Saratoga TODAY June 23-29, 2023

BUSTED:

Prized Trophies in Saratoga Heist Met Their Demise in a PA. Bar

Everything You Need to Know

by Thomas Dimopoulos

Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA COUNTY —

Primary Election races will take place in six municipalities in Saratoga County on Tuesday, June 27. Polls will be open 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. In the city of Saratoga Springs, incumbent Democrat Mayor Ron Kim is facing a primary contest challenge from former city Public Safety Commissioner Chris Mathiesen. There are 8,330

registered Democrat voters in Saratoga Springs who may participate in the Primary Election.

Regardless of Tuesday’s outcome, both Kim and Mathiesen may still appear on the ballot in the general election in November, as Kim has additionally been endorsed by the Working Families Party and Mathiesen by the group One Saratoga. The Republican Party has endorsed John Safford for mayor.

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READING IS FOR THE DOGS

by Thomas Dimopoulos

Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The five prized trophies went missing shortly before the midnight hour on a late Thursday night in September 2013 in Saratoga Springs.

A decade later, a narrative describing their forced exit, subsequent whereabouts and ultimate outcome has come to light in a 62-page indictment announced last week by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.

See Story pg. 9

The Union Avenue side of the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs, on June 19, 2023. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

Photo by Super Source Media Studios. See Story pg. 17

Mayor Reports Status of Potential Permanent Homeless Shelter

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The Mayor’s Task Force on Homelessness continues its work with meetings scheduled to take place on June 26 and on July 13 at City Hall.

The task force is charged with determining whether a permanent low-barrier shelter is needed in Saratoga Springs and if so, proposing potential sites where one may be located. The initial deadline to report to the council was July 6. Those discussions will now come a bit later, city Mayor Ron Kim said this week.

“They have about eight sites that they’re considering and discussing as possible places to site a homeless shelter,” Mayor Kim

said. “One issue is that none of those (eight) sites have a structure on them, so almost anything the city looks at will require some type of construction.”

A temporary 24/7 shelter recently opened on Adelphi Street and is operated by RISE Housing and Support Services. Additional beds have been added to the shelter, bringing the total number of beds to 35.

Mayor Kim urged city residents to attend county board meetings and speak to supervisors about sharing the expenses related to caring for the local homeless population.

“Some (county) money should go to taking care of the unhoused in Saratoga Springs – who are basically from various parts of Saratoga County,” Kim said. The annual city

budget is approximately $57 million. The annual county budget is about $378 million.

The Saratoga County Board of Supervisors meets as a group monthly, typically at 4 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month, at the county complex in Ballston Spa. The next meeting will be held Tuesday, July 18. Fifteen minutes are set aside for public input at county meetings, and any person wishing to speak must sign their name and address on a sign-up sheet for speakers prior to the 4 p.m. meeting start. Speakers are limited to three minutes. Written public comments may be to the Clerk of the Board at any time via standard mail (40 McMaster St., Ballston Spa, NY 12020), or electronic mail at: www. saratogacountyny.gov/contact. php?EID=125.

History Museum Program Series: The Story Behind William J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home June 29

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The Saratoga Springs History Museum will host a discussion 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 29 of the rich history of the oldest continuously running funeral home in Saratoga Springs, which opened in 1893 as William J. Burke and Sons, Undertaker and Embalmer. Panel speakers include writer/ historian Carol Stone Godette, Burke & Bussing’s Mark Phillips, and Jacqueline Bunge, the History

Museum’s Education Director.

The three will discuss Victorian-era mourning and funeral customs; how William Burke’s involvement in the embalming of President Ulysses S Grant led him to open his own funeral home; and the rich history of Burke’s role as one of four operating funeral homes in Saratoga Springs (including Simone’s Funeral Home, Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Home, and

Kark & Tunison Funeral Home).

Many historic and personal images from the speakers’ private collections as well as a special display of artifacts will illustrate the talk.

The program takes place at the Canfield Casino, in Congress Park. Admission is free for History Museum members, and $10 for non-members. Tickets and more details at: www.saratogahistory. org/events.

Burke Funeral Home at 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, c. 1945. Photo provided.

Soon-To-Be Saratoga Springs Police Chief Graduates from FBI National Academy

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Lt. Tyler McIntosh has graduated as a member of the 286th session of the FBI National Academy. The graduation took place at the National Academy in Quantico, Virginia on June 8.

“The graduation of Lt. McIntosh from the National Academy could not have come at a better time, as he is slated to be sworn in as Chief of the Saratoga Springs Police Department upon the retirement of Chief Shane Crooks at the end of this month,” city Commissioner of Public Safety Jim Montagnino said in a statement. “The skills and training received at the National Academy will directly benefit the residents of and visitors to our city.”

Figuereo Issued Court Appearance Ticket for DWI Allegation

MILTON — Thirty-sixyear-old Saratoga BLM cofounder Alexis A. Figuereo was issued a court appearance ticket after being charged with

misdemeanor DWI in Milton on June 19, according to state Police Incident Report.

Figuereo was stopped on Geyser Road and his blood

alcohol content was 0.12% according to a report by WNYTNewschannel 13.

The legal limit for blood alcohol level in New York is 0.08%.

Local Man Accused of Jumping on Vehicles at Dead Show Arrested

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

the third-degree.

The 286th session consisted of 238 law enforcement officers from 47 states and the District of Columbia. The class included members of law enforcement agencies from 25 countries, five military organizations, and six federal civilian organizations.

42-year-old Pedestrian Killed

SARATOGA COUNTY —

A 42-year-old Northumberland man was killed after he was struck by a car June 17 on State Route 32 in the town of Northumberland.

Zachary D. Yeager had been walking southbound on Route 32 just north of the hamlet of Gansevoort when he was struck by a 2005 Honda Accord operated by 56-year-old Dale R. Cox of Schuylerville, who had also been traveling southbound, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office.

As a result of the impact, Yeager was propelled into the northbound lane and struck again by a 2012 Acura TSX operated by 40-year-old Jaralyn F. Muzio of Queensbury, who was traveling northbound.

Muzio was subsequently arrested for DWI, operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08% or greater, and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the third-degree, police said.

The crash remains under investigation by the Sheriff’s Collision Reconstruction Unit.

A 24-year-old local man accused of damaging 18 parked vehicles by standing and jumping on them during a Dead & Co. concert at Saratoga Performing Arts Center June 18 was charged with 18 counts of criminal mischief in

State Police said Troopers responded to the Saratoga Spa State Park after receiving reports of an individual damaging parked vehicles in the area of North South Road.

Scott M. Bullard, of Ballston, was taken into custody at the

scene, with the assistance of the New York State Police Park Police. Bullard was transported to SP Wilton for processing and was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Saratoga Springs City Court on July 5. No one was injured during the incident.

Lt. Tyler McIntosh. Photo provided.

Joyce E. Sarro

SCHUYLERVILLE — Joyce E. Sarro passed away on June 17 at Saratoga Hospital surrounded by her family. A Celebration of Life service will be at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 6 at the American Legion, 6 Clancy Street, Schuylerville, NY 12871. All are welcome to attend. For online condolences, visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com

Jodi M. Weiner

FORT ANN — Jodi M. Weiner passed away on June 18. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, September 17 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Compassionate Funeral Care, Saratoga Springs, New York. A celebration of life will follow at Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, Saratoga Springs. For online condolences, visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com

Donald T. DiBiase

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Donald T. DiBiase, 88, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2023. A Mass was celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 22 in St. Clement’s Church, Burial with military honors followed at 12 noon at the GBH Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com

Steven Roy French

SARATOGA SPRIGS — Steven Roy French, 55, a longtime resident of Saratoga Springs, passed away unexpectedly on June 15, 2023. Calling hours were Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at the William J. Burke & Sons, Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com

Patricia Blondin Wagner

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Patricia Blondin Wagner of Ballston Spa passed away suddenly at Saratoga Hospital on Friday, June 16, 2023. Calling hours are 5-7 p.m. on Friday, July 14, 2023 at William J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com

Marie Isabel Mangini Scarselletta

SLINGERLANDS — Marie Isabel Mangini Scarselletta, 93, passed 6/9/2023 Calling hours were 6/15/23 at Burke funeral home followed by Mass at St. Clement’s and burial in Saratoga National Cemetery. Memorial donations to Open Door Mission in Glens Falls, opendoor-ny. org/donation-needs St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, stjude.org/donate or any animal charity. burkefuneralhome.com

Donna Grant Canavan

RALEIGH, NC — Donna Grant Canavan passed away on 6/12/2023 in Raleigh, NC. Donna fought a lengthy and always courageous battle against Sporadic Inclusion Body Myositis.

Please consider donations in Donna’s name to The Myositis Association (myositis.org/donate).

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William G. La Fleur, Jr.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — William G. La Fleur, Jr., 85, died June 17, 2023. Memorial services will be scheduled at a later date at the convenience of the family. Interment will be at the Gerald B. H. Solomon National Cemetery in Schuylerville. Remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com

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Albert Macica

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Albert Macica “Al,” 84, passed June 14. Calling hours were June 18, 2023 at Burke Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Monday, June 19, 2023 at St. Clements Church followed by burial with Military Honors at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Please visit www. burkefuneralhome.com.

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Margaret Farenell Wood

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Calling hours, 2-4:30 p.m. Memorial service, 4:30.p.m., June 24, 2023 at Burke Funeral Home. Visit burkefuneralhome.com. SARATOGA

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Margaret Farenell Wood, 88, passed away on June 14. A Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on June 24, at St. Clement’s Church, with burial in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Burke Funeral Home, 628 North Broadway. Remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com

Sabrina Dahoda

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Sabrina Leigh Dahoda, aged 35, passed away suddenly on Monday, June 12, 2023 at Boston’s Brigham and Women’s hospital. Visitation is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 1, followed by a funeral service at 1 p.m. at Burke Funeral Home, N. Broadway. Remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com

Arthur Robert Varga, Jr.

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RUTLAND, VT — Arthur Robert Varga, Jr. passed away on Thursday, June 8 at Saratoga Hospital. At the family’s request there will be no calling hours or service at this time. For online condolences, visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com

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SARATOGA SPRINGS POLICE DEPT

Kerry Wilson-Kinaszewska, 51, of Brunswick, was charged with DWI.

Eric Marcano, 48, of Hadley, was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and operating a vehicle without an inspection certificate.

Dewayne Williams, 26, no address provided, was charged with criminal mischief.

Matthew Zihal, 20, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with criminal tampering.

Jordan Wohl, 21, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with criminal tampering.

Andrew Stawniczy, 28, of Ballston Spa, was charged with criminal mischief, and endangering the welfare of a child.

Nicholas Scaglione, 26, of Mechanicville, was charged

with criminal possession of a controlled substance, and drinking or using cannabis in a motor vehicle on highway.

Juan Espinoza Lopez, 23, of Stillwater, was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Gerardo Zelayagranados, 32, of Shaftsbury, Vermont, was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and failure to stop at a stop sign.

Joseph Murray, 47, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with harassment in the second-degree.

SARATOGA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

On June 10, at approximately 5:14 p.m., the Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on Cemetery Road in the town of Halfmoon for a report of a not-in-progress burglary. Investigation into the incident led to the arrest of 27-year-old Dylan M.

Benaquista. Benaquista was charged with felony burglary, felony grand larceny, identity theft – a misdemeanor, and harassment – a violation. He is accused of entering and remaining unlawfully in a dwelling earlier in the day, subjecting an occupant to physical contact and stealing a debit card which he allegedly used several times throughout the day.

On June 8, the Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Unit arrested Leon Carney, 19, of Warrensburg. Carney was charged with disseminating indecent material to minors in the first-degree, a felony, and the misdemeanors: sexual abuse in the seconddegree, forcible touching, and endangering the welfare of a child. Carney is accused of having sexual contact with a female under the age of 13 at a residence in the village of Victory Mills, Police said their investigation determined that Carney allegedly sent indecent material through a social networking app to the same

female. Carney was sent to the Saratoga County Correctional Facility in lieu of $1,000 cash, $2,000 bond or a $10,000 partially secured bond.

On June 12, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office charged 54-year-old Troy resident Cole D. Vincent with two felony counts grand larceny, single felony counts criminal possession of stolen and criminal mischief, and criminal trespass, a misdemeanor. On June 5 and June 12, the Sheriff’s Office received reports of a stolen construction trailer from a business located in the town of Halfmoon and a stolen pickup truck from a business located in the town of Clifton Park, respectively. The construction trailer was later recovered in Cohoes after being abandoned on State Route 787, and the pickup truck was recovered in a hotel parking lot in the town of Clifton Park. Following an investigation into the incidents, Vincent was charged with the suspected theft of both the construction trailer and the pickup truck. At the time

of arrest, Vincent was allegedly in possession of the stolen pickup truck. He was also accused of causing damage to a gate owned by a business in the town of Clifton Park and trespassing on the property which was designed to exclude intruders. Vincent was sent to Saratoga County Correctional Facility without bail.

SARATOGA COUNTY COURT

Michael A. Fox, 27, of Troy, pleaded to felony burglary, charged February 2023 in Malta. Sentencing July 26.

Allen J. Millington, 26, of Gansevoort, was sentenced June 14 to 10 years’ incarceration and 20 years’ postrelease supervision, after pleading to rape in the firstdegree in connection with charges June to July 2017 in Moreau, and 2-1/3 to 7 years on the charge of promoting a sexual performance by a child, charged July 2021 in Wilton. The sentences are to run concurrently.

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Saratoga Candy Co Celebrates

25th Anniversary July 1

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Candy Co. is celebrating its 25th Anniversary from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 1. The “little store that could” was started by Dawn Oesch July 1, 1998 at 5 Washington St. Saratoga Springs, and is a major seller of The Peppermint Pig.

In 2021, Saratoga Candy Co. moved around the corner to 353

Lake Smart: A SLPID Community Event

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Broadway due to the huge expansion of the Adelphi. This new space is located at “kid level” and is now its permanent space. The celebration in July will include giveaways of Candy Co merch and candy.

Schuylerville Public Library

to Celebrate New York State Foods on June 27

SCHUYLERVILLE —

The Schuylerville Public Library’s monthly Cookbook Club will be sharing foods invented or popularized in New York State at its June meeting.

Many New Yorkers may have heard of Buffalo wings, Manhattan clam chowder, Waldorf salad, or Thousand Island dressing, but there are many more tasty New York delicacies to try.

Guests are invited to bring a New York State-inspired dish to the library’s Cookbook Club at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 27 for a potluckstyle meal. New York-themed cookbooks can also be found on reserve

at the library’s circulation desk.

The Schuylerville Public Library’s Cookbook Club meets monthly on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. The theme for 2023 is: Places around the United States and the World. Dishware and utensils are provided. Patrons are encouraged to bring anything they want to share--whether it be an appetizer, entree, dessert, or beverage--as long as it follows the month’s theme.

The Schuylerville Public Library is in the Village of Schuylerville on 52 Ferry St. To learn more, visit www. schuylervillelibrary.sals.edu.

Brown’s Food Truck, meet neighbors in the Saratoga Lake community, learn about Saratoga Lake ecology, fishing population, and tournaments, and meet your Marine patrol at Lake Smart, a community event held by the Saratoga Lake Protection and Improvement District (SLPID).

Lake Smart will take place Sunday, June 25 from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Dock Brown’s Tent at Brown’s Beach.

The event will feature presentations by SLPID, Saratoga County Sheriff Marine Patrol on specific laws to Saratoga Lake, Saratoga Tackle and Archery on fish population, regulations, and tips for professional and amateur anglers and local fish tournaments. Learn more about Saratoga Lake’s aquatic vegetation and lake health and how to take the SLPID pledge. Free raffle prizes from local businesses will be offered – must be present to win. For more information visit slpidny.gov.

Kelly’s Angels Summer-Lovin’ Funfest comes to Lake George

LAKE GEORGE — Kelly’s Angels will host the inaugural Kelly’s Angels Summer-Lovin’ Funfest in Lake George July 12-15.

The event will take place at Shepard Park on the Lake George waterfront and features several days of music, food, crafts and more to raise money for the Kelly’s Angels mission of helping children and families as they deal with the loss of a loved one, serious illness or significant adversity.

The three-night music schedule will include the weekly Lake George fireworks show on Thursday, July 13. The band lineup includes appearances by: Kyshona, The Newells,

Bluz House Rockers, New York Players, and Funk Evolution.

There is no admission charge. Now in its 13th year, Kelly’s Angels has brought much-needed joy to hundreds of Capital Region children who have lost a parent or primary caregiver to cancer or other illness or event. Founded by NewsChannel 13 anchor/reporter Mark Mulholland in memory of his wife who passed away at the age of 37, Kelly’s Angels has provided hundreds of thousands of dollars in grants and scholarships to Capital Region children and families.

For more details, go to: www. kellysangelsinc.org/summerlovin.

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Community Flag Day Parade Rescheduled for July 6

The 2023 Saratoga Showcase of Homes Tour is Planned for

Two Weekends this Fall!

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The 2023 Saratoga Showcase of Homes Committee is proud to announce this year’s dates and builders. Celebrating 27 years of exceptional homes, this annual tradition will be presented over four beautiful fall days on October 7-8 and October 14-15.

We will have a spectacular line-up from our region’s finest builders for this area’s premiere new home tour event.

exhibition and a BOCES tiny house on display at the DegraffBloom showcase home.

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BALLSTON — The 2023 Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Community Flag Day Parade - postponed by organizers due to the air quality index - has been rescheduled to start at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 6 on Route 50 in Ballston.

The patriotic parade, in its 22nd year, is organized by the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Business & Professional Association.

Spectators can enjoy an

hour-long parade with nearly 100 entries, as well as the Route 50 Mile road race before and a fabulous fireworks display after.

The grand marshal of this year’s parade is the Knight family, who have owned and operated orchards in the area since 1907.

To learn more about the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Community Flag Day Parade can visit bhblbpa.com/parade.

Thank you to all our generous sponsors and the award-winning builders committed to this year’s event; Belmonte Builders, Degraff Bloom Custom Builders, Kodiak Construction, R & M Homes, The BDC Group, Whitbeck Construction and Witt Construction. We have 7 builders and 9 locations, and NEW to the tour this year will be two homes in Lake George! In addition, our commitment to workforce development will continue with a student build

Over the past 26 years, this community event has contributed nearly $1.5 MILLION dollars to our two local charities. Proceeds from the Showcase of Homes benefit Rebuilding Together Saratoga County www.rtsaratoga. org and Habitat for Humanity of Northern Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties www.glensfallshabitat.org. For more details on the 2023 Saratoga Showcase of Homes event, please visit www. saratogashowcaseofhomes.com. Follow us on FACEBOOK for all the updates!

The Saratoga Builders Association, Inc. (SBA) is a specialized professional trade association representing an industry basic to the well-being and economy of the people of Saratoga County. Its membership includes residential and commercial builders, developers, remodelers, building material suppliers, sub-contractors, financial institutions, architects, engineers, realtors, attorneys and other industry professionals. SBA is committed to the continued growth, prosperity and quality of life in Saratoga County. For more information, visit www.saratogabuilders.org

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Community Flag Day Parade. Photo provided.

2022 Showcase Home.

Photo by Randall Perry Photography

PRIMARIES: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Primary Elections: Tuesday, June 27

–Polling Places, Candidates

continued from front page... (vote for 2): Lorraine Newton; Ellen Taylor; Joseph L. Flacke, Jr.; Cheryl L. Allen.

Courtney DeLeonardis, chair of One Saratoga, last week announced that the group, “nonpartisan, dedicated to unity and good government in Saratoga Springs,” secured sufficient signatures – nearly 1,000 - to ensure a line on the November ballot.

To cast a ballot in the Primary Election, voters must be enrolled in the specific political party that is featured in that Primary Election.

This designation includes registered Democrats in Saratoga Springs, registered Conservatives in Clifton Park and Malta, and registered Republicans in Clifton Park, Day, Mechanicville and Providence.

Contested Primary elections, and parties involved:

Town of Clifton Park

Conservative - Town Justice: Vida Sheehan v. Robert A. Rybak.

Republican - Town Justice: Vida Sheehan v. Robert A. Rybak.

Republican – Highway Superintendent: Michael Traider v. Dahn S. Bull.

Town of Day

Republican – Town Councilmember

Town of Malta

Conservative – Town Councilmember (vote for 2): Murray Eitzmann; Timothy F. Dunn; Craig M. Warner.

Conservative – Judicial Delegate for the 113th Assembly District (vote for 2): Thomas J. Sartin, Jr.; Michael J. Welch; David F. Buchyn; Jeffrey A. Hurt.

Conservative – Alternate Judicial Delegate for the 113th Assembly District (vote for 2): Tristan A. Ramsdill; Janet Hurt; Michael R. Biss, Jr.; Isabel L. Sartin.

City of Mechanicville

Republican – Commissioner of Finance (remainder of term): Mark Seber v. Tamar Martin.

Town of Providence

Republican – Town Councilmember (vote for up to 2): Ann Morris; Randy Wolfe.

City of Saratoga Springs

Democratic – Ronald J. Kim v. Christian E. Mathiesen.

To find your polling place, go to: voterlookup.elections.ny.gov.

Busted: Prized Trophies in Saratoga Heist Met Their Demise in a PA. Bar

continued from front page... to have driven in Boland’s car to the Saratoga Casino Hotel parking lot where the trophies were transferred to Conspirator No. 1’s car.

The allegations charge nine Pennsylvania residents with conspiring to break into a dozen museums and institutions in multiple states – the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs among them –and stealing priceless works of art and sports memorabilia. The accusations claim the events transpired over a period of 20 years and included the transporting of stolen goods to Pennsylvania where some of the suspects melted the memorabilia down into discs and bars and sold the raw metals in the New York City area for hundreds or thousands of dollars.

The suspected “smash-andgrab” burglary in 2013 at the Union Avenue racing museum involved a man wearing dark clothing forcing their way into the museum. Among sounding alarms, triggering sensors and more than a dozen surveillance cameras, he vandalized two display cases and escaped through a separate exit with five trophies in a duffel bag, police described at the time. The entire ordeal took less than five minutes.

There were five trophies in all in the Saratoga heist - three gold and two silver collectively worth more than $400,000. They included a 1905 Saratoga Special Trophy, a 1903 Brighton Cup Trophy, a 1903 Belmont Stakes Trophy made by Tiffany & Co. featuring semi-precious stones, and a pair of steeplechase trophies – one crafted in gold in 1914, the other in silver in 1923.

According to the indictment, 53-year-old Nicholas Dombek, 47-year-old Damien Boland and a person identified as “Conspirator No. 1” made multiple visits to Saratoga Springs prior to the September 2013 incident to view objects on display at the racing museum and observe security measures in place.

Boland is accused of driving Conspirator No. 1 to the museum on Sept. 13, when the latter broke in, used tools to smash multiple display cases and remove the five trophies. The two are then alleged

The two are said to have later met up at a Denny’s Restaurant in Dickson City, Pennsylvania to inventory the trophies before proceeding to Boland’s bar, Collier’s Bar in Scranton, where they melted the trophies down into metal pieces. They subsequently transported those metal pieces to New York City where they were sold for approximately $150,000 to $160,000. Conspirator No. 1 later paid Nicholas Dombek $30,000 from the proceeds of the sale in exchange for Dombek’s help in planning the theft, according to the documents.

The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs released a brief statement this week which thanked law enforcement for their efforts and said they are “pleased to learn arrests have been made in conjunction with the 2013 theft of priceless trophies from our institution.”

The nine people accused overall are all Pennsylvania residents. Their alleged actions at times mimicked a Hassidic disguise to case out a mineralogical and geological museum in Massachusetts, and saw them pose as prospective members of a Country Club to secure a scouting tour of clubhouse memorabilia and evaluate on-premise security measures. There are additional accusations of being draped in a fireman’s uniform and carrying an axe in order to not draw suspicion prior to smashing display cases, as well as selling some of the goods “to an individual named ‘King Joe’” in New York City.

Among the various objects claimed to have been taken from numerous locations: 9 World Series rings awarded to Yogi Berra between 1947 and 1962; 6 championship boxing belts; a 1961 MVP Trophy awarded to Roger Maris, an Andy Warhol artwork created in 1984 titled “Le Grande Passion,” and a work created in 1949 by Jackson Pollock titled “Springs Winter.” Additionally, the allegations document the thefts of

antique firearms worth more than $1.3 million; an 1903/1904 Tiffany Lamp, $400,000 worth of gold nuggets and a variety of gems, minerals, jewelry, and other items taken from multiple stores in New York, Rhode Island, and Pennsylvania. The whereabouts of some of the paintings and stolen objects to this day remain unknown.

The accused: Nicholas Dombek, age 53, Damien Boland, age 47, Alfred Atsus, age 47, and Joseph Atsus, age 48 - indicted by a federal grand jury for conspiracy to commit theft of major artwork, concealment or disposal of

objects of cultural heritage, and interstate transportation of stolen property. All four men were also charged with substantive counts of theft of major artwork and the concealment or disposal of objects of cultural heritage; Dombek was further charged with a substantive count of interstate transportation of stolen property.

Five other individuals were charged by felony informations for the same conspiracy. They are: Thomas Trotta, age 48, Frank Tassiello, age 50, Daryl Rinker, age 50, Dawn Trotta, age 51, and Ralph Parry, age 45. According to

United States Attorney Gerard M. Karam, the indictment and informations charge the nine with conspiring and other objects.

More than two dozen law enforcement agencies were involved in the lengthy investigation, including the FBI, New York State Police, and the Saratoga Springs Police Department.

The maximum penalty under federal law for the conspiracy count is five years imprisonment, and for each of the other offenses is 10 years imprisonment, a term of supervised release following imprisonment, and a fine.

Saratoga County Board of Supervisors: Monthly Meeting June 20

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

BALLSTON SPA — At its monthly meeting held on June 20, the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the following resolutions:

• Authorizing the use of opioid settlement funds by the Saratoga County Department of Health (DOH) to support prevention programs, prevent misuse of opioids, and prevent overdose deaths and other harms.

In 2017, the Board authorized the commencement of litigation against the manufacturers, distributors, and certain prescribing physicians of opioid pharmaceuticals to recover damages resulting from the county combatting and treating opioid abuse. With the settlement of some of the lawsuits, the county received funds to

be used for opioid remediation.

With the boards’ action taken Tuesday, the Saratoga County DOH will use $72,000 of those opioid settlement funds to increase availability and distribution of naloxone and purchase additional ancillary supplies - such as drug disposal systems and drug test strips, to be included in the County’s Overdose Rescue kits, which are distributed at announced community events.

Additionally, $44,000 in opioid settlement funds received by the county will be used to support the DOH’s initiatives to provide school-based programs to prevent drug misuse, including related travel expenses associated with the presentations.

• Saratoga County had previously been awarded $44.65 million in APRA funds through the Federal Government’s American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

The Board of Supervisors this week unanimously approved $820,000 of its received ARPA funds for the purchase of a Hazardous Material Response Vehicle (HAZMAT) County through the Toyne, Inc. company.

• The Saratoga County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved urging NY Gov. Kathy Hochul to oppose legislation and

utilize her veto authority to reject a proposal that would move some local elections across the state to even-numbered years.

The county Board expressed several concerns in its vote opposing the bill. Among them: it would usurp home rule powers reserved by local governments; election and ballot counting technology would not be capable to meet the demands

of a significantly increased ballot size, and alleging the change would create confusion among voters in towns and counties across the state. If approved by Gov. Hochul, the measure would not affect elections this year, according to a report by the Associated Press. Local officials eventually would have to run for a shortened term to get them on an even-year cycle.

Police: “The Calls for Service Were Numerous” during Dead & Co. Weekend at Saratoga

SARATOGA SPRINGS — More than 80,000 people descended upon Saratoga Spa State Park last weekend highlighted by a June 16 concert by TLC and Shaggy, and pair of concerts – on June 17 and June 18 at Saratoga Performing Arts Center by Dead & Co.

The New York State Park Police issued a statement June 20 detailing the busy weekend from the perspective of local and state law enforcement agencies: “The calls for service were numerous: lost children/patrons, stolen/ lost property, vandalism, intox/ impaired persons, injured persons, drug arrests, motor vehicle accidents, heavy traffic... to name a few.” Authorities also described some of the items they seized during the weekend. They included: 1 vehicle , ballistic body armor, cell phones, walkie-talkies, scales, narcotics packaging materials, hypodermic needles, approximately

$32,000+, stun guns, knives, 63 tanks of nitrous oxide, methamphetamine & crystal meth, psilocybin mushrooms , cannabis , cocaine, MDMA, LSD, PCP, Ketamine, as well as numerous prescription pills.

A 24-year-old Ballston man accused of damaging 18 parked vehicles by standing and jumping on them during the Dead & Co.

concert June 18 was charged by the county Sheriff’s Office with multiple counts of criminal mischief. One of the arrests resulted in one of the largest drug seizures in the agency’s history, according to state Park Police. The Saratoga Springs Police Department K-9 unit assisted with the execution of a search warrant related to that arrest.

Some of the items seized during a busy weekend at SPAC.

Photo: New York State Park Police.

BALLSTON

Leigh Higgins sold property at 7 Thomas Ave to Aaryn Reynolds for $202,000

James Doyle sold property at 25 Underpass Rd to Saratoga Cty Water Authority for $319,500

Traditional HomeBuilders and Developers sold property at 42 Mallory Way to Dwight Hill for $798,698

Stephen Bush sold property at 409 Robert Dr to Perrin Herman for $350,000

Eastline Holdings LLC sold property at 10 Linden Ct to Dorinda Murray for $454,034

Dorothy Butch sold property at 29 Charlton Rd to Matthew Hatley for $330,000

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Edward Bell sold property at 6 North Ridge to Corie Nadzan for $422,000

Belmonte Properties LLC sold property at 50 Village Circle South to Daniel Konstalid for $610,000

SARATOGA

Mark Sutton sold property at 112 County Route 68 to Kenneth McPeek for $1,300,000

Wilmington Savings Fund Society sold property at 7 Burgoyne St to Joel Roberts for $138,300

CORINTH

Elena Kean sold property at 35 Gabriel Rd to Wilmington Savings Fund Society for $147,351

MALTA

Stephen Minardi sold property at 17 Maiden Circle to Christopher Jenkins for $605,000

Edward Bell sold property at 6 North Ridge to Corie Nadzan for $422,000

Belmonte Properties LLC sold property at 50 Village Circle South to Daniel Konstalid for $610,000

MILTON

Danielle Barton sold property at 135 Goldfinch Lane to Kara Sullivan for $335,000

SARATOGA SPRINGS

Loretta Klein sold property at 67 Ludlow St to Christopher LaPointe for $995,000

Terry Briscoe sold property at 22 Curt Blvd to William Grupinski for $325,000

Dennis Snyder sold property at Grand Ave to William Morris for $462,500.

Ellsworth Square LLC sold property at 17C Cherry St to Jeremy Eager for $1,318,847

Mark Fleming sold property at 27 Sherwood Trail to National Residential Nominee Services for $586,000

National Residential Nominee Services sold property at 27 Sherwood Trail to Patrick Walsh for $586,000

Deborah Shannon as exec sold property at 12 Cleveland Ave to Gregory Smith for $401,000.

Susan Lucente sold property at 367 Caroline St to Bradley Fischer for $1,750,000.

WILTON

North Manor Development LLC sold property at 8 Burnham Rd to Elizabeth Stauderman for $600,000.

Sonoma Grove LLC sold property at 37 Berkeley

Way to Kevin Johnson for $697,300

William Morris sold property at 6 Colleen Ct to McPadden Builders LLC for $125,000

William Morris sold property at 3 Colleen Ct to McPadden Builders LLC for $130,000

Jessica Darrow sold property at 32 Traver Rd to Brian Hedge for $160,000

Zachary Hartmann sold property at 44 Smith Bridge Rd to George Harrison IILLC for $235,000

This amazing property at 211 Union Ave Saratoga Springs was listed by Christine Hogan Barton of Roohan realty and sold for $750,000.

New Restaurant, 42 Fusion, Opens in Ballston Spa

BALLSTON SPA — A new restaurant has opened its doors on Front Street in Ballston Spa, with the introduction of 42 Fusion, a Mexican-Italian fusion eatery.

The restaurant is co-owned by Faustino Lopez, who is also the chef, and Alicia Halse. Lopez said it is his first venture as a restaurant owner after working in a variety of restaurants in the area.

Lopez is a native of Mexico who has lived in the United States for about 17 years, he said. He also has experience working in Italian restaurants, saying 42 Fusion is a combination of the two cuisines.

“I’ve worked in more Italian restaurants and all that kind of stuff, and I’m from Mexico,” said Lopez. “We try to do those two combinations of Mexican and

Italian. We try to create new dishes, invent new dishes, so everybody can try it.”

42 Fusion is open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., offering lunch and dinner options. Lopez mentioned quesadillas and paninis as lunch options, and the restaurant also offers a variety of salads, tacos, and pastas, as well as options such as gnocchi, chicken milanese, short ribs, and more, according to their menu.

“We tried to create a lunch menu, just fairly simple, quick and delicious,” said Lopez. “And dinner is going to be more romantic, more fine dinner.”

The restaurant is located at 42 Front Street, the former home of Sunset Café. Halse said the group moving into the space was a result of “perfect” timing.

“All of the spaces on Front Street have been occupied for a long time, so to find something like this, we were just really lucky,” Halse said. “To be right across from the park, where they do live events, they do parades, they do car shows, they do so many things. It was just a no-brainer, when we saw it.”

Prior to opening, however, Lopez and Halse had to fully renovate the interior of the restaurant.

“We had to do all the inside work,” said Lopez. “It took us about three months.”

“And being a small business, you’ve got to save money and time where you can,” Halse added. “So it was just us doing everything. Stripping the paint, doing the floors or ceiling tiles or light fixtures.”

The restaurant launched a soft opening in late May, with

Lopez saying business has been going “pretty well.” Halse said they hope to hold a formal grand opening ceremony in mid-July.

“I think a lot of people are coming in right now,” Lopez said.

The two said it is meaningful to be open and receive positive feedback from the local community. Lopez, who lives in Saratoga Springs, said he hopes 42 Fusion can help draw more people into Ballston Spa.

“We put a lot of time into this place,” said Lopez. “I really like Ballston Spa. I think it’s a nice area to be in the restaurant business. I want to bring more people into the village.”

“When you put so much work into something, it just makes you that much prouder to see it actually flourish,” Halse said.

Photo by Dylan McGlynn.

Make-A-Wish Northeast New York Relocating to Saratoga

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Make-A-Wish Northeast New York has announced it will relocate its office to Saratoga Springs this summer.

Located in downtown Saratoga, right off Broadway, the new home will serve as the heart of Make-A-Wish Northeast New York’s community of wish families, volunteers, and staff. Saratoga, with its cultural heritage, beautiful scenery, and abundant recreational opportunities, provides an ideal stage for creating inspirational wish experiences for children with critical illnesses, their families, and the people that love them.

“On behalf of all Saratogians, I extend a joyful welcome to MakeA-Wish Northeast New York.” said Saratoga Springs Mayor Ron Kim in a press release. “We are thrilled they have chosen Saratoga Springs as their new home to pursue their all-important mission of making dreams come true to children and their families.”

“The opportunities afforded to us by this community will bring magic to wishes as we give families the unforgettable experiences that only Make-A-Wish can provide.” said Jamie Hathaway, Interim President & CEO of Make-A-Wish Northeast New York, in the release. “We look forward to creating new partnerships with like-minded organizations, businesses, and donors as our program enters a new era in the Saratoga Region.”

“We are thrilled to welcome Make-A-Wish to our neighborhood,” said Sarah Smith, Executive Director of The Children’s Museum of Saratoga, in the release. “The Museum serves the children of the Capital Region but makes it our goal to reach the children who need us the most. We look forward to working with Make-A-Wish children, families, and staff to help make their wish experience inspirational and life-changing. I am a Wish mom, so I know how important it is.”

New Recruitment Campaign Targets Visitors to Support Local Employers

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Saratoga County Capital Resource Corporation, launched a new marketing campaign on May 15 aimed at attracting new talent to the region.

‘Live Like You’re On Vacation’ is a multi-faceted recruitment campaign geared toward tourists who already love visiting this region and professionals considering relocation. The campaign highlights the three regions –Saratoga, the Adirondacks, and Lake George – in an effort to showcase the variety of opportunities available to residents.

“When you live in the Saratoga, Adirondack, and Lake George region, you are truly living like you’re on vacation,” said Todd Shimkus, President of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce.

“From historic horse racing to millions of acres of protected forests to

the Queen of American lakes, we have all of this – and much more –right in our backyard.”

The Chambers will work collaboratively with local employers looking to hire staff from outside of the region. The materials, including a brochure and videos created in partnership with Trampoline Design of Glens Falls, will help provide a glimpse of what living in the region looks like along with highlighting some of the main attractions that make it so special.

“We know that people love to come visit this region, and we benefit greatly from tourists who want to experience firsthand what we have to offer,” said Tricia Rogers, President of the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce. “But imagine if those tourists became permanent residents. It not only benefits the area economically, but it also expands and grows our communities.”

The ‘Live Like You’re On Vacation’ campaign will run for the remainder of the year with

plans to spotlight the region seasonally, promoting the wide variety of options residents have in this four-season destination.

The campaign was created with assistance of the Saratoga County Capital Resource Corporation and a matching grant from National Grid, through the New York State Public Service Commission approved Economic Development Plan.

“The mission of the Saratoga County Capital Resource Corporation includes undertaking projects for the purposes of encouraging the development of, or retention of, employers in Saratoga County,” noted Matthew Veitch, Chair of the Corporation’s Board. “No doubt the region’s employers are challenged by the historic labor shortage we now face, and our hope is that some of the people we know love to visit here will be motivated by this campaign to relocate here along with their families so we can perhaps fill some of these open jobs.”

Photo by Make-A-Wish Northeast New York.

Replacing Your Paycheck in Retirement

this article, we will look at different options for retirees that need to replace their income.

by David Rath, CMT, CFA for Saratoga TODAY

Paydays are special. Whether it is every other week, twice a month, or weekly, we all have that day circled on our mental calendars. Then retirement happens, and everything changes. One of the most significant challenges that retirees face is determining how much money to withdraw from their savings each year while ensuring that they do not run out of money. In

One of the most widely known and followed withdrawal strategies is “The 4% Rule.” The rule stipulates that retirees should withdraw 4% of their portfolio value in the first year of retirement and adjust the amount annually for inflation. This approach is based on historical market data and aims to provide a constant stream of income while preserving the portfolio to last the duration of retirement. The benefit of this approach is simplicity, but that simplicity can also be a drawback. If we encountered an abnormal period in the stock and/or bond market, the 4% rule could require some significant adjustments.

To address the rigidity of the 4% withdrawal rule, an alternative is to divide one’s portfolio into “buckets.” The first bucket typically contains cash and short-term

investments for immediate spending needs, the second bucket holds intermediate-term investments such as bonds for income generation, and the third bucket consists of long-term, growthoriented investments like stocks.

The flexibility of this strategy allows for opportunistic “profit taking” during good years while providing a ballast of immediate spending needs during the lean years. Visually, imagine the profits earned from the growth portion filling the second bucket, which in turn fills the first bucket as a retiree happily embarks on the next phase of life.

Dynamic withdrawal strategies take an even more flexible approach. These strategies adjust the annual withdrawal amount based on variables such as portfolio performance, remaining life expectancy, and changes in spending needs. One popular dynamic withdrawal strategy is the “guardrail” approach, which sets an upper and lower limit for the withdrawal rate based on the portfolio’s value. If the market is up and the portfolio hits the upper guardrail, retirees have permission to take that extra vacation or to put money down on a pontoon boat. If the market is down to a certain level, and the lower guardrail gets hit, it’s time to

tighten a few notches on the belt. Unfortunately, the correct answer to this riddle is not known until after the fact. If you gave me a retiree’s exact life expectancy along with a clear forecast of market performance over that time, it would be easy for me to craft an ideal solution. We just touched on the investment portfolio aspect here, but other factors such as social security income, pensions, and annuities will also factor into the discussion. What is right for you will depend on these factors and your comfort with stock market fluctuations. We regularly review income projections for our clients to ensure they focus on living their best life in retirement.

David

Rath, CMT, CFA, is the Chief Investment Officer at Continuum Wealth Advisors in Saratoga Springs. Continuum Wealth Advisors, LLC is a Registered Investment Advisor registered through the Securities and Exchange Commission. For more information, visit contwealth.com.

Galway Central School District Announces Top 10 Students

GALWAY — Galway Central School Junior/Senior High School

Principal Michael Miller has announced the Top 10 students of the Class of 2023.

Sara Conti, daughter of Marie and Joseph Conti of Galway, is the valedictorian of the class of 2023. Sara is the head editor of Eagles Media Center (EMC) and Impressions Literary Magazine, president of the Robotics Club,

and vice president of Science Club. She served as treasurer of National Honor Society, and as an anchor on Galway TV (GTV). She has played volleyball since eighth grade, and joined the varsity track team her senior year. Sara plays the flute in the Galway High School Band, and has had multiple poems published in various anthologies. She plans to attend Hamilton College to pursue a degree in physics.

Saratoga Springs Lions

Club Awards $30,000 in Scholarships

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Six scholarships totaling $30,000 will be awarded to six graduating Saratoga Springs High School seniors by the Saratoga Springs Lions Club.

The $10,000 Jack Berkowitz Memorial Scholarship will go to Gregory Duke McCauley of Saratoga Springs. Gregory was selected for the highest award based on his academic achievements as well as his commitment to community service. He will study engineering at Clarkson University.

Kristen Eyer of Gansevoort and Catherine Kelly of Saratoga Springs will each receive a $5,000 academic scholarship. Eyer will study biochemistry with the goal of becoming an ophthalmologist. Kelly will study marketing and sports management.

Victor Santabar of Greenfield Center will receive the $5,000 Continuing Technical Education Scholarship. A senior at Saratoga Springs High School and BOCES, where he studied small animal science, he will major in zoology with the goal of becoming a zoologist/wildlife biologist.

Ciara Meyer of Saratoga Springs will receive a $2,500 academic scholarship. She will major in English with the goal of a career in law or journalism.

The $2,500 Leos Scholarship will be given to Isabelle Savage of Wilton, an active participant in numerous community service projects and a member of the Saratoga Springs Leos Club, the high school branch of the Saratoga Springs Lions Club. She will study nanoscale engineering.

Formal presentation of the scholarships took place at the June 22 luncheon of the Saratoga Springs Lions Club at Mama Mia’s Restaurant, Saratoga Springs.

Sydney Kress, daughter of Shanon and Erich Kress of Amsterdam, is the salutatorian of the Class of 2023. Sydney dedicated most of her time to academic endeavors throughout her high school career. She began taking several college courses at the end of her junior year through various colleges. In the fall of this past year, she pursued Early College Admission at Fulton-Montgomery Community College, attending full time during her senior year. Sydney has been an avid member of the Senior High Band, participating in Pep Band, Jazz Band, Marching Band, and exploring solo opportunities through NYSSMA. She was also a member of the National Honor Society. She will be attending Russell Sage College in the fall, majoring in biology with a pre-med concentration in hopes of becoming a specialized surgeon.

Following is a list of Galway CSD’s Top 10 students for the Class of 2023, including their future college and major:

•Emma Jordan (Rochester Institute of Technology, electrical engineering with a focus on clean and renewable energy)

• Abigail Ehrenberg (American University, international relations)

• Thomas Villano III (United States Military Academy at West Point, life science or kinesiology, pre-med track)

• Stephanie Martin (SUNY College of Environmental

Science and Forestry, environmental resource engineering)

• Joshua Lovelass (Coastal Carolina University, professional golf management)

• Sophia Fasolino (University of Tampa, biochemistry, pre-med track)

• Kerringtyn Davis (The College of St. Rose, forensic psychology)

• Jayden DeVellis (Keuka College, nursing)

Galway Class of 2023 Valedictorian Sara Conti. Photo provided. Galway Class of 2023 Salutatorian Sydney Kress. Photo provided.

Logo provided.

Lake Ave Students Participate in New York DAR Flag Essay Contest

School Librarian of the Year & Administrator of the Year Awards

In remembrance of Flag Day, the Saratoga Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution had over 60 essays to read about “What does the American Flag mean to me?” for the New York DAR Flag Essay Contest. The winner was Marin

SARATOGA SPRINGS — WSWHE BOCES School Library

Services presented their annual School Librarian of the Year and Administrator of the Year awards on June 8.

This year’s recipient of the School Library System Administrator of the Year Award is the Ballston Spa High School Assistant Principal, Al Mattice, nominated by Sarah Gunner Moorfoot.

“Mr. Mattice always listens to concerns and is thoughtful and measured in his responses. When we have had to discuss challenging issues (such as parental objections to library materials), he has been steadfast in his support of our students’ right to information and has taken the time to read and understand our updated district board policy on library materials and objection to instructional

materials and controversial issues. I have been fortunate in so many things this year as a first-year librarian–and [this principal] is a huge reason why my first year has been such a joyful learning experience. He has been a sounding board, a teacher, a leader, and a friend for me and the library this year. I believe that Al deserves to be recognized for the hard work he has done this year and for the support he has provided the library,” stated Sarah Gunner Moorfoot.

This year’s recipient of the School Library System School Librarian of the Year Award is Milton Terrace Elementary School Librarian Mrs. Sheila McIntyre, nominated by Dr. Kathleen Chaucer and others.

Mrs. McIntyre’s Award nomination included statements from a total of ten administrators,

teachers, and students. A few of the comments were:

•“[Mrs. McIntyre] is the heart and soul of our school community, a total class act, and I am honored to call her a colleague.”

• “She is a fierce advocate for our students and is able to establish rapport with our most challenging students. She loves the children who feel unloved, meets the children who feel unreachable, and gets to know our students so well that she is able to anticipate and recognize their needs.”

•“She plants, cultivates and nurtures the love of reading as well as supporting all aspects of learning to read for all members of her school community. We love her beyond measure, are grateful for her leadership at the building, district, and professional level, and are excited to nominate her for this award.”

Administrator of the Year and School Librarian of the Year award winners with colleagues. Far left, Al Mattice with award. Center with award, Sheila McIntyre (Photo provided by WSWHE BOCES).

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Tolosky. Second place was Avery Nowicki, third place was Riley Gorman, and Airame Rivers earned honorable mention. All students attend Lake Avenue Elementary School. Cindy Hollowood, Vice Regent presented the winners with certificates and checks.

Photo provided.

READING IS FOR THE DOGS

Lake Ave Hosts 12th Annual Reader’s Celebration with Therapy Dogs

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Lake Avenue Elementary School held its 12th annual Reader’s Celebration with therapy dogs on Friday, allowing second-grade students the opportunity to practice their reading skills with some canine friends.

Lynn O’Rourke, Lake Ave’s K-2 reading teacher, had been offering a dog therapy program to second-grade students for over 20 years before it was paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program returned this year, with O’Rourke saying students enjoy the experience.

On Friday, students sat outside in groups and discussed their books with two therapy dogs. One of the dogs was Luna, brought along by former Lake Ave librarian Kali Nagler, who said she began participating in the program as a way to continue working with children.

“I missed working with kids,” said Nagler. “Having a therapy

dog gives me a good excuse to come and visit, or go to Skidmore … She’s got a perfect temperament for it, so it just seemed like a perfect thing to do, to share her with others.”

Nagler said it is “really

rewarding” to be a part of the program.

“There’s nothing but pure joy in doing something like this,” Nagler said. “It makes me feel like I’m doing something good. I had to take vacation time to come

here today to do this, but that’s how much I love doing it.”

O’Rourke’s class saw four dogs throughout the year, and hopes to have six next year. She said that several classes who did not have the opportunity to

participate in the program during the pandemic were invited to do so at various points this year.

O’Rourke said that the Reader’s Celebration is ultimately a positive program that helps kids grow their confidence and reading abilities.

Photos by Super Source Media Studios.

Smoothie maker blends tried-and-true recipes with a new touch

RANGO POPS

by Marie Sova

Three years ago, Haley Gerarde would visit The Smoothie Shoppe each Saturday at the Spa City and Saratoga Farmers’ Markets. She had loved the vibe that surrounded the stand and the flexibility it provided the family that owned it. She had also dreamed of following in the footsteps of her parents and becoming an entrepreneur. But she was raising two children and working part-time jobs on and of while doing so. There wasn’t much time (or energy!) left to do more than dream.

Dreams, however, have a funny way of coming true. Last year, Gerarde heard that The Smoothie Shoppe owners were looking for a buyer. With the encouragement of her husband, She jumped at the chance. Now, she makes smoothies at the farmers’ markets as the owner of Jenny Jo’s Smoothie Bar, LLC. “It honestly fell into my lap,” Gerarde says. “And I’m so glad I took the leap.”

Her stall sits near the same spot at the Spa City and Saratoga farmers’ markets as The Smoothie Shoppe had in years prior. Although she has rebranded, the recipes remain the same, she notes, “it’s hard to want to fix something that’s not broken.”

But there are some special touches. One is the business name Jenny Jo’s. It’s in honor of Gerarde’s daughters, Genevieve and Josephine. They’re the main reason why she wanted to take the business. “I want to show them an example of hard work paying off, and give them a job opportunity in their future if they decide to take over” explains Gerarde.

Jenny Jo’s Smoothie Bar offers a variety of flavorful smoothies made with wholesome ingredients. The all-fruit smoothies have no added sugar and are dairy and gluten-free. Each smoothie includes a

superfood (goji berries, chia seeds, or fresh ginger) to boost health benefits, and Jenny Jo’s also uses local ingredients when possible.

Customers can select from a menu including smoothie options like Righteous Red, Purple Power, Mean Green Machine, and Rhymes with Orange. Jenny Jo’s also offers blended shakes made with an almond milk base, like Mochaspresso and Muscle Monkey with peanut butter. New this summer, Jenny Jo’s is freezing smoothies and bringing popsicles! Gerarde admits there’s much to learn about running a business. Still, she enjoys the early morning vibe of setting up for the market and the ability to trade smoothies for produce and other food items sold by other vendors. “Each market has amazing options for a good lunch when we have the time”, she adds.

In addition to the Saratoga Farmers’ Market, Gerarde offers her smoothies at popup Zumba events, employee appreciation days, food truck events in Glens Falls, and area farmers’ markets.

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

YIELDS: 4 pops (double or triple the recipe as needed)

PREP TIME: 10 min | TOTAL TIME: 4 hours Rango pops are available at Jenny Jo’s Smoothie Bar, but we’re sharing the recipe so you can enjoy them at home!

INGREDIENTS:

*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

• 1 cup apple, kiwi, strawberry juice

• 1 cup strawberries*

• 3/4 cup mango

• 3 slices of peach

INSTRUCTIONS :

1. Combine all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor or blender and grind until well combined, until in liquid form (no chunks), stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as necessary. Taste and adjust flavors to your liking.

2. Divide the fruit mixture evenly among reusable popsicle molds.

3. Freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving. Run popsicle molds under room temperature water briefly to help loosen. Serve.

4. Store any remaining pops in a freezer bag with as much air removed as possible for up to 3 months.

Photos by Bri Lyons

for Saratoga TODAY

Recipe provided by Haley Gerarde, owner of Jenny Jo’s Smoothie Bar, LLC

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY

“Cooking IS LOVE MADE VISIBLE” - ANONYMOUS

Hello my Foodie Friends!

We believe cooking as a family is important. When it comes to food, we each have family traditions that may have either been passed down from generation to generation, or have been recently developed as your own family tradition. Preparing old family recipes is a great way to pass along stories, smells, and flavors of the past to your next generation of family chefs. Traditions may include having a family member prepare a meal once a week or try out an old signature dish that was part of your own growing up. Give each family member a sense of involvement while discovering a new favorite dish to add to your family cookbook.

Depending on how old your children are (young or adult), you can teach cooking skills, talk about the mathematics of measuring (yes, even fractions!), discuss where different foods come from and what makes some foods more nutritious than others, and share family stories and traditions that center around the foods you’re making. The more chances that your family has to experience foods in different ways, the more familiar and inviting those foods will seem. And, when family members help make the food … by choosing the recipe, going along to the grocery store, or lending a hand with the cooking … they feel more personally invested, and they’re more likely to sample the food (and like it!). Making food can provide plenty of reasons to gather your family together with you in the kitchen, and get them cooking!

One of our favorite items to use when it comes to any recipe and is important in food prep is a wooden cutting board. This item is not only useful in your own home, but is a beautiful gift to give.

At Compliments to the Chef, we love wood cutting boards! Good hard woods have been used for centuries to cut food or butcher meat on. Early man just cut down any old tree to butcher and cut meat on but quickly realized that soft woods got people sick. A good cutting board properly maintained can last a lifetime, and they are safer than plastic which if it isn’t sanitized or left wet can actually harbor

HOW TO MAKE A MEAT & CHEESE BOARD

bacteria. Some of the reasons for this are:

1. Wood is water-absorbent, so it dries faster, which means shorter bacterial survival.

2. Wood contains natural antibiotic agents that retard bacterial growth. We carry beautiful, handcrafted wooden cutting boards made by Catskill Craftsmen, and Saratoga Springs Artisan Adam Cielinski. Choosing an Adam Cielinski wood cutting board can make a great “Saratoga” gift to bring to family or friends or it can be one for your own home. Bring one as a house warming or thank you gift, or choose from one that may reflect a special love or hobby of a person you are buying for. They are simply beautiful and functional.

Adam’s boards are part of Saratoga Springs Art History. They are each different and no two exactly the same. He also makes large cutting blocks that are great for larger items. The good news is they are reasonably priced too! Wood cutting boards have been in my family for generations and we hand them down. I learned as a child to chop and prep on a wood

cutting board. Stop in and pick up a piece of Saratoga History and have something that you can hand down in your family. A little advice on their care:

1. Dry the board immediately after (hand) washing, and

2. Once a month, rub the board with oil, to keep it waterrepellent and warp-free. Apply a coat of warm food-safe mineral oil, let soak in, and then wipe off the excess. Scratches can be sanded out then re-oiled.

Stop by Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store located at 33 Railroad Place in Saratoga Springs. Keep your family together in the kitchen and involved with the prep and creation of your meals. Family recipes are a way of keeping our ancestry alive, as well as a part of ourselves. Traditions help bond us to those we love. Cooking together creates closer bonds and helps build lifelong memories. You can also use the time to listen, share and talk as a family. Remember my Foodie Friends, “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”

Take Care, John & Paula

INGREDIENTS

• Brie Cheese Round

• Parmesan Italian Cheese Wedge

• Pepper Jack Cheese

• Blue Cheese Wedge

• Plain Goat Cheese

• 1 Cantaloupe Melon

• 1 Bartlett pear

• Red and black grapes

INSTRUCTIONS

• Six Cracker Assortment

• Salt Pita Crackers

• Genoa Salami

• Herbs de Provence Dry Flavored Salami

• Prosciutto Di Parma

• Pistachios

• Roasted Almonds with Sea Salt

• Rosemary sprigs

Arrange cheeses, pear, grapes, melon, crackers, salami, prosciutto, pistachios and almonds on platter or wooden cheese board. Garnish with rosemary, if desired.

Charcuterie boards have become a very popular way to entertain. Here is how to create a Meat and Cheese board. Use one of our beautiful wood boards for a wonderful presentation.

All you need to know to make an awesome cheese and charcuterie board! It’s simple, easy and so impressive for a crowd!

This Week’s Events: JUNE 23-29

FRIDAY, JUNE 23

Summer Reading Club ��

Ballston Spa Public Library, 21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa

Children, teens and adults featuring the theme, “All Together Now.” In addition to fun, free programs, BSPL is hosting self-guided Summer Reading Challenges for all ages that allow readers to track their reading and earn prizes. The reading portion of the program serves as a great way to keep young minds active and help prevent a summer slide in academic performance. Program registration may be done over the phone or by stopping in. Reading club registrations must be done in person. For more information about the Ballston Spa Public Library summer programs, stop in, call 518-885-5022 or visit bspl.sals.edu.

SATURDAY, JUNE 24

Brookside Craft Fair ��

Brookside Museum,

21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa

10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | This countywide craft fair is a family-friendly free event. Guests will be able to shop a wide variety of locally handcrafted collectibles, antiques, and farm products. No massproduced or commercially made items will be permitted. This is a terrific opportunity for New Yorkers to sample and appreciate the best of upstate artisans, farmers, and culinarians. The event is free and open to the public, and will be held rain or shine. brooksidemuseum.org/ event/2023-brookside-craft-fair/

Medicare Basics Seminar

Ballston Spa Public Library, 21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa

1 p.m. | Free event led by licensed agent, William Henderson. Mr. Henderson will address Medicare Parts A, B, C and D, if the Original Medicare is enough health coverage, if all

prescriptions are covered, the cost and how to find help paying and enrollment deadlines. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, please call 518885-5022 or visit bspl.sals.edu.

Forester Family Gospel Group ��

Middle Grove United Methodist Church, 429 Middle Grove Rd., Middle Grove | 6 p.m. This is a free event, but a love offering will be taken.

SUNDAY, JUNE 25

Second Annual Summer Kickoff Festival ��

Wiswall Park, Ballston Spa 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Creating a festive mood to welcome the summer season, this event features vendors, creatives, services, and entrepreneurs based in the Capital Region and surrounding areas. 30+ vendors selling baked goods, specialty foods, clothing, handmade gifts, jewelry as well as promoting local services including pet boarding, home needs, childcare, child development education and more! The Kids’ Free Activity Tent will have a yoga class, face painting, surprise visits from special characters, as well as bubble and water play stations. Rain date will be Sunday, July 9.

Summer Sunday Stroll ��

Meet: Canfield Casino, Congress Park, 1 E. Congress St., Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m.

Charlie Kuenzel will lead the “Historic Congress Park”

Summer Stroll. Explore the historic landscape architecture of Congress Park, the early springs, and other facets of Saratoga history. The cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. For additional information on these summer strolls or to purchase tickets to any of these upcoming tours visit www.saratogapreservation.org, call 518-587-5030, or email nbabie4@ saratogapreservation.org.

fishing regulations apply. In Saratoga County fishing gear can be borrowed from the Town of Greenfield in Greenfield Center, call 518-893-7432, or from the Waterford Public Library, call 518237-0891. More information, visit www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/44804.

html, or Google - NY DEC Learn to Fish.

Energy Workshops for Teens/Adults

SR at Wellness Center at Roosevelt II, Saratoga State Park, 37 Roosevelt Dr., Saratoga Springs Feeling stressed? Tired and drained? Looking for ways to stay healthy? Dr. Kate Kellman, DMQ, PhD & Linda Davin are presenting Workshops to teach people how to manage their energy with Chinese Medicine. Ancient cultures have worked with it for 5,000 years. Would you like to learn to work with yours? Take one, two, or all three Workshops (Ages 15+)! Also, on July 30 and August 27. Cost: $135/Workshop or $380/all three. Register at: www.deepconnections.com 518-775-7798.

Lake Smart ��

Dock Brown’s Tent at Browns Beach, 512 Route 9p, Saratoga Springs

11:30 a.m.– 2 p.m. | Enjoy dock Brown’s Food Truck, meet your neighbors in the Saratoga Lake community, learn about Saratoga Lake ecology, fishing population, and tournaments, and meet your Marine patrol. Presentations by the Saratoga Lake Protection and Improvement District, Saratoga County Sheriff Marine Patrol on specific laws to Saratoga Lake. Saratoga Tackle and Archery on Saratoga Lakes fish population, regulations, and tips for professional and amateur anglers and local fish tournaments. Free raffle prizes from local businesses, must be present to win.

Free Fishing Days ��

Residents and non-residents who are 16 and older* can fish on June 25 and 26 without a freshwater fishing license or recreational marine fishing registration (*Kids under 16 can always fish for free!). The perfect opportunity to try out fishing for the first time, to get back into the sport, or to take a friend or the whole family along to fish! Even though a license is not needed, all other

MONDAY, JUNE 26

“Stellar – Shine

Jesus’ Light” Vacation Bible School ��

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 149 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs

9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

June 26 – June 30

Give your children a week of positive, Christ-centered experiences, grow their faith, and build meaningful relationships! Each day your child will come home with a big smile, a stronger faith, and singing their hearts out with the songs that they will be learning each day! There will be snacks, crafts, games, and skits, too. 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 appreciated.

Mahjongg Games

Galway Public Library, 2112 East St. Galway | Noon The library hosts Mahjongg games each Monday. Players are requested to register at 518-8826385. More information about all library programs is available at www.galwaypubliclibrary.org.

Southern Saratoga Art Society Demonstration

Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Commons Ct., Clifton Park | 6:30 p.m. Corey Pitkin will be doing a Pastel demonstration. Corey’s beautiful and memorable artwork features the precision of the old masters paired with uniquely emotional subjects. His award-winning work has been featured in both national and international publications and he is a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America. For more information, please visit his website: www.coreypitkin. com. This meeting is open to the public and all are invited.

TUESDAY, JUNE 27

Tween Positive Self-Talk and Affirmation Boxes

Galway Public Library, 2112 East St. Galway | 1 p.m. Stacey Kozak, M.S. Ed Life Transition and Mindful Parenting Coach, leads this program for ages 11-14. This is one of the many activities available for children of all ages as part of the library’s Summer Reading Program, which runs from June 24 - August 12, with the theme of “All Together Now.” Registration is required at 518-882-6385. A calendar of all Summer Reading Program events is available at www. galwaypubliclibrary.org.

Free Rabies Clinic

4-H Training Center, 556 Middleline Rd., Ballston Spa

Times are strictly enforced: Cats 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.; Ferrets 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. (must be in a cage/carrier), and Dogs 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. (must be on leash). Vaccination certificates are written for one year. If a previous signed certificate is produced, a 3-year certificate will be written. For questions, call the Saratoga Animal Shelter at 518-885-4113.

Revolution on the Hudson ��

Halfmoon Lighthouse Park, 597 Hudson River Rd., Halfmoon 6 p.m. | Living Historians: 24th Regiment of Foot Speakers: Sean Kelleher, “Incident at Jones Mill” Don Carola, “Sanbun Ford: Forgotten Patriot Rediscovered” and Rick Reynolds, “Joe Bettys: Patriot and Traitor.” The public is invited to bring a picnic dinner and enjoy the grounds. 18th century living historians will be ready to answer questions and provide demonstrations before the speaker program begins at 7 p.m. 18th Century toys and games along with replica colonial clothing will be available for children to try. Please bring your own chairs.

Pressure Canning Vegetables, Meat and Soup

Cornell Cooperative Extension Office, 50 West High Street, Ballston Spa | 6 – 9 p.m. Learn how to safely can low-acid foods, such as vegetables, meat, and soups in a pressure canner. In this hands-on workshop we’ll can green beans and learn about the different types of pressure canners. Includes tasting of canned beef. Class Fee is $15. Class size limited to 20. Preregister by calling 518-885-8995.

This Week’s Events:

JUNE 23-29 �� =family friendly

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28

Salisbury Steak

Dinner Take-out

Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs

4:30 – 6 p.m. | Take out only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: Salisbury steak, mushroom burgundy gravy, mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad, roll. $15 per dinner. (cash only).

Galway Photography Club

Galway Public Library, Community Room, 2112 East Street, Galway | 6 p.m. This month Dave Waite will be presenting “Following Rte. 30: Mayfield to Debar Pond.”

Drawing from his Adirondack photo collection, Dave will take you through the Adirondacks, highlighting some of his favorite destinations while sharing his experiences as well as the history of these places, including Mason Lake, the Cedar River Flow, and Lake Lila. Anyone interested in

Events upcoming

Fish Fry Friday

photography regardless of their level of experience is encouraged to attend these relaxed and friendly gatherings. For more information contact: Dave Waite at davewaitefinearts@gmail.com

THURSDAY, JUNE 29

The Story Behind Burke Funeral Home

The Saratoga Springs History Museum, 1 E. Congress St. Canfield Casino, Congress Park | 7 p.m. The rich history of Saratoga’s oldest continuously operating funeral home: William J. Burke and Sons, established 1893. Speakers Carol Godette, Mark Phillips and Jacqueline Bunge will discuss Victorian-era mourning and funeral customs, William Burke’s involvement in the embalming of President Grant, and more. Historic images and artifacts from the speakers’ private collections will illustrate the talk. Admission: Free for History Museum Members, $10 for non-Members. Tickets and details: www.saratogahistory.org/ events 518-584-6920.

This Week’s Meetings

TUESDAY, JUNE 27

After the Fire’s Monthly Meeting

Halfmoon Town Hall, Lower Newtown Rd., Halfmoon | 7 p.m.

After the Fire is a non-profit organization that helps Saratoga County Residents who have suffered a loss due to fire. Families are provided with gift cards, a night’s stay at a participating hotel/ motel, Red Cross referral, informational material, emotional support. etc. Anyone interested in learning more about After the Fire, or becoming a member, may attend a meeting, visit us on Facebook at www.afterthefire.org, or leave a message on voicemail at 518-435-4571.

SATURDAY, JUNE 24

Monthly Meeting Adirondack Post 70 American Legion, 34 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. Installation of Post Officers.

Send your upcoming local event briefs to calendar@saratogapublishing.com two weeks prior to the event.

Knights of Columbus Council #246, located at 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs, will be hosting Fish Fry Friday on June 30, from 5 - 7 p.m. This event will require advance call-in of orders on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of that week between the hours of noon and 3 p.m. Call 518-5848547 to place your order or for more information. A set number of orders will be scheduled for pickup at 5 p.m. and at intervals of every 15 minutes thereafter until sold out, so make sure to schedule early. As always, thank you for your support and helping us to continue our good works in the community.

Yoga in the State Park Summer Classes

Join us June, July, and August for weekly Yoga in the Spa State Park Summer classes. Classes are donation based and are held under the brick arches of the Park and Recreation Administration Pavilion (behind the Spa Little Theater). Bring your mat and yoga props. We do have mats and blocks available. For more information and our summer class schedule, Visit our Facebook page, Yoga in Spa State Park. Email Amy DeLuca for more information acddesigner@gmail.com.

Donations Wanted

The Old Stone Church is accepting donations for its annual lawn sale at 159 Stone Church Road, Ballston Spa, NY. Donations can be left in the back on the ramp. Accepting Household Items and Clothing. NO Mattresses, Car Seats, Exercise Equipment, TV’s, Old Phones, Cribs, Bassinets, Golf Clubs, Bowling Balls or Skis. Call Ann @ 518-885-4034 for more information.

28th Annual Saratoga Soroptimist Secret Gardens Tour

A dozen gardens in varying sizes and styles in Saratoga Springs and Wilton are featured 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 9. Purchase $25 advance tickets at www. soroptimistsaratoga.org or at Northshire Bookstore in Saratoga Springs, Cudney’s Cleaners retail locations, and Faddegon’s Nursery

in Latham. Day-of tickets for $30 will be sold while supplies last from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. outside the Saratoga Springs Visitor Center, 297 Broadway. Garden descriptions and suggested driving directions are provided with purchase. Ticket sales support women and girls, including Wellspring. Questions? Email secretgardensinfo@gmail.com.

21st Anniversary “Blackjack” Gala

The Saratoga Automobile Museum is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated 21st Anniversary “Blackjack” Gala, set to take place on July 2, 7 - 11 p.m. at the museum located at 110 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs. This momentous event promises an incredible evening of celebration, entertainment, and philanthropy, all in support of the museum’s mission to promote community, automobile education and safety. To purchase tickets or explore sponsorship opportunities visit www.saratogaautomuseum. org/ Interested individuals are encouraged to reach out to Megan Hennessey at 518.401.5185 or email megan@ saratogaautomuseum.org.

The Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series

Held at 6:15 p.m. Monday evenings in August—August 7, 14, 21 & 28. Registration is $5 day-of or $15 for all four races., Proceeds benefit the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. For more information, call Laura Clark at 581-1278 or email laura@saratogastryders.org or visit www.saratogastryders.org

The Health, History, & Horses Charity Gala

Presented by Ladies of Charity, Saratoga Chapter. Funds raised are distributed annually to established charities in Saratoga & Warren/Washing counties: Catholic Charities, food kitchens, shelters, and tuition support programs. Thursday, August 17, 6 – 9 p.m. at Saratoga Winery, 462 route 29, Saratoga Springs. Complimentary Beer & Wine the 1st hour, hot and cold food stations, cash bar, live music, silent auction, 4 seasons basket raffle, 50/50 raffle and racetrack t-shirt quilt. Cost is $75 per person payable to Ladies of Charity. Attire: summer festive. Tickets: www.ladiesofcharitysartaoga.com. Contact Yolanda at 518-886-8064.

Travel with the Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL) to an Italian Cooking School

Have you dreamed of living in a seventeenth century palazzo nestled on a hilltop village in the romantic Italian countryside?

ALL is sponsoring a gourmet retreat and cooking school November 11-18, 2023. We will tour a historic or culinary attraction each day and begin cooking late afternoons under the guidance of a professional chef before enjoying a fourcourse dinner with local wines each evening. This small group experience includes all meals and six nights in a beautifully restored historic palazzo. For more details, contact goedventures@gmail.com

Artist Exhibit

Clifton Park Senior Community Center Gallery, 6 Clifton Commons Ct., and SSAS will be hosting an exhibit during the months of June and July featuring the work of artist Frank Coletta. His artwork will include realistic landscape drawings in pen and ink depicting the beauty of the Hudson Valley area and flower drawings in colored pencil and ink. Mr. Coletta is an accomplished artist who has shown nationally and locally. The Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main Street, will host artist Bill Daisak during June, July, and August. For further information about SSAS visit our website: southernsaratogaartist.com or check us out on Facebook.

Unique Vendors & Artisans

Ballston Area Senior Citizens Annual Bazaar on Saturday, October 7 at the Milton Community Center, located at 310 Northline Road Ballston Spa. What is your specialty? Pickles & relishes, jams & jellies, or any handmade crafts are appreciated and welcome. Vendors of all kinds will be accepted on first come bases for indoor spaces, until October 2. Indoor spaces-8’W x 7’D are $30 indoor only are (electrical outlets indoor are limited). Outdoor spaces-- 12’W x 10’D are $25. To receive an Exhibit Contract and Hold Harmless agreement and payment to reserve your space contact Sue Heimburg 518-885-8037 / text message with name and mailing address or email sheim381@aol.com

Adirondack Theatre Opens This Week with “The Last Wide Open”

GLENS FALLS —

Adirondack Theatre Festival’s musical season begins this week with the romantic comedy. “The Last Wide Open.”

The show previews on June 28, opens June 29, and runs through July 8 at the Charles R. Wood Theater in Glens Falls.

The Last Wide Open marks the return of Adirondack Theatre Festival’s tradition of new play commissions. After ATF engaged the writer and scholar Celina Martinez to work with playwright Audrey Cefaly on a new English/ Spanish version of Roberto’s dialogue, a bidding war for the play’s publication rights ensued. International licensing giant Theatrical Rights Worldwide ultimately won the bid and will publish the ATF version following the production in Glens Falls.

ATF’s season will continue with a concert presentation of Pump Up the Volume, followed by the biggest production in the company’s history, Tuning In.

Single tickets range from $25 for audience members aged 18 and under, to $29 for select preview seats on July 28 and August 3,

to $49 with no additional ticketing fees. Tickets may be purchased at www.atfestival.org, or by calling the Wood Theater Box Office at 518480-4878, or in-person at the Box

Office at 207 Glen Street. The Box Office is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 12 to 5 p.m. For more information, visit www.atfestival.org

Annual County-wide Craft Fair at Brookside Museum June 24

BALLSTON SPA —

The Saratoga County History Center hosts its annual countywide craft fair 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 24.

The family-friendly free event will be held at the Brookside Museum, where guests will be able to shop from more than 35 vendors

with a wide variety of locally handcrafted collectibles, gifts, antiques, farm products and more. The event is free and open to the public and will be held rain or shine. For more information, please contact Beth Silvestri at 518-885-4000 or bsilvestri@ brooksidemuseum.org.

A craft fair will be staged in Ballston Spa Saturday, June 24.

The romantic comedy “The Last Wide Open” opens June 29.

Billy Cole – “With the Band, Memoirs of a

Music Shop Owner” Book Signing June 23

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Billy Cole, longtime owner of Cole’s Woodwind Shop currently on Phila Street will be featured in a book signing 6 – 8 p.m. on Friday, June 23 at Impressions of Saratoga, 368 Broadway.

Cole’s book “With the Band, Memoirs of a Music Shop Owner,” includes stories of his nearly 50 years in the music business and of being a personal friend and respected repairman to some of the top musicians in the industry.

Jonathan Richman to Perform at The Egg

ALBANY — The Egg has announced that Jonathan Richman will perform on Sunday, Oct. 15 as part of the American Roots & Branches concert series.

A singer and songwriter who has stubbornly (and joyfully) followed his muse in a career that began in the early ’70s as leader of the punk rock band Modern Lovers, Richman‘s solo career as

an acoustic balladeer, is known for passionate tunes in Spanish as often as in English and purposefully naive music that revels in a childlike love of the world around him. Jonathan performs his oneof-a-kind songs accompanied by Tommy Larkins on the drums.

Tickets are $34.50 and are available on line at www.theegg.org or by telephone at 518-473-1845.

Congregation Shaara Tfille to show “Sublet” Film

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Congregation Shaara Tfille and The Jewish Community Center of Saratoga Springs present the film Sublet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 28 as part of the 2023 Saratoga Jewish Cultural Festival. The presentation is in celebration of LGBTQ National Pride Month.

Sublet is a 2020 IsraeliAmerican romantic comedydrama about Michael, a gay New York Times travel writer, who travels to Tel Aviv after suffering a personal tragedy. He finds that the energy of the city and his relationship with Tomer, a younger man, with a life philosophy that clashes with his own, puts their different lives into perspective. It is a moving film about missed

opportunities and the need to move forward. This film contains explicit, adult content, and children under 17 will not be admitted without a parent or guardian.

There is a $5 admission charge that also includes light refreshments. RSVP to likebertrand518@ gmail.com and call Congregation Shaara Tfille at 518-584-2370 for additional information. The film will be screened at Congregation Shaara Tfille, 84 Weibel Ave.

Following the film showing there will be a Q&A opportunity with the film’s director, Eytan Fox, who will live stream from New York City, as well as a discussion with Libby Post, a long-time LGBTQ activist and devoted member of Congregation Ohav Shalom.

Single Tickets On Sale

Now for Mrs. Doubtfire

SIRSY, Lustre Kings Among Performers at Ballston Spa Summer Concerts in the Park Series

Mrs. Doubtfire plays Proctors in October.

SCHENECTADY —

The producers of “Mrs. Doubtfire” announced this week that single tickets for the upcoming engagement in Schenectady are on sale.

The show runs Tuesday, Oct. 24, to Sunday, Oct. 29.

“Mrs. Doubtfire” premiered at Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre in December 2019. Extended by popular demand, the Seattle engagement shattered the record for a new musical in the history of the 5th Avenue Theatre, selling more than $4.7M in tickets and playing to more than 75,000 people in 42 performances.

When “Mrs. Doubtfire” first officially opened on Broadway on Dec. 5, 2021, the Chicago Tribune said, “This lovable, big-hearted musical comedy delivers a good time for all ages. The best choice for families on Broadway” and The Telegraph

proclaimed “Rip-roaringly funny. A heartfelt adaptation to make Robin Williams proud.”

It received six 2022 Outer Critics Circle Nominations including Outstanding New Broadway Musical, two Drama League Nominations as well as a Tony Nomination for Best Leading Actor in a Musical. “Mrs. Doubtfire” opened in London’s West End in June 2023 following a successful engagement in Manchester, UK in Fall of 2022.

The show is produced by Kevin McCollum in association with Work Light Productions, the Executive Producer and General Manager for the tour.

Tickets are available through the Box Office at Proctors in-person, via phone at 518-346-6204

Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. or online at proctors.org.

BALLSTON SPA —

The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association (BSBPA) has announced this year’s list of performers for its Concerts in the Park series for the summer of 2023. The Concerts in the Park series will take place every Thursday evening 6 – 8 p.m. from June 29 to Aug. 24 at Old Iron Spring Park, located at 198 Front St.

THE LINEUP:

June 29 – Ballston Spa Comwwmunity Band

July 6 – North & South Dakotas

July 13 – The Protones

July 20 – Kevin McKrell

July 27 – SIRSY

Aug. 3 – Annual Ice Cream Social with The Union Fire Company Band

Aug. 10 – Downtown Horns

Aug. 17 – Lustre Kings

Aug. 24 – The Sea The Sea

For more information about the Concerts in the Park series, go to: www.ballston.org/category/ concerts-in-the-park.

Ballston Spa Summer Concert Series features Thursday night performances.

Wiawaka Celebrates 120th Year

Wiawaka celebrates its 120th year with a series of programs. Photos provided.

Fuller House at Wiawaka. Historical photo c. 1903.

Women swimmers at Wiawaka, August 1921.

Notice of formation of Saratoga Canvas LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/09/2023 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: 386 Maple Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 05/19, 05/26, 06/02, 06/09, 06/16, 06/23/2023. 10446

Notice of formation of Old Glory Firearm Instruction, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York on 5/9/2023. Office location: Saratoga County. NYS Secretary of State is 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 410 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa, New York 12020. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 05/19, 05/26, 06/02, 06/09, 06/16, 06/23/2023. 10475

Notice of Formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: Park Street Events, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/17/2023. County within this state, in which the office of the limited liability company is located: Saratoga County. Street address of principal business location is: 35D Windy Hill, Ballston Lake, New York 12019. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Park Street Events, LLC, 35D Windy Hill, Ballston Lake, New York 12019. Term: Perpetual. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 05/19, 05/26, 06/02, 06/09, 06/16, 06/23/2023. 10538

Notice of Formation of WEST FENLON COTTAGE, LLC. The name of the limited liability company is “WEST FENLON COTTAGE, LLC” (the LLC). The Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Department of State on May 9, 2023. The Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against the company may be served. The principal office of the LLC is in Saratoga County and the address

CLASSIFIED

to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is P.O. Box 3325, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The purpose of the LLC shall be to conduct any lawful business as permitted by applicable law and as determined from time to time by its members. 05/26, 06/02, 06/09, 06/16, 06/23, 06/30/2023. 10549

Brown Beck, LLC, Art. of Org. filed SSNY on 05/09/23. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 7 Pinewood Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 05/26, 06/02, 06/09, 06/16, 06/23, 06/30/2023. 10551

Notice of formation of Kowsky Farms LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/05/2023 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: 132 Dunsbach Rd., Halfmoon, NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 05/26, 06/02, 06/09, 06/16, 06/23, 06/30/2023. 10568

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.

NAME: TRADERTG LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/18/2023. 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, 29 Moreland Drive, Mechanicville, NY 12188. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 05/26, 06/02, 06/09, 06/16, 06/23, 06/30/2023. 10570

LEATHERNECK LOGISTICS LLC.

Notice of Formation of the above Limited Liability Company (“LLC”). Articles of Organization (DOM LLC) filed with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on April 27, 2023. Office location, County of Saratoga. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail

a copy of any such process served to: Nathanael Stearns, P.O. Box 67, Clifton Park NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful act. 05/26, 06/02, 06/09, 06/16, 06/23, 06/30/2023. 10571

Notice of formation of DRUMITUP LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/19/2023. 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 Christina Court, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 05/26, 06/02, 06/09, 06/16, 06/23, 06/30/2023. 10576

On 5/19/23, Art. of Org. of Team Jana Holdings LLC were filed with the SSSNY. The office of the NY LLC is located in Saratoga County. The SSSNY is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served and the address within NY State to which the SSSNY shall mail a copy of any process against it served upon it is, Team Jana Holdings LLC, 34 Lupine Drive, Malta, NY 12020. The purpose of the LLC is for any lawful purpose. 05/26, 06/02, 06/09, 06/16, 06/23, 06/30/2023. 10579

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.

NAME: Adirondack Inlay Studio LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/17/2020. 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, 2 Progress Drive #4457 Halfmoon, NY 12065. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 05/26, 06/02, 06/09, 06/16, 06/23, 06/30/2023. 10583

Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC). Name: 518 Toga, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on May 19, 2023. County: Saratoga. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 2 Autumn Lane, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: to engage in any and all business for which LLCs

may be formed under the New York LLC Law. 05/26, 06/02, 06/09, 06/16, 06/23, 06/30/2023. 10584

NOTICE OF FORMATION Allison

P. Howe Mental Health Counselor PLLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 05/22/23 with perpetual existence.

Office: Saratoga Co. SSNY designated as agent of the PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the PLLC, 229 Washington St Ste 105 Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Purpose: For the practice of the profession of Mental Health Counseling. 05/26, 06/02, 06/09, 06/16, 06/23, 06/30/2023. 10585

In The Black Advisory Group LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 05/17/23. Off. loc: Saratoga Co. SSNY des. as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to In The Black Advisory Group LLC, 8 Meadow Rue Place, Malta, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 05/26, 06/02, 06/09, 06/16, 06/23, 06/30/2023. 10590

Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company. Arts of Org. of Superior Automotive since 1982, LLC (“LLC”) filed with Dept. of State of NY on May 17, 2023. Office location: Saratoga County. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: 370 Maple Avenue, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866, principal business address. LLC does not have a specific date of dissolution. Purpose: All legal purposes. Filer: Lavelle & Finn, LLP, 29 British American Bl., Latham, NY 12110. 05/26, 06/02, 06/09, 06/16, 06/23, 06/30/2023. 10593

Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC) Name of the LLC is: PURE PERSPECTIVE CONSULTING, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on May 18, 2023. Office Location: 25 Cleveland Avenue, Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Under section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. The secretary of state is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The post office

PHONE:

518-581-2480 ext. 204

EMAIL: CLASSIFIED@ saratogapublishing.com

2254 Route 50 South Saratoga Springs

address within or without this state to which the secretary of state shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: 25 Cleveland Avenue, Saratoga Springs NY 12866. The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under the LLCL. 05/26, 06/02, 06/09, 06/16, 06/23, 06/30/2023. 10595

MATH REFRESH LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 02/28/2023.

Office: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 3035 Route 50, #1055, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 05/26, 06/02, 06/09, 06/16, 06/23, 06/30/2023. 10597

Notice of Qualification of PenPoint Specialty Insurance Services, LLC. Authority filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/25/2023 .

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: Harker & Associates, PLLC, 36 Long Alley, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 06/02, 06/09, 06/16, 06/23, 06/30, 07/07/2023. 10635

Notice of formation of XPOZITO XTRA LLC, a New York limited liability company. Name: XPOZITO XTRA LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York on May 22, 2023 under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. Office location: 146 Ernst Road, Gansevoort, New York 12831, Saratoga County. Secretary of State of New York designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. Secretary of State of New York shall mail a copy of the process to: XPOZITO XTRA LLC , 146 Ernst Road, Gansevoort, NY 12831. Purpose: Investment in startup business and any other lawful business activity not otherwise prohibited by the laws of the State of New York. 06/02, 06/09, 06/16, 06/23, 06/30, 07/07/2023. 10646

LEGAL NOTICE. SARATOGA CUSTOM WOODWORKING COMPANY, LLC NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC).

Name: Saratoga Custom Woodworking Company, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 4/5/2023. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of any process to: LLC, c/o Nicholas Polsinelli 48 Spruce Street, Clifton Park, New York 12065. Purpose: for all legal purposes. 06/02, 06/09, 06/16, 06/23, 06/30, 07/07/2023. 10647

ED’S EQUIPMENT REPAIR

LLC. Notice of Formation of the above Limited Liability Company (“LLC”). Articles of Organization (DOM LLC) filed with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on May 26, 2023, Office location, County of Saratoga. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any such process served to: Edward Dworakowski, 816 Plank Road, Clifton Park NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful act. 06/02, 06/09, 06/16, 06/23, 06/30, 07/07/2023. 10649

Notice of formation of 74 WARREN STREET LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/23/2023 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 maild to: The LLC, 38 High Rock Avenue, Ste. 3, PO Box 272, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 06/09, 06/16, 06/23, 06/30, 07/07, 07/14/2023. 10659

Notice of Formation of Melissa Caisse LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/1/2023 Office location: Saratoga County SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served SSNY shall mail process to 411 Broadway, Mechanicville, NY 12118. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 06/09, 06/16, 06/23, 06/30, 07/07, 07/14/2023.

10665

Notice of Formation of a Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) Under Section 206 of the Limited Liability Company Law. The name of the LLC is CLIFTON PARK LASER & WELLNESS, LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on May 24, 2023. The office of the LLC is to be located in Saratoga County. The

Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is 963 Route 146, Clifton Park, New York 12065. 06/09, 06/16, 06/23, 06/30, 07/07, 07/14/2023. 10666

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.

NAME: Rustic Tyger LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 04/10/2023. 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, 35 Ichabod Ln, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 06/09, 06/16, 06/23, 06/30, 07/07, 07/14/2023.

10667

Notice of formation of Kaytlin

Parrella LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/24/2023

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: 7014 13TH AVENUE , SUITE 202 BROOKLYN, NY, 11228, USA . Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 06/09, 06/16, 06/23, 06/30, 07/07, 07/14/2023. 10669

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. Name: EBR Publishing, LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on June 6, 2023. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: c/o The LLC, 1 Callaway Ct., Ballston Lake, NY 12019. Purpose: Any lawful act or activities. 06/09, 06/16, 06/23, 06/30, 07/07, 07/14/2023. 10676

John Penman LLC Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 3/11/23. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 5 Keystone Commons, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. Any Lawful Purpose. 06/09, 06/16, 06/23, 06/30, 07/07, 07/14/2023. 10681

GHJS Management LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/20/2023. Office in Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 60 Railroad Place, Suite 502, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

LEGALS

Purpose: General. 06/16, 06/23, 06/30, 07/07, 07/14, 07/21/2023. 10693

Notice of formation of Making It As Mom LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 06/06/2023 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: 7014 13TH AVENUE , SUITE 202 BROOKLYN, NY, 11228, USA . Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 06/16, 06/23, 06/30, 07/07, 07/14, 07/21/2023. 10700

Notice of formation of Muttering Mouse LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/06/2023 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: 35 Hyde Blvd, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 06/16, 06/23, 06/30, 07/07, 07/14, 07/21/2023. 10717

Notice: Formation of Mijas Marketing LLC. Article of Org filed with NY Sec of State (SSNY) 6/4/2023. Ofc location: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent for service of process. SSNY to mail copy to LLC at its principal business location, 5 Mijas Trail, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 06/16, 06/23, 06/30, 07/07, 07/14, 07/21/2023. 10719

Notice of formation of MeetingResource LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/17/2023 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: 54 Van Dorn St. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 06/23, 06/30, 07/07, 07/14, 07/21, 07/28/2023. 10745

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The Department of Central Services of Saratoga County will receive sealed bids in person or electronically through the Empire State Purchasing Website until 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for Lease Copier/Maintenance, as per specification 23-CML-1

Bid forms and instructions are available at the Purchasing Office, 50 W. High Street, Ballston Spa, NY between 9:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (telephone518-885-2210) or at the Empire State Purchasing Group website (www. empirestatebidsystem.com)

Saratoga County, through its Purchasing Department, reserves the

right to reject parts of any or all bids.

JOHN T. WARMT, Director of Purchasing Saratoga County 06/23/2023, 10758

Notice of formation of Kozy Lane Consultants, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 03/22/2023 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: 27 Kozy Lane, Malta NY 12020.

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The Saratoga County Department of Central Services, 50 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 will receive sealed bids until 11:00 a.m.

Thursday, July 20, 2023 at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for the Fuel Island Upgrades for the Saratoga County Department of Public Works, 3654 Galway Road, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 as per specification 23-PWFIU-11

A pre-bid walk through will be held on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at the Saratoga County Department of Public Works Facility, 3654 Galway Road, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 beginning at 10:00 a.m. No other pre-bid conference will be scheduled. Bid documents may only be obtained on or after Tuesday, June 20, 2023 from The Empire State Bid System at no cost from the following website: www.empirestatebidsystem.com

Saratoga County, through its Purchasing Department, reserves the right to reject any or all bids. All work shall be subject to equal opportunity in employment, State wage rates and all other requirements in accordance with applicable law.

JOHN T. WARMT, Director of Purchasing Saratoga County 06/23/2023, 10770

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION FOR A NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

PURSUANT TO NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

LAW SECTION 206(c). The name of the Limited Liability Company is 2023 STREET VIEW THOROUGHBRED, LLC. The date of filing of the Articles of Organization with the Department of State was May 24, 2023. The principal place of business for the Limited Liability Company is 32 Furlong Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the company upon whom process may be served, and the Secretary

of State shall mail a copy of any process against the company served upon him or her to DANIEL F. COLLINS, 32 Furlong Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The email address to which the Secretary of State shall email notice of the fact that process against the limited liability company has been served electronically upon the Secretary of State is: bonaventurestables@yahoo. com. The business purpose of the company is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under the Laws of the State of New York. 06/23, 06/30, 07/07, 07/14, 07/21, 07/28/2023. 10772

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

FOR A NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

PURSUANT TO NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

LAW SECTION 206(c). The name of the Limited Liability Company is THE 2023 BEAUTIFUL THIEF FILLY THOROUGHBRED, LLC. The date of filing of the Articles of Organization with the Department of State was June 6, 2023. The principal place of business for the Limited Liability Company is 32 Furlong Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the company upon whom process may be served, and the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the company served upon him or her to DANIEL F. COLLINS, 32 Furlong Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The email address to which the Secretary of State shall email notice of the fact that process against the limited liability company has been served electronically upon the Secretary of State is: bonaventurestables@yahoo. com. The business purpose of the company is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under the Laws of the State of New York. 06/23, 06/30, 07/07, 07/14, 07/21, 07/28/2023. 10773

ANNESE 4 SARATOGA, LLC

- Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (“LLC”). Limited Liability company Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on 6/19/2023. Office location: 268 Broadway, Unit 601, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of any process to the LLC, 268 Broadway, Unit 601, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: any lawful act under New York LLC Law. 06/23, 06/30, 07/07, 07/14, 07/21, 07/28/2023. 10776

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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: Hear, Listen

Hear means to be aware of sounds in your ears. Can you hear me over there despite all the noise?

Listen means to pay attention to something you can hear. You usually need the preposition to with it. Try to listen to what the instructor has to say about the test.

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

Capital Region Female Soccer Clubs Join Forces to Form Capital Elite FC

Capital Elite FC will be holding tryouts for the upcoming 2023/24 season later this month. Tryouts are free of charge and require online registration to secure a spot.

Please make note of the following dates and locations:

• Tuesday, June 20 at Glen Hollow Park

SARATOGA SPRINGS — New York Elite FC and Capital United Soccer Club have announced the merger of their exclusive female soccer programs effective July 1, under the new name Capital Elite Futbol Club (Capital Elite FC). This partnership will join two long-standing premier soccer clubs in the Capital Region and will improve opportunities for local female players to compete competitively.

“We’re excited to bring two exclusive female soccer programs together with the goal of raising the level and standards of girls soccer in the Capital Region and

beyond,” stated Liz Villamil, representative of Capital Elite FC.

Regularly scheduled games offer players the opportunity to apply their newly-acquired skills within a positive and supportive environment. Capital Elite FC firmly believes that developing a player’s self-confidence is pivotal to their growth on and off the field.

“Both soccer clubs boast highly regarded coaches and have achieved remarkable success on regional and national levels,” stated Kevin Smith, representative of Capital Elite FC. “This collaboration presents a remarkable opportunity for players across the region.”

• Thursday, June 22 at Niskayuna Soccer Park

• Monday, June 26 at McBride Fields

• Wednesday, June 28 at McBride Fields

To streamline the process, female soccer players born between 2012 and 2016 will have

their tryouts at 5 p.m., while those born between 2005 and 2011 will have their tryouts at 6:30 p.m. All eligible players are encouraged to register and showcase their skills during these sessions.

For more information, and to register for tryouts, please visit www.capitalelitefc.com.

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NYRA Announces Giveaways for 2023 Meet at Saratoga Race Course

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The New York Racing Association today announced its lineup of four giveaways for the 2023 meet at historic Saratoga Race Course. All giveaways are free with paid admission, while supplies last. The 2023 Saratoga Race Course giveaway schedule is as follows:

FRIDAY, JULY 21: COOLER JUG PRESENTED BY NYRA BETS

The first giveaway of the season is a Saratoga-branded, 64-ounce red and white cooler jug. Presented by NYRA Bets, this cooler jug features a wide mouth screw-on cap and a flip top spout.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 11: DRI-FIT T-SHIRT PRESENTED BY FOX SPORTS

Fans can showcase their enthusiasm for Saratoga Race Course with the second giveaway of the season: a red Dri-Fit T-shirt, emblazoned with the Saratoga, NYRA Bets and FOX Sports logos. The shirt is 100% polyester. Two unisex adult sizes will be available: medium and extra-large.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 18: BUCKET HAT

This one-size-fits-all hat features the traditional red Saratoga logo embroidered front and center. The hat is 100% cotton.

FRIDAY,

SEPTEMBER 1: TOTE BAG PRESENTED BY SARATOGA CASINO HOTEL

This red and white polyester tote bag includes a white mesh side pocket providing extra storage, while a top zipper keeps cargo.

Fans in attendance will receive a coupon for a free, premium giveaway with paid admission, while supplies last. Season ticket and season pass holders are not guaranteed a giveaway. Fans must present a coupon at designated locations on track to receive a giveaway.

Highlighted by the 154th edition of the Grade 1, $1.25 million Travers on August 26 and the Grade 1, $1 million Whitney on August 5, the 2023 summer meet at historic Saratoga Race Course will open on Thursday, July 13, and continue through Monday, September 4.

Following the four-day opening weekend, racing will be conducted five days a week, Wednesdays through Sundays, apart from closing week, when the meet will conclude on Labor Day.

For more information about Saratoga Race Course, visit NYRA.com/Saratoga.

Photo by Robert Schmidt, courtesy of New York Racing Association. Giveaway photos provided by NYRA.

Cooler Jug

Bucket Hat

Dri-Fit T-Shirt

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SCC’s Justin Duscher Commits to NVU-Lyndon

Deanna Rivers Foundation Presents Check to AWRA

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Saratoga Central Catholic senior Justin Duscher officially signed his college commitment on Monday, stating his intent to play Division III college basketball at Northern Vermont University-Lyndon.

Duscher said he was attracted to Lyndon’s small-school atmosphere and coaching staff, saying it is “a great opportunity.”

“It’s always been a dream for me to play in college, and it’s something that I’ve worked for years and years,” said Duscher. “Coach (David) Pasiak, he gave me a great opportunity to come in. They have really good team-oriented guys on the squad that I really liked.”

“Justin has a very good feel for the game,” said NVU-Lyndon head coach David Pasiak in a press release. “He’s an unselfish passer who has a knack for getting the ball to his teammates on time and on target. He is also a good perimeter shooter, and he takes pride in doing the little things well. He gives us additional depth and versatility on the perimeter. Justin is going to develop into a very good player here as he fills out and adjusts to the college game. Above all of that, he’s extremely team-oriented and positive, and will lift our team on the court and off.”

Duscher averaged 12 points, 5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 1.4 steals per game during his senior year, according to SCC head

coach Shea Bromirski. Duscher was the Saints’ team MVP and was named to the Wasaren League Exceptional Senior All-Star team the release says.

Duscher, who transferred to Saratoga Catholic from Saratoga Springs High School prior to his junior year, thanked his coaches and teammates for their support.

“The whole community’s really supportive in general, and that really helped me see success here,” Duscher said. “Coach Bromirski, he’s been a real big help for me.”

Bromirski said Duscher is a “really talented player,” and emphasized his leadership abilities.

“(Justin) can shoot, he can pass. He guards multiple positions,” said Bromirski. “We were pretty small, so we asked him to guard some pretty big guys. He did that pretty well for us. He adds a ton of value with his leadership, and his positive attitude. He’s a great young man. We’re lucky to have him, and we’re going to miss him.”

Duscher said he first began working with Bromirski at a young age through Dags Basketball, saying it was “really nice” to share his final high school season with the coach.

“It was a surprise when he came over here, and now it’s really cool to be able to share this experience with him,” Duscher said.

“He had been here an extra year than me, so he was kind

of helping me get my feet wet,” Bromirski added. “I’ve known Justin for a long time, so I leaned on him to be a leader. The kids respect him. He’s a great kid. It’s not just basketball practice, he’s like that every day.”

Duscher said his experience at Saratoga Catholic was “great,” and said he is excited for his college experience.

“I was hoping that he would have a chance (to play in college), and I think he’ll make the most of it for sure,” said Bromirski. “He knows what it takes to be a part of something bigger than himself.”

CLIFTON PARK — The Annual Deanna Rivers 518 Softball Tournament was held Sunday, June 11, celebrating the life of Deanna Rivers, who died tragically 10 years ago.

“Thank you, Debbie, Brian, Jenna and the Rivers Foundation, for your generous donation to Act With Respect Always,” said Coach Rich Johns, founder of AWRA. “l have such admiration for your amazing family.”

Debbie, Brian and Jenna Rivers presenting a donation to Coach Johns and his AWRA foundation (Photo provided).

Photo by Super Source Media Studios.

Annual Father’s Day Kids’ Fishing Derby

Alaynick Strikes Gold

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The sun was shining on Lake Lonely for the annual Father’s Day Kids’ Fishing Derby on June 18, as kids and their fathers or guardians spent the morning casting out their lines.

The Derby, which is free to attend, offered free food and drinks along with prizes for participating kids.

“Hopefully it’ll lead some kids down the right track,” said

Dan Price, a member of the Saratoga Basspointers Club.

The Saratoga Springs Police and Fire Departments were on hand, bringing along a police horse and firetruck for interactions and photos. Members of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation participate as well, helping show kids how to properly catch and release fish.

“I like when the DEC comes,

because they really go to the kids and say, ‘This is how you get them, this is how you put them back,’” said Price. “It’s a learning thing too.”

The derby is sponsored by the Saratoga Basspointers Club, the Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 2586, Saratoga Springs Professional Firefighters Union No. 343, Saratoga Springs Recreation Department, Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge No. 161, D&D Marine Services, Saratoga Tackle, Wiggly Worm,

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SHREVEPORT, LA — Jessica

Alaynick from the Jason Morris Judo Center in Glenville won a Gold Medal in the +78kg division June 17 at the Junior Judo Olympics, held at the Shreveport Convention Center in Louisiana.

This event was also the qualifier for Team USA to

and other local organizations.

Members of the SaratogaWilton Elks Lodge were also on hand, relaying information to parents regarding the Elks National Foundation Drug Awareness Program.

The derby offers prizes for several categories: pike, sunfish, bass, and pickerel. Price said that prizes would be given out to each kid who participated.

“(We’re) trying to get these

compete at the Junior World Judo Championships later this year in Coimbra, Portugal, from Oct 4-7.

Alaynick became the 29th overall athlete from the JMJC to make a Jr. World team, which includes Jessica’s older brother Chris, who was a Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School Graduate.

kids into it,” Price said. “I remember my first fish.”

With a large crowd in attendance, Price made note of the community involvement, saying a participant at a recent fishing tournament donated his proceeds to the Derby.

“We had a guy that won second place the other day, he said, ‘This is for the kids,’ which was really cool,” Price said. “The kids get a kick out of it, that’s the biggest thing.”

Thomas Wanczyk poses with his catch during the Father’s Day Kids’ Fishing Derby. Photos by Dylan McGlynn.

Photo provided by Jason Morris Judo Center.

SSCSD Appoints New Director of Physical Education, Athletics, Health

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The Saratoga Springs City School District has announced the hiring of John Goodson as the next Director of Physical Education, Athletics, and Health.

Goodson had spent the previous 13 years in the same position at the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District. He will assume the role on July 17, according to a statement on the SSCSD website.

Goodson said his time at Jamesville-DeWitt has been “great,” and said he and his wife are looking forward to joining the Saratoga Springs community.

“My wife and I are both looking forward to Saratoga, for what Saratoga has to offer,” said Goodson. “The school, the community. The history of the program is strong and rich. I’m looking forward to working with their program.”

“We are excited to welcome John Goodson to our district leadership team,” said SSCSD Superintendent Dr. Michael Patton in a statement. “John has a very strong background as an athletic administrator, and

Jamesville-DeWitt has earned the distinction of being one of the top high school interscholastic athletic programs in the state under John’s leadership. John is looking forward to working closely with our students, teachers, coaches, parents, and the community and continuing the outstanding programs and opportunities that are available to all students here in Saratoga Springs.”

Goodson said he was drawn to the culture of Saratoga and noted the community involvement in the district stood out during his interview process.

“I just love hearing, coming from the superintendent and then every stakeholder in the interview, the value of having leadership in the field of health, physical education, and athletics,” Goodson said.

“It wasn’t all just about studentathletes. It was about their overall mental health, physical health. It was just so refreshing.”

Goodson is to replace Nicholas McPartland, who has accepted a role as Principal at Queensbury Middle School. Patton thanked McPartland for his

dedication to the district in a statement posted to the district website.

“I would like to thank Nick McPartland for the tremendous job he has done for the past four years leading our physical education, health, and athletics department. Nick has developed a close working relationship with our student-athletes, coaches, and our community and will be missed,” said Patton in the statement.

Prior to his role at JamesvilleDeWitt, Goodson had served as Director of Health, Physical Education, and Athletics at both the Johnson City Central School District and Sherburne-Earlville Central School District.

Goodson, a native of Clinton, earned a bachelor’s degree in physical education at Ithaca College, and a master’s degree in athletic administration at the University of Northern Colorado, the release states. He has also received a certificate of advanced study from SUNY Cortland in educational leadership.

He stressed the importance

of providing well-rounded care in health, physical education, and athletics, saying keeping students at “the center of our decisionmaking” will be a top priority.

“They’re the reason that we go to work every day,” Goodson said. “There’s a ton of experiences that I have, both in municipal, intercollegiate, high school athletics. But I’m always going to keep the student as my center, as my focus.”

Goodson said his first step in his new role will be simply “to listen.” “I want to hear what they’ve been working on,” said Goodson. “I want the people to be involved in setting the mission statement, if you will, and setting the action plan. That’s what I’ll be doing. I’ll be meeting with all the stakeholder groups, listening, and then developing an action plan to move forward.”

Photo provided by Saratoga Springs City School District.

“There’s a ton of experiences that I have, both in municipal, intercollegiate, high school athletics. But I’m always going to keep the student as my center, as my focus.”

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