SARATOGA SPRINGS — Judith Ann Lanzone passed away peacefully on Saturday May 27, 2023 at the Wesley Health Care Center. She was 82. Calling hours are Friday June 2, 2023 from 3-5 p.m. at Burke Funeral Home. A funeral home service will follow at 5 p.m. Please visit at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
GREENFIELD CENTER — James C. DesRocher, 82, passed 5/30/2023. Calling hours are 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, 6/3/2023 at Burke Funeral Home followed by a funeral home service and burial at the Greenfield Center Cemetery. Donations to the Estherville Animal Shelter or Community Hospice of Saratoga. Visit burkefuneralhome.com
WILTON — Odette Boccard Ireland passed away on May 24 at the age of 100. The calling hour was held on May 30 at St. John’s Episcopal Church followed by a funeral service. A private graveside service and burial took place following the service. For online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Charles R. Dunham passed away on May 25 at the age of 100. Calling hours were held, June 1 at Compassionate Funeral Care. Interment will be held at 12:30 on June 2 at Gerald B.H. Solomon National Cemetery in Schuylerville. For online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Chefs from three prominent area restaurants and bartenders from two popular local bars competed at Airosmith Development’s third annual Iron Chef Saratoga event last week to raise funds for Wellspring, the county’s domestic violence and sexual assault resource agency.
All proceeds from ticket sales – over $32,000 – will go toward the agency’s mission to support survivors and engage the community to end relationship and sexual abuse.
As in the classic Iron Chef culinary game show, chefs were given a secret ingredient and each round was timed. The competing chefs, from well-known Saratoga restaurants 30 Lake, Osteria Danny, and Salt & Char, were a new addition to this year’s Iron Chef. Previous events had featured notable community members cooking and competing, including the event’s creator herself, Margaret Smith-Cassier, founder and CEO of Airosmith Development and longtime member of Wellspring’s Board of Directors. This year’s event also featured a new specialty cocktail competition between bartenders from Spa City Tap and Barrel and Lucy’s Bar.
In addition to the specialty cocktails, the 150 guests in attendance were treated to two rounds of appetizers prepared by each restaurant’s chefs as well as hors d’oeuvres, desserts, a prosecco bar, live music, and the excitement of watching the chefs prepare each dish.
Attendees voted to choose the winners of the evening. Spa City Tap and Barrel was selected as the cocktail competition winner, and 30 Lake was crowned this year’s Iron Chef, taking home a sizable trophy and bragging rights.
Wellspring is the domestic violence and sexual assault services resource for Saratoga County residents and the sexual assault resource for Washington County. Wellspring’s mission is to support survivors and engage the community to end relationship and sexual abuse. Wellspring provides emergency shelter, a 24-hour phone hotline, counseling, legal advocacy, housing assistance, innovative programs, and more. All services are free, non-judgmental, and confidential.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The city stages regularly scheduled meetings by three Land Use Boards that review development activities within city boundaries. Those boards are typically where new development projects, or alterations to existing developments are discussed.
The Saratoga Springs Planning Board is a 7-member citizen board that has jurisdiction over the development of most new multi-family, commercial, institutional and industrial projects.
The Saratoga Springs Design Review Board is a 7-member citizen board which reviews development activities within city boundaries – Historic Review, and Architectural Review.
The Saratoga Springs Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) is a quasi-judicial 7-member citizen board that reviews requests for waivers from existing regulations in the zoning ordinance.
Multiple workshops and meetings are held monthly related to all three boards. The meetings are open to the public. For a specific schedule of meetings and agenda items, visit the city website at: Saratoga-springs.org.
BALLSTON SPA — The Saratoga County Career Center in conjunction with the Greater Capital Region Career Centers will hold the following free virtual career workshops in June:
June 7 at 10 a.m.: Resume Development. This workshop presents the basics of a powerful and effective cover letter including formatting, tailoring to the job, and getting through the online application process to land an interview. Please have a rough draft of your resume with you. Facilitated by Rensselaer & Columbia-Greene.
June 13 at 10:30 a.m.: Interview Preparation. Learn how to articulate your strengths, what questions to expect, how to address difficult topics, and ace the interviewing process. Facilitated by Schenectady.
June 17 at 10 a.m.: Goal Setting. This workshop explores how goal setting works, why goals are important, and provides helpful resources to get you started to reach your dreams. Facilitated by Washington and Albany.
June 15 at 11 a.m.: Completing Job Applications. Statistics show approximately 50% of mid-sized companies and almost all large corporations use an applicant tracking system to screen candidates for job opportunities. Learn how to prepare your online application to get the most visibility from hiring managers. Facilitated by Warren and Washington.
June 22 at 1:30 p.m.: Social Media. Your social media presence can make or break your ability to find a job. Learn how to use social media to your advantage in searching for a job and marketing yourself to land the job or career you’ve always wanted. Facilitated by Schenectady.
June 27 at 11 a.m.: Overcoming Barriers. Join an informal discussion about how to overcome potential stumbling blocks to finding a job. Whether you’re facing transportation needs, childcare needs, prior justice system involvement, inexperience, health concerns or more, this workshop will provide you with resources and strategies to help you meet your goals. Facilitated by Saratoga and Fulton-Montgomery-Schoharie.
Registration is required for all workshops. Visit thejoblink.org/calendar to register or call the Saratoga County Career Center at 518-884-4170 for more information. The workshops are offered as part of the Saratoga County Career Center’s WorkPays! workforce education campaign.
CLIFTON PARK — Benson’s Pet Center presents Dock Dogs 2023, taking place at Clifton Park Benson’s on June 9, 10, 11, featuring 28 animal focused vendors, plus food and an ice cream truck.
Benson’s Pet Center will bring Dock Dogs to 12 Fire Rd for the sixth time. Dock Dogs 2023 will feature three different dock diving events. Dogs jump for distance, height, and also compete in a speed retrieval event.
This year, the event will have:
•Two huge grand prizes. There will be a Vendor card available upon your arrival. If you visit each vendor and get their stamp/signature, you can enter your card into either grand prize option. Grand Prize #1 is provided by Instinct Pet Food for two tandem sky dives with the video package at Saratoga Skydive. Grand Prize #2 is provided by Primal Pet Food for six Diamond Season Passes for the Great Escape.
• 25 Pet product vendors
• Teagan’s Lemonade Stand to benefit Veterans Coalition Housing Community.
• Food! Grill items and sides will be for sale.
• Ice Cream from Pirate’s Cove. All homemade hard ice cream plus dog ice cream.
• Dock Dogs 2023 is brought to you by Canidae Pet Food.
“Watching dogs compete by running down the dock, jumping high into the air and landing in water all while catching and retrieving things are insanely great for spectators but also pure joy for dogs and the Dock Dog’s events are a clear leader in enabling love of dogs and family fun,” said DOGZ CEO Rob Urbach.
GALWAY — Galway Public Library, 2112 East St. in Galway, will hold its annual budget vote and Board of Trustees election at the library on June 7, from 2 to 8 p.m. There is one vacancy on the board. Santina Florio is running to fill the seat she vacated. More information is available at www.galwaypubliclibrary.org.
Luxury Skin Specialist Brings Celebrity Favorite High Tech Skincare Treatments to Upstate NY
SARATOGA SPRINGS —Andrew Stephen Kelly has announced the official grand opening of his luxury boutique medical spa, Skin By ASK, located at 29 Church Street in Saratoga Springs.
Kelly has worked for some of the top skin care practices in New York City and started his first location in Latham. He recently moved his practice to downtown Saratoga Springs, bringing his specialized techniques to the Capital Region.
“Saratoga Springs is a magical place with such great energy and lots of other talented entrepreneurs and small businesses. I’m so grateful to be a part of this community and to be able to bring something different to the area,” said Kelly in a press release.
A licensed aesthetician for over eight years, Kelly is certified in a wide variety of treatments, including laser treatment, microneedling, chemical peels, and radiofrequency technology. He said Skin By ASK specializes in “non-invasive, rejuvenating types of treatments.”
Skin By ASK is the exclusive and first-ever provider in the Capital Region area to have Biologique Recherche Paris, Raja Medical Ionix and Lutronic TotalSkin treatments. Skin By ASK offers a menu of high-end medical spa services including injectables, laser, microneedling, skin tightening, facials, hydrafacial, chemical peels, and skin care lines.
Kelly said the company will also return to Latham this summer, with plans of opening a second location at 959 Louden Rd. The company’s current spot at 29 Church Street is a “great location,” in downtown Saratoga, Kelly said.
“There’s a lot of natural light, so the space just has a great energy along with the community in general, which I love the feel of,” Kelly said. “Just happy to be part of the Saratoga business community, and hopefully adding value for the people that live in the community.”
Kelly has worked with celebrities like Naomi Campbell, Alexander Wang, Nate Berkus, several Victoria Secret models and more to prep their skin for events, photoshoots, and movies.
Skin By ASK is the only practice in Saratoga Springs to offer the Lutronic TotalSkin treatment. ASK also offers Raja Medical Ionix treatments used by celebrities around the globe prior to red carpets and events.
Skin By ASK had a soft opening in the fall, and recently held its official grand-opening on May 19. The company is a family business, co-owned by Kelly and his mother, Barbara Kelly.
“Me and my mom run the business. So we really care about each person that comes in,” Kelly said. “We have a smaller, family-owned atmosphere, and try to give that personal touch to each person.”
Skin By ASK was created by Kelly to not only help clients look their best but feel their best from the inside out.
“This was my goal in opening up my own practice and is the most rewarding part of my job, seeing people flourish when they are confident in themselves,” said Kelly in the press release. “It’s a beautiful thing to help someone who is struggling with their skin.”
To schedule an appointment with Skin By ASK, call the spa at 518-886-1007, email Andrew at andrew@skinbyask.com or book online at www.skinbyask.com.
