by Dylan McGlynn Saratoga
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WILTON — Officials from the Wilton Mall, Macerich, and Paramount Development met on Tuesday to discuss proposed plans to add nearly 400 apartments and townhomes on the site of the mall’s former Bon-Ton location. The group included Wilton Mall General Manager Mike Shaffer, Tom Settle, Principal at Paramount Development, and Tawney Farmer, Macerich Vice
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SARATOGA SPRINGS —
Addressing potential solutions to the lengthy and at-times volatile public comment sessions during recent council meetings, the city is looking to change meeting start-times from early evenings to late afternoons. It will also relocate public comment sessions from the traditional meeting-start to meeting-end and extend each
speaker’s allotted time limit by adding additional minutes.
“All meetings will now start at 5 p.m.,” city Mayor Ron Kim announced while proposing the changes during the council’s Feb. 21 meeting. “We (will be) starting a little earlier to get to some of the standard business that has to be done by our City Council.” City Council meetings are typically held on the first and third Tuesday of each month.
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President of Development. Shaffer said the project can be a “catalyst” for attracting new uses to the mall.
“The project is really about economic revitalization, and ensuring that we continue to contribute to the Town of Wilton the way we have historically, and also continue to make this a vibrant shopping center with mixed-use and new uses that are essential in today’s environment for malls of our nature,” said Shaffer.
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by Rick Reynolds | Sponsored by The Saratoga County History Roundtable Contact The Saratoga County History Roundtable at: saratogacohistoryroundtable@gmail.com
Over 160 years ago, 1861, our great Civil War was upon us in the United States. Pitting, in some cases, brother against brother, this war claimed more Americans than any other in which we have been involved. Ballston was not exempt from participation in the war and sent many a man off to the fighting. But one man, a staunch supporter of the Confederate cause, ended up in Ballston!
The Battle of Wilson’s Creek, probably a battle about which you have never heard, was fought on August 10, 1861 near Springfield, Missouri. At about 5 AM Northern General Nathaniel Lyon, attacked the Confederates at Wilson’s Creek. Confederate forces soon rushed up and counterattacked the Union forces three times but failed to break through the Union lines. By 11 AM, the numerous attacks and counterattacks ended and a new Northern General Samuel Sturgis, realizing that his men were exhausted and his ammunition low, ordered a retreat to Springfield. The Confederates did not pursue and the battle ended.
Yes, there was a Ballston man there- well, a Ballston man-tobe. J.M. Bailey was born in eastern Tennessee in 1841, moved to Arkansas, and, even though he was a “book-type” person, not the “fighting type,” he joined the Confederate troops and was at the Battle of Wilson’s Creek. His unit never actually fought and, surprisingly, he was actually envious of those who did fight. But, he witnessed the consequences of the fighting in which others in the group participated. He would actually take part in a number of battles in later times.
J. M. Bailey recalled his days as a Confederate soldier in a 1929 Schenectady Gazette article recently uncovered in some files. That article indicated that Bailey had written his memoirs which are in the possession of an Arkansas library. In those memoirs, he talked of the change from the quiet of his country home to the excitement of being on the way to war. And he spoke most proudly of the flag that flew with them, the flag of their new
country, the Confederate States of America, the country that he and many others had pledged to defend.
The battles themselves were far less serene, according to his descriptions. Shells flying on all sides; smoke totally obliterating any view of what was happening; summer heat made more intense because of heavy uniforms, thirst, and too few canteens to go around.
But it got worse. When all was again quiet, it was an eerie quiet. He saw the dead everywhere; he saw faces “from which the lifeblood had ebbed away, stained…. with blood and dust….evidence that they fell on the firing line.”
And the dead were from both sides. Bailey remembered one Union soldier whom he saw dying on the field, a man with what he called the “death pallor on his face.” He could see that the man needed water and so, with great compassion as the man was from the “other” side, he held his own canteen so that the man could drink deeply, maybe the last drink he would ever have.
These were the scenes he remembered of the many battles Bailey would experience before his fighting years ended on the side that eventually lost its struggle for freedom. Wilson’s Creek was the first major conflict west of the Mississippi River. Troop strength in this battle was about 5,400 Union troops and 12,000 Confederates, not at all a small engagement. The Confederate
side was victorious and, during the battle, General Nathaniel Lyon was killed, the first Union general to die in combat in the war.
But, there is more to the story. Uncovered a few years ago thanks to the records of the National Archives was a document that gives a greater glimpse into what happened to Bailey. That document, pictured here, is his “Parole of Honor,” that is, his release from a Prisoner of War camp in 1865. In that document he promises that he will never serve in the Confederate army again, never participate in any action against the United States of America again, and never render aid to enemies of the USA again. It seems that, in 1865, Bailey, with his unit, moved from Minden LA to Shreveport LA to Marshall TX, where he and his group learned of Lee’s surrender. He then went back to Shreveport as Federal troops arrived in order to surrender himself and get his “parole” papers. It doesn’t seem that he was a prisoner for a very long time, as least by the way his memoirs are written.
So, how did he end up in Ballston? At some later point, he joined his relatives in Ballston, the Claude Bailey family, who started Fo’Castle Farms in Burnt Hills. He wrote his memoirs so that his grandchildren, including Claude Moore Bailey of Burnt Hills, would know what his time in the Civil War had been like. And, thus, a Confederate soldier ended up in upstate New York!
As a poignant hometown tribute on the 25th anniversary of the date when a Ballston Spa teen vanished without a trace, the hefty antique bell inside the tower of an historic village landmark will toll 25 times commencing at 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 2.
In respectful remembrance of BSHS Class of 1996 honors graduate Suzanne Gloria Lyall, who was 19 at the time of her March 2, 1998 abduction from her SUNY/ Albany campus, Mayor Frank S. Rossi II has issued a proclamation encouraging residents to observe a moment of silence as the bell is rung 25 times from atop the historic red brick factory at the corner of Prospect St. and Milton Ave.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Bob Jillson retired from the Saratoga Springs Police Department on Feb. 17, after serving over 30 years in law enforcement. Jillson began his career at the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Department and eventually relocated to the city of Saratoga Springs, where he moved through the ranks to Assistant Chief.
BALLSTON SPA —
The Saratoga County History Center is seeking vendors of handmade crafts, antiques, and farm products for the annual craft fair on Saturday, June 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. No mass produced or commercially manufactured products will be permitted.
Spaces are available outdoors, with limited spaces available indoors. The fair is a rain-orshine event.
Visit brooksidemuseum. org/events/2022-craft-fair/ for more information, or contact Beth Silvestri at 518-885-4000 or bsilvestri@brooksidemuseum.org.
The Center for HOPE (Healing Our Painful Emotions), a not-for-profit that was cofounded by Suzanne’s parents, Mary and Douglas Lyall in the aftermath of her abduction, is situated within the Civil War era complex where the commemorative bell ringing will transpire. Advocacy, education and prevention are cornerstones of the organization which has earned a reputation across the nation as a life raft for those struggling to cope with the unexplained disappearance of a loved one.
The Center for HOPE established the annual New York State Missing Persons Day and the
Missing Persons Remembrance, a monument with an eternal flame on the grounds of the NYS Museum in Albany, that combine to provide families and friends of missing persons with support and opportunities for remembrance. The 2023 NYS Missing Persons Day will take place Saturday, April 15.
Suzanne’s parents and Center for HOPE volunteers additionally helped to lay the groundwork for the NYS Campus Safety Act (now federal legislation called Suzanne Lyall’s Campus Safety Law) and a second piece of federal legislation titled Suzanne’s Law which boosted the age for those protected by The Center for Missing and Exploited Children from 18 to 21 and spearheaded efforts to introduce the Missing Persons Alert System through the NYS Thruway as well as having decks of Cold Case playing cards produced for circulation among inmates in county jails and Coasters for HOPE distributed for use in restaurants and bars.
Mrs. Lyall, who was widowed in 2015, is “grateful and honored” that Mayor Rossi has also proclaimed March 2 Suzanne Gloria Lyall Remembrance Day. Suzanne’s mother also expressed “heartfelt appreciation” to Michael DeFilippo and Bob Clous who have valiantly volunteered to venture up to the tower
as dusk nears on March 2 so that the sound of the bell symbolically marking each of the 25 years that have passed since Suzanne vanished might resonate far and wide.
To learn more, visit www. hope4themissing.org, email hope4themissing@yahoo.com or call 518-884-8761.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Micheal J. Dyer, age 78, passed away on February 18, 2023, at home. At the family’s request there will be no services at this time. compassionatecare.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Kathleen A. McGee, age 73, passed away on February 19, 2023, at the Home of the Good Shepherd. At the family’s request there will be no services at this time. compassionatecare.com
GREENFIELD — Myron J. Woodbeck, Jr., age 65, peacefully passed away on February 20, 2023, at home with loved ones by his side. Services were held on February 23 at Compassionate Funeral Care following the calling hours. compassionatecare.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Philip “Skip” Colucci, age 80, passed away on February 17, 2023 after a courageous battle with health issues.
Skip was born on February 17, 1943 in Saratoga Springs and was
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Marilyn Evans Schweiker, 85, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 18, 2023, surrounded by her loving daughters. Calling hour and Mass took place 2/23/203 at St. Clement’s Church followed by burial in St. Peter’s cemetery. Online remembrances may be made to burkefuneralhome.com.
a graduate of St. Peter’s Academy. Skip had a storied career at St. Peter’s Academy as an athlete, and later as Basketball Coach, that coached and led his teams Into several championship seasons. He devoted his time to assisting and developing any child who wanted to learn the game of Basketball.
Skip’s life spanned 2 careers, one at General Foods Inc., and most recently with the City of Saratoga Springs Water Department.
Skip married Joanne Lynch on July 3, 1963 and they were approaching their 60th wedding anniversary.
He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife Joanne of 60 years, his son Carl and daughterin-law Marlene Colucci, and son Michael Colucci. His two favorite “pals” were his grandsons, Chaz
and Jaxson.
“We love you Dad, you will be missed by all that you came across in your life.”
At the request of the family a private burial service will be held at St. Peter’s Cemetery.
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).
Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com
HALFMOON — On Feb. 15, the Town of Halfmoon Assessor Anne Marie Zarelli, SCA, provided an informational update on partial tax exemptions for senior citizens, as well as the deadline for application submission.
The informational update is regarding RP 467 (Real Property Tax Law, section 467), which gives local governments and school districts the option of granting a reduction in the amount of property taxes paid by qualifying senior citizens. Applications for the exemption are due by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at the Town of Halfmoon Assessor’s Office.
Zarelli noted that the County of Saratoga and each school
district set the maximum income limit they will allow, with equalization rates applied to the maximum gross limit amount. The respective age, residency, and income qualifications are listed below.
• The property must be the “legal residence” of, and must be occupied by, all of the owners of the property;
• At least one owner must be 65 by March 1, 2023;
• An individual must own the property for at least 12 consecutive months prior to the date of filing for the exemption;
• There can be no schoolage children residing in the home to receive the benefit off of the school tax bill;
• The life tenant is entitled to possession and use of the property for the duration of his or her life and is deemed the owner for all purposes, including taxation. The exemption also may be allowed if the property is in trust and all the trustees, or all the beneficiaries qualify; and
• Homes in mobile home parks are not eligible as they do not receive their own tax bill.
If an individual believes they qualify for this exemption, they should either visit the Town of Halfmoon Tax Assessor’s office or call 518-371-7410 ext. 2244.
On Feb. 7, members of the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office Narcotics Unit arrested Andrew Kenyon, Hannah L. Shattuck, Angela C. Burke and Jason M. Hartman after the Narcotics Unit, Criminal Investigations Unit, Special Operations Team and the US Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Agency (ATF) executed a search warrant on Fayville Road, Providence. As a result of the investigation and search warrant, scales, packaging material, crack cocaine, heroin, multiple cell phones, pills, steroids and firearms were seized. Two of the firearms were recently reported stolen within Saratoga County and reported to the Sheriff ’s Office. Hartman, Burke, Kenyon, and Shattuck were each charged with one count criminally using drug paraphernalia in the second-degree, and criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventhdegree. Kenyon and Shattuck were additionally charged with
criminal possession of a controlled substance in the thirddegree, a felony.
Albert J. Hall, 43, of Gansevoort, was charged Feb. 10 with two felony counts criminal sale of a controlled substance, four felony counts criminal possession of a controlled substance, and two misdemeanor counts criminal use of drug paraphernalia, following the execution of a search warrant in the town of Moreau. Hall is accused of selling and possessing quantities of crack/ cocaine on numerous occasions within Saratoga County, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office.
Casey R. Mohan, 35, of Halfmoon, was charged Feb. 7 following a lengthy investigation of several reported incidents spanning back to September 2022. Mohan is accused of stealing two motor vehicles, one motorcycle and two long guns between September 2022 and February, 2023. In one case he also allegedly entered a camp to steal the items. Mohan was charged with: (Greenfield) two
counts grand larceny (motor vehicles), one count grand larceny (firearm), criminal possession of stolen property, and endangering the welfare of a child; (Milton) criminal possession of stolen property, and petit larceny; (Providence) burglary, grand larceny (firearm), and grand larceny (motor vehicle). Mohan was sent to the Saratoga County Correctional Facility in lieu of $25,000 Cash Bail / $50,000 Bond / $250,000 Partially Secured.
Tyler S. Moon, 37, of Greenfield, was sentenced Feb. 14 to 2 to 4 years in state prison, after pleading to felony grand larceny, first charged June 2022 in Corinth.
Tracy P. Whipple, 41, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded Feb. 14 to felony criminal possession of a controlled substance, first charged June 2022 in Wilton.
Allison L. Bechtold, 46, of Albany, pleaded Feb. 14 to felony DWI, first charged in
Clifton Park October 2022. Sentencing April 11.
Penny L. Richards, 47, of Ballston Spa, pleaded Feb. 14 to felony grand larceny, first charged in Saratoga Springs October 2022. Sentencing April 11.
Jonni A. Koller, 48, of Hudson Falls, pleaded Feb. 14 to felony DWI, first charged in Northumberland April 2022.
Sentencing April 11.
Robert A. Mancucci, III, 40, of Stillwater, was sentenced Feb. 10 to 2 to 4 years incarceration, after pleading to felony grand larceny first charged in Mechanicville May 2022.
Jonathan E. Volland, 39, of Waterford, was sentenced Feb. 10 to 2 to 4 years incarceration, after pleading to felony criminal possession of a weapon, first charged June 2022, and 2 to 4 years incarceration (to run concurrently) after pleading to criminal contempt in the firstdegree, first charged August 2022 in Milton.
Nathan J. Massengale, 22, of Clifton Park, pleaded Feb. 10 to felony
aggravated criminal contempt. Sentencing March 24.
Joseph D. Michaud, 35, of Waterford, was sentenced Feb. 10 to 5 years of probation, after pleading to felony DWI, first charged October 2022 in Malta.
Shawn A. Smith, 29, of Mechanicville, was sentenced Feb. 10 to 5 years of probation, after pleading to DWAI by drugs, a felony, first charged November 2021 in Saratoga Springs.
Daniel R. Eddy, 34, of Troy, pleaded Feb. 10 to felony DWI, first charged August 2022 in Waterford. Sentencing April 21.
Sherrie Lee Criscio, 51, of Greenwich, pleaded Feb. 10 to felony DWI, first charged October 2022 in Northumberland. Sentencing April 7.
Brandon M. Wade, 25, of Fort Ann, was sentenced to 1 to 3 years incarceration state prison and 1 year local incarceration, after pleading to aggravated family offense – a felony, and criminal contempt – a misdemeanor, first charged July 2021 in Saratoga Springs.
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Every day I hear people complaining about the area in which we live, and I must admit that I am often among those complaining. Yes, I can whine with the best of them. While complaining, for the sole purpose of complaining, achieves nothing, I believe most of us simply want to live in a safe, vibrant, and solid region.
So, how do we get to our end goal? Let’s deconstruct this scenario and get to the core of the issue. I will confess upfront that this editorial will have a faith-based relevance as we enter the season of Lent.
We will begin with the following assumptions:
To have a strong region, we must have strong communities.
To have strong communities, we must have strong families.
To have strong families, we must have strong faith.
While faith could mean different things to different people, I will dig into it from the Christian point of view, i.e., Faith in God.
First, let’s each reflect on the true nature of our individual faith. Think about it for a few minutes
and then continue reading. To help, we will begin with a story. Michael tells me he is a sailor. I respond: that’s great. I am really interested in sailing.
I ask Michael if he goes sailing every week, to which he replies: no.
I ask Michael if he reads the sailing book, to which he replies: no.
I ask Michael if he ever visits the sailing club, to which he replies: no.
I ask Michael if he regularly thinks about sailing, to which he replies, no.
I ask Michael if he is teaching his children about sailing, to which he replies, no.
I ask Michael if he gets together with other sailors, to discuss sailing, to which he replies: no.
I ask Michael if he practices his sailing techniques, to which he replies: no.
I ask Michael if he helps other people who want to become sailors, to which he replies: no.
Finally, I ask Michael why he thinks he is a sailor. Michael replies: Well, I believe in sailing, and I visit a sailboat every Christmas. This scenario may sound silly, but is this how we treat our
faith? Simply saying something doesn’t make it true.
If the only proof that you are a Christian, is you saying, “I believe in God,” that is a very shallow commitment. You know who else believes in God? The devil.
I have always lived by the belief that one should delve deeply into their interests if they want to achieve superior results. For example, know the history; who the main players were; how it started; what are the rules; who are the leading players today; how can one become better, etc. Simply put, if you are committing time and energy into something, thoroughly understand that something.
And if we are serious, is there any more important interest than eternal salvation?
So, this season of Lent, I invite you to live your faith. Go to church every week, LISTEN, and take it to heart. Donate to the poor. Get off your devices and spend silent time in prayer. Sit down for family dinners and begin with Grace. Watch the series ‘The Chosen.’ Volunteer at your church or a community center. Meet with your Priest or Pastor and talk. There are great books available
about ‘Understanding Your Faith.’ Buy one and read it every night. This will require sacrifice, but little positive is ever achieved without self-sacrifice.
I can attest from personal experience, that it is worth it. While my journey has been filled with unexpected setbacks and encouraging victories, it is a continuous work in progress. So, hang in there and commit. Circling back to the beginning; If we have strong faith, we will have strong families. If we have strong families, we will have strong communities. And if we have strong communities, we will have a strong region.
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Join Impressions of Saratoga in celebrating the Impressions
Pups’ Annual Birthday Pawty on Saturday, March 4 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year marks the ninth annual year of the Impressions
Pups’ Pawty
Celebrate Smalls, Cookie, Smitty, Pupa and Thatcher’s birthdays with treats and fun for all. This year marks the ninth year of the Impressions Pups’ Pawty.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Stewart’s Shops has released its beloved Shenanigan Shake once again just in time for the Saint Patrick’s Day season.
This 16 oz refreshing, minty flavored dairy shake is bottled fresh in their plant using the milk in New York State that they pick up daily from local farms. Now available in all Stewart’s Shops for a limited time.
Founded in 1945, Stewart’s Shops is an employee and family-owned convenience store chain based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Stewart’s is known for offering milk, ice cream, coffee, Easy Food, gasoline, and other convenience items. Today there are over 355 Stewart’s Shops located in 32 counties across upstate New York and southern Vermont.
The day is filled with celebrations and is a dog friendly event. Dogs must be well behaved, good with other dogs and must be leashed at all times. If your dog would rather stay home, you are welcome to stop in and grab a Pawty Pick Up Pack and bring the fun home to celebrate where your dog is more comfortable.
There will be Pup Scout activities, treat tastings, special deals on Dog products, coloring contests and a raffle for a great prize basket for one lucky pup and their person.
Donations will be collected for local shelters; accepting new or gently used toys, collars, leashes, beds, blankets, or towels. They can also use dried and canned dog and cat food and treats.
Impressions of Saratoga is located at 368 Broadway in downtown Saratoga Springs. For more information contact the store at 518-587-0666 or go to www.impressionssaratoga.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS —
Earlier this month, city Mayor Ron Kim announced a task force on homelessness will be created and tasked with providing recommendations to the City Council regarding a suitable site for a 24-7 homeless shelter in Saratoga Springs, as well as recommending an agency that can provide the shelter and navigation center.
The first meeting of the Mayor’s Task Force on Homelessness will take place at 6 p.m. on Thursday,
March 2 at the Music Hall.
Each of the commissioners as well as supervisors were asked to appoint members to the Homeless Task Force.
To date, those members are: co-chairs Rev. Kate Forer and Tom Roohan, and members Lindsay Connors, associate executive director of RISE, Dean DeVito, Jules D’Angelo, and Margaret Fronk. Commissioner Sanghvi appointed Hannah Hurley. Commissioner Moran appointed Sheri Grinter. Supervisor Veitch appointed Stephen Towne.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga County Young Democrats will host a revival meeting at the Saratoga Springs Public Library at 4 p.m. on March 2.
The Saratoga County Young Democrats will organize at this meeting and recharter with the New York State Young Democrats and the Young Democrats of America. The organization’s
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Paul D. Tonko, who represents Saratoga County in the 20th Congressional District, this month introduced the Betting on our Future Act, new legislation that bans all online and electronic advertising of sports gambling.
purpose is to pursue liberty, justice, and freedom for all regardless of race, religion, or sex.
In attendance will be Saratoga County and city of Saratoga Springs Democratic Committee Chairpersons. Items on the agenda include electing officers, assigning members to committees, the appointment of an executive director and convention delegates, and
beginning the chartering process. All are welcome, and no RSVP is required. Attendance to the meeting is free; membership comes with an annual fee of ($10) for regular members, and ($5) for student members. Membership includes voting powers, as well as the ability to be elected an officer or as a delegate to the State or National Young Democrats convention.
Speaking specifically about popular ads “promising so called ‘risk free’ or ‘no sweat’ bets in their ruthless pursuit to get new customers hooked on their products,” Tonko said, “in the years since the Supreme Court legalized sports betting, these unfettered advertisements have run rampant, with betting companies shelling out billions to ensure they reach every screen across America. These ads pose a particularly dangerous threat to adolescents and young adults unaware of the risks involved in gambling, and to individuals prone to addiction.”
Since the 2018 Supreme Court decision to strike down a federal ban on sports betting, at least 36 states have moved to legalize gambling on sports in
some capacity, with 26 states legalizing mobile sports betting. In the first ten months of 2022, Americans wagered $73 billion legally on sports, a 70% increase from last year, according to the American Gaming Association.
Modeled after the Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act, which banned tobacco advertisements, the Betting on our Future Act takes aim at harmful and pervasive online sports betting advertisements by prohibiting advertising of sportsbooks on any medium of electronic communication subject to the jurisdiction of the Federal Communications Commission.
“The excessive, uncensored promotion of these sites needs to be put in check. My legislation puts a halt to this dangerous practice and sends a powerful message to the online sports betting advertisers. Congress must take the necessary steps to reel in an industry with the power to inflict real, widespread harm on the American people,” Tonko said.
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Public Comment periods
– both, those targeting specific proposals as well as sessions provided for general commentary – will be moved to the tail end of meetings. The Saratoga County Board of Supervisors similarly stage their public comment periods at the end of their regular meetings. Each speaker will be allotted twice as long to talk as is currently allotted.
“Each person will have four minutes to speak, rather than the current two minutes,” Kim said. “People seem to be very constrained by the two-minute time period. We’re doubling the time and adding a (once-permonth) Community Forum which will allow groups to speak to us in a more open and less constrained manner. We do believe this will enhance our ability to interact with the public.”
The changes are anticipated to go into effect with the council’s next meeting on March 7. The 5 p.m. commencement stands in contrast to the traditional 7 p.m. start of meetings that back many years and through several administrations. A sampling:
April 4, 2000 – Mayor Ken Klotz called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Meeting Notes: Commissioner Thomas McTygue informed Council members that two individuals had been
apprehended in Congress Park for pouring dye on the Katrina Task stairway. He said these individuals were caught due in great part to the new cameras placed throughout the park.
April 20, 2004 - Mayor Michael Lenz called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. and reviewed some of the guidelines for the public comment period: 1 - Speakers must step to the microphone and give their name, address and organization; 2 - Speakers must limit their remarks to two minutes on a given topic; 3 - A total of 15 minutes shall be allotted at the beginning of each Council meeting for the public comment period. If more time is needed, time will be provided to those still wishing to speak at the end of the Council meeting; 4 - All remarks shall be addressed to the Council as a body, not solely to any member thereof; 5 - Speakers shall observe the commonly accepted rules of courtesy, decorum and good taste.
March 21, 2006 – Mayor Valerie Keehn called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Agenda: Finance Commissioner Mat McCabe leads discussion on city Bond Rating; Public Safety Commissioner Ron Kim announces the formation of a Pedestrian Safety Committee.
July 15, 2008 – Mayor Scott Johnson called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Several people spoke during the public hearing
regarding the donation of land to the Shelters of Saratoga (SOS) on Walworth Street to enable the Shelters to build a transitional housing to compliment the Shelter already existing there.
Dec. 6, 2016 – Mayor Joanne Yepsen called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Discussion and Vote: Resolution for Humanity, Respect and Inclusiveness; Announcement: Special City Council Meeting on Affordable Housing scheduled to take place Dec. 14.
Oct. 5, 2021 – Mayor Meg Kelly called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. and opened the public comment period at 7:01 p.m.
Melanie Trimble of the New York Civil Liberties Union addressed the arrests made of BLM activists in the past weeks and expressed the belief that the protestors were engaged in actions protected by the first amendment.
Feb. 21, 2023: meeting call to order 7 p.m. City Mayor Ron Kim lead a discussion regarding changes for future City Council meetings.
THE PROPOSED CHANGES
• Saratoga Springs City Council meetings will now be called to order at 5 p.m.
• Public Comment Period, normally held at the beginning of meetings and allowing 2 minutes
per public speaker, will now be held just prior to conclusion of meeting, allowing 4 minutes per speaker.
• Proposals up for vote requiring public comment will be re-arranged accordingly, so the public may voice their opinion prior to a Council vote taking place.
• At least one City Council meeting per month will also include a Community Forum. That forum, anticipated to run 30-to-60-minutes in length, will be an open forum and focus on one specific item, selected by the mayor’s office with public input. Council members and supervisors are invited, but not required, to attend the forums.
SARATOGA SPRINGS —
The city of Saratoga Springs hosts ongoing public meetings at City Hall regarding its three Land Use Boards. UpcomingZONING BOARD OF APPEALS, MONDAY, FEB.
27, NEW BUSINESS ON THE AGENDA INCLUDES:
• 31 Harrison Carriage House: Area variance to permit the conversion of the existing historic carriage house into a second principal single-family residence.
• 136 State St. Garage Demo & Reconstruction: Area variance
to permit the renovation of the existing single-family residence.
• 40 Horseshoe Screened
Porch: Area Variance to permit the construction of a screened porch.
• Marion Ave Zoning
Interpretation: Appeal to the Zoning Board 9/12/22
Interpretation of section 1.7 regarding 31-33 Marion Ave UDO.
• 191 Church St Porch: Area variance to permit the demolition and reconstruction of the side porch to connect to the main porch within the Office Medical Business (OMB) District.
SARATOGA SPRINGS —
The Saratoga County Citizens Committee for Mental Health (SCCCMH) and the Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness (SCAEH) have partnered to host “Changing the Lens on Homelessness: A public discussion on homelessness in Saratoga County.”
The event will be held 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1, at the Saratoga Springs City Center in Meeting Room 1. This program is free and open to the public. Homelessness is a multi-faceted condition and to help people experiencing homelessness requires a multi-faceted understanding. The public discussion will expand this understanding and perhaps lead to strategies to consider or implement to end homelessness.
The following panel of experts will lead the discussion on homelessness in Saratoga County: Jenna Espey of RISE Housing and Support Services, Maggie Fronk of Wellspring, Kate Evanico of the Saratoga Hospital Mental Health Unit, Stephanie Romeo of Shelters of Saratoga, Dr. Michael Prezioso and Heather Wolfe of the Saratoga County Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services; Jennifer Myers from Unlimited Potential
of Northern Rivers; Michael Moore - CAPTAIN Community Human Services; and Heather Crola - Healing Springs Recovery Community Center. The program will start off with a brief video of interviews of a few homeless people who live in Saratoga. For more information contact, info@ SCCCMH-Saratoga.org .
The Saratoga County Citizens Committee for Mental Health (SCCCMH) is a nonprofit, charitable organization that distributes grant money to agencies and programs in Saratoga County to enrich existing
programs or expand services for people living with mental illness. For more information about the SCCCMH, go to www.SCCCMHSaratoga.org.
The Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness (SCAEH) is an inclusive collaborative effort committed to ending homelessness in Saratoga County by increasing the level and coordination of housing and support services so that the cycle of homelessness is not perpetuated. For information about SCAEH, go to www. endhomelessnesssaratoga.org.
Cynthia Zeman sold property at 14 Edgewood Dr to Shaina Lynch for $375,000
JKM Builders LLC sold property at 41 Lancaster Ct to Kyle Schoonover for $555,589
Michaels and Laraway Holdings LLC sold property at 32 Summerhill Dr to Alexander OToole for $619,975
Brookview Court Inc sold property at 58 Arcadia Ct to Lauren Kelley for $366,964.
Bruce Lewis as trustee sold property at 54 Beacon St to Claudia Tiberia for $290,000.
Barbera Homes Kelley Farms sold property at 9 Paddock Place to William Riccardi for $595,817.
Dina Farhani sold property at 53 Holmes Rd to Tristan Foster for $165,000.
James Mclaren sold property at 65 Hamilton Ave to Bryan Smead for $127,500.
GALWAY
Robert Coan sold property at 2648 Crane Rd to Nationstar Mortgage LLC for $337,815.
GREENFIELD
Robert Coughlin sold property at 133 Daniels Rd to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company for $434,400.
Beth Cumming sold property at 3 Washington Lane to Labonno for $269,900
TP Builders Inc sold property at 24 Dutch Lane to Douglas Clifford for $548,907.
John Paul Builders LLC sold property at multiple properties on Sally St & Jack Dr to Keystone Creekview LLC for $3,060,000
Malta Land Company LLC sold property at 15C Empire Ct to Willie Smith for $476,655.
Marini Land Inc sold property at 47 Wheatfield Way to Paul Link for $601,195.
John Cristello sold property at 15B Idared Lane to Douglas Ashe for $435,000
Malta Land Company LLC sold property at 15C Empire Ct to Willie Smith for $476,655.
Marini Land Inc sold property at 47 Wheatfield Way to Paul Link for $601,195.
MALTA
Lance Sandler sold property at 262 Thimbleberry Rd to Courtney Freihofer for $275,000
Evan Hope sold property at 102 5th St to PPP Properties LLC for $359,000.
Haylie Wilson sold property at 12 Fletcher Ave to Amy Leach for $130,000.
Patti Ordway sold property at 21 Dugans Hill Rd to Tehen Yu for $345,000.
Marc Thompson sold property at 2215 Rt 9 to Mast Group LLC for $630,000.
Michael Van Patten sold property at 61 Wineberry
Lane to Our Holdings Too LLC for $300,000.
SARATOGA
Jeremiah Wood sold property at 6 Meyers Lane to Bank of America for $208,599
Spencers Landing LLC sold property at 35 Julians Way to Lindsey Belmonte for $799,220
Linell Lands Inc sold property at 110 Spring St to 112 Spring Street LLC for $500,000
Anders Faltskog sold property at 2 Moore Ave to Russell Fadden for $371,315.
Wayne Cutler sold property at 10 Horseshoe Dr to Joseph Robinson for $650,000.
McPadden Builders LLC sold property at 71 Waterview Dr to Michael Messier for $905,870
Gerald Bigelow sold property at 5 Hayes Dr to Matthew Scoville for $392,500.
Nicole Ryan sold property at 88 Tompion Lane to Adrienne Lawston for $315,000.
Henrietta Moore sold property at 41 Pheasant Court to PPP Properties LLC for $240,000.
GW Luxe LLC sold property at 13 Stone Ridge Rd to Arthur Wilson for $561,395.
Edie Road LLC sold property at 10 Canon Royal Rd to Scott Hladik for $190,000
MSLC Development LLC sold property at 24 Moonglow Rd to Damian Clute for $400,000.
Karen Mars sold property at 56 Rolling Hills Dr to Richard Molea for $475,000.
Michael Bannon sold property at 22 Burnham Rd to Gilbert Prieto for $800,000.
stock market is like a casino. Sure, the green and red numbers and the up and down arrows make it *feel* like a casino, but there is one key difference (besides free drinks): the odds are easily in your favor with your investments. Let me explain.
by David Rath, CMT, CFA for Saratoga TODAYGambling is in vogue right now. Thanks to the increased prevalence of online betting, bettors wagered a staggering $16 Billion on Super Bowl 57. After a rough 2022 in financial markets, investors are finding it hard to tell the difference between their 401(k) and their online sportsbook account. I cringe whenever I hear somebody say that the
Holding money in stocks is a bet on the ability of humans to innovate and on the ability of corporations to turn those innovations into profits. If you hold them long enough and diversify sufficiently, the odds are high that you will turn a handsome profit. There are two key phrases in that last sentence: “long enough” and “diversify sufficiently.” Using the S&P 500 as a proxy for the market, over 95% of rolling 10-year periods are positive. Translation: if you sit tight, chances are your money will grow in the next decade. The problem is ten years can feel like an eternity, and emotions like fear and greed tend to throw us off. If you think humans
will stop innovating, that is your right, but I’ll take the other side of that bet every time.
Bonds are less uncertain than stocks, but as we saw last year, that doesn’t mean they can’t go down in value. Investing in bonds is like playing the bank to companies or governments. You lend money to the borrower for a stated period of time, they pay the interest along the way, and then they give your money back at the end. The greater the probability that the company won’t be able to pay you back, the higher the interest rate you will require. Stated that way, bonds should be boring, but last year felt like a casino. To explain why let’s assume you bought a $100 bond paying 2% in 2021 with
the expectation of getting your money back in 2031. In that scenario, you are on schedule to earn 2% on your investment unless you need to sell before 2031. If you wanted to sell last year, the price someone would have been willing to pay went down for various reasons. If you held and are still holding, you are still on track to earn that initial 2%.
As retirement funds have shifted from pensions to 401(k) plans, the onus is on the individual investor to make prudent investment decisions. It is a big responsibility! Without sounding too dramatic, the fate of one’s retirement depends on their ability to
make good decisions throughout their life. Thinking that the market is a casino, or a zero-sum game with the odds stacked against you, is a precursor to some potentially harmful decisions. Working with a financial advisor can help cut through some of the noise and provide you with clarity.
David Rath, CMT, CFA, is the Chief Investment Officer at Continuum Wealth Advisors in Saratoga Springs. Continuum Wealth Advisors, LLC is a Registered Investment Advisor registered through the Securities and Exchange Commission. For more information, visit contwealth.com.
Q: In a few words, what is the Saratoga Rotary Home and Lifestyle Show?
A: The Home and Lifestyle Show is a who’s-who of the regions go-to vendors for your home, as well as vendors to support your modern lifestyle. With the addition of our Art Show, we have more than 130 booths with something for everybody. We will even be hosting pet adoption clinics and providing family-oriented activities.
Q: What is the cost for the public to attend The Show?
A: Absolutely nothing. Through the ongoing generous support of our sponsors, including the Adirondack Trust Company, the show is completely free for the public to attend.
Q: Wow, that is generous! Can you give us an idea of the types of vendors that will be in attendance?
A: We will have vendors in virtually every category, from home improvement and renovation, to landscape management and design. We’ll have specialty vendors to help with home theater setup and design, as well as vendors to help you with the perfect pool or spa. If there’s anything you can think of for your home – inside or out – we’ll likely have an expert who can help.
Q: When and where will the show be taking place?
A: The show will be held March 4th from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., and March 5th from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., at the Saratoga Springs City Center.
Q: Why are shows like this still important, considering the availability of information on the internet?
A: The show is the place to either begin or complete the initial stages of a project. Many attendees have already done some research on the internet, and come to the show because they are ready to sit down with a professional to take their ideas to the next level. Other attendees will take ideas away from the show, and use the internet to do further research. Either way, the show and the internet are indispensable partners.
Q: What part does the Rotary Club play in all of this?
A: This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the Club’s very first Home Show! The Club has organized the show as its largest fundraising event. This year The Rotary Foundation has promised $85,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors in the area, our club’s annual Major Gift averages $20,000 and we sponsor our ongoing Community Support Program for grants up to $5,000 to non-profit capital campaigns.
Q: So, this show really is about a cycle of giving?
A: Yes. Volunteers have donated hundreds of hours to put on a world-class show and attract the area’s best vendors. Our vendors provide unmatched products and services to the show’s attendees from the community. In the last fifty years, the show has allowed the Rotary Club to donate millions of dollars back to the community.
APPLIANCES
Earl B. Feiden
BANKING
Adirondack Trust Company
Community Bank, NA
Saratoga National Bank & Trust Co
Saratoga’s Community FCU
Trustco Bank
BASEMENT SOLUTIONS
Adirondack Basement Systems
BUILDING SUPPLIES
Allerdice Building Supply
Curtis Lumber
Saratoga Quality Hardware
CLEANING
S+K Clean Air Solutions
Yvonne Richards -
Norwex Independent Consultant
Shiny Bins Cleaning Service
CONSTRUCTION
Suburban Construction
CUTLERY
Cutco Cutlery
DRILLING
Hawk Drilling Company
EXTERIOR & STRUCTURAL SERVICES
Adirondack Overhead Door Co.
Overhead Door Co of Glens Falls
FLOORING
Floor Coverings International
GENERATORS
Hurrican Home Solutions
GOLF
The Edison Club
HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Best Buy (Capital District Design Team)
HOME IMPROVEMENT
Graves Brothers Home Improvement
Vista Home Improvement
Yankee Home
HVAC
Family Danz Heating and Cooling
Grasshopper Heating and Cooling
John Ray & Sons
Mohawk Heating
Standard Heating, Cooling and Insulating
Suburban Services Group
Superior Co-op HVAC
INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS
Form Solutions, Logix ICF
INSURANCE
Insurance Advisors
INTERIOR DECOR
Budget Blinds of Saratoga Springs
Classic Wall Finishes
Northeast Custom Closets
KITCHEN & BATH
Bath Fitter
Chas G Burch Supply Co
EV Kitchens & Bath
Granite and Marble Works
Saratoga Kitchens & Baths, Inc.
LANDSCAPE & EXCAVATION
Bio-Fusion Designs
Elite Property Care
Gailor Ground and Earthworks
Grasshopper Gardens, Inc
JH Property Services
Mandy’s Spring Nursery
Peak Environmental
Saratoga Sod Farm
Yardwork N’ More
D&R Law & Landscaping/Sealcoating
MEDICARE PLANNING
USA Medicare Consultants
MOVING & STORAGE
Mabey’s Moving and Storage
PAINTING
CertaPro Painters
PAVING
BDB Paving and Contracting
Countywide Paving
L. Browe Asphalt Services, Inc
Next Generation Paving
PEST CONTROL
Attention Pest Solutions
The Mosquito Authority
PET FENCING
Dog Watch by Top Dog Pet Fence
Hidden Pet Fence
POOLS & SPAS
Islander Pools and Spas
Life’s Great Spas
REAL ESTATE
Coldwell Banker Prime Properties Saratoga
Northern Living
The Capital Team at eXp Realty
ROOFS & GUTTERS
CapitalGutters.com
Gutter Helmet
Gutter Pro
LeafFilter Gutter Protection
LeafGuard
Next Generation Roofing
Northeast Seamless Gutter Co
SEPTIC SERVICES
Stone Industries
SOLAR & BATTERIES
Plug PV
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
Nolan Engineering
THREE SEASONS ROOMS
Living Outdoors Extended
TREE SERVICES
Monster Tree Service of Capital Region
WATER SYSTEMS
Culligan
WINDOWS & DOORS
Comfort Windows and Doors
Renewal By Anderson
Window Depot
Window Depot
continued from front page... Roughly half the apartments will be one-bedroom, said Settle, while townhomes will primarily be two- and three-bedroom units. The plans also include a clubhouse between 12,000 and 20,000 square feet, and Settle said the group has looked into amenities such as an indoor pool.
First proposed to the Wilton Town Board in April 2022, the project would see the development of 296 apartments and 86 townhomes in place of the former Bon-Ton location.
Bon-Ton closed in 2018, and has been vacant since. Wilton Mall partnered with Paramount Development in May 2021, and began developing plans for apartments.
“We want to do as much as we can afford to do,” said Settle. “We’re going to do what everybody else does, and then some.”
Surface-level and garage
parking will be available to residents. Settle said the complex would have a gated entry that residents can access via their phones, and other smart features. Rent is expected to begin around $2,000, Settle said.
Tawney Farmer, Vice President of Development at Macerich, said they envision the mall becoming a “town center.” The goal is to attract more entertainment, dining, and retail spaces back to mall property.
“It’s going to drive traffic to the property, not just to shop for retail, but for restaurants, and for entertainment, and visiting people who live here,” said Farmer. “We’re trying to create a place where the community wants to be, not just to shop.”
“And what better amenity to a residential community than having shopping and restaurants just outside your door?,” Shaffer added. “The project will also be pedestrian friendly, offering convenient access to Wilton Mall via sidewalks and green space.”
Shaffer said the mall’s first venture into mixed-use was when Planet Fitness and Healthy Living Market opened in the former location of J.C. Penney in 2012 and 2013. More recently, Saratoga Hospital moved parts of their operation into the former Sears location in 2020.
“As we continue to bolster our property for success, it’s important once again we look beyond the traditional plans to replace a former anchor that has been vacant for some time,” said Shaffer.
Shaffer and Farmer said there is general interest in the area, but that many companies are seeking visibility on Route 50.
“There’s not a lot of vacancy on Route 50, and there’s interest in this market,” Shaffer said. “We need to be able to offer some additional reasons besides the traditional mall to attract that interest.”
“Everybody wants that Route 50 frontage, they want that visibility,” added Farmer. “But if we can create a destination, it’s a different story. … There are national restaurant chains interested in the area, but they want to be on Route 50. The signage is one of the things too that we show in the renderings.
“In the future, we can do that to get them the Route 50 visibility, but they’d be in the property, either in the parking lot or in the mall. So we need this first domino to fall, and then we can hit the retailers hard and get the interest back.”
The project will operate in two phases, Shaffer said. Phase one would consist of the apartment developments, the demolition of Bon-Ton, and “some additional green space” and landscaping between the apartments and the
mall. The townhomes would be constructed as part of the second phase.
Shaffer said infrastructure for the plans are already in place due to the mall. He said a traffic study did not identify additional impacts to area traffic, with Farmer saying the mall was, “built for traffic.”
“It’s built in close proximity to the highway,” said Farmer. “It’s built to handle a lot more traffic than it’s getting, that’s for sure.”
Shaffer said he has served as the mall’s general manager for 11 years, and spent 30 years in retail prior. He is a resident of the Town of Wilton, he said.
The Town of Wilton Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of the project to the Town Board, provided they show renderings of the project. An update on the project, including the renderings, will be presented at the upcoming board meeting on March 2 at 7 p.m. at 22 Traver Road in Gansevoort, with the group saying they are hoping the board will set a public hearing.
More information on the project is available at reimaginewiltonmall.com.
The Adelphi Hotel, one of Saratoga Springs’ most historic properties, has been named to the 2023 Forbes Travel Guide Star Awards.
Adelphi general manager Helen Watson said the honor “validates everything we’ve been striving for.”
“All the hard work and dedication from the staff that they’ve put in for the past several years is really paying off and making a difference,” said Watson. “This is great incentive for the staff to keep up the good work, and to build on that.”
Forbes judges properties for the Travel Guide based on over 900 points of “objective criteria,” according to the Forbes website. Anonymous inspectors stay two nights at each hotel that Forbes evaluates. The rating system has a special emphasis on service, the site says.
The Adelphi has a storied history in the city, first opening in 1877. Watson said the hotel today focuses on “making an overall experience” for its guests.
“Touching all five senses with the guest, and really going above and beyond and making them feel like they’ve had the most amazing stay,” Watson said.
The honor is “a great way to start the year,” for the Adelphi, said Watson. The hotel will be adding 33 additional rooms this year, Watson said, more than doubling the current 32-room capacity. The hotel is also planning to construct 80 condominium units, which will have full access to the hotel’s amenities, said Watson.
The hotel was restored by the current ownership group in 2012, with Watson saying this was done “because the hotel is for the community.”
“It was really important for us to welcome the community in, and let them know that we did this for the community,” Watson said. “This is a really unique town, and the collaboration that the businesses do to boost not just their own business, but Saratoga itself. Because if Saratoga does well, we all do well.”
CLIFTON PARK —
Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s have announced plans for a new destination retail store in Clifton Park.
The outdoor retailer’s fourth location in New York, the new 70,000-square-foot store will serve outdoorsmen and women in greater Albany and the Adirondacks region.
“The Adirondacks have played a huge role in our nation’s sporting heritage and our country’s worldleading history of conservation.
We are honored to open our newest Bass Pro Shops in Clifton Park,” said Johnny Morris, founder of Bass Pro Shops. “This location will not only pay tribute to the region’s past, but will proudly outfit the sportsmen, women and families who continue to enjoy the Adirondacks today. For that, we are humbled, excited and deep down proud.”
Like all Bass Pro Shops locations, the new store will feature a completely unique custom design. Envisioned as a tribute to the great sporting heritage of the region
and a celebration of the sportsmen and women of New York, the store will build on the signature qualities that define the Bass Pro Shops shopping experience.
The store also will showcase industry-leading boat brands including Tracker, Nitro, Ranger, Sun Tracker, Regency and Tahoe. In addition, the new location will display a wide assortment of new Tracker Off Road ATVs and sideby-side vehicles.
The retail destination will offer equipment and clothing for
all outdoor adventures, including hiking, backpacking, wildlife viewing, camping, and other related outdoor gear.
In addition to providing customers with the outdoor products they love, a team of talented artists and craftsmen will design the store’s localized imagery to reinforce its immersive outdoor theme.
Bass Pro Shops is expected to employ more than 115 “Outfitters” at its new Clifton Park location. The new retail location is expected to open in 2024.
SCHOOL’S OUT, SUMMER’S HERE!
Summer 2023 brings an exciting series of clay programs for ages 6-16, taught by professional local artists/teachers and ranging in themes and techniques. Camps are open to all skill levels, beginning and up. Pinch pots, slab projects, wheel throwing, glazing, and ring techniques come together to provide each student with exciting new experiences, new skills and their clay creations to take home to use and share with friends and family. What could be better than playing with clay all summer?! Come unplug, make art, and make friends. Choose from several themed half-day weeklong summer camps, with the option to put morning and afternoon camps together for a full-day experience! Classes run July 3 – August 25. Come for one week or all eight.
Visit Saratoga Clay Arts Center’s website at www.saratogaclayarts.org for more details on programs, registration dates, fee details, and while you are there, take some time to check out the rest of their site see all that is happening at the center.
518-581-CLAY (2529) • info@saratogaclayarts.org www.saratogaclayarts.org
For the second consecutive year, law enforcement officials and educators from across New York State met this week to discuss safety in schools.
Held at the Excelsior Springs Event Center, the 2023 Committee on Policing and Safeguarding Schools (C-PASS) School Safety Training Conference brought over 200 attendees in total, with law enforcement from 92 different agencies across the state on hand.
“The training that we do, we are successful in that by being collaborative between educators and law enforcement,” said Jonathan Becker, program director of C-PASS. “If we’re all under the same roof, experiencing the same training, then when we take
that back to our school districts, it works that much smoother.”
Local law enforcement officials said the conference allows them to meet and share ideas with other officials from across the state.
“It’s been great for networking, getting to know a lot of other school resource officers and other administrators from different areas and sharing ideas,” said Brian Nikles, a deputy at the Rensselaer County Sheriff ’s Office and a school resource officer at the Averill Park Central School District.
Becker said C-PASS was established in 2019, and initially held meetings in Albany before shifting to weekly virtual meetings due to COVID-19.
“It started out with trying to provide a baseline of specific training that would include everybody, and allow everybody to be on the same page with everything that we were doing,” said Becker. “I put (the conference) together last year with the help of our board, and this year, we’re here and we’re doing great things again.”
The conference includes debriefings of past incidents in schools, which Nikles said can equip officers and school staff with the knowledge of how to handle such incidents.
“If these things would ever happen in one of our schools, we have the ability and knowledge on past incidents on how to handle it,” said Nikles. “There’s been quite a bit of information that has come from this year that we can apply. This is the second year they’ve had the conference, and I know I took back a lot last year that has helped us in the schools.”
Wednesday’s schedule included a presentation from the ‘I Love U Guys’ Foundation on the reunification process, which is the process of reuniting students with their families after an incident takes place at school.
“A lot of schools are starting to institute those kinds of things, so getting everybody up to speed on how that’s going to work, so we can kind of help each other if we do need it,” said Austin McGuire,
a deputy from the Rensselaer County Sheriff ’s Office who works as an SRO at the Berlin Central School District.
Nikles said it is important for both law enforcement and educators to be able to share ideas regarding safety and connecting with students.
“You build those relationships with everybody differently,” Nikles said. “When you share some of those ideas, maybe I can break down a wall with a student that I wasn’t able to by using the way somebody else does it.”
Kerri Canzone-Ball, Director of Pupil Personnel Services at the City School District of Albany, said the conference is “an affirmation of the work” the district has been doing.
“We were here for one day last year, but we thought it was such a worthwhile and important
event that we took a team here for the whole conference this year,” said Canzone-Ball.
She said the district has “a really strong relationship” with local law enforcement agencies, and partners with Parsons and Northern Rivers to offer behavioral health services to students.
“I think the importance of sharing as much information with families and students, and having a transparent process regarding safety measures within the district is critical,” Canzone-Ball said. “So I’ve gotten some takeaways that will be going back to our district-wide safety team and our leadership team to see how we can tweak and make some improvements to our efforts.”
The deputies also said threat assessment has been another major topic at the conference.
“That’s a big thing that we need to do better at and more of,” said McGuire. “How we work with that, or how we get the right information to the right people at the right times. That’s a big thing.”
“How are we taking the information, how are we dealing with it?,” Nikles added. “What steps are we taking to determine whether or not that person really is a threat and needs something preventative, or is it something less?”
Nikles said that ultimately, the conference is “a great place” to meet new people, discuss ideas, and learn new strategies.
“We came here last year, and when we were told they were doing it again, we all wanted to come back,” said Nikles. “It’s a good place to do this. … As informative as it is enjoyable.”
SARATOGA SPRINGS —
The Saratoga Builders Association, Inc. has announced they will be awarding two student scholarships in 2023. One is the SBA $1,000 Scholarship award, and the other is the $1,000 “Bob Best” Memorial Scholarship award.
The organization makes these cash scholarships available annually to students who are planning to pursue a construction industry education.
These scholarships are open to any high school senior or college undergraduate in Saratoga
County who is planning to pursue a construction education at a 2 or 4-year accredited college or university or to students who would like to purchase tools and/ or equipment for employment/ career or to start a business in the construction industry.
Students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. They must demonstrate current or past involvement in the construction field, including classes taken in high school or college, to be eligible for these awards. Each applicant must also submit a high school or college transcript or
list of construction classes taken, plus a short essay describing why they are interested in a construction industry career and what events led to this decision.
Applications for the Saratoga Builders Association Scholarship program must be postmarked on or before April 1. Only the first 25 completed applications will be accepted. The winner and their school will be notified by June 1. To receive a scholarship application, please contact Barry Potoker, Executive Director at 518-366-0946 or bpotoker@saratogabuilders.org.
SARATOGA SPRINGS —
Beginning Feb. 1, high school seniors attending private or public school within the Saratoga Springs City School District can apply for scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $20,000 from the Saratoga Springs Rotary Education Foundation.
Applicants must pursue a
degree at an accredited 2- or 4-year college or postsecondary vocational educational institution. Students’ academic performance, extracurricular and work activities, community service and financial need are all considered when reviewing applications.
In 2022, the Foundation
awarded scholarships totaling $85,000 to fifteen students.
Scholarship applications must be uploaded to the Foundation’s website (rotaryscholarships.org) by the postmark deadline of April 1. Finalists will then be invited to interview with the Foundation’s scholarship committee.
BALLSTON SPA —
The Ballston Spa Central School District will begin enrolling students for its Universal Prekindergarten Program for the 2023-2024 school year on March 1, 2023. An eligible child is a child who resides within the school district and who is four years of age on or before December 1, 2023. A child who is age-eligible to attend kindergarten is not eligible for the UPK program.
For the 2023-2024 school year, agencies that will partner with the district to provide full-day Universal Prekindergarten classrooms are Ballston Area Community Center, LifeWorks Head Start, and Little Achievers Child Care and Learning Center. The enrollment form will be available on the BSCSD website beginning on March 1. The application deadline is March 31.
Ballston Area Community Center will host a UPK Open House at 20 Malta Avenue on March 1 from 6:30 p.m. until 7:30
p.m. Prospective UPK families will be able to meet the teachers, visit classrooms, and learn about the program.
In the event that there are more applicants than available spaces, a random lottery will be conducted at the close of the enrollment period. Those not selected in the lottery will be placed on a waiting list. All
families who submit a timely application will be mailed acceptance/declination letters by April 10. Applications received after the March 31 deadline will be placed on a waiting list.
If your child is age-eligible to attend kindergarten for the 20232024 school year, please contact registration@bscsd.org for information on registering.
SCHUYLERVILLE —
Schuylerville Elementary School Life Skills students raised $1,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through a Valentine’s Day community project. On Feb. 14, students delivered 500 stuffed red roses to students throughout the elementary school. Not only did Mrs. Jordan’s students intake and organize money and orders, they also packaged the roses in
beautiful florist sleeves and sorted them by classroom.
“My class feels so special knowing they are helping families in need,” said Amy Jordan. “‘We’re all here to help one another… when we work together, we can make things happen’ is a quote from a child at the children’s hospital that truly inspired my students. We thank everyone who bought flowers to support this endeavor.”
This is a very easy recipe, but so good and even better the next day when reheated! The red wine does not need to be fancy. I like to use the Rex Goliath Cabernet Sauvignon, the BIG double bottle: plenty enough for the sauce and also to make sure the chef is not thirsty, because you know, you really need to taste the wine...
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9:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. WILTON MALL | FOOD COURT
by Andrea Grom for Saratoga TODAYThe Saratoga Farmers’ Market has vendors hailing from all corners of the world. This new series explores their culinary traditions, experiences, and delicious products.
Christophe Robert of Longlesson Farm in Buskirk, NY, is passionate about food and farming. Robert hails from Lille, France, two hours north of Paris near Belgium. According to Christophe, the French love relaxed, multi-course meals and talking about food. Longlesson Farm “is like the French embassy; everything is cooked the French way.”
Longlesson Farm was founded by Christophe’s in-laws, Bob and Melanie Mason. Bob was an accomplished vascular surgeon and an avid farmer. Over twenty years, Bob gradually grew the farm to its present 450 acres, raising grass-fed cattle and pigs, eventually specializing in Angus beef. Longlesson has been at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market since 2013. Christophe, his wife, Shannon, and their two children, James and Eva, joined Bob and Melanie fourteen years ago. Previously, the family spent ten years in French Guiana, South America, with the wonders of the Amazon at their doorstep. Before that, Christophe and Shannon lived in Niger, West Africa, where they met doing community service and later married.
Before coming to America, Christophe had no experience in farming (he was a math teacher) but was deeply interested in the food aspect of beef. Over time, he developed skills in raising top-notch grass-fed Angus and stewarding the land. The herds are regularly moved to fresh pastures, streams, and ecologically sensitive areas have been fenced off, a gravity-fed watering system has been developed, and solar panels have been erected.
Winter at Longlesson Farm is a time to rest and play before calving begins in the spring. Christophe cures meat for prosciutto and other fine charcuterie for his family and friends. He also prepares comfort foods like beef bourguignon (all wine, no water!) and steaks with rich Madeira or Cognac sauces. Christophe and his family will spend ten days in the Amazon in April; their first vacation in three years. Be sure to stop by Longlesson Farm’s stand on Saturdays for a great cut of meat from our favorite French farmer.
The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is open on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Wilton Mall Food Court. Find us online at www. saratogafarmersmarket.org, where you can sign up for our weekly newsletter, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @SaratogaFarmersMarket.
*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market
• 2 lbs beef stew or chuck* (detailed in cubes)
• 2 carrots*
• 2 onions*
• 2 garlic cloves*
• 1 bottle of good red wine
• 1 Tbs flour
• 3 Tbs oil
• 1 tsp butter
• Bay leaf, parsley, salt, pepper
1. In a Dutch oven or slow cooker, melt the butter and add the oil. Add the meat cubes, salt and pepper, and brown on medium heat.
2. Peel the carrots and onions and cut into thick slices. Add them to the meat. Leave on medium heat, stirring regularly until the onions start to become translucent.
3. Add the flour and stir for 2 to 3 minutes until the flour takes on a light brownish color.
4. Add the red wine until everything is covered, and stir well so the flour does not stick to the bottom of the pot. Bring to a hard boil for 5 minutes then reduce the heat.
5. Add the bay leaf, parsley, and crushed garlic. Lightly add salt and pepper.
6. Cook covered for 2 ½ hours, then finish cooking uncovered for 30 minutes to reduce the sauce.
7. The dish is ready when the meat cubes are tender. Simmer longer to reduce the sauce if needed.
NOTES: Serve the dish in the Dutch oven or on a plate with steamed potatoes, pastas, etc.
This dish improves in flavor if you add some sautéed mushrooms and/or bacon bits at step 7.
Recipe provided by Christophe Robert of Longlesson Farm
• 4 TBSP uncooked macaroni pasta
• 1 TBSP butter
*OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS
• 1/8 tsp ground mustard
by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAYThe focus and awareness of single servings has been on the rise. Factors and benefits such as convenience, freshness, and dietary awareness have a major appeal to everyday consumers. Now more then ever individuals are placing importance on elements such as convenience and dietary awareness. Everyone ranging from busy families on the go to people dealing with the everyday chaos of life can take advantage of the handiness that single-serve products provide. Single-serve cooking can assist with the emphasis being placed on leading healthier lifestyles. Single-serve products provide the health and wellness many are looking for. Portion and calorie control are much easier for on-the-go consumers to calculate, which offers convenience.
The Ramekin is an item we sell at Compliments to the Chef that can help you with your quest for single servings. What, exactly, is a “ramekin?” A ramekin is a small, single-serving sized small mould or dish, traditionally round with a fluted exterior, in which ramekins or other individual portions of food, such as soufflés or mousses, are baked and served; (also) a small container for an individual serving of sauce. Typically made of ceramics, ramekins are small bowls that are often associated with custard desserts. Yet there are a wide variety of uses for ramekins in your kitchen. They can be used to mix a small amount of ingredients, hold snacks or serve dips and salsas. You can also use ramekins to bake many different foods -- from sweets to main dishes. This is particularly beneficial if you’re watching your weight because eating from these small bowls will help you manage portion size, a key component in controlling caloric intake.
THERE ARE SO MANY USES FOR A RAMEKIN. HERE ARE A FEW:
You can bake eggs in a ramekin. Eggs have been put on the bad food list in the past, but the truth is that they are a good protein option for starting your day. The cholesterol in eggs is in the yokes, so if that’s a concern you can always use just egg whites. Use ramekins to bake eggs as an alternative to the typical fried or scrambled eggs. Just crack an egg into a ramekin coated in nonstick cooking spray, pour one tablespoon of low-fat milk over it and season as desired. Try adding shredded low-fat cheese or Canadian bacon. You can also put vegetables like spinach, tomatoes
or diced peppers on the bottom of the ramekin before adding the egg. Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for about 15 to 20 minutes at 375 degrees F. The temperature of the egg should reach 160 degrees F, according to safety guidelines from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Bread pudding is usually a decadent dessert, but you can fit into your healthy diet. Using your favorite bread pudding recipe and preparing it in ramekins allows you to have a small single serving, keeping calories under control. You can also experiment with swapping some of the ingredients to boost nutritional value. For example, use whole wheat bread and low-fat milk instead of white bread and heavy cream or whole milk. Recipes like the pear bread pudding featured in “The New Mayo Clinic Cookbook” uses these substitutes as well as several spices to make a healthier, flavorful dish.
Mini pot pies and meatloaves: Portion control and attractive food presentation are both advantages you’ll get when preparing main dishes in ramekins. Serving a personal a pot pie or meatloaf to your family will likely be a hit, especially for kids. You can still prepare your recipes for these classics as usual and then divide the prepared food among the ramekins before baking. You may need to cut down the amount of your original recipe, however, if you plan to use only a few ramekins. If you’re concerned about grease filling up the ramekins when cooking mini meatloaves, try placing a piece of bread -- preferably somewhat stale or toasted -- in the bottom of the dish. The bread will absorb a large amount of the grease. It will also
help to use leaner ground beef; try to use 90 to 93 percent lean.
Fruit desserts: Ramekins are ideal for many classic desserts, such as custards, mousses and even minibaked cheesecakes. They also work well for baking individual fruit desserts, such as crisps and cobblers. Crisps use a topping primarily made with dried oats while cobblers are flour-based. An additional advantage to preparing desserts this way is that you can use a variety of fruits to prepare several different crisps or cobblers at once.
One of our favorite uses for ramekins is for single servings of mac n cheese. Mac n cheese is down home comfort food, and it makes you feel all warm and cozy. These little ramekins are ideal for individual servings of mac n cheese. I love the whole experience – I hold the ramekin as I scoop some out and I feel the warmth of it since it just came out of the oven. I scoop in and get a large spoonful of cheesy goodness. Along with the cheesy inside there is this crunchy and crumbly topping that might even be the best part of the dish.
Stop by Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store located at 33 Railroad Place in Saratoga Springs to pick up an array of sizes of ramekins and cool tools to assist you with your culinary needs. Enjoy those ridiculously delicious single- serving creations.
Remember my Foodie Friends: “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”
• 1 TBSP all-purpose flour
• 1 pinch pepper
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 c milk
• 1/2 c cheddar cheese, shredded
6-8 oz ramekin & it fits perfectly.
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Fill a small saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Add pasta and let boil about 8 min or until the pasta is cooked but still firm. Drain & set pasta aside.
3. In the same saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Stir in the flour, salt, pepper, and onion powder and stir until combined.
4. Add milk and whisk until smooth.
5. Cook for about 2 minutes stirring constantly until mixture thickens. Reduce heat to low. At this point, if using add the ground mustard,
• 1 dash hot sauce
• 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
• 1 TBSP cheddar cheese shredded
• 2 tsp bread crumbs
Worcestershire, or hot sauce.
6. Add cheese and stir until cheese melts and the mixture is smooth. Stir in the pasta.
7. Spoon into greased, ovenproof ramekin, soup crock, or small gratin dish. Sprinkle top with cheddar cheese, or bread crumbs if you wish.
8. Place on a small baking sheet (in case it bubbles over) and bake for about 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and it is heated through.
Let your imagination run with items to put into your mac and cheese (bacon, bbq shredded chicken etc.)
Galway Public Library, 2112 East St., Galway, will host with local artist Ralph Caparulo. Five sessions, held every other Thursday, begin on March 2, from 6:00 to 7:30. Participants will explore ideas and painting techniques with watercolor and gouache. Landscape painting exercises will be used to create images “en plein air” or from reference photographs. The free class is suitable for older high school students and adults. A list of materials to purchase will be provided. Participants must register at 518-882-6385. More information at www. galwaypubliclibrary.org.
This year’s birthday bash will be held on March 4 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will be “Scout themed”! We will be serving BowWow Bisque and Scout Snacks for the pups! There will be activities, treat tastings, special deals on dog products, coloring contests and a raffle for a great prize basket for one lucky pup and their person! Your dog may even earn an “Impressions Pup Scout Badge”! We will be collecting donations for our local shelters; new or gently used toys, collars, leashes, beds, blankets, or towels, dried and canned dog and cat food and treats. Any donations are appreciated! For more information call 518-5870666 or email, impressions@ impressionssaratoga.com.
Hosted by the VFW Post 420, located at 190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs on Saturday, March 4 from 6 – 10 p.m. Doors open at 2 p.m. Music featuring Maggie’s Clan, buffet and drink specials. All for a donation of $10. All are welcome. Call 518584-9686 for more information, leave message.
Help for Parkinson’s, a local charity committed to helping
those affected by Parkinson’s Disease live well, invites you to join us on Saturday, March 4. Dancing and fun starts at 7 p.m. The event location is the Colonie Golf & Country Club, 13 Country Club Ln. Voorheesville. Meet old and new friends, eat, drink, have fun, and dance to the local band GBfive, knowing that you will be supporting the local Parkinson’s community. Parkinson’s Disease is a progressive condition, for which there is no cure. The HELP for Parkinson’s organization’s mission is to bring local programs and resources, as well as relevant local and national information directly to those living here in the capital region dealing with Parkinson’s. Tickets are $40 per person, includes light food and a cash bar. Information and tickets available at www. helpforpd.org/march4th.
Dining with Diabetes, a program for people with diabetes or prediabetes and their family members, is being offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension Saratoga County. Thursdays, March 9, 16, 23, 30 at 1 p.m. at 50 West High Street, Ballston Spa. Fee: $20, financial assistance available upon request. To register call 518-885-8995. Presented by Diane Whitten, MS, Nutrition Educator. Participants will learn how to fit carbohydrates into a healthy menu, effectively use food labels, plan menus, and adopt other healthy habits to help manage diabetes through healthy eating. Recipe ideas, demonstrations and samples provided. For program details email Diane at dwhitten@cornell.edu.
The Saratoga Ancient Order of Hibernians will hold the Saratoga Irish Family Festival from 1 to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 11 at the Saratoga -Wilton Elks, 1 Elk Lane, Saratoga Springs (Rte 9 North from Rte 50) The event will feature music, dancing, and raffles. Admission is a $10 donation at the door, children under 12 are free. Light fare will be available for an additional price. For information visit wwwsaratogaaoh.com.
Mark your calendars of our 19th Annual Meeting. Monday, March 13 at 7 p.m. To be held at the beautiful Brookside Museum
and Saratoga County History Center. Open to all who love the Kayaderosseras. Speakers, Awards, Project Updates, 2023 Events Calendar.
The Saratoga Springs chapter of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on March 17 at the Holiday Inn on Broadway in Saratoga Springs. Hosted by the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of Saratoga Springs. The group is a fraternal organization that meets once each year on St. Patrick’s Day to honor the patron saint of Ireland and to raise money for local Catholic charitable organizations.
Saturday, March 18, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Charlton Freehold Church, 768 Charlton Rd., Charlton. Rummage Sale: Clean out your garage or attic and rent a table and space for $15. For information call 518-399-2873 / email: office@charltonfreehhold. org Chowder Fest: There is nothing like a hot cup of chowder to warm you on a cold day. Take home some delicious chowder prepared in our own kitchen - there will be a variety of chowders to choose from.
Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe announces auditions for ‘The Lady Pirates of Captain
Bree’; produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Services; directed by Elyse Young. Auditions are by appointment only – Sunday, March 26 and Monday, March 27. ‘The Lady Pirates of Captain Bree’, a swashbuckling musical comedy set in the late 1800s aboard the merchant ship “Kayla May”, will be performed Saturday, June 17 and Sunday, June 18 on the Malta Community Center Stage. Over 26 speaking and/or singing solo roles are available for kids, teens, and adults. An additional 10-12 ensemble roles will also be cast. Contact: Elyse Young, Artistic Director, theater@malta-town. com or 518-899-4411 x305 for an audition appointment or additional information.
The Clifton Park Senior Community Center Gallery, 6 Clifton Commons Ct., in Clifton Park and the Southern Saratoga Art Society will be hosting a show during the month of March featuring selected artwork of Shenendehowa High School students. There will be 30 pieces of artwork including a variety of media. The Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main Street, Mechanicville will feature artist Barbara Hurley. She paints in acrylics, oils and watercolors. Her exhibit includes portraits in oils and some recent works in Acrylics. Barbara will
donate any proceeds from sales to the Round Lake Methodist Church. For further information about SSAS visit our website: southernsaratogaartist.com or check us out on Facebook.
A one-day trip on Wednesday, April 19, open to the public. Explore this amazing glass museum right in our own backyard. Optional sandblasting workshop available, must preregister. Lunch on your own at the museum cafe. After the museum, wander around the quaint town of Corning for the afternoon. Member price $80. Non-member price $105. Optional sandblasting workshop- add $14. Call the Saratoga Senior Center at 518584-1621 to sign up.
The Saratoga County History Center is seeking vendors of handmade crafts, antiques, and farm products for the annual craft fair at Brookside Museum on Saturday, June 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. No mass produced or commercially manufactured products will be permitted. Spaces are available outdoors, with limited spaces available indoors. The fair is a rain-or-shine event. Visit brooksidemuseum.org/ events/2022-craft-fair/ for more information, or contact Beth Silvestri at 518-885-4000 or bsilvestri@brooksidemuseum.org.
Fish Fry Fridays
Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, 123 NY-32, Victory Mills | 4 – 7 p.m. Friday Night Fish Fry will be back for 2023. It will run through April 7. Various menu items are available from fried fish to chicken tenders with French fries, Cole slaw and chowder also available. For more information call 518-695-3917.
Basket Party
Ballston Spa Elks Lodge #2619, 10 Hamilton Street, Ballston Spa 4 – 7 p.m. | Pre Sales begin Friday, Feb. 24: 4 - 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 25: 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 26: 9 a.m.-noon. Drawing to begin at 1 p.m. Three levels of ticket packets available, special raffles and 50/50. No admission fee, food available for purchase. For information call 518-884-8012. Proceeds support Elks Charities.
Ballston Spa Elks Lodge #2619, 10 Hamilton Street, Ballston Spa 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. | The menu will include Fish Fry or Chicken Tenders, Mac & Cheese, French Fries, Coleslaw & Hush Puppies. The cost is $11 (cash only) until sold out. Proceeds support Elks Charities.
Capable of Doing”
Fish Fry Friday
Knights of Columbus Council
#246, 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs
5 – 7 p.m. | Fish Fry Friday will run throughout Lent, February 24 through April 7. Advance call-in of orders on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays between the hours of noon and 3 p.m., beginning on Wednesday, February 22. The menu will include Fried or Baked Haddock ($15) or Fried Clam Strips ($12), each with French Fries, Cole Slaw, Tartar Sauce, and Cocktail Sauce; Macaroni and Cheese ($5); New England Clam Chowder (pint$7/quart - $13); Single Order o French Fries ($3); and Dessert ($2 - when available). Call 518-5848547 to place your order or for more information.
Owl Prowl
Wilton Wildlife Preserve, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 6 – 7 p.m. Join us for a nighttime hike to look and listen for owls. Learn about the adaptations that make them fantastic nighttime predators. Group sizes are limited. This program is indented for ages 5 and up. To register, please call the library at 518-584-7860 ext 303.
Schoharie Crossing Presentation
Galway Public Library, 2112 East St., Galway | 11 a.m.
Presented by Schoharie Crossing. The topic is Strange History from Along the Erie Canal at Schoharie Crossing. Participants are encouraged to register at 518-8826385. For more information, visit www.galwaypubliclibrary.org.
Cake Decorating
Extravaganza
Charlton Freehold Church, 768 Charlton Rd., Charlton
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Baker Becky Kendell will be sharing tips and tricks for beautifying your cakes and baked goods. At noon a Cake Decorating Contest. Pick your favorite February holiday
as your theme. Come solo or gather friends and family to build a team of up to 3 people. Day of Bring your cake fully baked with all of your frosting, decorations, tips and tools for decorating. Teams will have 1 hour to put together their masterpiece. Games, awards, refreshments to follow. Cost $10/team. Spaces limited to reserve your spot. For information and to register email: mindfulcommunityNY@ gmail.com.
Saratoga Chamber
Players Concert
Saratoga United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Ave, Saratoga Springs
3 p.m. | Schubert: Rondo Brillant in B minor Opus 70, D. 895; Kamran Ince: “Lines”; Olivier Messiaen: Theme and Variations; Strauss: Sonata in Eb Major, Op. 18. Jill Levy, violin; Margaret Kampmeier, piano. For more information or to buy tickets, visit www.saratogachamberplayers.org
Ham Dinner
Stillwater United Church, 747 Hudson Ave, Stillwater
4 – 6 p.m. | The price is $15 and the menu includes Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, and Cherry Cobbler. Please call 518-664-7984 to place your order. Leave name, phone number and number of orders. You will be contacted with your Pick-up time. Dinners can be picked up at the back of the church on Palmer Street and it will be brought to your car.
Pork Roast Dinner
South Glens Falls United Methodist Church, 15 Maplewood Parkway, S.
Glens Falls | 4:30 – 6 p.m.
Menu: Pork roast with gravy, stuffing, vegetables, soup, applesauce, and homemade dessert.
Adults $12. We are encouraging pre-orders for drive-thru pickup and delivery dinners, 518-793-1152.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26
Breakfast Buffet
ITAM Post #35, 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs
8 a.m. – 11 a.m. | Eggs to order, bacon, pancakes, etc. $10 adults, $9 seniors, $5 children 10 and under (children under 5 free). $12 take out orders.
Monthly Indoor Craft and Garage Sale
Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | The popular Elks Ladies Auxiliary Indoor Craft and Garage Sale will have over 40 vendors, great parking, crafts galore, and lunch. Household items, hand-made items, clothing, food treats, body lotions, and just about anything you can imagine. New vendors sign-up every month. A fun activity the entire family enjoys. Admission is free. All proceeds go to local charities. 8’ table and chairs $15; Call Debbie 518-8856506 or email dozolins@nycap. rr.com for information or to sign up for a table(s).
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27
Nature on the Move
Wilton Wildlife Preserve, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton
10:30 – 11:30 a.m. | Come enjoy nature with others looking to get outside and embrace the winter. This walk is geared towards those with basic fitness levels. Ages 16+ only. Snowshoe rentals will be available 15 minutes prior to the program at $3/pair. Registration is required at least one business day in advance, to register email info@wiltonpreserve.org or visit wiltonpreserve.org/education/ calendar.
HYBRID: Demystifying
Shakespeare: Henry V Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park 6 p.m. | Join us for a lively discussion of one of Shakespeare’s most beloved plays. This fivesession program, presented by Tom Bulger, a Shakespeare Scholar and retired professor from Sienna College, will run from February 27-March 27,
with a different act discussed each week. Tom brings a depth of knowledge and modern perspective to the works of The Bard. Participants are encouraged to join in the spirited discussion. Registration required. 518-3718622. www.cphlibrary.org
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28
The Saratoga Bartenders Brawl
Putnam Place, Saratoga Springs
VIP Access 5 – 6 p.m.
General Admissions: 6 – 9 p.m.
“The End of Prohibition”Bartenders from participating bars and restaurants will have individual booths featuring a signature drink. For each $5 sample-sized cocktail you purchase, $1 will go directly to our bartenders. We invite you to try each cocktail, along with complimentary bites from Brasserie Benelux. At the end of the night you can vote on your favorite drink and we will crown the top contender! All proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity of Northern Saratoga, Warren & Washington Counties. For more information and to buy tickets, visit www. saratogabartendersbrawl.com.
Ticket prices: $35-85
After the Fire Monthly Meeting
Eagle Matt Lee Firehouse, Washington St., Ballston Spa
7 p.m. | After the Fire is a nonprofit organization that helps Saratoga County residents who have suffered a loss due to fire. Families are provided with gift cards, a night’s stay at a participating hotel/motel, Red Cross referral, informational material, emotional support. etc. Meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. Anyone interested in learning more about After the Fire, or becoming a member, may attend a meeting, visit Facebook or www. afterthefire.org, or leave a message on voicemail at 518-435-4571.
Town Hall, 12 Spring St., Schuylerville | Noon | This will be a casserole luncheon and Ian Walker
from Homeland Security will be giving us a talk. Please bring a dish to share. Any questions, please call Pat at 518-338-2329.
Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Take out only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order. 518-5842585. Menu: roast pork, mashed potatoes, vegetable, stuffing, applesauce, and tossed salad. Dinner for 2 / $30. (cash only).
Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs| Sign ups 6:30 p.m. Caffè Lena will present a poetry reading by John-Francis Quiñonez . An open mic poetry reading will follow, The readings will start at 7 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. 518-583-0022.
Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville | 1 – 3 p.m. For experienced players. Register online at meclib.sals.edu.
Galway Public Library, 2112 East St., Galway | 5 p.m. Galway Public Library’s Finance Committee will meet at the library. The public is welcome to attend. More information at 518-882-6385.
Galway Public Library, 2112 East St., Galway | 6 – 7:30 p.m. Basic watercolor skills with local artist Ralph Caparulo. Five sessions, held every other Thursday, begin on March 2. Participants will explore ideas and painting techniques with watercolor and gouache. Landscape painting exercises will be used to create images “en plein air” or from reference photographs. The free class is suitable for older high school students and adults. A list of materials to purchase will be provided. Participants must register at 518-882-6385. More information at www. galwaypubliclibrary.org.
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: Waiver, Waver
If you sign a waiver, you relinquish a right, privilege, or claim.
Jim signed a waiver of his right to sue for any past-due royalties.
Waver means to vacillate or be indecisive.
Kevin says he will not waver on the issue of past-due royalties.
Dave Dowling is the author of The Wrong Word Dictionary and The Dictionary of Worthless Words. Both books are available from many book retailers, and signed copies can be obtained by contacting Dave at dave.dowling65@gmail.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS —
The Chicks - the band formerly known as Dixie Chicks - kick-off a 37-date mega tour June 20 in Olso, Norway before returning stateside where they will stage a show at Saratoga Performing Arts
Center on Aug. 6.
Emerging Canadian folk band, Wild Rivers will be opening for The Chicks at Saratoga Springs.
After nearly 14 years, The Chicks released their fifth studio album GASLIGHTER in
July 2020. The Chicks have sold more than 30 million albums and are among an elite group of artists and the only female group to achieve multiple “diamond” selling (ten million copies) releases. Tickets: www.livenation.com.
The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College has announced a series of public programs in conjunction with the exhibition Christina Sun Kim: Oh Me Oh My.
The exhibition is the artist’s first full-scale solo museum exhibition in North America. Kim, whose first language is American Sign Language (ASL), engages with how we experience and conceptualize sound to challenge the notion that it is a solely auditory experience. Her work explores and employs elements from various information systems, including musical notation, infographics, and ASL, using these systems to develop her own dryly humorous visual vocabulary. The exhibition runs through July 16.
The following events are free and open to the public. All events include American Sign Language interpretation. For more information, contact the Visitors Services Desk at 518-580-8080, tang@ skidmore.edu, or visit https:// tang.skidmore.edu.
Monday, February 27, 6:30 p.m. - Community ASL Workshop. A 90-minute workshop that introduces Deaf history and culture, American Sign
Language, and basic ASL vocabulary and grammar. This is a beginner workshop, no ASL experience necessary. Content will be similar in each workshop, and participants can attend as many as they like. The program will be taught by Colette Steves, a certified ASL instructor. Free and open to all; registration required.
Saturday, March 4, 4 p.m. -
Artist Talk with Christine Sun Kim, reception to follow and Opening Reception for Tang Spring Exhibitions:
• Christine Sun Kim: Oh Me Oh My
• Elevator Music 45: Neil Leonard— Sonance for the Precession
• Lauren Kelley: Location Scouting
• Matter of Faith—Medieval Art from the Hyde Collection
• Parallax: Framing the Cosmos
• Triangles within a Square: Art and Mathematics
The Museum is open to the public on Thursday from noon to 9 p.m. and Friday through Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. For details on all programming, go to: https:// tang.skidmore.edu.
SARATOGA SPRINGS —
Jason Aldean announced his upcoming Highway Desperado Tour kicks off on July 14 in Bethel, and includes a stop at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Sunday, July 16. Mitchell Tenpenny serves as direct support for Aldean, alongside openers
Corey Kent and Dee Jay Silver.
The entertainer released his 10th career studio album, MACON, GEORGIA, featuring 20 new songs and an additional 10 live tracks last year, and earned the Georgia-native his 27th career-charting #1 single, “Trouble With A Heartbreak.” Tickets: livenation.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS —
Guns N’ Roses return to the road on a massive 2023 World Tour produced by Live Nation, headlining stadiums, festivals, and arenas throughout the summer and fall.
The band – which includes longtime members Axl Rose (vocals, piano), Duff McKagan (bass), Slash (lead guitar), and Dizzy Reed, who joined in 1990,
on keyboards – launch the tour June 5 in Tel Aviv, Israel, continue across Europe through July 22, and wrap up at Olympic Stadium in Athens, Greece. G ‘n’ R land in North America in August to play a slew of stadium shows that include MetLife Stadium, Fenway Park, and Wrigley Field. A Saratoga Springs show will be staged at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Friday, Sept. 1.
NOTICE
RELEASE OF FUNDS (NOIRROF)
February 24, 2023 - New York State
Homes & Community Renewal (HCR)
38-40 State Street Albany, New York 12207 (518) 474-6677
On or after March 6, 2023, New York State Homes & Community Renewal (HCR) will submit a request to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of $600,000 of HOME funds under Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act (NAHA) of 1990, in accordance with section 288 (42 U.S.C. 12838), to authorize Rebuilding Together Saratoga County, Inc. to undertake a program known as Rebuilding Together Saratoga Co. 2022 OOR, for purposes of providing funds for the cost of rehabilitation of single-family homes on scattered sites in Saratoga, Warren, and Washington Counties, NY with an estimated total project cost of $615,000.
The 2022 HOME LPA Program will use HOME funds from 2022 awards to fund a variety of activities through partnerships with counties, municipalities and non-profit communitybased housing organizations, which are referred to as Local Program Administrators (LPA). Each LPA works within a specific geographic area – usually a county or municipality. The Program provides funds to acquire, rehabilitate or construct housing or to provide assistance to low- and moderate-income home-buyers and renters. Funds must be distributed in accordance with needs and priorities identified in the State’s Consolidated Plan.
The proposed activities that are the subject of this Notice are Categorically Excluded from National Environmental Policy Act requirements under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58(a)(3)(i). The specific LPA Programs that are the subject of this Notice do not constitute every LPA Program that is proposed for inclusion within the 2022 New York State HOME LPA Program. A full listing of the 2022 HOME LPA Programs is available at http://www.hcr.ny.gov/Funding/Awards/.
This is the first tier of review in a 2-tiered process. The specific addresses of homes are not known at this time because the participating property owner identification process is ongoing. Therefore, under 24 CFR Part 58.15 (Tiering) and 24 CFR Part 58.32 (Project Aggregation), HCR will use a tiered approach and Tier 2 site specific reviews will be completed for those laws and authorities not addressed in the Tier 1 broad review for each address under this program when addresses become known. No physical work will begin on properties until all levels of environmental review are complete and found to be in compliance. Tier 1 review addresses specific environmental factors for which compliance has been documented, regardless of specific site locations. It prevents repeating the same compliance factors on a Tier 2 site-specific basis, once all participating homeowners are known.
An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this Program is available and may be obtained by emailing John.leahy@hcr.ny.gov.
Tier 2 Site Specific Review: The site specific
reviews will cover all the laws and authorities not resolved in the broad Tier 1 review as discussed in the ERR that is available for public inspection.
Mitigation Measures/Conditions/Permits (if any):
Template Tier 2 forms are included in the ERR that is available for public inspection. The Templates include the mitigation measures, conditions and/or permits that will be complied with, if applicable, at each project site that is chosen.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to John Leahy, Environmental Analysis Unit, NYS Homes & Community Renewal, 38-40 State Street, Albany, New York, 12207 via email at John.leahy@hcr. ny.gov. Please note to which LPA your comment pertains in your correspondence. All comments received by March 3, 2023, will be considered by HCR prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
HCR certifies to HUD that Mr. John Leahy in his capacity as Certifying Officer consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied.
HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and allows the applicable LPA to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will consider objections to its release of funds and HCR’s certification received by March 21, 2023, or for a period of fifteen days following its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of HCR; (b) HCR has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the project have committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality.
Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58) and shall be addressed to the following HUD office and sent via email.
Abigail Ford, Director
HUD-Community Planning and Development
26 Federal Plaza - Room 3513
New York, New York 10278-0068
Abigail.G.Ford@hud.gov
Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Mr. John Leahy, Certifying Officer.
February 24, 2023, 02/24/2023, 118024
NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Purchasing Department of Saratoga County, 50 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 will receive sealed bids until 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for the D & R Pump Station Upgrades covered by the following: Contract No. 23-SDDRPSU-1(GC) –
General Construction
Contract No. 23-SDDRPSU-1(E) – Electrical
Contract No. 23-SDDRPSU-1(HVAC)
A pre-bid walk through will be held on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at the D & R Pump Station located within the D & R Village near the intersection of Stewart Street and Woodlawn Lane, Halfmoon, NY 12065 beginning at 2:00 p.m. No other pre-bid conference will be scheduled.
Bid documents may only be obtained on or after Friday, February 24, 2023 from The Empire State Bid System at no cost from the following website: www.empirestatebidsystem.com
Each bidder must deposit with his bid, a bid security in the amount of not less than five percent (5%) of his bid, in the form and subject to the conditions provided in the Information to Bidders.
Simultaneously with his executed contract, the successful bidder must deliver to the County of Saratoga an executed performance and completion bond in a form meeting the County’s approval, in an amount not less than 100% of the accepted bid as security for the faithful performance and completion of this contract, and also a separate bond guaranteeing prompt payment of monies due to all persons supplying the contractors or subcontractors with labor and materials employed and used in carrying out the contract, and having as surety on the bonds such surety companies as are approved or acceptable to the County of Saratoga.
Saratoga County, through its Purchasing Department, reserves the right to reject any or all bids. All work shall be subject to equal opportunity in employment, State wage rates and all other requirements in accordance with applicable law.
JOHN T. WARMT, Director of Purchasing Saratoga County. 02/24/2023, 118023
30 1/2 PROPERTIES LLC filed Arts. of Org. with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/10/2023. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: The LLC, 8 Huntington Ct., Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866. Purpose: any lawful act. 02/24, 03/03, 03/10, 03/17, 03/24, 03/31/2023. 118017
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: THE COLLECTIVE ADVISORS, L.L.C. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on February 21, 2023. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 126 Crescent Street, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 02/24, 03/03, 03/10, 03/17, 03/24, 03/31/2023. 108011
Notice of formation of Grace Faith and Lace LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/12/2022 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: 24k Noble Lane Mechanicville, New York. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 02/24, 03/03, 03/10, 03/17, 03/24, 03/31/2023. 117995
Notice of formation of Rosey’s Renovation
LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/02/2023
Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 32 Locust Ridge Drive, Corinth, NY 12822.
Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 02/24, 03/03, 03/10, 03/17, 03/24, 03/31/2023. 117989
Notice of formation of Healing Strides LLC.
Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 02/13/2023. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 100 Saratoga Village Blvd, Suite 21, Malta, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 02/24, 03/03, 03/10, 03/17, 03/24, 03/31/2023. 117975
FISHETTI ENTERPRISES LLC. Art of Org. filed with the SSNY on 10/27/2022.Office: SARATOGA County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, LEGALCORP SOLUTIONS 1060 Broadway Suite 100 ALBANY, NY 12204
Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 02/24, 03/03, 03/10, 03/17, 03/24, 03/31/2023. 117969
Notice of Formation of Ferraro Amodio & Associates, LLC (“LLC”) filed Articles of Organization with the NY Sec. of State (“SSNY”) on 7/5/16. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to 38 High Rock Avenue Suite 4K, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: any lawful activity. 02/24, 03/03, 03/10, 03/17, 03/24, 03/31/2023. 117958
NOTICE of formation of limited liability company (LLC) for any legal purpose.
The name of the LLC is JENNERATION
CONSTRUCTION LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State (SSNY) on February 16, 2023. Office Location is 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 at 20 Frasier Road, Greenfield Center NY 12833. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 02/24, 03/03, 03/10, 03/17, 03/24, 03/31/2023. 117950
ISSAC 10 LLC, Art. of Org. filed with SSNY 2/14/23. NY office location: Saratoga County.
SSNY designated as agent for process. SSNY shall mail copy of process to c/o Leech Tishman Robinson Brog, PLLC, 875 Third Ave., 9th Fl., NY, NY 10022, Attn: Philip T. Simpson, Esq.
Purpose: Any lawful act or activity. 02/24, 03/03, 03/10, 03/17, 03/24, 03/31/2023. 117944
Notice of formation of Toga Party Five Racing Stable, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 1/6/23. 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: 210 Regent St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 02/17, 02/24, 03/03, 03/10, 03/17, 03/24/2023. 117919
Notice of Formation of Sunwater Companies LLC. Arts of Org. filed with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 01/11/2023. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Law Office of Stephen Buckley, 120 Broadway #220, Menands NY, 12204. Purpose: any lawful activity. 02/17, 02/24, 03/03, 03/10, 03/17, 03/24/2023. 117866
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF 340
QUEENSBURY AVE LLC Notice is hereby given of 340 Queensbury Ave LLC as a domestic limited liability company. The Art. of Organization were filed with the NYS Secretary of State on 2/9/23. The Company is located in SARATOGA County. The Secretary of State is designated as the agent upon whom process may be served at 20 LEONARD RD, SARATOGA SPG, NY 12866. NO registered agent. NO specific date of dissolution. The Company is organized for all purposes permitted under the laws of the State of New York. Filer: Colleen A. Dooley, Esq. PLLC PO Box 760, Latham, NY 12110. 02/17, 02/24, 03/03, 03/10, 03/17, 03/24/2023. 117860
CASPER HOLDINGS LLC, Art. of Org. filed with SSNY 2/8/23. NY office location: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent for process. SSNY shall mail copy of process to c/o Leech Tishman Robinson Brog, PLLC, 875 Third Ave., Fl. 09, NY, NY 10022, Attn: Charles McKeen.
Purpose: Any lawful act or activity. 02/17, 02/24, 03/03, 03/10, 03/17, 03/24/2023. 117846
CITRINE HOLDINGS, LLC, Art. of Org. filed with SSNY 2/8/23. NY office location: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent for process. SSNY shall mail copy of process to c/o Leech Tishman Robinson Brog, PLLC, 875 Third Ave., Fl. 09, NY, NY 10022, Attn: Charles McKeen.
Purpose: Any lawful act or activity. 02/17, 02/24, 03/03, 03/10, 03/17, 03/24/2023. 117852
Notice of formation of Nail and Screw Design, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 12/17/2022 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: 9 Hudson Dr. South Glens Falls, NY. 12803.
Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 02/17, 02/24, 03/03, 03/10, 03/17, 03/24/2023. 117840
Notice of formation of a Professional Limited Liability Company. Name: Summit Psychological Services of New York PLLC. Articles of Organization were file with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/03/2022. Office Location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address within this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the PLLC served upon him or her is 10 Maxwell Dr. #205, Clifton Park, NY 12065.
Purpose: Professional services – psychology. 02/17, 02/24, 03/03, 03/10, 03/17, 03/24/2023. 117832
Notice of formation of Kaliber Fitness LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 11/03/2022 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 36 Phila Street Suite 5 Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 02/17, 02/24, 03/03, 03/10, 03/17,
Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC). Name of the LLC is: 4 BRYAN, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on February 1, 2023. Office Location: 5 Collins Terrace, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Under section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. The secretary of state is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address within or without this state to which the secretary of state shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: 5 Collins Terrace, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under the LLCL. 02/10, 02/17, 02/24, 03/03, 03/10, 03/17/2023. 117787
Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC). Name of the LLC is: 340 BROADWAY, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on February 1, 2023. Office Location: 5 Collins Terrace, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Under section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. The secretary of state is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address within or without this state to which the secretary of state shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: 5 Collins Terrace, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under the LLCL. 02/10, 02/17, 02/24, 03/03, 03/10, 03/17/2023. 117781
Notice of formation of Sweet Prophecy LLC. Articles of Organization filed with NY Department of State on 12/02/2022. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 15 Glen Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 02/10, 02/17, 02/24, 03/03, 03/10, 03/17/2023. 117772
Notice of formation of KBELLEBOUTIQUE LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on JANUARY 3, 2023. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 9 RENAISSANCE LANE, GANSEVOORT, NY
12831. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 02/10, 02/17, 02/24, 03/03, 03/10, 03/17/2023. 117742
Notice of formation of A Touch of Tranquility Wellness LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 01/03/2023 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 221 West High St. Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 02/10, 02/17, 02/24, 03/03, 03/10, 03/17/2023. 117734
LEGAL NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: XTX Systems, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 5/25/2022. Office location: Saratoga County.
David Mika has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.
David Mika shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 5 Southside Dr, Ste 11-337, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 02/10, 02/17,
Restoration LLC. Articles of organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on November 2, 2021. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to the LLC, 47 North St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 02/10, 02/17, 02/24, 03/03, 03/10, 03/17/2023. 117696
Notice of formation of domestic LLC named: 210 Ballston LLC. Articles of Org. filed with NY Secretary of State (NS) on January 23, 2023, office location: Saratoga County, NS is designated as agent upon whom process may be served, NS shall mail service of process (SOP) to 210 Ballston LLC, 6 Conklin Ct, Gansevoort, NY 12831, purpose is any lawful purpose., 02/10, 02/17, 02/24, 03/03, 03/10, 3/17/2023. 117636
Notice of Formation of CAPITAL ECKHERT ASSOCIATES LLC, a Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 09/30/2022. Office location: County of SARATOGA. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: MANJULA REDDY
NARRA, 7 HIGHLAND OAKS, CLIFTON PARK, NY 12065. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 02/03, 02/10, 02/17, 02/24, 03/03, 03/10/2023. 117369
Notice of formation of NVP TAX SERVICES LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 01/25/2023.
Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to Neil Vlacich, 13 Danbury Dr., Ballston Lake, NY 12019.
Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 02/03, 02/10, 02/17, 02/24, 03/03, 03/10/2023. 117552
Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC) Name of the LLC is: HELO
REAL ESTATE, LLC Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on January 30, 2023. Office Location: 301 Middleline Road, Ballston Spa, NY12020. Under section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. The secretary of state is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address within or without this state to which the secretary of state shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: Post Office Box 1220, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under the LLCL. 02/03, 02/10, 02/17, 02/24, 03/03, 03/10/2023. 117541
Sarah J Projects LLC Arts. Of Org. filed with Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on 01/25/2023. Office in Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 60 Railroad Place, Suite 502, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: General. 02/03, 02/10, 02/17, 02/24, 03/03, 03/10/2023. 117456
Slo Breathworks LLC Arts. Of Org. filed with Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on 01/26/2023. Office in Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 60 Railroad Place, Suite 502, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: General. 02/03, 02/10, 02/17, 02/24, 03/03, 03/10/2023. 117448
Notice of formation of Upstate Rigging, LLC. Article of Organization filed with the SSNY on January 21, 2023. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 43 Charlton Road, Lot 1, Ballston Spa, NY 12020.
Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 02/03, 02/10, 02/17, 02/24, 03/03, 03/10/2023. 117441
NOTICE OF FILING OF ARTICLES OF
Articles of Organization filed with sec. of state of NY (SOS) on 1/26/2023. Office Location: Saratoga County. SOS is designated as agent of LLC for service of process. SOS shall mail copy of process to 342 Jefferson Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
Purpose: Any lawful act or activity. 02/03, 02/10, 02/17, 02/24, 03/03, 03/10/2023. 117424
Notice of formation of Rajeski Farms, LLC.
Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 12/21/2022 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: 123 County Route 75 Mechanicville, NY 12118. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 02/03, 02/10, 02/17, 02/24, 03/03, 03/10/2023. 117363
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED
LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC). Articles of Organization for a New York LLC, Proper Debris LLC whose principal business location is in Saratoga County, were filed with the New York State Department of State on December 13, 2022. The Secretary of State is designated agent for service of process. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against it served upon him or her is c/o The LLC, 43 Mann Blvd Halfmoon New York 12065. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful activity to which a LLC may be organized under the LLCL of New York. 01/27, 02/03, 02/10, 02/17, 02/24, 03/03/2023. 117315
Notice of formation of Salon 1533 LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 11/05/2022. 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: 3 Palo Alto, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 01/27, 02/03, 02/10, 02/17, 02/24, 03/03/2023. 117309
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Westshire Management LLC. Articles of organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 9/13/2022. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to the LLC at: 28 Wilshire Drive Albany, NY 12205. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 01/27, 02/03, 02/10, 02/17, 02/24, 03/03/2023. 117296
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Crescendo Properties, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/10/2022. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to United States Corporation Agents, Inc. 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. 01/27, 02/03, 02/10, 02/17, 02/24, 03/03/2023. 117288
Notice of Formation of MICHAWRLD LLC. Arts. of Org. filed w/ NY Dept of State (DOS) on 12.19.22. Office: Saratoga Co. DOS is designated as agent upon whom process may be served & shall mail to the LLC, 37 Copperfield Dr., Waterford, NY 12188. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 01/27, 02/03, 02/10, 02/17, 02/24, 03/03/2023. 117276
Notice of formation of Medusa Esthetics LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 01/09/2023. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 310 Kensington Ct., Ballston Spa NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 01/27, 02/03, 02/10, 02/17, 02/24, 03/03/2023. 117191
Notice of formation of Ramsey Miller, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 10/07/2022 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: 462 Broadway Suite 200 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 01/27, 02/03, 02/10, 02/17, 02/24, 03/03/2023. 117185
Notice of formation of J5 Gecko LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 01/04/2023 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 4 Kelly Lane, Clifton Park NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 01/27, 02/03, 02/10, 02/17, 02/24, 03/03/2023. 117179
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC). Name: B & T Services Management, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 1/10/2023. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of any process to: the LLC c/o Matthew Tarullo, 2 Christina Marie Drive, Clifton Park, New York 12065. Purpose: for all legal purposes. 01/27, 02/03, 02/10, 02/17, 02/24, 03/03/2023. 117170
Notice of formation of Jillian’s Housekeeping LLC. Articles of Organization filed with New York State Dept. of State on 1/3/2023.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: Leigh Jillian Fecteau, 2 West Ave., Apt. 212, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Company is organized for: Any lawful purpose. 01/27, 02/03, 02/10, 02/17, 02/24, 03/03/2023. 117163
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED
LIABILITY COMPANY Name: 1626 ROUTE 9
HALFMOON, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with sec. of state of NY (SOS) on 8/22/2022. Office
Location: Saratoga County. SOS is designated as agent of LLC for service of process. SOS shall mail copy of process to PO Box 588, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity. 01/20, 01/27, 02/03, 02/10, 02/17, 02/24/2023. 117154
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Name: MORE PROPERTY HALFMOON LLC. Articles of Organization filed with sec. of state of NY (SOS) on 8/22/2022. Office Location: Saratoga County. SOS is designated as agent of LLC for service of process. SOS shall mail copy of process to PO Box 588, Clifton Park, NY 12065.
Purpose: Any lawful act or activity. 01/20, 01/27, 02/03, 02/10, 02/17, 02/24/2023. 117148
Notice of formation of Golden Years Life Services LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 12/22/2022
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: 1 Ferry Lane, Stillwater NY 12170. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 01/20, 01/27, 02/03, 02/10, 02/17, 02/24/2023. 117131
Notice of Qualification of Minuteman Insurance Agency, LLC. Authority filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 01/10/2023.
Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to: Harker & Associates, PLLC, 36 Long Alley, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 01/20, 01/27, 02/03, 02/10, 02/17, 02/24/2023. 117140
Notice of formation of TSP Construction LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 11/20/2022. 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: 150 Redmond Rd. Gansevoort, NY 12831
Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 01/20, 01/27, 02/03,
02/10, 02/17, 02/24/2023. 117125
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UTICA — The final result wasn’t what they had hoped for, but it’s difficult to imagine a much better inaugural season for the Adirondack United varsity girls’ hockey team.
United fell to Section III’s Clinton, 2-1, in the NYSPHSAA Regional Final on Saturday, coming up just short of a state championship. Head coach Jeff Willis said it was an “incredible accomplishment” to reach the final game of the year.
“We’ve really made a name for ourselves,” said Willis. “More importantly, looking at things long-term, I wanted to develop a culture. Not only a team culture, but an attitude, a winning culture. We successfully did that.”
United finished their first season with an overall record of 19-2-0. The team advanced to Saturday’s final after defeating Canton (Section X) 4-1 in the regional semifinals on Friday.
United got out to a quick start in the semifinals, taking an early 2-0 lead on goals by Emily MacAuley and Lillian Willis. The Bears responded, with a 5-on-3 powerplay goal by Anna Hoose making it 2-1, but United answered with a goal by Bayley Duffy to take a 3-1 lead after the first period.
Neither team was able to score again until the final minute,
when an empty-net goal by Duffy locked up a 4-1 final score and a spot in Saturday’s title game.
Saturday saw United take on a familiar foe in Clinton. The two teams played twice during the regular season, splitting a pair of meetings on Jan. 2 and Jan. 20.
Similar to Friday’s win, United jumped out to a strong start, taking a 1-0 lead just over five minutes in after Lillian Willis danced around a defender and beat Clinton goaltender Casey Clausen.
“We were trying just to convince Lillian that she needs to walk in and shoot more,” said Willis of the game’s opening goal. “In the latter part of the season, especially the last two weeks, she’s done a lot more of that and been really successful.”
But the Warriors responded, tying the game just over a minute later. MacKinley Ronan threw a shot on goal that deflected off an Adirondack defender and past goalie Ava Reynolds.
Adirondack settled in and outshot Clinton 25-9 in the game but couldn’t crack Clausen for another goal. Willis referred to the Warriors’ netminder as “one of the best goaltenders in New York State.”
“We just didn’t move the puck fast enough or release the puck quick enough to beat her,” said
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Willis. “When you look at the 5-0 game that we had against Clinton (on Jan. 20), we did an excellent job of that. They took away our time and space and didn’t give us as many opportunities.”
With under two minutes remaining, an Adirondack shot was blocked and turned into a 2-on-1 rush for Clinton, with Drew Kopek beating Reynolds to give the Warriors a 2-1 lead. United threw several chances on net in the final minutes but were unable to even the score.
Despite the tough loss, Willis
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six competitors to states: Olivia Allen, Maddie Austin, Gia DiMaggio, Lily McKinley, Ellie Ott, and Charlie Gleeksman. Bethlehem’s Kate Browne was the top all-around finisher. Austin placed second all-around, while
Ott placed third, powered by a first-place finish in vault events. Browne took first overall in the uneven bars, while Guilderland’s Addison Seebode placed first in both the balance beam and floor events.
said “there were a ton of successes,” to take away from the season, and emphasized the future of the program.
“It’s not just about this season, it’s about what this turns into,” said Willis. “There was a whole 12U Northstars team that showed up because they were playing out in the area, and they stopped in to watch and support this team. That’s where I start to see the impact.”
And while the championship loss is still fresh, Willis said he and the rest of the team’s coaching
staff have already begun looking to next year. Though the United team was mostly unknown around the state before the start of this season, they are likely to deal with some high expectations in the fall.
“Next year will be a little bit different, because there will be expectations,” Willis acknowledged. “It’ll be up to the kids as to how much they develop over the summer, as to where we start next season. But we have every intention of hopefully coming out just as strong next year.”
BALLSTON SPA — Nick and Olivia Verdile, senior twins for the Ballston Spa varsity boys’ and girls’ basketball teams, have each emerged as stars for their respective Scotties teams. But while the duo will move on to college in the fall, they will still be representing the same school.
The Verdile twins have each committed to play basketball at Suffolk University in Boston. Ironically, they did not discuss their decisions with each other, with Nick saying, “We just happened to pick the same school.”
“During the whole recruiting process, we didn’t really talk much until the end,” said Nick Verdile. “I kind of had my schools that I was focusing on, and she had hers.”
Olivia Verdile said part of Suffolk’s appeal was its location in Boston, saying she “always wanted to go to Boston.”
“I thought it would be really cool to experience that when I was still younger,” Olivia Verdile said. “That was kind of what drew me there.”
Nick echoed this, adding that he felt he could be a good fit with the Rams’ offense.
“When I was being recruited, I felt like I connected with their coach very easily,” Nick said. “And just seeing how they run their offense, I felt like I could fit in there.”
Both twins said they grew up around the game, noting that their family is “a big basketball family.”
“My dad really got me into basketball at a young age,” said Nick. “He’s just been such a big fan of it, he would take me to all the high school games in our area growing up. So I always thought that was cool, and I wanted to play at that level.”
The game has helped bring the duo closer together, especially during the COVID-19 quarantine, they said.
“She was like really my only friend at home,” Nick said. “I couldn’t see anyone else. The only person I played basketball with was her, so I feel like that definitely brought us closer together and helped both of us out.”
“We never really like argued or anything a lot,” added Olivia. “We
were always in the gym together.”
Nick Verdile, the leading scorer for the Scotties’ boys team, has helped guide Ballston Spa to one of the best regular seasons in team history, finishing 18-1 and winning the Suburban Council Championship for the first time. The Scotties will play the winner of #8-seed Colonie and #9-seed Albany in the Section 2 Class AA quarterfinals on Sunday.
“It’s a great feeling, obviously,” said Nick of the team’s regular season. “Except now, that doesn’t really matter going into the playoffs. Every team has the same record. We’ve just got to focus on winning every game.”
Olivia Verdile is also the leading scorer for the Ballston Spa girls’ team, who finished the regular season at 8-12. The Scotties fell to #8-seed Guilderland, 57-47, in the opening round of the Section 2 Class AA playoffs on Feb. 18.
Olivia credited first-year head coach David Morse for “changing the environment” around the team, saying he has provided a boost of positive energy to the program.
“We hadn’t been the most successful team over the years, but I think he stresses the idea of getting girls to come back, and just positive energy all-around,” Olivia said. “Even if we’re not succeeding at our final outcome, maybe in a game, we’re still finding little things that we’re improving upon every game.”
Nick also credited Ballston Spa boys coach Ben Eldridge for his trust in the Scotties’ boys’
team, saying many of their players have been playing together for a “very long time.”
“I feel like it’s great that he really just allows us to play our game,” said Nick. “We’ve been playing for so long, so he kind of understands that we’ve built a pretty good chemistry. He says he does most of his work in practice. He talks and prepares us for the games, and then in the games, hopefully he doesn’t have to coach that much, and we know what to do, the right things, and the right situations.”
And the goal for the Ballston Spa boys’ team is simple: a sectional championship.
“I’ve been thinking about that since fourth grade,” said Nick. “Ever since I started playing, that was the end goal. All the work that we put in the offseason was to win a sectional championship, win those games. It would definitely be cool, especially winning it with all my buddies.”
“Like he said, that’s always been the end goal and always been the talk in our family,” added Olivia. “I think it would just be really awesome to see.”
The duo also said it has been great to see each other’s work pay off over the years.
“I think it’s just cool to see her hard work, and just making the people around her happy, making our parents proud,” said Nick.
“It’s awesome to see his hard work has paid off,” Olivia said. “It’s just nice to see each other be successful after all that we’ve put into it.”
SARATOGA SPRINGS —
“What If?” is prize-winningauthor Hollis Palmer’s fourteenth book. A lifelong lover of Saratoga Springs, his specialty is the families and stories of the Gilded Age. This book is the second of a series “Gilded Saratoga” based in part on newspaper accounts of the incidents from the lives of real, wealthy families who were in Saratoga Springs during the 1890s.
As a life-long educator, Hollis has always used stories as a way of conveying a message. As a teacher, he used accounts to add relevance to his lessons. Frequently a mentor, he used anecdotes as a framework
for addressing problems. Now, he has turned a lifetime of learning into an art form. Hollis has taken the stories from his books and turned them into entertaining events telling his stories much the same way your grandfathers told you their stories.
Hollis will be at Impressions of Saratoga to autograph this new book and all of his previous releases on Saturday, February 25 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Palmer will be available to autograph books and will also have promotional pricing the during the event. Impressions of Saratoga is located at 368 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.
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