Saratoga TODAY June 11-17, 2021

PANIC AT THE PUMP

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Motorists pulling up alongside the gas pump in post-Memorial Day 2021 will notice the cost of filling their fuel tanks significantly higher than the prices of one year ago.

As of June 9, the national average for a gallon of gas was $3.07, according to AAA. In New York State, that average was slightly higher – at $3.10, ranging from $2.99 in Ulster County to over $3.20 in the North Country region of Hamilton, Lewis,

GAME. SET. MATCH Toga Tennis; Perfect Season

and St. Lawrence counties. The highest cost-per-gallon rates are in the western part of the nation, peaking at just over $4.20 per gallon in California.

“If I look at a typical Saratoga store right now, it’s $3.09 (per gallon). If I go back a year ago, we were $2.25, a year before that we were $2.75, and back to 2018 we were $3.01,” says Pat Suprenant, director of field operations at Stewart’s Shops, which counts hundreds of gas station locations in New York State.

See Story pg. 10

Off to College B-Spa Athletes Signed

Chance Checca and Erik Gottman. Photo by Lindsey Fish, Super Source Media. See Story pg. 39

Saratoga Varsity Tennis Seniors. Photo courtesy of Rich Johns. See Story pg. 38

History OF SARATOGA Walking the Horses to Saratoga

Written by Bob Cudmore

Sponsored by The Saratoga County History Roundtable

Contact The Saratoga County History Roundtable at: saratogacohistoryroundtable@gmail.com

Born in 1826, Stephen Sanford worked with his father John and then on his own to create the Sanford carpet mills in Amsterdam. He went to West Point, served in Congress and was a friend of Ulysses S. Grant.

In the early twentieth century, thoroughbred horses owned by Sanford were walked each summer to Saratoga from Sanford’s Hurricana Farm. Racing Hall of Fame trainer Hollie Hughes, who served three generations of Sanfords, recalled the annual trek in Alex M. Robb’s book, “The Sanfords of Amsterdam.”

The trip began at the Sanford horse farm on what is now Route 30 in the town of Amsterdam. Efforts are underway to preserve remaining buildings at the complex, originally called Hurricana Farm but later known as the Sanford Stud Farm.

“First, we’d go up to Hagaman, a couple of miles away, and then we’d head for Top Notch, or West Galway, as it’s called,” Hughes said. “That would be about five miles. Then we’d go three miles straight east to Galway village. Then we’d go to West Milton, about seven miles farther east, and there we’d stop at the old Dutch Inn and feed the horses and men. My, those breakfasts tasted good! By that time, it would be close to daylight. On the way over, half the horses would be under saddle with boys up. After breakfast the saddles were put on the others which had been led by the men up to this point, and we’d walk the remaining ten miles to Saratoga, coming in by Geyser Spring.”

In 1901, Sanford built his own stable on Nelson Avenue in Saratoga. He had as many as 35 horses at a time. When asked why he kept so many horses, the industrialist replied he was not in the horse racing business for “margin,” in other words for profit.

From 1903 through 1907, the Sanfords invited the people of Amsterdam to the Sanford Matinee Races at Hurricana on

the Sunday closest to Fourth of July. Trolleys ran continuously up to Market and Meadow Streets. From there, horse drawn wagons took people to the farm. Some automobiles went to the farm as well but were not admitted to the grounds. There was food, drink, music and, of course, horse racing. Some 15,000 attended the event during its last year. New York State outlawed betting in 1907 and racing stopped at Saratoga. Temporarily, the Sanfords sold most of their horses to out-of-staters and Canadians, according to Robb.

Stephen Sanford was blind the last five years of his life. The old gentleman doted on his grandchildren, in particular his namesake, born in 1899. He gave the boy a Shetland pony almost before the youngster could walk. Young Stephen called the pony Laddie. The grandfather bestowed the nickname Laddie on his grandson as well. Sanford died on February 13, 1913. Six months later, racing resumed at

Saratoga along with the first running of the Sanford Memorial.

Stephen’s 62-year-old son John continued to head the carpet mills and racing stables created during his father’s lifetime. According to Robb, John Sanford inherited $40 million at his father’s death.

Robb wrote, “Hollie Hughes recalls Stephen Sanford as a man with a magnetic personality, one to whom your eyes would turn instinctively, even though he was but one of a hundred men in a crowd. Hollie describes him as tall, thin, straight as a ramrod, his chin (and the chin whiskers) carried high, his right arm across his back. He had a dry wit.”

Bob Cudmore writes the weekly Focus on History column for the Daily Gazette. He is author of three Amsterdam area history books: Lost Mohawk Valley, Hidden History and Stories from the Mohawk Valley. Bob is the host of The Historians, a weekly podcast heard online at www. bobcudmore.com and on several area radio stations. He lives in Glenville and is a native of Amsterdam. A version of this story first appeared in the Daily Gazette.

Sanford Stud Farm (Sam Hildebrandt).

Photo provided by The Saratoga County History Roundtable.

Neighbors

Brenda (R) and her husband & co-owner of Humpty Dumpty, Jason.

Q. When did Humpty Dumpty’s open, and has it always been family-owned?

A. In 1955 Ellsworth Ice Cream built the building. My family bought it in 1968. My grandparents owned it first, then my parents, and now my husband and I – 3 generations.

Q. Has it always been Humpty Dumpty, and how was that name picked?

A. One of the guys from Ellsworth picked the name and it just stuck.

Q. When did you open for the season, and when do you usually close?

A. We opened April 16 and close the Friday before Labor Day.

Q. Was your season different last year due to COVID?

A. Yes it was, we opened one week later. We started out with a drive-thru and switched to walk-up in July after building dividers.

Q. What are some customer favorites on the menu?

A. The Upside-Down Banana Spilt and the Twisted Turtle Sundae. The Twisted Turtle has hot fudge, salted caramel, and pretzels.

Q. Have you added anything new to the menu for this season?

A. This year we have added ice cream pies to the menu.

Q. What is your personal favorite ice cream flavor?

A. My personal favorite ice cream flavor is pistachio.

Q. Can you tell us about Monday Night Cruise-Ins and how that got started?

A. My husband and son love old cars. They would always go to other places that have cruise-ins, so we started our own. It was really my husband’s idea.

Every Monday night from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Humpty Dumpty hosts a car show. All owners of vintage/muscle cars are welcome to enter their car into the show free of charge and without pre-registering. Participants receive a gift card and each week the winner receives an additional gift card and trophy (www.humptydumptyicecream.weebly.com).

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Judythe Rogers

MECHANICVILLE — Judythe Rogers, 74, entered the Kingdom of Heaven to join her Lord and Savior June 2, 2021, after a brief battle with cancer. Services will be planned at a later date. In lieu of flowers, consider memorial donations to Community Hospice of Saratoga or Mary’s Haven of Saratoga Springs. Visit burkefuneralhome.com

Ingrid Stone

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Ingrid “Ganga” Stone passed away peacefully at Wesley Healthcare Center in Saratoga Springs on the afternoon of June 2, 2021.

She was born on October 30, 1941, in New York City. She graduated from Fieldston High School in the Bronx and attended Columbia University General Studies. She went on to found and be the executive director of God’s Love We Deliver, a New

Matthew G. Johnson Sr.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Matthew G. Johnson Sr., passed away surrounded by his loving family on June 4, 2021, at Saratoga Hospital.

Born on Oct. 16, 1930, in Saratoga Springs, he was the son of the late J. Moylan and Marion (Elliott) Johnson. He

York City-based non-profit providing nutritious meals to homebound persons with AIDS, and later other conditions. God’s Love We Deliver currently has over 17,000 annual volunteers and delivers over 10,000 meals each weekday.

She is survived by her daughter, Hedley Stone (Bridgette), of Richmond, Massachusetts, and her son, Clement Hill, of Saratoga Springs, as well as her sister Elsa Stone, MD, (Steven Wolfson, MD) of Guilford, CT.

She lived in Saratoga Springs

is predeceased by two sisters, Marion Mochon and Joan (Victor) Gomez. He is survived by his beloved wife of almost 65 years Earline K. Britton, his four children, Kathleen (Thomas) Cosmus, Maureen (Fred) Lynch, Matthew G. (Bernadette) Johnson, Jr. and Kevin (Renee) Johnson and seven grandchildren, Meghan Lynch, Michael, Joshua, Emily, Shannon, Kyle and Zacharey Johnson. Matt was also survived by several nieces and nephews. Matt was a 1950 graduate of Saratoga Springs HS. He enlisted in the US Coast Guard and was honorably discharged in 1954. As family and faith always remained at the forefront of his life, he was a devout Catholic and a parishioner of St. Clement’s Church. Along with his wife Earline, they enjoyed many vacations together, including car meets in Hershey, PA, vacations to Aruba, Hawaii,

for over 20 years, and enjoyed the community greatly, and particularly loved walking in Congress Park with her dog, Bobby McGee. She also highly enjoyed reading and music and was a devoted fan of the Saratoga Springs Public Library.

In her final years, she received wonderful home care from Home Instead, and was very grateful for their kindness and attention.

A memorial will be held at a future date. Donations can be made in her honor to God’s Love We Deliver.

Ireland and cruises in the southern Caribbean.

The family is grateful to the dedicated and compassionate staff at Saratoga Hospital, especially Dr. Madigan and the nursing staff on D-1. We would also like to thank the staff at DCI for the care provided over the years.

Calling hours are 10:30am to 12:30pm Friday, June 11, 2021, at St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church, 231 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Mass of Christian Burial will follow in the church at 1pm, followed by burial in the family plot at St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave. Because of Covid restrictions, please no flowers, memorials may be made in his name to Catholic Charities of Warren, Washington and Saratoga Counties, 142 Regent St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Visit burkefuneralhome.com

COURT

Samantha Germain, 28, of Greenfield, was sentenced June 2 to 1.3 to 4 years in state prison, after pleading to criminal contempt in the first-degree.

Loreal D. Bass, 40, of Schenectady, pleaded May 28 to felony grand larceny in connection with an incident in Saratoga Springs first charged February 2020.

Sentencing July 29.

Hunter Burnette, 20, of Middle Grove, pleaded May 28 to promoting a sexual performance by a child. Sentencing July 29.

Charles L. Bennifield, 20, of Greenfield Center, pleaded May 28 to reckless endangerment, in connection with an incident first charged September 2020 in Saratoga.

Sentencing July 29.

Matthew R. Dryer, 38, of Utica, was sentenced May 28 to 1.5 to 3 years in state prison, after pleading to felony grand larceny, in connection with an incident in Halfmoon.

Steven Lawless, 62, of Albany, pleaded May 28 to attempted grand larceny in the

second-degree, and grand larceny the fourth-degree, in connection with incidents in Moreau and Clifton Park, respectively. Sentencing July 7.

Desmond C. Sirchia, 48, of Corinth, was sentenced May 28 to six months local incarceration and five years of probation on the charged of vehicular assault in the second-degree, first charged March 2020 in Corinth.

POLICE

Alfred J. Guilder, 53, of Corinth was charged June 2 with six felony counts criminal possession of a controlled substance, and one felony count criminal sale of a controlled substance. Guilder is accused of distributing quantities of crack cocaine and heroin throughout Saratoga County.

Michael Sharp, 41, of Saratoga Springs, was charged May 31 with misdemeanor DWI, and speeding.

Jose Flete-Bautista, 47, of Saratoga Springs, was charged May 31 with felony criminal mischief.

Todd Campbell, 39, of Saratoga Springs, was charged June

1 with harassment in the second-degree.

Laura Capone, 29, of Saratoga Springs, was charged June 1 with harassment in the second-degree.

Andrew Bremer, 24, of Saratoga Springs, was charged June 1 with assault in the third-degree.

William McGarry, 32, of Ballston Spa, was charged June 2 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and operating a motor vehicle without stop lamps.

Jonas Vladimarsson, 18, was charged June 1 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and failed to stop at a stop sign.

Christopher Post, 39, of Ballston Spa, was charged June 2 in Saratoga Springs with criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Emily Roerig, 33, of Ballston Lake, was charged June 2 in Saratoga Springs with criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Steven Spost, 38, of Greenfield Center, was charged June 3 in Saratoga Springs with

misdemeanor DWI, and failure to use designated lane.

Royal Hamilton, 40, of Salem, was charged June 3 in Saratoga Springs with assault in the third-degree, criminal possession of a narcotic drug – felony, and criminal possession of a controlled substance – felony.

Elizabeth Milligan, 19, of Corinth, was charged June 3 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, reckless driving, failure to keep right, speed not prudent, driving on/across a sidewalk, and operating motor vehicle without inspection certificate.

Jessica Beranek, 39, of Ballston Spa, was charged May 28 in Saratoga Springs with operating a motor vehicle impaired by drugs, and failure to keep to the right.

Ryan Colgan, 25, of Albany, was charged May 29 in Saratoga Springs with criminal mischief.

Florence Millington, 30, of Saratoga Springs, was charged May 30 with assault in the third-degree.

Amanda Mogul, 28, of Binghamton, was charged

May 29 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a misdemeanor.

Christopher Brewer, 39, of Saratoga Springs, was charged May 30 with misdemeanor assault and criminal obstruction of breathing.

James Cornell, 45, of Corinth, was charged May 30 in Saratoga Springs with act in manner injure child less than 17, a misdemeanor.

Curtis Bennifield, 18, of Milton, was charged May 24 in Saratoga Springs with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and obstruct governmental administration.

Bryan Austin, 35, of Queensbury, was charged May 24 in Saratoga Springs with criminal trespass, a misdemeanor.

Stephine Schleimer-Harris, 32, of Saratoga Springs, was charged May 25 with obstruct governmental administration.

Bryan Browne, 54, of Galway, was charged May 26 in Saratoga Springs with criminal possession of stolen property with a value greater than $3,000 – a felony.

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Simply Saratoga: June 8 Summer Edition

Mohawk Chevrolet Invites Community to Cars and Coffee Show Sunday

BALLSTON SPA — Mohawk Chevrolet will host the popular Cars and Coffee Show for those looking to experience the area’s best classic and sports vehicles.

The Sunday morning event will take place at Mohawk Chevrolet’s new location as part of its Grand Opening Weekend at 639 State

Ballston Spa National Bank to Host Drive-Thru Food Pantry

Route 67, Ballston Spa. The event takes place 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Guests will have the opportunity to browse the classic cars while enjoying live music provided by Riley Williams Acoustics, a Mohawk Chevrolet photobooth station, and complimentary coffee and bagels.

DPW Work on West Side Playground Sidewalk Replacement Project Underway

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Department of Public Works Commissioner Anthony “Skip” Scirocco announced that work commenced this month on the West Side Playground Sidewalk Replacement Project. The project will replace 2,166 square feet of broken, cracked, and lifted sidewalks along the perimeter of the playground and splash pad area of the park, adjacent to the corner of Division Street and Beekman Street. $31,100 in capital funding from the Saratoga Springs City School District, as part of a yearly agreement between the two entities, will cover the cost of materials and DPW labor to complete the work.

“This is a great project to provide a much-needed improvement at the West Side Playground so that kids and families have better-quality access to the playground and splash pad,” said Commissioner Scirocco, in a statement. “I’m glad the school district supported this capital project DPW proposed because the playground gets a tremendous amount of use throughout the year and this work was needed.”

Although it is dependent on weather and concrete availability, the project is anticipated to take approximately six weeks. Residents can contact DPW dispatch at 518584-3356 with any questions.

BALLSTON SPA — Ballston Spa National Bank (BSNB), in cooperation with the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York is hosting its 15th contactless drive-thru food pantry on Tuesday, June 15.

The event begins at 9:30 a.m. at the Bank’s corporate offices located at 990 State Route 6, Ballston Spa, and is open to area families and individuals in need of food assistance. Patrons will receive food on a first-come, firstserved basis, while supplies last.

BSNB employee volunteers will welcome attendees and load boxes of food directly into the trunk of each vehicle. All volunteers will follow CDC guidelines by wearing appropriate masks and gloves while actively practicing social distancing. Thanks to the Regional Food Bank, an anticipated 18,000 pounds of food will be distributed at the event. Items to be distributed include fresh produce, dairy, frozen meats and non-perishable food items.

In addition to volunteer support, a series of matching campaigns initiated by the bank have generated donations from

community members totaling $31,000. Combined with support from BSNB, the Regional Food Bank has received more than $101,000 to date to help those challenged with food insecurity in the region. The Bank’s final matching campaign will run from now through June 15. Donations received from the community will again be matched up to a total of $5,000.

Over the last 13 months, the drive-thru food pantries hosted by BSNB have distributed 252,000 pounds of food and served 13,000 people across the Capital Region. The public is encouraged to support the Regional Food Bank’s continued efforts. Donations under BSNB’s matching campaign will be accepted until June 15. Donate directly via the Regional Food Bank’s donation site and select ‘BSNB Matching Campaign’ as your donation designation. Donors may also make checks payable to the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York and drop them off at any BSNB banking location or mail to BSNB, ATTN: Regional Food Bank Matching Campaign, PO Box 70, Ballston Spa, NY 12020.

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Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation Kicks Off Summer Sunday Stroll Season June 13

Brookside Reopens with a Bang!

BALLSTON SPA — The Saratoga County History Center announced the grand reopening of the beloved Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa. Summer hours starting June 26 will be Thursdays 1 to 6 p.m. and Friday through Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. In-person event exhibits this summer include the following:

“Century of Ice Cream!

The Dake Family & Stewart’s”

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation has announced that this year’s strolls will start on June 13. The historic walking tours will be offered at 10:30 a.m. every Sunday through Sept. 5 in various neighborhoods throughout the city.

The first of 13 tours of historic Saratoga Springs kicks off with “Wealth & Wellness: Franklin Square Summer Strolls” led by NYS Assemblywoman and former SSPF Executive Director, Carrie Woerner. This Summer Stroll highlights historic Franklin Square, and home to some of the oldest private residences in Saratoga Springs. This tour meets at the northwest corner of Division Street and Broadway.

On Sunday, June 20, the tour “Down in the Valley: Exploring the Gut” returns after five years. New tours highlight the mineral springs of downtown and mailorder houses on the east side, as well as popular tours of North Broadway, the Saratoga Spa State Park, the historic West Side, among many others.

All Sunday morning tours last approximately 90 minutes and require walking and standing on varied terrain. Tours will be limited to thirty and tickets must be purchased in advance. The cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. Members who have received complimentary Stroll passes will have

those honored for their value of $10 and will be required to pay the difference of $5.

Founded in 1977, the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that promotes preservation and enhancement of the architectural, cultural, and landscaped heritage of Saratoga Springs.

For details about the strolls and more information, go to: www.saratogapreservation.org.

“Century of Ice Cream!” is an exhibit celebrating the centennial of the famous company born in Saratoga County. In 1787, the Dake family began clearing farms in the hills of what became Greenfield. Three generations later, in 1921, dairy farmers Percy and Charles Dake responded to a changing economy (and America’s growing sweet tooth!) by shifting to ice cream production. True entrepreneurs, the Dakes sought other outlets for their talents, eventually becoming retailers. The chain they started in 1946 is now an anchor of northeastern New York and adjacent Vermont communities. Today, Stewart’s is perhaps Saratoga County’s most familiar contribution to the regional economy. [The exhibit was made possible through the generosity of Stewart’s Shops/Dake Family.]

“The Country Store in Saratoga County”

Before the ubiquitous Stewart’s shops, Saratoga County was dotted

with a variety of country stores, businesses that served as both necessary sources of supplies and social hubs. The country store, or “general store,” was once the dominant economic and social institution in rural Saratoga County. It carried all the provisions farming families needed, provided credit in the absence of banks, purchased perishable produce from customers, and offered a welcoming place to gather and gossip. By the mid-20th century, however, country stores began to disappear. An evolving cash-based economy freed farmers from neighborhood credit, and the automobile facilitated weekly trips to town, where people grew accustomed to the vast inventory of new chain and department stores. This exhibit is dedicated to the long history of that quintessential institution. Rare and beautiful photographs will take visitors back to the bygone days of 19th and 20th century rural America, when families thrived without the internet, instant delivery, or mega-marts.

“Mystery Photographs from Eastern Saratoga”

Several years ago, a photographic historian donated 33 large-format glass plate negatives from an unknown photographer. Printed through the support of the Old Saratoga Historical Association of Schuylerville, these images provide an intimate look at

Saratoga County in the post-Civil War era, including remarkable community theater productions. This exhibition highlights the importance of preserving a rich photographic archive: one of the objectives of the History Center.

“The Social Life of Hats” History Center trustees and staff are working with Skidmore professors and administrators to develop new courses that utilize Brookside collections, as well as student internship opportunities. The fruits of that labor can be seen in the innovative class “The Social Life of Hats,” taught by Drs. Tillman Nechtman and Erica Bastress-Dukehart, and analyzed and investigated Brookside’s historic hat collection. The course was so successful that it spawned an alumni event, an “Experts Next Door” episode (May 20, 2021), and a museum exhibit at Brookside (June 26-Oct. 1, 2021). The exhibit is part of the “All Together Now” public history coalition led by the Tang Teaching Museum at Skidmore (tang.skidmore.edu/exhibitions/356-alltogether-now).

Brookside Museum is located at Front Street in historic Ballston Spa. Admission is free, though donations are appreciated. For more information call 518-8854000, visit www.brooksidemuseum. org, or follow on social media.

Along the Franklin Square Stroll, which kicks off the first of 13 strolls offered by the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation. Photo provided.

Members of New City Police Reform Advisory Committee Named; Will Report to Public Monthly

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

City Mayor Meg Kelly named three members to an independent advisory committee, as part of the New York State Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative Plan

“The committee has a dual

role. Members will research and analyze how a Citizen’s Review Board will be implemented in Saratoga Springs and then provide the council with their findings for deliberation and decision this year,” city Mayor Kelly said on June 1. “The second item is: members will advise the police chief and the commissioner of Public Safety in

implementing the recommendations adopted in the resolution.”

The three members appointed are: Charles “Chuck” Caputo, Kimberly Galvin, and Jason Golub.

The advisory committee will provide public progress reports of their work at the first regular council meeting each month. Their first report is slated to take place July 6.

Under Review: Six-Story Residential Building for Washington Street

Saratoga County Hosts Primary Elections This Month

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

BALLSTON SPA — Six Saratoga County municipalities will host Primary Elections on Tuesday, June 22. Primary Elections are open only to voters registered with those specific parties holding primaries. Polls are open 6 a.m. – 9 p.m.

City of Saratoga SpringsWorking Families Party Only

Supervisor (Vote for any two): Tara Gaston; Bruce Altimer; Gabriel O’Brien

Polling Place: Saratoga Springs Senior Center, 5 Williams St.

Town of Clifton Park –Conservative Party Only

Town Justice (vote for one): James Hughes; Jennifer Jeram

Polling Place: Clifton Park Town Hall, 1 Town Hall Plaza (Clifton Park Center Rd.)

Town of Corinth –Republican Party Only

City of Mechanicville –Democratic Party Only

Commissioner of Public Safety (Vote for one): Frederick Hosley, Jr.; Timothy Hipwell

Polling Places, All Districts: Mechanicville Senior Center, 178 N. Main St.; Mechanicville Housing Authority, 2 Harris Ave, Suite 1

Town of Providence –Republican Party Only

Council Member (Vote for any two): Audrey LaHoff; William Hartman; Adrian VanHall; Paul Munchbach

SARATOGA SPRINGS — A proposed new six-story development that will house 87 multifamily dwelling units and 23 luxury hotel suites on Washington Street is under current review by the city Land Use Boards. Plans call for approximately 100 on-site parking spaces located in two levels of structured parking, one of which would be located on a basement level. The proposed project at 19-23 Washington Street is located just west of Broadway and nestled between an existing Starbucks Coffee Shop, and the Bethesda Episcopal Church and Universal Preservation Hall.

Supervisor (Vote for one): C. Eric Butler; Jeffrey Collura

Council Member (Vote for any two): Joseph Mihalek; Edward Byrnes; Kiley Crooks

Polling Places, All Districts: Corinth Town Hall, 600 Palmer Ave.; Methodist Church, 10 Chapman St, Porter Corners

Polling Place: Providence Town Hall, 7187 Barkersville Rd.

Town of Stillwater –Republican Party Only

Town Clerk (Vote for one): Jennifer Weaver; Danielle Cowin

Polling Place: Stillwater Town Hall, 881 Hudson Ave.

Sketch submitted to city of Saratoga Springs regarding a proposed new development on Washington Street.

SARATOGA SPRINGS RECEIVES AWARD FOR IMPROVED, HIGH VOTER TURNOUT

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The Spa City is the recipient of The Votingest City Award - an award given to two cities, one small and one large, in New York State, which achieved having the highest percentage of eligible voters who have voted, city Mayor Meg Kelly announced this week.

Rejoice The Vote – and its Votingest City Award was founded by Jeff Furman, served on the Ben & Jerry’s corporate board for almost 40 years, providing

City and County Meetings this Week

MONDAY, JUNE 14

10 a.m. | Saratoga Springs City Council Pre-Agenda Meeting via Zoom

6 p.m. | Saratoga Springs

Design Review Commission Meeting via Zoom

TUESDAY, JUNE 15

4 p.m. | Saratoga County Board of Supervisors meeting at Ballston Spa.

Due to public health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, there is limited capacity in the Boardrooms. The public will have an opportunity to hear the meeting live via an audio signal using this call-in number and access code - Dial: 1-978-990-5145; Access Code: 1840389.

7 p.m. | Saratoga Springs City Council Meeting via Zoom

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16

6:30 p.m. | Saratoga Springs

Design Review Commission Meeting via Zoom

THURSDAY, JUNE 17

5 p.m. | Saratoga Springs

Planning Board Workshop via Zoom

in-house legal counsel and fostering many of the company’s social initiatives. Jerry’s Foundation.

The city-to-city Votingest City Challenge encourages cities to enter into a lighthearted competition to see who gets the highest percentage of eligible voters to

vote and which city is the most improved from 2016 to 2020, according to the organization.

There are just under 20,000 currently active registered voters in Saratoga Springs, according to the state Board of Elections.

Rejoice The Vote is dedicated

to enhancing voter participation through a combination of honoring those who have dedicated their lives to democracy, to rewarding those doing that work now, and to encourage young people to participate.

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continued from front page... do increase production, this could lead to a decrease in crude oil prices, which is good news for motorists,” reports AAA.

“It’s certainly higher than it’s been in the last five years. A lot of that is (reflective) of the actual raw cost of the gas we buy is getting more expensive and a lot of that is driven by crude being up at around $70 a barrel,” says Suprenant, who has been with Stewart’s for 21 years, the past five in his current position. This week, CNN reported that on Sunday June 6, U.S. oil prices hit $70 a barrel for the first time in nearly three years.

“What is promising is that crude may not sustain at this level. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), and its allies including Russia, announced last week they still plan to gradually increase crude production in July. If they

Retail gasoline prices are mainly affected by crude oil prices and the level of gasoline supply relative to gasoline demand, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Strong and increasing demand for gasoline and other petroleum products in the United States and the rest of the world can place intense pressure on available supplies.

Citing heightened levels of uncertainty related to the ongoing economic recovery from the pandemic, the EIA, in its presummer outlook forecast U.S. regular gasoline retail prices would rise significantly higher than they were in summer 2020, reflected by anticipated higher

crude oil prices and higher wholesale gasoline margins.

“Wholesale gasoline margins have risen as a result of relatively low inventories and rising gasoline demand (and) margins also temporarily widened because of outages on the Colonial Pipeline,” the EIA reported.

Colonial Pipeline was forced to temporarily shut down their operations last month following a disruptive cyberattack. The company operates the largest U.S. fuel pipeline and has since returned the system to normal operations.

“That affected (costs) a little bit,” Suprenant says. “We get most of our gas from the New York harbor and the harbor is fed by

the Colonial Pipeline. A lot of people did a lot of panic buying, so obviously the demand spiked up a bit and so did costs to us coming out of the harbor. But we’re past that now. Everyone has enough supply I think.”

During the first week of June from 2015-2019, gas prices have typically averaged $2.81 per gallon. Last year, amid a pandemic, the national average of gas prices in early June inched up to just above $2 per gallon, the lowest they had been in a decadeand-a-half, according to AAA.

“In April 2020 when COVID hit, crude went negative for a little while and was the lowest that I think I’ve ever seen crude. The

cost of gas went down with it, so that’s why we were able to see under $2 gas,” Suprenant says.

The EIA added that they expected higher-than $3 per gallon gas costs in June before falling to $2.76/gal by September – the drop based on rising refinery utilization.

“We’re certainly seeing demand increase as COVID restrictions are lifted and more people are traveling or going back to work,” Suprenant says. “I would expect prices to increase a little bit as they typically do all the way through Labor Day.”

Prices typically start rising around Memorial Weekend and through the summer.

“Besides the supply and demand, with EPA regulations we also have to bring in a different grade of gas, which we call ‘summer blend.’ You can’t mix as much butane in it, because when butane gets above 70 degrees it burns quicker into the atmosphere, so the EPA restricts what you can and can’t sell and you have to add more expensive additives,” Suprenant says. “That typically happens right around the middle of May. It’s been going on for years and it’s why you’ll y see an .08-to-.12-cent bump through May that people correlate with Memorial Day. Typically as you cycle past Labor Day and late September, you can go back to having butane in your fuel because it’s colder (outside), and butane is a little cheaper additive compared to the alternative.”

The AAA Gas Prices website is updated daily by Oil Price Information Service (OPIS) with average national, state and local prices for gasoline, diesel and E-85. For that daily information, go to: gasprices.aaa.com.

INFLATION: A Re-Introduction

It seemed so obvious! It turned out the answer was just as obvious: if they printed that much money, then the money wouldn’t be worth anything. It’s a shame that so many of our policy makers have yet to grasp the lesson I learned at the age of ten.

by Stephen Kyne, CFP Sterling Manor Financial for Saratoga TODAY

Inflation, at its simplest, occurs when too many dollars chase too few goods. That seems very straightforward, but the effects and implications are more complicated and far-reaching. The Fed tells us they are willing to accept higher inflation in order to support a more “equitable recovery.”

In the last year the government has spent more than $5 Trillion on Covid-related programs, stimulus, tax breaks, etc. In a normal year the amount of money in circulation increases by about 6%. Last year that figure jumped to 27%. Consequently, many businesses have reported record earnings. What you aren’t seeing, though, is that these businesses are not also reporting record production. In fact, supply chains are still stretched incredibly thin as factories struggle to ramp up production. The government-induced labor shortage isn’t helping the problem, as generous unemployment benefits keep many would-be workers at home. People are being paid to purchase good they aren’t producing. As inventories dwindle, the cost of the remaining supply should continue to spike and the cost of labor continues to rise. Consequently, the local Burger King is posting jobs starting at $15.25, and teen employment is the highest it’s been in more than two decades.

The Fed tells us they believe the current jump in inflation to be temporary, but supply chains cannot be turned on like a light. Already running at twice the Fed’s target rate, if inflation increases and becomes persistent, the Fed will need to take action, which can be risky and damaging in the long run.

Since interest rates are essentially the price of money, when inflation runs too hot, the Fed will typically make it more expensive to access that money by increasing interest rates. This can lead to larger systemic issues, especially if they hit the brakes too hard.

The 1970s were characterized by persistent inflation hovering around 7% per year. In order to counter this, the Fed raised rates in the 1980s. By 1981 the average rate for a 30-year mortgage was more than 18%, and rates for new cars were up to 15%.

Think about what happens to the market for homes, or any other goods, when interest rates are that high. People are less willing to move across the country for a better job, if it means selling a home with a 4% mortgage to buy a home at 18%. Renters will be priced out of the market, and home construction decreases. People are going to drive their cars longer, rather than replacing them. Businesses who produce these goods, as well as the factories in which they are made, and the tools with which to make them, not to mention the raw materials they are comprised of, become less profitable and have to lay-off workers.

As you can imagine, the first three years of the 80s were spent in recession, and doubledigit mortgage rates continued through the remainder of the decade.

Many of the policies put in place to get us through Covid were intended to help the most vulnerable in our communities which, of course, is a laudable goal. The reality,

though, is that markets are efficient, not equitable. There are always unintended consequences of any policy decision. Rampant inflation and higher interest rates would be the most damaging to the exact communities these policies are purported to help, and would only exacerbate inequalities that already exist.

You should continue working closely with your Certified Financial Planner® to monitor the situation. If inflation continues to rise, and the Fed is moved to act, you may need to make changes to your portfolio in order to avoid losses and increase income to match rising costs. Many of your bond positions could be especially sensitive to rises in interest rates, meaning those investments you think of as being “safe” may lose substantial value. If you still haven’t considered refinancing your mortgage, that opportunity may be slipping by. If you are currently unemployed, jumping into the labor pool before benefits end could garner you a higher pay rate than if you wait to seek work along with the other 10 million unemployed workers.

Yes, the Fed could be right, and inflation could subside if production ramps up quickly enough. Half of states have eliminated additional unemployment assistance, which could help that process. The remaining benefits are slated to run out in September.

Time will tell…

Stephen Kyne, CFP® is a Partner at Sterling Manor Financial in Saratoga Springs and Rhinebeck. Securities offered through Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through Sterling Manor Financial, LLC, an SEC registered investment advisor or Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc. Sterling Manor Financial and Cadaret, Grant are separate entities.

When I was a child, I remember asking my father why “they” didn’t just print enough money so that everyone could be rich.

BALLSTON

Heritage Builders Group LLC sold property at 71 Cypress St to Norbert Czelusniak for $344,683.

Heidi Childs sold property at 24 Sherwood to Quiet Acres LLC for $258,500.

Brookview Court Inc sold property at 2103 Stonebridge Dr to Christine Famiano for $257,424.

Brookview Court Inc sold property at 2201 Stonebridge Dr to Danny Deweese for $281,517.

Kent Chase sold property at 1 Chase Lane to Mark Barkyoumb for $450,000.

Brookview Court Inc sold property at 2204 Stonebridge Dr to Anne Menkens revocable trust for $264,756.

Brookview Court Inc sold property at 2202 Stonebridge Dr to David Kelley for $277,224.

Brookview Court Inc sold property at 7102 Stonebridge Dr to Wayne Carrara for $277,933.

Frank Scarpinato sold property at 157 Ballston Ave to David Wyman for $185,400.

CORINTH

Michael Young sold property at 10 W Walton St to John Coltrain for $220,000

Kenneth Carner sold property at 611 Palmer Ave to Darren Springer for $245,000.

Brianna Knowlton sold property at 29 Surrey Rd to Gail Edmonds for $301,000.

Everett O’Neill sold property at 13 King Ave to Brook Batease for $100,000.

Geraldine Randall sold property at 305 Ash St to Ryan Telford for $112,000.

Sheila Conway sold property at 48 Atwell Rd to Carol Galli for $235,000.

GALWAY

Joshua Baker sold property at 375 Southline Rd to Louis Russell Jr for $360,000.

Denise Coolidge sold property at 1826 Perth Rd to Dean Kuziak for $302,000.

Peter Guidarelli sold property at 9062 Nassel Dr to Donald Nichter for $165,000.

Harland Hayland sold property at 4698 Consaul Rd to Wayne Cook for $281,000.

MALTA

Jeremy Lynch sold property at 42 Thimbleberry Rd to Reva Pallone for $225,000.

Degraff Bloom Custom Builders sold property at 38 Vettura Ct to Robert Vandy for $398,393

Abele Builders Inc sold property at 46 Copper Ridge Dr to Abele Homes LLC for $115,000

Abele Homes LLC sold property at 46 Copper Ridge Dr to John Yetter for $501,542.

Abele Builders Inc sold property at 17 Copper Ridge Dr to Abele Homes LLC for $115,000

Abele Homes LLC sold property at 17 Copper Ridge Dr to Joseph Colbert for $485,730.

SARATOGA

Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC sold property at 247 Wilbur Rd to Joseph McMahon for $141,000

Elizabeth Forte sold property at 23 Pearl St to Nicholas Richard for $261,300.

Michelle Campbell sold property at 257 Evans St St to Joseph Galindol for $168,000.

SARATOGA SPRINGS

Carol Stevens sold property at 30 Marvin St to Harry Cargile for $156,667

Denise Donlon sold property at 29 First St to Lady Iris LLC for $620,000.

David Danks sold property at 31 Brackett Lane to Derek Stork for $200,000.

Connor Farrelly sold property at 21 Deerleap Place to Derek Miller for $285,000.

Joseph Sciacca sold property at 23 Horseshoe Dr to Patricia McKinney for $480,000.

Saratoga Members Only LLC sold property at 2254 NYS Rt 50 to Charle Bravo Holdings LLC for $225,000.

Thomas Egan sold property at 18 Van Dam St to Daniel Roohan and Lindley Hickox for $345,000.

Adam Sawyer sold property at 120 Hathorn Blvd to Joshua Larkin for $250,000

Lucas Ruglis sold property at 6 Gick Rd to Rebecca Freeman for $450,000

WILTON

Thomas Jaeger sold property at 23 Plum Court to Nathan Detweiler for $325,000.

Jennifer Fiorini sold property at 16 Anyhow Lane to Randolph Ford for $550,000.

Sonoma Grove LLC sold property at 55 Berkeley Way to Christopher Hinds for $678,152

Ann Rose sold property at 125 Louden Rd to Dorothy Reynolds for $852,000.

Robert Bergin sold property at 45 Cobble Hill Dr to Michael Gentile for $380,000.

Eric Navarra sold property at 3 Jones CT to Lauren Peters for $251,031.

Michael Keating sold property at 9 Rose Terrace to National Transfer Services for $1,130,000

Nathan Detweiler sold property at 68 Jones Rd to Gerri Winney for $275,000.

Timothy Ferris sold property at 3 Rolling Green Dr to Matthew Meyerson for $675,000.

National Transfer Services sold property at 9 Rose Terrace to Matthew Potvin for $1,150,000.

Vincent Santilli sold property at 254 Gurn Springs Rd to Chad Reinemann for $750,000.

20 Hillcrest Lane, Saratoga Springs $335,000

Stewart’s Shops Purchases Convenience Store Chain

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Stewart’s Shops has purchased the Blueox Neighborhood Market convenience store chain.

“This acquisition will increase Stewart’s Shops’ footprint further into the Central New York market. We look forward to the opportunity to further serve the Blueox market that they have served so well for the past three-plus-decades and we look forward to welcoming Blueox employees to the Stewart’s family,” Stewart’s Shops president Gary Dake said, in a statement.

At its peak Blueox Corporation built a chain of eleven local convenience stores that serviced and provided support to communities for more than 35 years. While built acquiring one store at a time, the most recognizable brand name was the Nice-N-Easy franchise locations.

“Our stores have been a valuable part of our organization and complemented our retail fuel distribution and HVAC operations,” said Blueox Corporation President Jared Bartle. “As the industry shifts away from the

mid-sized chains, we wanted to find a company with dedication to its employees and the communities they serve. The decision to sell did not come easily.“

It is anticipated most of the company’s employees will continue employment with Stewart’s Shops, Bartle added. “This was very important to Blueox. As we realign our long-term goals and continue to reinvest in the delivery and service divisions of our company, I’m excited at the opportunities to come.“

The sale of the Neighborhood Market convenience store chain is expected to close in September 2021. Blueox will continue to operate their growing energy business, delivering fuel oil, kerosene and propane and will continue to service and replace energy equipment including furnaces, boilers, and hot water heaters.

Renamed in 1986, Blueox Corporation once grew to 11 stores made up of both Nice N Easy franchise sites and Big Blue Convenience

Stores, serving rural markets in the heart of upstate New York. Their residential and commercial delivery and service operations will continue to grow and operate in Oxford, NY under the name Blueox Energy

Products & Services.

Stewart’s Shops was founded in 1945. Today there are over 345 Stewart’s Shops located across 31 counties across upstate New York and southern Vermont.

Saratoga Springs Plastic Surgeon Given Top Doctor Award for 2021

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Dr. Steven Yarinsky of Saratoga Springs Plastic Surgery, PC has been named a Top Doctor® for 2021 by Castle Connolly and earned the titles of “Best in Plastic Surgery” and “Best Spa” by Saratoga TODAY.

Castle Connolly Top Doctors® annual award is compiled through peer nominations followed by a detailed evaluation process. Dr. Yarinsky maintains his title as a Top Doctor for the Capital District.

For the ninth consecutive year, Saratoga Springs Plastic Surgery, PC has been named the

top plastic surgery practice in its annual “Best Of” issue, which is voted by the local community.

In addition to its status as “Best in Plastic Surgery,” Dr. Yarinsky’s practice was voted “Best Spa” in the Saratoga region. This signifies the team’s medical spa as the fan favorite in the area.

Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Steven Yarinsky has been practicing plastic surgery in the Albany and Saratoga Springs area for more than 30 years. He provides a variety of cosmetic surgery procedures as well as non-surgical

treatments. Dr. Yarinsky is the only “Expert Injector” in the Albany/ Capital District area certified by New Beauty Magazine, and personally performs all injectable treatments at his practice. Saratoga Springs Medispa provides a variety of non-surgical body contouring and facial rejuvenation services and massage treatments.

Before establishing Saratoga Springs Plastic Surgery, PC, Dr. Yarinsky graduated from SUNY Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse. He completed his general surgery residency at Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus and Marshall University Medical School, and finished his cosmetic and plastic surgery residency training at the Medical College of Ohio. Dr. Yarinsky takes over 150 hours of continuing education every three years and maintains active memberships in several medical associations, which includes being a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is available for interview upon request.

To learn more about Saratoga Springs Plastic Surgery, PC, visit www.yarinsky.com or facebook. com/DrYarinsky.

Kirk Francis Joins Julie & Co. Realty

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Julie & Co. Realty announced Kirk Francis as the newest member of their brokerage.

Kirk Francis has been an active member in the Saratoga Springs community his entire life. Kirk has lived in multiple areas of Saratoga which has led him in being very familiar within the area. Kirk has worked in residential construction for a brief period of time which has

helped him have a deep understanding of the amount of work and care that goes into the housing process.

When Kirk isn’t making home ownership dreams come true for his clients, he is spending time with friends or family at home or in Lake George.

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

Military Business Leadership and New York State Contracting Conference to Take Place This Year

ALBANY — The Veterans in Economic Transition Conference (VETCON) is returning for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. The conference seeks to assist veterans in their transition from service to everyday life, focusing on providing financial tools, resources, and support returns to the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Albany on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1.

“In this, our first VETCON since the pandemic, our goal is to continue to enable veteran business owners to grow their businesses, build their networks with other veterans and market their products and services to New York State agencies,” said Anthony

Kuhn, Founding Partner, Tully Rinckey Kuhn and Chair of the 2021 VETCON Alliance.

In the past, the event has brought together public and private businesses, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and New York State agencies for two days of hands-on workshops and networking opportunities. Over 100 Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOBs) and more than 130 state agency and authority personnel have participated in the inaugural conference and job fair.

Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in valuable hands-on workshops designed

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specifically for them, in addition to taking part in numerous informational and networking sessions with businesses, organizations and state agency purchasing personnel. Practical workshops will include information about how to certify a veteran-owned business and obtain federal and state contract set asides, proposal and business plan writing, business fundamentals, and matchmaking between entrepreneurial business and government agencies. All proceeds from VETCON will be donated toward the advancement of veterans’ services. To register for VETCON or to become a sponsor please visit www.VetConNY.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — IMC has announced two recent hires to its team of digital marketing professionals.

Curtis Joseph Metcalf aka “Cujo” has joined IMC as a Web Developer & Technical Support Specialist. He is responsible for implementing content updates, developing website themes, and assisting with client inquires. Born and raised in Schenectady, Metcalf attended Clarkson University before transferring to SUNY Potsdam where he graduated with a B.A. in Communications. He comes to IMC from DePaula Auto Group, where he was employed on the Merchandising Team.

Nancy Holzman has joined IMC as Creative Marketing Associate. Holzman’s primary focus is the promotion and expansion of the Arts Spark division and the cultivation of new business for IMC’s affordable and dynamic

IMC Express Sites. A graduate of Hamilton College, she majored in English and minored in Fine Arts.

Holzman’s marketing background includes employment in both the private and non-profit sectors. She has held previous positions as the Director of Advertising for a small manufacturing company, Communications Director for Duchess County Arts Council, Community Relations Coordinator for Literacy NENY, and most recently as a freelance marketing consultant and small business strategist. You may also recognize her as the former Chef/ Owner of Good Morning Café. IMC is a full-service website and digital marketing firm located in Saratoga Springs. Services include website design and programming (including eCommerce database and custom software integrations), branding, content creation, print collateral materials, and hosting. www.imediaconsult.com

Nancy Holzman. Photo provided.

Curtis Joseph Metcalf. Photo provided.

Kirk Francis. Photo provided.

Maple Ave. Middle Schoolers Receive Billy Wardell Memorial Fund Award

by Jaynie Ellis Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Maple Avenue Middle School has announced this year’s recipients of the Billy Wardell Memorial Fund.

The Billy Wardell Memorial Fund, set up by Billy’s grandmother Sherry Wardell, has selected eight sixth graders from Maple Avenue Middle School to receive this year’s awards. Billy Wardell was a sixth grader at Maple Avenue Middle School when he passed away five years ago in an ATV accident. The Billy Wardell Memorial Fund has been able to award eight Maple Avenue sixth graders each year for the past five years with a Target gift card to help offset the cost of next year’s school supplies.

The sixth graders awarded

this year are: Jayden Wiley, Taydem Watson, Emilia Acquavella, Olivia Cowieson, Matthew Jeffers, Bella Edwards, Levi Layden, and Caylee Faulkner.

The characteristics teachers look for when selecting the recipients are students who carry the same kind and caring characteristics as Billy.

“We specifically ask that it goes to a student who is a true mentor to other students,” said Sherry. “Someone who will step in to stop bullying. That’s what Billy did.”

Next year will be the last year of the Billy Wardell Memorial Fund, and it will be moving to the high school to award two seniors $5,500 towards a skill school or college of their choice. Billy would have been a senior in 2022, and next year’s recipients would have been his classmates.

Left to right: Jayden Wiley, Taydem Watson, Emilia Acquavella, Olivia Cowieson, Matthew Jeffers. Photos provided.

Levi Layden.

Bella Edwards.

Caylee Faulkner.

TRI-COUNTY LITERACY CENTER RECEIVES ADK FOUNDATION GENEROUS ACTS GRANT

GLENS FALLS — Roseann Anzalone, Executive Director of the Tri-County Literacy Center, has announced that the organization has been awarded a grant for their Literacy in the Libraries Integration Project from the Adirondack Foundation’s Generous Acts Program. This project will allow Tri-County Literacy Center (TLC) to offer no-cost literacy tutoring services to adult learners in a number of Adirondack communities.

Marilyn Bien, Tri-County Literacy Center Board Chair states, “TLC is so grateful to the Adirondack Foundation for their support of adult literacy. TLC will now have the ability to expand our adult literacy tutoring services and programs into the underserved areas of the North Country. Providing improved literacy skills will, in turn, improve the employment and economic opportunities

for our learners in the Adirondacks. These improved opportunities are vital to the continued growth of the communities we serve.”

According to the most recent study completed by the National Center for Education Statistics, 14% of the Warren County population has difficulty understanding print materials and 23% have issues with basic math. There is a strong correlational relationship between educational attainment and employment; the most educated people in the United States tend to experience the lowest levels of unemployment and earn the most money, as reported in data published by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Roseann Anzalone, TriCounty Literacy Center Executive Director states, “Partnering with small town libraries and other social service organizations allow us to

make a greater impact on our community. Individually we can provide partial solutions or patches but together we can create a total pathway for someone to work toward a better life. Cooperative efforts are the key to a successful future and we are grateful to the Adirondack Foundation for encouraging and fostering these partnerships. They are a gem in a region known for taking care of their own.”

Tri-County Learning Center was founded in September 2020 to improve lives by fostering literacy skills among members of the community through practical, learner-centered education. They provide adults in Warren, Washington, and Saratoga counties with necessary resources and skills to advance the achievement of literacy goals while also providing opportunities for independence and economic mobility.

To learn more about Tri-County Literacy Center and its programs, visit trilitcenter.org.

Support for this work is provided by Generous Acts at Adirondack Foundation – a force for good that pools gifts from generous donors who love the Adirondacks

and care about our communities. Adirondack Foundation enhances the lives of the people in the Adirondacks through philanthropy. To learn more about Adirondack Foundation and Generous Acts, visit adirondackfoundation.org/ GenerousActs.

Melissa Sweet instructs her learner, LaQuanda Dunning, both from Warrensburg, at the North Country Ministry site in Warrensburg. NCM is one of Tri-County Literacy Center’s partners in their literacy integration project. Photo provided.

I SCREAM and Ice Cream

“MOTHERING BOYS”

My mom has told me on more than one occasion that there’s an old saying: “Children need to know when Mother has a headache.” I’ve thought of this many times since becoming a mom, and what exactly it means. I used to think it meant that it’s not a bad thing for kids to know that sometimes Moms don’t feel well and need to lay down, or need to serve cereal for dinner, or can’t host a playdate, and I still do think that’s a large part of it — this idea that Moms aren’t amazing as kids are inclined to believe (not always, anyway), and they need grace and mercy and patience as well. But something happened recently that showed me another side to this saying, and I’m still thinking about it a couple of weeks later.

by Katherine Morna Towne for Saratoga TODAY

I’d been having progressive, chronic pain that started on the top of head and by the time I first went to the doctor, I was having fairly constant headaches and had started having pain on the skin of my forehead on one side; after a weekend of trying the doctor’s initial suggestion, it was worse,

and it had spread down my face and I had stabbing pains deep in the top of my head, my temple, my ear, and my throat on one side. The doctor’s best guess was shingles, and after a week of antiviral medication as well as medication for nerve pain, I’m nearly one hundred percent better, so I think she was right (and I’m so grateful!).

The thing is, I’d been dealing with this creeping, worsening pain for a couple of weeks before my shingles diagnosis — pain that was there when I went to bed, was aggravated by placing my head on the pillow, and was there when I woke up — and then it took a couple of days

after starting taking the meds before I really started feeling better, so this one day, right before I started feeling better, I lost it on the kids. Every single thing they were doing made me feel like I was losing my mind — the arguing! The laughter! The sound of the foosball men being twirled on their poles and kicking the ball into the goal! The sound of the dishes clanging against each other as one of the boys put them away! The NOISE! The bad noises, the good noises, so many noises! Every bit of sound they made was so loud and pinged around inside my sore head until I started yelling at them for every little infraction I could think of and I ended with, “And none of you even care that I’m not feeling well!”

“Really?” answered one of them (the bravest one, apparently). “I didn’t know you weren’t feeling well!”

It was a little voice of reason that broke through the haze of pain and I thought to myself, very clearly and calmly, “Well of course. How would they know?” I had never told them. I hadn’t even thought to tell them. I’d just kept plugging away at our everyday life and all the things that needed to be done, so all they saw was “business as usual.” I felt quite patient all of a sudden, and soothed, even. I called them all in and told them that it was unfair of me to expect them to be quieter and better behaved because I wasn’t feeling well, when I hadn’t even told them I wasn’t feeling well. They all felt quite badly for me — they hugged me and made sounds of sympathy (which, funny enough, didn’t make my head hurt worse) and made little efforts here and there to be helpful for the rest of that day and several days after.

“Children need to know when Mother has a headache” means not only my initial understanding about children having lower expectations of Mom when she’s not feeling well, but also allowing the children to tap into their reserves of compassion and giving them opportunities to step up and help out

more. (Some of this is also, certainly, the difference between having all small children versus having big kids.) I keep thinking about how all my irritation seemed soothed once I realized they didn’t know what I was dealing with, and how sweet they were about it once they found out.

I’d actually been working on sharing more with the kids recently, but from the opposite perspective — I’d been making a point to share with all of them the various successes they each had (a good test grade, a great catch during the baseball game, a good job helping to clean the house) and those of me and my husband (a good day at work for him, and the amazing honor I had recently of being selected one of Saratoga TODAY’s Saratoga County Women of Influence), so that we can all celebrate together. It’s been so fun to see how happy we all are for each other, and thinking of little ways to mark our achievements (getting ice cream from King’s Dairy is our current favorite). I think often of how the family is the first school, and how “as the family goes, so goes the world.” All of the good parts and hard parts of being in a family help prepare all of its members for life and relationships outside the family. I know for sure that being privy on a very intimate level to the inner workings and vulnerabilities of each of the members of my household has helped me to be more understanding, patient, and compassionate with those outside my family, and in these recent instances of sharing sickness and success with my kids, I can see that they also are learning that people are often dealing with things you can’t see, that sometimes more is required of us than at other times, and also that no success is too small to celebrate with ice cream. Those are pretty good life lessons!

Kate and her husband have seven sons ages 16, 14, 12, 11, 9, 7, and 2. Follow her at www.facebook.com/ kmtowne23, or email her at kmtowne23@gmail.com.

Childhood “Pink Eye” When to Worry

by Dorothy Reynolds, MD, Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Ophthalmic Surgeon, Saratoga Hospital Medical Group – Pediatric Eye Care for Saratoga TODAY

Sunny weather and children go hand-in-hand, but summer is also a time for allergies, infections, and getting irritants in the eyes, all of which can make your child’s eyes become inflamed and pink. Conjunctivitis, or “pink eye,” is quite common and easily treated, depending on the cause, but can result in serious vision issues if not treated appropriately. Here are some of the recommendations I give parents:

Allergies

If the cause of your child’s conjunctivitis is allergies, first try cool moist compresses and lubricating artificial tear eye drops. Children with more severe allergic conjunctivitis may require over-the-counter topical and/ or oral allergy medications, and sometimes prescription allergy medications, also.

Artificial Tears

When choosing a lubricating eye drop for children, you might consider a gel drop, which lasts longer so there are fewer applications. Keeping the lubricating eye drops in the refrigerator will cool them, making them more comfortable to apply and more soothing.

Infections

Infectious conjunctivitis generally requires an evaluation by a physician, as topical antibiotics are often required. This form of “pink eye” is contagious, so keep your child home from school and daycare, and make sure everyone washes their hands frequently.

Eye Irritants

If your child feels like something is in their eye, discourage them from rubbing it. Foreign body sensation may be a sign of something benign, such as an eyelash, however it could also be due to a corneal abrasion (a “scratch” on the front of the eye), foreign body on or in the eye, or other serious injury to the eye.

If you see something on or in the eye, or if there is a history of eye trauma, bring your child immediately to the emergency department for further evaluation. Do not attempt to remove anything more serious from the eye. That said, if you instead see an eyelash on the eye or under the lid, you can gently sweep your clean finger over the closed eyelid toward the nose, or apply some lubricating artificial tear eye drops to help irrigate it out.

Conjunctivitis may also be due to some other cause of inflammation in the eye, glaucoma (“high eye pressure”), or injury, all of which would need evaluation by a physician. If you don’t know the cause of your child’s “pink eye,” talk to your pediatrician before treating at home.

Dr. Reynolds specializes in children’s eye disorders, such as strabismus (misalignment of the eyes) and amblyopia (“lazy eye”). She also treats adults with strabismus and double vision. She sees many pediatric eye issues, including but not limited to conjunctivitis (“pink eye”), nasolacrimal duct obstruction (“blocked tear duct”), ptosis (“droopy eyelid”), and non-emergency eye injuries due to sports or other physical activity. She has been working with children, including premature babies, for 20 years.

Dr. Reynolds lives locally and has a large family in the area, including her brother, Dr. Frederick Reynolds, who is chief of general surgery at Saratoga Hospital. Saratoga Hospital Medical Group – Pediatric Eye Care is located at 3050 Route 50, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. To make an appointment, call 518-580-2228. Learn more at SaratogaHospital.org.

Saratoga Senior Center Calendar

5 WILLIAMS STREET, SARATOGA SPRINGS • 518-584-1621

JUNE EVENTS & PROGRAMS

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

Friday, June 18 • 12 - 6 p.m.

At the Saratoga Senior Center. Visit redcrossblood.org to schedule an appointment.

YARD SALE

Friday, June 18 • 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Saratoga Senior Center Parking Lot. Music by Jeff Brisbin: 11 a.m. -12 p.m. Concession Stand: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tie dye station $5. Tarot Card Reading with Mary Shimp: 10 a.m.

LUNCHTIME CONCERT SERIES AT NOON IS BACK!

Concerts will be held in the parking lot of the Downtowner Hotel, 413 Broadway, unless otherwise indicated. Chairs provided. Free. Donations appreciated.

• June 15: Devesh and Veena Chandra perform classical music of North India - Devesh’s innovative and imaginative approach and Veena’s mesmerizing sitar makes their performances en-thralling to both Western listeners and Indian classical purists.

• June 22: Red Canna chamber jazz group playing the original compositions and arrangements of pianist/composer Elizabeth Woodbury Kasius and a selection of other modern composers

• June 29: Zan and the Winterfolkan eclectic group of musicians with wide-ranging influences, from folk to bluegrass to jazz to rock. Paired with Strumfelds seductive vulnerability and soulful lyrics, The Winter Folk creates a unique and captivating sound in both their recordings and live performances.

• July 6: Garland Nelson Soulist’ Defined by many spiritual dimensions, Garland is an entertainer’s entertainer. Pure Energy

CHIT CHAT & MUSIC GROUPS

Mondays • 1 p.m. at the Center

Facilitated by Skidmore Interns Abby and Jackie. Join us for a fun hour of chit chat, laughs and music! Meet new friends and connect with old ones!

WE ARE BACK! GOLF LEAGUE

Tuesdays • 9 a.m.

Call the Front Desk if you are interested in joining. We play 9 holes at Spa State Park on Tuesdays usually around 9 a.m. We are looking for someone to assist the front desk in facilitating the league.

TUESDAY “TO-GO” MEALS

Call the front desk to order. $11 Pre-order meals by 4 p.m. the day before. Sponsored by The Home of the Good Shepherd and Humana Healthcare. We will deliver to Senior Housing Sites if you put a bulk order together (10 or more dinners).

• Tuesday, June 15: Longfellows

• Tuesday, June 22: Simply Food by MauraRoast Turkey Dinner - stuffing, mashed potato, gravy, green beans.

• Tuesday, June 29: Home of the Good Shepherd

BINGO & SOUP!

Wednesdays • 11:30 a.m.

Bingo: 12:30 p.m. Join us for homemade soup, $3 per cup then join in a rousing game of Bingo! Welcome new caller, Tony!

TAROT CARD READINGS

Last Thursday of the Month • 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Welcome back Mary Shimp! Call the Front Desk to make a 15-minute tarot card reading appointment. $5 suggested donation.

10 WARNING SIGNS OF ALZHEIMERS

Wednesday, June 16 • 11:30 a.m. via ZOOM Facilitated by Katie Keary, Alzheimer’s Association. June is Alzheimer’s & Brain awareness month! Alzheimer’s and other dementias cause memory, thinking, and behavior chang¬es that interfere with daily living. Learn about common warning signs of Alzheimer’s and what symptoms to look for in yourself and others, as well as tips to approach someone who is experiencing changes in their memory, the benefit of early detection and diagnosis, and more.

DIABETES 101 - 2 PART SERIES

Thursday, June 17 and Monday, June 21

Via ZOOM. Facilitated and sponsored by MVP.

Part 1: Become knowledgeable about the different types of diabetes, how they are diagnosed, signs and symptoms, etc. A cooking demo geared toward healthy eating with diabetes will be presented.

Part 2: I have diabetes, now what? Learn about the screenings and tests that you need so you can live well with diabetes.

GROWING MICROGREENS

Tuesday, June 22, 11 a.m.

At the Center. Facilitated by Capital Roots and sponsored by BlueCross BlueShield. If you don’t have space for gardening, microgreens are a great option because they can be grown easily on a sunny windowsill. As the name implies, microgreens are miniature versions of plants and they’re packed with lots of nutrients. Join Capital Roots’ educator to discuss the benefits of eating microgreens, how to grow them, and how to incorporate them into your meals.

NEW SUMMER SKIDMORE INTERNS & CLASSES

Keep an eye on the eblast for new programs! Jackie, Maya & Abby have some great ideas for summer classes.

YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR FREE CLASSES AT THE SENIOR CENTER!

Do you carry United Healthcare and are 65+ years? You may be eligible for Renew Active and free classes at the Center. Do you carry any of the following Medicare advantage plans: BlueCross BlueShield, BlueShield of NENY, CDPHP, EmblemHealth, Empire BlueCross, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, healthfirst, Humana, Independent Health, MVP, or WellCare? You may be eligible for the Silver Sneakers program and free classes at the Center

VAN TRIPS ARE BACK!

LUNCH BUNCH: WATER’S EDGE LIGHTHOUSE

Tuesday, June 15

The Water’s Edge Lighthouse is located in Schenectady on the shore of the Mohawk River. The scenic location is a wonderful backdrop with which to enjoy a good meal. Leave the Center at 11 a.m. Pay $10 at sign up. Please bring additional money for lunch.

BERKSHIRE BOTANICAL GARDEN

Monday, June 21

Enjoy an exciting, guided walking tour, led by experienced Garden Guides. A “museum of living things,” the Garden features dozens of display areas that are educational and highly ornamental, with plant collections emphasizing plants that are native to the Northeast. Have lunch at Pleasant and Main, a hidden cottage restaurant in the gorgeous Berkshires. Leave at 8:15 a.m. and return about 4 p.m. Pay $28 at sign-up. Please bring additional money for lunch.

Van Trip Protocol: Van trips are open to members only. You must sign up with the front desk. Masks must be worn on the van.

New Changes to the New York Power of Attorney Law Modifications set to take effect on June 13

Unfortunately, there have been a number of cases where the current SGR form was not properly drafted or executed, which have resulted in significant problems. In order to address this issue, the SGR has been eliminated. In the new POA form, you can still allow for larger gifts to be made, but you will need to set forth exactly the nature of that authority in the Modification section of the new POA form.

by Matt Dorsey for Saratoga TODAY

The most important document in your estate plan, other than a properly drafted Will or Trust, is undoubtedly your Power of Attorney. That is why it is important to understand the new changes to the New York Power of Attorney law, which will be effective on June 13th.

The new law will create a new “statutory short form” for a New York Power of Attorney, which will become the appropriate form to use after June 13, 2021. The form and the statutory provisions associated with it reflect a number of key changes outlined below.

Before I address the changes, please understand that if you currently have a New York Power of Attorney, the changes in the law do not make your form invalid. As soon as the form that you have was the appropriate form at the time and it was properly executed, it will continue to be valid.

So, with that said, what are some of the key changes to the New York Power of Attorney Law?

NEW YORK STATUTORY GIFTS RIDER ELIMINATED

The current New York Power of Attorney (POA) statutory short form (in effect until June 13) includes a Statutory Gifts Rider (SGR). The SGR has been in place since 2009 and is an optional part of the current POA form. If you opt to execute an SGR with the current POA, you can allow gifts in excess of $500 per person per year to be made on your behalf by your agent.

EXACT WORDING REQUIREMENT REPLACED

Under the prior law, certain sections of the statutory short form POA had to be exactly worded as set forth in the statute in order to be valid. Under the new law, the POA form needs instead to “substantially conform” with the statutory short form POA. This may seem like a minor change, but under the prior law the “exact wording” standard could have serious consequences.

In a 2015 case where a mother sought to bring a lawsuit on behalf of her daughter for personal injuries, the lawsuit was dismissed because she sought to bring it using a POA her daughter had granted her, but which did not meet the “exact wording” standard in place at that time. More generally, some financial institutions have previously refused to honor POA forms which failed to meet the exact wording standard. In those cases, if the person who executed the POA was no longer able to do a new corrected POA form, this could result in no POA being available to manage that person’s financial affairs.

TIMELINE ESTABLISHED FOR HONORING POAS

On occasion, a financial institution may refuse to honor a POA form. Under the prior law, it was difficult to seek relief in those cases. Under the new law, there are key changes which will help protect individuals and their agents utilizing POA forms.

Under the new law, a timeline is established for honoring the POA. Within ten days of

receiving a POA from an agent, a financial institution must: a) honor the POA, b) reject the POA with written reasons, or c) seek an affidavit from the agent verifying the legitimacy of the POA. If the POA is rejected, the agent can then provide a response to the financial institution. After the response is received, the financial institution has seven additional days to make a final determination to accept or reject the POA.

DAMAGES AND LEGAL FEES AVAILABLE IF POA UNREASONABLY REJECTED

Under the prior law, financial institutions which rejected a POA form had little to fear because the agent would then need to bring a legal proceeding in order to force its acceptance. Such legal proceedings generally did not result in the financial institution being found legally responsible for damages or legal fees.

However, under the new law, if a proceeding is brought by the agent to compel a financial institution to accept a POA and a court finds the financial institution unreasonably refused to honor the POA, then the agent

may be awarded damages and attorneys fees, as a result. This is a significant change which will hopefully result in financial institutions not refusing to honor POA forms unless they have a very good reason to do so.

The changes outlined above are some of the most important changes to the law, but they are not a comprehensive list. If you currently are contemplating executing a POA, you should make sure that you are using the new form and that you understand the substance of the document

(including the key changes above). To ensure the POA is properly drafted and executed, you would be wise to obtain the assistance of an experienced estate planning attorney.

Matthew J. Dorsey, Esq. is a Partner with O’Connell and Aronowitz, 1 Court St., Saratoga Springs. Over his 23 years of practice, he has focused in the areas of elder law, estate planning, and estate administration. Mr. Dorsey can be reached at 518584-5205, mdorsey@oalaw.com, and www.oalaw.com.

Saratoga Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

I REMEMBER THE EVENING VIVIDLY.

I was standing outside on Broadway on a cold November night having just finished dinner with a group of friends. One of my friends introduced me to Arthur Gonick who was writing for Saratoga Today newspaper and had a social scene weekly feature. Arthur asked what I did for a living and was intrigued that I was a psychotherapist. I told him I had always wanted to write a column for a newspaper based on the techniques and interventions I used in my practice. This was my beginning with Saratoga Publishing. My first article was in December of 2008 and as they say, the rest is HERSTORY.

by Meghan Lemery Fritz, LCSW-R for Saratoga TODAY

Coming up with monthly content for the Families Today section was so often based on personal experiences of loss, heartbreak, and dysfunctional relationships sprinkled with insight and humor.

Writing became my own personal therapist and way to heal my own struggles and challenges. Often times when writing an article I would realize I wrote the solution to a problem I was having in my own life with a difficult relationship or work situation. Looking back, I realize my Families Today Column has been my trusted advisor and loyal therapist in my own life.

Writing has always been a way for me to release and express everything I want to say or wish I had said to my younger self or the version of myself that struggled with feeling worthy and self-confident. I look back on my 13 years with this column and see how I grew with every article written.

My favorite days were the ones where an unexpected email would pop into my inbox thanking me for writing something that helped unlock insight and freedom from a toxic relationship or environment. One unforgettable evening was when someone walked by me in a restaurant and yelled, “GPS! I now follow my own inner GPS and it never steers me wrong, Thank you!”

Working on this team and writing this column has been an incredibly fulfilling journey and one that has been life changing and affirming.

As I tell all of you, following our intuition (aka internal GPS) is essential to honoring our peace of mind in every-day life. The season of life I am currently in with my own practice, family and almost five year old is one that keeps every minute of time accounted for.

For me to make the space to write from a place of inspiration and creativity I have to have time to let ideas flow and inspiration guide. Post Covid I find myself working hard to carve out space for the people and things I love. I am trying to take as much off of my plate as possible to make more space for NOTHING! I know that this space will help refresh my ability to creatively express myself through writing and other mediums.

To my readers, THANK YOU. You have inspired me every single month to dig deep and listen to what people are starving for- acceptance, insight and freedom from dysfunctional patterns. I will never stop the journey of wanting to know more and share more. THANK YOU for helping me see my worth.

To my Saratoga Publishing Team, Chad Beatty, Chris Bushee, Arthur Gonick and Robin Mitchell. Thank you for giving me a chance, the freedom to write about anything and everything and never- ending patience when missing deadlines. I have loved being a part of this incredible team and community.

To my husband and family, thank you for letting me write about our lives, our relationships and for listening with enthusiasm every month to my new article as if it were my first.

While this is the end to my monthly column I know that I will continue to find ways to do what I love best, helping people be the best version of themselves and healing from the inside out.

WE ARE WORTH IT!

For more information email meghanfritzlcsw@gmail.com or visit www.fritzstanger.com

Physical Therapy THE ART OF Physical Therapy

First things first...

Thank you for voting for Goodemote Physical Therapy...it’s an honor to be voted “Best of Saratoga for Physical Therapy” for the THIRD YEAR IN A ROW! From my point of view, the quality of therapy I see at GPT is the best I have ever been a part of in my 24 years of being a PT.

by Matt Goodemote, MPSPT, DIP. MDT for Saratoga TODAY

As the COVID restrictions are being lifted I have been allowing students to return and with that comes an opportunity to, hopefully, influence the next wave of PTs. Having students gives me the opportunity to reflect and consider what principles guide us at GPT. Today I thought it would be a good idea to dive a bit deeper and try to provide examples of what a physical therapist can/should be doing with their patients. I was the first group of physical therapists that graduated with a Masters Degree in Physcial Therapy and now every PT gets their Doctorate. At my graduation we were told how important it was as a profession to have “more” eduation so we could be better prepared for the changing landscape of healthcare in America. I can say with absolute certainty that this is still stressed and the new generation of PTs learns more than I did in PT school.

Education is an important foundation for a quality PT...but it’s not the whole story. The other equally important part of being a good PT is what I call the “art of physical therapy.”

When I started my career, I felt like my education had definitely prepared me to see patients and I was raring to go! But one day my surpervisor asked me a question that changed the trajectory of my career because it shifted my mindset.

He asked me, “why are you doing that exercise with Mrs. Jones?”

I gave him a “textbook” answer...to which he replied, “I don’t care what the book says Matt...I want to know why YOU are doing it!”

This was a defining moment for me and it has stuck with me every since. It may sound obvious, but I had learned to give the “right” answers to get good grades in school, but this is not how it works with patients. The education is the foundation, but there is so much more to actually guiding patients through their rehabilitation. I still review my day and ask myself why “I” am doing what I am doing. It started me on this journey to step outside the “book” answers and find an answer that works for the individual patient.

As with most medical professions we are taught to use what the most current research shows us is beneficial to patients. I am a big supporter of this philosophy...as a starting point and/or as a guideline...but as with most research there are patients that don’t quite fit into the “typcial” mold. I think it is our job as a physical therapist, to keep our minds open to use what the “book” teaches us AND to interpret the patient’s actual experience to help us decide “why we are doing what we are doing.”

I call this, “the art of therapy.”

The “art of therapy” is about relating to patients, using our education to interpret what they are saying and then to guide them to the outcome they want. This is an important part of our role as PTs...to guide the patient to “their outcome.” For me this means remembering that I am treating the whole individual...not just their diagnosis.

The diagnosis is a helpful starting point for deciding the best course of treatment, it is the “book” part of being a physical therapist. But the person is not a diagnosis...and too often a diagnosis doesn’t take into account the chain reaction that happens to the body, resulting in multiple areas of concern. This is where my job gets fun... interpreting what clues the body is offering to figure out the real source of the problem.

For example, someone with knee pain from degeneration will often walk with a slightly bent knee (especially when there is swelling). This is because the knee “feels” better when it has a slight bend to it. Unfortunately, this “bent knee gait” often leads to pain behind the

knee at the calf and pain on the inner aspect of the thigh. The longer someone walks with the bent position, the more lopsided their hips/ pelvis are while walking which in turn will often lead to muscle tension and potential pain in the hips and lower back. So by the time we see this patient, they have 3-4 problems that a diagnosis of knee degeneration simply cannot explain.

The diagnosis is the “book” part of the condition and the chain reactions are where the “art of therapy is needed. We need to tailor our interventions by taking into account the physical, mental, emotional and social experiences of our patients. The job of the PT is to decipher all this information to understand the “whole person” and then use this to design a program to meet their individual needs and desired outcomes.

At GPT, we feel that seeing the whole person is the key to success and this can only happen by listening to our patients and helping them achieve the outcomes they want. That is what we are here for and we are happy to help in any way we can!

Winning the “Best of Saratoga for Physical Therapy” is a reminder to keep learning and honing our skills to provide the best care we can and to live up to this honor! Thanks again for voting for Goodemote PT...it is an honor to serve Saratoga!

Seasonal Ingredients Inspire fresher baked goods

SATURDAYS

WEDNESDAYS

by Madison Jackson for Saratoga TODAY

If you’re a regular customer at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market, you will likely recognize vendor Marcie Place standing behind her tables of neatly packaged white bakery boxes sporting mouthwatering labels like “Vanilla Ricotta Tea Biscuits” and “Pineapple Almond Teacake.”

Place, owner of The Chocolate Spoon and longtime vendor of the Saratoga Farmers’ Market, brings her array of fresh baked goods every week to the Wednesday and Saturday markets. The secret to her success in baking? Using fresh, local ingredients from her fellow vendors at the farmers’ market.

“I use eggs from Elihu Farm, jam from Kokinda Farm, herbs from Burger’s Market Garden, vegetables from Owl Wood Farm and Gomez Veggie Ville, berries from Scotch Ridge Berry Farm, apples from Saratoga Apple… Even the backyard herbs of Mister Edge, our knife sharpener, I use in my cocktail cookies!” Place says she finds the quality of local products superior and elevates the taste of her baked goods. She’s even put it to the test in front of a live audience. “I did a demonstration at an elementary school where I baked two sets of butter cookies: one using store-bought eggs versus one using eggs from Elihu Farm,” says Place. She explained that the cookies came out a beautiful golden color when using the fresh eggs from Mary and Bob Pratt of Elihu Farm. “Truly a difference you can both see and taste, and the kids agreed!” Place notes.

When she first started selling at the farmers’ market, Place admits her baked goods were pretty traditional. However, the seasonal products at the market inspired her to start experimenting more with her recipes and incorporate fresh ingredients for unique flavor combinations. She says farmers’ market customers are very helpful in recommending new recipes, and she is always open to suggestions. For example, she recently stumbled upon pineapple

sage at the market and decided to pair it with coconut for a new shortbread cookie.

When asked what customers will have to look forward to this month, Place reveals: “Rhubarb and berries are coming back in season right now, so expect lots of strawberry rhubarb pies and blueberry and strawberry muffins!”

The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wilton Mall and Wednesdays from 3 to 6 p.m. at High Rock Park. Find us online at saratogafarmersmarket.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Kentucky Kiss Cocktail

YIELDS: 1 cocktail | PREP TIME: 3 min

INGREDIENTS:

*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

• 2 large fresh strawberries, sliced

• 1/2 ounce lemon juice

• 1/2 ounce maple syrup*

INSTRUCTIONS:

• 2 ounces bourbon whiskey*

• 1 splash club soda

• A fresh strawberry*, for garnish

1. Gather the ingredients. In an old-fashioned glass, add the strawberries, lemon juice, and maple syrup. Muddle well, until the berries are mashed.

2. Add the bourbon and fill the glass with ice. Stir well.

3. Add a splash of club soda.

4. Garnish with a strawberry. Serve and enjoy.

Recipe by Colleen Graham, The Spruce Eats.

The Chocolate Spoon. Photo by Pattie Garrett.

Photo by Madison Jackson

Blueberry Marshmallows from The Chocolate Spoon.

Photo by Pattie Garrett.

Photo provided by The Chocolate Spoon.

A Sweet Treat for all ages

Hello my Foodie Friends!

I know it’s a cliché’ but time does go by so quickly. This coming week is our daughter Aubrey’s birthday. It just seems like yesterday we were sitting at the Saratoga Race Track with her sitting on her foldable Barbie chair with a Saratoga umbrella watching the spectacular racing horses walking by. We are blessed to have our daughter still in the Saratoga area serving our community as a doctor of Physical Therapy on the Wesley community campus. To this day, she insists that my wife make her an ice cream cake as part of her birthday celebration. My wife has developed various creations over the years. I have to admit, I do not mind having ice cream cake as our special birthday dessert. I love ice cream as much as I did when I was a kid. Many of us love ice cream. We crave for it during hot summer days, even during the cold northeast winters. It is a wonderful treat to have as we watch movies like “Sleepless in Seattle,” or “When Harry met Sally.” Can you tell I am a fan of Meg Ryan? Ice cream is a sweet treat for all ages. It has been proven that whether you are young or old, you will never outgrow your love for Ice cream. So why do we love ice cream so much? Here are some thoughts:

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY

intricate ice cream cakes without damage to their tops, bottoms, or sides. Meant to eliminate the risks associated with removing cakes from traditional pans, removing your product from the pan is the final step before placing your delicate treats on display, serving to your family or guests, or packaging them to go.

1. There are so many flavors to choose from. Ice creams are famous because of their flavors.

2. Having a bad day at work or in school? Got dumped or got your heart broken? Eating ice cream helps lighten up one’s mood.

3. It is delicious and refreshing and makes you want more.

4. What’s for dessert? Ice cream is always a sure way to satisfy those dessert yearnings.

5. Ice cream reminds me of when I was a kid screaming for ice cream! “I scream, you scream, we all scream for Ice Cream!”

One culinary item that my wife relies upon when making her ice cream cake is a spring form pan. Spring form pans are a kitchen essential for producing flawlessly smooth cheesecakes, perfectly crusted tarts, or

Ice Cream Cake

INGREDIENTS

• 9” springform pan

• 1 box brownie mix

• 1 quart salted caramel ice cream

INSTRUCTIONS

• 24 Oreos

• 5 oz. (about half of a bottle)

magic shell chocolate sauce

• 1 jar (12.5 oz) hot fudge sauce

Stop by Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store located at 33 Railroad Place. We have an assortment of spring form pans and accessories to assist with adding that special dessert to your menu.

To our daughter Aubrey:

You give us a thousand reasons to smile every day. We are so proud of the woman you are. Happy Birthday to you, our beautiful daughter! May love and laughter Light your days And warm your heart and home; May good and faithful friends be yours Wherever you may roam; May peace and plenty bless your world With joy that long endures; May all life’s passing seasons Bring the best to you and yours!

- Traditional Irish Blessing

Although I cannot share Paula’s recipe for her ice cream cake, I have included another fantastic ice cream cake recipe to make Remember my Food Friends, “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”

Take Care, John & Paula

• 1 quart cookies ‘n’ cream

ice cream

• 1 container (8 oz.) Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream

1. Prepare brownie mix according to directions on the box, then create an even layer in the springform pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean (about 25 minutes, but may vary depending on the mix). Let cool.

2. When brownie layer is cool, thaw one carton of ice cream (I used salted caramel). Once it’s soft enough to spread, create an even layer of ice cream on top of the brownie layer. To perfectly flatten it, I put a layer of parchment paper on top and pressed down with a round 8” cake pan. Place in freezer for about an hour, until firm.

3. Meanwhile, make the cookie layer by placing Oreos in a food processor and pulsing until you have large crumbs. Add chocolate shell and hot fudge topping and continue to pulse until crumbs are moist. Don’t over mix it because you want a cookie crunch rather than one homogenous mixture. Spread over the first layer of ice cream, then freeze for about another 45 minutes.

4. Let the next ice cream flavor thaw at room temperature for about 10 minutes (I used cookies ‘n’ cream), then spread on top of the cookie layer, packing it tightly. Return and freeze for an hour.

5. Thaw whipped cream until soft enough to spread. Frost the top with whipped cream (or remove from springform pan and frost the sides as well) and store in the freezer. Before serving, let it thaw for about 5 minutes to slightly soften and use a hot knife to slice. Enjoy!

The perfect birthday treat! Start with a brownie, then add your favorite ice cream flavors and a fudge cookie layer.

events upcoming

Jim Allen’s Famous Chicken BBQ

South Glens Falls United Methodist Church, 15 Maplewood Parkway, S. Glens Falls Friday, June 18 from 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Cost of meal is $12. We will be serving ½ Chicken, baked potatoes, roll, coleslaw & homemade cookies. Dinners will be bagged and delivered to your car. Pre-orders are needed by Tuesday June 15 so we can give Jim a chicken count. As always home delivery is available.

Takeout Ham Dinner

Ballston Spa Elks Lodge #2619, 10 Hamilton Street, Ballston Spa, will host a Ham Dinner on Saturday, June 19, from 4:306:30 pm. The menu will include baked sliced ham, scalloped potatoes, vegetable, roll and dessert. The cost is 2 for $25 or $15 each (cash only). Preorder strongly encouraged, place your order at 518-885-1149 June 17 & 18, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. or email BPOE2619@verizon.net. Limited quantities available at the door. Proceeds support Elks Charities.

Genealogy and Local History

Heritage Hunters Zoom program for Saturday, June 19 at 1 p.m., will be presented by Clifton Park Historian and author, John Sherer. Breaking Down Brick Walls Using Ancestry DNA, will be the program topic. John will explain in simple, non-technical terms, how to break down brick walls in your family tree through DNA matches and triangulation. These same tools have helped adopted children find their biological parents. John has a bachelor’s degree in History and a Master’s in Museum Studies and American Folklife. Public is welcome and can request the link by emailing the organization’s president, Dave Peck, at davepeck208@hotmail.com

Annual Father’s Day Kid’s Fishing Derby

Presented by The Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Pro Firefighters Union, SSPD Saratoga

Basspointers, John Huppuch Memorial Derby, 373 Crescent

Ave Saratoga Springs (Lake Lonely). To be held on Father’s Day, June 20 from 9 a.m. to Noon. FREE for All Children 14 and under accompanied by an adult. Prizes for fish caught in all age categories. Worms will be provided-you must bring your own tackle. Hot dogs, soda, chips and fun are free for all.

Sundae of the Farm

This year the tour will be a Self-Driven Tour on Father’s Day, Sunday June 20 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Participants are invited to the Mill Creek Farm in Stillwater. From the comfort of their vehicles, families will be provided an audio recording featuring local farm families talking about all things Saratoga County Agriculture. Families will get to see dairy cows, beef cows, meat sheep, horses, and farm equipment. They will even get to try their luck at the Golden Horseshoe Hunt! King Dairy and Stewart’s Shops are donating Ice Cream Coupons for everyone who comes out (while supplies last). This event is free, fun, and family-friendly. For more information, contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County 518-885-8995. Mill Creek Farm is located at 1019 County Road 70, Stillwater. It is owned and operated by Anne Morgan, Michael Morgan, Samantha Little, and in memory of Tim Little.

11th Annual Jane Austen Retreat

Join the Jane Austen Society North America (JASNA)-New York Capital Region at Wiawaka on Lake George, on June 25-27. Participants will join scholars and enthusiasts in exploring Austen’s world through facilitated discussions. Bring a lawn chair for a picnic tea on the grounds. In addition to planned events, enjoy the splendors of the beautiful Lake George setting by exploring the cottages and grounds, the gardens, the dock, and the lake. The cost is $25 for members and $30 for nonmembers and includes Saturday and Sunday lunches. To register, mail check payable to JASNA NYS Capital Region and send to: JASNA NYCR, c/o Nancy Duell, 56 Fifth Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801. Registration deadline is June 20. For additional information, contact Nancy at ardhn23@netscape.com or call

518-321-1887. Reservations for food and lodging at Wiawaka are $155/night. Day only reservations are available for $15. Visit www.wiawaka.org or call 518-668-9690 for information to make your reservation.

Greenfield Farmer’s Market Vendor Sign-Up

The Middle Grove United Methodist Church is hosting the Greenfield Farmer’s Market this year. The Market will be Friday afternoon beginning June 25 – Sept. 10 from 4-7pm. If you are interested in being a vendor for the Farmer’s Market, please contact Chuck at 518421-1798. The vendor fees are for the benefit of the Greenfield Historical Society and Middle Grove UMC. The church is located at 429 Middle Grove Rd.

Best of Saratoga Springs Festival

Saratoga Springs’ newest venue, Spa City Motor Lodge, located at 413 Broadway, Saratoga Springs will bring together local businesses for a celebration of the best the town has to offer to local and travelers alike on June 25 from 3 – 8 p.m. The festival is hosted by Discover Saratoga and Lark Hotels at the brandnew boutique hotel and venue, Spa City Motor Lodge. The event will feature a tasting from local restaurants, an outdoor beer garden, live bands and musicians, an art gallery from local artists, and a flea market with pop-up shops featuring local curators and stores. Join us to support the wonderful local businesses and artists of Saratoga Springs! To register for this free, familyfriendly event, please visit Eventbrite. Free admission.

Saratoga Chamber Players Live Concert

A summer afternoon concert to honor the memory of Dr. David A. Wasser, long-time board member and supporter of the arts in general. Save the date: Sunday, June 27 3 p.m. at Pitney Meadows Community Farm, located at 223 West Ave., Saratoga Springs. Joseph Haydn. Flute Quartet in in D Major, (Hob.II:D11) Gordon Jacob. Six Shakespearean Sketches (for flute, viola, cello) Antonín Dvorák. Quartet in Eb, Op. 51 All attendees must be fully vaccinated or show proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of the performance.

Masks will be worn during the concert and seating will be socially distanced. There will be no intermission.

In Person VBS is Back!

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, located at 149 Lake Ave in Saratoga Springs, will be hosting “Rocky Railway – Jesus’ Power Pulls Us Through” Vacation Bible School June 28 - July 2 from 9 a.m. to noon. This is a great opportunity to give your children a week of positive, Christ-centered experiences, grow their faith, and build meaningful relationships with Christian adults, youth, and children. Each day your child will come home with a big smile, a stronger faith, and singing their hearts out with new songs that they will learn each day! There are opportunities for children, youth, and adults, so go to www.spalutheran.org/ vbs or call 518-584-0904 for more info and to sign up. Free and open to all! Donations are welcome. We will be following applicable CDC/NY COVID-19 guidelines to keep everyone healthy, and space will be limited to meet these guidelines.

Summer Reading Program

Prevent “brain drain” this summer with Ballston Spa Public Library’s summer reading program. Kids, grab your passport and experience Tails and Tales: Around the World. This reading and enrichment program runs from July 1 through August 26. Kids ages 5-12 are invited to travel the world with engaging take-home activity packets, read to earn rewards and participate in dynamic in-person programs. Registration begins June 1. To register, stop by the library, call 518-885-5022 or fill out the form on the library’s website, bspl.sals.edu. BSPL is making the summer program a family affair! Adults, tween and teens can look forward to a revolving international themed book display. These events are free and open to the public. Call 518-885-5022 or visit http:bspl.sals.edu for more information. Ballston Spa Public Library is located at 21 Milton Ave.

Photographing the Beauty Around Me

Saratoga County Office for the Aging is excited to offer a new, free program for 55+ residents of Saratoga County. a 6-week zoom course designed

to teach older adults to capture digital photographs of their environments and the people they encounter on a daily basis. Participants will learn and hone basic aim-and-shoot skills. By the end of this class, students will have an appreciation for what makes a great photograph. No previous photography skills are required. The course will be held every Friday beginning on July 9 – August 13, from 2:15 – 3:45 p.m. There is a limited number of class participants for this course. It is a first come, first serve basis. Pre-registration is required. Please RSVP to Christina Krowel via phone; 518-884-4998 or email; ckrowel@ saratogacountyny.gov.

Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibit

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

Hearts of the Adirondacks Festival

Join us on Sunday, August 1 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Adirondack Folk School, located at 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne. The event will include make your own ice cream sundaes on the back porch, hot dogs and fixings hot off the grill, demonstrations of traditional Adirondack crafts, fireside storytelling, shopping at the Adirondack Folk School Gift Shop, musical performances, plus our annual silent auction featuring items made by Adirondack Folk School instructors and artisans from throughout the region. Auction is open from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The spectacular result of this year’s quilt challenge will be displayed, and raffle tickets will be available for purchase. Admission is free, vendor charges for food and purchased items.

This Week’s Events: JUNE 11 - 17

FRIDAY, JUNE 11

Posture and Balance with Kristin Brenner Zoom Presentation | Noon – 1 p.m.

The health of the spine plays a vital role in wellness. There are many challenges to a healthy spine during this stay-at-home quarantine: computer and cell phone use, television viewing, and low activity levels. Join us in exploring yoga postures as an antidote. Please register online at www.sspl.org.

SATURDAY, JUNE 12

Heritage Garden Club Herb, Perennial Plant and Garden Décor Sale

Italian American Center

247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m. – Noon

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

10th Annual Shred Event

Fingerpaint Parking Lot, 18 Division St., Saratoga Springs

9 – 11 a.m. | Saratoga Financial Services annual community event is free of charge but monetary donations will be accepted to benefit the local Act With Respect Always program to help spread the “pay it forward” movement!

Plant and Pie Sale

Town of Galway Pavilion, Dockstader Recreation Fields, 5078 Sacandaga Road, Galway | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

The Glenville Hills Garden Club of Saratoga County will have a large selection of perennial plants as well as herbs, flowering shrubs, ground covers, and bulbs will be offered for sale. A plant list is posted on the club’s Facebook page. Proceeds will fund the garden club projects, including community beautification and the sponsorship of students at environmental camps.

Used Book Sale

The Galway Public Library | 2112 East St., Galway 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. | The sale will take place in the library parking lot. Bags will be provided for $3 each, or you may fill your own reusable bags for $5 each. Rain date is June 13. For more information, please contact 518-882-6385 or email: gal-director@sals.edu.

Defensive Driving Class

Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church

175 Fifth Ave., Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. New York state approved. Save 10% on your base auto insurance for the next three years & receive up to 4 points off your driving record according

to New York State Department of Motor Vehicle guidelines. Fee: $35 per person. Bring a friend, fee is $30. Portion of fee goes to Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church. Registration is required and can be made by calling Ray Frankoski at 518-286-3788. As we are social distancing, a mask is required if you are not vaccinated, and your temperature will be taken upon entry. Class size is limited.

History of Aviation

Empire State Aerosciences Museum

250 Rudy Chase Drive, Glenville | 1 – 2:30 p.m. Classes for students (ages 8-15 years-old) to learn about the history of aviation and how planes fly. Classes will be limited to 10 students, and will be conducted in the museum’s outdoor airpark and/ or Community Room on Saturdays through June 26. This week: Open Cockpit: Russian MIG 15 Fighter (Korean War Era). Masks are required and social distancing rules will apply. The ESAM airpark contains twenty historic and spectacular military aircraft, so this is a great opportunity to learn about aviation, see something different, and have fun! Cost is $12 per student and reservations are necessary. Call the museum at 518-377-2191 ext. 10 to register.

Robin Hood

Malta Community Center Stage

1 Bayberry Drive, Malta | 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Presented by Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe. Tickets are on sale now. Limited seating due to COVID-19 guidelines are by reservation only and must be purchased in person. $15 Adults, $10 Children (under 18). There are a limited number of free children’s tickets with a paying adult, courtesy of Stewart’s Holiday Match. Suitable for the whole family. Call the Malta Community Center at 518899-4411 for additional information, including COVID-19 protocols and ticket sales hours. Additional performances will be on Sunday, June 13 at 2 p.m.; Saturday, June 19 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, June 20 at 2 p.m.

SUNDAY, JUNE 13

Monthly Breakfast

The Fish Creek Rod and Gun

123 Route 32, Schuylerville | 8 – 11 a.m.

Menu: Eggs cooked to order, bacon, sausage, toast (white or wheat), pancakes (regular, blueberry, buckwheat, apple cinnamon), French toast, home fries, orange juice, coffee, tea, hot Chocolate. Cost: $8 Adult, $4 Child. EVERYONE will be welcome to join us. 581-695-3917.

MONDAY, JUNE 14

Mindfulness Meditation with Susan Meyer Zoom Presentation | Noon – 1 p.m.

Mindfulness meditation is a refuge that provides

grounding, clarity, and calm that are vital for navigating these challenging times. This series (Mondays at noon through August 30) will provide practical instruction and inspiration for your meditation practice, as well as connection with a supportive and welcoming community of meditators. Each class will include instruction, a guided practice exercise, Q&A/discussion, and follow-up resources. Register online at www.sspl.org.

TUESDAY, JUNE 15

Pierogi Sale Pick Up

Christ the Savior Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Potato/cheese, sauerkraut, and farmer’s cheese pieroghis. All pierogi orders are $10/doz. Limited amount of stuffed clams for orders. Please call 518-363-001.Thank you for your patience at this time of COVID. We follow all proper procedures for your safety. The next pierogi sale will be in September, so stock up for the summer.

Havurah Vitik

A Zoom Presentation | 11 a.m. – Noon

Engagement, humor, learning, wisdom: all that and a rollicking good tale -- such is the art and practice of the storyteller. For us, this will be embodied by Beth Sabo Novick. She will tell her Havurah Vatik audience about the power of storytelling, teach us what makes a good story, and treat us to some wonderful stories along the way. To join the zoom meeting: us02web.zoom.us/j/89744740745?pwd=eGg0Smt6WX QzUmRXMmt6UG1kaWZ1Zz09. Passcode 724095

Lunchtime Concert Series

Downtowner Hotel Parking Lot, 413 Broadway, Saratoga Springs Noon | Devesh and Veena Chandra perform classical music of North India - Devesh’s innovative and imaginative approach and Veena’s mesmerizing sitar makes their performances enthralling to both Western listeners and Indian classical purists. Chairs provided. Free. Donations appreciated.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16

Stuffed Shell Dinner

Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge

1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m.

For curbside pickup only. Call Monday or Tuesday Between 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: stuffed shells, meatballs, sweet sausage, tossed salad, garlic toast. Dinner for 2 is $25 cash only.

THURSDAY, JUNE 17

June Luncheon for Ch. 60, Korean War Veterans Association Ripe Tomato Restaurant, Corner of Rt. 9 and 9-P | Noon We will be ordering off the menu. Reservations are required by June 15. Please phone 518-695-3577 or 518-695-3905 and leave your name, phone number, and number of people who will be attending. Members who served anywhere during the Korean War, in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, family and friends are all invited to attend. New members are always welcome. For an application to join the organization, please contact Comm. Paul O’Keefe at 518-603-4186.

New York, Joseph Smith, and the Fight for Religious Freedom Zoom Presentation | 7 p.m.

Join Dr. Spencer McBride, Associate Managing Historian of the Joseph Smith Papers Project. Dr. McBride, a prominent historian and published author, will be discussing his newest book and exploring the remarkable, though short-lived, political career of Joseph Smith, the New Yorker who founded Mormonism, waged a literal war for religious freedom, and launched a quixotic run for the White House. Episodes are free for SCHC members, and $5 for non-members. Register in advance at www.brooksidemuseum.org. Registrants will receive a Zoom link and other relevant information. For questions, please contact Isobel Connell at isobel@brooksidemuseum.org.

Saratoga Jewish Cultural Festival 2021 Summer Schedule

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The Saratoga Jewish Cultural Festival presents its 2021 season of programs which continue through Sunday, Aug. 22.

The season features plays, films, discussions, lectures, and family outdoor events using Zoom for streaming, hybrid programs, and the return of on-site experiences. The events and registration information can be found online at saratogajewishculturalfestival.org

June 16 • 7 p.m. - HARDCHARLIE, Charlie Rapper, a new talent to both the hip hop and acoustic post hardcore rock, with a blend of heart, head, and gut. On Zoom

June 24 • 5 p.m. - The 8thKlezmer and Kosher Festival in Collins Park, Clifton Park. Kosher food by Chabad Guys and live Klezmer music and games for kids.

June 27 • 7 p.m. - The reverent and irreverent Michael Takiff’s Jews, God and History exploring the big questions asked by all people: God and humanity, faith and reason, tribe and society. On Zoom.

June 28 • 6 p.m. - Rabbi Avraham Stolik, the Jewish Indiana Jones, founder & director of the Jerusalem Uncovered Institute and Biblical archeological scholar with a unique presentation on the findings of Jerusalem.

July 6 • 4-8 p.m. - Pop Artist Yitchock Moully displays his conceptual art intersecting the spiritual and the material and will produce a custom T-shirt upon request. In person at Saratoga Chabad and on Zoom.

July 11 • 7 p.m. - Memories and Mishegas: My Jewish Grandmother and Other Crazy Stories. Beth Sabo Novik, warm, witty, engaging storyteller makes folktales and personal stories come alive. On Zoom.

July 25 & August 1 • 1 & 5 p.m. (two performances each day)New Jerusalem, a 1656 drama by David Ives of the interrogation

Upstate NY’s Tribute to David Bowie’s “Ziggy Stardust” Streams Free June 16

and excommunication of Baruch de la Spinoza in a moral dispute still echoing today. Outdoor performances at Congregation Shaara Tfille on July 25 and Congregation

Beth Shalom on August 1. Streaming may be available.

July 27 • 4-8 p.m. - Klezmer, Chassidic and Israeli Music with Kosher deli meal in-person at Saratoga Chabad or available for pickup. On Zoom.

August 8 • 5 p.m. - King in the Field Barbecue at Collins Park in Clifton Park. Kosher food, crafts and music.

August 15 • 7 p.m. - A panel discussion of Homecoming, the 2018 film by Beyonce as part of a Social Justice series. Performance art that is feminist and steeped in African American culture. On Zoom.

August 18 • 7 p.m. - Heart Songs, A Holocaust Memoir by Barbara Gifford. One family’s escape from the Nazi invasion of Czechoslovakia in March of 1939. On Zoom.

August 22 • 4 p.m. - The Shalom Festival, a celebration of kosher food, music, art, and activities for all ages at Saratoga Chabad, 130 Circular Street.

POUGHKEEPSIE — Author and musician Robert Burke Warren helped to produce and performs in “David Bowie's The Rise & Fall Of Ziggy Stardust & The Spiders From Mars,” which streams free on YouTube at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 16.

Warren’s lengthy list of credits dates back to musical stints with RuPaul, and the Fleshtones, and the more recent release of his novel, "Perfectly Broken.”

The “Albums Revisited” –David Bowie’s The Rise and Fall of

Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars production, presented by the Bardavon, includes former Bowie band member Gail Ann Dorsey, Corey Glover (Living Colour), Kate Pierson (the B52’s), Wreckless Eric, John Medeski (Medeski Martin & Wood), Micheal Cerveris (Tony winner), and many more special guests. Warren and “The Bardavon Spiders” perform the tunes “Starman,” and “Hang on to Yourself.”

The stream may be viewed at 8 p.m. June 16. Go to: bardavon.org.

Pop Artist Yitchock Moully, featured on Zoom and in-person at Saratoga on July 6, as part of the Saratoga Jewish Cultural Festival. Photo provided.

Robert Burke Warren performs at Northshire Bookstore June 2016.

Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

LAKE GEORGE ARTS PROJECT PRESENTS: Pictures Within Pictures, An Exhibition of Collages And Works On Paper

King Crimson Announce SPAC Show in August

Lake George Arts Project presents

Pictures Within Pictures, an exhibition of collages and works on paper by Dan Cameron, running from June 16 – 26.

In place of an on-site gallery reception, LGAP will host a Live Online Talk with Dan Cameron at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 16. A direct link to the discussion will be posted at www.lakegeorgearts. org on the day of the event.

Although he is well-known in the contemporary art world as a curator, art writer and educator, Pictures Within Pictures will be Cameron’s debut exhibition as a fine artist. The works on view date from his return to art-making in late 2016, with increasing focus and

attention on developing his studio work in the intervening years. Since late 2018, he has maintained a combination studio and office in Glens Falls, and all of the works on view were produced there.

Cameron links his collagemaking to his curatorial practice, in part because they are connected through his process of acquiring art-related ephemera and fragments of visual culture for an ongoing art history archive, in the process accumulating images that aren’t archival material, but nonetheless possess a certain visual appeal.

Cameron was born in 1956 and grew up in Hudson Falls. This is his first exhibition as an artist. As a curator he has

organized international exhibitions throughout the US, France, China, Mexico, Spain, Brazil, Greece, Turkey, Sweden, Ireland, Portugal, Argentina, Chile, South Africa, Ecuador and Taiwan.

The Courthouse Gallery is located at the side entrance of the Old County Courthouse, corner of Canada and Lower Amherst Streets, Lake George, NY. Hours during exhibitions are Wednesday through Friday 12 – 5 p.m., Saturday 12 – 4 p.m., and all other times by appointment.

Regular Gallery hours may change due to COVID-19 public health concerns and protocols. For updates call 518-323-5499 or email laura@lakegeorgarts.org, or visit www.lakegeorgearts.org

SARATOGA

King Crimson will stage a show at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Aug. 23, according to DGM – the band’s independent music company.

The 2021 Music Is Our Friend tour of U.S. kicks-off July 22 in Florida and is slated to conclude Sept. 11 in Washington, D.C. Appearing as special guests is The Zappa Band.

King Crimson famously performed in July 1969 at a free concert featuring the Rolling Stones in Hyde Park attended by an

estimated crowd of a half-million people. Their debut studio album, “In the Court of the Crimson King,” was released three months later.

King Crimson 2021 features: Robert Fripp – Guitar; Jakko Jakszyk - Guitar, Vocals; Mel Collins - Saxes, Flute; Tony Levin - Basses, Stick, Backing Vocals; Pat Mastelotto - Acoustic And Electronic Percussion; Gavin Harrison - Acoustic And Electronic Percussion; Jeremy Stacey - Acoustic And Electronic Percussion, Keyboards.

Dan Cameron, Another Lucky Friday, 27 x 36 inches, collage and marker on paper.

LAKE GEORGE —

SPRINGS —

King Crimson Comes to SPAC Aug. 23

Saratoga Clay Arts Center Presents 202021 Artist-in-Resident Solo Exhibition

SCHUYLERVILLE — Saratoga Clay Arts Center’s Schacht Gallery presents Reversal: RED a solo exhibition featuring sculptural and functional works by Mark Tarabula, SCAC’s 202021 Artist-in-Residence, which explore conditions of the human body, concepts of sexuality, and the connection between surface and form.

The exhibition, which reflects the culmination of his year-long residency, opens Saturday, June 19 with a reception from 5-7 p.m. and runs through July 17. Details for the exhibition can be found online at www.saratogaclayarts.org.

Saratoga Clay Arts Center’s Artist residency program offers emerging artists who have just received their BFA or MFA the time and space to develop their artistic voice in clay. While enhancing their knowledge and experience in a working studio environment, residents are expected to work to develop a strong and cohesive body of work, have a visible presence in the studio and interact with members of the clay community and the public. Each September, fresh talent enters the community and offers them their unique perspectives in clay while they learn the inner workings of running an arts business.

Mark Tarabula is currently an Artist in Residence at Saratoga Clay Arts Center in New York and will be staying on for a second year. He received his MFA in Ceramics at Edinboro University in Edinboro, PA and his BFA in Ceramics from Northern Michigan University in Marquette, MI. During the years in between degrees, he was a resident artist in several places including The Ceramic Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Gallery-One in Ellensburg, Washington and with Justin Rothshank in Goshen, Indiana. Mark has shown work all over the country.

Founded in 2010 by clay artist and educator Jill Kovachick, Saratoga Clay Arts Center is a ceramic art center located just a few miles outside of Saratoga Springs in Schuylerville, offering wheel throwing and handbuilding clay classes for youth and

adults, studio space and residencies for artists, and exhibitions featuring emerging, mid-career and established clay artists. The

Schacht Gallery is open Mon - Sat from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and by appointment. Located at 167 Hayes Road, Schuylerville.

Purple and white, underglaze, glaze, stoneware, 10x13x8, 2020. Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — James Taylor and his All-star Band, and special guest opener Jackson Browne will stage a show at SPAC on Aug. 24.

Lynyrd Skynyrd Big Wheels Rolling into Saratoga in August

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Lynyrd Skynyrd “Big Wheels Keep On Turnin’ Tour” kicks off June 13 in Iowa, and will stage a show at Saratoga Performing Arts Center Aug. 28.

Original Lynyrd Skynyrd member Gary Rossington, lead singer Johnny Van Zant and lead guitarist Rickey Medlocke delivered a personal video message to their fans about the band’s touring plans: “We were two shows into the end of the three-year plan for the farewell tour, when the virus hit and everything was just gone,”

said Van Zant. “Once something is taken away from you - music and touring in our case - you truly realize how important it is and such a part of your life. Music is a great

healer, and that’s what we all turn to when things are good or bad. A Skynyrd show is a family affair, and we want these dates to help heal our fans as much as ourselves.”

CELEBRITIES, THEATER INDUSTRY LEADERS TO HONOR JOE PAPP AT 100 ON JUNE 22

NEW YORK — Actor/Singer Mandy

Patinkin, Public Theater Artistic Director Oskar Eustis and Papp biographer Helen Epstein will be among the many celebrities and theater industry leaders confirmed for the 100th birthday commemoration of legendary theatre producer Joe Papp on June 22.

Born “Yosl Papirofsky,” Papp will be the subject of Celebrating ‘Yosl’ – Joe Papp at 100, hosted by YI Love Jewish and featuring a full day of events, including virtual and in-person celebrity broadcasts. The schedule will include musical performances, plays, monologues, scenes, lectures and testimonials culminating in the celebrity-studded signature Gala event and Exclusive VIP Reception, celebrating the life of the renowned producer who created “Shakespeare in the Park” and The Public Theater in New York City.

Papp’s vision led him in 1957 to establish free Shakespeare in Central Park. Ten years later, he created The Public Theater in the building that was formerly the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS), a haven for newly arrived refugees. The building was saved from demolition through Mr. Papp’s efforts after a long negotiation with the City of New York. It became the permanent home of the New York Shakespeare Festival/Joseph Papp Public Theatre (The Public) and is currently designated as a New York City Historical Landmark.

Papp’s widow, Gail Merrifield-Papp, and his daughter Susan Papp-Lippman will both serve as Honorary Chairs of the Centennial commemoration.

At the Public, an innovative model was used for creating a new dynamic way of

producing plays in a workshop-style manner that had never been tried before. The concept involved bringing writers, directors, designers and actors together in one place to brainstorm and create the foundations for new and groundbreaking productions.

The most famous Broadway shows to evolve from these workshops include the original productions of “Hair,” “A Chorus Line,” and “Runaways,” among the over 700 shows that Joe Papp produced and developed, as well as modern blockbusters like “Hamilton.” He championed the cause of multi-ethinic casting and socially relevant topics. Papp was a social activist who also helped to develop other off-Broadway experimental theaters, worked to preserve the historic Broadway Theatre District and was considered one of the most philanthropic providers of inner-city access to the arts, believing that “if public libraries were free, public theatre should be free as well. “

Celebrating ‘Yosl’: Joe Papp at 100 will feature live, virtual and pre-recorded performances starting at 11 a.m. and continuing into the evening. In the spirit of Papp’s visionary FREE Shakespeare in the Park, MOST of the day’s events will be free of charge with the exception of an exclusive, celebrity-filled LIVE and VIRTUAL Gala and Reception, starting at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $36 for the Virtual Gala at 7 p.m.; $100 for the Virtual Gala at 7 p.m. and an Exclusive Celebrity Virtual VIP Reception at 9 p.m. (A very limited number of the $100 in-person tickets may be made available due to CDC Guidelines.)

For a full list of events, participants and tickets, go to: www.yilovejewish.org/papp100.

A Centennial Celebration, including a virtual gala, will be held to honor the achievements of the late Joe Papp on June 22.

It’s where YOU to be. NEED

SPACE RESERVATION DUE: Monday | 5 p.m.

LEGAL NOTICE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of the City of Saratoga Springs, New York will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 6:55 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached, by videoconference, in Saratoga Springs, NY, to hear all persons who wish to speak either for or against the enactment of an amendment to Chapter 225, Section 225-87 of the Code of the City of Saratoga Springs, NY, entitled “Vehicle and Traffic –Schedule XXII: Time Limit Parking.”

The purpose of the amendment is to add the following to Schedule XXII:

NAME OF STREET High Rock Avenue

SIDE East

TIME LIMIT 2 Hours

9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

LOCATION Between Lake Avenue and York Street

NAME OF STREET High Rock Avenue SIDE West TIME LIMIT 2 Hours 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

LOCATION Between Lake Avenue and York Street

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

DATED: June 2, 2021

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK

By: John P. Franck, City Clerk 06/04, 06/11. 104884.

Notice of formation of Team Rotondo LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 04/26/2021. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the Team Rotondo LLC at: ADDRESS. 39 Outlook Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02, 07/09, 07/16. 104996

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.

NAME: CK & Daughter LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on JUNE 7, 2021. Office location:

SARATOGA County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 4 Cliffside Drive, SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK 12866.

Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02, 07/09, 07/16.

104987

Notice of formation of 258 East Sanford LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 06/07/2021 Office: Warren County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 258 East Sanford St., Glens Falls, NY 12801. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02, 07/09, 07/16.

104981

Notice of formation of Yours Truly Cake Designs, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 01/11/2021

Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 57 Nelson Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

mailed to the LLC at: 7 Lawrence St., Waterford, NY 12188. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 06/04, 06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02, 07/09. 104894

Notice of formation of Sol Axiom Installations, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/28/2021. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 1019 West Line Road, West Charlton, NY 12010.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 06/04, 06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02, 07/09.

104870

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.

NAME: SACKATOGA STABLE #24 LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on MAY 19, 2021. Office location: SARATOGA County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 60 RAILROAD PLACE, SUITE 101, SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 06/04, 06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02, 07/09. 104858

location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 7 Phila St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 06/04, 06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02, 07/09. 104828

Notice of formation of Bramer Online Sales, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/02/2021.

Office: Warren County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 737 Ridge Rd., Queensbury, NY 12804. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 05/28, 06/04, 06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02. 104800

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 2585 State Route 9, Malta, New York 12020. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 05/28, 06/04, 06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02. 104772

Notice of formation of 405TSS, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/24/2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: c/o James DeVellis, 15 Brent Road, Lexington, Massachusetts, 02420. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 05/28, 06/04, 06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02. 104758

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.

Notice of Formation of Empire Gas Realty, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State on 5/25/21. Office location: Saratoga County. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: 541 Clifton Park Center Rd., Clifton Park, NY 12065.

Independent Living Consultants NY LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 05/20/2021.

Cty: Saratoga. SSNY Desig. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to Independent Living Consultants NY LLC, PO Box 381 Gansevoort, NY 12831 Purpose: any legal activity.

Notice of formation of JMMJR Property Services LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 06/01/2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be

Notice of formation of DABARBER51887. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/17/2021Office: 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: 37 Fairmount Dr. Gansevoort, NY 12831. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 06/04, 06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02, 07/09. 104852

NOTICE: FORMATION OF 25

MALTA AVENUE LLC. Art. of Org. filed w/ NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 05/18/21. Ofc. Loc.: Saratoga Co. SSNY designated agent for service of process. SSNY to mail copy of process to LLC’S principal bus. loc., 73 Hearthstone Dr., Gansevoort, NY 12831. Purpose: Any lawful. 06/04, 06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02, 07/09. 104846

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.

NAME: Barlow and Gaunt, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on February 23, 2021. Office

(LLC). Name: KLB Enterprises, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/23/2021. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 904 Grooms Road, Rexford, New York 12148. Purpose: to engage in any lawful act or activity for which a limited liability company may be formed under section 201 of the Limited Liability Company Law. 05/28, 06/04, 06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02. 104781

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.

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

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.

NAME: R & B CROTEAU PROPERTIES, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on December 29, 2020. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

NAME: Wake Thief, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 5/14/2021. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to the LLC c/o Michelle H. Wildgrube, Esq., Cioffi Slezak Wildgrube P.C., 1473 Erie Boulevard, 1st Floor, Schenectady, NY 12305. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 05/28, 06/04, 06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02. 104746

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.

NAME: NADIS Wealth Management LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 4/26/2021. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to the LLC c/o 48 Damascus Dr., Gansevoort, NY 12831. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 05/28, 06/04, 06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02. 104752

Notice of Formation of Pooper Scooper Troopers Pet Waste Removal, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 5/20/21 Office Location: Warren County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom Process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 39 Algonquin Drive, Queensbury, NY 12804. Purpose: any lawful activity. 05/28, 06/04, 06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02. 104740

Notice of Qualification of HRMP, LLC. Authority filed with the

Notice of formation of PSPA

Secretary of State of New York on 5/13/2021. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 36 Long Alley, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 05/21, 05/28, 06/04, 06/11, 06/18, 06/25. 104534

Notice of formation of Caliva Cookie Company, LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on April 1, 2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 28 Knottingley Place, Ballston Lake, NY 12019 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 05/21, 05/28, 06/04, 06/11, 06/18, 06/25. 104518

Notice of formation of Oliver + Teddy Designs LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 04/23/2021. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 4 Abby Ln., Ballston Lake, NY 12019. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 05/14, 05/21, 05/28, 06/04, 06/11, 06/18. 104443

LEGALS

Enterprises, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/07/2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 310 West Circular Street, Saratoga Springs, New York, 12866.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose permitted under the laws of the State of New York. 05/14, 05/21, 05/28, 06/04, 06/11, 06/18. 104413

Camp Good Times LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 5/3/2021. Off. Loc.: Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. as agt. upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: David Mannix, 28 Komar Drive, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. General Purpose - Any lawful purpose permitted. 05/07, 05/14, 05/21, 05/28, 06/04, 06/11. 104360

Notice of Formation of MKAT REALTY, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on January 29, 2021.

Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom Process against the LLC may be served. The address of which the SSNY shall mail Process to: MKAT REALTY, LLC. 628 Maple Avenue,

REAL ESTATE

Suite 102, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Purpose: any lawful activity. 05/07, 05/14, 05/21, 05/28, 06/04, 06/11. 104347

Notice of Formation of Other One Brewing Company LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 4/26/21.

Office location: Saratoga County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom Process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail Process to: Other One Brewing Company, c/o Peter LaPan, 38 Oakwood Blvd., Clifton Park, NY 12065The business purpose of the LLC is any lawful act or activities. 05/07, 05/14,

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104335

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.

NAME: MYRADELL LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on June 2, 2021. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 277 Saratoga Blvd. Saratoga Springs, New York 12866.

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Puzzles

Writing the Right Word by Dave Dowling

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

This Week: A long way, A long ways

A long way is the correct phrase. If you become bilingual, your career can go a long way.

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

Grand Slam! Grand Slam!

by Jaynie Ellis Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Bridges and SAANYS

Challenger Teams took the field this past weekend for an exciting night of “Under the Lights” baseball.

On Saturday, June 5 at West Side Field, the Saratoga Springs Little League Challenger Division held their annual “Under the Lights” baseball game – Saratoga Bridges, coached by Walter Thompson, versus SAANYS (School Administrators Association of New York State), coached by Paul Hebert.

The Challenger Division is a Little League adaptative baseball program that gives players with specialized needs a place to join in and play the game of baseball in the community. The Little League Challenger Division® is a nationally known program established in 1989, and accommodates players ages 4 to 18, or up to 22 if still enrolled in school.

Both Coach Thompson and Coach Hebert have been coaching the Challenger Teams for six years now, and are looking

to create a soccer program for the kids in the fall. Robert Kelly, District Coordinator for Special Education for Saratoga Springs City School District, credits Coach Thompson and Coach Hebert with being a major a reason for the success of Saratoga’s Challenger Division.

True to baseball, Challenger Night included a singing of the National Anthem by Challenger players Shaedan Smith, Sean Monahan, and Regan Perella, and a ceremonial first pitch. Regan, along with three other players –John Bulan, Chris Erskin, and Ian Hurlock – received jackets provided by Mrs. Fitzpatrick.

Little League players and Majors (12-year-olds who are graduating out of Little League) wore their uniforms and their jackets to join the Challenger Teams on the field during the National Anthem.

Mrs. Fitzpatrick, who was in attendance to hand out the jackets, is the wife of a late Little League sponsor. Along with sponsoring the Fitzpatrick’s Little League Team, she donates personalized jackets to Little League Majors and Challenger players each year.

Several players could be seen getting pumped up before the game. Shaedan said that he was ready to hit home runs, just like players from his favorite team –the Boston Red Sox – do.

“It’s athletic, fun, everyone is kind, and my dad and friend Luke have helped me out a lot,” said Henry Spaeth, about why he likes playing baseball in the Challenger Division – he is in his third year.

In their pre-game interviews, players collectively agreed that offense – hitting and running the bases – is the best part of baseball.

Saratoga Springs Little League’s® adaptive baseball program is in its 6th year and is only one of few in the region. Not only were parents invited to cheer on the players, but so were all of their teachers, teacher aides, therapists, counselors, and other school staff. Derrick Legall, President of the Saratoga Little League, said that this Challenger Night had the biggest crowd turnout yet.

“These kids need an outlet so they can play,” said Legall. “Let’s invest in our kids because they need to succeed – they are the future. West Side is the best side!”

Henry (left) and friend Luke.

(L to R) Regan Perella, Shaedan Smith, and Sean Monahan

Derrick Legall and Mrs. Fitzpatrick handed out jackets to four Challenger players.

Photos by Lindsey Fish, Super Source Media

GAME, SET, MATCH Toga Tennis; Perfect Season

by Jaynie Ellis Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

After a perfect 13-0 season in the Suburban Council, and Section II AA semi-finals win, Saratoga Varsity Boys’ Tennis Team advances to the finals.

In a grueling match with a high heat index on Monday, June 7, Toga defeated Albany Academy with three singles wins and three doubles wins. The level of talent on both teams was also extremely high. In the 1st singles match, Nicholas Grosso fell behind in the 2nd set but was able to separate himself in the 3rd set and come away with the win against Will O’Brien. In the 2nd and 3rd singles matches, Andrew Blaha and Jackson Katusha, who were previously undefeated, lost to Dhev Jammula and Zain Magdon. In

the 4th spot, Vincent Devito, a sophomore, defeated Theo Angelopoulos. There was another great win from eighth grader Liam Chartrand in the 5th spot, who defeated Nick DeMarco.

For the first time this season, all three doubles teams swept their opponents. In the 1st doubles match, Ryan Clancy and Kevin Rosas defeated Q Nigro and Will Frasier. In the 2nd doubles match, Devin Kim and Toby Webber defeated Jon Dailey and Arjun Nair. And in the 3rd spot, Nate Krackeler and Declan Ladd defeated Jonathan Farbman and Ethan Bowden.

Coach Rich Johns, who helps out the team, relayed that Head Coach Tim O’Brien was extremely pleased with the efforts of the entire team during their semi-final sectional match, and proud of how the doubles teams won their matches.

Saratoga Springs Rec. Soccer Scores

THURSDAY, MAY 27

Red Bulls 2 v. Galaxy 0

Red Bull Goals: Sebastiano Hayward (1) Niccolo Hayward (1)

Galaxy Saves: Ella Abbey (1)

TUESDAY, JUNE 1

Galaxy 3 v. Sounders 1

Galaxy Goals: Maureen Paulsey (1), Grayson McCann (1), Myles McCann (1)

Galaxy Assists: Grayson McCann (1) Myles McCann (1)

Galaxy Saves: Ella Abbey (3)

Toga Varsity Boys’ Tennis will advance to the Section II AA Finals against Bethlehem at Central Park in Schenectady. The match was originally scheduled for Tuesday, June 8, but was cancelled due to weather, and has been rescheduled for Monday, June 14 at 3:30 p.m.

In addition, Section II’s tournaments for individuals were held on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (June 9, 10, and 11), also at Central Park in Schenectady. There will be no state tournament this year for tennis.

Explore the Great Outdoors This Summer at West Mountain

Aerial Treetop Adventure Tours, Mountaintop Yoga, Outdoor Adventure Summer Camps and More

QUEENSBURY — West Mountain is open for summer fun. Tickets for Aerial Treetop Adventure Tours, Mountain Biking, Mountaintop Picnics, Scenic Chairlift Rides and Hiking are now on sale. Apex Summer Fun Season Passes are also now available. The summer season pass, for ages 7 and older, includes unlimited mountain biking, scenic chairlift rides, hiking and

Fun And Games

The Saints Warm Up for Sectionals

SCC V. HOOSICK FALLS

Saratoga Central Catholic had an 8-6 win against Hoosick Falls in their Wasaren League Crossover game on Friday, June 4. There were doubles all around for both teams.

At the plate for SCC, Ryan McCaroll went 2 for 4 with a single and a 3-run home run in the 6th inning. McCaroll had 4 RBIs and scored once. Chris Gill went 1 for 3 with a double and scored twice. Anthony Barile went 2 for 4 with a single and a double and scored once. Dylan Mulholland went 1 for 4 with a double and an RBI. Ben Hajos went 2 for 3 with a single, a double, and 2 RBIs.

For Hoosick Falls, Connor Jones went 2 for 4 with a single,

a double, and an RBI. Andrew Sparks went 2 for 3 with 2 singles, an RBI, scored twice, and walked twice. Josh Colegrove went 2 for 5 with a single, a double and an RBI. Winning pitcher Ben Hajos pitched 3 innings and gave up 3 runs (all earned). Hajos struck out 7, walked 9, and hit 2 batters. Seventh grader Pierce Byrne came into pitch in the top of the seventh with the bases loaded. Byrne struck out the first batter. The game ended on a double play – an unassisted play made the 3rd basemen, who then threw home for the put out.

SCC’s final league record 8-6, and their overall record is 11-7 going into sectionals. Hoosick Falls final league record is 7-7.

Aerial Treetop Adventure Tours. For groups of 10 or more, please contact shannon@westmountain. com. West Mountain’s Treetop Adventure Park requires a reservation at least 48 hours in advance for summer season passholders.

Other happenings at West Mountain include Mountaintop Yoga to take place at the summit of West Mountain on Saturdays at 11 a.m. Hot Yoga Queensbury

will lead the 60 minute all levels Vinyasa Flow class. Meet outside the base lodge 15 mins prior for check-in and health screen. The cost is $40 which includes lift ticket to and from summit.

West Mountain’s Outdoor Adventure Summer Camps are returning this summer and begin July 5. Eight weeks of camp are offered this year where kids explore the great outdoors as they

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engage in activities including hiking, climbing and organized games and activities that will strengthen their bodies and minds. For more information and to register visit westmountain.com/camps.

West Mountain is also now booking summer and fall weddings and special events. West Mountain offers indoor and

outdoor space for special events. Rent out the West Mountain Bar and Eatery, main lodge or NW lodge, or host your event outdoors/ under a tent with the mountain as the beautiful backdrop.

For more details on summer events and information on event booking visit westmountain.com

Sports Sports Off to College:

BSPA ATHLETES SIGNED

by Jaynie Ellis Saratoga TODAY

— Seven Ballston Spa seniors have committed to collegiate-level athletic programs at Division I and Division II schools.

BALLSTON SPA

On Thursday, June 3, the annual recognition ceremony was held at Ballston Spa High School for the seniors who will be continuing their athletic careers at DI and DII colleges and universities in the fall.

“They have done special things for the district and their teams,” said Athletic Director Dave Sunkes at the ceremony on Thursday. “Unfortunately, they got the raw end of the deal, with Covid for the remainder of their career here.”

These seven seniors are:

• Chance Checca who will be attending Marshall University to play baseball.

• Gregg Dort Jr. who will be attending Frostburg University to play lacrosse.

• Ana Gold who will be attending Duke University to play softball.

• Erik Gottmann who will be attending the Viginia Military Institute to play lacrosse.

• Corinne Pepper who will be attending Monmouth University to swim.

• Heather Pritchard who will be attending Southern Connecticut State University to play lacrosse.

• Antonio Rossetti who will be attending Mercyhurst University to play lacrosse.

The Senior Awards Night also took place later that evening on June 3. Ana Gold and Erik Gottmann received the Suburban Council Excellence in Leadership Award. This award is given to a male and female student-athlete each year who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in athletics.

“I picked the Virginia Military Institute because of its prestigious academics, good athletic teams,

and because I want to join the military,” said Erik Gottmann, who wants to study civil engineering. “Lacrosse has helped me become hard working and shaped me into the person I am.”

Erik’s peers have also found colleges that will be good fits for their respective futures, playing the sports they love and keeping up with their studies. The academics and life on campus of Marshall University are what Chance Checca likes about his future school. Chance

said that at Marshall he can continue what he wants to do in life –play baseball and study business, and possibly physical therapy too.

These student-athletes have all learned something from their time in the athletic programs and from the coaches at Ballston Spa that they will take with them to college.

Heather Pritchard said that when she visited Southern Connecticut State University, she fell in love with everything they had to offer, and she plans on studying nursing. Heather

has found her group of friends through playing lacrosse at Ballston Spa, and has also learned how to take leadership roles.

Corinne Pepper said she picked Monmouth University because they had both the major she wanted and a fast swim team. She plans on studying Physical Education and Health.

“Swimming for Ballston Spa has taught me hard work and dedication,” said Corinne. “And it has brought me a good group of friends.”

(L to R) Chance Checca, Gregg Dort Jr., Ana Gold, Erik Gottmann, Corinne Pepper, Heather Pritchard, and Antonio Rossetti. Photo by Lindsey Fish, Super Source Media

Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation Annual Porch Party Returns June 17

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation’s return of the Historic Homes Tour Porch Party takes place 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 17.

The Porch Party begins at the Victorian Stick style house at 748 North Broadway, built by Edward R. Stevens in late 1876 and early 1877. Guests can also enjoy the restored ornate porch at the beautiful brick Queen Anne house at 740 North Broadway features an asymmetrical design, and slate

roof with matching carriage house in 1886 by Frank Hathorn. The Porch Party was previously sold-out, but due to updated restrictions for gatherings and securing a second porch the Foundation is pleased to announce that additional tickets are now available. Space is limited. Tickets are $125 for Foundation members and $150 for non-members and can be purchased online at www. saratogapreservation.org or by phone 518-587-5030.

See "The Billy Memorial Fund" pg. 16

See "Grand Slam! Challenger Night" pg. 37

Photo: 748 North Broadway with its wrap-around porch and lowpitched roof turret serves as gathering locale for this year’s SSPF annual Porch Party. Photo provided.