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Patricia E. Miner

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Patricia E. Miner, age 89, passed away at Wesley Health Care Center on Wednesday, July 15, 2020.

Pat was born on October 6, 1930, in Saratoga Springs. She was the daughter of the late, Beatrice (Glean) and Fred Hames. 

Pat graduated from Saratoga Springs High School and worked at the Van Raalte Co. as payroll supervisor for the Saratoga and Vermont plants.

She is the widow of Horace Miner who passed away in December of 2006. They celebrated over 58 years of happy marriage before his passing.

She was active in girl scouting and was also secretary for the Corinth P.T.S.A. In Greenfield, she belonged the Fire Co. Auxiliary and recently has been living at Prestwick Chase in Saratoga.

She is survived by a beloved daughter, Kim Foster and her husband David, and four very loved grandchildren, Lucy, Edie, Desi and Raphael Foster, all of Las Vegas; one sister-law Lois Miner of Schuylerville as well as several nieces and nephews. 

A private funeral service was held on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway (518-584-5373).

Burial followed at the family plot in Greenridge Cemetery.

Donations in Pat’s name can be made to the Community Hospice of Saratoga, www.communityhospice.org/donate.

Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.

Erin Sweeney Hogan 

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — It is with great sadness that her four sons announce the passing of Erin Sweeney Hogan on July 18. Erin was recently predeceased by her husband John. Memorial mass for Erin and John will be Saturday, July 25, 2020, 10 a.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Visit burkefuneralhome.com. 

Jeanne C. Brooks

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BALLSTON SPA — Jeanne C. Brooks passed on July 7, 2020 at Saratoga Center for Rehab and Skilled Nursing. A private service was held on July 16, 2020 at Compassionate Funeral Care in Saratoga Springs, followed by interment at St. Peter’s Cemetery. View obituary at www.compassionatecare.com.

Howard P. “Bud” Armbruster, Jr.

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WILTON — Howard P. “Bud” Armbruster, Jr., passed away July 9, 2020 at his home in Wilton. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, July 25, 2020 at Compassionate Funeral Care in Saratoga Springs. Calling hours from 1 to 3 p.m. prior to the service. View full obit at www.compassionatecare.com

Mary Anne Chylinski 

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mary Anne Chylinski passed away July 11, 2020. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Aug. 15, 2020 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs. Family and friends may call from noon to 2 p.m. prior to the service. View full obit at www.compassionatecare.com

Olive Sandra Woodcock Dickinson

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GANSEVOORT — Olive Sandra Woodcock Dickinson, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at her home. A graveside service was held Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at Gansevoort Cemetery, Route 50, Gansevoort. View full obit at www.compassionatecare.com

John David Cornell, Sr.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — John David Cornell, Sr., passed away on July 15, 2020 at his home. A mass service was held July 20, 2020 at St. Clement’s Church. Interment with military honors was held at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. View obit at www.compassionatecare.com

Anthony “Tony” Colangelo

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Anthony “Tony” Colangelo, age 67, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Saratoga Hospital with his family at his side. A graveside service was held Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Saratoga Springs. View full obit at www.compassionatecare.com.

Waldorf School Announced 2020 School Year Update: A letter from school Administrator Abigail Reid:

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Dear Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs Community, 

I hope you are all beginning to enjoy the rhythm of summer days with warming sunshine, thunderous rain showers, and family adventures.

This past Monday, we received the general guidelines from the New York State Department of Health (DOH) for reopening NYS schools. We are still awaiting specific guidelines for independent schools to be released by the Board of Regents. The faculty and staff have begun a serious undertaking to provide the state with the required documentation needed to reopen in the fall, as well as the practical work needed to reopen our facilities. 

We know you are waiting for our plans and protocols and they have been in the works, even as we have awaited the guidelines from NYS. We are also certain that we will need your help. We are preparing for cleaning stations, outdoor classrooms, delineated entrance and exit procedures, daily temperature checks and health surveys, as well as diligent monitoring of community percentages of COVID cases that the government will use to determine whether or not schools can open and remain open. In either case, we will be prepared to fully open our campuses for all students, or shift to our best practices of distance learning through Educating Beyond the Classroom, if mandated by the state.

We are required to submit our plans to NY State by July 31. As soon as we have our documentation in place we will share it with you in a new COVID protocols handbook. Each branch is calling a branch specific parent meeting to give you insight into our ongoing plans. Help may be needed to create outdoor classrooms, purchase additional supplies, develop our plans, or support the technological needs of opening our spaces to students in quarantine or who cannot attend school for medical reasons. Unfortunately, the state has not yet designated any amount of monies available to independent schools for this purpose. We have officially entered the “all hands on deck” phase.

In light of this new phase for our school, we are concurrently undergoing a period of reimagining our identity as a Waldorf School in Saratoga Springs in 2020. Our collegium has widened to include more faculty and staff members, new faculty chairs are stepping in, and in addition to our current study of White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo, we have committed ourselves to reexamining our culture, methods of offering teacher support and development, as well as the overarching governing structure of our school in the year ahead through study, conversation, and collaboration. As our process of study becomes more clear, we look forward to involving parents in aspects of this work. 

We will hold a second Zoom Town Hall meeting on Thursday, Aug. 13, at 6:30 p.m. New York State has informed us that our Reopening Plan will be approved between Aug.1 and Aug. 7 and we plan to share it with you at the Town Hall meeting. In the meantime, please be in touch with your branch chair with any questions. 

Faculty Chairs for each branch and their contact information is as follows: 

• Early Childhood Chair: 
  Manon Sabatier msabatier@waldorfsaratoga.org

• Lower School Co-Chairs:
  -Anca Baboi ababoi@waldorfsaratoga.org
  -Scott Stewart sstewart@waldorfsaratoga.org

• High School Co-Chairs:
  -Paul Beasly pbeasly@waldorfsaratoga.org
  -Steve Balmersbalmer@waldorfsaratoga.org 

• Collegium Chair:
   Astrea Ravenstararavenstar@waldorfsaratoga.org 

• Administrator: 
  Abigail Reid administration@waldorfsaratoga.org

Stay Safe as you enjoy the summer and we will see you next week at the branch meetings.

July 24 – July 31, 2020

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Friday, July 24

Saratoga County Fair Food Truck Festival
Saratoga County Fairgrounds, 162 Prospect St., Ballston Spa | 4 – 9:30 p.m. 
Missing your favorite fair foods this summer? Drive by and order a variety of fair food and treats.  Admission is free, and cars will be directed to the parking area. Customers will be allowed to leave their vehicle and stand socially distanced at each food stand/truck. Masks are required to enter the fairgrounds. Saturday, July 25, 12–9:30 p.m. For more information, visit facebook.com/thesaratogacountyfair.

Sunday, July 26

Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation Summer Stroll
Greenridge Cemetery, Sackett Gates, Lincoln Ave., Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m.
Join leader Gloria May to hear about the people in Greenridge Cemetery whose stories tell about the buildings, monuments and markers we pass around town every day. Who started Adirondack Trust? Why is it called the Ainsworth building? What is the Civil War monument about? How did Hathorn spring get its name? All summer stroll guests are required to wear face masks for the duration of the tour and practice social distancing. Order tickets in advance, space is limited.

Fish Fry Dinner
Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, Route 32 South of the Village of Victory | 3 – 6 p.m.
Menu: Fish or Chicken Nuggets, Fries, Tartar Sauce, and Roll. Cost is $8 per meal. This will be a take-out only event, we will take your order at the gate and collect the money, your meal will be delivered to you in your car. You must stay in your vehicle. You may call ahead with your order at 518-695-3917.

Croquet off the Green
Downtown Saratoga Springs | Various times
Hosted by Aim Services, Inc. Due to COVID-19, we have chosen to host a play-it-on-your-own activity for a full week July 26 – August 2. Support people with diverse abilities, our local businesses, and celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with us! Croquet OFF the Green will be a high-profile week supported by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce and as many as 30 local businesses. Over the course of a week, visit as many businesses as you can with the scorecard booklet collecting stamps at each location. Each stamp you get is another chance in the raffle for prizes! Download the scorecard booklet from our website to begin! For details, visit www.aimservicesinc.org/events/croquet.

Monday, July 27

Drive-In Movie Night
Pitney Meadows Community Farm, 223 West Ave., Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m.
We’re bringing the silver screen to the Farm. We’ve got local chefs cooking up amazing food, ice cream sandwiches, popcorn, beverages and much more. Movie: “Biggest Little Farm” (Rated PG): Festival-contending documentary about the misadventures and triumphs of two newbie farmers learning to work with nature and the land. We have space for only 150 cars, distanced for safety, so book now; tickets will go fast! Rain date: Tuesday, 7/28. Get tickets ($10 per car) and pre-order food here: secure.qgiv.com/for/pmn.

Wednesday, July 29

Pulled Pork/BBQ Chicken Dinner
Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. 
For curbside pick up only.  Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – noon to place an order, 518-584-2585. Menu: Pulled pork, BBQ Chicken, coleslaw, baked beans, corn bread. Dinner for 2 $25 (cash only). 

Free Latin Dance Class
Tango Fusion Facebook | 7 – 7:30 p.m.
Tango Fusion Dance Company offers a free class to the community. The class is for beginners and can be done as a single or couple. Students are welcome to type in questions during the class. For more information visitfacebook.com/TangoFusionSaratoga. 

Friday July 31 

Malta Ridge Volunteer Firehouse Auxiliary Garage Sale
745 Malta Avenue Ext., Malta | 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
(and Saturday, August 1 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.) Follow the signs to the left of the firehouse. Donation of saleable items big or small will be accepted on Thursday, July 30 from 6 to 9 p.m. If you have any big items or furniture, email a list and/or picture to ctfare@nycap.rr.com. Clothing will not be accepted for resale but we will accept it in bags or boxes to deliver to various organizations. All donations to the firehouse will be used to purchase items that the budget does not cover and for humanitarian activities. We participate in organizations like Wreaths Across America and Toys for Tots.  For more information contact: nfodera@aol.com