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SARATOGA SPRINGS – Ellen Marie Phillips, 63, passed away on April 13, 2024. Calling hour 10 – 11 a.m., Friday 4/19/2024 at Church of St. Peter followed by Funeral Service at 11:00 at the Church. Burial following St. Peter’s Cemetery. Memorial donations to the no-kill shelters of your preferred choice. Visit www.burkefuneralhome.com
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WILTON – Joseph J. Casertino died April 11. A funeral service was held April 18 at Compassionate Funeral Care. Calling hours were held prior to the service. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on April 19 in Greenridge Cemetery. For online condolences visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com
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SARATOGA SPRINGS – Lou Ann Santora, 82, passed away on April 8, 2024. Calling hours were held Friday, 4/12/24 at Burke Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, 4/13/24 at St. Clement’s Church, followed by burial St. Peter’s Cemetery. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com
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HARTFORD, CT – Eugene Patrick “Bud” Lynch, Jr. was born and raised in Saratoga Springs, New York by Eugene Sr. and Inez Betts Lynch, along with 3 caring sisters. At St. Peter’s School and Academy, “Bud” was better known for speedskating, sports and socializing than for studies. During summers he worked at the famed Saratoga Racecourse leveling the track in the tractor, mucking out stalls, and dishing tips to his father before bets closed. He graduated from Providence College in 1966 and shortly thereafter answered the call to serve in the United States Army. While posted in Arlington, Virginia, Gene met the love of his life, Karen Dee Renzulli of Fairfield, Connecticut. They married in 1969 and eventually settled in Hartford, where they raised their daughter Tracy and son Kevin. Gene worked as a medical salesman, Mobil Oil station manager and later at WireMold, East Granby High School and H & R Block. In addition to family and career, Gene served greater Hartford on the board of the Connecticut Science Center and was a volunteer and donor to many other civic and charitable causes. Gene’s leisure passion was spending time at the Connecticut shore with his loved ones.
Gene passed peacefully in his sleep the morning of Good Friday, March 29, 2024. He was predeceased by his parents and his sister Janice Hannon, and is survived by sisters Colleen Lynch of New Brunswick and Margaret Lynch of Saratoga Springs, his devoted wife Karen of Hartford, children Tracy of Hartford and Kevin of Atlanta, Georgia, grandchildren Hollie and Walker Lynch of Atlanta, and too many cousins and nephews to list.
A memorial celebration will be held at Sheehan Hilborn Breen Funeral Home, 1084 New Britain Avenue, on Friday April 26, with a gathering at 1 p.m. and a brief remembrance at 2 p.m. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made in Gene’s honor to Salvation Army Greater Hartford.
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HARTFORD, CT – Eugene Patrick “Bud” Lynch, Jr. was born and raised in Saratoga Springs, New York by Eugene Sr. and Inez Betts Lynch, along with 3 caring sisters. At St. Peter’s School and Academy, “Bud” was better known for speedskating, sports and socializing than for studies. During summers he worked at the famed Saratoga Racecourse leveling the track in the tractor, mucking out stalls, and dishing tips to his father before bets closed. He graduated from Providence College in 1966 and shortly thereafter answered the call to serve in the United States Army. While posted in Arlington, Virginia, Gene met the love of his life, Karen Dee Renzulli of Fairfield, Connecticut. They married in 1969 and eventually settled in Hartford, where they raised their daughter Tracy and son Kevin. Gene worked as a medical salesman, Mobil Oil station manager and later at WireMold, East Granby High School and H & R Block. In addition to family and career, Gene served greater Hartford on the board of the Connecticut Science Center and was a volunteer and donor to many other civic and charitable causes. Gene’s leisure passion was spending time at the Connecticut shore with his loved ones.
Gene passed peacefully in his sleep the morning of Good Friday, March 29, 2024. He was predeceased by his parents and his sister Janice Hannon, and is survived by sisters Colleen Lynch of New Brunswick and Margaret Lynch of Saratoga Springs, his devoted wife Karen of Hartford, children Tracy of Hartford and Kevin of Atlanta, Georgia, grandchildren Hollie and Walker Lynch of Atlanta, and too many cousins and nephews to list.
A memorial celebration will be held at Sheehan Hilborn Breen Funeral Home, 1084 New Britain Avenue, on Friday April 26, with a gathering at 1 p.m. and a brief remembrance at 2 p.m. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made in Gene’s honor to Salvation Army Greater Hartford.
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WILTON – Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park offers “naturally” fun programs with a full week of outdoor programs scheduled for all ages.
The 25 miles of trails owned by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Saratoga County, and the Town of Wilton are always open to the public. As a bonus, the Historic Cornell Fire Tower will be open on April 20 and 21 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Orra Phelps Preserve Spring Wildflower Walks on Sunday, April 21, 10 -11 a.m. and 1 – 2 p.m. Take a hike with our educators to learn new information about wildflowers blooming, and other sights and sounds of spring at one of Saratoga PLAN’s trails.
Nature on the Move on Monday, April 22, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Come enjoy nature with others looking to get outside. This walk is geared towards gentle exercise and those with basic fitness levels. This program is suitable for ages 16 and up.
Registration is required at least one business day in advance. To register please visit the website at www.wiltonpreserve.org For more information, call the Wilton Wildlife office at 518-450-0321 or email info@wiltonpreserve.org.
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WILTON – Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park offers “naturally” fun programs with a full week of outdoor programs scheduled for all ages.
The 25 miles of trails owned by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Saratoga County, and the Town of Wilton are always open to the public. As a bonus, the Historic Cornell Fire Tower will be open on April 20 and 21 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Orra Phelps Preserve Spring Wildflower Walks on Sunday, April 21, 10 -11 a.m. and 1 – 2 p.m. Take a hike with our educators to learn new information about wildflowers blooming, and other sights and sounds of spring at one of Saratoga PLAN’s trails.
Nature on the Move on Monday, April 22, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Come enjoy nature with others looking to get outside. This walk is geared towards gentle exercise and those with basic fitness levels. This program is suitable for ages 16 and up.
Registration is required at least one business day in advance. To register please visit the website at www.wiltonpreserve.org For more information, call the Wilton Wildlife office at 518-450-0321 or email info@wiltonpreserve.org.
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STILLWATER — Saratoga National Historical Park is planning a series of prescribed fires. The areas to be burned this year include approximately 60 acres of grasses, shrubs, and woodlands on the hillsides and fields along the park tour road.
Depending on favorable weather and site conditions, the first burns could take place during the second or third week in April. Because certain prescription parameters must be met (including wind speed, relative humidity, fuel moisture, and drought index), it is not possible to precisely schedule prescribed fires in advance. Roads, visitor use facilities, and hiking trails may be temporarily closed while burns are underway. Notification of burns and closures will be posted the day of in the alerts section of the park’s website and on social media.
Prescribed fire is an approved tool for natural resource management throughout the National Park System and is part of Saratoga National Historical Park’s fire management program. The primary objectives of the prescribed fire program are: restoration and perpetuation of scenic and cultural landscapes, including native plant species; reduction of wildland fuel loading; and enhancement of wildlife habitat.
Assistance may be provided by firefighters from other National Park Service units, the US Fish and Wildlife Service, the New York State Forest Rangers and The Albany Pine Bush Preserve.
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Shredders, a non-profit that promotes youth cycling and outdoor activities in Saratoga Springs, built and donated 30 bikes to the city’s school district this week as part of a new Bikes in Schools program.
The bikes, along with helmets, are for use in grades 2-5. Financial support for the donation was provided by Saratoga County Supervisors Tara Gaston and Matthew Veitch.
The Bikes in Schools program is designed to enhance the physical education curriculum by integrating cycling into the daily activities of students across the district’s six elementary schools. Additional program initiatives include:
• Professional Development: The district’s physical education teachers have undergone specialized training, developed by Saratoga Shredders, to teach and manage the cycling program.
• Rotating Fleet: A fleet of bikes will rotate among the six elementary schools in the district, ensuring equitable access.
• Curriculum Integration: The program includes a curriculum that covers basic cycling skills, safety rules, and the health benefits of cycling, tailored to meet the needs of young learners.
The Bikes in Schools program will roll out this spring, with full implementation expected across all elementary schools by the end of the academic year.
“We are thrilled to partner with Saratoga Springs City School District to bring this exciting program to life,” said Anna Laloë, Executive Director of Saratoga Shredders, in a statement. “Our goal is to not only teach kids how to ride but also to instill a passion for the outdoors and physical fitness that will last a lifetime.”
The program was kicked off with a collaborative event on April 15. Saratoga Shredders and the district’s physical education staff joined forces to assemble the donated bikes.
Saratoga Shredders is nearing its fundraising goal for the next phase of the Bikes in Schools program at Maple Avenue Middle School. These programs promise to make a lasting impact on the students and the broader Saratoga Springs community by promoting physical activity and accessibility to cycling for all.
To learn more about the Bikes in Schools program, or to support the next phase of the program at Maple Avenue Middle School, visit https://saratogashredders.com/bikes-in-schools.
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SARATOGA SPRINGS —A free advanced screening of PBS’ upcoming Revolutionary Road Trip episode featuring Saratoga County will take place 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 22, at Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs.
Produced by Travels with Darley in coordination with Saratoga: America’s Turning Point, Saratoga County Historian and Chair of the Saratoga County 250th Commission Lauren Roberts takes Emmy nominated host, producer, and writer, Darley Newman to fascinating local revolutionary sites and to some of the amazing amenities Saratoga County offers destination travelers during this Saratoga centric episode.
In addition to the Saratoga Battlefield and historic sites, the episode highlights local businesses including Adirondack Trust Co., Caffe Lena, Hatsational, Hattie’s, Impressions, Morrisey’s, Olde Bryan Inn, Revolutionary Rail, Saratoga Apple, Saratoga Arms, Saratoga Tea & Honey, Stewart’s, and Walt & Whitman.
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Heading into the nation’s 250th anniversary, Saratoga County’s Revolutionary Road Trip episode will air in 97% of PBS national markets, including WMHT in the Capital Region, this spring. It will continue to air and stream across multiple services in future years, promoting Saratoga County as a premier heritage tourism destination.
To attend the screening at UPH, register at www.saratoga250.com.
Start Time is 5:30 p.m., and the 25-minute episode screening will begin at 6:30 p.m. following brief introductory remarks.
For more information about Saratoga: America’s Turning Point, visit www.saratoga250.com.
