2019 Summer
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FARM STANDS FOR BETTER HEALTH SARATOGA LAKE’S SAFEKEEPING 2019 FLAG DAY PARADE 50 YEARS AGO FACTS LOCAL EVENTS
STOP BY THESE FARM STANDS FOR BETTER HEART HEALTH
New study reveals millions of cardiovascular problems linked to inadequate fruit & vegetable consumption If sweet corn and fresh local produce aren’t already a summer obsession of yours, they should be! We all know that fruits and vegetables are part of a healthy diet. But a new analysis of over 95 studies shines a light on just how much you need to eat to live longer:
Eating 5-10 servings of fruit & vegetables a day (ideally 800g) reduces your risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer -- the top 2 causes of premature death worldwide. Whether you switch from traditional to cauliflower pasta, start substituting smoothies for meals, or “sneaking” more fruits & veggies in at mealtime, the more produce you eat, the longer you’ll live. Luckily, you don’t have to go far to find fresh produce in the Saratoga region. Here are some farm stands to splurge at this summer.
GALWAY: ARNOLD’S FARM FRESH PRODUCE
1319 Sacandaga Rd, Galway, NY 12074 Open: June 1-mid Oct | 10am-6pm daily Local farm stand with fresh fruits and veggies (top sellers: sweet corn, tomatoes, zucchini), deli, sub counter, baked goods, local products, meat and dairy.
GANSEVOORT: ARIEL’S FARM
194 Northern Pines Road, Gansevoort, NY 12831 Open: May 1-Oct 31 | 9am-6pm daily Small family-owned produce farm offering u-pick berries in summer (see our berry map!) and farm fresh produce including hot house tomatoes, melons, squash & more!
SCHUYLERVILLE: KING BROTHERS DAIRY
311 King Road, Schuylerville, New York 12871 Open: M-Th 9am-8pm, Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 12-8pm Huge, brand new farm store (and ice cream parlor!) selling fresh strawberries, 34 homemade ice cream flavors, their own King Brothers Dairy milk, beef cuts, Oscar’s Smokehouse products, Cabot cheeses, Smith’s Orchard pies, gifts & more. Also offer online ordering & home delivery on their website.
SCOTIA: BUHRMASTER FARMS
189 Saratoga Rd (Route 50), Scotia, NY 12302 Open: May 1-Christmas Eve | 9am-6pm daily Local organic family farm stand with a huge variety of produce: berries, melons, peaches, okra, broccoli, brussels sprouts, kale, carrots, cucumber, leeks, lettuce, beets, onions, peppers, spinach, summer & winter squash, sweet corn, tomatoes, basil, pies & so much more!
U-PICK BERRY MAP
Check out our BRAND NEW interactive Google Map of u-pick strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and cherries in and around Saratoga County... including harvest calendar, hours, prices and one-tap access to directions there! Find it on our blog or by visiting: www.bit.ly/saratogaberries
GREENWICH: BJ FARMS
4 locations: Greenwich, Mechanicville, Saratoga & Wilton Open: mid-July 2019 | M-F 11am-6pm, Sat-Sun 10am-6pm Best known for their sweet corn, they also carry melons & fresh vegetables, with pick-your-own starting Labor Day weekend.
GREENWICH: HAND MELON FARM
364 State Route 29, Greenwich (Hands Farm Market) 533 Wilbur Ave, Greenwich, NY 12834 (u-pick) Market open: May-Oct | M-F 8am-5pm, Sat-Sun 8am-4pm Their Farm Market is located on Route 29 across from the Washington County Fairgrounds. The pick-your-own fields are about a mile further down on Wilbur Avenue.
BROADWAY STROLL IN 1969 What was on Broadway 50 years ago?
SCHUYLERVILLE: SARATOGA APPLE 1174 NY-29, Schuylerville, NY 12871 Open: 9am-6pm daily Orchard and farm market open 7 days a week, year round, offering pick-your-own during harvest months. Sell a wide variety of apples, peaches, plums, pears, cider, fresh baked goods, & produce, plus orchard tap room. Apple cider donuts are made daily all year!
GO TO: WWW.BIT.LY/BROADWAY1969
Cover : 4 Lower Meadow Lane, Greenfield, NY | Listing Agent: Kate R. Naughton, Lic. Associate Real Estate Broker (518) 441-8527 or katernaughton@gmail.com
LOCAL EVENTS
SARATOGA LAKE’S SAFEKEEPING
Save the date for these summer events!
Saratoga Lake Protection & Improvement District Contributor: Cristina Connolly, SLPID County at Large Chair
JULY
The “Jewel of Saratoga County,” Saratoga Lake encompasses a 300 square mile watershed (larger than that of Lake George!), and is classified as a grade A lake for water quality in New York State.
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As with any body of water, native aquatic plants and weeds are vital to the lake’s health and ecosystem. Unfortunately, the health of these vital ecosystems is under attack.
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Invasive plant species spread between water bodies with boater activity, altering the habitat and ultimately the ecosystem function of a lake. Since 1986, the Saratoga Lake Protection and Improvement District (SLPID) has been actively working to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive Trapas natans/Water Chestnuts species and preserve water quality through things like their lake steward program and NYS boat launch station. Herbicide treatments to manage milfoil and other invasive weeds are also conducted regularly, and have been successful to the extent that no treatment is needed for 2019. What will be needed this summer, however, is treatment for water chestnuts at the mouth of the Kaydeross Creek. Water Chestnuts (Trapas natans) were introduced to the northeastern US in the 1800’s. Not to be confused with the kind typically in Asian cuisine, this plant species is native to Eurasia and Africa, and poses a massive inconvenience to swimmers, fisherman, and recreational boaters alike. For years, SLPID has worked to eradicate them from the lake by hand/machine pulling and spot treatments. This hard work is paying off & the plants are gradually decreasing in density.
Saratoga Race Course Opening Day Albany Med’s Light Up The Night - Saratoga Nat’l Saratoga Bridges White Party Gala Silks & Satins 5K Run Wilton Parkfest - Gavin Park Hay, Oats & Spaghetti - Nat’l Museum of Racing New York City Ballet Gala - SPAC Skidmore’s Polo by Twilight Saratoga County Fair An Unbridled Affair - Saratoga City Center Pitney Meadows Fire Feast on the Farm Saratoga Hospital’s Annual Summer Gala Festive Fireworks at SPAC
August
2 Nat’l Museum of Racing Hall of Fame Induction 4 After the Race Cocktail Party 5-6 Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sales 9-10 Saratoga Pinball & Arcade Show 13 ReRun’s Evening Under the Stars - Saratoga Nat’l 17-18 Saratoga Arts Celebration - Museum of Dance 19-25 Washington County Fair 20 Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation BBQ 23 The Canfield Casino Gala 24 The 150th Running of the Travers Stakes 27 One Fine Day Luncheon for Shelters of Saratoga 29 7th Annual St. Jude Gala - Saratoga National
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September
Saratoga Race Course Closing Day Saratoga Hospital Golf Invitational 2019 Taste of Showcase Preview 2019 Irish Festival 24th Annual Saratoga Showcase of Homes Saratoga Plan Feast of the Fields Adirondack Balloon Festival Saratoga Auto Museum Auction Art in the Park 24th Annual Saratoga Showcase of Homes Franklin Community Center’s Project Lift Wellspring’s Annual Pooch Parade Tail of the Fish Regatta 24th Annual Saratoga Showcase of Homes
Lake health is important locally and globally. And while government regulations can help maintain order on aquatic ecosystems, it’s also the responsibility of property owners to maintain the integrity of their shared resource by preventing and reporting any activity that would disrupt the ecosystem or biodiversity. Boaters are encouraged to CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY before entering any body of water to stop the spread. Property owners are encouraged to take With these efforts in place (and the establishment of the county the SLPID pledge by saying NO to fertilizers, pesticides & sewer district around the lake in 1981) invasives are decreasing and Saratoga Lake has improved from a grade D in 1986 to its current chemicals, minimizing runoff, and stopping pollution. status of grade A. The diversity of wildlife is outstanding, with an increase in fish, turtles, birds, bald eagles, osprey and loons common For more information, visit SLPID.org, or follow them on Facebook and Instagram. in the springtime. Some of SLPID’s other duties include: • weekly water testing & CSLAP testing • lake surveys, studies & yearly boat counts • watercraft inspections and-boat wash stations • monitoring water levels, temperature & shorelines • educational outreach, floating classroom & in-school education
Newsletter Editor: Eli King Conklin, Digital Marketing Manager EliKingRealEstate@gmail.com
2019 FLAG DAY PARADE
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Meet the Bryant Family JULY 1969
$$ Apollo 11 lands on the moon; American astronaut Neil Armstrong becomes the first man to walk on its surface $$ The United States’ $500, $1,000, $5,000 & $10,000 bills are officially withdrawn from circulation
AUGUST 1969
$$ Over 400,000 arrive in Bethel, NY for the Woodstock Music Festival, dubbed “3 days of peace & music” $$ The Haunted Mansion attraction opens at Disneyland $$ Largest US commercial tanker, “Manhattan,” begins quest for northwest passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific
SEPTEMBER 1969
$$ The first ATM machine in the US is installed $$ TV sitcom, The Brady Bunch, premieres on ABC This year, Roohan Realty is celebrating our milestone 50th year $$ The Beatles release “Abbey Road” album in business! As we look forward to our sixth decade of serving your real estate needs, we want to take a moment to reflect on this special anniversary and to thank you for your continued support. It is our strong belief that personal relationships FUN FACTS combined with a commitment to superior service are the $$ 1st class postage stamp costs 6 cents keys to our longevity and success. We were here then, we’re $$ Milk costs $1.26/gallon here now, and we’ll be here tomorrow, proudly serving our $$ Eggs cost 40 cents/dozen communities for another 50 years. $$ The Internet is being developed at the University of California
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