Saratoga TODAY June 21-27, 2024

Lifestyles of Saratoga Wins “Belmont on Broadway” Window Decorating Contest

SARATOGA SPRINGS

— Lifestyles of Saratoga was named winner of the “Belmont on Broadway” Window Decorating Contest.

Winner Crafter’s Gallery was awarded 2nd Place, Hatsational 3rd Place, and the Honorable Mention went to G.

Willikers.

Additional participants of the event included: National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, Saratoga Arts, Impressions of Saratoga, N. Fox Jewelers, Caroline & Main, Celtic Treasures, Menges & Curtis, Violet’s of Saratoga,

Saratoga Springs City Center, Samantha Nass Floral, The Dark Horse Mercantile, Union Hall Supply Co., Saratoga Candy Co., Saratoga Olive Oil, Berkshire Hathaway, HomeServices Blake, REALTORS.

Greenfield Farmers’ Market

Opens in New Location

GREENFIELD — The Town of Greenfield Recreation Department has revamped its local farmers’ market, which will be held Thursday evenings at Middle Grove Park.

The market features more than 20 vendors, rotating food trucks and weekly entertainment throughout its season, which runs June 20-Sept. 19.

The market is held 4-7 p.m. to Thursdays at Middle Grove Park, 428 Middle Grove Road.

Visitors will find local

vendors selling everything from baked goods to eggs, fresh cut flowers, jams/jellies, maple syrup products, pickles, pierogies, apparel, and more.

There is also a lot of artisan merchandise like woodwork, glassware, homemade soaps, jewelry, candles and handbags. Visitors can also enjoy Thursday evening dinner (onsite or takehome) with local food trucks.

Local musicians will perform each week and the Saratoga Springs Public

Outreach Library’s Mobile Van will be present with books to borrow, story times and crafts.

Other planned specialty entertainment includes family yoga and meditation with Jilly Sansone on June 27. A family hoedown with line dancing instruction by the County Liners of Broadalbin will take place July 25.

Plenty of parking is available. Vendor applications and weekly updates can be found at www.greenfieldny.org.

Greenfield Farmers Market. Photo provided.

Tang Announces Family Programs for Summer 2024

Visitors of all ages engage in art-making activities during the 2023 Frances Day community open at the Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College. This year’s Frances Day is July 20. Photo by Megan Mumford.

SARATOGA SPRINGS

— The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College announces a summer full of family-friendly activities, including Skidmore College’s inaugural Juneteenth Celebration, Family Saturdays, Frances Day, and Crafts on the Grass.

From noon to 3 pm on Saturday, June 22, Skidmore College’s Juneteenth Celebration will feature freedom- and Juneteenth-themed arts and crafts, storytelling,

food, and performances, with ongoing activities and timed events inside and outside the Museum. Timed activities include Skidmore faculty and staff reading children’s books from noon to 3 pm, with a new book every fifteen minutes.

Family Saturdays will take place Saturdays, July 6, Aug. 3, and Aug. 17, from 2 to 3:30 pm. The programs are suitable for children ages 5 and older, accompanied by their adult companions. No registration required; supplies provided on

a first-come, first-served basis.

Crafts on the Grass. Before each Upbeat on the Roof concert, Tang museum educators will offer Crafts on the Grass, art-making kits for kids starting at 5:30 pm. All projects are suitable for children aged 5 and up, with adult supervision. Materials will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Thursdays, July 11 to Aug. 15, 5:30 pm.

Frances Day: Saturday, July 20, 2 to 6:30 pm. Details of Frances Day—including tours, art-making activities, and musical guests—will be announced soon and listed on the Tang website.

All events are free and open to the public. Art-making activities are geared toward children 5 and older, with an adult companion. The Museum, on the campus of Skidmore College, is open to the public Tuesday–Sunday, noon–5 pm, with extended hours until 9 pm Thursday. Visitors can find ample parking in a lot adjacent to the Museum.

For the latest information, contact the Tang Visitors Services Desk at 518-580-8080 or visit https://tang.skidmore. edu.

Museum Hosts Program About History of Sundials

BALLSTON SPA — In recognition of the summer solstice, The Saratoga County History Center Board will host a program about sundials from ancient times to today, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, at Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave. Jere Blackwelder, former History Center Board President, will explore how civilizations have viewed time since the beginnings of

agriculture to the modern age, with sundials as the common element.

Blackwelder, who has had a lifelong fascination with the ancient timepiece, will use his own homemade replica of the oldest known sundial as well as an astrolabe, a small pocket universal dial and a simplified garden style dial to illustrate how time is measured.

Register for the program at brooksidemuseum.org

OBITUARIES

Anthony A. Johnson

SARATOGA SPRINGS

— Anthony A. Johnson, age 79, passed away on June 13, 2024, at Wesley Health Care Center. At the family’s request there will be no calling hours or service at this time. For online condolences, visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com.

Joel Brian Owen

WILTON — Joel Brian Owen, age 81, passed away on June 2, 2024, in the comfort of his home in Wilton. At the family’s request there will be no calling hours or service at this time. For online condolences, visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com.

William Howard Hefner

SARATOGA SPRINGS — William Howard Hefner, age 82, passed away on June 6, 2024, at Wesley Health Care Center. At the family’s request there will be no calling hours or service at this time. For online condolences, visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com.

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Rita S. Fischer

SARATOGA SPRINGS

—Rita S. Fischer passed away peacefully on June 17, 2024. A funeral will be held at Congregation Shaara Tfille at 84 Weibel Ave., Saratoga Springs on Friday, June 21 at 11:00 a.m. with a meal of comfort to follow. Remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.

Joseph B. Farrington, Sr.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Joseph B. Farrington, Sr., 94, passed peacefully with his daughters by his side June 13, 2024. Calling hours were June 18 at Burke Funeral Home where members of the Knights of Columbus and AOH met. Mass was June 19 at St. Clement’s followed by burial in St. Peter’s cemetery. Please visit www.burkefuneralhome. com.

SARATOGA COUNTY

SHERIFF’S OFFICE

A 20-year-old Watervliet man was charged with first degree manslaughter after allegedly “striking another person with a large wrench and causing that person’s death,” according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office.

The sheriff’s office said they received a call of a fight in progress on Sparrow Drive in the town of Malta and the Investigation into the complaint led to the arrest of Cyrus J. Tetreault, 20, of Watervliet.

The victim was identified as 53-year-old Malta resident Brian M. Miller.

“It is truly tragic that this situation resulted in a loss of life,” county Sheriff Michael Zurlo said in a statement. “I am grateful for the professional response of the men and women of my agency and for the quick identification and arrest of the

person responsible.”

The Sheriff’s Office arrested Jacques S. Boisvert, 45, and Jacques A. Boisvert, IV, 20, of Malta on arrest warrants for criminal possession of stolen property in the 3rd degree (class D felony). The charges stem from an allegation that they possessed a stolen trailer that had a value in excess of $3,000. The original call was received by the Sheriff’s Office on April 23, 2024, and occurred on Hubbs Road in the town of Malta. The elder Boisvert was released to pretrial services while the younger was released on his own recognizance pending further action in the matter.

The Sheriff’s Office responded to a disturbance call on Sacandaga Road in the town of Galway. As a result of the investigation into the matter, Gerrod M. Jones, 40, of Galway, was charged with strangulation in the 2nd degree (class D felony). Jones is accused of placing another person in a

BLOTTER

chokehold resulting in loss of consciousness. He was arraigned in the Galway Town Court and released to pretrial services pending further action in the matter.

The Sheriff’s Office responded to a call of an inactive larceny at the Northway Golf Center on Crescent Road in the town of Halfmoon.

Investigation into the complaint led to the arrest of Clayton J. Callan (age 37) Malta, charged with falsifying business records in the 1st degree and grand larceny in the 4th degree (class E felonies). Callan is accused of stealing from the store in an amount exceeding $1,000. Additionally, he is charged with falsifying the store’s business records with the intent to defraud and to commit another crime. He was arraigned in the Halfmoon Town Court and released on his own recognizance pending further action in the matter.

The Sheriff’s Office received a call of an inactive burglary

at Fuller’s Corner Store in the town of Edinburg. Investigation into the complaint led to the arrest of Kerrilyn S. Polite, 41, of Northville, charged with burglary in the 3rd degree (class D felony). Polite is accused of entering and remaining unlawfully in a building with intent to commit a crime therein. She was arraigned in the Edinburg Town Court and remanded to the Saratoga County Jail pending further action in the matter.

Andrew J. Holleran and Luke F. Holleran, both of Clifton Park, were each charged with Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree, a class D felony. It is alleged both acted in concert with one another and damaged property that did not belong to them, in an amount exceeding $1,500. Both are scheduled to appear in the Clifton Park Town Court at a later date.

SARATOGA

COUNTY COURT

Justin Franz, 39, of Cohoes, pleaded to robbery in the second-degree, charged July 2023 in Mechanicville. Sentencing Aug. 2.

Alia M. Sullivan, 39, of Hadley, pleaded to felony DWI, charged July 2023. Sentencing Junly 29.

Lovell T. Roper, 31, of Manhattan, was sentenced to 2-1/2 years incarceration/ 1 year post-release supervision, after pleading to felony criminal possession of a controlled substance, charged September 2020 in Moreau.

Raymond K. Sedlak, 67, of Waterford, pleaded to DWI, and Aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, charged Jan. 1, 2024. Sentencing Aug. 1.

Leona McLean, 32, of Albany, was sentenced to 5 years probation, after pleading to criminal possession of stolen property in the fourthdegree, charged February 2023 in Malta.

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CORRECTION

An article noting the Saratoga Springs Democratic Committee’s hosting of the Kathryn Starbuck Legacy Luncheon reported the incorrect date of the gathering. The event will take place from noon – 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 23 at the Gideon Putnam Hotel in the Saratoga Spa State Park.

Tedisco, Walsh Pass New Legislation to Allow County DA’s Office to Hire Beyond Saratoga County; B-Spa To Milton Conservation Easement Land Transfer

BALLSTON SPA— Sen.

Jim Tedisco (R,C-Ballston Lake) and Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C-Ballston) this week announced new legislation that they sponsored had final passage in both houses of the legislature.

The first bill waives the Saratoga County residency requirement for Assistant District Attorney positions in Saratoga County, the idea being to expand the pool of eligible applicants for the position. The

legislation allows those who reside in adjoining counties to Saratoga the opportunity to apply for the job.

“We need to support our district attorneys and ensure they have the tools they need to recruit and retain the best and brightest prosecutors to serve residents in Saratoga County and protect our communities. That’s why this legislation is so important,” Sen. Tedisco said in a statement. The exemption does not apply to the office of

first assistant district attorney or chief assistant district attorney.

The second bill sponsored and passed by Tedisco and Walsh is for a conservation easement land transfer of the Woods Hollow Nature Preserve from the Village of Ballston Spa to the Town of Milton., with the Woods Hollow Nature Preserve to continue to remain protected and forever undeveloped, and the land to now be owned by the Town of Milton.

“The sale is critical to the

future of Woods Hollow, as it will require the addition of a conservation easement that will ensure it remains forever undeveloped, and it makes future maintenance of the large parcel more certain as it is likely to be better maintained by the Town in which it resides moving forward,” Ballston Spa Mayor Frank Rossi, Jr. said in a statement.

Both bills now move to the governor’s desk for review.

Saratoga County Bar Association Holds Swearing-In Ceremony of New Officers

The Saratoga County Bar Association last week held a swearing-in of new officers at its installation dinner at McGregor Links County Club.

During the ceremony, Judge James Walsh, Saratoga County Supreme Court Justice, administered the oath of office for the following officers: Hon. Francine Vero: President, Scott Iseman: Vice President, Gordon Eddy: Treasurer, Anthony Morelli: Secretary

Francine Vero, Saratoga Springs City Court Judge, also presented the outgoing president, Shawn Lescault, with a plaque for his leadership and service to the bar association.

Saratoga County Bar Association Swearing-In Ceremony. Photo provided.

Local Fundraiser Set for June 30 in Saratoga Springs

SARATOGA SPRINGS

— Ashley Bernath, then known as Ashley Johnson grew up in Saratoga Springs and today makes her home in Massachusetts with Ryan Bernath and their two daughters.

Last October, the Bernaths’ then three-monthold daughter, Lucy, developed COVID and was admitted to

a Massachusetts hospital with respiratory distress. While at the hospital, the girl developed Gastroparesis, a feeding aversion, and a secondary respiratory illness that required extended hospitalization.

Lucy, whom is nicknamed “Little Lulu,” remained in the hospital until December, when she received a gastrostomy tube. Today, she is still

nourished via feeding tube and requires full-time attention and the support of the Mass General Hospital Aerodigestive team, but is doing better.

The Bernaths were finally home with their two girls, and feeling like they could see the light at the end of a dark tunnel.

This past May, after a few days of limping around the house, Ashley and Ryan’s older, 2-year-old daughter Charlie went to get X-rays for an injured foot. What was found instead was a broken femur. Less than a day later, a doctor announced the diagnosis of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Two-year-old Charlie has cancer.

A site was created to help with the expenses that will be accumulated over the coming months, and a posting on the fundraising platform Spotfund set $150,000 as a goal. To date, more than $120,000 has been donated. (For more on this, go to: spotfund.com and type The Bernath Family in the search box).

A local fundraiser will take place from noon – 5 p.m. Sunday, June 30 at King’s Tavern on Union Avenue in Saratoga Springs. For reservations, call 518-441-1103.

Contributions will go toward Little Lucy’s many

doctors visits, (physical therapy, weekly nurse visits, and monthly visits at MGH to maintain weight and strength) in addition to the enormous financial burden the Bernaths will soon face in the wake of Charlie’s Leukemia diagnosis.

The Bernath Family. Photo provided.

Broadway Marker to be Installed Wednesday Celebrating Historic Bike Ride to Saratoga Springs Seasonal Parking Scheme Underway in Saratoga Springs

At the hour of 6 a.m. yesterday, a tall, stalwart young fellow, 6 feet in his stockings, and with muscles tough as steel wire, stood at the corner of 59th St. and 8th Ave. He was about to start for Saratoga… - On a Bicycle To Saratoga, New York Times, July 4, 1879.

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Wentworth Rollins set off on a 52-inch Columbia high wheel bicycle from 59th Street and 8th Avenue in New York City bound for Saratoga Springs. The N.Y. Times chronicled the trip in a series of articles, calling his journey “the longest ever made here on a bicycle.”

“Rollins was among the first, and quite possibly the very first, bicycle tourists in America,” said Ed Lindner, Advocacy Chair for Bikeatoga,

“and he chose to ride to Saratoga.” The trip was challenging. Bad roads and bad weather forced Rollins to walk in some places and to take the train for parts of the trip. But he arrived in Saratoga Springs in early July, 1879, and summer visitors reportedly flooded out of the hotels to gawk at him. Rollins visited Saratoga for more than two weeks before continuing his journey west, cycling more than 1,300 miles, and earning the title of “king of

bicyclists in America.”

“We want to celebrate the fact that he chose to ride to Saratoga Springs,” Lindner said.

At 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday June 26 Saratoga nonprofit Bikeatoga will unveil a new historical marker celebrating Rollins’ ride. The marker, funded by a grant from the William G. Pomeroy Foundation, will be installed in front of the GAP store at 341 Broadway.

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The installation of pay stations towards the implementation of a city garage parking program got underway this week.

In its inaugural year, the seasonal program will run through Labor Day and in effect in three city owned parking garages - Walton/Woodlawn Parking Garage, Woodlawn Ave. Parking Garage, and Putnam St.

Parking Garage, and three city surface parking lots – specifically located at Woodlawn Ave., Spring Street, and High Rock.

To park in any of the six facilities, fees up to $2 per hour will be charged. An online portal where city residents and downtown business owners could apply for permits to park for free was created earlier this year.

The City Council unanimously approved the plan in April, and the city anticipates nearly $1.6 million as first-year estimated revenue, with about $450,000 in expenses.

Work underway on pay station on Monday, June 17, 2024 at the Woodlawn Parking Garage regarding Saratoga Springs’ new paid parking scheme. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

Officials Call for “Unity Against Hate and Bigotry” in Milton

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

MILTON — The section of Rowland Street runs through a mostly residential neighborhood rich with a variety of flags where the hanging cloths depict floral arrangements, and star-spangled banners, bright yellow streamers stitched with the words “Don’t Tread On Me,” blue-backed flags that read “Trump 2024,” and an arrangement of rainbow colors that fly atop a pole.

It is a discussion of the flag with the rainbow pattern that this week brought a group of Milton area residents on a sun-filled June afternoon to the brick compound that serves as the seat of town government. The rainbow Pride flag, which stands on private property, was torn down by vandals last week. It was not the first time.

“We call upon the Milton Supervisor and Council members to express their solidarity and opposition to hate,” said Martha Iacolucci, a long-time resident of the community who also serves as the chair of the town Democratic Committee. “I have lived here for 39 years and a lot has changed, mostly for the positive, and we would like the positive to continue happening.”

Iacolucci was joined by Minita Sanghvi and Joe Seeman - Democrat candidates for State Senate, and Assembly, respectively – and local residents to ask the Milton Board to allow for the raising of the Pride flag on town property.

The group said the tearing down of the rainbow flag flown on private property in Milton are the actions of a hate crime targeting the LGBTQ+ community and are calling on elected officials to publicly denounce the act and demonstrate their support for inclusivity.

“Tearing down the Pride flag isn’t a partisan issue,” said Sanghvi. “Everyone should feel safe in their community, everyone should feel safe in their home…as attacks on LGBTQ community are rising

around the country, we need our community to stand up and be allies.”

The FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program in late 2023 revealed a 13.8 percent increase in hate crimes based on sexual orientation compared to date of the previous year, and a 32.9 percent hike in those targeting gender identity.

“Repeatedly tearing down a Pride flag on private property is not just ordinary vandalism,” added Seeman, referring to the incident as an act of destruction to intimidate against all who support equal rights. “That’s an attack on decency and civility,” he said.

In 2020, a Pride flag on display in the Milton park was stolen at least three times, according to a WRGB News 6 report.

In May 2022, the fivemember town board approved a resolution stipulating that only the U.S. flag, state Government flags, U.S. military and veteran flags, and state Militia flags be allowed to be flown on town property.

In Milton, Town Supervisor Scott Ostrander serves as the town’s Chief Executive Officer and presides over the Town Board, which is an elected body that votes on matters concerning the town.

“In ’22…we saw an increasing number of groups coming forth at that point, so in order for us not to offend anyone we thought it was best that we would fly only the American flag, the state flag and the military flag to not leave anybody out,” Ostrander told Saratoga TODAY on June 18, shortly following the county Board of Supervisors monthly meeting in Ballston Spa.

The most recent Pride flag torn down was flown on Rowland Street on private property offered by a resident because the town wouldn’t allow it to be flown on public property.

“My suggestion is if you’re having a problem with people destroying it, obviously somebody’s offended by your flag or whatever what they’re doing it for I don’t have a reason for it, I suggest she puts a camera

up, she’s going to catch who’s doing it, and turn it over to the authorities,” Ostrander said.

Some neighboring communities such as the city of

Saratoga Springs and the village of Ballston Spa hold Pride flag raising ceremonies in June at their respective city and village halls. By comparison, some

residents of Milton view their town’s measure as specifically prohibitive and would like to see it changed. The Milton Town Board next meets on June 26.

Minita Sanghvi (blue shirt) and Joe Seeman (wearing tie) joined by supporters at Milton Town Hall on June 17, 2024 to call upon the Milton Town Board to reverse their ban on flags on public property and to raise the Pride flag at Town Hall. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos

Woman Charged in HitAnd-Run Incident Involving Saratoga Springs Police Officer

A 34-year-old woman was taken into custody June 18 on the suspicion of a hit-and-run incident during which a city police officer was injured.

The driver, Theresa H. Travis, is a Greenfield resident and was located and arrested in Warrensburg.

Travis is accused of fleeing a traffic stop in Saratoga Springs in a blue Dodge Caravan, and in the act of fleeing, dragging a police officer who was in conversation with her during the stop.

“The minivan vehicle took off and tried to escape and dragged Sgt. (Adam) Dingmon for a bit,” Saratoga Springs Public Safety Commissioner Tim Coll said, addressing the incident during the June 18 City Council meeting.

“He was taken to Albany Med where I understand he is in stable condition, so I want to keep Sgt. Dingmon’s family in our thoughts and prayers,” Coll said. Sgt. Dingmon was treated for his injuries and subsequently released to recover at home with extended treatment and

recovery time.

At the time of her arrest, Travis was being sought for two Bench Warrants, one issued by Schenectady County Court and the second by Saratoga County Court, both for failing to appear with sentences pending. She was charged with felony assault, reckless endangerment and criminal impersonation – both misdemeanors, and numerous vehicle and traffic law charges.

The Saratoga Springs Public Safety Department expressed gratitude to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office, the New York State Police, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office and the Capital Region Crime Analysis Center, who assisted in locating and apprehending the suspect, as well as the public for their support by sharing social media posts and providing information.

“Lastly, we are especially grateful for our public safety partners at the Saratoga Springs Fire Department who took immediate and exceptional care of our officer.”

RISE Housing & Support Services Marks 1 Year at Adelphi Street Homeless Shelter

SARATOGA SPRINGS

– RISE Housing and Support Services is celebrating a year of success at the Adelphi Street Shelter in Saratoga this week.

RISE reported the following accomplishments in the past year at the shelter:

• Served 38,325 meals

• Assisted 160 unhoused individuals

• Moved 98 individuals to permanent housing

• Navigated 799 instances of services requested

• Executed an average of a 6 month stay for each individual

The shelter is able to house

34 residents, and there are more than 20 on a waiting list.

Of the individuals who have transitioned out of the shelter, 23.7% of guests moved into fully independent apartments, 12.9% moved in with friends and/or family, 11.8% moved into housing for either mental health support, or substance use support, and 4.3% moved into Veteran Supported Housing.

The average length of stay at the shelter for an individual moving into permanent housing is approximately 6 months.

“We so appreciate all that our community partners have done to support RISE in making the County’s first year-round,

low-barrier shelter such an overwhelming success,” Lindsey Connors, Associate Executive Director at RISE said in a statement.

The organization specifically credited community support provided by Sonny and Julie Bonacio and Meg Kelly of Bonacio Development.

“We are eternally grateful to everyone who was able to join us in celebrating all the lives touched and personal progress attained at the shelter throughout the last year,” Connors said.

For more information about RISE Housing & Support Services, visit https://www. riseservices.org/.

Adelphi Street Homeless Shelter. Photo provided.

Augie Vitiello’s “Old-Fashioned Red Sauce Joint” Still Going Strong

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

BALLSTON SPA — When he was a kid growing up in the Bronx, Augie Vitiello was surrounded by homemade food cooked by his “100%” Italian family. Now, decades later, that same atmosphere survives at Augie’s Family Style Italian Restaurant in Ballston Spa, which celebrated its twentieth anniversary earlier this month.

“The core of what we do is an old-fashioned red sauce joint,” Vitiello said. “I didn’t want to be this highfalutin, snobby restaurant.”

Vitiello officially got started in the restaurant business at age 13, when he started as a dishwasher and worked his way up to peeling potatoes and cutting vegetables. But his cooking education really began at home.

Vitiello still has potent memories of the dishes his Italian-born relatives would prepare: eggplant parm, roasted chicken, pickled vegetables from the garden, even homemade wine.

“Every day there was something on the fire cooking, from the Sunday sauce to a simple stew,” Vitiello said. “You couldn’t run away from it.”

By the time he was 17, Vitiello was roasting prime ribs and whipping up shrimp scampi. He spent one semester in college, but knew right away that the only kind of education he wanted was culinary. So he enrolled in the New York Restaurant School in Manhattan.

“It was all focused towards opening up my own business,” Vitiello said. “That was always in the forefront.”

When he turned 24, an opportunity to open an eatery presented itself. “I was young, I

was dumb. I knew how to cook but I didn’t know how to run a business,” Vitiello said.

Despite his inexperience, Vitiello plowed forward and made a career for himself. He ran his own restaurant in Larchmont, New York for 13 years before deciding to relocate to the Capital Region. “As much as we knew the Saratoga area was a special place, it far exceeded our wildest dreams,” he said.

In June 2004, Augie’s Family Style Italian Restaurant first opened its doors in Ballston Spa. In 2017, Vitiello opened a second “to-go” location across from the East Side Recreation Park in Saratoga Springs. Both businesses are still going strong.

“I’ve been very fortunate and very blessed to have the energy and the enthusiasm to still want to do it,” Vitiello said. “But without my employees, there’d be nothing. That’s the most important thing.”

A lifetime surrounded by Italian food hasn’t lessened Vitiello’s enthusiasm for it. He said his favorite meal is a simple chicken parmesan with a side of penne alla vodka. “To me, that’s a marriage made in heaven,” he said.

Augie Vitiello poses with a halibut in the Augie’s Family Style Italian Restaurant kitchen. Photo via the restaurant’s Facebook page.

BUSINESS BRIEFS

New Dessert Bar Coming to Saratoga

SARATOGA SPRINGS

— The owners of Saratoga’s Broadway Deli in downtown Saratoga Springs will soon open a new venture: Bibulous, a full-service dessert and cocktail bar that will be located at 35 Henry Street.

“[Bibulous Saratoga] will feature a rotating selection of seasonal homemade desserts as well as a few savory bites,” wrote co-owner Daniel Chessare in a social media post. “Waiting for a reservation? Stop in for a glass of wine and cheese plate. Then swing by after dinner for a little dessert and a nightcap before heading home.”

Chessare said he hoped the business would be open later this summer. Updates will be posted to the Bibulous Saratoga Facebook and Instagram pages.

Ollie’s Bar & Grill Opens in Schuylerville

Sourced Water Brand Launching This Month

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

FORT ANN — Upstate New York has long been known for its water, from the Catskill Mountain watershed that supplies New York City with clean drinking water to the mineral springs that gave Saratoga Springs its name. Now, there’s a new local water company on the scene that sources its product from an artesian aquifer in the Adirondacks.

Realm, a premium water brand, will be officially unveiled at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City later this month. Its water source in Fort Ann, about 30 miles north of Saratoga, is said to be “98% uncontaminated” and “untouched by natural and human pollutants,” according to the company’s press release. Owners Mark and Joe Miller have spent the last seven years trying to bring the water to market.

“Water is the most essential element and we cannot survive without it. We understand the importance of providing and protecting natural resources, which is why Realm means so

for

much to us,” said Realm’s CEO Todd Kletter in a statement.

Starting this fall, Realm will be available in still and sparkling varieties, packaged in glass bottles. Consumers will be able to purchase the bottles via the brand’s website.

The bottle design

Realm, a new premium water brand that sources its water from the Adirondack Mountains. Photo provided by Jaclyn Keegan.

Ollie’s Bar & Grill at 120 Broad Street in Schuylerville celebrated its recent opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony last week hosted by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce. Photo via the chamber’s Facebook page.

A slice of chocolate cake serves as a preview of what’s to come at the dessert and cocktail bar Bibulous Saratoga, which is expected to open later this summer. Photo via the company’s social media accounts.

Schuylerville Announces 2024 Top Graduates

SCHUYLERVILLE — The Schuylerville Central School District announced its top high school graduates of 2024 earlier this month. The recognition honors graduating students with an average of 96 or higher. 26 students from the Class of 2024 made this year’s list.

Valedictorian: Mallory Sickles

Future Plans: Mallory will attend Clemson University and study communications.

Salutatorian: Jenna Hart

Future Plans: Jenna will attend the United States Military Academy at West Point majoring in life science, pre-med track.

Madisyn Awilow

Future Plans: Madisyn will attend SUNY Delhi and study veterinary science technology.

Taylor Barraclough Future Plans: Taylor will attend Cornell University and study animal science.

Sophie Bodnar

Future Plans: Sophie will attend Flagler College and study early childhood education/psychology.

Anika Buff Future Plans: Anika will attend LeMoyne College and study biology.

Meghan Cowles Future Plans: Meghan will attend Hudson Valley

Community College and study architectural technology.

Carter DeBusk

Future Plans: Carter will attend University of New Hampshire and study environmental sustainability.

Kathryn Elder

Future Plans: Kathryn will attend University of Alabama and study criminology/criminal justice.

Martin Flanders

Future Plans: Martin will attend Alfred University and study pre-health.

Eleanor Hughes

Future Plans: Eleanor will attend Williams College and study political science.

Jaedus LeForge

Future Plans: Jaedus will attend SUNY Plattsburgh and study digital media production.

Nate Levin

Future Plans: Nate will attend Macaulay Honors College at CUNY Hunter College and study political science & psychology.

Presley MacNaughton

Future Plans: Presley will attend University of Tampa and study communication and media studies.

Reilly McCormick

Future Plans: Reilly will attend LeMoyne College and study nursing.

Mary McGloine

Future Plans: Mary will attend Plymouth State University and study meteorology.

Joshua Merrill

Future Plans: Joshua will attend Rochester Institute of Technology and study chemical engineering.

Brenna Moran

Future Plans: Brenna will attend North Carolina State University and study aerospace engineering.

Austin Mosher

Future Plans: Austin will attend Clarkson University and study aerospace engineering.

Victoria Piteri

Future Plans: Victoria will attend Rutgers UniversityCamden and study business management.

Keira Rogan

Future Plans: Keira will attend Hamilton College and study literature and creative writing.

Ryan Stark Future Plans: Ryan will attend SUNY Cortland and study pre-physical therapy.

Olivia Swinton Future Plans: Olivia is taking a gap year.

Emily Tavares Future Plans: Emily will attend Syracuse University and study broadcast and digital journalism.

Anthony Tyler Future Plans: Anthony will attend SUNY Geneseo and study psychology.

Sophia Wahl Future Plans: Sophia will attend SUNY Cortland and study early childhood education.

Schuylerville High School Class of 2024 Valedictorian Mallory Sickles (left) and Salutatorian Jenna Hart (right). Photos via the Schuylerville Central School District.

Inaugural Construction Summer Camp for Girls Launches Next Month Saratoga Independent School Celebrates 8th Grade Graduation

GANSEVOORT — An inaugural Construction Summer Camp for middle school girls will launch next month, thanks to the Northeast Construction Trades Workforce Coalition. The camp

aims to break down gender barriers in the construction industry.

“By hosting this unique camp tailored specifically for middle school girls, we aim to cultivate their interest in construction early

on, providing them with the skills, confidence, and support they need to pursue rewarding careers in this traditionally male-dominated field,” said Doug Ford, president of the Northeast Construction Trades Workforce Coalition, in a statement.

The camp will take place on July 22-26 at the Whitbeck Construction Education Center in Gansevoort. Campers will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on activities and learn how math, technology, science, and design apply to construction. They will tour local businesses and contraction sites. The camp culminates in a Construction Olympics.

For more information, visit https://nctwc.org/girls-construction-summer-camp-registration/.

Saratoga Students Awarded Lions Scholarships

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Academic scholarships totaling $25,000 were awarded to five Saratoga Springs High School students by the Saratoga Springs Lions Club.

The $10,000 Jack Berkowitz Memorial Scholarship for scholastic achievement and community service was presented to Lauren Ellnor;

two $5,000 scholarships were awarded to Matthew DiGeso and Olivia Tetrault; and two $2,500 scholarships went to Samuel Lamere and Eleanor McNamara.

All five were cited for their scholastic achievements, their involvement in sports and music, and their ongoing participation in volunteer activities.

SARATOGA SPRINGS

— Fourteen 8th graders at the Saratoga Independent School (SIS) celebrated their graduation on Friday, June 14.

Head of School Robert Ahrens highlighted the achievements, perseverance, and growth of the class of 2024.

“Be confident in your abilities, be courageous in the face of challenges, and be compassionate in all your interactions,” Ahrens

said. “The world needs your talents, your creativity, and your leadership.”

Students will continue their education at local high schools, as well as PTECH and Early College Career Academy (ECCA), Northfield Mount Hermon (MA), Albany Academies, Brown School, Emma Willard, Proctor Academy (NH), and Academy of Holy Names.

Flier image provided by Pam Stott.

From left to right – Lions scholarship winners Lauren Ellnor, Samuel Lamere, and Eleanor McNamara. Photo by Lion Joe Brady.

Saratoga Independent School celebrated the graduation of fourteen 8th grade students on June 14. Photo provided by Brooke Rouse.

Food

Kids Club at the Market

SATURDAYS

9A.M. - 1P.M.

WEDNESDAYS

3P.M. - 6P.M.

HIGH ROCK PARK

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TheSaratoga Farmers’ Market is preparing to launch its brand new Kids Club for Summer 2024.

Thanks to the generosity and sponsorship received from The Christopher Dailey Foundation and Stewarts, along with the generous support of many of the community organizations listed on the Kids Club activity calendar, the Saratoga Farmers’ Market can offer this program free of charge to the community.

Starting Wednesday, June 26th, and continuing weekly through August 28th, children can enroll in the program at the Wednesday Saratoga Farmers’ Market at High Rock Park. Each week, from 3 to 5 p.m. throughout the summer, there will be fun and educational activities to participate in. Children can earn up to $4 in coins weekly to be spent at the market. Produce vendors will offer items for $2 and $4 for children to spend their coins on, or they can save their coins for a larger produce purchase during the summer program.

In addition to activities, the market has partnered with The Better Bites Bunch to bring various educational and fun food-based characters and activities to the farmers’ market. These activities help encourage children to stay hydrated, stay active, and increase their awareness of the importance of enjoying fruits and vegetables on a daily basis.

The farmers’ market also hosts Dinner at the Market every week. Various vendors bring delicious readyto-eat foods so families can eat together at the park picnic tables while enjoying live music following the Kids Club programs.

The Saratoga Farmer’s 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. The Monday Satellite Market at Clifton Park is open from 2-5 p.m. at the Shenendehowa Methodist Church on Route 146. Find us online at www.saratogafarmersmarket.org, where you can sign up for our weekly newsletter, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ SaratogaFarmersMarket.

YIELDS: 8 servings | PREP & COOK TIME: 45 min

INGREDIENTS:

*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

FOR THE FILLING:

• 5 heaping cups fresh strawberries,hulled and quartered *

• 1/4 cup granulated white sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 3 Tablespoons cornstarch

INSTRUCTIONS: Strawberry Crisp

FOR THE TOPPING:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 3/4 cup old-fashioned oats

• 2/3 cup granulated white sugar

• 2/3 cup packed brown sugar

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a deep-dish pie plate or large baking dish with butter or cooking spray and set aside.

2. Combine the chopped strawberries and sugar in a large bowl and mix until the strawberries fully absorb the sugar. Add the cornstarch and vanilla extract and stir until all of the strawberries are evenly coated. Pour into the prepared baking dish.

3. In a separate medium-size bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, granulated sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Pour in the melted butter and stir well until well coated and crumbly. Sprinkle the crumb mixture evenly over the top of the strawberries.

4. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until fruit is bubbly and the topping is golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream on top. Enjoy!

Friends of the Market Host POP Club, photo courtesy of Pattie Garrett

Jodie Fitz for Saratoga TODAY

Recipe by Ashlyn Edwards

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY

It is officially Summer. Summer is many people’s favorite time of the year, especially kids. School is out, the weather is warm and it’s time to relax and recharge and spend more time outdoors. We may also find ourselves cooking outdoors more often. Creating our favorite meat and vegetable dishes on our grills becomes an art of being the “grill master.” Cooking outdoors can be a time to create wonderful and healthy dishes using your favorite olive oil or cooking oil. Spraying oil on your vegetables, fish, and meat can be a method of adding flavor, sealing in moisture and adding nutrition to your product.

As a child, I can recall the moment my father exclaimed to me; “The time has come for you to help me with the grilling.”

Cooking outdoors was the only time my father contributed to the cooking job of the household. He did consider himself the “subject matter expert” of cooking foods on his much beloved outdoor grill.

The use of oil was always the first step my father used to prep the grill grate. One of the first outdoor cooking tasks my father empowered me with was the spraying of the grill. He handed me what looked like a spray bottle that was filled with olive oil to lightly spray on the rack to help prevent the product from sticking.

As you know from my previous writings, I am the eldest of three boys (who always found some type of mischievous actions to encounter). With clear direction, my father patiently showed me how to lightly apply the oil to the heated grill grates. With confidence that I would perform the job well, he left me to go inside to get

A SPRAY OF Oil

the vegetables and beef that we would be adding to the grill. As my father handed me the sprayer, I assured him that I was “the man for the job.” I did begin with good intentions as I began to repeat the exact motions my father displayed with the spraying of the oil. What I soon realized was that the spray bottle was a lot of fun. Doing some unique dancing, I creatively continued to apply the oil with swinging motions spraying in various directions with pizzazz. As I was enjoying myself, my two other brothers looked on with curiosity and envy. They both soon approached me spurring the temptation that was too great to avoid spraying them. Before I realized what had overtaken me, the spray bottle in my hand had fully saturated both of my brothers with oil in their hair and clothes. My father soon returned taking the spray bottle out of my hands in a split second that flashed before my eyes. At this point –I think you can guess where I spent the remainder of my day.

The use of oil misters and spray bottles is a small item that can be used to spray or atomize oil to add flavor, control, fat, and eliminate the environmentally unfriendly factors of aerosol sprays. An oil mister and sprayer is refillable adding a stylish gadget to your kitchen. They can come in a pump mister or a spray bottle design. Both will give you a fine mist that can be sprayed across your product while it is cooking.

One of the designs we carry is the EVO oil spray bottle. It is an award-winning non-aerosol sprayer designed by Michael Graves Design Group. It is a BPA FREE bottle that has a comfortable ergonomic trigger

Steakhouse Kebabs

INGREDIENTS

KEBABS

• 1 lb. small red potatoes, halved

• Kosher salt

making it easy to use. The spray head creates a fan-shaped mist that allows you to evenly coat the surface of pans, food, or your grill.

Sprayers and misters allow you to buy your favorite cooking oils in bulk to refill your sprayer. This is an excellent way of controlling flavor, calorie content, and managing your nutrition.

If you are in Saratoga Springs, come by Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store located at 33 Railroad Place to pick up the EVO oil sprayer or other spray misters we have available. We also have an assortment of grilling tools and accessories. Have fun cooking the fabulous vegetables that are being sold in the markets nearby. This is a great time of the year to be outdoors and to have fun cooking.

Remember my Foodie Friends: “Life Happens in the Kitchen” or outdoors on your favorite grill. Have FUN (and let the children help even if they seem to get a bit creative with the gadgets)!!

Take Care, John & Paula

BLUE CHEESE DRESSING:

• 1/2 c. mayonnaise

• 1 10-ounce package cremini mushrooms, trimmed, halved if large

• 1/4 c. olive oil

• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder

• Black pepper, to taste

• 1 3/4 lb. boneless sirloin steak, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks

• 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

• Torn romaine lettuce, for serving

INSTRUCTIONS

• 1/4 c. buttermilk

• 1/4 c. sour cream

• 2 tsp. apple cider vinegar

• Dash of Worcestershire sauce

• 1/3 c. crumbled blue cheese

• 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

• Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste

FOR THE BLUE CHEESE DRESSING:

1. Stir together the mayonnaise, buttermilk, sour cream, vinegar and Worcestershire sauce in a medium bowl. Stir in the blue cheese and parsley and season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate while you make the kebabs.

FOR THE KEBABS:

1. Soak 8 to 12 wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium. Put the potatoes in a saucepan with salted water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a simmer and cook until a knife inserted into a potato slips out with just a little resistance, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and pat dry.

2. Put the potatoes in a large bowl and add the mushrooms. Toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil, the garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt and a generous amount of pepper.

3. Toss the steak in another bowl with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, the Worcestershire sauce, ½ teaspoon salt and a generous amount of pepper. Thread the beef, mushrooms and potatoes onto the skewers.

4. Grill the kebabs, turning, until the vegetables are tender and the beef is charred, about 10 minutes. You can also continue to very lightly spray olive oil on kebabs as cooking. Let rest 5 minutes. Serve the kebabs with romaine and drizzle with some of the dressing. Serve with the remaining dressing.

Recipe courtesy of Ree Drummond at thepioneerwoman.com

This Week’s Events: JUNE 21-27

FRIDAY, JUNE 21

Tea and Talk: Here Comes the Bride

Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street, Galway | 3 p.m. An adult program. The speaker is Anne Clothier, Brookside Museum Education Director. She will talk about marriage customs and wedding-related stories from Saratoga County history and show a collection of wedding gowns from the museum. Please bring family wedding photos, mementos, and stories to share. Tea and light refreshments will be served. Registration is requested at 518-882-6385.

Writing with the Land: Poetry Workshop

Pitney Meadows Community Farm, 223 West Ave., Saratoga Springs | 6 – 7 p.m. 16 yrs. old+ Workshop with Ndakinna Educational Center. Saratoga Springs’ first poet laureate, Joseph Bruchac, will immerse participants in the inspiring natural environment of Pitney Meadows. This adult workshop is tailored to accommodate varying levels of literary experience. Participants will explore various poetic forms, including free verse, haiku, and more, drawing inspiration from the ever-changing seasons and the farm’s breathtaking landscape. Each participant will leave a work of poetry inspired by our land.

SATURDAY, JUNE 22

Yoga Among the Wildflowers

Pitney Meadows Community Farm, 223 West Ave., Saratoga Springs | 9:30 - 10:45 a.m.

Weekly Drop-In Yoga Flow on the Farm with Sara Martin, every Saturday. This is an “all level” vinyasa class that is filled with inspiration and great music. There is a luxurious warm up, some faster paced

vinyasa movement, a cool down, savasana, and typically closes with a visualization that will help you take the bliss and inspiration with you. Open and free to the public, donations accepted. Beginners are welcome and encouraged! Extra mats are available.

American Legion Monthly Meeting

Adirondack Post 70, 34 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m.

Annual Craft and Antique Fair

Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa| 10 – 3 p.m. The Saratoga County History Center is thrilled to invite the public to the 5th Annual Craft and Antique Fair. 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

Various locations | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saratoga PLAN announces its inaugural Saratoga County Farm Showcase. A self-guided 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.

focus for summer and a deeper appreciation for slow breaths.

Third Annual Summer Kick Off Festival

org/farmshowcase.

Town of Wilton Community Day

Wilton Recreation – Gavin Park, 10 Lewis Drive, Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 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!

‘The Masterpiece’

Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Drive, Malta | 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. and Sunday June 23 | 2 p.m. The first production of Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe’s 35th season. ‘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 518899-4411.

SUNDAY, JUNE 23

Summer Solstice Breathwalk

Pitney Meadows Community Farm, 223 West Ave., Saratoga Springs | 10 – 11 a.m. Public Workshop with Sarah Hutcherson with Slo Breathworks. A breath walk is a restorative way to welcome the changing seasons, connecting you with your senses, the land, and fellow walkers. For one mindful hour, you will explore Pitney’s landscape, focusing on your breath. Join us as the sun reaches its peak for the longest day of the year. As you breathe in the garden’s sounds and smells, you’ll gain a relaxed

Wiswall Park, Front St., Ballston Spa | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Over 30 vendors offering a variety of goods such as baked treats, specialty foods, clothing, handmade gifts, and jewelry, as well as local services including home needs and child development education, there will be something for everyone. The Kids’ Free Activity Tent will provide entertainment with activities like yoga classes, fitness classes for moms, face painting, surprise visits from special characters, and bubble and water play stations. The first twenty-five shoppers will receive free swag bags filled with local goodies, and every purchase recorded on the event stamp pass will enter participants into several exciting giveaways. Rain date June 30.

Art of Seeing: Seasonal Tracking Workshops

Pitney Meadows Community Farm, 223 West Ave., Saratoga Springs | 3 -5 p.m. Public Workshop with Ndakinna Education Center - James Bruchac, a renowned tracker, storyteller, and wilderness skills expert, will immerse participants of all ages in the world of tracking and nature observation. You will learn to recognize the signs left by various animals across the changing seasons. With Pitney Meadow’s expansive 166 acres, including thirty wooded acres, as your classroom, you will not only acquire tracking skills but also gain a deep understanding of the natural landscapes and the creatures that inhabit them.

MONDAY, JUNE 24

Author Addresses Caregiver Challenges

Saratoga Senior Center, 290 West Ave., Saratoga Springs | 2 p.m. Through acceptance, commitment, and love, caregiving 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.”

Their story is also included in the groundbreaking new book,“When You Care: The Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others,” written by Elissa Strauss and published by Simon & Schuster. Bob will conduct a reading of a section of his book, 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 will be available for purchase.

Watercolor

Demonstration

Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Blvd., Clifton Park | 6:30 p.m. The Southern Saratoga Art Society will host a demonstration by watercolorist, Ottavia Huang. Ottavia’s work captures urban and natural landscapes, emphasizing peace and tranquility. Using watercolor and pen, she creates spontaneous, lightfilled sketches that serve as documentation of her travels and explorations of New York. Saratoga Arts made this program possible through the Community Arts Regrant Program, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. The public is invited to attend. For more information, visit: southernsaratogaartist.com

TUESDAY, JUNE 25

Saratoga Springs Booster Club Field Hockey Camp

Saratoga Springs High School, 1 Blue Streaks Blvd., Saratoga Springs | 8 – 11 a.m. (except Monday- 5 -8 p.m.). The Saratoga Springs Booster Club will be hosting its annual field hockey camp beginning on June 24 and ending on June 28 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

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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 Jo-Anne Hostig, Saratoga head field hockey coach at.

Pierogi Sale

Christ the Savior Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake, Pickup 11 a.m. – Noon. As usual we will have potato/ cheese, kraut and farmer’s cheese pieroghis All pierogi orders are $12/dz. Please call 518-363-0001. Stuffed clams should be available as well. Our next sale is expected to be in September, so stock up now.

Sundials and the Summer Solstice

Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa | 7 p.m. The Saratoga County History Center Board is pleased to announce a unique program on sundials from ancient times to today. Jere Blackwelder, former President of the History Center’s Board of Trustees will travel through the centuries, exploring how civilizations have viewed time since the beginnings of agriculture through numerous cultures to the modern age with sundials as the common element. Registration is free.

Film: Disobedience

Congregation Shaara Tfille, 84 |Weible Ave., Saratoga Spring| 7 p.m. The movie, starring Rachel Weisz, Rachel McAdams and Alessandro Nivola, is set in North London. A woman returns to the strict Orthodox Jewish community for her father’s funeral the strict Orthodox Jewish community for her father’s funeral after living in New York for many years. She was estranged from her father and ostracized by the community for a reason that becomes clear as the story unfolds. “R” rated with explicit scenes. RSVP at 518-584-2370 by Friday, June 21. $5 per person and refreshments to follow.

After the Fire Monthly Meeting

Halfmoon Town Hall, Lower Newtown Rd. Halfmoon | 7 p.m. After the Fire is a nonprofit organization that helps Saratoga County Residents who have suffered a loss due to fire. Families are provided with gift cards, a night’s stay at a participating hotel/ motel, Red Cross referral, informational material, emotional support. etc. Volunteers needed, anyone interested in learning more about After the Fire, or becoming a member, may attend a meeting, visit us on Facebook, at www.afterthefire. org, or leave a message on voicemail at 518-435-4571.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26

Summer Reading Program

Ballston Spa Public Library, 21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa | The reading portion is a great way to keep young minds active and help prevent a “summer slide” in academic performance. Kids and teens can earn prizes and grand prizes for participating in the reading club. Adults can get in on the action by picking up a reading punch card. Each punch earns a raffle ticket to possibly win a grand prize. For more information about summer programs stop in or call 518-885-5022 or visit: bspl.sals.edu.

Photography Club

Galway Public Library, Community Room, 2112 East St., Galway | 6 p.m. This month our speaker is the well-known Adirondack wildlife photographer Warren Greene, who will share images from his wildlife and landscape portfolios. We will also review photographs submitted for this month’s Photo Challenge: Scenes from a Day Trip. Also, this month will be our group’s third anniversary, and we hope you can join us and celebrate this occasion! Anyone interested in photography regardless of their level of experience is encouraged to attend these relaxed and friendly gatherings. For more

information contact: Dave Waite at davewaitefinearts@ gmail.com

Chicken & Sausage Riggies Dinner Take Out

Saratoga – Wilton Elks Club, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Take out only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order, 518-584-2585. Menu: chicken, sausage, diced tomatoes in pink sauce over penne pasta, tossed salad, garlic toast. Cost is $15 per dinner. Cash only.

THURSDAY, JUNE 27

Comedy Magic Show with Mr. Twisty

Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library| 375 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 3 or 6 p.m. Join us as we kick-off our Summer Reading program with Mr. Twisty’s Super Silly Magic Show-where magic and comedy come together to create an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages. 518-3718622. www.cphlibrary.org

Brooks BBQ Drive Thru Christ the Savior Orthodox Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake | 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. or until sold out. The dinner includes a 1/2 chicken, mashed potatoes, Cole slaw and dinner roll. The dinner is $17.

Saratoga Veterans Chorus Rehearsal

American Legion Post 70, 34 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m. All veterans of our Nation’s Armed Forces, including Guard, Reserve, and Active-Duty service members are invited to attend chorus rehearsals on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month at 7 p.m. Experience the camaraderie of choral singing in an informal, no audition environment. There is no cost to observe or participate. Call 518-885-1326 for more information.

UPCOMING Events

Donations Wanted

The Old Stone Church is accepting donations starting now for its annual lawn sale at 159 Stone Church Road, Ballston Spa. Donations can be left in the back on the ramp. Accepting Household Items and Clothing. No mattresses, car seats, exercise equipment, T. V’s, old phones, cribs, bassinets, golf clubs, bowling balls or skis. Call Ann at 518-885-4034 for more information. Sale Dates: Friday and Saturday, July 26 and 27 and Friday and Saturday, August 2 and 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits Artists and members of SSAS are exhibiting throughout the area. Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Blvd., Clifton Park, is hosting a Spring Show in The Gallery for the months of June and July featuring artists and SSAS members Fran Cullen, Denise Kornak, Lynne Kaiser and Carol Winterton. Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main Street, Mechanicville, will show the artwork of SSAS member and artist Rita Helie. Visit these shows and support the arts in Southern Saratoga County. For more information about, visit: southernsaratogaartist.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

Capital District Chevrolet Club

41st Annual Car, Street Rod, and Truck Show 2024 Sunday, June 30, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Cook’s Park on Sham Brook Pkw’y in the Village of Colonie. Rain or shine. Registration 9 a.m. -12:30 p.m., $20 per show vehicle (Cash Only). Spectators and parking free. (No dogs unless they are service dogs). Food and beverages available for purchase. DJ music, 50/50 and door prizes. A portion of the proceeds will be forwarded to the “Northeast Regional Food Bank”, “ The Patriot Flight” to Washington for our Veterans and the “Double H Hole in the Wall Ranch”. No preregistration. General Information: Phil 518-429-023.

2024 Adirondack Greek Festival

The 15th Adirondack Greek Festival will be hosted by St. George Church, 55 Main St., South Glens Falls, on Thursday, July 11 from 4 to 8 p.m. Enjoy souvlaki and gyro sandwiches and pastries outside under the tent. Friday and Saturday, July 12 and 13 from 12 – 7 p.m., enjoy our Full Festival days with more authentic Greek food/dinners & pastries, music, entertainment, and church tours. Free admission and parking. OPA! No online or phone orders will be taken for this event. For more information, call 518- 792-2359. www.sgforthodoxchurch.org.

Entertainment & Arts

Five Leading Artists To Receive The 2024 Yaddo Artist Medal

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The Yaddo Artist Medal this year will be presented to four stellar contemporary artists, with a posthumous award to Yaddo alum Chester Himes. The other honorees are Lisa Cortés, Young Jean Lee, Tarik O’Regan, and Amy Sillman, Yaddo announced.

“It’s a great pleasure for us to continue a tradition that began with the inaugural recipient, Philip Roth, and continues with Laurie Anderson, David del Tredici, Amy Hempel, Martin Puryear and Alfre Leslie,” Yaddo

President Elaina Richardson said, in a statement.

The honorees reflect the five artistic disciplines represented at Yaddo and renew the line of Medalists which was interrupted by the pandemic.

Lisa Cortés is a Grammynominated and Emmywinning director and producer. She is known for generating bold, explosive art that shines light on important stories hidden from view.

Chester Himes (1909 –1984) was an internationally acclaimed author, known

for his Harlem detective novels, which explored the complexities of race, injustice, and urban life.

Young Jean Lee is a playwright, director, and filmmaker. She is the first AsianAmerican female playwright to have had a play produced on Broadway, and she has written and directed 10 shows in New York with Young Jean Lee’s Theater Company.

Tarik O’Regan is a London-born composer based in San Francisco. In recent years, much of his work has investigated and been influenced by his dual Arab and Irish heritages. In 2023 he was commissioned by His Majesty King Charles III to compose the Agnus Dei for the Coronation Service at Westminster Abbey.

Amy Sillman is an acclaimed visual artist, best known for her rigorous formal

engagement with painting and iterative drawings, and an excavation of form lying between abstraction and figuration. Her current solo exhibition To Be Other Wise is currently on view at Gladstone Gallery in New York.

The medal recognizes individuals who exemplify a level of achievement and commitment to their art that reflects the tradition of excellence that has always been a hallmark of the Yaddo residency program, as well as celebrating those who have been supportive and understand the sense of community that it has long promoted among artists.

“It’s long been our custom to award a medal for achievement and service to two graduating seniors at Saratoga High, and we’d wanted for some time to expand on that tradition in a way that reflected our core history, and century-long commitment, to encouraging, supporting, and inspiring the work of artists and writers,” Richardson said. “One of the many sadnesses of the shut down for us was the interruption in this story, and we were especially eager to play catch up, knowing the additional burdens our artists

have faced in recent years. We wanted to celebrate each of the five individually and to raise a glass to all our artists more generally for what they give to our lives.”

The medals, designed for Yaddo by James Siena, will be presented at an intimate dinner and awards ceremony hosted by Allan Cumming at Gotham restaurant in Manhattan on Nov. 21.

Tables and individual tickets are available now and can be purchased at www.yaddo.org or by calling 518-584-0746.

Yaddo’s mission is to provide artists with time and space to explore and define ideas and create new work. Founded in 1900 by the financier Spencer Trask and his wife Katrina, this artists’ community is located on a 400-acre estate in Saratoga Springs. Yaddo hosts around 300 residents annually for two to eight weeks, at no cost to the artist. Over 6,500 individuals have created work at Yaddo—literature (fiction, nonfiction, and poetry), paintings, photography, sculpture, music, dance, film, and performance pieces—that have helped shape the contemporary cultural landscape and touched millions of lives.

“Good Friends Are Great” - Local Author

Publishes New Chidren’s Book

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Local author Roger Goldsmith has announced the release of his second children’s book: “Good Friends Are Great.” This book follows his earlier publication “Paint The Town” and contains 24 pages of colorful illustrations and text that tell the story of Zain and Jester’s afternoon of fun and rescue.

The self-published book, written in rhyme with a focused interest level for children 2–7 years old, is available for purchase directly from the author via email at: rogerg12866@gmail.com, and Facebook Market Place at $6.95 each or $12.00 for both books, plus tax and shipping.

John Fogerty, George Thorogood Bring It All Back Home on a Night in Saratoga

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Once, there was a thing called rock and roll, a phrase either derived from 17th century mariners atop a shaky ship, or early 20th century actors engaged in acts of carnality –depending upon whom you believe.

The music and the lifestyle ushered in with it inspired the kids to dance with abandon and smile with glee, and caused some of the elder statesmen of the time to claim it an art sent to humanity by none other than the devil himself.

Before the bean-counters and the money-hoarders got a hold of it some decades later, effectively causing its demise, there were some who believed the amplified output streaming from its electrified guitars and rhythmic drums could change the world. John Fogerty, lead singer, lead guitarist, and principal songwriter of the band Creedence Clearwater Revival, was of the generation that believed it could be so.

On June 12, Fogerty came to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center where he performed a slew of tunes he created during an especially prolific burst of songwriting, mostly in the 1960’s.

He kicked off his 18-song or-so set with the lyrically ominous “Bad Moon Rising,” and continued the CCR re-imaginings with “Lookin’ Out My Back Door,” “Down On The Corner” and “Up Around the Bend,” “Who’ll Stop The Rain” and “Have You Ever Seen the Rain?”, “Fortunate Son,” “Born on the Bayou,” and “Proud Mary” – the latter invoking his cajunistic dialectical inventions (“Big wheel keep on toy-nin,” he sang, “Proud Mary keep on boy-nin).”

From more recent work (the 1980’s at least) the doubledenim draped songwriter led his six-piece ensemble in performances of “Centerfield” (written about centerfield at Yankee Stadium, don ’t cha know), and “The Old Man Down The Road.”

Fogerty was amiably assisted (in the dance-tilyou-drop part) by George Thorogood & the Destroyers,

who provided opening support. Dressed in basic black – shirt, shoes, pants with dripped-sequined sides, and sporting dark shades to shield his eyes, Thorogood led his five-piece band through a 60-minute set that explored the Bo Diddley-infused rock ‘n’ roll-isms of “Who Do You Love?” as well as Destroyer staples “Bad to the Bone,” the wildly popular “I Drink Alone” (which inspired a bevy of lager consumers to stand tall and raise their brewski’s high above their heads) and of course, “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer.”

Overall, for this night, Fogerty and Thorogood combined to deliver a thoughtful reminder of a music that once had inspired the kids to dance with abandon and smile with glee, sometimes think about the conditions of the world-at-large and figure out ways to make it all a better place.

HBO Series Seeking To Fill Roles, Filming Locally in August

CAPITAL REGION — The New York City based Grant Wilfley Casting company will be back in Troy/Albany area in August seeking to fill roles for Season 3 of the HBO series The Gilded Age. The company says it is seeking to fill some various featured roles, along with general background work. See flyer for details. Costume fittings begin June 26.

John Fogerty opens his set at Saratoga Performing Arts Center June 12,2024 with “Bad Moon Rising.”

Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

Friday Night Free Summer Concert Series Begins June 28

GLENS FALLS — The Park Theater Foundation will present its fourth annual free Summer Series Concerts June 28 - August 2 at the Crandall Park Bandshell each Friday evening, from 7-8:30 p.m.

Summer Series Concert

2024 - Lineup:

Friday, 06/28 - Wild Adriatic

Friday, 07/05 - Rob Flax’s

Boom Chick Trio

Friday, 07/12 - Stella Ruze

Friday, 07/19 - Pascuala Ilabaca & Fauna

Friday, 07/26 - Soggy Po’ Boys

Friday, 08/02 - Angelina Valente

On-Site Food Trucks: There will be a rotating cast of local food trucks located on-site throughout the series

offering a variety of small plates and beverages that will be available for purchase each evening.

Concert Location: Crandall Park BandshellFire Road, Glens Falls. Rain Location: The Park Theater14 Park St., Glens Falls. For more information, visit our website or phone the box office at 518-792-1150.

The Park Theater Foundation free Summer Series Concerts begins June 28. Photo provided.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

BALLSTON

Richard Burt sold property at 921 Route 50 to 921 Route 50 LLC for $173,000

GALWAY

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

GREENFIELD

John Mishoe sold property at 463 Allen Road to Michael Forlini for $390,000

John Duffney sold property at 288 North Greenfield to Kelly Rozembersky for $270,000

MALTA

Timothy Albright sold property at 54 Shore Ave to Joseph DiDonna for $800,000

Jennifer Hogan sold property at 5 Plum Poppy South to Dustin Mullen for $475,000

Nicolas Aragosa sold property at 10 Scotch Mist Way to Steven Zawistowski for $425,000

Michaels Group Homes LLC sold property at 20 Wiggins Dr to Donna Sickler for $562,410

MILTON

James Powell sold property at 45 North Street to Kyle

Mauszyk for $290,000

Bernadine Clancy sold property at 23 Laurel Lane to Madrit Rrugeja for $410,000

Homestead Landing LLC sold property at 6 Arlington Circle to Gregory Abbattisti for $175,000

Martin Pozefsky sold property at 1 Poe Ct to Devon Delay for $545,000

Ryan McMahon sold property at 119 Citation Way to Ryan McMahon for $491,362

SARATOGA

Audrey Butler sold property at 116 Cedar Bluff Rd to

16 Cedar Bluff Rd LLC for $842,000

SARATOGA SPRINGS

Progresssongs LLC sold property at 7 West Circular St to Ross Polansky for $349,000

McJack LLC sold property at 3376 South Broadway to THBC NY LLC for $5,450,000

Marny Skinner sold property at 144 Middle Ave to Michael Walterich for $640,000

Heather Chevalley sold property at 23 Quevic Drive to Sean Fuster for $453,000

Gregory Gugumuck sold property at 10 Ritchie Pl to Alan Bazzari for $510,000

Vivian Richards sold property at 636 Lake Ave to Francis Connolly for $250,000

Allison Bradley sold property at 8 King Arthur Court South to SKLSID LLC for $450,000

WILTON

Diane Nazzaro sold property at 138 Ernst Rd to Jeffrey Steigerwald for $441,500.

Colline Petrie sold property at 60 Gailor Rd to John Rice for $259,000.

Forest Grove LLC sold property at 9 Daintree Drive to Glen and Lisa Phillips for $692,411.

Forest Grove LLC sold property at 2 Ocala Ct to Joseph and Lisa Torani for $997,104.

David Zachar sold property at 3 Conklin Ct to Sandra Hanley for $590,000.

This beautiful home at 13 Weston Way in Malta was listed by Tamara Valentine from Roohan Realty and sold for $470,000.

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

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.

LEGALS

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 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

Notice of formation of 518 WellFit, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 06/07/2024. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 69 Cornerstone Dr., Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 06/21, 06/28, 07/05, 07/12, 07/19, 07/26/2024. 13214

163 Flike Road, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/13/24. Office in Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 40 Jolly Road, Stillwater, NY 12170. Purpose: General. 06/21, 06/28, 07/05, 07/12, 07/19, 07/26/2024. 13215

29 Major Dickinson Avenue, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/13/24. Office in Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 40 Jolly Road, Stillwater, NY 12170. Purpose: General. 06/21, 06/28, 07/05, 07/12, 07/19, 07/26/2024. 13216

171 Flike Road, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/13/24. Office in Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 40 Jolly Road, Stillwater, NY 12170. Purpose: General. 06/21, 06/28, 07/05, 07/12, 07/19, 07/26/2024. 13217

6 Lake Street, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/13/24. Office in Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 40 Jolly Road, Stillwater, NY 12170. Purpose: General. 06/21, 06/28, 07/05, 07/12, 07/19, 07/26/2024. 13218

739 Hudson Avenue, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/13/24. Office in Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 40 Jolly Road,

LEGALS

Stillwater, NY 12170. Purpose: General. 06/21, 06/28, 07/05, 07/12, 07/19, 07/26/2024. 13219

894 Hudson Avenue, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/13/24. Office in Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 40 Jolly Road, Stillwater, NY 12170. Purpose: General. 06/21, 06/28, 07/05, 07/12, 07/19, 07/26/2024. 13220

133 County Road 76, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/13/24. Office in Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 40 Jolly Road, Stillwater, NY 12170. Purpose: General. 06/21, 06/28, 07/05, 07/12, 07/19, 07/26/2024. 13221

132 N Central Avenue, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/13/24. Office in Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 40 Jolly Road, Stillwater, NY 12170. Purpose: General. 06/21, 06/28, 07/05, 07/12, 07/19, 07/26/2024. 13222

243 S Third Avenue, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/13/24. Office in Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 40 Jolly Road, Stillwater, NY 12170. Purpose: General. 06/21, 06/28, 07/05, 07/12, 07/19, 07/26/2024. 13223

18-20 Vanderwerken Avenue, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/13/24. Office in Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 40 Jolly Road, Stillwater, NY 12170. Purpose: General. 06/21, 06/28, 07/05, 07/12, 07/19, 07/26/2024. 13224

89 Round Lake Avenue, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/13/24. Office in Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 40 Jolly Road, Stillwater, NY 12170. Purpose: General. 06/21, 06/28, 07/05, 07/12, 07/19, 07/26/2024. 13225

Notice of formation of SHATTUCK MASONRY & CONSTRUCTION LLC. Articles of Org. filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05-30-2024. Office location: Saratoga County, SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail service of process to RANDIE SHATTUCK, 12 HEMLOCK DRIVE, GREENFIELD CENTER, NY 12833. RANDIE K. SHATTUCK is designated as agent for SOP 12 HEMLOCK DRIVE, GREENFIELD CENTER, NEW YORK 12833. Company is organized for any lawful purpose. 06/21, 06/28, 07/05, 07/12, 07/19, 07/26/2024. 13226

Notice of registration of DELOZIER EQUINE INSURANCE AGENCY

LLC. Authority filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 3/26/2024 . Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to: c/o 3H Agent Services, Inc., 36 Long Alley, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 06/21, 06/28, 07/05, 07/12, 07/19, 07/26/2024. 13232

ESTOPPEL NOTICE

The Bond Resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on the 18th day of June, 2024, by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Saratoga, New York, and the validity of the obligations authorized by such Resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the County of Saratoga, New York, is not authorized to expend money or the provisions

of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty (20) days after the date of publication of this notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. Summary of Bond Resolution

1.Object or Purpose –improvements and upgrades to County Sewer District No. 1 sewer system to treat ammonia, including the acquisition of land or rights in land and acquisition of original furnishings, equipment, machinery or apparatus required in connection therewith at a new maximum cost of $48,228,452, of which $3,759,250 is authorized by the Bond Resolution herein summarized.

2.Period of Probable Usefulness –forty (40) years.

3.Maximum Amount of Obligations to be Issued –$48,228,452. $44,469,202 of County obligations for the specific objects or purposes described above was previously authorized by Resolution 240-2021 adopted August 17, 2021 and Resolution 250 – 2022 adopted July 19, 2022. The Bond Resolution herein summarized shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the County Treasurer, Saratoga County, 40 McMaster Street, Ballston Spa, New York 12020. Bridget M. Rider Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors County of Saratoga, New York 06/21/2024, 13233

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Writing

the Right Word by Dave Dowling

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

This Week: Capitulate, Recapitulate

Capitulate means to surrender, come to terms, or acquiesce. NATO forced the country to capitulate to its demands.

Recapitulate means to sum up, review briefly, or repeat. Let us recapitulate what we have learned these last two days.

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

Skidmore Alum Hits 2-Run Homer in Extra-Innings Game

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

VANCOUVER — Jackson Hornung, the first Skidmore College alum to be drafted by a professional sports team, socked a two-run homer in the first inning of a Vancouver Canadians game on Sunday. The game went into extra innings, although the Canadians (the High-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays) fell short in the contest, 5-4.

The ex-Thoroughbred has continued to bolster his numbers throughout his first season in High-A. His .630 OPS in May improved to .668 by mid-June, and his fielding percentage at the catcher position this season was .996. He’s also played nine games at first base.

Ballston Spa Runners Set School Records at Nationals

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa High School girls track and field team put together an impressive showing at the New Balance Nationals Outdoor 2024 meet at the University of Pennsylvania’s Franklin Field in Philadelphia last weekend.

The relay team of Gabrielle Bozeth, Harriet Healey, Tatiana McCray, and Petrina Zborovszky finished 14th in the 1600 sprint medley, 18th in the 4x200, and 23rd in the 4x100. According to Assistant Coach Matt Germann, the results included two new school records. “These four continue to amaze me,” Germann wrote after the event.

Ballston Spa runners also

made appearances in elite boys events at the Adidas Track Nationals in Greensboro, North Carolina last weekend.

Devin Hemraj placed 20th in the 110m hurdles prelims. Kala’i Makanani was 50th in the 400m dash finals, and 106th in the 200m dash prelims. Michael Stamper also finished 128th in the 100m dash prelims.

Headshot of Jackson Hornung via the Vancouver Canadians website.

The Ballston Spa girls relay team of Gabrielle Bozeth, Harriet Healey, Tatiana McCray, and Petrina Zborovszky pose in front of Franklin Field at the University of Pennsylvania. Photo via Assistant Coach Matt Germann’s @ CoachGermann X account.

Golf Classic Raising Money to Help Kids With Cancer

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

WILTON — When nineyear-old Catie Hoch was alive, she wanted other kids battling cancer to find ways to have fun. Shortly before she passed away, she made a list of her favorite

“fun” places that other kids could go to. It was this list that led to the creation of the Catie Hoch Foundation, which for decades has been raising money for kids with cancer, in part via events like the upcoming Teeing Off On Cancer Golf Classic.

“It’s a great day,” said Gina Peca, Catie’s mom and a

co-founder of the foundation.

“It’s just so much fun, and you can see the golfers’ commitment to our cause.”

Nearly 200 people attended last year’s event, which typically raises between $85,000 and $100,000 annually. The funds are sent to families with children being treated for cancer, in the form of cash or gift cards for basic necessities such as gas, groceries, and shopping.

“Our golfers know that they’re truly making a difference,” Peca said. “This money isn’t going to go into the atmosphere. It’s directly helping the kids and their families.”

In keeping with Catie’s desire to have fun, the tournament includes prizes for

closest to the pin, longest drive, and best foursome. There’s also a putting contest and a golf ball launcher.

The action all takes place at the McGregor Links Country Club in Wilton, which shuts down the entire course for the event. A morning flight begins at 7:30 a.m. and an afternoon flight starts at 1 p.m.

Launched more than two decades ago, the Catie Hoch Foundation has attracted nationwide attention, thanks in part to a 2003 “Time” magazine cover story about the Harry Potter book series, and its author J.K. Rowling.

“A friend of mine somehow got in touch with [Rowling] and she and Catie emailed back and forth,” Peca said. When Rowling heard that Catie had about two weeks left

to live, she called and read to her from “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,” which at the time hadn’t yet been published. A year later, Peca said, Rowling donated $100,000 to the foundation.

“It was just amazing,” Peca said. “This [foundation] is a way to keep Catie’s memory alive and to really make a difference for these poor families. Having been there, we know what they’re facing.”

The Teeing Off On Cancer Golf Classic will take place at the McGregor Links Country Club in Wilton on Saturday, September 7. For more information or to register, visit www.teeingoffoncancer.org. Those not interested in playing golf can also contribute by being a sponsor, sending a gift, or donating funds.

The Catie Hoch Foundation’s Teeing Off On Cancer Golf Classic will take place at the McGregor Links Country Club. Photos via the foundation’s website.

Glens Falls Dragons Collegiate Ballplayers Shine

Glens Falls Dragons logo via the team’s website.

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

GLENS FALLS — The Glens Falls Dragons, a collegiate baseball team with a number of players from Saratoga County, has had a rough start to the 2024 season. As of June 19, their record stood at 3-10-1. Despite this, a number of players have stood out for their individual performances.

Justin Gouveia, a sophomore outfielder, is hitting .313 with 4 doubles and a triple in 11 games. Cody Meier, also a

sophomore, is batting .300 with 5 stolen bases.

On the mound, southpaw starter Alfonso Lombardi has a 2.57 ERA across 14 innings, tallying 11 strikeouts and only 2 walks. Senior Orlando Leon has also impressed, with a 3.17 ERA in 11.1 innings.

Where the Dragons really seem to shine is on defense, where they have two players who rank within the top six league leaders in fielding percentage. Caden Bernardo, from Glenmont, New York, and Zowen Collins, from Cobleskill, both have a 1.000 fielding percentage on the year.

Bernardo also has 46 putouts in 45 innings of play.

Elsewhere across the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League (PGCBL), East Greenbush native Zach Eldred has been doing his best Shohei Ohtani impression, hitting .367 and maintaining a 1.84 ERA in 3 starts. Reliever Jesse Kuzmich, from Greenwich, has a perfect 0.00 ERA and 13

strikeouts in 12 innings. And Troy’s Jacob Lapham has a 1.63 ERA and 16 K’s in 11 innings. Another PGCBL team, the Amsterdam Mohawks, who were league champions in both 2023 and 2022, also feature a number players from the Saratoga region, including Zach Eldred (East Greenbush), Parker Aikens (Niskayuna), Manny Santos (Amsterdam), James Redick (Clifton Park), Mason Veronezi (Burnt Hills), and Ben Huckans (Amsterdam).

The Mohawks and Dragons will face off on Friday, June 21 at the East Field in Glens Falls at 7 p.m., and again on Saturday, June 29 at the Rao Family Stadium in Amsterdam at 6:35 p.m.

Saratoga Summer Meet TV Coverage Begins July 20

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The Saratoga Racecourse will return to the national stage this summer thanks to FOX’s “Saratoga Saturday” TV coverage. Starting Saturday, July 20, FOX will broadcast some of this season’s biggest races, including the Travers Stakes and the Whitney Stakes.

Below is the schedule for this year’s “Saratoga Saturday” program on FOX.

Saturday, July 20

5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Coaching Club American Oaks Stakes

Saturday, July 27

3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Jim Dandy Stakes

Saturday, August 3

3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Whitney Stakes

Saturday, August 10

3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Fourstardave Handicap

Saturday, August 17

3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Alabama Stakes

Saturday, August 24

3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Travers Stakes

SARATOGA SPRINGS PRESERVATION FOUNDATION

— The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation hosted A community block party this week to celebrate the completion of the 1851 Alexander A. Patterson House at 65 Phila St., as well as the completion of the 1851 Reverend Hawley House at 69 Phila St.. Food, beverages and tours of the home at 65 Phila St. were offered. Singer-songwriter Cassandra Kubinski performed live music from the front porch. Phila Street was closed between Henry Street and Circular Street during the event.

Community block party hosted by SSPF on June 19, 2024. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

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