Saratoga TODAY January 03 - January 09, 2025

History OF SARATOGA

461 Broadway: A Saratoga Christmas Tradition

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G. Willikers: On This Spot

For generations, stepping inside 461 Broadway has been a sensory delight for Saratogians. Currently home to G. Willikers Toy Store, the address remains a hub of enchantment and community connection. For over 40 years, Linda Ambrosino and her husband have infused downtown Saratoga with holiday magic, captivating locals and visitors alike with their NYC-quality Christmas window displays.

This year’s display is no exception. The first window invites onlookers into a warm, nostalgic scene: a family gathered around a classic movie projector. The following windows come alive with intricate depictions of the films they are watching, drawing delighted murmurs from passersby. People pause to marvel, trying to identify each movie, their faces lighting up with childlike wonder. Inside the store, the enchantment continues. The upper shelves are adorned with snowy landscapes and whimsical woodland creatures, creating a magical atmosphere that makes every visitor feel like a kid again.

For Linda, these festive displays are a labor of love. She smiles when asked about her favorite Christmas window from the past four decades but admits that it’s an impossible choice. “They’re like children,” she says. “You love them all in different ways.”

But the magic of G. Willikers extends beyond its decor. The store’s charm is steeped in the history of its location. Before Linda brought toys and holiday cheer to 461 Broadway, the building housed another beloved family business that defined downtown Saratoga for 60 years: Glickman’s Men’s and Boys’ Shop.

A Look Back: Glickman’s Legacy

Founded in 1929 during the Great Depression by Henry and Pauline Glickman, Glickman’s Men’s and Boys’ Shop quickly became a downtown Saratoga institution. Specializing in men’s workwear, the store served local firemen, policemen, and

tradespeople, offering durable clothing at fair prices with topnotch customer service. Over the decades, Glickman’s expanded its offerings under the guidance of Charlotte Glickman Albert, the founder’s daughter, who introduced women’s apparel to the store.

For local teenagers in the 1970s, Glickman’s was the go-to destination for fashion staples. “It was where we got our uniform of the day,” recalls one loyal customer. That uniform often included jeans or corduroys, a Northern Isle patterned sweater, a navy CPO jacket, and Converse sneakers. Kathy Wilson Cleary fondly remembers the rainbow stacks of cotton turtlenecks lining the store’s old wooden counters, while Weezie Foye describes weekly visits after cashing her paycheck at Adirondack Trust.

The sensory experience of shopping at Glickman’s remains vivid in the memories of many Saratogians. Entering through one of the two wooden and glass doors, customers were greeted by the hum of fluorescent lights and the distinct smell of mothballs from wool sweaters. The creak of wooden floors alerted the Glickman and Albert families to greet their next customer warmly.

A Family-Run Business with Heart

Glickman’s wasn’t just a store—it was a family operation that reflected the dedication and values of its owners. Henry Glickman worked well into his 80s, while his son-in-law, Jerry Albert, joined the business in 1958. The Alberts’ three daughters—Robyn, Sharon, and Alicia—helped out during summers and holidays. Alicia, the youngest, recalls being relegated to the basement to inventory Levi’s jeans, underwear, and other items, attaching handwritten price tags.

Upstairs, her grandmother managed the cash register with unmatched efficiency. Always dressed in a circle pin with an attached pen for writing receipts, she epitomized the professionalism and warmth that customers loved.

The family’s commitment to their business often meant long hours and few days off. Glickman’s was open six days a week, expanding to seven during the holiday season. Alicia remembers her father attending her high school graduation but leaving early to man the store, a moment captured in family graduation photos taken in front of the shop.

The personal touch extended to the customer experience. Bill Petit, a longtime Saratogian, recalls seeking advice from Mr. Albert for a wardrobe update. He left the store with a new outfit that boosted his confidence and even helped him impress the girl of his dreams that very night.

An Era Ends, A Legacy Continues

When Glickman’s closed its doors in January 1989, it marked the end of an era. A heartfelt editorial in The Saratogian lamented the loss of “homespun, meat-and-potato retail stores” that had long defined downtown Saratoga Springs.

Yet, the spirit of 461 Broadway lives on through G. Willikers Toy Store. While the creaky wooden floors and mothball-scented sweaters have given way to snowdusted shelves and whimsical toys, the building continues to create cherished memories for generations of Saratogians.

At Christmastime, this legacy shines brightest of all. Whether it’s the nostalgic glow of the holiday windows or the timeless warmth of a familyrun business, 461 Broadway remains a beacon of Saratoga’s enduring magic.

Glickman’s Men & Boys Shop 1929-1989

George S Bolster CollectionSaratoga Springs History Museum

Brookside Museum Presents: 18th Century Outerwear, String Theory, History of the Adirondack Vacation

BALLSTON SPA — The Brookside Museum, located at 21 Fairground Ave. in Ballston Spa will offer the following events this month:

Cloaks and Greatcoats - 18th Century Outerwear. Friday, Jan. 3, 7 p.m. Join well known historical clothing expert, Henry Cooke to learn how people kept warm in the 18th century and view original and replica garments. Learn about capes, cloaks and greatcoats in the late 1700s. By looking at original and replica garments, as well as artwork from the era, participants will discover the materials, construction techniques and fashionable styles of outerwear for men and women. The event is free and open to the public, though donations are always welcome.

Sounds in Winter Concert: String Theory Trio - Saturday, Jan. 18, 3-5 p.m. The String Theory Trio is a newly formed ensemble comprised of three friends, Brian Mooney,Dana Probeyahn-Smith and Kathryn

Tomlin, who recently began exploring the repertoire that exists for two violins and a cello. For many years, they have performed with local orchestras, choral groups, and chamber groups, and have taught their instruments to students of all ages and levels of experience. The concert is open to the public and free, donations are always appreciated.

E.N.D. #26 - Greetings from the Great Camps: The History of the Adirondack Vacation. Thursday, Jan. 23, 7-8:30 p.m. Online event. A Zoom link will be sent out within 24 hours of the start.

Join Connor Williams, scholar, teacher and the historian at Great Camp Sagamore (where he directs their history programming) as he answers questions, and discusses how environmentalism, opulence, industry, inequality, architecture and nature all intersected to produce the Adirondack Park (and the Adirondack vacations) we still connect to today. This event is free for members. There is a suggested donation of $5 for non-members, but any donations are always welcome.

For more information check www.brooksidemuseum. org

Saratoga Beer Summit:

2025

Sampling Event at City Center

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Beer Summit is returning to the City Center in Saratoga Springs on Saturday, Feb. 22. The beer summit will once again feature its traditional menu of local and national craft beers, along with a robust selection of ciders, seltzers, and malt beverages. There will be two 3-hour sampling sessions at the

Saratoga Beer Summit from 1 to 4 pm and 5 to 8 pm, which include a souvenir tasting glass. There is also a 4-hour VIP option from noon to 4 pm. Both sessions will feature a DJ, local vendors, and delicious food available for purchase from Screaming Eagle Concessions and Farmer’s Daughter. Tickets at: saratogabeersummit.com.

Brookside Museum. File photo.

The Saratoga Beer Summit returns to Saratoga City Center.

OBITUARIES

Shirley Alice (Ross) Griffin

IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO — Shirley Alice (Ross) Griffin, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, aunt, cousin and

Sarah A. Hopkins

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Sarah A. Hopkins, 65, passed away on December 20, 2024. Calling hours were held on December 27, at Burke Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway. A Mass followed at at St. Clements Church. Remembrances may be made at www. burkefuneralhome.com

beloved friend, peacefully passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, surrounded by her loving family. She was 88 years old.

Born on January 6, 1936, in Glens Falls, New York, Shirley was the youngest of thirteen children born to the late Jeremiah Ross and Harriet (Bessette) Ross. She was predeceased by all her siblings but one, leaving behind her sister, Isabell (Ross) Woodcock.

Shirley’s life was defined by love, faith, and unwavering devotion to her family. She was a proud military wife who, alongside her husband Charles Henry Griffin Jr., embraced the challenges and adventures of military life. Throughout his

Edward Helmke

SARATOGA SPRINGS

— Edward Helmke passed away at home on December 21, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. A memorial service to celebrate Edward’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on January 18, at The Interlaken Clubhouse, in Interlaken, Saratoga Springs. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.

21-year career, Shirley moved with Charles to 15 military bases, including an overseas assignment in Japan. Shirley always joined the Family Readiness Groups and taught Sunday schools at each base. Their shared journey was one of deep commitment and service to each other and their country. After Charles retired from the military, they settled in Upstate New York, where they raised their family and established lifelong roots. In 1994, Shirley was treated for and survived breast cancer.

Shirley was predeceased by her beloved husband of 56 years, Charles Henry Griffin Jr. Together, they shared a life rich in love, laughter, and memories. She is survived by her children: Charles Mark Griffin (Cheryl), Valerie Griffin Gilchrist, and

Dean Arthur Willman

May 1, 1951October 21, 2024

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Born May 1, 1951 in Buffalo, New York as the first of four children to the late Edna May (neé Cochrane) and Arthur Richard Willman, Dean passed away after a short illness in Delmar, New York late Monday night, October 21, 2024.

Dean was a 1969 graduate of Smithville High School (Smithville, Ohio) and briefly attended Asbury College (now Asbury University) in Wilmore, Kentucky.

Having lived in Wooster, Ohio, Columbus, Ohio, and Sandusky, Ohio, he had resided in Saratoga Springs, New York since 2005.

Gregory Scott Griffin (Joanie).

Shirley was the proud and adoring grandmother of twelve grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren, each of whom she cherished deeply. Her legacy lives on through them, and she will be remembered as a pillar of strength, creativity, and grace.

Shirley’s compassion extended far beyond her family. She touched the lives of countless friends and acquaintances with her kindness, generosity, and warmth. Her legacy of love and care will live on in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing her. Shirley enjoyed traveling and sightseeing, crafting, painting, sewing, and quilting.

Dean belonged to the Abundant Life Church in Saratoga Springs, New York, where each summer he loved volunteering at their Adventure Camp and attending as many of the church functions as possible.

He loved playing pool at the senior center three times a week and enjoyed his walks around the town.

Dean was predeceased by his parents and grandparents Grace Hattie (neé Rowland) and Archie Len Cochrane and Karolina (neé Trendel) and Josef Willman, along with all his aunts and uncles.

Dean is survived by his son, Jeremy (Missy) Stillwagner of Jacksonville, Texas; four grandsons (Jeremy Jr., Noah, Daniel, Micah); along with his brothers Don (Teri) of Brooksville, Florida; sister Martha (partner Scott) of Akron, Mentor, Ohio; nephew Christopher Willman-Bunge of Greencastle, Pennsylvania; brother Dale of Delmar, New York; niece Elana Willman of Troy, New York; nephew Adam Willman of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and long term pen pal and friend Tommy Westerlund from Sweden; along with so many more friends and cousins.

Dean had a big heart, and he meant the world to those left to cherish his memory. He was

A memorial and burial service is scheduled on June 21, 2025, with arrangements made by Compassionate Funeral Care. Further details can be found at www. compassionatefuneralcare.com. Memorial donations may be made to: www.ToLife.org: a support and education charity that provides for those affected by breast cancer in New York’s Capital Region.

Shirley’s life was a testament to the power of love, faith, and family. She will be deeply missed, but her spirit will remain forever in the hearts of those who loved her.

kind and loving and will truly be missed.

Memorial donations may be made in Dean’s name to your local humane society or to the Saratoga Springs Abundant Life Church, 2 Hutchins Rd, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518-584-5373).

Robert Conrad LeCours

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Robert Conrad LeCours died Friday, December 20, 2024. Calling hours are January 3, 5 –7 p.m. at Burke Funeral Home. Funeral is 11 a.m., January 4 at SSUMC, 175 5th Ave., Saratoga Springs. Burial will be in the spring at GBHS Saratoga National Cemetery. Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com

SARATOGA COUNTY COURT

Michael J. Demartino Jr., 42, of Stillwater, was sentenced to 365 days incarceration, after pleading to burglary in the third-degree, a felony, charged March 2024 in Clifton Park.

Glenn A. Davis, 24, of Schenectady, was sentenced to 1-1/3 to 4 years incarceration, after pleading to burglary in the third-degree, and criminal contempt in the first-degree, charged April 2024 in Halfmoon.

Clint J. Clark, 51, of Cohoes, was sentenced to 10 months incarceration, after pleading to felony DWI, charged December 2023 in Waterford.

Luke P. Margison, 46, of Clifton Park, was sentenced to 10 years incarceration/ 15 years post-release supervision after pleading to criminal sexual act in the first-degree; 10 years

incarceration/ 15 years post-release supervision after pleading to attempted rape in the first-degree; 7 years incarceration/ 15 years post-release supervision after pleading to sexual abuse in the firstdegree, and 1-1/3 to 4 years incarceration after pleading to possession of sexual performance by a child. Sentences to run concurrently. Charged Jan. 1, 2020 in Clifton Park.

Matthew J. Murry, 41, of Gansevoort, was sentenced to 6 months incarceration/ 5 years probation, after pleading to felony vehicular assault, charged August 2024 in Wilton.

Jerome Graham, 62, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced to 1-1/2 years incarceration / 1 year post-release supervision, after pleading to attempted criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fifth-degree, charged March 2024 in Ballston Spa.

Saratoga County Bar Association Presents the Hon. James A. Murphy, III with the George E. Toomey Award

Annual holiday dinner of the Saratoga County Bar Association on Dec. 19, 2024: (left to right): the Hon. Kris Singh, Montgomery County Surrogate’s Court Judge and Administrative Judge for the Fourth Judicial District; the Hon. James A. Murphy, III, Saratoga County Court Judge; the Hon. Francine R. Vero, Saratoga Springs City Court Judge and SCBA President; the Hon. James R. Davis, Saratoga County Court Judge-Elect. Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

At its annual holiday dinner, the Saratoga County Bar Association on Dec. 19 presented the Hon. James A. Murphy, III, Saratoga County Court Judge, with the George E. Toomey Award.

Judge Murphy retired at

the end of 2024 after a long and distinguished career in public service.

In 1988, Murphy joined the Saratoga County District Attorney’s office where he served 25 years as a prosecutor. He was first elected district attorney

in 1997 and was sworn in on January 2, 1998, becoming one of the youngest district attorneys in New York State. He successfully ran for re-election in 2001, 2005, 2009 and 2013.

Judge Murphy was elected to serve as Saratoga County Court Judge on Nov. 4, 2014, and subsequently presided over felony jury trials and complex civil litigation. He has also served as Acting Justice of the Supreme Court, a position to which he was appointed by Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence Marks in 2017.

George E. Toomey was an attorney who practiced in Saratoga Springs for many years who dedicated his life to public service. The SCBA named the award in his honor and it is bestowed upon a distinguished member of the bar who has carried on George Toomey’s legacy of commitment to the practice of law and to public service.

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Fire Safety Tips for The Winter Months

BALLSTON SPA— Following multiple structure fires in Saratoga County, the county Office of Emergency Management provides fire safety tips to help residents to prioritize fire safety in their homes as temperatures drop and winter settles in.

Heating equipment, holiday decorations, and an increase in indoor activities during the colder months all contribute to a higher risk of fires. Following a few simple precautions can help protect your home and loved ones this winter season.

Michael Stanley, Deputy Director and Fire Coordinator for the Saratoga County Office of Emergency Management said, “Over the last few weeks, we have seen an uptick in the number of fires within the county. Working smoke detectors are crucial for early fire detection. They give you precious time to escape safely and are essential in waking you up should a fire occur when you are asleep. Don’t wait until it is too late. Make sure you have working smoke detectors installed today and take these additional precautions to reduce the risk of fires to ensure a safe winter for you and your loved ones.”

TOP WINTER FIRE SAFETY TIPS

Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors:

• Test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms monthly.

• Replace batteries twice a year, or immediately if the alarm chirps.

• Install alarms at every level of your home, inside bedrooms, and outside sleeping areas.

Heating Equipment:

• Keep all flammable materials, like furniture, curtains, and bedding, at least three feet away from space heaters, fireplaces, and wood stoves.

• Always turn off portable heaters when leaving a room or going to bed.

• Have your heating system, chimneys, and vents professionally inspected and cleaned annually.

Holiday Decorations:

• Use flame-resistant or flame-retardant decorations.

• Check holiday lights for frayed wires or broken bulbs and replace them if damaged.

• Never leave lit candles unattended; use battery-operated candles as a safer alternative.

• Keep live Christmas trees secure in a sturdy stand and sufficiently watered.

Fireplace

Safety:

• Use a sturdy screen to prevent sparks and embers from escaping.

• Allow ashes to cool before disposing of them in a metal container, stored at least 10 feet from your home.

Emergency Preparedness:

• Create and practice a home fire escape plan with your family.

• Ensure all exits are clear and accessible in case of an emergency.

• Keep a fire extinguisher in your home and know how to use it.

For more information about fire safety and prevention, visit www.saratogacountyny.gov/OEM.

Saratoga County DOH To Begin Restaurant Inspections

BALLSTON SPA —

Saratoga County officials have announced that its Department of Health will begin permit and enforcement operations for restaurants and mobile food service establishments on Jan. 1, 2025, as part of the County’s continued expansion to a fullservice local health department.

The Saratoga County Department of Health (SCDOH) will send each restaurant a new permit that replaces their New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) permit. The new permit is free and is valid for the same period as the restaurant’s

current permit.

SCDOH is piloting an online permitting system, which will be available to restaurants and mobile food service establishments before the expiration of their existing permits. Each business will receive instructions on how to access the electronic system in early 2025.

“The addition of responsibility for restaurants and mobile food service regulation is another important step forward in Saratoga County’s expansion to a full-service health department,” said Saratoga County Board of Supervisors

Chairman Phil Barrett in a statement. “Not only will our Department of Health assume these responsibilities from the State at the start of the new year, but we are also modernizing and improving customer service for business owners with an electronic permitting system that will make it easier and more convenient for food service establishments to stay in compliance.”

Due to Saratoga County’s population increase, the County must assume responsibility for the provision of environmental health services from the NYSDOH.

With oversight from the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors, Public Health Advisory Task Force, SCDOH’s expansion to a full-service health department began in 2021 and is expected to be completed in 2025. To date, the Department has assumed responsibility for the operation and enforcement of 15 environmental health related sections of New York State Public Health Law and the State Sanitary Code.

For more information about the Saratoga County Department of Health, visit www. saratogacountyny.gov/DOH

From the Publisher’s Desk... Stewart’s Celebrates Opening of New Shop on Weibel Ave

GREETINGS READER,

First let me begin with a hearty Happy New Year!

I am excited for all the opportunities 2025 will bring, and I hope you are also.

Over the past few weeks I have received numerous calls and texts asking me if I am selling the newspaper or the building.

The reason is because we have a Roohan Realty sign out front.

I am happy to let you know that neither of those transactions are happening.

We are simply renting office space on the second floor.

Rest assured that we will be around for quite a while, providing you the best coverage of local news, sports and entertainment.

But if you know anyone looking for a great road front office space, send them my way. GOD BLESS!

Stewart’s formally celebrated the opening of its new shop at the corner of Weibel and Lake avenues in Saratoga Springs two days after Christmas. The larger, recently built store replaced an older Stewart’s building at the

same location.

The opening was the culmination of a $2.9 million, five-year-long project. In a news release, Stewart said the lengthy process was “evidence that the wheels of government and development are not always fast.”

The project included a new entrance to the gas station and convenience store at the Weibel/Lake intersection, more parking spaces, a beer cave, an iced coffee bar, and a second bathroom.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS —

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THE VOTES ARE IN - Saratoga Springs Awards Six Community Projects in Participatory Budgeting Program

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The City of Saratoga Springs has awarded Participatory Budgeting Program awards to six community projects.

The six funded projects, which were approved in a 3-2 vote by Commissioners Sanghvi, Moran and Kuczynski, will

be implemented throughout 2025. The total amount to be awarded for the top six projects is $99,658.

Participatory Budgeting

During this year’s cycle 1,054 individuals cast their votes. Eleven projects were on the ballot, many of which focused on environmental and educational initiatives. The six projects awarded are: Franklin Community Center - Food Pantry Garden Revitalization; Saratoga Children’s Literacy League - Book Bus Retrofit; SoBro ConservancyPollinator Garden Phase 2; Pitney Meadows Community Farm - Community Compost Program; Saratoga Springs Children’s Museum - Art & STEM Enrichment Programming; Geyser Road Elementary School - Outdoor Learning Center.

“The outpouring of support and enthusiasm for Participatory Budgeting shows us how important and valuable this program is for our community,” Commissioner Sanghvi said in a statement. “It’s the most democratic part of our budget.”

is a program that invites community proposals for small projects, which are vetted by a city committee. The committee recommends a slate of projects for a public vote, and ultimately the city council votes on project funding.

Six Community Projects Awarded in Saratoga Springs’ Participatory Budgeting Program.

A Springs Challenge for the New Saratoga Year

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

New year, new challenge.

Lifelong Saratoga resident Joe Bokan has always had a hankering for the local springs.

“The springs have always been important to my family, with many of us routinely taking mineral baths at the Roosevelt bath house. I grew up drinking the springs and so have my kids,” says Bokan, a longtime promoter of the springs, and who in his decades-long role as owner and innkeeper at Anne’s Washington Inn has encouraged inn guests to try the springs by giving out maps of the park, as well as sharing his personal recommendations.

His favorite? Coesa, he says – which like most of the springs is located in the Saratoga Spa Park. A handful of others flow through the Congress Park and High Rock Park areas downtown, each with their own varying levels of sodium, potassium, lithium and other minerals.

New this year - Anne’s Washington Inn, which is located at 111 South Broadway, has organized a Saratoga’s Springs Challenge. “I thought, like the high peaks challenge, we could do something similar for our springs,” says Bokan, adding that there is no deadline regarding the challenge, and can be done whenever time permits.

It was a tour of the springs with dowser and spring water expert Trent Millet, that first inspired Bokan to action.

“I was so surprised how

few Saratogians and visitors knew anything at all about our springs,” Bokan says. “It had had me thinking: how can we as a community better promote something so important to our health and history?”

Last summer, he came up with the idea of a bucketlist type of challenge that involved friends and guest at the inn with the springs, and coincided with the 80th year that the inn has been in the Bokan family.

The Inn’s main Victorianstyle building was originally built for John B. Thompson, a wealthy New York City businessman who bought and developed 11 lots in the area. Constructed in 1885, the grounds sited a hospital in the early 20th century before becoming an inn operated under the direction of the Bokan family in the 1940s.

As for the springs, it is the Mohawk tribes generally credited for heralding the waters as having special healing powers after discovering the mineral waters bubbling through the earth’s cracks. During the centuries that followed the springs were later used by private industries before Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s guidance ushered in the development of an architectural spread to mimic the great spas of Europe.

For more information, including a checklist of springs, individual videos, and a submission page for the Saratoga Springs Challenge, go to: https://www.anneswi. com/springs-challenge. The site also features special edition shirts for sale, with all proceeds donated to benefit the springs’ volunteer and preservation groups.

Saratoga Springs Challenge.

The Wesley Community to Offer Paid CNA Training Classes in 2025

Six-week programs open to caring, compassionate candidates

SARATOGA SPRINGS

— The Wesley Community, a 37-acre senior living campus with more than 700 residents in Saratoga Springs, will host Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training classes in the New Year.

The paid programs run for six weeks and offer certification upon completion to all successful participants.

Upcoming sessions scheduled for 2025 include classes that begin Jan. 20, March 3, April 28, June 16, Aug. 4, Sept. 22 and Nov. 10. Interested candidates may apply on Wesley’s website.

CNAs provide vital support to nurses in assisting with the complex tasks of patient care. Classroom training and on-thejob experience offer students the opportunity to learn how to apply key healthcare knowledge to long-term care. Daily responsibilities include maintaining the comfort and safety of patients and delivering

direct care through bathing, feeding and grooming.

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and have earned a minimum of a high school diploma or GED. Full attendance is required. Upon successful completion of the training program, participants will be offered full- or parttime employment at Wesley for evening or night shifts, depending on availability.

The Wesley Community offers competitive and teamfocused employee benefits, including competitive pay and incentive compensation; paid vacation, sick and personal time; paid holidays; flexible scheduling; 401(k) retirement plan; a new, daily pay option; and more. The Wesley Community is no longer requiring employees to be vaccinated for Covid-19.

For more information about The Wesley Community, visit www. thewesleycommunity.org.

Saratoga

Springs Addressing Pedestrian Safety Improvements

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

An RFP (Request for Proposal) has been issued by the city seeking sealed bids for Pedestrian Safety Improvements. Those improvements are to

take place at Crescent Avenue near Waterfront Park, and at West Avenue near Pitney Farms, with work anticipated to take place from April 2025 through November 2025.

The work includes the construction and installation of traffic control devices and foundations.

According to the RFP, in comparing proposals, consideration will not be confined to price only, with the successful bidder being one whose product is judged to be of best quality and best value.

Sealed bids are due by Jan. 28, 2025 at which time they will be publicly opened and read.

Coming to Broadway: Three-Story Addition

of three

that will be

SARATOGA SPRINGS —The Saratoga Springs Planning Board approved a plan for an addition to an existing mixed-use building on Broadway that will include 15 new residential units. The property is located at 453-457 Broadway and will add three stories above Cooperstown Distillery adjacent to the three-story building where Compton’s Restaurant stands at street level. Compton’s will remain unchanged.

Rendering

stories

added above the Cooperstown Distillery storefront on Broadway.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

BALLSTON

Jaime Meyer sold property at 147 Kingsley Rd to Suzanna Lynch for $489,830

Ross Montgomery sold property at 47 Lundy Lane to William Ross for $210,204

Traditional Home Builders and Developers sold property at 46 Mallory Way to Kincaid Capital Partners for $657,000

William Sulkey sold property at 67 Cypress St to Babu Jagalamudi for $462,000

Terry Davis sold property at 301 Hop City Rd to Nicholas Waite for $598,500

Eastline Holdings LLC sold property at 32 Timber Creek Dr to Ryan Miller for $589,980

CORINTH

Steven Clothier sold property at 357 County Rt 24 to John Wisher for $247,000

GALWAY

Edward Palmer sold property at 1201 Ridge Rd to Thomas McAuley for $535,000

Herbert Kopper sold property at 5526 Crooked St to Patrick Ricci for $240,000

Brian Welch sold property at 5772 Lake Rd to Jaclyn Welch for $165,000

Jonathan Rankin sold property at 2014 West St to Stephen Richards for $255,000

James Clark sold property at 2096 NYS Rt 29 to Thomas Alteio for $529,000

GREENFIELD

Theresa Vamvalis sold property at 360 Daniels Rd to Joseph Dobie for $188,000

Shawn Crawford sold property at 171 Squashville Rd to Anthony West for $340,000

Deborah Carleton sold property at 522 Sandhill Rd to John Arsenault for $336,500

MILTON

Todd Duthaler sold property at 915 MacArthur Dr to Heather Chevalley for $638,000

Jeffrey Fumarola sold property at 290 Meadowlark Dr to Glen Levison for $435,000

Ashley Haskell sold property at 554 Victory Circle to Elijah Goodman for $410,100

Tina Myers sold property at 413 Stone Church Rd to Dylan Marsing for $340,000

Augustine Vitiello sold property at 5218 Fairground Ave to Bernard Leerkes for $395,000

SARATOGA

David Iacometta sold property at 115 Chelsea Dr to Timothy Sleasman for $460,400

SARATOGA SPRINGS

Peter Sipperly sold property at 1 Orenda Spring Dr to James Doyle for $250,000

Adelphi Owner II sold property at 19 Washington St Apt 457 to GQSaratoga LLC for $1,525,000

Adelphi Owner II sold property at 19 Washington St Apt 658 to ADELL APT LLC for $1,650,000

Beechwood Saratoga LLC sold property at 6 Nicole Ave to John Lepper for $250,000

Michael Martin sold property at 99 ½ Walworth St to Locus Way Realty for $350,000

Robert Krull sold property at 17 Waterview Dr to James Andritz for $735,000

Kathleen Doubleday sold property at 54 Myrtle St to Kevin Farrell for $315,000

Adelphi Owner II sold property at 19 Washington St Apt 351

to Paul Sturm for $1,300,000

Munter and Holdings LLC sold property at Adams Rd to Kersia USA Properties for $154,000

Theresa Capozzola sold property at 55 Gilbert Rd to Susan Pfau for $145,000

Jason Brown sold property at 165 Elm St to Sean O’Keeffe for $625,000

WILTON

EK Andrew sold property at 25 Seymour Dr to Christopher Manning for $749,000

Marcelle King sold property at 45 Waller Rd to Leroy Magee for $100,000

Darlene Fanning sold property at 39 Kings Mills Rd to David Calandra for $350,000

Christopher MacArthur sold property at 28 Jones Rd to Debra Huggard for $407,000

Forest Grove LLC sold property at 40 Daintree Dr to Kristen Schaap for $643,759

Peter Pociluyko sold property at 14 Cherry Tree Lane to Michael Gero for $542,000

Michael Mathusa sold property at 8 New Kent Dr to Kevin Boyle for $379,900

Pamela McGuire sold property at 87 Claire Pass to Kelly Eaton for $465,000

Ronald Riggi Limited Partnership sold property at 41 Old Gick Rd to Turbine Services LTD for $1,000,000

Megan Mondore sold property at 8 Margaret Dr to Julia Bottoni for $580,000

Mario Mancini sold property at 712 Rt 9 to William Higgins for $458,000

Jean Humiston sold property at 4 Farmington Ave to Julia Schrom for $134,734

Rockabella Boutique Closes

Springs, has closed.

“After an incredible journey with Rockabella Boutique, I’ve decided to close the doors as I step into an exciting new chapter in life,” said store owner Christine Goutos in a message posted to the storefront. “From day one, it has been a joy and an absolute honor to help you find the perfect looks for your life’s most special moments. Each of you has added so much to this journey, filling the boutique with stories, laughter, and unforgettable memories. Thank you for being part of this wonderful experience.”

Brookside Museum Hopes to Upgrade Parking Lot

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

BALLSTON SPA — The Saratoga County History Center’s Brookside Museum is seeking funds to upgrade its parking lot, which the center said has become “a sheet of ice.” In an email newsletter,

Saratoga County History Center Board of Trustees

President Isobel Connell said that the estimated cost of grading the lot to help carry water away from the building is $37,000. A grant of $7,500 had already been sent by the County Board of Supervisors to kickstart the fundraising

efforts. As of December 31, more than $21,000 had been raised via online donations. Donations can be sent via check or online at: https://brooksidemuseum. networkforgood.com/ projects/242366-2024-saratogacounty-history-center-annualgiving-campaign

Condos Taking Shape on Church Street

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS

— Rockabella Boutique, a women’s apparel store located at 10 Lake Avenue in Saratoga

The closing date had originally been set for November 27, but was then extended to December 11 as the remaining inventory was sold.

Goutos had previously been manager of the store before purchasing it from Jackie Szurek, the former owner, in 2012. Rockabella first opened its doors in 2007.

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Prior to the holidays, Bonacio Construction held a Topping Off Ceremony, which occurs when the last steel beam is placed on a

building, at 78 Church Street in Saratoga Springs, the future site of 23 condominiums.

The 61-foot, multi-use building will include a garage, two commercial units, a gym, a community/meeting room, and a rooftop deck. Prices for the 2 and 3-bedroom condos start at

$1.17 million, with an expected occupancy of Fall 2025.

Located on Church between Clinton and West Harrison streets, the project necessitated the demolition of the old Carpetland building. Carpetland opened a new showroom at 11 Aletta Street in 2023.

The final steel beam is placed onto the under-construction Bonacio building at 78 Church Street in Saratoga Springs as part of a Topping Off Ceremony. Photo via Bonacio Construction.

Rockabella Boutique, which first opened on Broadway in Saratoga Springs in 2007, has closed its Lake Avenue store. Photo via the company’s Facebook page.

Saratoga Chamber Mixes It Up at Holiday Celebration Chipotle on the Way

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS

— After the site plans were approved a year ago, construction of a new Chipotle location in downtown Saratoga Springs appears to be finally underway.

Prior to the holidays, makeshift construction fences

surrounded the former home of Paddy Duggan’s Irish Pub at 12 Ballston Avenue next to the Saratoga Strike Zone bowling alley.

The new Chipotle location is set to include an outdoor patio with around 20 seats, a small outdoor seating area with benches and planters, and 23 parking spaces, according to a site plan review application filed in 2023.

Hotel Brookmere and Regent Restaurant

Now Open

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA

Hotel Brookmere and its Regent Restaurant officially opened for business on December 18. The property’s Arbor Spa is expected to open soon as well.

The new resort, located at the former site of Longfellows Hotel & Restaurant (500 Union

Ave in Saratoga Springs), has 88 rooms situated on 10 acres of wooded land. The hotel includes a ballroom, courtyard, outdoor swimming pool, and fitness center.

The Regent Restaurant and Bar is a modern interpretation of a classic French bistro, spearheaded by Executive Chef Christopher Smith. For more information, visit www.hotelbrookmere.com.

Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce members mingle at the chamber’s annual Holiday Mixer, a festival celebration held at The Parting Glass in downtown Saratoga Springs. More information about the chamber and its events is available online at saratoga.org. Photo provided by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce.

A rendering of the forthcoming Chipotle at 12 Ballston Avenue in Saratoga Springs. Image via the site plan review application.

Photo via Hotel Brookmere.

SPRINGS —

Plans Unveiled for Schuylerville Schools Capital Project

SCHUYLERVILLE — At the December 16 Board of Education meeting, Bill McMordie from Saratoga Project Management delivered a presentation outlining the scope and vision of the Schuylerville School District’s next capital project proposal.

“The proposed project is

designed to tackle items that were left out of previous initiatives and address new priorities that have emerged,” said Superintendent Dr. Ryan Sherman at the meeting. “Since the district’s last major project concluded in 2019, several areas have been identified as needing attention.”

The proposed scope of work includes improvements to site infrastructure. The phasing of work will span from the summer of 2027, through the 2027-28 school year, and into the summer of 2028.

MAIN PARKING LOT

• Reconstruct the existing parking lot with an asphalt and stone subbase.

• Study circulation patterns for safety and efficiency.

• Separate bus and car traffic.

• Shift student parking spaces to the north parking lot.

• Widen the access road to the rear of the middle school.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

• Elementary classroom cabinet doors & countertops will be replaced.

• Construct a concrete walk from the building door to the playscape.

• Paint, update, and enhance the main lobby entrance.

• Replace classroom cabinet doors & countertops.

• Replace lockers for grades 4 & 5.

• Add LED lighting into several classrooms.

• Add new gym wall pads, main court and side court basketball backboards/rims, and paint the gym

HIGH SCHOOL

• Paint, update, and enhance the main lobby entrance.

• Renovate chemistry and physics rooms.

• Replace lockers.

GENERAL WORK

• Asbestos abatement

According to the district, one of the key features of the project is its financial approach. The district is planning the timeline of the proposed capital project to align with the expiration of existing bonds. This strategy is designed to ensure that the proposed improvements can be funded with minimal or no additional tax burden on the community. Definitive cost estimates, along with the final scope and schedule of the project, will be presented at a Board of Education meeting on January 13.

A rendering of the proposed updates and enhancements for the Schuylerville High School main lobby entrance. Images via the district’s capital project PowerPoint presentation.

A rendering of the proposed updates and enhancements for the Schuylerville Elementary School main lobby entrance.

Principal: Ballston Spa High School Students “Pretty Compliant” With Cell Phone Policy

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

BALLSTON SPA —

Ballston Spa High School’s “silent and away” cell phone policy appears to be working, according to a presentation delivered by Principal Matthew Robinson at a December 18

Board of Education meeting. Last year, the school implemented the new policy that requires phones to be silent and not visible in classrooms. Each classroom has a phone holder that teachers can either use or not use as they see fit. If a student is caught using a phone during class time, they are sent

to the office and their phone is confiscated for the rest of the day.

Robinson said that, thus far, students have been “pretty compliant” with the rules. Freshmen and sophomores have been especially compliant, he said, because they became used to the policy during middle school. High School teachers

Skidmore Students Use Minecraft to Study Ancient Rome

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Skidmore College students in the classics course The Romans in Their Environment are using the video game Minecraft to build a fictional ancient Roman town. The students “live” inside the town as everyday Romans to better understand existence in the ancient world.

“When students have this idea of the ancient Romans, they think about senators, they think about Julius Caesar or the elites,” Assistant Professor of Classics Amy Oh told Skidmore’s Angela Valden. “I wanted to focus on the normal people, the people who did the work. They didn’t get paid very much, but they were thriving, and they made up 99% of the population.”

In consultation with environmental studies major Kate Manor, Oh decided that Minecraft could be the right tool for building an ancient world that all her students could be a part of. She learned that Skidmore had the licensing for the education version of the immensely popular game, which allows players to define their own objectives and create their own virtual worlds.

Her students developed backstories for the Romans they each represented, then met together on the Minecraft platform to start building — a process that involved researching Roman towns and urban planning and then mapping out the geography.

“Once we built the town, ‘Skidrome,’ we had a festival and we invited people from the Skidmore community to come walk through with us via Zoom,” Oh said. “We also had them engage in some politics in the game. We had two administrative officials who were going up for re-election, so we had to hold a debate and a vote, and an

election took place. We also had a natural disaster. We did all this because the core of the course is for the students to think about everyday Romans and how they interacted with the world around them.”

Oh said she has learned a lot as an educator by incorporating Minecraft into her course, and she can see the potential for using it across many different disciplines.

“We have to meet the students where they are. They have this other mode of learning that we haven’t fully tapped into yet. We can do games in class, but this is a longer commitment. I’m excited about it,” she said.

have also reported that they’ve seen less cell phone issues during instructional time.

According to data presented by Robinson, from September through December this year, there were 84 total cell phone infractions. These infractions tended to happen during unstructured time such as lunch,

when cyberbullying incidents can sometimes occur.

Robinson said he doesn’t think that cell phones have introduced new problems with bullying, but rather made existing issues worse. “It’s rare now that we deal with a bullying situation and there’s never a cell phone involved,” he said.

Waldorf Students View Medieval and Renaissance Exhibits

GLENS FALLS — Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs middle school students recently visited The Hyde Collection in Glens Falls to view medieval and Renaissance art displayed at the “Growing up in a Renaissance Palazzo” exhibition. Students observed

medieval paintings and books, and even a drawing of the “Mona Lisa.” Then, students walked to nearby Saint Mary’s Academy to see the Great Hall, the ceiling of which is a replica of the medieval hammer-beam ceiling at Westminster Hall in London.

Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs students view a replica of Westminster Hall’s hammer-beam ceiling at Saint Mary’s Academy in Glens Falls. Photo provided.

Assistant Professor of Classics Amy Oh discusses ancient Rome with students in her course The Romans in Their Environment before jumping into the video game Minecraft. Photo via Skidmore College.

Food

Starting the Year Fresh at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market

SATURDAYS

9:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. WILTON MALL FOOD COURT

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According to some recent publications, wellness priorities of 2025, look and sound similar to other years. However, some of the trends behind the ‘buzz words’ have slightly different connotations.

* Weight Management no longer refers to the fad, extreme dieting and instead is embracing metabolic health, balanced nutrition, and sustainable habits for a longer term impact.

* Healthy Aging no longer means grab the latest and greatest cream, although they are still important. Instead, individuals are looking to support their physical and cognitive function to boost longterm vitality.

* Immunity Boosting has grown in popularity to encourage supporting overall immune wellness as a foundation for healthy living through not only supplements, but to expand to include various foods, exercise, etc.

So, how can the Saratoga Farmers’ Market help you achieve some of these goals if they’ve made your list for 2025?

The market is packed with locally grown and produced products to help fill your plate with nutrient dense, sustainable foods that can help with weight management, healthy living and immunity boosting goals. In addition, there are two specific vendors specializing in vitality to help kick off your healthy new year with specific items;

* Awakened Tonics specializes in Apple cider vinegar (ACV) products; ACV is well-known for its amazing health and wellness benefits. Visit Awakened Tonics at the market to learn more about their blends and how they can help your overall immunity and system support.

Saranac River Ranch creates an all natural, 100% raw juice cleansing systems to help promote digestive health and overall wellness. Visit to learn more about their juices and the benefits to trying their systems.

There’s always so much to discover at the market and it’s a great place to get in some steps while kicking off a healthy New Year!

The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is 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 Wilton Mall hourly on Saturday mornings.

Find us online at www.saratogafarmersmarket. org, where you can sign up for our weekly newsletter and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Sausage Potato Kale

Soup

YIELDS: 6 servings | PREP & COOK TIME: 50 min

INGREDIENTS:

*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

• 8 ounces mild Italian sausage, casings removed*

• 2 cups chopped yellow onion*

• 1 ½ cups chopped celery, plus leaves for garnish*

• 4 cloves garlic, minced*

• 1 tablespoon tomato paste

• 1 (14 ounce) can no-saltadded diced tomatoes

• 12 ounces potatoes (washed, peeled & diced)*

• 4 cups unsalted chicken broth

• ¾ teaspoon ground pepper

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• 3 cups stemmed and coarsely chopped kale*

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

• Shaved Parmesan cheese for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS:

Cook the sausage in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Stir often to crumble the sausage, until browned. Add onion, celery and garlic; cook, stirring often, until softened, about 6 minutes.

Add the tomato paste; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Stir in the tomatoes, potatoes, broth, pepper and salt. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Cover; reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.

Stir the kale into the soup. Continue simmering over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the kale is wilted and tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice.

Divide the soup evenly amongst 6 bowls; garnish with celery leaves and Parmesan, if desired. Serve immediately.

SERVING SUGGESTION:

Consider serving this soup recipe with a side salad made with fresh vegetables from the Saratoga Farmers’ Market; there are greens, fresh tomatoes, mushrooms and carrots along with other delicious items currently on site. Visit Gomez Veggie Ville, Lovin’ Mama Farm and Shushan Valley Hydro Farm.

Also consider serving with a side of fresh bread from one of our three bread vendors; sourdough, gluten free, French baguettes and many other options are available with Bakery Suzanne, Katie Bakes GF and Night Work Bread.

Adapted from Eating Well

Photo courtesy of Awakened Tonics

Photo courtesy of Saranac River Ranch

Jodie Fitz for Saratoga TODAY

Week of January 3 - January 9, 2025

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY

The start of a new year is time to reflect and look at our past year in terms of the relationships developed, the experiences we have had, and lessons learned. It’s that time again for us here at Compliments to the Chef to thank all the wonderful acquaintances that have helped us throughout the year. As Clarence said to George Bailey “No man is a failure who has friends.” We have foodie friends which is even better! So many wonderful people

“You only grow by coming to the end of something and by beginning something else.” - John Irving

Hello my Foodie Friends!

We are in that week of after all of the holiday gatherings and bringing in the New Year. The office parties, holiday shopping, travel planning, family, friends, partners, and children have been grabbing your attention and can easily take its toll. We have started a New Year begins and back to our pre-holiday routines and habits.

have come through our door with questions and some with suggestions. We believe that we have a tremendous extended family who share in our joy of cooking and creating our own masterpiece meals. We have introduced many new tools into our store as a result of customer suggestions. Coming to work every day in one of the finest cities in America is a blessing. Now that we are at the end of another successful year, it’s time to gather in our

Bacon Wrapped Filets with Scotched Mushrooms

INGREDIENTS

• 2 bacon strips

• 2 beef tenderloin steaks (5 ounces each)

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

• 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided

INSTRUCTIONS

• 2 cups sliced baby portobello mushrooms

• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

• 2 tablespoons butter, divided

• 1/4 cup Scotch

• 1/2 cup diet ginger ale

• 1 tablespoon brown sugar

1. In a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain.

2. Preheat oven to 375°. Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper; wrap a strip of bacon around the side of each steak and secure with toothpicks.

3. In a small ovenproof skillet coated with cooking spray, cook steaks in 1-1/2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat, 2 minutes on each side.

4. Bake, uncovered, until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), 8-12 minutes.

kitchens and raise our glasses to our family, friends; past and present, and to the new friends to come.

While continuing to make toasts for our New Year, keep in mind some tools that can help to make your celebration run smoothly. Tools such as the foil cutter, wine openers, corkscrew, cocktail shaker and strainer, along with wine, whiskey, champagne, martini, and more types of glasses, can be very useful this time of year.

• 1-1/2 teaspoons reducedsodium soy sauce

• 1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage

Whatever your needs, we hope that our store can continue to be your first thought for your culinary and wine supplies.

Stop by Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store located at 33 Railroad Place.

And when you come through our door, you will notice that a bell rings…and we all know

what happens every time a bell rings! Have a safe and happy New Year. Cheers to a happy 2025!

Remember my Foodie Friends; “Life Happens in the Kitchen”.

Take Care, John & Paula

5. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute mushrooms and thyme in 1 tablespoon butter and remaining oil until tender; remove from heat. Add Scotch, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in ginger ale, brown sugar, soy sauce and sage.

6. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until reduced by half, 3-5 minutes. Stir in remaining butter. Serve with steaks.

tasteofhome.com

Recipe courtesy of Mary Kay LaBrie at

This Week’s Events: JANUARY 3-9

FRIDAY, JANUARY 3

Cloaks and Greatcoats - 18th Century Outerwear

Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave. Ballston Spa | 7 p.m. Join well known historical clothing expert, Henry Cooke, to learn how people kept warm in the 18th century and view original and replica garments. Learn about capes, cloaks and greatcoats in the late 1700s. By looking at original and replica garments, as well as artwork from the era, participants will discover the materials, construction techniques and fashionable styles of outerwear for men and women. The event is free and open to the public, though donations are always welcome. (In case of inclement weather, please check with Brookside Museum). This event has been made possible through the collaborative efforts of the 24th Regiment of Foot in North America and is supported by the Campaign for Saratoga 250, Inc., a non-profit dedicated to highlighting the importance of the Saratoga Region during the American Revolution.

Santa’s Playland

Quick Response Restoration, 2077 Route 9, Round Lake | 5 – 11 p.m. Drive through our magical holiday lights display featuring hundreds of dazzling, animated light displays, set to cheerful holiday music, right from the comfort of your car. Open to the public Wednesday – Sunday. The last day for this season will be on Sunday, January 5. Admission is free.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 4

Library Visits the Farmers Market

Wilton Mall, Food Court, 3065 Route 50, Saratoga Springs | 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Visit the library table to check out and return your library materials, get a library card, get e-book and e-audiobook help, and participate in a drop-in activity for families. The mobile library will be at the Winter Farmers Market at Wilton Mall the 1st Saturday of each month! Looking for more -the library will also be at Hop Along Home in Wilton Mall on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Join us for our Books and Bunnies program which will feature a story, activity, and of course -- time with the bunnies!

SUNDAY, JANUARY 5

Winter Birding Walks

Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 8 – 9 a.m. Join us on a morning walk through the Saratoga Sand Plains to see which birds stick around for the winter! Register online at www.wiltonpreserve. org or call the office at 518-4500321

MONDAY, JANUARY 6

Galway Preservation Society Meeting and Program

Galway Town Hall, 5910 Sacandaga Road, Galway | 6:45 p.m. This month’s program, “One Hundred Years Ago, the Village of Galway and the Hamlet of East Galway”, presented by Arlene Rhodes

featuring photos of people, places and events selected from the 1984 Galway Old Time Story Night. The meeting will be held at the. 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 Galway’s history.

NEW! HYBRID: Banned Books Club: 1984 by George Orwell

Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 7 p.m. This book club will dive into the world of banned books to read, learn, and discuss why each title has been challenged or banned. All are welcome, including new participants. Attend this program in person at the library or from home on ZOOM; registration required only for those attending on ZOOM. 518-371-8622. www. cphlibrary.org

TUESDAY, JANUARY 7

Winter Arts Workshop Series: Winter Poetry

Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 6 – 8 p.m. Looking to channel your inner artist? Each month will have a different nature themed-art project where staff will help you explore different art mediums while relating it back to the Saratoga Sand Plains. Register online at www. wiltonpreserve.org or call the office at 518-450-0321

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8

Academy for Lifelong Learning Winter Storyteller Series

Prestwick Chase at Saratoga, 100 Saratoga Boulevard, Saratoga Springs | 12 Noon – 1 p.m. Free and open to the public. No reservations required. Sponsored by Prestwick Chase. Storyteller Christie Keegan presents Just Between You, Me and the Lamppost. Different storytellers will offer their tales every Wednesday through February 12. If Saratoga Springs city schools are closed due to weather, that presentation will be postponed until February 19. For more information on the Academy for Lifelong Learning or for a complete lineup of storytellers, visit www.allsaratoga.org or contact Academy Executive Director, Jeff Shinaman at jeff@ allsaratoga.org or call (518) 290-6988.

Meatloaf 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 518-5842585. Menu: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad, roll, gravy. Dinner for $15.00 (cash only).

Green Drinks!

NEW LOCATION: Whitman Brewing Company, 20 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs | 5 – 7 p.m. A “green gathering” for those who work, volunteer, or have a passion for promoting the environment, conservation, and sustainability. Food, alcoholic, and non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase.

Green Drinks - Saratoga Springs is held monthly. While this is a networking event, solicitation is not allowed.

Poetry Reading

Caffe Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m. Caffè Lena will present a poetry reading by Susan Oringel. An open mic poetry reading will

follow. Doors open for sign-ups at 6:30 p.m. The host for the event will be Carol Graser and the cost is $5 general, free for students. The featured reading will also be livestreamed. You can find a link for the livestream at caffelena.org, 518583-0022.

Pickin’s

The Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa | 6:30 – 9 p.m. Open to the public, free admission and 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 518-885-4229 with questions.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 9

Homeschool Hang: Mars Helicopter

Saratoga Springs Public Library, Dutcher Community Room, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs | 2 – 3 p.m. Homeschooling families with kids in grades K-6, come learn about Mars’s helicopter, the Ingenuity, then make your own paper model. Please register each child who will be participating. www.sspl. org

Hooked on Nature

Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 6 – 7:30 p.m. Do you love crafting? Do you love being outdoors? Why not put them together! This biweekly fiber arts meetup is a great chance to bring your WIPs and meet some new like-minded friends! Materials will not be provided, but an educator with crochet experience will be available to help. To register, visit www. wiltonwildlifepreserve.org

UPCOMING Events

Hannaford Reusable Bags Program To Benefit Gateway House of Peace

By making a $2.50 community bag purchase, shoppers give a $1.00 back to a local nonprofit selected monthly by store leadership at the Rowland Street Hannaford. For the month of January, Gateway House of Peace, located at 479 Rowland Street has been selected. GHOP is an organization that provides 24-

hour care to individuals who have been diagnosed to have three months or less to live and can no longer stay safely in their home. GHOP receives no public funding or insurance reimbursements and relies on community support and fundraising.

Southern Saratoga County Art Exhibits

SSAS will be hosting Art Exhibits throughout the area. The Clifton Park Senior Community Center Gallery, 6 Clifton Common Blvd., will show a “Gentlemen’s Art Exhibit” featuring artists and members of SSAS, Brian Skanes, David Mayack, Frank Coletta,

...Obituaries continued from pg. 4

Lynne Herrick Black

GLENS FALLS — Lynne Herrick Black, formally of Walpole, MA, passed away peacefully with loved ones by her side, on December 11, 2024, at Glens Falls Hospital due to complications of ALS.

Born in Troy, NY on March 23, 1959, Lynne’s parents were Joan Farnan Campbell and Burton Herrick, Jr. Lynne graduated from Stillwater Central School in 1978 and earned a New York State Cosmetology License. She was employed by Fairchilds of Latham and General Electric of Schenectady.

She was predeceased by her dad and beloved daughter, Chavon Provancher, four grandparents, and her fur companion, Kendra. She is survived by her loving children

Stacia and Russell Black of Walpole, MA, her mother Joan Campbell of Salem, her sisters Dawn (Michael Ventre) Herrick of Greenwich, Christopher Herrick of Albany, and Thomas (Rebecca) Herrick of Lake George, half brother Jamie Bret (Dawn) Herrick of Stillwater, four stepsisters and brothers from Stillwater area and five stepbrothers in the Salem area. Lynne is also survived by numerous aunts and uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and special friends.

John Morrette and William Daisak during the months of January and February, 2025. Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main Street, will show the artwork of SSAS member and artist, Jane Morrison, during the month of January, 2025. Stop in and view these amazing artists. For further information about SSAS, visit: southernsaratogaartist.com

MLK Saratoga’s Annual Dr. King Celebration Weekend

The weekend kicks off Friday, January 17. This year’s theme is inspired by a 1967 speech Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave in Atlanta, GA. titled “Where Do We Go from Here?” Friday

night Kickoff Party – a free evening of food, music and performances, hosted by Emcee Bakari Grady-Willis. There will be workshops, children’s programming, a Sunday Gospel service, exploring Restorative Justice, film screening and a special tribute to Odetta by Gina Coleman and Misty Blues at Caffè Lena, volunteer projects, and Monday afternoon’s Community Celebration, featuring a keynote address by author and Skidmore professor Dr. Tammy Owens, with inspirational music by Soulist Garland Nelson. Something for everyone. Visit mlksaratoga. org for event details and updates.

Winter Concert Series: String Theory Trio

The String Theory Trio is a newly formed ensemble comprised of three friends, Brian Mooney, Dana Probeyahn-Smith, and Kathryn Tomlin who recently began exploring the repertoire that exists for two violins and a cello. They will be performing in the Long Room at The Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa, on Saturday, January 18 at 3 p.m. The concert is open to the public and free, though donations are always appreciated, either online or at the event.

Lynne enjoyed camping, boating, scuba diving, cooking, and spending time at the Saratoga Library. She was an excellent cook.

Paul Black and Lynne’s family want to thank Sister Donna and direct care staff at Glens Falls Hospital, for their expert care during Lynne’s final weeks. Per Lynne’s request there will be no viewing hours. A celebration of life will take place in early 2025. Donations may be made to an individual’s choice of library or animal shelter.

Jeffrey L. Toma

BALLSTON SPA — Jeffrey L. Toma, 63, died on December 23, 2024. Relatives and friends are invited to call from 3 p.m. -5 p.m. on Friday, January 10, at the Burke, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Burial will be held at the family’s convenience. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com

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Open Call for Art for 2026 is Now at

Courthouse

Gallery Exhibitions at Lake George Arts Project

LAKE GEORGE — The Lake George Arts Project’s Courthouse Gallery presents six to eight exhibitions annually by national, regional, emerging, and established contemporary visual artists who work in all media. The mission of our gallery is to provide solo or twoperson exhibition opportunities to emerging and professional artists, with preference given to work created within the last two years and to experimental or non-traditional work.

There is no submission fee. The deadline for proposals for 2026 is Friday, January 31, 2025,

at 11:59 p.m.. The jury process will end in April 2025, and artists will be notified of their status by April 30, 2025.

Please visit the Lake George Arts Project’s website www. lakegeorgearts.org, to find the link to the guidelines, or call 518668-2616 with any questions.

The Courthouse Gallery is located in the side entrance of the Old County Courthouse, on Lower Amherst Street in Lake George, NY. During scheduled exhibitions our in-person office and gallery hours are Wednesday through Friday 12 – 5 pm, Saturday 12 – 4 pm.

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Music Superstar Sara Evans to Perform at Universal Preservation Hall May 17

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Country music superstar Sara Evans will present an evening of music and storytelling at Universal Preservation Hall on May 17.

Evans’ career spans over two decades with more than 10 million albums sold.

Tickets are on sale through the Box Office at Proctors in-person, via phone at 518-346-6204 Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. or online by visiting atuph.org. Groups of 10 or more can get tickets by calling (518) 382-3884 x 139.

Surround Concert Series Continues at The Zankel

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The Surround music series –which seats audiences onstage with the artist for an intimate concert experience – invites pianist Sophia Subbayya Vastek to the Zankel Music Center, at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 26.

As a second-generation pianist and third-generation musician, Vastek brings a reverence for her collective history alongside a boundless, exploratory spirit. Her intuitive playing style—rooted in tenderness, improvisation, and classical training—has evolved into a dynamic, cinematic sound that shifts effortlessly across musical worlds.

Her latest LP, In Our Softening (2022), was recorded on a 1902 upright piano, complete with a crack in its soundboard, delivering an ambient-inspired sound that is at once both vulnerable and captivating.

The Surround concerts are staged at 4 p.m. one Sunday a month in January, February, and

March. The series continues with performances by South Carolina singer and producer Niecy Blues on Feb. 9, and indie rock / jazz musician and songwriter Cassandra Jenkins on March

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2. For more information about events at the Zankel, which is located on the campus of Skidmore College, go to: https:// www.skidmore.edu/zankel/ index.php.

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Sophia Subbayya Vastek to the Zankel Music Center, as part of the Surround concert series.

Opera Saratoga Announces 64th Summer Season

SARATOGA SPRINGS

— Opera Saratoga, which performs for more than 25,000 people annually, will celebrate 64th Summer Season with a series of performances at Universal Preservation Hall in downtown Saratoga Springs and Ferndell Pavilion in the Spa State Park.

“This summer’s festival will transport audiences around the world for two sensational classics which give young singers a chance to shine” General and Artistic Director Mary Birnbaum said, “and two new operas which challenge audience notions of what opera means today. We’ll go on an exhilarating, romantic journey from Saratoga Springs and back again.”

Offenbach, Meilhac & Halévy’s sparkling, witty, and electric “La Vie Parisienne” takes us to the heart of the demi-monde in 1860s Paris where two bachelors play tour guide to a Swedish Baron and Baroness. With four performances at Universal Preservation Hall: June 20, 26

& 28 at 7:30 pm and June 22 at 2 pm.

Offenbach’s romp runs in repertory with Bock, Harnick & Masteroff’s jewel-box musical “She Loves Me.” Famous for tunes like “Vanilla Ice Cream,” “She Loves Me” and “It’s Been Grand Knowing You,” this sweet story focuses on two employees in a Budapest parfumerie who are sworn enemies during the day but unsuspecting lonely hearts penpals at night. With five performances at Universal Preservation Hall: June 21, 25, 27 at 7:30 pm and June 28 & 29 at 2 pm.

Earlier in the month, the company will produce a sitespecific installation version of “In a Grove” composed by Chris Cerrone with libretto by Stephanie Fleischmann. This operatic adaptation of Akutagawa’s classic short story “In a Grove” which inspired the plot of Kurosawa’s renowned film Rashomon, offers a searing investigation into the impossibility and elusiveness of truth. With four performances at the Ferndell Pavilion in

Opera Saratoga summer season will take place May 20 - June 29.

Saratoga Spa State Park: May 28 at 5 pm, 7 pm, and May 29 at 5 & 7 pm. Rain date: May 31. Finally, the company will present a work-in-progress showing of composer Emma O’Halloran and librettist Naomi O’Connell’s A Mass for Women in Bathrooms. This operatheater work for three singers, an actress and electronic

sound design by Alex Dowling reframes the structure of the Irish Catholic Mass to tell an intimate family story of three sisters and their mother. A story born from personal experience, A Mass for Women in Bathrooms examines themes of infertility, reproductive rights, and dementia, while reclaiming bodily autonomy for women

in a historically violent space. This project is funded in part by the Arts Council of Ireland. With two work-in-progress performances at Universal Preservation Hall: June 22 at 7:30 pm and June 27 at 2 pm. For more information and tickets go to: operasaratoga.org or email info@operasaratoga. org

Live at The Egg in 2025: Soccer

Mommy, Shemekia Copeland, Los Lobos

ALBANY — Mixing delicate melodies with bursts of distortion and texture, Sophie Allison has always written candidly about her life, making Soccer Mommy one of indie rock’s most interesting and beloved artists of the last decade.

On Friday, Jan. 31, The Egg presents a show featuring Soccer Mommy with support provided by L’Rain.

Other selected shows upcoming at The Egg in 2025 include: Shemekia Copeland on Saturday, Jan. 18; Los Lobos on March 5, and Clap Your Hands Say Yeah on May 7.

The Egg Center for the Performing Arts is located at Empire State Plaza, Albany. Phone: 518-473-1845. For more information and a complete list of upcoming performances, go to: www.theegg.org.

Coheed

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Cambria

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Mastodon

- The Infinite Arc Tour On Path to SPAC in May

SARATOGA SPRINGS

— Coheed and Cambria and Mastodon announced the 20-city Infinite Arc Tour. includes a stop at Saratoga Performing Arts Center May 26, 2025.

Coheed and Cambria are gearing up for their brandnew album The Father of Make Believe, releasing on March 14, 2025. This year, Mastodon celebrated the 15th anniversary of Crack the Skye with a deluxe box set reissue, marked 20 years of Leviathan with special full album performances, and released a new track “Floods of Triton.”

Tickets: LiveNation.com.

Flamenco Dance Company World Premiere Coming To Spa Little Theater

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Explore the fifth element of the universe with Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana’s world premiere of “Quinto Elemento” (Fifth Element).

Considered the most prominent flamenco dance company in the United States, their debut of this piece at SPAC will portray the chaotic nature of this fifth element: ether, the essence that makes up the space around us.

Flamenco Vivo Carola Santana will stage 7 p.m. March 8 and 2 p.m. March 9 at Spa Little Theater. Tickets: go to: spac.org.

World Premiere by flamenco dance company at Spa Little Theater.

Coheed and Cambria, Mastodon with special guest Periphery, to stage in Saratoga Springs May 2025.

Soccer Mommy at The Egg Jan. 31. Photo provided.

Writing the Right Word by Dave Dowling

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

This Week: Gild, Guild

Gild means to cover with a golden appearance. The beautiful Canadian sunset gilded the grass in the valley.

Guild refers to an association of trades people.

Steven Spielberg is a member of the Directors Guild of America.

Dave Dowling is the author of The Wrong Word Dictionary and The Dictionary of Worthless Words

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Notice of formation of Empire Bespoke Woodworkign LLC.

Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 11/16/2024. 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: 46 Stone Crest Drive, Mechanicville, NY 12118. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 11/22, 11/29, 12/06, 12/13, 12/20/2024, 01/03/2025. 14055

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Saratoga Wood and Honey LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/24/2024. 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 process to the LLC, 60 Quevic Dr, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 11/22, 11/29, 12/06, 12/13, 12/20/2024, 01/03/2025. 14073

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF DOMESTIC PROFESSIONAL SERVICE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY; Name of PLLC: ABBY M. MELFI, D.C., PLLC; Date of filing: 11/18/2024; Office of the PLLC: Saratoga Co.; The NY Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. NYSS may mail a copy of any process to the PLLC at Attn: President, 125 Sherman Lane, Schuylerville, New York 12871; Purpose of PLLC: Any lawful purpose. 11/22, 11/29, 12/06, 12/13, 12/20/2024, 01/03/2025. 14082

Notice of formation of Nini’s Playland LLC. Articles of Organization filed with New York State Dept. of State on 11/21/2024. The County within this state in which the office of the limited liability company is located in is 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 LLC at 10 Linden Ave., Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Company is organized for any lawful purpose. 11/29, 12/06, 12/13, 12/20/2024, 01/03, 1/10/2025. 14088

Notice of formation of KIM GENDRON NURSE PRACTITIONER IN PSYCHIATRY, PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with New York State Dept. of State on 11/18/2024. The County within this state in which the office of the limited liability company is located in is 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

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liability company at 13 Blue Jay Circle, Schaghticoke, NY 12154. Company is organized for any lawful purpose. 12/06, 12/13, 12/20/2024, 01/03, 1/10, 1/17/2025. 14113

Legal notice of formation of a New York State Limited Liability Company, NEVERWASTE ENERGY, LLC. Articles of organization filing date with secretary of state (SSNY) was November 15, 2024. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and SSNY shall mail copy of process to LLC at: 807 Ulysses Drive, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose of the LLC is to engage in any and all lawful business activities. 12/06, 12/13, 12/20/2024, 01/03, 1/10, 1/17/2025. 14121

Notice of formation of J PROCK TRUCKING AND EXCAVATING LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 08/22/2024. 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: 515 Ormsbee Rd Porter Corners, NY 12859. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12/06, 12/13, 12/20/2024, 01/03, 1/10, 1/17/2025. 14125

Notice of formation of Capital District Couriers LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 08/07/2024. 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: Capital District

Couriers, 972 Hudson Ave., Stillwater, NY 12170. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12/06, 12/13, 12/20/2024, 01/03, 1/10, 1/17/2025. 14126

Notice of formation of The Nook Café, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 06/24/2024. 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: 16 Tyler Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12/06, 12/13, 12/20/2024, 01/03, 1/10, 1/17/2025. 14128

Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company. NAME: ECDCPleskovic LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 07/29/2024. 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 process to the LLC, 21 Willis Way, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: for any lawful purpose. 12/06, 12/13, 12/20/2024, 01/03, 1/10, 1/17/2025. 14133

Notice of formation of 92 Main Corinthians, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 12/04/24. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon which process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 5177 Route 9N, Corinth, NY 12822. Purpose: Any lawful activity. 12/06, 12/13, 12/20/2024, 01/03, 1/10, 1/17/2025. 14139

Notice of formation of Oaracle Rowing LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 11/17/2024. 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: 136 Thimbleberry Rd., Malta, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12/13, 12/20/2024, 01/03, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24/2025. 14154

Notice of formation of Racoon Laundromat, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 12/04/24. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon which process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 5177 Route 9N, Corinth, NY 12822. Purpose: Any lawful activity. 12/13, 12/20/2024, 01/03, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24/2025. 14156

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: EDAL Ventures LLC (LLC). Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on November 19, 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 process to: EDAL Ventures LLC, 110 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 12/13, 12/20/2024, 01/03, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24/2025. 14195

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of New York on 10/26/2024 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: 494 Coy Road, Greenfield Center NY 12833. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12/20/2024, 01/03, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31/2025. 14211

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. Name: Grove on Sisson, LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on December 12, 2024. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: c/o “LLC”, 536 Bay Road, Suite 2, Queensbury, NY 12804. Purpose: Any lawful act or activities.

12/20/2024, 01/03, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31/2025. 14225

Notice of formation of Ballston Lake Properties, LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on November 21, 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: 14 Ironwood Street, Ballston Lake, Saratoga, NY 12019. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

12/20/2024, 01/03, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31/2025. 14228

Notice of formation of NamastEsthetics LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 12/04/2024. 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: 128 Wooley Rd., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12/20/2024, 01/03, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31/2025.14243

Notice of formation of Village Automotive LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 12/04/2024. 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: 166 Broad St Schuylerville, NY 12871. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12/20/2024, 01/03, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31/2025. 14245

Notice of Formation of CAMP BYWATER/LAKE CLEAR, LLC. The name of the limited liability company is “CAMP BYWATER/LAKE CLEAR, LLC” (the LLC). The Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Department of State on December 6, 2024. The Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against the company may be served. The principal office of the LLC is in Saratoga County and the address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is 23 Hilton Drive, South Glens Falls, NY 12803. The purpose of the LLC shall be to conduct any lawful business as permitted by applicable law and as determined from time to time by its members. 1/03, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/07/2025. 14257

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Saratoga County Department of Central Services located at 50 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 will receive sealed proposals until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 16, 2025 for VoIP Mitel MiVoice Phone System, specification 25-RFP-ITMPS-2.

A pre-proposal conference will be conducted on January 6, 2025 at 9:30 am at the Information Technology Department, 50 West High Street, Suite 105, Ballston Spa, New York to provide a comprehensive understanding of the project requirements, present an overview of the current and proposed system layout, and address any questions from prospective vendors.

Specifications and proposal

forms may be obtained at the Central Services Department, 50 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (telephone - 518-8852210) or download at no charge from the Empire State Purchasing Group website at www.empirestatebidsystem. com.

Saratoga County, through its Central Services Department, reserves the right to reject parts of any or all Proposals.

JOHN T. WARMT

Director of Purchasing

Saratoga County

01/03/2025, 14279

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The Department of Central Services, 50 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 will receive sealed bids until 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for Cleaning Services Mental Health Facility/Sheriff Substations, as per specification 25-PWCSMH-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 - 518-885-2210) 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

01/03/2025, 14288

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Notice of formation of Amy Nistico Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry, PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with New York State Dept. of State on 11/04/2024. The County within this state in which the office of the limited liability company is located in is 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 Amy Nistico, 82 Thimbleberry Road, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Company is organized for Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry. 1/03, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/07/2025. 14292

Notice of formation of Anderson Family Acres LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/15/2024 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: 43 Homestead Road Saratoga

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Notice of formation of Hawthorn Photography LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 12/15/2024 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: 43 Homestead Road Saratoga Springs NY 12866 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 1/03, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/07/2025. 14297

Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company. Name: Integrity EHS & Home Services, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 12/23/2024. 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 process to the LLC, 65 York Ave., Saratoga Springs, 12866. Purpose: for any lawful purpose. 1/03, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/07/2025. 14298

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Spa Catholic Boys B-Ball Team Wins Christmas Tournament

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The Saratoga Central Catholic boys basketball team won their annual Christmas Tournament last weekend after defeating Schuylerville 40 to 33. The Saints rebounded from a 29 to 20 deficit in the third quarter to claim the prize.

Spa Catholic was led by

David Redgrave with 11 points, followed by Jasyn Thompson and Tyler Hicks, who each netted 10. Redgrave and Ryan Gillis were named to the AllTournament Team for their efforts.

With the win, the Saints improved to 8-1 on the season, with an undefeated 4-0 record in the Wasaren League. To kick off the new year, they’ll take on the 7-0 Corinth in a Friday night away game.

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Skidmore Spring Sports Preview: New Field, Returning Champs, Local Events

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Skidmore College unveiled the schedules for its upcoming Spring 2025 sports programs last month. Some highlights included:

BASEBALL

The baseball team, which is expected to play at its new $3.4 million turf field for the first time this season, will kick things off on February 23 with a series of away games at SUNY Old Westbury and McDaniel College. In early March, they’ll head to Fort Myers, Florida for the annual

Gene Cusic Classic before returning to Saratoga Springs for their home opener against Vasar on March 21.

The currently under-construction turf field will be on Daniels Road, northwest of the school’s main campus. In October, the dugouts had been constructed, and in November, the pitching mounds were poured. The site is the former home of the Saratoga Youth Soccer Club.

WOMEN’S TENNIS

The women’s tennis team, which competed in the NCAA Division III Tournament in 2024 after winning their 13th consecutive Liberty League championship, will resume play on February 8 at the University of Buffalo. They’ll return home for a February 15 matchup against Wellesley followed by a March 1 game with Amherst. A series of Liberty League games will take place from March 29 through April 6, with the league tournament scheduled for May 2-4 in Ithaca.

The Thoroughbreds tennis squad will look to build upon last season’s success, when they finished tied for 17th nationally with

a 13-6 record.

RIDING

The Thoroughbreds riding team will see more local action this winter at the Skidmore College Show on February 15 and the Siena College Show on March 1. Come springtime, the Tournament of Champions will be held in Findlay, Ohio on March 22, followed by the Region 3 Finals in Saratoga on March 29. The Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) Nationals are scheduled for May 2-4 in Tryon, North Carolina. Last year, Skidmore finished third overall at the event.

ROWING

After a strong showing at the annual Head of the Fish Regatta in Saratoga at the end of October, the Skidmore rowing team will resume competition at home on March 29 in Fish Creek. They’ll compete in the Knecht Cup Regatta in Cherry Hill, New Jersey on April 12 and 13 before the April 19 New York State Championships and the May 2 Liberty League Championships, both of which will occur in Saratoga.

Coach Tony Devizzio and the Saratoga Central Catholic 8th grade boys modified basketball team pose with Christmas presents they purchased for a local family. Photo provided.

Skidmore College Thoroughbreds logo via the school’s athletics department.

Racing Museum Adds Three to Media Roll of Honor

been selected to the National Museum of Racing’s Joe Hirsch Media Roll of Honor, which recognizes individuals whose careers have been dedicated to, or substantially involved in, covering thoroughbred racing.

Tim Layden Layden, a native of Whitehall, New York, worked at the Schenectady Gazette (1978 to 1986), Albany Times Union (1986 to 1988), and Newsday (1988 to 1994). He is a four-time Eclipse Award winner and the 2015 recipient of the Walter Haight Award for career excellence in turf writing from the National Turf Writers and Broadcasters. He won his first Eclipse in 1987 in the newspaper writing category and has since won Eclipses for feature/commentary in 2018, 2022, and 2023.

After spending 25 years as a senior writer for Sports Illustrated — where he covered 14 Olympic Games, eight college football championship games, six NCAA Final Fours, and three Super Bowls, in addition

to Thoroughbred racing — Layden joined the NBC Sports Group in 2019. For NBC, Layden produces longform articles, major-event features and columns, and video work for the network’s television and digital platforms.

“The first time I went to a racetrack was in the summer of 1976 when I was interning for the Gazette at Saratoga,” Layden said in a statement. “I sat next to Red Smith that day in the press box, which was pretty intimidating and scary. My first full year covering racing was 1978 when Alydar and Affirmed met in the Travers. That was my first real introduction to major league sports in the Capital Region. It was basically trial by fire for a 22-year-old.”

Ed Schuyler, Jr. Schuyler, a native of Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, covered primarily horse racing and boxing for The Associated Press from 1960 until his retirement in 2002. Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2010, Schuyler

was the National Turf Writers and Broadcasters’ selection for the 1996 Walter Haight Award. He began covering the Triple Crown series with a sidebar for the 1967 Kentucky Derby. In 1974, Schuyler became the lead national racing writer for The Associated Press, a position he held until his retirement. During that time, Schuyler covered every Triple Crown race. Additionally, he covered the Breeders’ Cup from its inception in 1984 until he retired. Through the wire service, Schuyler’s work was read nationally in papers and media outlets throughout the United States.

“My father was a great newspaperman and I wanted to be just like him,” said Schuyler, who lives in Southold, New York. “I had the best job in the world. I got to see all the great horses, cover so many wonderful people…D. Wayne Lukas, Woody Stephens, Shug McGaughey…it was long hours and a lot of work, but it was also really a lot of fun. There

was nothing like Kentucky Derby week, and how could you not love being at places like Saratoga and Keeneland? I was pretty lucky to do what I did.”

Schuyler wrote about many of the 20th century’s biggest stars in both racing and boxing, including Triple Crown winners Secretariat, Seattle Slew, and Affirmed, as well as heavyweight champions Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, and Mike Tyson, among others. He covered boxing at the Olympics from 1976 through 2000 and reported on fights in 19 countries.

Edwin Pope

Pope (1928-2017), a native of Athens, Georgia, won three Eclipse Awards for newspaper writing (1976, 1982, 1986) during his decorated journalism career — each of those awards was earned while covering racing for the Miami Herald, where he began working in 1956.

A graduate of the University of Georgia, Pope was only 11 years old when he began writing for his hometown Athens Banner-Herald. By age

15, he had been promoted to the sports editor of the paper. After college, Pope worked briefly for United Press International, Atlanta Journal, and Atlanta Constitution.

After writing his 1955 book Football’s Greatest Coaches, Pope left the Atlanta area for Miami to join the Herald. Hired as a columnist and assistant editor, he was promoted to sports editor within a year. He officially retired from the paper in 2003 but continued to contribute columns until 2016, when he wrote his last piece eulogizing Muhammad Ali. Pope, who covered every Super Bowl from 1967 through 2013, won numerous awards in addition to his three Eclipses for horse racing coverage. He was inducted into both the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the College Football Hall of Fame, as well as the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Hall of Fame. Additionally, Pope was selected for the Red Smith Award in 1989 by The Associated Press Sports Editors.

Scotties Crowned Holiday Classic Champs

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

CORTLAND — They got that dawg in them.

The Ballston Spa girls’ varsity basketball team tore apart the Cortland Purple Tigers like a starving beast devouring Christmas leftovers, capturing the Cortland Holiday Classic Championship last weekend with a 43 to 28 victory.

Cortland kept the game competitive up until the third quarter, when the Scotties hit

four three-pointers, outscoring the Tigers 17 to 5.

To reach the championship game against Cortland, B’Spa beat Lafayette 69 to 41 earlier in the weekend.

Aubrey Kramer was named Tournament MVP, averaging 16 points per game. Mallory Sprissler earned AllTournament honors, averaging more than 10 points per game. With the win against Cortland, the Scotties improved to 7-1 on the season. They’ll next face Shaker in North Colonie on Tuesday, January 7 at 7 p.m.

Schuylerville Football Champs Honored

SCHUYLERVILLE —

State Senator Jim Tedisco (R,CBallston Lake) attended the Schuylerville School District’s Board of Education meeting on December 16 to honor the Schuylerville High School varsity football team after their dramatic 26-20 victory over top-ranked Salamanca on December 7 to capture the Class C State championship.

“If you know anything about sports, it’s difficult to win your league, it’s incredibly hard to win your section, but a state championship, that only comes

around once in I don’t know how many years,” Tedisco said at the meeting. “I look around this room and I see a lot of pride and a lot of love.”

Tedisco presented the team and Head Coach John Bowen with a Senate Proclamation.

Tedisco will further honor the state champs in the new year when session resumes with an invitation to come to the Capitol and be recognized in the Senate Chamber with passage of a resolution to enshrine their victory into the annals of the state legislature.

State Senator Jim Tedisco presents Schuylerville varsity football Head

John Bowen and several members of the state title-winning team with a Senate Proclamation. Photo provided by Adam Kramer.

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The Ballston Spa girls varsity basketball team poses with their trophy after winning the Cortland Holiday Classic Championship. Photo via the BSPA DAWGS Facebook page.

Racers Fall to Undefeated Buffalo, Stay in National Rankings

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

The American Basketball Association (ABA)’s Top 25 rankings for the week ending December 29 includes both the hometown Saratoga Racers at #22 and their most recent opponents, the Buffalo Xtreme at #2. Image via the ABA.

BUFFALO — After a twoweek break, the ABA’s Saratoga Racers returned to action last Saturday with a road game against the undefeated Buffalo Xtreme, who are currently ranked #2 in the country. The Racers fell in the contest, 143 to 106. Despite the loss, Saratoga hung on to a spot in the national rankings at #22.

The Racers are now 7-3 on the season, with two games

scheduled for this weekend. On January 4, they’ll head west to face the Herkimer Originals in New York before returning home for a big January 5 game against the rival Bennington Martens at Saratoga Central Catholic at 3 p.m.

Saints Bowling Team Wins 5-0

TROY — The Saratoga Central Catholic varsity bowling team defeated Hoosic Valley 5-0 at Hilltop Bowl in Troy prior to the holidays.

The Saints won all three games of the series, winning 1,006 to 979, 971 to 883, and 1,013 to 978; culminating in a total pinfall of 2,990 versus Hoosic Valley’s 2,840.

Salvatore Cerio led the Saints with a 622 series, followed by David Mattes who finished with a 551 series and a clutch 229 in the third game.

Jason Pescetti also contributed a 223 in the opening game, helping Spa Catholic establish early momentum.

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NEW YEAR REVELRY

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Revelers packed downtown Saratoga Springs on New Year’s Eve for a series of live music events and parties. Highlights included a Broadway fireworks display, a headlining performance by Ben Folds at the City Center, a 3-set show by jam band Dogs in a Pile at Putnam Place, two rousing sets by latin rock group Los Sugar Kings at Caffe Lena, and the return of Saratoga natives and garage rockers The Figgs at the Universal Preservation Hall. Cantina, Night Owl, and the Saratoga City Tavern kept their respective parties going into the wee hours. Discover Saratoga, a local tourism promotion group, also hosted a livestream of the festivities from the front porch of the Saratoga Arms Hotel.

See "Schuylerville Football Champs Honored" pg. 30

Fireworks light up the night sky over Broadway.

Photo by Stefanie Waldek.

(top) A line of partiers wraps around the block outside the Saratoga City Tavern on Caroline Street.

(bottom) Saratoga rock trio The Figgs jam at the Universal Preservation Hall. Photos by Jonathon Norcross.