Shore Lines Extra Saratoga Lake Association

P.O. Box 2152

Ballston Spa, NY 12866

www.saratogalake.org

May 27, 2011

Julie Annotto, co-editor Sharon Urban, co-editor

sinnidi@aol.com urbans@nycap.rr.com

If you have a neighbor who does not have e-mail, please take a

few moments to print this and pass it along. Bloomin’ beautiful azaleas at the Annotto house.

With the bridge opening behind us and still more

work left to complete, I want thank everyone for their

patience over these last 8 months (262 days to be ex-

act..........but who was counting?). The contractor will

have limited crews onsite and in the water as they com-

plete their final tasks over the next few weeks. Upon

completion of the remaining work they will then enter

into the demobilization stage for the project which will

include the removal of the temporary bulkhead placed at

the southwest corner of the bridge. There will be occa-

sional lane closures during this timeframe and the work

hours will be more consistent with a 7:00 am to 3:30 pm

work shift. There may however be an occasional late day

for the placement of the final asphalt top paving course.

Thanks again for your patience and I hope you enjoy

your new bridge. (John V. Nolan, Engineer In Charge)

The Power of Teamwork

Thanks Everyone!

Work in progress at the north end looking south.

The Saratoga Lake Association, and especially your edi-

tors, would like to express our sincere appreciation to Engi-

neer in Charge, John Nolan and the NYSDOT for all their

hard work. John has been very responsive and has kept the

lake community up to date on the progress throughout the

last “262 days” of the project. His presentations at our

SLA meetings were thorough and solicited great questions

and detailed answers.

Thanks to all of you who submitted photos of the

bridge and to everyone in the community who showed so

much interest in this project. Ready—Set—Roll!

From the north looking south with many activities ongoing at once in

preparation for the opening.

Watch for bridge opening

photographs coming soon!

So Far So Good!!

This spring has been rainy, but ice-out and rainy weather

have, for the most part, not resulted in damaging lake level

conditions so far in 2011. The dam at Winnie's Reef has

been and still is wide open, and the lake has been rising

and falling naturally as runoff from the watershed rises and

falls naturally.

For the last 6 weeks, to keep our membership well in-

formed about the lake, a dedicated team of volunteers has

devoted many hours to reading our lake level gauge and

posting the level on the SLA website,

www.saratogalake.org. This informative feature has proven

to be quite popular; Month-over-month website visits have

increased 57% since this feature has been added. Thanks

to all those volunteers who helped. They are: Andre Bigos,

Alice Evans, Dave Lord, Walter Supley, Tom Whalen, and

Mark Welcome.

Hopefully, a new automated gauge for monitoring lake

level will be available in the near future. Meanwhile, we

could use some more volunteers to read the gauge near

the Route 9P bridge. Contact Sharon, Julie, or Kay to

help. It's easy. Anyone can do it.

Thanks,

Kay Sanford, Chair

The Lake Level Initiative

United Way offers number for free information . .

The United Way of the Greater Capital Region is

now offering a free information hotline. The 211 number

connects the caller with someone who can help with infor-

mation and referrals about human services. It’s a way for

residents and newcomers who may not know where to

find information about healthcare, insurance, respite care,

food pantries, etc.

The call center is in Albany and open Monday through

Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Volunteers are always wel-

come and can inquire about helping by dialing 211.

(taken from The Spotlight, May 19, 2011)

Hello from the SLA Events Committee

June is quickly approaching and we have some an-

nouncements to make.

The New Bridge Dedication Celebration was postponed

due to uncertain conditions both near the bridge and at the

Tropic Hut. The Events Committee truly apologizes for any

inconveniences this may pose and does promise to resched-

ule it when we believe the entire occasion will run as

smoothly and successfully as we hope it will. Stay tuned for

the new date...

Mark your calendars for Thursday July 14th at 6:30- the

3rd Annual Cocktail Party on the Veranda at The Saratoga

National Golf Club. This year we will enjoy complimentary

hors d'oeuvres once again along with a cash bar overlooking

Saratoga National's scenic course. The cost per person this

year will be less than years past- to be announced. Take this

chance to reconnect with those you may have missed seeing

after a very, very long, cold winter.

Sunday September 11th from 1-4 we are planning a 'Bon

Voyage Summer' get together. The details are yet to be an-

nounced, so stay tuned.

In May, the Welcome Boat Committee met and assem-

bled 12 beautiful baskets that will be delivered within the

next few months to new residents moving onto Saratoga

Lake. We are hoping to target new lake neighbors who live

next door to current SLA members. If you know of a new

permanent resident moving in and would like us to relay a

basket to you so you might welcome them in, please contact

Dianne Fedoronko at fedosaratoga@netscape.net. If you are

uncomfortable making the delivery, we will do so on your

behalf — just relay the pertinent information as to who,

where and when. Our Welcome Baskets are full of wonder-

ful coupons, discounts, maps, guides and more and they are

suited to new residents moving in, compliments of the Sara-

toga Lake Association.

Thank you so much and have a safe and wonderful

Summer 2011~ The SLA Events Committee

4th Annual Saratoga’s All-American Celebration 2011

By Kate Jarosh, President, Board of Directors

Saratoga’s All-American Celebration Inc.

As the days heat up, it’s undeniable….4th of July week-

end is right around the corner!

Calling all community groups! We want you to march

in the 4th Annual Saratoga’s All-American Celebration

Parade! The parade steps off at 10:00am on Monday, July

4th and marches down Broadway to Congress Park. If you

are involved in Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, 4-H, Rotary, Lions,

Lioness, Volunteer Ambulance and Fire Squads, VFW,

American Legion, Elks, DAR, CAR, Sports teams…or

know someone who is, we are looking for you. Visit

www.saratogajuly4th.com/registration.htm to sign up to

march. Deadline is June 15th.

Calling all Classic Car owners! We want you to partici-

pate in the 4th Annual Classic Car Show in Congress Park!

The Show is 11:30am-3:30pm on Monday, July 4th. Regis-

tration is $5 and space is limited so pre-registration is re-

quired. Visit www.saratogajuly4th.com/registration.htm to

sign up to enter. Deadline is June 15th.

See you in Downtown Saratoga Springs this July 4th!

Summer residents, Dave and Penny Cronin, returned recently

from a trip to visit their new grandson in California. Pictured

above, son Skip, grandson Andy (2 1/2), daughter-in-law Robin,

and newest addition, Colin.

This unique photo was shared via email and it’s special enough to pass

around. This sunset at the North Pole is one of the rarest pictures you’ll

ever see in your lifetime. The sunset shows the moon at its closest point

to the North Pole and the sun is below the moon.

The Salvatores just returned

from a wonderful trip to

Italy. Left, Mike Salvatore,

Patti Salvatore, and

Christina Fitzgerald with

Trevi Fountain in the back-

ground. Right, Art “Doc”

Salvatore at the Grande

Canal in Venice.

John Bove and son, Michael, visited Senator Roy

McDonald on the senate floor. Grandmother to Mi-

chael, Donna Bove, said Michael was so interested that

he now wants to make changes in the government.

Thanks to

Dom Gabriel

from the New

York State

DOT for re-

placing this

sign just north

of Panza’s

Restaurant.

REMINDER — Plan ahead for the culvert

construction at Route 9P and Brown Road.

Route 9P will be closed from June 25th

through July 22nd.

Proud Grandparents

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June 4 Family Day 5K and Father’s Day

Warrior Run

On June 10th at 7pm, Stillwater Area

Community Center is holding its 6th

Annual 5K Race. The race begins from the

field by the Major Dickinson playground at

One Colonial Road. Pre-Registration entry

fee is $15 for adults, $10 for ages 15 and

under. Registration forms available on our

website at www.stillwaterareacommunitycenter.org or at

SACC.

Registration on the day of the race is open from

6:15-6:45 pm and the fee is $20. Proceeds to benefit the

Stillwater Area Community Center.

On Father’s Day, June 19th, come up to West Mountain

for a one mile Family Fun Run filled with crazy obstacles,

an extreme slide, a wind tunnel, and lots of mud! Tickets

are $20 each, and 100% of race proceeds to benefit

SACC. Also, food and face-painting. Register online at

http://www.warriorrunwestmt.com/.

(submitted by Elin Cary, Youth and Family Services Coordinator,

Stillwater Area Community Center)

Action Alert

Many associations in neighborhoods around the lake

have an annual summer meeting. We urge you to pro-

vide us with a person or persons who would be willing

to submit news and updates to our publications.

Please email contact information to Julie Annotto at

sinnidi@aol.com. Your efforts would be greatly appre-

ciated.

From the Historian’s Office

Got photos to share? The Town of Saratoga is looking

for old photos of Saratoga, Schuylerville, and Victory.

The Town’s historian would like to add more local pho-

tos to its collection. These photos will be preserved as a

digital image.

If you have old photos that include individuals, family

groups, events, scenery, school classes and more, please

contact the historian at 698-3210 for more information

or to set up a time. Ideally, photo subjects would be iden-

tified and the photo would be dated.

Plan your 4th of July Party!!

Fireworks will be a repeat of

last year with two displays —

one at the south end off the

shore of South Shore Marina

— one at the north end by

Water’s Edge. The scheduled

date is July 3 at dusk.

Malta Fire Station sign applies to EVERYONE

“Can we see your numbers?”

Make sure your house number is displayed prominently

and clearly on your house and mailbox. It can make all the

difference in an emergency!

Welcome New Business Member

(please add to your business brochure)

ARCHON Construction

“Additions, Custom Kitchens and Bathrooms, Hardwood

Floors, Decks, Fencing, and much more”

90 Blanchard Road

Gansevoort, NY 12831

(518) 321-8327

Adam Mullin

Campfire Courtesy

Please remember that you have neighbors when you de-

cide to have a fire. Some people have breathing problems

that are exacerbated by smoke. Being aware of the wind di-

rection is a significant factor when burning a campfire, and

courtesy dictates no fire when the wind is blowing.

Stillwater Glen Hollow Park

Community Build Days

July 14-16

If you would like to volunteer to

help with the playground build,

please contact Jacqueline Miller

at (518) 221-7009. We are also

in need of donations of tools

and food for the volunteers. If

you can make a donation, please

contact Jacqueline

at the above number.

Remember: cell phone numbers go public this month

and will be released to telemarketing companies. YOU

WILL BE CHARGED FOR THESE CALLS.

To prevent this, call the following num-

ber from your cell phone: 888-382-

1222. This is the National DO NOT

CALL list. It only takes a minute and

blocks your number for 5 years. You

must call from the cell phone number

you want to have blocked.

First geese babies spotted on east shore. Looks like dad is guarding

while mom is instructing.

Dear Friends:

I would like to take a moment to express my apprecia-

tion to residents, taxpayers and Saratogian readers for shar-

ing their suggestions on how the City Council should allo-

cate the much-anticipated Video Lottery Terminal (VLT)

aid.

I read with interest the numerous responses, varied

ideas and the anonymously posted suggestions. I will be

sharing them all with my fellow Council members as we

make our decisions. The VLT aid is due to the City by the

end of June and the Council will be putting a plan to-

gether over the next month for this allocation.

I sincerely thank you for taking the time to share your

thoughts. Your input is vital to the success and future of

our City.

Kenneth Ivins, Jr.

Commissioner of Finance

City of Saratoga Springs

A request from the Saratoga County

Cornell Cooperative Extension

Our friends in Lake George are competing for a na-

tional grant from the BoatU.S.Foundation to augment

their aquatic invasive spp. control program and they need

our help.

The project ideas are now posted on their Facebook

page — www.facebook.com/boatUSFoundation and on

their website at www.boatus.com. Voting extends until

midnight on June 13. The projects with the most votes

will receive funding.

Please take a moment to visit their web site and cast

your vote to help a neighboring lake.

(submitted by Blue R. Neils, SWM Program Coordinator,

SCCCE)

Friends surprised Barbara Faraone with a long-awaited birthday

present — a ride on a motorcycle.

Happy Birthday!

Long-time resident, Shirley Renzi, will celebrate a

birthday on June 6th;

Tory Menneto will celebrate a milestone birthday on

June 7th. Happy Sweet Sixteen!!

Round-About Malta

The New York State Department of Transportation

has begun work next week on projects to "improve traffic

flow" on Route 9 in Malta and Round Lake. The project

will also close Maltaville Road — which stretches between

routes 9 and 67 — permanently.

The planned improvements are as follows:

New roundabouts at the intersection of Stonebreak Road

and Route 9, the entrance to Luther Forest Technology

Campus, and at a new entrance into LFTC on Route 67.

That project will cost $3 million.

Realigning the intersection of Route 9 and George Ave-

nue, creating a "gateway" to Round Lake, and eliminating

the intersection between Route 9 and Maltaville Road.

That project will cost $875,000

According to a state DOT official, the projects are a

response to evolving traffic patterns and volumes in the

area.

Construction is already under way to widen a section

of Route 67 to allow another roundabout to be built at

the intersection of Route 67 and Luther Forest Boule-

vard. For most of that project, traffic on Route 67 will be

limited to one lane in each direction, but for about two

weeks a detour will be in effect. The DOT did not specify

when that detour is expected to go into effect but said the

project will be completed by the end of the summer.

Once completed, that roundabout will become the main

entrance into LFTC.

The intersection of Route 9 and George Avenue will

be reconfigured into a "T" intersection. When that is com-

pleted, Maltaville Road will be closed, according to the

DOT that closure will "reduce traffic in the village (of

Round Lake), preserving the community’s historic

charm."

While the roundabout at Route 9 and Stonebreak

Road is constructed, which is expected to begin in late

summer, two lanes on Route 9 will be closed and one

lane will be open in each direction.

(Saratogian, May 14, 2011)

Malta Summer Programs

Full Day Summer Program Sign Up Now!

The Town now offers a full day, eight week summer

camp for children. Participants enjoy summer days

packed with fun activities such as sports, crafts, games,

movies, library time, science/nature activities and char-

acter building lessons. Campers participate in swim-

ming one time a week with optional lessons available,

one additional field trip each week and regular visits to

our Town parks. Last day to sign up is June 6.

Half-Day Summer Program Sign-Ups

The Malta Summer Recreation Program is a six-week

half day program for children entering Kindergarten

through age 14 in September. Camp is held at the

Malta Community Park and the Shenantaha Creek

Park. The Teen Program is held at the Malta Commu-

nity Park Monday – Thursday. Last day to sign up is

June 25.

Message From Malta Health Officer,

Gayle Buckley M.D.

Mosquitos - Spring is the time of year

when you need to be concerned about

mosquito abatement. Standing bodies of

water such as buckets and tires should

be emptied or drained. DUNKS are

available from the Town Clerk, Flo Sickels.

Ticks - Ticks will be back out bringing with them

Lyme’s disease. It is important that all animals be

treated. Also, inspection of your own body after being

outside, with prompt removal of ticks, is necessary.

Rabies - Make sure your pet’s immunizations are up to

date and it is important not to approach stray or wild

animals.

Pool Safety - Safety around bodies of

water is very important, especially

with children. Supervise your chil-

dren at all times when they are swim-

ming in pools, lakes or the ocean.

Sunblock - Consider sunblock early in the spring. More

burns occur early in the season and late in the season

when one least expects sunburn.

Watch for Debris We’re seeing more and more boats on the lake this

spring. Please keep watch for all the floating debris that

plagues the lake every spring. If you see it and can remove

it, please do so. It can help save your and others motors! If

it’s on your shoreline, please dispose of it.