SLA's 2020 Bob Eastman Photo Contest Is Now Open

SLA is now accepting submissions for the 2020 Bob Eastman Photo Contest. We have updated the rules this year so please read below. Submissions can be sent to SLA@saratogalake.org. Submission Period: March to October 31, 2020 Our winners will be announced and prizes will be awarded at our December Holiday Party. New Categories This Year: • Grand Prize/Best Overall Photo • Best Sunset/Sunrise • Best Wildlife • Best Social Life Photo Restrictions/Rules: High resolution photos submitted via email or Facebook; Members may submit up to four pho-tos; Judges and SLA Board will determine which category the photos are eligible for; previous year’s winners excluded; board members excluded from winning; Open to Members Only. Not a member yet? Join here: https://www.joinit.org/o/saratoga-lake-association Judges: One professional photographer, One Board member, One community organization member (SLPID, Sustainable Saratoga, Rowing Association, etc.) or One SLA business member representative Prizes: Stay tuned to Shore Lines for announcements on prizes Thanks, and don't be shy. All members are encouraged to submit photos of our beautiful lake, its wildlife, and its people! Good luck! (submitted by Eliot Cresswell)

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Events Committee Looking to devote time to a good cause? Do you enjoy planning events? You can contribute as much or as little as you’d like; there is no commitment required. We try to plan fun outings, lectures, parties, etc. and are always open to new ideas and/ or helpers. If interested, please call or text me at 518-538-2058 or I can be reached via email at ttt0902@yahoo.com. Thanks – Tonya, Events Chair.

Save the Date Annual Cocktail Party: Wed, June 10th at The Prime,

Saratoga National Golf Course End of Summer Picnic: September 13, Carson’s

Holiday Party: December 2020 TBD

Marching Into Spring

Presidents Message, March 2020 Introducing Saratoga Lake Forum, 2020

Saratoga Lake Association has an admiral mission. But much of the last few years we have grappled with the best way to garner support for better lake ecology, safety and long-term preservation. Members of the board have worked hard to build relationships with like-minded partners, and we have made progress but it’s time to take it to the next level. Eliot Creswell has spear-headed the bold idea of creating an annual Saratoga Lake Forum, to join with our non-for-profit, govern-ment, and business partners, under one tent, to help strengthen our shared commitments, identify challenges and threats, as well as work out in a collegial fashion, those issue where there may be different opinion or a conflict of needs.

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day

President’s message, continued So, what would such a forum look like? Our hope is to gather, most likely on the last weekend in September, with representative form the four towns as well as other govern-ment entities such as SLPID, NY DEC, State Parks and Recreation, Saratoga Sheriff Department, and NYS DOT. There entities play key roles on policies that affect the lake from control of invasives, to zoning and development, to lake safety patrolling, to winter road salt treatment. In addition to government parties we hope to have commu-nity organizations including Friends of the Kayadeross, Saratoga PLAN, Sustainable Saratoga, NYS Federation of Lake Associations and Skidmore College. Lastly, we hope to include our business partners such as our SLA Business Members, local marinas and the local Chambers of Com-merce. At our meeting with our partners we will have various forums with formal presentations, panel discussion, and small group activities to learn more about each other and ultimately find a shared purpose. With education and communication, we can continue the process of working towards our common goals. With SLA being the host organization, our success will hinge largely on the enthusiasm and support of our mem-bership. In the words of our vice president, Eliot, the fo-rum will “demonstrate our ability to convene stakeholders in support of our mission to promote education on lake issues and to pursue practical approaches to challenges and opportunities facing our community…strengthen our reputation in the community and our relationships to our members as well as local municipalities and organizations and help grow our membership.” These are laudable goals. With your support they can be achieved. I would appreciate any feedback you can give to help us shape this forum. You can contact me at SLA@saratogalake.org. Let’s launch this forum together and make it a great success! Joe Schwartz

Moving towards Spring not only makes us happy, but presents a lot of opportu-nities for great photos. We hope you will share them in Shore Lines along with news, information, ideas, neighborhood gatherings and travel tales. Submissions to Julie at sinnidi@aol.com by noon on March 26. Of course, the sooner the better. We appreciate your efforts.

https://youtu.be/mYBkgE5pUGU

On February 20th, former SLA President Alan Richer, the Toga Chip Guy, taped two episodes of "Food That America Built" for the History Channel. They are on Frito-Lay and Pringles. They should air in the August/September 2020 timeframe.

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Views of the Lake

Please enjoy this video of Saratoga Lake filmed and pre-

pared by Maria Mahar. It’s a keeper!

Nominate them for a 2020 Lake Steward Award! Each year, NYSFOLA pays tribute to outstanding indi-viduals who dedicate their time and energy to benefit their lake association. You know who they are. They’re the peo-ple who attend every meeting and serve on multiple com-mittees. They find grant money and spend decades serving as CSLAP volunteers. They are the people that are hard to replace, and your association doesn’t know what will hap-pen when that time comes. Let them know they’re appreci-ated by all of us. To enter - by March 31, 2020 Send us a brief summary of their contributions to your lake association via mail or email to: Lake Steward Award NYSFOLA PO Box 84 LaFayette, NY 13084 fola@nysfola.org The awards will be presented at the annual conference ei-ther during the Friday night banquet or at the membership meeting at lunchtime on Saturday.

Thank you for signing up for the Saratoga Lake Pro-tection and Improvement District (SLPID) email notifica-tions. Please see below link and feel free to share with friends. As always, SLPID appreciates all input, ques-tions or concerns regarding Saratoga Lake and the Lake District. Thank you Cristina Connolly SLPID 518-312-6481

Do you have friends on the west coast or family living in sunny Florida? Do you want to keep up on what's happening where they live? Perhaps you are on vacation and want to stay up to date on news from home. Your Stillwater Library card can now be used online to access newspapers from The Saratogian to the San Fran-cisco Chronicle to the Miami Herald and lots of places in between, just log on to http://stillwater.sals.edu and click the NEWSBANK link.

Michele C. Barron Stillwater Public Library Teen Coordinator/Library Assistant phone (518) 664-6255 fax (518) 664-6826

Malta Brush Pick-up Malta’s brush pick-up is scheduled for the week of May 11th. Have all items out by Sunday night of May 10th. They go through each area one time ONLY and start at the north end of town. They do not go down private roads. GUIDELINES FOR BRUSH PICK-UP: • Place cut-end of branches toward road, 4 to 6 feet

in length and under 12" in diameter. • Piles no bigger than 4' by 8'. • Tree stumps or root balls WILL NOT BE accepted.

NO lot clearing. • Anything that does not meet the above criteria will

have to be disposed of by the homeowner. If you have any further questions please call 899-2818. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS! Thanks! Nancy Lee Fodera Administrative Assistant Town of Malta Highway Dept

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All Are Welcome at the Annual Meeting of Friends of the Kayaderosseras

Monday, March 9th 7pm

The annual meeting will include a round-table discussion with representatives from FoK, Ballston Lake Improvement Association, Lake George Association, and Saratoga Lake Association to discuss how we can conserve and enjoy our creeks, rivers and lakes. The Gideon Putnam Room Saratoga Spa State Park Just behind Home Made Theater

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2020 Wine Special

One bottle of Each 1—.750 ml Villa Jolanda

Jeans Spumante and

1 .750ml Cadetto Dry Italian Red

Stop in and visit for a great selection of both white and red wines

Barrymore’s Wine and Spirits 1456 Route 9P

Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Dear All, I am preparing a brief background introduction to the Lake Association for the Annual Meeting of the Friends of the Kayaderosseras. The purpose of the meeting is to explore areas where we can collaborate to better engage residents and elected officials regarding issues affecting the lake and its watershed. Eliot will be joining me and will present a slide or two on the planned State of the Lake Forum. I would like to include the following information and solicit your input. • When was the SLA founded? • What are our current membership numbers for indi-

viduals, families, gold and silver members? • What events have we sponsored in the past 12

months? What was the approximate attendance at each event?

• How many recipients receive the Shore Lines News-letter and how often is it published.

• How many followers do we have on our facebook page?

• How many entries did we have for the photo contest? Any other items of interest that might help to describe our organization and our outreach are welcome.

Kind regards, John R. Cashin 518-222-9209

Restaurant Week is March 20th to March 26th. Stop in to Lake Ridge or Dunning Street Station for a fantastic special menu. Also, enter to win 2,500 in gift certificates.

Go to https://www.saratoga.org/winter-sweepstakes

Photo by Maria Mahar. Please see page 2 for a video of

Saratoga Lake that Maria submitted.

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Motorboats and Brianna’s Law If you were born on or after May 1, 1996 you will need a boating safety certificate under a new law known as Brianna’s Law: • Those born on or after January 1, 1993, will need a

boating safety certificate beginning in 2020. • All motor boat operators regardless of age will need

a boating safety certificate beginning in 2025. Approved courses include those offered by NYS Parks. The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, the U.S. Pow-er Squadrons or U.S. Powerboating. Certain allowanc-es to this law have been made for visitors to New York. Persons renting a boat from a livery and persons pur-chasing a new boat for the first time.

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Shall Not Be Denied: Women Fight for the Vote

Handwritten letters, speeches, photographs and scrapbooks, created by American suffragists who persisted for more than 70 years to win voting rights for women, are featured in a new exhibition at the Library of Con-gress. "Shall Not Be Denied: Women Fight for the Vote," tells the story of the largest reform movement in American history with documents and artifacts from the women who changed political history 100 years ago.

Visit the Library of Congress website to view the exhibit.

Approved Courses in our immediate area: • Monday, March 16, 23 and 30 — Saratoga Springs High

School. Call Timothy McQuiggan at 518-573-9320. There is a class fee for this and if you are 18 or older there is a $10 fee for your boating safety certificate.

• Saturday, March 21 — Saratoga Lake Sailing Club, 163 Manning Road, Ballston Spa. This class is for adults and children. Call Allan Miller at 518-441-3899.

• Monday, April 13 and 14— Malta Community Center. Must attend both sessions. There is a class fee for this and if you are 18 or older there is a $10 fee for your boating safety certificate.

March is Woman’s History Month

WARNING: Please be aware that the Coronavirus emergency is being used to scare people into clicking on

links to virus containing websites. Tactics are also being used to steal your credentials. Be vigilant when using email or social media. Here are a few examples of what to watch for: - Urgent appearing emails asking you to click a link for information on a local outbreak. - Asking for monetary donations for relief efforts - Current infection maps - Warnings that appear to be from school districts - Messages that appear to be from the CDC. Do not click these links on social media. Not all of them are suspicious, this is a precaution. Refer directly to the CDC and local government for information about the spread of the virus. Trust only local news organizations when it comes to your community. Type addresses directly into your address bar instead of clicking a link in your email. Coronavirus information is at the front of most of these websites. https://www.who.int/en/ - World Health Organization http://cdc.gov - Center for Disease Control https://www.health.ny.gov - NYS Department of Health http://news10.com http://cbs6albany.com http://wnyt.com

Thanks to Steve Bleznyk for passing this vital information along

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Saratoga County Public Health and the Office of Emergency Services along with our county hospital and emergency responder's have been working diligently to update our pandemic preparedness plans and coordinate our services. It is at a time, when everyone should stay informed with the development of the Coronavirus outbreak. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has extensive information on their website relating to the current global Coro-navirus health crisis. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html New York State Department of Health has a hotline number for further information. Novel Coronavirus Hotline —- Call 1-888-364-3065 for Information about Coronavirus If you plan on traveling overseas anytime soon, it is vitally important you review the travel issues for you destination and determine whether or not you should purchase the additional travel insurance. For reference, healthcare and hospital-ization coverage differs when you travel overseas. Saratoga County Public Health will be hosting a informational meeting on COVID-19 on Friday March 13, 2020. An invitation will be sent out within the next few days with further details. Catherine S. Duncan, BSN,MPH Director of Public Health Early Intervention Official Saratoga County Public Health Services

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Coronavirus SCAMS

11th Annual Project Easter Bunny Now Hopping! Donations Needed until March 27th

floydwarriors.com “Helping Families Cope with Cancer, One Household at a Time” is pleased to announce its 11th Annual Project Easter Bunny. This effort was begun by floydwarriors.com founder Lisa Morahan after experiencing Easter Sunday 2009 too ill to make one basket for her son while in chemotherapy. Over the past 10 years, thousands of Easter Baskets have been created and donated to several oncology centers across the Capital Region, so every child with a sick parent has a beautiful basket to enjoy. Donations (only) of new toys and wrapped candy are needed at the follow-ing locations be-tween March 1st – March 27th: CR Wood Center of Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Springs State Park (SPA) Parks Office Build-ing, Mollie Wilmot Center of Saratoga Hospital, Malta Community Center, all (14) Ballston Spa National Bank loca-tions, and the Hope Club of Latham. No baskets or grass needed, but we do welcome gifts for tweens and teens. This age group is always shy donations. CHOCOLATE BUNNIES are always needed! All donations will be collected, assembled into baskets on April 4th and delivered to oncology centers/cancer support centers in time for Easter. Help is needed prior to the event (for set up), the day of making the baskets and delivering fin-ished baskets to local oncology centers. floydwarriors.com was founded with the mission of “Dinner is Done, Dishes are Clean and the Kids are OK!” to help families cope with basic needs while a loved one is undergoing treatment for cancer. floydwarriors.com helps families without a circle of support with ‘Real Help in the Home’ assistance by meal delivery, cleaning and help with children. Businesses wishing to donate goods and services, as well as volunteers, are always needed so if you might like to serve please visit floydwarriors.com for volunteer registration information. floydwarriors.com is a 501(C) 3 tax-exempt non-profit organization. If you would like to contribute to our efforts in a monetary way, please send all tax-deductible donations to floydwarriors.com, Inc. c/o 582 Rt. 9P Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

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The Seerys visit Africa Again!

Eileen and Tom went back to Africa the week of February break with daughters Laura Constable, Adriane Wilders and Adriane’s children Emma and Charlie, Sara DiNallo and Sara’s children Sam and Avery.

Thanks for these wonderful shots Eileen!

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(here kitty kitty)

Crispy Cheddar Pork Chops

Ingredients 3-4 bone-in or boneless pork chops Salt and pepper 1 egg 1/4c milk 1 c panko bread crumbs 1 c cheddar cheese, shredded 2 tsp Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1 lb Brussel sprouts, halved or asparagus 1 lb baby potatoes, quartered (red or gold) 2 tbsp olive oil

Directions Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray sheet pan with cooking spray or parchment paper, set aside. In shal-low dish, whisk egg and milk. In another, add panko, cheddar cheese, Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Salt and pepper the chops and dredge them in egg mix-ture, then coat in panko mixture. Lay them on sheet pan. In large bowl, add potatoes and Brussel sprouts (or asparagus), salt and pepper and toss with olive oil. Lay them next to chops on sheet pan. Bake for 15 minutes, then flip pork over and con-tinue baking for 12-15 more minutes or until pork reaches internal temp of 145 degrees.

Why you need an Independent Insurance Agent

Some people think it doesn’t really matter where they buy their Insurance. But this misconception could be cost-ing them money, service and protec-tion. Buying Insurance isn’t like buy-ing groceries. Insurance is an im-portant safety net for a family, a car, a

home or a business, so you shouldn’t treat the purchase lightly.

You can buy Insurance in one of two ways. Through a direct writer who basically uses unlicensed tele-phone representatives, only on the phone and who offer you only one Company or you can buy your Insurance through an Independent Insurance Agent, who represents many carriers and can research these Companies to find you the best combination of price, coverage and service.

Obviously, as an Independent Insurance Agent, I strongly believe in the Independent Insurance Agency sys-tem. According to a recent study, more than 89% of busi-ness owners indicated they would prefer to work with an Independent Insurance Agent instead of a direct writer.

An Independent Insurance Agent is a licensed professional with strong customer and community ties. They give excellent service and competitive pricing because they can access coverage from more than one Company. They are your consultant, working with you to determine your Insurance needs and offering you a choice of Insur-ance plans. They can also offer you one stop shopping for a full range of products, including Auto, Home, Life, Busi-ness and Health Insurance. Independent Insurance Agents routinely review your coverage to keep you up with your ever changing Insurance needs, and can assist you with claims. And if your carrier cancels your coverage for any reason, they can also assist you in finding other coverage, since they represent more than one carrier.

An Independent Insurance Agent treats you like a person, not a number. Customer satisfaction is the key to every Independent Agent’s livelihood, so serving you is our most important concern. Which is why when it comes to buying insurance, you should always do so through an Inde-pendent Insurance Agent.

Kevin Connors is a Certified Insurance Counselor and Licensed Property/Casualty & Life Insurance Agent with The Connors Insurance Agency in Mechanicville, NY. Mr. Connors can be reached at (518)664-7307 or KCon-nors@Connorsgroup.com

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In the Kitchen with Donna Bove

Maria Mahar sent in this pho-to of about fourteen eagle residents at the lake. It is so exciting that the population is growing and we have so many beautiful birds.

Maria said it was the most eagles she had ever seen.

Saratoga PLAN 129 acres of forever farmland in Malta

Saratoga PLAN and landowner David Bowman finalized a con-servation easement on 129 acres of fertile farmland comprising Malta Ridge Orchard and Gardens in the Town of Malta

“Saratoga PLAN is pleased to have had the opportunity to assist Mr. Bowman in realizing his goals of protecting this farmland,” said Michael Horn, Conservation Director for Saratoga PLAN, adding “the property’s high quality, well-draining soils are ideal for farming, and will now forev-er be available for agricultural use.” Bowman explained that after farming a piece of property for over 40 years, the last thing he’d want is to see someone divvy up the land and build houses on it. “The biggest thing, especially in our area, is that there is so much devel-opment pressure,” said property owner David Bowman. “I hate to see houses planted on the land, I’d rather see it stay a farm.” The farm was formerly an orchard and nursery with a farm store, growing a wide variety fruits and vegetables from peaches and plums to blueberries and raspberries, in addition to pork, chicken, beef and turkey. This farmland conservation project enjoyed wide com-munity support. Funding for this project came from NYS Department of Ag and Markets’ Hudson Valley Agriculture Enhancement Program, a Saratoga County Farmland Pro-tection Grant, a grant from the Town of Malta and a generous donation from Bowman.

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St. Patrick's Day 2020

Who Was St. Patrick? Why Do We Celebrate St. Patrick's Day?

By the editors of the Farmer’s Almanac

This year, St. Patrick’s Day will be observed on Tuesday, March 17. Although the holiday originally started as a Christian feast day celebrating the life of St. Patrick and the spreading of Christianity to Ireland, today, it is a day of revelry and a celebration of all things Irish. Look for local St. Patrick’s Day parades, 5k runs, and other festivities to celebrate—just don’t forget to wear green! When Is St. Patrick’s Day? St. Patrick’s Day is officially observed on March 17 each year, though celebrations may not be

Who Was St. Patrick? Was He a Real Person? Saint Patrick is the patron saint and national apostle of Ireland. He is credited with suc-cessfully spreading Christianity throughout Ireland—hence the Christian celebration of his life and name. Was There Really a St. Patrick? Definitely. However, there are many legends about him that mix with the truth. Did he play a large role in spreading Christianity to Ireland? Yes, absolutely. Did he really drive all the snakes out of Ireland? Probably not, since snakes weren’t native to Ireland to begin with. In any case, St. Patrick’s impact was significant enough to warrant our modern-day celebrations! A Young St. Patrick Finds God The man who would eventually become St. Patrick was born in Britain (part of the Roman Empire at the time) as Maewyn Succat in the late 4th century. His family was Christian, but it’s said that Maewyn himself was an atheist through-out his childhood. That would change at age 16 (around A.D. 400), when Maewyn was kidnapped from his home on the west coast of Britain by Irish pirates, who proceeded to carry him off to Ireland and force him to work as a shepherd herding sheep. After six years, he escaped his captors, walking nearly 200 miles through the Irish landscape and convincing a ship to carry him with them back to Britain. This harrowing experience certainly had an effect on Maewyn, who was convinced it was the Lord who protected him and delivered him safely home. St. Patrick Spreads the Gospel Upon returning home, Maewyn received his call (in a dream) to preach the Gospel—in Ireland, of all places! He spent the next 15 or so years in a monastery in Britain, preparing for his missionary work. When he became a priest, his name was changed to Patricius, and he returned to the land of his captors to begin his teachings. Although some Christians already lived in Ireland at the time, the country was largely pagan, so spreading a foreign religion was not an easy task. Patricius traveled from village to village to share the teachings of the Lord, and was successful enough to eventually bring an organized church—the Church of Ireland—into existence.

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Stillwater Area Community Center www.sacc.online

Renegade Softball Rec Program For girls 7-12 in the Greater Stillwater area. Practices and games dependent upon registration. All games will take place at the American Legion Fields in Stillwater. The sea-son will run from April—June. Registration ends March 27th. 6th Annual Wine Pull Fundraiser Step back into the 50s at this year’s Wine Pull. The event is Friday, April 24th from 6:30-9pm at the SACC. There will be live entertainment and lots of raffle items to win. Tickets are $25 and includes entry into the Grand Prize Drawing. Call and reserve your tickets today — 518-664-2515. Calling all Volunteers SACC is always looking for dedicated individuals who are looking to give back to the community. We have a number of opportunities throughout the year to choose from — be-ing a member of various focus groups, coaches for various youth sports, event helpers, etc. If you are interested in learning more about ways to give back please contact Madelyn Bryant, Volunteer Coordinator at volunteers@sacc.online. T-Ball Any child aged 4-7 is welcome to register. Forms can be found on our website or main Hallway at SACC. The sea-son runs from April 15 to June 4. Registration will end March 20th. TAPS Auditions Theatre Arts Programming of Stillwater’s 2020 season is about to begin. Auditions for the Spring 2020 production of Mamma Mia! Will be held on Wednesday and Thurs-day, April 1 and 2 from 5:30-8pm. Students in grades 7-12 are encouraged to audition. Show dates are June 5-7. Any questions should be directed to justin@sacc.online.

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Five ways to get acquainted with a new neighborhood

(spring is a season where many people relocate for job, retirement or personal reasons. Here are a few ideas to help make the change a

little easier) The U.S. Census Bureau says that around 12 percent of the population moves each year. The main reasons peo-ple move are ex-pansion of the family, career

change, retirement, empty nest situations, or when moving is more practical than large-scale home renovation. Whether a move is across county lines or overseas, it can take some time to acclimate to a new neighborhood. These tips can help anyone get acquainted with their new surround-ings and make friends in the process. 1. Host a simple housewarming party — after some unpack-

ing is done, host a simple get-together for people who live nearby. Offer light refreshments and some type of activi-ties for children. The event need not be long, just long enough to engage in some conversation and introduce yourself.

2. Walk and drive around — scout out the area, making note of shopping centers, parks and places of interest. If you have a dog, bring him along — it’s a great way to break the ice with new neighbors.

3. Check out Community Blotters — events may ber posted in print and distributed through a local newspaper and also on municipal websites. Find out here the locals go on weekends or during the week. It’s easier to get a feel for the neighborhood by spending time with the locals.

4. Become active in your new community — find a volun-teer organization or join a local house of worship. Check with the local chamber for ways to get involve or clubs to join.

5. Dine out once a week –- if budget allows try a new neigh-borhood eating establishment to get a lay of the land. You’ll identify hot spots and hidden gems and will also be able to mingle with the community.

Last but not least, join the Saratoga Lake Association!

Saratoga Springs Recreation Department To find information on these go to www.saratoga-springs.org

Spend your summer at Camp Saradac! The Saratoga Springs Recreation Department began registration for Saratoga Springs city residents February 24th. Registration for everyone else will begin March 16th. Everyone age 5-12 is welcome. For over 75 years Camp Saradac has offered exciting and creative recreational and educational activities for its campers. Instructions for creating an account and registering for programs can be found by visiting SaratogaRec.com. Questions can be directed to 518-587-3550 x2300 . Saratoga Springs Recreation Department Announces Online Registration The Saratoga Springs Recreation Department is excited to announce online program registration has begun! “Online registration has been a long time coming, and we cannot be more excited to offer it to our community” said John Hirliman, Administrative Director. Instructions for creating an account and registering for programs can be found by visiting SaratogaRec.com. Questions can be directed to 518-587-3550 x2300 . ***** Build Your Skills with the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department's Intro to Ice Skating Pro-gram Learn ice skating basics or improve your skills. Everyone age 3-Adult is welcome. Visit SaratogaRec.com and click Online Registration for additional information and to sign up. Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550 x2300 with questions. ***** Saratoga Springs Ice Rinks Offer Year Round Skating Fun Visit SaratogaRec.com and click on the ice skate for the schedule. Contact the ice rink at (518)-583-3462, or the Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550 x2300 or with questions. ***** Get in the Ring with the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department's Boxing Program Everyone age 8-15 is welcome. This co-sponsored program with Saratoga Youth Boxing will teach proper boxing technique and provide conditioning tips. Visit SaratogaRec.com and click Online Registration for additional information and to sign up. Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550 x2300 with questions. ***** Meet at the Net with the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department's Volleyball Program Everyone age 8-14 is welcome. Develop your skills and learn the rules and strategy of the game. Visit SaratogaRec.com and click Online Registration for additional information and to sign up. Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550 x2300 with questions. ***** It’s Batter Up with the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department's Tiny T-Ball Program Everyone age 3-5 is welcome. Participants learn basic hitting, throwing, and base running. Visit SaratogaRec.com and click Online Registration for additional information and to sign up. Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550 x2300 with questions. *****

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Dianne Fedoronko wrote, “We snowshoed a few miles yesterday around Snake Hill and came upon this downed tree on the ice and many others on the hillside from the recent ice storm.”

Saratoga Springs Recreation Department, continued Play Ball with the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department's Jr Sluggers Baseball Program Everyone in grades K-7 is welcome. Learn baseball fundamentals and build your skills for the spring season. Visit SaratogaRec.com and click Online Registration for additional information and to sign up. Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550 x2300 with questions.

***** Spend your Spring on the Pitch with the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department's Soccer Program Everyone age 3-Adult is welcome. Learn soccer fundamentals and progress to game play. Visit SaratogaRec.com and click Online Registration for additional information and to sign up. Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550 x2300 with questions. ***** Leave no Pin Standing with the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department's Bowling Program Everyone age 5-14 is welcome. This co-sponsored program with Saratoga Strike Zone will introduce participants to bowling fundamen-tals and techniques through discussion, demonstration, and practice. Visit SaratogaRec.com and click Online Registration for additional information and to sign up. Rental ball and shoes will be provided. Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550 x2300 with questions. Jill Ramos Program Coordinator Saratoga Springs Recreation Department 518-587-3550 x2300 SaratogaRec.com

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Neal and Nadine Kramer at the Panama Canal

Brooks BBQ and Annual Spring Auction

Stillwater United Church is hold-ing a Brooks’ Chicken BBQ dinner on Saturday, March 21st from 4:00-6:30, until “sold out” in Stillwater United’s Fellowship Hall at 747 Hudson Ave-nue (across from Post office). Parking is available behind the church. BBQ tickets $14. The menu includes half-chicken, potato, coleslaw, roll, cake and bev-erage. Eat in or take-out. The Annual Spring Auction will be held at the same time. The preview of items begins at 3:00 p.m. with a scheduled 6:30 pm drawing. Winners do not have to be present at the time of the drawing. Handicap accessible. (submitted by Beverly Frank)

https://members.capitalregionchamber.com/eventcalendar/Details/business-after-hours-at-curtis-lumber-160985?sourceTypeId=Website

After Hours at Curtis Lumber

Curtis Lumber has extended an invitation to members of the Saratoga Lake Association to join them for their Annual Business After Hours at Curtis Lumber on Wednesday, March 11 from 5 – 7 p.m. Members will pay member pricing and are able to regis-ter here or at the site below to attend.

Caden Morahan was awarded "Student of the Quarter" February 26th at Spa Catholic. Those who exemplified all Spa stands for in terms of good character and conduct were honored. He represent-ed the 6th grade class! Caden is the son of Jim and Lisa Morahan.

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March Specials Mondays, 3/23 & 3/30 at 6:00 Murder Mystery Club! Join us to rifle through the clues of the Copy Cat Killer, solve each puzzle to gather the details and enjoy the story as it unfolds. No RSVP needed. Friday, 3/27 at 6:30 all ages are welcome to create MINDFULNESS JARS! Bring a treasured bottle or jar and anything small you have to create a mini collection of your favorite items. No jar or items of your own - no problem! RSVP if you need sup-plies. Children's Programs Pre-K Story Time: Tuesdays at 11:00am, learn the basics or just get a little extra practice! ABC123 After School Story Time: Wednesdays at 4:00pm, Join Ms Carol for a healthy snack, some stories, and to tell her how your classroom is! STEM time: Thursdays at 6:30pm for kids in 3rd grade and up, programming based on science, technology, engineering, and math. Toddler Time: Fridays at 11:00am, a perfect play-date for your littlest ones and for parents to share hints and tips on how to problem solve. Saturday Story Time: Every Saturday at 11:00am, varying themes, projects, and activities. Perfect opportunity to have explore the library as a family!

Teen Programs Homework Help sessions: don't go it alone, ask your questions and get it done! See Michele to schedule a time. Dungeons and Dragons: Tuesday and Thursday 3:00pm-5:00pm - join us for the oldest game in the book. Are you an elf, mage, warrior, dwarf? Book Chat: Wednesday, 3/11 at 5:00pm - join us to talk about what you have been reading and see what others thought about it too. Crafts: Wednesday, 3/25 at 5:00pm - different crafts each month, stop in to see what Michele has planned! Game Nights: Friday, 3/6 and 3/20 from 4:00pm-7:00pm

From the Friends of the Stillwater Library:

* Sat, May 9th: Annual Plant Sale (Library parking lot)

* Sat, June 13th: Psychic & Holistic Fair: SACC, 10am- 4pm. Free Admission

* Scholarship Applications due March 30, 2020 - (2) $500 Scholarships will be awarded

* Bundles for Babies - Are you expecting or know some-one who is? Take a chance, (2) winners are drawn monthly.

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Stillwater Public Library

News from the Stillwater Fire District/Arvin Hart Volunteer Fire Company Tom Rinaldi

Stillwater Fire District/Arvin Hart Volunteer Fire Company Station 3 on Route 423 is coming down and the new station will be starting soon. The general contractor is mobiliz-ing on the site and the current building will be disassembled and removed. A technical glitch in the language of the pre-vious bond resolution will require a new vote by the public to approve the bonding for the new fire station. The vote will be held on the evening of March 31st between the hours of 6pm and 9pm. The cost of the station or bonding has not changed and as before there will be no increase in the fire tax to the residents of the town. The technical details were discovered by local resident and bond attorney Joseph Walsh. The fire company currently has approximately 53 active members and 38 of those members are interior qualified; meaning they are trained to fight fires in the interior of buildings and are qualified to wear air packs known as self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). The fire district has recently purchased new SCBAs which will be soon placed in service after training. The new air packs are manufactured by 3M Scott. 3M Scott is a premier manufacturer of innovative respiratory and personal protective equipment and safety devices for firefighters, industrial workers, police squads, militaries, home-land security forces, and rescue teams around the world, with five global manufactur-ing locations. The new units replace SCBA which are 15 years old and are manufac-tured to the latest NFPA standards. The approximate cost of the thirty new air packs is $216,000. The fire district is applying for an Assistance to Firefighter Grant (AFG) for reimbursement for most of the cost but there is no guarantee they will be awarded funding from the nationwide grant program. The fire district has financed the cost through a lease to own program and the equipment was purchased on State contract. The fire company continues to recruit new members, especially candidates for fire police. Fire police are firefighters who have chosen to perform exterior work and are specifically trained to perform such duties such as traffic control and the management of onlookers at the scene of an incident. Volunteer firefighters fulfill the tradition and legacy through the simple act of neighbors helping neighbors. When you join the volunteer fire service, you commit to serve and protect family, friends and neighbors. A sure sign of spring is the Department of Environmental Conservation annual burn ban beginning March 16th and extending through May 14th. Open burning is prohibited in New York, with several exceptions: • Campfires less than 3 feet in height and 4 feet in length, width or diameter are allowed. • Small cooking fires are allowed. • Fires cannot be left unattended and must be fully extinguished. • Only charcoal or clean, untreated or unpainted wood can be burned. Ceremonial or celebratory bonfires are allowed. In towns with a total population less than 20,000, you may burn tree limbs with attached leaves. The limbs must be less than 6 inches in diameter and 8 feet in length (also referred to as brush). However, this is not allowed from March 16 through May 14 due to the increased risk of wildfires. Every year fire departments across the state respond to fast moving brush fires, some which endanger or burn down structures. Please observe the burn ban until things green up. If we are called to the scene of burning brush whether intentionally set or acci-dentally set, we will take measures to extinguish the fire. The open burning of household trash releases dangerous compounds including arsenic, carbon monoxide, benzene, styrene, formal-dehyde, lead, hydrogen cyanide and dioxin, among others. Open burning is also the single greatest cause of wildfires in New York especially on windy days.

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