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Sit-Down Chat with Elliott Masie by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY Elliott Masie is on the move, setting the GPS satellites to dancing across the constellation. Masie left his home in Saratoga Springs and landed in Florida to deliver a keynote address. Two days later, he was in Shanghai to give a speech to 3,000 people about how the Internet affects daily learning. Next week, he will return to the island of his youth and take his seat at Radio City Music Hall to watch the 73rd Annual Tony Awards

unfold. Two of the productions with which he has been involved– “The Prom,” and “The Cher Show” – have collectively been nominated for 10 awards. “I like to do different things. The two things that drive me? Learning and curiosity,” says Masie, who moved in the mid-1990s to Saratoga Springs, where he built the 10,000 square foot Masie Center - a facility that serves as an international Learning lab and is focused on how organizations can support learning and knowledge within the workforce. See Story pg. 9

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For Women, By Women: Puck Drop In Russia

PALETTE CAFE’S VISION LOCAL SKATERS REPRESENT U.S.

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Neighbors:

Week of May 31 – June 6, 2019

Snippets of Life From Your Community

INTERVIEW & PHOTO BY: Marissa Gonzalez

Who: Terry McCue & Sandra Crooks Q. What are you guys doing today? A. Terry: We walk three miles in the morning everyday.

are teachers in the Saratoga school system Sandra: One of my daughters used to own 5 Points for nine years.

Q. And you guys are actually neighbors too? A. Terry: Yes.

Q. If you could have lunch with someone dead or alive who would it be? A. Terry: Knew you were going to ask that question. Probably with my dad who has been gone since 2000. He was Ed Valentine, and he was Public Commissioner here for the city for a long time. I would love to have lunch with him again. Sandra: My twin brother. Terry: And he’s been deceased for a long time.

Q. How long have you guys been neighbors? A. Terry: Well it’s better to ask how long have we known each other. Sandra: Oh yea. Oh, long time. Terry: Well you’ve known me since before I got married; I’m going to be 65. Sandra: And I’m 75. Q. How long have you been living in the Saratoga area for? A. Terry: I grew up here, a native. Sandra: And, let’s say 55 years here. Q. Do you have kids here too? A. Terry: Two boys and a girl. She has five daughters most of which are teachers; and granddaughters who

Q. If you could have anyone play you in a movie who would it be? A. Terry: Well my son got married this past weekend and someone told me I looked like Catherine Turner when I was all dressed up. Sandra: I’d like to be Doris Day! Terry: There you go I can see that!

Week of May 31 – June 6, 2019

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Grant Cottage Opens for 2019 Season GRANT COTTAGE 1000 Mt. McGregor Road, Wilton Open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Wednesdays - Sundays (Memorial Day through Labor Day)

WILTON — The Ulysses S. Grant Cottage State Historic Site opened for the 2019 season on May 25. Guided tours of the cottage are available, new exhibits will be on display, and an annual program about cottage caretaker, Oliver Clarke will be presented. The visitor center will display an exhibit titled, “Grant Becomes a Cancer Patient, 1884 to 1885,” which explores the General’s final months from a medical perspective. Using period medical equipment and related artifacts from the Trombley-Prosch collection, the story of Grant’s cancer diagnosis, treatment, and diet in the final weeks of his life on Mount McGregor is interpreted. A new artifact has been installed in the Office room exhibit case at the Cottage. It displays a note that was written by Grant to his physician Dr. John H. Douglas following a medical assessment. At the time, Grant was engaged in his final battle – a race with terminal throat cancer to finish his memoirs. The Cottage’s collections hold 5 other handwritten notes by Grant. None of them reference his thoughts on his illness. In addition to the new exhibits, a program titled, “Sergeant Clarke, Union Vet and Andersonville Survivor, Welcomes You” will be presented by Grant Cottage tour guide, Steve Trimm. Trimm will portray the original Grant Cottage caretaker, O.P. Clarke, using the sergeant’s fifty-page handwritten memoir as a script, to tell Oliver’s story in his own words. Grant Cottage, located at 1000 Mt. McGregor Road in Wilton, will be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays to Sundays, Memorial Day through Labor Day. Cottage tours are $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, and $5 for students ages 6-18. The suggested donation for programs is $5 per person. For more information, visit www.grantcottage.org or call 518-584-4353.

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OBITUARIES

Week of May 31 – June 6, 2019

Allen W. Bain

Frank A. Spellman III

Ruth Mary Susat

Margaret E. Martin

MIDDLE GROVE — Allen W. Bain, 63, passed away December 23, 2018. A celebration of Allen’s life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 1, 2019, St. Paul’s Church, 771 NY-29, Rock City Falls. Arrangements by Burke Funeral Home, Saratoga Springs, 518-584-5373. Visit burkefuneralhome.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Frank A. Spellman III died Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Albany Medical Center. Funeral services will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, (518-584-5373). Visit burkefuneralhome.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Ruth Mary Susat, 84 passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019 at home. Calling hours were Tuesday, May 2 in the Church of St. Peter followed by a Mass and burial at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Margaret E. Martin passed away peacefully Monday, May 27, 2019 at Wesley Health Care Center in Saratoga Springs, surrounded by her family and friends. Born January 30, 1934 in Philipsburg, Quebec the daughter of the late William and Annie (Bockus) Martin. Margaret enjoyed volunteering for several organizations and had received the Governors Award in Vermont for Foster Grandparent. She had many family members and friends who loved her. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Wallace Martin in 2012; a grandson, Joshua McMahon; as well as her siblings.

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Survivors include her daughters, Alana (Brian) Jarvis and Julie McMahon; several grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews including Darlene Sharron. A graveside service will be held for both Wallace and Margaret at 2pm Friday, June 7, 2019 at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville. Memorials can be made in memory of Margaret to Community Hospice of Saratoga or to the Wesley Community Center. Arrangements are under the direction of Flynn Bros. Inc. Funeral Home, 13 Gates Ave., Schuylerville, NY 12871. Online remembrances can be made at www.flynnbrosinc.com

BLOTTER 5

Week of May 31 – June 6, 2019

COURT Jeremy J. Defibaugh, 26, of Ballston Spa, pleaded May 24 to criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fourth-degree, a felony. Sentencing scheduled for July 19. Paul R. Ashdown, Jr., 41, of Mechanicville, pleaded May 24 to attempted criminal possession of stolen property in the third-degree, a felony, in Malta. Sentencing scheduled for July 12. Travis R. Broe, 29, of Queensbury, was sentenced May 24 to 1 year in jail, after pleading to aggravated DWI, regarding an incident that occurred in Northumberland.

POLICE Aaron Benware, 48, of Saratoga Springs, was charged May 14 with criminal mischief in the fourth-degree, a misdemeanor, on South Broadway. Sean Hinningan, 30, of Saratoga Springs, was charged May 14 with resisting arrest, a misdemeanor, on Congress Street. Ethan Dunn, 18, of Greenfield, was charged May 15 with grand larceny/ credit card in the fourth-degree, a felony, on Lake Avenue. Roy Roberts, 50, of Saratoga Springs, was charged May 15 with criminal mischief in the third-degree, a felony, on Walworth Street. John Dobbins, 28, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, was charged May 16 with misdemeanor

DWI, aggravated DWI, and speeding, on South Broadway, following a traffic stop. Kevin Kelly, 38, of Saratoga Springs, was charged May 16 with petit larceny, and criminal trespass in the thirddegree – both misdemeanors, on Railroad Place. Kelly was additionally charged May 18 with burglary in the third-degree, a felony, petit larceny, and criminal trespass in the third-degree, on Ballston Avenue. Matthias Perrault, 22, of Corinth, was charged May 16 on a warrant with three counts of criminal sale of a controlled substance in the fifth-degree. Alyssa Bridge, 26, of Ballston Spa, was charged May 16 with petit larceny, on Caroline Street. Victor Maffetone, 33, of Northville, was charged May 17 with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh-degree, a misdemeanor, on Woodlawn Avenue. James Bowes, 62, of Cairo, was charged May 17 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a misdemeanor, and two driving violations, following a traffic stop on Woodlawn Avenue. Luis Marin, 47, of Ballston Spa, was charged May 18 with criminal trespass in the thirddegree, a misdemeanor, on Jefferson Street. Robert Lawrence, 47, of Saratoga Springs, was charged May 18 with assault in the thirddegree, a misdemeanor, on Washington Street.

Michael Martin, 48, of Saratoga Springs, was charged May 18 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a misdemeanor, and speeding, on Ballston Avenue. Charles Usas, 40, of Saratoga Springs, was charged May 19 with misdemeanor DWI, aggravated DWI, and refusing to take a breath test, on Congress Street. Randy Jones, 51, of Saratoga Springs, was charged May 19 with resisting arrest, a misdemeanor, disorderly conduct, and unlawful possession of marijuana, on Broadway. Johanna Piusz, 35, of Albany, was charged May 18 with resisting arrest, and criminal trespass in the third-degree – both misdemeanors, on Broadway. Darrick Conners, 45, of Saratoga Springs, was charged May 20 with burglary in the thirddegree, a felony, and petit larceny, a misdemeanor, on Ballston Avenue.

U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Results In New York Horse Racing Trainer Paying $1,617,673 In Back Wages, Damages, Penalties Local thoroughbred horse trainer Chad Brown will have to pay more than $1.6 million in back wages, damages and civil penalties, according to a statement issued by the U.S. Department of Labor. An investigation by the department’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) showed that trainer failed to pay grooms and hot walkers at Saratoga, Elmont and other locations overtime wages for all hours when they worked more than 40 hours in a workweek, and that he failed to keep required time and payroll records. According to the department, the H-2B program violations resulted from Chad C. Brown Inc.: failing to pay the H-2B employees the wages they were offered; Collecting payment from employees for visa costs, which should be paid by the employer; Failing to reimburse employees'

transportation and subsistence costs for travel from their home countries; Misrepresenting to employees the place of employment and job terms and conditions, such as the availability of free housing; Failing to disclose required information in a language understood by the employees, and failing to post a notice of employees' H-2B rights. A complaint and consent judgment filed with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York orders the defendants to pay $575,233 - $287,616 in back wages and an equal amount in liquidated damages - to 150 employees and pay $46,776 in civil penalties to WHD for the FLSA violations. An H-2B stipulation and compliance agreement separately requires Chad C. Brown Inc. to pay $918,682 in H-2B back wages to 86 employees and $76,981 in civil penalties to WHD.

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NEWS BRIEFS

Week of May 31 – June 6, 2019

Outdoor Painting Workshops To Take Place at Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park

HRP Associates Adds Staff in Clifton Park

WILTON — Outdoor painting workshops will be offered by the Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park. These free workshops are offered on two different days at the Camp Saratoga location. The workshops are scheduled in early June to take advantage of the blooming of the wild blue lupine and the emergence of the first brood of the Karner blue butterflies. The first workshop is offered on Thursday, June 6 from 9 a.m. until noon with local artist

Catherine Wagner Minnery. The second workshop is scheduled on Saturday, June 8 from 9 a.m. until noon with local artist Page Darrow. All supplies will be provided but if you prefer to use your own supplies, you can bring them. Registration is required by June 4. This program is appropriate for participants older than 13. Workshop size is limited to 12 participants so please register by calling 518-450-0321 or mailing info@wiltonpreserve.org.

28th Annual Saratoga Horse Symposium BALLSTON SPA — The 27th Annual Saratoga Horse Symposium was on May 18. Dozens of horse enthusiasts made their way to the 4-H Training Center on Middleline Road. Attendees were treated to nine equine professionals who provided presentations and demonstrations on topics such as: horse nutrition, saddle fitting, navigating the Safety in Agriculture Tourism Act, and more! In between the exhibitions people were able visit a variety of equine vendors and sample delicious foods provided by Christa Bosley. It was made possible by the following sponsors: New York Thoroughbred

Breeding and Development fund, The Agriculture and New York State Horse Breeding Development Fun, Bishop’s Gate Farm, LLC., Farm East, ACA, Triple Crown Nutrition, Elida Creative, Saratoga County Farm Bureau, and Saratoga Horse Horsepersons Association, Inc. The Saratoga Horse Symposium is held annually and is part of programming efforts through CCE Equine, the equine component of Cornell Cooperative Extension. For more information on Cornell Cooperative Extension or CCE Equine or to be added to the CCE Equine email list, please call 518-885-8995 or email Brieanna Hughes at bh548@cornell.edu.

CLIFTON PARK — HRP Associates Inc. (HRP), an environmental engineering and hydrogeology firm in Clifton Park, announces the addition of Bryan Sherman as a Project Manager. Sherman’s responsibilities include the technical support of

projects focusing on engineering, environmental health and safety compliance and Environmental Management Systems including HRP’s own EMIS, an effective tool to help facilities maintain compliance with ever-changing regulations and responsibilities.

Fingerpaint Founder Finalist for Entrepreneur of the Year 2019 New York Award SARATOGA SPRINGS — Ed Mitzen, Saratoga Springs Resident and founder of Fingerpaint, is a finalist for the Entrepreneur of The Year 2019 New York Awards. Widely considered one of the most prestigious business awards programs in the U.S., the program recognizes entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies who are excelling in areas such as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities, while also transforming our world. Mitzen was selected as a finalist by a panel of independent judges. Award winners will be announced at a special gala event on June 20 at the Marriott Marquis.

“I am humbled that EY has selected me to be a finalist for Entrepreneur Of The Year, along with such a brilliant group of business leaders,” said Mitzen, who built the award-winning health and wellness agency on the foundation of an employee-first culture that encourages industry leaders to produce their best work on behalf of their clients. “My professional success would not be possible without the support of my family, and of course the talented employees of Fingerpaint, who are always delivering their best work for our clients.” Now in its 33rd year, the program has expanded to recognize business leaders in more than 145 cities and more than 60 countries throughout the world.

Week of May 31 – June 6, 2019

Summer Concert Series in B-Spa BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association (BSBPA) has announced its free Concerts in the Park series line-up at Wiswall Park, Front Street in the village of Ballston Spa. For 2019, the concert series continues to offer a line-up of some of the most popular musicians in the Capital Region, including local favorites and new performers. The concerts run for nine weeks; Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., starting June 27.

2019 CONCERTS IN THE PARK SCHEDULE: June 27 Ballston Spa Community Band July 11 The North and South Dakotas July 18 Useless Cans July 25 Jim Gaudet & The Railroad Boys Aug. 1 Ice Cream Social with Union Fire Co. Band Aug. 8 SIRSY Aug. 15 The McKrells Aug. 22 The Lustre Kings Aug. 29 The Sea The Sea

Annual Father’s Day Fishing Tournament for Kids SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Sunday, June 16 the annual Father’s Day fishing tournament will take place at the Eagles Club in Saratoga Springs. The mission is to promote a child’s lifelong interest in fishing, nature and environmental awareness. The fishing contest is catch and release. Children will also be

able to meet representatives from the New York Sate Department of Environmental Conservation, local fishing luminaries and others. Fishing assistance will be offered by expert fishermen and women. The event is free to all participants and family members. For more information call 518-587-3421.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region Raise Nearly $60,000 at Annual Chef ’s Challenge SARATOGA SPRINGS — Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region, a non-profit mentoring program defending the potential of the local youth, hosted their Annual Chef ’s Challenge on May 16. The Annual Chef ’s Challenge is a battle of the taste buds as the best local chefs create culinary masterpieces who are then judged by attendees to win the People's Choice. The event helped to raise $59,000, which will all go towards creating and sustaining matches at Skidmore College to match students with area youths. It will be up to The Adelphi Hotel to defend their winning title next year. “I have always loved the mission of our organization but after an event like this, and seeing how many others love it too, it really makes the hard work that we do worth all the while,” said

Chefs from Harvey's Restaurant and Bar in Saratoga Springs. Photo provided.

Sabrina Houser, Chief Executive Officer, Big Brothers Big Sisters. “We couldn’t be more thankful to all of the attendees and

supporters who made last night’s event possible. It really will make a difference in the lives of the children we’re helping.”

NEWS

Week of May 31 – June 6, 2019

UPCOMING Free Community Festival to Showcase Young Artists of CITY MEETINGS the Capital Region June 2 All meetings are open to the public and held at the Recreation Center, 15 Vanderbilt Ave.

MONDAY, JUNE 3

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Performing Arts Center will host “The Adirondack Trust Company Festival of Young Artists” from 2 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 2. The festival will celebrate the collaborative creativity of more than 400 of the Capital Region’s brightest young dancers, musicians, singers, poets, and visual artists with individual

pop-up performances and art displays, culminating in a largescale, coordinated production on SPAC’s stage that will feature the premiere of a new work choreographed by New York City Ballet’s Lauren Lovette. “The inaugural ‘Festival of Young Artists’ last year brought together 400 young artists in addition to thousands of community members from the Capital Region.

The overwhelming response to the festival underscored the desire and need for programming that provides aspiring artists with a place to perform and create new works,” said Elizabeth Sobol, president and CEO of Saratoga Performing Arts Center, in a statement. This event is free to the community; however, reservations are recommended. Visit spac.org for details.

9:30 a.m. | City Council Pre-Agenda Meeting 6:30 p.m. | Zoning Board Meeting

TUESDAY, JUNE 4 7 p.m. | City Council Meeting

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5 7 p.m. | Design Review Commission Meeting

THURSDAY, JUNE 6 6 p.m. | Planning Board Meeting

Job Fair for 2019 Summer Meet at Saratoga Race Course in June SARATOGA SPRINGS — The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) will host a twoday job fair on Friday, June 14 and Saturday, June 15 for those interested in working at Saratoga Race Course during the 2019 summer meet. The job fair will be held for the second consecutive year at the Embassy Suites at 86 Congress

Street in downtown Saratoga Springs. Interviews will be conducted from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. The annual meet at Saratoga supports the employment of approximately 2,350 full-time, part-time and seasonal workers. Opportunities at this year's job fair will include: hospitality

ambassadors; hosts/hostesses; guest services; cashiers; parking attendants; Bets Squad representatives; white caps/ ushers; box office; betting clerks; turf work/general labor; security guards; porters; cooks; waitstaff; bussers; merchandise clerks; concessions supervisors and cashiers; cleaners; and warehouse workers. Positions

are available with NYRA, Integrated Staffing, Centerplate, American Maintenance and Union Square Events. Applicants must be at least 15 years of age with New York State Certified Working Papers; prospective security guards, cashiers and betting clerks must be at least 18 years of age to apply. Security guards must have

a high school degree or GED to apply. All applicants must bring a photo ID and social security card or I-9 alternative. The 2019 Saratoga meet begins on Thursday, July 11 and runs through Labor Day, Monday, September 2. For more information about Saratoga Race Course, visit NYRA.com/Saratoga.

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SIT-DOWN CHAT with

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“The Tony Awards are a fun, big deal and it’s an honor to be nominated. We’re excited and we’ll be there. Tuxes and gowns. And win or lose there’s a party afterwards,” says Masie, who with his wife, Cathy, has been involved in theater as a producing partner for several years. “We’ve always been theater audience fans and along the way we thought: Oh, I wonder what it would be like to be involved in a production. We started modestly and it kept growing. We grew more intrigued. And what happens in life is you do one thing and you suddenly start to hear from others.” Among their show credits are “Kinky Boots,” “An American in Paris,” and “SpongeBob The Broadway Musical.” This year, “The Prom” has received seven TONY nominations, including Best Musical. The show tells the story of an Indiana high schooler barred from bringing her girlfriend to the prom —and the group of eccentric Broadway folk who infiltrate the town in an earnest, misguided attempt to fight the injustice, according to Playbill. Masie has taken his turn as a producer meeting fans of the musical at the stage door following performances. “The reason ‘The Prom’ is so important to us is that every day there’s an LGBTQ kid who comes to the stage door to say ‘hi’ to one of our actors and who then whispers in their ear: ‘that’s my story too,’ and often they’ll say, ‘and I’m now telling my parents my reality.’” By his own definition, Masie is a researcher, educator, analyst and speaker focused on the changing world of the workplace, learning and technology. He is the editor of “Learning Trends by Elliott Masie,” an Internet newsletter read by over 52,000 business executives worldwide, the author of 12 books, and over the past 35 years estimates he has presented programs, courses and speeches to more than 2 million professionals around the world. With his wife, Cathy,

he had presented annual learning conferences in Florida whose past keynote speakers have included Bill Clinton and Laura Bush, Colin Powell, Anderson Cooper and Michelle Obama, among others. “At The Masie Center, we are a research and a learning organization that looks at how employees learn to do their jobs, no matter what the job is. How are jobs changing? What new skills are employees needing to succeed in the world?” Masie explains. “We’re best known for having explored and advocated that the role of the Internet and of technology could be one of the things that could help people learn.” Masie is credited in some circles as being among the earliest pioneers to use the term ‘eLearning.’ In the mid-1990s, at the Saratoga Springs City Center, he staged the first-ever conference in the world on elearning. “At the center (in Saratoga Springs) we host seminars and sessions, so probably every month we’ll get 30 to 40 corporate leaders from around the world coming in.” The $2 million facility is equipped with workstations, tablets and a platform network providing learning examples from organizations around the globe. There are dedicated rooms that function as virtual teaching studios and allow for audio, web-based and broadband video collaboration, as well as a wide range of mobile devices, video cameras and new and emerging robotic technologies. “I feel very fortunate that we’ve been successful in different places and also been able to make a social difference, support things like Franklin Community Center,” he says. Earlier this month, Cathy and Elliott Masie gifted a $50,000 donation to the Franklin Community Center to support the center, whose programs and services provide, among other things, a food pantry, a free after-school prevention program for city School District children, and affordable housing for low-income individuals, as well as

assistance with furniture, clothing, and household needs. “What drives me is two words: learning and curiosity. I worry when I see folks who go into business on the assumption or the theory that they’re going to get rich. Some people do and some people don’t. But most of the people who have been really successful, they didn’t do it to get rich. They did it because they had a curiosity, a desire to change something, to solve a problem. I

The cast of The Prom. Photo by Deen van Meer, 2018.

think curiosity and learning are the two key words. And you have to be a good business person and not give it away.” His dream gig? “There are really two things. The first is I would love to be a conductor on a railroad train. Someday I’m going to have to find a way to do it. I think that would be incredible. The bigger dream gig is to look at how you creatively solve problems that are in front of us which involve people

having to cooperate, collaborate, communicate. Look at an alternative way of doing something; Is there a different way? “I’m drawn to seek how we create things in a place where people can communicate and collaborate. Even if we disagree, we can listen to each other, we can resolve problems. I love addressing things that are complicated and complex. And I think the other piece is you want to help make the world a slightly better place.”

NEWS

Week of May 31 – June 6, 2019

The Wesley Foundation Invites Community to “Share A Step For Seniors” SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Wesley Foundation, the philanthropic arm of The Wesley Community, will host a fundraiser called “Share A Step For Seniors” beginning on June 6 until June 13. The weeklong initiative invites community members to raise funds for The Wesley Community while working towards a fitnessoriented goal, such as running or walking a mile per day, or completing a 30-mile bike ride. Participants track their workouts, share their progress on social media channels, and encourage friends and family to support their efforts via a donation. All donations generated through “Share A Step For Seniors” will go towards the continued renovations at the Wesley Health Care Center’s Springs building. The residence caters to aging adults who may have significant chronic medical needs requiring daily assistance.

“All of us at The Wesley Community are thrilled to bring back this wonderful initiative, which is a great way for people to stay active while raising funds for our residents’ benefit,” said J. Brian Nealon, CEO of The Wesley Community. “We encourage individuals of all ages and fitness levels to participate and we look forward to seeing people accomplish their personal fitness goals.” The “Share A Step For Seniors” program will officially launch during a Kick-Off Party at Pitney Meadows Community Farm on June 6 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Staff from The Wesley Foundation will be available to help participants register and begin to work towards their fitness goal for the week. All participants who attend will receive a complimentary t-shirt, while supplies last. The kick-off event is free and open to the public.

Participants can register as either individuals or as part of a team online at shareastep2019. everydayhero.do. Registration is free. To be eligible for prizes, the minimum individual fundraising goal is $50 and the minimum team fundraising goal is $250.

Various prizes will be offered to participating individuals and teams based on achievement. Winners will be announced during a Wrap-Up Party at Courtyard by Marriott and Excelsior Springs on Thursday, June 13 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

All participants are invited to attend. All participating teams who achieve their fundraising goals will receive water bottles. For more information visit www.thewesleycommunity.org/ wesley-foundation/special-events/ share-step-seniors.

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Wildlife Festival at Wilton Wildlife Preserve Park’s Historic Camp Saratoga WILTON — On June 2 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park will be hosting a Wildlife Festival at Historic Camp Saratoga on Scout Road in Wilton. The event will feature Karner blue butterfly walks, live animal programs, nature crafts, pond exploration, and hands-on fun. Activities will take place throughout Camp Saratoga to encourage people to get out and explore the trail system since the Wildlife Festival is a registered National Trails Day event. All activities are offered free to the public. A live animal program is taking place 11 a.m. highlighting native raptors presented by Trish Marki of Silent Wings. Other live animals will be on display with “The Naturalist Guy” Kenny Barnett’s reptile and amphibian display. Naturalist George Steele will be leading a Nature Tunes and Tales at 1 p.m. in the Dining Hall. He will also be leading a few nature walks. At the pond, volunteers will be on hand with dip nets to help people discover the animals that live there. Search and Rescue Dogs from the Lower Adirondack Search and Rescue will be holding demonstrations throughout the festival. There will a be lupine and Karner blue butterfly information pavilion and hourly walks beginning at 11:15 a.m. to explore the Saratoga Sandplains Habitat Restoration area. Volunteers will lead the walks and will explain the efforts that New York State DEC and The Nature Conservancy have made in improving and increasing the habitat for this endangered species. Because of this effort,

the Preserve & Park is now home to the largest population of the endangered Karner blue butterflies in the Northeast. Beginning at 11 a.m. there will be numerous craft activities taking place in locations around Camp Saratoga. These will include coffee filter butterflies, clay printing, watercolor painting, and fish printing. There will be information tables about the Preserve and Park, its trail system, and the Blanding’s Turtle. Other local organizations will also be tabling at the festival and will include the Albany Pine Bush Preserve, Adirondack Mountain Club Saratoga/Glens Falls Chapter, Friends of Moreau Lake State Park, Hudson Crossing Park, Lower Adirondack Search and Rescue, the Saratoga Springs Public Library, and Sustainable Saratoga. During the festival, the Donald A. Collins Memorial Fire Observer’s Cabin will be open along with the Cornell Hill Fire Tower. For safety reasons, the Fire Tower is restricted to visitors over the age of five and children who want to climb the tower need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. At 12:30 p.m. there will be an award ceremony for the winners of the Earth Day Essay Contest. Over 250 entries were received from schools from all over the region. At the ceremony, the contest winners from each of the categories will receive their $50 cash prize. The winner in the K-3rd Grade Elementary School Category is Taylor Morley, a homeschooled Kindergartener, and Honorable Mentions are Maddie Palmer, second grader at Ballard Road Elementary, Jasper

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Hendrickson, a third grader at Zoller School, and Timothy Mann, a third grader at Saratoga Independent School. The winner in the 4th and 5th Grade Elementary School Category is John Place, a fourth grade student at Saratoga Independent School. Honorable Mentions are Athen Della Ratta, a fifth grader at Zoller School, and Emma Debusk and Michael Becker, 4th graders at Schuylerville Elementary School. The winner in the Middle School category was Kassandra Negron, a 6th grade student from Sharon Springs Middle School with Honorable Mentions being Elijah Rose from Knickerbacker Middle School and Maddie Perretta from Mohanasen Draper Middle School. The High School winner is Ciara Schoen, a tenth grade student at Saratoga Springs High School with the Honorary Mentions being Disha Darji, a tenth grader from Schalmont High School and Autumn Fluty, a twelfth grade student at Galway High School. For more information, please call the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or visit the website at www.wiltonpreserve.org.

Week of May 31 – June 6, 2019

OPERATION OVERLORD

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by Joe Raucci

for Saratoga TODAY A WORLD AT WAR To fully understand the importance of D-Day we must first explain the events leading up to it. World War Two started in 1939 when Adolph Hitler unleashed his armies on the European Continent. The first to fall was Poland. The Poles were no match for Hitler’s modern war machine, capitulating in a matter of weeks. Following that swift victory his eyes were now set on Germany’s historic foe France. It would be payback time for the failed attempt to defeat the French in the First World War. In a massive three prong offensive, the Armies of The Reich demolished the Netherlands, Belgium, and France in a stunning six-week campaign. Three hundred thousand soldiers were trapped on the French Coast at Dunkirk. In an extraordinary effort the entire British Expeditionary Forces along with many of their French Counterparts, were evacuated across the English Channel to fight another day. It would be four long years before they would return. When they did, it would be an American-led invasion that would shake the beaches of Normandy to its core. BRITAIN FIGHTS ON With the fall of France, the rest of Europe fell like dominos. Nazi Germany dominated the entire continent, save one. The Brits had no plans of suing for peace with

Hitler. Sir Winston Churchill in a speech to the British Nation closed it with these telling words. “We shall never surrender.” In fact, they defended their island nation with ferocity. An all-out Blitz, as it became known, was hurled at them. Night in and night out the German Luftwaffe dropped tons of bombs on London and other populated cities of the British Isles. The Royal Air Force fought them at every turn. They took horrendous losses in the defense of their homeland. In the end they succeeded. The Germans had enough. Britain had stood alone against all odds. The Island Nation had lived to fight another day. HITLER LOOKS EAST Hitler had his revenge on the French. He held an iron grip on Europe. Now he made plans to conquer Russia. In the early summer of 1941, he again unleashed his armies. Operation Barbarossa was supposed to be a quick, decisive victory over an outmatched Soviet Military. Hitler’s Legions destroyed one Russian Army after another. The Soviets would bend but not break. They halted the German thrust just twenty miles from Moscow. This would be Germany’s high-water mark of The Russian Campaign. A year later the greatest battle of Modern Warfare was fought at Stalingrad. The entire German Sixth Army of 200,000 men was destroyed marking the turning point of the war. From that time on the German War Machine would be on its heels. They had lost the initiative in the East.

An American soldier guards a fallen hero on Omaha Beach.

AMERICA ENTERS THE WAR When the Japanese rained bombs down on our fleet at Pearl Harbor, inexplicably the next day Hitler declared War on the United States. We were now in a conflict with both countries. American soldiers in the European Theatre got their first taste of combat in North Africa. They were bloodied by the Germans in a series of battles there in early 1943. A change of command took place when one George Patton Jr. took command

German soldiers parade down the Champs Elysees after the fall of France.

of American Forces in that region. Patton turned the poorly led troops into a finely tuned fighting machine. These soldiers showed their grit and determination on the way to Palermo and the Liberation of Sicily.

American Forces were now headed for the coast of Italy. Under the command of General Mark Clark, the U.S. Fifth Army slogged up the boot of Italy and cleared the way to Rome. Red Armies were on the

move in the East. The Reich was being squeezed. In London the American-led Coalition was planning the greatest amphibious invasion in history. The world was about to hold its breath. continues to next page...

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OPERATION OVERLORD

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continues from previous page... THE INVASION OF EUROPE In the Spring of 1944 Great Britain was bustling with the sounds of American and Allied Soldiers preparing for the invasion of Europe. Transport ships unloaded tanks, weapons, munitions, and supplies that were vital to the upcoming offensive. A superhuman effort was taking place. Nearly seven thousand ships were to be engaged in the race across the English Channel to the shores of Normandy. Twelve thousand aircraft were made available to support the landings. The manpower was astounding. American forces placed one and one half million men in England to lead the D-Day attack and its aftermath. THE GENERALS The choice for the overall command of Operation Overlord was Dwight D. Eisenhower. He was handpicked by Army Chief of Staff George Marshall. Always a Marshall favorite, he rose from Colonel to Four Star General in an unprecedented two years. With the title of Supreme Commander, his responsibilities were immense in both a military and geopolitical sense. As advertised, he was the right man for the job. Directly under Eisenhower, the British hero of El Alamein, Sir Bernard Law Montgomery was given Operational Command of the invasion. Vain, arrogant, and unlikeable are just a few of his well-known traits. Despite his deficiencies, he is considered one of the great Generals of The Second World War. The U.S. First Army was commanded by another star pupil of Marshall, General Omar Bradley. He had done all his homework and was a perfect choice to lead the 120,000 men placed under his command. THE D-DAY LANDINGS There is a military maxim stating that in preparation for battle, time is never an ally. D-Day was no exception to this rule. In crossing the Channel, the Allies had a three-day window to commence the operation. The time period began on June 4 and

Generals George Patton Jr. and Omar Bradley, two of America’s greatest battlefield Commanders.

ended on June 6. British weather forecasters warned Eisenhower that weather conditions were not suitable, and the operation needed to be postponed until a later date. Eisenhower, unshaken, made the tough decision to go ahead with the invasion. It was the right call. On the morning of June 6, 160,000 Allied Troops landed on beaches across Normandy. American soldiers accounted for 75,000 of the participants. Of those who landed on Omaha and Utah Beaches, nearly 5,000 of them would perish in the first wave of the attack. Despite a tenacious German defense, our forces were still able to establish a beachhead, securing the way for the advancement inland. ENTER: THEODORE ROOSEVELT JR. The U.S. 4th Division was to be a key ingredient of the D-Day landing. Ted Roosevelt, the first son of our twenty-sixth President and Assistant Commander of the unit, realized that when the troops hit the beach there would be no General Officer to direct their movement. Roosevelt requested to be allowed to land with the first wave. The request was denied due to the facts that he was fifty-seven years old, suffered from heart disease, and a debilitating form of arthritis. Finally, after a written letter explaining his motivation and pleading his case, he was given the green light. His bravery and

Theodore Roosevelt Jr., an American Hero of the highest order.

courage are remarkable. He waded on shore carrying a pistol in one hand and a walking cane in the other. Roosevelt made no attempt to shield himself from enemy fire. He walked up and down the beach making important command decisions and calming the troops with his presence. He is considered instrumental in the success of the D-Day narrative. Roosevelt died two weeks after the landing. He was posthumously awarded America’s highest military award, The Congressional Medal of Honor for his exploits on Utah Beach. As George Patton so eloquently stated, “ The bravest man I ever knew.” THE AFTERMATH With the beachhead secured, the door opened for the thrust through France and onto

The Supreme Commander’s speech to the D-Day combatants.

Germany. A month after D-Day George Patton and his Third Army joined the fray. Paris was liberated in August of that year. The Germans were still a very formidable opponent. Resistance in defense of their homeland would be fought with ferocity. Wehrmacht High Command planned one last bolt of thunder. A counteroffensive was launched in late 1944. The attack took the Allies completely by surprise. The Germans were able to advance toward the coveted oil reserves at Antwerp. Air superiority and the brilliant Generalship of George Patton put an end to Germany’s last hope of success in what became known as The Battle of the Bulge. The Third Reich was crumbling. The War in Europe ended in May of 1945. The D-Day Landings had made it possible.

The might of the United States in term of manpower, equipment, and leadership had paved the way. The threat of Nazi Tyranny was over. The world would breathe a sigh of relief. DUTY...HONOR...COUNTRY It has been seventy-five years since the Allies landed at Normandy. We can now look back and reflect on the day when many of our fellow Americans, mostly fine young men just entering adulthood, stormed a beach in a foreign land and paid for that parcel of sand with their lives. They were the ones that made the ultimate sacrifice to keep the world free from a Totalitarian Regime. Let us never forget the courage, bravery, and selflessness of the American Soldiers who passed into history on D-Day, the 6th of June 1944.

Week of May 31 – June 6, 2019

Sarah Craig :

FINDING UNDERSTANDING THROUGH STORIES At Caffè Lena, Sarah Craig strives to take audiences 'below the surface of life.'

by Grace Alberti,

SMARTACUS Creative Group

for Saratoga TODAY “When I was a kid growing up, I never thought that I would have a career. I somehow thought I’d be able to get away with not working. I thought maybe I’d be the Queen of England. So, I never really had any interest in making money or having a career, but I did have a very big bundle of energy for trying to make good things happen in the world.” Thus began my interview with Sarah Craig, our local ringleader for the arts. Meeting in a cozy little café in downtown Saratoga Springs, just a block or two up from her usual haunt and handiwork, the eminent Caffè Lena, we sat down over two cups of tea to spin the yarn. Caffè Lena is the oldest continuously operating folk music venue in the nation, having housed such mythology as Bob Dylan and Arlo Guthrie. Since its beginnings in 1960, the Caffè has been a home for music, magic, and ghosts, operating out of a 19th century boarding house in Saratoga’s historic downtown. In 2016, the aging establishment underwent a $2 million renovation, creating the much healthier, 100 percent handicapaccessible performance venue music lovers delight in today. Following the passing of founder Lena Spencer in 1989, the organization had found itself in an administrative kerfuffle, seeking a life without its heart

for the first time in its 30-year history. After several years of parttime managers and volunteers, the Caffè was in need of fresh impetus. In 1995, Craig became the organization’s first executive director, putting the Caffè back on its feet, and running too. Craig had never wished to work in the art world, at least not at first. Of course, having spent her childhood years noodling around on various instruments, she had a deep love for music, but she considered it no more than a hobby. Craig gravitated instead toward something more tangible She earned her B.A. in psychology and women’s studies from the University of Vermont, leaving her, in her words “basically unemployable.” She moved to Boston, entering into the world of grassroots activism. Here she began working for VISTA, more commonly known as the domestic Peace Corps, as well as for the Massachusetts branch of Peace Action, a nationwide, grassroots citizens lobby. Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, the organization known for its advocacy of nuclear disarmament had found itself shrinking, and in the process Craig become the Executive Director. A freshly married Craig left the state of Massachusetts after several years of service and fled a little closer to her Manchester, VT hometown, right over the border in the heart of upstate New York. Enter a consequential day: amidst job searching in her new locale, Craig picked up a copy of the daily paper, the Saratogian. “I was sitting at a local diner in Salem, looking through the classified ads,” she told me, “and here was this little ad that said “Nonprofit Arts Organization Seeks Full or Part-Time Executive Director.’” And with the flip of a page, Craig had stumbled upon the community that would envelop

her for the next 25 years of her life. She told me stories from the next decades, things that just floated to her mind, one of these being how she observed the granddaughter of Woody Guthrie start her music career in the Caffè, then her marriage, and then her family. “Just to be able to see someone’s life evolve like that meant a lot to me,” she said. “I remember one day where I brought out a basket of toys for her kids to play with in the dressing room while their parents were up on stage, and I go back to check on them, and everything is spread out all over the floor, just toys everywhere. I thought, ‘These are Woody Guthrie’s grandchildren.’ That’s amazing to me. That’s such a piece of American history.” She told me of the songwriting duo Lowen and Navarro who frequented the Caffè in the 1990s and 2000s. She told me how after years of playing the Caffè, Eric Lowen took her aside before the sound check and confided to her that he’d been diagnosed with ALS. She was the first person he told. As his disease progressed, she watched Lowen come back using crutches, and then a wheelchair, carried up the Caffe’s narrow stairway. She watched him lose his ability to play. And then one day, he couldn’t come back. He passed away in 2009. “You do get close to people,” she told me, “Art is all about being unguarded and opening up your inner emotional life to people. It’s one of the most demanding things that you can expect of a human being.” It is that very concept that defines the importance of the Caffè. It is why the venue feels so current despite its almost 60-year life span. It is why so many, including Craig, are dedicated to its maintenance and growth.

“I see music as the tool that we use rather than the end-product...” “I see music as the tool that we use rather than the endproduct,” she said, “The end product that I’m trying to create is new friendships, harmony between people, getting people to see below the surface of life, getting people to wake up their emotions. On the surface it looks like I’m running an entertainment venue, but I’m actually trying to accomplish much more than that. And I think that people feel that. I think that the Caffe has always been that.” In a time where political divisions have put humanity on hold, the necessity for art has risen through the roof. In the coming year, the Caffè is focusing on accessibility and community service. “We’re trying to get outside of our four walls and get the music out to people who would not otherwise be able to experience live music,” she says. Creating a live streaming option, varying genres and the prices of performances, and staging 60 shows out in the community, including schools, soup kitchens, and nursing homes, are all means to this end. Her work continues, as does its magic. As I watched Craig head back up Phila Street, back towards the Caffè, her final words to me

banged around in my head. “I think that in order to be a whole human being, you need to be intellectual, you need to be emotional, you need to be open and curious, and I think that the very fact that art has just always been a part of the human experience tells me that it’s one of those essential elements. It’s just everything that we’ve talked about. People find understanding through stories. They don’t tend to find understanding through pie charts and bar graphs. To my way of thinking, it’s just desperately needed in the world right now, because so much of what we’re seeing is people just defining everyone who’s not like themselves as garbage. Through fear, through ignorance, through whatever. It’s part of being a human being. It’s hard to express though, isn’t it?”

The SMARTACUS Creative Group is a student-driven creative agency dedicated to supporting the economic development of Upstate New York. A senior in Jill Cowburn’s journalism class at Saratoga Springs High School, Grace Alberti is the founder of Ad Astra Theatre Troupe. She’ll be attending New York University as a BFA Drama major this fall.

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BALLSTON SPA 1213 Saratoga Rd., $250,500. Eduardo and Myla Gonzalez sold property to Sirva Relocation Credit LLC. 1213 Saratoga Rd., $250,500. Sirva Relocation Credit LLC sold property to Nathaniel Waite and Sarah Lonwell. 60 Sycamore St. $363,844. Heritage Builders Group LLC sold property to William and Yvonne Gormley. 12 Spring Circle, $402,217. Briarwood Brooks Development LLC sold property to Mark and Lisa Bellinger. 11 Red Barn Dr., $405,331. Barbera Homes Kelley Farms LLC (by Agent) sold property to Michael Moy and May Lo.

GALWAY 2935 Birchton Rd., $255,000. Bonnie Bates sold property to Brian Jennings. 2648 Old Mill Rd., $332,596. Charlene and John Lyons, Sr., sold property to Nicholas and Christina Strange. 2250 Diamond Point Rd., $589,000. Mark Concilla sold property to Kevin Baird. 2680 May Rd., $280,000. Victor and Constance Kaidas sold property to Jesse and Elenor Aronstein. 6428 Antioch Rd., $250,000. Keith and Patricia Burgess sold property to Mark and Megan Spagnola and Raymond Bailey.

GREENFIELD 231 Allen Rd., $292,000. Michael Trailkill sold property to Eric and Jill Blackman. 443 NYS Route 9, $350,000. Charlotte Reome (by Exec) sold property to Maple Avenue Towing The Spa LLC.

MALTA 34 Collamer Dr., $260,000. Janay and Shawne Camp sold property to Jeremiah Lagace and Kristina Vedder. 2712 Route 9, $730,000. Richard Elliot Enterprises Inc. sold property to Millerton Co. Op. Inc.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

44 Vettura Court, $85,000. Lecmor Residential LLC sold property to DeGraff Bloom Custom Builders Inc. 105 Arrow Wood Place, $195,500. Rock Solid Real Estate LLC sold property to Amanda Smania. 81 Pepperbush Place, $220,000. Pamela Spataro sold property to Shanva Cubas. 1 Mayapple Way, $270,000. Emily and Denise Moore sold property to Pamela Spataro.

MILTON 834 Ediface Way, $320,000. William and Suzette Murauskas sold property to Robert and Claire Attardo. 30 Old Glory Lane, $283,000. Christopher and Brenda Gore sold property to Todd Moses and Jean Booth. 37 Pleasant St., $492,000. Andrew and Donna Haskins sold property to Howard and Karen Selinger.

TOWN OF SARATOGA 438 County Route 68, $397,000. Nikki Becker, Charles and Barbara Seeley sold property to Kevin and Nicole Jackson. 160 Haas Rd., $350,000. Dana Leonardo and Grayson Fonda sold property to Abbey and Charles Pafundi, Jr. 25 Myers Lane, $175,000. Dean Erno sold property to Frank Dennison.

107 Point Breeze Rd., $250,000. Jo Golden sold property to Albert and Marie Barbera.

SARATOGA SPRINGS 17 Derby Dr., $185,000. NJCC NYS REO Subsidiary LLC sold property to Gerard and Anna Falotico. 450 Grand Ave., $381,100. Jayne Mearkley sold property to Danielle Remillard and Conor Donohue. 130 Regent St., Unit 1, $240,000. MAE Development LP sold property to Daniel and Karen Catalano. 162 Grand Ave., $722,500. Joan and Ryan Malone sold property to Tory Speert. 8 Chloes Way, $576,713. McKenzie Estates of Saratoga Springs LLC sold property to William and Nancy Sidford. 32 Winners Circle, $250,000. Carol and Stephen Travers sold property to Sandra Lobiondo. 65 Beekman St., $240,000. Lynne Urell sold property to MCF Holdings LLC. 2 Meadow Brook Rd., $380,000. Jack Zuckerman sold property to DGD Holdings LLC. 30 Whistler Court #126, $277,750. Christopher and Tiffany Foley sold property to Jennifer Coulombe.

22 Lakeview Rd., $310,000. Dana and Nunzio Cassese, Jr. sold property to Scott and Lisa Cutting.

STILLWATER 6 Blizzard Rd., $92,000. US Bank National Association (as Indenture Trustee) sold property to DNK Holdings LLC. Lot 7 Gronczniak Rd., $53,000. Robert Groncznak sold property to Darren and Janci Welch. 1 Battery Blvd., $370,000. Malcom and Lorraine Spooner sold property to James and Kim Cooper. 7 Whitney Rd., $257,000. John White sold property to Jeremiah Bratt and Jennifer Aiken.

WILTON 5 Whirlaway Blvd. $285,000. Mark and Susan Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Keefe sold property to Frank and Diane Cassia. Gurn Springs Rd., $7,500. Diverse Holdings Group Inc. sold property to Coldbrook at Saratoga LLC. 19 Apple Tree Lane, $301,275. Joshua and Jordan Demarais sold property to Tess Baker and Brian Goodge. 1 Conklin Court, $98,000. William and Judy Morris sold property to McPadden Builders LLC.

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Week of May 31 – June 6, 2019

For Women, By Women: PA L E T T E C A F E ’ S V I S I O N Photos by SuperSource Media LLC.

by Marissa Gonzalez Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Palette Café, a new collaborative workspace and café in Saratoga Springs, is slated to open on Wednesday, June 5. Owner and creator of the new space, Catherine Hover, hopes the Palette Café will create social destination dedicated to successful women in career and in life. Hover, decided to create Palette Café after attending a Girl Boss rally in New York City last year. “It just lit me up,” she said. “You need a palette to create everything, and that’s what we

Catherine Hover, owner of Palette Cafe, in the semi-private workspace within the café.

hope to provide for any woman or man who wants to do better for themselves... Just have an inspiring place, a new innovative place to hang out and to be, that isn’t a bar,” says Hover and adds that the name is also a play off another business she owns, Saratoga Paint and Sip Studio. Palette Café, located at 493 Broadway, will serve up a variety of

coffee drinks, wines, cocktails and even boozy coffee drinks along with grab-and-go snacks and desserts on its first floor. Also on the first floor is a semi-private workspace complete with a private phone booth. Here, guests will be able to connect to Wi-Fi and grab a drink. In the space, is also a gallery wall dedicated to an artist in residence. The art is for sale and

the artist will receive 70% of all sales while the Barista receives 30% commission. Hover also plans to host painting in the patio events once a month. “My thought was, I needed decor and why not put bad ass art on the walls,” said Hover. Hover plans to expand in the coming months for a phase two of the new business, which will be located upstairs and will be a co-working community space. Phase two will include elevated amenities like high-speed Internet, a full-time concierge, a conference room and desks, as well as a community space for programming, events and speakers. “I always meet people out at coffee shops and I’m not being met with what I personally need and I felt like I couldn’t be the only one,” says Hover about her inspiration behind Palette Café. The Palette Café will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and celebrate a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, June 5.

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Week of May 31 – June 6, 2019

Saratoga National Bank Names New Branch Managers SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company is pleased to announce that Garrett Dawson is now branch manager in Clifton Park and Steven Rocque is branch manager in Troy. Part of the Arrow family of companies, Saratoga National Bank provides banking, wealth management and insurance through 11 locations across the Capital Region. They will oversee sales, service and day-to-day operations in their respective offices. Dawson joined Saratoga National Bank in 2012 and was most recently branch manager at the Jones Road and Ballard Road Offices. Active in the community, he is a board member of the Southern

Garrett Dawson. Photo provided.

Steven Rocque. Photo provided.

Saratoga County Chamber Angels. He also volunteers for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Upstate New York and the American Cancer Society. Rocque recently joined

Saratoga National Bank and has previous experience as bank branch manager. An Army veteran, he earned a degree from St. John Fisher College and Hudson Valley Community College.

Lisa West Named Site Administrator at Malta Medical Emergent Care MALTA — Lisa West has been appointed site administrator at Malta Med Emergent Care, a joint venture of Albany Med and Saratoga Hospital. She oversees Malta Med operations, including emergent care, medical imaging and laboratory services. West has more than 25 years of nursing experience and has held leadership positions in emergency services, case management, inpatient nursing and long-term care. At Malta Med, she once again teams up with Dr. JoAnne McDonough, who serves as medical director of urgent care services at the 24/7 facility. The

two worked together at Ellis Medicine, where McDonough was chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine, and West was director of emergency services. A registered nurse, West has a Master of Science in Nursing degree, with a specialization in leadership and management, from Walden University in Minnesota. She serves on the advisory board of directors of the Center for Donation and Transplant in Albany. West was a member of the Capital Region Chamber’s Leadership Tech Valley Class of 2018. During her tenure at

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EDUCATION

Week of May 31 – June 6, 2019

Maple Heads to Washington D.C. Photos provided.

by Lily Cubanski

for Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS/ WASHINGTON D.C. — On Wednesday, May 8 at 6 a.m., around 400 students, teachers, and chaperones boarded eight buses and made their way to Washington D.C., our nation’s capital. Maple Avenue Middle School wanted to make the eighth graders’ trip an amazing trip to remember! A wake-up call at 4:45 a.m. was probably the one of the most grueling challenges of that early Wednesday morning. The other challenge was the eight-hour bus ride ahead… Luckily, students distracted themselves with movies, sleep, and socializing with each other to shorten the bus ride. Once in the capital, the eight buses split-up to navigate on a different excursion. My bus, number eight, started our trip off by meeting our tour guide, Tony. We then went to four different memorials, starting off with the Korean War Veterans Memorial. Students respectfully admired the nineteen statues of soldiers and the Pool of Remembrance. After, we drove to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial where we walked beside the walls etched with the names of the fallen soldiers who fought in the

Liliy Cubanski.

Lincoln Monument.

war. We then made our way to the Lincoln Memorial where students took pictures of the famous statue of Abraham Lincoln and stood by the edge of the Reflecting Pool. We then walked to the World War II Memorial to end our first day. After meeting back at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center (where we were staying over the course of our trip) students enjoyed dinner and a night of dancing to celebrate the beginning of our trip.

We started our second day off at Arlington National Cemetery where we saw the powerful significance of the changing of the guards and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. We also paid our respects at the grave of President John F. Kennedy. Following that, all the buses met at the Capital Building to take their group picture. Imagine… placing over 400 people in line by height to gather in front of the Capital for a quick image! Before

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heading into the Air and Space Museum, we stopped for lunch at a street lined with food trucks. In the Air and Space Museum, we saw the prototypes of NASA rockets and Amelia Earhart’s plane, the Lockheed 5B Vega. After leaving the Air and Space Museum, the students of bus eight were given the option to go to one more Smithsonian museum, the National Museum of Natural History or the National Museum of American History. The other buses were given the choice of other museums. After we left the Smithsonian museums, we went to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial and looked across the Tidal Basin to the Jefferson Memorial. Following the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, we went to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial not too far away. We studied what Roosevelt did during his terms and then headed off to dinner in a park across from the memorial. We then went to the Air Force Memorial to marvel at the tall structures. After the Air Force Memorial, we went to the Pentagon Memorial. Once we were at the Pentagon, we could see the outline of where the building was rebuilt after the plane crashed. Rows of benches line the memorial with the names of those who passed after the devastating event. The architects of the memorial so carefully constructed it in a way where the benches that faced the

Pentagon showed that that person died within the building, and the benches that faced the Air Force Memorial showed that that person died within the plane. On the benches lied carnations and notes from loved ones. Students were respectful and quiet as they walked the memorial. By the time we left, the sun had set, and we took the bus back to the hotel. On our last day in Washington, we woke up and packed the bus with our bags and we headed to the Newseum, a museum dedicated to news and communication. Exhibits of photographs from articles that won Pulitzers to an entire room of newspapers that dated back to the fifteenth century. On the lowest floor, stood pieces of the Berlin Wall, with graffiti art on one side, and nothing on the other. After exploring the Newseum until 12:30 in the afternoon, students endured another long bus ride home to New York… but we were tired and needed the time to rest and relax! The trip to Washington D.C. was an eye-opening trip that grasped students into our nation’s history. Remembering this trip will not be hard because of all the things we experienced and all the places we went to. This trip would not be possible, though, without the help of all who contributed to this trip. So, on behalf of the eighth-grade students who went on this trip, I say thank you to those who made this happen.

Week of May 31 – June 6, 2019

EDUCATION BRIEFS

Congregation Shaara Tfille/The Jewish Community Stewart’s Shops Celebrates 20 Year Center of Saratoga Springs Presents ‘The Isle of Klezbos’ Anniversary of Make Your Own (MYO) Scholarship Program SARATOGA SPRINGS — 2 p.m. It will be held in their Northeast NY, the cost is $5 per Over $5M has been awarded in the form of 1,300 scholarships The Stewart’s Make Your Own (MYO) Scholarship Committee is celebrating a monumental 20 years of helping students with their college expenses. This year, the committee awarded a record $406,250 in scholarship funds to 81 college-bound students in the Stewart’s family, a 12% increase over 2018. The MYO Scholarship program provides scholarships for active employees’ immediate family members who attend an accredited educational institution. Since its inception, Stewart’s Shops has granted an impressive $5M to provide 1,300 scholarships to college students through the MYO Scholarship Program. Philly Dake founded the MYO Scholarship in 1999 to help parents with the rising costs of college tuition. Philly chose the Make Your Own phrase to emphasize that although the

funds provide an opportunity, true learning only occurs when students apply themselves and discover the key to Make Your Own education. Special thanks to Joan Maxam, the Director of the Make Your Own Scholarship Program and her committee. Without Joan’s hard work and dedication, this program wouldn’t be what it is today. She has made it possible for 1,300 students to obtain their college dream. Diana Dandro-Keith, a 2004 graduate of Miami University received $14,000 in college scholarships from the MYO Program. Diana grew up in Saranac Lake and she now owns her own company, buying and selling scientific lab equipment. Diane recently wrote a heartfelt letter and said, “Thank you for believing in me when I was first making my way in the world.” The MYO Scholarship program will continue to believe in and support these students that are making their way in this world.

The Adrian Rubin Scholarship is Accepting Applications The Adrian Rubin Scholarship was created with our leaders of the future (current students) in mind. Over the years, college has become increasingly expensive and necessary. This scholarship serves the purpose of being able to help one student get closer to achieving their goal of landing their dream career without having to rack up hundreds of thousands of student loan debt in order to do so. Applicants will be required to answer a simple question in the form of a short essay and the winner will be selected based on the essay submitted. A committee led by Adrian Rubin will select a winner by the end of August 2019. This winner will receive $1200 towards their higher education, which will be sent directly to their school’s financial aid department. The following people are eligible for the Adrian Rubin Scholarship: High school students graduating in 2019 that have been

accepted into a college, university, trade school, or design school. Students currently enrolled in a college, university, trade school, or design school. Guidelines: Adrian Rubin wants to hear your answer to this question, “What is the most creative business idea you have?” This should be a short essay of no more than 500 words. Application Process: Please complete each section of the form below. By submitting an application, the applicant gives Adrian Rubin consent to use their essay, name, and information for marketing and promotional purposes. Submission Deadline: July 1 Winner Selection: The winner will be selected in August 2019. Once contacted, the winner will have two weeks to respond. If the winner does not respond, a new winner will be selected. Please share this link with students who wish to apply: adrianrubinscholarship.com.

Congregation Shaara Tfille/The Jewish Community Center of Saratoga Springs will present a return engagement of The Isle of Klezbos on Sunday, June 3 at

synagogue at 84 Weibel Avenue and is part of the 2019 Saratoga Jewish Cultural Festival. Sponsored by a generous grant from the Jewish Federation of

person and free for students with ID. A dessert reception will follow the performance. Please RSVP to 518-584-2370 or saratogajcc@albany.twcbc.com.

The Schuylerville Community Theater Announces Scholarship Recipients for 2019 SCHUYLERVILLE — The Schuylerville Community Theater (SCT) is pleased to announce the recipients of their scholarship awards for 2019. Allison Hillebrandt, daughter of Bill and Donna Hillebrandt of Gansevoort has been selected to receive the SCT Vicki Wolfe Scholarship. Allison will graduate from South Glens Falls High School and will be attending Ithaca College for a degree in Music Education and Performance. Alexandra Cooke, daughter of Derry and Donna Cooke of Queensbury will be attending Nazareth College seeking a BFA

in Musical Theater. Alexandra has been awarded the Edward (Ted) Shuster Memorial Scholarship for 2019. Grace Alberti, who will graduate from Saratoga Springs High School, is the daughter of Paul and Antoinette Alberti. Grace will be attending NYU in the fall for a BFA in Drama. Grace has been awarded the Katherine R. Hopkins Memorial Scholarship from SCT. Lily Neher, daughter of Christopher and Kimberly Neher of Gansevoort, will graduate from Schuylerville High School and attend the University of New Hampshire to study Dance.

Lily will receive the June Corbett Memorial Scholarship. Olivia Faul, daughter of Joseph and Theresa Faul of Malta, will receive an SCT 2019 Scholarship upon graduating from Ballston Spa High School. Olivia will be attending the Crane School of Music at Potsdam for a degree in Vocal Performance/Music Education. Cooper Collins, son of Timothy and Kelly Collins, will graduate from Lake George High School and will be receiving the Bryon McKim Memorial Scholarship. Cooper will be attending NYU Tish seeking a degree in Musical Theater.

Food

Week of May 31 – June 6, 2019

HERBS: Good Neighbors of the Garden HIGH ROCK PARK Wednesdays | 3 - 6 p.m. Saturdays | 9 - 1 p.m.

by Catherine Morba for Saratoga TODAY Like people, plants relate to one another differently. Unique characteristics such as fragrance, stature, and ability to attract pollinators and repel pests make a plant more or less compatible with its neighbors. Companion planting, or paying attention to beneficial relationships that exist between species of plants, give way to healthier crops, increased yields, and even enhanced flavor in harvests. Herbs are especially companionable when mindfully placed in a garden bed.

Herbs also possess healing properties to soothe the ailments of the gardeners who tend them. For centuries herbs have been exalted as medicinal remedies, offering relief for sore throats, anxiety, stomachaches, and other health concerns. Rather than planting rows of single crops this season, try intermingling herbs for a garden that is both plentiful and curative.

BASIL and tomatoes have

heightened flavors when grown in proximity. Basil also compliments asparagus, beans, beets, cabbage, and bell peppers. Basil tea alleviates an upset stomach and is a natural skin cleanser. Place wet leaves under eyes to reduce puffiness and dark circles.

THYME repels pests like cabbage worms, corn earworms, and tomato hornworms. It will strengthen the flavor of most plants it borders while attracting honey bees and predatory insects. Thyme relieves congestion from colds and seasonal allergies.

Potted herbs at Burger’s MarketGarden.

DILL is a companion to broccoli, cabbage, kohlrabi, brussels sprouts, and kale. It attracts honey bees and butterflies while deterring cabbage loppers and spider mites. Dill should not be planted near carrots, as the two may cross-pollinate. Steeping two tablespoons of crushed dill seed in one cup of boiling water creates a dill tea for cold and flu symptom relief. ROSEMARY pairs well with broccoli, beans, cabbage, and hot peppers. Aromatically it improves cognitive function and memory. A rosemary tea or essential oil can be used on hair to strengthen and condition. LAVENDER compliments cabbage, kale, cauliflower, and rose bushes. Adding a few drops of lavender oil in a bath reduces stress, insomnia, and anxiety. Fragrant dried flowers can be sewn into pillows or sleep masks for a calming effect. CALENDULA,

or the pot marigold, is a must grow for its bright yellow and orange flowers, pest prevention, and medicinal qualities. Calendula acts as a trap plant, attracting aphids to a sticky stem and away from garden vegetables. The flowers are harvested and used to make oils, teas, and ointments that have antiseptic and wound healing properties.

The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is 3-6 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays at High Rock Park. Find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, and on the FreshFoodNY app. E-mail friends@saratogafarmersmarket. org for volunteer opportunities.

Potted herbs and greens at Burger’s MarketGarden.

Healing Calendula & Lavender Salve

This salve made from calendula and lavender rejuvenates dry or burned skin. Stop by one of many booths selling herb plants and harvests at the Saturday and Wednesday markets. INGREDIENTS: *Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

• 2 ounces beeswax* • 2 ounces shea butter

• 3 oz. olive oil*

• Glass measuring cup

• 2 oz. of coconut oil

• Pan of simmering water

• 1 Tbsp lavender buds*

• Fine mesh strainer

• 1 Tbsp dried calendula petals*

• Glass jar

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Gently heat coconut and olive oils in a glass measuring cup in the microwave or place it in a small pan of simmering water. 2. Add the dried calendula petals and lavender buds. Let stand for 30-60 minutes then strain. (Warm again if it’s too thick to strain.) 3. Place the infused oil back into the measuring cup and add the beeswax. Melt again either in the microwave or in the pan of simmering water. 4. Remove from heat and add the shea butter. It will melt quickly. Stir well to combine and let cool slowly. 5. Pour into a clean jar with a tight-fitting lid. Let cool completely before using. The salve keeps for several months. Use as often as needed. Recipe by Lindsey Johnson and featured on www.helloglow.com.

Week of May 31 – June 6, 2019

Food

“Boont? Bundt…Boont?”

Caramel Pecan Monkey Bread INGREDIENTS

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY

Hello

my Foodie Friends. With our location of 33 Railroad Place in Saratoga Springs, next door to the Bow Tie Criterion Cinemas, I find myself reflecting on my favorite movies. Among my choice films is “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” that also has one my favorite movies scenes. The classic scene from the movie is when Maria Portokales receives a bundt cake from the mother of her future son-in-law. Being cordial yet trying to understand what she is receiving, Maria glances at her daughter Toula, that elicits a back and forth dialog; “Boont? Bundt…Boont? Bundt. BOONT? BUNDT.....OH, IT’S A CAKE! There’s a hole in this cake!” Bundt cakes are a very delicious gift to give when going to see family or a friend. The bundt cake became popular in the 50’s and 60’s. The bundt pan has become America’s best selling cake pan (according to

Nordic Ware) to create a no-fuss cake. It is a perfect cake to serve a crowd and easy to slice. Bundt cake pans are cake pans that are usually 10” – 12” in diameter and are 5” deep with a hole in the center. This ensures that deep cakes can bake evenly. They usually have fluted or ridged designs to make your cake look impressive. Bundt pans were derived from ceramic German Kugelhopf pans, which bake tall, round and (usually) yeasted sweet breads or cakes. The cast aluminum version was trademarked in 1950 by the founder of NordicWare, the largest and certainly most well known maker of bundt-shaped pans. The pans were not popular with bakers at first, but after the Tunnel of Fudge cake – which was baked in a bundt pan -won 2nd in the 1966 Pillsbury Bake-Off, sales of the pan took off and it is now one of the best selling pans in North America, with over 60 million sold. It is easy to see why, because the cakes are very stylish and, unlike layered cakes, look

impressive without needing a drop of frosting. Plus, the NordicWare Bundt pans are made in the U.S.A. There are tens of thousands of recipes out there calling for bundt pans, and you won’t find another pan that can do the job as well. There are many other uses for bundt pans. You can bake any cake, meatloaf (fill center with mashed potatoes), various breads including Monkey bread or garlic bread, and jello! Stop by Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store located at 33 Railroad Place. We have an assortment of NordicWare cast aluminum bundt pans in all sizes and shapes. Next time you go to visit a friend or a “future family member” brings a bundt cake. Be patient if they do not totally understand what it is. Have fun with it and enjoy!! Remember; “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”

Take Care, John & Paula

• 1 package (1/4 oz.) active dry yeast • 1/4 cup warm water (110°-115°) • 11/4 cups warm 2% milk (110°-115°) • 2 large eggs • 5 tablespoons. plus 1/2 cup melted butter, divided • 11/4 cups sugar, divided • 1 teaspoon salt • 5 cups all-purpose flour • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

OPTIONAL GLAZE: • 4 oz. cream cheese, softened • 1/4 cup butter, softened • 11/2 cups confectioners’ sugar • 3 - 5 tablespoons 2% milk

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, eggs and 5 tablespoons melted butter; stir in 1/4 cup sugar, salt and 3 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough. 2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Refrigerate, covered, overnight. 3. Punch dough down; shape into 40 balls (about 1-1/4-in. diameter). Pour remaining melted butter in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine cinnamon and remaining sugar. Dip balls in butter, then roll in sugar mixture. 4. For caramel, bring brown sugar, butter and cream to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir 3 minutes. Pour half of the caramel into a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan; layer with half the pecans and half the dough balls; repeat. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. 5. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake until golden brown, 30-40 minutes. (Cover loosely with foil for last 10 minutes if top browns too quickly.) Cool 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. 6. For optional glaze, beat cream cheese and butter until blended; gradually beat in confectioners’ sugar. Add enough milk to reach desired consistency. Drizzle glaze over warm bread.

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CARAMEL: • 2/3 cup packed brown sugar • 1/4 cup butter, cubed • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream • 3/4 cup chopped pecans, divided

MONDAY

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

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

5/31

6/3

6/4

6/5

6/6

• Ham Salad (Cold Plate) • Potato Salad • Red Cabbage • Confetti Salad • Apricot Whip

• BBQ Chicken over Rice • Vegetable Trio • Warm Apple Crisp

• Chop Steak • Parmesan • Pasta • Zucchini & Yellow Squash • Chocolate Cookies

• Roast Pork with Gravy • Mashed Potatoes • Spinach • Spiced Apples and Raisins

• Oven Fried Chicken with Gravy • Sweet Potatoes • Lima Beans • Tropical Fruit

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

RELIGION

Week of May 31 – June 6, 2019

* Handicap Accessible

Adirondack Christian Fellowship 8 Mountain Ledge, Wilton | 581-587-0623 acfsaratoga.com | Services: Sunday 8 and 10 a.m.

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

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

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

Assembly of God Faith Chapel 6 Burgoyne Street, Schuylerville | 518-695-6069 Rev. Scott Cutting | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Community 2001 Route 9, Round Lake 518-877-8506 | office@corpuschristichurch.net Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8 and 11 a.m.

Assembly of God Saratoga 118 Woodlawn Avenue, Saratoga Springs 518-584-6081 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Bacon Hill Reformed Church* 560 Route 32N, Bacon Hill | 518-695-3074 Rev. Janet Vincent | Services: 10 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Baha’i Community of Saratoga Springs 518-692-7694 | 518-885-0876 | 1-800-22UNITE bahai.org | Public Meetings: 1st Tuesdays 7 p.m. Ballston Center Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church 58 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa 518-885-7312 | ballstoncenterarpchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Eastern Orthodox — Christ the Savior 349 Eastline Road, Ballston Lake | 518-212-7845 xcsavior.org | Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. Faith Chapel 6 Burgoyne Street, Schuylerville 518-695-6069 | faithchapelschuylerville.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. First Baptist Church of Saratoga Springs 45 Washington St., Saratoga Springs | 518-584-6301 fbcsaratoga.org | Services: Sunday 12 p.m. First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa 202 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa | 518-885-8361 bspabaptist.org | Services: 10:30 a.m. (9 a.m. in July and August); Sunday School: 9 a.m. (all ages)

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

First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa 22 West High Street, Ballston Spa 518-885-5583 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

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

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

Bethesda Episcopal Church* 41 Washington St., Saratoga Springs | 518-584-5980 bethesdachurch.org | The Very Rev’d Marshall J. Vang Services: Sunday 8 and 10 a.m. Burnt Hills United Methodist Church* 816 Route 50, Burnt Hills | 518-399-5144 nybhumc.com | Pastor Holly Nye Services: Sunday 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Calvary Capital District 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs | calvarycd.com Pastor Andrew Holt | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church 768 Charlton Road, Charlton | 518-399-4831 charltonfreehold.org | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Christ Community Reformed Church 1010 Route 146, Clifton Park | 518-371-7654 ccrc-cpny.org | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Christ Episcopal Church* 15 West High Street, Ballston Spa 518-885-1031 | Services: Sunday 8 and 10 a.m. Christian Restoration Ministries Senior Center: 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs 518-796-4323 | Pastor Pat Roach Services: Saturday 7 p.m.; Bible Study: Friday 7 p.m.

Galway United Methodist Church 2056 East Street, Galway | 518-882-6520 galway-united-methodist-church.com Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. (9 a.m. in July-Aug.) Grace Church 34 Third Street, Waterford | 518-237-7370 gracewaterford.com | Rev. Kathy Alonge-Coons Services: Sunday 7:30 and 9:30 a.m. Adult Christian Education Program: 8:30 a.m. Grace Fellowship Saratoga* 165 High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs 518-691-0301 | saratoga.gracefellowship.com Pastor: Mike Adams | Services: Sundays 9, 11 a.m. Greater Grace Community Church 100 Saratoga Village, Building 17, Ballston Spa 518-899-7777 | thechurch@ggccmalta.org Pastor David Moore | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Greenfield Center Baptist Church 30 Wilton Road, Greenfield Center | 518-893-7429 Services: 11 a.m.; Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. (all ages) Highway Tabernacle Church 235 Hudson Avenue, Mechanicville | 518-664-4442 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Hope Church 206 Greenfield Avenue, Ballston Spa | 518-885-7442 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. | Sunday School: 9 a.m.

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

Jonesville United Methodist 963 Main Street, Clifton Park | 518-877-7332 Sunday 8:30, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.

Church of Christ at Clifton Park 7 Old Route 146, Clifton Park 518-371-6611 | cliftonparkchurchofchrist.com Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

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

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 1 Glenmore Ave. Saratoga Springs 518-587-4796 | churchofjesuschrist.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Community Alliance Church 257 Rowland Street, Ballston Spa 518-885-6524 | Services: 10:30 a.m. Congregation Shaara Tfille* 84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs 518-584-2370 | saratogasynagogue.org Services: Monday 7:30 a.m., Thursday 7:30 a.m. Saturday 10 a.m., 3rd Friday Shabbat 7:30 p.m. Corinth Free Methodist Church 20 Hamilton Avenue, Corinth | 518-654-9255, 518-792-0271 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Malta Presbyterian Church 118 Dunning Street, Malta 518-899-5992 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Malta Ridge United Methodist Church 729 Malta Avenue Extension, Malta 518-581-0210 | Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Middle Grove United Methodist Church* 429 Middle Grove Rd., Middle Grove | 518-581-2973 Pastor Jason Proctor | Services: Sunday 9 a.m. Mt. Olivet Baptist Church 100 Cresent Street, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-9441 Rev. Dr. Victor L. Collier | Services: 10 a.m. New Life Fellowship* 51 Old Gick Road, Saratoga Springs | 518-580-1810 newlifeinsaratoga.org. | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Next Level Church Comedy Works: 388 Broadway Saratoga Springs 518-306-7133 | nextlevel.church/saratoga-ny-church Pastor Joe | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Northway Church 770 Pierce Road, Clifton Park | 518-899-1200 northwaychurch.tv | Services: 9:30 and 11:15 a.m.

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 1 Grove Street, Schuylerville | 518-695-3918 Rev. Donna J. Arnold | Services: Sunday 8, 9 a.m. St. Therese Chapel (RC) 1 Wilton-Gansevoort Road, Gansevoort 518-792-2276 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

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

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

Old Stone Church (American Baptist) 159 Stone Church Road, Ballston Spa 518-583-1002 | Services: 10:30 a.m.

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

Olde Liberty Baptist 600 Route 67, Malta | oldelibertybaptist.com Services: Sunday 10, 11 a.m., 2 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

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

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

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

Perry Road Baptist Church* 150 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs 518-587-0711 | Pastor Thomas Van McClain Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

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

Porter Corners United Methodist Church* 512 Allen Rd., Porter Corners | Service: Sunday 8:45 a.m. Followed by Fellowship Arlene Schmidt, CLM

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

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

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

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) 4 Northcrest Drive, Clifton Park | 518-371-2226 poplutheranchurch.org | Sunday 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m.; Contemporary Worship: 1st, 3rd Sundays 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School: 9:15- 10:15 a.m. (Sept.-June); REACHChristian Education for adults: 9:30-10:15 a.m.

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

Quaker Springs United Methodist Church* 466 Route 32, Schylerville | 518-695-3101 qsumc.com | Pastor Ben Lalka | Services: Sunday 9 a.m. Revelation Church* 59 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs 860-942-7359 | myrevelationchurch.com Pastor Mark Kehrer | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. River of Hope Fellowship 100 Saratoga Village Blvd., Malta Commons, Ste. 3 riverofhopefellowship.com | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Roman Catholic Church of St. Peter* 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-2375 Services: Saturday: 5 p.m.; Sunday: 7:30, 9, 11 a.m. St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church* 231 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs 518-584-6122 | Services: Weekdays: 8 a.m.; Saturday: 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.; Sunday: 8, 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.; Spanish Mass: 1 p.m. St. George’s Episcopal Church 912 Route 146, Clifton Park | 518-371-6351 stgeorge@csdsl.net | Services: Saturday 4:30 p.m. Sunday 7:30 , 9, 11:30 a.m. St. Isaac Jogues RC Chapel 716 Route 9P, Saratoga Lake | 518-813-5090 Father Patrick Rice | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. (Open Memorial Day to winter) St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church* 3159 Route 9N, Greenfield Center 518-893-7680 | stjosephschurchgreenfieldcenter.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m. St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church* 167 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa | 518-885-7411 stmarysbsta.org | Services: Saturday 4 p.m. Sunday 8:30, 10:30 a.m., Noon St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church* 771 Route 29, Rock City Falls | 518-885-4677 sjoegctr@nycap.rr.com | Services: Sunday 8:30 a.m. St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 149 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs 518-584-0904 | office@spalutheran.org Services: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 8:30 and 11 a.m. St. Peter Lutheran Church 2776 Route 9, Malta 518-583-4153 | Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

Simpson United Methodist Church 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls 518-885-4794 | Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m. Soul Saving Station for Every Nation Christ Crusaders of America 62 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-3122 soulsavingstationchurch.com | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Starpoint Church 410 21st Century Park Drive, Clifton Park 518-371-2811 | starpoint.church Services: 9, 10:30 a.m. and Noon Stillwater Christian Fellowship Liberty Ridge Farm, 29 Bevis Road, Schaghticoke 518-288-8802 | Services: 10 a.m. Stillwater United Church (Presbyterian U.S.A.) 747 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater | 518-664-7984 stillwaterunitedchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Temple Sinai* 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-8730 saratogasinai.org | Shabbat Services: Friday 6 or 8 p.m. (rotating schedule); Saturday 10:30 a.m. Terra Nova Church* 45 Washington St., Saratoga Springs | 518-833-0504 terranovachurch.org | Services: Sunday 9 a.m. The Salvation Army/ Worship, Service & Community Center 27 Woodlawn Avenue, Saratoga Springs 518-584-1640 | Services: Praise & Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Trinity United Methodist Church 155 Ballard Road, Gansevoort | 518-584-9107 tumcwilton.com | Rev. Jeff Stratton | Sunday 10 a.m. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs* 624 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-1555 uusaratoga.org | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Unity Church in Albany 21 King Avenue, Albany | 518-453-3603 Services: Sunday 9, 11 a.m.; Sunday School: 11 a.m. West Charlton United Presbyterian Church 1331 Sacandaga Rd.,West Charlton | 518-882-9874 westcharltonupc.org | Rev. Thomas Gregg Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Wilton Baptist Church 755 Saratoga Road, Wilton | 518-583-2736 wiltonbaptistchurch.com | Sunday 11 a.m., 6 p.m.

LOCAL BRIEFS

Yard and Bake Sale Indoor and outdoor sale on Friday, June 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, June 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Malta Ridge UMC, 729 Malta Avenue Extension, Malta. An ala-carte lunch, featuring hot dogs, chips and a beverage will be available from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday only. For additional information or directions please call the Church at 518-581-0210. The Traveling BBQ is Back The Saratoga County Office for the Aging sponsors the Senior Nutrition Program in Saratoga County. Part of our program is Congregate dining- where persons age 60 and over can participate in a meal that is served at noon at several meal sites throughout Saratoga County. The Traveling BBQ is hosted by The Saratoga County Office for the Aging & Northeast Dining & Lodging. Upcoming dates include: •Friday, June 7 Doubleday Woods, 91 Church Ave, Ballston Spa: 518-885-4573 •Friday, June 14 Town of Ballston, 323 Charlton Rd, Ballston Spa: 518-885-8502, ext. 2728 •Tuesday, June 18 Waterford Senior Center, 125 Second St, Waterford 518-235-8500 • Friday, July 12 Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams St. 518-584-1621 ext. 3 • Friday, July 19 Moreau Community Center 518-792-6053, ext. 11 • Friday, July 26 Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Commons Ct., 518-383-1343 Reservations are required at least one day in advance by noon. A registration form must be completed by each participant annually. No food/drink items can be taken to go. Participants will receive a monthly contribution letter; the suggested donation is $2 per meal. For more information, please call Emma at The Office for the Aging, 518-884-4996.

Flag Day Celebration Weekend Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 and the Avant Garde Alumni Drum Corps invite you to join our Flag Day Celebration Weekend on June 7 and 8. A special concert celebrating the music of Grammy Award Winning Artist, Chuck Mangione, Friday, June 7 at 7 p.m. at the Lake Ave. Elementary Auditorium. Tickets are only $15 and are on sale now. Local High School Jazz Ensembles and the Avant Garde Alumni Drum Corps will be performing the music of Chuck Mangione. This will be a sell-out concert – with Chuck Mangione in attendance! Please go to: avantgardealumni.com/ concert-info/concert-tickets to get your tickets now! Proceeds from this concert will benefit the Saratoga County Youth and Arts. On Saturday, June 8, at noon, the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 will hold their 52nd Annual Flag Day Parade honoring All active members and retired veterans from all branches of the Military Service – Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines and Coast Guard. In addition, they will be giving special recognition in honor of the American Legion’s 100th Anniversary. The Charity Jazz Concert and Annual Elks Flag Day Parade will be a great source of family entertainment for thousands of residents in our community. Heritage Garden Club Herb, Perennial Plant and Garden Décor Sale Saturday, June 8, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Italian American Center, 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs. A variety of perennial plants and herbs as well as garden decor and many different shapes and colors of distinctive daylilies developed by the late Stanley Saxton, a hybridizer and longtime Saratoga resident who developed and registered daylilies, will be available for sale contact theheritaage40@gmil.com. Car Show and Food Truck Event Morris Ford presents Spina Bifida of Northeastern New York’s Car Show and Food Truck Event on June 8 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The car show is open to all cars, trucks, motorcycles of any year, make or model. Vehicle registration is a $10 donation to Spina Bifida of Northeastern New York.

Spectators are free, event is open to everyone. Check out cars and enjoy great food!! Goody bags, raffles, door prizes, dash plaques, trophies are just the beginning of the fun. John’s Rolllin’ Jukebox will be spinning tunes for us all day and Herb Carter Jr. of 18 String of Trouble will be playing from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Vendor spaces are available for a donation of $25. For more information please feel free to contact Tracy Paige at 518-331-7615. 2019 HOPE Walk for the Animals Join us on June 9 from 1-4 p.m. at High Rock Park, High Rock Ave. in Saratoga Springs. We will walk from High Rock Park to Broadway, then down to Congress Park and back to High Rock Park for contests, prizes, games and lots of fun for you and your dog. All participants must register at www. hopeanimalrescue.org or at High Rock Park starting at 12:30 p.m. and must sign a waiver. It is $25 to register but this is a fundraiser so please ask your friends to sponsor you and donate to help the animals. The walker with the most pledges donated will receive an awesome prize! Pledge forms and waivers will be available at hopeanimalrescue.org. All registered walkers will get a photo, refreshments, and goodies for them and their dogs and will be able to participate in the following contests for fun prizes: Best wagging tail, dog-owner lookalike, best dressed dog, best doggy smile, best trick, and more after the walk! The after party is going to be great! We will have games and contests for kids and adults, vendors with lots of cool stuff, a Police K9 demo, an agility course with a trainer available so your dog can give it a try, a massage therapist to massage away your sore muscles, and dog yoga, reiki, and reflexology demos. One Spirit, One Voice – Burnt Hills Oratorio Society “One Spirit, One Voice” captures the power of choral music to promote well-being and to strengthen connection between people. Experience the diversity of the human voice as The Burnt Hills Oratorio Society chorus performs an array of vocal genres, including Broadway, A Cappella, gospel, and contemporary. This

Week of May 31 – June 6, 2019 choral play list is bound to provide music that will stir the soul of all age groups. Joining BHOS will be The Musicians of Ma’alwyck, a chamber ensemble with harp, flute, oboe, violin, and cello. The performance is Sunday, June 9 at 4 p.m. at The Church of the Immaculate Conception, located at 400 Saratoga Rd. in Glenville. General admission $25, senior (65+) $20, teen (13-19) $15, children 12 and under free. Tickets available at the door the day of the performance. To learn more or to purchase your tickets ahead of time, go to the Burnt Hills Oratorio Society website: bhos.us. Still have questions? Call 518-416-4060 or find us on Facebook. “See the Sights” Luncheon You are invited to enjoy lunch and camaraderie at Longfellows Inn & Restaurant on June 11, 2019. The luncheon, noon to 2 p.m. will feature Jean Toth from “Yankee Trails” who will provide great vacation ideas and travels. Our speaker, Nancy Jensen, from Skaneateles, NY will talk about how she overcame “I Felt My Life Was Hopeless.” The menus include a choice of Asian Beef Stir Fry or Pasta Primavera, $19 inclusive. For reservations, call Ellie at 518-584-3779 or Anita at 518-583-4043 by June 7. Presented by Saratoga Christian Women’s Connection. Help Us Save Lives Free training on heroin/opioid overdose prevention, sponsored by the Prevention Council of Saratoga County. Held the second Tuesday every month at Healing Springs Recovery Center, located at 125 High Rock Ave., Saratoga Springs at 6 p.m. The next training is on Tuesday, June 11. Learn the signs and symptoms of heroin and opioid overdose. Learn how to us Naloxone (Narcan) to respond to an overdose. Everyone will receive an intranasal Naloxone kit as part of the training. For more information and to register call, 518-306-3048. 18th Annual Burnt Hills Flag Day Parade Family Fun, Kid Friendly, Free. Thursday, June 13 at 7 p.m., Route 50, Burnt Hills. Sponsored by Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Business and Professional Association.

Featuring bands, floats, community groups, gorgeous vehicles, fire trucks, local VIPs and more. Preceded by Captain Community Human Services, Route 50 Mile Race and followed by fireworks and music at Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Middle School. Find us on Facebook. 10th Annual Curtis Lumber PetAPalooza Pet Adoption Day & Pet Fair Curtis Lumber, 885 State Rt. 67, Ballston Spa on Saturday, June 15 - 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Meet adoptable animals from 70+ local shelters and rescue groups who are eager to meet you, your family and your current pets at select Curtis Lumber retail locations. Dogs, cats, birds, rabbits and more will be available for adoption and there will also be local veterinarians, groomers, pet sitters, trainers and more offering valuable discounts off their services. Other events include a low-cost micro-chipping clinic, raffles, food, free facepainting, balloon twisting, pet caricatures, and more. (Ballston Spa location) Bring your family and your pets and enjoy a great day of pet adoptions, fur and fun! Last year’s event resulted in over 250+ pets finding forever homes! For full details visit www. clpetapalooza or www.facebook. com/clpetapalooza. 11th Annual Dragon the Dads Family 5K The Greenfield Elementary School HSA presents their annual “Dragon the Dads” family 5K on June 15 at Saratoga State Park. Kicking off Father’s Day weekend, the event will feature a 5K suitable for the whole family, a kid’s 1-mile race, and a short dash for the youngest racers. Saratoga Honda will be on-site with a Father’s Day craft table for kids while they wait. First place winners for each age/ gender category will receive a Stewart’s gift card. Overall male/female first place winners will receive a gift card to a local business. As an extra bonus gift, cards to local businesses will be awarded to randomly drawn preregistered racers (past businesses include Cantina Restaurant, Gennaro’s, Olde Bryan Inn, Augie’s, and Brookhaven Golf Course). Register to win at www. finishright.com

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This Week’s Events: MAY 31 - JUNE 6 family friendly FRIDAY, MAY 31

SUNDAY, JUNE 2

Fish Fry Friday

Cantina Kids Fun Run

The Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs | 5 - 8 p.m. Menu includes: fried haddock, baked haddock, or fried clams, served with French fries, cole slaw, tartar sauce, and cocktail sauce for $12. ($1 extra for takeout). Also, available for purchase will be macaroni and cheese, New England clam chowder, and choice of dessert. KOC events are always open to the public, and your support is appreciated as it enables the Knights to continue to do charitable works within the community. For questions, please call 518-584-8547.

Congress Park, 268 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 8 a.m. The Cantina Kids Fun Run is held each year on the first Sunday in June. It’s the only run in Saratoga that’s designed especially for kids! Since its founding in 2008, the event has raised more than $409,000 and made a difference for every pediatric patient treated at Saratoga Hospital. Registration and activities open at 8 a.m. Races begin at 9.a.m. Visit saratogahospital.org/aboutus/events/cantina-kids-fun-run/ for more details.

SATURDAY, JUNE 1

Wildlife Festival 2019

8th Annual TUFF eNUFF Obstacle Course Challenge BOCES Campus, 15 Henning Rd., Saratoga Springs | 8:30 a.m. The event will benefit The Prevention Council. A fun, muddy adventure for both families and athletes that mirrors the Prevention Council’s mission of helping youth navigate life’s challenges. Two courses – one for kids; one for teens/adults. Directly involves BOCES students in Heavy Equipment, Culinary Arts, and Criminal Justice programs in course design, refreshments and event management. TUFF eNUFF is a mud-filled course with obstacles for participants to crawl under, hurdle over, wade through, and work together toward success! For details and registration visit: www.finishright.com

Spring into Summer Malta Marketplace Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Dr. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. | 60+ Vendors selling art, handmade crafts, seasonal products and more will be located on the grounds and inside for your shopping pleasure. Admission and parking are free. Call the Malta Community Center at 518-8994411 for additional information.

Chicken BBQ Bacon Hill Reformed Church, 560 Rte. 32 North Schuylerville | 4:15 and 5:30 p.m. Price adults $12 and children 12 and under $6. Take-outs available. For reservations call Jennifer Thomas 518-695-6116. Menu: ½ chicken, baked potato, baked beans, coleslaw, rolls, homemade pie and beverage. Church is handicap accessible.

Camp Saratoga, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Our annual Wildlife Festival will feature nature walks, pond exploration, live animals, nature crafts, community organizations, fire tower tours, and lots of hands-on fun. The wild blue lupine will be in full bloom and the Karner Blue Butterflies will be plentiful in the meadows. All activities are offered free to the public. There will be food for sale at the BBQ and a bake sale.

Breakfast Buffet Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Rte. 9, Saratoga Springs | 8:30 – 11 a.m. Now featuring eggs to order, fruit cocktail, French toast, pancakes, potatoes, breakfast sausage and ham, corned beef hash, sausage gravy and biscuits, scrambled eggs, eggs benedict, juice, coffee and tea. Donation Requested: Adults $10, Seniors and Military (Active/Retired with ID Card) $9, Children 5-12 $8, Under 5 Free, Take-outs $10. Call 518-584-2585 for more information.

Farm to Folk: Special Series Kick Off

MONDAY, JUNE 3 Open Mic Night Caffe Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs, Sign up 7 p.m. | Open Mic Night is every Monday, all ages, all styles. The event is free, but please leave a $3 dona-tion for their nonprofit organization if you are can. The show is at 7:30 p.m. Two songs, or 10 minutes. Sign up is first come, first served. Please play nice! This is a diverse community that has a great time making art and helping one another get better. Excessive profanity, explicit sexual themes, and “humor” that unkindly targets a specific group undermines this goal. It is up to the discretion of the host to enforce the house standards.

TUESDAY, JUNE 4 Lunchtime Concert Series Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs | Noon Every Tuesday through July 19. This week’s concert features Hot Club of Saratoga. Free and open to the public.

Memorial Garden Tour Saratoga Heritage Visitor Center, 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 9 - Noon The Heritage Garden Club of Saratoga Springs in celebration of National Garden Week June 2-8, is inviting the public to tour the Memorial Garden. Members of the Heritage Garden Club have maintained the garden for 20 years which is open to the public. Master Gardeners and club mem-bers will be available to answer questions regarding the garden and plant identification. Heritage Garden Club members will also discuss the benefits of joining a garden club and how it benefits the community. A variety of club photos, events and history as well as horticulture brochures pro-vided by the Saratoga Co-Op Extension, will be available. If interested in joining, contact theherit-age40@gmail.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5 Poetry Reading Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs, Sign ups 7 p.m. | Poetry by Richard Levine. An open reading will follow. The readings will start at 7:30 p.m. The host for the event will be Carol Graser and the cost is $5 general, free for students. For more information, call 518-5830022, www.caffelena.org

Pitney Meadows Community Farm, 223 West Ave., Saratoga Springs | 1 p.m. Enjoy a summer afternoon of songs from the roots and branches of American folk music. These free, family-friendly THURSDAY, JUNE 6 concerts will take place under the pergola in the beautiful community gardens at Health and Wellness Fair Pitney Meadows Community Farm, a Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams St., preserved working farm where Saratoga Saratoga Springs, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. celebrates and explores agricultural Meet with over 30 specialists and education and healthy food production. healthcare professionals. Interactive Events

Include: Red Cross Bloodmobile, H.O.P.E. Pet Adoption Clinic, Aromatouch Hand Therapy, Reiki, Cooking Class, Tarot Card, and more. Presentations include: 9 a.m. Medical Marijuana with Jennifer Symon, 10 a.m. Senior Safety presented by the Saratoga Springs Fire Department, 11 a.m. Dave Patterson - Saratoga’s History focusing on the Medicinal Properties of the Springs and 12:30 p.m. Music with Jonathan Greene and Guests. Sponsored by CDPHP, Herzog Law Firm, NABA, Saratoga Hospital and The Wesley Community.

75th Anniversary D-Day Remembrance & Wreath Laying War Memorial, Congress Park, Saratoga Springs | Noon The Saratoga Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution are remembering the 75th Anniver-sary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy with remembrances and wreath laying. All are wel-come to attend. For more information, email saratogadaughters1143@gmail.com.

Opera Saratoga Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. The French operatic repertoire is rich, ranging from heartbreaking tragedies to sparkling comedies, and spanning over four centuries of remarkable music. As we celebrate the return of La Fille du Régiment (The Daughter of the Regiment) to Saratoga Springs this summer, Metropolitan Opera coach Bénédicte Jourdois leads a master class with pianist/ singer teams from Opera Saratoga’s Young Artist Program to explore treasures and rarities from the French operatic repertoire. Free admission.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

MONDAY, JUNE 3 Saratoga Retired Teachers Meeting Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Avenue (Rte. 9P), Saratoga Springs, Noon. For membership information and luncheon reservations, call 518-587-5356.

THURSDAY, JUNE 6 Korean War Veterans Association Meeting VFW Home, Veterans Way, Saratoga Springs | 1:30 p.m. 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 or further information, please contact Comm. Roger Calkins at 518-584-3037. Annual dues for veterans are $10 and $5 for all others.

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The Flower and Fruit Mission Spring Luncheon

Photos by SuperSource Media, LLC.

Week of May 31 – June 6, 2019

Streb Pops into Action at the Tang

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Flower and Fruit Mission staged their Spring Luncheon May 21 at the Hall of Springs. Founded in 1904, the Flower and Fruit Mission has supported Women’s Health Services at Saratoga Hospital for more than 100 years and has, for several decades, sewed thousands of blankets, caps and clothing items for the infants born at Saratoga Hospital, provided flowers and fruit for new mothers, and made countless jars of homemade jam for hospital meals and annual fundraisers. The organization holds two popular annual fundraisers: The Spring Luncheon in May and The Snow Ball in December, and to date has raised over $1.3 million for equipment, scholarships, facility improvements and nurses’ education.

Marian Walsh, Marylou Whitney, & Caroline Wait Putman

Streb: Cassy & Jackie. Photo by Elyssa Goodman. Jenny O’Keefe, Alice Corey, Erin Webster, & Catherine Hover.

Susana Hoffman, Heather Straughter, Julie Johnson, Mylea Aldrich, Colleen Carlson & Susan Halsted-President of Flower and Fruit Mission.

Julie & Co.- Tina Nigro, Julie McMullen, Jennifer Johnson, Joann Cassidy, Katie Cristo, Julie Bonacio, Jill Borst & Merle O’Connor.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College presents the exhibition Streb Action, June 1 through July 21, in which the acclaimed dance company Streb Extreme Action turns a gallery into a rehearsal and performance space, and an exhibition of its archive of cutting-edge work since its 1985 founding by choreographer Elizabeth Streb. Streb and company will be in residence from June 4 through June 21, and will rehearse in the gallery on most afternoons. Those rehearsals are open to the public. The exhibition will feature notebooks that reveal Streb’s colorful, handdrawn choreographic notes and ideas, and videos that show some of the company’s earliest recorded performances. In addition to open rehearsals, Streb and her dance company will offer a free public performance on June 14 at the museum, conduct public workshops during Frances Day, the museum’s annual community day on Saturday, June 15, and develop new work in collaboration with Anne Bogart, the Co-Artistic Director of SITI Company and Skidmore’s Summer Theater Workshop, called FALLING & LOVING.

PUBLIC EVENTS: Thursday, June 6 • 7 p.m.: Film and Discussion. Born to Fly: Elizabeth Streb Vs. Gravity, a film by Catherine Gund. Join us for a screening of Born to Fly: Elizabeth Streb vs. Gravity, followed by a talk with Streb. The film by Catherine Gund traces the evolution of Streb’s movement philosophy as she pushes herself and her performers from the ground to the sky. Thursday, June 13 •7 p.m.: Dialogue with Elizabeth Streb, Anne Bogart, and Ian Berry. Anne Bogart, Obie-winning director and co-artistic director of SITI Company, and Elizabeth Streb will discuss a new piece they are collaborating on while in residence at Skidmore College called FALLING & LOVING. The dialogue will be moderated by Dayton Director Ian Berry. Friday, June 14 • 7 p.m.: Streb Extreme Action in Performance. The Streb Extreme Action Company is known for physically demanding performances that combine virtuosity, technical skill, and popular appeal. Witness this company defy gravity in a program that features new and recent works including Molinette, Air, Tilt, Revolution, and Remain.

Week of May 31 – June 6, 2019

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Entertainment

Hot Town,

John Sebastian

Summer in the City:

John Sebastian • Melanie • Judy Collins • Doc Severinsen Set to Stage Multiple Shows at Caffe Lena SARATOGA SPRINGS — John Sebastian, founder of The Lovin' Spoonful, will perform at Caffe Lena on June 29, and again one month later – on July 27. Tickets are $60 general admission, $55 café members, $30 students and kids.

Fellow Woodstock ’69 alumni Melanie Safka – who penned that festival’s post-anthem “(Lay Down) Candles in the Rain,” returns to the café for two shows – 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. – on July 28. Tickets are $50 general admission, $45 café members and

SARATOGA ARTS Seeks Artists to Participate in...

Art

in the

Park Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Art in the Park will be held in Congress Park in downtown Saratoga Springs from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21. This exhibition features regional artists displaying and selling their original two- and three-dimensional creations and personally designed and crafted

functional fine art in a beautiful park setting. Artists who work in drawing, painting, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, photography, print-making, and work in other media are invited to apply. For step by step participation guidelines, an artist application, or for more information please visit saratoga-arts.org

$25 students and kids. Tonight Show bandleader Doc Severinsen performs three shows, Aug. 23-25. Tickets are $100 general admission, $90 for café members. Tickets for Judy Collins, who performs Aug. 17-18, are sold out.

Melanie

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Week of May 31 – June 6, 2019

Schuylerville’s Hudson Crossing Park to Host Free Hubbard Hall Center Albany Symphony Concert & Fireworks June 6 for the Arts Honors The program will also include Out! New York,” May 30 in Troy. SCHUYLERVILLE — WAMC's Joe Donahue Woody Guthrie’s “This Land Is Your Two milestone anniversaries

The Albany Symphony will take four major new works created during the American Music Festival on the road in four free community concerts. The first of the four takes place 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 6 at Hudson Crossing Park in Schuylerville. The show marks the first major concert event hosted by Hudson Crossing Park. Local artists and vendors will be invited to attend in addition to the symphony performance. The evening’s featured work: inspired by Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, and the origin of the fight for women’s suffrage, Loren Loiacono creates a musical docuplay in collaboration with Capital Repertory Theatre exploring New York’s role at the vanguard of the women’s rights movement.

Land,” Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, Stars and Stripes Forever, and “Lift Every Voice And Sing.” Pre-concert activities will include featured opening acts by local school and community groups, local craft food and beverage vendors, community artmaking, and family fun. Each concert will conclude with fireworks. The four free community concerts are as follows: June 6 at Hudson Crossing Park in Schuylerville; June 7 at Jennings Landing, Albany; June 8 at Mohawk Harbor, Schenectady, and June 9 at Basilica Hudson, in Hudson. All performances begin 7:30 p.m. In addition to the free community concerts, the Albany Symphony, led by Music Director David Alan Miller, kicks off its 2019 American Music Festival, “Sing

frame the “Sing Out” festival: the centennial of the passage of the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote, and the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising. Sing Out! New York draws inspiration from both these events, and celebrates New York’s leading role in championing equal rights, through innovative concerts, close encounters with today’s most adventurous artists and composers, interactive workshops, collaborative community events, film screenings, and artistic happenings. Tickets and Festival Passes to the American Music Festival are on sale and can be purchased through the Albany Symphony Box Office: 518-694-3300. For more information about all symphony events, go to: albanysymphony.com.

CAMBRIDGE — Hubbard Hall Center for the Arts and Education Honors WAMC's Joe Donahue with the 2019 Making Art and Community Happen Award as part of its 2019 Spring Gala Fundraiser on May 18, 2019. The event marked Hubbard Hall’s celebration of its 41st year as a regional arts leader, serving Washington County and the Capital Region with arts education programming and in developing, producing and presenting world-class art and artists year-round. This year the Hall was able to raise more than $35,000 in a single night towards all of its arts education programs that serve approximately 8,000 people throughout the Capital Region.

Joe Donohue, receiving the 2019 Making Art and Community Happen Award at Hubbard Hall’s 2019 Spring Gala Fundraiser. Photo provided.

Donahue is the Vice President of News and Programming for WAMC and has been with the station since 1994. He is best known for his continuing work as a talk show host and interviewer on the daily talk program, The Roundtable.

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MOSTLY MODERN FESTIVAL STAGES AT ZANKEL JUNE 10-28

Akropolis Quintet performs at Mostly Modern Festival June 27. Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Mostly Modern Festival takes place June 10–28 at the Zankel Performing Arts center, on the campus of Skidmore College. Individual Ticket Sales: $20 General Admission; $10 Students; VIP Insider Pass - admission to all 13 performances $215. Shows at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. The schedule is as follows: June 10: 20th Century Vocal Music. June 14: American Modern Ensemble - Concert I June 15: Date Nite! Vocal Arias and Art Songs. June 16 • 3 p.m.: American Modern Orchestra with Conductor Ruth Reinhart

June 19: Atlantic Brass Quintet. June 21: American Modern Ensemble - Concert II June 22: Date Nite! Vocal Arias and Art Songs. June 23 • 3 p.m.: American Modern Orchestra with Maestro David Amado June 24: Piano Virtuosos. June 25: Euclid String Quartet. June 26: Chamber Hits Concert with Special Guest Tenor, Alok Kumar June 27: Akropolis Reed Quintet. June 28: American Modern Orchestra with Maestro Ward Stare

2019 Lunchtime Concert series SARATOGA SPRINGS — The second annual 2019 Lunchtime Concerts series will be staged on consecutive Tuesdays, from June 4 to July 9 in Saratoga Springs. Shows begin at noon and bands and performance locations are as follows:

CRITERION

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assistlist - audiodescr - closedcaPt - reserved seatiNg - stadium seatiNg - wheelchair accessible Thu: 7:00, 9:45 Dark Phoenix (PG-13) No Passes allowed GoDzilla: kinG of The MonsTers (PG-13) fri - Thu: 9:00 PM 2D BTx No Passes allowed fri - sun & Tue: 10:00 aM, 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 7:50, 10:00, 10:50 GoDzilla: kinG of The Mon, WeD & Thu: 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 7:50, 10:00, 10:50 MonsTers (PG-13) fri - sun & Tue: 9:00 aM, 12:00, 3:00, 5:50 rockeTMan (r) 2D BTx Mon, WeD & Thu: 12:00, 3:00, 5:50 No Passes allowed fri - sun & Tue: 9:50 aM, 11:00 aM, 12:50, 1:50, 3:50, 4:40, 7:30, 10:20 Mon, WeD & Thu: 12:50, 1:50, 3:50, 4:40, 7:30, 10:20

rockeTMan (r) alaDDin (PG)

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BriGhTBurn (r)

JUNE 4: Hot Club of Saratoga at Senior Center

The BiGGesT liTTle farM (PG) John Wick: chaPTer 3 - ParaBelluM (r)

JUNE 11:

fri - sun & Tue: 9:40 aM, 12:20, 2:50, 5:20, 7:50, 10:15 Mon, WeD & Thu: 12:20, 2:50, 5:20, 7:50, 10:15 fri - sun & Tue: 10:20 aM, 1:20, 4:20, 7:20, 10:30 Mon, WeD & Thu: 1:20, 4:20, 7:20, 10:30

WILTON MALL

Bear Grass at Ben and Jerry’s

3065 Route 50, Wilton

JUNE 18:

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assistlist - audiodescr - closedcaPt - stadium seatiNg - wheelchair accessible

Taina Asili y La Banda Rebelde, at Ben and Jerry’s

JUNE 25: The Sea the Sea, at Ben and Jerry’s

JULY 2: The McKrells, at Senior Center

JULY 9: Annie and the Hedonists, at Ben and Jerry’s. Note: All Ben and Jerry’s will have the Senior Center as the rain location.

Dark Phoenix (PG-13) No Passes allowed GoDzilla: kinG of The MonsTers (PG-13) 2D BTx GoDzilla: kinG of The MonsTers (PG-13) Ma (r)

Thu: 7:00, 10:10 fri - sun: 10:20 aM, 1:20, 4:20, 7:20, 10:20 Mon - Thu: 1:20, 4:20, 7:20, 10:20

fri - sun: 11:20 aM, 2:20, 3:20, 6:20, 9:20 Mon - WeD: 2:20, 3:20, 6:20, 9:20 Thu: 2:20, 3:20 fri - sun: 10:30 aM, 12:40, 5:20, 7:40, 10:40 Mon - Thu: 12:40, 5:20, 7:40, 10:40

rockeTMan (r)

fri - sun: 10:10 aM, 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 10:00 Mon - Thu: 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 10:00

alaDDin (PG)

fri - sun: 9:50 aM, 12:50, 3:10, 6:40, 9:40 Mon - Thu: 12:50, 3:10, 6:40, 9:40

BriGhTBurn (r)

fri - sun: 11:00 aM, 1:50, 4:40, 7:30, 10:10 Mon - Thu: 1:50, 4:40, 7:30, 10:10

PokéMon DeTecTive Pikachu (PG)

fri - sun: 10:00 aM, 12:30, 3:50, 6:30, 9:10 Mon - Thu: 12:30, 3:50, 6:30, 9:10

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LEGAL NOTICES SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SARATOGA INDEX NO. 201980. Plaintiff designates SARATOGA as the place of trial situs of the real property. SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS. Mortgaged Premises: 26 TOMPION LANE SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866. District: Section: 165.46. Block: 2 Lot: 26. REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC, Plaintiff, Plaintiff designates SARATOGA as the place of trial situs of the real property vs. JASON STENZEL, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF KAREN G. STENZEL; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF KAREN G. STENZEL any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; BOARD OF MANAGERS OF TRAVERS MANOR PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA – INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE,“JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the

persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants. To the above named Defendants: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff’s Attorney within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York) in the event the United States of America is made a party defendant, the time to answer for the said United States of America shall not expire until (60) days after service of the Summons; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $270,000.00 and interest, recorded on October 23, 2014, at Instrument number 2014031179, of the Public Records of SARATOGA County, New York, covering premises known as 26 TOMPION LANE SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. SARATOGA County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home.

Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. RAS BORISKIN, LLC. Attorney for Plaintiff BY: Matthew Rothstein, ESQ. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675. 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21. 92679 Hiffa Holdings, LLC filed its Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State of New York on April 12, 2019. Office: Saratoga County. The Secretary of State of New York is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The Secretary of State of New York shall mail a copy of process to Hiffa Holdings, LLC at 8 Doe Run, Gansevoort, New York 12831. Purpose Any Lawful Purpose. 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/7. 92268 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF 3D HR Services, LLC. Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Law, the name of the limited liability company is: 3D HR Services, LLC and the Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State on April 22, 2019. The county within this state in which the office of the limited liability company is to be located is Saratoga. The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The business purpose of the LLC is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under the laws of the State of New York. The post office address within this state to which the Secretary of State will mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served on him is 44 Granite Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/7. 92176

Notice of formation of Plan and Site Consulting, LLC. Article of Organization filed with the SSNY on 4/10/19. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the Company at 507 Randall Road, Ballston, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/7. 92260 Notice of formation of Harker & Associates, PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/01/2019. 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: 6 Clement Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Purpose: Law Practice. 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14. 92413 Notice of formation of CultureLynx, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 04/04/2019 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: 14 Spa Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14. 92381 Notice of Formation of Moss & Azure LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/24/2019. Office: Saratoga Co. SSNY is designated as the agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of any process to the LLC: 465 Franklin St., Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful activity. 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14. 92308 Notice of formation of Imaginanny. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 4/30/2019 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: 29 St. John’s Dr. Gansevoort Ny, 12831. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21. 92486 Notice of Formation of Belber and Tavarres Audit Services, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY On 5/10/19 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. 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21. 92455 Notice of Formation of DeLor’s Construction, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 5/20/19 Office Location: Warren County SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom Process against it may be served. SSNYshall mail process to: The LLC, 6 Wayne Court, Queensbury, NY 12804. Purpose: any lawful activity. 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/5. 92734 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) The name of the Limited Liability Company that was formed is: DACORY STABLES LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the Department of State of the State of New York on MAY 24, 2019. The office of said Limited Liability Company is located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of the State of New York has been designated as agent of the Limited Liability Company upon whom process against said Company may be served and the post office address within the state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process is: The LLC, 1128 Middleline Rd, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 . The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful acts under the laws of the State of New York . 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/28, 7/5. 92741

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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:

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Bluegrass for the

Karner Blues: Photos provided.

Butterfly Walk and Free Concert at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park Wild Blue Lupin

WILTON — Early June is one of the most spectacular times to visit the Saratoga Sandplains. The wild blue lupine plants are in bloom in the meadows and the endangered Karner blue butterflies from the first brood are flying around looking for mates. In celebration of this explosion of color, take a walk to see the Karner blues and then enjoy some great bluegrass music with the Schroon River String Band on Sunday, June 9. There will be a guided Karner blue butterfly and wildflower walk given at 1 p.m. so you can enjoy a walk before the concert. Meet at the kiosk in Parking Lot #1 for a mile-long walk in the meadow and forest while we look at the flora and fauna of the Sandplains. After the concert at 4:30 p.m. there will be a guided photography walk led by nature photographer Eric Avery. The free concert will be taking place at the Camp Saratoga location on Scout Road in Wilton from 2 – 4 p.m. It will take place rain or shine, either outdoors at the Pavilion on the Parade Ground or in the Dining Hall of Camp Saratoga if there is inclement weather. There will be food and drink for sale during the concert and people are encouraged to bring their picnic blankets or lawn chairs. There will also be an exhibition of the work created during the Outdoor Painting Workshops during the Bluegrass for the Karner Blues. Saratoga Arts made this program possible with a Community Arts Grant funded by New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park is a non-profit organization whose mission is to conserve ecological systems and natural settings while providing opportunities for environmental education and outdoor recreation. For more information please call the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or visit the website at www.wiltonpreserve.org.

Karner Blue Butterfly

SPORTS

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KELSEY BRIDDELL:

Briddell playing for the USA Women’s Development Squad.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Photos provided.

“Just go for it. Don’t be afraid of doing what you love. No matter what...” Briddell playing for U Albany.

by Lindsay Wilson Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Former Blue Streak field hockey player continues a prosperous career with the USA Women’s Field Hockey team. Kelsey Briddell first began playing field hockey at the age of 12, when her friend convinced her to try out for the team in the 7th grade. Briddell couldn’t have imagined that something she

did on a whim would direct the following years of her life. She was a natural, as she made the junior varsity team in the eighth grade, and varsity team in the ninth. “When I was in high school, I didn’t even think I was going to get a scholarship to college,” said Briddell. But on to the women’s field hockey at U Albany she went. As her four-year hockey career was coming to an end, Briddell looked forward to grad school and

pursuing a career in the medical field. However, something inside her told her that she wasn’t turning in her hockey stick just yet. “When I played my last game (in college) and realized I had no eligibility left and I wasn’t going to be able to play anymore, I was devastated. I thought ‘this couldn’t be the end of it’. So, I took a leap of faith and tried out for the US team and made the development squad and kept going with it because I’m not ready to stop yet,”

said Briddel. Not only is Briddell a midfielder for the USA development squad, she is also a trainer for the USA Women’s National team. Over the years Briddell has trained young athletes and she encourages her young players to “Just go for it. Don’t be afraid of doing what you love. No matter what…to go for it with everything that you have, and just put everything that you have and to use your heart and your head.”

Field hockey has given Briddell more opportunities than she could have imagined. From attending college, to traveling the world to mentoring the youth. She attributes this success not only to her self-motivation but also the ongoing support she’s received from her family and coaches. “Every coach that I’ve ever had has had an impact on me, in some way,” said Briddell. “I wouldn’t be here without all the support that I’ve had on this journey.”

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SPORTS

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2019 SEASON

Schuylerville Lacrosse Photos by SuperSource Media, LLC.

by Lindsay Wilson Saratoga TODAY

SCHUYLERVILLE — Nearing the end of a competitive season, the Schuylerville boy’s lacrosse team have made it through sectionals and sub regionals. Friday, May 24 the Black Horses defeated Johnstown 16 to 2 at sectionals. “We played Johnstown earlier in the year. Had a very good game with them, a very physical game,” said John Bowen, the varsity coach. “We knew coming into Friday’s game that Johnstown would be extending themselves as far as having a better knowledge of what we were going to look to do.” Coach Bowen states that this was the most complete game they’ve played all season.

Specifically, their goalie Riley Taveras had a tremendous night. “He made a couple of key saves when Johnstown felt like they had a little bit of momentum rolling, Riley came up with a couple of really big saves,” said Bowen. Wednesday May 29 the team played Briarcliff in the sub regionals, section I, which Bowen expected to be a challenging game. “They possess some skill sets that are very similar to some of the teams that we’ve seen here in our league. They’ve got some combined skill sets,” said Bowen. “We’ve played some teams that are very skilled, but maybe not quite as physical. We’ve played some teams that are also very physical, but maybe don’t possess the skills that Briarcliff does.” In the end, Briarcliff defeated Schuylerville five to three.

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SPORTS

Select Local Spring Sports Road Races G a m e S c o r e s Summer 2019 BASEBALL SECTIONALS: Saratoga Springs v. Christian Brothers Academy

FINAL SCORE: SARATOGA SPRINGS 9 | CHRISTIAN BROTHERS 0

JUNE 1 Charlton Heritage 5K and Kids’ 1 Mile Fun Run 10 a.m. | 11 a.m. Fun Run Red School House, Charlton Rd., Charlton www.charlton5k.org Freihofer’s Run for Women 5K, Junior 3K, and Kids’ Run 9 a.m. | 5K 11 a.m. | Junior 3K 11 a.m. | Kids’ Fun Run State Capital, Washington Ave., Albany freihofersrun.com Tuff eNUFF 5K Obstacle Challenge Starting times: 9:15 a.m. | Wave 1 9:20 a.m. | Wave 2 8:30 a.m. | Kids’ 1 Mile Saratoga BOCES, Henning Rd., Saratoga Springs runsignup.com/Race/NY/SaratogaSprings/ TuffeNuff5KObstacleChallange

JUNE 2 Capital Region Heart Walk & Run 5K 8:30 a.m. | 5K Run 10:45 a.m. | Walk SUNY Albany Campus, 1400 Washington Ave., Albany www2.heart.org/site/TR/HeartWalk/ FDA-FoundersAffiliate?pg=entry&fr_id=3950

JUNE 8 LifeSong Dash 5K and Kids’ Run Kids’ Run | 9:30 a.m. 5K | 10 a.m. Halfmoon Town Park, Clifton Park lifesongdash.com

JUNE 15 Dragon The Dads 5K Run and 1 Mile Kids’ Run 9 a.m. | 5K 10 a.m. | Kids’ Run Warming Hut, Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs runsignup.com/Race/NY/SaratogaSprings/DRAGONtheDads5K

For more information contact: Don Proulx at donproulx@nycap.rr.com

INNINGS

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Shenendehowa Baseball v. LaSalle FINAL SCORE: SHENENDEHOWA 5 | LASALLE 5 INNINGS

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Lacrosse (Boys) Sectionals SECTION II FINALS CLASS B Ballston Spa v. Burnt Hills Final Score: Ballston Spa13 | Burnt Hills: 7

SECTION II FINALS CLASS D Schuylerville v. Johnstown Final Score: Schuylerville 16 | Johnstown 2

SPORTS

Week of May 31 – June 6, 2019

COMMUNITY SPORTS BULLETIN 8th Annual TUFF eNUFF Challenge SARATOGA SPRINGS — 8th Annual TUFF eNUFF Obstacle Course Challenge to benefit The Prevention Council will take place June 1 at the BOCES Campus, 125 High Rock Ave. A fun, muddy adventure for both families and athletes, TUFF eNUFF is a mud-filled course with obstacles to crawl under, hurdle over, wade through, and work together toward success! The Kids Fun Run will begin at 8:30 a.m, the Teen/ adult 5k waves start at 9:15, 9:20 and 9:25 a.m. Teams are encouraged to be silly and enthusiastic as they dress up in costumes! To register, go to: runsignup.com/Race/ NY/SaratogaSprings/TuffeNuff5KObstacleChallange

11th Annual Dragon the Dads Family 5K Greenfield Elementary School HSA presents their annual “Dragon the Dads” family 5K on June 15 at Saratoga State Park. Kicking off Father’s Day weekend, the event will feature a 5K suitable for the whole family, a kid’s 1-mile race, and a short dash for the youngest racers. Saratoga Honda will be on-site with a Father’s Day craft table for kids while they wait. First place winners for each age/gender category will receive a Stewart’s gift card. Overall male/female first place winners will receive a gift card. As an extra bonus, gift cards to local businesses will be awarded to randomly drawn pre-registered racers (past businesses include Cantina Restaurant, Gennaro’s, Olde Bryan Inn, Augie’s, and Brookhaven Golf Course). Register to win at www.finishright.com.

78th Harness Racing Season at Saratoga Casino Hotel SARATOGA SPRINGS — The 78th season of live harness racing is off and running! Still known to many as the Saratoga Harness Track, people can view live races at the Saratoga Casino Hotel, 342 Jefferson St Saratoga Springs, outside rail, in the lower clubhouse, in the Grandstand or while dining at Lucky Joe’s. In addition, our guests can watch and wager on live

racing from tracks around the country, year-round, on one of the many TV’s located in our Mezzanine. Post Times in May: Sundays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 12 p.m. Saturdays at 6:45 p.m.

The Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Trail Series will be held Mondays June 24, July 8, July 22, August 5 and August 19 at 6:15 p.m. at Camp Saratoga, Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park. The races are open to all and registration is $5 at the door. Proceeds benefit the Wilton Wildlife Preserve and the Saratoga Spa State Park. Refreshments and raffle prizes afterwards. Grand prizes for best times for all five events, continual improvement and most family members. For more information visit www.saratogastryders.org or email laura@saratogastryders.org.

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

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

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Saratoga Recreation Department Happenings Mark your calendars for another summer of fun with the Recreation Department! A variety of engaging sporting activities are available, including baseball, boys and girls basketball, boxing, field hockey, ice skating, running, skateboarding, soccer, tennis, and volleyball. • Swing For the Fences: The Saratoga Springs Recreation Department is teaming up again this summer with American Legion Baseball for its annual clinic. The clinic will be held July 1, 3, and 5 (no July 4) from 8:30 a.m. -Noon. Everyone age 5-14 is welcome to attend. • Summer Running Program: Spend your summer running with Saratoga’s acclaimed coaches! The summer running program will take place July 1-August 17. Various days and times are available for boys, girls, and families. • Meet At the Net: Develop your volleyball skills and learn rules and strategy at our summer clinic. This clinic will be held July 1-July 5 (no July 4) from 5:308:30 p.m. Everyone age 8-14 is welcome to attend. • Drive For the Net: Join the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department’s Summer Basketball League. The league will be held Mondays and Wednesdays July 8-August 14 from 6-7:30 p.m. Everyone in grades 4-8 is welcome to attend. • Saratoga Miss Softball: The Saratoga Springs Recreation Department is teaming up Miss Softball this summer for it’s annual clinic. The clinic will be held July 8-12 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Everyone age 5-14 is welcome. • Soccer Programs: Little Kickers, Big Kickers, and Soccer Leagues will run through June 22. NEW! The Adult Soccer League will be held Saturdays through June 22. Little Kickers is a parent/child activity that teaches soccer basics. Big Kickers reinforces skills and introduces participants to games. League play is separated into grade appropriate divisions. The Adult Soccer League is informal but will follow FIFA laws. Visit SaratogaRec.com for additional information and to download forms. Contact the Saratoga Recreation Department at 518-587-3550, ext. 2300 or email recreservations@saratoga-springs.org.

SPORTS

Week of May 31 – June 6, 2019

PUCK DROP IN RUSSIA Local Skaters Represent U.S. by Lindsay Wilson Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS/ RUSSIA — For the second year in a row the EuroChem Cup, one of the world’s leading ice hockey tournaments for 10 to 12-year-old players have invited coaches from the capitol region to compile a team to represent the United States. Three players on the team – The Albany Capitols – are Saratoga Springs locals. “The experience was spectacular. I don’t think any kid can attend a tournament like that - it doesn’t happen,” said coach and parent Styles Bridges. “The show they put on, the experience that they have; even though we travel all around North America for hockey tournaments, you can’t pay to go to a tournament like this. They go above and beyond to make them feel like it’s the little kid Olympics for hockey.” When first asked to participate in 2018, the coaches thought it was a spam e-mail; they couldn’t believe such an opportunity would land at their feet. After some research on the validity of the tournament, they placed a team together. This year, when the invitation presented again, they were ready to put a team together.

“We were looking for kids that are gonna go hard, are great kids. When you’re there, these kids all come from hockey academies where they live away from home and they are used to being on the road, staying by themselves,” said Bridges. “Whereas Americans we typically do not do that - parents are highly involved with all their traveling activities. It is a big change for them, so it has to be the right kid.” This experience was more than just a hockey tournament, it was an opportunity for kids to experience how other kids their ages live in other countries. “Our job is to get them ready to represent the country; we want to play at a high level, that’s why we’re here practicing harder, but really it’s about this kind of citizento-citizen type of relationships,” said Brad Chartrand, parent, coach and former player for the L.A. Kings. “We play hard on the ice, but off the ice we’re there to develop hopefully lifelong friendships. Now with technology, some of the things kids are using - Google translate - there’s much more communication available to the kids over there.” This was the first time the team goalie Adam Sherman was participating in the EuroChem Cup, and before departure was

Left to right: Adam Sherman, Hunter Bridges, Liam Chartrand. Photo by Lindsay Wilson.

prepared to say the least. “I’m feeling confident with my time because we’ve been working really hard over the past month. I’m excited,” said Sherman. For veteran EuroChem Players Hunter Bridges and Liam Chartrand, the pre-travel excitement didn’t diminish. “My favorite part is obviously playing with my teammates and especially ones that I play with

my regular team. I can’t wait to represent our country again,” said Hunter. A cultural exchange is certainly a factor that not only parents were eager to see, but the kids were looking forward to experiencing as well. “I’m most excited about playing the new teams that are supposed to be coming like Italy and China. Getting to be able to

represent my country - it’s just a great experience overall,” said Liam. “They teach us some words, we teach them. It’s just great to be able to meet people from other countries cause you get to know how they live and they get to know how we live.” The EuroChem tournament is another example of how sports unite, educates and presents influential opportunities beyond imagine.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — 5G. AI. Blockchain. The possible eradication of disease and abolishment of poverty. The potential wiping out of your job. So many questions. A free, city-based “Lunch and Learn” event with a focus on artificial intelligence will take place Thursday, Jan. 24 at the Saratoga Springs City Center.

“The AI Opportunity: Developing an AI Ecosystem in Upstate New York” will include a panel discussion, and a Q & A session: What is artificial intelligence? Why does AI matter? What opportunities does it present locally and regionally? Panelists will share ideas, experiences, and viewpoints about AI technology, research and development, ethics, and policies and will be moderated by Michele Madigan, city Commissioner of Finance and chair of the Saratoga Springs Smart City Commission.

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HATTIE’S MARDI GRAS Soiree Grosses More Than $150,000 See pg. 28

Blue Streaks Basketball

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Farm to School

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insideTODAY Obituaries Business Property Transactions Religion Education The Farm-to-School program increases the volume and variety of locally grown and produced food in schools. It aims to improve student health and to educate young people about agriculture. See Story pg. 11

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