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24 Years of Dance:
A Ballerina Story by Rebecca Davis Saratoga TODAY
Tiler Peck and Adrian Danchig-Waring in George Balanchine’s “Symphony in C”. Photo credit: Paul Kolnik
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Tiler Peck is living her dream. Principal dancer in the New York City Ballet, Peck will be performing at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center this month. She is excited to share her hard work, and her story, with the community. Born in Bakersfield, California, Peck started dancing at the age of 2 with her mother, a dance teacher. She originally was more interested in jazz, but her mother stressed the importance of practicing and
3-2 Vote Amends Solar Ordinance
by Norra Reyes Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS — At the Saratoga Springs City Council’s regular meeting on Tuesday evening, July 7, the Council voted to lift certain restrictions pertaining to the shadowing of neighboring solar panels in Transect 6 zones in the City, which can open up infill construction downtown. “I think it needed to happen,” said Michele Madigan, commissioner of finance for Saratoga Springs. “It’s unfortunate that the entire Council doesn’t see the bigger picture here. We want our
greenbelt kept safe and secure, but in our downtown we want infill and growth and development. We can find a way to do smart solar downtown and still keep the vibrancy and development of our downtown where our comprehensive plan requires it.” The 3-2 vote took place after weeks of discussion amongst businesses and residents on both sides of the issue, including public hearings regarding the city solar ordinance amendment, one of which took place that evening in front of a standing-room-only crowd. See Public Hearing pg. 8
studying ballet in order to become a wellrounded dancer. After being in commercials and on TV as a child, her turning point was playing Gracie in Broadway’s “Music Man” when she was 11. After that, she entered the School of American Ballet (SAB), the official school of the New York City Ballet, when she was 12. “I loved the way SAB teaches dance. It just seemed jazzier to me. I felt by studying here, I could get it all,” Peck said. At 15, Peck became an apprentice with the NYC Ballet and the next year See Ballerina pg. 7
Waterfront Park Opens
by Norra Reyes Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Springs Mayor Joanne D. Yepsen hosted a grand re-opening celebration of the Waterfront Park on Saratoga Lake on Thursday July 9 with a tour of the newly refurbished park.
The finished project, which broke ground last September, includes a new beach area, a brand new stairway and dock, and a repaved parking area. Since 2006, the City of Saratoga Springs has been looking at how best to provide its citizens with See Waterfront Park pg. 9
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Secret Garden Tour
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84|61 SUNDAY The new dock and beach make kayaking an enjoyable option at Waterfront Park. Photo © 2015 SaratogaPhotographer.com
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Week of July 10 – July 16, 2015
Double M Rodeo Now Open Every Weekend
BALLSTON SPA — This summer, the Double M Rodeo will be held every Friday and Saturday night at 8 p.m. at 678 Route 7 in Ballston Spa off exit 12 on I-87. Open for 50 years, the Double M Western Store is celebrating its 37th year of the rodeo.
Like previous years, there will be bull and “bronc” riding, where participants try to stay on the saddle of their bull or horse for at least eight seconds. They are then judged by how long they stay on, their body position and form and how much the animal bucks.
There will also be barrel racing and roping events such as team roping and breakaway roping for women where the goal is to rope the steer with the fastest time. “It’s a great event for families and even single people. Some people come every week,” said Cindy
Martin, who runs Double M with her husband Wayne. “It’s a park-like atmosphere with open-seating. It’s really a comfortable environment.” For those who come early on Friday nights, there is line-dancing from 6 to 8 p.m. under the pavilion. This “barn dance” is presented by Kevin Richards from 100.9 The Cat who will give the dancing instructions.
For those who want a drink, a burger or some BBQ there are concession stands available. There are no coolers and no dogs allowed at the rodeo. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for kids 12 and under. Group rates and season passes are also available. Parking is free. For any questions please call Double M at (518) 885-9543.
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Week of July 10 – July 16, 2015
Eclectic Lineup Highlights Wilton Park Fest GRAVITY
6 to 7 p.m. and 8:15 to 9:15 p.m. - Main Stage GRAVITY is one of the premier rock cover bands in the Capital District of New York. Playing a variety of songs that span multiple decades, the band appeals to audiences of all generations. Since 2005, GRAVITY has quickly gained acclaim as of one of the area’s top cover bands and has developed a reputation of consistently pleasing audiences of all sizes and ages. Comprised of seasoned musicians, they have the unique ability to faithfully replicate many different styles of music while entertaining audiences with exciting, energetic shows.
SYLVIA FLETCHER COMEDY VENTRILOQUIST
1 p.m., 2:40 p.m. Center Stage; 7:15 p.m. Main Stage
World-renowned professional actress/ventriloquist, Comedian, Sylvia Fletcher will dazzle you with her amazing talent, lively unforgettable characters, inanimate objects and voice illusions that will lure audiences into her hilarious and intriguing world of comedy. This show is a true production masterpiece that will leave you talking, laughing, and in pure amazement at her incredible talent. See the show that is nothing short of “VENTASTIC.”
BRYSON LANG
1:30, 3:30 and 5:30 p.m.
Bryson Lang is a Comedy Manipulator. He takes both ordinary and out-of-the-ordinary objects and literally spins them into a visual tapestry in a distinctive and dynamic way. At Bryson’s show you’ll see flying sombreros, sharp sickles, huge spinning rings, upside down bounce-juggling, giant beach balls, glo-in-the-dark objects, a tennis racquet and always a few surprises.
CHRIS CLARK BICYCLE STUNT SHOW
1:30, 3 and 4:30 p.m.
Each show is a breathtaking display of balance and agility as Chris maneuvers his bike and body over his custom built ramps and obstacles. Chris even involves volunteers from the crowd as part of the show.
RACING PIGS & HOT DOGS
2, 3:30, 5, 6:30 and 8 p.m., Field A
Cheer these cute and cuddly racing animals as they bolt from the starting gate and race around the track snorting and squealing, stubby legs churning and curly tails sailing along behind. Catch one or all five of the shows.
TAKES 2 TO Q – DOG AGILITY SHOWS
1 p.m., next to the Business Tent
Dog agility is a dog sport in which a handler directs a dog through an obstacle course in a race for both time and accuracy. Dogs run off leash with no food or toys as incentives. The handlers’ controls are limited to voice, movement, and various body signals, requiring exceptional training of the animal and coordination of the handler. Come see a demonstration of Takes 2 to Q members’ skills and abilities in handling, compassion and competition. Information on participating in the club will also be available.
WOOD CARVING DEMONSTRATIONS
Carving 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Center Stage
Carving throughout the day. Bid on unique works of art hand-carved at ParkFest at 4:15 p.m., followed by an auction.
1K AND 5K RUN AT GAVIN PARK Come join Friends of Wilton Recreation for a 1k or 5k walk/run at the Town of Wilton’s ParkFest 2015 on Saturday. The 1k begins at 9:15 a.m. for kids 10 and under, with prizes for all participants. The 5k begins at 8 a.m. for ages 11 and up, with t-shirts for all participants and prizes for top finishers in each age group. Cost to participate is $5 for the 1k or $20 for the 5k. For more information and to register, visit www.friendsofwiltonrec.com.
And at 9:15 p.m., there will be a fireworks show, so make sure to stay and see the sky light up. For more information on this wonderful event, visit wiltonparkfest.com
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WEEK IN REVIEW
Week of July 10 – July 16, 2015
Mayor Yepsen and DBA Announce Centennial Contest Winners SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mayor Joanne Yepsen was joined by members of the Saratoga Downtown Business Association (DBA) at City Hall on Teusday July 7 to announce the winners of the DBA’s “1915 Saratoga Experience” Contest that was part of the Saratoga Springs Centennial Celebration. The contest was held from May through June this year.
The winners are Tanya Frederickson of Saugerties and Andrew Sapan of Mineola. The winners were chosen randomly from thousands of entries. The two prizes are valued at approximately $1915.00 each and the many prizes were contributed by participating Downtown Business Association member businesses.
Keller Williams Opens Saratoga Location SARATOGA SPRINGS — Keller Williams Realty, Inc. has expanded its network to the Saratoga Springs area with the opening of its third location in the Capital District, Keller Williams Capital District Saratoga. A grand opening and ribbon-cutting celebration was held Wednesday, July 8 at the new location at 353 Broadway, 5th floor, Saratoga Springs. “Keller Williams is excited about opening a new location in Saratoga Springs,”
said Carrie Weiss. “By maintaining our standards of excellence, we can provide Keller Williams customers with the best real estate experience possible.” Led by Operating Principal Marc Weiss and CEO Carrie Weiss, the newest Keller Williams location will offer Saratoga and Adirondack area buyers and sellers over 100 combined years of agent experience. For more information, visit www.kw.com.
City Council Accepts Officer Baker’s Resignation SARATOGA SPRINGS — Police Officer Nathan Baker, known for the May traffic stop incident where he was videotaped using pepper spray on Adam Rupeka of Troy, has resigned from the Saratoga Springs police force. In a prepared statement, Christian E. Mathiesen, Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety said, “The City Council of Saratoga Springs has acted to accept the resignation of Police Officer Nathan Baker from the Saratoga Springs Police Department effective June 4, 2015. At its meeting on July 7, 2015, the City Council voted
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to approve a separation agreement that accepts his resignation, pays Nathan Baker the sum of $5,000 as payment for his accrued leave time, and resolves any issues relating to his performance as a police officer. The agreement stipulates that Nathan Baker agrees not to apply for a position with the City of Saratoga Springs or its Police Department at any time in the future. With pending potential litigation regarding this matter, the City is unable to comment further on Mr. Baker’s resignation, or the circumstances leading to his resignation, at this time.”
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Present at the announcement were the Mayor and members of the DBA Marketing Committee (left to right): Fran Dingeman, Network Saratoga; Maddy Zanetti, Impressions; Mayor Joanne Yepsen; Heidi Owen-West, Lifestyles; Susan Jones, Lifestyles; Marie Corpier, Lifestyles; Lyndsay Lowe, Lifestyles and Pam Worth, Spoken Boutique. Not shown, Susan Farnsworth, DBA Director of Promotion and Marketing and Linda Ambrosino, G. Willikers. Photo by Franceso D’Amico.
Ivins Makes it Official
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Former Saratoga Springs Commissioner of Finance Ken Ivins officially kicked off his campaign to once again hold the City Council position in front of a crowd of supporters at the High Rock parking lot behind the Saratoga Springs City Center on Tuesday July 7. Running on a platform of civility and creating renewable revenue projects, Ivins had gathered 440 signatures out of the needed 339 to run for office and turned them in to the Board of Elections the same day. “I was approached by a large number of people to step up and run for Commissioner of Finance again,” said Ivins. “It was a wide range of conservatives, Republicans, independents and even Democrats.” Ivins supports the idea of the City Council putting forth a request for proposals for a multiuse facility to be located on the site of the proposed
City Center parking garage, that could include retail, office space, and possibly residential as well as parking. “I strongly urge the council to get this RFP out as soon as possible so we can see what options are available and get the parking that the city center needs as quickly as possible,” Ivins said.
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Week of July 10 – July 16, 2015 Michael T. Jackson, 37, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested July 4 and charged with two counts of felony criminal possession of a controlled substance, misdemeanor criminal possession of a controlled substance, resisting arrest, criminal mischief, tampering with physical evidence and unlawful possession of marijuana. Danielle M. Mitchell, 32, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested July 4 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, operating an unregistered motor vehicle on the highway and ticketed for not having an inspection sticker. Paul G. Byers, 44, no address given, was arrested July 4 and charged with disorderly conduct. Kevin M. Whitehead, 26, of Fort Edward, was arrested July4 and charged with DWI, driving with a BAC greater than .08 and ticketed for speeding. Jeffrey R. LaFountain, 22, of Corinth, was arrested July 3 and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of marijuana. Brian J. Bennett, 43, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested July 3 and charged with criminal trespassing and ticketed for having an open container.
Michael P. Cooney, 57, of Troy, was arrested July 3 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Kyle M. Moran, 26, of Selkirk, was arrested July 2 and charged with assault with intent to cause physical injury. Steven Gallego, 27, of Clifton Park, was arrested July 2 and charged with assault with intent to cause physical injury and criminal possession of a controlled substance after an altercation on Caroline Street. Paul V. Nyberg, 54, of CrotonOn-Hudson, was arrested July 2 and charged with resisting arrest and harassment with physical contact. Matthew C. Hall, 46, of Ballston Spa, was arrested July 2 and charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. Devan D. Hildebrandt, 23, of Schuylerville, was arrested July 2 and charged with felony criminal mischief and criminal trespassing. It is alleged Hildebrandt caused more than $2,000 to decorative flower pots at the St. Charles Motel. Christopher M. Decker, 33, of Greenfield Center, was arrested and charged with felony grand larceny exceeding $1,000 and felony criminal possession of stolen property. Police allege
Decker stole a motorized shopping cart from the Price Chopper on Railroad Place. Henry L. Smith, 38, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested July 1 and charged with three counts of felony forgery with a deed or credit card, two counts of felony criminal possession of stolen property, felony grand larceny with a credit card and misdemeanor endangering the welfare of a child. Smith was arrested on a warrant stemming from May 16, when it is alleged Smith stole a credit card from a locker at the YMCA on West Avenue. Police say Smith fraudulently used the card over the next several days at locations across the city. John E. Lopez, 33, of Jefferson, was arrested July 1 and charged with public lewdness and criminal tampering. Sekou J. Smith, 24, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested July 1 and charged with criminal mischief with intent to damage property and unlawful possession of marijuana. Jose R. Bidot, 33, of Ballston Spa, was arrested June 30 and
charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and ticketed for failure to signal a turn. Jerritt T. Chura, 29, of Ballston Spa, was arrested June 30 for operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration and
aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Angelica M. Smith, 29, of Ballston Spa, was arrested June 30 and charged with attempted assault with intent to cause physical injury.
6 Thomas Smith SARATOGA SPRINGS — Thomas Vincent Smith, Sr., 92, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2015. Born on Jan. 6, 1923 in Passaic, NJ, to parents Anna Petrick Smith and James A Smith, Sr., he was married to Florence Eileen Sullivan Smith of Corinth, NY in 1946 and resided in Greenfield Center for over 50 years. They later moved to Saratoga Springs where they lived until moving into the Wesley complex in 2013. A devout parishioner of St. Clement’s Church in Saratoga Springs, he was a Third degree member of Saratoga Council 246 and a Fourth degree member of Saratoga Assembly 745 Knights of Columbus. He and his late wife Florence were participants in the Marriage Encounter program and were longtime Eucharistic Ministers at St. Clement’s. Survivors include four children: Veronica Smith Gray (Caldwell, OH), Donna Smith Rickard (Mansfield, OH), Michael T. Smith, (Greenfield, NY), and Thomas V. Smith Jr, (Chicago, IL); eight grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his wife of 67 years, Florence and his brother, James A. Smith, Jr. Relatives and friends celebrated his life Monday, July 6, 2015 in St. Clement’s Church, 231 Lake Avenue in Saratoga Springs, followed immediately by a Mass of Christian Burial. Mr. Smith was buried with military honors in St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave. in Saratoga Springs.
Theresa Callahan SARATOGA SPRINGS — Theresa Agnes Callahan, born Jan. 22, 1929 in Schuylerville, NY, beloved daughter of Louis Gagne and Agnes Jacques Gagne, passed away peacefully at Wesley Health Care Center on Monday, June 29, 2015. She was surrounded by her family and friends who helped celebrate her life and say goodbye. Tess was predeceased by her husband, Hale M. Callahan in September of 1978 and her son, James M. Callahan in July of 2011. She was also predeceased by her half- brother, Ernest Provost, brothers Henry (Louie) Gagne and Charles Gagne and sisters Rosa Natale, Blanche Lambert and Beatrice Standish. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at The Church of St. Peter in Saratoga Springs; burial followed at St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave. in Saratoga Springs. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, Wesley Health Care Center, 131 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or the charity of your choice.
Raymond Blair QUEENSBURY — Raymond J. Blair passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2015. Born in North Adams MA, he was the son of Raymond and Rose Mantica Blair. He joined the Air Force right after graduation from High School. While stationed in Japan, he met and married Kazuko “Kay” Blair. They had four children; Jim, John, Bob (Gilda) and Frank (Wendy Thomas).
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In addition to his parents and first wife Kay, Ray was predeceased by his siblings, Rosemarie Baker and John Blair. Along with his sons, Ray is survived by his wife Nancy Hall Blair and his daughters, Shannon (Carl) Passino and Jeanna (David) Drozinski. Relatives and friends gathered in his name on Monday, July 6, 2015 at the William J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home of Saratoga Springs. A funeral service followed at the funeral home. Burial with military honors was held on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road in Schuylerville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Make a Wish Foundation of New York, 1 Mustang Drive, Cohoes, NY 12047 or High Peaks Hospice, 667 Bay Road, Suite 1, Queensbury, NY 12804.
12, 1954, and moved to Huntington, NY. They had a son, Edward H. Kammerer, and a daughter, Mary Parliman. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and her brother, Harold Wallace. She is survived by her children, Edward H. Kammerer and his wife, Lauren Kammerer, of Saunderstown, RI, and Mary Parliman and her husband, Francois Bonneville, of Saratoga Springs; and four grandchildren, Emily Parliman of Brooklyn, NY, Chloe Parliman of Rochester, NY, Ted Kammerer of Burlington, VT, and William Kammerer of Providence, RI. Helen’s family would like to express thanks to the staff of the Home of the Good Shepherd and the staff of Saratoga Hospital. Services were held on Monday, July 6, 2015 at the Tunison Funeral Home in Saratoga Springs. Memorial contributions are suggested to The Carter Center or Saratoga Arts Council.
Hugo Leone
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BACON HILL — Hugo J. Leone, 85, a resident of West River Rd., passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at Mary’s Haven in Saratoga Springs. Born February 1, 1930 in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late John and Emilia Furano Leone. Mr. Leone was a 1948 graduate of St. Mary’s Academy in Glens Falls. He enlisted with the US Navy serving from 1948-51 aboard the USS Princeton during the Korean War. He was a member of the Naval Reserve serving with the Seabee’s from 1965-1968. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Dorothy Leone of Bacon Hill; his children, Michael J. Leone of Greenwich, Emilia Longnecker of SC, and Peter (Diane) Leone of Queensbury; 4 grandchildren, Steve Bryant, Tess Eir Leone, Sarah Mullinax, and Zachary Gothard; several great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. A funeral mass was celebrated Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at Notre Dame-Visitation Church with Rev. Martin Fisher, officiating. Burial followed at the Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville. Friends and relatives gathered to remember him Monday, July 6 at Flynn Bros. Inc. Funeral Home in Schuylerville. Memorials can be made in his memory to the Schuyler Hose Company, General Schuyler Emergency Squad, Mary’s Haven, or Community Hospice.
BALLSTON SPA — Ann L. (Morris) Jewell, 84, formerly of Groveton, NH, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2015 at Baptist Health and Rehabilitation Center in Scotia. Ann was born in Groveton on April 9, 1931, to Eva (Gordon) Morris and Thomas C. Morris, Sr. She graduated from Groveton High School in 1949. Shortly thereafter, she married William (Bill) Jewell on November 3, 1950. Ann was a homemaker/seamstress throughout her years. There were no calling hours. Burial will take place at the convenience of the family at the direction of Armstrong Charron Funeral Home, Groveton, NH. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 17, Roaring Brook Drive, Groveton, NH 03582, ATTN: Juanita Merrill.
Helen Kammerer SARATOGA SPRINGS — Helen Kammerer passed away around midnight on July 3, 2015, surrounded by her family and after reminiscing about favorite moments from her childhood and adult years. She was in her 100th year. Helen was born on March 26, 1916, in Oakland, CA, to Margaret Farrell Wallace and Samuel Wallace. There were a few men that Helen could have married, but Edward Kammerer captured her heart. The two wed on June
Vivian Jones SARATOGA SPRINGS — Vivian (Elsie) Jones, former resident of New York, NY, passed away peacefully at Wesley Health Care Center on July 2, 2015, after a brief stay. Born to Worth Harvey Jones and Marie (Smith) Jones in Brooklyn, NY on December 26, 1928, Vivian was a resident of Harlem for the past 45 years until moving to Saratoga Springs in June of this year. In 1970, Vivian joined the Congressional Staff of Charles B Rangel in the 18th District of New York as Executive Secretary and became District Administrator in 1975. She semi-retired in 1999 at age 71 and fully retired in 2014 at age 86. Vivian was the backbone of the Jones family. She was quiet and shy, yet her voice was always heard. She was firm yet loving and caring. Vivian always conducted herself as a lady and had an aura of pride and dignity. Vivian loved to travel, especially on Jazz cruises with her endeared friends. She had an incredible love for the performing arts and attended operas, plays, concerts and Jazz Fests. Vivian is predeceased by her son, Russell S. Vanager. She is survived by her brother, Neil H. Jones of Jamaica, NY, her niece Joyce Rodriguez of Saratoga Springs, her grandson, Christopher Vanager and his family of Brooklyn, NY, several other nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorial donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made in Vivian’s name to: Dance Theatre of Harlem, 466 W 152nd St, New York, NY 10031 OR The Metropolitan Opera House, 30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023 OR Boys Town of Harlem, 444 Park Ave S, New York, NY 10016 OR Susan B Komen Cancer Organization, P.O. Box 27963 GPO, New York, NY 10087-27963. Calling hours will be held on Monday, July 13, 2015 from 10 AM to 12PM at the Tunison Funeral Home, 105 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, with Service to follow and burial at Greenridge Cemetery immediately after the service. Online remembrances may be made at www.tunisonfuneralhome.com
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A Ballerina Story Continued from front page she joined the company as a member of the cour de ballet, where she was jokingly referred to as a “baby ballerina” because of her age. By 20, she worked her way up to principal dancer. “As a principal dancer, we have to carry the entire ballet, so you can feel that weight at times. Our job is to set the standards so everyone else can rise to the occasion,” said Peck. “When the whole ballet is dependent on you, it’s a lot of pressure. We work very hard.” The average day for Peck starts with a 10:30 a.m. class with the company and then from noon to 6 p.m., she rehearses for that evening’s show, which usually starts around 8 p.m. With around five evening shows each week, there is not much room for down time, but Peck has learned to pace herself. “It’s important to find balance between rehearsal and the performance itself,” said Peck. “I feel the older you get, the more you
learn that giving 110 percent isn’t always possible. You have to find the perfect balance.” Although the work is hard, Peck finds happiness in loving what she does every day. “’Theme of Variations’ is probably one of the hardest dances to perform, but I love it. I’m not afraid of it like other dancers are,” said Peck. She also loves being able to dance with her husband, principal dancer Robbie Fairchild, in Balanchine’s “Who Cares?” Fittingly, the dance they perform together is called “The Man I Love.” Now 26, Peck has performed at SPAC with the NYC ballet for nearly a decade and really enjoys coming to Saratoga for the event. “The best part is that you can tell the audience really looks forward to it. But also, it’s a fun getaway for us to come up here. It’s kind of like a little vacation,” Peck explains. “The company gets to live together, so we barbecue and hang out. We love the little town, all the eating places and shopping along Broadway.”
Tiler Peck in Justin Peck’s “Rodeo: Four Dance Episodes”. Photo credit: Paul Kolnik
At SPAC, Peck can be seen in Justin Peck’s “Rodeo: Four Dance Episodes,” Alexei Ratmansky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition,”
Christopher Wheeldon’s “Mercurial Manoeuvres,” and Balanchine classics like “Tarantella,” “Symphony in C” and “Symphony in Three Movements.”
The New York City Ballet will be at SPAC from July 7 to 18. Tickets are available at SPAC.org.
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Public Hearing Draws Crowds on Both Sides Continued from front page “I was disappointed in the vote,” said Julie Cuneo, Chairperson of Citizens for High Rock and one of the hearing participants. “It seems reactive to a specific impediment to the current City Center parking garage plan. Citizens for High Rock continue to champion a thoughtful, mixed-use development for the High Rock parcel that meets the needs of all of us. That is our focus and goal.” The hearing participants all spoke of the importance of a solar energy future for Saratoga Springs but disagreed on how to move forward. Several speakers said they were troubled at the speed in which the amendment was being made, and voiced a concern that the purpose of the vote was ultimately to revive the halted construction of a parking garage for the Saratoga Springs City Center. The design of the garage would shadow recently installed solar panels on Mouzon House, a well-known local Creole restaurant. The project could not move forward for that and other reasons, and is currently tabled. Dianne Pedinotti, co-owner of Mouzon House, said, “My general feeling is that this was a done deal
right from the beginning. It’s very sad for the City of Saratoga Springs that this kind of spot-zoning can be allowed. There is so much potential here with this parcel of land that the citizens own, and they want to put up a parking garage.” Madigan agreed that the amendment can put the garage back under consideration, but is also looking forward to the results of the issuance of a RFP for other project ideas. “This does pave the way for the City Center to go back to the planning board and design review and back through the whole process again,” said Madigan. “There is no retroactive. They still have to go through the process, and if indeed the parking garage is successful, there are still plenty of modifications that could happen. That said, I have no problem issuing the RFP. We’ll see what we get back regarding the development of the back lot. We might get some amazing project back.” There was general agreement that parking is needed for downtown as well as for the City Center, but some called for more time and thoughtful consideration before moving forward with parking or solar energy. During the hearing, Tom Denny, a board member with
Sustainable Saratoga, said, “Why now? We just wrapped up an extensive comprehensive plan for the City, and I had thought we would be working on a master plan for trees that has been waiting for two years and two months. Why is this so urgent that we are pushing that back?” Two members of the City Council, Commissioner of Accounts John Franck and Mayor Joanne Yepsen, voted against the ordinance amendment. “I am not opposed to reviewing and updating a very old section of our city’s zoning ordinance,” said Yepsen, “but we are at the cusp of launching a comprehensive review of all our city ordinances, as a follow-up to the recent adoption of the city’s Comprehensive Plan. There is a good chance this ordinance will be revised once again as the city begins to draft a unified development ordinance in the coming weeks. This should not be done piecemeal; looking thoroughly at all potential issues regarding solar access throughout all city districts is my preferred approach.” The City Council intends to issue a request for proposals to developers, seeking projects for the parcel of land behind the City
William McTygue, candidate for Saratoga Springs City Commissioner of Public Works, called for a more comprehensive use of the High Rock land than the currently tabled parking garage. Photo by Francesco D’Amico.
Center other than the proposed parking garage. “My hope is that they are actually serious about the RFP, that it’s not just them saying don’t worry about this,” said Pedinotti. “The RFP would be a fabulous and amazing thing for the City of Saratoga. There are so many developers who have contacted the Citizens for High Rock and me saying they are interested in building something that would accommodate the needs of the City Center and maintain the vibrancy of the City, like shopping and dining and such. My impression of the RFP is that they will put that out, but think ‘we still have in our back pocket this parking garage’, and – to me – that’s a crime.” Timothy Holmes, owner of Wheatfields Restaurant and president of the Downtown Business Association, was one of the several speakers who spoke in favor of the amendment.
“We’re all interested in renewable energy,” said Holmes. “If we get a difficult storm in the middle of track season, we lose power. We need solar energy and downtown infill so our merchants are healthy and landlords have tenants.” There were not many who disagreed with Holmes on principle, but quite a few homeowners and business owners thought the amendment should be tabled in favor of further discussion and coordination with the City’s new comprehensive plan. “We can’t stay a one-street city anymore,” said Pedinotti. “It’s already reached its saturation point. There needs to be things for citizens who live here as well as visitors. What I saw last night were citizens asking for a better plan. There needs to be a parking authority that really looks at parking. How can you piecemeal a city like Saratoga Springs?”
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Week of July 10 – July 16, 2015
Malta Considers Waterfront Park Opens Complete Streets Continued from front page
by Rebecca Davis Saratoga TODAY
MALTA — At the Malta town board meeting on Monday, July 8, there were two presentations regarding plans that could change the way people travel around Malta. The Capital District Transportation Committee (CDTC) and MJ Engineering presented their ideas on a study that seeks to bring “complete streets” to Malta. A complete street is designed and maintained for multiple modes of transportation, such as pedestrians, bicyclists and vehicles. The idea is that complete streets would improve access to local businesses, make traveling safer and make the streets more aesthetically pleasing. The purpose of the study is to see how feasible a plan for complete streets would be for the town of Malta in terms of cost, traffic flow and other factors.
“We embrace the idea and we’re excited about the notion of complete streets,” said Paul Sausville, town supervisor for Malta. The study is set to be completed by early 2016 and will give Malta the opportunity to see if the complete streets plan will work for the town. The second presentation was in regards to expanding Malta’s Park and Ride services off Exit 12. The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) wants to expand the lot in order to accommodate more riders. CDTA wishes to provide additional trips to and from Albany as well as implement a plan for trips to other places in the Capital Region, such as Troy and Schenectady. These additions will only be possible with a larger Park and Ride. CDTA is currently working on a plan for expansion and studying what would make that expansion possible.
a Waterfront Park on Saratoga Lake. After paying $2 million in Open Space Bond Funding for the land, it was not available for public use until 2012. Since February 2014, the mayor’s office has worked with The LA Group to re-design
the space, and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to ensure that previously awarded grant funds were used in the most efficient and effective way possible. New rules and regulations for the park were approved by the City Council on Tuesday, July 7,
including a prohibition on motorized boats and swimming, as well as no glass or alcoholic beverages. The park is open from dawn to dusk, where visitors can enjoy the view, stroll, picnic, utilize the barbecue grills, or utilize the dock and beach for kayaking, canoeing and sunbathing.
Waterfront Park includes signs indicating items of historical interest about the area. Photo provided.
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BUSINESS
Week of July 10 – July 16, 2015
Proctors and Universal Preservation Hall Announce Alliance Promoting Arts Partnership through Regionalism
SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Thursday, July 9, Proctors and Universal Preservation Hall announced a strategic alliance, which will bridge Schenectady and Saratoga counties and promote effective arts partnership through regionalism. Proctors will manage operations, marketing and relationships for UPH, while the hall will retain its own executive staff, allowing the Washington Street venue to bring a variety of arts, culture and community events to downtown Saratoga. What began as an exploratory phone call from UPH management in 2012, broadened to include a feasibility study that identified strong opportunities for enhanced programming
for the Saratoga region and beyond. The study also paved the way for the launch of a $4 million capital campaign, with more than $350,000 in commitments already in place through strong board relationships. “I imagine the hall as Saratoga’s living room,” said UPH President Teddy Foster, “both a welcome gathering place and the cultural heart of the city; a space where people of all ages can experience the arts and come together for community events.” Foster’s vision will be fueled by the planned renovations and combined leadership. The goal of the partnership is to generate commerce for downtown Saratoga Springs and
surrounding business districts through patronage of restaurants, shops and services as guests attend concerts of all types; wedding receptions; lectures; dance performances; theatrical productions; film festivals; corporate meetings; art gallery events and more. Universal Preservation Hall— which remains home for the Universal Baptist Church congregation—is an 1871 High Victorian Gothic cathedral built by Eldridge Boyden. The historic facility offers 12,000 square feet of performance
and public spaces, including the Great Hall, which blossoms beneath a 45-foot ceiling and banks of stained glass windows. “The entire building is too beautiful not to fill with music and theatre and life,” said Proctors CEO Philip Morris. “And we’ll do it all year round, for the community, not just during the traditional tourist season.” Commenting on the announcement, Michael J. Hickey, interim president and CEO of the Center for Economic Growth, said, “This
is a prime example of collaboration crossing regional, economic and political boundaries for the benefit of all. These types of alignments help give our region a true backbone and allow us to act as one.” “It’s an exciting time to be in Saratoga Springs,” added Mayor Joanne Yepsen, from her office. “This alliance will further enrich our culture and make downtown more vibrant year round than ever before. It’s one more reason Saratoga Springs should be considered a premier arts destination.”
Saratoga’s Karibu Kikoy Launches Crowdfunding Campaign SARATOGA SPRINGS — Karibu Kikoy, a Saratoga Springs-based social entrepreneurship business, launched a new online crowdfunding campaign on Tuesday, July 7 to combat maternal mortality in Africa and around the world. The Stand Up for Maternal Health, Stand Out with Karibu Kikoy Campaign on the Indiegogo crowdfunding website is seeking to raise $15,000 by August 16, partnering with Kupona Foundation to ensure that funds raised will go towards ensuring safe deliveries for mothers and their babies. For every beach blanket pre-ordered during the Indiegogo campaign, Karibu Kikoy will donate 50 percent of
the net funds raised to improve maternal health. “Karibu Kikoy’s goal for this campaign is to raise as much money as possible to help alleviate the global maternal health crisis,” said Mike Kocan, chief executive officer of Karibu Kikoy. “The Indiegogo community can help support our efforts by selecting a Karibu Kikoy perk or by donating directly to the cause.” The maternal mortality rate in Tanzania is reportedly 454 per 100,000 live births. Comparatively, the rate is an estimated 20 per 100,000 births in the U.S., and single digits in many European countries. Quality of care from skilled medical staff before and immediately
after delivery is one of the most important factors in the survival of the mother and child. One of the most effective solutions to increasing access to quality care is building community-based hospitals, staffing the hospitals with trained doctors and nurses, and educating the population on proper health care. The Karibu Kikoy campaign will help developing countries that face immense challenges such as lack of infrastructure, lack of trained medical staff and a population with limited health care education. Karibu Kikoy is located at 12 Bensonhurst Avenue in Saratoga Springs. The business designs and distributes lifestyle products including multi-functional beach blankets and sarongs. These and other luxury, lifestyle products are dedicated to help make a difference in the lives of mothers and children around the world. For more information on Karibu Kikoy or its new maternal health campaign, visit www. karibukikoy.com.
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Week of July 10 – July 16, 2015
Skaine & Associates Launches in Saratoga SARATOGA SPRINGS — Theresa M. Skaine, formerly a partner with the law firm Lemery Greisler, LLC, has launched her own practice. Skaine & Associates, LLC, located in Saratoga Springs, focusing on corporate law, commercial real estate and not-for-profit corporate and compliance matters. Skaine’s experience spans 23 years in economic development, project management and corporate affairs. Her expertise also includes property development, permitting, financing and utility coordination. Skaine has played an instrumental role in the successful development of several monumental projects in the Capital Region. She managed consultants and commercial real estate transactions, guided the corporate structuring and various financing arrangements for the Luther Forest Technology Campus project. Skaine is also a partner with Amanus Consulting Group, LLC. Amanus is a consulting firm offering project development and oversight services, assistance with creation of public/private partnerships, site selection and management, infrastructure development, community and government relations, and strategic planning. “The natural progression of my career became apparent after the development of the Luther Forest Technology Campus. Working through both the consulting firm and my law practice increases the breadth of services available to the growing, dynamic companies that make up our client base,” said Skaine.
Amanus serves companies in the energy, infrastructure and manufacturing industries, federal, state and local governments, startup businesses and real estate developers. The company is located at 36 Phila Street, Suite 4, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. For more information, visit www.amanusgroup.com
Saratoga National Bank Earns 5-Star Rating SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company was recognized in June as a 5-Star Superior bank by BauerFinancial, Inc., the nation’s leading bank rating and research firm. Saratoga National has earned this designation for the past 25 consecutive quarters. The 5-Star rating indicates Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company is one of the strongest banks in the nation. To earn 5 Stars, banks must excel in areas of capital quality, asset quality and profitability. Karen L. Dorway, President of BauerFinancial, stated: “By focusing on the financial needs of local families and businesses, Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company has in turn, charted its own path. It is built on a commitment to each other and is what all banks should strive for.”
Local Landscaping Supplier Opens in Gansevoort GANSEVOORT — L and M Materials, located at 4737 Route 50, opened in May in Gansevoort by the Wilbur family of Greenfield. It
provides landscaping supplies such as topsoil, mulch, fill sand, and all types of stones to homeowners wanting to improve the look of their yards. “Always been doing this kind of work,” said Mike Wilbur, “and just thought it would be good to have a family-owned business out here taking care of the people of Gansevoort.” Wilbur sees Gansevoort as a growing area that could use a local landscaper, so homeowners do not have to travel far for landscaping materials. “They can bring their truck and I’ll load it, or I can deliver,” said Wilbur. “If they don’t want to throw seed down, I can take care of that, too. I like making people happy, going the extra mile.” And he likes the idea that one of his grandchildren might someday say, “My grandpa started this business 20 years ago.” For more information about L and M Materials, call (518) 879-4727.
Clayton Steen Joins SUNY Empire
SARATOGA SPRINGS — SUNY Empire State College President
Merodie A. Hancock announced the appointment of Clayton A. Steen as vice president of enrollment management and marketing, following a national search. Steen will join the college September 1. “I am delighted to welcome Clayton Steen to the SUNY Empire State College community,” said Hancock. “The higher education marketplace for nontraditional students is changing and becoming far more competitive every day. By working collaboratively across departments, Clayton has successfully met and overcome many of the same challenges SUNY Empire faces today. In addition to his significant professional accomplishments, Clayton has experience working with adult and nontraditional students, which makes him the ideal choice for this critical leadership role. I am confident Clayton will be a great asset for our students, faculty and staff.” Steen has more than 18 years of experience in higher education and currently serves as assistant vice president for enrollment management at Bowie State University, Bowie, Maryland, one of 12 institutions in the University System of Maryland. “Joining the SUNY Empire State College team is an exciting challenge and a wonderful opportunity,” said Steen. “A strong enrollment manager understands and
values the interconnectedness of the entire institution in recruiting, enrolling, retaining, graduating, employing and engaging an increasingly diverse student body as alumni. I am grateful for the support of President Hancock and the college’s search committee.” Steen succeeds Mitchell Nesler, vice president for enrollment management and decision support, who had taken on responsibility for enrollment management and marketing on an interim basis in 2012.
July 14 Women in Business Group SARATOGA SPRINGS — Christine Dixon, Director of Media Development at LOOK TV, will facilitate a second discussion about how women are portrayed in media at the July meeting of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business Group. This presentation will focus on messaging created by individuals, considering how women are portrayed in emails, social media posts, and internally generated company materials. The meeting is free and will be held from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Tuesday July 14 at the Chamber offices located at 28 Clinton Street. Key4Women is the sponsor for the 2015 Women’s Business Group.
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EDUCATION
SSHS Students Sing with Foreigner at SPAC Photos by MarkBolles.com
Saratoga Springs High School students perform with Foreigner at SPAC July 2.
Week of July 10 – July 16, 2015
SSCSD and Teachers Reach Contract Agreement SARATOGA SPRINGS — After 17 months of negotiations, the Saratoga Springs City School District and the Saratoga Springs Teachers Association (SSTA) have reached a four-year contract agreement. The agreement is effective July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2018 and covers approximately 500 teachers. The SSTA ratified the agreement on June 22 and the Board of Education approved the agreement during the June 25 school board meeting held at the District Administrative Offices. The foundation of the agreement is the movement of SSTA members to a less expensive base health insurance plan, which will save the school district $590,000 annually in health care costs. SSTA members will continue to pay at least 11 percent of the health insurance premiums. Superintendent Michael Piccirillo said, “Sustainability was the District’s focus from the very beginning of the negotiation process. The health insurance plan change will help offset increasing
costs in other areas of the budget. I want to commend the SSTA negotiating team for the respectful way they conducted themselves throughout the long process. This is a reflection of the positive working relationship district administration and the Board of Education have with the teachers. I also want to thank the SSTA membership for recognizing the long-term benefits this contract provides to them and the community.” “Each side worked very hard to create a fair and balanced contract that will help to retain and recruit the high quality educators that the Saratoga Springs City School District is known for,” said Mike Miller, president of the Saratoga Springs Teacher’s Association. “We are grateful for the amazing work our teachers do on a daily basis and we are thankful that we were able to agree on a contract that not only rewards the teachers, but also saves the district money in the short-term and long-term,” said Chip Locke, president of the Board of Education.
Malta League of Arts Scholar to Exhibit
Saratoga Springs High School students sing with Kelly Hansen of Foreigner.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Thursday, July 2, Saratoga Springs High School students performed on stage at SPAC with the band Foreigner, known for producing ten multi-platinum albums and sixteen Top 30 hits. The 20 music students joined lead vocalist Kelly Hansen
and the rest of the band in the chorus of one of those hits, “I Want to Know What Love Is.” The students who performed were Abigail Bishop, Mathew Boyce, Logan Brisco, Amanda Davis, Anisa ElSawi, Erica Glgowski, Jazlyn Hellman,
Foreigner’s Chris Frazier on drums and Jeff Pilson on guitar at SPAC.
Brynna Hill, Jessica Kimble, Braden Kressner, Sierra Monaco, Mike McGhan, Mary Potash, Carolyn Shield, Emily Thompson, Grace Thompson, Stephanie Wertheim, Bethany Zapp, Ryan Zimmerman and Sara Zlotnick. Two parents of Saratoga Springs City School District music students, with the help of Music Director Kathy McCarty, organized the opportunity. The band is donating $500.00 to the district’s music program.
MALTA — Johanna Turano, Malta League of Arts scholarship recipient and 2015 graduate of Ballston Spa High School, will exhibit artwork along with 40 other local artists at the Arts Attitudes Exhibit, September 17 through 20, at the Round Lake Auditorium. Turano received the Malta League of Arts $500 scholarship at Ballston Spa High School’s Senior Awards Night in May. She was selected by the art department as a senior student who “demonstrates a passion for the visual arts and one who also exemplifies the characteristics of perseverance and commitment as demonstrated by a creative and competitive portfolio.” Johanna has been accepted to the Bachelor of Fine Arts Program at SUNY New Paltz and
Johanna Turano. Photo provided.
will attend in the fall, majoring in graphic design with a possible photography minor. There will be an opening reception of the exhibit on Thursday, September 17 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The champagne reception will feature food and live music. For ticket information, please visit RoundLakeAuditorium.org.
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Week of July 10 – July 16, 2015
Take Your Pick
by Megin Potter for Saratoga TODAY As the strawberry picking season comes to a close, blueberries begin to brighten the bushes. “The best picking is after the dew on the grass dries but before it gets really hot, from about 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.,” advises fruit stand manager Tricia Stewart. Working at Winney’s blueberry farm in Schuylerville for more than seven years, she has seen thousands of people flow in exclusively to pick blueberries from the 40 acres of farmland owned by Byron Winney, whose family has been working the soil in the region for nearly 350 years. Bravely experimenting with numerous varieties, Winney’s has 20 established varieties to choose from and planted another 3,200 new bushes this year. “Because there are so many varieties, you have to try them as you pick. Sampling is absolutely fine,” said Stewart. Although Winney’s provides handled buckets to pick into, the fruit is then poured into a plastic bag for customers to carry home. Stewart recommends bringing your own container if you’d like something more secure to transport your treasures safely until they make it into your favorite recipes. “They are really good in lots of things,” said Stewart. There are items such as blueberry jams and honey available for sale at the stand as well, she added. Blueberries are a nutritionally awesome superfood that Hand Melon Farm cultivates in their pickyour-own fields, as well. Enclosed in bright green netting, the fruit remains protected from the birds, safeguarding the big, beautiful berries for people to enjoy. “We go to great lengths to prune properly so the bushes can be as productive as possible. We do our best,” said farm owner John Hand.
former Presidents Eisenhower, Nixon, and George W. Bush, Sr. Continuing the tradition of providing quality foods with great flavor, Hand Melon Farm is committed to producing and selling only the best of what they grow, said Hand.
Customers driving out to Hand Melon Farm in Greenwich for the blueberries can look forward to an assortment of produce and prepared foods to choose from at their farm store. As they ripen, it will be stocked with sweet corn; the backbone of the summer season; tomatoes, squashes,
Pick-your-own doesn’t end with berries either, a substantial grocery list of foods can be harvested from the farm’s fields. Picking your own produce lets you preserve the taste of the season all year long.
eggplant, peppers, cucumbers, and the melons that ignited their fame, to name just a few. Over the years, it is the farm’s superior product that has attracted renowned chefs from restaurants including those at the Greenbrier Hotel and the Waldorf Historia, as well as those to celebrities and
HAND MELON FARM WINNEY’S BLUEBERRY FARM
533 Wilbur Avenue in Greenwich, N.Y.
113 Winney Drive in Schuylerville, N.Y.
Pick-Your-Own Blueberries are $2.75/lb.
Open everyday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. throughout the season.
Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wed.-Fri., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat. & Sun.
Pick-Your-Own Blueberries are $2.85/lb. They accept cash and personal checks only. For more information call 518-695-5547.
Pick-Your-Own Produce is available by the bushel weekends in September. For a complete listing of what is ripe for the picking go to http://handmelonfarm.com/
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Curious Secrets
by Megin Potter for Saratoga TODAY Saratoga holds many secrets; many in plain sight, if you know where to look. Women have been talking, scouring the city and sharing its secrets. On Sunday, July 12, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the members of Saratoga’s branch of Soroptimists International are inviting you to step outside the confines of traditional tourism, and see what you’ve been missing. “Saratoga is such a lovely city to begin with and it’s nice to showcase. Plus, it’s neat because always seeing it from the front, you never know what’s in the back,” said Nancy Trimbur, event co-chair and past president of the Saratoga Soroptimists. Magical gardens are being nurtured in private spaces. From the classic evergreen and rose gardens, to the imaginative transformation of a filled swimming pool, and the
natural wonder of a bog garden; this year’s Secret Garden Tour offers the chance to step into a surprisingly peaceful oasis in the suburbs and experience a welcome retreat away from the ordinary. Saratoga’s Soroptimists are expanding for their 21st annual garden tour to the often overlooked hidden treasures in public spaces, as well. Instead of craning your neck to check out the beautiful plantings from your car window as you roll past the Saratoga Spa Park Avenue of the Pines entrance for example, they offer a chance to examine the garden’s rich array in detail and to learn from its architect. Also on the tour are the burial grounds of city founder Gideon Putnam, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and maintained by the Heritage Garden Club. Another club garden at the Visitor’s Center on Broadway, the easily accessible Saratoga Bridges Memorial garden, Yaddo gardens, Congress and High Rock Park gardens are included also. From the avid gardeners who are inspired to try what they see in their own gardens, to those who would rather admire and revel then dig in, the Secret Garden Tour nourishes the spirit by celebrating the work of living and the stuff that makes growth possible. “It’s a fun day, and everybody’s happy,” said Trimbur. Sharing one kind of secret brings attention to those keeping secrets of another kind. The mission of the Soroptimists is to improve the lives of women and
girls through social and economic empowerment. Proceeds from the tour help fund their work, including the Hope and Power program, which plants the seeds of financial literacy within those trying to escape from domestic abuse. The program encourages women to regain control over their lives by learning money management skills, with a cash stipend being given to help support the process. Many success stories have grown from the approximately 500 women that have already graduated from the program, said Trimbur. Get on the secret while you can. A limited number of 500 tickets are available. Tickets are $20 in advance/ $25 on the day of the tour. Price includes a multiple page description of the gardens, suggested map and directions for the self-guided tour. More information about the Secret Garden Tour, a rain or shine event, and the work of Saratoga’s Soroptimists can be found by visiting http://soroptimistsaratoga.org/
Week of July 10 – July 16, 2015
Week of July 10 – July 16, 2015
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It’s Upstate New York Sweet Corn Season
by Peter Bowden for Saratoga TODAY With the local corn season upon us, it is time to spread the word about how to prepare fresh sweet corn. I’m a bit of a fanatic about this, so if you read this, you might learn something that will sweeten your summer. It looks as though our local farmers got the corn planted at the right time, and, after a slow start, the corn has finally caught up and is plump and sweet and ready to eat. This is all good news to me since I really look forward to fresh, locally grown sweet corn. Fresh, locally grown sweet corn is a delicacy that, until you leave the area, you don’t appreciate.
I remember years ago when I was going to visit my sister in California, I asked if she wanted me to bring anything. She suggested some New York sweet corn that she remembered so fondly. So I stopped at my favorite farm stand on the way to the airport and filled a large duffel bag with 4 dozen ears of fresh picked sweet corn. I knew it was fresh picked because I had to mind the farm stand while the farmer went out into the field to fill my duffel bag with corn right off the stalks. It doesn’t get much fresher than that! My sister and all her friends that she invited to lunch the next day were thrilled with this rare treat from Upstate New York. Many of them had never had “real” sweet corn and soon understood our passion. It would seem that cooking sweet corn is one of the simplest tasks imaginable, but I’d estimate that 80 percent of folks somehow manage to ruin this delicacy before it ever makes it to the plate. So, how do I prefer to prepare sweet corn? Get the freshest corn you can find. If you don’t grow your own, get it from the busiest farm stand in your area. The most popular, busiest stand is going to be picking more frequently, ensuring that the corn you buy was probably picked
within the last few hours. Don’t be shy; ask when the corn was picked. Freshness is important because the simple sugars in corn start to break down into starch VERY quickly once picked. If you are planning on having corn with dinner tomorrow don’t
buy it today, buy it tomorrow. Get it into the ‘fridge as soon as you get it home to keep it fresh and sweet. Corn is the sweetest it will be before you cook it. Knowing this, we want to cook our corn as little as possible. When you’re ready to dine, shuck the corn and place it into cold water and cook over high heat so the water boils as quickly as possible. The instant the water starts to boil, the corn is done. Drain all the water off and cover the pot to keep the corn warm between helpings. It’s a sad sight to see corn bobbing around in hot water getting soggy and starchy as it continues to overcook. There’s another way to cook corn that I love. Soak the unshucked corn in cold water for at least a few minutes or better yet an hour. Place the corn on your grill or into the coals of a campfire. Rotate the ears frequently so that it cooks evenly.
Cook until the husk on one side of the corn is just starting to burn through to the kernels. If some of the kernels get caramelized by the fire, so much the better as long as they don’t get burnt. Shucking these fire-cooked ears of corn can be challenging but well worth it. All that’s left is to add a little butter (the real thing, of course) and I like a dash of pepper on mine. Skip the salt so you can enjoy the flavor of the corn. Besides, real butter has enough salt in it anyway. I know there are some folks out there who believe that corn MUST be boiled for several minutes. This isn’t true at all. If you don’t believe me, try cooking some my way along with some boiled to death and you’ll see. Try it. The only problem is you’ll never be satisfied with soggy, overcooked corn again. Thanks for the read.
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Week of July 10 – July 16, 2015
Property Transactions BALLSTON 81 Scotch Bush Rd., $112,000. Gabriel Aguliar (by Exec) sold property to Scott Emerle. 14 Marilyn Dr., $164,500. Thomas Bonagur (by Exec) sold property to Benjamin and Deborah Chamberlain. 3 Lake Hill Rd., $260,000. Joseph and Elizabeth Manzi sold property to Gabriel DiSarro. 10 Forestbrook Dr., $285,000. Kristine Callahan sold property to Ronald and Maria Helie.
CHARLTON 2244 Maple Ave., $300,000. Victor Ferrante (as Trustee) sold property to David and Jennifer Robbins.
CLIFTON PARK 12 Four Leaf Manor, $370,000. Dorothea Carr sold property to Vitaliy Volpov. 9 Skybrook Circle, $436,000. Aubrey and Benjamin Laquidari, Jr. sold property to Tae Hyun Kim. 2 Davenport Circle, $434,000. Mark and Susan Bardack sold property to Manoj and Kranti Joshi.
GALWAY 1092 Whitesides Rd., $135,000. Jeffrey and Margaret Wands sold property to Kailie Gray and Patrick Griffen.
MALTA 2853 US Route 9, $350,000. ERE Group Inc. sold property to Lake Ridge LLC. 13 Candlewood Dr., $325,000. John Mulledy and Nicole Reinhart-Mulledy sold property to Na Cai. 200 Fillpoint Dr., $2,875,000. Fillpoint LLC sold property to JMA Properties of Saratoga LLC. 114 Woodfield Blvd. $347,140. Joyce Audi and Tracey Rivera sold property to William Griffin. 1155 Laural Lane, $210,000. Betty Bauer sold property to Mary Bauer. 50 Admirals Way, $511,175. Malta Land Company LLC sold property to Patrick and Ingrid Bacher. 19 Bayberry Dr., $359,000. Bruce and Dawn McDonald sold property to Shannon and Jessica Loomis.
MILTON
10 Skybrook Circle, $406,000. Te Sheng Wang and Su Jung Kim sold property to Jagar Singh and Neelima Rathi.
10 Margaret Dr., $167,900. Peter and Amanda Mody sold property to Stormy Mull.
1 Callaway Ct., $557,000. Clyde and Jill Custer sold property to Patricia Mollnow.
324 Maple Ave., $281,000. Danny and Diedra Villa sold property to Joseph Vivian.
51 Addison Way, $567,500. Francis and Kathleen Foti sold property to Clyde and Jill Custer.
709 Route 29, $600,000. Arthur Boyajian sold property to Saratoga 29 LLC.
53 VanVranken Rd., $280,000. Jeanne Hoffman sold property to Krystal Pai, Kwang Pai and Pon Pai.
130 Saratoga Ave., $250,000. John Satre sold property to Laura Searle.
Grooms Rd., $300,000. Lynn Farinaccio and Thomas Hackman sold property to Brooks Heritage LLC. Grooms Rd., $3,300,000. Lynn Farinaccio and Thomas Hackman sold property to Heritage Builders Group, LLC. 3 Lincoln Town Dr., $269,900. Terrance and Katie Andress sold property to Jennifer Rivera.
218 Meadowlark Dr., $239,500. Daniel and Kelly Cappello sold property to Robert and Patricia Barber.
SARATOGA 5 Ashleigh Lane, $522,663. Saratoga Builders LLC sold property to Danny and Amy McQuay.
SARATOGA SPRINGS 8 Maria Lane, $430,848. McKenzie Estates of Saratoga Springs sold property to Yao Hong Tan.
175 Lake Ave., $390,000. Christopher Hardy (by Co Admins) sold property toChristian Tychostup, Joseph Tychostup and Delia Tychostup. 130 Excelsior Ave., $961,700. Allerdice Enterprises LLC sold property to 130 Excelsior LLC. 2 Campion Lane, $1,400,000. Duane Parcells (Ind and as Trustee) sold property to William and Judy Morris. 15 Ellis Ave. Rear, $253,500. Michael and Mary Czesnowski and Kathryn Moore sold property to William Derby. 2 Stony Brook Dr., $778,500. Vincent Prattico III sold property to Paul and Janel Browning. 97 York Ave., $270,000. Lester and Linda Lampert sold property to Alexander and Nichole Scheidelman. 38 Dyer Switch Rd., $548,610. Andrew Ellis sold property to Paolo Marone and Andrea Petronello-Marone. 7 Teldridge Dr., $323,000. Neil Hannon sold property to Dmitri Baranov. 20 Hutchins St., $305,000. Catherine Lamay sold property to Carol Leighton.
STILLWATER 8 Bancroft St., $194,000. Jean Dickinson (as Trustee) sold property to Michelle Marsh. 2A Gurba Dr., $254,000. Mark and Diane Zazzaro sold property to Katrina Koren. 35 Pine Ridge Rd., $285,000. Ericka Montagino sold property to Kevin and Lynn O’Connor. 34 Brightman Rd., $275,000. Charles and Diana (Co Trustees) sold property to Zachary Voegler and Nicole Homenuk.
WILTON Route 9, $155,000. Rocco Levo, Sr. sold property to Wilton Partners LLC. 38 Fairmount Dr., $288,000. Lucy and Brian Veitch sold property to Jessica Blythe-Crane. 17 Sheffield Rd., $417,500. William and Tori Losey sold
property to Stanley Westhoff and Aimee Connors-Tripp. 20 Foxhound Run, $645,000. Paul and Megan Perez sold property to Richard and Tammy Rucigay. 93 Fieldstone Dr., $644,900. David and Cynthia Lyons sold property to National Transfer Services LLC. 93 Fieldstone Dr., $644,900. National Transfer Services LLC sold property to Brandon and Mary Querbes.
13 Elizabeth Lane, $289,500. Augustus and Jeannette Jordan sold property to George and Diane Ellmers. 0 Perry Rd., $25,000. United Methodist Church of Saratoga Springs sold property to Perry Road Development LLC. 0 Perry Rd., $1,325,000. United Methodist Church of Saratoga Springs sold property to Perry Road Development LLC.
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Our Nourishing Breakfasts Saturdays, 9 to 1 Wednesdays, 3 to 6 High Rock Park Nothing beats the sounds of breakfast on a slow weekend morning— coffee brewing, pans hissing, and idle chatter filling up a sun bathed kitchen. In our house the ritual of weekend breakfast can be just as satisfying as the meal itself—well, almost. Maybe it’s because weekend mornings seem to impart a sense of freedom and opportunity; replacing feelings of hectic schedules and stress with relaxation and enjoyment. On at least one morning every weekend a dizzying scene unfolds in our kitchen as eggs are cracked, bacon hisses, pancakes bubble on the griddle, and coffee percolates. By the time my husband and I set the food at the table our kitchen is undoubtedly a mess, batter has caked on our clothes, and dishes are piled high in the sink. But as we sit down together with our kids to enjoy a delicious breakfast—and
even better conversation—any worries of long to-do lists, looming projects, and hectic schedules seem to just disappear. Maybe it has something to do with how relaxing breakfast food can be, or maybe it’s my husband’s company that makes it all seem so magical—but taking a moment every week as a family to simply pause, has become so precious and important to me. Over the years, my husband and I have also discovered that our conversations over these weekend breakfasts have led to some of our best brainstorms. Slowly sipping our coffee and pondering the problems of the world, more often than not, we find ourselves refreshed and energized with new motivation to fuel whatever projects that lay ahead. Our slow weekend breakfasts are also a way for me to incorporate another important ritual—morning meditation. Taking a moment to meditate in the morning helps me to set a more efficient and calm pace to my day. Studies have shown that practicing a meditation or mindfulness ritual helps to boost brain activity, resulting in a clear and focused mind—and let’s face it, this busy Mom of two needs all the focus I can get! Mindfulness expert, Andy Puddicombe explains “When
[you] meditate in the morning, it gets done. By doing it first thing, you can ensure it becomes part of your everyday routine.” It’s possible to apply mindfulness to any situation, “and eating breakfast is no exception.” By adding a short mindful meditation to a meal of delicious food, and great conversation, our family weekend breakfasts nourish my body, mind and spirit. No week is complete without them and I wouldn’t have it any other way! Here are some of Puddicombe’s mindfulness tips that you can try:
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Before diving into breakfast, just pause for a moment. Take a deep breath and allow yourself to fully exhale. Notice any impatience or desire to speed things up and acknowledge how you are feeling. The key to eating mindfully is to engage the mind in the physical senses and recognize when the mind has wondered off or become distracted. At that moment, simply bring your attention back again to the taste or the smell of the food.
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Try taking 20 or 30 seconds to briefly reflect: Where did the food come from? Where was it grown? Is it something that makes you feel healthy
or unhealthy? By reflecting in this way, it changes the way you consume the food.
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Next, focus on what you can see. Look at it. Really look at it. Be interested in what you are putting into your body.
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Then focus on the smell. Smell it. Really smell it. Notice any associations that arise in your mind.
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Continue to move through your senses in this way. Each time you focus on a particular sense, you are learning to be more present and aware, making it that much more likely that you will experience a healthier and happier mind.
I’m also going to leave you with one of our favorite family weekend breakfast recipes that will satisfy all of your senses. Enjoy!
Zucchini, Cheddar & Bacon Waffles Serves: 6
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients * Ingredients can be found at the market
1 ¾ cups flour 1 ¼ tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt 1 medium zucchini; finely shredded (about 1 ½ cups)* 3 oz sharp cheddar cheese; shredded (about ¾ cup) 4 oz bacon; cooked and finely diced (about ¼ cup)* 1 ¼ cups milk* 3 tbsp butter; melted (plus 1 tbsp for waffle iron) 2 eggs; separated* Maple syrup for serving*
Total Time: 1 hour
Directions
In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix in zucchini, cheddar, and bacon. In a small bowl, whisk milk, 3 tbsp melted butter, and egg yolks together. Add to flour mixture and mix well. In a medium bowl or stand mixer, whip egg whites into soft peaks. Then gently fold into waffle batter. Heat cast-iron waffle iron over mediumlow heat. Brush iron with butter then spoon a generous ½ cup of batter into the iron. Cook for 2 ½ - 3 minutes on each side. Repeat with remaining batter. (If you are using a modern waffle maker that cooks both sides at once, simply cook waffles for 3 minutes total.) Serve with maple syrup and butter. BUSY MOM TIP: These waffles freeze well for plan-ahead breakfasts too! Simply freeze waffles in between layers of wax paper, and store in an airtight container. To re-heat, pop them in the oven at 350 degrees for a few minutes until warm.
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New American Heart Association cookbook focuses on cooking techniques to make delicious, healthy meals The latest American Heart Association (AHA) cookbook to hit the shelves serves up a new twist: 175 recipes organized by 12 healthier cooking methods—including baking, broiling, braising, poaching, grilling, roasting, microwaving, blending, slow cooking, stewing, stirfrying and steaming—to bring versatility to your home-cooked meals, and better health to your menu. Grill It, Braise It, Broil It… and 9 Other Easy Techniques for Making Healthy Meals explains the benefits of each cooking method, main tools and equipment necessary, and the best foods to use for each cooking technique. “Good nutrition is key to heart health and these cooking methods are key to healthier recipes. This new cookbook features tasty recipes that follow the dietary recommendations of the
American Heart Association,” said Dr. Paul Arciero, professor of nutrition and exercise sciences at Skidmore College and member, Capital Region Advisory Board of the American Heart Association. “Using healthy ingredients and prepping them in smart ways can help you improve your heart health, reduce your cholesterol and blood pressure levels.” “By cooking at home, you’re able to control the amounts of sodium, added sugars and saturated fats you put into your meals, which can reduce your risk for heart disease and stroke,” he said. The cookbook also includes information on food safety practices, grocery shopping, how to stock and keep a heart healthy pantry and healthy lifestyle guidelines. For more information, visit www. deliciousdecisions.org.
RECIPE from Grill It, Braise It, Broil It
Mediterranean Tuna Kebabs Ingredients
Directions
A fresh tomato-saffron sauce doubles as a marinade to give the kebabs twice the flavor. Serve them with brown rice or whole-wheat couscous. 1/4 cup hot water Pinch of saffron (optional) 2/3 cup chopped Italian plum (Roma) tomatoes (about 2 small) 2 teaspoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred) 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar 1 small garlic clove 1 pound tuna steaks, rinsed, patted dry, and cut into 12 1-inch cubes 1 medium onion, cut into 12 1/2-inch wedges 1 medium red or yellow bell pepper, cut into 12 strips 1 medium zucchini, cut crosswise into 12 slices Cooking spray
Soak four 12-inch wooden skewers for at least 10 minutes in cold water to keep them from charring, or use metal skewers. In a small glass bowl, whisk together the hot water and saffron. In a food processor or blender, process the saffron mixture, tomatoes, oil, vinegar, and garlic for 1 minute, or until smooth. Transfer 1/3 cup of the mixture to the bowl. Cover and refrigerate until 10 to 15 minutes before serving time.
Happy Camper — The Pitt Mitt is a must to save your hand while you are cooking. This is a reversible silicone textured surface glove. It is heat safe up to 475 degrees F.
by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY Hello my Foodie Friends. This past week many happy campers and outdoor culinary grilling lovers stopped by our store gearing up with tools to make their culinary memories with family and friends. Cooking outdoors can be a joy with the right tools. For your family camping trips or outdoor meals, remember to bring your cooking implements to help make it a culinary success. Take your outdoor cooking skills to the next level with some really cool tools at Compliments to the Chef at 46 Marion Avenue in Saratoga Springs. Here are some great tools to help you with your adventure:
— Meat Claws are a heavy duty stainless steel handler to assist you with handling roasts, turkeys, chicken, and ham. They can also help you shred pork butt into pulled pork in a matter of minutes. — Non-stick Kabob Rack and skewers are an outdoor cook’s must especially if you like grilling kabobs of chicken, beef, fish, or vegetables. The use of a kabob rack with skewers allows you to grill for the entire family without the kabobs sticking on the grill. — The Ultimate Grilling Basket is a heavy duty grill basket with a detachable rosewood handle that allows you to close the grill and smoke foods slowly. You can put your product in it and flip it.
— Dual Handle Grill Brush is a durable stainless steel bristled brush and scraper. This is the king of grill brushes! It allows you to use both handles to really scrape and scrub your grill of all the carbon and chunks of food build-up on it. — Three piece Grill tool set. Don’t get caught without the proper cooking utensils at the grill! This set includes a generously sized stainless steel head grill brush, spatula, and tongs. The spatula even has a bottle opener at the end (while you have a nice cold beer). — Another must have is a square nylon mesh tent made of breathable fine nylon to protect your food from those nasty insects and flying creatures. — Lodge cast iron skillets and Dutch ovens. Cast iron is an excellent way to cook those mouth-watering meals. Lodge cast iron is made to be an heirloom. It can be used indoors or outdoors right on the grill or over a fire.
Be equipped with the right outdoor culinary tools. Compliments to the Chef at 46 Marion Avenue in Saratoga Springs can help make your camping adventures exciting and delicious. Help to bring the same quality home cooking to the outdoors. Be a happy camper !! Remember, “Life happens in the kitchen” regardless if that kitchen is indoors or in the great outdoors. Take care, John and Paula
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LOCAL BRIEFS the Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center (518) 587-3241, http://www. saratogaspringsvisitorcenter.com/.
Veteran Volunteers Needed Meet the Creek Friends of the Kayaderosseras will hold their annual Meet the Creek at Kelley Park in Ballston Spa on July 18 from 4 to 7 p.m. Kelley Park is on the banks of the Kayaderosseras and a fitting location for these environmentally-themed activities. The public is invited to enjoy a reptile exhibit, The Ivy Vine Players Puppet Theatre, the water cycle game, magnetic trout fishing, exhibits, a scavenger hunt, duck races, fly fishing and fly-tying demonstrations, food and camaraderie. The range of these activities are suitable for people of all ages and promises to be both fun and educational. More information is available at http://kayadeross.org/.
Fun, Fitness and Friendship Join the Empire State Capital Volkssporters for Fun, Fitness and Friendship. Volkswalk – Ballston Spa will take place on Wednesday, July 22, Start times are 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Register 30 minutes before start. The start point is at County Parking Lot, Rt. 67, Ballston Spa. A ‘volkswalk’ is a leisurely walk (typically 10k or 6.2 miles. A 3 mile route is also offered) through a scenic and or historic area over a pre-marked trail. Info is available at www.ava. org. ESCV www.walkescv.org
History, Legends, Lore and More Guided Walking Tour A 90 Minute Walking Tour concentrates on historic Congress Park and the colorful characters who helped make Saratoga what it is. This guided tour of legends and lore will walk you through history while sipping the famous mineral waters and strolling through the Victorian Congress Park. Tours take place in July and August, each Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Tours will take place rain or shine at 10:30 a.m. and leave from the Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center located at 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866. $5.00 per person, children under 12 are free. For more information, contact
The Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard Association provides military burial ceremonies for all branches of service at the Saratoga National Cemetery. We are always looking for veterans to join us, no matter what branch you served in (male or female); you must have been honorably discharged. You can choose which day of the week (Monday-Friday) that you want to volunteer. For information go to our web site www.snchga. com or contact Mark Brockway at brockway18@hvwisp.net , phone (518) 260-9933 or contact the Cemetery Administration Office 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, NY 12871, Phone (518)-581-9128.
Elderly Nutrition Program The Saratoga County Office of the Aging Elderly Nutrition Program is currently distributing the Farmers’ Markets Coupons to those who qualify. Coupons can be picked up at the Office for the Aging at 152 West High Street in Ballston Spa from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday. Coupons will also be available at the Office for the Aging information events throughout the county at various meal sites. For more information call (518) 884-4100.
$3.00 Bag Sale Newly renovated Shop. Second Hand Rose Thrift Shop, 116 Broad St., Schuylerville will have a special on all purses and shoes and a $3.00 Bag Sale, with some exceptions, during the month of July. The Shop has continuous indoor sales of First Class bargains with new items arriving daily. Our proceeds, after expenses, are given back to Community Service Organizations. Volunteers are always appreciated and very welcomed. For more information, please call Second Hand Rose Thrift Shop at (518) 695-4640.
SCCHS Class of 1980 reunion The Saratoga Central Catholic High School class of 1980 will celebrate its 35th reunion on Saturday, July
25, 2015. The reunion committee is planning a gathering at the home of a classmate. They are looking to connect with as many classmates as possible. If you were a member of the class, or know someone who was, please get in touch via email: spacatholic1980@gmail. com. The class also has a facebook group: Saratoga Central Catholic Class of 1980 Reunion. For more information on the reunion email: spacatholic1980@gmail.com.
Havurah Vatik July Event Professor Juan Navea, Skidmore Chemistry Professor, will discuss Atmospheric Science: Status and Challenges of Climate Research. Professor Navea joined Skidmore College’s Department of Chemistry in 2013. He is Director of the Laboratory of Atmospheric Physical Chemistry. He researches particulates in the air and their effect on climate. This event will be held at Congregation Shaara Tfille on Tuesday, July 21, at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A catered lunch will be served. Please contact Temple Sinai at (518) 584-8730, mailbox 4, or email havurahvatik@hotmail.com by July 16 if you are planning to attend, need to cancel your reservation, or if you need transportation. Saratoga area seniors 55 plus are welcome.
The Navajo Horse Healing Project at Old Friends at Cabin Creek We are pleased to welcome The Navajo Horse Healing Project for the blessing of our retired horses and to pray for the safety and protection of all the racehorses running at the Saratoga track this season. Please join us at our farm for the blessing. Friday July 24, 2015. The blessing begins promptly at 11 a.m. It is respectfully requested that there are no pictures taken or conversation during the ceremony. For more information visit, www. oldfriendsatcabincreek.com.
Operation Adopt A Soldier, Inc. Fundraiser On Saturday, August 1, Operation Adopt A Soldier, Inc. is having a Golf Tournament Fundraiser at the Airway Meadows Golf Club, 262 Brownville Road, Gansevoort. Registration is $100 per golfer; check-in at 12:30 p.m. OAAS is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) charitable organization whose mission is to
Week of July 10 – July 16, 2015 send care packages to deployed soldiers and help veterans here at home. Registration includes 18 holes of golf with cart and Boars Head picnic of meat/cheese platter, hot dogs, burgers, salads, dessert and coffee. There will be prizes, 50/50 drawing, basket raffles, and silent auction. Call Tim at (518) 791-5270 to register or email: operationadoptasoldier2003@ yahoo.com.
the famous Saratoga Race Course in The Rail on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $60. Advance reservations are currently being accepted, though seating is limited. Please contact Kristi Fox (SCEOC) at (518)2883206 ext. 111 or email at k.fox@ saratogaeoc.org for reservations. Tickets are for sale online at http://www.brownpapertickets .com/event/1673284.
Old Friends at Cabin Creek 6th Annual Cocktail Party
Annual Cardboard Boat Races
Old Friends at Cabin Creek & Rosie Napravnik invite you to spend a beautiful night out in Saratoga Springs as we present Jack Knowlton with our “Old Friends” award. Jack is being recognized for his contributions to racing and his support of Old Friends and dignified retirement for all racehorses. The party will be held at Siro’s located at 168 Lincoln Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY. August 3, 2015 from 6 – 10 p.m. Music, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, cash bar, live auction. Tickets are $100 per person and can be purchased in advance at: www. oldfriendsatcabincreek.com
EOC 8TH Annual Visión Visión - a look at life behind the scenes is one of the highlights of the Saratoga racing season, highlighting stirring artwork, fabulous food, a premier setting, and the opportunity to celebrate the many individuals who help make Saratoga special. As the principle fundraiser for the Saratoga County EOC’s Latino Community Advocacy Program, the event will feature an opening reception for new photos to EOC’s black and white photography project “Estamos Aquí” (We are Here). Estamos Aquí is a curated exhibit and ongoing project of the Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council, Inc. in which Latino immigrants document their everyday lives and present their own photographs in order to share their experiences of living and working in the Saratoga Springs area. Through this inspiring photo collective, a unique insight is provided into the lives of those who contribute so meaningfully to our community. The 8th annual Visión - a look at life behind the scenes will take place at
The race will be held on Saturday, August 8, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. (rain date August 9) at Fort Hardy Beach, Route 29, Schuylerville. New this year, Firefighters Challenge Race. Hudson Crossing Park presents a family fun day that’s free for spectators, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Best photos opportunities are from noon – 2 p.m. On-site registration and construction for competitors is open from 8 – 11:30 a.m. More information, rules, online preregistration discounts, and cardboard boat building links are available at www.hudsoncrossingpark.org. This event is sponsored in part by the Erie Canal Way National Heritage Corridor, NYS Canal Corporation, Schuylerville Chamber of Commerce, GE and Stewarts Holiday Match.
Self Defense and Safety Education for Women Old Friends at Cabin Creek is offering our community a very special workshop designed to give women the skills they need in all phases of life and to be Fearless when confronted with challenges. On August 11, 2015, 9:00 a.m. – 3 p.m. Self Defense and Safety Education for women will be presented by Lady Sensei of New York, Motivational speaker, Martial Arts Expert (please note this is a physical workshop so wear comfortable clothing and footwear). Also, “I am Fearlessly Me” presented by Christina Beauchemin, Life Coach and facilitator, Laurie Bonser of Changing Times Financial Health, Wellness and Fitness, a farm tour, Saratoga Winery Wine Tasting, Jewelry, Massages, and Skin Care. Cost is $25 per person. Advance tickets can be purchased via PayPal at www.oldfriendsatcabincreek.com as well the day of the event.
Send your local briefs to calendar@saratogapublishing.com two weeks prior to the event.
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Week of July 10 – July 16, 2015 Health & Wellness Building, Saratoga Springs, 9-10:15 a.m. Weekly meditation followed by short discussion. All contemplative traditions honored. By donation. For more information call (413) 992-7012 or visit www. oneroofsaratoga.com.
Family Friendly Event
Friday, July 10 Annual Garage and Bake Sale The Galway United Methodist Church, corner of Rte 147 and CR 45, Galway A multi-family garage sale and bake sale indoors at the church on July 10 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and July 11 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.. The event will run come rain or shine and the community is welcome to participate.
After the Fire Fundraiser 2421 Rt. 9 in Malta . 6 – 9 p.m. Giovano’s Pizzeria will sponsor a fundraiser for After the Fire. There will be “Music and Laughs” - Music by Simpleshapes, and Laughs by Improv Status. The show will be free, and donations, which will benefit After the Fire, will be greatly appreciated. Stop by to have some delicious food, enjoy the entertainment, and support After the Fire. For information on how you can help your neighbors in need, leave a message at (518) 4354571 or visit www.afterthefire.org.
Saturday, July 11 Defensive Driving Class First Baptist Church, 45 Washington St., Saratoga Springs, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. A New York State approved Defensive Driving Class. Save 10 percent on your base auto insurance for the next three years and receive up to 4 points off your driving record according to New York State Department of Motor Vehicle guidelines. Fee $35.00. Bring a friend and fee is $30.00 each. A portion of the fee goes to First Baptist Church. Registration required and can be made by calling Ray Frankoski at (518) 286-3788.
Sunday, July 12 Dharma Meditation with Pierre Zimmerman One Big Roof, Center for Mindful Practices, 538 Maple Ave., Saratoga
1st Annual 2015 Capital Region Band of the Year Fundraiser
Martinez of Saratoga’s Tango Fusion Dance Company bring the Salsa dance party to Cambridge. In case of rain, this event will take place in the Dance Studio. No partner or experience necessary. Refreshments will be available and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Hubbard Hall Scholarship Fund.
Free Summer Concert Series
The Mill on Round Lake, 2121 US 9, Round Lake, Noon – 7 p.m. An innovative new Capital Region summer fun and live music annual event to help find a cure for cancer that is sure to inspire and entertain. Four lucky, diverse & popular regional bands have been nominated by The Mill, Crossfire, Rattle Snake, The Accents, and The Refrigerators. Each band has been competing over 4 weeks to raise as many donations as they can from their loyal fans, friends, family, and supporters. Every dollar donated to your favorite band is a vote. Each band has a Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) link to promote & collect donations. Bands last opportunity to raise donations will be during their performances on July 12, 2015. Following the last performance, the band with the largest tally of donations wins and will become the 2015 Capital Region Band of the Year. Day of Silent Auction donations & commemorative T Shirt sales will go to LLS research. For more information or to make a donation visit, https://www.lls.org/events/20151st-annual-lls-band-of-the-year.
Congress Park, War Memorial, Saratoga Springs, 7 – 8:30 p.m. Presented by The Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau, the popular “Jazz in July” concerts will once again be conducted every Sunday evening. This week enjoy music by Matt Niedbalski Quintet – smooth jazz fusion & original compositions. For more information visit www.discoversaratoga.org.
General Grant and the Rewriting of History: Presentation and Book Signing
The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs, 1 – 2 p.m. Join us for our creative and fun Summer Art Workshops! Use different art materials to make a beautiful take-home masterpiece! Enjoy a different art project each week. This week’s project, tissue paper flowers. Pre-registration is required. If interested, please call the Museum at (518) 584-5540. Program appropriate for children ages 4 and up.
Friends of Ulysses S. Grant Cottage, 1000 Mt. McGregor Rd. Wilton, 1 p.m. Author Frank Varney will be presenting and signing copies of his book, General Grant and the Rewriting of History: How the Destruction of General William S. Rosecrans Influenced Our Understanding of the Civil War. For more information, visit www.GrantCottage.org.
July Salsa Dance Party Freight Yard Park behind Hubbard Hall, 25 East Main St. Cambridge, 6 – 8:30 p.m. Hubbard Hall Center for the Arts and Education in Cambridge, New York, announces its July Salsa Dance Party…on the Yellow Brick Road. (Class and demo start at 6:15 p.m.) . Cost is $15. Johnny Martinez and Diane Lachtrupp
The Mitzvah Project Filene Recital Hall, Skidmore Campus, 7 p.m. This one person play and lecture examines one of the most astonishing stories of WWII. The Mitzvah project is a combination of theater, and conversation that addresses identity, killing in a moral universe and the human capacity to learn from history. Panel discussion and dessert reception to follow. $5 donation requested. RSVP to office@saratogasinai.org or call (518) 584-7830
Monday, July 13 Summer Art
Tuesday, July 14 Spiritual Cinema, Gregg Braden and the Science of Miracles, the Quantum Language of Healing, Peace, Feeling and Belief 2 Imperial Lane, Charlton. 6:30 p.m. Hosted by Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures. Hear science and spirituality expert Gregg Braden talk about how we are not limited by the laws of physics
and biology and how people can use the power of belief to effect change. Suggested donation: $20. For more information, visit www. newthoughtnewyork.org or call (518) 423-3569.
Local Town Websites
Wednesday, July 15
Town of Ballston:
Opioid Crisis Training Location announced at time of registration, 8:30 a.m. - 4pm. Sponsored by: The Prevention Council of Saratoga County. Designed for teachers, counselors, human service providers, community workers, child care providers, and others. Continuing education credits - 6 Hours COST: ($50) Lunch included. The Capital Region is facing an opioid crisis. This full-day training on opioid addiction will help attendees understand this epidemic and delve further into the issues of prescription pain killers and heroin. Mr. Hale is a professional trainer and counselor with over twenty years of experience in the addiction field. To register email office@preventioncouncil.org or call (581) 1230 x3623.
Ballston Town Hall 323 Charlton Road (518) 885-8502 www.townofballstonny.org Village of Ballston Spa: 66 Front Street (518) 885-5711 www.ballstonspany.org Town of Greenfield: 7 Wilton Road (518) 893-7432 www.townofgreenfield.com Town of Malta: 2540 Route 9 (518) 899-2818 www.malta-town.org Town of Milton:
Thursday, July 16
503 Geyser Road (518) 885-9220 www.townofmiltonny.org
First Harvest
City of Saratoga Springs:
112 Spring St., Saratoga Springs, 4:30 – 7 p.m. First Harvest is an all local food and beverage tasting. Tickets are on sale now for a delectable fundraiser for Regional Farm and Food Project featuring over 10 local restaurants and chefs showcasing the bounty of our area farms, brewers and wineries. Ticket sales are limited to the first 100 purchasers. Proceeds from the sale of tickets will fund the on-going efforts of Regional Farm and Food Project (RFFP) in the region’s farm-to-fork movement. First Harvest proceeds will help Regional Farm and Food Projects continue in their mission to support sustainable agriculture and bring the local bounty to the consumer. For ticket information visit, www.farmandfood.org. For questions, call (518) 428-8858.
474 Broadway (518) 587-3550 www.saratoga-springs.org
Free Concerts in the Park
22 Traver Road (518) 587-1939 www.townofwilton.com
Wiswall Park, Front St., Ballston Spa, 6 – 8 p.m. The concert series, which is known for its diverse line-up of musicians, has a little bit of everything from swing to country to indie rock to a Beatles tribute band. The concerts run for 10 weeks. This week’s concert features Ray Murray & The Bomb Squad (Bluegrass/Folk/Alt Rock).
Town of Saratoga: 12 Spring Street, Schuylerville (518) 695-3644 www.townofsaratoga.com Village of Schuylerville: 35 Spring Street (518) 695-3881 www.villageofschuylerville.org Town of Stillwater: 881 N. Hudson Avenue Stillwater, NY 12170 (518) 664-6148 www.stillwaterny.org Town of Wilton:
Saratoga County Board of Supervisors: 40 McMaster St, #1 Ballston Spa, NY 12020 (518) 885-2240 www.saratogacountyny.gov
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Week of July 10 – July 16, 2015 Adirondack Christian Fellowship 8 Mountain Ledge, Wilton 587-0623 | acfsaratoga.com Services: Sunday 8 a.m. & 10 a.m. Adirondack Friends Meeting 27 Saratoga Ave, South Glens Falls 793-3755 | adirondackfriendsmeeting.org Regina Baird Haag, Pastor Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. The Alliance Church 257 Rowland St, Ballston Spa 885-6524 | Services: Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Assembly of God Faith Chapel 6 Burgoyne St, Schuylerville 695-6069 | Rev. Jason Proctor Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m. Assembly of God Saratoga 118 Woodlawn Ave, Saratoga Springs 584-6081 | Services: Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Bacon Hill Reformed Church* 560 Route 32N, Bacon Hill | 695-3074 Rev. Janet Vincent | Services: Worship service 10 a.m.; Sunday School 10 a.m. Baha’i Community of Saratoga Springs 584-9679; 692-7694 | usbnc.org Ballston Center Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church 58 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa | 885-7312 ballstoncenterarpchurch.org Services: Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m. Ballston Spa United Methodist Church 101 Milton Ave, Ballston Spa 885-6886 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Bethesda Episcopal Church 41 Washington St, Saratoga Springs 584-5980 | Services: Sunday 8 & 10 a.m. Church of Christ at Clifton Park 7 Old Route 146, Clifton Park 371-6611 | cliftonparkchurchofchrist.com Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Christ Community Reformed Church 1010 Route 146, Clifton Park | 371-7654 ccrc-cpny.org | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Christ Episcopal Church Routes 50 & 67, Ballston Spa | 885-1031 Services: Sunday 8 & 10 a.m. Christian Restoration Ministries Saratoga Senior Center 5 Williams St, Saratoga Springs 796-4323 | Pastor Pat Roach Services: Sunday 10 a.m.; 6:30 p.m. Christian Science Church 107 Circular St, Saratoga Springs 584-0221 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Congregation Shaara Tfille* 84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs 584-2370 | saratogasynagogue.org Services: Saturday 10 a.m. Corinth Free Methodist Church 20 Hamilton Ave, Corinth | 654-9255; 792-0271 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Corinth United Methodist Church 243 Main Street, Corinth 654-2521 | cfumc@cnyconnect.net Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Cornerstone Community Church 516 Park Ave., Mechanicville | 664-5204 mycornerstonechurch.org | Pastor Frank Galerie Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Community 2001 Route 9, Round Lake 877-8506 | ccorpusc@nycap.rr.com Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.; Eastern Orthodox — Christ the Savior 349 Eastline Road, Ballston Spa 786-3100 | xcsavior@yahoo.com. Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.
First Baptist Church of Saratoga Springs 45 Washington St, Saratoga Springs 584-6301 | Services: Sunday 11 a.m. First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa 202 Milton Ave, Ballston Spa 885-8361 | bspabaptist.org Services: 10:30 a.m. worship, 9 a.m. Sunday School (all ages) First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa 22 West High St, Ballston Spa 885-5583 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Full Gospel Tabernacle 207 Redmond Road, Gansevoort 793-2739 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Galway United Methodist Church 2056 East St, Galway | 882-6520 galway-united-methodist-church.com Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. (9 a.m. in July and August) Grace Fellowship Saratoga 165 High Rock Ave, Saratoga | 691-0301 saratoga.gracefellowship.com Pastor: Mike Adams Services: Sundays 9 & 11 a.m. Grace Brethren Church* 137 W. Milton Road, Ballston Spa 587-0649 | Rev. Dan Pierce Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Greater Grace Community Church Pastor David Moore | 899-7777 thechurch@ggccmalta.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Greenfield Center Baptist Church 30 Wilton Road, Greenfield Center | 893-7429 Services: Sunday School for all ages - 9:45 a.m.; Church Service - 11 a.m. Highway Tabernacle Church 90 River Road, Mechanicville | 664-4442 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Hope Church 206 Greenfield Ave, Ballston Spa 885-7442 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Jonesville United Methodist 963 Main St, Clifton Park 877-7332 | Services: Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Living Springs Community Church 59 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs 584-9112 | Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Living Waters Church of God 4330 State Rt. 50, Saratoga Springs 587-0484 | livingwaterscog.us Services: Sundays 10 a.m. Malta Presbyterian Church Dunning Street, Malta 899-5992 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Malta Ridge United Methodist Church 729 Malta Ave. Ext, Malta 581-0210 | Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Middle Grove United Methodist Church* 581-2973 | Pastor Bonnie Bates Services: Sunday 9 a.m. Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Corner of Jefferson St. & Crescent St. Saratoga Springs | 584-9441 Rev. Dr. Victor L. Collier, Pastor New Horizon Church 150 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs 587-0711 | Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. New Life Fellowship 51 Old Gick Road, Saratoga Springs 580-1810 | newlifeinsaratoga.org. Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. NorthStar Church Gowana Middle School, Clifton Park 371-2811 | northstarchurch.com Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 11:15 a.m.
Old Saratoga Reformed Church* 48 Pearl St., Schuylerville oldsaratogareformedchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Old Stone Church (American Baptist) 159 Stone Church Road, Ballston Spa 583-1002 | Services: Sunday 9 a.m.; Adult Sunday School 9 a.m.; Service 10:30 a.m. Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church* 73 Midline Road, Ballston Lake 399-5713 | Services: Saturday 5 p.m. Sunday 8:15 & 10:15 a.m. Presbyterian-NE Congregational Church 24 Circular St, Saratoga Springs 584-6091 | pnecchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m. Quaker Springs United Methodist Church* 466 Route 32 South, Quaker Springs 695-3101 | qsumc.com Pastor Al Johnson Services: Sunday 9 a.m. River of Hope Fellowship 100 Saratoga Village Blvd, Malta Cmns, Ste. 3 | 881-1505 riverofhopefellowship.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Roman Catholic Church of St. Peter 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 584-2375 | Services: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 7:30, 9 and 11 a.m. St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church 231 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs 584-6122 | Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8, 9:30, 11:15 a.m. and 5 p.m., 1 p.m. Spanish Service St. George’s Episcopal Church 912 Route 146, Clifton Park 371-6351 | stgeorge@csdsl.net Services: Saturday 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 8 & 9:30 a.m. St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church* 3159 Route 9N, Greenfield Center 893-7680 stjosephschurchgreenfieldcenter.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m. St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church* 167 Milton Ave, Ballston Spa 885-7411 | stmarysbsta.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., Noon. St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church* 771 Route 29, Rock City Falls 893-7680 | sjoegctr@nycap.rr.com Services: Sunday 8:30 am. St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 149 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs 584-0904 | Services: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sundays 8:30 & 11 a.m. St. Peter Lutheran Church 2776 Route 9, Malta | 583-4153 Services: Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 1 Grove Street, Schuylerville 695-3918 | Rev. Donna J. Arnold Services: Sunday 8 & 9 a.m. St. Thomas of Canterbury 242 Grooms Road, Halfmoon st-thomas-of-canterbury.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Saratoga Abundant Life Church 2325 Route 50 South, Saratoga Springs 885-5456 | SALChurch.org Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.
Saratoga Friends Meeting (Quaker) Rts. 32 and 71, Quaker Springs 587-7477; 399-5013 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Saratoga United Methodist Church* Henning Road, Saratoga Springs 584-3720 | saratogaumc.com Services: Sunday 9 & 10:45 a.m. Saratoga Seventh-Day Adventist Church 399 Union Ave, Saratoga Springs 882-9384 | saratogasda.org Services: Sabbath School: 10 a.m. Worship Service: 11:30 a.m. Schuylerville United Methodist Church* 51 Church St, Schuylerville 695-3101 | sumethodist.org Services: Worship at 11am Shenendehowa United Methodist 971 Route 146, Clifton Park 371-7964 Services: Sunday 9 & 10:30 a.m. Simpson United Methodist Church Rock City Road, Rock City Falls 885-4794 Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m. Soul Saving Station for Every Nation Christ Crusaders of America 62 Henry St, Saratoga Springs 584-3122 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Stillwater United Church (Presbyterian U.S.A.) 747 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater | 664-7984 stillwaterunitedchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Temple Sinai* 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 584-8730 | saratogasinai.org Shabbat Services: Friday 6 p.m. Terra Nova Church* 45 Washington St, Saratoga Springs 833-0504 | terranovachurch.org Services: Sunday 5:30 p.m. The Salvation Army/ Worship, Service & Community Center 27 Woodlawn Ave, Saratoga Springs 584-1640 Services: Sunday School 10 a.m.; Praise & Worship 11 a.m. Trinity United Methodist Church 155 Ballard Road, Gansevoort 584-9107 | tumcwilton.com Rev. Robert Kersten Services: Sunday 11 a.m. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs 584-1555 | uusaratoga.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Unity Church in Albany 21 King Ave., Albany 453-3603 Services: Sunday 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. West Charlton United Presbyterian Church 1331 Sacandaga Road, West Charlton 882-9874 | westcharltonupc.org Rev. Thomas Gregg, Pastor Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Wilton Baptist Church 755 Saratoga Road, Wilton 583-2736 wiltonbaptistchurch.com Services: Sunday 11 a.m.
Saratoga Chabad 130 Circular St, Saratoga Springs 526-0773 | saratogachabad.com
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Week of July 10 – July 16, 2015
Veitch family to Donate Burnham Hand Laundry Sign to the History Museum SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Thursday, July 2, Matthew Veitch, Chairman of the County Board of Supervisors, together with his two brothers Kevin and John, presented the Saratoga Springs History Museum with the sign from Burnham Family Laundry which was located at 123 Maple Avenue. 123 Maple Avenue is surrounded in history. The building was built in 1826 by John Bryan, son of Saratoga Spring’s first permanent settler Alexander Bryan.
Malta native serves in Navy Reserve during Centennial Year GULFPORT, MS — A Malta, NY native and 1998 Broadalbin Perth High School graduate is serving in the U.S. Navy Reserve as it celebrates its 100th year protecting America. Petty Officer 1st Class Sean Wells is part of a unique group of Americans who serve their country in uniform part-time while also working full-time jobs outside of the military. Created in 1915, the Navy Reserve has played a major role in nearly every conflict the U.S. has been involved with during the past decade. “I went from being active duty for 13 years and wanted to finish my time to retirement,” said Wells. His current assignment is with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 27, based in Gulfport. “I enjoy being able to participate in hands-on work,” said Wells. As a reservist, Wells is continually balancing both
the expectations of working as a Sailor and as a civilian. Wells said that he gained unique skills and experience on both sides and that he’s become a better-rounded person because of it. “Being in the reserves helps me to experience different things on a day-to-day basis,” said Wells. Wells’ commanding officer, a reservist himself, said he is impressed every time the battalion meets to train throughout the year by the professionalism of his sailors. Since Sept. 11, 2001, there have been more than 70,000 Selected Reserve mobilizations, along with an additional 4,500 deployments by full-time support sailors, including more than 8,000 who have done a second combat tour. Since the Reserve’s establishment in 1915, five U.S. presidents have served in the Navy Reserve.
Cub Scouts Help at Saratoga County Fair
BALLSTON SPA — Cub Scout Packs 4015 (Saratoga Springs) and 4045 (Clifton Park), as well as Boy Scout Troops 4011 and 4024 (both from Saratoga Springs) made the best of a rainy summer day on July
1 by putting a fresh coat of paint on the picnic tables (and themselves) at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds. The 174th annual Saratoga County Fair is July 21-26, 2015.
Following the Bryans, the building was home to a succession of businesses, including the Burnham Hand Laundry, was operated by Beatrice Veitch. The building was purchased by the Veitch family
in 1954 and remained their home until 1979 when it became the Olde Bryan Inn. James Parillo, Museum Director said “We can’t thank the Veitch Family enough for recognizing the importance of preserving this sign and contributing it to the Museum so we can share it with the community.” Matthew Veitch said “We are so proud today to be turning over this
small piece of Saratoga’s History to the Museum. As a child, I remember this sign in my Grandparents’ basement, and once I became a trustee of the museum, I knew that in order to protect it for future generations, it should be given to them so they could properly care for it. My Grandfather would be happy to see that it has survived all these generations.”
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Achievement Award from the Federated Garden Club of NYS. This year’s show is called “Home is Where the Heart Is” and will focus on that theme in their floral designs. There will be a plant, glove and bake sale as well as a benefit table where guests can win great prizes in a raffle. Prizes include gift certificates to various florists and flower arrangements such as hanging baskets. Proceeds from the raffle will go towards scholarships to send children and teens to Camp Colby in Last year’s winner of Design Excellence Award Saranac Lake. Camp Colby made by Liz Gee. Photo Provided. prides itself on teaching campers about environmental by Rebecca Davis preservation and human impact Saratoga TODAY through science, games and explorSCHUYLERVILLE — The ing the natural world. Proceeds Schuylerville Garden Club will will also go toward the “Dollars for have their annual flower show Scholars” program at Schuylerville this weekend, July 11 and 12, High School and to funding the at the Saratoga Town Hall. future of the garden club. In the horticulture section For the last two years, The of the show there is an extenSchuylerville Garden Club has won the Standard Flower Show sive annual, perennial and bulb
Week of July 10 – July 16, 2015
Coleus planters in last year’s growing challenge. Photo Provided.
display that cannot be missed. At the exhibit, there will be a special focus on geraniums. The “home” theme will be carried out in the floral design display where contestants compete in nine categories. Some of the categories include “Grandma’s Drapes,” “Welcome Home,” and a miniature display called “Doll House” that shows off a favorite place in the home using tiny items like dollhouse furniture. Winners are selected for each category and an overall award will be given for design excellence.
There is also a photography contest with three categories: “A View from My Garden,” “Closeups” and “Creatures that Visit the Garden.” This year, there were 30 entries and those who attend get to vote for their favorites. On Sunday, July 12 at 2:30 there will be a lecture and demonstration on container gardening. Stacy Simmons of Brookside Nursery will discuss and show how to make the home’s entryway beautiful using potted garden plants.
“Those who attend get to see artistic displays but also get to see and learn things they can grow themselves,” said Liz Gee, president of the Schuylerville Garden Club and chairman of the show. “This show has something everyone can enjoy, not just garden specialists.” This weekend event is free and open to the public. It will be held at the Saratoga Town Hall at 12 Spring Street in Schuylerville. For more information please visit schuylervillegardenclub.org.
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Artificers’ Weekend Held at Saratoga Battlefield STILLWATER — The Saratoga National Park and Battlefield, located between routes 4 and 32 in Stillwater, is hosting a free, family event showcasing the making of common items before the industrial revolution. Artificer’s Weekend will show visitors how tools and goods were made in the eighteenth century this Saturday and Sunday, July 11 and 12. An artificer in the eighteenth century was a tradesman who worked with armies to provide needed supplies to soldiers. Armies in the American Revolution were towns on the move and included important craftsmen like blacksmiths, farriers, tailors, chandlers and tinsmiths. At the event, visitors will see how blacksmiths made and repaired iron and steel products, how farriers made horseshoes and took care of horses’ health and how tinsmiths made and fixed cups, bowls and lanterns. There will also be tailors, who sewed soldiers’ uniforms, and woodworkers who built boxes, benches and tool handles, plus many more jobs that were required for a successful army. Event is free, but battlefield entrance fees apply. For more information about this or other events, please call the visitor center at 518-6702985 or go to www.nps.gov/sara. Artificer puts on demonstration at Saratoga Battlefield. Photo Provided.
“California” Travels from Colbert to Northshire Bookstore SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Northshire Bookstore is hosting novelist Edan Lepucki on Sunday, July 12 at 6 p.m. She will be discussing her debut novel “California,” (2014, Little, Brown) which reached No. 3 on the New York Times Bestseller List and No. 1 in the Los Angeles Times. Last year, Lepucki was featured on the Colbert Report with Stephen Colbert, who helped to publicize “California.” Colbert referred to her as a “publishing sensation.” Lepucki mentioned on the program that she had hopes of the novel becoming a film. “California” is part postapocalyptic dystopian novel, part love story. It follows married couple Cal and Frida as they try to navigate life in the wild after Los Angeles has crumbled. When they find out Frida is pregnant, they set out for the nearest community for help. However, this small, guarded community has secrets of its own and the couple must determine who they can really trust in order to survive.
Edan Lepucki’s novel “California.” Photo Provided.
Lepucki is a staff writer at The Millions, an online magazine, and her short fiction has been published in numerous magazines. “California” is her first novel. Lepucki will be discussing her novel along with Daniel Nester, author of “How to be Inappropriate” and “Making Out in Church.” He is currently an associate professor of English at The College of Saint Rose. Tickets are currently on sale for $5 and are redeemable for $5 off a paperback copy of “California” if ticket is presented at the event. For tickets, please visit Northshire Bookstore at 424 Broadway in Saratoga Springs or call 518-682-4200.
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Saratoga Shakespeare Celebrates 15 Years with Three Shows SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Shakespeare Company, Saratoga’s longest running professional theater, is hosting its fifteenth summer of free outdoor plays in Congress Park in downtown Saratoga Springs. This year, the company has expanded its performances to three shows on three different stages by partnering with Skidmore College. Running from July 21 to August 2 in Congress Park is the production of Shakespeare’s romantic comedy “Love’s Labour’s Lost.” Shows will run Tuesdays through Saturdays at 6 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. To celebrate Saratoga Springs’ centennial, this production will be set in 1915 Saratoga and will integrate ragtime music and dance into this classic play. “Everyone involved is really enjoying the language of this play. There’s a lot of word play, rhyming
verse and wit,” said David Gerard, associate artistic director for the company. “The setting in 1915 also makes it a great period to costume for. We’re having a lot of fun with this. It’s just a terrific company of actors this year.” In “Love’s Labour’s Lost,” King Ferdinand and his companions have promised to seclude themselves from women for three years in order to study and fast. However, their oath is threatened when the Princess of France and her ladies come to stay at the court. Love and comedy combine for a unique, fresh take on the Bard’s famous play. “Our audiences like the comedies,” said Girard. “The best part for me is having the audience be a part of the show. We invite the audience into the conversation to establish a relationship with them and build a connection. It makes the play come alive.”
Audiences can not only look forward to “Love’s Labour’s Lost” in Congress Park, but they can also see the company perform “The Comedy of Errors” August 6 to 8 at 6.p.m. at Skidmore College’s Suzanne Corbet Thomas Amphitheater. Though it is not Shakespeare, the company will also be producing “Shipwrecked!” a play about a Victorian gentleman who turns seafaring wanderer. This will be held indoors at the Janet Kinghorn Bernhard Theater’s Blackbox Theater at Skidmore College from August 5 to 9. Performances will
Actor Tim Dugan in Saratoga Shakespeare Company’s 2014 production of “Macbeth.” Photo Credit: Dale Atherton-Ely.
begin at 8 p.m. with the Sunday matinee beginning at 2 p.m. “Love’s Labour’s Lost” and “The Comedy of Errors” are all free shows while “Shipwrecked!” is $20.15 for
adults and $15 for children, seniors and the military. For more information visit saratogashakespeare.com, Saratoga Shakespeare’s Facebook page or call 518-528-1677.
UPH LIVE! Music Series Lineup SARATOGA SPRINGS — Universal Preservation Hall (UPH) has announced the lineup for its second annual LIVE! Music Series. UPH is continuing the jazz theme from last year and will feature four internationally known acts each month from July until October. This year, UPH is partnering with Caffè Lena for the opening and closing performances in the series. “UPH has been called ‘Saratoga’s living room’; it’s a comfortable, community space that’s perfect for gathering. With this series, you get to see high level
shows at an intimate venue,” said Corey Aldrich of 2440 Design Studio and the producer of the LIVE! Music Series. “For this year, the collaboration between UPH and Caffè Lena is unprecedented. I’m excited about raising money for both simultaneously.” Benefits from the series will go toward the historic preservation of UPH through continuing renovations and development. The two collaborating performances will also help Caffè Lena
achieve its goals of expansion and remodeling. “My big focus is how missionoriented collaborations like this can move shoulder to shoulder in the creative economy to create value for the community,” said Aldrich. “We’re working together rather than apart to create unique, oneof-a-kind experiences. I always say, if you are interested in something we have here, you better come see it because chances are, it won’t be back again.”
The 2015 LIVE! Music Series schedule:
July 17
David Amram and the Dylan Perillo Orchestra (Collaboration with Caffè Lena)
Held at Universal Preservation Hall. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. $25 in advance/$30 day of show at venue
August 22
Giancomo Smith and Friends
Held at Universal Preservation Hall. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. $20 in advance/$25 day of show at venue
September 19
The Dan Brubeck Quartet
Held at Universal Preservation Hall. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. $25 in advance/$30 day of show at venue
October 2 and 3
The Howard Fishman Quintet (Collaboration with Caffè Lena)
Held at Caffè Lena. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. $30 in advance/$35 day of show at venue
Event tickets can be purchased in advance through Brown Paper Tickets at brownpapertickets.com or going to universalpreservationhall.org. Events produced in collaboration with Caffè Lena can also be purchased at caffelena.org.
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week of 7/10-7/16 friday, 7/10:
sunday, 7/12:
Tim Ortiz, 8 pm @ Bailey’s — 583.6060 Matt Evans, 9 pm @ Bentley’s — 899.4300 Elizabeth Woodbury Kasius + HEARD, 8 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022 Rob Fleming, 7 pm @ Carney’s Tavern — 952.7177 Mikki Bakken, 7 pm @ Carson’s Woodside Tavern — 584.9791 Kings English, 10 pm @ Caroline St. Pub — 583.9400 Bo Goliber + Fresh, 7 pm @ Crown Grill — 583.1105 Rick Bolton + Jeff Walton, 5 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359 Ubuntu, 9 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359 Steve Candlen, 8 pm @ Harvey’s — 583.0003 Just Looking, 9 pm @ Nanola — 587.1300 Rob Lindquist Group, 9 pm @ 9 Maple Avenue — 583.2582 Andy Iorio, 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563 CdLS Fundraiser: N + S Dakotas /Pat Decker, 9:30 pm @ Putnam Den — 584.8066 Good Sir, 8 pm @ Ravenswood — 371.8771 Hair of the Dog, 7 pm @ The Mill — 899.5253 Citizen’s Treasure, 8:30 pm @ The Rusty Nail — 371.9875 High Peaks Band, 6 pm @ The Saratoga Winery — 584.9463 Aquanett, 8 pm @ Vapor — 581.5775 Mike Purcell, 7 pm @ Wishing Well — 584.7640
Charlie Parr, 7 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022 Al Bruno, 9 pm @ Crown Grill — 583.1105 Pat O’Connor, noon @ Harvey’s — 583.0003 New York Players, 6 pm @ Nanola — 587.1300 Live Jazz Brunch, 10 am @ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563 LLS Fundraiser: Accents/Refrigerators /Crossfire/Rattlesnake, 1 pm @ The Mill — 899.5253 Bryan Watkins, 3 pm @ The Saratoga Winery — 584.9463
saturday, 7/11: Funkalicious, 8 pm @ Bailey’s — 583.6060 Don Armstrong + Tom Mitchell, 8 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022 Rich Ortiz, 9 pm @ Cantina — 587.5577 In Spite of Ourselves, 7 pm @ Carney’s Tavern — 952.7177 Rob Fleming, 7 pm @ Carson’s Woodside Tavern — 584.9791 Rattlesnake, 10 pm @ Caroline St. Pub — 583.9400 Karaoke, 10 pm @ Circus Café — 583.1106 Folding Money, 9 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359 Open Bar Band, 9 pm @ Harvey’s — 583.0003 E Block Band, 8 pm @ Nanola — 587.1300 John Savage Quartet, 9 pm @ 9 Maple Avenue — 583.2582 Gravity, 6 pm + 8:15 pm @ Parkfest — Gavin Pk. Wilton Dan Sherwin, 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563 Gratefully Yours, 10 pm @ Putnam Den — 584.8066 Nate, 7 pm @ The Mill — 899.5253 Get Up Jack, 8 pm @ The Parting Glass — 583.1916 Karaoke, 9:30 pm @ The Rusty Nail — 371.9875 Ubuntu, 3 pm @ The Saratoga Winery — 584.9463 DJ Wolverine and DVDJ Dread, 9 pm @ Vapor — 581.5775 Rob Aronstein, 7 pm @ Wishing Well — 584.7640
monday, 7/13: Chris Carey/Tim Wechgelaer, 7 pm @ One Caroline — 587.2026
tuesday, 7/14: Rich Ortiz, 10 pm @ Caroline St. Pub — 583.9400 Two Step Tuesdays, 8 pm @ Crown Grill — 583.1105 Open Mic with Rick Bolton, 8 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359 Mark Pratt, 5:30 pm @ Three Vines Bistro — 306.5881
wednesday, 7/15: Harpeth Rising, 7 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022 Rick Rourke Trio, 8 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359 Al Santoro Trio, 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563 Celtic Session, 7 pm @ The Parting Glass — 583.1916 Karaoke, 9 pm @ The Rusty Nail — 371.9875
thursday, 7/16: Soul Session, 8 pm @ Bailey’s — 583.6060 Ray Murray and the Bomb Squad, 6 pm @ Ballston Spa — Wiswall Pk. Open Mic, 7 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022 Matty Finn, 6 pm @ Carney’s Tavern — 952.7177 Open Mic, 10 pm @ Circus Café — 583.1106 Leaning South, 8 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359 Jeff Walton, 6 pm @ Inn at Saratoga — 583.1890 Hot Club of Saratoga, 7 pm @ Mouzon House — 226.0014 Justin Joyner, 6 pm @ Pig N’Whistle — 280.5439 Rich Ortiz, 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563 Micah Scott (Outside), 9:30 pm @ Putnam Den — 584.8066 All.Star Tribute to BB King, 9:30 pm @ Putnam Den — 584.8066 Al Bruno, 8 pm @ Seven Horse Pub — 581.0777 Beatin’ the Odds, 7 pm @ The Mill — 899.5253 Celtic Session, 7 pm @ The Parting Glass — 583.1916 Ubuntu, 8:30 pm @ The Rusty Nail — 371.9875 Mark Pratt, 5:30 pm @ Three Vines Bistro — 306.5881
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FUN AND GAMES Week of July 10 – July 16, 2015
Puzzles
Across 1 Six-footer at a Super Bowl party? 5 Leveling wedge 9 Trojan War epic 14 Sailed through 15 Oompah instrument 16 For the __: temporarily 17 Storage structure 18 Requiring a two-day trip, say 19 Ultrasound image, perhaps 20 Guideline for standard operating procedures 23 Go one better than 24 Old Mideast org. 25 “Papa __ a Rollin’ Stone” 26 Weightlifter’s practice 32 Log-splitting tool 33 Houston player, informally 34 Common rental restriction 38 Plumbing problem 40 Toward the tiller 42 “College GameDay” number 43 Still making payments 46 __ mater 49 “Little Women” woman 50 Frequent feeling of culpability 53 Kwik-E-Mart owner on “The Simpsons” 56 Assenting vote 57 Ratio involving ht. and wt. 58 Box of Lego bricks, e.g., or a hint to the last words of 20-, 26- and 50-Across 65 Designer Nina 66 Retro phone feature 67 “Do __ others ...” 68 Sunni’s faith 69 Simplify 70 Falafel holder 71 Mower handle? 72 Mates for bucks 73 Small earring Down 1 Hinged fastener 2 Sound on the rebound 3 Rod attachment 4 Quirk 5 “Don’t budge!”
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See puzzle solution on page 38 6 Peeved mood 7 Letter-shaped support piece 8 Plunder 9 Hot spot for Dante 10 Big name in movie theaters 11 On its way to the body shop 12 Legend automaker 13 Newsroom furniture 21 Corn cores 22 Most important 26 Vacation island south of Borneo 27 Farm team 28 Word before tired or heat 29 Fund for the golden yrs. 30 Lite 31 Navig. aid 35 Catchall abbr. 36 Domesticate
37 Mythological underworld boundary river 39 Tapped vessel 41 Treatment for a broken heart, briefly 44 Postpone the inevitable 45 Stadium section 47 Delicately balanced sculptures 48 Gun filler 51 Praised 52 Man cave hangings 53 Bitterly pungent 54 Self-assurance 55 Cry of concession 59 Surgery reminder 60 “So long,” on the Lido 61 Shock, in a way 62 Peeved mood 63 “__, Brute?” 64 Warty hopper
Writing the Right Word by Dave Dowling
Accuracy in word choice is a key to effective communication. In your daily writing and speaking, try to make sure you use the right word in the right place with the right spelling. By doing so, its effect will affect your communication in a positive way. This quick weekly tip will help you filter the confusion in some of our daily word choices. This Week: Decadence, Decadents Decadence means showing low morals and a love for world pleasures. It can also mean being artificial or lacking in quality. The acceptable level of moral decadence has plunged recently. Unfortunately, he exhibited decadence in his dress and manner. Decadents are spoiled people with low morals and a love for worldly pleasures. Some of their wealthiest members can be labeled as decadents. Dave Dowling is the author of The Wrong Word Dictionary and The Dictionary of Worthless Words. Both books are available from many book retailers, and signed copies can be obtained by contacting Dave at davedowling59@yahoo.com
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SWSC U12 Wrap Season SportsSignUp Acquired by Time Inc.
Saratoga-Based Company Poised to Hire New Employees by Neil Benjamin Jr. Saratoga TODAY
In the final game of the 2014-2015 soccer season, the Saratoga Wilton Soccer Club’s U12 Girls White Lightning team played against the Mechanicville Cyclones and defeated them 3-2. It was a hardfought, exciting game and a wonderful way to end the season. The White Lightning team consisted of Emilia Brueggemann, Katie Claeson, Hailey Baldwin, Addi Farrell, Kelsey
McFadden, Haley Blatchford, Sydney Simmons, Maddie Buck, Schuyler Eddy, Morgan Zenio, Kylee Martin, Madison McMaster, Harper Sinclair, Avery Waters and Annie Naughton. If you have a child interested in playing travel soccer with the Saratoga Wilton Soccer Club, please see http://swysc.net/ or email swscsoccer@gmail.com for further information.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — SportsSignUp, a youth sports league software development company based out of the city, has been acquired by Time Inc. for an undisclosed sum. The company, which will soon adopt the name Sports Illustrated Play, focuses on providing an internet platform for youth sports leagues across the country to have websites where players, parents and coaches can get information on the league. Anthony Bruno, chief executive officer of SportsSignUp and soon to be chief operating officer for the new venture, said the company helps with “anything the league needs to do.” “Everything from the registration process, to how to pay, scheduling, rosters, attendance notification tracking – really anything tied in with a youth sporting league,” Bruno said. “We even do some background checks on potential coaches. It’s a turn-key operation.” While Time Inc. purchased the company, Bruno said it will operate as an independent LLC on its own. Bruno said currently there are nearly 30 employees in the Saratoga office at 18 Division Street, and more in the company’s Toronto office. He
Fun Fly Brings Together Model Aircraft Fans by Skyler Gilbert Saratoga TODAY It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a … birdsized plane? On July 11, the North Country Flying Tigers Model Aircraft club will host their 7th annual Fun Fly event in Adamsville, about 10 miles east of Glens Falls. Activities and flight contests will begin at 9 a.m. and will continue throughout the day until sundown. Proceeds from the Fun Fly will benefit the American Legion Comfort Warriors initiative, which supplies wounded and ill military personnel with comfort items not supplied by the federal government. In addition, the club will host a model aircraft learning session for wounded veterans. The yearly charity event fundraises for a new cause each year. In 2014, the club donated $1,400 to the C. R. Wood Cancer Center. The annual Fun Fly, hosted at the club’s official 600-foot
flying field along County Road 43 in Adamsville Flats, appeals to radio-controlled, or “RC,” pilots of all ages. Several dozen model aircraft enthusiasts from northeastern New York and Vermont will flock to the event to demonstrate their RC flying prowess as they participate in the different flying competitions taking place throughout the day. The RC aircraft, some with wingspans exceeding six feet, are powered by gas and electric motors. The planes will perform numerous maneuvers, including inverted loops and rolls. Some aircraft can even hover vertically in air, appearing to “stand” upright on their tail wings. Fans of historical airplanes may appreciate the vintage-scale model biplanes and “warbirds,” replicating aircraft from WWI and WWII. The helicopters will be on display as well throughout the day, some of which are also historical replicas.
In addition to the models, fly-overs are expected throughout the day from the Glens Falls chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association. These full-sized planes are ultra light and exciting to watch, demonstrating the finest aspects of experimental aviation. Attendees looking to try their luck in RC navigation can participate in the on-site flight simulators or even experience the thrill of flying the model drones themselves, with the assistance of an RC copilot operating master controls with overriding abilities. The Fun Fly will feature a cookout, a 50-50 raffle, an airplane raffle and silent auctions of aircrafts. All proceeds will contribute to the Operation Comfort Warriors fundraiser. General admission is $3 per car, while participants have a Flying Pilot Landing Fee of $10. Registration for flyers lasts until 12:30 a.m. on July 10, and can be done online.
said they are currently expanding that office to accommodate the dozens of new employees that will be hired in the coming months. While he couldn’t put a number on just how many jobs this acquisition will create, he did say it would be a boon for the area. “This just happened, so we’re still putting all the pieces together,” he said. “We are just starting to get the word out on recruiting talent. This is an important acquisition for the area in terms of creating a lot of jobs and making good hires. We find that there are a lot of qualified people around here, so we’re going to stay here.” John Haller, the man who started MapInfo out of East Greenbush, founded SportsSignUp in 2003. He was responsible for that company being sold to Pitney Bowes for more than $400 million.
In 2014, SportsSignUp generated $5.25 million in revenue, easily its best year, Bruno said. Time also purchased League Athletics out of Arizona and iScore out of California. Jeff Karp, who worked for EA Sports in the past, is going to be in charge of overseeing the whole operation. Bruno said he didn’t foresee any of this happening when he joined the company in 2007, but added he wasn’t floored by it, either. “No, I’m not surprised this happened,” he said. “John has a wealth of experience in this type of thing, and we are surrounded by great people. It may be a bit earlier in our growth than expected, but I am not surprised by this.” For more information on the company, please visit sportssignup.com.
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COMMUNITY SPORTS BULLETIN Intro to Ice Skating Blue Streak Boys Basketball Camp This program is designed to introduce adults and children as young as 3 to the exciting world of ice skating and to build upon skills already learned. All ages and abilities welcome. Classes will begin Tuesday, July 7, and will be grouped by age and ability. Registration fee is $75 for Saratoga Springs city residents and $95 for non Saratoga Springs residents. Sign up at 15 Vanderbilt Avenue. Call 518-587-3550 xext. 2300, email recreservations@ saratoga-springs.org or visit www.SaratogaRec. com for more information.
Saratoga Rec Summer Hours Summer hours are in effect at the Recreation Center and are Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, from 11:30 a.m. through 5 p.m. The Recreation Center will also be closed Monday, Sept. 7. For additional information please go to www.saratogarec.com.
TogaHockey Camp TogaHockey Camp 2015 will be held from Wednesday, July 22, through Friday, July 24, at the Weibel Avenue Ice Rink from 10 a.m. to noon each day. The camp is open to anyone entering grades 8 through 12. Cost is $175 per player, $125 for goalies. For more information, contact Coach Torres at david.truant@gmail.com or call at 518-583-1198.
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The camp, held July 13 to 17 at Maple Avenue Middle School, will focus on fundamentals and work to develop shooting skills, defense and other fundamentals of the game. Cost is $125 per player.
Session 1, for boys in grades 3 through 6, will be from 8 to 11 a.m., while grades 7 through 10 will go from noon to 3 p.m. For more information, contact m_usher@saratogaschools.org
Saratoga Wilton Soccer Club to Offer Free Clinics The Saratoga Wilton Soccer Club is pleased to offer free summer soccer clinics on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. at Gavin Park this summer. The clinics are designed for soccer players who are looking for advanced skills training in a fun and encouraging environment. The clinics utilize drills, exercises, and games that will help each player build a quality first touch, close control, confidence and soccer awareness. The clinics utilize a progressive systematic approach to player development by utilizing the most effective
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youth training techniques. The clinics are led by SWSC nationally licensed coaches Miguel Hoyos, who played professionally in Columbia and New York, and Joe Powers, who played at Siena and is the Ballston Spa JV Coach, and Juan Garzon, a former player and coach at St. Rose. To register, email your son or daughter’s name and age to swscsoccer@gmail.com The Saratoga Wilton Soccer Club is a nonprofit organization in its 34th year of existence dedicated to promoting youth soccer. For more information, see http:// saratogayouthsoccer.com/
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World Cup Victory Magnifies Gender Equality Issues has a problem with gender pay because the organization’s secretary general called equal pay for women “nonsense.” Not to mention the bad publicity they just went through, I think it’s time to step up to the plate by respecting women as skilled athletic soccer players. What will it take to close the gender gap in the many sports that
by Damian Fantauzzi for Saratoga TODAY So here I go again about Title IX and look where we are now: Our women are coming home as World Cup Champions. Women and girls are able to athletically compete since the addition of Title IX, for the equal chance to play sports like their male counterparts. It enables them to show that they are athletic and can play most of the sports men do, and well. The other change is in the game of soccer, a game that used to be foreign to Americans, which isn’t anymore. Most of the world calls soccer football, and of course, we don’t. But who is right? Our obvious name for the game relates to the title, but our American version is far from FIFA football and closer to rugby. Soccer is more about kicking the ball, because it is kicking the ball. American football calls that part of the game “the kicking game,” which is only part of the strategy, with more emphasis on the running game and passing game. I know we all know these comparisons but I had to make that a point for this article. Since the 1960s soccer has grown across this country, like a spider spinning her web. At first there were just a few threads, but now it has webbed into a much broader area. At first, the evolution of the game wasn’t an easy development; there were so many fall sports coaches, mainly football coaches and fans, who were against the idea. And it was mainly a lack of understanding soccer, as well as the skillset for the players. I can remember
a local football coach, from outside of Saratoga, who called soccer the “Communist Sport.” I thought that was a funny way to label the game, and he wasn’t the only one. A note of interest, only in America is soccer a fall sport. The rest of the world, well there are no seasons for soccer, it’s all year long. The United States ladies just won their third World Cup and first since 1999. What amazes me is that the media said it was the first time in 16 years, as if they feel that there should be many more. Obviously that bugged me to think that these commentators and the sports media, who are the specialists, would say something like that. It’s compared to the New York Yankees of old, after winning so many World Series, it became expected they would be world champs if they didn’t win, or get to the World Series, it was considered failure. So, what it sounds like they’re suggesting is that it’s expected. It seems that some of these people have never played sports. The Women’s World Cup is a young tournament, which began in 1991, in China, 58 years after the men started international play, and that’s when the U.S. women defeated Norway for the title. In 1999, the American women defeated China
in front of 90,185 fans at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. It was an exciting game that was won with a penalty shootout, after a scoreless tie in regulation time. So, since the international World Cup tournament is only held every four years, winning three is amazing. This is the seventh world competition in women’s soccer history, because in 1988 FIFA (Federation International de Football Association) experimented with a women’s tournament, it was a success, so it became the World Cup, even though in 1988 the U.S.A. women were not participants. Look what’s happened to this country: We’ve become soccer fans. My son played soccer for Saratoga High School, he was an all-Suburban Council goalie during the senior all-star game, in 1999. Through his involvement I became a soccer fan. And what about travel teams, boys and girls, all over the country? Not to mention that there has been a new species of women: “The soccer mom.” Last but not least, money. The USA women’s soccer team made history this past Sunday by winning their third World Cup championship. The prize? $2 million. It’s okay, and then you hear that the U.S. Men’s team earned $8 million, for losing in the first round. FIFA
women can play well? The fact that there was a 20 million plus TV audience is evidence for these archaic naysayers that they’re in the minority. Congratulations to the women’s national soccer team for their well earned honor as World Cup Champions for 2015. It was exhilarating to watch, and thank you for making us all proud Americans.
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Firecracker Top 50 Place Name
Age S
City
State
Nettime Pace
1
Patrick Geoghegan 24
M
Syracuse
NY
19:26
4:52
2
Nick Marcantonio 22
M
Glens Falls
NY
19:45
4:57
3
Eric Macknight
26
M
Ballston Lake
NY
20:00
5:00
4
Scott Mindel
28
M
Ballston Lake
NY
20:21
5:06
5
Christian Stafford
19
M
Pembroke
MA
20:25
5:07
6
Aaron Lozier
26
M
Albany
NY
20:29
5:08
7
Thomas O’Grady
30
M
Latham
NY
20:45
5:12
8
Brian Crowley
20
M
Troy
NY
20:50
5:13
9
Matthew Cicciu
20
M
Troy
NY
20:48
5:12
10
Chuck Terry
33
M
Albany
NY
20:51
5:13
11
Patrick Carroll
24
M
Albany
NY
20:53
5:14
12
Alex Benway
25
M
Saratoga Spring
NY
20:57
5:15
13
Garrett Davis
20
M
Troy
NY
21:01
5:16
14
Jacob Urys
20
M
Schenectady
NY
21:00
5:15
15
Ken Little
28
M
Ballston Lake
NY
21:00
5:15
16
Hannah Davidson 25
F
Fayetteville
NY
21:07
5:17
17
James O’Connor
41
M
Troy
NY
21:10
5:18
18
Travis Briggs
20
M
Saratoga Spring
NY
21:22
5:21
19
John Farley
26
M
Albany
NY
21:39
5:25
20
Matt Jenkins
18
M
South Glens Fal
NY
21:41
5:26
21
Jay Navin
19
M
Saratoga Spring
NY
21:48
5:27
22
Eric Young
23
M
Latham
NY
21:52
5:28
23
Greg Killey
26
M
Saratoga Spring
NY
21:56
5:29
24
Jack Vite
18
M
Clifton Park
NY
21:59
5:30
25
Will Navin
16
M
Saratoga Spring
NY
22:03
5:31
26
Volker Burkowski
43
M
Gansevoort
NY
22:13
5:34
27
Ponyboy Curtis
21
M
Pembroke
MA
21:55
5:29
28
Jordan Johnson
19
M
Loudonville
NY
22:23
5:36
29
Casey Ross
24
M
Ballston Lake
NY
22:24
5:36
30
Christopher Herbs 22
M
Rexford
NY
22:24
5:36
31
Scott Dailey
16
M
Gansevoort
NY
22:29
5:38
32
Ethan North
17
M
Greenfield Cent
NY
22:31
5:38
33
Aidan Gillooley
14
M
Glenville
NY
22:30
5:38
34
Jeff Goupil
27
M
Ballston Lake
NY
22:32
5:38
35
Will Messier
16
M
Saratoga Spring
NY
22:35
5:39
36
Christopher Donais 28
M
Ballston Spa
NY
22:35
5:39
37
Anthony Erno
18
M
Glenville
NY
22:38
5:40
38
Nolan Feola
20
M
Rochester
NY
22:38
5:40
39
Trevor Peck
17
M
Saratoga Spring
NY
22:41
5:41
40
Julia Flower
17
F
Schenectady
NY
22:40
5:40
41
Joe Verro
19
M
Saratoga Spgs
NY
22:43
5:41
42
Kelsey Chmiel
13
F
Greenfield Cent
NY
22:44
5:41
43
Jonah Williams
20
M
Saratoga Spring
NY
22:48
5:42
44
Sara Dunham
38
F
Plattsburgh
NY
22:53
5:44
45
Peyton Engborg
14
F
Greenfield
NY
22:57
5:45
46
Kenneth Hammond 25
M
New York
NY
22:55
5:44
47
Jeff Hayes
32
M
Troy
NY
23:02
5:46
48
Terrance Gallogly
28
M
Saratoga Spring
NY
23:04
5:46
49
Renee Tolan
40
F
Clifton Park
NY
23:13
5:49
50
Jason Heap
32
M
Morristown
NJ
23:15
5:49
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Harness Track Fun for the Entire Family by Neil Benjamin Jr. Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — In and around the city, there are countless activities to keep you and your family occupied and happy on nights and weekends. The downtown area is full of shops and restaurants and even a beautiful park. During the summer, we have the Saratoga Race Course, which is the premier horse racing meet in the country, as well as the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. Then there’s the Racino. Er, better yet, it’s actually called the Saratoga Casino and Raceway, and often times, people forget about the second half of the name. The harness track is essentially a mini-flat track, where men and women ride on little carts behind the horses, which trot and pace around the half-mile track in hopes of achieving victory. That sounds a lot like what happens from late-July through Labor Day just down the road, except there’s a big difference: Going for a night out at the harness track costs as much as it does to take a breath. Zero, zilch, nada. There’s no admission fee, so if you choose to eat dinner prior and not gamble, you and the family can enjoy a night out for nothing. Last week, I was given a tour of the back area of the stable, where owners, trainers, riders, bathers and horses all stay in the time leading up to the horse’s race. It’s almost like one big party, except everyone is working to prepare for the race. Family and friends of the participants are in the back area offering support and chatting with the
drivers, while others appear to be there for support. It had a certain family atmosphere, where drivers, trainers and owners seemed to forget they are competing against each other. Essentially, everyone was enjoying himself or herself.
The track and casino together make for an enjoyable evening out that won’t dent your wallet or seem like forced fun. And with the Sire Stakes coming up, you’ll get to see the best standardbred horses in the business.