Author: Saratoga TODAY
Malta Ave Odyssey of the Mind Team to Head to World Finals
SYRACUSE — The Malta Ave Odyssey of the Mind Team came in 2nd place for Problem #4, “Where’s the Structure,” Division 1 at the NYS Finals, which qualified them to move on to the OM World Finals.
The Malta Ave team consists of: Maxwell DeMeritt, 5th grade; Arlo Harrison, 2nd grade; Roebling Harrison, 4th grade; Daniel Heggen, 5th grade; Adam Loomis, 5th grade; Ava Sorbero, 3rd grade and Anthony Sorbero, 5th grade.
The World Finals will take place May 24-27, 2023 at Michigan State University. The team has put together a GoFundMe page to help raise money for the trip, with a goal of raising $10,000.
“Our presentation is full of magic and fun, and we hope you will help us get to our second World Finals competition at Michigan State University,” the GoFundMe page’s description says.
Galway Sending Two Teams to World Finals
GALWAY — For the first time in the history of Galway Central School District, two teams will be competing in the Odyssey of the Mind (OOTM) World Finals during the same year.
Galway’s Junior/Senior High School team has been working to get to World Finals for 12 years, while the Joseph Henry Elementary School team will be attending World Finals for the second year in a row. Both teams took third place at the New York State Tournament in Syracuse on April 15, advancing them to the World Finals, which will take place at Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI from May 24-27.
The Junior/Senior High School team consists of: Shamus and Simon Evans, Taylor Germain, Noah Montague, Eben and Peregrine Perkins, and Aidan Reekie-Mel. The problem they chose is “#5 The Most Dramatic Problem Ever!!!”
The Joseph Henry Elementary School team consists of: Henry and Avery Paseika, Avery Menge, Theo Friedman, Edmund Perkins, Mari Smith, and Emma DiPasquale. They chose “Problem #1 Pirates and the Treasure.”
To help cover the cost of travel to the World Finals, OOTM Team Coaches Nichole Evans and Julie Pasieka have organized several fundraising events, including a bake sale at Galway Central School District and a BBQ at the Cock ‘n Bull Restaurant in Galway on Sunday, April 30. Tickets for the BBQ are $20 per person and $10 for kids 12 and under. Visit galwaycsd.org to purchase tickets. The coaches also created a GoFundMe page where supporters can donate directly: gofund.me/8b2a5962
Tri-County United Way Announces Laura Jensen as Community Engagement Coordinator
QUEENSBURY — Tri-County United Way is pleased to announce Laura Jensen as the Community Engagement Coordinator. Ms. Jensen comes to Tri-County United Way with several years of marketing and communications leadership experience across the public health, private, and nonprofit sectors.
Ms. Jensen began her career working at NBCUniversal, The Economist, and The Monday Campaigns (TMC) in New York, NY where she collaborated on numerous international marketing campaigns, media relations and facilitated high-impact communication campaigns.
Most recently, Ms. Jensen worked in Glens Falls as the Marketing & Communications Specialist at Flomatic Valves, a leading private company that is helping to solve the global water crisis and promote the importance of bringing access to safe water and improving sanitation internationally.
“We are thrilled to have Laura onboard at the Tri-County United Way. Her education, experience and consideration for the people of this region make her a fantastic fit. I am excited to see how she will help our organization grow.” said Kristin Chlopecki, Executive Director of the Tri-County United Way.
“Growing up in the lower Adirondack region, I am honored and excited to begin this new chapter furthering the United Way’s mission,” said Ms. Jensen. “I have a deep sense of love and compassion for the families and people of Warren, Washington, and Saratoga counties. I am thrilled to help foster and build partnerships that will support our local communities and inspire growth. This is a wonderful community, and I am honored to give back to my hometown region.”
A resident of Queensbury, Jensen holds a master’s degree from Marist College and a Bachelor’s degree from SUNY New Paltz. Ms. Jensen is a published author with her public health work appearing in the award-winning book ‘Pandemic: Tracking Contagions from Cholera and Beyond’ among other publications including the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and Water Environment Federation (WEF).
Sundaes Best Hot Fudge Sauce Factory – Mother’s Day Open House April 29
GANSEVOORT —Sundaes Best Hot Fudge Sauce will host an open house and pop-up shop at their manufacturing facility on Saturday, April 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Celebrating 22 years in business, owner Katie Camarro and friends will be on hand with product displays and gift ideas for Mom and family.
Sundaes Best Hot Fudge Sauce kitchen is located in Gansevoort at 23 Northern Pines Rd, 12831, 1st floor, Bldg. 2, across from Saratoga Restaurant Supply. For more about Sundaes Best Hot Fudge visit sundaesbest.com or call 518-584-4036.
Katie Travis Joins Julie & Co. Realty
Photo provided by Julie & Co. Realty.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Julie & Co. Realty has announced Katie Travis as the newest member of their brokerage in Saratoga Springs.
Katie Travis was born and raised in sunny Southern California, where she received her AA in Communications and BS in Psychology. she now loves to call Saratoga Springs home. Married to a military man, Katie was afforded the opportunity to start investing at a young age into properties all around the US – from Florida to California.
She has developed extensive experience investing and managing properties, renovating homes, as well as working with VA loans over the last 13 years. She is passionate about all things real estate and communications, from property renovations and architecture to marketing listings in today’s real estate market.
Katie loves to spend her free time with her three wild growing boys and loving husband. Katie is a dedicated, persistent, hard-working, and an open communicator who is ready to help you with buying or selling your next home.
Property Transactions April 28 – May 4, 2023
BALLSTON
Brookview Court Inc sold property at 50 Arcadia Ct to Scott Koennecke for $370,464
Danny Varone sold property at 6 Harvester Way to Neil MacBale for $633,000
Barbera Homes Kelley Farms LLC sold property at 28 Paddock Place to Ross Batty for $652,473
BDC Cornerstone LLC sold property at 87 Cornerstone Dr to Eileen Weis for $382,290
Alaina Finan sold property at 14 Wendy Lane to C and J Property Holdings LLC for $226,000
CORINTH
Foothills Builders LLC sold property at 20 Wiley Way to Liam Rice for $345,000.
Karyn MacKernon sold property at 414 Center St to Sheri Fortin for $277,000.
GALWAY
Michael Manolakis sold property at 5692 Jockey St to Yvette Ruddy for $239,900.
GREENFIELD
Equinox Properties LLC sold property at 501 Coy Rd to Joshua Benton for $169,900
Derek Reid sold property at 201 North Milton Rd to Katryn Bleke for $275,000
MALTA
Lisa Rapple sold property at 50 May Apple Way to William Roberts for $350,000
Manginos Restaurant sold property at 149 Rt 9 to Town of Malta for $1,825,000
MILTON
RSD Development LLC sold property at 13 Encore Ln to Chad Gerard for $551,479
James Doyle sold property at 80 Grove St to Patrick OShea for $247,000
Colleen Brady sold property at 3 Birch Tree Ln to Heather Hadgeoff for $352,200
Kenneth Crannell sold property at 571 Victory Circle to Richard Mangino for $387,500
Cory Coleman sold property at 241 Meadowlark Dr to Conor Farley for $369,000
SARATOGA
NA Bokf sold property at 129 Cty Rt 7 to Serra Property Holdings LLC for $198,975
SARATOGA SPRINGS
Wade Newman sold property at Bog Meadow Run to Jefferson Cardoso for $154,500
East Ave Properties LLC sold property at 268 Broadway #203 to FAZ Property Holdings LLC for $876,000
Cody Lough sold property at 24 Kaydeross Ave W to Kathleen Smith for $195,000.
Timothy Strang sold property at 182 Regent St to NorthofGrace LLC for $725,000
Irene Juron sold property at 8 Saratoga Circle to Rachael Colucciello for $490,000.
Steven Atkins sold property at 71 Trottingham Rd to Kerri Herrick for 335,000.
Douglas Huston sold property at 6 King Arthur Ct to Equinox Properties LLC for $145,000
Joseph Parisi sold property at 1 South St to Smidgen 9 LLC for $190,000
Rodrigo Schneider sold property at 12 Van Dorn St to Mackenzie Mylod for $576,800.
WILTON
Lawrence Aronson sold property at 604 Rt 9 to TDL 15 LLC for $605,000.
Mark Ma sold property at 2 Cheyenne Ct to Amanda Regan for $435,000
Ryan McClure sold property at 161 Parkhurst Rd to Adam Costello for $500,000
US Bank Trust sold property at 187 Northern Pines Rd to Nicholas Largo for $300,000
Pedestrian Killed in Ballston Crash
BALLSTON — George S. Murray, 40, of Saratoga Springs, was killed after he was struck by a vehicle last weekend. The crash occurred near 230 Church Ave. in the town of Ballston at 8:46 p.m. on April 22.
Preliminary investigation into the collision showed that a 2017 Honda Civic traveling northbound on Church Avenue struck a pedestrian who was lying in the roadway, according to a statement released by the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office.
The crash remains under investigation by the Sheriff’s Collision Reconstruction Unit.
Saratoga Springs to Consider Ordinance Prohibiting Possession of Firearm while Intoxicated, Impaired
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The City Council will announce Tuesday night a proposed ordinance that prohibits possessing a firearm in a public place while intoxicated or impaired by alcohol or drugs.
A “public place” is described as public highways, streets, sidewalks and parking areas, as well as in any vehicle or premise open or accessible to the public.
Intoxication is defined as meeting the definition of intoxicated under the state’s Vehicle and Traffic Law, which sets the threshold of illegality at a blood alcohol level of .08 percent or higher. Additionally, “impaired” in the proposed ordinance is defined as meeting the definitions of impaired by alcohol, impaired by drugs or impaired by a combination of alcohol and drugs under N.Y. Vehicle and Traffic Law and its related case law.
During its May 2 meeting, it is anticipated the council will announce the proposal and set a public hearing on the matter.
The Wesley Foundation to Host Enchanted Evening Gala Fundraiser
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Wesley Foundation, the philanthropic arm of The Wesley Community in Saratoga Springs, will host its annual gala at The Lodge at Saratoga Casino Hotel on Saturday, May 13 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Proceeds from the event will support The Wesley Health Care Center’s Life Enrichment Program. The initiative provides ongoing, meaningful social and therapeutic activities tailored to the capabilities and needs of each Wesley resident so they may continue to pursue their interests and passions.
This year’s Enchanted Evening gala will feature live music by Jukebox Rebellion, tarot card readings by James Joseph Rosenfield from LHB Soul Center, live guest watercolor portraits by Mary Jo Bradley and a silent auction. Dinner and beverages are included in the ticket price.
Founded in 1972, The Wesley Community was established as a long-term senior care facility and has steadily grown into a continuum-of-care campus featuring independent and assisted living apartments, compassionate skilled nursing and memory care services.
Tickets for the Enchanted Evening gala can be purchased for $175 per person or $350 per couple. Reservations are required and can be made at thewesleycommunity.org/gala. The Lodge at Saratoga Casino Hotel is located at 1 Nelson Ave., Saratoga Springs.
