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MASS MASK CHAOS *Following CDC Guidelines:

Vaccinated patrons do not have to wear a mask, but are free to do so.

Unvaccinated patrons must wear a mask. *Based on the honor system.

Storefront signage on Broadway, Saratoga Springs, May 24, 2021. Photos by Thomas Dimopoulos. See Story pg. 9

AT T N S T U D E N T S :

THEY’RE BACK REGENTS UPDATE

See Story pg. 18

The Philadelphia Orchestra. Photo provided. See Story pg. 30

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History

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Week of May 28 – June 3, 2021

SARATOGA

Memories of a Mountain

Written by Gene Phillips Sponsored by The Saratoga County History Roundtable Contact The Saratoga County History Roundtable at: saratogacohistoryroundtable@gmail.com Gene Phillips grew up on Mount McGregor during the Veterans Rest Camp era (1945-1960). Gene owned a consulting engineering firm in Saratoga for over 30 years. Gene is a Wilton Resident and can be reached at phillassoc@aol.com.

This article is condensed from a larger article. Glickmans was a clothing store on Broadway, Saratoga Springs (1929-1989).

My father was employed as an Administrator at the Mount McGregor Veterans Rest Camp, upon his discharge from the Army. Mom was a Registered Nurse at the Camp Infirmary. I lived on Mount McGregor from April 1946, the day I arrived in my mother’s arms, until I left for Boy Scout Camp Saratoga in July 1960.

Five boys and one girl within 2 years of my age lived on Mount McGregor during that time. We were a loosely knit mostly outdoor group.

One morning, waiting for the Camp bus to take me to Kindergarten, I wandered off to the blueberry patch behind a neighbor’s cottage. Kneeling in the patch, eating the berries, a Black Racer snake slithered in front of my knees. Wide-eyed, I confirm it was at least 30 feet long taking 1 1/2 hours to pass. Upon its departure I scurried to school with a less than amused bus driver.

School was in Wilton. A twoclassroom building. A basement cafeteria also served as the Kindergarten Room, Mrs. Hubinsky supervising both. Miss Hyatt’s classroom had Grades 1, 2 and 3. Mr. Gainer’s classroom had Grades 4 and 5. When our grade level was not being taught, we put our heads down on the desk, thereby enhancing our education in a previous grade or being introduced to a future grade. We enjoyed classes in PE, music and art from travelling teachers.

Home was a sizeable three-bedroom apartment in a six plex cottage across from Artist Lake. The Veterans Camp was largely selfsufficient with a sizable farm in the valley below. I have no memory of going to a grocery store. Mom would simply call the “commissary” for delivery of vegetables, beef, pork, poultry, baked goods, milk etc. Mom “canned” food for the winter. The basement had a large coal fired boiler. The coal served as encouragement for good behavior, lest a chunk take space in our Christmas Stocking. We were good kids – for the most part.

Unconstrained in our roaming through the forests and populated areas of the mountain, we hiked the rough roads and

trails to Lake Bonita, Lake Anna, Sunset Rock, Northern and Grants Lookout and bushwhacked to countless other destinations.

Inspired

by Huckleberry Finn we lashed a log raft together on “Secret Swamp.”

Daniel Boone inspired us to start a log cabin behind Lake Anna.

Falling trees with our two-man crosscut saw and axes we laid the base logs and started the second row before Gene with Buff in front of Staff Cottage – deciding home was Mt. McGregor. Photo provided.

OK. We enjoyed Lake raccoons who would crawl up his Bonita with its abunpanted leg, accept food with their dant blueberries. Trout were vispaws, returning to the ground to ible in the crystal-clear waters eat. Sitting next to him I fed the along the shores. Lake Bonita was raccoons, no sudden movements the Camp’s water source - fishing with trust by all. Frank Malzone’s not allowed.

(Boston Red Sox Third Baseman) We fished in Artist Lake for father was a patient we came to Goldfish also catching by hand know. We received autographed frogs, tadpoles, turtles, newts, red baseballs after his departure. I met efts, snakes and bumble bees. A Vets from the Spanish American terrarium at home often housed War, WWI, WW2, Korean and pollywogs growing into frogs Lebanon Conflicts. They, as my before release. We rode our sin- father - a Medic in Europe, never gle speed bikes throughout the spoke of their experiences. hills and occasionally down to We visited Mrs. Gambino, carefriends in Wilton, pedaling back taker at Grant’s Cottage, and freup the mountain without a stop. quented Grant’s Lookout. We The Camp had many amenities discovered a deteriorating ironincluding a movie theater. Our sided bench with wood strips at parents brought us to films such the base of a huge boulder down as “White Christmas,” Randolph the mountain. We knew this was Scott westerns and others. We where President Grant spent his were banned from any sight of the quiet moments. A cherished secret, theater building when Elizabeth as we knew, no one else knew Taylor’s “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof ” played. Winter was a time for ice Life was idyllic. The only childhood skating on Artist Lake, sleigh rides I knew – as it is for everyone, parwith our Flexible Flyers down the ticularly of that era. Mostly unenroad to Lake Bonita and snow cumbered by TV (a 1950’s 12-inch forts. We served as altar boys in B & W screen with 2 snowy chanthe Camp Chapel and pinsetters nels). No social media – we listened to the radio as a family occasionfor the Camp Bowling Alley. ally. Wilton Cub & Boy Scouts the We interacted freely with the only organized youth activity avail“patients” playing softball on the able. All boys belonged. My earliest site of Hotel Balmoral, swimmemory of American politics was ming in Artist Lake with lesattentively listening to the inaugusons in cannon balls and diving ral address of General Eisenhower. from the patients, shuffleboard Recognizing I did not understand under the terrace, crafts (copper a word he said, I adjourned outreliefs, bead and leather work) in side to build a snow fort in my the Occupational Therapy shop.

“Glickmans” snowsuit. Red & Black “Raccoon Man” visited a couWool – Head to Toe. ple of summers hand-feeding

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Week of May 28 – June 3, 2021

Secret 26th Annual Soroptimist

GARDENS TOUR

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Tickets are on sale now for the 26th annual Soroptimist Secret Gardens Tour set for Sunday, July 11. The tour features a dozen unique gardens in Saratoga Springs (including three on one street), Ballston Spa, and Schuylerville.

Visitors will find a wide variety of designs and plantings for both shade and sun. Some include water features, and others offer landscapes that incorporate oneof-a-kind mosaics and sculptures in both stone and metal. You’ll stroll through pergolas, follow a path to a monarch butterfly waystation, wander along a pond, meander past fruit trees and brush past grasses.

Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 on the day of the tour, if still available. This is a self-guided tour, which will take place July 11 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine. Garden descriptions, a map and suggested driving directions are provided with the ticket, but you go at your own pace in the order you like.

Get a sneak peek of the upcoming Saratoga Soroptimist Secret Gardens Tour with a free onehour Zoom program on Thursday, June 3 at 12 p.m. hosted by the Saratoga Springs Public Library.

Join in as Soroptimist members Mary Caroline Powers and Barbara Lombardo chat with Christine Burghart, Liz Kormos and Cathy Roberts, three of the garden owners on this year’s Secret Gardens Tour.

During the Zoom program

the gardeners will share photos, philosophies, take questions and discuss how they plan and care for their extraordinary oases.

Their gardens include water features, sculptures, pollinators, pergolas, and designs for both shade and sun.

Photo from The Secret Garden Tours taken last July; a small sampling of what awaits tour-goers this year. Photos by Brian Hoffman.

Register for the Zoom program online with the library to receive an email link.

Go online to www. soroptimistsaratoga.org for more information, to purchase tickets for the Secret Gardens Tour online,

find locations for retail ticket sales and learn more about Soroptimist International of Saratoga County, a professional women’s service organization whose mission is to improve the lives of women, girls and their communities.

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OBITUARIES

A Celebration of the Life of

John S. Huppuch, Jr. 1952 - 2020 A service will be held at Bethesda Episcopal Church 26 Washington Street Saratoga Springs, NY

Week of May 28 – June 3, 2021

Arlene N. Bull

Karen S. Stevens

Arthur L. Travis

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Arlene N. Bull died peacefully at home on Saturday, May 22, 2021.

Arlene was born July 3, 1942 in Ballston Spa. Calling hours were May 27, 2021 at Burke Funeral Home. Funeral home service May 28, 2021 at 10 a.m. followed by burial in family plot at Maplewood Cemetery.

Visit burkefuneralhome.com.

ALBANY — Karen Susan Stevens, 69, passed, Monday, May 10, 2021.

Visitburkefuneralhome.com to sign the guest book, leave a sentiment and post pictures.

Memorial donations may be made to Saratoga Senior Center: 5 Williams St, Saratoga Springs (saratogaseniorcenter.org/donate) or NAMI Eastside: Redmond, WA (nami-eastside.org/donate).

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Arthur L. Travis, 58, passed away at his home peacefully on May 14, 2021 surrounded by his wife and daughter. He will be dearly missed and forever instilled in our hearts!

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Week of May 28 – June 3, 2021

COURT Joshua C. French, 37, of Wilton, pleaded May 19 to felony DWI. Jessie Delossantos, 32, of Moreau, pleaded May 19 to failure to register or verify as a sex offender.

Kyle J. Massoth, 30, of Rensselaer, was sentenced May 19 to 1.5 to 3 years in state prison, after pleading to attempted assault in the second-degree, a felony, in connection with an incident in Mechanicville.

Devon Ostrander, 26, of Milton, pleaded May 19 to strangulation in the second-degree, a felony, in connection with an incident in Malta.

Aaron P. Penley, 45, of Mayfield, was sentenced May 14 to 6 months jail and 5 years of probation, after pleading to felony grand larceny in connection with an incident in Greenfield first charged September 2019.

Brandin M. Marble, 31, of South Glens Falls, was sentenced

May 14 to 2 to 4 years in state prison after pleading to attempted burglary in the third-degree, a felony, in connection with an incident in Saratoga first charged November 2020.

John M. Stenzel, 49, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced May 14 to 5 years of probation, after pleading to felony DWI. Peter J. Rupp, 41, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced to 2 to 4 years in state prison, after pleading to felony criminal contempt, in connection with an incident in Milton.

POLICE Shawn R. Bultman, 40, of Northumberland was charged May 19 with the felonies: assault; two counts criminal possession of a weapon; reckless endangerment and endangering the welfare of a child - a misdemeanor. Gina M. Kolakovic, 30, of Northumberland, was charged with endangering the welfare of a child.

Narrative: at 10 p.m. on May 19, members of the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office responded to the area of Ballard Road in the town of Wilton for a report of a victim of a gunshot wound. A vehicle as well as the victim and his vehicle were found in the area of Ballard Road and Whispering Pines Mobile Home Park. Authorities say their investigation revealed that Bultman and Kolakovic were traveling together along with their two-yearold son. A road rage incident occurred between their vehicle and a second vehicle on Ballard Road west of Traver Road. An altercation ensued during which Bultman took possession of a 12-gauge shotgun and fired the weapon, striking the victim in the abdomen and lower leg area. The victim was transported to Albany Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. The 2-yearold child in the offending vehicle was unharmed.

Both Mr. Bultman and Ms. Kolakovic were arrested

without incident. The victim was transported to Albany Medical Center with nonlife-threatening injuries.

to prevent a police officer from performing an official function, according to the sheriff ’s office.

Ashley T. Sweeney, 37, of Stillwater, was charged May 17 with felony burglary, criminal contempt in the first-degree, 3 counts of criminal contempt in the second-degree, endangering the welfare of a child, obstructing governmental administration, resisting arrest, and harassment. The Sheriff ’s Office responded to a domestic incident call in the Town of Stillwater on May 16. The caller alleged that his estranged wife had been repeatedly contacting him via telephone in violation of a duly served order of protection. Sweeney is accused of unlawfully entering a dwelling with the intent to commit a crime therein and of violating an order of protection.

She is also accused of punching the male victim while a child was present. While taking Ms. Sweeney into custody, she allegedly physically resisted arrest and attempted

Kelly J. Goodnough, 49, of Schaghticoke was charged May 6 in the town of Northumberland with felony burglary in connection with an alleged incident that occurred at a residence. The complaint alleges that the defendant entered and remained unlawfully in the dwelling of another person with intent to commit theft there, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s office. The victim was known to Goodnough.

Taylor A. Brueckner, 20, of Greenfield Center, was charged May 18 with felony burglary and felony criminal mischief. Brueckner is suspected of unlawfully entering and spray painting the walls inside of the old Saratoga County Homestead in the Town of Providence with the intent to commit a crime therein, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s office.

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Saratoga Hospital Completes $1 Million Update of Mental Health Unit SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Hospital recently completed a more than $1 million update of its mental health unit, creating a safer, more healing patient environment.

The newly renovated unit

combines the latest, most effective safety measures with aesthetic changes—including new lighting and more attractive, modern furnishings—that can have a positive impact on the patient experience.

“The environment plays an

important role in building the trust and comfort that are essential to providing patient-centered, traumainformed care,” said Janice Prichett, the hospital’s executive director of behavioral health, in a statement.

The renovations took 18

months in part because of the challenges of replacing floors, walls and ceilings during the pandemic. All that remains are some final finishing touches, including a mural and other artwork, according to the hospital.

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Week of May 28 – June 3, 2021

Nonprofit Seeks Local Artists Who Are Patients and Caregivers SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga-based nonprofit, Beyond My Battle, is calling all artists living with or caring for someone living with a chronic illness, rare disease, or disability to share their art and be part of a great cause.

Beyond My Battle (BMB) a Saratoga-based nonprofit helping people reduce the stress of serious illness, rare disease, and disability, is holding its third annual “Art with Heart & Hope” showcasing and sharing the ways art can help

manage the many stressors of living with, or caring for someone living with, illness or disability.

The deadline to submit artwork is June 30. All art must be ready and able to hang on a wall or easel. Artists must either live with or care(d) for someone living with a chronic illness, disease, or disability. Artists must be at least 18 years old and have the option to price their artwork for sale. To submit, artists should visit JotForm. com/BeyondMyBattle/Art2021

Friends of Moreau Lake State Park Grant Survey MOREAU — The Friends of Moreau Lake State Park (FOMLSP), an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) charity, is the recipient of a grant from Parks and Trails New York.

The mission of The Friends of Moreau Lake State Park is to partner with Moreau Lake State Park to enrich the experience for every park visitor through education, events, and stewardship.

The grant will help FOMLSP enhance its ability to carry out its mission, in part by improving its efforts to engage our members and recruit new members.

The first step in achieving the aims of the grant, with support from the New York Council of Nonprofits, is to conduct a survey to learn what members and nonmembers alike can tell us about the park and their connection to it.

The survey is available online at www.surveymonkey.com/r/ FoMLSP_StakeholderSurvey2021 until the end of June. It should take about 10 minutes to complete.

Members who take the survey can enter a raffle to win a Stewart’s gift card, and non-members can enter a raffle to win free membership.

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Local Veteran Honored With Town Park MALTA — A local veteran known to many residents for his decadeslong service to Veterans Affairs throughout the state of New York, as well as his local contribution as a board member to the NYS Military Museum and Malta Veterans Appreciation Program (MVAP), is being recognized with a town park in Malta.

Capt.

David T. Wallingford, Sr., who served in Vietnam and has been

a Saratoga Lake resident for much of his life, will be recognized on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at 1 p.m. during a dedication of the new Capt. David T. Wallingford Veterans Park. The new park will be situated outside the Malta Town Hall on Route 9 in Malta.

Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner and Congressman Paul Tonko will be in attendance as well as other local leaders.

Capt. David T. Wallingford, Sr. Photo provided.

Forest Pests Woods Walk at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park WILTON — Kristopher Williams, coordinator of the Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (PRISM), leads an educational walk through the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County through the woods! Along the way participants will look out for and learn about forest pests that are commonly found in the local area. This program is scheduled

for Wednesday, June 9 from 6:307:30 p.m.

Dress appropriately for weather and insects.

Please note, although this is an outdoor program face masks are expected to be worn throughout the duration of the program.

Registration is required. Space is limited. For more information or to register for the program, contact the Preserve & Park office

at 518-450-0321 or via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org. Provide your name, phone number, email address and the number of people within your party.

The Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park is a non-profit organization that conserves ecological systems and natural settings while providing opportunities for environmental education and outdoor recreation.

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NEWS

City: Splash Pads Open SARATOGA SPRINGS — Department of Public Works Commissioner Anthony “Skip” Scirocco announced that the city splash pads are open for public use.

The splash pads are located at the Saratoga Springs Recreation Center playground, Veterans Memorial

Park on Geyser Road, and in the East and West side recreation fields.

Individuals interested in using the splash pads should adhere to the most updated CDC COVID-19 guidelines. Residents with questions can contact DPW dispatch at 518-584-3356.

City Meetings this Week TUESDAY, JUNE 1 10 a.m. | City Council Pre-Agenda Meeting 7 p.m. | City Council Meeting

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2 6:30 p.m. | Design Review Commission Meeting

THURSDAY, JUNE 3 5 p.m. | Planning Board Workshop Note: Department of Public Works Commissioner Anthony “Skip” Scirocco announced the splash pads have been re-opened for public use.

The splash pads are located at the Saratoga Springs Recreation Center playground, Veterans Memorial Park on Geyser Road, and in the East and West side recreation fields. Individuals interested in using the splash pads should adhere to the most updated CDC COVID-19 guidelines.

Residents with questions can contact DPW dispatch at 518-584-3356.

Week of May 28 – June 3, 2021

Tonko Announces $170 Million for NY Addiction & Mental Health Services SARATOGA — Congressman Paul Tonko announced this week that $170,566,276 in funding from the American Rescue Plan—COVID legislation backed

by Tonko— has been awarded to New York State to support mental health and addiction services.

Funding will be administered by the New York State Department of Health and the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) and is part of the $3 billion set aside in the American Rescue Plan to support mental health and substance use programs.

The Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (MHBG) Program for New York will receive $80,040,583 and $90,525,693 will go to the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant Program (SABG) for New York.

Shelters of Saratoga Moving Forward with Renovations SARATOGA SPRINGS — Plans to renovate and expand the Shelters of Saratoga emergency shelters on Walworth Street continue to move forward, the organization said this week.

In Spring 2019, the community came together to help raise funds to improve shelter accessibility and install a new parking lot. Monies raised for the project

are part of a complete overhaul of the shelters.

The New York State Office of Temporary Disability Assistance (OTDA) Homeless Housing Assistance Program (HHAP) is also providing capital support for the renovation. Covid and administrative changes caused a setback to construction timelines, which is now expected to begin by Spring 2022.

As part of the HHAP funding, the organization purchased The Spa Motel on Ballston Avenue in Saratoga Springs. The 9-unit motel will become a permanent supportive housing program for individuals experiencing homelessness in the community.

Renovation of this property will occur upon completion of the Walworth Street project.

20 New EV Charging Stations Installed at Crossgates ALBANY — Livingston Energy Group has completed installation on 20 new electric vehicle charging stations at Crossgates Mall in Albany.

“The forward thinking of Livingston and Crossgates, with the help from National Grid and NYSERDA, I hope will be a catalyst to encourage other areas and companies towards energy efficiency goals,” said Mark Eagan, Chief Executive Officer at Capital Region Chamber, and President and CEO of Center for Economic Growth, in a statement.

The stations at Crossgates enables folks a chance to charge up at a convenient location.

“Crossgates Mall has been a long-time partner of National Grid’s and we are pleased to add them to the growing list of upstate New York partners who are expanding access to electric vehicle chargers with more than $100,000 in support from National Grid,” said Laurie Poltynski, New York Regional Director, National Grid. “New York has an ambitious energy policy and National Grid is doing its part by aggressively working to increase the number of EV charging stations across the state. National Grid will target charging stations for municipalities, workplaces, retail locations, and multi-unit dwellings, as well as

fleet electrifications for large companies. We have set a goal of installing 16,000 electric vehicle plugs in New York by 2025.”

This effort complements New York State’s nation-leading climate and clean energy goals as outlined in the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act to lower greenhouse gas emissions 85 percent by 2050. Charge Ready NY works together with other programs, such as the “Make-Ready” Program to amplify the number of charging stations statewide to 50,000 and connect access to meet New York’s goal of deploying 850,000 zero-emission vehicles by the end of 2025.

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MASS MASK CHAOS

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Handmade signs. Homemade signs.

Computer-generated official-looking signs. The storefront windows all along Broadway reflect a diversity of goods on display, as well as a varying set of instructions for all whom may enter: mask required, mask optional, proof of vaccination necessary, customers on the honor system.

“Private businesses can choose to exclude individuals who don’t provide proof of vaccination,” says Melanie M. Franco, Esq., an attorney in Tully Rinckey Albany office, where she focuses her practice in federal employment law.

Earlier this month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued guidance that explained vaccinated people no longer needed to wear masks or to physically distance from others. With roughly half the national population having received at least one dose of vaccine, many business owners are facing a quandary.

“The CDC released certain guidelines based on how vaccinated versus non-vaccinated people can do certain things, but New York State is allowing the cities and counties to determine how to implement those guidelines,” Franco said. “On the flip side of that individuals can choose whether or not they provide that proof, so it’s an interesting area because they may not be allowed to go into businesses if they’re not vaccinated or if they choose not to prove they are vaccinated.”

The rules vary from state to state with each state having the authority to decide how they implement them and what laws they make. “That’s been an ongoing question. It will vary by state: how they handle big venues, how they handle vaccines. What’s happening here may not necessarily be the same as what’s happening in New Jersey or Connecticut,” Franco said.

Regarding venues that host sports, concerts and similarly tradional large gatherings, N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo said during his presser on May 26 that “all venues have the option of going to 100% capacity for fully vaccinated people. Some venues can be 50% vaccinated, 50% unvaccinated – but that limits the capacity of the venues.”

Across the country, the rules are different. This week, two longawaited Chicago events — the Windy City Smokeout street festival and Lollapalooza — announced they will require attendees to show proof of being vaccinated or a negative COVID-19 test. And earlier this month, that city began allowing late-night bars to operate past the 1 a.m. curfew if they only let in vaccinated patrons, the Chicago Tribune reported.

Internationally, regarding travel, some countries have already started to create platforms for smartphone digital health passports, or so-called “vaccine passports.” The platforms allow access to an individual’s health data, such as COVID-19 test results or vaccination status.

Locally, 9 Maple Avenue jazz bar was among the first to allow full attendance by patrons with proof of vaccination required Due to the pandemic, 9 Maple Ave was forced to shut its doors in March 2020. Last weekend, the venue was excited to announce it would re-open its doors for live music and patrons.

“Our staff were doing cartwheels. Fourteen months is a long time to be closed,” said 9 Maple Ave owner Mike Sirianni. The venue announced it would be reopening and following CDC and State guidance of no masks or social distancing for vaccinated patrons. Proof of vaccination – via either a vaccination card or Excelsior Pass - would be accepted as a requirement for entrance and seating. The small size venue has a 50-person capacity, severely limiting space options

that would be necessary in allowing entry to non-vaccinated persons.

“Please note that this is the only way that we can responsibly open due to our size. We are small. We are not following the guidelines to somehow infringe upon your personal rights.

We can open only if we follow the rules that were put in place. It’s that simple,” the venue explained on its social media pages. The post received hundreds of comments in response.

Not all were positive.

“Some people huffed and puffed a little bit, and as far as the Internet goes, I stopped looking at it,” Sirianni said following last weekend’s reopening. At the entryway, a doorman checked for proof of vaccination.

“We’re hoping the whole thing (eventually) gets lifted. We don’t want to do this, but the only way we

Photos by Thomas Dimopoulos. can do it is without social distancing.

We’re so small it’s the only way we can open,” he said. “We wound up going 100% vaccinated and I have no regrets. We had music and lots of very happy customers. They appreciated the vaccination check. It went quite smoothly, and it was really good to get back to doing what we do. I do have to say that on Saturday night my front window got busted. I don’t know if it was related or not.”

The incident occurred late at night and no one was injured.

Perhaps anticipating an

influx of fake vaccination cards, the FBI released a Public Service Announcement warning that any person using, buying, selling or transferring a fraudulent card to another can be fined and/or imprisoned for up to five years, since the creation of such a card would carry a phony seal of a government agency. “If you did not receive the vaccine, do not buy fake vaccine cards, do not make your own vaccine cards, and do not fill-in blank vaccination record cards with false information,” said the PSA. continues to page 10...

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According to the CDC, about half the U.S. population – more than 163 million people – have received at least one vaccine dose, and overall 40% are fully vaccinated – the latter meaning that more than two weeks have passed since they completed the vaccine series. In New York State, those vaccination percentages are slightly higher than the national average (52% at least one dose, 44% completed vaccine series), and Saratoga, with more than 60% of its residents having received at

NEWS least one dose, is among the highest vaccinated counties in the state.

Of the 280-plus million doses administered nationally, just over 150 million are Pfizer, 120 million Moderna – both are two-shot vaccines, and just over 10 million are the one-dose Johnson & Johnson.

Earlier this month, the CDC followed an FDA decision to recommend to authorize emergency use of this of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in 12-through 15-year-old adolescents. Clinical trials are underway to test the safety and efficacy of COVID-19

vaccines in children under 12.

Where schools are concerned, Franco says, “essentially states can require school-age children to receive the vaccine and schools themselves can, but it comes down to the state itself, so public schools would be under the mandate of what the state is saying.”

If one were not able, for personal physical/health reasons, to receive the vaccine, Franco says, “I think there would need to be more consideration there. I think that would be an issue to come up later on, especially after the

Week of May 28 – June 3, 2021 FDA makes their final decision on it (expected in November).

Because, yes, if you have a disability that would physically prevent you from being able to get the vaccine that could possibly lead to a cause of action for discrimination. But right now, there isn’t anything necessarily anything that would allow legal relief if an employer required it.”

Regarding claims of potential HIPPA (the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) violations receiving attention in some social media circles,

Franco says, “I have seen a lot about that, people saying that it would be a violation of HIPPA to ask whether you’re vaccinated - but that is completely false.

HIPPA only has effect in a health care setting. It prevents health care professionals from sharing private health information without the patient’s consent. So, it doesn’t apply to whether a business, an employer or even a person on the street just asks you whether or not your vaccinated.

It’s also not a violation of HIPPA to require the vaccine.”

Week of May 28 – June 3, 2021

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Roth IRAs – The Swiss Army Knife in Your Financial Belt income) falls below certain thresholds. Having Roth money available for retirement provides flexibility for those looking to manage their tax burden during their nonworking years.

by David Rath,CFA

EMERGENCY MONEY

Continuum Wealth Advisors

A lesser-known fact about Roth IRAs is that you can always withdraw your contributions at any time for any reason – no questions asked and, best of all, no taxes or penalties. For example, assume over the past five years you have made contributions totaling $20,000 into a Roth IRA and the account has grown to $30,000.

If your house needs some emergency repairs, you can withdraw up to $20,000 and the remaining $10,000 will continue to grow taxfree until retirement. Make sure that you are reporting and tracking your contributions each year when you file your taxes.

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here are many vehicles for saving money, but few are as flexible as a Roth IRA. One can have retirement savings, emergency money, and college savings in one convenient place. Let’s explore these options in more detail.

RETIREMENT SAVINGS What is a Roth IRA? In its most basic form, it is a retirement savings account where contributions are made with after-tax money and all qualified withdrawals after age 59 1/2 are tax-free. Although contributions to a Roth IRA are not tax-deductible, the IRS sets rules on who can contribute and how much. In 2021, contributions are limited to $6,000 per year ($7,000 for those age 50 and older) for individuals whose income (or income combined with their spouse’s

use of the money to pay for college (or other qualified education expenses). You would still owe ordinary income taxes on any earnings drawn upon, but you would avoid the penalty.

Let’s go back to our example of $20,000 of contributions and $10,000 of growth. If the tuition bill is $25,000, you would be able to withdraw $20,000 taxfree and pay ordinary income tax

on the remaining $5,000 withdrawn from the Roth IRA. There is also the opportunity to set up a Roth IRA in the child’s name before they reach college, but they would have to have earned income equal to or greater than the amount of contributions.

available as it relates to those who would typically not qualify due to income limits. If you are interested in exploring the possibilities, reach out to us and see how to leverage this valuable tool.

This article merely scratches the surface on this topic. There are more advanced strategies

David Rath, CFA is the Director of Portfolio Strategies at Continuum Wealth Advisors in Saratoga Springs.

For more information, contwealth.com

QUALIFIED EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES Under normal circumstances, a non-qualified withdrawal of the growth portion of the Roth IRA would result in taxes and a 10% penalty. There are a few exceptions to this rule – one being the Continuum Wealth Advisors. Photo by Super Source Media.

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BUSINESS

Week of May 28 – June 3, 2021

In Development, Under Review EXCELSIOR AVE. APARTMENTS

The city’s Land Use Boards are reviewing a proposal to erect a new four-story mixed-use structure on Excelsior Avenue with a sub-level parking area as well as 10 residential townhouses that will face Whistler’s Court.

The Excelsior Park project is anticipated to be occupied by tenants who meet the criteria for affordable/ workforce housing, specifically households earning no more than 60% AMI (Area Median Income).

SARATOGA SPRINGS FIRE/EMS STATION NUMBER 3

(Pictured: Plans #2). The city of Saratoga Springs proposes the construction of a third fire house to be located on Henning Road that will specifically serve the city’s eastern plateau. The project site is a 2.36-acre lease parcel opposite BOCES, in which the city has entered into a land use agreement with the state of New York for land located on NYRA property.

Week of May 28 – June 3, 2021

Charlie Duclos Seguin Joins Julie & Co. Realty, LLC SARATOGA SPRINGS — Charlie Duclos Seguin has joined Julie & Co. Realty as the newest member of the brokerage.

Seguin is originally from Quebec, Canada where she studied and worked as a paralegal. She relocated to Saratoga Springs in 2009, attended college at Hudson Valley Community College and transferred to SUNY Albany, where she graduated in 2013 with a Business Administration degree with a focus in Finance.

Seguin worked in the investment field for several years, first in Manhattan with RBC Wealth Management/Capital Market where she learned to analyze the market, investment returns and to provide excellent services to investors and families all in a fast-paced environment. She then worked for the state of New York in the Investment Compliance

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Saratoga National Bank Sponsors AIM Services Annual Croquet On The Green Fundraiser

Charlie Duclos Seguin. Photo provided.

field, deepening her investment strategies, which ultimately helped her acquire knowledge of competing goals and interests from top executives as well as with the board of directors.

For more information, call 518-350-SOLD (7653), email info@juliecorealty.com or visit www.JulieCoRealty.com

Featured left to right: Jenifer Marten, VP, SNB Commercial Relationship Manager; AIM Executive Director Chris Lyons; SNB President and CEO Dave DeMarco; SNB Community Development Officer, Kate Otis; AIM Chief Development Officer, Bo Goliber. Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Members of Saratoga National Bank presented AIM Services, Inc. with a check for $10,000 on Thursday, May 20. The donation will sponsor AIM’s annual Croquet event, as well launch AIM’s new LIFE Fund (Living Independently For Everyone), which will provide financial support and encourage more financial independence for individuals of diverse abilities transitioning to more independent settings through AIM.

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Week of May 28 – June 3, 2021

Mind Body Soul Expo New Holistic Pop Up Market Comes on the Scene SARATOGA SPRINGS — The latest in pandemic pivots comes to us as the Mind Body Soul Market popping up monthly in the parking garage behind the Saratoga Springs City Center.

The first event was in May and drew over 300 shoppers. “We had a great turn out and our vendors did very well!” said Jennifer Rhodes who hosts the event.

The creation of the Mind Body Soul Market came as a pandemic induced pivot from Jennifer’s previously successful event the Mind Body Soul

Expo. The expos she has done in the past have reportedly drawn thousands of people which of course became impossible under the imposed gathering limits and social distancing protocols.

“The expos were so successful we knew people needed a similar outlet and we wanted to find ways to support our vendors,” Rhodes told us.

“When the guidelines finally allowed us to hold small events outdoors we immediately started looking for a venue and contacting our vendors.”

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This Market Maven is not done yet, she is having her next Mind Body Soul Market June 5 and 6 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on both days. She also plans to have one in July and another in August.

With room for 30 vendors at these events the current list holds a mix of tarot card readers, exquisite collections of crystals, mineral specimens, psychic mediums, jewelry, handcrafted items, nutrition coaches, and more. “It’s like a farmers market with alternative, holistic, health and wellness

vendors,” said Jennifer. “We have Moxxi Coffee Company, James Joseph from Reiki Rising, Wendy Herrold from Strength and Purity Jewelry, Shawna Merritt of Nerdy

By Nature, food from Esperanto, and we even have music by Jason Irwin while you shop!”

Looking for more information? You can check out the event page for the next pop up market by clicking here or visit the Mind Body Soul Expo’s main page if you are looking for information on future events.

Week of May 28 – June 3, 2021

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS Malta Land Company LLC sold property at 5 Admirals Way to Alyssa Hatlin for $699,900 Connor Doud sold property at 34 Cedarwood Dr to Wendy Daubert for $285,000.

MILTON 29 Magnolia Dr., Saratoga Springs • $695,000

BALLSTON

CORINTH

Brookview Court Inc sold property at 3202 Stonebridge Dr to Joseph Amedeo for $309,355.

Evangeline Townsend sold property at 133 Heath Rd to Meagan Brownell for $210,000

Rosetti Acquisitions sold property at 27 Pasture Place to David Triller for $301,275.

Edward Decker sold property at 15 Dunn Ave to Marybeth McCue for $185,000.

BDC Cornerstone LLC sold property at 28 Anthony Place to Geraldine Gauthier for $312,323 Barbera Homes Kelley Farms LLC sold property at 23 Red Barn Dr to Hiralkumar Patel for $379,900.

BDC Cornerstone sold property at 12 Anthony Place to Kevin King for $290,852.

Ballston Spa National Bank sold property at 14 Beacon St to Kristen Cusano for $255,000.

Elaine Galbraith sold property at 452 Robert Dr to Rarihwenhawi LaFrance for $350,000.

Frederick Palma sold property at 314 Goode St to Maksim Karasavov for $355,000.

Kate Schleiser sold property at16 Locust Ridge Dr to Dean Bala for $259,900.

Tammy Lee Drollette sold property at 794 County Rt 24 to Jonathan Defoe for $153,700.

GREENFIELD John Paul Russom sold property at 106 South Greenfield Rd to Vitality Homes Plus Properties for $120,000.

Tasos Ourelidis sold property at 220 Young Rd to Cazimer Rafalik for $439,900.

MALTA US Bank National Association sold property at 14 Teaberry Place to Brett Devine for $290,000.

Penelope Smith sold property at 25 Kaatskill Way to John Jenkins for $331,114.

Gregory Roberts sold property at 508 Leahy Lane to Building Lot 1 LLC for $190,000.

Thomas Carter sold property at 280 Greenfield Ave to Alex Yelenak for $279,900 Brookview Court Inc sold property at 7 Hudson St to Corey Noviello for $393,073 Ashley Dingman sold property at 189 South St to Sean Sullivan for $275,000 Laura Skladzinski sold property at 502 Elk Circle to Kelli Mishoe for $197,000 William Farstad sold property at 12 Pinehollow Dr to Paolo Pasqualino for $189,900

SARATOGA Mark Godlewski sold property at 120 Trask Lane to Sandra Orofino for $705,000 Alfred Parella sold property at 14 Brock Dr to Stuart Vanderpoel for $875,000

Gary Grentzer sold property at 52 Ruggles Rd to Thomas Postl for $375,000

SARATOGA SPRINGS Spencers Landing LLC sold property at 32 Julians Way to Wendy Krowtow for $756,074 Robert Manz sold property at 525 Crescent Ave to Kristen Manz for $800,000.

15 Moore Hall LLC sold property at 37 White St Unit C to Andrew Bozio for $667,450 Jason Golub sold property at 59 Waterview Dr to Adam Hostetter for $785,000 Carol Bailey sold property at 52 Wright St to Chris Walsh for $375,000.

WILTON

West Ave Development Saratoga LLC sold property at 116 West Ave Unit 401 to Joseph Deberardinis for $833,965.

Melody Loftus sold property at 31 Fairway Blvd to Scott Garvey for $320,000.

Gerard Nudi sold property at 21 Rolling Brook Dr to Michael Dal Pos for $1,135,000.

Sonoma Grove LLC sold property at 41 Berkley Way to Donald Moldovan for $528,494.

Saratoga Apartment Living LLC sold property at 43 Catherine St to Samuel Sherman for $445,500.

Katrina Jackson sold property at 2 Hammond Dr to Angela Perrone for $225,000

Kevin Holmes sold property at 29 Magnolia Dr to Santosh Vaghela for $695,000.

William Durrin sold property at 124A Ingersoll Rd to Matthew Vagvolgyi for $670,000.

Spencers Landing LLC sold property at 22 Arrowwood Rd to Jennifer Zumpano for $650,489.

Seth Charbonneau sold property at 48 Smith Bridge Rd to Laura Skladzinski for $312,000.

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Congratulations to Saratoga County’s

Week of May 28 – June 3, 2021

WOMEN of

Influence 2021

Lisa Avila

Catherine Hover

Dr. Katrin Ramsey

Elizabeth Schlegel

Mary Solomons

Kate Towne Congratulations our 2021 Women of Influence award winners.

In addition to drive, determination and endless supplies of energy, these women are all helping to shape the future of Saratoga County. They share a commitment to business growth, professional excellence and to the community, and they turn their passion into action.

Keep up the good work!

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Saratoga County’s Women of Influence

through the years 2008

Marianne Barker Julie Bonacio Kari Cushing Marie Glotzbach Susan Halstead Terry Lee Margie Rotchford Dee Sarno Linda Toohey Dottie Nixon

2009

Elizabeth Alexander Susan Dake Karen Deandrea Krystle Nowhitney Benita Zahn

2010

Karen Dake Francine Dingman Sandy Foster Barbara Glaser Natalie Sillery

2011

2014

2017

Michelle Larkin Sara Mannix Rabbi Motzkin Cindy Munter Mary C. Powers Jamie Williams

Colleen Carlson

Karen Flewelling Kathleen Fyfe Jessica Patriccione Heather Straughter Amy Sutton

Lisa Breen Robin Dalton Teddy Foster Karen Heggen Jane Kromm Lynette Whaley

2012

2015

2018

Sue Commanda Stephanie Ferradino Mary Gavin Valeri Muratori Melissa Ward Melissa Zeiker

Paula Fidalgo Kim Klopstock Tara Pleat Amy Raimo Patty Riggi Nancy Trimbur

Angela Amedio Laura DiRado Patty Laudicina Michele Madigan Cindy Phillips Dora Lee Stanley

2013

2016

2019

Joanne DiMarco Cynthia Hollowood Meg Kelly Michele Riggi Holly Schwarz-Lawton Theresa Skaine Robin Solomon

2020

Rev. Kate Forer June MacClelland Molly McMaster Morgoslepov Kathy McNeice Lisa Moser Shelby Schneider

Shelly Amato Libby Coreno Gayle Lasalle Jane Mastaitis Laura Obrien Miyo Reed Christianne Smith

Maggie Fronk Bo Goliber Dr. Renee Goodemote Megan Harris-Pero Elizabeth Sobol

2021

Lisa Avila Catherine Hover Dr. Katrin Ramsey Elizabeth Schlegel Mary Solomons Kate Towne

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EDUCATION

Week of May 28 – June 3, 2021

ATTN STUDENTS: REGENTS EXAMS UPDATE

by Jaynie Ellis

Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — June Regents Exams are fast approaching, and for the second year in a row there are new exemption requirements that students and parents should be aware of.

In 2020, New York State received a waiver from the federal government that allowed them to cancel all standardized tests, including the Regents Examinations.

The United States Department of Education (USDE) has announced that it will not grant a blanket waiver for 2021 state examinations.

Therefore, the NYS Board of Regents has reduced the June Regents Examination period to include only the four core exams that are required by federal standardized testing law. These exams are: English Language Arts, Living Environment (Biology), Algebra I, and Physical Setting/ Earth Science. Regents Exams that were cancelled include: Global History & Geography, U.S. History & Government, Geometry, Algebra II, Chemistry, and Physics.

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) will not be administering any Regents Exams in August 2021.

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However, students are not required to take any of these four Regents if they are passing the corresponding course; they will receive the “C19EX” designation/ exemption on their transcript for that Regents Exam. As per NYSED guidelines, grades on any of the four exams will not factor into a student’s course average, and the tests will not affect graduation requirements. Saratoga Springs City School District stated the following about the new requirements: “We feel it is important for students to obtain a measure of their learning from their school year and we encourage students

to take these exams if they are enrolled in the course. Students will not be penalized for not taking the Regents examination, nor will not taking an exam have an adverse impact on graduation requirements or diploma types.”

Although these specific exemptions are due to current circumstance, New York State had begun an assessment of graduation requirements last year, before the pandemic put it on hold. The discussion is planned to resume this summer.

Exam dates and times are set by the NYSED for all students and there is no online option. The exam

schedule for the Saratoga Springs City School District is as follows: June 17: English Language Arts

@ 8 a.m.

June 22: Living Environment

(Biology) @ 8 a.m.

June 23: Algebra I @ 8 a.m.

June 24: Physical Setting/

Earth Science @ 8 a.m.

Saratoga Springs students who chose to take the exam will have a choice whether to include the score on their transcript. The request for having the numeric Regents score shown on their transcript must be placed in writing to Kathy Hopper at SSHS, k_hopper@ saratogaschools.org by July 9, 2021.

Community Care Pop-Ups Successful in March and April SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Community Care Pop-UP project started by Youth² - Youth Helping Youth, a volunteer group in Saratoga Springs, was met with huge success over the past two months. The March “Warm Socks and Toothbrushes” Drive, followed by the April CDTA Bus Pass Donation Drive were the initial two Pop-UPs that marked the beginning of a community oriented, hands-on way to help the Saratoga region and beyond.

Thanks to the generosity of the many donators that took the time to drive by with a supply of donations, Youth² managed to

collect over 1,000 pairs of socks and an equal number of toothbrushes. The SNACpack Program distributed these items.

The April Community Car Pop-UP, the CDTA Bus Pass Donations, didn’t disappoint.

Almost $1,100 worth of CDTA Bus Passes (139 passes) of differing amounts were donated. The community was very generous in seeing that deserving people needing transportation assistance for doctor’s appointments, vaccinations, job interviews, and getting to work could do so. The helping agencies of Shelter of Saratoga, Saratoga County Mental Health

– Youth and Family Services Team, Franklin Community Center and Lifeworks (EOC) will be giving them out.

May’s Community Care Pop-Up Event was “Toilet Paper Towers.” Future Pop-UP Events include June “Tomato, Tomoto, Tomorrow” Cherry Tomato Plant Giveaway, July Feminine Hygiene Drive, August School Supply Drive, and a “Songs for Social Action” Concert at Caffe Lena with Canadian Road Poet, Scott Cook, to instill movement for social justice.

For more information visit www.youthsquared.org.

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Week of May 28 – June 3, 2021

EDUCATION BRIEFS

Skidmore College Celebrates 110th Commencement at SPAC

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Skidmore College conferred 570 degrees to the Class of 2021 during in-person Commencement Exercises that celebrated the senior class’s resilience.

The ceremony – celebrated at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Saturday, May 22- brought with it the assurance of a traditional academic ceremony, but also reflected the challenges of the times.

Wearing caps, gowns, cords, and stoles, most of the 371 graduates to receive Bachelor of Arts degress and 199 recipients of Bachelor of Science degrees attended to receive their diplomas in person. At the same time, in line with the careful measures that allowed Skidmore to offer inperson learning throughout the 2020-21 academic year, graduates wore specially designed masks and remained socially distanced throughout the celebration.

Family and friends of the graduates were able to view the ceremony via a livestream on the Skidmore homepage, and some opted to attend an in-person viewing party held at Saratoga Springs City Center or a Zoom

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SSCSD Music Department Raises Over $8,000 for Community Organizations

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watch party that appeared on the large screens at SPAC, to replicate the presence of loved ones for the graduates.

Cornel West, one of America’s leading public intellectuals, and Janet Guthrie, the first woman ever to compete in the Indianapolis 500 and the Daytona 500, received their honorary degrees from Skidmore virtually.

This year’s Skidmore Commencement was the first led by President Marc Conner, who has successfully steered the College through the pandemic during his first year in office.

The event featured many

elements of a traditional Skidmore Commencement, such as a processional accompanied by bagpipers from the Schenectady Pipe Band, and a moving rendition of Skidmore’s alma mater performed by seniors Jonathon J. Goff, Thabi Khumalo, Atticus Rego, and Destiny Donelson.

The ceremony also included a special video tribute and an in-memoriam degree for senior Samantha Sasenarine, an English major, Educational Studies minor, and a strong advocate for inclusivity and diversity who died on Feb. 5. A tree was also planted in her memory during Senior Week.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Over 115 music students from the Saratoga Springs City School District participated in a “Practice-AThon” this past spring. Students asked family and friends to make monetary pledges based on the number of hours they practiced. A total of $8,600 was raised for Franklin Community Center, Inc. and Saratoga Performing Arts Center.

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As one of our Ninjas, your child can expect our skilled coaches to guide them through increasingly challenging obstacles, resulting in increased strength and stamina.

Ninja Lab Summer Camps run Monday through Friday in one-week, half day or full day sessions. Ninja Campers can choose between the morning session: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. or afternoon session: 1- 4 p.m, or full day session: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Campers will be put into groups of similar ability.

Age-appropriate drills will always be used, with a heightened emphasis on skill and longterm athlete development. Every child will be engaged and having fun, while building strength and self-confidence and finding their inner-ninja! Class ratio is 8-1 (8 campers to 1 coach), and all our coaches at The Ninja Lab are CPR certified and background screened.

Make sure your ninja gets a good night’s sleep, because every child will be engaged, moving, smiling and coming home tired!

Register online at SaratogaNinjaLab.com or call the Lab with questions: 518-289-5942.

Sample Camp Day Schedule: 8:45-9 a.m. • Arrival and Registration 9-9:10 a.m. • Welcome and Warm-up 9:10-10:20 a.m. • Station-based Ninja Training 10:20-10:40 a.m. • Break 10:40-12 p.m. • Course Runs and Challenges 12 p.m. • Pick up

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Food

Hi, I’m Jodie Fitz!

Welcome to my kitchen. If you're looking for ways to make real food for your family and make it fast, or if you're trying to figure out how to get your kids to eat foods you didn't think they'd eat, you're in the right spot.

Enjoyed by both family… and friends! I am always experimenting & creating tasty bites, finding the simplest way to do it and love sharing great flavor and time-saving finds along the

Week of May 28 – June 3, 2021

Entertaining Made Easy!

Love S’mores?

We do!

Always looking for a roasting stick? We are! Or, we were until we learned how to make DIY Marshmallow Roasting Sticks from hangers and we have been transformed ever since! They are easy to make, the kids will love making this craft activity and they will make your next campfire simple; no drudging through the woods for sticks!

These little roasters will wow your friends and be a bit of conversation. Here’s how we start our S’more family fun!

way. Let's get cooking!

Materials Needed: • Wire Hanger(s) with the cardboard tube at the bottom • Electrical Tape • Duct Tape (optional)

Tools Needed: • Wire Snips • Scissors Step 1: Using the wire snips separate the medal part of the hanger from the cardboard tube by clipping as close to the tube as possible. You want to keep as much of the medal intact that you can. There will be a little medal hook left behind in the cardboard tube. Sometimes this pops out, sometimes you have to clip the cardboard (see the video for more on this step).

Step 2: Straighten the hanger hook as much as possible.

Step 3: Insert the straightened hook part of the wire hanger into the cardboard tube. The portion of the hanger with the prongs will be exposed and coming out of the tube; ultimately they will be your marshmallow roasters.

Step 4: Cover the cardboard tube with electrical tape to protect it from the fire!

Step 5: If desired, add a little portion of duct tape at the bottom of the tube, this simply allows us to remember who the stick belongs to.

More on making DIY Marshmallow Roasting Sticks:

EXRA: Get creative with your electrical tape colors and designs!

Storing: When you are all done roasting, remove the medal from the cardboard tube, squeeze the open prongs together and insert them into the tube for storage until you’re ready for a future roast.

Washing: I let the sticks cool and the marshmallow that’s left behind. Simply wash with dish detergent and a scrub brush, it comes right off.

How we make our S’mores: We love a traditional S’more with a roasted marshmallow, graham cracker and chocolate bar, but we have discovered and love a few other flavors as well. Here are a few ingredients to pick up next time you are at your local Price Chopper/ Market 32 Supermarket to make and try.

Experimenting with S’more flavors makes for great fireside conversation with friends and adds that extra touch family fun; it’s all about making memories.

• Roasted marshmallow, graham cracker and Reese’s peanut butter cup.

• Roasted marshmallow, chocolate graham crackers and either Ghirardelli Mint Chocolate Squares or Peppermint Patties.

• Roasted marshmallow, honey graham cracker and Ghirardelli Caramel Chocolate Squares.

Allergies?

Gluten Free: Check out Kinnikinnick S’morealbes Graham Crackers.

Nut Free: Sun Cups they are nut free.

• Roasted Marshmallow, honey graham cracker and Ghirardelli Raspberry Chocolate Squares.

You can always catch what’s going on in our lives at www.JodieFitz.com and facebook.com/jodiefitzcooks, or check out my cook books - available on my website!

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Food

Week of May 28 – June 3, 2021

“Nothing’s better than aPicnic” -Zooey Deschanel Hello my Foodie Friends !

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY

This is Memorial Day weekend! Hopefully, the weather will cooperate so we can have our outdoor picnics to celebrate the holiday. I am so happy to see the sun and the warmer temperatures. The season between Memorial Day and Labor Day brings the opportunity to host many outside events. Having a picnic with family and friends on a beautiful day can be a time that creates those unforgettable moments and memories that last a lifetime.

Having or attending a picnic remains one of my favorite things to do during the summer. This stems back to my childhood. As I have mentioned in past articles, I am one of five children. Having two sisters and two brothers always meant that the house was crazy, and my mother would do what she could to keep us outdoors. Picnic time was a word that would stir up excitement and anticipation of having our favorite potato and egg salads, hamburgers, hot dogs, and other fabulous items that our family and friends would bring to the picnic. In fact, insects are so common when dining outdoors, that there are even clichés about ants showing up at a picnic or flies getting stuck in the potato salad. It goes without saying, that you need to come up with ways to protect your food from these unwanted invaders.

One way to do just that is by using mesh screen food cover tents. As you might guess, these are dome-shaped screens that fit over dishes of food on the table. These unique food covers offer quite a few advantages. For one thing, they do a great job of keeping insects away. The holes in the mesh are small enough that they keep even the tiniest bugs from getting through. When you use these covers, you don’t have to worry about shooing insects away from the food table. Instead, you can rest easy knowing that all of your food is safe and secure. At the same time, the covers make it easy for guests to access the food. They are lightweight and easy to move. Grabbing food from un-derneath them is as simple as lifting up the cover and dishing up the food onto a plate. When the guest is done, they can simply replace the cover to protect the dish again. The whole process is incredibly easy.

At Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store, we carry various sizes of food tents. Stop by this weekend to pick up the essentials you will need to assist with your gatherings.

We would like to thank all who have either served or are currently serving our country for your service. My father served in WWII fighting on the beaches of Normandy under General George Patton; my father-inlaw served 22 years in the army, training and commanding young recruits in Korea and beyond. Our parents come from a period that is called “the greatest generation.” The stories that both my father and father-in-law have given over the years about their time in the war or in the service, and the stories both my mother and mother-in-law have told, reflect an incredible period of our history.

Just before you’re ready to eat, stop and raise a glass to reflect and cheer all those who have given so much for us. Have a nice weekend and remember my Foodie Friends: “Life Happens in the Kitchen!”

Take Care, John & Paula

Barbecue lad Sa i n o r a c a M INGREDIENTS • 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni

• 1 tablespoon ranch salad dressing mix

• 1 cup mayonnaise

• 2 teaspoons sugar

• 1 to 3 tablespoons barbecue sauce

• 3/4 teaspoon ground mustard • 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/8 teaspoon pepper • 2 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped • 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish

INSTRUCTIONS • Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Cool com-pletely.

• For dressing, in a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, ranch dressing mix, sugar, mustard, salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine eggs, relish and macaroni. Add dressing; gently toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Drizzle with additional barbecue sauce if desired.

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Food

Week of May 28 – June 3, 2021

Prepare for Memorial Day at the Farmers’ Market

by Julia Howard for Saratoga TODAY Photos by Pattie Garrett

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

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his weekend, we honor the people who are no longer with us who have fought to keep our country free and safe. Food will be the centerpiece as we safely come together for family gatherings and parades or to visit cemeteries or memorials. Memorial Day envokes eating outdoors, grilling, and traditional summer recipes with a farmers’ market spin.

Cucumber Cooler Cocktails

Strip Steak with Yogurt and Radishes

Yields: 1 serving

INGREDIENTS: *Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

• 1 1/2 oz vodka* (1 1/2 oz equals 3 Tbsp) • 4-6 slices cucumber* • 1/4 medium lime (sliced) • 4 oz tonic water • 6 mint* leaves

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Add mint, lime, gin, and sugar (if using) to the shaker and muddle.

2. Add cucumber slices to the shaker and shake vigorously.

3. Pour mixture over a glass filled with ice and top with tonic water.

4. Stir, let sit for a few minutes for the flavors to enhance and enjoy.

Recipe by Minimalist Baker

Potato Salad with Pickled Cucumbers

INSTRUCTIONS:

• 1½ teaspoons finely grated lemon zest

• 2 Tablespoons olive oil*, plus more for drizzling

• 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

• Kosher salt

• 1 teaspoon plus 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice

• 2 garlic cloves, crushed • 6 cardamom pods, lightly crushed

*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

• 2 English cucumbers*, very thinly sliced

• 2 1-inch boneless New York Strip steaks*

• 4 sprigs thyme*

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 teaspoons coarse kosher salt

INGREDIENTS: *Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

• 3 Tablespoon unsalted butter

Yields: 8 servings

• 6 Tbsp distilled white vinegar

Yields: 4 servings

• 1½ cup plain Greek yogurt* • 8 ounces radishes*, cut into wedges and slices • 1 cup parsley* leaves with tender stems

INSTRUCTIONS:

• a few branches plus 3 Tbsp chopped fresh dill*

• 1 cup very thinly sliced white onion*

• 3¼ lbs Yukon Gold potatoes*, about 10 medium, peeled

• 8 radishes*, trimmed, thinly sliced

• Additional coarse kosher salt

• ¾ cup mayonnaise

1. The day before, make the pickles: Pour vinegar and 4 teaspoons salt into a bowl with a cover.

Add the cucumbers and dill branches. Stir gently to coat. Refrigerate overnight. Stir occasionally.

2. Cook the potatoes by boiling them the night before. Refrigerate to ensure they are very cold.

3. The next day, drain the cucumber mixture in a colander for an hour. Discard the brine and dill.

4. To assemble the salad, Cut the potatoes crosswise into ½ inch thick slices. Place the potatoes in a large bowl. Sprinkle with coarse salt and pepper. Add the drained cucumbers, onion, sliced radishes, and remaining 3 Tablespoons dill. Toss to blend.

5. Add the mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper. Serve cold.

OPTIONS: Cook the potatoes with the skins on and remove them after cooking, or leave the skins on.

Recipe by Smitten Kitchen and Bon Appetit, Shared by My Saratoga Kitchen Table.

1. Let steak sit at room temperature 20 minutes before cooking.

2. Heat a dry large skillet over medium-high. Rub steaks with 2 Tablespoons oil. Season generously with kosher salt. Cook, turning several times until lightly charred 6-8 minutes. Pour off excess oil from the skillet. Add butter, thyme, garlic, and cardamon, and cook steaks, tilting skillet and basting with foaming butter, until medium-rare, about 3 minutes. Transfer steaks to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

Reserve pan drippings.

3. Mix lemon zest and 1 teaspoon lemon juice with yogurt in a small bowl, season generously with kosher salt.

4. Just before serving, toss radishes, parsley, and the remaining 1 Tablespoon lemon juice in a medium bowl. Season with kosher salt, drizzle with oil, and toss again to coat.

5. Swipe plate with seasoned yogurt and top with steak and radishes and sea salt.

Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit, shared by My Saratoga Kitchen Table.

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events Sweet June Luncheon You are invited! Tuesday, June 8 from Noon to 2 p.m. Cost is $20.

Inclusive. Circa’ 21 at McGregor Links, 359 Northern Pines Rd., Wilton. Special Feature: Slate Valley Farms (formerly Uncle Pat’s General Store), Granville.

Gina will talk about her Maple and Honey Farm and have a wonderful supply of maple syrup and honey products from food to personal care for sale. Speaker, Pat Wood from Vermont, NY talks on how she was set free from unforgiveness. Menu: Meat Lasagna or Vegetable Lasagna, salad, dessert, and beverages included. Reservations are required by Thursday, June 3.

Walk ins not allowed. Call Ellie at 518-584-3779 to reserve your seat. Presented by: Saratoga Christian Women’s Connection.

Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibit Artists and members of SSAS are exhibiting at two venues in our area. Rita Helie and Jack Morgan will be exhibiting at the Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main St., Mechanicville the month of June. Artists William Daisak, David Mayack and Karen Zimmers will show their work at the Gallery of the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park during June and July. Please try to visit these venues and support the arts in Southern Saratoga County. For further information about SSAS, visit: southernsaratogaartist.com

Fundraiser Yard Sale Support the fundraiser for Gateway House of Peace located at 479 Rowland St. in Ballston Spa on June 4, 5, & 6, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

All proceeds go to Gateway House of Peace. Gateway House is a donor driven end of life home that cares for local resident & families during loved one’s final days.

Perennial Plant and Garage Sale The Southern Saratoga Garden Club will hold its annual perennial plant and garage sale on Friday, June 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event will be

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held in conjunction with the Sherwood Forest Neighborhood Garage Sale and will be located at 8 Berkshire Dr., Clifton Park. A wide selection of shade and sun perennials will be available, including a variety of specimen Hosta. In addition, experienced gardeners will be on hand to assist you in choosing plants suitable to your garden. Miscellaneous garden art and other garage sale items will also be on sale. Proceeds from the sale will fund the club’s scholarship to a graduating Shenendehowa student entering a horticultural-related field, the Wiawaka Center for Women in Lake George, and The Nature Conservancy. Masks and social distancing will be required.

Craft Fair at Brookside The Saratoga County History Center is thrilled to announce a county-wide craft fair. The familyfriendly free event will be held at beautiful Brookside Museum, located at 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa on Saturday, June 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guests will be able to shop a wide variety of locally handcrafted collectibles, antiques, and farm products. Moreover, the event is juried, and vendors will be judged on their originality, creativity, and craftsmanship. No mass-produced or commercially made items will be permitted.

Thus, this is a terrific opportunity for New Yorkers to sample and appreciate the best of upstate artisans, farmers, and culinarians.

The event is free and open to the public and will be held rain or shine. For more information, visit www.brooksidemuseum.org.

Cars & Coffee The Town of Greenfield Lions Club will be sponsoring the event on June 5 from 8 – 11 a.m. at the Middle Grove Town Park. The event is free. All cars and trucks welcome, even daily drivers.

There will be a 50-50 raffle, door prizes, fresh coffee, donuts, and Lions Breakfast Sandwiches. The event is sponsored by Bryan’s Brew. All proceeds will stay in our community in support of Greenfield Lions Youth Programs and Town of Greenfield Youth Rec Programs. Anyone interested in sponsoring a door prize for this event, please contact Lion Bill Marzano at 518-461-9784 or email wmarzan1@nycap.rr.com for more information.

Annual Garage, Bake and Plant Sale Join us on Saturday, June 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Italian American War Veteran, 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs.

Rain or Shine. Bake sale will include cakes, breads, cookies, cupcakes, brownies, pies, muffins, and other specialties. Plant sale will include assorted hanging baskets, packs of assorted flowers, and assorted vegetables.

There will be no public garage sale items accepted.

Herb, Perennial Plant and Garden Décor Sale Heritage Garden Club of Saratoga Springs will hold their sale on June 12, 9 a.m. to noon, at the Italian American Center, 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs.

A large variety of herbs and a selection of perennial plants and garden decor items will be available for sale. Proceeds from the sale will be used to fund various community projects sponsored by the Heritage Garden Club. There will be many experienced gardeners to help assist you. CDC guidelines will be followed. Interested in joining a garden club come and visit us new members are always welcome. You don’t have to have a green thumb to join! Contact theheritage40@gmail.com

Robin Hood Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe presents ‘Robin Hood’, Saturday, June 12 at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Sunday, June 13 at 2 p.m.; Saturday, June 19 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, June 20 at 2 p.m. on the Malta Community Center Stage, 1 Bayberry Drive, Malta. Tickets are on sale now.

Limited seating due to COVID-19 guidelines are by reservation only and must be purchased in person. $15 Adults, $10 Children (under 18). There are a limited number of free children’s tickets with a paying adult, courtesy of Stewart’s Holiday Match. ‘Robin Hood’ is suitable for the whole family, offers adventure, humor, a county fair and justice! Produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Services, Inc., sponsors to date include Town of Malta, Adirondack Trust Company, Stewart’s Shops and Ballston Spa National Bank. Call the Malta Community Center at 518-8994411 for additional information, including COVID-19 protocols and ticket sales hours.

Havurah Vitik A zoom event with Beth Sabo Novick, super storyteller on Tuesday, June 15 from 11 a.m.

– Noon. Engagement, humor, learning, wisdom: all that and a rollicking good tale -- such is the art and practice of the storyteller.

For us, this will be embodied by Beth Sabo Novick. She will tell her Havurah Vatik audience about the power of storytelling, teach us what makes a good story, and treat us to some wonderful stories along the way. Beth is co-founder of the Jewish Storytelling Festival in Saratoga Springs. She tells personal Jewish stories and Jewish folk tales, and she has reveled in this practice for pretty much ever.

When she is not telling stories, she teaches workshops on stress and joy, she coaches people to let go of anxiety and fear. And she is a licensed massage therapist and hypnotist. She is going to have us in the palm of her hand! To join the zoom meeting: us02web. zoom.us/j/89744740745?pwd=eG g0Smt6WXQzUmRXMmt6UG1k aWZ1Zz09. Passcode 724095

New York, Joseph Smith, and the Fight for Religious Freedom Thursday, June 17, at 7 p.m. join Dr. Spencer McBride, Associate Managing Historian of the Joseph Smith Papers Project. Dr. McBride, a prominent historian and published author, will be discussing his newest book and exploring the remarkable, though short-lived, political career of Joseph Smith, the New Yorker who founded Mormonism, waged a literal war for religious freedom, and launched a quixotic run for the White House. Episodes are free for SCHC members, and $5 for non-members.

Please register in advance at www.brooksidemuseum. org. Registrants will receive a Zoom link and other relevant information. For questions, please contact Isobel Connell at isobel@brooksidemuseum.org.

Wine, Dine & Dance Fundraiser Celebrate Summer with Sustainable Saratoga. Join us for a virtual dinner & dancing fundraiser to celebrate the arrival of summer. We will be tasting Dr. Konstantin Frank wines, Comfort Kitchen’s Pasta and learning to dance with Tango Fusion.

Thursday, June 17 at 7 p.m. For

a $50 donation, receive: - a wine tasting kit (187 ml tasting size bottles of Dr. Frank’s Dry Riesling, Chardonnay, Rosé & Cabernet Sauvignon), a delicious dark chocolate bar from Barkeater Chocolates, and a free swing dance lesson from Tango Fusion Dance Company during the Zoom event. For an additional $25, you will receive a second wine tasting kit. June 8 is the deadline to order, so reserve your ticket today! Quantities are limited. All proceeds from the event go directly to helping fund the sustainability efforts of Sustainable Saratoga. To register visit sustainablesaratoga. org/wine-dine-dance-fundraiser/

Saratoga Chamber Players Live Concert A summer afternoon concert to honor the memory of Dr. David A. Wasser, long-time board member and supporter of the arts in general. Save the date: Sunday, June 27 3 p.m. at Pitney Meadows Community Farm, located at 223 West Ave., Saratoga Springs.

Joseph Haydn. Flute Quartet in in D Major, (Hob.II:D11) Gordon Jacob. Six Shakespearean Sketches (for flute, viola, cello) Antonín Dvorák. Quartet in Eb, Op. 51 All attendees must be fully vaccinated or show proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of the performance. Masks will be worn during the concert and seating will be socially distanced.

There will be no intermission.

Summer Reading Program Prevent “brain drain” this summer with Ballston Spa Public Library’s summer reading program. Kids, grab your passport and experience Tails and Tales: Around the World.

This reading and enrichment program runs from July 1st through August 26th. Kids ages 5-12 are invited to travel the world with engaging take-home activity packets, read to earn rewards and participate in dynamic in-person programs. Registration begins June 1st. You may register by stopping into the library, calling 518-8855022 or filling out the form on the library’s website, http://bspl.sals. edu/. BSPL is making the summer program a family affair! Adults, tween and teens can look forward to a revolving international themed book display. These events are free and open to the public. Call 518-885-5022 or visit http:bspl.sals. edu for more information. Ballston Spa Public Library is located at 21 Milton Avenue.

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This Week’s Events: MAY 28 - JUNE 3 FRIDAY, MAY 28 Ellen Reid Soundwalk Saratoga Spa State Park, 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs | Any time An immersive audio art installation created by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Ellen Reid and co-commissioned by SPAC. Inspired by the natural setting of SPAC and surrounding nature trails, SOUNDWALK uses a free GPS-driven app that guides listeners along marked paths while illuminating landscapes with original music and sound. Running for a full year, SOUNDWALK covers four times the walking distance and ten times the audio material as last year’s installation. Visitors will be able to easily socially distance while enjoying the Park’s famous natural springs, lush forests, geysers, waterfalls and more. Simply download the app on your smartphone, plug in your headphones, and enter the path at your chosen point. Go your own pace and allow the music to inspire you.

SATURDAY, MAY 29 Clifton Park Elks, 395 Mac Elroy Rd., Ballston Lake 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | A car show exclusively for 1975 to 2021 vehicles. 36 trophies in total with 6 best in show for Corvette, Mustang, Camaro, Challenger, Foreign and Motorcycle. DJ Andy and of course dash plaques and door prizes. Food by the Elks in their pavilion or grab it and go by the show cars. Proceeds from 50/50 and concessions to the Elks Scholarship Fund. Cost is $15 to register a car. Contact Bill at oldcorvettes@ gmail.com. Spectators are free.

Pitney Meadows Community Farm 223 West Ave., Saratoga Springs | Noon – 3 p.m.

Calling all gardeners!! Come support your local

SUNDAY, MAY 30 Dharma Meditation Caffe Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs 9 – 10:15 a.m. | Dharma Meditation with Pierre Zimmerman has returned to an in-person or live format at Caffe Lena! Meetings will be held each Sunday. Please RSVP to Pierre by calling 413992-7012 or emailing Pierre pzimmie2@icloud. com 24-hrs in advance. Masks must be worn, and coronavirus safety measures, including distancing, will be practiced. A $10 donation is suggested.

Socially Distanced Slow Roll

New Era Car Show

3rd Annual Plant Sale

community farm Saturday and Sunday and then come back again on June 5 and June 12.

Whether you are an experienced green-thumb, a homesteader, or a novice gardener growing for the first time, we have plants for you! We will have a wide assortment of veggie starts including herbs, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, squash, beans and more, along with annual flowers, hanging baskets, patio pots, and garden needs such as soil!

Palette Café, 493 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 10 – 11:30 a.m. | Guided by Bikeatoga, we’ll bring the tunes for a leisurely paced guided group ride with bundled attendees. We anticipate approximately a 10mph pace (to stay warmer), looping through safe and quiet neighborhood streets. The ride begins at Palette. We end at Palette and Pint Sized with hot (or cold) beverages and snacks! will be available for purchase, and snacks too! This event continues the SLOW ROLL rides that we hold the last Sunday of every month, held in participation with Bikeatoga, Bicycle Benefits, Impressions of Saratoga, Dark Horse Mercantile and Palette. For tickets, visit www. thepalettecafe.com.

MONDAY, MAY 31 HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!

TUESDAY, JUNE 1 Karner Blue Butterfly Walk Wilton Wildlife Preserve, 80 Scout Rd., Parking Lot #1, Gansevoort Join an Environmental Educator from Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park for a Karner Blue Butterfly Walk to spot these endangered blue butterflies. For preschoolers, ages 3 and up and an accompanying adult. This walk will be preceded by a story and followed by a craft - either take-away or in-person - depending on your comfort level.

Register online beginng May 11. Please register each person attending, whether adult or preschooler, as we need to operate within COVID restrictions. Park in Parking Lot #1 and meet across the street in the Pavilion near the flagpole. Preschool from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. and ages 3 – 7 at 2 p.m. Register at the Saratoga Springs Public Library website https://sspl.libcal.com/event/7649222

Connecting Classroom to Community Zoom Presentation, 7 p.m.

Students from the high school’s Saratoga Pathways Academy (an interdisciplinary history-literature, project-based program), will present their explorations of human rights issues since World War Two. Four groups will present on Tuesday and then again on Thursday, June 3 for ten minutes per group. After each presentation, audience members and a panel of judges will assess the project, offer feedback, and ask questions. Free and open to the public. To register for this event, please visit https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/ saratoga-springs-high-school-spa-program-student-presentations/ Registrants will receive a Zoom link via email.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2 Pulled Pork / BBQ Chicken Dinner Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m.

For curbside pickup only. Call Monday or Tuesday Between 10 a.m. – noon to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: Pulled pork, BBQ chicken, coleslaw, baked beans, corn bread. Dinner for 2 is $25. (cash only)

THURSDAY, JUNE 3 Monthly Meeting VFW, 190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs, 1:30 p.m.

Ch.60, Korean War Veterans’ Assocociation will meet. Veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War, in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, friends and relatives are all invited to attend.

New members are always welcome. For an application to join the organization or for further information, please contact Comm. Paul O’Keefe at 518-603-4186.

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Ballston Spa Free SPAC Relaunches Immersive Summer Movies in Outdoor Audio Experience the Park Are Back

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BALLSTON SPA — Free movies in Wiswall Park are back for the 14th summer in a row.

The series begins on June 4 (rain date June 5) with “Trolls.”

“The Croods” will be shown on July 2 (rain date July 3), “Frozen 2” on Aug. 6 (rain date Aug. 7) and “The Secret Life of Pets 2” on Sept. 3 (rain date Sept. 4). All films are family-friendly.

The movies are projected onto the wall of the adjacent Front Street Deli building on Front Street in the village and begin at dusk (approximately 8:30-8:45 p.m.).

All screenings are free. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn

chairs or blankets to sit on. We will follow any continuing guidelines for safe public gatherings that may be in effect at the time of the event. These may include social distancing measures, face masks and limited capacity in the park for movie viewers.

The movies are presented by the Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association, as part of its First Friday activities. The Association, established in 1983, is a non-profit organization committed to making the Village of Ballston Spa a great place to live, work and visit. To learn more, visit at www.ballston.org.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Performing Arts Center has relaunched Ellen Reid SOUNDWALK, a GPS-enabled work of public art that uses music to illuminate the natural environment in the Saratoga Spa State Park.

SOUNDWALK returns as a year-round installation available until June 1, 2022.

Created by Pulitzer Prizewinning composer Ellen Reid and co-commissioned by Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Ellen Reid SOUNDWALK is an immersive audio experience tailormade for the Saratoga Spa State Park featuring its famous natural springs, wooded areas, a geyser, a waterfall and now also additional trails featuring the reflecting pool and Avenue of the Pines. The exhibit is free to the public and can be experienced while following social distancing guidelines.

Ellen Reid SOUNDWALK features a newly written score, performed by SOUNDWALK Ensemble, as well as special musical “Easter eggs” hidden around the park for participants to discover. The new installation features ten times the amount of composed material as the 2020

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installation along with a significantly expanded map.

After downloading the free app and putting on headphones, participants embark on an expanded route around the Saratoga Spa State Park, featuring the Avenue of the Pines, the reflecting pool area, the Vale and Geyser Springs, and more.

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Movement around the park triggers Ellen Reid’s soundscape -musical cells which she carefully crafted to harmonize with the park’s landscape and attractions.

The experience is guided by the listener: the path the participant chooses dictates the music they hear, ensuring that no two visits will be exactly the same.

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Live This Summer at SPAC, and Beyond SARATOGA SPRINGS — The following pop concerts scheduled to take place at Saratoga Performing Arts Center this year. For ticket information, go to: spac.org.

The Jonas Brothers will perform at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Sept.

28, concert promoter Live Nation announced this week.

June 18, 19 & 20: Trey Anastasio July 18: Chicago July 31: Rod Stewart/Cheap Trick Aug. 15: Hall & Oates Aug. 16: Lindsey Stirling Aug. 27: Dead & Company Sept. 5: Alanis Morissette/ Garbage/ Liz Phair Sept. 12: Willie Nelson & Family, Sturgill Simpson, Gov’t Mule, Margo Price Sept. 13: Maroon 5 Sept. 14: The Black Crowes Sept. 17-18: Dave Matthews Band Sept. 28: Jonas Brothers Oct. 3: Zac Brown Band

Willie Nelson & Outlaw Music Festival to Stage Show at SPAC in September SARATOGA SPRINGS — Willie Nelson, 88, is hitting the road this summer to headline a 14-date tour billed as the Outlaw Music Festival. The Saratoga Performing Arts Center marks show number 4, and will take place Sunday, Sept. 12.

“The Outlaw Music Festival Tour has always been about family and friends coming together for a great day of music and fun, and with the amazing group of artists joining us, this year promises to be our most special Outlaw Tour to date. I just can’t wait to get back on the road again” Nelson said, in a prepared statement.

The family & friends concert includes Chris Stapleton, Sturgill Simpson, The Avett Brothers, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Gov’t Mule, Lucinda Williams, Ryan Bingham, Margo Price, Yola, Kathleen Edwards, Ida Mae, and more.

The inaugural Outlaw Music Festival made its debut in 2016.

Musicians such as Robert Plant, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, Eric Church, Bonnie Raitt, Luke Combs, Sheryl Crow, Sturgill Simpson, The Avett Brothers have been a part of the Outlaw Tour.

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Scheduled for 2022 at Saratoga Performing Arts Center: Doobie Brothers June 16; Steely Dan/ Steve Winwood June 21; Tedeschi Trucks Band July 3; Backstreet Boys July 23; Matchbox Twenty July 31; Goo Goo Dolls TBA 2022.

Outside the Region: Foo Fighters, Post Malone, Tyler, the Creator, Miley Cyrus, Journey, Limp Bizkit, Jimmy Eat World, and others. Lolapalooza, Chicago, July 29 to Aug. 1.

Green Day, Fall Out Boy and

Weezer. North American Tour, July 24 – Sept. 6. Citi Field, Queens (Aug. 4), Fenway Park, Boston (Aug. 5).

Guns N’ Roses, Stevie Nicks, Foo Fighters, Miley Cyrus, others.

Northern California music, food and wine festival, Napa Valley Expo Sept. 3-5.

Metallica, Nine Inch Nails, KORN, Judas Priest, Snoop Dogg, Jane’s Addiction, Staind, Anthrax, others. Louder Than Life, Highland Festival Grounds Louisville, Kentucky Sept. 23-26.

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They’re Back! SPAC Announces Return of The Philadelphia Orchestra for August Performances SARATOGA SPRINGS ­ — Saratoga Performing Arts Center announced this week The Philadelphia Orchestra will return to its summer home in Saratoga Springs for its residency on Aug. 11-14, marking the company’s first live performances at SPAC since the COVID-19 pandemic hit.

Led by Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin for all four programs, the residency will feature a finale performance with violinist Joshua Bell. Also highlighting the engagement and as

part of SPAC’s commitment to presenting works that represent a more diverse group of voices are seven SPAC premieres, including works by Philadelphia Orchestra Composer-in-Residence Gabriela Lena Frank, Valerie Coleman, Florence Price, and Louise Farrenc.

The performances will be offered in compliance with the current guidelines from the governor to ensure the health and safety of artists, audience members and staff. In order to provide guests with the safest possible experience,

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all attendees will be seated in safe, socially-distanced pods.

“After more than a year of a shuttered, silent amphitheater stage, it feels miraculous to announce the return of Yannick and The Philadelphia Orchestra.

Though, sadly, it was necessary to shorten the residency this year in the face of the enormous financial and other challenges posed by the era of COVID-19, we are excited about the richness of diversity of the programming,” said Elizabeth Sobol, President and CEO of Saratoga Performing Arts Center, in a statement.

“From the opening notes of a Mozart Piano Concert, with Yannick himself at the piano, to a closing concert featuring Joshua Bell in Beethoven’s sublime Violin Concerto – and powerful SPAC premieres by women and BIPOC composers – throughout the week, we will savor every sweet and precious note of the Orchestra’s 2021 residency.”

THE SCHEDULE: Wednesday, Aug. 11 @ 8 p.m.: Opening Night of The Philadelphia Orchestra’s residency includes a “first” for SPAC audiences as Yannick leads the Orchestra from the piano. Written following his arrival in Vienna, Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 12 is "very brilliant, pleasing to the ear, and natural, without being insipid," in the composer's own words. Listen for its melodic opulence and thrilling cadenzas. Also highlighting the evening is the SPAC premiere of the Symphony No. 1 by Florence Price. In 1933, Price’s First Symphony was the first symphonic work by a Black woman to be played by a major American orchestra. Steeped in American folk music, spirituals, and church hymns, her celebrated work reflects her experience as a Black woman raised in the postCivil War South.

Thursday, Aug. 12 @ 8 p.m.: This special program, dedicated to health care workers, opens with the SPAC premiere of Seven O’Clock Shout, composed as a tribute to frontline workers during the pandemic

by American composer Valerie Coleman. Performance Today's

Philadelphia Orchestra Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin.

Photo by Jane Regan.

2020 Classical Woman of the Year and one of the Washington Post’s "Top 35 Female Composers in Classical Music," Valerie Coleman is among the world's most performed composers living today.

The evening continues with Bach’s Concerto for Two Violins with Concertmaster David Kim and First Associate Concertmaster Juliette Kang and Brahms’s lyrically lush, Symphony No. 1.

Friday, Aug. 13 @ 8 p.m.: The Philadelphia Orchestra’s Composer-in-Residence, Gabriela Lena Frank, who is widely celebrated for exploring her multicultural heritage through her work, mixed elements from the western classical and Andean folk music traditions in Leyendas: An Andean Walkabout. The work will receive its SPAC premiere in this concert alongside Mozart’s beloved Clarinet Concerto, performed by Philadelphia Orchestra Principal Clarinet Ricardo Morales. Another SPAC premiere and a piece that is “unjustly-underperformed” according to Maestro NézetSéguin, is Louise Farrenc’s stunning Symphony No. 2 from 1845, which closes the evening.

Saturday, Aug. 14 @ 8 p.m.: Joshua Bell returns to SPAC to perform the illustrious Beethoven Violin Concerto. A new arrangement for solo violin and string orchestra of Florence Price’s lovely Adoration receives its world premiere, while Mozart’s Symphony No. 25 – a work written when the composer was just 17 and never

before performed at SPAC– closes The Philadelphia Orchestra’s residency in Saratoga. The concerts will all be approximately 90 minutes with no intermission. All programs are subject to change.

TICKET INFORMATION: SPAC Members will have early ticket access depending on membership level, beginning on June 1 for amphitheater seats.

Amphitheater tickets for the public will be available to purchase on June 7. Lawn tickets will be available to purchase at a later date, to be announced. Designated pods of two will be allocated and reserved for ticket buyers in the amphitheater. Amphitheater tickets start at $80 per pod, which seats up to two people. Single tickets will be extremely limited and available starting at $40 for the amphitheater. Advance ticket purchases are strongly advised as ticket availability will be limited.

If available, tickets will be on sale on the day of, but are subject to an additional fee.

COVID-19 SAFETY & PROTOCOLS: In order to provide all guests with the safest possible experience, guests will be seated in socially-distanced pods. Guests are permitted to bring factory sealed water bottles and essential personal items only.

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Saratoga Springs to Cut Ribbon on Pride Sidewalk June 4 SARATOGA SPRINGS — A new rainbow-colored crosswalk stretches along Spring Street, between the Congress Park Carousel and the Hawthorne Spring, symbolically depicting Saratoga’s support for the LGBTQ+ community.

June is officially recognized in many countries as Pride month. An official ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 3.

“Saratoga Springs is an incredibly supportive community and this crosswalk will serve as a permanent symbolic welcome mat for all to see and appreciate as they enter the city,” says Saratoga Springs Public Safety Commissioner Robin Dalton.

Saratoga Pride, an affiliate of the Pride Center of the Capital Region, works to foster connections among Saratoga area LGBTQ community members and visitors.

Saratoga Springs unveiled a new rainbow-colored sidewalk in advance of PRIDE month, on May 24, 2021. Photos by Thomas Dimopoulos.

The Sembrich Announces the Opening of its Museum and Lakeside Grounds BOLTON LANDING — The Sembrich has announced the opening of its museum and historic lakeside grounds for the 2021 season on Saturday, May 29.

“We are thrilled to return to regular operations and welcome visitors to The Sembrich’s museum and grounds in 2021,” said Suzanna M. Bernd, the Sembrich’s Executive Director, in a statement. “We look forward to welcoming everyone to enjoy music, history, and nature again here on Lake George.”

The Sembrich’s grounds will be open to visitors daily for the summer from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m..

Visitors are welcome to enjoy the park-like atmosphere, outdoor recreation, and incredible views of Lake George.

The Sembrich’s museum will also reopen to visitors for the 2021 season. The museum hours for 2021 are 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., and 2-5 p.m. daily.

Visitors to the historic studio step back a century in time and experience the incredible life of Marcella Sembrich through The Sembrich’s extensive museum

The interior of The Sembrich’s historic studio and museum. Photo provided.

collection. Featured in the museum are accolades from colleagues such as Brahms, Puccini, Rachmaninoff, and Verdi, a working Victrola, costumes, art, furniture, photographs, tributes, and more.

The Sembrich’s all-outdoor

summer music and film festival titled Nature & Music will begin in mid-June. For more information on The Sembrich or to plan your visit, visit TheSembrich. org. Located at: 4800 Lake Shore Drive, Bolton Landing.

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50 The Spartans of the NCAA 51 “Well, I’ll be!”

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62 Stop discussing 63 Hail 64 Passion 65 __ pool 66 __ pool 67 Biblical spot Down 1 Cover 2 Nicole’s “Cold Mountain” role 3 Hack 4 Brunch choice

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12 Palermo pal 13 Barbershop part 18 In medias __ 22 Relay sticks 23 Middle-earth figure 24 Gulf ship 25 25th anniversary gift for a chef?

27 Fiery candies 30 South side?

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33 “I’m not gonna sugarcoat this” 35 Screen legend Flynn 36 Failed to act 39 Long-outlawed smoking establishment 42 Greek Muse of music 46 Oil, for many 47 Look-up aid 48 Herbal Essences maker, for short 49 64-Across, at La Scala 51 Serengeti herbivore 53 Fleece-lined footwear brand 55 Not duped by 58 Two-time Emmy-winning actress __ Grant 59 OMG part 60 67-Across outcast 61 Number of Canadian provinces

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

This Week: Latin Abbreviations Here are some common Latin abbreviations and their meanings:

e.g. (exempli gratia) means for example. etc. (et cetera) means and other things. ibid. (ibidem) means in the same place. i.e. (id est) means that is or that is to say.

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LEGALS NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Purchasing Department of Saratoga County will receive sealed bids until 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 10, 2021 at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for Transportation Services for Mental Health Clients, as per specification 21-TMHC-2.

Bid forms and instructions are available at the Purchasing Office, 50 W. High Street, Ballston Spa, NY between 9:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (telephone 518-885-2210) or at the Empire State Purchasing Group website (www. empirestatebidsystem.com) Saratoga County, through its Purchasing Department, reserves the right to reject parts of any or all bids.

JOHN T. WARMT, Director of Purchasing Saratoga County 05/28, 104788 NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Purchasing Department of Saratoga County will receive sealed bids until 11:00 a.m. on the following dates at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud: June 03, 2021 Motor Oil, specification 21-PWMO-22R2 June 10, 2021 Fine Paper, specification 21-FP-2 Bid forms and instructions are available at the Purchasing Office, 50 W. High Street, Ballston Spa, NY between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (telephone 518-885-2210) or at the Empire State Purchasing Group website (www. empirestatebidsystem.com).

Saratoga County, through its Purchasing Department, reserves the right to reject parts of any or all bids.

JOHN T. WARMT, Director of Purchasing Saratoga County 05/28, 104716.

LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of the City of Saratoga Springs, New York, will conduct a public hearing, pursuant to section 3.1.4 of the City Charter, on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at 6:55 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached, by videoconference, in the City of Saratoga Springs, New York, to hear all persons who wish

to speak in regard to adding to the 2021 Capital Budget and Capital Program additional sums for the project designated as #1141 City Hall. This increase adds additional funds from insurance in the amount of $132,326.36, together with $1,500.00 in funds not encumbered from 2018-2019, $1,346.30 in funds not encumbered from 2020-2021, and an additional $156.64 from other sources. The additional funds are for renovation, restoration, and maintenance of City buildings.

Because of COVID-19 restrictions, persons may participate only through videoconference. Please consult the City’s website for further details and latest information. Instructions for submitting public comments online are available on the City website at www.saratoga-springs.org.

DATED: May 19, 2021 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK By: John P. Franck, City Clerk 05/21, 05/28. 104582 Notice of formation of Bramer Online Sales, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/02/2021.

Office: Warren County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 737 Ridge Rd., Queensbury, NY 12804. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 05/28, 06/04, 06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02. 104800 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC). Name: KLB Enterprises, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/23/2021.

Office location: Saratoga County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 904 Grooms Road, Rexford, New York 12148. Purpose: to engage in any lawful act or activity for which a limited liability company may be formed under section 201 of the Limited Liability Company Law. 05/28, 06/04, 06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02. 104781

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: CROTEAU AND SON’S SERVICENTER, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on December 29, 2020. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 2585 State Route 9, Malta, New York 12020. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 05/28, 06/04, 06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02. 104765

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: NADIS Wealth Management LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 4/26/2021.

Office location: Saratoga County.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to the LLC c/o 48 Damascus Dr., Gansevoort, NY 12831. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 05/28, 06/04, 06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02. 104752

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: R & B CROTEAU PROPERTIES, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on December 29, 2020. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 2585 State Route 9, Malta, New York 12020. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 05/28, 06/04, 06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02. 104772

Notice of Formation of Pooper Scooper Troopers Pet Waste Removal, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 5/20/21 Office Location: Warren County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom Process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 39 Algonquin Drive, Queensbury, NY 12804. Purpose: any lawful activity. 05/28, 06/04, 06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02. 104740

Notice of formation of 405TSS, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/24/2021 Office: Saratoga County.

SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: c/o James DeVellis, 15 Brent Road, Lexington, Massachusetts, 02420. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 05/28, 06/04, 06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02. 104758 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Wake Thief, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 5/14/2021. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to the LLC c/o Michelle H. Wildgrube, Esq., Cioffi Slezak Wildgrube P.C., 1473 Erie Boulevard, 1st Floor, Schenectady, NY 12305. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 05/28, 06/04, 06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02. 104746

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a license, number 2132679, for beer, wine, liquor, and cider, has been applied for the undersigned to sell beer, wine, liquor, and cider, at retail in a restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 886 State Route 4S in the Town of Saratoga, County of Saratoga, State of New York for on premises consumption. Mari Be Still, Inc. d/b/a The Alley 05/28, 06/04. 104648 Notice of Qualification of HRMP, LLC. Authority filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 5/13/2021.

Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served.

A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 36 Long Alley, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 05/21, 05/28, 06/04, 06/11, 06/18, 06/25. 104534 Notice of formation of Caliva Cookie Company, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on April 1, 2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s

agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 28 Knottingley Place, Ballston Lake, NY 12019 Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

05/21, 05/28, 06/04, 06/11, 06/18, 06/25. 104518 Notice of formation of Oliver + Teddy Designs LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 04/23/2021.

Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 4 Abby Ln., Ballston Lake, NY 12019. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 05/14, 05/21, 05/28, 06/04, 06/11, 06/18. 104443 Notice of formation of PSPA Enterprises, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/07/2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 310 West Circular Street, Saratoga Springs, New York, 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose permitted under the laws of the State of New York. 05/14, 05/21, 05/28, 06/04, 06/11, 06/18. 104413 Camp Good Times LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 5/3/2021. Off. Loc.: Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. as agt. upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: David Mannix, 28 Komar Drive, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. General Purpose - Any lawful purpose permitted. 05/07, 05/14, 05/21, 05/28, 06/04, 06/11. 104360 Notice of Formation of MKAT REALTY, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on January 29, 2021. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom Process against the LLC may be served.

The address of which the SSNY shall mail Process to: MKAT REALTY, LLC. 628 Maple Avenue, Suite 102, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: any lawful activity. 05/07, 05/14, 05/21, 05/28, 06/04, 06/11. 104347

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SSNY has been designated, as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 49 Ferry Lane, Stillwater, NY 12170. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 04/23, 4/30, 05/07, 05/14, 05/21, 05/28. 104064

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Notice of formation of 62 Greenfield Ave LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 04/16/2021. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: PO Box 1083, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 4/30, 05/07, 05/14, 05/21, 05/28, 06/04. 104105

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SPORTS SCORES: Saratoga Boys’ Varsity SARATOGA Tennis Remains Undefeated CENTRAL CATHOLIC

SARATOGA SPRINGS — In a match of the areas, two unbeaten AA teams, Saratoga Boys’ Tennis team traveled to Bethlehem Central and won an exciting 5-4 match.

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SCC V. HADLEY-LUZERNE Saratoga Central Catholic picked up a big non-league win over Hadley-Luzerne (final score 12-2) on Tuesday, May 18 under the lights at Veterans Memorial Park.

Coach Tim O’Brien was very pleased with the individual play and the show of teamwork throughout the lineup.

“It was truly a great team effort,” said Coach O’Brien. “I want to cite our top four players for their season long leadership.”

MATCH RESULTS: 1st Singles: Nicholas Grasso (Sar) defeated Ashrith Rao (6-2, 6-0).

2nd Singles: Andrew Blaha (Sar) defeated Will Bievenue (2-6, 6-2, 6-1).

3rd Singles: Jackson Katusha (Sar) defeated Graham Hardiman (6-0, 6-2).

4th Singles: Vincent Devito (Sar) defeated Hayden Brown (6-0, 6-2).

5th Singles: Aden Haas (BC) defeated Liam Chartrand (6-2, 6-3).

6th Singles: Ian Hill (Sar) defeated David Bievenue (1-6, 6-1, 6-0).

1st Doubles: Jack Burman & Tao Xie (BC) defeated Ryan Clancy & Kevin Rosas (6-2, 6-1).

2nd Doubles: Emi Torlasco & Nyle Dennin (BC) defeated Devin Kim & Toby Webber (6-3, 6-4).

3rd Doubles: Joey Mocerine & Teddy Shaw (BC) defeated Nate Krackeler and Rocco Vitiello (6-3, 6-2).

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SCC’s Ronan Rowe, Ryan McCarroll, and Dylan Mulholland recorded a double each. Rowe went 4 for 4 with 3 RBIs, and 3 runs scored. Ryan McCarroll went 2 for 3 with 2 runs scored.

Dylan Mulholland went 1 for 2 with 1 RBI and a run scored.

Winning pitcher Ben Hajos was on the mound for 5 innings. Hajos gave up 2 runs, 4 hits, and 1 walk.

He had 10 strikeouts.

SCC’s overall record improves to 5-3, while Hadley-Luzerne’s falls to 4-2.

SCC V. HOOSICK FALLS Saratoga Central Catholic came away with the win in a close

Wasaren League game against Hoosick Falls (final score 12-10) on Wednesday, May 19.

For SCC, Hunter Fales went 3 for 4 with 3 singles and 2 runs scored.

Ronan Rowe went 2 for 5 with a double and 2 RBIs. Pierce Byrne went 2 for 5 with a double and 3 RBIs. Anthony Barile went 1 for 3 with a single and 3 runs scored.

SCC’s pitcher Ronan Rowe got the win. Rowe pitched 1.2 innings. gave up 4 runs, 3 walks, and 5 hits. Tyler Weygand, who started on the mound for SCC, pitched 6.1 innings, gave up 6 runs (4 earned), 1 walk, 3 hits, and struck out 4 batters.

For Hoosick Falls, Andrew Sparks went 4 for 5 and Jake Sparks went 2 for 4. Both players hit triples and batted in 3 runners.

SCC’s league record is 4-2.

Hoosick Falls league record is 3-3.

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Children’s Summer Program at SSYB

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Lois Waddell:

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Photos provided.

Photos by Susan Blackburn Photography.

Congrats to this week’s Athlete of the Week – Lois Waddell!

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet (SSYB) will be holding a threeweek Children’s Summer Program for ages 7-10 years old from July 26 to August 13. Dancers will be instructed in Ballet, Modern, and choreography. The program will be held Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

SSYB’s Children’s Summer Program is in person only and

class size is limited. All up-to-date CDC, state, and local COVID-19 prevention guidelines will be followed. The cost is $510 for three weeks, $380 for two weeks, and $200 for a week.

For more information and registration please visit www. saratogaspringsyouthballet.org or call 518-306-4037. SSYB is located at 418 Geyser Road, Suite 5 Ballston Spa.

Lois, 17, is a competitive cheerleader. She been cheering since the age of 4. After moving to Saratoga Springs from Scotland in 2011, she trained with Cheer Intensity in Albany for 8 years.

She moved to North Carolina about a year ago to compete on an all-girls cheer team while continuing her education online at Saratoga High School. While living away from home, she still managed to continue her roles as President of the Women’s Empowerment Club and Public Relations Officer for Student Council.

The weekend of May 7/May 8, her cheer team won gold at the Allstar Cheerleading Championships at Disney in Florida. This prestigious competition was the ending to their season – they won every competition, including the Triple Crown. Lois is the first local Allstar Cheerleading World Champion.

Shortly after winning the championships, Lois received a call that she had made the Penn State Cheer Team. She is now back home after her very successful cheer season.

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Send: Athlete Name | Sport | Brief Description to: cbeatty@saratogapublishing.com Put ‘Athlete of the Week’ in the Subject

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Community

SPORTS BULLETIN SARATOGA SPRINGS RECREATION CENTER Contact the Recreation Department at 518-587-3550 x2300 or recreservations@saratoga-springs.org with questions.

Summer Sports Camps Registration Registration for Summer Sports Camps with the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department is still open.

Various camps will be offered throughout the summer including baseball, basketball, boxing, field hockey, ice skating lessons, running, skateboarding, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball.

Visit www.SaratogaRec.com and click Programs, Summer Sports Camps for complete information and to register.

Open Gym is Back The Saratoga Springs Recreation Department is offering Open Gyms Monday – Friday at the Recreation Center at 15 Vanderbilt Avenue.

Games

Fun And

Participants must register and pre-pay online.

Reservations can be made up to 7 days in advance, and closes within one hour of the session start time.

Visit www.SaratogaRec.com and click the blue

“Online Registration” button to create an account or to register.

Participants must bring a paddle and appropriate footwear, and must wear a mask at all times.

Fees are $4 for city residents and $5 for non-city residents.

No refunds will be given. No walk-ins allowed.

Days/times are subject to change. Visit www.

SaratogaRec.com and click Programs, Rec Center Drop in Sessions for additional information and to set up an account.

For safety and social distancing purposes participation is limited to groups of 10 per court; participants must wear a mask at all times.

Visit www.SaratogaRec.com and click Programs, “Rec Center Drop In Sessions” for complete information.

Drop-in Pickleball Drop-in pickleball sessions at the Saratoga Springs Recreation Center are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings (excluding holidays) from 9-11 a.m.

Fees are $4 for City residents with a verified Community Pass account, and $5 for all others.

Participants must create an account and register for a Rec Card prior to coming. Participation is on a first come, first serve basis. For safety and social distancing purposes participation is limited to 50.

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Racquetball Court Rentals Reservations for court times can be made through Community Pass. Fees are $5 for City residents with a verified Community Pass account, and $8 for all others. Reservations and fees are per person/per hour.

Participants must create an account and register for a Rec Card prior to coming. For safety and social distancing purposes, participation is limited to groups of 3. Participants must also bring a mask, racquet, racquetballs, and appropriate footwear. A mask must be worn at all times.

Visit www.SaratogaRec.com and click Programs, Rec Center Drop in Sessions for additional information and to reserve a court.

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New Endurance Sports Club in Saratoga SARATOGA SPRINGS — University of Pennsylvania grad (’16) aims to build a community of athletes with a focus on fun.

Amy Darlington has played sports her entire life. She was a member of the University of Pennsylvania’s cross country and track teams where she served as the team captain for two years. She attended Arizona State University for grad school and was on their varsity triathlon team that won the 2016 NCAA Women’s Triathlon National Championships. As a highlevel athlete she noticed that some people took competing too seriously and forgot to look at the big picture.

Ultimately, more often than not, she saw this actually hurt their times and performance instead of enhancing them. She always wanted to coach and create a club where the focus was on enjoying the process and having fun, not just on times and results. By doing this, she believes the times will come.

Amy recently launched her new team and coaching services: Just Chill Endurance (JCE). JCE

Amy Darlington.

offers private coaching, group run programs, and an annual team membership. The team membership comes with multiple benefits such as: monthly long runs, a weekly newsletter with workouts, free run

Amy (far right) and family representing Just Chill at pickleball tournament in Buffalo last month. Photos provided.

program access, industry discounts (Nuun, ROKA, Picky Bars), monthly Zoom calls with professionals in the industry, and more.

Amy hopes to build a community of athletes in the

Saratoga Springs and surrounding areas. If you’re looking for a group to help push you to reach your athletic goals, or simply meet new people and exercise while doing so, Just Chill Endurance is for you. You can visit

their website at justchillendurance. com. Their first run program starts this summer on June 10, and will meet at Saratoga Spa State Park. The club is free for team members or $50 for everyone else.