 2910 Rte. 29, $207,446. Fred Jacobs sold property to Allan Gates. 5742 Jockey St., $407,000. Michael Mitchell sold property to Paul and Heather Bott.

GREENFIELD 405 Ballou Rd., $45,000. Christopher and Gregory Ballard sold property to Joe Van Gelder. 17 Bump Hill Rd., $159,000. Casey Cornell sold property to Michael and Meagan Ballou.

10 Essex St., $333,314. Barbera Homes Malta Springs LLC sold property to Gary and Betsy Kelly. 64 Village Circle North, $618,437. Belmonte Properties LLC sold property to Michael and Ryann Frontera. 51 Wineberry Lane, $249,000. Kirk and Donna Sanders sold property to Alexander Turner and Alicia Kostszewski. 271 Thimbleberry Rd., $140,000. Richard and Kimberly Travis sold property to John A Paneto Family Trust. 273 Thimbleberry Rd., $145,000. Richard and Kimberly Travis sold property to John A Paneto Family Trust. 58 Wake Robin Rd., $150,000. Matthew Sawyer sold property to Arthur Stein, Jr. 31 Weston Way, $361,179. Barbera Homes Malta Springs LLC sold property to Conrad and Lorraine Decuyper.

5126 Fairground Ave., $190,000. Michelle Burdick sold property to Christian Rodrigue and Katherine Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor.

TOWN OF SARATOGA 182 County Rd. #67, $299,900. Fannie Mae (by Atty) sold property to Steven Veldman. 44 Spring St., $1,582,543. Primax Properties LLC sold property to Aden Brook Holdings LLC. 15 Gates Ave., Ext. $245,000. Kelly Trendell sold property to Scott Trowbridge. 5 Eagles Way, $267,000. Gregory Dewitt sold property to Seth Morizio. 112 Gates Ave., $100,700. Edward Fisher sold property to Anton and Emily Prusakov.

SARATOGA SPRINGS 125 Circular St., Unit 1, Daniel and Dawn Sauer sold property to Daniel Mulledy.

42 Waterbury St., $210,000. Barbara Terpening sold property to Elise Britt. 176 Clinton St., $335,000. Patricia Tschannen sold property to Forty Nine State Street LLC. 26 Walter Dr., $256,000. Terry and Suzanne Lemere sold property to Jordan and Courtney Gettings. 7 Walter Dr., $250,000. Joseph and Leslie Fleming sold property to Martha Lefevre. 41 Jane St., $497,008. Blitman Saratoga LLC sold property to Lance and Kaitlyn Jordan.

WILTON Route 9, $300,000. Route 9 Wilton Holding Corp. sold property to Daveys Realty LLC.

Ruggles Rd., $260,000. Nature Conservancy Inc. sold property to People of New York State. 1 Pepper Place, $287,500. Paul and Laverne Shea sold property to John and Katherine Kenefick. 12 Cardiff Circle, $120,000. Tra Tom Development Inc. sold property to Frank and Sylvia Izzo. 9 Conklin Court, $433,479. McPadden Builders LLC sold property to Anthony and Kelly Sinatra. 3 Pine Bark Place, $430,197. VanVeghten Construction LLC sold property to Thomas and Anne McEvoy.

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Saratoga Farmers Experience

Joy of Animal Births

Lincoln Baths Building at the Spa State Park Saturdays | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Baby goat at Nettle Meadow Farm. Photo courtesy of Harris Kaye

by Himanee Gupta-Carlson for Saratoga TODAY Our goat Tory went into labor Sunday afternoon. My husband Jim Gupta-Carlson, who had been keeping watch overnight, was ready with his “kidding kit:” sterile gloves and lubricant, towels to help dry the kids, iodine for cleaning, and molasses in warm water as a treat for the new mother. Goats most often give birth to twins. The kids usually arrive one a time. Tory’s nearly tumbled out together. Jim donned gloves, applied lubricant, and helped Tory deliver her kids, one by one. Within an hour, the kids were standing and suckling at Tory’s udders. Spring is the season of babies for Saratoga Farmers’ Market vendors who raise animals. At Nettle Meadow, Moxie Ridge, Lewis Waite, Mariaville

Orphaned calf at Longlesson Farm. Photo couresy of Longlesson Farm.

Quiche Lorraine Kids at Squashville Farm. Photo courtesy of Squashville Farm.

Mushroom Men, Squashville, and other farms, chicks, ducklings, and goslings are chirping, lambs and kids are prancing about, and soon piglets and calves will appear in woods and pastures. In ideal circumstances, the animals birth on their own. But when complications arise, farmers help. At Elihu Farm, 70 ewes giving birth. One ewe had been in labor for a long time, so Bob and Mary Pratt intervened. Bob held the animal’s head, and Mary found that one lamb was in a breech position. She straightened

Piglets at Ramble Creek Farm. Photo courtesy of Ramble Creek Farm

the legs and pulled it out. A second one followed. Thanks to the intervention both lambs and their mother are doing fine. At Longlesson Farm, Christophe Robert is looking forward to 35-40 calves in late June. The cows give birth outdoors, and by the end of the day, the calves are running around their mothers, sniffing curiously, shaking their limbs. “I never tire of watching them,” Robert says. “All that energy.” Once, he found a calf that had lost its mother lying alone. He carried it indoors to warm it up, and his family fed it with a bottle until it could survive on its own. At Ramble Creek Farm, Ann and Josh Carnes are preparing for piglets. Last year, Ann recalls, the sows created shelters in bushes as their deliveries drew near. Josh camped out with them in the woods, prepared to help if necessary. But the sows birthed on their own. The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through April at the Lincoln Baths Building in the Saratoga Spa State Park. We move outdoors to High Rock Park on Wednesday, May 1. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates.

Prep time: 30 mins | Bake time: 45 mins INGREDIENTS: *Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

Photo by Pattie Garrett.

• 1/4 cup milk* (whole, low-fat, or skim, your choice) • 6 large eggs*

FILLING:

• 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese*

• 3/4 pound bacon*

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1 large yellow onion*, peeled

• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

• 2 tablespoons butter*

CRUST: Your favorite single pie crust recipe or a store-bought premade crust.

• salt and pepper • 3/4 cup heavy cream* INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.

2. Roll the prepared crust into a 12” circle (to fit a 9” pie pan). Prick it all over with a fork. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove it from the oven and set it aside to cool. 3. To make the filling: Cook the bacon in a frying pan until crisp. Let it cool on a paper towel-lined plate. Once cool, roughly chop it up. 4. Dice the onion into medium-sized pieces (about 1/2”). Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat and add the onion. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook until the onion has softened and is just starting to brown. Remove it from the heat and set it aside. 5. In a large bowl, whisk together the cream, milk, and eggs. Add the bacon, onions, cheese, salt, and pepper. Pour the mixture into the pie crust. Don’t overfill! If you find you have too much filling, just leave a little out, baking it alongside the pie in a custard cup, if desired. 6. Bake the quiche for about 40 minutes. The edges should be golden brown and the center should feel just set. 7. Remove the quiche from the oven and let it cool on a rack. Serve warm, or at room temperature. Refrigerate any leftovers. Adapted from the recipe by King Arthur Flour.

Food

Week of April 5 – April 11, 2019

You’re My Everything

Everything Bagel Grilled Cheese Breakfast Sandwich INGREDIENTS • 1 everything bagel or bagel-thin • 2 slices of bacon • 2 eggs • 1 slice of your favorite deli cheese

• 1-2 oz. freshly grated Cabot Everything Bagel Cheese • a handful of fresh spinach • butter for grilling the sandwich

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Slice bagel in half and set aside. (Use the Original Bagel Guillotine.) 2. Begin cooking bacon via your favorite method

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY

Hello

my Foodie Friends. Who doesn’t love a good bagel? Once you find that place that makes the perfect bagel, it is difficult to avoid making a bagel a regular event especially when thinking of the crusty outside and chewy interior along with the amazing flavors that are now available. Bagels are an extremely versatile and delicious item that can be eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner. There are so many incredible ways to eat a bagel from making it with simple cream cheese, to putting chicken parmesan in a bagel for dinner to having dessert with a toasted bagel and topping it with chocolate and fluff. Here are some fun facts about bagels: Bagel history dates back to 1783, according to popular belief. They were created to honor King John III Sobieski of Poland, after he protected Austria’s people from an attack by Turkish invaders. In the late 1800s, with an influx of Jewish

immigrants, the bagel found its way over to America. Initially, they were only popular amongst Eastern European Jews who settled in New York. Around 1910, the Bagel Bakers Union was formed. This led to apprenticeships with Bagel Bakers, and thus the art spread. The Jewish bakers in Europe kept the flame going over the years by making the traditional bagel and in the late eighties, the American style bagels started to appear in Europe in a variety of flavors with a softer texture that was more suitable for sandwich making. So the round bagels have done a full circle originating in Europe and returning as an American product. In the 1950s, the comedy, Bagels and Yox played on Broadway with bagels given to the audience in the intermission. As a result, the magazines, Time and Family Circle, began to feature recipes for bagels and they have remained popular ever since. Bagels are the only bread that is boiled before baked. Once the bagel dough is shaped into a circle,

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they are dipped in boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes on each side. After that, they are drained and baked for about 10 minutes. That little hole in the center isn’t just for looks. Rumor has it the age old “role with the hole” design is rather efficient. The bagel hole comes in handy to thread multiple bagels onto a dowel, making transport easy, especially for street vendors selling the doughy delights. Believe it or not, despite the myriad bagel flavors available from blueberry to the “everything” bagel, the most popular choice is plain, followed closely by sesame. When you are attempting to slice a bagel with a knife, you understand the difficulty, as well as the potential safety issues. You need a safe tool to easily slice bagels, Choose the NSF Certified Commercial Bagel Biter – the Original Bagel Guillotine. It is designed for heavy-duty usage made with high quality bases and guards and solid handles to prevent breakage. Never worry about cutting yourself. The

Office for the Aging Lunch Program Served at the Saratoga Senior Center

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

4/12

4/15

4/16

4/17

• Baked Fish with Tarragon Sauce • Oven Browned Potatoes • Mixed Vegetables • Banana

• Herb Chicken with Gravy • Stuffing • Butternut Squash • Mandarin Oranges

• Pasta Bake with Meat Sauce • Wax Beans • Peas • Fruit Cocktail

• Baked Ham with Pineapple Sauce • Sour Cream & Chive Mashed Potatoes • Creamed Corn • Frosted Lemon Cake

Easter Special

THURSDAY

4/18 • Spanish Beef & Rice Casserole • Carrots • Cornbread • Orange Whip

Menu Subject to Change. Coffee, tea and butter are served daily. The suggested contribution is $2/meal. There is a $6 fee for guests under the age of 60. Please make checks payable to: Northeast Dining and Lodging, c/o Saratoga County Office for the Aging, 152 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020

3. While the bacon cooks, fry your eggs: Heat a large non-stick skillet to medium heat and crack your eggs into the pan, separate from one another. Cook for a few minutes until your idea of drippy egg perfection is reached. Covering the pan halfway through cooking [after about a minute or two] helps cook the top of the egg and is my go-to technique for a perfect fried egg! 4. Next, butter each side of your bagel [optional] and top with cheese, eggs, bacon, and spinach. 5. Grill it up on a skillet or press into your favorite panini press for a melty breakfast grilled cheese that will rock your morning! NOTE: Alternatively you can simply toast your bagel and pile it high with the ingredients sandwich-style. guillotine blade safely slices the bagel behind the protective finger guards. It is dishwasher safe in the top rack only. This awardwinning design includes nonstick coated blade that allows for easy slicing and easy cleaning. It is engineered for safety and performance. All you have to do is insert the bagel, push down, and remove the perfectly sliced bagel. Is you mouth watering yet? There are so many delicious dishes to make with bagels. Stop

by Compliments to the Chef, your neighborhood kitchen and cutlery store at 33 Railroad Place to purchase the Original Bagel Guillotine to assist you with slicing your favorite bagel. Let the one you love know that they are your “everything.” Remember my Foodie Friends: “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”

Take Care, John & Paula

RELIGION

Week of April 5 – April 11, 2019

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Adirondack Christian Fellowship 8 Mountain Ledge, Wilton | 581-587-0623 acfsaratoga.com | Services: Sunday 8 and 10 a.m. Adirondack Friends Meeting 27 Saratoga Avenue, South Glens Falls 518-793-3755 | adirondackfriendsmeeting.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Assembly of God Faith Chapel 6 Burgoyne Street, Schuylerville | 518-695-6069 Rev. Scott Cutting | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Assembly of God Saratoga 118 Woodlawn Avenue, Saratoga Springs 518-584-6081 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Bacon Hill Reformed Church* 560 Route 32N, Bacon Hill | 518-695-3074 Rev. Janet Vincent | Services: 10 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Ballston Center Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church 58 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa 518-885-7312 | ballstoncenterarpchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Ballston Spa United Methodist Church 101 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa 518-885-6886 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Baha’i Community of Saratoga Springs 518-692-7694 | 518-885-0876 | 1-800-22UNITE bahai.org | Public Meetings: 1st Tuesdays 7 p.m. Barkersville Christian Church 7200 Barkersville Road, Middle Grove 518-882-6437 | barkersvillechristianchurch. com Pastor Pat Atwell | Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Bethesda Episcopal Church* 41 Washington St., Saratoga Springs | 518-584-5980 bethesdachurch.org | The Very Rev’d Marshall J. Vang Services: Sunday 8 and 10 a.m. Burnt Hills United Methodist Church* 816 Route 50, Burnt Hills | 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 | calvarycd.com Pastor Andrew Holt | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Church of Christ at Clifton Park 7 Old Route 146, Clifton Park 518-371-6611 | cliftonparkchurchofchrist.com Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church 768 Charlton Road, Charlton | 518-399-4831 charltonfreehold.org | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Christ Community Reformed Church 1010 Route 146, Clifton Park | 518-371-7654 ccrc-cpny.org | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Christ Episcopal Church* 15 West High Street, Ballston Spa 518-885-1031 | Services: Sunday 8 and 10 a.m. Christian Restoration Ministries Senior Center: 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs 518-796-4323 | Pastor Pat Roach Services: Saturday 7 p.m.; Bible Study: Friday 7 p.m. Christian Science Church 107 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs 518-584-0221 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Community Alliance Church 257 Rowland Street, Ballston Spa 518-885-6524 | Services: 10:30 a.m. Congregation Shaara Tfille* 84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs 518-584-2370 | saratogasynagogue.org Services: Monday 7:30 a.m., Thursday 7:30 a.m. Saturday 10 a.m., 3rd Friday Shabbat 7:30 p.m. Corinth Free Methodist Church 20 Hamilton Avenue, Corinth | 518-654-9255, 518-792-0271 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Corinth United Methodist Church 243 Main Street, Corinth | 518-654-2521 cfumc@cnyconnect.net | Services: Sunday 11 a.m.

Cornerstone Community Church 100 Saratoga Village Boulevard, #8, Ballston Spa 518-664-5204 | mycornerstonechurch.org Pastor Frank Galerie | Services: Sunday 10 a.m., 6 p.m. Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Community 2001 Route 9, Round Lake 518-877-8506 | office@corpuschristichurch.net Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8 and 11 a.m. Eastern Orthodox — Christ the Savior 349 Eastline Road, Ballston Lake | 518-212-7845 xcsavior.org | Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. Faith Chapel 6 Burgoyne Street, Schuylerville | 518-695-6069 faithchapelschuylerville.org | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. First Baptist Church of Saratoga Springs 45 Washington St., Saratoga Springs | 518-584-6301 fbcsaratoga.org | Services: Sunday 12 p.m. First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa 202 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa | 518-885-8361 bspabaptist.org | Services: 10:30 a.m. (9 a.m. in July and August); Sunday School: 9 a.m. (all ages) First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa 22 West High Street, Ballston Spa 518-885-5583 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Full Gospel Tabernacle 207 Redmond Road, Gansevoort 518-793-2739 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Galway United Methodist Church 2056 East Street, Galway | 518-882-6520 galway-united-methodist-church.com Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. (9 a.m. in July-Aug.) Grace Church 34 Third Street, Waterford | 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. Grace Fellowship Saratoga* 165 High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs 518-691-0301 | saratoga.gracefellowship.com Pastor: Mike Adams | Services: Sundays 9, 11 a.m. Greater Grace Community Church 100 Saratoga Village, Building 17, Ballston Spa 518-899-7777 | thechurch@ggccmalta.org Pastor David Moore | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Greenfield Center Baptist Church 30 Wilton Road, Greenfield Center | 518-893-7429 Services: 11 a.m.; Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. (all ages) Highway Tabernacle Church 235 Hudson Avenue, Mechanicville | 518-664-4442 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Hope Church 206 Greenfield Avenue, Ballston Spa | 518-885-7442 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. | Sunday School: 9 a.m. Jonesville United Methodist 963 Main Street, Clifton Park | 518-877-7332 Sunday 8:30, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Living Waters Church of God 4330 State Rte 50, Saratoga Springs | 518-587-0484 livingwaterscog.us | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Malta Presbyterian Church 118 Dunning Street, Malta 518-899-5992 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Malta Ridge United Methodist Church 729 Malta Avenue Extension, Malta 518-581-0210 | Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Middle Grove United Methodist Church* 429 Middle Grove Rd., Middle Grove | 518-581-2973 Pastor Jason Proctor | Services: Sunday 9 a.m. Mt. Olivet Baptist Church 100 Cresent Street, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-9441 Rev. Dr. Victor L. Collier | Services: 10 a.m. New Life Fellowship* 51 Old Gick Road, Saratoga Springs | 518-580-1810 newlifeinsaratoga.org. | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Next Level Church Comedy Works: 388 Broadway Saratoga Springs 518-306-7133 | nextlevel.church/saratoga-ny-church Pastor Joe | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Northway Church 770 Pierce Road, Clifton Park | 518-899-1200 northwaychurch.tv | Services: 9:30 and 11:15 a.m.

St. Therese Chapel (RC) 1 Wilton-Gansevoort Road, Gansevoort 518-792-2276 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Old Saratoga Reformed Church* 48 Pearl St, Schuylerville | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. oldsaratogareformedchurch.org

St. Thomas Anglican Church 242 Grooms Road, Halfmoon 518-348-0842 | stthomasanglicanhalfmoonny.com Father John Bassett | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Old Stone Church (American Baptist) 159 Stone Church Road, Ballston Spa 518-583-1002 | Services: 10:30 a.m. Olde Liberty Baptist 600 Route 67, Malta | oldelibertybaptist.com Services: Sunday 10, 11 a.m., 2 p.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m. Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church* 73 Midline Road, Ballston Lake | 518-399-5713 Services: Saturday 5:30 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m. Perry Road Baptist Church* 150 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs | 518-587-0711 Pastor Thomas Van McClain | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Porter Corners United Methodist Church* 512 Allen Rd., Porter Corners | Service: Sunday 8:45 a.m. Followed by Fellowship Arlene Schmidt, CLM Presbyterian-NE Congregational Church* 24 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-6091 pnecchurch.org | Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) 4 Northcrest Drive, Clifton Park | 518-371-2226 poplutheranchurch.org | Service: Sunday 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.; Contemporary Worship: 1st and 3rd Sundays 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School: 9:1510:15 a.m. (Sept.-June); REACH- Christian education for adults: 9:30-10:15 a.m. Quaker Springs United Methodist Church* 466 Route 32, Schylerville | 518-695-3101 qsumc.com | Pastor Ben Lalka | Services: Sunday 9 a.m. Revelation Church* 59 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs 860-942-7359 | myrevelationchurch.com Pastor Mark Kehrer | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. River of Hope Fellowship 100 Saratoga Village Blvd., Malta Commons, Ste. 3 riverofhopefellowship.com | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Roman Catholic Church of St. Peter* 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-2375 Services: Saturday: 5 p.m.; Sunday: 7:30, 9, 11 a.m. St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church* 231 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs 518-584-6122 | Services: Weekdays: 8 a.m.; Saturday: 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.; Sunday: 8, 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.; Spanish Mass: 1 p.m. St. George’s Episcopal Church 912 Route 146, Clifton Park | 518-371-6351 stgeorge@csdsl.net | Services: Saturday 4:30 p.m. Sunday 7:30 , 9, 11:30 a.m. St. Isaac Jogues RC Chapel 716 Route 9P, Saratoga Lake | 518-813-5090 Father Patrick Rice | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. (Open Memorial Day to winter) St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church* 3159 Route 9N, Greenfield Center 518-893-7680 | stjosephschurchgreenfieldcenter.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m. St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church* 167 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa | 518-885-7411 stmarysbsta.org | Services: Saturday 4 p.m. Sunday 8:30, 10:30 a.m., Noon St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church* 771 Route 29, Rock City Falls | 518-885-4677 sjoegctr@nycap.rr.com | Services: Sunday 8:30 a.m. St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 149 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs 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 518-583-4153 | Services: Sunday 9 a.m. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 1 Grove Street, Schuylerville | 518-695-3918 Rev. Donna J. Arnold | Services: Sunday 8, 9 a.m.

Saratoga Abundant Life Church 2 Hutchins Road, Saratoga Springs | 518-885-5456 salchurch.org | Services: Sunday 8:20, 10:30 a.m. Saratoga Chabad 130 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs 518-526-0773 | saratogachabad.com Saratoga Friends Meeting (Quaker) 571 Route 32, Quaker Springs | 518-587-7477 518-399-5013 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Saratoga United Methodist Church* 175 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-3720 saratogaumc.com | Services: Sunday 9, 10:45 a.m. Saratoga Seventh-Day Adventist Church 399 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs 518-587-6951 | saratogasda.org Services: Worship: 11 a.m.; Sabbath School 10 a.m. Schuylerville United Methodist Church 51 Church Street, Schuylerville | 518-695-3101 sumethodist.org | Services: Sunday 11 a.m. Shenendehowa United Methodist 971 Route 146, Clifton Park 518-371-7964 | Services: Sunday 9 and 10:45 a.m. Simpson United Methodist Church 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls 518-885-4794 | Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m. Soul Saving Station for Every Nation Christ Crusaders of America 62 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-3122 soulsavingstationchurch.com | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Starpoint Church 410 21st Century Park Drive, Clifton Park 518-371-2811 | starpoint.church Services: 9, 10:30 a.m. and Noon Stillwater Christian Fellowship Liberty Ridge Farm, 29 Bevis Road, Schaghticoke 518-288-8802 | Services: 10 a.m. Stillwater United Church (Presbyterian U.S.A.) 747 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater | 518-664-7984 stillwaterunitedchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Temple Sinai* 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 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 St., Saratoga Springs | 518-833-0504 terranovachurch.org | Services: Sunday 9 a.m. The Salvation Army/ Worship, Service & Community Center 27 Woodlawn Avenue, Saratoga Springs 518-584-1640 | Services: Praise & Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Trinity United Methodist Church 155 Ballard Road, Gansevoort 518-584-9107 | tumcwilton.com Rev. Jeff Stratton | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs* 624 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-1555 uusaratoga.org | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Unity Church in Albany 21 King Avenue, Albany | 518-453-3603 Services: Sunday 9, 11 a.m.; Sunday School: 11 a.m. West Charlton United Presbyterian Church 1331 Sacandaga Road, West Charlton 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 518-583-2736 | wiltonbaptistchurch.com Services: Sunday 11 a.m., 6 p.m.

Week of April 5 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; April 11, 2019 RELIGION

Easter Worship Schedule Celebrate the resurrection of our Lord!

LOCAL BRIEFS

English as a Second Language Classes The Latino Community Advocacy Program (LCAP) offers free English as a Second Language classes and tutoring for people living in Saratoga, Warren and Washington counties. Classes are held 9 - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and Friday at 39 Bath St. in Ballston Spa. Tutoring is available for those who cannot make it at that time. All levels are welcome. For more information, to enroll or to arrange a new group or one-on-one, contact Cecily Corbett at 518-339-4609 or c.corbett@ saratogaeoc.org. LCAP is a service of the Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council. Annual Milton Grange Garage Sale The sale will be held on April 13 at 644 Rock City Road from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Members of the community are encouraged to donate kitchenware, dishes, jewelry, small pieces of furniture, antiques, tools, and other household items in good condition for the sale (no electronics or clothing). Proceeds from the garage sale are used to support programs in the community including the ECHO Food Pantry and vegetable plants for Head Start students. Please contact Sam at 518-885-6606 to make donation arrangements. Vendor Show Wilton/General Schuyler Emergency Squad is having their vendor show at the Schuylerville Station, Rte 29, Schuylerville on Saturday, April 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Over 30 vendors, refreshments, raffles, 50/50 and much more. If interested in reserving a table, contact Jennie McReynolds, 518-338-2709. Day with the Bunny and Easter Egg Hunt American Legion Auxiliary Unit 234 presents the Annual “Day with the Bunny” and Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 13 from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at 23 Pleasant St., Ballston Spa. Schedule: 11:15 a.m. toddlers to age 5, 11:45 a.m. ages 6 – 8 and Noon ages 9-12.

Saratoga Mom Prom The Saratoga County Children’s Committee is busy planning the 7th Annual Mom Prom, an incredible night of dancing, laughter and fun on April 13 from 7 – 11 p.m. Our fundraiser is more than tacky dresses and dance contests, it’s an opportunity to raise money for our programs supporting underprivileged youth in Saratoga County. All proceeds are earmarked for our Back to School Program. SCCC also provides back to school assistance to other local organizations including Saratoga Mentoring, The Franklin Community Center, Saratoga Mental Health and several local schools. We have five premiere raffles that are awesome. Tickets are only $20 each, you do not need to be at the prom to win, and you can easily buy a ticket online. We also have sponsorship opportunities. For more information, visit www. saratogamomprom.com. Sunshine Wedding Fair You are cordially invited to the 1st Annual Sunshine Wedding Fair on April 14 from 1 – 4 p.m. at the Sunshine Ballroom, located at 418 Geyser Rd., Ballston Spa. A variety of wedding businesses will be represented including wedding cakes, bridal gowns, wedding photographers and more. Stop in for cake samples, giveaways, and information. A wedding dance choreographed by our Ballroom Dance Instructors, Tara and Holly Marie, will be performed by our wedding couple. Free admission. Pierogi Sale Christ the Savior Church, located at 349 Eastline Rd., in Ballston Lake is holding a pierogi sale on Tuesday, April 16. We will have potato/ cheese, sauerkraut, and farmer’s cheese pierogis. Please order soon as we expect the orders to be larger than usual. Pick-up of orders will be as usual 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Please call 518-363-0001. Annual Rummage Sale The Annual Rummage Sale at Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church, 768 Charlton Road, Charlton, will be Friday, April 26, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Drop off dates are Tuesday, April 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Thursday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. No books or electronics.

Adult Easter Egg/ Scavenger Hunt Must be 21 to attend. Held at the Clifton Park Elks, 695 Mac Elroy Rd., Clifton Park on April 27 from noon – 3 p.m. Thousands of eggs filled with surprise gifts. There will be raffles every 15 minutes, costume contest, photo booth and plenty of fun. No children or pets. Purchase tickets through Eventbrite Purchase tickets thru Eventbrite. www.eventbrite. com/e/adult-easter-egg-hunttickets-57651143121 Advance $20, or at the door for $25. All proceeds benefit 4 local animal rescue/shelters. Please support us. Tree Toga 9 Tree Toga is a fun, family-friendly event at which Sustainable Saratoga’s great volunteers pull together to leave a green legacy for the next generation. Homeowners can request a free #NextGenTree by volunteering to be tree hosts and committing to water and nurture their tree during its first two vulnerable years. Sustainable Saratoga will plant thirty young trees throughout Saratoga Springs. Volunteers will gather on April 27 at 9:30 a.m. at High Rock Park, Farmers’ Market Pavilion, across from 88 High Rock Ave., Saratoga Springs for registration, training, site assignments, and camaraderie. Around 10 a.m., volunteers will disperse to plant shade trees in residential front yards and at institutional properties around the city. After the morning’s planting, volunteers will meet for a celebratory lunch at Harvey’s Restaurant, located at 14 Phila St., Saratoga Springs. To learn more, and to sign up as a tree host, planter, waterer, or event day volunteer, go to www.sustainablesaratoga.org/ treetoga9. Questions, suggestions or inquiries about donating to the tree fund can be sent to trees@ sustainablesaratoga.org. Spiritual Retreat for Grieving Parents On April 27, St. Clement’s Church will offer a one-day Spiritual Retreat for Grieving Parents at 321 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs from 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. The retreat is open to parents whose child of any age has died by any cause, no matter how long ago. All are welcome, regardless of situation or religion. Very few

Week of April 5 – April 11, 2019 things in life are more painful than the death of one’s child. A parent’s life changes drastically and dramatically forever. Focusing on the spirituality of the grieving process and the very real promise of eternal life can help. This retreat is offered in cooperation with the Albany Diocese, and the Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents, a unique, ongoing Catholic program that has been serving the spiritual needs of grieving parents for almost 10 years. See www. emfgp.org or www.scpny.org for more information. Or call Becky Craig at 518-596-2099. “Echoes from France” A musical event on Sunday, April 28 from 3 – 4 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, located at 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. St Saens, Bizet and Ravel by acclaimed piano team, Judith Thomas and John Ackley (Four Hands and a Foot.”) Donation $10. For more information call Bev at 518-587-0403. Smell the Flowers Spring into Summer and Fall. You are invited to learn all about the Yaddo Garden Association (YGA) and how you can help make the gardens beautiful. YGA gardeners volunteer in the gardens and get a sense of satisfaction knowing their efforts enhance the gardens while enjoying the fresh air and exercise. YGA Docent volunteers share the history of the Gardens with our visitors throughout the summer and fall. Please come and learn more about YGA on Monday, April 29 at noon at the United Methodist Church at the corner of Henning Road and 5th Ave. in Saratoga Springs (175 5th Ave.) We will provide a light lunch and a quick overview of what you can expect if you join the Yaddo GardenVolunteers. Art Exhibits Artists and members of Southern Saratoga Art Society are exhibiting throughout the area during April and May. Stop in and visit the exhibits and support art in southern Saratoga County. Mechanicville Public Library, Catskill Hudson Bank, Malta Branch, and The Center Gallery of the Clifton Park Senior Community Center.

Beyond My Battle: Art with Heart & Hope An art show celebrating the healing power of art for those living with chronic illnesses, disabilities, and caretakers. The exhibition will run from May 9 – 12 at Spring Street Gallery, located at 110 Spring Street in Saratoga Springs. On Thursday, May 9 from 6 – 9 p.m., many will come together at the gallery for an opening-night party featuring much more than artwork. The gathering is a great opportunity to support Beyond My Battle’s cause, enjoy catered food and drink, live music, and good company. Tickets for the opening-night party on May 9 are available now at www. beyondmybattle.org. To become a sponsor of the event, please email info@beyondmybattle.org. Annual Senior Luncheon This year’s theme will be a sock hop. Shake, rattle and roll on Friday, May 17 at the Saratoga Springs City Center, located at 522 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. This event is for seniors, age 60 and over. Doors open at 11 a.m. and lunch will be served at noon. The menu will include classic American favorites: cheeseburger, French fries, coleslaw, pickle and apple pie. No take-away, no animals allowed. Live music, door prizes, games and a raffle. Tickets are required to attend and will not be available at the door. Tickets will be available beginning April 8 until May 10 at the Office of the Aging. For more information call 518-884-4100. Historic Homes Tour Spring brings warmer weather, blooming tulips and daffodils, and a momentous day for the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation. On the Saturday of Mother’s Day weekend, May 11, the Foundation will hold the Historic Homes Tour to celebrate our community’s rich architectural heritage with tours of beautiful East Side homes in Saratoga Springs. The event kicks off with a Porch Party on Thursday, May 9 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Circular Manor. Advance discounted Historic Homes Tour tickets are $30 for SSPF members and $40 for non-members. Tickets can be purchased the day of the event for $35 members and $45 non-members at 112 Spring Street from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit www.saratogapreservation.org.

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Week of April 5 – April 11, 2019

This Week’s Events: APRIL 5 - 11 family friendly FRIDAY, APRIL 5

SATURDAY, APRIL 6

27th Children’s Consignment Sale

Clifton Park Volkswalk

Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 4 – 7 p.m. | Katrina Trask Nursery School, Saratoga’s longest running pre-school, will hold its 27th Children’s Consignment Sale April 5, 6, and 7. The sale kicks off Friday evening with a VIP Presale event from 4 – 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door. Saturday is the public sale which runs 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. is the final day of the sale with most items at halfprice. Previously held twice a year, the upcoming sale will feature all season children’s and maternity clothing, toys, games, books, sporting gear, and more. More information is available on the Katrina Trask Nursery School’s website: ktnurseryschool.org.

Start Point: Clifton Country Mall Food Court, Clifton Park | 10 a.m. A volkswalk is a recreationally-paced, premapped walk in a culturally or historically interesting area. They are planned with safety in mind and are great opportunities for exercise and sociability. Registration for each event starts ½ hour prior to the walk and the cost is $2. Further information is available at www.walkescv.org

Fish Fry Fridays Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, Route 32 South of the Village of Victory 4:30 – 7 p.m. | Fish Fry will continue every Friday through April 19. All are welcome, members and non-members. Menu: Fish fry, chicken fry, clam fry, popcorn shrimp fry, buffalo shrimp, chowder, ask about our extras and beverages. You are welcome to eat in at our club house or call ahead for take-out. 518-695-3917.

Fish Fry Fridays The Knights of Columbus 246, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs | 5 – 8 p.m. Dinner will include a generous portion of Haddock (either fried or baked), French fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce, and cocktail sauce for the cost of $12 ($1 extra for takeout). Also available for purchase will be fried clams, New England clam chowder, macaroni and cheese, and dessert. All events are open to the public and families are always welcome. Every Friday until April 19. Your support of these events helps the Knights to continue to support our local schools and other charitable causes within the community.

Friday Fish Fry Ballston Spa Elks Lodge, 10 Hamilton Street, Ballston Spa | 5 – 7:30 p.m. Fish and fries, fried shrimp, clam chowder, seafood platter, fried scallops, chicken tenders. All proceeds to Elks charities. Every Friday night through April 12.

2019 Saratoga Sustainability Fair Skidmore College, Case Center, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Sustainable Saratoga and Skidmore College are hosting a free event celebrating sustainability awareness and opportunities. Keynote speaker is Aaron Mair, environmentalist, scientist and 57th National President of the Sierra Club. Exhibitor booths and presentations will include renewable energy, composting, environmental justice issues, climate change, urban forest renewal, sustainable gardening, and more. Also tour Skidmore’s sustainability initiatives and an EV car show. For details visit sustainablesaratoga. org/sustainability-fair-2019.

Free Chalk Paint® Workshop

TUESDAY, APRIL 9

The Store at Rebuilding Together Saratoga County, 132 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa 11 a.m. – Noon | Learn how to update wornout furniture and accent pieces into stylish décor. Demonstrations of Chalk Paint® techniques and supplies by Annie Sloane of Victoria’s Corner. Free admission. Video of the workshop will be posted on The Store’s Facebook page for those who cannot attend. For more information, call 518-587-3315 or email store@rtssaratoga.org.

Hip-Hop Dance and Fitness

SUNDAY, APRIL 7 Breakfast Buffet Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Route 9, Saratoga Springs | 8:30 – 11 a.m. Now featuring eggs to order, fruit cocktail, French toast, pancakes, potatoes, breakfast sausage and ham, corned beef hash, sausage gravy and biscuits, scrambled eggs, eggs benedict, juice, coffee and tea. Donation requested: adults $10, seniors and military (active/retired with ID card) $9, children 5–12 $8, under 5 free, Take-outs $10. Call 518-584-2585 for more information.

Free Community Dinner Grace Church, 36 Third Street, Waterford 2 p.m. | A free community meal will be served during a Messy Church gathering. Messy Church provides an opportunity for people of all ages to worship together in a fun and creative way. For information, call the Episcopal parish at 518-237-7370 or visit gracechurchwaterford.com.

Appraisal Fair

MONDAY, APRIL 8

The Store at Rebuilding Together Saratoga County, 132 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Antique and Vintage Appraisal Fair to benefit Rebuilding Together Saratoga County. Informal verbal appraisals by local antique expert George Heidelberg. Suggested donation $5 per item. Limit of four items. All donations will be used to provide home repairs for low-income veterans, seniors, and disabled individuals in Saratoga County. For more information, call 518587-3315 or email store@rtssaratoga.org.

Ballston Area Seniors Spring Fashion Show

Fun with Fairy Gardens Malta Community Center, One Bayberry Drive, Malta | 11 a.m. – Noon Children ages 4 - 11 years will have fun learning about flower fairies through stories, music and activities. They will make a miniature fairy garden of their own to take home. All materials will be provided. This is a family friendly event; parents are encouraged to stay. Children ages 4-6 must have a parent or caregiving adult stay for the event. Must pre-register at maltaparksrec.com or call 518-899-4411.

Town of Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa 4 - 7 p.m. | Presented by Christopher Banks. Open to the public. Donation $5. Refreshments and drinks included. Fashions, cards and games.

Partners Against Hunger 1 Franklin Square, Saratoga Springs | 5:30 p.m. Presented by Fingerpaint and Hunger Action Network of NY. A reception featuring organizations and supporters on the front lines of hunger in the Capital Region, honoring Ron Deutsch, Executive Director of Fiscal Policy Institute and leader in the fight against poverty and hunger, and Steve Sullivan, a community philanthropist, volunteer and owner of Longfellows and Old Bryan Inn. Suggested donation of $50 will benefit Hunger Action Network of New York State. Light hors d’oeuvres and beer and wine will be served by Lily and the Rose Catering. To make a donation and register, please visit HungerActionNYS.org.

Saratoga Springs Public Library, H. Dutcher Community Room | 4 – 6 p.m. This fun hip-hop dance and fitness class is for teens and adults ages 13+ and designed for all ability levels. Please wear athletic shoes and bring a water bottle. No registration required.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10 Lenten Lunches First Baptist Church, 11 Glenridge Road, Rexford, Noon – 1 p.m. | Public is encouraged to attend each Wednesday through April 17. A special speaker each week. Donations suggested. The event is open seating, but reservations must be made by Sunday of the week you plan to attend by calling 518-399-2220, ext. 101 or by emailing office@faithcrossroads.org.

Fish Dinner Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Menu: New England clam chowder, broiled or fried fish, roasted potatoes, baked macaroni and cheese, vegetable, coleslaw, rolls and butter, dessert, coffee and tea. Donation Requested: $12 adults, $11 seniors (62 years), $11 military (active or retired with ID card), $8 children 5-12, children under 5 free, $12 all takeout. Cash bar. Call 518-584-2585 for more information.

THURSDAY, APRIL 11 Korean War Veterans Association Luncheon Ripe Tomato Restaurant, Corner of Route 9 and 9P, Malta, Noon | Hosts are Lois Fink and Bob Garland. Veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War, in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, friends and relatives are all invited. Please call reservations in to Lois at 518-886-8790 or Bob at 518-280-0075 by April 9. New members are always welcome. For more information or an application to join, call Comm. Roger Calkins at 518-584-3037.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

SATURDAY, APRIL 6 Malta Ridge Cemetery Association Malta Ridge United Methodist Church, 729 Malta Ave. Ext., Malta | 10 a.m. Lot owners, descendants and anyone interested in the cemetery are welcome.

Malta West Ridge Cemetery Association Malta Ridge United Methodist Church, 729 Malta Ave. Ext., Malta | 10:30 a.m. (a.k.a. Hall’s Corners Cemetery) Lot owners, descendants and anyone interested in the cemetery are welcome.

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FAMILY SATURDAY: Create Your Own Prayer Flags at the Tang

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Family Saturday: Create your own prayer flags at the Tang Museum, 2 p.m. Saturday, April 6, using stamps, ink, markers, collage, paper and yarn, while thinking about what messages to spread across the globe. String them together to make

Week of April 5 – April 11, 2019

Caffe Lena Kicks Off “Captain Fun” Series in Honor of Al McKenney

them ready to hang. Programs run from 2 - 3:30 p.m. and are free and open to the public, and suitable for children ages 5 and older, accompanied by their adult companions. Registration is required. You can register beginning one week before each program. Call 518-580-8080.

Hit it Rochmon! Sarah Craig, executive director at Caffe Lena, and vinyl personality Rochmon AKA Chuck Vosganian, share the stage March 29, 2019 during the kickoff of the café’s inaugural Lunchtime Listening series. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Set to stage at noon the last Friday of each month, Caffe Lena hosted its first “Captain Fun Lunchtime Listening Hour” March 26. The series is titled after the nickname of beloved Saratoga personality Al “Captain Fun” McKenney, who died in 2015. “Al collected records and his whole body, from his toes to the top of his head, was filled with

music. It was his whole life. He loved the people who made it. He loved the people who loved it,” said Sarah Craig, executive director at Caffe Lena. “He used to come by the cafe a couple of hours every week to hang out and talk about music, to pick up our weekly show posters and put them up around town. Through him I began to learn what the heart of this music community is all about.” McKenney maintained a collection of some 10,000 albums

in his apartment on the city’s west side. The ones deemed most relative to Caffe Lena – totaling 1,516 in number – were catalogued and placed in the café’s lobby. It is from this collection that the series gets its songs. The inaugural playlist included tunes by Tim Hardin and Louis Armstrong, Joan Baez, Arlo Guthrie, Pete Seeger and Michael Nesmith. There will be a different guest DJ each month. The next gathering is slated to take place at noon on Friday, April 26.

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Songpoet

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ERIC ANDERSEN PERFORMS AT CAFFE LENA SUNDAY by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — It was shortly before the Summer of Love, just before the Monterey Pop Festival in June 1967 and around the time Muhammad Ali was stripped of his boxing world championship for refusing to be inducted into the U.S. Army. Eric Andersen, by that time, already had a couple of albums to his credit. He’d made an appearance in an Andy Warhol film alongside “Girl of the Year” Edie Sedgwick, and was being recruited by Brian Epstein to be taken under the Beatles’ manager’s wing. Epstein arrived in New York with an advance copy of “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,” and invited Andersen to give it a preview listen. “He had just flown over from London and was at the Waldorf Astoria,” Andersen recalls. “We had a little record player and he just played it. We heard ‘A Day In The Life.’ We heard a bunch of tracks, there, in the dark, with only a little light coming from the bathroom that was open just a crack.” Three years later, Andersen journeyed alongside Janis Joplin and the Grateful Dead atop the rails of their legendary transCanadian train tour, and a handful of years after that was on stage harmonizing with Patti Smith in a prequel to Bob Dylan’s equally legendary Rolling Thunder Revue. Legendary status finds him resting easily. “Live long enough and you’ll get to meet everybody,” he says with a laugh. Fast-forward to the present day where on an early spring afternoon, the singer-songwriterpoet is motoring between a booking in Philadelphia – where he sang about Lou Reed in Anthony DeCurtis’ music journalism class – and Montclair, New Jersey, where a 1960s themed concert is being staged. Over the past two weeks, he’s appeared in Greece to give a speech

to a psychoanalytic convention – “I know, go figure,” – and celebrated Lawrence Ferlinghetti’s 100th birthday on the Lower East Side alongside Anne Waldman, Ed Sanders and Laurie Anderson. Now, he begins a springtime tour, which visits Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs on Sunday, April 7. Andersen will be accompanied by percussionist Cheryl Prashker, producer, musician, and audio engineer extraordinaire Steve Addabbo, and violinist Scarlet Rivera - whose majestical bowing is forever sonically imprinted on the Bob Dylan tracks “Hurricane,” and “One More Cup of Coffee,” and on David Johansen’s “Lonely Tenement,” among others. Twenty or so years ago, Andersen co-wrote a song titled “You Can’t Relive the Past” with Lou Reed. And while maybe you can’t relive the past, he seems mostly OK talking about it, albeit amid all kinds of mayhem going on around him. “We just missed an accident. Just got by it. Collision of two cars right on the street. Two firetrucks. Two ambulances. And a freight train going by overhead,” Andersen says. Further complicating matters is he is being navigated in a vehicle with an apparently wonky tire. “The car is vibrating,” he reports. Or, it could be the making of a song. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1943, Andersen received his early schooling in Buffalo, where he taught himself guitar and piano, watched Buddy Holly and the Everly Brothers play at his high school gym and saw Elvis Presley perform in a gold suit at the Buffalo Memorial Auditorium. “What do you remember about Elvis in Buffalo in 1956?” “When that first chord hit, the chairs were kicked away within one nanosecond and everyone was standing,” he responds. In the early 1960s, Andersen hitchhiked west and landed at job at City Lights Bookstore in San Francisco, where he attended a party following a Haight-Ashbury

poetry reading on a memorable November night in 1963. “I wrote a 26-minute-long tone poem called ‘Beat Avenue,’ about it,” he says. “The day John Kennedy was killed. I was at a party with Allen Ginsberg and Ferlinghetti, and (Kerouac’s friend) Neal Cassady – the protagonist of ‘On The Road.’ They were all there. And Allen was walking around with no clothes on. That was funny. Like a naked Buddha.” The double CD set, “Beat Avenue,” features 14 original compositions in all, and was released in 2003. At the invitation of Tom Paxton, Andersen headed to New York City where a flourishing Greenwich Village songwriting circle included Phil Ochs, Dave Van Ronk, Bob Dylan and Ramblin’ Jack Elliott. His first New York gig was opening for John Lee Hooker. He performed at a plethora of folk and jazz clubs. And when not performing, was watching others the Velvet Underground, the Doors, and John Coltrane, among them – stage their own performances. “John Coltrane… on stage he could put himself in a trance and play. And eventually he’d put you in a trance,” Andersen says. During the 1970’s, Andersen divided his time between California and New York, the latter being where a new scene was unfolding with people like Sam Sheppard and Leonard Cohen, Robert Mapplethorpe and Patti Smith. “Patti Smith: she was working at the book store, and we were all living at The Chelsea Hotel.” Manhattan, meanwhile, isn’t what it used to be. “It’s so gentrified and expensive,” he says. The early ‘70s also delivered the release of “Blue River,” perhaps his best-known and best-selling record. “One crazy (concert) was when my album ‘Blue River’ came out. I did a show with the Jefferson Airplane in front of 400,00 people. They had a band. I had a guitar. I mean, I figured if I didn’t get a heart attack that day… I’ll live forever.” More recently, Sony/ Legacy Recordings issued “The

Eric Andersen. Photo provided.

Essential Eric Andersen” last spring. The 42-track retrospective covers 50 years of Andersen’s recorded history. A retrospective documentary, titled “The Songpoet,” is slated for release later this year. (The trailer, which looks awesome, may be viewed at: www. thesongpoetfilm.com/trailer). On April 7, Andersen returns to Caffe Lena, where he last performed 12 months ago. “Saratoga. If I had done better at the track, I could be living in my Range Rover on my small estate in Saratoga Springs, one of those houses with the pillars with a chandelier 100 miles up over the front door,” he says with a laugh. Of

Sarah Craig, Caffe Lena’s executive director, Andersen says: “she’s one of the most interesting people I’ve ever met. She’s a repository of arcana. She knows all kinds of facts and figures about the world; a reservoir of fascinating information,” he says. “You can print that for everybody to know.” So, there it is. Eric Andersen, with Scarlet Rivera and Cheryl Prashker, performs 7 p.m. Sunday, April 7 at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs. Tickets are $35 general admission, $32 café members, $17.50 students and kids. More information and tickets, go to: caffelena.org, or call 518-583-0022.

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EASING THE MIND: Discussing a Plan for Healing April 6 at Northshire Bookstore by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The statistics: one in six American adults takes at least one psychiatric drug over the course of a year. Hundreds of millions of prescriptions for psychiatric medication are written annually. Depression and anxiety disorders affect millions of Americans. To that point, Saratoga based psychiatrist Bick Wanck, MD, has authored “Mind Easing: 3-Layered Healing Plan for Anxiety and Depression” - a new book that introduces a holistic approach to mental health treatment. Wanck will lead a discussion about his book and the topic at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 6 at Northshire Bookstore Saratoga, 424 Broadway. “It became clear to me when I was about 15-years-old that helping to relieve suffering was a mission of mine. I wasn’t sure what that would look like, but I wanted to help people to get out of a bad situation, no matter what that bad situation may be,” says Wanck, who has practiced in Saratoga since 1986. While at medical school he grew increasingly intrigued in the specifics of how the mind works. “It brings in issues of literature, philosophy, science, biology – everything. That captivated me. I decided psychiatry it would be, but I became disenchanted with

medicine, because there didn’t seem to be an adequate focus on healing for my purposes,” Wanck says. “The primary issue in regard to getting well is healing. Healing happens naturally. I said: wow, why aren’t we studying that? Why aren’t we putting more emphasis on how healing works and assist that process, rather than jumping right into treating symptoms. I made trouble for myself talking about that a lot.” Wanck grew frustrated over the lack of emphasis on healing. “I just got fed up. So, I graduated from medical school, got an old van, fixed it up and hit the road. Eventually I ended up in Peru, in the jungle. I was looking for answers about healing and it was the experience in the jungle with the shaman that put it together for me,” says Wanck, who grew up in a rural area of Pennsylvania and spent a lot of time in the wilderness as well as on reservations. His grandmother was an herbalist. “Sometimes the psychiatric providers are so rushed that when someone walks into their office and looks upset, the first thing they think about is: ‘I wonder what I can prescribe for this person, so they’ll feel better?’” Wanck says. “When someone walks into the office of a healing person who takes more time, that person sees someone upset walking into their office - and they’re not going to think, what can I prescribe for them; They’re going

to ask: I wonder what’s wrong? And then take some time to find which of the three essential causes of anxiety and depression might be happening here.” Wanck describes the three essential causes as: excessive current stress, early adversity and trauma, and genetics. “Two things that mimic them are medical problems like low thyroid, or addiction problems that can look like anything,” he says. “People can have any one of them, or all three of them.” “Mind Easing” explores, among other things, when medicine might help with anxiety and depression, and when it might hinder the healing process. The use of psychiatric medication, for example, comes into play when the degree of suffering from anxiety or depression is so severe that it interferes with a person’s capacity to make use of healing methods such as diet, exercise and stress management. “The subtitle is the threelayered healing plan for anxiety and depression. And I do show in the book how to apply the three-layered healing model to anything: dental, cancer, heart disease…I think it’s an approach that can be helpful and empower people to promote healing,” he says. “I only include the wellness approaches and therapy approaches that have some scientific merit, where there are outcome studies that show it works for a sufficient percentage of people.” Wanck studied at Penn State and eventually relocated to Princeton, New Jersey where he ran the addiction programs for a private hospital and helped start the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry. “I suggest that everybody put together a package of wellness activities for themselves so either they don’t get anxious or depressed or sick in some physical way, or if they do that whatever they do with therapy, or western medicine will be more effective,” he says. “The body and the mind constantly heal themselves. You cut yourself, it heals. If there’s some dirt in it: wash it out. It’ll need some help, but it will heal on its own. If it’s a bad

enough cut, you might need a couple of stitches - that would be layer three - a medical intervention to assist the natural process of healing,” Wanck says. “It’s the same way with the mind: every day there are times when people feel empty, scared, sad. You might not even know why. But the mind adjusts, it copes. So, there’s a natural healing process that happens all the time. The goal of this three-layered healing plan is to assist that process, to empower the strength of healing.” Northshire Bookstore Presents: Saturday, April 6 at 7 p.m. - Bick Wanck - Mind Easing: The Three-Layered Healing Plan for Anxiety and Depression. Author and psychiatrist Bick Wanck will share his book and his healing plan for the three essential causes of anxiety and depression. This book is intended as a guide for both mental health practitioners and for general readers. Bick Wanck is one of the founders of the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry. Northshire Bookstore Saratoga, is located at 424 Broadway. Also this month, the bookstore will present: 6 p.m. Monday, April 8 Pulitzer Prize Finalist Luis Alberto Urrea – “The House of Broken

Angels,” Pulitzer Prize-finalist Luis Alberto Urrea will share his riveting novel about the De La Cruzes, a family on the Mexican-American border, celebrating two of their most beloved relatives during a joyous and bittersweet weekend. 7 p.m. Friday, April 12 Matt Lesniewsky in conversation – “The Freak.” Author and artist Matt Lesniewsky will celebrate the publication of his debut graphic novel. Lesniewsky will discuss the book and his art with Chris Martinez of the Evil Geek Podcast. The Freak tells the story of a man thought of as the world’s ugliest man. Noon, Thursday, April 18 Lunch at Hattie’s Restaurant with Juliette Fay – “City of Flickering Light.” A special lunch at Hattie’s with bestselling historical fiction author Juliette Fay. Her new novel transports us back to the Golden Age of Hollywood and the raucous Roaring Twenties, as three friends struggle to earn their places among the stars of the silent screen—perfect for fans of La La Land and Rules of Civility. Tickets required for this event. For more information, call 518-682-4200 or 1-855-339-5990, or visit the Northshire Bookstore website at www.northshire.com.

Week of April 5 – April 11, 2019

On Stage

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Entertainment Cardi B on Stage May 26 Cardi B will stage a show at Saratoga Performing Arts Center May 26. Tickets range $30 to $130 and are on sale online at LiveNation. com or Ticketmaster.com. Also appearing: Teyana Taylor, City Girls and Nicole Bus.

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Steve Martin & Martin Short, Jason Aldean in September SARATOGA SPRINGS — Comedians Steve Martin and Martin Short, featuring The Steep Canyon Rangers and Jeff Babko, will stage a show at SPAC Sept. 13

as part of their “Now You See Them, Soon You Won’t” production. Ticket price range for the paviliononly performance is $55 - $175 and available online at LiveNation.com

or Ticketmaster.com Jason Aldean, with Special Guests Kane Brown, Carly Pearce and Dee Jay Silver perform at SPAC Sept. 5.

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38 LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SARATOGA SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Index No. 20183727. WELLS FARGO USA HOLDINGS, INC., Plaintiff v. ANY UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, DISTRIBUTEES OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF THE LATE MICHAEL D. MARCHESE, IF LIVING, AND IF ANY BE DEAD, ANY AND ALL PERSONS WHO ARE SPOUSES, WIDOWS, GRANTEES, MORTGAGEES, LIENORS, HEIRS, DEVISEES, DISTRIBUTEES, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF SUCH OF THEM AS MAY BE DEAD, AND THEIR SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, DISTRIBUTEES AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, ALL OF WHOM AND WHOSE NAMES AND PLACES OF RESIDENCE ARE UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, and JOHN DOE, Defendants. To the above named Defendants: You are hereby summoned to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff’s attorneys within thirty days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service, and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of Honorable James A. Murphy, III,

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MEET THE TEAM :

Saratoga Springs Blue Streaks Baseball Headshot photos by SuperSource Media, LLC.

by Lindsay Wilson Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Blue Streaks varsity baseball team kicks off its fourth season under the coaching of Andrew Cuthbertson. When compiling the team for the 2019 season, Coach

Cuthbertson focused on filling the positions that were open due to last year’s graduating seniors. These positions included catchers, middle infielders, a first baseman and an outfielder. Coach Cuthbertson’s goal for his team this season is “to dominate each pitch and play each inning and try to win it.”

The Blue Streaks have a skilled team, and at least three of his players will be going on to play college baseball next year. Coach Cuthbertson says he has high expectations for the team this season, but also holds them accountable to help each other meet those expectations. A part of the standards

Coach Cuthbertson has set for his players is to maintain their academic success. For the past two years the team received the New York State Public High School Athletic Association’s Scholar Team award. “We let them know that baseball is very important and their time, when they’re on the

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Not Pictured: #3 Jack Trimmings - Pitcher, Third Baseman

CHRISTIAN ARPEY

BRYCE EMERY

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field, that’s their focus. When they’re not on the field, they are taking care of themselves both physically, mentally and taking care of their school work,” said Coach Cuthbertson. The Blue Streaks’ next game will be home at the East Side Recreation Field on Monday, April 8 at 6:15 p.m.

RYAN DOLAN

Catcher

ALEX HENDERSON

Pitcher

JOEY LAURER Pitcher, Infielder

HARRISON HOGBEN Infielder

SAM CIRENZA Outfielder

GREYDON PARKER Pitcher, Outfielder

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CHRISTIAN KONDO

BRYAN CAMAJ

QUINN JONES

LUCA BONACIO

RYAN ASH

NED DYBALA

NATE CHUDY

COLE FLYNN

JONATHAN IRONS

MAX OTT

Shortstop

Pitcher, 2nd Baseman

Pitcher, Outfielder

HEAD COACH ANDY CUTHBERTSON

Pitcher, Designated Hitter

Pitcher, 1st Baseman

Outfielder

KEVIN OUDEKERK Outfielder

ASSISTANT COACH BRET MCARTHUR

Middle Infielder

Outfielder

JIMMY HOBBS Manager

Catcher

1st Baseman

ASSISTANT COACH FRANK RAPOINI

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SPRING SPORTS SEASON IS HERE! League games this week are as follows:

Baseball

Softball

SATURDAY 4/6

FRIDAY 4/5

■ Schuylerville (Boys) vs. Hoosick Valley 12 p.m. at Hoosick Valley

■ Spa Catholic (Girls) vs. Berlin 4:30 p.m. at Berlin

MONDAY 4/8

■ Saratoga (Boys) vs. Shenendehowa 4:15 p.m. at East Side Rec.

■ Saratoga (Girls) vs. Shenendehowa 4:15 p.m.

■ Ballston (Boys) vs. Columbia 4:15 p.m. at Saratoga

■ Spa Catholic (Girls) vs. Cambridge 4:15 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park

■ Spa Catholic (Boys) vs. Cambridge 4:15 p.m. at Cambridge

WEDNESDAY 4/10

TUESDAY 4/9

■ Saratoga (Girls) vs. Troy 4:15 p.m. at Troy

■ Schuylerville (Boys) vs. Mechanicville 4:30 p.m. at Schuylerville

■ Spa Catholic (Girls) vs. Hoosick Valley 5:15 p.m. at Hoosick Valley

WEDNESDAY 4/10

THURSDAY 4/11

■ Saratoga (Boys) vs. Troy 4:15 p.m. at Troy

■ Spa Catholic (Girls) vs. Gloversville 4:15 p.m. at Gloversville

■ Ballston (Boys) vs. Shaker 4:15 p.m. at Ballston

FRIDAY 4/12

■ Spa Catholic (Boys) vs. Hoosick Valley 4:15 p.m. at Hoosick Valley

THURSDAY 4/11 ■ Spa Catholic (Boys) vs. Greenwich 4:15 p.m. at Greenwich

FRIDAY 4/12 ■ Saratoga (Boys) vs. Albany 4:15 p.m. at East Side Rec. ■ Ballston (Boys) vs. Guilderland 4:15 p.m. at Guilderland ■ Spa Catholic (Boys) vs. Stillwater 4:15 p.m. at Stillwater

■ Saratoga (Girls) vs. Albany 4:15 p.m. at Saratoga ■ Ballston (Girls) vs Guilderland 4:15 p.m. at Guilderland

Tennis FRIDAY 4/5 ■ Saratoga (Boys) vs. Burnt Hills 4:15 p.m. at Burnt Hills ■ Schuylerville (Boys) vs. Glens Falls 4:10 p.m. at Glens Falls

MONDAY 4/8

WEDNESDAY 4/10

■ Saratoga (Boys) vs. Shenendehowa 4:15 p.m. at Saratoga

■ Saratoga (Girls) vs. Niskayuna 4:15 p.m. at Saratoga

■ Ballston (Boys) vs. Columbia 4:15 p.m. at Ballston

THURSDAY 4/11

■ Schuylerville (Boys) vs. Scotia 4:10 p.m. at Schuylerville

WEDNESDAY 4/10 ■ Saratoga (Boys) vs. Troy 4:15 p.m. at Troy ■ Ballston (Boys) vs. Shaker 4:15 p.m. at Ballston ■ Schuylerville (Boys) vs. Queensbury 4:10 p.m. at Schuylerville

FRIDAY 4/12 ■ Saratoga (Boys) vs. Albany High 4:15 p.m. at Saratoga ■ Ballston (Boys) vs. Guilderland 4:15 p.m. at Guilderland ■ Schuylerville (Boys) vs. Gloversville 4:10 p.m. at Gloversville

Track & Field TUESDAY 4/9 ■ Saratoga (Boys), Christian Brothers Academy, Albany, Niskayuna 4:15 p.m. at Saratoga ■ Ballston (Boys), Albany, Schenectady 4:15 p.m. at Schenectady ■ Spa Catholic (Boys & Girls), Greenwich, Stillwater 4:15 p.m. at Greenwich

■ Saratoga (Boys) vs. Shaker, Shenendehowa, Guilderland 4 p.m. at Guilderland

Lacrosse SATURDAY 4/6 ■ Saratoga (Girls) vs. Bethlehem 12 p.m. at Saratoga

TUESDAY 4/9 ■ Saratoga (Boys) vs. Troy 6:30 p.m. at Stadium Field ■ Ballston (Boys) vs. Shaker 4:15 p.m. at Ballston ■ Schuylerville (Boys) vs. Glens Falls 5 p.m. at Glens Falls

THURSDAY 4/11 ■ Saratoga (Boys) vs. Albany 4:15 p.m. at Saratoga ■ Saratoga (Girls) vs. Albany 6:30 p.m. at Albany Turf Stadium ■ Ballston (Boys) vs. Guilderland 4:15 p.m. at Guilderland ■ Schuylerville (Boys) vs. South Glens Falls 5 p.m. South Glens Falls

SATURDAY 4/13 ■ Saratoga (Boys) vs. Shaker 12 p.m. at Shaker

*All information subject to change due to weather.

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Saratoga Natives Represented in South American Judo Competition

Hannah Martin (second from the right). Photo provided.

SOUTH AMERICA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Athletes from the Jason Morris Judo Center (JMJC) enjoyed a great deal of success on the 2019 South American leg of the International Judo Federation (IJF) Tour. The tour started in Lima, Peru where Ari Berliner (20) and Darren Elcock (22) competed March 9-10. Berliner lost his opening bout at 66kg and was eliminated. Elcock also lost his first round at 60kg to add to the slow start for the tour. Berliner and Elcock then traveled to Cordoba, Argentina and were joined by JMJC teammates Kell Berliner (25), Zach Judy (25), Nate Keeve (22), and Nicole Stout (21) for the IJF tour event March 16-17. Keeve led the way picking up a 100kg bronze medal going 3-1 on the day. Stout played well placing 5th at 78kg. Ari Berliner (20) went 1-1 in 66kg and Darren Elcock (22) was 1-1 in 60kg gaining valuable experience for the future. Kell Berliner (81kg)

and Zach Judy (60kg) lost their opening matches and were eliminated to close out the JMJC participation in Argentina. All of the athletes stayed for the training camp in Cordoba. Next up was Santiago, Chile, March 23-24. JMJC veteran Hannah Martin (30) joined the gang in Chile. Keeve did one better this event by making it all the way to the final where he lost to Cedric Olivar from France, adding a silver to his bronze medal last week in Argentina. Burnt Hills High Graduate Hannah Martin took a 63kg Bronze medal losing only in semis in a tight battle to eventual champ, Prisca Awiti Alcaraz from Mexico. Martin earned her 15th overall World Cup medal in her impressive career. Nicole Stout placed 7th in 78kg. Zach Judy went 1-1 at 60kg, Kell Berliner went 1-1 at 81kg and Ari Berliner (20) lost a tough opener in overtime at 66kg to close out the JMJC's participation in Chile.

JMJC Athletes at camp in Argentina. Left to Right: Nate Keeve, Nicole Stout, Liam Yokoyama, Zach Judy, Kell Berliner & Ari Berliner. Photo provided.

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COMMUNITY SPORTS BULLETIN Season Passes for 2019 Meet at Saratoga Race Course On Sale SARATOGA SPRINGS — The New York Racing Association (NYRA) welcomes the public to purchase season admission passes for the 2019 meet at Saratoga Race Course. A season pass provides fans with admission to all 40 days of world-class thoroughbred racing at Saratoga Race Course, starting with Opening Day on Thursday, July 11 through Monday, September 2. Season passes do not include reserved seating. The cost for a 2019 Grandstand season pass is $50. A Clubhouse season pass is $75. Season passes may be purchased at NYRA.com/Saratoga. All season pass holders will automatically be enrolled in the Saratoga Season Perks program, which includes discounts on-track and at participating offtrack locations, including local restaurants, merchants, service providers and entertainment venues. Discounts at participating partners are valid from June 1, 2019 through March 31, 2020 with a Saratoga season pass. Season pass holders will also be guaranteed a Saratoga premium giveaway on the day of the giveaway. Season pass holders must be present at Saratoga Race Course and redeem the giveaway by the designated time. Among the highlights of the 2019 season are Opening Weekend, July 11-14; the 150th running of the Grade 1, $1.25 million Runhappy Travers on Saturday, August 24; and the Grade 1, $1 million Whitney on Saturday, August 3. Whitney weekend will include the second legs of the new Turf Triple Series, the three-race series at Belmont Park and Saratoga showcasing the best turf

runners in the country and offering $5.25 million in purse money. The middle jewel of the Turf Tiara, the series restricted to 3-year-old fillies, will kick off Whitney weekend on Friday, August 2 with the inaugural $750,000 Saratoga Oaks. The middle leg of the Turf Trinity, the series restricted to 3-year-old males designed to emulate the American dirt classics, will bookend Whitney weekend with the inaugural $1 million Saratoga Derby. Single-day Grandstand admission is $7 and Clubhouse admission is $10 for the 2019 season. Following Opening Weekend [Thursday, July 11 through Sunday, July 14], racing at Saratoga will be conducted five days a week, Wednesdays through Sundays. Closing week will run Wednesday, August 28 through Labor Day, Monday, September 2. For more information about Saratoga Race Course, visit NYRA.com/Saratoga.

Camp Saradac Registration is Open SARATOGA SPRINGS — For over 70 years Camp Saradac has offered exciting field trips, creative recreational and educational programs, and intriguing arts and crafts. Everyone age 5-12 are welcome. This summer there will also be daily trips to the East Side Recreation Center to take advantage of the wide open outdoor spaces, playgrounds, and interactive spray fountain. Visit SaratogaRec.com and click Summer Camps for additional information and to download forms. Contact the Recreation Department with questions at 518-587-3550, ext. 2300 or email recreservations@ saratoga-springs.org.

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Women’s Basketball Seeking Officials SARATOGA SPRINGS — Section 2 of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) is looking for people who are interested in being trained to officiate high school girls’ basketball for the 2019/2020 season. Classes to be held by Jim Perkins in Saratoga and will begin in early September. For further information contact Jim Perkins at Ref4bball@gmail.com or 518-692-9486.

Saratoga Recreation Department Mark your calendars for another summer of fun with the Recreation Department! A variety of engaging sporting activities are available, including baseball, boys and girls basketball, boxing, field hockey, ice skating, running, skateboarding, soccer, tennis, and volleyball. • Soccer Programs: Little Kickers, Big Kickers, and Soccer Leagues will run April 27-June 22. NEW! The Adult Soccer League will be held Saturdays, April 27-June 22. Little Kickers is a parent/child activity that teaches soccer basics. Big Kickers reinforces skills and introduces participants to games. League play is separated into grade appropriate divisions. The Adult Soccer League is informal but will follow FIFA laws. • Saratoga Springs Ice Rink: Visit SaratogaRec. com and click on the ice skate for the schedule. Call 518-583-3462 or 518-587-3550, ext. 2300 or email recreservations@saratoga-springs.org with questions. Visit SaratogaRec.com and click Programs for additional information and to download forms. Contact the Recreation Department at 518-587-3550, ext. 2300 or email recreservations@saratoga-springs.org.

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ANA GOLD : ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Photo provided.

by Lindsay Wilson Saratoga TODAY

BALLSTON SPA — Ana Gold, a sophomore varsity athlete at Ballston Spa High school, learns about leadership and life from her fellow athletes. For as long as Gold can remember, she was always playing a sport. She is currently a player on both her school’s basketball and softball team, of which she is one of the team captains. Gold enjoys the energy she gets from all of her teammates and values her teams’ camaraderie. As one of the captains she aims to be a good support system for her fellow teammates, while learning how to be a good leader from her senior captains on the team.

“If any of the girls ever have any questions, or if I can help them out in any way,” said Gold. “The same goes for the other captains; if I ever need help, I can go to them, especially the seniors Megan and Ange. They have such good leadership skills that you can go to them for everything. They’re really the main captains on the team.” But the first role model Gold had both on and off the field is her older brother Luke. He is a former Ballston Spa varsity athlete, who plays the same position as Gold - short stop for Boston College. Often Gold and Luke would be found practicing in their family’s basement practice room, filled with nets, Ts and drill sets.

Aside from his guidance on the field, Gold says that her big brother Luke is the person she is most inspired by - but it’s not just for his baseball skills. “He always makes the right decisions and he’s just such a good leader. He always chooses the right path. He just tries to make everyone around him the best that they can be,” said Gold Gold is engulfed in softball, from practice with her team, six days spent at her home practice station, and the lessons she learns on the field that she takes into her life. Throughout it all, she appreciates that her parents have always been her biggest support system in supporting her goals.

“The same goes for the other captains; if I ever need help, I can go to them...They have such good leadership skills that you can go to them for everything.”

Ana Gold. Photo provided.

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