March 20-26, 2020
Author: Saratoga TODAY
Homeschooling 101
Overseeing your child for a month (minimum) while they do work sent home by the teacher is not the same thing as families who choose to home-school full-time. Full-time Home-schooling parents have the opportunity to spend many months planning their curriculum and preparing for the year. What you are being asked to do is much different, and comes with it’s own unique set of challenges.
While every family has different goals, motivation, structure, and expected outcomes, we spoke to a local homeschool group and asked them from tips and guidelines to help you navigate your way through these uncharted waters.
Saratoga TODAY will provide you with additional tips and/or ideas in the upcoming weeks. Good luck in this adventure. Just remember, take a deep breath, stay calm and make it fun.
GENERAL ADVICE:
Academics, while important, should be secondary. Take this time to really get to know each other and genuinely enjoy each other. Limit the time spent on phones, computers…view this as bonus time to bond as a family.
Don’t put unwarranted stress upon yourself to live up to teaching standards that you think you need to live up to. Don’t stress and get upset if your children are having a difficult time learning material. Changes in routine can affect the learning process. Impatience can lead to frustration for everyone and could lead to hurt relationships.
The internet has so many programs that it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Sticking to books can be more liberating and easier to control, especially with kids who may end up just playing games on the computer!
Write down a schedule or routine and share it with the family. Keep it general and make sure getting outside every day is part of the agenda!
SCHOOLING:
Have a family meeting each day to go over plan for the day. Kids know their school schedule, but this is a new routine.Everyone will work better if they know the schedule and expectations.
Make sure each child has a designated place to work within your view, and give each child their own checklist of schoolwork they should get done each day.Be available to help your kids, but let them do what they can on their own.
Get required schoolwork done early in the day, then use the rest of the day to bake together, plan a garden, declutter/spring clean, makeover a room in the house… Enjoy each other’s company!
Admit that you are learning together. Take the lead, but be flexible and responsive to whatever the family needs most.
Set small daily goals.
Make it interesting and take school outside -practice math facts while throwing a baseball, writing math facts or spelling words on hopscotch squares…go for a run and discuss the book they’re reading.
Read outside while lounging in the sun- the Vitamin D is good for you!
Look around your house with “home-school eyes.”Which books, games, and toys are educational? Do they cover a certain subject? You may have more resources than you realize right under your nose. Gather them up and use them- Learning should be fun!
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GATHER AROUND THE TV
Netflix and Amazon Prime have some wonderful educational and historical programming. Spend this time watching things you otherwise would not watch. Following are some great programs to get started with:
The Men Who Built America
Cornelius Vanderbilt, John D. Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, J.P. Morgan and Henry Ford are names synonymous with innovation and big business in America. They all built empires and created advances in technology. They helped shape the country in its early days by doing things such as developing the models for modern railroads, creating the modern financial system and making cars accessible to the masses.
Washington
Washington tells the story of how a fatherless young soldier full of personal ambition becomes a leader of men willing to sacrifice all for the common cause. How a once-loyal British subject rises to battle an empire in a liberty-or-death campaign to forge a new nation. And then how, at the zenith of his power, the victorious general voluntarily steps down, becoming what King George III would call “the greatest man in the world.”
Inventions That Shook the World
Go on a decade-by-decade voyage of discovery through life-changing inventions, like the radio that made the world smaller, the machine gun that made it more dangerous, or the parking meter that made it more expensive. Witness the discovery and creation of billion-dollar inventions and financial disasters – all players in the most innovative century the world has ever known.
NEAT IDEAS:
Have your kids keep daily journals to practice their writing skills. Kids can write about what is going on, how they feel, observations they make about society during this time, and what they do as an individual and as a family during this time.
These will become primary documents for the future and could even be used in a book later.
Let the kids sleep later than normal- you’ll be surprised at the growth spurts you’ll see when they aren’t getting up at the crack of dawn for an early bus! But don’t get in the habit of letting them stay up later than normal, that often leads to crankiness in everyone the next day.
MOST IMPORTANTLY:
Relax! If some days go down the tubes, let it go and start over tomorrow.
Saratoga Polo Season Cancelled
A Statement From the Owners
Dear Friends of Saratoga Polo:
It has been our privilege to host and present Saratoga Polo for the past 15 years and 16 seasons.
Throughout this time, we have enjoyed great support from our community – from our national, regional and local sponsors, our audience and fans, the leadership of the Town of Greenfield and City of Saratoga Springs and the many players and participants in the sport of polo who contributed to maintaining the tradition of Saratoga Polo at Whitney Field. You all helped to keep the legend of Saratoga Polo alive.
That is why it is with great sadness that we have to confront the fact that our future is uncertain and we are not in a position to present the 2020 Polo season.
We are truly humbled and grateful to all who have shared this journey with us and want to express our deepest appreciation to all who have shown us great kindness and generosity.
We have no further comments at this time as we are reviewing our options but will communicate more with you should our situation change.
All the best,
Michael Bucci and Jim Rossi
Property Transactions: March 7 – March 13, 2020
BALLSTON SPA
11 Kelly Meadow Rd., $386,000.
Joe and Susan Martin sold property to Matthew and Myra Thorne.
4 Staulters Farm Rd., $345,000.
MTGLQ Investors (by Atty) sold property to Jay and Cynthia Mullin.
8 Spring Circle, $506,872.
Briarwood Brooks Development LLC sold property to Jennifer Olmstead and Jay Mentiply.
192 East Line Rd., $25,000.
Alan Elkerton (by Admin) sold property to Robert and Celeste Benoit.
31 Brookline Rd., $250,000.
Scott and Wendy Miller (as Trustees) sold property to Matthew and Alina Daley.
14 Pasture Place, $296,775.
Rosetti Acquisitions LLC sold property to Karen Whelden.
326 Hop City Rd., $230,000.
Carlos Rodriguez sold property to Brian George.
CHARLTON
1184 Eastern Ave., $325,000.
Vincent and Alicia Dobyns sold property to Thomas and Lisa Dennison.
CORINTH
34 Heath Rd., $248,000.
Krysta Hrabley sold property to Hayden and Sarah Frechette.
67 Locust Ridge Dr., $231,000.
Kevin and Marcy Canale sold property to Aimee Michaud and Thomas Diemer.
12 Adirondack Court, $230,000.
Kevin Hanna sold property to Brandon Moseman.
GREENFIELD
187 Plank Rd., $100,000.
Gail Marshall and Mark Baker sold property to Kirchhoff Rental Properties LLC.
934 Locust Grove Rd., $59,000.
Jeffrey Collura sold property to Deanna Barchuk.
MALTA
10 Raspberry Dr., $227,500.
Catherine Saracco sold property to Matthew Brush and Caitlin Powers.
1 Weston Way, $340,458.
Barbera Homes Malta Springs LLC sold property to John and Susan Cerrito.
24 Larkspur Dr., $293,000.
Joseph and Kimberly Paone sold property to Michael and Lauren Blair.
7 Maple Forest Dr., $93,000.
H and L Development LLC sold property to Darren Herbinger Construction LLC.
7 Maple Forest Dr., $399,900.
Darren Herbinger Construction LLC sold property to Jared and Nicole Stockwell.
192 East Line Rd., $25,000.
Alan Elkerton (by Admin) sold property to Robert and Celeste Benoit.
88 Arrow Wood Place, $186,500.
Jason Dammer sold property to Michele Grinvalsky.
12 Coronado Way, $410,000.
Colleen and Mark Brooks sold property to Sean and Jennifer Wade.
8 Homestead Commons, $250,000.
Murray and Kathleen Eitzmann sold property to Kevin and Alison Eitzmann.
MILTON
3 Hudson St., $359,164.
Brookview Court Inc./Pigliavento Builders DBA sold property to Dylan Blumberg and Cassandra Marchese.
422 Northline Rd., $190,000.
Peter Pardi sold property to Gregory Peters and Jesse Elwert.
176 Finley Rd., $62,204.
Justin and Mandy Bessette sold property to Catherine Marrano.
MOREAU
8 Wedgewood Dr., $319,900.
Michaels Group Homes LLC sold property to Michael and Loelle Hartshorne.
NORTHUMBERLAND
4876 Route 50, $240,000.
Brunelle Herman, Jr. sold property to Shane and Sarah Avery.
TOWN OF SARATOGA
4 Olde Saratoga Knolls Lane, $335,000.
Judith Keefe (by Atty) sold property to Stewart Mintzer and Carol Moore.
5 Myers Lane, $166,000.
Jeffrey Hayes sold property to Amy Decker.
11 A Hessian Dr., $149,900.
Windy Johnson (as Trustee) and John Paneto sold property to Christopher Cope.
SARATOGA SPRINGS
79 Aqueduct Dr., $250,000.
Daniel and Catherine Schmidt sold property to Mary Shannon.
44 Myrtle St., $335,000.
Fish Creek Management LLC sold property to Jonathan Greene.
33 Rip Van Lane, $305,000.
Mara King Horinka sold property to Gary and Jean Brown.
242 Grand Ave., $472,500.
Nobuyuki and Hillary Takahashi sold property to NP Dodge, Jr. (as Trustee).
73 Ballston Ave., $650,000.
James Doyle sold property to Shelters of Saratoga Inc.
NP Dodge, Jr. (as Trustee) sold property to Christine and Dominick Marchesiello, III.
28 Stockholm Rd., $479,500.
Michele Owens sold property to Douglas and Elizabeth Sohns.
329 Caroline St., $315,000.
John Reed sold property to Richard Delponte.
27 Winding Brook Dr., $990,000.
Michael and Tara Greiner sold property to Weichert Workforce Mobility Inc.
27 Winding Brook Dr., $990,000.
Weichert Workforce Mobility Inc. sold property to Jon Waldorf and Stephanie Arnold.
STILLWATER
8 Artillery Approach, $328,866.
Robert and Cynthia Dempsey sold property to Kyle Rossi and Samantha Phillips.
1221 Hudson Ave., $290,000.
John LeClaire sold property to Joseph and Marie Devito.
795 Hudson Ave., $160,000.
Claude Gauthier, Sr. sold property to Israel Anderson.
WILTON
7 Hopeful Lane, $192,000.
US Bank National Association (as Trustee) sold property to Angela King Corcoran.
28 Berkeley Way, $841,677.
Sonoma Grove LLC sold property to Brian and Courtney Nelson.
6 Pine Bark Place, $525,161.
VanVeghten Construction LLC sold property to Christopher Hopkins and Yuu Kinoshita.
7 Erinn Court, $305,298.
Wells Fargo Bank (as Trustee, by Atty) sold property to Reid and Kristina James.
00 Gurn Springs Rd., $332,900.
McKenna Construction and Excavation LLC sold property to June Neeson.
Local NYS Hoop Shoot Champ
WILTON — Evan Rosettie, representing the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, finished in a three-way tie for first place in the Boys’ 12-13 Year Old Division, and won the tiebreaker at the New York State Elks Association Hoop Shoot Competition in Syracuse this past weekend.
He will next compete in the Northeast Central Region 5 Hoop Shoot on March 21 in Wilkes-Barre, PA, where he will go up against the State Champions from New Jersey and Pennsylvania. If he is successful there, he will move on to the National Hoop Shoot Finals in Chicago on April 18.
Evan’s Mom, Kara Rosettie, posted this on facebook: “This has been such an amazing experience for my son, Evan. Looking forward to moving into Tri-State in two weeks and representing the Saratoga Wilton lodge!”
Congratulations to all the NYS Hoop Shoot Champions!
March 13 – March 19, 2020
Friday, March 13
Lenten Study
Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church 768 Charlton Rd., Charlton | 10 a.m. – Noon
Lenten study will be using the book, Becoming a Beloved Community. The cost is $8 per person. This includes the cost of the booklet and the cost of materials for a project that the groups will complete during the study. If you wish to participate, please email the church: office@charltonfreehold.org so a book will be reserved for you. Study will also take place on Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m. Runs through April 8.
Saratoga Arts Education Open House
The Arts Center, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | Noon – 3 p.m.
Learn about our classes, workshops, and kid’s camps. Get to know our instructors: attend an improv comedy show, see a printmaking demonstration, or try working with polymer clay. Take a tour of the Arts Center galleries and classroom facilities. Enjoy light snacks, special giveaways, and other treats and find the perfect class for you.
Fish Fry Friday
Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, Route 32 South of the Village of Victory | 4:30 – 7 p.m.
All are welcome, members and non-members. Menu: fish fry, chicken fry, clam fry, popcorn shrimp fry, buffalo shrimp, chowder, ask about our extra’s and beverages. You are welcome to eat in at our club house or call ahead for take-out. 518-695-3917. Continuing every Friday through April 10.
Lenten Fish Fry Dinner
Knights of Columbus #246, 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs | 5 – 8 p.m.
In addition to New England Clam Chowder, entrees will include Fried or Baked Haddock, Fried Clam Strips. Open to the public every Friday throughout Lent, until April 10. Take-out available. For questions, please call 518-584-8547.
Saturday, March 14
Defensive Driving Class
Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Ave., Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
New York State approved. Save 10% on your base auto insurance for the next three years and receive up to 4 points off your driving record according to New York State Department of Motor Vehicle guidelines. Fee $35. Bring a friend and fee is $30 each. A portion of the fee goes to Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church. Registration required and can be made by calling Ray Frankoski at 518-286-3788.
Free Lunch
Malta Ridge United Methodist Church 729 Malta Avenue Extension, Malta Ridge | 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Featuring soup, sandwich, dessert and beverage served at no charge. All are welcome. For additional information or directions please call the Church at 518-581-0210.
Tang Family Saturdays
Tang Teaching Museum, Skidmore College, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Suitable for children ages 5 and up with adult companions. Programs include a brief tour of a current Tang exhibition followed by a hands-on art activity. Free and open to the public. Reservations are strongly suggested. For reservations and more information, call 518-580-8080.
Hangings, Riots, and Strikes: 19th Century Mobilizations of the NY National Guard
New York State Military Museum, 61 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs | 2 p.m.
Gary Mitchell, a West Point graduate and historian of the New York National Guard, explores the role of the National Guard in maintaining order throughout the social turbulence of the 19th century, a story he considers a mix of tragedy, comedy, and heroism. Free and open to the public.
Game Night
Simpson United Methodist Church, 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls | 5 – 7:30 p.m.
The community is welcome to attend. Bring your favorite game and a dish to pass, or just bring a dish to pass and join in the fun and fellowship. Any questions call Kevin at 518-309-3306.
Ballston Area Senior Monthly Dance
Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd., Ballston Spa | 7 – 10 p.m.
The dance is open to the public. Vintage Country Band will be providing the music. Come and enjoy the fun and dance the night away. Member are asked to bring a snack to be shared. There is a $5 entrance fee for non-member. www.ballstonareaseniors.com.
Sunday, March 15
Breakfast & Basket Fundraiser
ITAM, 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs | 8 – 11 a.m.
In support of our beloved Patricia Robar, a great friend, loving wife, mother and mimi. She is undergoing treatment at Dana-Farber in Boston. Expenses add up quickly. Our goal is to help win this battle and support her in any way possible. Donation is $10 per person.
Breakfast Buffet
Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs | 8:30 – 11 a.m.
Now featuring eggs to order, fruit cocktail, French toast, pancakes, potatoes, breakfast sausage and ham, corned beef hash, sausage gravy and biscuits, scrambled eggs, eggs benedict, juice, coffee and tea. Donation Requested: Adults $9, Seniors and Military (active/retired with ID card) $8, children 5 -12 $7, under 5 free. Take-outs $9. Call 518-584-2585 for more information.
Heritage Hunters: Genealogy & Local History
Town of Saratoga Town Hall, Corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29, Schuylerville | 1 p.m.
Chris Martin, Chief of Natural and Cultural Resources for the Saratoga National Historic Park will discuss an archaeological dig that took place in May 2019. Led by William Griswold, veterans focused on a short battle in 1777 that changed the course of the Revolutionary War. The goal of the dig was to help determine where the different troops fought. Used was aerial survey, metal detecting, digging, and ground penetrating radar. Public is welcome. For information call Ginny at 518-885-9309.
Monday, March 16
Open House for Retired and Senior Volunteers
The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 69 Caroline St. Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – Noon
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Saratoga County is partnering with The Children’s Museum at Saratoga. The Museum is in need of Monday volunteers. The museum is closed to visitors on Mondays. They can use assistance with building exhibits, repairs, painting, cleaning, gardening, and office work.
Tuesday, March 17
Pierogi Sale
Christ the Savior Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake
As usual we will have potato/cheese, sauerkraut, and farmer’s cheese pierogis. Please order soon as we expect the orders to be larger than usual. Please email or call call 518-363-0001.
St. Patrick’s Day Bluegrass Festival and Fundraiser
Caffe’ Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs | 6 – 9 p.m.
Hosted by The Kokoro Healing Foundation and Caffe’ Lena. Come tap your toes to the music of Jim Gaudet and the Railroad Boys, Sten and Maria Z, Karen Ann and Mountainside, and David Hughes. Food will be provided, drinks are available to purchase and with the luck of the Irish, our raffle and silent auction will send you home with a pot of gold or wonderful prizes. All proceeds from this event will help provide care to individuals living with life changing illness. Tickets are $35 adults, $10 children, $20 students/military. For more information, and to purchase tickets go to Caffelena.org.
Wednesday, March 18
Guided Mindful Meditation
Saratoga Springs Public Library, Susman Room | 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Take a break from the daily grind and clear your mind with guided Mindful Meditation led by professionals from One Roof Holistic Health Center. Sessions are free and open to the public and will be held on the first and third Wednesday of each month. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 518-584-7860 ext. 205.
Come Share the Love of Trains
22 Hudson Falls Rd. South Glens Falls | 7 – 9 p.m.
Upstate Model Railroaders monthly open house. Next to the Chase Sports Expo. Look for the signs for door #25. The trains will be running in multiple scales. Interactive layouts for the young and young at heart. For more information, visit www.upstatemodelrailroaders.com.
Thursday, March 19
Workshop: Tang Teen Studio
Tang Teaching Museum, Somers Room, Skidmore College, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 7:30 p.m.
The Peplum for Beginners film screening at 6 p.m. will be followed by a teen-focused workshop, inspired by Greco-Roman mythological muscle movies. Teens are invited to explore and make art. The workshop is free, and materials are provided. For more information, call 518-580-8080.
“Researching the Other Half” Genealogy Workshop
Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa | 7 p.m.
The Saratoga County History Roundtable and Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County join together to provide a unique introduction to researching past generations. For more information, visit saratogacountyhistoryroundtable.com or contact Jim Richmond at saratogaCoHistoryRoundtable@gmail.com
3.13.20 – 3.19.20
Brooks BBQ and Annual Spring Auction
Stillwater United Church is holding a Brooks’ Chicken BBQ dinner on Saturday, March 21 from 4 – 6:30 p.m., until “sold out” in Stillwater United’s Fellowship Hall at 747 Hudson Ave. across from Post office. Parking behind church. BBQ tickets $14. Menu includes half-chicken, potato, coleslaw, roll, cake and beverage. Eat in or take-out. The Annual Spring Auction will be held at the same time. The preview of items begin at 3 p.m. drawing at 6:30 p.m. Winners do not have to be present. Handicap accessible.
Leap into Spring with an Evening of Socializing and Music
Join us on Saturday, March 21 at Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs at 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wine, coffee and desserts can be purchased. Music begins at 7:15 p.m. Admission is $15 per person; $40 per family or purchase tickets online go to: uusaratoga.breezechms.com/form/March 21. Proceeds go to UUCSS to support community-based projects. For more information, call 518 587-0403.
Indoor Craft & Garage Sale
On Sunday, March 22 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club on Elks Lane. Admission is free, over 40 vendors, great parking, bargains galore, and lunch. Household items, sports equipment, hand-made items, clothing, jewelry, party vendors, pet supplies, food treats, and more. All proceeds go to our local charities. An 8’ foot table and chairs are just $15; call Linda at 518-289-5470 for information or to sign up for a table(s).
Estherville Animal Shelter Luncheon
Held at Van Patten Golf Club, 924 Main St., Clifton Park, on Sunday, March 29 from 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. Estherville is celebrating their 65th year as a no-kill shelter that cares for abandoned and abused animals. The luncheon includes Chef’s Buffet, silent auction and raffle. Come support this privately-run facility. Cost is $39 payable to Estherville by March 15, mail to B. Kerker, 1556 Division St, Charlton NY 12010 by March 20. For more information, contact kerkerb@yahoo.com.
Hope Animal Rescue Fundraiser
Help save the lives of orphaned animals by dining out on Wednesday, March 25 from 5 – 9 p.m. at The Inn at Saratoga, 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Enjoy dinner, drinks and live entertainment. The Inn at Saratoga will donate 20% of the total food and beverage proceeds to H.O.P.E. Animal Rescue. Reservations suggested but not required.
Spotlighter’s Theater Troupe Auditions
Town of Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe will be holding auditions for their June musical production of “The Rockin’ Tale of Snow White” at the Malta Community Center. Auditions are by appointment only on Sunday, March 29 and Monday, March 30. Needed are over 30 actors and actresses ages seven through adult. Contact Elyse Young, Artistic Director at theater@malta-town.org or 518-899-4411, ext 305 for more information or audition appointment.
Anxiety and Depression Workshop
An exciting evening workshop from a dynamic presenter, Jaimen McMillan, in conjunction with Parent University will be held on March 31 at 7 p.m. at the Maple Avenue Middle School, Large Group Room, 2nd floor. A look at support for anxiety and depression based on movement and space. No registration required. Free and open to the public.
Open Mornings at Waldorf School
Experience a morning main lesson. Meet for Q & A. Tour our buildings. Lower School, March 31, 8:30 – 10 a.m. at 62 York Ave., Saratoga Springs and High School, April 1, 8:30 – 10 a.m. at 122 Regent St., Saratoga Springs. RSVP to admissions@waldorfsarratoga.org.
Vendors Wanted for Stop and Shop
Wilton Emergency Squad is having a Spring Stop and Shop on Saturday, April 4, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the General Schuyler Building, 901 Route 29, Saratoga Springs. We have approximately 40 vendors, raffles, refreshments and much more. Contact Jennie McReynolds at 518-338-2709.
Wilton Democrats 2nd Annual Spring Social
The Town of Wilton Democratic Committee is holding its Social on Sunday, April 5, from 3 to 5 p.m. at McGregor Links Country Club, 359 Northern Pines Rd, Wilton. It’s an opportunity for Wilton residents to mingle and hear about issues of concern in government and the electoral process. Assistant Professor Christopher Mann from Skidmore College’s Political Science department will give a brief presentation on “How Early Voting Changes Campaigns and Elections: Lessons from Other States.” Appetizers and a cash bar available. Tickets are $25 until March 30 or $30 at the door. For tickets: secure.actblue.com/donate/2020-wilton-social or send a check made out to Town of Wilton Democratic Committee to WDC Treasurer, P.O. Box 4652, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. For more information, contact Tom Federlin at tfederl1@nycap.rr.com.
AARP/TaxAide Services
The AARP TaxAide program will begin providing free tax preparation services for low- and moderate-income residents in Saratoga, Washington and Warren Counties. The TaxAide preparers are trained in federal and state tax regulations and are certified by the IRS. Free tax Preparation services will be available through April 15. To find the location nearest you, go to www.aarp.org/foindtaxhelp or call 1-800-227-7669 for assistance.
Tree Toga 10 – Free Trees for Homeowners
Saratoga needs you… to host a free tree in front of your house. Sustainable Saratoga is looking for good planting sites for Tree Toga 10 on April 25. Request a tree by volunteering as a Tree Host at: www.sustainablesaratoga.org/treetoga.
Call for Artists with Chronic Illnesses, Disabilities, & Caregivers
If you are an artist living with or caring for someone with a rare disease, serious illness, or disability, this is a great opportunity to share your art. Saratoga-based nonprofit, Beyond My Battle, is holding the second annual “Art with Heart and Hope” show on May 21 at Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs. Deadline to submit is March 30. All art must be able to be hung on a wall. Artist must be at least 18 years old and living in the Capital Region of New York. Artists should submit a photo of their artwork, along with a title, dimensions, medium, and description (approximately 100 words) of how they use art to move beyond their personal battle to art@beyondmybattle.org no later than March 30.
Workshop for Pastoral Care and Care Givers
Skill building and formation workshops for those of any faith interested in volunteering as a visitor to the sick, elderly, and homebound. Held Mondays April 20, 27 and May 4 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday May 9 from 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. at St. Edward the Confessor Church, 569 Clifton Park Center Rd., Clifton Park. Information on pastoral visitation, communication, illness issues, spiritual assessment, grief, loss, suffering, faith, death, dying, ritual, sacraments, theology of pastoral care and care giving issues. $60, includes book/materials. Registration is required, space limited. Deadline: April 13. To register: www.rcda.org/PastoralCareTraining; email: Maria.Schollenberger@rcda.org or 518-641-6818.
Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents Spiritual Retreat
Losing a child under any circumstances is horrendous. Focusing on the spirituality of the grieving process can help tremendously. Join other Emmaus Parent Companions and our Corpus Christi Church Emmaus Ministry Retreat Team on Saturday, April 25, from 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. at Corpus Christi Church, 2001 Route 9, Round Lake, – to think, to talk, to feel, and to pray. Come to a warm and loving place with other parents. Find compassion, rest and peace…at least for a time. Donation: $25 Individuals; $40 Couples. Scholarships are available. Pre-registration is required. To register, go to: www.emfgp.org. For more information: Sharon Ryan at 518-441-5138.
18th Annual Maple in April
On April 25 and 26 the 18th annual Maple in April Festival will be held along Rockwell St. in Hadley. This is an activity-packed, family-friendly, free spring festival hosted by the Hadley Business Association in collaboration with other area organizations. You can look forward to maple demonstrations and tasting everything maple, a scholarship breakfast, horse-drawn wagon rides, a car show, street vendors, art auction, kids’ activities, and more. While some of the scheduled activities are weather dependent, the event will take place whether there’s rain, sunshine, or both. For more information go to www.HadleyNYbusiness.org or email: info@HadleyNYbusiness.org.
Healing with Horsepower
Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga, Inc cordially invites you to our Derby Day fundraiser Event on May 2, from 2 – 7 p.m. at the Saratoga Automobile Museum. As an all-ages event, there is something fun for everyone! Meet the therapy horses and enjoy music, wines, craft beers, ciders, spirits, and gourmet food sampling. Kids can show off their creativity at the derby hat decoration station. There will be hobby horse races, a silent auction and live viewing of the Kentucky Derby Race! All proceeds will benefit the mission of Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga, Inc. to help rescue retired racehorses and prevent them from encountering abuse or neglect while healing members of our community who struggle with mental health issues. Find out more about Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga, Inc. at www.thsaratoga.org.
Bus Trip to Niagara Falls
Still seats available for the Olde Saratoga Seniors bus trip to Niagara Falls, two nights, three days on Thursday, May 28 – Saturday, May 30, 2020. Price for two people in room, two beds $588 each. Total payment due by March 31 but must sign up as soon as possible. For an itinerary and price for one, three or four people per room, contact Pat Temple at 518-338-2329.
2020 Hubbard Hall Spring Gala
On Saturday, May 30 from 7 – 10 p.m. we’ll be celebrating another great person who has exemplified our mission to make art and community happen here in Washington County. It’ll be another great night with wonderful food by the Round House Bakery Café, open bar, music from Dave Cuite and Friends, raffle of great prizes, and friendly fun. Tickets are $125 per person, includes food and open bar. For more information, visit www.hubbardhall.org.
Farm Jam!
A musical fundraiser to open doors to a Waldorf Education on May 30, from 6 – 11 p.m. at Pitney Meadows Community Farm. Music performances by The Refrigerators, Sean Rowe, Annie & the Hedonists, The Rodeo Barons, and The North & South Dakotas. Food and drinks served by local restaurants, wineries and breweries. Tickets will be on sale soon. For more information regarding sponsorship, performing at our farm Jam or more event details contact events@waldorfsaratoga.org.
Get Paid to Lose Weight and Improve Your Health
Volunteer for an exciting 12-week weight loss research study sponsored by Isagenix International LLC, at Skidmore College. Study participants must be overweight, non-smokers, healthy and between the ages of 30 – 65 years old. You will be compensated $50 successful completion of all testing procedures for the first 6 weeks and another $50 for your successful participation of the entire 12-week study. For details contact Dr. Karen Arciero at Skidmore College, email: karciero@skidmore.edu or Dr. Paul Arciero at Skidmore College, email; parciero@skidmore.edu.
Veterans Breakfast Clubs
Veterans and their friends are welcome at the following Veterans Breakfast Clubs: Tuesdays – 8 a.m., Alexis Diner, 294 North Greenbush Rd., North Greenbush. First and third Wednesdays each month – 9 a.m. Bellevue Café, 2630 Broadway, Schenectady. Thursdays-8 a.m. Schodack diner, 1842 Columbia Turnpike, Castleton. Thursdays-9 a.m., IHOP, 611 Plank Rd., Clifton Park. Third Thursday every month-9a.m., Malta Diner, 2476 Route 9, Malta. Fridays-8 a.m. Gateway Diner, 899 Central Ave., Albany.
Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits
Artists and members are exhibiting throughout the area. Please try to visit these venues and support the arts in Southern Saratoga County. Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Blvd., Clifton Park, Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main St., Mechanicville and Catskill Hudson Bank, 2452 State Route 9, Malta. For more information, visit www.southernsaratogaartist.com.
Bring on the Corned Beef and Cabbage
Hello my Foodie Friends!
The upcoming week includes a very fun holiday; it is St. Patrick’s Day. My mother, who was Italian, used to say “Everyone is Irish on St. Patty’s day.” My father, who was Irish, always agreed because if he didn’t he ran the risk of not getting her delicious Corned Beef and Cabbage. So here is to all of our “Irish” lads and lassies.
So how did Corned Beef and Cabbage become an American dish served on St. Patrick’s Day? From the Middle Ages until sometime in the 19th century, the Irish were known for producing salted meats. It was actually considered their specialty. Most of the salted meats created in Ireland were done so for trade. The salted meats were deemed too luxurious for the poor Irish, so it went out of the country and the Irish would have to resort to other measures for meaty pleasure. The closest and cheapest thing the Irish could get their hands on in terms of cured meats was salt pork — meat that’s similar to bacon. It was a staple for the Irish, and could be found in almost every home. As the Irish migrated to the United States, they couldn’t find salt pork in their new home, and bacon, the closest substitute, was insanely expensive. Thus, they turned to corned beef. It was the one thing Irish immigrants would eat in the U.S. because it reminded them of home.
The truth is, most Irish folks don’t eat corned beef and cabbage nowadays. However it’s become a tradition Irish-Americans readily adopted, and welcomed as part of the Irish-American heritage we have here now.
Preparing Corned Beef and Cabbage does require some essential tools. As you look for tools to use to make your Corned Beef and Cabbage; you may need a Dutch oven or a stock pot, and a good chef (cooks knife). The chef’s knife (sometimes called a cook’s knife) is the most important knife to have in your kitchen and within your knife collection. A chef’s knife is the go-to tool for more than 90 percent of daily kitchen tasks including most slicing and dicing of fruits, vegetables, meats, and fish. And while a chef’s knife may be the “king of the kitchen,” it should not be used to butcher or carve poultry, to remove the skin of large vegetables such as butternut squash, or, as some people have tried, to puncture a hole in cans. The broadness of a chef’s knife blade makes it unwieldy for tasks better suited to a smaller knife.
Many of our customers ask me what is the best brand knife to have. Choosing a chef’s knife “is like a dance partner.” A knife that feels comfortable and graceful in your hand might feel klutzy to someone else. When you start shopping for that perfect chef’s knife—one that will make slicing, dicing, chopping, and mincing more pleasurable, precise, and effortless—it’s important to identify your personal preferences, and to realize that there isn’t one knife that’s right for everyone. Finding your ideal knife might take a little time, but you’ll know it when you’ve found it. Once you’ve got a knife in your hand you should immediately get a sense of its fit. It should feel comfortable, like a natural extension of your hand. It should inspire confidence, not instill fear. If it feels wrong, move on. If it feels pretty good; start chopping (or mock chopping), noting how you respond to the knife’s physical characteristics.
Weight: You’ll need to try several knives to find your ideal knife weight. One school of thought believes a hefty chef’s knife cuts through foods easier because it “falls” with more force. Another thinks a lighter chef’s knife flows more freely and lets you maneuver the knife more skillfully. Bottom line: Choose the style that feels right to you.
Balance: “Perfect balance” is in the palm of the beholder. Judge balance by gripping the knife by its handle. If it feels uncomfortably weighted toward the back of the handle or toward the blade, then it probably isn’t for you. An unbalanced knife will make you work harder. Side-to-side balance is also important. When you come down on the blade, the knife shouldn’t feel unstable, as if it wants to teeter toward one side or the other.
Size: An 8-inch chef’s knife is the most popular among home cooks because of its versatility. A 10-incher’s longer blade can cut more volume but may feel intimidating. A 6-inch chef’s knife can offer an element of agility, like that of a paring knife, but falls short when working with volume or when slicing through something large, like a watermelon.
As you prepare for your St. Patrick’s Day celebration events, stop by Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store, and let us help you choose the best knife for you. We carry some of the best knives made in the world. As you celebrate, be sure to compliment the chef and the host:
“Corned beef and cabbage and leprechaun men. Colorful rainbows hide gold at their end. Shamrocks and clovers with three leaves plus one. Dress up in green—add a top hat for fun. Steal a quick kiss from the lasses in red. A tin whistle tune off the top of my head. Friends, raise a goblet and offer this toast— ‘The luck of the Irish and health to our host!’” – Richelle E. Goodrich
Remember my Foodie Friends “Life Happens in the Kitchen!”
Take Care,
John & Paula
March 7 – March 13, 2020
COURT
Kenneth S. Thomas, 30, of Schenectady, was sentenced March 9 to 1 year in jail, after pleading to felony grand larceny, in Ballston.
James J. Forgett, 49, of Ballston Lake, was sentenced March 9 to 4 months in jail and 5 years of probation, after pleading to disseminating indecent materials to minors in the first-degree, a felony.
Trisha M. Stimpson, 37, of South Glens Falls, was sentenced to 6 months in jail and 5 years of probation, after pleading to felony DWI, in Moreau.
Gregory K. Apkarian, 58, of Arlington, Vermont, was sentenced March 4 to five years of probation, after pleading to criminal possession of a firearm, a felony, regarding an incident that occurred in Saratoga Springs.
Diego Torres, 25, of Amsterdam, was sentenced March 4 to 60 days in jail and five years of probation, after pleading to felony assault, regarding an incident that occurred in Saratoga Springs.
Ronnie L. Gardner, 27, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced March 4 to 2-1/3 to 7 years in state prison, after pleading to felony grand larceny and misdemeanor criminal tax fraud, in connection with incidents that took place in 2016, 2018, and 2019 in Wilton.
Matthew C. Cosgrove, 27, of Ballston Lake, pleaded March 3 to felony DWI, in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing May 5.
POLICE
Meredith Nacoda, 23, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 2 with criminal contempt, a felony.
Jiraldo Ramirez, 19, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 3 with felony burglary and felony criminal mischief.
Gina Freeman, 31, of Amsterdam, was charged March 3 in Saratoga Springs with identity theft- a misdemeanor, and grand larceny in the fourth-degree, a felony.
Ashley Jubrey, 32, of Cohoes, was charged March 3 in Saratoga Springs with two counts
of criminal possession of stolen property.
Kevin Leno, 35, of Ballston Spa, was charged March 3 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor petit larceny and the felonies: aggravated family offense, and criminal contempt.
Kevin Kelly, 39, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 4 with petit larceny, and criminal tampering – both misdemeanors.
Brandon Winchell, 24, of Clifton Park, was charged March 5 in Saratoga Springs with second degree harassment.
Danielle Stevens, 37, of Porter Corners, was charged March 5 in Saratoga Springs with felony DWI, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and drinking alcohol in a motor vehicle on a highway.
Dominic Minor, 19, of Hudson Falls, was charged March 5 in Saratoga Springs with criminal mischief, a felony.
Holly Turcotte, 43, of Corinth, was charged March 6 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated family offense, and criminal contempt.
Dominick Holmes, 24, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 6 with criminal trespass in the third-degree, a misdemeanor.
Adam Gerling, 28, of Albany, was charged Feb. 29 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, unlawful possession of marijuana, leaving the scene of a property damage accident, a vehicle equipment violation and unsafe backing of a motor vehicle.
Lester Lolley, 37, was charged Feb. 29 with misdemeanor DWI, and driving the wrong direction on a one-way street.
Colleen Apholz, 36, of Ballston Spa, was charged Feb. 29 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, criminal possession of a controlled substance, and two driving-related violations.
Jeremy Zepf, 40, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Feb. 29 with criminal mischief misdemeanor.
Trenton Hall, 32, of Gansevoort, was charged March 1 in Saratoga Springs with criminal mischief, and criminal trespass. Both charges are misdemeanors.
Michael Lewis, 39, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 1 with criminal mischief.
Sean Donohue. 37, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Feb. 28 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and a vehicle equipment violation.
Brieanne R. Clothier, Age 31, of Corinth, was charged March 7 assault, criminal mischief, Criminal Obstruction of breathing, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. She is alleged to have assaulted a family member with a bottle, obstructed a family member’s breathing and caused damage to a family member’s vehicle in the presence of children, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office.
Veronica A. (Marra) Corona
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Veronica “Vera” A. (Marra) Corona went peacefully to the Lord surrounded by her loving family on Monday, March 9, 2020, at Wesley Health Care Center, just shy of her 98th birthday.
Born in Saratoga Springs on March 22, 1922, she was the daughter of Andrew T. and Mary Isolda Marra. Vera graduated from St. Peter’s Academy in 1940. After graduation she attended Ellis School of Nursing. In December 1943 she married Michael J. Corona Sr., a well-known thoroughbred jockey from Saratoga Springs.
During her long accounting career, she was employed at The Saratogian, The Gideon Putnam as Comptroller and several other businesses in Saratoga Springs and in Florida where she resided for many years before returning home to Saratoga Springs in 2014.
She was predeceased by her husband, Michael J. Corona Sr, sister Helen Marra Parillo, son Frank Corona Sr., and her great-grandson Michael Owens Jr.
Vera is survived by her loving children, Michael J Corona Jr., Rosemarie Ramel, Anne Solmo, Andrew (Susan) Corona and her dearest sister Diana M. Burke. She will be greatly missed by her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren, as well as her loving nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family would like to thank the staff of WHC Victoria 3, Springs 5 and Community Hospice for all their love and care to Vera during her residence at Wesley.
No calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 14, 2020 in St. Clement’s Church. Burial to follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave.
Vera enjoyed horse racing at Saratoga Race Course every summer and cared deeply about disabled jockeys. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund at www.pdjf.org or to the charity of one’s choice.
Online remembrance may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.