Saratoga TODAY June 14 - 20, 2024

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History OF SARATOGA

The Leland House - 275 Years Young

by Sandy McBride | Sponsored by The Saratoga County History Roundtable

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

A historic marker along the Waterford Road denotes “Leland House: Raided by French and Indians in 1748, rebuilt in 1749, later the home of revolutionary patriot John Ten Broeck 1740-1822.”

The beautiful house that stands a short distance from the marker is indeed the one that was rebuilt 275 years ago. It was built from lumber cut right there on the farm, with bricks made from clay obtained from the soil thereon.

But just what happened and why did it happen to the family that lived on that spot and farmed what has for many years been known as the Leland Farm back in 1748? It was a sad occurrence, but by no means an isolated incident back in the 18th century here in our area.

As settlement by countries of Western Europe grew in this so-called New World, the English and Dutch were predominant in the areas along the Atlantic Coast, but France controlled Canada to the north and the wilderness lands to the west of the English territories. Along with the English were colonists from the Netherlands, Scotland and Ireland. The French befriended the native peoples, and worked with them to drive the encroaching settlers from their ancestral lands.

The first recorded claimants to the lands of the Mechanicville/ Stillwater/Schaghticoke area were the Mohican Indians, ruled by Uncas, who claimed ownership of the entire upper Hudson Valley starting at a point near Cohoes. This was Uncas’ very special hunting grounds, beginning near Waterford and running all the way to Schuylerville. While Uncas may not have actually lived right here, history does place him at Schaghticoke. But his warriors did come this way as did those of other tribes. All the Indian trails coming out of the St. Lawrence Valley crossed here for this was known as the dark and bloody neutral grounds that separated the Iroquois Confederacy of central New York from the territory of their ancient and hereditary enemies, the Algonquins of Canada. Throughout time, there were many savage encounters among these tribes.

Indians had planted, hunted and fished on these lands for

centuries, leaving behind stone implements and arrowheads which chronicled over 1,000 years of their civilization. The first Dutch settlers came into the Upper Hudson River valley in 1714. The newcomers hewed out a half dozen log huts in a forestland near Waterford north of the river’s confluence with the Mohawk and called it Half Moon. Within a year, 101 people had settled here.

Situated in a flat river valley, with a major north/south route passing by it, on a road that would be called the King’s Highway, or eventually the Waterford to Whitehall Turnpike, what would become known in later years as the Leland House was part of that pioneer settlement.

Major Dirk Wessels (Ten Broeck) was commissioner of Indian affairs, a mayor of Albany and a trader and merchant. He owned a one-seventh share of the Saratoga Patent. From this patent, the Ten Broeck family had obtained 700 acres of land along the river. The substantial house was built on that property by 1732. Land was cleared and farmed by not just the family occupying the house, but by the black slaves they owned. At that time, the Albany Dutch community owned many slaves.

What is now Mechanicville sat smack on the edge of “the Paradise of Hunting Grounds” known as Sa-ra-gh-to-ga. The southern boundary of the hunting grounds was a creek that ran from Round Lake to the river and was known as Tien-en-da-ho. Eventually the Mohawks, the most powerful tribe of the Iroquois confederacy, drove out the Mohicans and took over this area.

Early settlers in Mechanicville in the area of Ensign Avenue unearthed evidence of a Mohawk village along the flatlands of the river. Another encampment was located near the powerhouse where fish were plentiful. What would become known as the French and Indian War, which would ultimately secure this part of North America as a British colony, would not begin until 1755, but raids, killings and burnings by the French and their Indian allies were commonplace throughout this area in the early to middle years of the 18th century as they attempted to

drive out the encroaching trappers and settlers from Britain and the Netherlands.

So it was that in 1748, the family that was living in the house and farming the land then owned by the Ten Broecks alongside the Hudson River was attacked in the night by a band of Mohawk Indians and their French allies. The farmer, his wife and five children were killed and scalped. Also murdered in the raid were their five black slaves. The house was burned.

Since that fateful day, this historic house, which was rebuilt in 1749, and its accompanying farm have seen many changes. Originally belonging to the Ten Broecks, it was then occupied by Daniel Fort, sold to Scotsman John Strachan and then passed on through marriage or inheritance to the Lelands, the Leyerles and the Stevensons. The original Ten Broeck grant comprised 700 acres, but several hundred more acres were added by Strachan, so that the farm then occupied nearly two square miles of land. Occupants of the house that was rebuilt after the massacre, in its more than 272 years of existence, have included lawyers, government officials, educators, engineers, farmers, horticulturists and caregivers.

The land itself has over the years been much diminished as with its prime location on a major river and north/south highway, it has been given over by sale or by government claim for two railroads, two major power lines, two canals, a dam, lock and hydroelectric plant and the Saratoga County sewer plant along with a number of homes and several businesses. The house, once known as the mansion, was converted to apartments a halfcentury ago and several of the barns have been converted to houses.

But some things don’t change. There were stories passed on for many years that the ghost of a headless Dutch woman frequently appeared in a well near the Leland House. Perhaps she was that farmer’s wife, killed and scalped by a raiding party of French and Indians in 1748. So spooked were subsequent occupants of the home by her frequent visitations that they filled in the well. From some reports, however, that has not kept her away.

Upcoming: The 29th Annual Saratoga Soroptimist Secret Gardens Tour

SARATOGA SPRINGS

— Eleven unique gardens in Saratoga Springs and Ballston Spa and Wilton are featured on the 29th annual Saratoga Soroptimist Secret Gardens

Tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 14.

Purchase $25 advance

Wilton Community Day takes place June 22.

tickets at www.soroptimistsaratoga.org or at Northshire Bookstore, Cudney’s Cleaners, Faddegon’s Nursery or Adirondack Trust Co. branches.

Day-of tickets for $30 will be sold while supplies last from 9:30 a.m. to noon outside the Saratoga Springs Visitor Center,

Wilton

297 Broadway.

Garden descriptions and suggested driving directions are provided with purchase. The tour supports programs and individuals benefiting women and girls, including Wellspring. Questions? Email secretgardensinfo@gmail.com.

Community Day – June 22

WILTON — Town of Wilton Community Day will be held 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 22.

The event takes place at Wilton Recreation, located in Gavin Park 10 Lewis Drive, and will include food trucks, bounce

houses, contests, beer & wine tasting, and live entertainment. Taking place now is a presale of Brooks BBQ for $15 per dinner at Gavin Park or Town Hall. For more information, go to: https:// townofwilton.com/.

OBITUARIES

Audré A. Katz

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Audré A. Katz, 66, wife of Barry, passed away in the comfort of her Saratoga Lake home on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, where she had been under the care of her husband and Community Hospice.

Audré was born on November 30, 1957 in Fayetteville, NC, a daughter of Joseph and Rose

John D. Kessler

DAYTONA BEACH, FL —

John D. Kessler passed away on June 8. At the family’s request there will be no calling hours or service at this time. Online condolences, visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com

Thomas Hough. Being born into a military family, Audré grew up in various locations around the world including Germany and Panama. She was very proud of her travels and experiences during her upbringing. Audré graduated from Westmoreland High School with the Class of 1976. On June 18, 1988, Audré was united in marriage with Barry Katz at their home on Saratoga Lake.

Through the years Audre has been employed in various retail outlets, most recently at BJ’s Wholesale of Wilton, NY. Crafting brought Audré great enjoyment; she operated her own small business traveling around to various craft shows with her wares. She created “wearable art” and also made custom ordered clothing for her customers. She also liked craft journaling and quilting. Cottage gardening was perhaps her greatest love, and

Karen Keenan

WILTON — Karen Keenan passed away on June 10. At the family’s request there will be no calling hours or service at this time. Online condolences, visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com

one that allowed her to adorn the Saratoga Lake home she and Barry so much loved.

Besides her husband Barry, she is survived by her beloved daughter Marie Rose (Eugene) Chance, and granddaughter Rose Marie Chance, of Schenectady, siblings: Joseph (Ellen) Hough, III, North Carolina, Cindy Lou (Brian) Solan, Madison, NY, Barbara Susan Carey, Rome, NY, several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 17, at 1 p.m. at Trainor Funeral Home, Inc., 143 Schuyler St. Boonville. Interment will follow in Beechwood Cemetery, Forestport. There will be a visitation at the funeral home on Monday from 11 a.m. until the service.

For an online message of sympathy, please go to www. trainorfuneralhome.com.

David Joseph McAllister

SARATOGA SPRINGS — David Joseph Mc Allister, 83, of Saratoga Springs, passed away on June 8, 2024. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of Burke Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com

Rita Marie Lashway

SARATOGA — Rita Marie Lashway passed June 3, 2024. Calling hours were June 12 at Burkes. Mass was June 13 at St. Clement’s. Memorial donations to ESSAE R.M. Lashway Scholarship Fund: 1A Pine West Plaza, Albany NY 12205 and/or Chatham Central School Class of 1965 Scholarship Fund: 50 Woodbridge Ave, Chatham NY 12037. www.burkefuneralhome. com

Eileen Theresa (Cooney) Lahm

GANSEVOORT — Eileen Theresa (Cooney) Lahm, 62, passed away unexpectedly at her home on May 21, 2024. Calling hours are 1 - 3 p.m., Saturday, June 22 at Burke Funeral Home, funeral home service following at 3 p.m. Memorial donations to the Saratoga County Animal Shelter; 6010 County Farm Road, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. www.burkefuneralhome.com

John P. Fox

GANSEVOORT— John P. Fox, 80, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2024, comforted by the warm embrace of his family’s love and affection. Celebration of life took place June 11 at St, Clement’s Church. Burial was private. Memorial donations St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Online remembrances may be made at www. burkefuneralhome.com

Ronald Nicholas Rose

MECHANICVILLE —

Ronald Nicholas Rose, 81, passed June 4, 2024. Calling hours and Mass were June 10 at All Saints on the Hudson South Church, Mechanicville. Burial with military honors was June 12 at Saratoga National Cemetery. Memorial donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or Clifton Park/Halfmoon Rescue Squad. Please visit www. burkefuneralhome.com.

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Standard Obit: $60 up to 300 words, includes photo, sameday posting on website and Facebook, and mid-week email.

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SARATOGA COUNTY COURT

Matthew J. Gifford, 31, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced to 5 days incarceration and 5 years probation, after pleading to felony DWI, charged February 2024 in Saratoga Springs.

Kevin P. Masterson, 52, of Mechanicville, was sentenced to 6-1/2 years incarceration / 5 years post-release supervision, after pleading to criminal possession of a weapon in the second-degree, charged May 2023.

Shawn Flores, 45, of Milton, pleaded to criminal contempt in the first-degree, charged February 2024. Sentencing July 30.

Nicholas F. Bonfante, 44, of Halfmoon, pleaded to criminal sale of a controlled substance in the seconddegree, a felony, charged March 2022. Sentencing July 10.

Sherman J. Chambers, 50, of Albany, was sentenced to 3 to 6 years incarceration, after pleading to criminal mischief in the seconddegree, a felony. During the early morning hours of

Aug. 20, 2023, Chambers entered the parking lot of Saratoga Honda “and proceeded to forcibly remove the tires from a parked vehicle as well as steal a variety of personal items from several other vehicles,” according to statement released by Saratoga County District Attorney Karen Heggen on May 28. Chambers pleaded guilty and was sentenced as a second felony offender to 3 to 6 years incarceration, as well as being ordered to pay full restitution to Saratoga Honda, Heggen added.

Janelle F. Eberts, 60, of Schuylerville, pleaded to felony DWAI, charged October 2023 in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing July 31.

SARATOGA COUNTY

SHERIFF’S OFFICE

The Sheriff’s Office arrested James L. Shaw, III, 34, of Mechanicville on a warrant issued by the Halfmoon Town Court for criminal mischief in the 3rd degree (class E felony) and criminal trespass in the 2nd degree (class A misdemeanor). The original incident allegedly occurred on June 22, 2020, on Hudson River Road in the town of Halfmoon:, Shaw is

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accused of intentionally damaging a kitchen door belonging to another person in an amount exceeding $250 and of entering or remaining unlawfully in a dwelling. He was released pending an appearance in the Halfmoon Town Court on a later date.

The Sheriff’s Office responded to a call of an unresponsive male in a vehicle stopped in the lane of travel in the area of Legends Way in the town of Clifton Park. Investigation into the matter led to the arrest of Benjamin T. VanDusen, 31, of Clifton Park, charged with DWI (class E felony), failure to keep right, and parking on the highway (infractions). VanDusen is accused of operating a motor vehicle while in an intoxicated condition. The charge was upgraded to a felony due to a previous conviction within the preceding 10 years. He was arraigned in the Halfmoon Town Court and released on his own recognizance pending further action in the matter.

The Sheriff’s Office conducted a vehicle stop for speeding on Union Avenue in Saratoga Springs. As a result of the stop and

further investigation, Alexa C. Dalberto, 35, of Stillwater, was charged with DWI (class E felony), and speeding (infraction). The charge was upgraded to a felony due to a previous conviction within the preceding 10 years. She was released on an appearance ticket pending further action in the matter.

NEW YORK STATE POLICE

State Police of SP Saratoga, with the assistance of the Troop G Computer Crimes Unit and the Internet Crimes

Against Children Taskforce, arrested Jordan D. Pregent, 24, of Saratoga Springs, for Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child, a class “E” felony. Pregent is accused of knowingly possessing digital media of a performance of sexual conduct by a child less than 16 years of age. Pregent’s arrest followed an investigation stemming from a cyber tip received through the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Pregent was arrested and processed at SP Saratoga.

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SARATOGA COUNTY CAREER CENTER VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS SCHEDULE

BALLSTON SPA — The Saratoga County Career Center in conjunction with the Greater Capital Region Career Centers will hold the following free virtual career workshops:

June 20 at 11 am: Completing Job Applications. Statistics show approximately 50% of mid-sized companies and almost all large corporations use an applicant tracking system to screen candidates for job opportunities. Learn how to prepare your online application to get the most visibility from hiring managers. Facilitated by

Warren and Washington.

June 21 at 10:30 am: Networking. Networking is your strategic tool for cultivating lasting relationships, fostering professional growth, and unlocking opportunities. Join us for an approachable journey to understanding networking. Facilitated by Warren and Albany.

June 25 at 11 am: Overcoming Barriers. Join an informal discussion about how to overcome potential stumbling blocks to finding a job. Whether you’re facing transportation needs, childcare needs, prior justice system

involvement, inexperience, health concerns or more, this workshop will provide you with resources and strategies to help you meet your goals. Facilitated by FultonMontgomery-Schoharie.

June 25 at 1:30 pm: Social Media. Your social media presence can make or break your ability to find a job. Learn how to use social media to your advantage in searching for a job and marketing yourself to land the job or career you’ve always wanted. Facilitated by Schenectady.

Registration is required

for all workshops. Visit https:// thejoblink.org/calendar/ to register or call the Saratoga County Career Center at (518) 884-4170 for more information. The workshops are offered as part of the Saratoga County Career Center’s WorkPays! workforce education campaign. The Saratoga County Department of Workforce Development provides comprehensive training and employment services to residents through its Career Center and works with local businesses to attract and retain the local workforce.

Caregiver Challenges To Be Addressed by Author at Saratoga Senior Center June 24

aging, becoming a nation of caregivers, one that requires a new system of support.

Caregiving is hard, relentlessly demanding work, but through acceptance, commitment, and love, it can be a rewarding experience - as it was for Bob Semenza, whose wife, Marie, suffered from Parkinson’s disease, which he wrote about in his book, “Times With Marie and Parkinson’s: a caregiver’s fulfilling journey of love and commitment, loss, renewal.”

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

According to the U.S. Census bureau, by 2034 there will be more Americans past retirement age than there are children under the age of 5. America is

Their story is also included in the new book, “When You Care: The Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others,” written by journalist Elissa Strauss and recently published by Simon & Schuster.

Semenza will conduct a reading of a section of his book at the Saratoga Senior Center at 2 p.m. on Monday, June 24,

followed by a discussion of his personal caregiver journey, and the challenging issues which so many in a similar role will be, or presently are, facing. Copies of his autographed book will be available for purchase at the event.

The Saratoga Senior Center is located at 290 West Ave., Saratoga Springs. Phone: 518-584-1621.

Historic Cornell Hill Fire Tower at Camp Saratoga

WILTON — Climb an authentic fire tower without having to climb a mountain.

Get a treetop view of Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park and visit a re-created fire ranger cabin complete with a vegetable garden. It will be open from 10 am to 3 pm on the weekend of June 15 and 16. The tower will be closed in inclement weather.

Parking for the historic

Cornell Hill Fire Tower is in Parking lot #3 on Scout Road. Children under the age of five are not permitted to climb the fire tower. The Historic Cornell Hill Fire Tower is owned and maintained by the Town of Wilton and is staffed by volunteers on behalf of the Town. For more information, call the Wilton Wildlife office at 518-450-0321 or email info@ wiltonpreserve.org.

Bob Semenza, author of “Times With Marie and Parkinson’s,” will be at the Saratoga Senior Center at 2 p.m. on Monday, June 24.

Saratoga Springs Man Inducted Into the Bugler’s Hall of Fame

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

George F. Perkins Jr. of Saratoga Springs was inducted into the Buglers Hall of Fame at a ceremonial banquet held at Batavia Downs Raceway and Casino.

and Ambassadors, Fort Edward Vagabonds, Gloversville Fusiliers, Troy-Pittsfield Interstatesmen, Springfield MA Marksmen, and the Syracuse Brigadiers as a soprano bugler.

In 1975, he became the founding Director of Saratoga’s Avant Garde, and led them to a world-renowned status in the drum & bugle corps activity. The corps represented the city of Saratoga Springs wherever they performed, logging over 10,000 miles annually.

Avant Garde disbanded

after the 1985 season and many former members have become professional instrumentalists. They reunited in 2018 for a performance in the SaratogaWilton Elks Flag Day Parade, and again in 2019 when Chuck Mangione visited Saratoga to attend a special celebration concert held in his honor at the Lake Avenue Elementary School.

Perkins is currently a singing member of Saratoga’s Racing City Barbershop Chorus.

A lifelong resident of Saratoga Springs, Perkins born in 1942 and began his drum & bugle corps experience in 1953 on the 3rd floor of City Hall when he joined the Saratoga Jr. Cadet Corps. In 1964, he helped re-form the disbanded Saratoga Sr. Cadet corps to perform once again in the1964 Saratoga Bi-Centennial Celebration Parade.

Perkins’ marching career spans 32 years and has included the Saratoga Junior Cadet Corps

George “Jeff” Perkins Jr. and Chuck Mangione in Saratoga Springs in 2019. Photo provided.

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$10.7 Million for Region Public Housing Improvements; $800K for Saratoga Springs Housing Authority

ALBANY — Six Capital Region public housing authorities (PHAs) have been awarded a combined $10,762,770 in federal grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Congressman Paul Tonko announced.

The funding will allow the local agencies to make needed investments to build, renovate, and modernize public housing in our Capital Region communities.

“The major grant awards announced this week will pay significant dividends for our Capital Region by funding

needed repairs, enhancing sustainability, and ensuring that each and every one of our neighbors has a safe place to live, work, and raise a family,” Tonko said in a statement. “I’m grateful to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for this important

investment, and I’ll continue working to build strong, sustainable, and inclusive communities across our region.”

The grants announced for Capital Region public housing authorities includes $796,911 for Saratoga Springs Housing Authority.

The funding is part of $3.17 billion awarded to 2,756 public housing authorities across the nation through HUD’s Capital Fund Program – which offers annual funding to all public housing authorities to construct, repair, and modernize public housing developments in their communities.

Yaddo Gardens Reopen for the Season

SARATOGA SPRINGS

— The Gardens at Yaddo have reopened for the season and will welcome visitors through Oct. 13, 2024.

The sanctuary, located on the public access grounds of the artists’ retreat at Yaddo, invites the public to immerse themselves in the gardens.

Open Hours: Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., as well as Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guests entering on weekends are asked to use the East Entrance. Limited parking is available, with additional guidance provided on yaddo.org/gardens/.

The Yaddo Reads Lending Library, a micro lending library stocked with books curated for

children and young adults is accessible during Garden Open Hours and is freshly stocked with new titles for young readers.

Programs: The Art of Wellness series returns, with yoga classes held in the gardens on select Sundays through October. The Wine & Roses series pairs live music with vintage selections in the gardens. The Nature of Art features talks and readings exploring Yaddo and the region.

For those considering wedding ceremonies or photography sessions, the gardens are available for reservations, with a suggested donation.

The main gate of the Yaddo estate is located on Union Avenue between the racecourse and Exit 14 of the Northway. For more information on public events, visit https://yaddo.org/ event-category/public/.

Yaddo Rose Garden. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

New Security Protocols for City Council Meetings Saratoga National Historical Park Special Events City Council Meetings

STILLWATER

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by Thomas Dimopoulos

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SARATOGA SPRINGS

— This month, the city implemented new procedures designed to enhance security throughout City Hall.

Beginning with the City Council meeting on June 4, members of the public were subject to search and wanding prior to entering meetings, and a metal detection system sited on the building’s first floor, just outside council meeting chambers.

The change follows a Department of Public Safety review of security options and the recommendation of the city’s Insurance Carrier, NYMIR, to install a metal detection system prior to entering the City Council Meetings. At this time, the procedures will only be in place at City Council meetings.

Some of the specifics: all members of the public entering the City Council meetings will be subject to search and wanding, with all bags, packages, containers and property

items subject to search. If any prohibited items are found on a person or in their belongings, they will not be allowed entry, according to the city.

Among prohibited items: firearms, alcohol, noxious materials (including Pepper Spray and Mace), edged weapons (these could be utility, pocket or Swiss army knives, and scissors), “nuisance” devices (such as bullhorns and whistles), stun guns, and a variety of other items deemed to be a security risk or disruptive to governmental activities, at the discretion of Saratoga Springs Police Department. Note, there will be no storage facilities at City Hall, such as lockers, to store any personal belongings.

The council is in general agreement that the firstlevel council chambers, with a maximum allowable capacity of 49, offers a superior locale for meetings, compared to the much larger capacity music hall on the third floor where occasional meetings have been staged in the past.

“We’re going to always try to meet in this room,” city Mayor John Safford said.

National Historical continues its special events season in June with the following offerings:

Summer Equinox Natural History Walk - Thursday, June 20, 9 – 11 a.m. Meet at Visitor Center. Join Biological Technician Linda White for a walk through a lesser visited part of the park. Explore a field of ferns, native plants and pollinators, old growth trees, glacial activity, and talk about the families that called the area home. Meet at the Visitor Center and drive to Tour Stop 8.

Silent Wings: Raptor Rehab

and Education - Saturday, June 22, 1 p.m. Visitor Center Patio. The Wildlife Institute of Eastern New York return to the park to present, “Silent Wings: Raptor Rehab and Education.” The program is designed for all ages to see live birds of prey upclose and to learn about their impressive adaptations and behaviors.

Who Messed Up?

Unravelling British plans to crush America’s Revolution in 1777 - Sunday, June 30, 2 p.m. Visitor Center. The British had two major plans to crush the new United States in 1777 - one

was to capture Philadelphia, and the other, Albany. The first succeeded brilliantly, while the other failed so spectacularly that it resulted in the surrender of the first British Army in world history. British politicians and generals pointed fingers and blamed each other for the spectacular surrender at Saratoga. So, who messed up? Was it King George? General Howe? General Burgoyne? You decide!

A complete listing of events is maintained at go.nps. gov/saraevents.

SSDC to Host June 23 Luncheon to Honor Legacy of Saratoga Springs’ Kathryn Starbuck Saratoga Springs City Police Exam Announcement

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Kathryn Starbuck, a Saratoga Springs resident born in 1887, was an organizer and leader in the local suffrage movement throughout her life, delivering speeches, organizing events and galvanizing women across Saratoga County into the 20th century.

In 1914, Starbuck became one of the first women to graduate from Albany Law School. She would later work as a professor of law at Skidmore College, serve as president of the Saratoga Springs Board of Education and become the first chairperson of the Saratoga County League of Woman Voters, according to the William G. Pomeroy Foundation, who in 2022 erected a historical marker in front of the Fifth Avenue residence in Saratoga Springs where

the leader in Saratoga County women’s suffrage events made her home.

On June 23, the Saratoga Springs Democratic Committee will host the Kathryn Starbuck Legacy Luncheon in memory and honor of Kathryn Starbuck.

Sasha Neha Ahuja, Campaign Director for New Yorkers for Equal Rights, will serve as principal speaker, and the 2024 Kathryn Starbuck Lifetime Achievement Award will be received Barbara Thomas, best known as a volunteer leader supporting the NY Equal Rights Amendment, League of Women Voters of Saratoga and NYS.

“The Starbuck Luncheon rises above politics to acknowledge our shared belief in equal rights for all. said Otis Maxwell, Chair of the SSDC. “Kathryn

Starbuck’s life and legacy have inspired us for decades.”

Patricia Nugent, author, advocate, and chair of the Women’s Rights Awareness Campaign for Saratoga County LWV and member of the NY ERA Task Force, Robin Chappelle Golston, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood Empire State Acts, and former Executive Deputy Secretary in Governor Kathy Hochul’s administration will also be recognized. Additionally, two students from Saratoga Springs High School will receive Kathryn Starbuck Future Leaders awards.

The event takes place from noon – 2 p.m. Saturday, June 23 at the Gideon Putnam Hotel in the Saratoga Spa State Park. Tickets are available at: https:// secure.actblue.com/donate/ starbuck2024.

SARATOGA SPRINGS

– The city’s Municipal Civil Service Commission this week announced an open competitive exam for potential police officers will be held Sept. 28. Among some of the details announced:

SALARY: 2024 Academy

Pay $49,058. 2024 Starting Pay is $54,233 and Year 5 pay is $77,051. For 2025: Academy

Pay $50,039, 2025 Starting Pay

$55,318 and Year 5 Pay $78,592.

RESIDENCY

REQUIREMENT: Saratoga County, Albany County, Schenectady County, Fulton County, Hamilton County, Montgomery County, Rensselaer County, Warren County and Washington County (established permanent residence one month immediately preceding the date of the written examination of Sept. 28, 2024). Candidates will be required to submit proof of residency when requested.

MINIMUM

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma or a comparable diploma as described in Section 58 of NYS Civil Service Law with successful completion of at least 60 semester credit hours from

a New York State accredited or registered college or university, OR Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma or a comparable diploma as described in Section 58 of the Civil Service Law with at least three (3) years of Active Military Service, possessing an honorable discharge and DD214, OR At least three (3) years of full time paid non probationary permanent civil service employment as a certified police officer in the State of New York (not including State Trooper).

Must be a citizen of the United States, possess a valid NYS Driver’s License, and at least 19 years of age on or before the examination date to be admitted to the written exam. Eligibility for appointments as a police officer begins when the candidate reaches age 20.

An Agility Examination, Background Check, Medical Examination, and Psychological Examination will be conducted.

Applications are available on the 3rd floor of City Hall at 474 Broadway, or online www.saratoga-springs.org under Civil Service, or email civilservice@saratoga-springs. org to request one sent.

First-Ever Saratoga Farm Showcase Coming Soon

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Over the last century, the number of farms in Saratoga County has decreased by 84%. As local farmers work hard to survive and thrive, the first-ever Farm Showcase on June 22 aims to give the community a taste (literally) of what the county’s farms have to offer.

More than twenty local farms, providing everything from ice cream to beer to fresh produce, will participate in the event, which is organized by Saratoga PLAN (Preserving Land and Nature), a nonprofit land trust.

Michelle Culbert, Saratoga PLAN’s associate director, said that local farmers are finding creative ways to market themselves directly to consumers. The Saratoga Farm Showcase is one way to do that.

“Attending these types of events, going right to the farm store and purchasing directly from the farm, is the best way to support local farmers,” Culbert said.

Farms are rapidly evaporating, primarily due to development and urban sprawl. Developers like farmland because it’s usually flat and cleared of trees. Although this loss of farmland is happening

nationwide, it’s even more pronounced in Saratoga County, the second-fastest growing county in the state. “We’re feeling it here more than elsewhere in the state,” Culbert said.

Part of Saratoga PLAN’s mission includes farmland conservation, which the organization says is “important to the long-term health of the economy, the environment, and the social fabric of our community.”

Participants in the upcoming showcase include Hop City Maple, King Brothers Dairy, McMahon of Saratoga Thoroughbreds, Arnold’s Farm Fresh Produce, City Goat Farm, Dancing Grain Farm Brewery, and Smith’s Orchard & Bake Shop, among others.

Culbert said the inaugural showcase’s success will be measured both by ticket sales and, more importantly, how much everyone involved enjoys the experience.

Tickets for adults cost $10. Kids are free. All tickets must be purchased by Thursday, June 20. There are no day-of ticket sales.

Included with a ticket comes a tour map with a list of participating farms and their special offerings and discounts, as well as an insulated cooler bag filled with farm goodies. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://saratogaplan.snwbll.com/ticketing/ saratoga-farm-showcase.

Saratoga Hospital’s Cantina Kids Fun Run Has Record-Breaking Year

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The 16th annual Cantina Kids Fun Run on Sunday, June 2 in Congress Park drew more than 1,100 participants and raised $72,000 to support pediatric emergency services at Saratoga Hospital, surpassing previous totals.

The funds will go directly to pediatric training, certifications, equipment, and technology, enabling Saratoga Hospital to care for pediatric patients and their families.

The event was created and

co-chaired by Heath and Jeff Ames, owners of the Cantina Mexican restaurant in downtown Saratoga Springs.

“We are proud to have created the only run in Saratoga Springs that’s designed especially for kids, and even more thrilled that it brings so many families in our community together,” said Heath Ames in a statement. “Over the years, the funds raised have made a difference for every pediatric patient treated at Saratoga Hospital.”

Kids participate in the 16th annual Cantina Kids Fun Run in Congress Park on Sunday, June 2. Photo via the Saratoga Hospital Foundation/ Rob Spring Photography.

Flier image for the Saratoga Farm Showcase via the Saratoga PLAN website.

BUSINESS BRIEFS

Jim Dandy Bar at Saratoga Race Course Gets a Facelift

SARATOGA SPRINGS

— The New York Racing Association (NYRA) last week unveiled renovations to the lower level of the Clubhouse at the Saratoga Race Course, highlighted by a revamped Jim Dandy Bar.

Visitors will be greeted by a new horseshoe-shaped bar reflective of the original green and brown color scheme of Saratoga. Originally founded as a members-only lounge in the 1940s and later named after the improbable winner of the 1930 Travers Stakes, the Jim Dandy

Bar has been relocated within the Clubhouse to its original setting based on historical drawings, and is flanked by vintage scenes of Saratoga Race Course.

Other changes to the lower level of the Clubhouse include the addition of a drink

rail, which encircles the lower level and offers fans a clear view of the saddling paddock; an information station; and improved restroom facilities that feature historic photos embedded within the wall tiling.

Augie’s Celebrates 20 Years

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

Preservation Foundation Hosts Sold-Out

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS

— The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation held two sold-out tours of the Saratoga Race Course during the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival on Friday, June 7 and Sunday, June 9.

The tours, led by the foundation’s Executive Director Samantha Bosshart, explored the history of the track, as well as its many renovations and expansions over the years. Bosshart also explained her foundation’s role in shaping the

Belmont Track

Tours

track’s appearance. Tour guests were allowed to enter the track before gates officially opened to the public.

For information on upcoming foundation tours and events, visit www.saratogapreservation. org/calendar/.

BALLSTON SPA — Augie’s Family Style Italian Restaurant in Ballston Spa celebrated its 20th anniversary on Monday, offering patrons complimentary glasses of Prosecco and cannolis to celebrate the occasion.

“Twenty years ago, we moved from the New York City suburb of Larchmont to Ballston Spa,” Augie Vitiello wrote in an Instagram post. “We were embraced by the incredible community in upstate New York, which we are now so proud to call home!”

Born and raised in the Bronx, Vitiello learned homestyle Italian cooking from his parents. He ran a restaurant in Larchmont for 13 years before relocating to the area.

Augie’s currently has two locations: a full-service

eatery’s 20th anniversary on Monday. Photo via the company’s Facebook page.

restaurant in downtown Ballston Spa, and a take-out restaurant in Saratoga Springs across from the East Side Recreation Park on Lake Ave.

The renovated Jim Dandy Bar at the Saratoga Race Course. Photo via the New York Racing Association (NYRA).

Samantha Bosshart, executive director of the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation, leads a tour of the Saratoga Race Course on Friday, June 7 during the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival. Photo by Jonathon Norcross.

Free cannolis and glasses of Prosecco were offered to Augie’s Family Style Italian Restaurant patrons to celebrate the

Fluoridated Water Still a No-Go at Dorothy Nolan Elementary

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

WILTON — The Wilton Water and Sewer Authority (WWSA) voted unanimously at a board meeting last month not to fluoridate the town’s water supply. The decision impacts Saratoga Springs School District’s Dorothy Nolan Elementary, which has around 700 students, and receives its water from the Town of Wilton.

The vote reaffirmed a previous March 19 vote that was

deemed informal by the WWSA due to what it called a minor procedural error

The WWSA board meeting on May 21 was well attended, with a majority of speakers opposing fluoridation. Antifluoridation advocates primarily cited freedom of choice, arguing that if a majority of town residents wanted fluoridated water, the town would’ve had it by now.

Anti-fluoridation attendees also cited a recent University of Southern California study, which suggested that pregnant women exposed to fluoride could face an increased risk of their child

demonstrating behavioral problems. Some experts have called the study limited in scope, and said that further investigation is needed before any conclusions can be drawn.

Pro-fluoridation activists cited the United States’ long history of fluoridating its water supply, as well as abundant research that demonstrates fluoride’s ability to reduce tooth decay in children. An online petition calling for Wilton to fluoridate its water had 336 signatures as of June 10.

Despite claims to the contrary from pro-fluoridation advocates, Dorothy Nolan is not the only school in the Saratoga Springs City School District

that doesn’t have fluoridated water. According to Maura Manny, Director of Community Outreach and Communications

for the district, Maple Avenue Middle School and Greenfield Elementary also lack fluoridated water.

Charlton School Breaks Ground on $13.8M Construction Project

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

BURNT HILLS — The Charlton School, a treatment center and high school for young women experiencing mental health challenges, broke ground on a $13.8 million construction project Wednesday morning. Four new dormitories will be built as part of the campus’ largest redesign since 1955.

The dorms will help the school expand its capacity, which is being overwhelmed due to a significant increase in referrals, according to Charlton’s Executive

Director Alex Capo. Mental health-related hospitalization rates for girls across the country have increased sharply since the COVID-19 pandemic.

“You get scared when you’re looking at the possibility of sending your child, a 14-year-old girl in the middle of a healthcare crisis, two-and-a-half hours away from home to live with a bunch of strangers,” said Bob Clapp, an alumni parent and member of the school’s board of trustees. “The school was beautiful, the grounds were incredible, the staff was top-notch,” Clapp said.

“The one area that was a little iffy were the dorms. Dorms are

important. That’s your child’s home away from home. During her time here, it needs to be home. That’s why I’m so excited about this project.”

Renderings of the future dorms showed porches, picnic tables, and a courtyard-like garden where students could study, socialize, and heal.

The Charlton School attracts students from all over the country, many of whom have experienced multiple hospitalizations and struggle with issues such as self-injurious behavior, anxiety, and depression. They typically stay on campus for about 18 months, participating in family therapy, equine therapy, art therapy, and New York State-accredited special education curriculum and individual treatment plans.

In addition to the new dorms, a Career Development and Occupational Studies Building will also be built to house woodworking, screen printing, podcasting, and maintenance equipment. The entire project, managed by LeChase Construction Services, is expected to be completed by March of 2025.

The Wilton Water and Sewer Authority board listens to public comments prior to voting on whether or not to fluoridate the town’s water supply.

Photo by Jonathon Norcross.

The Wilton Water and Sewer Authority board listens to public comments prior to voting on whether or not to fluoridate the town’s water supply.

Photo by Jonathon Norcross.

Schuylerville Scholar-Athletes and Athletes of the Year Announced

94 Students Graduate from Early College Career Academy

from

SARATOGA SPRINGS

– 94 students from 18 school districts graduated from the Early College Career Academy, a partnership program between the WSWHE BOCES and SUNY Adirondack, on June 6. It was the tenth class to complete the program, which provides students with focused studies in the fields of Advanced Manufacturing, Business and Entrepreneurship, New Media, and Information Technology:

Computer Networking and Cybersecurity.

Students in the programs are exposed to the latest technologies used in these industries, earn industryrecognized certifications, and participate in work-based learning activities that include job shadowing, mentoring by industry experts, and realworld industry challenge projects.

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

SCHUYLERVILLE — The Schuylerville Central School District’s athletic department announced its 2023-2024 Scholar-Athletes of the Year and Athletes of the Year last week.

The Scholar-Athletes of the

year, who demonstrated high achievement in both athletics and academics, were Sophia Wahl and Martin Flanders Jr. Wahl was the only member of the Schuylerville softball team to be invited to the inaugural 518 Futures High School Softball Classic. Flanders Jr. was a standout football player who played defensive end and running back.

The Athletes of the Year, who achieved athletic success at the highest level, were Keira Rogan and Lukas Sherman. Rogan was part of the girls track and field team that won its third-straight sectional title last month. Sherman broke his school’s all-time boys basketball scoring record in January.

From left to right – Sophia Wahl, Keira Rogan, Lukas Sherman, and Martin Flanders Jr. pose with their awards. Photo via the Schuylerville School District website.

Graduates

the Early College Career Academy New Media Program pose with their certificates. Photo provided by Dawn Neville.

The Benefits of Natural Chiropractic Care for Knee Pain

by Dr. Matt Smith, DC for Saratoga

Knee pain is a prevalent issue that can significantly impact one’s quality of life. While conventional treatments like medication and surgery are common, natural chiropractic care offers a holistic and effective alternative for managing knee pain. This article delves into the benefits of natural chiropractic care in alleviating knee pain and improving overall joint health.

ALIGNMENT

CORRECTION:

One of the primary focuses of chiropractic care is to correct misalignments in the spine and other joints. Misalignments can lead to compensatory changes in gait and posture,

placing undue stress on the knees. A chiropractor will use manual adjustment techniques to realign the spine and joints, relieving pressure on the knees and facilitating proper biomechanics.

IMPROVED JOINT MOBILITY:

Chiropractic adjustments can help improve joint mobility and range of motion in the knees. By restoring proper alignment and function to the joints, chiropractic care can reduce stiffness and enhance flexibility, allowing for a greater range of motion and improved overall joint function.

PAIN RELIEF:

Chiropractic care can provide effective pain relief for knee pain without the need for medication or invasive procedures. Through spinal adjustments, soft tissue therapy, and other chiropractic techniques, patients can experience reduced pain and inflammation in the knees, promoting natural healing and restoration of function.

STRENGTHENING

SUPPORT MUSCLES:

Chiropractic care often involves rehabilitative exercises and stretches to strengthen the muscles supporting the knees. By improving muscle strength and flexibility, patients can

enhance joint stability and reduce the risk of future knee injuries or pain episodes.

WHOLE BODY WELLNESS:

Chiropractic care takes a holistic approach to health, considering the interconnectedness of the body systems. By addressing underlying issues such as postural imbalances, muscle weaknesses, or nerve compression, chiropractors aim to improve overall health and well-being, which can have a positive impact on knee pain management.

PERSONALIZED

TREATMENT PLANS:

Chiropractors develop personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s

unique needs and condition. This individualized approach ensures that the root cause of knee pain is addressed, leading to more effective and longlasting results compared to generic treatment approaches.

NON-INVASIVE AND DRUG-FREE:

Natural chiropractic care for knee pain is non-invasive and drug-free, making it a safe and gentle alternative for individuals seeking conservative treatment options. Chiropractic adjustments stimulate the body’s natural healing processes, allowing patients to avoid the potential side effects associated with medications or surgery.

Natural chiropractic care offers a holistic and effective approach to managing

knee pain by addressing the underlying causes and promoting overall joint health. Through alignment correction, pain relief, improved mobility, and personalized treatment plans, chiropractors help patients alleviate knee pain and enhance their quality of life naturally and safely. If you are experiencing knee pain, consider consulting with a chiropractor to explore the benefits of natural chiropractic care for your condition.

Dr. Matt Smith has been a Chiropractor in Saratoga Springs for 36 years. He and his daughter Dr. Kevy Smith Minogue can be reached at 518-587-2064 or at MySaratogaChiropractor.com.

TODAY

Five Simple Things You Can Do To Protect Yourself From Financial Fraud

by Stephen Kyne, CFP

Sterling Manor Financial for Saratoga TODAY

Financial fraud is a growing concern in our increasingly digital world. With cybercriminals constantly finding new ways to scam unsuspecting victims, it is more important than ever to protect yourself from becoming a target. Here are five simple things you can do to help safeguard your finances and avoid falling victim to financial fraud.

1. Monitor your accounts regularly

One of the simplest and most effective ways to protect yourself from financial fraud is to monitor your accounts regularly. By keeping a close eye on your bank statements, credit card statements, and online accounts, you’ll be more likely

to spot any unauthorized transactions and take action to rectify the situation. Set up alerts with your financial institutions to notify you of any unusual activity, such as large withdrawals or transfers, and report any discrepancies immediately.

2. Use strong and unique passwords

Another easy way to protect yourself from financial fraud is to use strong and unique passwords for all of your online accounts. Avoid using easily guessable passwords like “123456” or “password” and instead opt for a combination of letters, numbers, and special characters. Additionally, use different passwords for each of your accounts to minimize the risk of a hacker gaining access to all of your sensitive information if one account is compromised. Consider using a password manager to generate and store strong passwords securely.

3. Be cautious with your personal information

Be cautious when sharing your personal information online or over the phone. Scammers often use phishing emails, fake websites, and phone calls to trick victims into disclosing sensitive information like Social Security numbers, account numbers, and passwords. Take the time to verify the legitimacy of any

request for personal information before providing it, especially if you did not initiate the contact.

4. Keep your devices secure

In today’s digital age, we rely on our devices for everything from online banking to shopping to social media. To protect yourself from financial fraud, it is crucial to keep your devices secure. Install antivirus software on your computer and mobile devices, keep your operating systems and apps up to date with the latest security patches, and avoid connecting to unsecured public Wi-Fi networks when accessing sensitive information. Additionally, enable two-factor authentication wherever possible to add an extra layer of security to your accounts.

5. Educate yourself about common scams

One of the best ways to protect yourself from financial fraud is to educate yourself about common scams and

how to recognize them. Stay up to date on the latest fraud trends and techniques used by cybercriminals, and be wary of unsolicited emails, phone calls, or messages asking for personal information or payment. If something seems too good to be true or raises red flags, trust your instincts and proceed with caution. Remember that knowledge is power when it comes to protecting yourself from financial fraud.

In conclusion, financial fraud is a serious threat that can have lasting consequences if you fall victim to it. By following these five simple tips – monitoring your accounts regularly, using strong passwords, being cautious with your personal information, keeping your devices secure, and educating yourself about common scams – you can help reduce your risk of becoming a victim of financial fraud. Stay vigilant, stay informed, and protect yourself and your finances from falling into the

hands of scammers.

Stephen Kyne CFP® is a Partner at Sterling Manor Financial, LLC in Saratoga Springs.

Securities offered through Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through Sterling Manor Financial, LLC, or Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc., SEC registered investment advisors. Sterling Manor Financial and Cadaret, Grant are separate entities. 18 Division St, Ste 202, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 518-583-4040

The Ins and Outs of Closing Estates in New York

The Difference Between Informal and Formal Closure

to the position of Executor. In an intestate administration proceeding, there is no Will to prove valid and the Court issues Letters of Administration to the Administrator - appointing them to the position of Administrator. Whether you are an Executor or Administrator, at the end of the process, you will need to close the estate.

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF ESTATE CLOSURE?

Estates can be closed informally or formally. Both types of closures are described below.

WHAT IS AN INFORMAL CLOSURE OF

AN ESTATE?

If you have ever served as an Executor or Administrator of an estate, then you know at the end of the process that you need to take steps to close the estate. What is the difference between an Executor and an Administrator, and what does it mean to close an estate?

EXECUTOR VS. ADMINISTRATOR - what is the difference?

An estate can either go through a probate proceeding or an intestate administration proceeding, depending on the circumstances of the case. A probate proceeding occurs when the decedent had a Last Will and Testament (“a Will”). An intestate administration occurs when the decedent died without a Will. In a probate proceeding, the Will is proven to be valid and the Court issues Letters Testamentary to the Executor - appointing them

With the informal closure of an estate, the Executor or Administrator (“the Estate Fiduciary”) will typically circulate to the residuary beneficiaries an informal accounting. There is no required format for an informal accounting. In my practice, I will sometimes do what I call a “checkbook accounting”, which essentially shares all the information in the estate checkbook with the beneficiaries and has annotations to explain the details. For example, I would explain the source of all deposits (i.e., proceeds deposited on sale of decedent’s house) and the reasons for all payments or withdrawals (i.e., a check written to pay the decedent’s medical bills). If the beneficiaries have questions about the informal accounting, then the lawyer preparing it typically will answer them and

provide whatever additional information is relevant. If the informal accounting is acceptable to the beneficiaries, then the lawyer will ask the beneficiaries to sign Receipts and Releases.

WHAT IS A RECEIPT AND RELEASE?

A Receipt and Release is a form signed by the beneficiary stating what assets they have received from the estate, such as a monetary bequest or items of tangible personal property. For example, the Receipt and Release may state that the beneficiary received $10,000.00 and a Ford truck valued at $20,000.00. The Receipt and Release further states that the beneficiary releases the Estate Fiduciary from any further liability to them under the estate proceeding. In addition to Receipts and Releases from all beneficiaries, the Estate Fiduciary must also file an Affidavit by Fiduciary to informally close the estate.

WHAT IS AN AFFIDAVIT BY FIDUCIARY?

An Affidavit by Fiduciary is exactly what it says – an Affidavit signed by the Estate Fiduciary regarding the administration of the estate. It includes various information, including confirmation that all taxes are paid, and all claims are settled. It also states that all the necessary Receipts and Releases signed by the beneficiaries are being filed. If the Court finds everything in order, it will typically issue an Order Approving Informal Closing within approximately a week’s time.

WHEN IS INFORMAL CLOSURE APPROPRIATE?

Informal closure is appropriate when there are no disputes among the beneficiaries and there are no beneficiaries who are under a legal disability, such as people who are incapacitated, mentally disabled, or who are minors. Informal closures are by far the most common way to close an estate and are certainly preferable in terms of time and expense.

WHAT IS FORMAL CLOSURE OF AN ESTATE?

A formal closure occurs when a petition is filed by the Estate Fiduciary to have the court approve a formal accounting. The formal accounting has a required format with multiple schedules. It describes the financial activity of the estate in great detail from the decedent’s date of death to the proposed date of closure. It would include a proposed final distribution of the remaining assets to the beneficiaries.

WHEN IS FORMAL CLOSURE OF AN ESTATE APPROPRIATE?

Formal closure is appropriate when one or more of the beneficiaries are persons under disability. It is also appropriate if one or more of the beneficiaries who are capable of signing a Receipt and Release refuse to do so. This can happen when one or more of the beneficiaries believe the Estate Fiduciary did not handle their responsibilities appropriately.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE ESTATE FIDUCIARY FILES A FORMAL ACCOUNTING?

All the beneficiaries who have not signed a Receipt and Release and all the persons under disability will be served with the formal accounting and there will be a return date in court for all necessary parties to be heard. If there are persons under disability, the court will likely appoint a Guardian ad Litem to represent their interests.

WHAT IS A GUARDIAN AD LITEM?

A Guardian ad Litem is an attorney appointed by the court to protect the interests of a person under disability. The

Guardian ad Litem will review the formal accounting and report to the court whether they find it acceptable on behalf of their client.

WHAT HAPPENS IF BENEFICIARIES DO NOT ACCEPT THE FORMAL ACCOUNTING?

In that case, those beneficiaries can file objections to the accounting and the Court may hold a trial concerning those objections. It is common that such matters are settled before trial, but if they are not, the court will hold a trial and determine whether to approve the accounting. If the Court believes the Estate Fiduciary acted improperly, it has the ability to surcharge the Estate Fiduciary. A surcharge essentially forces the Estate Fiduciary to pay back money to the estate because they did not handle their responsibilities appropriately.

Estate closure, be it informal or formal, must be handled with care in order to ensure that the Estate Fiduciary properly fulfills their duties, and the beneficiaries all receive what they are due. In order to make sure estate closure is handled appropriately, you should consult with an experienced attorney familiar with estate administration matters.

Matthew J. Dorsey, Esq. is a Shareholder with O’Connell and Aronowitz, 1 Court Street, Saratoga Springs, NY. Over his twenty-seven years of practice, he has focused in the areas of elder law, estate planning, and estate administration. Mr. Dorsey can be reached at (518)584-5205, mdorsey@oalaw.com and www. oalaw.com.

by Matthew J. Dorsey for Saratoga TODAY

The Best Men Are Good Dads

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One of the things my dad has done for me my entire motherhood is accompany my kids on their field trips as a chaperone. Any of you who have gone on field trips with your kids know what a commitment that is! It started when my oldest had his first field trips and he was too young for me to comfortably send him without an adult of his own — he was probably in Kindergarten — but at that point I had three other little ones at home, one of whom was a newborn, so there was no way I could go, and my husband wasn’t able to work it out with work. In stepped my dad! That started years and years of him going with my kids on their field trips. He’s done the small ones, like to local farms and orchards that only take up a morning, and he’s done the big ones that

“MOTHERING BOYS”

require him to be at school with my boy at 5:30 in the morning and they don’t get home until late that night — places in New York City and Boston, like Ellis Island, the Science Museum, the Bronx Zoo, and the Planetarium.

It helps that Dad loves to travel, and I always try to pack a nice bag of food for their trip, which both Dad and the boys have always said they love, but I don’t ever want to take for granted how challenging it can be to be in charge of little ones in unfamiliar places, and that taking these large chunks of time out of one’s day is no small thing. Also, I have ultimate faith that my kids are safe with Dad and that no matter what happens, he’ll figure it out, which is a huge reassurance for a parent! Indeed, it’s a confidence I’ve had my entire life as his daughter.

Just as a woman doesn’t need to actually be a mother to “mother” others, the characteristics of a good dad are the best characteristics of men, in my opinion, and a boy or a man doesn’t need to be a dad to show them. I’m having the great delight of seeing these very characteristics starting to show themselves in my own boys in their dealings with their youngest brothers and their little cousins. For example, during this past basketball season, my littlest

boy was just old enough that I felt comfortable letting his big brothers bring him with them to the vending machine, which was out of my sight on a different floor of the school. The big boys took their charge very seriously and even insisted on using their own money to buy their little brother treats. In fact, many days this spring one or two of them would hop into the van at school pick-up with a drink or a piece of candy they’d saved specifically for their little brother.

My second-to-youngest is four and a half years older than my youngest, so he has significantly more things he’s allowed to do on his own and he doesn’t need as much help, but one thing I did need help with in regard to him this past spring was getting him to baseball for warm-ups forty five minutes before his game was to start. That was too soon for me to have gotten myself and the other kids ready to go and have dinner prepared and all that; when his games were at Gavin Park, I just had to do it and drive him, but when they were at the East Side Rec, I usually asked one of my big boys to walk him over, and they

never fussed about it. “Make sure you connect him with his team and his coach!” I would specify. “Don’t just leave him at the gate!” And they always did the safe thing — they always made sure their brother was set before they walked home. And sometimes, if I was going to be even more delayed than usual, I would ask whoever walked him over to please stay there until I got there, so my little guy wasn’t alone in the off chance that something might happen (as did once when the game got canceled just a few minutes after he arrived because of a storm). I’ve been amazed at how little complaining there’s been from my big boys!

Even my littlest boy is showing signs of good fatherhood — of caring for those smaller and/or more vulnerable. My youngest two nephews are two and ten months old, and all the boys go bananas over seeing them, but my youngest son can hardly contain his enthusiasm and desire to love them.

Whenever they’re around, my little boy does everything he can to find toys they like, or to entertain them by doing crazy faces and noises, or to beg me

to put on the shows that they like (it’s because of them that I even know what Cocomelon is). I have to spend a decent amount of time reminding my boy to give them space, because he just wants to hug them and never let them go. “Ohhh!” he’s always saying, with near pain in his voice because of the intensity of his feelings. “I just love them!”

We are blessed to have several really good men in our lives that model the mindset and behavior that I want my boys to internalize, and so much of that has to do with caring for others, providing safety and security, being someone that can be depended upon, and taking seriously serious things. All good-dad stuff! Of course, the — ahem — daddy of them all in our lives is my kids’ own dad. He hates being the center of attention so I won’t go on and on, but suffice it to say I could not have chosen a better dad for my kids. Thanks to all the men who are amazing fathers and/or who provide the best characteristics of a good dad to those around them! Happy Father’s Day!

Kate and her husband have seven sons ages 19, 17, 15, 14, 12, 10, and 5. Email her at kmtowne23@gmail.com.

Kate Morna Towne for Saratoga TODAY

NEW OFFICE, NEW VISION: Promoting Eye Health in Our Modernized Location

Exciting news is on the horizon for our community as we prepare to embark on a new chapter at Family Vision Care Center! We are thrilled to announce our move to a larger, more modern office space, designed to better serve your needs and elevate your experience with us. But our excitement doesn’t stop there – as

we settle into our new location, we’re also committed to ensuring that your eye health remains a top priority, especially as we enter the sunny days of summer.

The Importance of Eye Health in Summer

As temperatures rise and outdoor activities beckon, it’s important to remember the significance of maintaining good eye health. The summer months bring increased exposure to UV radiation, which can lead to eye damage if proper precautions aren’t taken. Additionally, factors like prolonged screen time and indoor air conditioning can contribute to dry, irritated eyes. But fear not – with the right knowledge and habits, you can protect your eyes and enjoy a vibrant, healthy summer.

Expert Advice

To help you navigate the sunny season with confidence, we’ve consulted with Dr. Robert Burtch, a trusted expert in eye care. Dr. Burtch emphasizes the importance of wearing sunglasses with UV protection

whenever you’re outdoors, even on cloudy days. As an Optician of 30 plus years, I can attest to the fact that not all sunglasses have adequate UV protection. Most eyecare office have a UV meter to test the level of protection. I strongly encourage you to have yours tested. In many instances, you are better off with no sunglasses than glasses without UV protection. Additionally, staying hydrated and taking regular breaks from screens can help alleviate eye strain and discomfort.

Tour of the New Office

Step inside our new office, and you’ll discover a space designed with your well-being in mind. Ample natural light floods our reception area, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Our modern, ergonomic workstations promote comfort and productivity, while designated break areas provide the perfect opportunity to give your eyes a rest. We believe that a healthy work environment is essential for maintaining optimal eye health, and we’re thrilled to share this space with you.

Community Engagement

At Family Vision Care Center, we’re not just committed to serving our patients – we’re dedicated to supporting our community as a whole. In the coming months, we’ll be hosting educational workshops and free eye screenings to raise awareness about the importance of eye health. We believe that by empowering our community

with knowledge and resources, we can make a meaningful impact on overall wellness.

Testimonials and Success

Stories

But don’t just take our word for it – hear from satisfied clients and employees who have experienced the difference at Family Vision Care Center.

Brett B

*****11 weeks ago

Hands down the best vision center in Saratoga. They are informed, kind, patient and incredibly helpful. I look forward to my annual visit because it’s like visiting old friends….I love it here and so will you.

Sheri D

*****8 weeks ago

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Call to Action

As we embark on this new journey together, we invite you to prioritize your eye health and join us in our commitment to wellness. Schedule a comprehensive eye exam today, and let’s ensure that your vision remains clear and bright for years to come. For more information about our services and upcoming events, visit www.familyvisioncarecenter.com or give us a call at (518)584-6111.

Susan Halstead is a Nationally and NYS Licensed Optician and is the owner of Family Vision Care Center in Saratoga Springs. FVCC has been serving Saratoga County since 1920 with Susan as it’s third owner. Susan can be reached for comments or questions via text or call (518)5846111 or email Susan@ familyvisioncarecenter.com

by Susan Halstead, ABOC, FNAO for Saratoga TODAY

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

This beautiful new home at 105 Dandelion Dr in Wilton was listed by Jeana Labas from Roohan Realty and sold for $572,666

BALLSTON

Eastline Holdings LLC sold property at 1 Aspen Drive to Sateeshnvss and Srividya Gudipaty for $549,980

Adesh Budhraj sold property at 1 Larkin Road to Katz Excavating and Construction LLC for $65,000

CORINTH

William and Robert Morgan sold property at 677 County Route 25 to Christin Guilder for $285,000

GALWAY

Rita Werner and Erin Forlenza sold property at 1064 West Galway Road to Karen Crandall for $145,000

GREENFIELD

Desolation Ventures Inc. sold property at 498 Lake

Desolation Road to MW Real Estate Enterprises, LLC for $680,000

Justin Kelsey sold property at 519 North Creek Road to Scott and David Laurin for $518,073

MALTA

Darin Dinallo sold property at 464 Bronwell Road to Chirstopher Rawson for $560,000

Steven and Elizabeth Clements sold property at 18 Snowberry Road to Heather Capuano for $289,900

LB-Cabana Series IV Trust sold property at 73 Blue Spruce Lane to Matthew Sausville for $176,500

Theresa Farrigan-Sinicropi sold property at 3 Weston Way to Robert and Stella Ritter for $472,500

MILTON

Flores Construction Management LLC sold property at 103 East High Street to Ryan Douglas for $250,000

Quan-Vinh Ba Nguyen sold property at 702 Rock City Road to MVC Home Solutions, LLC for $600,000

Deanna and Randy Squires sold property at 7 Margaret Drive South to Andrew and Dana Allen for $260,000

David and Deborah Swinton sold property at 410 Geyser Road to Jenna Clark for $345,000

Ryan and Amanda Pezzulo sold property at 28 Rip Van Lane to William Plowman for $405,000

Dana Day sold property at 826 Route 29 to Laura and Daniel Rotter for $150,000

John and Maura Arnold sold property at 554 Acland Boulevard to Brendan McCormick and Leigh Walczak for $540,000

SARATOGA

18 Schuyler Heights Drive LLC sold property at 18 Schuyler Heights Drive to 18 Schuyler heights LLC for $250,000

Bret Peek sold property at 38 Schuyler Heights Dr to 38 Schuyler Heights LLC for $125,000

Kenneth and Heidi Larocque sold property at 84 Brown Road to Taylorfeld LLC for $1,350,000

SARATOGA SPRINGS

Geraldine Eberlein sold property at 44 Ruggles Road to Dominic and Jill Carelli for $210,000

Terry and Barbara Humiston sold property at 14 Dutchess Court to Thomas and Jessica Quigley for $469,000

Mark and Diane Claverie sold property at 24 Patricia Lane to Michael and Sheila O’Sullivan for $557,000

Peter Foland and Ingrid Fisher sold property at 38 Thoroughbred Drive to Gregory Catricala for $700,000

Sean and Therese Connolly sold property at 1 Lakewood Drive to Bradly and Emily Espey for $460,000

Paul and Jennifer Colone sold property at 1 Lilac Lane to Angela Perrone for $975,000

STILLWATER

Mark and Kathy Eggers sold property at 592 County Route 76 to Connor Kilgallen for $520,000

David Lefko sold property at 75 East Street to Anita Morand for $100,000

Chistine Cannata sold property at 1 & 2 Gooseneck Drive to Arthur Sartor for $90,000

WILTON

Cora Ketchum sold property at 10 Woodlake Drive to David Johnson and Gwendolyn Craig for $355,000.

Blue Bird Terrace LLC sold property at 104 Holly Lane to SCH Communities LLC for $78,000.

Forest Grove LLC sold property at 34 Daintree Drive to David and Lillian Pratt for $633,135.

Kodiak Construction sold property at 105 Dandelion Drive to Derek Peschieri for $572,666

Food

Breakfast for Father’s Day

SATURDAYS

9A.M. - 1P.M.

WEDNESDAYS

3P.M. - 6P.M. HIGH ROCK PARK

Areyou preparing to celebrate Father’s Day? How about a hearty breakfast the entire family will enjoy? Recently, delish.com featured 55 dadapproved brunch recipes, which will leave you feeling hungry after exploring the list. So, I thought it would be fun to share a few top picks and see how easy it would be to find ingredients at the farmers’ market.

Top picks include:

1. Breakfast tacos are a family favorite that can diversify in many ways.

2. Fried egg tostadas topped with pico de gallo; there’s nothing like fresh pico de gallo made with locally grown cilantro.

3. Waffles (or pancakes) with fried chicken on the side are a hungry man’s dish and a fun treat for all. They’re the perfect combination of sweet and savory.

4. Hash brown crusted bacon and cheddar quiche are perfect because hash browns, seasoned and crisped correctly, make everything delicious.

5. BLT egg benedict is a fantastic way to incorporate fresh greens and tomatoes into flavorful bites. Now, check out this shopping list and the various vendors who have the ingredients needed to make these fun breakfast dishes for Dad. The list includes items currently in season at the Saturday market. Bagels, bread, & more: Bread Butler, Katie Bakes GF, Night Work Bread, Jennifer Bakes Sweet Treats (English muffin bread), and Kokinda Farm Cheeses: Argyle Cheese Farmer and Nettle Meadow

Eggs: Hepatica Farms, Jireh Organic & Livestock of NY, Kokinda Farm, Squash Villa Farm

Fresh vegetables & herbs: Green Jeans Market Farm, Kokinda Farm, Leaning Birch Farm, Lovin’ Mama Farm, Owl Wood Farm, Squash Villa Farm, Burger’s MarketGarden

Meats (bacon, sausage & chicken): Grazin’ Acres Farm, Hepatica Farms, Jireh Organic & Livestock of NY, Long Lesson Farm. May-K-Mark, Squash Villa Farm

Syrups, honey, and jams: Ballston Lake Apiaries, Kokinda Farm, Slate Valley Farm, Tomatoes: Shushan Valley Hydro Farm

As you shop the market, consider your ready-toeat breakfast by visiting Something’s Brewing for coffee, Thorn + Roots for smoothies and bowls, M&A Farm for breakfast sandwiches, The Breakfast Nook for omelets and waffles, Drizzly Bear for waffles and other assorted goods, La Capital Tacos for breakfast burritos, Saratoga Apple for cider donuts and Katie Bakes Gluten-Free, Parchment Baking Company, Night Work Bread, The Sweetish Chef and The Bread Butler for croissants, bagels, scones, and more.

The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is open on Wednesdays from 3-6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at High Rock Park in downtown Saratoga Springs. Find us online at www. saratogafarmersmarket.org, where you can sign up for our weekly newsletter, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @SaratogaFarmersMarket.

Week of June 14 - June 20, 2024

Easy Breakfast Tacos

YIELDS: 4 servings | PREP & COOK TIME: 30 min

INGREDIENTS:

*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

• 4 pieces bacon*

• 2 green onions sliced, with green and white parts separated*

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

• 4 large eggs*

• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese*

• salt and pepper to taste

• ½ avocado small diced

• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro*

• 4 tortillas

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the bacon on a baking tray and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until crispy. Let dry on a paper towel.

2. Heat the olive oil in a pan on medium heat. Add the white parts of the green onion and saute for 1 minute.

3. Whisk together the eggs in a bowl, then pour the beaten eggs into the pan. Use a spatula to move the eggs while they cook, flipping them a few times, until they’re soft and pillowy yet cooked through.

4. Assemble the breakfast tacos by adding a portion of eggs to a tortilla. Top that with a sprinkle of the green parts of the green onion, several pieces of crumbled bacon, diced avocado, a sprinkle of cheddar cheese, and fresh cilantro— season with salt and pepper.

Photos provided

by Jodie Fitz for Saratoga TODAY

Recipe by Lisa Bryan

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY

This weekend is Father’s Day. Not sure what to get dad?

A home cooked meal with some of their favorite foods is a great way to kick things off. How about cooking something special for him? Many of us have been lucky enough to grow up with dads who love to cook, who have mastered crème brûlée or grilling or taught us to make perfect rice. Others have dads who just love to eat, who will dig into a shared plate happily and are always ready to share a meal. This Sunday, we’ll honor all of them, maybe with pancakes or a special dinner or a thoughtful food-related gift. In preparing that special meal, there may be some cool culinary tools you need to help.

As I reflect on Father’s day, I realize that the most important part of being a father is being in my children’s lives, to show them my love and to support their dreams and aspirations. I always knew I wanted to be a father and consider fatherhood my greatest achievement. Once I was asked, “do you miss your children being young?” My response was that I truly have enjoyed and continue to enjoy every stage

“Dad

Hello my Foodie Friends!

of my children’s lives. I consider being a father a privilege with the gift of loving and teaching them through every part of their lives watching them change and mature. My children fill me with the important parts of overwhelming pride and joy I have for them. Being a father to them has given me the greatest gift in being their protector, caregiver, and mentor.

Father’s Day is a time to show the father’s and father figures in our lives appreciation and to celebrate those who have guided, supported, and taught us through our lives. Stop by Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store, to treat dad to some cool culinary tools. For

Father’s Day, eat together as a family. Relish the memories and show Dad how much you love him. I am very proud of both of my children, Johnny and Aubrey, and thankful to be their dad. I once told a customer that I’m great at 2 things: Sharpening knives and being a Dad. I also get the opportunity to celebrate our daughter’s birthday that falls on Father’s Day this year. The Husband part is a work in progress according to Paula. Remember my Foodie Friends, “Life Happens in the Kitchen”.

Take Care, John & Paula

Our daughter, Aubrey is proud of the pancakes she makes for me every Father’s Day. Here is a delicious buttermilk pancake recipe to make.

Perfect Buttermilk Pancakes

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 3 tablespoons sugar

• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder

• 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda

• 1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt

• 2 ½ cups buttermilk

INSTRUCTIONS

• Heat the oven to 325 degrees.

• 2 large eggs

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

• Vegetable, canola or coconut oil for the pan

Vegetable

• Marinated

• Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and kosher salt together in a bowl. Using the whisk, make a well in the center.

• Pour the buttermilk into the well and crack eggs into buttermilk. Pour the melted butter into the mixture.

• Starting in the center, whisk everything together, moving towards the outside of the bowl, until all ingredients are incorporated. Do not overbeat (lumps are fine). The batter can be refrigerated for up to one hour.

• Heat a large nonstick griddle or skillet preferably cast-iron, over low heat for about 5 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet. Turn heat up to medium–low and using a measuring cup, ladle 1/3 cup batter into the skillet. If you are using a large skillet or a griddle, repeat once or twice, taking care not to crowd the cooking surface.

• Flip pancakes after bubbles rise to surface and bottoms brown, about 2 to 4 minutes. Cook until the other sides are lightly browned. Remove pancakes to a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet, and keep in heated oven until all the batter is cooked and you are ready to serve.

This Week’s Events: JUNE 14-20

FRIDAY, JUNE 14

Indoor and Outdoor Yard Sale and Bake Sale

Malta Ridge Methodist Church, 729 Malta Avenue Extension, Malta | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For additional information or directions please call the Church 518-581-0210.

SAIL Fundraiser Garage Sale

71 Glenwood Ave., Queensbury | 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Annual Southern Adirondack Independent Living Garage Sale (SAIL). This is a vital fundraiser, filling the gaps left by grant funding and allowing us to continue our mission of helping people live more independently. The event will feature an awesome basket raffle with prizes donated by local businesses.

SATURDAY, JUNE 15

Fly-In Breakfast

250 Rudy Chase Drive, Glenville | 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Enjoy an assortment of pancakes, French toast, eggs, sausage, potatoes, juice, coffee, tea, fruit and more. The breakfast is open to the public. At 10 a.m., Dr. Kevin H. Knuth, Professor of Physics at the University at Albany will discuss his career in physics and his research into UAPs (Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon), formerly known as UFOs. Fly-In if you would like. Pilots: Tower Frequency 121.3; Ground 121.9. Land at Schenectady County Airport and taxi to Richmor Aviation North. Tell them you are going to ESAM.

Join the Community Crew at Pitney Meadows 223 West Ave., Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m. - Noon

Join our Work to Learn,

volunteer “Community Crew!” Come harvest, weed, plant, mulch, process crops, and much more with us! You’ll work sideby-side with our farmers, learn our best practices by putting them into action, and directly support your community farm. Rain or shine, every Saturday in June.

Voter Registration

Saratoga Farmers Market, 112 High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County will be offering Voter Registration tables at the market. Residents can learn where to find information about polling places, information about registration, early voting, absentee voting, and pick up absentee voting applications and voter registration forms. Ladies of Charity Annual Garage and Bake Sale Italian American War Vewwterans, 247 Grand Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Rain or Shine. The bake sale will include cakes, breads, cookies, cupcakes, brownies, pies, muffins and other specialties. For more information call Sharon at 518-365-0004 or Claudette at 518-584-7592.

14th Annual PetAPalooza Pet

Adoption Day

Curtis Lumber, Ballston Spa, East Greenbush, and Queensbury | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Meet adoptable animals from local shelters and rescue groups. Veterinarians and pet service providers will be on-site, offering exclusive discounts and expert advice. Our Ballston Spa event will feature our special guests, WTEN Meteorologist Steve Caporizzo and the WTEN Pet Connection team. Free face-painting, balloon twisting, pet caricatures and pet photos

Smith Family. Christine will talk about what she learned from the letters and about the resulting book entitled, Dear Friend: Letters from Union Soldier Gustavus Wintermeyer to John A. Bentley of the Parks-Bentley Family. The public is welcome. For info call 518-885-9309. Parks-Bentley Place website is https://wwwparksbentleyplace. org.

with a vacationing Santa will be available for all to enjoy. And don’t forget the food trucks for a bite to eat! Bring a donated pet food/supply item to aid No Empty Bowls. For full details visit www.clpetapalooza or www.facebook.com/ clpetapalooza

NYS Parks Centennial Community Day Celebration

Grant Cottage, 1000 Mt. McGregor Rd., Wilton | 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Join us to Celebrate NYS Parks’ 100th Birthday with a full day of free family fun including pony rides, face painting, music, reenactors, and so much more! No registration needed. For more information, visit www.grantcottage.org/ events/2024communityday

Sow, Grow, Know: Unveiling the Secrets of Soil

Pitney Meadows Community Farm, 223 West Ave., Saratoga Springs | 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. A public workshop with Farm and Stewardship Director Ian Magnus. If you have ever wondered where soil comes from - this is the class for you! We will discuss the evolution of soil, what constitutes a ‘good’ soil, and how you can manage your soil to the benefit of your plants.

Genealogy

and Local History

Town of Saratoga Town Hall, 12 Spring St., Schuylerville | 1 p.m. Heritage Hunters presents speaker Christine HoganKilburn, a volunteer at the Parks-Bentley Place, a historic home and museum in South Glens Falls. She transcribed 30 special letters, part of a large collection of correspondence donated to the Museum by the

Annual Strawberry Shortcake Social

Foster Family Band Performance

First United Methodist Church, 243 Main St., Corinth | 5p.m. Free concert – no tickets needed. The Foresters are a Christian Music Band. Live band and family harmony. Based out of Nashville, TN.

SUNDAY, JUNE 16

Remember Dad –Father’s Day Breakfast

The Gansevoort Volunteer Fire Department, 1870 Route 32N, Gansevoort | 8 – 11 a.m. All you can eat breakfast. Menu includes eggs cooked to order, omelets, pancakes, hash, French toast, home fries, biscuits and sausage gravy, orange juice, milk and coffee. Donations: $120 Adults, Seniors 55+ $10, Military and 1st Responders $10, Children (6 to 12) $8, Kids under 6 free.

Annual Kids Free Fishing Derby

Lake Lonely, 373 Crescent Ave., Eagles Parking Lot, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Open to All Children 14 years and under and must be accompanied by an adult guardian. Worms supplied but bring your own poles and tackle. There will be free hotdogs, chips and sodas for the kids as well as prizes for fish caught in each category. The sponsors are NYS DEC, Fraternal Order of the Eagles, SSPD, Saratoga Wilton Elks, Dick’s, Wiggly Worm, Saratoga Boat Care, Stewart’s Shops and Basspointers Fishing Club. Come enjoy this family friendly free event.

The Wilton Heritage Society 5 Parkhurst Rd., Wilton | 1 – 4 p.m. or until sold-out. Treat Dad on Father’s Day. We will have curb-side pickup and limited indoor and outdoor seating. Same great strawberries, homemade biscuits, and freshly whipped cream. Suggested donation is $7 per generous serving. Exact change is appreciated.

MONDAY, JUNE 17

Saratoga Parkinson’s Support Group June Meeting

Saratoga Senior Center, 290 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 2:30 p.m. This month’s speaker is Joy Milne who is able to detect Parkinson’s by smell. This amazing ability has opened up new research into diagnosing Parkinson’s from skin-based biomarkers. Joy is an honorary lecturer at the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology at the University of Manchester, UK. She will be joining us via FaceTime to speak about her ability and the research connected with it. Please come and join us to learn about this fascinating topic. Please contact with questions: Leader Gordon Blyth, gordonsblyth@ gmail.com, 917- 887-7980 or Co-Leader Marie Thorne softballmom300@yahoo.com 518-810-8483.

TUESDAY, JUNE 18

I Woke Up In The Sky

Universal Preservation Hall, 25 Washington St., Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m. Composerperformer Catherine Brookman shares her album “I Woke Up In the Sky” with Opera Saratoga’s audiences. Her music deals with the experience of time passing, collapsing, unfinished business, heartbreak, loneliness, depression. Tickets available at OperaSaratoga.org

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19

Saratoga Soul

Brandtville Blues

Grant Cottage, 1000 Mt. McGregor Rd., Wilton | 2 p.m. Author Carol Daggs presents her book Saratoga Soul Brandtville Blues, a visual narrative on the Daggs Family story in the upstate Saratoga Springs, New York neighborhood of Brandtville. Along with the delightful collection of historic photographs, Daggs’ decidedly abecedarian approach recounts an African-American family experience through telling a narrative. This is the first program in our 2024 Grant Cottage Literary Landmark Author Series. For more information, visit

Dinner Take Out

Saratoga – Wilton Elks Club, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Take out only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order, 518-584-2585. Cost is $15 per dinner. Cash only.

UPCOMING Events

Annual Craft and Antique Fair

The Saratoga County History Center is thrilled to invite the public to the 5th Annual Craft and Antique Fair at the beautiful Brookside Museum on Saturday, June 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guests will be able to shop from over 50 vendors with a wide variety of locally handcrafted collectibles, gifts, antiques, farm products, food and much more!

This is a terrific opportunity for New Yorkers to sample, appreciate, and support the best of upstate artisans, farmers, and culinarians. The event is free and open to the public, and will be held rain or shine.

Saratoga Farm Showcase

Saratoga PLAN announces its inaugural Saratoga County Farm Showcase on Saturday, June 22

THURSDAY, JUNE 20

Community Farm Day

Pitney Meadows Community Farm, 223 West Ave., Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Volunteer gatherings designed to engage community members in a wide-range of hands-on work alongside our farmers. Crafted to provide a fulfilling experience for all levels of green thumbs, where you can immerse yourself in the rhythms of farm life while supporting your local community. You’ll have the opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge about regenerative agriculture practices, biodiversity, and the essential efforts put forth to sustainably feed our local community. Join us for an enriching experience that not only strengthens community bonds, but also empowers you to positively impact both the land and the people it sustains!

Greenfield Farmers Market

Middle Grove Park, 428 Middle Grove Rd., Middle Grove | 4 – 7 p.m. The Town of Greenfield Recreation Department has revamped

from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. A selfguided farm tour celebrating local farms and emphasizing the importance of protecting agricultural land in Saratoga County. The tour offers fun for the whole family with tastings, tours, animal interactions, programs, and opportunities to purchase local produce and farm products. All farms are within a 30-minute radius of Saratoga Springs. Adult tickets are $10, children are free. For more information and ticket purchases, visit saratogaplan.org/ farmshowcase.

Town of Wilton Community Day

Held on Saturday, June 22, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Wilton Recreation – Gavin Park 10 Lewis Drive, Saratoga Springs. There will be food trucks, bounce houses, contests, Beer & Wine tasting, Live Entertainment and much more! We are having a presale of Brooks BBQ for only $15 per dinner at Gavin Park or Town Hall. Buy them now while they last!

its Greenfield Farmers Market, which will be held Thursday evenings, and will feature more than 20 vendors, rotating food trucks and weekly entertainment throughout its season from June 20-September 19. (Please note there will be no market on July 4.)

9 Hole Golf Tournament

Van Patten Golf Club, 924 Main St., Clifton Park | Noon. Join us for a fantastic day of networking and golf at our upcoming Annual Chamber Golf Tournament. Our shotgun starts at Noon for our 9 Hole Outing. Tickets are $150 per golfer and are on sale now. This exclusive event is perfect for business professionals looking to connect and unwind on the greens. Are you not a golfer but would still like to take part in this networking event? We will be hosting a Networking on the Greens Mixer after the outing. Sponsorships are available for all different levels. Email Andrea Cole at ACole@ Saratoga.Org for more details!

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Temujin (Tem) V. Bozeman

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Temujin V. Bozeman, born January 26, 1958, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2024. Originally from Long Island, he moved to Saratoga Springs in 1990. He worked in the food industry at various local restaurants and as a butcher at Parillo Sausage for over 25 years. He was an avid fisherman and was passionate about riding his motorcycle. He loved everyone and was loved by many in return. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 22 at 10 a.m. at Island Christian Church, 400 Elwood Rd. East Northport, NY.

Eugenia B. Klikocki

SARATOGA SPRINGS –Eugenia B. Klikocki died June 6. A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on June 11 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Saratoga Springs. Calling hours were 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. prior to the service at the church. A private graveside service was held. Online condolences, visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com

Ilene Griffen

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Ilene Griffen died June 10. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 17, 2024 at Gerald B.H. Solomon National Cemetery, Schuylerville, NY. Online condolences, visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com

‘The Masterpiece’

The first production of Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe’s 35th season ‘The Masterpiece’ will be performed at the Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Drive on Saturday June 22 at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. and Sunday June 23 at 2 p.m. ‘The Masterpiece’, a Spotlighter’s original musical comedy directed by Elyse Young, set in the 1970s, includes audience involvement figuring out the tangled web of characters and solving the crimes. Tickets can be purchased online at www. maltaparksrec.com or at the Malta Community Center. For additional information, call Town of Malta Parks & Recreation Department at 518-899-4411.

Saratoga Springs Booster Club Field Hockey Camp

The Saratoga Springs Booster Club will be hosting its annual field hockey camp beginning on June 24 and ending on June 28 at Saratoga High School from 8 - 11 a.m. each day (except Monday-

5 -8 p.m.) on the turf. The program is open to grades third through twelfth. No experience needed. The camp includes extensive individual instruction along with daily participation in game situations. The goal is to teach the fundamentals of field hockey, while ensuring that each player leaves the camp with a new appreciation for the game. The camp brochure can be downloaded from the Booster Club’s website at www. Saratogafieldhockey.teampages. com. Registration is now open and the cost is $80. For more information, please contact JoAnne Hostig, Saratoga head field hockey coach at togafieldhockey@ gmail.com.

6 Hour Live Defensive

Driving

Saturday June 29, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Save 10% on Auto Insurance for 3 years and reduce 4 points off record. 10-minute morning

break and ½ hour for lunch –bring your own or step out. No formal testing. Cost: $40 prepaid or $45 at door. Limited seating, please pre-register. Donation given to the church. Call: 518784-5009 or register online: www.facetofacecourses.com. Instructors: Victor Bujanow and Deborah Harpine.

Town of Milton’s 250th Revolutionary War Committee Ceremony

This event, taking place on June 29 at 11a.m., is to commemorate a sign honoring veterans of the Revolutionary War at Grenell Cemetery on Grenell Road. The color guard of the Saratoga Battle Chapter Sons of the American Revolution will execute a musket fire salute in period uniforms. The purpose of this committee is to draw attention to, and educate the public about important people, places, and events of the Town of Milton as they relate to the American Revolution. For more information contact Michael Golden at mgolden1775@gmail.com

Picnic On The Plaza

ALBANY —The Egg presents Picnic on the Plaza -a free, pre-show hangout underneath The Egg on June 15 and July 16.

This outdoor gathering is free to attend and open to the public, regardless of whether you’re going to the corresponding show or not.

Food will be for sale by Old Daley, with live music by DJ Ness Nice (June 15) and DJ Bunny Ears (July 16).

Picnic on the Plaza starts at 5 p.m. and ends around showtime on June 15 (before Corinne Bailey Rae) & July 16 (before Herb Alpert & Lani Hall).

Note: While there will be food for sale, you may still bring your own. If so, please bring soft-shell coolers only. No hard coolers will be allowed, and No outside alcohol.

NYS Parks Centennial Celebration Community

Day June 15

WILTON — A New York State Parks Centennial Community Day Celebration will take place 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 15 at Ulysses S. Grant State Historic Site.

The family fun day, which

is free to attend, includes pony rides, face painting, music, reenactors, and more. No registration necessary.

Ulysses S. Grant State Historic Site is located at 1000 Mount McGregor Road, Wilton.

It’s Only Rock ‘N’ Roll: Strand to Host Tribute to The Rolling

Stones June 15

Saturday, June 15. Comprised of five musicians who specialize in covering the songs of the

Rare and Out-Of-Print

legendary rock group, the band’s repertoire includes “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction,” “Brown Sugar,” “Sympathy for the Devil,” “Gimme Shelter,” and many more.

The concert will be a celebration of the Rolling Stones’ legacy and influence on rock music and culture.

$20 general admission, $15 seniors/veterans/students. Tickets are available at the Strand Box Office; cash or check only or online at Brown Paper Tickets. For more information, go to www.mystrandtheatre. org. Doors into the coffee shop, lobby and box office open at 6:30 p.m. The Strand Theatre is located at 210 Main St, Hudson Falls.

Saratoga History Books on Sale June 22 at Brookside Museum

BALLSTON SPA — A large trove of rare and out-of-print Saratoga history books will be on sale at Brookside Museum, Ballston Spa, on Saturday, June 22, during the annual Craft and Antique Fair.

The books, which are either library duplicates or

were donated for sale, include many of the most sought-after titles that cannot be found in bookstores.

Among the highlights are multiple copies of Sylvester’s History of Saratoga County (1877) and Grose’s History of Ballston Spa (1907), both of

which remain reliable sources today, as well as Waller’s Saratoga: Saga of an Impious Era (1966) with its many illustrations and entertaining perspective.

Many other Saratoga County sources are represented in the sale, including the large format Saratoga County Communities: An Historical Perspective (1980) with its town-by-town landmark maps. There are many individual town and village histories.

Other subjects include horseracing, historical fiction, genealogical methods, and history for young readers. A special feature of the sale is a group of town and village maps from the 1866 county atlas, suitable for framing, as are reproductions on canvas of Jesse S. Wooley photographs.

The sale will take place rain or shine from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the museum’s broad front porch at the west end of Front Street. For more information call the museum during afternoon hours at 885-4000.

HUDSON FALLS — The Tumblin’ Dice, a Rolling Stones tribute band, will perform at the Strand Theatre at 8 p.m. on

You got to roll me…Tumblin’ Dice performs songs of The Stones at The Strand on Saturday.

June 15 and July 16.

Blues Traveler Performs at Belmont on Broadway BELMONT ON BROADWAY

Saratoga Jewish Cultural Festival Opens Its 12th Season

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Launching its 12th season, the Saratoga Jewish Cultural Festival will offer a series of programs open to the public to run from June through September.

“We are very excited to bring you a new season of our popular summer programming,” said festival coordinator Phyllis Wang. “This season’s 14 programs have an even more diverse array of topics and experiences both live and on Zoom. We look forward to sharing these experiences with those near and far.”

Offerings include concerts, plays, lectures, films, discussions, and outdoor family events.

The summer schedule includes the Annual Jewish Women’s Gala, Clifton Park Chabad, Malta, at 10:30 a.m. now through June 16 featuring a kosher brunch, raffle auction, prayers for Israel, and singer Amalia Rubin.

Rubin currently lives in Nepal, and specializes in Jewish and Tibetan folk music as well as Jewish musical parodies. RSVP and purchase raffle tickets at www.cliftonparkchabad.com. $25 per person.

For a complete list of summer programs and events, go to: www.saratogajewishculturalfestival.org or contact sjca.sjcf@gmail.

Blues Traveler performs in front of the Saratoga Springs City Center during the city’s Belmont on Broadway festival on June 5, 2024. Photo b6y Thomas Dimopoulos.

A crowd of approximately 15,000 people attended a free concert featuring Blues Traveler during the city’s Belmont on Broadway festival on June 5, 2024. Photo b6y Thomas Dimopoulos.

ECHOSENSE, LLC., filed articles of organization with the NY Secretary of State on 05/01/2024. Office: Saratoga County. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. The NY Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The NY Secretary of State shall mail copy of any process served to 60 Railroad Place, Ste. 205, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866. 05/10, 05/17, 05/24, 05/31, 06/07, 06/14/2024. 12898

Notice of formation of Luka John, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 05/03/24. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon which process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 19 Red Coach Trail, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful activity. 05/10, 05/17, 05/24, 05/31, 06/07, 06/14/2024. 12909

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME:

Coach Shay LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 5/6/24. 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 Coach Shay LLC, 107 Traver Rd Apt 3M, Wilton NY 12831. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

05/10, 05/17, 05/24, 05/31, 06/07, 06/14/2024. 12918

Notice of formation of Ferris Stump Removal LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/06/2023 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 285 Daniels Road, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.05/10, 05/17, 05/24, 05/31, 06/07, 06/14/2024. 12931

Notice of formation of AIKMLB HOLDINGS, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 06/07/2023 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: 1 STONEBREAK ROAD, MALTA, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.05/17, 05/24, 05/31, 06/07, 06/14, 6/21/2024. 12967

Notice of Formation of 27 Champlain Avenue, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 04/30/2024. Office Location: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 27 Champlain Avenue, Mechanicville, NY 12118. Purpose: any lawful activity. 05/17, 05/24, 05/31, 06/07, 06/14, 6/21/2024. 12978

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Notice of Formation of 511 Chestnut Street, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 05/ 13/2024. Office Location: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 511 Chestnut Street, Mechanicville, NY 12118. Purpose: any lawful activity. 05/17, 05/24, 05/31, 06/07, 06/14, 6/21/2024. 12979

Notice of formation of REVEAL Architecture

Design, PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 02/23/2024 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the PLLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the PLLC at: 15 Cider Mill Way, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Architecture. 05/17, 05/24, 05/31, 06/07, 06/14, 6/21/2024. 12983

Notice of formation of Kids Being Kids Daycare, LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 12/28/2023. 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: 22 Charles St., South Glens Falls, NY 12803. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 05/17, 05/24, 05/31, 06/07, 06/14, 6/21/2024. 13005

Notice of formation of Stone Birch Remodeling LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 04/01/2024. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 1274 route 29 Galway, NY, 12074. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 05/17, 05/24, 05/31, 06/07, 06/14, 6/21/2024. 13013

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. Name: Phoenix Prime Holdings LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on March 1, 2024. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: c/o Phoenix Prime Holdings LLC, 1 Second Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful act or activities. 05/24, 05/31, 06/07, 06/14, 06/21, 06/28/2024. 13028

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. Name: Phoenix Prime Boat Storage LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on February 28, 2024. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: c/o Phoenix Prime Boat Storage LLC, 1 Second Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful act or activities. 05/24, 05/31, 06/07, 06/14, 06/21, 06/28/2024. 13029

Notice of Formation of a Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) Under Section 206 of The Limited Liability Company Law The name of the LLC is Chauvin Management, LLC The Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on May 16, 2024. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. The office of the LLC is to be located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The address of which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is 516 Vischer Ferry Road, Clifton Park, New York 12065. 05/24, 05/31, 06/07, 06/14, 06/21, 06/28/2024. 13038

Notice of formation of a Limited Liability Company. Name: THE 2024 SWIFT MAGIC COLT THOROUGHBRED, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Department of State on April 16, 2024. The county in New York in which the office of the company is located is: Saratoga. The Secretary of State has been

designated as agent of the company upon whom process may be served, and the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the company served upon him or her to DANIEL F. COLLINS, 32 Furlong Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The email address to which the Secretary of State shall email notice of the fact that process against the limited liability company has been served electronically upon the Secretary of State is: bonaventurestables@vahoo. com. The business purpose of the company is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under the Laws of the State of New York. 05/24, 05/31, 06/07, 06/14, 06/21, 6/28//2024. 13040

Notice of formation of PICKLE WITH PROS LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 02/21/2024. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC: Rebecca Kern, 16 Second Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 05/24, 05/31, 06/07, 06/14, 06/21, 06/28//2024. 13047

Notice of formation of FIGURE FARM LLC

Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 08/24/2023 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 2049 MAPLE AVE, CHARLTON, NY, 12019. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 05/24, 05/31, 06/07, 06/14, 06/21, 06/28/2024. 13061

Notice of formation of GTA ENTERPRISES LLC.

Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on

4/8/22. Office location: Saratoga County. YuhTyng Patka is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 115 Meadowbrook Road, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866. Purpose: any lawful activity. 05/24, 05/31, 06/07, 06/14, 06/21, 06/28/2024. 13080

Notice of Formation of EXCELSIOR SPRINGS PROPERTIES, LLC. The name of the limited liability company is “EXCELSIOR SPRINGS PROPERTIES, LLC” (the LLC). The Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Department of State on May 15, 2024. The Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against the company may be served. The principal office of the LLC is in Saratoga County and the address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is 150 Excelsior Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The purpose of the LLC shall be to conduct any lawful business as permitted by applicable law and as determined from time to time by its members. 05/31, 06/07, 06/14, 06/21, 06/28, 07/05/2024. 13103

Notice of Formation of a Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) Under Section 206 of The Limited Liability Company Law. The name of the LLC is The Asphalt Girls, LLC The Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on May 13, 2024. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. The office of the LLC is to be located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The address of which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of

LEGALS

any process against the LLC is 4609 Jockey Street, Ballston Spa, New York 12020 . 05/31, 06/07, 06/14, 06/21, 06/28, 07/05/2024. 13122

Jolly Road Enterprises, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/03/24. Office in Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o Lemery Greisler LLC, 60 Railroad Place, Suite 502, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: General. 06/07, 06/14, 06/21, 06/28, 07/05, 07/12/2024. 13136

Notice of Annual Meeting of Plot Owners and/or Descendants of South Side Cemetery Association of Saratoga Springs on June 29, 2024 at 5 p.m. at VFW Post 420, 190 Excelsior Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY. For a list of burial and family names please visit our Facebook page or “Southside Cemetery of Saratoga Springs” on www.findagrave.com. If you plan to attend, please email SouthSideSaratoga@ gmail.com. 06/14, 6/21, 6/28/2024. 13166

Notice of formation of COPY THAT PRINT SHOP LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on May 15, 2024 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to: The LLC, 74 Warren Street, Ste. 1, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 06/14, 06/21, 06/28, 07/05, 07/12, 07/19/2024. 13169

Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC) The Name of the LLC is K9 ADVENTURES, LLC. Articles of Organization

filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on June 3, 2024. Office Location: 229 County Route 76, Stillwater, NY 12170 County of Saratoga 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: 229 County Route 76, Stillwater, NY 12170. 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. 06/14, 06/21, 06/28, 07/05, 07/12, 07/19/2024. 13178

Notice of formation of Muddy River Farrier Services LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 06/03/2024 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: P.O. Box 43, Hadley, NY 12835. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 06/14, 06/21, 06/28, 07/05, 07/12, 07/19/2024. 13180

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the Right Word by Dave Dowling

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

This Week: Half-mast, Half-staff

Half-mast refers to a flag’s position when flown on ships or at Naval stations.

Half-staff refers to a flag’s position when flown ashore.

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

Belmont by the Numbers

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS

— The long-awaited Belmont Stakes Racing Festival arrived at the Saratoga Race Course last week, drawing tens of thousands of fans who wagered millions of dollars. Here’s a snapshot of what Belmont brought to the Spa City.

• 50,000 - The number of fans who attended the sold-out Belmont Stakes Day on Saturday, June 8

• $197,426,085 - The total handle for all four days of the festival

• 120,028 - The total attendance (counted by ticket sales) of the four-day festival

• 5 1/2 furlongs in 59:80

- A new course record set by Cogburn in the Jaipur Stakes

• 1 - Number of World

Series championships won by Dornoch’s coowner Jayson Werth, a former professional baseball player

• 15,000 - Estimated number of people who attended the Belmont on Broadway free concert event on Wednesday, June 5

• $125,748,941 - The

total handle for Belmont Stakes Day, a New York Racing Association (NYRA) record for a non-Triple Crown year

• 300% - Increase in the usual amount of alcohol provided to the Saratoga Race Course by beverage distributors

Saratoga Girls Lacrosse Players Named All-Stars

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Three Saratoga Springs High School girls lacrosse players were named to 2024 Suburban Council All-Star teams, and two more players received honorable mention.

First Team All-Star Attack: Carly Wise

Second Team All-Star Attack: Janie Baringer Midfield: Sarah Berls

Honorable Mention Defense: Cece Carroll Goalie: Jenna Amodio

Ballston Spa Students

The Ballston Spa Central School District’s Wood Road Archery Club had 30 participants this spring. Students were instructed with National Archery in Schools Program (NASP) guidelines. They competed in the annual Wood Road Archery Tournament, and are now eligible to participate in any NASP tournaments within New York State. Photo via the Ballston Spa School District website.

Belmont Gold Cup winner The Grey Wizard, ridden by John Velazquez, enters the Winner’s Circle. Photo by Jonathon Norcross.

18th Annual Firecracker4 Race Returns to Saratoga

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS

— Eighteen years ago, the Firecracker4 was a modest race on July 4th with about 150 runners that raised money for high school running programs in Saratoga Springs. Now, it’s an ever-evolving event with

thousands of participants and grand plans for the future.

“We can put 10,000 people on that course, and we’re going to before this is all over,” said Charles Woodruff, one of the race organizers and a coowner of the Fleet Feet running stores in Albany and Malta. “It’s a very compelling race to be involved in.”

This year, Woodruff and

fellow race organizer Peter Goutos, president of CASmith LLC, are aiming for around 3,000 participants, which would be 900 more than last year.

The race advertises itself with its appealing four-mile course that winds through downtown Saratoga Springs and the east side of the city, past historic homes and dozens of musical acts that range from singers to saxophone players to percussionists. But growing the race necessitates new initiatives every year, as well as continued community engagement.

This year, Woodruff is inviting local schools to put alumni teams together. An area in the parking lot has been set aside for alumni team tents, which could house both younger and older graduates. Saratoga Springs, Colonie, Bethlehem, and East Greenwich school districts are already lined up to participate, though Woodruff is still recruiting more.

More runners of course means more funds raised for the community, and the Firecracker4 has supported a number of running and healthrelated projects, including the Saratoga Regional YMCA, local running clubs, the Railroad Run trail in Saratoga Springs, and the Pitney Meadows Community Farm trail system, which Goutos and Woodruff designed and built. All told, $400,000 has been raised for the community over the race’s 18-year history.

Part of Goutos and Woodruff’s mission is not just to expand the number of local trails, but to connect them.

Goutos helped put together the Saratoga Greenbelt Trail, a planned 24-mile path that will connect residential neighborhoods to the downtown area, allowing pedestrians and bicyclists to easily get around the city.

“This has gotten much more involved than I ever dreamed it

would,” Woodruff said.

As the race continues to grow and expand its influence on the region, there’s one simple message that the organizers like to emphasize: running is for everyone.

“I don’t even call running ‘running’ anymore. I call it just simply moving with purpose,” Woodruff said. “That’s what we’re trying to do, attract all of those people that we can of every demographic that you can possibly think of that just want to come out for an hour on July 4th in the morning and move with purpose.”

The four-mile Firecracker4 road race begins at 9 a.m. on Thursday, July 4th outside the Saratoga Springs City Center at 522 Broadway. This year’s sponsors include Death Wish Coffee, Fleet Feet, and Greenwich Ford. For more information or to register, visit firecracker4.com.

Runners participate in the 2023 Firecracker4 road race. Photo by Super Source Media.

Local Judoka Wins Bronze Medal in Tahiti

TAHITI— Burnt Hills

High School graduate Kyle Tran from the Jason Morris Judo Center (JMJC) in Glenville went 3-1 to earn a 60 kg bronze medal at the Tahiti Open on June 2.

Tran became the youngest JMJC athlete to win a World Cup medal on the International Judo Federation World Tour. He now debuts on the world rankings at #222, becoming the youngest JMJC athlete to enter the world rankings. The JMJC currently has 11 athletes on the world ranking list.

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Skidmore College unveiled its Fall 2024 sports schedules last week.

Opening days for each program are as follows:

• Field hockeyAugust 30 (at home)

• Women’s volleyballAugust 30

• Men’s soccerAugust 30

• Women’s soccerAugust 30

• Women’s tennisSeptember 13 (at home)

• Men’s golfSeptember 14

• Men’s tennisSeptember 21

• Rowing - October 19

Some local highlights include the Head of the Fish Regatta rowing race on October 26; the men’s golf Skidmore Invitational on October 12 and 13; men’s tennis Skidmore Invitational October 12-14; and the women’s tennis Battle of the Northway September 13-15.

Charity Pickleball Tournament This Weekend Skidmore Fall Sports Schedules Announced

WILTON — Flutters of Hope, a nonprofit that helps people from the Capital Region battle eating disorders, is holding a charity pickleball tournament at the McGregor Links Golf Club on Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16. More than 100 players are expected to participate.

For more information or to support the event, visit www.fluttersofhopeinc.org/ pickleball-classic.

Kyle Tran throws an opponent during the Tahiti Open on June 2. Photo provided by Jason Morris.

Flutters of Hope Pickleball Classic logo via the organization’s website.

CARS ON UNION

SARATOGA SPRINGS— The Saratoga Automobile Museum presents the second annual “Cars on Union,” from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday, June 16. The event will take place between Nelson Avenue and East Avenue, and the organization says it will

feature: amazing automobiles, great food, music an exciting day out for the entire family. Admission is free for the general public. Spectator Parking is $10 and located at the main entrance to the Race Course (Gate 4 and Gate 8).

Saratoga Automobile Museum presents Cars on Union Sunday.