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Saratoga Youth Wrestling Finishes 2020 CDYWL Season in Impressive Fashion

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — In just their second year in the Capital District Youth Wrestling League, Saratoga finished the season with a 4-1 record. Coached by Brendan Polcare and Lance Matter, Saratoga has the best record in the league (8-2) over the last two years and is the only team to finish in the top 5 in each of the last two seasons. 

Saratoga lost only to eventual champion, Shenendehowa, by a three-point margin, and defeated Ballston Spa and Burnt Hills to finish 2nd in the North Division and advance to the championship rounds. They defeated Corinth 30-12 and cruised past the defending champions from Cobleskill 37-6. Brendan Stoutenburg earned the most team points for Saratoga and Jackson Wood won the Scholar Athlete Award. 

Gymnasts from Stepping Star Gymnastics Compete in the World Class Spring Challenge

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BALLSTON SPA — Gymnasts from Stepping Star Gymnastics in Ballston Spa competed in the World Class Spring Challenge on February 29. The Level 5 and Level 6 teams from Stepping Star both placed first and several gymnasts took first place on individual events. 

Gymnasts Competing: Ayla Skinner, Lucy Rubinstein, June Amiteye, Juliana Judge, Angie Pierre, Juliana Marchesielle, Priya Raso, Julia Gillson, Ali Maguire, Cailyn Bodkin, Amelia Anderson, Gianna Milo 

Individual Placing Gymnasts:

LEVEL 5s
Ayla Skinner: 3rd place vault, 1st place bars, 2nd place floor, 3rd all around. 
Lucy Rubinstein: 1st place beam 
June Amiteye: 3rd place vault, 2nd place beam, 2nd place floor, 2nd place all around 
Julia Gillson: 2nd place vault, 1st place bars, 1st place floor, 1st place all around 
Angie Pierre: 2nd place bars, 1st place beam, 1st place floor, 2nd place all around 

LEVEL 6s
Juliana Judge: 2nd place vault, 2nd place beam, 2nd place floor, 3rd place all around 
Juliana Marchesiello: 1st place vault, 2nd place bars, 1st place beam, 1st place floor, 1st place all around 
Priya Raso: 3rd place vault, 1st place bars, 3rd place floor, 2nd place all around

Saratoga Varsity Cheer Team Wins NYS Sectional Championship Title

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Saturday, February 29, the Saratoga Varsity Cheer Team won the NYS Sectional Championship Title. They will be traveling to Rochester to compete for the State Championship Title on Saturday, March 7 at RIT.

The team, coached by Ricardo Smith, Jr., has five seniors:  Kaylee Ferro, Perras Allen, Mckenna Carley, Jenna Bourgeois, Hannah Reese. 

Scholar athletes on the team include: Kaylee Ferro, Skylar Kent, Adam O’Connor. These athletes maintained a minimum of 90+ overall average.

National Museum of Racing Announces 2020 Hall of Fame Finalists

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Six racehorses, four trainers, and one jockey account for the 11 finalists that will comprise the National Museum of Racing’s 2020 Hall of Fame ballot, as chosen by the Museum’s Hall of Fame Nominating Committee. The finalists are racehorses Blind Luck, Game On Dude (first year of eligibility), Havre de Grace, Kona Gold, Rags to Riches, and Wise Dan (first year of eligibility); trainers Mark Casse, Christophe Clement, Doug O’Neill, and David Whiteley; and jockey Corey Nakatani. 

Finalists were whittled down from 91 initial candidates. Hall of Fame ballots will be mailed to the voting panel on Monday, March 2, 2020. The results of the voting on the contemporary candidates will be announced on Wednesday, May 6, 2020. That announcement will also include this year’s selections by the Museum’s Historic Review and Pillars of the Turf committees. The Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held at the Fasig-Tipton Sales Pavilion in Saratoga Springs, on Friday, Aug. 7, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. The ceremony will be open to the public and is free to attend.

Chaired by Edward L. Bowen, the Hall of Fame Nominating Committee is comprised of Bowen, Steven Crist, Tom Durkin, Bob Ehalt, Tracy Gantz, Teresa Genaro, Jane Goldstein, Steve Haskin, Jay Hovdey, Tom Law, Neil Milbert, Jay Privman, John Sparkman, Michael Veitch, John von Stade, and Charlotte Weber. 

March 6 – March 12, 2020

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Friday, March 6

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 7

Saratoga Martial Arts Festival
Courtyard by Marriott Saratoga Springs
11 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs | 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Join us for the Capital Region’s premier martial arts conference. 2 days (Saturday and Sunday) of hands-on workshops featuring a staff of Master Instructors in Martial Arts from around the world covering topics from Striking to Grappling to Weapons, Combat Sports to Self Defense. For more information saratogafestival.ticketspice.com/2020-saratoga-martial-arts-festival. 

Spring Saratoga Reptile Expo
Saratoga Springs City Center
522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Learn about and buy exotic animals (reptiles, amphibians, exotic small mammals, invertebrates, and more), enclosures, and supplies at the Saratoga Reptile Expo! Over 100 vendors, hands-on education area with zoologists and other experts, great food and ice cream from Farmers’ Daughters’ Drive Inn and Ben & Jerry’s. Admission will be $10 for adults, $6 for children age 6-13, and under 6 are free.

Sunday, March 8

All You Can Eat Breakfast
Ballston Spa Elks Lodge
10 Hamilton St., Ballston Spa | 8 – 11 a.m.
Buffet includes scrambled eggs, French toast, pancakes, sausage, home fries, eggs and omelets to order, biscuits and gravy. Adults $7, seniors (60+) $6 and children 4-10, $5. 

Monthly Breakfast
Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club
Route 32 South of the village of Victory | 8 – 11 a.m.
Eggs cooked to order, bacon, sausage, toast (white or wheat), pancakes (regular, blueberry, buckwheat, apple cinnamon), French toast, home fries, orange juice, coffee, tea, hot chocolate. Cost: Adult $8, Child $4. Everyone welcome.

Family Festival 
Saratoga Wilton Elks
1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 2 – 6 p.m.
The Saratoga Ancient Order of Hibernians will sponsor a grand day of Irish music by Forthlin Road and Grafton Street Trio and dancing by Wild Irish Acres Dancers. Donation is $10 at the door. Please bring a canned food Item to be donated to our local food pantries. Light fare and raffles. 

Monday, March 9

Lenten Study Series
Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church
768 Charlton Rd., Charlton | 10 a.m. – Noon.
A Lenten Study Series: Beloved Communities using the book “Becoming a Beloved Community.” The cost is $8 per person. Please email office@charltonfreehold.org. Series will also take place on Wednesdays from 7 – 9 p.m. through April 8. 

Celebrate Purim 
Jewish Community Center
84 Weibel Ave., Saratoga Springs | 5:30 p.m.
Celebrate the festive holiday of Purim with a deli dinner and plenty of hamantashen. The Megillah Reading will follow at 6 p.m. Cost is $10 per adult and $5 for children under 12. People are encouraged to come dressed in costume. Open to the entire community, for more information or to RSVP, please call 518-584-2370 or saratogajcc@albany.twcbc.com. This program is sponsored by a generous grant from the Jewish Federation of Northeast New York.

Tuesday, March 10

Looking Green Luncheon
Longfellows Restaurant
500 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs | Noon – 2 p.m.
Come Join Saratoga Christian Women’s Connection. Special feature this month is Caitlyn Sheldon, a local librarian, who will speak about researching and creating her authentic Victorian Saratoga Dress Ensemble. Her ensemble will be on display. Our speaker is Judy Button from Lockport, NY who will speak about “God’s Love for Us.” Menu choices are corn beef and cabbage or Asian stir fry. Cost is $19 inclusive. For reservations call Ellie at 518-584-3779 or Anita at 518-583-4043. 

Wednesday, March 11

Celebration Dinner 
Saratoga-Wilton Elks
1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Corned Beef and Ham Dinner, soup, potatoes, cabbage, seasonal vegetables, rolls and butter, dessert, coffee and tea. Donation Requested:  $12 adults, $11. Seniors (62 years) and Military (Active or Retired) with ID Card, $8 Children 5-12. Children under 5 Free, $12 All Take-outs. Cash Bar Available. Call 518-584-2585 for more information.

Donate Blood: Red Cross Month
Saratoga Public Library
49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs | Noon – 6 p.m.
American Red Cross urges the public to join its lifesaving mission by giving blood or platelets this March in celebration of Red Cross Month. Donors of all blood types, especially type O, are urgently needed. You can also give on Thursday, March 12, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Saratoga Central Catholic High School, 247 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

Thursday, March 12

Get Paid to Lose Weight  Informational Meeting
Dance Theater Skidmore College
815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m.
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. The Dance Theater is adjacent to the Sports Center. For details contact Dr. Karen Arciero at Skidmore College, email: karciero@skidmore.edu or Dr. Paul Arciero at Skidmore College, email; parciero@skidmore.edu.

3.6.20 – 3.12.20

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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. 

Open House – Retired and Senior Volunteers
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. There is a wide array of opportunity for volunteers to help. The museum can use assistance with building exhibits, repairs, painting, cleaning, gardening, and office work. Stop by on Monday, March 16 from 10 a.m. – noon. and learn more about this flexible, fun opportunity. Children’s Museum is located at 69 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs. 

Bus Trip to Turning Stone
Olde Saratoga Seniors are hosting a bus trip to Turning Stone Casino, Verona on Monday, March 16. Bus leaves Saratoga Train Station at 6:15 a.m. or American Legion, Schuylerville at 6:45 a.m. and returns approximately 8:30 p.m. Can play bingo or Casino Bonus. Cost is $10 for Senior members or $15 for non-members. Mail check to PO Box 60, Schuylerville, NY 12871 or contact Pat Temple, 518-338-2329.

Havurah Vatik
“Medicare for All” – What Would it Mean, presented at the Congregation Shaara Tfille, 84 Weibel Ave., Saratoga Springs on March 17 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Dr. George Jolly will explain and clarify issues surrounding possible changes in the way we pay for healthcare. Then we’ll look at what changes have been proposed to “improve” and “enhance” Medicare. Bring your questions, concerns and the comments you have heard. He will speak to all of them (if there’s time). A catered lunch follows the program. RSVP by March 11 to 518-584-8730, ext 4. 

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 begins at 3 p.m. with a scheduled 6:30 p.m. drawing. Winners do not have to be present at the time of the drawing. 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
The luncheon will be 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. 

“Researching the Other Half” Genealogy Workshop
The Saratoga County History Roundtable and Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County join together to provide a unique introduction to researching past generations on Thursday, March 19, 7 p.m. at Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa. For more information, visit saratogacountyhistoryroundtable.com or contact Jim Richmond at saratogacohistoryroundtable@gmail.com

H.O.P.E. 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. 

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.

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.

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, NY. 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 and 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.

Workshop for Pastoral Care and Care Givers
Pastoral Care Ministry will offer skill building and formation workshops for those of any faith interested in volunteering as a visitor to the sick, elderly, and homebound. The workshops will be 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.

Free Trees for Homeowners – Tree Toga 10
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/

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, an exiting life 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. 

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.

Inspiring and Challenging the Nation’s Future Leaders in Science and Technology

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SARATOGA COUNTY —  Middle school and high school students begin competing this month in the 2020 National Science Bowl,® sponsored by the Department of Energy and managed by DOE’s Office of Science, leading up to the National Championship in April 2020.

Buzzers, not bells, will ring in the New Year for thousands of middle- and high-school students all across the U.S. That’s because they’ll soon be pitting their math and science knowledge — and their reflexes — against one another in regional competitions of the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) 30th National Science Bowl® (NSB).

Students from Saratoga Springs High School and Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School will be participating, among several other schools in the Albany area.

The competitions start this month, with four students from each team facing off in a fast-paced, question-and-answer format. (More information about the date and location of specific regionals can be found through the NSB Homepage). The winning team from each of the 50 middle- and 65 high-school regions will compete in the National Finals, held in Washington, D.C. from April 30 to May 4, 2020. At the Finals, winning teams can score exciting adventure trips to Alaska and national parks across the country to learn first-hand about science in the field, as well as trophies, medals, and supplies for their schools’ science departments. But to many, the ultimate prize simply wou
ld be the prestige of winning the National Championship.

Each year, the NSB draws more than 14,700 middle- and high-school competitors. More than 305,000 students have faced off in the NSB Finals since the first competition in 1991. The knowledge that former NSB competitors have acquired – and more importantly, the habits of study that they’ve learned along the way – have led them to success in a variety of fields. Many have become researchers; others are science and math professors at some of our nation’s most prestigious universities.

While those career paths might seem intuitive, the math and science knowledge students need to be successful in the NSB also can lead to successful careers in other fields. The 2020 NSB competitors will follow in the footsteps of previous National Science Bowl® contestants, and will blaze a trail for students in science, math and engineering for the next quarter-century.

The National Science Bowl® is a nationwide academic competition that tests students’ knowledge in all areas of science and mathematics. Middle and high school student teams from diverse backgrounds are comprised of four students, one alternate, and a teacher who serves as an advisor and coach. These teams face-off in a fast-paced question-and-answer format, being tested on a range of science disciplines including biology, chemistry, Earth and space science, physics, energy, and math. The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science manages the National Science Bowl® and sponsors the NSB finals competition.

DOE’s Office of Science is the single largest supporter of basic research in the physical sciences in the United States and is working to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time. For more information, please visit www.energy.gov/science.

Saratoga Sponsor-A-Scholar Appoints Cindy Hollowood as Co-Executive Director

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SARATOGA COUNTY — Cindy Hollowood was recently named Co-Executive Director of Saratoga Sponsor-A-Scholar (SSAS), current Executive Director Jim LaVigne announced. Hollowood will serve alongside LaVigne for one year before becoming the new Executive Director. LaVigne will continue with the organization as a board member concentrating on program development and fundraising.

“This is a bittersweet decision for me, but I believe it’s time.  The past 13 years have been wonderful, and I have loved every aspect of this job, but I needed to put a succession plan in place.  For the past three years, the board has discussed finding a suitable replacement, and we’ve spent countless hours reviewing the key requirements of the position and potential candidates,”
LaVigne explained.

Hollowood said the she has been impressed with the work of SASS since they first began.

“Anything we can do as a community to help deserving students overcome the barriers that prevent them from getting a college education, we should do. The program has done a remarkable job. There are participants of the SASS program succeeding in high school, college and in life because of the effort and commitment of the program’s board, mentors and volunteers.  These young people will change the world, and they have the program to thank for that. I am humbled and very happy that Jim and the SASS board think I can continue to grow what they have so successfully nurtured for these 13 years,” she said. 

Hollowood just finished a 38-year career as Managing Partner of the Saratoga Holiday Inn. While at the Holiday Inn, Hollowood served in a variety of leadership roles in the community and the hospitality industry. Her community involvement includes serving on the Saratoga Springs Zoning Board, the Special Assessment District, the boards of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, Saratoga Economic Development Corporation, Hudson Valley Community College Foundation and the Saratoga Race Course Community Advisory Committee. She was a founding member and three-time chair of the board of the Saratoga Convention Bureau and Chaired the New York State Hospitality and Tourism Association, the Saratoga America Red Cross and the Saratoga Next Step Downtown Redevelopment Committee. 

Saratoga Sponsor-A-Scholar’s ninth class graduated from Saratoga Springs High School in 2019.  All 84 graduates have been accepted into college.  For more information go to the Saratoga Sponsor A Scholar website: www.saratogasponsorascholar.org   

Property Transactions: Feb. 29 – March 6, 2020

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BALLSTON SPA

35 Long Creek Dr., $395,000.
Ross Galloway sold property to Peter and Darcy Jones.

42 Cypress St., $340,148.
Heritage Builders Group LLC sold property to Jason and Julia Smith. 

34 Sherwood Lane, $221,500.
Paige Weddle sold property to Mirabeau Properties LLC. 

8 Rolling Brook Dr., $365,000.
Gwen Somogi (as Trustee) and Glen Somogie (as Trustee) and Ginger Morris (AKA as Trustee), Gaye Somogie (as Trustee) sold property to Marilyn Keis Hartunian.

CHARLTON

2 Meadowbrook Lane, $245,000.
Michele Williams sold property to Timothy and Katherine Winslow. 

CLIFTON PARK

988 Route 146, $520,000.
Gilbert Vanguilder (Ind and as Trustee) sold property to Nine Hundred Eighty-Eight Route 146 LLC. 

5 Merion Ave., $305,000. Peter and Cynthia Lynch sold property to John and Jacqueline Coughlin. 

25 Kara Lane, $330,000.
Donald Juron, Jr. sold property to Kathleen Albert.

CORINTH

County Route 25 Rear, $50,000.
Saratoga Regional Young Mens Christian Association sold property to Lane Jones. 

24 Hack Rd., $166,800.
Lawrence and Frances Willette sold property to Cynthia Roberts. 

169 Heath Rd., $79,500.
Wilmington Savings Fund Society (as Trustee) sold property to Ricky French. 

GALWAY

5642 Lake Rd., $206,960.
Ronald Vermilyea sold property to Taylor Young and Killian Horney.

5264 North St., $79,900.
Galway Public Library sold property to Asuahwae LLC. 

GREENFIELD

64 Locust Grove Rd., $150,000.
Sixty Four Locust Grove Road LLC sold property to Harold Gile and Marion Trieste.

4400 Route 9N, $70,005.
US Bank National Association (as Trustee) sold property to Corrine Ernst. 

216 Locust Grove Rd., $395,000.
Robert Courtney sold property to Brian Doherty.

HALFMOON

42 Dewey Ave., $294,845.
Joseph and Marie DeVito sold property to Jeremy and Kelsey Dion. 

8A Macoun Dr., $308,815.
Malta Land Company LLC sold property to Oswaldo Rodriguez. 

36 Washington Ave., $198,500.
Joseph DeMarco sold property to Martha and Mark Hollenbeck. 

17 Fieldstone Dr., $399,900.
William Mooradian sold property to Raymond and Kristin Rose.

3F Tupelo Dr., $245,000.
Gloria Furman sold property to Karen Mantas.

117 Monmouth Way, $150,000.
Allison Cherkosly sold property to Neil Cherkosly.

5 Poplar Dr., $279,000.
Ayaz Lari sold property to Anastasiia and Oleksii Ivanenko. 

35 Algonquin Rd., $324,000.
Vladislav and Shannon Shove sold property to Fatima Djedid and Yamen Bensmail. 

13 Hearthstone Dr., $105,000.
Abele Builders Inc. sold property to Abele Homes LLC.

13 Hearthstone Dr., $395,655.
Abele Homes sold property to Peter and Cynthia Lynch. 

10B Fairway Dr., $228,000.
Reverse Mortgage Solutions Inc. sold property to Peter Miller.

MALTA

12 Foxglove Way, $420,000.
Donald and Angela Kinne sold property to Sidney and Caryle Pitt. 

6 Pinewood Dr., $285,000.
Joann Mare sold property to Robert Guido, Jr. and Christina Zullo.

42 Pepperbush Place, $188,000.
Peter Iwanezczko and Alexandra Wade sold property to David Pavlik. 

MILTON

235 Finley Rd., $416,825.
DeGraff Bloom Custom Builders Inc. sold property to Scott and Mary Dugan.

1 Kaatskill Way, $210,000.
Elizabeth Bennett sold property to Lori Coffin. 

MOREAU

15 Saratoga Ave., $75,000.
Terry Welsh sold property to Shafqat and Elishba Bhatti. 

17 Macory Way, $562,500.
Franco Walls and Nicole Durie sold property to Amy and Tadd O’Neil.

1244 Saratoga Rd., $225,000.
Emile Larose (by Exec) sold property to Jason Washburn.

309-331 Selfridge Rd., $70,000.
Gardner and Gay Congdon  sold property to Gregory and Lindsay Holcomb. 

5 Edens Way, $629,454.
James Greenwood sold property to Thomas and Adrienne Knapp. 

29 Winterberry Lane, $384,730.
Michaels Group Homes LLC sold property to Jordan and Jocelyn Edens.

72 Spier Falls Rd., $175,000.
Nancy Potter (by Agent) sold property to Perry Leonbruno. 

100 Sisson Rd., $180,000.
Jason Lupo sold property to Alyssa Shiel and Sean O’Neill. 

2 Sandy Blvd., $294,778.
Cerrone Builders Inc. sold property to Patrick, Cheryl and Ryan Collins.

286 Reynolds Rd., $311,000.
Jorge Correa and Bonnie Santini Correa sold property to Christopher and Serena Callahan.

NORTHUMBERLAND

41 Stevens Court, $275,000.
Charlene Hewlett sold property to Betty Pond and Debra Shaw.

228 Route 4N, $175,500.
Stanley Burger (by Admin) sold property to Kristina Stinson and Daniel Engwer III. 

SARATOGA SPRINGS

7 Park Alley North, $825,000.
Kimberly Leva (as Trustee) sold property to Michael and Darlene Hancox.

8 MacArthur Dr., $262,500.
Kathryn Price sold property to Michael Welch. 

5 Ritchie Place, $550,000.
Justin Hogan and Stephanie Cash sold property to Tiffany Blair. 

16 Walter Dr., $232,000.
Trisha Millier sold property to Seth McGuire.

6 Sherri Rd., $249,000.
Christopher Callahan sold property to Dominick Riccio.

2 Rolling Brook Dr., $750,000.
David Smith (by Atty) and Lynn Smith (Ind and as Atty) sold property to John Flavin.

125 South Broadway, $9,750,000.
BRE Select Hotels Properties LLC sold property to GCP Saratoga LLC.

Locust Grove Rd., $25,500.
Judith Orton (by Exec) sold property to Glens Falls Area Habitat for Humanity Inc. 

280 West Circular St., $120,000.
DGD Holdings LLC sold property to Myron and Linda Ferguson.

STILLWATER

16 Walnut St., $300,000.
Caroline Marzello sold property to Guy Coreno.

WILTON

Gurn Springs Rd., $10,000.
Diverse Holdings Group Inc. sold property to Jacob and Abbey Debenedetti.

38 Castleberry Dr., $233,000.
Nancy Jean sold property to Stephen and Donna Czarnecki.

811 Saratoga Rd., $265,000.
Amy and Tadd O’Neilsold property to Katherine Edwards.

A Saratoga Springs School Has A Problem… Again

Written by Saratoga TODAY on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.

A school in Saratoga Springs has a safety problem, again. 

Lake Avenue Elementary is the closest school to our urban downtown and the city can make kids and parents much safer with some simple changes in traffic patterns surrounding the building. But change does not come easy in this town and some neighbors fought two parallel streets, Marion Place and Regent, from becoming one-way during school days.

Our community came upon a decent compromise two months ago: Signs were installed on these streets denoting temporary half-hour one-way traffic during student drop offs and pick-ups. Walking my 7-year-old to his first day back to school after Spring break last week, I was flabbergasted to notice all signs were gone.

It seems that without warning or public input, they were ripped down by the city— not unlike when, in 2010, the city filled our famous skateboard “bowl” with dirt rendering a perfectly good exercise facility useless. — that epic battle took a year and a half to reverse.

– Charlie Samuels