BALLSTON SPA — For eleven minutes on Tuesday afternoon more than a dozen members representing the legislative authority of Saratoga County government sat in silence and listened, the gravity of the moment spreading across their faces.
The supervisors spent the earlier part of their monthly meeting working on
the executive decisions for which they had been elected - authorizing memorandums, accepting grants, amending policies and designating for use funds in Saratoga County’s nearly half-billion-dollar annual budget.
When Ballston Spa resident Cari Scribner stepped to the mic to hold up a photograph during the meeting’s Public Input segment, silence fell upon the large room.
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History OF SARATOGA
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History OF SARATOGA
Saratoga County: 234 years of Hard Work, Civic Engagement, and Resilience
by Sean Kelleher | Sponsored by The Saratoga County History Roundtable
Contact The Saratoga County History Roundtable at: saratogacohistoryroundtable@gmail.com
The Birth of Saratoga County: February 7, 1791 On a cold February day in 1791, Saratoga County officially separated from Albany County, marking its beginning as an independent community. Known as “Saratoga” by Indigenous peoples and later formalized by colonial settlers, the county has long been defined by its strategic location, historical significance, and hardworking residents.
For over 230 years, Saratoga’s foundation has been shaped by values of resilience, civic engagement, and industriousness, creating a vibrant community that honors its past while embracing progress.
Before 1791: Evolving Boundaries and Communities. Before becoming a county, Saratoga’s boundaries were part of Albany County, with its governance structure evolving over time. A major milestone came in 1684 with the Saratoga Patent, which granted settlers six miles of land along both sides of the Hudson River from Mechanicville to the mouth of the Battenkill.
By 1772, the area was divided into two districts, Half Moon and Saraghtoga, marking the start of local governance. In 1788, New York State formally established towns within Saratoga, including Halfmoon, Saratoga, Ballston, and Stillwater. Three years later, these towns separated from Albany County to form Saratoga County, ushering in a new era of self-governance.
Saratoga: The “Mother of Towns.” As communities expanded, Saratoga became known as the “mother of towns.”
In 1775, Ballstown branched off as a new district, and in 1789, East Town (now part of Washington County) separated. These changes reflected Saratoga’s growing role in shaping local governance. The county’s contributions to the nations founding solidified its historical importance. The Battles of Saratoga, the turning point of the Revolutionary War, demonstrated the region’s resilience and strategic
importance.
Geography: A Key to Saratoga’s Growth. Saratoga’s geography has always been central to its development. Nestled between the Hudson and Mohawk rivers and crossed by waterways like the Kayaderosseras Creek and Sacandaga River, the county’s location served as a crossroads of early trade and travel. Fertile farmland and abundant natural resources attracted settlers who built the agricultural and economic foundations for Saratoga’s prosperity.
Civic Engagement: A Lasting Tradition. From its earliest days, Saratoga County residents valued self-governance and community involvement. County, City and Town government leaders partner with private businesses and nonprofit societies to create a culture of collective responsibility. Today, this spirit continues. Residents engage in preserving historical sites, supporting sustainable development, and promoting civic pride—ensuring these values remain central to the county’s identity.
Resilience and Modern Growth Saratoga County’s history is filled with stories of perseverance. From the Revolutionary War to the Industrial Revolution and
beyond, the community has adapted to challenges while building a thriving economy.
Modern Saratoga County is home to a diverse range of economic activities, including tourism, healthcare, technology, farming and manufacturing. Landmarks such as the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC), Skidmore College, and the Saratoga Racetrack enrich the county’s intellectual and cultural life. Visitors are drawn by its historical sites, scenic landscapes, and recreational opportunities, further boosting the local economy.
A Legacy of Independence and Progress Since 1791, Saratoga County has grown from four towns to include nineteen towns, several villages and two cities. The values of resilience, selfreliance, and industriousness that defined its early settlers remain at the heart of its modern identity. From town meetings to thriving businesses, residents continue to honor its history while looking ahead to new opportunities for growth. Saratoga County’s journey—rooted in its rich history, strategic geography, and enduring values—is a story of progress that connects the achievements of the past to the promise of tomorrow.
Map of the County of Saratoga by David H. Burr 1840. Published by the Surveyor General pursuant to an act of the legislature. Stone & Clark, Ithaca NY 1840. From the Saratoga County Clerk’s Office
Full Moon Hikes at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park
WILTON — Experience nature in a whole new way by walking the trails under the full moon.
The Moonlight Hike at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park, a fun evening for all ages, explores the beauty of the park in the dark.
Hikes are led by an environmental educator, offering insights into the park and its wildlife. Due to high interest, Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park has added another Full Moon Hike 7-8 p.m. on March 12, in addition to the walk scheduled for March 14.
The walks take place on the trails of Camp Saratoga North on Scout Road in the Town of Wilton. If there is snow, the program will take place on snowshoes. Free snowshoe rentals will be available 15 minutes before the program.
Registration is required at least one business day in advance. To register, visit the website at www.wiltonpreserve. org For more information, call the Wilton Wildlife office at 518-450-0321 or email info@ wiltonpreserve.org.
New Free Book About Saratoga’s Black Heritage
Published by the Saratoga County History Center
BALLSTON SPA — A new 64-page book “Saratoga’s Black Heritage: A Guidebook,” was published by the Saratoga County History Center of Ballston Spa, and is available free of charge.
The book contains 30 tales, each with an illustration and tells stories of Black achievers.
Among the African American personalities profiled are Frank Johnson, whose famous orchestra played for dancing every summer in the 1820s and 1830s; T.H. Sands Pennington, owner
of a drugstore on the site of Uncommon Grounds; Harry T. Burleigh, soloist, composer, and arranger of “Negro spirituals”; Clarence Dart, a Tuskegee Airman; and Hattie Austin, beloved restaurateur who provided summer work for Southern college students.
Copies may be picked up at Brookside Museum during open hours (currently Saturday and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. Alternatively, it can be ordered for $6 postage on the museum’s website, brooksidemuseum.org, or by telephone at 518-885-4000.
Opera Saratoga Holds Local Auditions March 21-22
SARATOGA SPRINGS
—For two days in March, Opera Saratoga will hold local auditions for the 2025 Summer Festival Season and beyond, in order to create a local roster of affiliated singers, actors and pianists.
Head of Music Staff Laurie Rogers and General and Artistic Director Mary Birnbaum will hear auditions from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, March 21 at Elisabeth Luce Moore Recital Hall at Skidmore and Saturday, March 22 at the Gideon Putnam Room at the Saratoga Spa State
Park.
“There is a tremendous resource in the Capital Region that we want to tap into: the artists who live and work here,” said General and Artistic Director Mary Birnbaum, who also serves on the faculty of The Juilliard School. “This wealth of talent should be elevating the work of Opera Saratoga, the Capital Region’s only professional opera company.”
Auditioners who are singers/actors are asked to bring an aria, classical song or musical theater piece of 5 minutes or
Auditions will be held March 21-22 in Saratoga Springs.
less in duration with printed sheet music for the pianist. Actors who are interested in auditioning can prepare a monologue. Pianists should prepare the accompaniment to an aria or art song, and should be prepared to sight read.
For an audition slot, email info@operasaratoga.org.
Opera Saratoga’s 64th Annual Summer Festival will run from May 20-June 29 and feature 15 performances at the Spa State Park, Mansion of Saratoga, Saratoga Winery, and Universal Preservation Hall.
Anne Kearney Proulx
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Anne Kearney Proulx, 77, passed away on February 18, 2025, following a brief illness. Born on August 24, 1947, in Saratoga Springs, Anne was a lifelong resident of the community she cherished. She graduated from Saratoga High School, the Class of 1965, and continued her education at Mildred Elley Business School in Albany, earning her degree in 1966.
Anne built a distinguished career at the Kenneth A. Kesselring Site and the Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, where she dedicated many years of service before retiring in 2004. Her professional journey continued at the Saratoga Today Newspaper, where she contributed her talents for several years.
She is survived by her loving husband, Donald Proulx; her daughter, Whitney Rebisz, and son-in-law, Dave Rebisz;
her sister-in-law, Lori Kearney; her nephew, Jack Kearney; her niece, Maggie Kearney; and her great-nephew, Finn Wright. She was predeceased by her parents, Jane and Jack Kearney, as well as her brother, Philip Kearney.
Relatives and friends are invited to call from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at the William J. Burke & Sons/ Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
A committal service will take place in May at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, NY.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Estherville Animal Shelter located at 100 Russell Rd., Greenfield Center, NY 12833 https:// esthervilleshelter.wixsite.com/ adopt/money
Anne was beloved by all who knew her. May her memory bring comfort to those who mourn her passing.
For online condolences please visit www.burkefuneralhome. com.
OBITUARIES
Dr. Richard J. Reisman
Brookline, MA — It is with great sadness that the family of Dr. Richard J. Reisman, 79 announces his passing on February 17, 2025. Funeral service is 2/28, 1 p.m. at Congregation Shaara Tfille followed by burial in Maplewood Cemetery. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
Donna Shepherd-Moon
SARATOGA SPRINGS —
With her loving family by her side, Donna Shepherd-Moon, 79, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Saratoga Hospital. At the family’s request, there will be no calling hours or services at this time. Condolences may be shared at www. compassionatefuneralcare.com.
James M. Cole
GREENWICH — James M. Cole passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025. James was the son of Clayton Cole and Ruth Martin Cole. At the family’s request, there will be no calling hours or services at this time. Condolences may be shared at www. compassionatefuneralcare.com.
Geraldine B. Goodsell
GANSEVOORT —
Geraldine B. Goodsell (Ayers), born July 11, 1943, passed away February 16, 2025. At the family’s request there will be no services. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
Lawrence W. Fowler
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Lawrence W. Fowler of Saratoga Springs, 66, passed away at home February 19, 2025. At the family’s request, there will be no calling hours or services at this time. Condolences may be shared at www. compassionatefuneralcare.com.
Richard Barber
QUEENSBURY — Richard Barber passed away February 23 at Haynes House of Hope. At the family’s request, no services will be held at this time. In lieu of flowers, donations in honor of Richard can be made to Haynes House of Hope, 7187 NY-149, Granville, NY 12832. For condolences, visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com.
Sheila Clancy
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Sheila Clancy 87, passed away on January 3, 2025. She leaves behind her husband Thomas Sr. of 69 years, along with children Thomas Jr. (Liz), Maureen, Michael, Shaughn (Cammie) & MaryEllen. Seven grandchildren and three Grandchildren. No calling hours or services, a private graveside service was performed.
Frederick Joseph McNeary Jr.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Frederick Joseph McNeary Jr., 60, passed, February 16, 2025. As we honor Fred’s memory, may we find comfort in the cherished moments shared and the profound impact he had on all who had the privilege of knowing him. Services will be at a later date. Please visit www. burkefuneralhome.com
Patrick B. Sutherland
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Patrick B. Sutherland, 61, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Saratoga Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. At the family’s request, there will be no calling hours or services at this time. Condolences may be shared at www. compassionatefuneralcare.com.
Saratoga County Second Chance Program Reaches Milestone, Helps 1,000 Access Addiction Treatment and Support Services
BALLSTON SPA —
The nationally recognized Second Chance program has helped 1,000 people and their families in Saratoga County
access addiction treatment and support services, Saratoga County Sheriff Michael Zurlo announced this week.
The program began
Horse Rescued After Falling Through Ice
SARATOGA SPRINGS
— Three patrol officers of the Saratoga Springs Police Department rescued a horse in imminent danger of freezing, after the horse had fallen through ice and was stuck in a pond at a local farm.
Police Dispatch received a 911 call from a local farm shortly before 4 p.m. on Feb. 24. Patrol Division officers were sent to the call and immediately began rescue efforts upon arrival, police said.
Patrol Officer Kyle Clinton was first on scene and began to assist the owner in pulling the horse out with a rope. Patrol Officers Kris Camarro and Dominic Martuscello arrived shortly after and working as a team with the horse owner successfully rescued the horse from the frozen pond.
After reaching solid ground, the horse was able to get to its feet and was walked back to the barn to begin receiving veterinarian care.
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Aug. 9, 2017 and created a new approach to addressing substance use disorder and strengthening the relationship between police and people suffering from addiction in Saratoga County. Through the program, Sheriff’s deputies and their partners follow up with every overdose call in Saratoga County to connect overdose survivors and their families with treatment providers and support services in the community.
The program hit a milestone earlier this year, following up with 1,000
overdose survivors.
“It throws a lifeline to someone at what could be the lowest point they’ve known and can be the difference between life and death, Zurlo said in a statement. “I’m thankful to the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors for their support of this program and to our community partners, without whom reaching this milestone and impacting so many lives wouldn’t have been possible.”
Since its inception, the program has expanded through multiple partnerships with community organizations
such as the Healing Springs Recovery and Outreach Center, Prevention Council, and Recovery Alliance in Saratoga (RAIS).
Additionally, in 2018, the Office received New York State Department of Health certification as an Opioid Overdose Prevention Provider, allowing the Sheriff’s Office to train law enforcement and civilians in the use of Naloxone.
For more information about the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office Second Chance program, contact Captain Dan Morley at 518-885-2403.
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Fort William Henry “Battles & Beverages” Event to Commemorate Historic Anniversaries
LAKE GEORGE — A celebration combining history and local craft beverages will take place March 22 to mark the 270th anniversary of the construction of Fort William Henry and the 268th anniversary of Vaudreuil’s Raid of 1757.
The event will be staged at Fort William Henry, a historic site originally constructed in 1755 during the French and Indian War and overlooking the
southern basin of Lake George. The original fort burned to the ground during the war and was meticulously reconstructed in the 1950s and is part of the Fort William Henry Resort.
Reenactments – Vaudreuil’s Raid of 1757. 11:00 a.m. & 1 p.m. - Reenactments will portray the surprise winter assault on the fort that was repulsed after several days in the face of overwhelming odds. Lunch
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BALLSTON SPA — Mia’s Fashion & Home Boutique in Ballston Spa is celebrating International Women’s Day by co-hosting an event featuring women-owned businesses, and raising money for The Foreverly House.
The non-profit Foreverly House is dedicated to providing a safe and sustainable home for homeless women veterans, including mothers with children. This continues the legacy of Mia Jones - the boutique’s former owner, who actively supported the Veterans Housing Coalition throughout the years.
“With the brands we carry, we’re celebrating and supporting
women every day—it’s part of our mission—but for International Women’s Day this year, we wanted to do something special to bring women in the community together to celebrate and make a difference,” says Elena Wise, Mia’s owner.
The event will take place 5-9 p.m. Friday, March 7, one day prior to International Women’s Day. Mia’s is partnering with Sage Wine & Spirits to host a Sip N’ Shop at 124 Milton Ave. where visitors who shop can enjoy free samples from womenowned wine brands and 20% off Mia’s selection of womenowned brands, as well as make a monetary donation to The Foreverly House.
of soup, sandwiches, and hot beverages will be provided for participants.
Faire & Meet – Sutlers & Reenactors & Beverages. 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Fort William Henry Museum. Historical Sutlers and Crafts – demonstrations, displays, and sales. Local Craft Brewers, Distillers and Wineries – tastings and sales.
At 7 p.m. guest speaker
Dr. Steven C. Eames presents “Warfare on the Colonial Frontier” in the Fort William Henry Conference Center.
Free Parking is available for guests in the South Lot of the Fort William Henry Hotel and Museum at 46 Canada St., Lake George. Parking for all other visitors is $10. For more information, visit: fwhmuseum.com or email: info@fortwilliamhenry.com.
Saratoga County Career Center March Virtual Workshops Schedule
BALLSTON SPA — The Saratoga County Career Center in conjunction with the Greater Capital Region Career Centers will hold the following free virtual career workshops: March 5 at 10 a.m. and March 6 at 10:30 a.m. Resume Development - This workshop presents the basics of a powerful and effective cover letter including formatting, tailoring to the job, and getting through the online application process to land an interview. Please have a rough draft of your resume with you. March 6 at 11 a.m. and March 30 at 1:30 a.m.: Transferable Skills - Transferable skills are qualities you have already acquired which can be used in a different job. Make it easy for employers to see the connection between your qualities and the skillset needed
to do the job and market yourself as the solution to an employer’s problem. Learn ways to research the employer’s needs then identify and show them that you have these skills.
Registration is required for all workshops. Visit https://swwworkforce.org/calendar to register or call the Saratoga County Career Center at (518) 884-4170 for more information. The workshops are offered as part of the Saratoga County Career Center’s WorkPays! workforce education campaign.
The Saratoga County Department of Workforce Development provides comprehensive training and employment services to residents through its Career Center and works with local businesses to attract and retain the local workforce.
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On February 27th, Ms. Addie Borlang will turn 99 years young! Born Addie Warren in 1926 in Ticonderoga, NY, she was the oldest of eight children. She was raised and went to school in Putnam. When her mother died young, she took on the task of helping to raise her younger siblings while her father, John Wesley Warren, worked on the railroad.
Addie met William S. Bailey and married him on December 20, 1947. They had two girls, Linda and Deborah and lived in South Glens Falls. Addie worked at the South Glens Falls Laundromat. They moved to Glens Falls and she worked for Neisners for several years. Unfortunately, her husband passed during this time. Later she worked for several other establishments, including Woolworths.
In 1974, Addie remarried Olai Borlang and resided with him in Hudson Falls. They spent many summers at their beautiful camp on Green Pond in Hebron. Olai passed in 2015.
Addie moved to Wilton after his death and now resides at the Wilton Commons where she enjoys spending her time talking and doing puzzles with the other residents. She now has five grandchildren, eight Great Grandchildren, and one Great Great Grandchild.
When asked about her age, Addie laughs and says she’s not old. She’s definitely still young at heart.
Last Call: Public Hearing in March to Go To Earlier Bar Closing Times
by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY
BALLSTON SPA — After more than a decade of failed attempts, a measure to go to earlier bar closing times across Saratoga County – including in the city of Saratoga Springs – is picking up momentum and will likely stage a Public Hearing in March in Ballston Spa.
The New York State Liquor Authority would need to ultimate give its approval, but the Saratoga Springs proposal is, unlike previous efforts, making positive inroads at the county level.
The proposal targets an effective date of Jan. 1, 2026 and details new closing times of 2 a.m. - from Nov. 1 through April 30, and 3 a.m. from May
1 to Oct. 31.
“So, we would no longer be at 4 a.m. in the city,” said Saratoga Springs Supervisor Matt Veitch, who chairs the county Law & Finance Committee, and is also co-chairperson of the entire Saratoga County Board of Supervisors.
Currently, the New York State Alcoholic Beverage Control Law prohibits sales of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption in Saratoga County between 4 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Sunday, and between 4 a.m. and 8 a.m. on any other day.
The county Law & Finance Committee discussed the proposal at its meeting Feb. 12.
“We did not make any decisions at the meetings – there were a couple of
supervisors who wanted to have a little more time to think about it, although nobody expressed any opposition to it at the meeting,” Veitch said.
The county Law & Finance committee is expected to return to the discussion at its next meeting - which will take place at 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 12 - and it is anticipated that a legally required Public Hearing will also be held at that time.
The full county supervisors board – which next meets at 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 18 and then again on April 15 - would then be required to vote to approve the matter and sent it off to the SLA for ultimate approval.
All Saratoga County meetings take place at the county complex in Ballston Spa.
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“This is my son Nicholas,” she began. “He worked for the Saratoga County Sewer district.”
Nicholas Scribner grew up in Ballston Spa, graduated from Ballston Spa High, served four years as a lifeguard at the village pool – “after that decided he didn’t want children,” his mom quipped – and worked as an associate electrician for the Saratoga County sewer system.
“It was a job he loved.” After his death last November, the American flag was lowered to half-staff and flew over county facilities for seven days.
“Nick had a very common affliction: insomnia. Since he was a child, he could not sleep,” Scribner said. “A friend told him about an herbal, all-natural energy enhancer to overcome fatigue with no side effects. This substance was kratom. Of all the adults that I’ve talked to
about it about 10% have heard of it; of all the kids I’ve talked to about it, it’s 100%.”
When Nick was 17, a doctor prescribed medicine to help with insomnia. “In an effort to take something from nature rather than from a pharmaceutical company, my son chose this all-natural substance,” Scribner said. “And that choice ended his life.”
Kratom - a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia, commonly refers to an herbal substance that can produce opioid- and stimulant-like effects, according to the National Institutes of Health. While its use or sale has been banned or restricted in several countries, kratom and kratombased products are currently legal and accessible in many areas.
“Kratom managed to stay under the radar. Most adults
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Ballston Spa Mom Urges Saratoga Board: “Please. Sound The Alarm”
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have never heard of it, but here is its tricky little secret: it is enormously addictive. It affects the same opiate brain reducers as morphine, exposing users to high risks of addiction, abuse and dependence,” Scribner said. Recent media reports have referred to it as “gas station heroin.” It may be sold as powder or gel, tea, gummies, fruit flavored energy drinks and honey sticks.
“Kratom sells all over Saratoga County at gas station and quick stop markets,” said Scribner, displaying a colorful can labeled as kratom Seltzer energy drink to the supervisors in the room. “I purchased this in the village for about $7. Zero sugar, zero alcohol, zero calories – OK, great! And the name on it: A Different Kind Of Energy Drink, Watermelon Candy Kratom Seltzer,” said Scribner, gesturing to the can. “Now who is this watermelon seltzer with a cartoon rabbit aimed at?”
While there are no uses for kratom approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, people report using kratom to manage drug withdrawal symptoms and cravings (especially related to opioid use), pain, fatigue and mental health problems, according to the NIH. An estimated 1.7 million Americans aged 12 and older used kratom in 2021. It contains two main chemical compounds which bind to the same receptors in the brain as opioid drugs such as codeine.
“Within a short time unless they keep upping their dose, kratom users will experience shocking side effects - including crushing stomach pain, migraines, tremors, hot flashes, insomnia. My son was trying to overcome insomnia and chose something that caused insomnia. No side effects on the can. Nowhere does it say this is what it will cause, no warnings,” Scribner said.
“In 2016, in response to increasing calls from poison control centers, the DEA sought to classify kratom as a Schedule 1 drug. This means the substance has no currently accepted medical use and high potential for abuse. But no action was taken. And you know what? My son would be alive if they had done something in 2016.”
Without federal action a handful of states have taken steps to protect its people, she says, Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Rhode Island and Vermont among them. There are currently no age restrictions in New York state to buy kratom.
“Due to my big mouth all over Albany,” Scribner said there are currently four bills in the New York State Assembly and one in the New York State Senate. Some simply place purchase age minimums. A recent state Senate Bill, sponsored by Sen. Patricia Fahy and introduced in February, seeks to prohibit the sale of kratom to individuals under the age of 21, imposing a civil penalty of up to $500 for its sale.
“We all know how kids are. Someone who is 22 will get it and pass it around. I mean that’s what we did with cigarettes back in the day,” Scribner said.
“Nick did not overdose on kratom or mix it with other drugs or alcohol. His death was a was a complete accident. Two common kratom side effects, again not listed anywhere, are vomiting and catatonic sleep,” Scribner said. “He lived alone and while sleeping on his back in November he began to wretch, couldn’t turn over, and asphyxiated from the contents of his stomach. Twenty-seven years old. His brother found him later, already cold.”
There are also bills on the table to classify kratom as a Schedule 1 drug and Scribner urged supervisors and residents to contact legislators to support the bills.
“As a family we are gutted.
None of us sleep. I cry in waiting rooms in the grocery store. At stop signs. In my car. My tears froze to my face while I was out shoveling these past couple of weekends and I’m really afraid that I’m going to forget the sound of his voice,” Scribner said. “Parent-to-parent, please help me save some of the other children, because no one sounded the alarm in time to change to keep my son alive. Please. Sound the alarm.”
Nicholas Scribner. Photo provided.
Dems Will Not Appeal Judge’s Ruling in Saratoga Springs Special Election; New City DPW Commissioner will be Chuck Marshall
by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS
— Chuck Marshall will serve as Saratoga Springs’ new
Commissioner of Public Works and one of its five voting members on the city council.
Citing “an expensive cost to mount an appeal,” interim Saratoga Springs
DPW Commissioner Hank Kuczynski announced Feb. 24 that Democrats will not legally challenge a recent ruling by Saratoga County State Supreme Court Judge James Walsh regarding the citywide special election between the Kuczynski - a Democrat, and Marshall – a Republican.
The announcement came minutes after Kuczynski served as council member at the table in a special meeting at City Hall.
Approximately 3,500 city residents cast ballots in the Jan. 28 election for the Saratoga Springs DPW Commissioner/ fifth City Council seat, in which Marshall’s name appeared pre-printed on the ballot, and Democrats backed Kuczynski as a write-in candidate.
The unofficial election results from the Saratoga County Board of Elections showed a 29-vote lead for the “write-in” candidate. Following two days of inspecting ballots in the basement vault of the Saratoga County Board of Elections, Republicans objected to just over 100 of the ballots.
On Feb. 14, Saratoga County State Supreme Court Judge James Walsh released his 12-page decision. Judge Walsh, a Republican, ruled invalid several dozen ballot votes that Democrats said showed voter intent for write-in candidate Kuczynski, and which Republicans objected to. Republican candidate Marshall was shown to emerge with a
Chuck Marshall.
margin of victory close to equal the number of ballots ruled as invalid.
The county Board of Elections certified the election Feb. 25. The position will seat a commissioner for the balance of this calendar year, with elections for all five council seats slated to take place in November.
Kuczynski was appointed by the City Council late last October to fill the vacant Public Works Commissioner position. He said he will not seek election in November.
In his statement regarding the election, Kuczynski said: “I received more votes for a total
of 1,769 but lost the election. A judge invalidated ballots based on legislative intent versus voter intent.” He added that after reviewing the decision with counsel and an election attorney, however, “the expensive cost to mount an appeal precludes me from moving forward.”
Kuczynski, who had previously served Saratoga Springs’ first deputy mayor, said It was “an honor and privilege” to serve as DPW Commissioner, and wished “the best to the department’s hardworking employees who are the backbone of the city, and to the incoming administration.”
PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
This updated full of charm home at 3 Seward St in Saratoga Springs was listed by Kelly Waechter from Roohan Realty and sold for $615,000.
BALLSTON
Barbera Homes Kelley Farms LLC sold property at 36 Saddlebrook Blvd to Brian Manikas for $780,137
Jung Tae Hwang sold property at 11 Knottingley Pl to Daniel Noonan for $715,000
Catherine Burkly sold property at 329 Goode St to Olit 2024 HB2 Alternative Holdings LLC for $324,188
Jared Van Vranken sold property at 89 Middline Rd to John Kimber for $475,000
CORINTH
James Burkett sold property at 45 Fuller Rd to Nolan Danielewski for $215,000
PPP Properties LLC sold property at 12 Hillside Ave to Antonio Bottiglierie for $319,900
Alan Clugston sold property at 5029 Route 9N to Eric Petkus for $275,000
GREENFIELD
Angela Thrailkill sold property at 298 South Greenfield Rd to Alexander Doering for $450,000
Brandon Ray sold property at 65 Barney Rd to Emily Simard for $242,050
Frank Tedeschi sold property at 54 Greene Rd to Jeremy VanWormer for $157,711
Robert Stasyshyn sold property at 4 Mountain St to Cazimer Rafalik for $265,000
MALTA
Jeffrey Weaver sold property at 35 Essex St to Melissa Bruno for $433,000
Lorraine Thompson sold property at 27 Collamer Dr to Burt Family for $305,000
PDRN LLC sold property at 9 Old Stonebreak Rd to CB 9 Old Stonebreak Rd for $3,050,000
Janine Lasker sold property at 58 Riley Cove Rd to Ronnie Romines for $825,000
MILTON
Robert Kane sold property at 160 Saratoga Ave to Daniel Nolan for $439,900
Hunter Lane LLC sold property at 13 Hunter Ct to Edward Morris for $557,532
Matthew Jeanson sold property at 121 Finley Rd to Chad Farquharson for $265,000
SARATOGA SPRINGS
Adelphi Owner II sold property at 19 Washington St Apt 567 to Roger Saks for $1,850,000
Adelphi Owner II sold property at 19 Washington St Apt 251 to Residence Suite 251 LLC for $1,300,000
Eli Bickley sold property at 97 Quevic Dr to Dustin Connors for $350,000
Marcia Hellwig sold property at 12 Conver Dr to Matthew Beecher for $480,000
Kimberly Vanwormer sold property at 182 Grand Ave to Key Chain Realty LLC for $244,001
Brian Kelly sold property at 138 Lincoln Ave to Matteo Balluci for $1,250,000
Ava Marco sold property at 9 Ten Springs Dr to Kevy Minogue for $700,000
Adelphi Owner II sold property at 19 Washington St Apt 363 to A and G Realty Holdings Partners LLC for $850,000
Adelphi Owner II sold property at 19 Washington St Apt 664 to Vincent Castagno for $1,600,000
Adelphi Owner II sold property at 19 Washington St Apt 262 to James Gatto for $990,000
Laura McMahon sold property at 30 Whistler Court Unit 211 to Marilyn Kellner for $790,000
Joseph DeSena sold property at 70 Railroad Pl 408 to Michael Akker for $829,500
WILTON
Forest Grove LLC sold property at 91 Daintree Dr to Paul Lividini for $768,706
Forest Grove LLC sold property at 39 Daintree Dr to Dennis King for $630,008
Tradewind Holdings LLC sold property at 744 Route 9 to 740 Route 9 LLC for $150,000
Franklin and Grant sold property at 2 Parkhurst Rd to Jeffrey Pierce for $420,000
Curtis Parker sold property at 424 Daniels Rd to Hailey Palermo for $522,000
Forest Grove LLC sold property at 76 Daintree Dr to Andrew EK for $746,449
Cygnus Properties sold property at 193 Perry Rd to 193 Perry Rd LLC for $380,000
Saratoga Paint and Sip Studio Gets New Owner and Name
by Nicholas Rodd Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS
— With a love for art of all kinds, the new Saratoga Paint and Sip owner Ryan Smithson is bringing his vision and passion to the Spa City with the rebranded Saratoga Paint & Drip Studio.
Smithson says that he sees how helpful art can be when going through the hardest times in life, and he wants to share the escape that can be found in painting and music.
“When you talk about what happiness is and the right way to live your life, there’s a lot of different beliefs around that, but one of those through lines I think is always being present. Not stuck in the past, not worrying about the future, just
being there where you are, and art has a certain way of doing that,” says Smithson. “It’s just this escape, like you’re just in the moment. You’re not thinking about your day job. You’re not thinking about your problems. You’re just doing the thing, and you’re creating. You’re making something either audibly or you’re making a visual piece of art that wasn’t there before. It’s such a beautiful part of the human experience.”
Alongside the chance of this escape, Smithson says he also wants a place where people, experienced with art or not, can walk out feeling proud of what they created.
“Whether you’ve painted a hundred times or whether you haven’t painted since you finger painted in kindergarten, there’s something fun to be had. And even if you don’t make some beautiful masterpiece, you’ll
have a good time. When you come in, even if you have no experience, you’ll walk out with something really cool that you’ll be proud of,” Smithson said.
The Saratoga Paint & Drip Studio will hold events centered around bringing anyone and everyone in, from families to friends or any artist that wants to learn something new. This includes a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for Saint Patrick’s Day weekend, which has been dubbed Sober Saint Patty’s Day at the studio, where there will be plenty of live music for participants to enjoy.
Artists can expect to enjoy all kinds of live music at the Paint & Drip, as local performers are welcomed in to provide atmosphere for special
events and everyday classes alike. The Paint & Drip has already seen several musicians and groups from the area come in, from jazz, to blues and acoustic. Smithson says he wants a place where up-andcoming musicians can perform, grow, and share their own art with the community.
The Paint & Drip is also a completely sober atmosphere, with participants having the option to enjoy a variety of non-alcoholic wines, beers, and Hawaiian-inspired mocktails from the studio’s new Ohana A.F. Tiki Bar and Lounge. With alcohol being a prominent feature across so many forms of entertainment, Smithson looks to create an atmosphere away from that where everyone
can feel comfortable while still enjoying great drinks.
With years of volunteer work under his belt – working with nonprofits such as Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Best Buddies, Double H Ranch, and numerous veterans’ groups –Smithson plans to continue helping in any way he can. Through auctions, discount nights, and other events, he hopes to raise proceeds that can be sent back to groups in the area like the ones he has been a part of for so long. He says that the possibilities are endless, and that he hopes to include these groups wherever he can.
The Saratoga Paint & Drip is located at 80 Henry Street. To learn more, visit www. paintandsipstudios.com.
Photo provided.
New Dessert Bar Opens in Spa City
by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS
— Bibulous, a new desert bar from the owners of Saratoga’s Broadway Deli, officially opened its doors at 35 Henry Street in Saratoga Springs last Saturday.
The eatery, whose name is defined by Merriam-Webster as “fond of alcoholic beverages,” features deserts, snacks, beer, wine, cocktails, and mocktails; with gluten-free and vegan options available. It’s open 5pm until midnight every day but Wednesday.
“[Bibulous Saratoga] will feature a rotating selection of seasonal homemade desserts as well as a few savory bites,” wrote co-owner Daniel Chessare in a social media post last year when the bar was announced.
“Waiting for a reservation? Stop in for a glass of wine and cheese plate. Then swing by after dinner for a little dessert and a nightcap before heading home.”
New Pizza Joint Opens in Middle Grove
MIDDLE GROVE — Post
Pizza and More will celebrate its grand opening on Friday, Feb. 28 with a Town of Greenfield Family Social Hour from 5 to 7 p.m. The new restaurant is located at 3A Lake Desolation Road.
The social hour will feature samples, a bonfire with smores, raffles, and prizes. Fossil Stone Vineyards & Winery will also be
on hand to offer wine tastings.
Post Pizza is owned and operated by two Greenfield residents, as well as a partner from Saratoga Springs. The restaurant is inside a building that dates back to the 1800s and houses the Middle Grove Post Office.
Post co-owner Kevin Joyce purchased and completely renovated the building, with a new roof, interior, and exterior.
Adirondack Trust Awards $105K to Local Nonprofits
SARATOGA SPRINGS
— The Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund recently announced that its Independent Advisory Committee has awarded LendA-Hand Grants to 47 local nonprofit organizations. The Community Fund’s Autumn Giving Match Campaign raised over $106,000, which has been matched by Adirondack Trust Company, while $104,946 was awarded in grants.
The grants were presented at the Community Fund’s Annual Lend-A-Hand Grant Award Reception on December 5 in Saratoga Springs.
Lend-A-Hand Grant Awards for 2025 projects were provided to 47 organization, including the Ballston Area Community Center, Bikeatoga, Camp Abilities Saratoga, First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa’s Summer Lunch Program, Franklin Community Center, Olde Saratoga Seniors Club, Read to Recovery/Saratoga Springs Public Library, Saratoga Bridges, Saratoga
Center for the Family, Saratoga Hospital Foundation, Saratoga Pride, Wellspring, and the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park.
“We are so fortunate to have the support of our communities, which enabled us to award 47 Lend-A-Hand Grants this year,” said Joyce Ure, volunteer chair for the ATCCF Independent Advisory Committee, in a news release.
“This year, we received 67 grant applications. Although we wish we could fund every request, each year we are fortunate to be able to fund more and more as our community support grows. The awarded grants will support programs for a wide variety of needs, and will include the areas of the arts, education, health, and family activities.”
The Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund (The Community Fund) was established in 2009 to serve as a source of philanthropic support for the needs of local charities.
“What makes a community successful is having places to gather for good conversations and friends,” Joyce said in a statement. “We shouldn’t have to drive vast distances to get a bite to eat.”
Prior to opening Post Pizza, Joyce sold his last Greenfield establishment, Tinney’s Tavern, in 2024. Tinney’s is now operating under new ownership.
Espresso martini flights from Bibulous, a new desert bar now open in downtown Saratoga Springs. Photo via Bibulous.
The new eatery Post Pizza and More, located in the same building as the Middle Grove post office, will celebrate its grand opening on Feb. 28. Photo provided.
Ballston Spa Students and SPAC
Join Forces for Dance Performance
by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY
BALLSTON SPA — Milton Terrace Elementary students sitting criss-cross applesauce hollered and screeched in delight as 5th graders partied like it was 1999.
The scene was the result of a dance project collaboration between the Ballston Spa School District and the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) that culminated in a “Dancing Through the Decades” performance on Monday.
In preparation for the recital, Milton Terrace’s 5th grade class spent ten hours learning at the feet of SPAC dancing masters Frankie
Soldevere, Mike Zygo, Andre Robles, and Elizabeth Woodbury Kasius. Among the songs the students grooved to were “1999” by Prince, “Johnny B. Goode” by Chuck Berry, and “Crazy in Love” by Beyonce.
“It’s really fun and all the instructors are really happy,” said 5th grade dancer Joe Santa Barbara.
[My class] has been a little bit happier since we’ve been doing this. It’s not just like we’re going to school on Fridays just to be bored. We get to go and do the SPAC dance and it brings a little excitement into our day.”
“Dancing Through the Decades,” which celebrated African influences on American music and dance, is part of SPAC’s public school
dance project that began seven years ago at the Malta Avenue Elementary.
“It started with the initiative of giving students an opportunity they may not otherwise have; introducing dance to all people and making sure that everyone knows that dance is for everybody and all bodies,” said Jill Zygo, SPAC’s director of arts in education.
“We had watched this program really take form at
Malta Avenue, watched from afar and heard how wonderful it is,” said Milton Terrace Principal Kathleen Chaucer. “[The students] are getting to interact with instructors from various areas of the arts, like visual artists and dance instructors. [They’re] getting to really learn the history behind the music.”
In addition to learning dance, students at Milton Terrace also participated in
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a t-shirt design contest. Each 5th grader created a logo for the event, and the winner’s artwork was featured on t-shirts given out to students and other participants.
The recital itself also included a surprise performance from the elementary staff, which caused the students to erupt in excitement.
“It just makes you put a smile on your face,” said Santa Barbara.
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Milton Terrace Elementary 5th graders dance on stage for their fellow classmates during the “Dancing Through the Decades” recital on Feb. 24. Photo by Jonathon Norcross.
Saratoga Independent School Launches Music Program with Saratoga Chamber Players
SARATOGA SPRINGS —
The Saratoga Chamber Players recently announced that they are sponsoring the Classroom to Concert program, an immersive music experience for the students of the Saratoga Independent School (SIS). The program allows third through fifth-grade students to collaborate with Saratoga Chamber Players composer and cellist Eliot Bailen.
“Classroom to Concert is more than just a musical program; it’s a platform for students to express themselves and work together,” said Saratoga Chamber Players Executive Director Lynne Gelber in a statement. “It instills pride and ownership in the creative process, empowering every child to participate. The program features hands-on activities and interactive lessons that demonstrate how a simple idea can evolve into a full musical composition, providing a truly unique learning experience for students.”
The program will culminate in a final concert in late spring, where professional musicians will join the students on stage to present their compositions in a collaborative performance.
Skidmore Announces 2025 Commencement Speakers
SARATOGA SPRINGS
— Skidmore College will bestow honorary degrees upon poetjournalist and social entrepreneur Aaron P. Dworkin, and advocate and curator of the arts Adam D. Weinberg during the college’s 2025 Commencement Exercises on Saturday, May 17 at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center.
Both Dworkin and Weinberg will address graduates during the ceremony, which is open to all.
Dworkin is a 2005 MacArthur Fellow, advocate for the arts, best-selling author, poetjournalist, and Emmy
Award-winning filmmaker. The longest-serving member of the National Council on the Arts, he has advised five presidential administrations. He is currently a professor of arts leadership and entrepreneurship at the University of Michigan and hosts the nationally broadcast show “Arts Engines.” He’s the author of poetry collections, “The Poetjournalist” and “They Said I Wasn’t Really Black,” as well as two memoirs, a children’s book, a science-fiction novel, and “The Entrepreneurial Artist: Lessons from Highly Successful Creatives.” He is the creator of both the Emmy Award-winning film “An
American Prophecy” and the digital art project “Fractured History.”
Weinberg is director emeritus and an honorary trustee of the Whitney Museum of American Art, where he served for 20 years as the Whitney’s Alice Pratt Brown Director. Throughout his career, he has curated exhibitions on dozens of 20th- and 21st-century artists, authored numerous catalogues, and lectured internationally. Commencement exercises will begin at approximately 10:40 a.m., and a livestream of the event will be available via the Skidmore website.
Students at the Saratoga Independent School start to craft the story behind their composition with Saratoga Chamber Players composer and cellist Eliot Bailen as part of the Classroom to Concerts program. Photo provided.
Food
Corned Beef and Cabbage; The Real Story...
SATURDAYS
9:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. WILTON MALL FOOD COURT
by Jodie Fitz for Saratoga TODAY
WhenI decided to share a Glazed Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe this week, I thought it would be fun to share the origins of this delicious meal that has become synonymous with St. Patrick’s Day fare. What I didn’t anticipate, is the fact that it’s not actually a traditional Irish meal; meaning corned beef and cabbage.
What is a traditional Irish meal? And, what are the origins of the dish? It appears it started as a boiled ham dinner, which is served in the same fashion with carrots, potatoes and cabbage; it’s just not as seasoned and flavorful. I’ve actually had this as a child and was not a fan, but it is inexpensive and can stretch a meal. In Ireland, back in the day, pork was a less expensive and more readily available than beef. It was in America, where corned beef, found in the Jewish delicatessens was added to this boiled dinner to create a more flavorful meal. Corned beef certainly does change the flavor of this meal. Brining the meat with salt and spices dates back centuries as part of curing and preserving meats and the flavor is an added bonus! I have also found boiling vs. baking in a Dutch oven makes a big difference in texture and flavor as well. What might you find on a St. Patrick’s Day menu in Ireland? It’s probably very diverse but could include any of the traditional Irish meals such as Leg of lamb with rosemary, Shepards pie made with lamb, lamb stew, chicken and lamb pie, soda bread and scones to name a few.
While the food is not what we are accustomed to, the celebration itself sounds like it definitely holds up to the ‘tradition’ that we do know including parades, the pubs spilling into the streets and a lot of green fashion for the holiday.
Whatever you’re planning for your celebration, check out the market for your St. Patrick’s Day plans…there are plenty of options to fill your plates.
The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is currently open Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., November through April at Wilton Mall Food Court; accessible from the mall entrance across from BJs. The CDTA’s 450 (from Schenectady) and 452 (from Skidmore College via downtown Saratoga) run to the Mall hourly Saturday mornings.
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Glazed Corned Beef and Cabbage
YIELDS: 6 servings | PREP & COOK TIME: 3 hours
INGREDIENTS:
*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market
For the Corned Beef:
• 1 (4- to 5-pound) corned beef brisket*
• 1 tablespoon mixed pickling spices*
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon mustard seed, yellow or brown
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme*
For the Glaze:
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup prepared mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
For the Vegetables:
• 6 medium red potatoes, peeled and halved or quartered, depending on size*
• 2 cups baby carrots, or about 4 to 6 medium carrots*
• 6 small turnips, peeled*
• 1 to 2 dozen small boiling onions*
• 1 cabbage, cut into 8 wedges*
INSTRUCTIONS:
Put the corned beef brisket in a large Dutch oven or stockpot and cover with water.
Tie the pickling spices, peppercorns, mustard seeds, and thyme in a double thickness of cheesecloth. Add the bag of spices to the water.
Place the pot over high heat and bring to a boil; reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 1/2 hours.
Add the potatoes, carrots, turnips, and peeled onions. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes longer.
Add the cabbage wedges, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes longer, or until the vegetables are tender.
Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Transfer the corned beef brisket to a baking pan.
Combine the glaze ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes. Spoon over the corned beef. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, basting a few times.
Transfer the glazed corned beef to a large serving platter and slice the meat. Arrange the cabbage wedges, potatoes, carrots, onions, and turnips around the sliced brisket. Serve and enjoy.
Week of February 28 - March 6, 2025
WHAT’S COOKING Saratoga?
by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY
Hello my Foodie Friends!
During the colder months, I do find myself choosing to stay indoors. Although, I would much prefer to be outdoors, being indoors does challenge me to organize, purge, and work on inside household to do’s. Recently, I was going through our kitchen gadget drawer evaluating the tools that I use. One tool that I use on a regular basis is an instant-read thermometer. An instant-read thermometer might seem like one of those kitchen gadgets you don’t really need. Most of us cook by the seat of our pants anyhow, right? Maybe it seems a little too “cheffy?” But I think you’ll find that if you get one, you’ll use it a lot, and it will increase your confidence in a wide range of kitchen tasks.
Everyone should have an instant read thermometer in their kitchen, as it gives you better control over everything from chicken thighs to caramels. The instant read thermometer is named so because it gives a temperature reading very quickly and is an essential food safety and sanitation tool. An instant-read thermometer consists of a stainless steel stem that serves as a temperature probe, and either a dial or a digital readout. One advantage of the analog type (the kind with the dial) is that they can be calibrated relatively easily, so you’ll be sure of always getting a true reading.
Note that an instant-read thermometer is different from a meat thermometer. An instantread thermometer is used for taking a quick temperature reading of an item, but you don’t leave it in the food while it cooks. A meat thermometer is inserted into a piece of meat before roasting and
is left in the roast during cooking. Why do you need an instant read thermometer? Here are some of the things I use an instant-read thermometer for:
• Checking to see if oven-baked food like lasagna is hot enough to serve (160 F is great; 140 F will do if you are in a hurry)
• Making sure custard isn’t overcooked (if you get to 185 F the egg proteins will get very tough)
• Food safety 101 – if you are going to keep something perishable out of the refrigerator for an extended period of time it must be below 40 F or above 140 F
• Food safety 102 – make sure anything with egg yolks reaches at least 160 F to kill salmonella (especially if it will be served to the young, old, or immunocompromised)
• Checking refrigerator temperatures – just stick it in your
HORSERADISH SAUCE
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup drained horseradish
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
• 2 tsp. dijon mustard
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1. For the beef: Remove the tenderloin from the refrigerator 30 minutes before preparing it. Preheat the oven to 450˚F. Tuck the thinnest part of the tenderloin under itself to create an even thickness. Tie kitchen twine tightly around the tenderloin at 3- to 4-inch intervals. Season all over with the salt and pepper. Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and thyme sprigs and cook until the garlic is sizzling and fragrant but not browned, 1 to 2 minutes.
2. Heat a large heavy-bottomed roasting pan over 2 burners on medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and swirl to coat. Add the beef and brown all over, about 5 minutes total. Remove from the heat. Arrange the roast in the center of the pan and brush with half of the garlic butter. Transfer to the oven and roast, brushing with the remaining garlic butter halfway through, until a thermometer inserted into the middle of the roast reads 120˚ for rare or 125˚ for medium-rare, 20 to 25 minutes.
3. Remove the meat to a cutting board to rest for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, for the sauce: Combine the sour cream, horseradish, mayonnaise, heavy cream, vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt, and a generous grinding of pepper in a small bowl. Stir to combine. Stir in the chives and parsley.
4. To serve, cut the strings from the beef and discard. Cut the beef crosswise into ½-inch-thick slices. Arrange on a platter and spoon any garlic butter or juices from the roasting pan over top. Serve with the horseradish sauce.
Recipe Courtesy of Ree Drummand from The Pioneer Woman at thepioneerwoman.com
soymilk or pickle jar for a second. Try it on a few shelves, you might be surprised at the variation.
• Oil temperature for deep frying
• Sugar temperature for candy
• Bread is done at about 205 F (no more knocking on the loaf and listening for a hollow sound); quickbreads around 195 F.
• An instant-read thermometer is ideal for checking the temperatures of liquids such as stocks and soups, making sure they are cooling quickly enough to minimize the growth of bacteria; or for checking the temperatures of hot foods that are being held for service on a buffet.
• It can also be used to check the internal temperature of a roasting chicken. Insert the stem into the deepest part of the thigh, where it meets the breast, making sure not to hit bone. Just remember that each time you pierce the bird like this, some of its juices escape, causing it to dry out.
• Avoiding Cross-Contamination: Take care to wash and sanitize the thermometer’s stem after it has been inserted into a food product (such as the undercooked poultry mentioned above) and before using it again on another item. Otherwise, you risk passing
bacteria from one product to another, which is called cross-contamination.
At Compliments to the Chef, one of our favorite instantread thermometers is the “ThermoPop” by Thermoworks. The ThermoPop offers superfast readings within the final degree in only 3 to 4 seconds! Designed for serious chefs and professionals, the ThermoPop features big digits and a backlight for dark conditions. Molded-in seals and buttons make it splashproof. Durable construction outlasts similarly priced pocket thermometers. Simple operation reduces user errors. Wide range is suitable for frozen foods and deep fryer testing. Accuracy is guaranteed to remain within ±2°F (1°C) up to 248°F (120°C).
Stop by Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store located at 33 Railroad Place, for an assortment of ThermoPop instant read thermometers and other “cool tool” for cooks. What’s cooking in your kitchen Saratoga? Remember; “Life Happens in the Kitchen”.
Take Care, John & Paula
This Week’s Events: FEB. 28-MAR. 6
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28
Fundraiser Fish Fry
Knights of Columbus Council #246, 50 Pine St., Saratoga Springs | 5 – 7 p.m. Orders may be placed by calling 518584-8547 on the day of the event from noon through 3 p.m. The menu will include Fried or Baked Haddock ($15) or Fried Clam Strips ($12), which come with French fries, cold slaw, tartar sauce, and cocktail sauce; New England clam chowder ($13 - quart; $7 - pint); macaroni and cheese ($5); French fries ($3); and dessert ($2) when available. Payment may be made by cash or check made out to “Columbian Association.”
Art Gallery Opening
Main Street Studio, 786 Charlton Road, Charlton | 5 –8 p.m. Join us for an opening reception celebrating three regional mixed-media fiber artists that hope to inspire others towards positive social change. “Remnants: Stories of Place, Told in Fibers” features work by Karen Schupack, Maggie D’Aversa and Sarah Boink. Exhibit runs Feb 28 - March 30. www. mainstreetcharlton.com
SATURDAY, MARCH 1
Saratoga Home & Lifestyle Show
Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | Get new ideas for your life and home. Featuring 100+ exhibitors at this 2-day event on March 1 and 2. Fine art and crafts show, pet adoption and special events each day. New events were added this year. All are welcome. Thanks to our major sponsor, Adirondack Trust, admission is free. For more information, visit www. saratogaspringsrotary.org.
Lecture at the Military Museum
61 Lake Ave., in Saratoga Springs | 2 p.m. Author and military historian Patrick Chaisson will lead a lecture on “Strange, Unusual, and Innovative Weapons of the U.S. Civil War”. Admission to the presentation as well as the New York State Military Museum is free to the public.
SUNDAY, MARCH 2
Creating Together
20 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. A celebration of family, community, and connection. Walt and Whitman downstairs lounge. Live music with billboard-charting Cassandra Kubinski – move, grove, sing along. Thank you card writing and card art with Ashley Campbell of Coral and Blue. Brianna’s Brave Dat at School book reading with SoulFilling founder Francine Apy, book readings with Saratoga Springs Publishing’s Vicki Addesso Dodd and Sean Martin, photos with Longshot the Moose. Register at https:// found.ee/CreatingTogether
Ladies Nordic Ski Lesson and Lunch
Brookhaven Winter Park, 333 Alpine Meadows Rd., Porters Corners | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. If learning to cross-country ski sounds fun, or if you already ski and are looking to polish your skills, you’ll want to attend the upcoming “lesson and lunch” program for women. Instructors will provide a onehour lesson to women grouped by experience followed by a lunch at The View Restaurant. The $40 resident/$48 nonresident cost includes equipment rental, lunch and a beverage of your choice. After lunch, ladies are welcome to ski for the afternoon at their leisure. Those not interested
in Nordic skiing may choose to snowshoe instead. The park features seven cross-country trails and two snowshoe loops, a total of 20 kilometers of trails. Register on our website www. greenfieldny.org or at https://greenfieldny.myrec. com/info/activities/program_ details.aspx?ProgramID=29871
Brookmere Wedding Showcase
500 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Discover everything you need to make your wedding day unforgettable! Join us and explore a wide range of wedding vendors, services, and ideas. Whether you’re just starting your planning journey or finalizing details, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with top professionals in the industry. Registration for the event is $10 per person and can be made using this link: www. thebrookmereweddingshowcase. com/register. Entry at the door will be $15 per person. Planning to make a weekend out of it? Reserve an overnight stay on 3/1 or 3/2 and enjoy a special discounted rate just for event attendees. To book, call 1-844-276-6563 and use code SHOW.
13th Repair Café
Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs | 1 – 4 p.m. We will have coaches available to help you fix your lamps, small appliances, computers, leather, jewelry, or sew/hem your favorite item of clothing or beloved stuffed animal. We can’t wait to see you! https:// sustainablesaratoga.org/ projects/zero-waste/repair-cafesaratoga-springs/
Concert of Sonatas
Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 3 p.m. Saratoga Chamber Players celebrates the return of Artistic Director and violinist Jill Levy. She is joined by pianist Margaret Kampmeier for a concert of Sonatas. The program will include duos for violin and piano by Johann Sebastian Bach, Francis
Poulenc and Robert Schumann. Tickets are available at www. saratogachamberplayers.org.
Seniors $25, Adults, $30 and Students $20. The concert is supported in part by the NY State Council of the Arts with the support of the NY state Legislature, the office of the Governor and many individual supporters.
MONDAY, MARCH 3
Galway Preservation Society Program
Galway Town Hall, 5910 Sacandaga Road, Galway | Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Charlene DuBuque, Education Director at the Saratoga County History Center, will present “Passing the Time in Victorian Saratoga County,” highlighting the social activities, entertainment, and fashion trends of the era. Discover the vibrant fraternal groups, soirees, fairs, and church socials that shaped the leisure time of Victorian-era locals and influenced how we spend our free time today. Our programs are always open to the public, free of charge. If you choose, annual family or household memberships are available for $10 per year. Please join us for some fun and to learn more about our history.
TUESDAY, MARCH 4
Native Perennial Food Plants
Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs | 6 – 7:30 p.m. When placed in habitats that meet their needs, native plants tend to be well adapted to our climate and have few pest, disease or maintenance problems. This illustrated talk will describe the growth habit, preferred habitat, care required, food value, other users, aesthetic appeal and propagation techniques for over 25 native perennial plants you can include in your edible landscape. The plants range from trees to bushes, groundcovers, roots and even vines. If you want to create an edible hedge, an edible bed, a foundation planting, a you-pick venue, or a forest garden, you
will discover there are a variety of native food plants to choose from to fill you space. Please register online to receive the Zoom link. www.sspl.org
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5
Opera Saratoga Performance
The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 65 S. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. Saratoga Opera presents the children’s opera Frida Kahlo and the bravest niña in el mundo, free with museum admission! This interactive children’s opera is about Mariana, a young girl living in Mexico City in the late 1940s, who has her portrait painted by the renowned artist, Frida Kahlo. Though initially frightened, Mariana is emboldened and charmed by Kahlo, the animals in her household, and a visit by the exuberant artist Diego Rivera. Perfect for children ages 5 - 11. For information and additional dates and locations, visit OperaSaratoga.org.
Fried Fish Dinner
Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge, 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 at 518-584-2585. Menu: fried fish, mac & cheese, tartar sauce, cold slaw, roll. $15 (cash only).
Soup Cooking Class
Cornell Cooperative Extension, 50 W. High St., Ballston Spa | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Build the perfect soup every time. Instant recipes Included. Learn the essentials of building a great tasting soup in layers, the essential basic flavorings, and skills and utensils needed. Participants will not only learn about the essential knowledge of soup making, but will also learn how to make instant soups, ready to enjoy in minutes or less. Call 885-8995 to pre-register two days in advance. Cost: $15.
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Ballston Area Seniors
Pickin’ Sessions
Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd., Ballston Spa | 6:30 – 9 p.m. Open to the public, free admission & ample free parking. Doors open 6 p.m. All acoustic musicians who enjoy playing country/western, folk, gospel & bluegrass are welcome to participate. If you don’t play, become part of the audience and enjoy the music. Bring a snack to share. Beverages provided. Call 518885-4229 with questions.
THURSDAY, MARCH 6
Genealogy
Assistance
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 11 a.m. Lisa Dougherty, a skilled genealogical researcher, will help you with your questions, roadblocks, and other stumpers. Drop in with questions from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., stay for the round table discussion starting at noon. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary. org
Saratoga Turftalkers
Nemer Chrysler Jeep Conference Room, 617 Maple Ave, Saratoga Springs | 5:15 – 6:15 p.m. Toastmasters is a nonprofit organization that helps people develop their communication and leadership skills through practice and feedback. Our local club, Saratoga Turftalkers, meets the first and third Thursday of each month. It is a perfect learning environment for anyone preparing for a career, advancing a career, or just looking to become a better communicator and leader. For more information, visit https://www.toastmasters.org/ or https://saratogaturftalkers. toastmastersclubs.org
UPCOMING Events
Genealogy Day
A full day of engaging speaker sessions and a hands-on workshop on Saturday, March 8 at the Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library. Ask questions and practice your skills—everything you need to make progress on your family history journey. 518371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org
The schedule: 10 - 11 a.m. How to Get Started Building Your Family Tree with Clifton Park Town Historian, John Scherer. 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Resources at CPH Library and Beyond with staff from CPH Library, Saratoga County Historian, and NY State Archives. Noon - 2 p.m. Hands-On Session with volunteer helpers. 2 - 3 p.m. Adding Y-DNA Testing to Your Genealogy Toolbox with genealogist Skip Duett. 3:154:15 p.m. Finding American Women’s Voices with genealogist Jane Wilcox. All day: Information tables featuring local history organizations; light refreshments provided by the Friends of the Library.
Let’s Talk Ticks: What Every Livestock Producer Needs to Know
A live webinar event, March 12 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. In person at 50 West High St., Ballston Spa or on Zoom. Joellen Lampman, Community IPM Extension Support Specialist from the NYS Integrated Pest Management Program will discuss what we know about the impacts of ticks and tick-borne diseases on livestock in New York, steps being taken to learn more, and what we might do to mitigate risks for our stock and ourselves. Attendees will receive a Don’t Get Ticked New York kit for their farm. Kits contain tick removal equipment and identification cards. To register for this event: Email Robin: rc926@cornell.edu. Call: 518-885-8995.
First 2025 Slow Roll Sunday, March 16, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join Bikeatoga on our
first Slow Roll of the season, our Pi(e) Ride. We will meet at the Spirit of Life in Congress Park at 10 am, load our pies on Bikeatoga Founder, Ian Klepetar’s Pie Trailer, and ride from house to house to chat and share our pies, sweet and savory! Looking forward to seeing you at the Pie Ride. Contact us at info@ bikeatoga.org or text us at 518290-0746 for more information.
Community Rummage Sale
Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church is hosting a Community Rummage Sale, Soup and Chowder Sale on Saturday, March 29, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., at 768 Charlton Road, Charlton. If you’d like to make space and get rid of some items not being used, come sell them! Rent a table and space for $15.00. for information or to rent a table/space email: office@ charltonfreehold.org or call 518-399-2873. Savory soups and chowder prepared in the church’s kitchen will also be available for sale.
Northeastern Woodworkers Showcase
The Northeastern Woodworkers Association will be presenting their 32nd annual Woodworkers Showcase at the Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs on March 29 and 30, 10 am. to 5 pm. Admission is $15, 2 day pass $25, children under 12 free. The show will feature over 500 exhibits of the art of woodworking, including fine furniture, wood sculpture, carvings, musical instruments, toys, turnings, and all things crafted from wood. National and regional vendors will be offering a wide variety of wood, and wood related tools and accessories for sale, along with demonstrations. There will be free lectures and demonstrations on a variety of subjects by talented artisans. Sunday is Family Day with an opportunity for children to build a toy and turn a pen on a lathe. For further information, see www.woodworker.org
Southern Adirondack Beekeepers Association Spring Seminar
Saturday, March 29, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Hudson Valley Community College TEC-
SMART, located at 345 Hermes Road, Malta. Guest speakers, raffle, vendors, and more. For information and updates see: Sababees.org
Mixed Media Art Show
Southern Saratoga Art Society will be hosting Art Exhibits throughout the area. The Clifton Park Senior Community Center Gallery, 6 Clifton Common Blvd., Clifton Park, will host the exhibit “Mixed Media Art Show”, featuring students from Shenendehowa Senior High School, during the month of March. Also, during the month of March, the Mechanicville Library, located at 190 N. Main Street, Mechanicville, will host a show of watercolor artwork featuring animals and landscapes of SSAS member and artist, Faith Weldon. Stop in and view these amazing artists. For further information about SSAS, visit: southernsaratogaartist.com
11th Annual Fundraising Gala
Gateway House of Peace is excited to announce The Butterfly Ball, to be held on Friday, May 16, 2025, at the Bright Family’s historic barn at Twin Leaf Farm in Greenfield Center. It will be an evening of dancing, delicious food, a silent auction, and a chance to win $10,000, all in the spirit of supporting our mission of providing free 24-hour care for the terminally ill. GHOP is a 100% donor-driven organization and relies on fundraising and donations. We are looking for local businesses to support our silent auction by donating goods and/or gift cards to highlight their businesses. Contact Dianne Greene at dgreene@gatewayhouseofpeace. org for more information. We are also looking for corporate sponsors.
Art in the Park
Held in Congress Park, Saratoga Springs on May 24 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Rain date: Saturday, May 31). Artists working in all art genres are encouraged to apply, regardless of membership status at Saratoga Arts. All applicants are required to submit 5 images of their merchandise in this application. Artists will be notified of their booth placement
by May 2. Booths are 12 x 12 ft. Please make sure to review all guidelines. Apply by April 11. Member booth fee: $125/Nonmember booth fee: $175. For more information or to register, visit https://www.saratoga-arts. org/event-5750875
Looking for Unique Vendors & Artisans
Ballston Area Seniors are gearing up for their Annual Bazaar on Saturday, September 13, 2025. Held at the Town of Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa. What is your specialty? Pickles, Relishes, jams & jellies, or any handmade crafts are appreciated and welcome. We are looking for you to join us. Indoor spaces—8’Wx6’D are $ 30.00 indoor only are (first come, first serve basis and electrical outlets indoor are limited.) Outdoor spaces—12’Wx10’D are $ 25. To receive an Exhibit Contract and a Town of Milton agreement contact the Bazaar Vendor Coordinator Sue Heimburg we can e-mail out contracts. Sheim381@aol.com or Call— 518-885-8037 / text message
Phish Announce 3 Dates in Saratoga Springs, July 25-27
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Phish have announced they will stage a trio of concerts at Saratoga Performing Arts Center in July as part of their summer 2025 tour.
The tour will get underway June 20 in New Hampshire, and conclude at Forest Hills, Queens (July 22-23), and Saratoga Springs (July 25-27).
For more information and tickets, go to: phish.com/tours.
The Heaviest Tour Of The Summer: Pantera, Amon Amarth at
SPAC in July
SARATOGA SPRINGS
— Heavy metal band Pantera have announced their 2025 US Summer amphitheater tour will include a stop at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on July 28.
Support will be provided by Swedish heavy metal group Amon Amarth and an additional guest opener to be announced at a later date.!
Featuring classic members, vocalist Philip H. Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown, alongside guitarist Zakk Wylde and drummer Charlie Benante,
Pantera’s latest stretch of live dates continues the celebration of the lives of late founding members, drummer Vinnie Paul and guitarist Dimebag Darrell.
The tour follows the band’s Spring run of stadium shows with Metallica and Suicidal Tendencies as well as a very special UK performance as part of Black Sabbath’s and Ozzy Osbourne’s historic final show alongside Metallica, Slayer, Gojira, Halestorm, Alice In Chains, Lamb Of God, Anthrax, Mastodon, and more.
Author, Longtime Teacher at Skidmore Brings New Novel
SARATOGA SPRINGS —
In the ruins of postwar Europe, the world’s leading expert on the Kabbalah and Jewish mysticism goes on a hair-raising journey to recover sacred books stolen by the Nazis.
Steve Stern, author of the new novel “A Fool’s Kabbalah,” will be traveling to Saratoga Springs to discuss his new historical novel, with Jay Rogoff at Northshire Books, at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 5,
The novel features numerous real-life historic figures, reimagines Gershom Scholem’s quest and how it sparked in him the desire to realize the legacy of his dear friend, the brilliant philosopher Walter Benjamin.
At the end of the Second World War Gershom Scholem, the magisterial scholar of Jewish mysticism, is commissioned by
to Northshire Books March 5
the Hebrew University in what was then British-ruled Palestine to retrieve a lost world. He is sent to sift through the rubble of Europe in search of precious Jewish books stolen by the Nazis or hidden by the Jews themselves in secret places throughout the ravaged continent. The search takes him into ruined cities and alien wastelands.
For 30 years, Stern taught at Skidmore College, the majority of those years as Writer-inResidence. He has also been a Fulbright lecturer at Bar Elan University in Tel Aviv, the Moss Chair of Creative Writing at the University of Memphis, and Lecturer in Jewish Studies for the Prague Summer Seminars. He is the author of 13 previous books, including, most recently, The Village Idiot. He splits his time between Brooklyn and Ballston
Spa, New York. “A Fool’s Kabbalah” was published Feb. 18 by Melville House.
Four Comedians Take The Stage In ‘A Field Of Bloom And Hum’ at The Tang March 6
SARATOGA SPRINGS
— The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College hosts a vibrant queer comedy showcase on Thursday, March 6, at 7:30 pm. The event is held in conjunction with the exhibition “a field of bloom and hum.”
Hosted by Beck Krefting, a Skidmore Professor and comedian, Queerly Beloved features Calvin Cato, Sheria Mattis, and Bailey Pope in a night of laughter and liberation where bold voices and brilliant
punchlines collide with stunning art.
Cato’s on-air and radio appearances include Oxygen, Netflix, Sirius XM, RISK!, WIRED Magazine, and an unaired pilot for Vice Media called Emergency Black Meeting. His comedy has been featured in numerous festivals and events. Mattis is a Brooklynborn comedian and writer. Her comedy has been featured on OprahDaily, PBS, and NBC. Pope is a New York-based Comedian, writer, and pigeon-holed actress.
She’s been featured on Prime Video, Sirius XM, Roku Comedy Network, and at festivals.
The event is free and open to the public.
The monumental exhibition a field of bloom and hum, presented on both of the Tang’s two floors, features works by more than 150 artists made over the last 100 years that celebrate queer identities and communities.
For more information, call the Visitors Services Desk at 518580-8080 or visit https://tang. skidmore.edu.
Author Steve Stern will discuss his new novel “A Fool’s Kabbalah,” on March 5 at Nortshire Bookstore in Saratoga Springs.
Phish will return to SPAC in late July.
LIVE AT SPAC
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Performing Arts Center announced the return of The Philadelphia Orchestra to its summer home in Saratoga for a threeweek residency from Aug. 6 – Aug. 23.
The artistically ambitious season will feature a mix of masterworks from the classical canon alongside SPAC premieres and appearances by a diverse and international slate of today’s most exciting artists and conductors.
“Our 2025 Philadelphia Orchestra season is marked by a strong presence of today’s most exciting and acclaimed female artists. From the return of Marin Alsop, one of the great conductors of our time, to the appearance of three world-class vocalists from across the sonic spectrum – Laufey, Cynthia Erivo, and Renée Fleming – we look forward to bringing the unparalleled artistry of these women to our stage,” Elizabeth Sobol, SPAC’s President & CEO said in a statement.
Philadelphia Orchestra Music and Artistic Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin will return to the podium Aug. 13 to begin the season and lead programs exclusive to SPAC.
THE PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA: August 6 –
August 23:
Aug. 6: Tchaikovsky Spectacular. Marin Alsop, conductor, Hai-Ye Ni, cello. Selections from The Nutcracker, Variations on a Rococo Theme, for cello and orchestra, Hamlet Overture, 1812 Overture
AUG. 7: The Planets. Marin Alsop, conductor, Randall Goosby, violin, Sopranos and Altos of the Albany Pro Musica. Clyne - Masquerade, Mendelssohn- Violin Concerto, Holst - The Planets.
Aug. 8: Gershwin & Bernstein. Marin Alsop, conductor, Clayton Stephenson, piano. Cuban Overture, Symphonic Dances from West Side Story, Piano Concerto in F.
Aug. 9: Laufey: A Night at the Symphony with The Philadelphia Orchestra. Laufey, vocalist. Jazz singer, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Laufey brings sonic journey performing alongside The Philadelphia Orchestra for her new “Night at the Symphony” program.
Aug. 13: Stravinsky, Rachmaninoff & Still. Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor, Beatrice Rana, piano. Suite
2025 Philadelphia Orchestra Season:
Tchaikovsky, Holst, Gershwin & Bernstein with Appearances by Female Powerhouse Vocalists Laufey, Cynthia Erivo, Renée Fleming
from The Firebird, Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, for piano and orchestra, Symphony No. 2 (“Song of a New Race.”)
Aug. 14: Verdi’s Requiem with Yannick. Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor, Ailyn Pérez, soprano, Sasha Cooke, mezzo-soprano, Matthew Polenzani, tenor , Alfred Walker*, bass-baritone , Albany Pro Musica
Aug. 15: Renée Fleming with The Philadelphia Orchestra. Robert Moody, conductor, Renée Fleming, soprano. One of the most beloved and celebrated singers of our time Renée Fleming returns to SPAC with an allnew program alongside The Philadelphia Orchestra. This performance begins with inspiration from the album Voice of Nature: the Anthropocene, in which Fleming explores humankind’s evolving relationship with nature, performing works from ranging from Handel to Björk and The Lord of the Rings, with a projected film created for the program by National Geographic. The second half of the program features beloved arias and songs, from Puccini to Rodgers and Hammerstein.
Aug. 16: Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince in Concert. Justin Freer, conductor. Hooper Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince (complete with film). The Harry Potter Film Concert Series returns with Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in Concert. Displayed on a giant screen and accompanied by The Philadelphia Orchestra. Nicholas Hooper returns to the Harry Potter series with this magical score.
Aug. 20: Beethoven’s Fifth, Naomi Woo, conductor, Sheku Kanneh-Mason, cello. Coleridge-TaylorBallade in A minor, Saint-Saëns - Cello Concerto No. 1, Beethoven - Symphony No. 5.
Aug. 21: Copland & Bates with Time for Three and Teddy Abrams. Teddy Abrams, conductor. Time for Three: Ranaan Meyer, double bass, Nick Kendall, violin, Charles Yang, violin. Barber - Adagio for Strings, Copland - Appalachian Spring Suite, Bates - Silicon Hymnal, for string trio and orchestra.
Aug. 22: An Evening with Cynthia Erivo & The Philadelphia Orchestra. Steven Reineke, conductor, Cynthia Erivo, vocalist. Known for her powerhouse
Laufey: A Night at the Symphony with The Philadelphia Orchestra, Aug. 9 at SPAC.
performances on both stage and screen, Cynthia Erivo is celebrated for her transformative roles in numerous works, including The Color Purple, Harriet, and most recently, the widely celebrated film adaptation of Wicked. With her appearance, alongside the full Philadelphia Orchestra, she gives voice to music made famous by the greatest singers of all time, including Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin, Etta James, and Tina Turner, in addition to Broadway hits and her original songs.
Aug. 23: Back to the Future in Concert. Steven Reineke, conductor. Silvestri - Back to the Future in Concert (complete with film). Fans old and new will experience the thrill of Back to the Future on a big highdef screen with The Philadelphia Orchestra performing Alan Silvestri’s dazzling musical score live.
Tickets to “Laufey: A Night at the Symphony” will be available Feb. 28. Tickets to all other Philadelphia Orchestra performances will be available beginning on Feb. 27 for members (tiered by level) and on March 7 at 10 a.m. for the general public.
All performances are at 7:30 p.m. For tickets and more information, go to: spac.org.
Notice of formation of Sovereign Self, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 12/16/2024. 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: 41 State Street, Suite 112, Albany, NY 12207. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 1/24, 1/31, 2/07, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28/2025. 14417
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: RACING CITY RECIPS, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on January 21, 2025. 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, 281 Burke Road, Stillwater, New York 12170. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 1/24, 1/31, 2/07, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28/2025. 14441
Notice of formation of Adjaciant LLC. Articles of Organization filed with New York State Dept. of State on 01/05/2025. The County within this state in which the office of the limited liability company is located is in Saratoga. The Secretary of State is designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is to the limited liability company at 24 Maxwell Drive #1019, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Company is organized for engagement in any lawful act or activity. 1/31, 2/07, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/07/2025. 14455
Notice of formation of BIBBY’S BLURBS PUBLISHING LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 1/03/2025. 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: 16 DENHELDER DR., BALLSTON LAKE, NY 12019. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 1/31, 2/07, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/07/2025. 14457
Notice of formation of Northway Meals LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 01/16/2025 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: 7 Spencer Street, Clifton Park NY, 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 1/31, 2/07, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/07/2025. 14459
Notice of formation of S&M Upstate Properties, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 01/21/2025. 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, 5192 Bliss Road, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 1/31, 2/07, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/07/2025. 14465
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC). Name: 313 Vischer Ferry Road, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 1/15/2025. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 904 Grooms Road, Rexford, New York 12148. Purpose: to engage in any lawful act or activity for which a limited liability company may be formed under section 201 of the Limited Liability Company Law. 1/31, 2/07, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/07/2025. 14468
LEGALS
Notice of Formation of KSAM Properties LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on January 27, 2025. Office location: 4137 South Shore Road, Corinth, Saratoga County, NY. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 4137 South Shore Road, Corinth, NY 12822. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 1/31, 2/07, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/07/2025. 14470
NOTICE OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF 518KOLAB, LLC. The name of the limited liability company is 518KOLAB, LLC (the “LLC”). The Articles of Organization for the LLC were filed with the Department of State on December 17, 2024. The office of the LLC is located in Saratoga County at 41 Rustic Bridge Road, Rexford, NY 12148. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address in the State of New York to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is 41 Rustic Bridge Road, Rexford, NY 12148. The purpose of the business of the LLC shall be to conduct or transact any business or other activities which a limited liability company may lawfully conduct or transact under the laws of the State of New York. 1/31, 2/07, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/07/2025. 14471
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Right Way Home Inspectors, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on January 24, 2025. Office location: Saratoga County. Street address: 3035 Route 50 #1031, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. 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 Lia Mayer at 3035 Route 50 #1031, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 2/07, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/07, 3/14/2025. 14483
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Pinnacle Housing, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on January 24, 2025. Office location: Saratoga County. Street address: 4679 Route 9N, Corinth, New York 12822. 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 Pinnacle Housing, LLC at 4679 Route 9N, Corinth, New York 12822. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 2/07, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/07, 3/14/2025. 14484
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Derwood Property Management, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on January 24, 2025. Office location: Saratoga County. Street address: 4679 Route 9N, Corinth, New York 12822. 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 Derwood Property Management, LLC at 4679 Route 9N, Corinth, New York 12822. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 2/07, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/07, 3/14/2025. 14485
Notice of formation of GMT Property Development LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 01/21/2025. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent
upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 29 Briarhurst Drive, Gansevoort NY 12831. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 2/07, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/07, 3/14/2025. 14495
Notice of formation of EVEREST HOME REPAIR COMPANY LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 1/22/2025. 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: 641 Grooms Rd., Unit 1041, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 2/07, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/07, 3/14/2025. 14496
Notice of formation of VP Welding and Fabrication LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 11/14/2024 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: 220 Walnut St., Corinth, NY 12822. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.2/07, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/07, 3/14/2025. 14506
Notice of formation of Rooted Design Co LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 01/25/2025. 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: 426 Devils Lane Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 2/07, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/07, 3/14/2025. 14500
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Advocate Coaching and Consulting LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New
York (SSNY) on 01/22/2025. 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, 78 Heisler Road, Rock City Falls, NY 12863. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 2/07, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/07, 3/14/2025. 14497
Notice of formation of EDGEADK Software Solutions LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/11/2024 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:
EDGEADK Software Solutions, 30 Sheffield Road, Wilton, NY 12831. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 2/07, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/07, 3/14/2025. 14515
BRAD’S LAWN CARE, 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 January 28, 2025. 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:
BRAD’S LAWN CARE, LLC, 67 Margaret Drive, Ballston Spa, New York 12020. Purpose: Any lawful act.2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/07, 3/14, 3/21/2025. 14524
Notice of formation of OneToMany LLC, dba OneToMany - Social Capital Marketing. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 01/28/2025. 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: 2 Progress Drive, Unit 4490, Halfmoon, NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/07, 3/14, 3/21/2025. 14539
Notice of formation of Happy Brands Collective LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 02/06/2025 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: 284 Dimmick Road,
Apt A, Gansevoort, NY 12831. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 2/21, 2/28, 3/07, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28/2025. 14542
Notice of formation of Hosley Holdings, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 2/10/2025. 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: 1703 Forest Ridge Blvd, Saratoga Springs NY, 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 2/21, 2/28, 3/07, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28/2025. 14555
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Alacrity Consulting Group LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 12/18/2024. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to the LLC c/o Michelle H. Wildgrube, Esq., Cioffi Slezak Wildgrube P.C., 1473 Erie Blvd., 1st Fl., Schenectady, NY 12305. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 2/21, 2/28, 3/07, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28/2025. 14568
Notice of Formation of SubVet Supply, LLC.
Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 2/16/2025. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 70 Daketown Rd, Greenfield Center, NY 12833. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. 2/21, 2/28, 3/07, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28/2025. 14559
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Field Solutions Group LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 12/18/2024. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to the LLC c/o Michelle H. Wildgrube, Esq., Cioffi Slezak Wildgrube P.C., 1473 Erie Blvd., 1st Fl., Schenectady, NY 12305. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 2/21, 2/28, 3/07, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28/2025. 14570
LEGALS
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Aligned Holdings, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 12/31/2024. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to the LLC c/o Laurie S. Keniry, Esq., Cioffi Slezak Wildgrube P.C., 1473 Erie Blvd., 1st Fl., Schenectady, NY 12305. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 2/28, 3/07, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/04/2025. 14575
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Saratoga County Department of Central Services, 50 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 will receive sealed proposals until 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, 2025 for the Engineering Services for the Saratoga County Sewer District #1 Clifton Gardens Sewer Rehab and Dwass Kill Access, as per specification 25-RFP-SDCGSR-1. A pre-proposal meeting and site visit is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Wednesday March 5, 2025 at the Saratoga County Sewer District Wastewater Treatment Plant, 1002 Hudson River Road, Mechanicville, NY 12118. Bid documents may only be obtained on or after Thursday, February 1, 2025 from The Empire State Bid System at no cost from the following website: www.empirestatebidsystem.com Saratoga County, through its Central Services Department, reserves the right to reject parts of 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
2/28/2025, 14583
Notice of formation of Lady Di Racing & Bloodstock LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 02/20/2025 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: 2237 Route 50 S Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 2/28, 3/07, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/04/2025. 14584
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The Department of Central Services will receive sealed bids in person or electronically through the Empire State Purchasing Website until 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 7, 2025, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for Replacement Parts, Supplies, and Accessories for heavy duty trucks over 18,000 lbs. GVW, as per specification 25-PWHDTP-1.
Bid forms and instructions are available at the Department of Central Services, 50 W. High Street, Ballston Spa, NY between 9:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (telephone - 518885-2210) or at the Empire State Purchasing Group website (www. empirestatebidsystem.com)
Saratoga County, through its Department of Central Services, reserves the right to reject parts of any or all bids.
JOHN T. WARMT
Director of Purchasing Saratoga County 2/28/2025, 14597
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The Department of Central Services will receive sealed bids in person or electronically through the Empire State Purchasing Website until 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for Asphalt Concrete, as per specification 25-PWAC-3R.
Bid forms and instructions are available at the Department of Central Services, 50 W. High Street, Ballston Spa, NY between 9:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (telephone - 518885-2210) or at the Empire State Purchasing Group website (www. empirestatebidsystem.com)
Saratoga County, through its Department of Central Services, reserves the right to reject parts of any or all bids.
JOHN T. WARMT
Director of Purchasing Saratoga County 2/28/2025, 14598
Notice of formation of Shiny Solutions Service LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/03/2024. 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: 1204 Concord St. Malta, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 2/28, 3/07, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/04/2025. 14600
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Name: CDM Vending LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on January 31, 2025. 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 the process to: The LLC, 33 Stone Ridge Road, Gansevoort, NY 12831. Purpose: Any lawful act or activities. 2/28, 3/07, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/04/2025. 14615
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Saratoga County Department of Central Services, 50 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 will receive sealed bids until 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 21, 2025 at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for the Englemore Sewer Rehabilitation Project, as per specification 25-SDESRP-1 (GC) – General Construction. A pre-bid walk through will be held on Friday March 14, 2025 at the Englemore Pump Station located at 536 Englemore Road near the intersection of Englemore Road and Moe Road, Clifton Park, NY 12065 beginning at 2:00 p.m. No other pre-bid conference will be scheduled.
Bid documents may only be obtained on or after Friday, February 28, 2025 from The Empire State Bid System at no cost from the following website: www.empirestatebidsystem.com
Saratoga County, through its Central Services Department, reserves the right to reject parts of 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.
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Director of Purchasing Saratoga County 2/28/2025, 14618
Wilton Mall Development IX LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 02/20/2025. Office in Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 22 Clifton Park Road, Suite 79, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: General. 2/28, 3/07, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/04/2025. 14619
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Accuracy in word choice is a key to effective communication. In your daily writing and speaking, try to make sure you use the right word in the right place with the right spelling. By doing so, its effect will affect your communication in a positive way. This quick weekly tip will help you filter the confusion in some of our daily word choices.
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Sports Spotlight
Racing Museum Announces 2025 Hall of Fame Finalists
SARATOGA SPRINGS
— Eight racehorses, seven trainers, and one jockey comprise the National Museum of Racing’s 2025 Hall of Fame ballot.
The finalists are racehorses Blind Luck, Game On Dude, Groupie Doll, Havre de Grace, Kona Gold, Lady Eli, Rags to Riches, and Smarty Jones; trainers Christophe Clement,
Kiaran P. McLaughlin, Kenneth G. McPeek, H. Graham Motion, Doug F. O’Neill, John W. Sadler, and John A. Shirreffs; and jockey Jorge F. Chavez.
Groupie Doll, Smarty Jones, and McPeek are each a finalist for the first time.
Hall of Fame voters may select as many candidates as they believe are worthy of induction to the Hall of Fame.
All candidates that receive majority approval from the voting panel will be elected to the Hall. The voting results will be announced on Thursday, April 24. The Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place on Friday, Aug. 1, at the Fasig-Tipton Sales Pavilion in Saratoga Springs. The ceremony is open to the public and free to attend.
Q&A tara
Liam CHARTRAND
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Liam Chartrand is a student-athlete at Saratoga Springs High School and has been on the boys varsity tennis team for 6 years, starting in 7th grade. He’s been captain of the team since his junior year. He’s a member of the National Honors Society, a class officer, and president of the school’s Entrepreneurs Club.
Coach Rich Johns, a former Saratoga Springs teacher and tennis coach for nearly four decades, asked Chartrand about his accomplishments and future plans as part of the “Act With Respect Always” spotlight series.
Q: What kind of pressure do you feel being the captain for the tennis team?
A: I feel pressure to make sure I do not let my teammates down, as being captain means I need to work my best to ensure our team’s success. I lead by example through focus, work ethic, and discipline so my teammates know to do the same.
What kind of modeling do you try to do to be a good leader and teammate?
A: I work to balance both hard work and fun. Being a part of a varsity team is a big commitment, but it also should be fun for those on the team. This balance is fundamental to success in all aspects of sports.
Tell us more about your program that gives free tennis lessons.
A: The idea for Rally for Youth was sparked when I started volunteering at a tennis camp through the Saratoga Springs Recreation Center. Working with kids from ages 6-14, I experienced firsthand the positive impact of learning the sport. When my students called me “Coach,” I felt a joy I hadn’t experienced before. Once the summer program ended, I decided to continue working with my eager players, at no cost. The program has continued since, with six volunteer coaches who work with me and twenty active participants who are growing their love of tennis and their self-confidence. Competing in tennis has always been the part of my life I most enjoyed, and sharing my skills to help others has only magnified my love for the game. After spending ten years of my tennis career on personal achievement and goals, I have found new meaning in empowering kids through tennis— especially those who otherwise would not have the opportunity.
What are your future career plans and goals?
A: I plan to pursue a career in medicine, sparked by my grandfather who had a 5-year long battle with cancer. This battle fueled my drive to try to pursue medical school after college.
Racers Wrap Up Inaugural Season, Head to Playoffs
by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS —
The Saratoga Racers wrapped up their inaugural season with a win on Sunday, beating the New Hampshire Kingz 130 to 122 at home. The American Basketball Association (ABA) squad will now enter the playoffs as the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference White Division. The 13-6 Saratoga also finished the year with their highest-ever national ranking at #19.
“On the court, we definitely exceeded our expectations,” said Racers owner Keith Harrington.
Harrington said early concerns with the team’s performance made him wonder if the Racers could actually beat anyone in the ABA. But tweaks to the team’s roster, coupled with some superior leadership from Coach Bob Catherwood, set the Racers straight.
Saratoga launched into its first season with a lineup that included ABA All-Stars John Ryals and Tobias Holmes, as well as ABA rookies like sharpshooter RJ Rosa and rebound machine Shaheem Sanders. Throughout the year, Holmes and Rosa piled points on the board while Sanders racked up one doubledouble after another.
The Racers started the season 4-2, earning their first national ranking at #24 in November. They followed that up with three straight wins, improving to a 6-2 record and attracting the attention of Saratoga Springs Mayor John Safford, who Harrington called a
“friend” of the team. According to Harrington, Mr. Mayor soon became a constant presence in the Saratoga Central Catholic stands.
In January, Saratoga vanquished the Bennington Martens in an intense rivalry game that was broadcast live on YouTube by NYVT Media. Ryals, an ex-Marten, netted a whopping 46 points and 20 rebounds in the contest. The victory improved the team’s record to 8-3. By the end of the month, the Racers had secured a spot in the playoffs.
Although Saratoga’s performance cooled slightly in the closing weeks (after beating Bennington, they went 5-3), they concluded regular season play with the win against the Kingz. In that game, Rosa led all Saratoga shooters with 34 points. Ryals added 23, and Sanders had yet another double-double with 16 points and 10 boards.
Now, the Racers will receive a bye in the first round of the postseason, then head to Binghamton to face the No. 2 seed Bulldogs. Harrington said a group of fans were organizing a road trip to attend the game, proving that Saratoga was
building grassroots support.
“We’re going in to win,” Harringston said of the Racers’ playoff ambitions. “We can win the White Division.”
To do so, the team will have to defeat Binghamton, who beat the Racers earlier in the season. If Saratoga can capture the White Division, they’ll then compete in the Eastern Conference Final Four. Should they eke out more victories, they’ll head to St. Louis for the ABA Final Four. In other words, Saratoga is six wins away from being crowned ABA national champions.
For a new team, the Racers fared indisputably well on the court. But basketball is also a business, and Harrington said that despite solid attendance numbers (of three ABA teams in the Capital Region, Saratoga had the most spectators), the team still finished in the red. But, Harrington said, a “winning product” and growing fanbase could propel the Racers to greater financial success down the road.
For now, Saratoga is focused on their first-ever postseason performance. Tip-off at the Bulldog Sports Complex is at 7:05 pm on March 8.
Photo of Liam Chartrand provided.
The Saratoga Racers of the American Basketball Association. Photo via the team.
Local Girls Hockey Team Wins Second-Straight Championship
by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY
UTICA — The Adirondack United girls hockey team, which includes players from Saratoga Springs High School, captured their second-straight New York regional championship last Saturday in Utica, defeating the previously undefeated Skaneateles 3 to 1.
Adirondack’s three goals were scored by Aubrey Lozier, Kady Duffy, and Gianna Marcantonio.
Skaneateles scored first in the contest, putting the United on notice with 5:30 left in the first period. But Adirondack responded with two quick goals in the second stanza that were made within one minute of each other. Then the United lit the lamp once more in the
final period to put the nail in the coffin, securing another title victory.
Last year, the girls were crowned regional champs after a 7-3 win over Kenmore-Grand Island. In that season, they finished with an undefeated 14-0 record. 2023 was the ice squad’s inaugural season, in which they finished with a 19-2 record but lost to Clinton in the state title game.
Saratoga-Wilton Youth Baseball Registration Now Open
SARATOGA SPRINGS
— The Saratoga-Wilton Youth Baseball Club announced last Friday that registration is now open for the 2025 Spring Recreational Baseball Season, which will kick off with opening day ceremonies on Saturday, April 26 at the East Side Recreation Park in Saratoga Springs.
The program includes five divisions: t-ball (ages 4-6), rookie (7-8), minors (9-10), majors (1112), and Babe Ruth (13-15).
“We are thrilled to launch another season of Saratoga Wilton Youth Baseball and to continue serving our local families,” said Shawn Lescault, President of SWYB, in a news release. “Baseball is more than just a game – it’s an opportunity to build character, teamwork, and lifelong friendships. Thanks to the support of our community, we’ve been able to improve our fields, expand our programming,
and create a better experience for our players.”
This year, the club completed major renovations of the minors and majors infields at East Side Rec. In addition to on-field improvements, Saratoga-Wilton Youth Baseball is also launching a new Sportsmanship Program this spring. After each game, a player from each team will be recognized for demonstrating outstanding sportsmanship and will receive a Sportsmanship Award to encourage positive behavior and fair play.
For more information and/ or to sign up, visit www.swyb. org.
The Adirondack United girls ice hockey team celebrates after winning back-to-back regional championships. Photo via the Adirondack United.
