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Parking Partnership Hundreds of new spots for 2012 Season

by Daniel Schechtman Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS – By this time next year, city officials and downtown businesses expect parking woes in Saratoga Springs to be a thing of the past.

Mayor Scott Johnson announced Tuesday, August 9, a unique partnership between the private and public sectors to address downtown Saratoga’s limited parking solutions,

unveiling plans to construct a new parking deck one block off of Broadway, along Woodlawn Avenue between Church and Division.

“For far too long, decades in fact, the issue of downtown parking has gone unresolved,” said Mayor Johnson. “Well today, I’m proud to stand here to announce a project that will directly solve, in large part, the parking shortage in the center of our

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by Daniel Schechtman Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS – Two days, 103 horses, $32,892,340 – who says the race track is the only place in Saratoga to catch exciting equine action?

From Monday, August 8 through Tuesday, August 9, 160 hip-numbered yearlings were opened to the highest bidder, young horses with bloodlines richer than the wealth of many men put together – except, of course, if that man happens to be the event’s leading bidder: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum.

Operating through his bloodstock agent, John Ferguson,

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A (Family) Tree Grows in Wilton

by Yael Goldman Saratoga TODAY WILTON - Al Clarke has spent the past 15 years compiling a stranger's family tree.

The project, which he admits is more of an addiction, has led him to publish a book, create a detailed website, and plan a research trip to Hawaii where Clarke hopes to find the final piece of an unusual puzzle.

He and his wife, Sheila, depart in mid September, and Clarke is on the edge of his seat, counting down the minutes.

Many people study their family's genealogy; in fact the concept is becoming an increasingly popular hobby. What's uncommon here is that Clarke, an active member and treasurer of Saratoga County

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Salamanders, Turtles and Frogs at Camp Saratoga

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WILTON - A group of eager children and one bulldog gathered at Wilton's Camp Saratoga Tuesday, August 9, to learn firsthand about the varied wildlife living in the Wilton Preserve's pond.

Top left: Hans Fulton of Saratoga Springs studies a collection of pond wildlife before releasing the critters back into the water.

Bottom: Emma and Abigail Weliczka of Wilton use dip nets to fish for frogs, toads, snails and salamanders as mother Jennifer Weliczka looks on.

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Todd A. Campbell, 29, of 24 Kircher Rd., Saratoga Springs, pleaded guilty to a charge of third-degree attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance, a class-C felony. Campbell was arrested February 8 in Ballston Spa for an incident that occurred November 11. He has been sentenced to three years in New York State Prison and two years of post release supervision.

Peter W. Winslow, II, 28, of 299 Pine St., Corinth, pleaded guilty to a charge of aggravated driving while intoxicated with a child in the vehicle, a class-E felony. Winslow was arrested June 11, 2010, in the town of Corinth and is expected to return to court for sentencing at a later date.

Paul M. Hildenbrandt, 33, of 9 Sunset Ave., Mechanicville, pleaded guilty to a charge of fifthdegree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class-D felony. Hildenbrandt was arrested November 22 in Malta and is scheduled to return to court for sentencing September 29.

Bradford C. Bayer, 24, of 324 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, pleaded guilty to a charge of second-degree attempted criminal sale of marijuana, a class-E felony. Bayer was arrested June 9, 2010, in Saratoga Springs for an incident that occurred April 22, 2010. He is scheduled to return

to court for September 29.

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John Beardsley, 25, of Stillwater, was charged with second-degree criminal contempt, a misdemeanor. Beardsley was arrested July 30 in Stillwater and and arraigned in the Stillwater Town Court. He was later transported to the Saratoga County Jail. Beardsley is expected to return to court at a later date.

Maria M. Ruiz, 47, of 2909 Rt. 29, Apt. 8, Middle Grove, pleaded guilty to a charge of third-degree attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance, a class-C felony. Ruiz was arrested October 8 in Saratoga Springs for an incident that occurred September 23 and is scheduled to return to court for sentencing September 29.

William M. Hubbell, 60, of 299-3 Hudson River Rd., Waterford, was charged with third-degree grand larceny, a class-D felony, and first-degree falsification of business records, a class-E felony. Hubbell was arrested in the town of Waterford following incidences which occurred from January of 2008 through April of 2011.

William R. Hubbell, 27, of 299 Hudson River Rd., Waterford, was charged with third-degree grand larceny, a class-D felony, and first-degree falsification of business records, a

class-E felony. Hubbell was arrested in the town of Waterford following incidences which occurred from March of 2008 through February of 2011.

Sara N. Babinski, 23, of 5 Ten Broeck St., Stillwater, was resentenced August 4 by Judge Jerry J. Scarano to continued probation with enlarged conditions, to include drug treatment court.

Babinski was originally convicted January 18, 2008, of first-degree knowingly introducing dangerous contraband into prison, a class-D felony, for which she was sentenced to five years of probation.

James D. Paro, Jr., 35, of 145 John St., Hudson Falls, was resentenced August 9 by Judge Jerry J. Scarano to continued probation. Paro was originally

convicted November 6, 2008, of third-degree attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance, a class-C felony, for which he was originally sentenced to time served and five years of probation.

Melissa M. DeCarlo, 47, of the Westwood Motel, Burnt Hills, was resentenced August 2 by Judge Jerry J. Scarano to continued probation. DeCarlo was originally convicted August 27, 2010, of driving while intoxicated, a class-E felony, for which she was originally sentenced to time served and five years

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William Umstadter, 29, of Schaghticoke, was charged with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration, a misdemeanor, and third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, also a misdemeanor. Umstadter was arrested July 30 in Stillwater and is expected to return to court at a later date.

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Marylou Whitney Rose Garden Dedicated

Wagering Strong Saratoga Race Course

Photos by Cathy Duffy for MarkBolles.com SARATOGA SPRINGS – On Friday, August 5, surrounded by well-wishers including husband John Hendrickson, Marylou Whitney was honored with a special rose garden named in her honor.

Saratoga Springs Mayor Scott Johnson and Department of Public Works Commissioner Anthony “Skip” Scirocco officially dedicated the Marylou Whitney Rose Garden, which is adjacent to Canfield Casino in Congress Park.

The garden is laid out in four

quadrants surrounding an antique, three-tiered fountain that dates back to 1870. The garden also features the specially commissioned “Marylou Whitney Rose,” which was given to Ms. Whitney as a birthday present by her husband.

Friends of the couple purchased and donated the rose bushes, marker and other items for the garden, which is meant as a both tribute to, and an expression of the community’s affection for the well-known Thoroughbred owner and businesswoman who makes her home in Saratoga Springs.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS – Wagering at Saratoga Race Course, on-track, downstate, and across the country, continues to outpace 2010 totals through week three of the meet (16 days,) according to The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA). Attendance was also up through Saturday but is now slightly down because of one less giveaway day so far this year.

Attendance through week three was 325,809, down 5.4 percent from 344,252 in 2010.

However, these attendance figures include popular giveaway days, where patrons pay multiple admissions to obtain more than one giveaway item, either at the track entrance or at the “multiple admissions” area inside the track.

There has been one giveaway day in 2011, and there were two through the first three weeks (16 days) of the 2010 meet.

It is expected that this trend will reverse itself after the track holds a popular T-shirt giveaway day this Sunday, August 14.

On-track handle totaled $47,896,094, up 7.7 percent from $44,463,694 last year.

Saratoga Springs Native Finishes Second on “Platinum Hit” NEW YORK – Jes Hudak, 29, a Saratoga Springs native now living in Los Angeles, appeared on the final episode of the Bravo Network program “Platinum Hit” and achieved second place in the nationwide songwriter contest / reality television series.

The competition series followed 12 emerging singer-songwriters from around the nation, chosen from hundreds of hopeful candidates, on their quest to become the next big “hitmaker.” The final episode aired on August 5.

New York Harness Races Approved to be Simulcast at NYRA Tracks SCHENECTADY – New York State Racing and Wagering Board Chairman John D. Sabini announced on Friday, August 5, that the Board approved simulcasting of New York-based harness races at the three Thoroughbred tracks operated by The New York Racing Association (NYRA). Included in this approval are harness races that are run locally at Saratoga Casino and Raceway.

Fans may now wager on harness races at the Belmont Café and Aqueduct simulcast centers, as well as Saratoga Race Course during their respective business hours. The races can also be bet via the “NYRA Rewards” account wagering system.

“Opening harness racing to more fans is a common-sense move that will increase handle and

continue to help tracks across the state make up for revenue lost when New York City OTB closed,” Chairman Sabini said.

Director of Racing Operations at Saratoga Casino and Raceway John Matarazzo said, “We’re very excited that NYRA will be offering wagering on Saratoga Harness to its customers. Prior to New York City OTB’s closure there was considerable interest in our racing in the downstate market and we’re confident that this will rekindle that interest. We are grateful to NYRA and the Racing and Wagering Board for their efforts to promote New York racing.”

Joint Committee Hearing on Casino Gaming Amendment Scheduled ALBANY- A joint hearing of the New York State Racing and Judiciary Committees, to specifically focus on the potential of a constitutional amendment related to casino gaming, is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 7, at the Legislative Office Building’s Hearing Room A, 188 State St., Albany.

In order for full casino gaming to occur in New York, the state constitution requires approval by two separately elected state legislatures followed by passage in a statewide public referendum.

On Tuesday, August 9, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that his office is developing a comprehensive gaming plan for the state in which commercial, non-Indian casinos are being considered.

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Michael M. Palmer Saratoga Springs, NY - Michael M. Palmer, 85, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2011.

Born on October 28, 1925, in Coeymans, NY, he was the son of the late Burton and Philomena (Mastriano) Palmer. A U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, he served on LSM vessel #333 in the American and Asiatic-Pacific campaigns and in the occupation of Japan.

Survivors include his loving wife of 40 years, Helene ("Chick") Bruno Palmer; five sons, Burton (Francine) Palmer, Anthony (Marie) Palmieri, Michael (Kathy) Palmer Jr., Mark (Diane) Bruno and David (Rebecca) Bruno; 14 grandchildren, Samantha, Aaron, Zachary, Nicholas, Michael and Matthew Palmer, Kevin (Kerri), Christopher, Derek, Chelsea, Jonathan, Nicole, Rachael and David Bruno; two great-grandchildren, Keirstin and Ryan Bruno; two loving sisters, Mary Ann (George) Strout and Rosemary (Joe) O'Brien; and several nieces and nephews, Virginia (Carl) Senter Orsino, James (Anita)

Orsino, George (Geri) Strout, Douglas (Blaine) Strout, J. Robert (Katja) O'Brien and Jodi (John) O'Brien.

A Mass was held Tuesday, August 9. Father Matthew B. Wetsel officiated. Burial with military honors will be at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway 584-5373.

Memorials may be made in his name to a charity of one's choice.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.

Saratoga County Deceased Veteran of the Month Sergeant William Mullady Saratoga County Veterans Service Agency has named William Mullady the August 2011 Deceased Veteran of the Month. Sergeant Mullady will be honored on Tuesday, August 16 during a public ceremony.

The ceremony will begin at 2:30 p.m. and be held at 40 McMaster St. in Ballston Spa. A reception will follow.

William Mullady was enlisted in the U.S. Army from 19431945 and served in the European Theater of Operations, Italy and Southern France Campaigns, during World War II. After leaving the Army, Mullady worked for 38 years at New York Telephone and was a civic leader in the town of Stillwater. He was town supervisor, president of the Board of Education, and a member of the VFW. William is survived by his wife, Anna; his daughters, Mary Ellen Pupello and Elizabeth Barnes; and his sons, Patrick and William.

OBITUARIES Beatrice M. Poutre Saratoga Springs, NY - Beatrice M. Poutre, 103, passed away July 24, 2011.

Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of Joseph Arthur Poutre and Rose Miller Poutre.

She was predeceased by brother, Clarence Poutre and his wife, Mary; brother, Harry Poutre and his wife, Mae; stepbrother, Raymond Poutre and his wife, Jennie; and niece, Mary Poutre Kinnear.

Survivors are her nephew, Arthur Poutre (Marie) of Saratoga Springs, and niece, Rose-Ellen Daniels (John) of Hopedale, MA.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs on Tuesday, August 16, 2011, at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery in Niskayuna.

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Betty G. Peterson Wilton, NY - Betty G. Peterson passed away after a short illness at her Palmer Terrace home on Thursday, August 4, 2011.

In addition to her parents, Jacob and Helen DeLoriea, she was predeceased by her husband, Arthur Peterson; two sisters, Dorothy Gossett and MaryLou Cowles; and five brothers, Kenneth, Donald, Edward, Joseph and Jerry DeLoriea.

Survivors include three sons, Harold of Douglasville, GA, Stephen of Saratoga Springs and Thomas Seaman of San Antonio, TX; one step-son, Wayne Peterson of Sterling Heights, MI; sister,

Alberta Mathis of Schuylerville; brother, Harold De Loriea of Wilton; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services were conducted Monday and burial will be in the family plot at Greenridge Cemetery, Lincoln Avenue, Saratoga Springs.

Memorials may be made in her name to Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

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Malta, NY - Elizabeth "Betty" Ohlson died July 16, 2011, at her residence. She was 100.

She was the widow of Richard Ohlson. Survivors include daughters, Janet (Frank) Knight and Karen (Paul) Travers; brother, Desmond (Inez) Tempfli; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

A Mass was celebrated Tuesday,

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New Parking Deck by 2012 continued from Page 1 vibrant downtown.” He added, “The plan is to convert the Woodlawn area parking lot into a parking deck, all in time for next year’s summer season.”

The city owned Woodlawn Avenue parking lot will be converted into a brand-new, two-level parking deck, adding approximately 180 new spaces for a grand total of 327 parking spots. The new site will remain consistent with other city-owned lots – namely free, with an hourly limit put in place to maximize turnover for downtown businesses. The design of the deck will also allow for a third level to be built in the future should the need arise, bringing the potential number of parking spots to approximately 500.

While construction for the project is estimated to cost $4.7 million, not all of the money for the new deck will come directly from the city coffers.

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Mayor Scott Johnson and partners announce plans for a new parking deck.

“This is the first joint venture of a public-private partnership that has brought downtown businesses and the city together to better share the costs and lessen the tax payer burden,” said Johnson. “As part of the private and non-city contribution in this public-private partnership, we

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A rendering of the proposed parking deck on Woodlawn Ave.

expect $1 million in private or noncity contributions.”

An additional $1.2 million from the expected sale of the small parking lot adjacent to Lillian’s Restaurant on Broadway will also be put toward the new construction cost. The remaining $2.5 million balance will be bonded over a 20-year term, with an annual bond cost of $180,000.

“Past studies have concluded that by adding parking spaces downtown, there will be increased sales at local businesses, and in turn, the city gains increased sales tax revenue,” said Johnson. “We expect the increase in sales tax from this proposal alone to more than cover the cost to the city in advancing the project. In other words, it will be cost neutral at the least, and we expect even a surplus to be demonstrated over time.”

The plan, according to Johnson, is that the $180,000 annual bond cost will be covered thanks to the increased sales tax revenue collected by the city.

A total of 20 public officials and private business owners and individuals were part of the private-public partnership to bring the proposal to

fruition. Members included Mayor Scott Johnson; Commissioner John Frank; Saratoga Springs Supervisor Matt Veitch; Tim Mabee from the Special Assessment District; Todd Shimkus of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce; Mark Baker of the Saratoga Springs City Center; Jeff Clark of the Downtown Business Association; Todd Garafano of the Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau; Dennis Brobston of the Saratoga Economic Development Corporation; Angelo Calbone of Saratoga Hospital and Chair of the Chamber’s Board of Directors; Charles Wait, president of the Adirondack Trust Co.; Tom Roohan of Roohan Realty; Matt Jones of Jones Ferradino Attorneys at Law; Bruce Boghosia of Boghosian Brothers Inc.; Linda Ambrosini of G. Willikers; Rod Sutton of Sutton and Tarantino; Harvey Fox of Fox Jewlers; Sonny Bonacio of Bonacio Construction; Larry Novik of Bonnacio Construction; and Cliff Vanwagner, chair on the Saratoga Springs Planning Board.

“Today’s announcement is a culmination of a collective, strategic deci-

sion to ensure the continued success of our downtown economy. For a long time it’s been widely known that ample parking is critical to downtown continued and sustained success,” said Johnson. “Shopping, dinning, and even living downtown has never been more popular. Saratoga has emerged as a global destination, bringing tourists and visitors to us more and more on a year-round basis.”

Three public hearings are scheduled to take place regarding the proposed parking deck, the first taking place August 16 at the City Council meeting. The City Council must vote on the project by September 6 in order to gain approval.

Once construction begins, the deck is expected to be completed within four to six months. During that time the existing Woodlawn Avenue lot, which was already due for $500,000 in upkeep and repair costs, will be unavailable to those looking for parking spaces. The proposal calls for the completion of the project in time for next year’s summer season.

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The gray box along Woodlawn Ave. marks the site of the proposed parking deck.

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Pizza Works Opens on Henry Street

by Yael Goldman Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS - Pizza Works, a family-run restaurant group that started in Ballston Spa, is continuing its tradition of authentic New York-style thin crust pizza with a new location at 88 Henry Street.

The pizza shop, which opened last week, is the youngest of nine sibling restaurants. Ed Rovetto and his business partners - brothers Iggy (short for Iginio), Carlo and Johnny, and cousin Ed - run a group of restaurants that are spread across New York and Vermont: Pizza Jerks (Glens Falls, Lake George and Killington, VT), Positive Pie (Montpellier and Plainfield, VT), Pie Casso (Stowe, VT) and, of course, Pizza Works which is making its way across Saratoga County.

Together, the four brothers and one cousin run all nine locations with the same knowledge and passion, although each brand has its own vibe.

"What's really exciting is that we all do it the same - it's the same recipe from my uncle John," Rovetto said.

Growing up in an Italian family with immigrant parents, Rovetto said he grew up where there was always fresh baked bread and a passion for cooking from the heart. He began working in his uncle's pizza shop in Mohawk, New York, at the age of 15, and his business partners all earned

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Ed Rovetto shows off his latest creation: Saratoga Springs Pizza Works. their badges behind the same counter.

"We have grown up in these pizza shops and we run them the way we were taught to cook and eat," Rovetto said "We have a passion for making food that's really good, and we want our customers to feel the same love we felt as kids."

Rovetto's piece of the pie is Pizza Works, which he opened in Ballston Spa in 1988 and then in Burnt Hills in 1991. Now, he has expanded to Saratoga Springs with a new look and

a fresh menu that reflects "the eclectic tastes that make up the downtown landscape."

Pizza Works comes to Saratoga Springs with the city's unique health-focused culture in mind. You won't find a fryer in the kitchen even the wings are baked and not deep fried. Plus, according to Saratoga restaurant manager Dennis Sacco, new recipes that include gluten free and vegan options are also being added to the menu.

"Everyone loves pizza and we are all looking for ways to get healthier and keep our kids healthy," Sacco said.

The local pizzeria is known for taking the typical slice to the next level.

Aside from fresh ingredients, handtossed dough, and specially blended sauces, the Pizza Works mark is found in slice varieties that include creative favorites like the Buffalo, Tree Hugger, arugula and Prosciutto, and chicken basil pesto. The famous "moon sandwich" is another signature, and quick bites like salads, sandwiches, soups, calzones, wraps and pasta dishes round off the fast-casual experience.

The atmosphere in Saratoga's Pizza Works is also a slight break from the more "traditional" settings of Ballston Spa and Burnt Hills. Rovetto, whose

day job is running a successful design company, said he had a little more fun planning the Henry Street pizzeria.

"We think of Saratoga as more of an urban culture," he said, describing the new shop as "hip, fun and modern, and not what you expect to see you when you think of walking into a pizzeria."

But if the setup fools you at first

glance, the aromas and expertise (most obvious in the carefree doughtossing and ready-to-go slices) will surely set you straight - Pizza Works is an authentic pizzeria with a long family tree.

For more information about Pizza Works or to place an order online, visit www.pizzaworks.org. You can also call (518) 584-6650.

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Siro’s Trattoria at The Lodge

by Yael Goldman Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS - Siro's Trattoria at The Lodge, located at 1 Nelson Avenue, opened its doors in July to unveil the atmosphere and spectacular menu you'd expect from a Tom Dillon-designed restaurant.

The new venue is a marriage of traditions, and an exciting venture for Dillon, who has spent the past 28 years managing and cooking at Siro's.

Having transferred ownership of the restaurant to Racing Restaurants of America last year, Dillon stayed on board as COO to preserve the Siro's tradition and extend its brand to The Lodge with the help of his sons

Brendan, 27, and Brady, 23.

Brendan is "front of the house" as general manager at Trattoria and Brady is "back of the house" as the current executive chef at Siro's.

Together, they have helped their father create a spacious and romantic venue that represents the newest generation of the restaurant, at least until Siro's Manhattan opens in the fall.

As a sibling to Siro's, Trattoria does strike a resemblance, if not by small touches like the Prosciutto e Melone that carries onto the new menu, then by the Dillon gentleman themselves; as a sequel to The Lodge, the restaurant is an ideal balance of new and old.

"We loved The Lodge's space; the

grand old architecture, the mezzanine and hardwood," Brendan said. "We're not trying to wipe that out, but rather to embrace that there is something new here."

They completed extensive renovations to preserve the old-style charm of the early 20th century building and, at the same time, imprint a new character. Dillon refinished the wood floors, created an enclosed patio area, set up 90 seats at real dining room tables, built a piano bar, and brought nature indoors with cascading plants that add greenery to the mix of open and private dining spaces.

The atmosphere is classic yet bright, a unique touch that is made with bold racing-inspired artwork that juxtaposes the dark wood finishes.

(Frankie Flores and Rumara Jewett pieces bring color to the scene, alongside expertly selected works from River Front Studios.)

With the menu, Dillon started from scratch.

"We have created a great Italian menu and a 150-bottle wine list," Brendan said. "There isn't too much cross over with Siro's; we wanted to do something different here."

Menu highlights include Raviolo (homemade extra large ravioli with black truffle ricotta and egg yolkchive butter); Gnocchi (homemade ricotta gnocchi with tomato, zucchini and fresh pesto), Maine Lobster Fra Diavolo (1.5 lb Maine lobster with little neck clams, muscles and hot pepper marinara over linguine); and the 24 oz Porterhouse served with roasted fingerlings and caramelized cippolini onions.

The restaurant is open Wednesday to Monday during racing season and will remain open year-round, most likely five days out of the week and for brunch on Sunday.

"It will be just as elegant in the winter," Dillon said. "We have two grand fireplaces; it will be a beautiful place."

Siro's Trattoria is also positioned to

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Pictured left to right: Brendan Dillon and the talented, young “back of the house” staff at Siro’s Trattoria: Executive Chef Ryan Reed, Erik Dybowski, Chris Bergland, Sous Chef Nicholas Armstrong, Brandon Nealey and Collin Murphy.

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A view from the mezzanine.

Siro’s Trattoria at The Lodge. accommodate weddings and other events throughout the year. The setting is spectacular and private; it's tucked back from the road, and hidden behind a veil of ancient trees on quite a few acres. With access to proprietor Saratoga Casino and Raceways' polo field there is enough outdoor space to accommodate a wedding of 4 or 500 people. In the colder months, the restaurant can accommodate dinner parties and smaller holiday celebrations indoors.

There are more changes to come, including the restaurant's name, which may be shortened to "Siro's Trattoria" down the road, and the

small herb garden that will be expanded on raised beds. The Dillons are also working on opening Siro's Manhattan on Second Avenue in between 45th and 46th sometime between October 15 and November 1.

It will be interesting to see how the third venue fits in.

For Brendan, Siro's and Siro's Trattoria at The Lodge are complementary venues. "Siro's is more the hustle and bustle and here, it's slow tempo; it's relaxed," he said.

For more information about Siro's Trattoria at The Lodge or to book a reservation, call (518) 584-7988.

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Wellness Center Focuses on Successful Living

by Yael Goldman Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS -Life Stylized Success Center celebrated its grand opening at 444 Broadway, suite 302 last week.

Founded with the motto "Your Success is Our Business," the local business is a new genre of wellness center aimed at helping individuals achieve success by providing guidance for a variety of personal and professional situations in a supportive, educational environment.

The center is a collaborative effort between Sierra J. Sullivan, her husband Ron Smith, and Karen and Kevin Carey - four individuals with extensive lifestyle and business development expertise. Together, they share a vision of helping people move forward in their lives and careers.

"We help people find a way around whatever is blocking their energy or positive performance in business, or in life, generally," said Sullivan, who is also known for establishing the inaugural Saratoga Springs Women's Fest that took place in March.

"We try to find a way to re-energize and recharge the lifestyle forces

within, to achieve greater satisfaction and serenity," she said.

Life Stylized offers group lessons, workshops and private coaching that deals with everything from business to relationships, body issues and money.

Programming is varied: there are co-educational classes and specific groups for women and men, like “Body Love," an exploration of the sexy side of feminine expression, and "Beers and Business," a platform for bringing entrepreneurial men together to brainstorm.

With expertise in both personal and professional coaching, the Life Stylized team is trained to help individuals reach new levels of success with the right balance.

Life Stylized works in both spheres because, according to Sullivan, they are interconnected: "If you start in business life you always end up dealing with your personal life and vice versa," she said.

She explained that Life Stylized offers coaching, not therapy, and that there's a big difference between the two.

"Our belief is that therapy is about looking at the past and anaylzing what caused you to get where you

are, whereas coaching is more about the future and present," she said.

"Coaches are more like cheerleaders, we see your vision happening, oftentimes when you can't, and we help you look at the changes you can make today to get results tomorrow."

The center's official opening is in September, at which point their website (www.lifestylized.com) will list a full calendar of offerings. You can sign up for one program at a time or purchase a special four-month membership that allows unlimited access to workshops and programs.

"If you're feeling stuck, dreary or want to create something bigger than where you're at in your life, then come to us," Sullivan said.

For more information about Life Stylized Success Center, visit www.lifestylized.com or call (310) 570-0661.

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Saratoga Hospital Employees Named Nurse Practitioner Association Board Members SARATOGA SPRINGS - At a recent meeting, the Saratoga-Warren chapter of the Nurse Practitioner Association appointed new board officers. For the first time, all appointees are Saratoga Hospital employees.

Heather Hynick MS, FNP-BC, ANP-BC, RNFA of Saratoga Hospital's Pain Management Center was appointed president; Eileen Santoro MSN, FNP-BC at the Saratoga Center for Endocrine & Diabetes was named secretary; and Michelle Russo MS, ANP-BC, COHN-S, of occupational health was appointed treasurer.

The Nurse Practitioner Association represents the combined talents of nurse practitioners of Fulton, Hamilton, Montgomery, Saratoga, Warren and Washington counties.

Pictured from left to right: Michelle Russo, Heather Hynick and Eileen Santoro.

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Wilton Town Board Meeting

by Daniel Schechtman Saratoga TODAY WILTON - The Wilton Town Board met for their monthly meeting Thursday, August 4, to discuss a local law regarding peddling and soliciting, street lighting at Ridgeview Commons and property maintenance law, among other business. Deputy Supervisor Raymond O'Conor was absent from the meeting due to a personal conflict.

Following the public comment portion of the meeting, the board moved to discuss local law No. 3, dealing with peddling and soliciting licenses. While formerly the town's police department conducted the requisite background checks on all those applying for the license, a recent amendment to regulations will no longer allow this. As such, the town is now required to hire an outside source to perform the check and bill back the applicant for the expense. A debate between

several council members arose over this issue, with Councilman Robert Rice noting it was more of a "philosophical debate," he was having over whether the government should conduct said background checks in the first place.

Councilman Robert Pulsifer agreed with Rice, stating that he generally disapproves of the government checking in on people, and that "the government should stay out of private business." Supervisor Arthur Johnson argued that such background checks were done to "legitimize businesses and protect the homeowners from fraudulent schemes," and asked the board to take action on the matter, especially after Town Attorney Richard DeVall noted that the town was currently in violation of an ordinance without its passage. After a 30-day extension, asked for by Councilman Chuck Gerber, was considered, the board decided to move forward and pass the motion, allowing the

town to hire an outside source to conduct the background checks.

It was agreed that the issue of whether such background checks are an appropriate use of government power (with the possibility of a repeal discussed) would be explored at a later date.

The Town Board moved on to discuss new streetlight poles in the Ridgeview Commons development. The developer is looking to install cheaper poles in the development as a way to save on costs, although they differ slightly from other streetlight poles found in Wilton. The biggest difference, excluding cost, is the visual appearance of the poles, although such a difference was considered negligible.

A discussion regarding property maintenance law regarding foreclosed and abandoned properties in Wilton was also brought to the public. The Town Board hopes to discuss and research the matter further before any action is taken.

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24-hour Medical Center Approved for Malta SARATOGA SPRINGS Saratoga Hospital and Albany Medical Center have received state approval to jointly provide highend urgent, primary and outpatient care in Malta at a new center located off Exit 12 of the Northway.

This health center will be the only such facility in the region to offer 24-hour access to emergency medicine physicians for urgent care.

The center is expected to open in fall 2012.

“The new center will meet the increased demand for health care services in one of the fastest growing regions in New York State,” said Angelo Calbone, president and CEO, Saratoga Hospital.

The two facilities signed a memorandum of agreement in September, 2010, to jointly provide services in Malta. A new not-forprofit corporation, Healthcare Partners of Saratoga, Ltd, formed

by Saratoga Hospital and Albany Medical Center, will operate the Malta center.

Services at the new center will include: - Urgent and higher-level care, in a center that is staffed by emergency medicine physicians - Electronic, real-time specialty consultation with specialists at Albany Medical Center and Saratoga Hospital - Diagnostic imaging, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), X-ray and ultrasound - Lab services The facility will also house offices for specialists from Albany Med, primary care doctors and other physicians from Saratoga Hospital.

Services currently provided at Saratoga Hospital’s Malta Medical Arts facility will be relocated to the new outpatient center. In preparation, emergency medicine physicians from Albany Medical Center recently began treating patients at Malta Medical Arts, located on Route 9, in July.

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Project Traces History From Wilton to Hawaii continued from Page 1 Heritage Hunters, is researching someone else's family, the Lincolns.

It began with curiosity and a small request (and partly because Clarke's brother had already "called dibs" on tracing their family tree).

A local historian asked Al and Sheila to include their home, the old "Doc Lincoln" residence, in a house tour fundraiser for the Wilton Historical Society.

"I agreed, and decided it would be a good idea to know a little bit about the house," he said. They moved into the Ernst Road home in 1969 with little knowledge about its history.

So Clarke began researching and learned that his home was the former residence of Dr. Henry Martin Lincoln (1859-1937), a notorious character in the town's history.

Doc Lincoln, as he's referred to by historians, was known for two things: his incurable opium addiction and his homicide conviction. Lincoln accidentally shot and killed his friend Seth H. Nichols who was attempting an intervention, and spent a short time in prison for the accidental crime. The doctor continued both his addiction and his medical practice until 1937 when he passed away in the Ernst Road home at the age of 70.

"Surprisingly it wasn't the drugs that killed him, it was cancer," Clarke said.

The project may have begun innocuously, but it quickly moved from this shallow history to an indepth research campaign that took

over "like a contagious disease." It wasn't long before Clarke became completely addicted.

Clarke started with Doc Lincoln himself, and learned that he preferred the nickname Harry and was a "small, energetic man" with "high prospects." He attended Troy Conference Academy of Poultney, Vermont; read medicine with Dr. C.S. Grant of Saratoga Springs; and graduated from Albany Medical College in 1886. Upon graduation, Lincoln took over an established practice in Wiltonville located just a few miles from his family and relatives.

This brought Clarke to research the doctor's immediate family, his parents, John D. Lincoln and Lydia Adelia Martin, grandparents Henry and Hannah Lincoln, and grandparents Sarah and Nedabiah Lincoln, who fought in the Revolutionary War. Then the several cousins and uncles who had prospered on farm land in the Greenfield-Corinth, and "the handful of relatives that settled on Lincoln Mountain in Wilton."

Eventually, Clarke traced the family all the way back to Thomas "the miller" Lincoln who left England in 1634 and settled in Massachusetts.

It's here that he found a split in the tree, a cousin named Lorenzo Lincoln who moved to Hawaii in 1836 around the same time the doctor's relatives had moved to Saratoga County.

It's this singular detail that is pushing Clarke all the way from Wilton to Hawaii. He wants to begin mapping the second half of the Lincoln story

MarkBolles.com • Saratoga Today Heritage Hunter Al Clarke is tracing the Lincoln family’s history.

to put together the final material for his second book.

Although there's at least one more major step to take, it's clear that Clarke's transformation from curious homeowner to genealogist is complete.

In his heritage hunt, Clarke created maps of Lincoln family properties, conducted archaeological digs at abandoned sites, tracked down countless relatives, even asked two people to take a DNA test. He's pushed his limits and creativity, and

learned about the importance of keeping track of his family in the present.

Surprisingly, one of the greatest challenges in researching the Lincolns was putting faces to names in old family photographs. He learned that an addiction to genealogy comes with a responsibility far beyond a current project - it's about laying out the pieces for the next person’s search.

"I learned that you have to label you have to record and identify to

help preserve," he said. "One hundred years from now someone you'll never know will thank you for what you did."

To learn more about Al Clarke's genealogy project, visit www.doclincoln.com/doclincoln.html. For more information about Heritage Hunters, a local group that is dedicated to the preservation of genealogical and historical materials in and around Saratoga County, visit http://saratoganygenweb.com/gwsarhh.html.

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Saratoga Historic Battlefield, Rtes. 4 and 32, Schuylerville From 9 – 11 a.m. join park volunteers Dick Farrell and Ray Palmer.

Participants should be able to walk 2 miles over uneven terrain and are encouraged to bring drinking water and insect repellant. For more information, call (518) 664-9821, ext. 224 or visit www.nps.gov/sara.

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Rebuilding Together: Saratoga

by Christina James Saratoga TODAY In partnership with the community, Rebuilding Together Saratoga County (RTSC) provides free home repairs to qualified homeowners who are low-income, elderly, veterans or disabled, as well as to nonprofit facilities serving the community.

Saratoga County has roughly 12,600 residents who live below the poverty line and these families find themselves having to put home repairs on the backburner behind other, more immediate financial obligations. “During these tough economic times, more and more folks need a little help, so we are getting many requests,” said RTSC Executive Director Michelle Larkin.

“Our motto is neighbors helping neighbors, so it’s great to know when you donate to our organization the money is staying right in our community, helping our neighbors in need,” said Larkin.

As one of the charities that benefits from the proceeds generated by this year’s Showcase of Homes event, RTSC needs to provide volunteers during the tour’s three weekends. Volunteers will not only be helping RTSC raise money, but they will receive a free ticket to take the tour. Anyone interested is asked to work a three-hour shift and can register to work any of the three weekends. The tour runs September 17-18, 24-25, and October 1-2.

The RTSC is also holding a “Non-Gala” event where residents are asked to save the expenses normally incurred with attending a social function and instead, donate to the cause! To RSVP your donation, fill out the form below or visit http://www.rebuildingtogethersaratoga.org/. If you have any questions about how you can volunteer or how to make a donation, call (518) 695-3315.

Saratoga Children’s Theater 64 Hamilton St., Saratoga Springs “Lemonade”will be performed at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door.

For more information, visit www.saratogachildrenstheatre.org.

Book Reading and Signing Saratoga Springs Area Visitor Center, 297 Broadway Brendan O’Meara will have a reading from his new book, “Six Weeks in Saratoga: How 3-Year-Old Filly Rachel Alexandra Beat the Boys and Became Horse of the Year”at 3 p.m., with book signing until 5 p.m. The program is free and open to the public.

Greenfield Farmers’ Market Middle Grove Town Park, Middle Grove Road From 4 -7 p.m. every Friday, come to buy fresh produce for your weekend grilling.

UpBeat On the Roof Skidmore, North Broadway, Saratoga Springs Beginning at 7 p.m., this free concert is one of the joys of summer.

Rain location is in the museum.

Saturday, August 13

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Friday, August 12, 2011 office at (518) 450-0321 or visit the website at www.wiltonpreserve.org.

Sale to Benefit Campers St. Peter Lutheran Church, 2776 Route 9, Malta The proceeds of this tag sale, which will be from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., will be used to send local children to day camp and other local ministries.

Greenfield Open House The Town of Greenfield Historical Society and Town of Greenfield will be holding an open house at the Caboose at King's station from 11 a.m. - 3 pm. Tour the Caboose and renovated Station House. Receive a keepsake picture of you on the Caboose. Contact the Town Hall at (518) 893-7432, ext 300, for more information.

Tang Museum Family Day Children ages 5 and up with an adult can enjoy a brief tour of a current Tang exhibition followed by a hands-on art activity. Free and open to the public. From 2-3:30 p.m. at the Tang Museum, Skidmore College. For reservations and information, call (518) 580-8080.

Sunday, August 14 Breakfast Buffet at the VFW

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week’s tour is “Down in the Valley: Explore ‘The Gut.’”Meet at the SW corner of Phila and Henry by Ben and Jerry’s.

18th-Century Day Schuyler House, Rte. 4, Schuylerville From noon- 5 p.m. enjoy free tours of the Schuyler House, listen to music of the period, see Punch and Judy puppet shows, and see artisans demonstrating crafts such as tinsmithing, blacksmithing, broommaking, basket-making, rope-making, spinning, dyeing, weaving, soap making, and butter-making. For more information, please call (518) 664-9821 ext. 224 or visit www.nps.gov/sara.

18th Century Day Chicken BBQ In conjunction with the 18th Century Day celebration at the Schuyler House, the Old Saratoga Reformed Church in Schuylerville will hold a Chicken BBQ from 1-4 p.m. or until sold out. To purchase tickets, call (518) 695-6638. Tickets are $9 adults, $5 children ages 5-12. Takeout is available and walk-ins are welcome.

Saratoga Polo 2 Bloomfield Road, Greenfield Center Matches are played on Fridays and Sundays through Labor Day. Gates open at 4 p.m. with matches beginning at 5:30. General admission is $26 per car load; clubhouse admission is $25 per person. For more information, visit saratogapolo.com.

Fresh produce, flowers, meats, crafts and more! 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays, and Thursdays from 3-6 p.m. at Wiswall Park, Front Street in Ballston Spa. (518) 885-2772.

Gurtler Bros. VFW Post 420, 190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs Join us in this delicious breakfast buffet from 8 -11 am. Adults $6, seniors and military $5, children (ages 5-12) $5. Take-out available. For more information, call (518) 584-9686.

Saratoga Outdoor Farmers’Market

Blessing of the Animals Service

High Rock Park, High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs From 9 a.m.-1 p.m. enjoy Saratoga’s premier market, featuring meats, local produce, eggs, soaps, seasonal items and more. For more information, call (518) 638-8530.

Hudson Crossing Park presents its Cardboard Boat Race at Fort Hardy Park Beach on Route 29 in Schuylerville from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

The first race launches at 1 p.m.

Admission is free for spectators.

More information can be found at www.hudsoncrossingpark.org.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs Bring the dogs and family to this service, which begins at 10 a.m. The theme is “Humans Aiding Animals, Animals Aiding Humans: We Give Thanks.” Jill Sweet will speak about how animals assist humans, specifically assistance dogs. Cynthia Klopfer will discuss the Italian Greyhound Rescue Club. We will be accepting donations of items for Saratoga County Animal Shelter.

For more information, contact Linda Wilkes at (518) 584-8448 or lwilkes@neami.com.

Ecology Walk

Summer Stroll

Dark Tuesday Lunchtime Concerts

Camp Saratoga, Scout Rd. Wilton This free hour-long guided walk will meet at 10:30 a.m. at the kiosk by Parking Lot #1 on Scout Road at Camp Saratoga and will hike through the fields of Camp Saratoga. To register, contact the park

Tours begin at 10:30 a.m. Allow 90 minutes for each tour. Cost is $5 per person for members and $8 for non-members. For more information or to make a reservation please call (518) 587-5030 or go to www.saratogapreservation.org. This

Saratoga National Historical Park, Rtes. 4 and 32, Stillwater Dave Ruch presents Traditional and Historical Songs of New York from noon-1 p.m. For more information call (518) 664-9821 ext. 224 or visit www.nps.gov/sara.

Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market

Cardboard Boat Race

Monday, August 15 Prestwick Chase Farmers’ Market 100 Saratoga Blvd., Saratoga Springs Every Monday from 3-6 p.m., shop local vendors offering fresh produce, meats, and other local goods.

Open to the general public.

Toast to the Ta-Tas Village Pizzeria, 2727 Rte. 29, Galway Wine tasting to benefit the Avon Breast Cancer Walk will be at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Sandy or Jess at (518) 882-9431.

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Saratoga Turf Talkers Toastmasters Longfellows Inn, 500 Union Ave., Saratoga Join us from 12:30-1:30 p.m. to practice communication and leadership skills, offer feedback and support, and have fun together. Our meetings are free and guests are welcome. For more information, please call Mary Alice at (518) 884-2806 or visit http://saratogaturftalkers.fretoasthost.biz

Congress Park Concerts Betsy and the ByeGons will surely delight audiences of all ages with the harmonic melodies of the 50s and 60s. At the war memorial in Congress Park from 7-8:30 p.m.

Stepmother Support Group Virgil's House, 86 Henry St., Saratoga Springs A support group for women who are married to, engaged to, or dating men with children from a previous relationship. At 6:30 p.m., join other women to share ideas, learn about resources and encourage each other with understanding and compassion. For more information, contact saratogastepmoms@gmail.com.

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K of C Bingo The Knights of Columbus, Pine Road, Saratoga Community bingo each Wednesday at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m.

Refreshments will be available. Call (518) 584-8547 for more information.

Thursday, August 18 Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market Fresh produce, flowers, meats, crafts and more! From 3-6 p.m. tonight and 9 a.m. - noon every Saturday at Wiswall Park on Front Street. For more information, call (518) 885-2772.

Concerts in the Park Series Wiswall Park, downtown Ballston Spa From 6-8 p.m., bring your blankets, lawn chairs and a picnic and dine al fresco while enjoying the music.

Bingo The Jewish Community Center of Saratoga Springs, 84 Weibel Avenue Doors open at 6 p.m. with the first game beginning at 7:15. The building is wheelchair accessible and has smoking and non-smoking sections.

Refreshments for sale. For more information, call (518) 584-2370.

The Dirtmeister for Kids

Open Mic Night for Teens

Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St. Join Steve Tomecek, also know as the "Dirtmeister," as he presents Great Inventions and Scientific Discoveries from Around the World at 11 a.m. He makes science fun by reenacting safe experiments that have changed the history of science and technology and that can be tried at home. Free and for ages 3 and up.

Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St. From 7-8 p.m., teens, this is your chance to share music, poetry dance, or stories with a creative and supportive audience of artists. All acts are welcome! Free and open to teens going into grades 6-12 in the fall of 2011. Advanced registration is required, stop by the library’s information desk or call (518) 584-7860.

Saratoga Farmers’Market High Rock Park, High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs Saratoga’s premier market featuring meats, local produce, eggs, soaps, seasonal items and more. Wednesdays, 3-6 p.m. and Saturdays, 9 a.m.1 p.m. For more information, call (518) 638-8530.

Humpty Dumpty Ice Cream Concerts Humpty Dumpty/Saratoga Guitar, 60 West Ave, Saratoga Springs Bring the family for ice cream and enjoy free concerts, featuring local musicians, every Wednesday evening, weather permitting, from 6:30-8 p.m.

Friday, August 19 Sizzling Hot Pink Saratoga Hat Luncheon The Breast Cancer Research Foundation’s Luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the Race Course and will cost $150 per person.

All-You-Can-Eat Dinner The Principessa Elena Society, 13 Oak Street, Saratoga Springs From 5 - 7 p.m., seniors $8, adults $9 and takeouts $10. For information call (518) 584-4163.

Send your calendar items to Kim Beatty at kbeatty@saratoga publishing.com before 5 p.m. on Monday for Friday publication.

A Musical Shabbat’& Barbeque Dinner Congregation Shaara Tfille, 84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs Beginning at 7:30 p.m., Rabbi Kenneth Blatt and keyboardist Michael Clement will conduct and perform this varied program. Join us beforehand for a barbeque that begins at 6 p.m. The cost is $12 for adults, children 12 and under $5 and free for 4 and under. RVSP by August 15 or for information, contact the Synagogue at (518) 584-2370.

Upcoming 4th Annual Galway Wings N’Wheels Galway Airport, on Perth Road in West Galway Over 150 classic show vehicles, motorcycles, hotrods, and fire engines, along with nearly 100 planes will be on display on Saturday, August 20, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Spectators are free, and parking is $5. For more information, visit GalwayWingsnWheels.yolasite.com or call (518) 842-4349.

Blacksmithing Class Applications are now being accepted for Beginning Blacksmithing Class at the Mabee Farm Historic Site on August 20 – 21 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. each day. Learn basic techniques making nails, S hooks and learn how to care for a forge and the equipment. The cost is $150, which includes materials. The farm is located at 1080 Main St. (Rt. 5S), Rotterdam Junction. Call (518) 8875073 or visit www.mabeefarm.org for more information.

Feast of the Fields Feast of the Fields takes place Thursday, September 15, from 5-8:30 p.m. at Saratoga National Golf Club to benefit Saratoga P.L.A.N. Attendees will enjoy the bounty of locally

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grown produce prepared by some of Saratoga County’s best chefs. The evening will also include musical entertainment, a silent auction, and recognition of local conservation heroes. Tickets are $75 each. Proceeds from the event will help to conserve farmland, natural areas, trail corridors and historic places in Saratoga County. Additional information is available online at www.saratogaplan.org or by calling (518) 587-5554.

Ongoing Guided Walking Tour: History, Legends, Lore & More Departs from the Saratoga Springs Visitor Center, 297 Broadway at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Learn 200 years of history in this 90 minute tour. $5 per person with children under 12, free.

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upcoming town meetings Town of Ballston: Ballston Town Hall 323 Charlton Road 885-8502 www.townofballstonny.org Village of Ballston Spa: 66 Front Street 885-5711 www.ballstonspany.org Town of Greenfield: 7 Wilton Road 893-7432 www.townofgreenfield.com 8/18: Environmental Commission meeting, 7 p.m.

Town of Malta: 2540 Route 9 899-2818 www.malta-town.org Town of Milton: 503 Geyser Road 885-9220 www.townofmiltonny.org City of Saratoga Springs: 474 Broadway 587-3550 www.saratoga-springs.org 8/16: City Council meeting, 7 p.m.

Town of Saratoga: 12 Spring Street, Schuylerville 695-3644 www.townofsaratoga.com Village of Schuylerville: 35 Spring Street 695-3881 www.villageofschuylerville.org 8/15: Planning Board meeting, 6:30 p.m.

Town of Stillwater: 66 East St., Riverside Mechanicville, NY 12118 www.stillwaterny.org 8/15: Planning Board meeting, 7 p.m.

8/18: Town Board meeting, 7 p.m.

Town of Wilton: 22 Traver Road 587-1939 www.townofwilton.com 8/17: Planning Board meeting, 6:30 p.m.

Saratoga County Board of Supervisors: 40 McMaster St., # 1 Ballston Spa, NY 12020-1985 (518) 885-2240 www.saratogacountyny.gov 8/16: Board of Supervisors meeting, 4 p.m.

8/17: Technology Committee meeting, 4 p.m.

8/18: Planning Board meeting, 4 p.m.

local briefs Porters Corners Elementary Reunion Did you ever attend Porter Corners School on North Creek Road? If so, join us on Saturday, August 13, for our reunion in the Middle Grove Park Pavilion beginning at noon. Please bring a dish to share, lawn chairs, your own place setting and drinks, and photos or memorabilia.

Vacation Bible School Highway Tabernacle, 235 Hudson Avenue, Mechanicville From 6:30-8 p.m. on August 15, 16, and 17, join us for The Big Jungle Adventure, a Faith Journey with Jesus. For more information, call (518) 664-4442 or visit www.highwaytab.org.

Saint Peter’s Academy Class of 1961 50th Reunion.

Join us on Friday, September 9, at 6 p.m. at the Starting Gate Bar & Grill, 12 Ballston Avenue, and Saturday, September 10, also at 6 p.m., at The Inn at Saratoga, 231 Broadway. The cost is $55 per person and includes both nights. For more information or reservations, please contact: Kathy LeRoux at (518) 438-1947 or email kleroux1@nycap.rr.com or Mary Ann Cardillo Fitzgerald at (518) 584-6230 or email mfitzge2@nycap.rr.com. Open to all our classmates, whether you were with us for one year or every year.

We would love to have you join us.

Saratoga P.L.A.N.’s “Passport” Program P.L.A.N. is providing the pocketsized passports to children and families. The preserve passports include descriptions, driving directions, and an area for children to stamp as they visit each preserve. The stamps are located at each preserve in hidden “letterboxes” and can be located by following posted clues at each preserve. Once a child completes five out of eight stamps, they will receive a Saratoga P.L.A.N. T-shirt in recognition of their accomplishment.

Following the clues is like a treasure hunt; passport seekers will need to be keen observers of nature to find the letterboxes. Clues for each site can be downloaded from Saratoga PLAN’s website: www.saratogaplan.org. In July, a new letterbox was placed at the Spring Run trail in the city of Saratoga Springs.

Saratoga P.L.A.N.’s eight public nature preserves include: Ballston

Creek Preserve, 409 East Line Road in Ballston, Bog Meadow Trail, Route 29 in Saratoga Springs, Kayaderosseras Creek Preserve, West Milton Road in Milton, Lake Lonely Trail, 458 Union Avenue in Saratoga Springs, Levine Preserve, Centerline Road in Providence, Dr. Orra Phelps Preserve, Parkhurst Road in Wilton, Tanner Road (Woodcock) Preserve, Tanner Road in Clifton Park and Galway Preserve, 2519 Crane Road in Galway. The Hennig Preserve in Providence will open on August 20.

Read to Quinn Visit the Children’s Room at Saratoga Springs Public Library to have your child read a book to Quinn, the library’s Tail Waggin' Tutor from 11:00 a.m. - noon on August 16, 23, and 30 in the Crawshaw Story Room. Quinn is a Newfoundland who is a certified reading dog through Therapy Dogs International, he will lie quietly and listen so your child can relax and practice the skill of reading aloud. To register, call (518) 584-7860, ext. 3 on the day your child would like to read to Quinn.

Scarecrow Decorating Contest Attention all area scarecrow artists who are looking for a challenge. The Malta Department of Parks and Recreation will be holding their annual Scarecrow Decorating Contest during the Malta Community Day celebration being held at Shenantaha Creek Park off of Eastline Road in Malta on Saturday, September 17, rain date September 18. No fee to enter. This year’s theme is “Once Upon A Time Scarecrow.” Entry forms are available at the Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Drive, Malta or by visiting www.malta-town.org. For more information call (518) 899-4411.

CREEPY Auditions Town of Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe announces auditions for their Halloween production of “The Creepy Creeps of Pilgrim Road.” Auditions are Sunday, August 14, and Saturday, August 20 by appointment only. Please contact Artistic Director Elyse Young at (518) 899-4411, ext. 305 or theater@malta-town.org.

Performances are slated for October 29 and October 30.

Malta Zoning Board of Appeals Volunteer Opening If you are interested in land use and the future of Malta, the Malta

Town Board could use your help.

The Town is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a volunteer opening on the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA).

The position entails attending regular ZBA meetings to hear and decide appeals and requests for variances.

In addition, the ZBA may make site visits or hold workshops throughout the year. New York State Law requires ZBA members to attend at least four hours of training per year related to zoning. Anyone interested in applying for the ZBA volunteer position please send a letter of interest and your resume by August 19 to Supervisor Paul J. Sausville, Town of Malta, 2540 Route 9, Malta, New York 12020.

A.L.L. Scholarships The Academy for Lifelong Learning at Saratoga Springs (A.L.L.) is offering scholarships to individuals wishing to take advantage of A.L.L. study groups.

Applications are held in strict confidence. Individuals must submit the request and term application prior to August 25 for the fall term. The applicant should indicate a need for either a partial or full scholarship.

Requests for scholarship assistance should be forwarded to Jo-Ellen Unger, executive director, Academy for Lifelong Learning, 111 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Bottle Recycling at Saratoga Central Catholic Saratoga Central Catholic High School announced the creation of a Bottle Recycling Program at their

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school, located at 247 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. The “Green Monster,” as the collection shed has been named, is located in the back parking lot of the school, off of Hamilton Street. Glass, metal, and plastic returnable containers can be deposited through the trap door of the Green Monster. For more information on the Green Monster or the recycling program, please contact Jean Taylor at (518) 587-7070, extension 108.

Round Lake Library Book Sale Buy books ‘by the inch’ at our annual summer book sale! You’ll find us on the library lawn on Burlington Avenue in Round Lake on Saturday, August 20 from 9 a.m.5 p.m. and Sunday, August 21 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission and parking are free. On Friday night, August 19 from 4 - 8 p.m. (or dark), we will hold a special preview sale which has an entrance fee of $20.

Vendors Wanted The Saratoga-Wilton Elks Ladies Auxiliary is looking for flea market vendors for an indoor market to be held once a month at the Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, off Rte.9 Maple Avenue, Saratoga, on Sundays from 11a.m. 3:30 p.m. The cost for an 8 foot table space will be $15 each, paid in advance. Doors will open to set up at 10 a.m. All merchandise must be cleaned up from your area by 4:30 p.m. and no large garbage left. The dates planned are September 25, October 23, and November 27.

9/11 Remembrance Day SARATOGA SPRINGSThe third annual Remembrance Day ceremony will be held Sunday, September 11 at the War Memorial in Congress Park.

The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. and will include an opening address from Mayor Scott T. Johnson, as well as Color Guard and local police and fire department representatives. First Sergeant Tony Straus (pictured right) will be the event’s main speaker and he will lead a ceremonial wreath presentation honoring fallen military. An additional wreath will be presented by Karen and Frank Tatum, children of Diane Parsons, honoring those who perished during the 9/11 attacks. Invocation and Benediction will be given by Rabbi Dr. Kenneth S. Blatt and there will be a ceremonial flag raising and rifle salute, as well as the performance of patriotic songs.

Send your local briefs to Kim Beatty at kbeatty@saratogapublishing.com before Monday at 5 p.m. for Friday publication

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Local Business Leaders Named to Capital Region Economic Development Council

by Daniel Schechtman Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA COUNTY - Top business leaders from across the capital district and Saratoga region have been appointed by Governor Andrew Cuomo to lead the Capital Region Economic Development Council, an organization designed to stimulate growth and to bring companies and jobs back to New York State.

The Capital Region Economic Development Council (CREDC) is one of 10 councils being created across New York State to help recruit and retain businesses.

Members appointed to the council include Gary Dake, president of Stewart's Shops in Malta; Christine Edgerly, president of Adirondack Mechanical Services LLC in Wilton; Peg Murphy, human resources director at Espey Manufacturing and Electronics Corporation in Saratoga Springs; Dennis Brobston, president of the Saratoga Economic Development

Corporation; and Joseph F. Raccuia, president and CEO of Finch Paper LLC in Glens Falls.

Co-chaired by Michael J. Castellana, president and CEO of SEFCU and Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson, president of the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institue, the council is also made up of Bill Hart, controller at Irving Tissue Inc.; Victor R. Abate, vice president of Renewable Energy at General Electric; Omar Usmani, executive partner with Aeon Nexus Corporation; Karen L. Astorga, founder and president of Plumb Engineering P.C.; Ann C. Moynihan, president of Documentation Strategies Inc.; Linda Davis Pedlar, owner of LDP Consulting Group Inc.; Jeff Stark, president of the Greater Capital Region Building Trades Council; George M. Philip, president at the University at Albany; Karen Bilowith, president and CEO of the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region; James J. Barba, president and CEO at the Albany Medical Center; F. Michael

Tucker, president and CEO of the Center of Economic Growth; Linda Hillman, president of the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce; and Donald E. Gibson, president, CEO and director at the Bank of Greene County.

An additional 11 elected officials will join the group as exofficio members, representing the eight counties covered by the council, including Thomas Wood, chairman on the Saratoga Board of Supervisors. Supervisor Wood has selected Supervisor Anita Daly of Clifton Park to represent Saratoga County.

"As an economic development leader in the Capital Region, it is critically important that Saratoga County be a strong voice at the regional table. With her vast array of experience and leadership, there was no question that Supervisor Daly was the right choice to provide this voice," said Supervisor Wood.

According to Gov. Cuomo's "Open for Business" guidebook, the mission of the regional eco-

nomic development councils is to, "create a new operating model for New York State government that will stimulate economic development in every region and improve the business climate statewide.

The regional council approach will be community-driven, comprehensive and holistic."

Each council is tasked with developing a regional development plan, which they will then submit to the state to gain funding. A total of $200 million will be split among the 10 councils, with the top four plans receiving $40 million each in grants and Excelsior tax credits. The remaining funds, totaling $40 million, will be split among the last six councils according to the merit of their development plan.

The CREDC will include the counties of Saratoga, Washington, Schenectady, Warren, Albany, Columbia, Greene and Rensselaer. Each region is tasked to work together, present the many assets already found in the area, and provide businesses with compelling reasons and incen-

tives to move to or remain in the region.

"For many years, Saratoga County's economic development leaders have been aware that the results of our efforts do not stop at the county's borders," said Supervisor Daly. "I look forward to working with the extremely qualified and dedicated members of the council to move our whole region forward."

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Saratoga TODAY’S Guide to the 2011 racing season at the Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York

THIS WEEKEND! Friday, August 12: The National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame Stakes: The day’s feature race is the Grade 2, $150,000 National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame for 3-year-olds on the turf. The stakes will follow the induction ceremony for the class of 2011 into the National Museum of Racing’s Hall of Fame. The 2011 Hall of Fame class includes: Thoroughbreds Duke of Magenta, Open Mind, Safely Kept, and Sky Beauty; jockey Shelby “Pike” Barnes; and trainers Matthew Byrnes and Jerry Hollendorfer. Celebrity chef and Thoroughbred owner Bobby Flay will deliver the keynote address at the induction ceremony, which will be held at the Humphrey S. Finney Pavilion at 10:30 a.m. The ceremony is free and open to the public.

Saturday, August 13: - Jockey “Beefcake” Charity Calendar Signing: A number of Saratoga’s top riders will hold a special autograph signing in celebration of the release of the first-ever jockey “beefcake” calendar from 10:30 11:30 a.m. outside of the jockeys’ room at Saratoga Race Course. The calendar features shots of 12 of the top Thoroughbred jockeys in the country - Calvin Borel, Shaun Bridgmohan, Javier Castellano, Kent Desormeaux, Ramon Dominguez, Garrett Gomez, Channing Hill, Julien Leparoux, Edgar Prado, Mike E. Smith, Terry Thompson and John Velazquez.

Photography for the calendar was shot by Barbara D. Livingston, a two-time Eclipse Award Winner.

The 2012 Thoroughbred Racing

Jockeys calendar is available for $13.99, with all proceeds going to benefit the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF).

• The ‘New’ New York Forum Racing and Breeding in the VLT Era: Fasig-Tipton, NYRA, and the New York Thoroughbred Breeders (NYTB) will present a free seminar on the future of racing entitled “The ‘New’ New York Forum - Racing and Breeding in the VLT Era” at the Humphrey S. Finney Pavilion from 9 - 10 a.m. Guest speakers include NYRA President and CEO Charles Hayward; Fasig-Tipton Director of Marketing Terence Collier; Resorts World New York Casino President Michael Speller; NYTB Executive Director Jeffrey Cannizzo; and trainer/New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (NYTHA) President Richard Violette, Jr. Those who wish to attend are encouraged to register in advance through the NYTB. Phone (518) 587-0777 or

visit www.nytbreeders.org.

• Ceremony to Honor Carl Lizza: NYRA will hold a special winner’s circle ceremony at noon to present a trophy to Viane Lizza, on behalf of her late husband, Carl Lizza, as the leading owner at Belmont Park’s spring meet. In addition, there will be a special video tribute to Lizza, who bred and raced horses on the NYRA circuit for more than 30 years. At the time of his death on July 8 at the age of 73, Lizza was New York’s top owner with 31 victories, including Street Game’s victory in the Grade 3 Hill Prince on June 18. The leading owner in New York in 2004 and 2005, Lizza’s Flying Zee Stable was among the circuit’s top 10 owners from 2006-2010. Lizza, who purchased Highcliff Farm in Delanson, NY in 1989, campaigned dozens of stakes winners, notably Wayward Lass, who won the Grade 1 Mother Goose and Grade 1 Coaching Club American Oaks en route to an Eclipse Award as the nation’s top 3year-old filly in 1981.

• Steve Schwartz Memorial Race: NYRA will name a race in memory of Steve Schwartz, former director of media relations for the company. Schwartz’s family will take part in a winner’s circle ceremony following the second race (approximate 1:30 p.m. post time).

Schwartz, 64 at the time of his death last November, joined NYRA in 1979 as assistant manager of sports publicity and was promoted to director of media relations in 1983, a role he held until 1991, when he left to become media director at The Racing Times. He also served as executive assistant to the president at NYRA. President of the Turf Publicists of America from 19881990, he was an honorary lifetime member of that organization.

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• The Sword Dancer Invitational: The sport’s top older turf horses do battle in the Grade 1, $500,000 Sword Dancer. The race will be shown on VERSUS from 5 6 p.m., the fifth of eight “Summer at Saratoga” programs broadcast nationally by the NBC Sports Group.

• Guaranteed Saturday Pick 4: NYRA offers a $500,000 Guaranteed Late Pick 4 Saturdays during the Saratoga meet. This marks the third consecutive year that NYRA has offered a $500,000 guarantee on the Saturday Late Pick 4, a 50-cent minimum wager in which the bettor must correctly pick the winners of four consecutive races.

• Fasig-Tipton New York Bred Yearling Sales: Humphrey S. Finney Sales Pavilion, 7 p.m. By reservation only.

Sunday, August 14:

• Saratoga Short-Sleeve T-shirt Giveaway: Saratoga Race Course patrons can pick up the second giveaway of the season: a free Saratoga short-sleeve T-shirt, with paid admission, while supplies last.

• The Adirondack: The day’s feature race is the Grade 2, $150,000 Adirondack for 2-year-old fillies.

• Fasig-Tipton New York Bred Yearling Sales: Humphrey S. Finney Sales Pavilion, 7 p.m. By reservation only.

Monday, August 15: • Dunkin’ Donuts Mondays: Throughout the 2011 meet, Dunkin’ Donuts customers and racing fans will receive a number of extra perks on Mondays. All fans who present their Dunkin’ Donuts rechargeable card at the track admission gates on

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Saratoga On-Track Entertainment Day Date W-Sun Each Week F-Sun Each Week

Performer Reggie’s Red Hot Feetwarmers New Orleans Jitterbugs Swing Dancers

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Mondays will receive $2 off the price of grandstand admission.

• Three Chimneys Saratoga Special: The day’s feature race is the Grade 2, $150,000 Three Chimneys Saratoga Special for 2year-olds, the second in a series of graded stakes for juveniles culminating in the Three Chimneys Hopeful on Labor Day. • “Taste of Saratoga”: The Stadium Café welcomes racing fans downtown to enjoy a “Taste of Saratoga” to benefit the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF). Attendees can vote on their favorite dish prepared by some of Saratoga’s top jockeys, including John Velazquez, Ramon

Dominguez, and Javier Castellano.

The event will also feature guest jockey bartenders and a silent auction. The event begins at 7 p.m.

Tickets are available for $50 and can be purchased at the restaurant at 389 Broadway or 112 Congress Street, Saratoga Springs.

Thursday, August 18: • “Serling Syndicate”: Four lucky fans will split the winnings from professional handicapper Andy Serling’s $2,000 Pick 6 play at Saratoga Race Course.

So far as feature races for the fillies go, there are two and then there are the rest. The Grade I Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs on the day before the Kentucky Derby, and the Grade I 1 ? mile Alabama Stakes held at Saratoga Race Course on August 20.

Opening weekend saw, as race announcer Tom Durkin said, an “All-star field of five fillies,” smash heads in the Grade I Coaching Club American Oaks run at 1 1/8 miles which included Plum Pretty, the Kentucky Oaks winner, and It’s Tricky, the Grade I Acorn winner at Belmont Park on June 11.

And it was It’s Tricky by a length in a rousing stretch run against her rival Plum Pretty in the Coaching Club American Oaks.

Trained by Kiaran McLaughlin, It’s Tricky has been freshening up and returned to the work tab for the first time Saturday, August 6. She drilled a half-mile—four furlongs—in 49.34 seconds.

“It’s Tricky went great,” said McLaughlin. “She worked very well and we’re pleased. She’ll

work next Saturday-ish, depending on the weather.”

It’s Tricky and Plum Pretty traveled together most of the way in the Coaching Club American Oaks and remained glued until the final strides.

“Around the three-eighths, I knew [Martin Garcia aboard Plum Pretty] had a lot of horse, too,” said rider Eddie Castro. “I had to put pressure and ride her really hard. When that filly came past her, she changed leads, and when I hit her left again she swung back again, she fought again.”

Plum Pretty came out of that race well, fatigued, but well. And she put in a decent work for Hall of Fame

trainer Bob Baffert.

“She cruised around there in :48, out in a minute,” said John Terranova, the trainer who with his wife, Tonja, oversees Hall of Famer Bob Baffert’s horses in New York. “She looked fantastic.

It couldn’t have been any easier or better. She hit the ground beautifully, and it looks she like came out of the race really well.”

“Plum Pretty looked great,” said Baffert. “She came out of her work really well. She got tired in her race. She was at a little disadvantage because the track is a little deeper. I haven’t made the call yet for the Alabama. She looks fantastic right now.”

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Brendan O’Meara It must be sales time, of course, where approximately 160 yearlings—1-year-old horses with a sticker on their hips—enter the ring to the droning of auctioneers and the thwack of the gavel.

The Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale began Tuesday, August 10 and ran until Wednesday, August 11. With it came dollar signs, big dollar signs, often with six figures to the right of the second comma.

Trainers arrived looking to stock their stables with future talent. They have, no doubt, been trolling the sales barns asking to see a certain filly or colt by a certain sire whose pedigree seems promising.

It’s the ultimate bet.

There are the proven sires like Giant’s Causeway and Indian Charlie. Then there are the unproven sires like Hard Spun and Curlin, the latter was 2007 and 2008 Horse of the Year.

On Page 22 of the sales catalogue is a colt—Hip 22— by Curlin, out of an Alydar mare Private Status.

Curlin’s profile looks like this:

By CURLIN (2004), black type winner of 11 wins in NA and UAE, $10,501, -800, horse of the year twice, champion twice, hwt in UAE at 9 1/2-11 fur., Breeders’ Cup

Classic [G1], Preakness S. [G1], Jockey Club Gold Cup S. [G1] twice, Dubai Cup [G1], Stephen Foster H. [G1], Woodward S. [G1], Arkansas Derby [G2], etc. His first foals are yearlings of 2011.

“Black type” are the races in a horse’s back story that indicate a win or a place in a stakes race of a certain monetary denomination— usually over $25,000. Curlin boasts an impressive record with many of his wins coming in Grade I company from North America to the United Arab Emirates. His $10 million-earnings are a North American record. This year’s crop is his first set of yearlings and they won’t hit the track to be broken—conditioned with tack and rider—until sometime after January 1, 2012, when they become 2-year-olds.

In the case of Hip 22, he was born on April 3, 2010, which puts him at a disadvantage. Ideally, a foal should be born in January or February which gives it extra time to develop, grow into its body and learn the rigors of the trade.

Because when 2011 chimed the foal born on January 2, 2010, for instance, is technically the same age as the foal born on April 3, 2010— but with three extra months of development. That extra time can put one at the head of the class and the other scraping to catch up.

The dam Curlin covered, Private Status boasts four wins and placed third in a Grade I. Her bio says she has 10 foals of racing age, including a 2-year-old in 2011, and has six winners of those 10 racers. The most accomplished is Secret Status.

She won the Grade I Mother Goose, Kentucky Oaks and Florida Oaks.

Secret Status is the dam of Dunkirk, the highly-touted colt from 2009, who never finished better than second in a Grade I-stake (Belmont Stakes and Florida Derby) despite his monstrous auction price of $3.7 million.

Heavy hitters arrive for this sale.

The usual suspects are trainers like Hall of Famers D. Wayne Lukas, Bob Baffert and Nick Zito bidding on behalf of their clients.

Then there’s Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai. Sometimes he arrives walking around the Humphrey S. Finney Pavilion in little more than jeans and a long-sleeve T with his entourage in tow. His Darley Stables own many stallions, includ-

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ing the great Bernardini, who sired 15 yearlings in this sale.

Stay Thirsty, winner of the Grade II Jim Dandy Stakes on July 30, was sired by Bernardini. That became a feather in Bernardini’s already accomplished list of runners and makes his stud value increase as well as the yearlings he sired. He pads his resume so long as the babies run well.

The longer you follow horse racing, the more recognizable the pedigrees become. You remember Curlin, Big Brown, Hard Spun and Street Sense and you remember their running styles and what may or may not have ailed them. Over time, you see how their babies run, and though their time in racing may have been quick, you get to see their progeny for several generations and how much lightning they can spark.

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Marylou Whitney attends Saratoga Polo Whitney Cup Finals and awards Whitney Cup to Agua Enerviva

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National Museum of Racing to Induct 2011 Hall of Fame Class Friday Morning SARATOGA SPRINGS — The National Museum of Racing will induct its 2011 Hall of Fame class Friday at 10:30 a.m. at the FasigTipton sales pavilion. The ceremony is free and open to the public.

Additionally, the inductions will be

televised on HRTV and streamed live on the Internet at www.racingmuseum.org.

The 2011 Hall of Fame class is comprised of Thoroughbreds Duke of Magenta, Open Mind, Safely Kept and Sky Beauty; jockey Shelby “Pike” Barnes; and trainers Matthew Byrnes and Jerry Hollendorfer.

One of the greatest sons of the legendary sire Lexington, Duke of Magenta, was foaled in 1875 at the famed Woodburn Stud near Lexington, KY. Owned by George L. Lorillard and trained by Robert Wyndham Walden, Duke of Magenta was a light bay standing 16 hands. He broke his maiden in the

Flash Stakes at Saratoga in July of 1877 and won four of seven starts as a 2-year-old, while finishing second in the other three. Foreshadowing the greatness to come, Duke of Magenta closed out his 1877 season with three consecutive wins.

In 1878, Duke of Magenta enjoyed one of the most prolific 3year-old campaigns in the history of the American turf, winning 11 of 12 starts, including such marquee events as the Preakness, Withers, Belmont, Travers, Kenner, and Jerome. His only loss on the year occurred when he finished third in the Jersey Derby when it was reported he spiked a fever. Three weeks

after his defeat in the Jersey Derby, Duke of Magenta appeared at Saratoga for the Travers. The favorite in the race was Spartan, the winner of the Jersey Derby, but Duke of Magenta was back in top form and won convincingly. The Travers marked the beginning of an eightrace win streak for Duke of Magenta.

Duke of Magenta finished his career with a record of 15-3-1 from 19 starts and earnings of $45,412.

Since he accomplished the feat in 1878, only Hall of Famers Man o’ War and Native Dancer have won the Preakness, Withers, Belmont, and Travers.

Open Mind (chestnut filly, 1986,

by Deputy Minister – Stage Lucky,

by Stage Door Johnny), bred in New Jersey by Due Process Stables, won 12 of 19 career starts. Owned by Eugene Klein and trained by D. Wayne Lukas, Open Mind was

named Champion 2-Year-Old Filly of 1988 when she won four of six starts, including the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies.

At 3, Open Mind won eight of 11 starts, including the New York Filly Triple Crown (the Acorn, Mother Goose and Coaching Club American Oaks), as well as the Kentucky Oaks and Alabama Stakes. Her victory in the Alabama was her 10th consecutive win, seven of which were Grade 1 races. She repeated as her division champion at 3 and concluded her career with nine graded wins among her 11 stakes victories and earnings of $1,844,372.

Safely Kept (bay filly, 1986, by Horatius – Safely Home, by Winning Hit), bred in Maryland by Mr. and Mrs. David Hayden, raced four years, won 24 of 31 starts and accumulated earnings of $2,194,206.

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Richard Santulli’s Jayeff B. Stable and trained by Alan Goldberg, Safely Kept won four of her five starts as a 2-year-old in 1988 and then took eight of her nine races at age 3 to earn the Eclipse Award as Champion Sprinter. Among her wins during that campaign were the Grade 1 Test Stakes, the Grade 2 Genuine Risk Handicap and the Grade 2 Prioress Stakes.

At 4, Safely Kept won eight of 10 races with seven of those victories in stakes events. She defeated a starstudded field in the 1990 Breeders’ Cup Sprint. That victory, over stars such as Black Tie Affair and Dayjur, also avenged her only loss from the prior year, as she defeated Dancing Spree by 9 lengths.

Safely Kept concluded her career with five wins in seven starts as a 5year-old in 1991, including her third victory in the Genuine Risk Handicap, Maryland Million Distaff and Garden State Stakes Handicap.

Sky Beauty (bay filly, 1990, by Blushing Groom – Maplejinsky, by Nijinsky II), bred in Kentucky by Sugar Maple Farm, won 15 of 21 starts and had purse earnings of $1,336,000 in her four-year career.

Owned by Georgia Hoffman and trained by Allen Jerkens, Sky Beauty posted a five-race win streak at age 3 in 1993, which included the New York Filly Triple Crown and the Alabama.

At 4, Sky Beauty posted another five-race win streak, including a 10length romp in the Go for Wand. She also added Grade 1 wins in the Hempstead and the Ruffian. Sky Beauty had a brief campaign at 5, adding her second victory in the Vagrancy. Nine of Sky Beauty’s 15 wins were in Grade 1 races.

Born in Beaver Dam, KY., in 1871, Barnes became a star jockey as a teenager. In 1888, Barnes led all North American riders with 206 wins, becoming the first jockey to top 200 wins in a year. His 1888 campaign is even more remarkable considering his closest pursuer, George Covington, rode just 95 winners. Adding further context to Barnes’ exceptional year were the comparative win totals of future Hall of Fame jockeys Jimmy McLaughlin (72), Edward “Snapper” Garrison

winner’s (71) and Isaac Murphy (37). Barnes also had the highest win percentage that year, booting home the winner on 32.9 percent of his mounts.

Barnes secured his status as an elite rider with his star-making performance in the inaugural Futurity in 1888. Staged by the Coney Island Jockey Club at Sheepshead Bay, the Futurity was the richest sporting event to date in America, paying an unheard-of $40,900 to the winner.

Aboard the favorite Proctor Knott, Barnes battled future Hall of Famer Salvator and jockey Tony Hamilton in the six-furlong sprint for 2-yearolds. Barnes and Proctor Knott dug in during the stretch and secured a half-length victory in one of the most notable races of the 19th century.

Barnes repeated as North America’s leading jockey in 1889 with 170 wins (25.8 percent) from 661 mounts. That year, Barnes won the Travers Stakes aboard Long Dance and the Champagne Stakes with June Day. In 1890, Barnes piloted Burlington to victories in the Belmont Stakes and the Brooklyn Derby. That summer, he also captured the Alabama Stakes with champion Sinaloa II. He added another major score in 1891 when he rode the standout Tenny to victory in the Brooklyn Derby.

Barnes rode for several of the top owners of his day, including James Ben Ali Haggin, Marcus Daly and Elias J. “Lucky” Baldwin. Other major victories for Barnes included the First Special (1891), Flash Stakes (1888), Great Western Stakes (1888), Hyde Park Stakes (1888), Latonia Derby (1888), Latonia Oaks (1889), Kenner Stakes (1889), Second Special (1890), Sheridan Stakes (1890), St. Leger Stakes (1888), and the United States Hotel Stakes (1890).

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Barnes began to fade from the scene after 1891 and died at age 37 in Columbus, Ohio, in 1908. In a letter to the National Museum of Racing, Hall of Fame trainer Fred Burlew ranked Barnes as one of the top five African-American jockeys in the history of the sport.

Byrnes began his association with Thoroughbred racing as an exercise rider before becoming an accomplished jockey. However, it was his skill as a conditioner of racehorses that garnered Byrnes lasting acclaim.

After his days as a rider ended because he had trouble making weight, Byrnes began training under the tutelage of future Hall of Famer Jacob Pincus. Byrnes was then hired by famed sportsman Pierre Lorillard to become the head trainer for the Master of Rancocas stable. Byrnes quickly made a name for himself as a trainer when he took over the conditioning of future Hall of Famer Parole in 1881. As an 8-year-old in 1881, Parole won 12 of 24 starts for Byrnes and followed that with 15 wins and 18 other in-the-money finishes among 42 starts in 1882 and 1883.

In 1885, Byrnes won the Suburban Handicap with Pontiac. Byrnes also won the Suburban in 1890 with future Hall of Famer Salvator and in 1892 with Montana. In 1887, Lorillard stepped away from the sport and Byrnes began his association with James Ben Ali Haggin’s powerful stable. Byrnes guided Haggin’s mighty Salvator to a spectacular career mark of 16-1-1 from 19 starts. While under the care of Byrnes, Salvator set American speed records for one mile and 1? miles as a 4-year-old in 1890.

At the same time he was training Salvator, Byrnes also enjoyed tremendous success with the great mare Firenze, another future Hall of

Famer. From 1886 through 1891, Firenze won 47 races for Byrnes and was in the money 77 times in 82 starts. Firenze regularly defeated males, including wins over Hall of Famer Hanover at three distances, and two wins over Hall of Famer Kingston, the Thoroughbred that won the most races in the history of the sport.

When Haggin got out of the Thoroughbred business in 1891, Byrnes went to work for Marcus Daly. For Daly, Byrnes trained a number of quality horses, including Tammany, Montana, Senator Grady, and Scottish Chieftain, the 1897 Belmont Stakes winner. Daly died in 1900 and Byrnes called it a career as a trainer. Byrnes then bought a farm opposite Monmouth Park in New Jersey. A few years later, Byrnes sold the farm and moved to California to work as a bloodstock advisor. In his later years, Byrnes returned to New Jersey and often attended the races at Saratoga. He died in Asbury Park, NJ, in 1933 at the age of 80.

Hollendorfer has been the most successful trainer in Northern California since the mid-1980s. He won the training championship at every major Bay Area meeting from 1986 through 2008, recording 37 straight titles at Bay Meadows and

21 32 consecutive crowns at Golden Gate Fields. Hollendorfer has also enjoyed considerable success on the Southern California circuit and won a training title at Arlington Park in 2001.

In 2010, Hollendorfer won five Grade 1 races: the Kentucky Oaks, Alabama and Las Virgenes with champion Blind Luck; the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile with Dakota Phone; and the Gamely with Tuscan Evening. Hollendorfer ranked fourth in earnings in 2010 with $9,307,328 and third in wins with 286. He was fifth in earnings in 2009 ($7,309,169) and seventh in 2008 ($8,637,578). He was also third in wins in both 2009 (273) and 2008 (282). Hollendorfer won a career-high 308 races in 2004 to finish third in the trainer standings.

Hollendorfer has ranked in the top 10 in wins for 24 consecutive years (1987 through 2010) and has been in the top 10 in earnings 12 times in his career. Through 2010, Hollendorfer ranked fourth in all-time victories (5,863) and eighth all-time in earnings ($119,141,280) among North American trainers. His major wins include three runnings of the Kentucky Oaks and scores in the Santa Anita Handicap, Delaware Handicap, Fleur de Lis, Hollywood Futurity and Haskell Invitational.

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Students Named to President’s List at Southern New Hampshire University The following local students have been named to the President’s List for the spring 2011 semester at Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester: Jillian Rensvold, Malta; Katherine Wait, Saratoga Springs; and Caitlyn Rivers, South Glens Falls. To be eligible for this honor, a student must achieve an academic grade point average of 3.5-4.0. Excellent work ladies!

B’Spa Students Participate in Summer Gateway Academy Twenty-four Ballston Spa students recently had the opportunity to participate in a pre-engineering academy as part of the district’s summer enrichment programming. Activities for the week included designing and building a pegboard game, bottle rocket, bridge spans, catapult and a device to protect a falling egg.

Participants from the Gateway Academy Summer Enrichment Program also visited Philips Healthcare in Latham. While at Philips Healthcare, the students had the opportunity to learn about the engineering design process and its implementation in a manufacturing setting. The week culminated with a demonstration of the projects that the students created.

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Make-A-Wish Foundation Unveils Henry Pindar’s Muscle Car The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Northeast New York unveiled the results of an extensive makeover to a 1970 Chevelle Thursday at the Saratoga Automobile Museum. The car was remodeled to grant a wish for Middleburgh teen, Henry Pindar.

The car, a Super Sport replica, is similar to the car owned by Henry’s late father, and features new paint, bodywork, interior and more. The Chevelle is a classic American muscle car, with bright red paint and black sport stripes.

The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.

Photos taken by Anthony Aquino for MarkBolles.com

Students Donate to Backstretch Families On Tuesday, August 9, summer school students from the F. Donald Myers Education Center dropped off handmade donations to several backstretch families. The students sewed pillows and tote bags for the 41 children living in the backstretch dorms.

It’s a girl!

Melissa and Brian Brumley are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Sarah Grace Brumley, on July 30, 2011.

Congratulations to the Brumley family!

Saratoga P.L.A.N.’s “Passport” Program- Fun for the Whole Family!

Saratoga P.L.A.N. is providing pocket-sized passports to area children and families to encourage them to spend time together outdoors. The Preserve Passports include descriptions, driving directions, and an area for children to stamp as they visit each preserve.

The stamps are located at each preserve in hidden “letterboxes” and can be located by following posted clues. Once a child completes five out of eight stamps, they will receive a Saratoga P.L.A.N. T-shirt in recognition of their accomplishment.

Eight-year-old Saratoga Springs resident Nora Dempsey shows off her T-shirt

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PRIMETIME: “OUR ELDERS, OUR ACTIONS”

Safety First Clare Colamaria Our Elders, Our Actions

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n my first column, I spoke of the crisis my family was faced with several years ago that inspired me to create my business and passion. I told the story of how my father's illness changed many aspects of my family's life.

If I knew then what I know today, I would have explored the many different options available. This would have made a world of difference for our entire family because our choices would have been very different.

So, why do I say that? I say that because of what we did not do, what we did not know and what we learned the hard way. When my father fell ill with pneumonia the first time and was released from the hospital, we were given very little information to go on.

We were given names, numbers, days and times of the in-home rehab specialists that would be provided for a specific length of time under my father's medical insurance.

Ok, what else? There really was no one to talk to and assist us with preparing for what lay ahead, what to expect, what to avoid, how to keep dad safe in his home or transitioning dad out of his home and into an assisted living community. Families going through a crisis are so overwhelmed with the crisis itself that they cannot see past it; it leads them moment to moment, step by step and your entire family just wishes it were over.

Let us take a deep breath, sit back and look at the whole picture. Let's discuss what other alternatives could have been looked at. Once your loved one is discharged from the hospital and scheduled for rehabilitation, whether in-home or in a rehabilitation center, be sure to discuss goals for recovery. Discuss time frames and safety issues. What

additional assistance will your loved one require while recovering? Has the illness or injury affected their physical state, mental state or perhaps both? And, if so, what steps will you as a family member or caregiver need to address?

Here are some questions you should ask yourself: • Are your loved one’s living conditions appropriate for recovery?

• Can they move about free of fall hazards (rugs, stairs, slippery flooring, obstacles, and lighting)?

• Do they need guidance moving about (walker, railings, a helping hand)?

• What distance can they handle before tiring?

• Are they able to prepare meals for themselves and will they receive proper nutrition and fluids?

• Are they able to manage their medications?

• Can they us the bathroom and bathe safely and properly?

• Can they dress with stability?

• Are they able to contact others if they need help and will they?

Of course the list continues as you get into more details, but these questions are a good base to start with.

While your loved one is recovering, several issues need to be discussed based on how well they rebound or if recovery is delayed for one reason or another. In any case, you should consider the options and resources that will best fit the needs of your loved one now and in the weeks and months to come.

Safety is the number one concern most families address first.

For more information or answers to your questions, please contact us at www.aseniorschoiceonline.com or call Clare at (518) 424-2527.

Lillian Worth Senior Center Celebrates 32nd Anniversary

by Yael Goldman Saratoga TODAY WILTON - Over the past three decades, the Lillian Worth Senior Center has established a reputation as a friendly place where seniors can enjoy good company and find things to do. The center has brought together a unique community - a group of 100 plus 55 and older residents who make the center such a welcoming place, and work to ensure its vitality for future generations.

Next month, is the 32nd anniversary of this community. The Wilton Seniors Center was established in 1978 at 18 Traver Road thanks to the hard work and dedication of a group of residents, town officials and area sponsors. In 1997, the center was officially dedicated to Lillian Worth, a Wilton resident who was instrumental in establishing this special gathering place for her fellow senior citizens. In the beginning, the seniors shared their space with area teenagers, who now have Gavin Park to call their own.

Year-round, every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., the center comes alive with activity and conversation. More than 100 citizens are members, but the group of elderly residents who stop in to play poker and bridge, eat pizza, and find out about upcoming events and trips far exceeds that number. Their social events are attended by senior members from a handful of neighboring towns.

Members take turns bringing cakes and other treats, everyone contributes

a covered dish for a potluck meal on the last Tuesday of every month, and they all look forward to the July picnic and the annual end-of-year luncheon at the Wishing Well. Ceramics and crafts are every Tuesday morning (except in July and August), Bingo is played Tuesday at 10 a.m., and guest speakers and live entertainment are scheduled throughout the year.

When they're not socializing at their clubhouse in Wilton, the group is traveling to other parts of the state and Northeast. Their monthly bus trip is a chance to see unique places and sites, and visit museums among a variety of other distant attractions.

"We always have a nice bunch of people here; everyone is very friendly," said Kay Lant, ninth year senior center president. "We might have 40 to 50 people here on a Tuesday."

Lant, who has been a member of the center for 25 years, said that while attendance varies, regulars and new visitors can always find something to do or special assistance at the center those two days out of every week.

It's not all about fun and games at the center. Seniors can also schedule bus transportation to and from the center to the mall, grocery stores and appointments by calling the Office for the Aging at (518) 884-4100 by noon the day before. The center also sponsors a biannual A.A.R.P. "55 Alive" defensive drivers course, and members give back to the community by collecting cans for local food pantries and by gathering donations for the Estherville Animal Shelter.

Membership is just $5 per year, and

all activities are free or affordable thanks to municipal support.

"The town is very good to us," Lant said, explaining that trips are so inexpensive because the town of Wilton covers the cost of the bus, and "the seniors pay for the rest."

But none of this would be possible without the all-volunteer committee that runs the center and its busy calendar. Working alongside Lant for the past six years is Vice President Jan O'Brien, Treasurer Sheila Merchant, Secretary Carol Clark, and, of course, the "Sunshine Lady" Shirley Kellerhouse, who sends out birthday cards, get well notes and "cheery hellos" to the members.

With so many friendly faces and fun activities to be found at this one place, the Lillian Worth Senior Center has become the heart of the town's senior citizen community and that's exactly what its members will celebrate at the 32nd anniversary party in September.

"Most of us are here to enjoy the people," Lant said.

For more information about the Lillian Worth Senior Center, call (518) 587-6363. See page 24 for a list of upcoming events.

To submit your annoucements, events and news for publication in Saratoga TODAY’S monthly Primetime section, contact Yael Goldman: • email news@saratogapublishing.com • fax (518) 581-2487

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PRIMETIME: ACTIVITIES, EVENTS FOR SENIORS Wilton Seniors at the Lillian Worth Senior Center 18 Traver Road, Gansevoort (518) 587-6363 Catskill Train Ride and Lunch: The Wilton seniors depart for this exciting daytrip on Saturday, September 17 at 8:30 a.m., and will pick up Saratoga seniors at 8:45. The group will arrive at Ricciardella's Restaurant for lunch at 11:30 a.m., where they will enjoy soup, sandwiches and dessert. After lunch, the group will depart for a scenic train ride aboard the Catskill Mountain Railroad to travel 12 miles to Cold Brook Station.

This wonderful excursion will bring travelers along the Esopus Creek, where bald eagles, great blue herons, hawks, deer and other wildlife can be spotted along the banks. The group will arrive back at historic Phoenicia Station at 2:30 p.m. and explore the Empire State Railway Museum before departing for home at 3:30 p.m. The estimated time of arrival in Saratoga Springs is 6 p.m. and 6:30 in Wilton.

The cost to participate is $33 for Wilton residents and $43 for non-residents.

Please choose from one of the following sandwiches when you sign up: Tuskan chicken Sandwich (asiago bread with fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers and pesto mayo); Brio fish (blackened red snapper with lettuce, tomato and tartar in a pita); or Brio burger (1/2 pound hamburger with French fries).

Oktoberfest Inn at Hunt's Landing: Plan ahead for this bus trip on Wednesday, October 19! The Wilton Seniors will depart at 7 a.m. and pick up Saratoga seniors at 7:15 a.m. to arrive at the Inn at Hunt's Landing in Matamora, Pennsylvania, at 10 a.m. for a full hot breakfast buffet. The group will relax and unwind on a patio overlooking a tranquil pond with an island gazebo and visit "Nana's Nook Gift Shop." A feature movie will play at 11:30 a.m., followed by bingo and card games at noon.

From noon-4 p.m. the group will enjoy beer, wine, soda and mixed drinks along with music, dancing and live entertainment. Lunch will be served at 2:30 p.m. - a buffet-style spread with homemade soup, tossed salad, pasta salad, three entrees, a chef's selection side and vegetable dish, and coffee and tea. The seniors will depart with fresh baked cookies in tow at 4 p.m., and arrive home in Saratoga at 7:30 p.m. and in Wilton at 7:45. The cost to participate is $48 for members or town residents and $58 for non-members.

Contact the Wilton Senior Center Tuesday or Thursday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to sign up for either of these fun-filled trips: (518) 587-6363.

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Farmers' Market Coupons: The Office for the Aging will distribute Saratoga Farmers' Market coupons on Friday, August 19 at the Senior Center during their annual BBQ lunch. If you wish to attend the BBQ, please call the center to make a reservation by Thursday, August 18. A $2 donation is suggested for those over 60 years of age.

Afternoon Tea Party: The center will host an afternoon tea party on Tuesday, August 30 from 1-3 p.m. Enjoy tea, lemonade, finger sandwiches and traditional desserts. Explore vintage collectables and play tea party games.

This event, which will be catered by The Hungry Spot CafĂŠ, is open to members, guests and grandchildren. Tea party attire is welcome! Tickets are available at the center through Thursday, August 25.

Trip to West Point: The center is sponsoring a trip to West Point Academy on Monday, October 3 from 7:30 a.m. -7 p.m. Enjoy spectacular fall foliage on the bus ride through the Catskills to this historic institution on the Hudson. A combination bus/walking tour will take guests to the highlights of the campus such as the chapel, professors row and memorial cemetery. Enjoy an extensive buffet lunch at the Thayer House or dine Ă la carte at the West Point Club. On your return, take a brief stroll in the downtown district of Woodstock, NY. Prices are as follows: For members: Bus trip, tour & buffet at Thayer house: $56; Bus trip and tour only: $25 (Lunch at the West Point Club is not included, and ranges from $10-$15). Non-members: add $15 to each price. (Annual Membership to the center is only $15!) Note: A valid driver's license or passport is required to enter the campus.

Call the Senior Citizens Center to register for any one of these events or to find out about more activities available in your community.

Malta Senior Citizens Center, Inc. Malta Community Center 1 Bayberry Drive, Malta Upcoming meeting: The Malta Seniors will hold their next meeting on Tuesday, September 6 at 10 a.m. at the community center. Treasurer Gerard Lewandowski will give a presentation about the town's emergency management plan. He is a member of the town of Malta's Emergency Planning Committee.

Bus Trip: The Malta Seniors are traveling to Massachusetts on Tuesday, August 16.

The bus departs at 7 a.m., and the cost to participate is $21 for members and $51 for non-members. This bus trip will include a visit to the Bridge of Flowers, which is an old trolley bridge in Shelburne, Massachusetts, that was abandoned until a local flower conservatory group turned it into a flower garden; and the nearby glacier potholes, which were carved into the rock floor of the creek during the North American Ice Age. Seniors will also explore a butterfly conservatory and enjoy a stop at Yankee Candle Factory before heading to Deerfield Inn for lunch. The inn is in a reconstructed colonial village located north of Shelburne in Deerfield Village.

Saratoga County Office for the Aging 152 West High Street, Ballston Spa (518)884-4100 Senior Picnic: Saratoga County Office for the Aging is pleased to host the annual senior picnic on Tuesday, August 30 at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds in Ballston Spa. Lunch will be served at noon. Menu: BBQ chicken, potato salad, coleslaw, tomato and cucumber salad, dinner rolls, iced tea, lemonade and coffee. Tickets can be purchased at area nutrition sites or through the Office for the Aging for $4 each. Tickets are required to attend. Please call the Office for the Aging for details at (518) 884-4100. Pets are not allowed on the fairgrounds.

Activities for Seniors continued on Page 25, see Academy

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Avoid Head Lice as Children Head Back-To-School SARATOGA SPRINGS Summer is winding to a close, with back-to-school season coming sooner than you may think.

For many families, that means new morning routines, homework and, of course, head lice.

Each year approximately six to 12 million children in the United States are infested with this common, six-legged critter that feeds on human blood. After weeks at summer camps, sleepovers and the sharing of personal items, back-to-school season is usually the time when head lice infestation is noticed.

"Unfortunately, panic and worry are common reactions when parents discover head lice," said Dr. Adelaide Hebert. "Out of concern and the need to get rid of the infestation quickly, many parents may turn to unproven home remedies or homeopathic products," he added. "Unfortunately, these home remedies have never been studied, tested, or proven to be safe on children. There also has been resistance reported with some head lice treatment products, which may lead to ineffective treatment."

Parents should keep these five tips in mind during head lice season:

Area Rite Aids to Hold Shingles Vaccine Clinics

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Ever wonder what head lice look like when placed under a powerful microscope? See above.

1. Do not panic. In many cases, what parents see on the child's head may not be head lice.

2. If parents or the school nurse suspects head lice, a visit or call to the child's doctor should be made to confirm the diagnosis.

3. Parents should use only products that are recommended by a doctor to treat head lice.

4. It's important for parents to carefully follow the doctor's instructions and to make sure the treatment is properly applied.

5. Because every school policy

Academy for Lifelong Learning Offers Scholarships, Gift Certificates 111 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs (518) 587-2100, ext. 2415 The Academy for Lifelong Learning at Saratoga Springs (A.L.L.) is offering scholarships to individuals wishing to participate in study groups. The scholarships are available for both new members and individuals who have previously participated in A.L.L. study groups. A number of full and half scholarships are available each semester for all study groups except "Walking Through Our Heritage." Anyone who wishes to enroll in an A.L.L. study group and needs assistance with membership dues is invited to apply for these scholarships.

Applications are held in strict confidence. Individuals must submit their request and term application prior to Thursday, August 25 for the fall term, which is set to begin September 19. The applicant should indicate a need for either a partial or full scholarship. Requests for scholarship assistance should be forwarded to Jo-Ellen Unger, executive director, at 111 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866.

Gift certificates for A.L.L. are also available. Certificates may be applied toward membership fees in any future term and may be purchased at the academy office or by phone.

For more information, to apply for a scholarship, purchase a gift certificate or to receive a course brochure, visit the website at www.esc.edu/ALL or call the A.L.L. office at (518) 587-2100, ext. 2415.

on head lice differs, it's important for parents to talk with the school nurse. Healthcare professionals recommend that children remain in school since head lice do not transmit disease and are treatable.

For more information about head lice, parents can visit the following websites: www.headlicesolutions.net; www.cdc.gov/parasites/lice/in dex.html; or www.nasn.org/ToolsResources /SCRATCHHeadLiceResources And remember, in the battle against head lice, a little knowledge and a lot of head lice shampoo will go a long way.

SARATOGA SPRINGS - The Saratoga Rite Aid Pharmacy, located at 3027 Rt. 50 in Saratoga Springs, is holding a Shingles Vaccine Clinic August 30 from 10 a.m - 2 p.m. To preregister for an appointment, call (518) 587-2202. Walk-ins are acceptable but not recommended.

Shingles, also known as Zoster, is a painful disease caused by the same virus responsible for chicken pox, a common but rarely dangerous childhood disease. Shingles can strike those who had chicken pox, as the virus can remain dormant in a patient’s spinal fluid, as well as those who don’t recall encountering the disease in their youth. Those 50 years of age and older are most at risk for the Shingles virus.

Rite Aid will be providing the

vaccine, Zostavax, to help treat the painful nerve disease.

Zostavax is a live vaccine that uses a weakend version of the virus to boost the body’s natural immune response. It is used with adults 50 or older and is given in one dose once in a patient’s lifetime. Under New York State law, a prescription is required from your physician for Zostavax. Customers may ask their pharmacist to contact their doctor on their behalf.

Some health coverage plans cover at least part of the cost of the vaccination, but check with your own plan to learn specifics.

To register or learn more about who should and should not be vaccinated, call (518) 587-2202. More information on Rite Aid can be found at www.riteaid.com.

Have an upcoming event, health concern, or wellness tip you’d like to hear about?

Contact reporter@saratogapub lishing.com for future inclusion in our monthly Health and Wellness section!

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Sweet summertime (finally!)

Kate Towne Sherwin Saratoga SAHM Since I become my very worst self in the heat, the summers of my life have usually found me either staying inside or swimming as much as possible. When our babies began to arrive, however, I began to spend my summers inside with them, fretting about how I was sure they weren’t getting enough sunshine and fresh air, or trying to make us have a good time in the water, though I quickly found that doing so with little ones and the threat of drowning and sunburn is really not enjoyable.

I so wanted good summers for our children—happy and healthy

and wholesome and free—so most summer days when Thomas and Gabe were tiny, I’d spend much of the day trying to convince myself that I could handle being outside with them for a little while, even for just a half hour, just so I could tell myself that yes, I do let them run around outside. Many days I was never able to convince myself, and we ended up spending the day by the fan instead with me feeling bad about my mothering.

On days that we did make it outside, the heat, the sweat, and the effort rendered me exhausted and cranky for the rest of the day and feeling bad about my mothering.

Sometimes we’d attempt a trip to the Peerless Pools at the State Park, or one of the lake beaches we love—I was so eager for our kids to love the water and to swim well that even though none of us really had a good time on these swim outings, I insisted we keep trying. The babies were usually more interested in digging in the sand or toddling around the con-

crete surrounding the pool than being in the water, and rather than just accept it as the stage they were in, I was convinced there was something wrong with what I was doing as a mom, or perhaps— gasp!—I had given birth to children who didn’t like the water.

But this summer! This wonderful summer! I have discovered that it actually does get better! Though I find it tempting, when going through a difficult season in my motherhood, to despair that things will never change, I’m constantly reminded that they always do.

This summer, Thomas and Gabe and even Johnny were all old enough for me to send them out into the yard, day after summer day, for hours on end. They have been loving it! I used to stress about the summer bugs scuttling through the grass, the plump spiders spinning their funnel-shaped webs all over the tree house, the ravenous mosquitoes, the threat of dehydration and sunburn—all these fears, I have discovered, had more to do with their young ages than with summer itself. This summer, I watched the three of them crouch in a huddle over a bug of some kind, discussing amongst themselves what it was, what it was doing, what they should do with it, where it was going. We all discovered that Thomas is an expert at catching and disposing of bugs that are bothering any of us—even spiders!— and so I’ve breathed easier about all manner of creepy crawlies. The mosquitoes have indeed been absolutely ravenous, and our tasty Thomas

has been being eaten alive, so much so that I’ve had to keep him inside on occasion to allow his skin to heal, but even then—he’s fine! He’s surviving, he’s thriving, he’s happy and loving his summer.

The kids don’t even get dehydrated, as each one of them requests drinks whenever necessary, and between our shady yard and baseball hats and sunscreen while swimming during peak sunlight, none of them have ever had a sunburn. And Xave? I’m not even worried about him—in the not too distant future he’ll be out there too; for now, I’m not stressing about him spending his days with me, inside by the fan.

As for swimming? I was talking to another mom recently who was telling me that when her son, who is Thomas’ age, was about 3 she was so worried that because he wasn’t already an expert swimmer, he never would be. “Yes!” I agreed with her, “Me too!” And then we both laughed about how we needn’t have worried, because her son and both of my older two are like fish now, thanks to swimming lessons and just plain getting older. I have marveled this summer at both Thomas and Gabe swimming under water while holding their breath, swimming on top of the water with their newly learned strokes, roughhousing in the water with each other and their dad and their aunts and uncles and grandparents and squealing, “Again!”

They’re comfortable and confident in the water, and they actually obey us when we say, “Not past that rope, unless we’re with you!”

Johnny and Xave have been enjoying the water too, in their littler boy ways. They both prefer to dig in the sand most of the time, but both have also spent time in floaties and in our arms in the water, and just last week Xave decided he was going to go charging into the lake on his own, with no warning, right up to the first swim rope, where the water was up to his neck, with me chasing after him in horror. He’s turning into a water bug, just like his brothers, and I know that, two or three summers from now, he’ll also be swimming along after them with no problem.

I have been so content with our summer days; they have truly been a dream come true. A mom writer who I always find so zingingly accurate with her insights and descriptions of motherhood recently wrote about seeing, while on her own summer vacation, “a couple out by the bay with a 2month-old—and they were trying to keep it out of the sun, and the baby was red and crying, and the parents were taking turns wading into the water up to their ankles before darting back to make sure the other person wasn’t mad at them for being gone so long, and I wanted to say, ‘Oh, go home. Turn on the AC and the TV, and just relax. You can go to the beach later, when [the baby’s] older.’”

Which is exactly what I would say to my younger mother self, with all her hand-wringing and worrying, now that I know that these kinds of summers have finally and happily arrived.

Kate Towne Sherwin is a stayat-home mom (SAHM) living in Saratoga Springs with her husband, Steve, and their sons Thomas (6), Gabriel (5), John Dominic (3), and Xavier (1); they expect their fifth baby in January 2012. She can be reached at sksherwin@hotmail.com.

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National Center for Missing & Exploited Children Opens Satellite Office in Saratoga Springs ALEXANDRIA, VA - The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) announced it has opened a new office serving the Capital Region at 359 Ballston Avenue in Saratoga Springs. The new office space has been donated by the Saratoga Center for the Family.

Funded entirely through private donations, the new office will provide child safety education programs on abduction and sexual exploitation prevention to schools and community groups throughout the region as well as training for law enforcement.

"This is a long time coming and we are overjoyed it is finally here," said NCMEC/New York Capital Region Advisory Board Chair Sam Palazzole. "This is very personal for me. John Walsh and I were college roommates and I remember when 6-

year-old Adam went missing. It is imperative that we provide child safety awareness throughout the Capital Region regarding child abduction and child exploitation prevention - that means everything from cyber bullying to protection from sexual predators. We have to protect our children – and what better place than to start than in our own backyard?"

Retiring Saratoga Springs Police Officer John Kelly will staff the new office and provide abduction and sexual exploitation prevention education programs as well as Internet safety education programs for schools and community groups.

Officer Kelly brings a wealth of experience as a DARE officer, school resource officer and law enforcement trainer to NCMEC's efforts of making children safer.

The Capital Region office will

work with existing government and non-government organizations in prevention and education programs and will provide training for law enforcement throughout the region.

The NCMEC/NY Capital Region office will also be providing summer safety and Internet safety programs throughout the month of August at various locations throughout the Capital Region. Parents can bring their children to the NCMEC/NY booths at these events for free child safety information and electronic child identification cards that include fingerprints and photographs taken free of charge.

For a list of all summer safety programs contact NCMEC/NY Capital Region Community Educator John Kelly at Jkelly@ncmec.org.

Facts and Statistics about Missing Children • An estimated 800,000 children are reported missing every year in the United States. During 2009, more than 20,000 children were reported missing in New York State, and 2,449 children were reported missing in the 11 counties of the Capital Region.

• NCMEC/NY operates offices in Buffalo, Rochester and Utica. Having a presence in the Capital Region allows easier delivery of critical safety education programs to the children and adults within the eastern part of New York State.

• The Capital Region includes the state capital of Albany and all related New York State offices are located within this region. These include the New York State Missing and Exploited Children Clearinghouse and the New York State Department of Criminal Justice Services (NYS DCJS).

• Requests for NCMEC education programs within the Capital Region have increased significantly over the last four years, warranting a need for localized service delivery that is cost effective and timely.

• There is a strong demand for training from NCMEC that would be convenient to law enforcement agencies located in the Capital District Region.

New Rigorous Safety Standards for Cribs WASHINGTON D.C. - It is now illegal to sell a crib in the United States that does not meet strict new federal safety standards. That includes sales of all secondhand cribs, which are typically found on sites like eBay and Craigslist, as well as the retail sale of any new crib that was manufactured before the new regulations were put in place.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced new safety standards that address major design flaws that have killed or injured so many infants in recent years, including the so-called "drop-side." This design allows the side of the crib to be raised or lowered, letting parents reach into the crib more easily. But the hinges on the movable sides often break, creating dangerous gaps in which babies can become stuck or strangled.

Drop-side cribs are now banned altogether, but other, sturdier crib models are also being put through the stringent safety tests, which are designed to simulate real-world wear and tear more accurately.

Manufacturers are now required to supply retailers with a certificate proving that their products have been tested under the new standards, but retailers are not required to display the documentation. Parents must specifically request to see those certificates either from the store or from the manufacturer directly.

The CPSC has also improved athome assembly instructions to ensure that parents build cribs correctly. Unsound assembly was a contributor to the deaths of many babies, the CPSC found.

The risks of unsound cribs are high: a recent study found that every day 26 babies and toddlers are injured in cribs, playpens and bassinets in the United States and 100 deaths also occur each year.

- For more information, visit the CPSC crib information center at www.cpsc.gov/info/cribs

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Summer Fun Drinks

by Jodie Fitz for Saratoga TODAY It’s unbelievably August already.

And, I am so thankful that there are still a few weeks left to take advantage of the fantastic sunshine and warm weather; not to mention the fresh summer fruits that are still in season. If your kitchen is like mine, the kids love lemonade and I always have the frozen concentrate in my freezer, but as a mom of three I’m always looking for a way to squeeze in some fresh fruit along the way. I have found that fun summer drinks and fresh fruit can serve up the perfect blend of flavor. Here are some of our favorites to share:

Cherry Pinkade 12 oz. pink lemonade, frozen concentrate 3 1/3 cups water 3 cups ice 1 cup cherries, fresh (NuVal Score 96) 1 tablespoon Price Chopper honey 1 1/2 teaspoons raspberry extract 1/2 teaspoon Price Chopper vanilla extract In a pitcher, mix the pink lemonade concentrate and water together.

Set the pink lemonade aside. Rinse and pit the cherries. In a blender, add 1 1/2 cups of the pink lemonade, the ice, the pitted cherries, the honey, raspberry and vanilla extracts together. Serve it up with a

straw and umbrella for a little summertime fun.

My Favorite Cherry Pitter: Progressive makes a cherry pitter that pits four cherries at once. It’s easy to use and I keep it by the rinsed bowl of cherries for easy access. The kids love eating the pitted cherries and playing with our new found kitchen gadget. There are sharp tips and you will have to be careful with little ones, but it has been a great addition for under $15.

Strawberried Lemonade 12 oz. lemonade, frozen concentrate 3 cups water 3 cups ice 1 cup strawberries, sliced (NuVal Score 100) 1 tablespoon Price Chopper lime juice 1 teaspoon Price Chopper vanilla extract 1 teaspoon raspberry extract 1 tablespoon Price Chopper honey

In a pitcher, stir the lemonade concentrate and water together. Set the lemonade aside. Rinse and hull the strawberries. Measure and pour one cup of lemonade into the blender followed by the ice, strawberries, vanilla extract and raspberry extract. Add the honey in last and blend all of the ingredients together and serve. It’s cool and refreshing!

My Favorite Strawberry Huller: My favorite Strawberry Huller is made by Chef n’ Corporation. I actually never thought that I would see the day my children would fight over who was hulling the strawberries, but last year when I found this little gadget, I did! It really made a difference and was under $10.

Watermelon Slushy 1 container Price Chopper frozen lemonade 3 cups watermelon 1 teaspoon Price Chopper vanilla extract 3 cups ice 1 tablespoon Price Chopper honey

Mix the Frozen Lemonade with only 3 1/3 cups of water; do not follow the water measurements as listed on the container, set aside. Cut the watermelon into small chunks, set aside.

Add the ice, 1 1/2 cups of the lemonade, watermelon and vanilla extract together in the blender and blend. Add the honey and mix again. Pour and serve!

Quick Tip: Watermelon is easy to cut with a plastic knife or butter knife for the youngest of cooks in your kitchen! They can even cut it

with the Zoo Pals plasticware, which really adds to the fun for everyone.

Beware: Brain Freeze will follow if you drink any of these drinks fast!

Healthy Note: Use low fat and/or organic ingredients whenever possible.

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Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes Suzanne Voigt Farmers’Market Wednesdays at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market are when area chefs come to show off their talents, showcase current fresh products, and give out coupons to their local restaurants. When we are lucky, a chef will share their “secret” recipe for the wonderful dish offered for sampling. Chef Bryan Walsh, of One Caroline Street Bistro, was kind enough to do so with this wildly popular, delicate and rewarding party popper. Cherry tomatoes, sweet and fresh off the vine, are plentiful at the market now, as are all of the main ingredients listed in this recipe. These stuffed cherries are perfect for a summer party— cool, sweet with just enough crisp and flavor to keep the guests asking

for “just one more.” Plus, their bright red with white coloring makes them an eye-catching offering on the table. While we all know the fresher the better, these can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator overnight for easy party preparation. Happy entertaining, Saratoga fresh and delish!

Ingredients 3 pints cherry tomatoes (Kilpatrick FF, Saratoga Apple or many other market vendors) 4 oz Sweet Spring Farm Chevre 4 oz Argyle Cheese Factory Quark cheese (or Homestead Artisan Quark) 8 oz Battenkill Dairy Heavy Cream 1 bunch Pleasant Valley Farm fresh basil (available from numerous market vendors) 1 lemon juiced and zested 1 lime juiced and zested kosher salt and fresh ground pe per to taste

Directions 1. Whip heavy cream and citrus zests to soft peaks.

2. Blend citrus juices and fresh chopped basil together.

3. Fold the quark and chevre into the whipped cream mixture. Then fold the basil/citrus blend into the mixture making a mousse. Season to taste with kosher salt and ground pepper.

(a perfect summer party “popper”)

4. Slice cherry tomatoes in half and remove seeds. (Save (freeze) the seeds as they make a good addition to vegetable stock or seafood stock).

5. Place mousse into a piping bag—a plastic baggie with hole cut in corner will do in a pinch.

Pipe the mousse into the tomatoes and serve!

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Winning Over Joan Jill Sweet Whiskers and Tales

This past week Joan, a very dear friend of mine, flew here from her home in New Mexico to visit me for 10 days. Joan and I have been friends for 37 years. She is a “fullblooded” Pueblo Indian and a resident of Santo Domingo Indian Reservation, located about 60 miles north of Albuquerque and 60 miles south of Santa Fe. She is a special education teacher at the Santo Domingo Elementary School and she regularly sews traditional ceremonial Pueblo clothing for mem-

bers of her village. Joan and I share many memories of adventures in the Southwest, as well as our general attitudes about life, but one thing we do not share is our feelings about dogs and cats.

At Joan’s village there are plenty of dogs and some cats that serve the purpose of keeping refuse cleaned up and rodents in check. These canines and felines are not treated badly, but they are not seen as pets and they are not brought into the living quarters of the homes.

Rather, they are roaming creatures with important outside jobs. For Joan and most of her people these animals are never brought into the house because they are considered unclean. Their jobs of scavenger and hunter go back to prehistoric Pueblo times. Nevertheless Joan tells me, “These days there are a few people in the village who actually keep a dog or a cat as a pet in the house like the white people do, but this is rare and considered a little odd.”

Joan’s village of Santo Domingo is well-known for their elaborate corn dances where hundreds of dancers and singers participate in a large plaza every year on August 4.

Sometimes tourists come to see these incredible events. I have had the pleasure of witnessing many of them. During the dance day, occasionally a tourist will approach a village dog lurking at the edge of the plaza; fuss over the animal and even put their face down for a dog kiss. The Pueblo people watching the dance that notice this tourist behavior see it as pretty disgusting, and ask themselves, “Why would anyone want a kiss from the garbage mouth of a flea bitten mongrel?”

Keeping in mind our different beliefs about the proper place of dogs and cats, it should not come as a surprise that when Joan visited me, she just shook her head and had to look the other way when she saw how my dog, Moses, and our cats, Sully and Magic, practically have free run of our home. Joan and I recognize that our contrasting attitudes about domesticated canines and felines are a result of historical and cultural differences in our backgrounds and we tease each other about those differences.

Moses, however, was determined to impress Joan and win her over during the 10-day visit.

At first, Joan ignored Moses and when he came up to her for a pat on the head she avoided touching him.

Moses, who is used to people always making a fuss over him, seemed incredulous that he couldn’t charm Joan who also tried to ignore the cats. This was easy with Magic because she is always leery of new people anyway, but Sully was beside himself when she wouldn’t play with him.

Nevertheless, it wasn’t long before Joan began to see why I said Moses was an exceptional dog. Sully, on the other hand, never really won her over, especially after he tried to chew on the tip of her long braid that reaches well below the small of her back.

One of the purposes of Joan’s trip was for us to drive to Niagara Falls together. Neither of us had ever seen the falls and my friend and colleague, Michael, from my teaching days at Skidmore, offered to be our guide. Michael, Joan, and

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For More Information Call (518) 885-4113.

Andrew is a very loving 11month-old cat who is neutered, litter-trained, and great with both kids and other pets!

Archoe is an adult Doberman Pincher who can’t wait to meet you!

Blossom is a beautiful, spayed, adult cat ready for a home to call her own.

Dr. Gregory House “Doc” is a playful, gorgeous adult cat. He is neutered and would make the perfect addition to any home.

Grover This sweetie-pie needs a home! Grover is a loveable, adult Dachshund-mix.

Mandy She is a playful, happy, female German shepherd.

Mandy is an older adult who really needs a loving home to take her in.

I piled into my car along with Moses and headed north for our road trip. Joan quietly observed Moses throughout the trip and by the end she simply said, “Moses is a really good dog.” This was very high praise from Joan.

What impressed her most about Moses? Was it that he pressed his nose on handicap buttons to open heavy doors for me? Was it the way he lay down quietly under the table when we ate at restaurants? Did she notice how he paid no attention to other dogs passing us by on the street? Maybe she was impressed by the way he picked up things out of my reach when I told him, “Moses, get.” Did she notice how Moses was calm when butterflies landed on his head as we explored

a butterfly conservatory or when we boarded the Maid of the Mist and passed near the roaring falls that covered us all in a cool fine mist of water? Perhaps she decided Moses was special when he became concerned if Joan or I left our group and when my wheelchair almost tipped me out onto the pavement when I tried to go down a much too steep ramp.

It was probably all these things.

When I dropped Joan off at the airport for her flight back to New Mexico she said to Moses, “Thank you Moses, for looking after us and keep taking care of Jill.” I guess Moses did it. He won Joan over.

Maybe on her next trip out, Sully will manage to do the same!

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In the Presence of Angel Enjoying Saratoga With My Downtown Loving Dog

by Ralph Vincent Saratoga TODAY A clear blue sky shines over Congress Park on this mild, sunny afternoon as a soft breeze stirs the leaves on trees that have started to hint at colorful changes to come. I rest on a bench near the parks’ dome covered carousel, with Angel, my Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, snuggled on my lap. We have just visited Spit and Spat in their fountain home, strolled around the sundial in the Italian Garden, and followed our own meandering course to the carousel.

Apparently, Angel has rested long enough; the little dog climbs from my lap onto the wood seat and stares up at me. I lean over and look into her big dark eyes; beautiful, animated eyes that have beguiled me since I first looked into them nine years ago. Her eager gaze moves back and forth from me to the brick path at my feet, informing me that it is time to resume our walk. Amused, I stroke the white blaze of fur on top of her head, and she rewards me with a lick on my chin and a swish of her elegant tail.

I stand and scoop up my furry princess; seventeen pounds of tail wagging, chin licking, tummy rub loving exuberance, gently set her on the ground and grab her leash.

Together we make our way out of Congress Park and up Spring Street to Broadway—Angel’s favorite place to see and be seen.

We are living during a time when the bond people share with their dogs is valued more than ever before, and proof of this premise abounds. Television shows and websites for dog devotees are easy to find. Visit a bookstore, and you will find evidence to support this theory simply by the number of volumes people have penned about the dogs they love. Better yet, check out a city like Saratoga Springs where the downtown community strives to make dog lovers, and their canine companions, feel at home.

I consider downtown Saratoga Springs to be one of the best places to visit with my dog, and Angel’s nonstop tail wagging would suggest she shares my opinion. This

vibrant and historic shopping district seems to glow with a dog positive atmosphere. Wide sidewalks, street side benches, and bowls of water outside shop doors make it an appealing place for Angel and me. Many downtown business owners have gone a step further by participating in the Dog Friendly Downtown Program. Dog Friendly Downtown members display the programs’ signature blue and white decal which makes it easy for me to locate shops, restaurants, galleries and even a bank where my furry princess will be welcome too.

We would never consider a walk downtown complete without dropping in at some of our favorite spots, such as specialty stores, where pleasant staff feed Angel biscuits, and the walls are papered with photos of their four-legged customers. There are boutiques specifically for dogs, where the shelves are stocked with an array of pooch-pampering items, and bakery cases that display delectable dog treats that Angel gulps down as soon as we are back on the sidewalk.

Angel’s favorite place to stroll is Broadway, and her ability to solicit a pat on the head from a stranger, and socialize with both canines and people makes for an unhurried walk. During the racing season, traveling down the block from Phila to Caroline Street can take 10 minutes as she mingles with the crowd, and licks every hand that reaches out to her. When it is time to take a break, we find our favorite bench in front of the “Wine Bar,” and relax until Angel begins shifting her gaze between me and the sidewalk, signaling that she is ready to move on.

A joyful spirit and canine urbanity are not the only reasons people are drawn to Angel. Cavaliers are pretty dogs, and she possesses the good looks typical of her breed.

Her expressive eyes and trim muzzle are framed by long feathery ears, and black, white, and tan fur falls in soft waves from her shoulders (withers in dog speak), to her paws. But the feature of Angel’s appearance that turns people’s heads is not something she has, but something she has lost -- she only has three legs.

Angel is a cancer survivor. Last year, her left rear leg became painful to walk on. The cause of this leg pain was diagnosed as a malignant tumor that had invaded her knee joint. Amputation of the affected limb was necessary to save her life. Angel has adapted well to life as a “tripaw,” and can to do most things with three legs as well as she did with four, but there are a few exceptions to this. For example, she no longer is able to jump up onto a park bench, and now needs me to pick her up. If I do not perform this duty quickly enough, Angel expresses her impatience by letting out a short annoyed sound yap. This particular yap has proven useful for commanding my assistance in other circumstances, such as when she wants me to retrieve a toy that has rolled out of her reach.

The years I have spent with my little dog have passed so swiftly, and I find it hard to believe that Angel is almost 10 years old. It seems like such a short time ago, she was an eight-week-old puppy who could easily fit in the palm of my hand. It is a poignant and unchangeable fact that dogs have much shorter life spans than humans. Anyone who loves a senior dog realizes how precious their

time left together is. But even though the fur on Angel’s face has started to become gray, her enthusiasm for visiting the city of Saratoga Springs has not diminished. As

time goes on we will continue to enjoy our downtown adventures—I hope there are many still ahead for us.

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Ask the Financial Advisor

by Stephen Kyne Saratoga TODAY

Q:

What the heck is going on?! With the United States being downgraded by S&P, are we headed into another recession?

Good question.

Unfortunately, nobody has a crystal ball and, as much as financial advisors would all like to say we know what the future will hold, we don’t. Many people are worried about another recession, and another period of poorly performing markets. Let’s take a minute to look at some of the recent market data to see if these fears are justified, and if investors’ reactions are fully rational.

Jobs: Private-sector hiring accelerated its growth in July to 154,000 from 80,000 in June. Hourly wages for employees are up 2.3% since

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this time last year. If you consider that hours worked are also up 2%, those employees received an effective raise of over 4% this year.

Corporate Earnings: More than 80% of the S&P 500 have reported their Q2 earnings, with earnings rising more than 20% over last year.

Generally, employment rebounds only after corporate revenue increases, and this certainly seems to be case today as well.

Treasury Rates: Given the recent downgrade, and the fact that the downgrade came to a surprise to virtually nobody, you would expect that the government would be subject to higher interest rates in order to borrow money. Afterall, if your credit score fell, you’d expect to pay a higher rate, right? The fact is Treasury rates have been decreasing steadily over the last month. Even though the United States is listed as AA+ by S&P, it still pays a lower interest rate than Australia, Canada, Great Britain, France, New Zealand and Norway, which are all still listed as AAA. Additionally, Moody’s,

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the other major credit rating agency, just reaffirmed their AAA rating of U.S. debt.

The recent sell-off: People panic, and when they do, they often act irrationally. Suppose you sold out of all of your stocks, and are sitting in money market right now. Do you know what many banks use to secure a portion of their money market? Get ready…short term Treasury bonds! So, when there’s a mass sell-off, many people are selling possibly stable companies, and buying bonds of a country which was just downgraded…the very downgrade responsible for the selloff to begin with. Is that rational?

So, are we in for another recession? The technicals would lead us to think no; at least not yet. Now this isn’t to say that the minute this page is printed there isn’t a piece of news released which negates everything I’ve just written. There are still major concerns with the potential defaults in Europe. Things change constantly. We recommend you talk to your financial advisor, and remember why you’re investing.

Your advisor will help you determine the most appropriate course of action. If you don’t have an advisor, we recommend hiring one. You’re a professional at doing something other than managing your investments. You wouldn’t represent yourself in court or perform surgery on yourself, would you? Find a professional you trust; someone who spends all day, every day researching and following the markets.

Stephen Kyne is a partner at Sterling Manor Financial, LLC in Saratoga Springs, and can be reached at (518) 583-4040.

Help Kids Make the Most of Their Free Time Longer days, warmer weather, time off from school - there's a lot for a kid to enjoy about summer. But for many young people across the country, summer is a time of struggle.

The National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) states that most students lose approximately two months of grade level equivalency in mathematical computation skills over the summer months. But for lowerincome students, the loss is often greater. This achievement gap between higher- and lower-income youth can be attributed largely to access to summer learning opportunities and critical needs like healthy meals.

What You Can Do: Award-winning fashion designer Tina Knowles, mother of superstars Beyoncé and Solange Knowles, is working with Walmart to inspire others to help U.S. kids have a better summer.

"I am very passionate about supporting our youth. They are the future," said Knowles. "It's truly a blessing for me to work with Walmart on this wonderful project that contributes to nourishing young people's bodies and minds."

Knowles is partnering with Walmart through its Summer Giving Campaign, which will provide $25 million in grants to organizations like the National Recreation and Park Association, YMCA of the USA and NSLA. The funds will give young people healthy meals through summer feeding programs, as well as access to summer learning programs and job opportunities.

Knowles, whose "Miss Tina" line of clothing is sold at select Walmart stores and on Walmart.com, has also shared tips for parents, grandparents and other caregivers, so they can help the kids in their care make the most of summertime and get a head

start on their futures: Help your family eat healthy.

Cook with all the delicious fruits and vegetables that are in season. If you're having a hard time keeping up with summer demands, find a local summer feeding program in your neighborhood. Summer feeding sites feed children nutritious lunches while promoting fun outdoor activities.

Keep your kids learning throughout the summer. It is important to make reading, writing and math a part of their everyday activities.

• Have kids keep a journal of their summer activities or write regular letters to friends and family.

• Cooking together is a great way to incorporate math into the everyday routine. Talking to kids about units of measurement, asking them to help halve or double a recipe, even letting younger kids keep track of time are easy ways to develop math skills.

If you have older kids, help them get their first job. Summer jobs are a productive way to prepare our teens for their future, while keeping them busy and out of trouble.

• Help them put together a resumé. They may not have much work experience, but they can describe their accomplishments and skills.

• Encourage them to dress appropriately and to apply for jobs in person. Let them practice interviewing with you and help them develop questions for potential employers about the job for which they are applying.

You can learn more about Walmart's Summer Giving Campaign and other Walmart Foundation initiatives, and find a local volunteering opportunity at www.walmart.com/fightinghunger.

- Article provided by Family Features; photo courtesy Getty Images

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Aging and Exercise

by James Markwica, MS PT for Saratoga TODAY Exercise and physical activity are extremely important in the self preservation of each and every individual’s health, especially as one enters into the ‘elderly’ population.

Promotion of your personal health via exercise not only prevents physical deterioration, but mental and emotional as well. Whether you are entering into ‘senior’ status, or you are a caregiver, establishment of a daily routine that includes moderate physical activity is vital.

Regular exercise and physical activity lowers your risk and prevents the development of disabilities and diseases as you grow older.

Additionally, daily programs that promote fitness also serve as treatment to many chronic conditions including arthritis, heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and balance disorders. Researchers reported in 2003 in the Journal of the American Medical Association that “women who began walking a mile a day after age 65 were about half as likely to have died of heart disease, cancer, or any cause compared with their sedentary counterparts.”

So what can you do? The most balanced weekly routine that would ultimately promote the healthiest outcome should include a combination of aerobic activity, strength training and flexibility. Fortunately, activities like Tai Chi overlap each of these and can easily be done within the home with a good video that demonstrates multiple levels of exercise competence. Additionally, Tai Chi has been shown to improve balance, flexibility and reduce falls.

But you don’t even need props, weights or videos if you are into other activities at your home.

Hoeing, weeding, raking and lifting, as you would while tending your yard and garden, or even shoveling your sidewalks and driveway during the winter, are great physical tasks that can promote health while reducing boredom. They can deliver aerobic benefits while strengthening bones and muscles throughout your body.

A wonderful guide to a comprehensive daily exercise and physical

activity program is produced by the National Institute on Aging. It easily outlines proper exercises that can benefit everyone at all ages Be sure to begin each exercise or activity session with a warm-up that includes some general stretching.

Remember that in your youth the body is extremely flexible and elastic in many ways, but over time, the elastic properties of your tendons and muscles slowly become somewhat plastic and thus more likely to be injured. Your greatest chance at minimizing your risk of injury during exercise is by performing a short warm-up and stretching period.

The American Physical Therapy Association recommends these simple tips for stretches and gentle exercise that may help you maintain your flexibility and strength sustaining your daily routine without injury. 1. Don’t stretch too hard, too fast. You’ll pay for it later with muscle pain. 2. Avoid bouncing.

Maintain a gradual gentle pressure when stretching. Five reps of 10-30 seconds is sufficient for most people. 3. Move through a pain-free ROM (range of motion) at a slow and stable speed. 4. Don’t overdo it.

Typically 2-3 sets of 10 reps are a good start when strengthening. 5.

Breathe! Exhale when straining, inhale when returning to resting position.

A few general but effective stretches are: “V” Exercise: Sitting in good posture, begin with your arms

crossed across your lap and thumbs pointing toward your hips. Then raise your arms up to assume the “V” shape. Hold and repeat again.

Calf Stretch: Standing up straight at the kitchen sink, begin with one leg behind and one forward. Keeping the rear leg straight and locked, move your hips forward, bending the front knee while keeping the rear foot flat on the floor. Feel a gentle stretch up the back of the leg.

Forward / Backward Bends: Standing with feet apart and secure balance, slowly lower your hands down along your thighs reaching for the floor. Pause and return to standing erect. Then, with hands on the back of your hips, slowly bend backward a comfortable distance.

Pause and then return to standing erect.

A few strengthening exercises are: Punches: Holding a light weight, or even a can of vegetables, punch forward alternating arms while sitting or standing in good posture.

Sink Squats: Stand at the kitchen sink and hold on. Place a chair behind you for safety. Squat down touching your rear to the chair and raise back up.

Calf/Toe Raises: Again at the sink, hold on while advancing up onto your toes, and then back onto your heels.

Continue to gradually increase your sets and repetitions of each exercise to increase your endurance.

A couple balance activities are: 1. Stand on One Foot: Holding onto a sturdy chair for 10 seconds 10 – 15 times on each leg.

2. Heel-Toe Walk: Walk down your hallway Heel-to-Toe for 20 Steps. Do this for 5-10 times.

Always remember to warm-up, drink lots of water, dress appropriately if you are outside, check the safety of any equipment you are using, and keep your eyes open and focused on the task you are performing.

If you or someone you know suffers progressive loss of strength, flexibility, endurance or balance you may benefit from a safely mon-

itored and comprehensive rehabilitation program. Consult with your Physician first to see if a rehabilitation program is necessary or if you could benefit self guided independent routine. It is ill-advised to begin any physical training program without the approval of you physician.

James Markwica, MS PT is a New York State Licensed Physical Therapist at LaMarco Physical Therapy, 417 Geyser Road in Ballston Spa and 30 Gick Road in Saratoga Springs. For questions of follow-up, contact James at 5873256. Or online at www.lamarcopt.com.

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“WASTE PLEASE”

Getting Rid of the Junk in Your Trunk Once and For All!

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GIRL POWER How to Make Your New Year of School the Best One Ever!

Please join me on Tuesday, August 23, 6 -7:15 p.m. for a workshop dedicated to helping our young ladies prepare for a phenomenal school year!

Meghan D. Lemery LCSW-R In an effort to start my days out in a more peaceful, grounded way, I have taken up the habit of a morning power walk (more like stroll) through our beautiful community. I find this daily morning ritual has made a huge difference in my state of mind and I love the way the quiet morning sounds fill my spirit and quiet my soul.

On one such morning I was heading back into town, my coffee cup almost empty, when I noticed a sign painted on a very nice looking garbage can on Broadway. The sign read, “Waste Please.” I stopped in my tracks and stared at the sign. I read it over and over again immediately sensing a deeper meaning in the message.

We think nothing of hauling out our garbage to the trash and letting it go. We don’t go through the trash sniffing and looking for things we have already tossed. We bag it up, put it in the trash and let it go.

How ridiculous would it be to

walk by trash cans and see people going through each item sniffing and holding onto their trash?

Yet, when it comes to our emotional trash, we hang onto it and bury it deep within the bottom of the barrel ready to sniff and go over it again and again. As I stood staring at the sign “Waste Please,” I could not help but think of the way we store up tons of junk in our trunks.

Regrets, mistakes, broken relationships, bad business ventures, financial stress, traumatic childhood memories, low self worth….the list can go on for miles. Do we ever really throw these things in the trash and honor “Waste Please?” What do we really have to gain in holding onto our emotional junk and replaying it whenever we get the chance?

The fact is it’s difficult to let go

of painful emotional junk.

Sometimes we convince ourselves that if we hold onto it long enough the pain will disappear, or, even more damaging, we believe holding on will lead to getting the revenge and justification we deserve in being wronged.

Dear friends, LET GO. Do not spend another minute holding onto past garbage. If you find yourself going through the past repeatedly, take the steps you need to dispose of your junk in the receptacle marked “WASTE PLEASE.” The best way to work through your emotional garbage can be compared to cleaning out your refrigerator.

Step I: Take Stock: Take a good look around the fridge. If you can’t see clearly, notice your fridge comes with a light to illuminate the dark areas.

If the salsa has mold on it there is no way it is good anymore.

Anything with mold can make you sick and immediately induce projectile hurl.

If you have mold in your heart, acknowledge it and throw it out immediately.

Likewise, trust the light in your heart to point out the darker, shadier areas that are difficult to see.

Recognizing the toxicity of our emotional junk empowers us to move forward in a healthy way, rather than burying something in the back shelf of our hearts.

Step II: Clean Your Shelves: Once you get a sense of how many moldy expired items you have in the fridge and have dis-

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Workshop will be held at Glens Falls office location, 101 Ridge St. posed of them in the red biohazard bag, grab a paper towel and refresh your shelves.

Emotionally, this means doing whatever you need to do to have closure with your past garbage.

Surround yourself with the people, places and things you love and don’t go back to moldy salsa.

If you have to confront some people about past hurts, pick up the pen, phone or set up a face-toface meeting to do so. Recognize that cleaning out your heart can only lead to a lighter, free-er you, emotionally, physically and spiritually.

Step III: Purchase New Items: You have now thrown out the moldy expired items lurking in your fridge and cleaned up the shelves with some serious nonhazardous product that leaves your fridge smelling fresh and looking sparkly.

You know what you need to replenish the supply and you are ready to restock the fridge.

Take the time you need to make good choices about what is good

for YOU. Notice I did not say what is good for your spouse, boss, child, or pet. Focus on YOUR emotional well-being. This will only make you a better spouse, employee, parent or pet owner.

Don’t spend time rehashing bad choices or painful experiences.

Look at the new shelf space in your heart and begin to fill it up with good, pure, peaceful, beautiful experiences that have meaning and depth.

Resist the urge to revisit old moldy salsa that only leaves you feeling sick and nauseous.

Clearing out the junk in your trunk is essential to experiencing joy, love, peace and prosperity.

My hope is that you will always remember the importance and meaning of “WASTE PLEASE!” Pass it on…

Wishing you a junk-free summer season today and always!

Ms. Lemery is a psychotherapist practicing in Glens Falls and Saratoga Springs, NY. For more information or to purchase her first novel, “Please Pass the Barbie Shoes,” visit Meghanlemery.com

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Places of Worship Please contact Robin Mitchell for any copy changes: (518) 581-2480x 208 rmitchell@ saratogapublishing.com Adirondack Christian Fellowship 8 Mountain Ledge, Wilton Contact: (518) 587-0623; www.acfsaratoga.com Services: Sunday 8 a.m. & 10 a.m.

The Alliance Church 257 Rowland St., Ballston Spa Contact: 885-6524.

Services: Morning worship 10:30 a.m.

Assembly of God Faith Chapel Rev. Jason Proctor 6 Burgoyne St., Schuylerville Contact: 695-6069 Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m.

Assembly of God Saratoga 118 Woodlawn Ave Saratoga Springs NY 12866 518-584-6081 Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

Please come early for coffee at 9:45 a.m.

Bacon Hill Reformed Church 560 Route 32N Bacon Hill, NY Office phone: 695-3074 Rev. Janet Vincent Worship service 10 a.m.

Sunday School 10 a.m.

All are welcome.

Baha’i Community of Saratoga Springs Contact: 584-9679; 692-7694; www.usbnc.org.

Ballston Center Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church 58 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa Contact: 885-7312; www.ballstoncenter arpchurch.org Services: Sunday Worship service, 10:30 a.m.

Ballston Spa United Methodist Church 101 Milton Ave. Contact: 885-6886.

Services: Sunday 10:00 a.m.

Bethesda Episcopal Church 41 Washington St., Saratoga Springs Contact: 584-5980.

Services: Sunday, 6:30, 8, 10 a.m.

Church of Christ at Clifton Park 7 Old Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 371-6611, www.cliftonparkchurch ofchrist.com Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Christ Community Reformed Church 1010 Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 371-7654; www.ccrc-cpny.org.

Services: Sundays 9:15 & 11 a.m.

Christ Episcopal Church Corner of Routes 50 and 67, Ballston Spa Contact: 885-1031.

Services: Sunday 8, 10 a.m.

Congregation Shaara Tfille 84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 584-2370. www.saratogasynagogue.org Services: Sat. 9:30 a.m., Mon. & Thurs. 7:30 a.m., 3rd Fri. each month 7:30 p.m.

Handicapped Accessible Corinth Free Methodist Church 8 Mountain Ledge, Wilton Contact: (518) 587-0623; www.acfsaratoga.com Services: Sunday 8 a.m. & 10 a.m.

Corinth United Methodist Church 243 Main Street, Corinth Contact: 654-2521; cfumc@cnyconnect.net Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Cornerstone Community Church Associate Pastor Paul Shepherd located in the Malta Commons of Malta Contact: 518-899-7001 mycornerstonechurch.org Services: Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

Eastern Orthodox Christ the Savior 349 Eastline Road, Ballston Spa Contact: 786-3100; xcsavior@yahoo.com.

Services: Sunday: 9:15 a.m.

First Baptist Church 45 Washington St., Saratoga Springs Contact: 584-6301.

Services: Sunday: 11:00 a.m.

First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa 202 Milton Ave. (Rt. 50), Ballston Spa Contact: 885-8361; www.fbcballstonspa.org Services: 10:15 a.m.

First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa 22 West High Street Ballston Spa, NY Contact: 885-5583 Services: Sunday at 10 a.m.

Grace Brethren Church Rev. Dan Pierce 137 W. Milton Road, Ballston Spa Contact: 587- 0649 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Handicapped accessible.

Grace Community Church of Malta service locations Wed. 7:30pm - Good Times Restaurant, Lake Rd. 2nd Floor Fri. Saratoga Chapel - 7:30 p.m., corner of Eastline & Lake Rd. Sun. 10 a.m. - Comfort Suites, Clifton Park Northway EX. 11 next to Chili's Greater Grace Community Church Pastor David Moore 43 Round Lake Rd. Ballston Lake (Malta Mall) Contact: 899-7777; www.ggcc-malta.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Highway Tabernacle Church 90 River Road, Mechanicville Contact: 664- 4442.

Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Hope Church 206 Greenfield Avenue, Ballston Spa

Contact: 885-7442.

Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Jonesville United Methodist 963 Main St., Clifton Park Contact: 877-7332.

Services: Sunday 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a..m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Living Springs Community Church 59 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs Contact: 584- 9112.

Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Living Waters Church of God 4330 State Rt. 50, Saratoga Springs Contact: 587-0484; www.livingwaterscog.us Services: Sundays 10 a.m.

Malta Presbyterian Church Dunning Street, Malta Contact: 899-5992.

Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Malta Ridge United Methodist Church 729 Malta Avenue Ext., Malta Contact: 581-0210.

Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Middle Grove United Methodist Church Pastor Bonnie Bates 429 Middle Grove Rd., Middle Grove Contact: 518-581-2973 Services: Sunday 9:00 a.m.

Handicapped accessible New Horizon Church 150 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs Contact: 587-0711.

Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

New Life Fellowship 51 Old Gick Road, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Contact: 518-580-1810; http://www.newlifeinsaratoga.org.

Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Childcare is available at all services.

NorthStar Church Shenendehowa High School, West Auditorium, Clifton Park Contact: 371-2811; www.northstarchurch.com.

Services: Sunday: 10 a.m.

Old Saratoga Reformed Church 48 Pearl St., Schuylerville Contact: www.oldsaratogareformedchurch.org Services: Sunday at 10:30 a.m.

Handicapped accessable.

Old Stone Church Affiliated with the American Baptist Churches 159 Stone Church Rd., Ballston Spa, NY 518-583-1002 Sunday: 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Service 11:45 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship in Living Stone Hall Wednesday: Noon Pot Luck Luncheon 1 p.m. Choir rehearsal, 2 p.m.

Bible Study Group PresbyterianNE Congregational Church 24 Circular St., Saratoga Springs Contact: 584-6091; www.pnecc.org Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m.

Quaker Springs United Methodist Church Pastor Jim Knapp 466 Route 32 South, Quaker Springs Contact: 695-3101; www.qsumc.com Services: Sundays 9 a.m.

Handicapped accessible.

River of Hope Fellowship 100 Saratoga Village Blvd.

Malta Commons, Suite 3 Malta, NY 12020 Contact: 881-1505; www.riverofhope fellowship.com Services: Sunday 10:00 a.m.

Roman Catholic Church of St. Peter 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs Contact: 584-2375.

Services: Eucharistic Celebrations: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 7:30, 9 and 11 a.m.

St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church 231 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 584-6122.

Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8, 9:30, 11:15 a.m. and 5 p.m.

St. George's Episcopal Church 912 Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 371-6351; stgeorge@csdsl.net Services: Saturday at 4:30 p.m., Sunday at 8 & 9:30 a.m.

St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church 3159 Route 9N, Greenfield Center Contact: (518) 893-7680; sjoegctr@nycap.rr.com; www.rcda.org/churches/ St.JosephsChurch Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m. Handicapped accessible.

St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church 771 Route 29, Rock City Falls Contact: (518) 893-7680; sjoegctr@nycap.rr.com; www.rcda.org/churches/ St. Joseph’s Church Services: Sunday Mass 8:30 a.m.

St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 149 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 584-0904.

Services: Saturday evening at 5 p.m. with Holy Communion.

Sundays at 8:30 and 11 a.m. with Holy Communion.

St. Peter Lutheran Church 2776 Route 9, Malta Contact: 583-4153 Services: Sunday mornings 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.

St. Thomas of Canterbury 242 Grooms Road, Halfmoon Contact: st-thomas-ofcanterbury.org Service: Sunday at 10 a.m.

Saratoga Abundant Life Church 2325 Route 50 South, Saratoga Springs Contact: 885-5456; saratogaabundantlife.org Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

Saratoga Chabad 130 Circular St., Saratoga Springs

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Contact: 526-0773; saratora@aol.com www.saratogachabad.com Saratoga Friends Meeting (Quaker) Corner of Routes 32 and 71, Quaker Springs Contact: 587-7477; 399-5013.

Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Saratoga United Methodist Church Henning Road at Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 584-3720; www.saratogaumc.com.

Services: Sunday 9 and 10:45 a.m.

Handicapped accessible.

Saratoga Seventh-Day Adventist Church 399 Union Avenue Saratoga Springs Contact: 882-9384 www.saratogasda.org Sabbath School: 10 a.m.

Worship Service: 11:30 a.m.

Shenendehowa United Methodist 971 Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 371-7964.

Services: Sunday 7:45, 9 and 10:45 a.m.; Acts II Contempory 10:45 a.m.

Simpson United Methodist Church Rock City Road, Rock City Falls Contact: 885-4794.

Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m.

Soul Saving Station for Every Nation Christ Crusaders of America 62 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 584-3122 Services: Sunday 10 a.m & 6:30 p.m.

Temple Sinai 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs Contact: 584-8730.

Services: Friday 8 p.m.

Handicapped accessible Trinity United Methodist Church Rev. Gail Falsetti-Pastor 155 Ballard Rd., Gansevoort Contact: 584-9107; www.tumcwilton.com Service: Sunday 10:00 a.m.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs Contact: 584-1555; www.saratoga-uu.org Services: 10 a.m.

Religious education and nursery care at the 10 a.m. service each Sunday Unity Church in Albany 21 King Avenue, Albany Contact: (518) 453-3603: Services: Sunday, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

West Charlton United Presbyterian Church Rev. Thomas Gregg, Pastor 1331 Sacandaga Rd., West Charlton Contact: 882-9874; www.westcharltonupc.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Wilton Baptist Church 755 Saratoga Rd, Wilton Contact: 518-583-2736; wiltonbaptist@gmail.com; www.wiltonbaptistchurch.com Services: Sunday Service 11 a.m.

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Movie Review

ACROSS 1 Brother of Ham 5 Finishes (up) the gravy 9 Performance lead-in 14 Mystique 15 Aussie water hazard 16 Aired, as "Hogan's Heroes," say 17 Urban area set aside for pekoe purveyors?

19 Symphony section 20 Cross 21 Half of MXIV 22 "Julie & Julia" co-star 25 New Zealand lamb-exporting method?

28 End of the line?

31 Swimmer who channeled her energy?

32 Store, as ashes 33 Contests ending in draws?

35 Drifts off 36 Pinkish yellow 37 Hoax 41 Low lands 42 Wine made from the Garganega grape 43 Have a one-track mind 47 "The Look of Love" and "Suddenly I See," e.g.?

49 Pitch notation for Debussy's " La Mer"?

51 Revered Mother 52 Keen 53 Team playing in The Big A 56 Icelandic literary treasures 58 Island allotment?

62 Rubbed-out spirits 63 Needing darning 64 Polis starter 65 What wavy lines may represent 66 It's about a foot 67 Regretted DOWN 1 Wasn't used 2 Shade

Crazy, Stupid, Love Cal Weaver (Steve Carrell) is happy in his marriage and dotes on his two children. Jacob Palmer (Ryan Gosling) is dedicated to the pursuit of one-night stands with beautiful women. And Hannah (Emma Stone) is a soon-to-be lawyer in love with a man who her best friend believes is beneath her, but who Hannah (Stone) is genuinely hoping will propose. Weaver (Carrell) is blindsided when his wife of more than 20 years, (played by Julianne Moore) confesses she’s been unfaithful and wants a divorce.

We soon find Cal Weaver living in an apartment spending an inordinate amount of time at a local pickup joint drinking heavily and repeatedly stating the particulars of his wife’s infidelity to the establishment’s clientele. This puts a serious crimp in Jacob’s evening and so he offers his advice and services as a life coach, of sorts. Meanwhile, he’s made several overtures to Hannah only to be rejected every time.

I’ll admit, there are few moments where the characters find themselves in situations so embarrassing, that I can’t bear to watch. That said, this is easily the best comedy I’ve seen this summer, and perhaps this year. Good premise, great characters, and amazing twists you do not see coming. Loved it. 8.3 out of 10

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10 As required, after "if" 11 "Felicia's Journey" writer William 12 Like some saws and tires 13 Not remote 18 Versatile game piece 22 Magazine ad meas.

23 __ melt 24 Do another stint 26 "Let me think ..."

27 Mad VIPs 29 Hot star 30 Turn to mush

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40 Cubs' spring training city 41 PC dial-up upgrade 42 Commemorative pillar 43 Lake Ontario port 44 Like some women's evening bags 45 Refused 46 Filled pastry 48 Unlimited, in verse 50 Almanac offerings 54 Sodium hydroxide, in lab shorthand 55 Sandwich with tzatziki sauce 57 Family girl 59 Post-op stop 60 Unrefined metal 61 Quiet bid

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Final 2011 Performances of Philadelphia Orchestra this Weekend!

SARATOGA SPRINGS – The final weekend of The Philadelphia Orchestra’s three-week residency at SPAC will have two rousing performances featuring Broadway stars, Tchaikovsky and fireworks!

Tickets are available at www.spac.org, by calling (518) 584-9330, or at SPAC’s Route 50 box office.

Program Highlights: Ashley Brown, Broadway Star of ‘Mary Poppins’ – Friday, August 12 Broadway stars Ashley Brown, who originated the award-winning role of Mary Poppins on Broadway, and Ryan Silverman, fresh off of Broadway and Vegas performances of ‘The Phantom of the Opera,’ bring their sensational voices and stage presence to a Broadway to

Hollywood musical tribute featuring fresh arrangements of music from ‘Wicked,’ ‘Jersey Boys,’ ‘Ragtime,’ ‘West Side Story’ and ‘Titanic’ among others.

Tchaikovsky Spectacular - Saturday, August 13 Tchaikovsky’s magnificent ‘1812 Overture’ is performed with all the splendor and fanfare that only The Philadelphia Orchestra can deliver. A Pre-Show on the lawn features a display of live cannons and a living history military encampment. A fireworks finale ends the season.

Equine Advocates Gala

Honoree Kent Desormeaux and Rosie Higgins

Honoree Richard L. Duchossois

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Over 300 guests were treated to a night of racing and screen stars all coming together for an excellent cause at the Equine Advocates Gala at the Saratoga Springs City Center on Thursday, August 4.

Two-time Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress, Bebe Neuwirth, presented the Ellen and Herbert Moelis Equine Savior Award for Philanthropy to Arlington Park Chairman Richard L. Duchossois.

The event was co-chaired this year

by Julie Bonacio, along with actress and horsewoman Bo Derek. Ms. Derek, a past honoree herself, presented the Bo Derek Award of Merit to leading jockey Kent Desormeaux.

Equine Advocates founder Susan Wagner reported that she was gratified by both the turnout for the event, and the generous pledges and silent auction bids which should yield over $225,000. Equine Advocates is an equine protection organization founded in 1996. In its 15 years, it has rescued thousands of equines, including horses, ponies, donkeys and mules from slaughter, abuse and neglect.

Award Presenter Bebe Neuwirth

Photos by Cathy Duffy for MarkBolles.com

Co-chair Bo Derek

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Artist Finds Joy and Hope through Life’s Challenges SARATOGA SPRINGS – Deborah Friedson is an author and artist from Niskyuana. Her book, "The Woman with the Elephant Heart...A Journey of Healing and Self-Discovery," is now in its fifth printing. This book, along with her prints and original paintings are on display at Symmetry Gallery, 348 Image Provided Broadway in Saratoga Springs, “Spirit” by Deborah Friedson through the month of August.

Ms. Friedson describes her book as “…the story of my personal journey to healing and self-discovery depicted through the paintings I have created. The book entices the reader to feel and relate to the images and writing nestled in the figurative heart.”

“My experiences with my son’s diagnosis of cystic fibrosis and my own head injury and the resulting painful movement disorder dystonia have been the catalyst for creating “The Woman with the Elephant Heart.” Twenty percent of the purchase price of the book will be donated to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Additionally, Ms. Friedson founded Elephant Heart Charities in 2007, which donates books, prints and artwork to 15 chari- Deborah ties, most of which are located locally.

Her works are a testament to the joy Friedson achieved when facing pain and overcoming Exhibit through life’s challenges. Ms. Friedson notes that “This August 31 is a story of hope and kinship for the life jour- Symmetry Gallery neys that too many women feel they are walk- 348 Broadway, ing alone.”

Saratoga Springs - For more information, visit (518) 584- 5090 symmetrygallery.com www.elephantheart.net

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Silver Anniversary Gala at National Museum of Dance Ed Swyer speaks about his father, National Museum of Dance co-founder Lewis A. Swyer

Actor John James and wife Denise

Ann-Margret All Photos: MarkBolles.com

Leslie Valencia and Steven Olson SARATOGA SPRINGS – On Saturday Evening, August 6, a smart and festive gathering came together at the National Museum of Dance for its 25th Anniversary Gala. The special guest of honor was Ms. Ann-Margret, who received a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Also honored for their 25 years of service to the museum were Marylou Whitney and the Swyer Family, on behalf of Lewis A. Swyer. The audience was treated to performances by MOMIX, a company of dancer-illusionists known internationally for presenting work of inventiveness and physical beauty, and the American Ballet Theatre, which has presented the finest in classical and contemporary dance on the world’s greatest stages.

Chairpersons for the Silver Anniversary Gala were Marylou Whitney and John Hendrickson. Michele Riggi, board president at the National Museum of Dance, was the gala chairwoman.

Gala Chairwoman Michele Riggi and Ann-Margret

Ray Martin and Katie Roeder

Performances by MOMIX and the American Ballet Theatre

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Genius and Imagination: Avant Garde Trisha Brown Dance Company - Master Class at Museum of Dance and Performance of three Masterworks at SPAC - Galway High School Band Members to Perform in “Foray Forêt” SARATOGA SPRINGS – The silken, fluid movement and choreographic imagination of legendary choreographer Trisha Brown will illuminate SPAC’s stage on Tuesday, August 16 at 8 p.m. in a program of three brilliant works by the Trisha Brown Dance Company. The program includes Brown’s multi-media masterpiece “Glacial Decoy” set against Robert Rauschenberg’s iconic photography of classic Americana.

The Trisha Brown Dance Company will also be offering a modern master class at the National Museum of Dance’s School of the Arts on Monday, August 15 from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Registration costs $25 and reservations are highly recommended. Tickets for the SPAC performance are $30.

Tickets for both events are available at www.spac.org, by calling (518) 584-9330, or at SPAC’s Route 50 box office.

“Trisha Brown’s impact on the dance world has been incalculable; it is a privilege to welcome the company to SPAC’s stage to perform as part of their 40th Anniversary season,” said Marcia J. White, SPAC president and executive director.

An icon of contemporary dance, Trisha Brown was a founding member of the revolutionary Judson Dance Theater, a groundbreaking collective of choreographers who gave birth to the postmodern dance movement.

Rejecting the technical and thematic structures that ruled modern dance at the time, Brown found the extraordinary in everyday movement. She developed and presented her groundbreaking style, which included dance in public and non-traditional spaces and dance performed without music, through her own dance company which she founded in 1970.

The company will present: - “L’Amour au theater”: Brown’s latest work is accompanied by sections of Rameau’s opera “Hippolyte et Aricie,” and set against a backdrop of Brown’s own artwork.

- “Glacial Decoy”: Considered a modern masterpiece, this work features a gorgeous rush of entrances and exits set against moving projections of Robert Rauschenberg images of classic Americana.

- “Foray Forêt” (“Forest Foray”): Robert Rauschenberg costumes with a metallic-gold finish and light-catching design illuminate this work. This is a silent work with the exception of the sounds of a marching band. Of special note: 16 local high school band students from Galway High School will be performing in this presentation.

The program will be preceded by a 7:30 p.m. “Curtain Talk” by art curator and historian Susan Rosenberg, who will discuss the works and vision of Trisha Brown. This is free for ticketholders in the amphitheatre.

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L to R: Donnybrook Fair: back in the day, and today

Donnybrook Fair Reunion Show at Parting Glass SARATOGA SPRINGS- An extremely popular Irish folk music band in the 1980s is reuniting for a limited number of reunion shows. Donnybrook Fair is composed of Davy McDonnell, Jeff Strange and Kevin McKrell – each of them went on to develop accomplished music careers as soloists and/or with other bands that continue to this day.

Donnybrook Fair will be returning to one of the venues where their original popularity was formed – The Parting Glass (40-42 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs) on Thursday, August 18, for two shows at 7 and 9:30 p.m. The cover charge is $20 and reservations are recommended. Phone the Parting Glass at (518) 5831916 for more information.

- Arthur Gonick

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“Foray Forêt” - Trisha Brown Dance Company

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Trunk Show at Saratoga Trunk Tuesday, August 9 benefits Jake's Help from Heaven Photos by MarkBolles.com

Below: Brian Straughter, co-founder of Jake's Help from Heaven, surrounded by lovliness at Saratoga Trunk

Local jewelry designer Ericka O'Donnell

Above: Milliner Carol Bader from San Diego Right: Frenchy Loeb with her jewelry and art

Natalie Sille ry, owner of Saratoga Tr unk

Left: Nationally renowned couturier Melanie Harris

Never too early to think

Oktoberfest!

BALLSTON SPA - The Saratoga County Historical Society announced that their fourth annual Oktoberfest will take place at Brookside Museum on Saturday, September 24.

This Oktoberfest event annually raises over $14,000 for Brookside’s educational programs, which benefit thousands of Saratoga County children each year. At the event, enjoy German beer and food tastings and a

silent auction packed with unique items. Food will be catered by Rolf’s Pork Store of Albany. The cost is $40 per person, $75 for two, or $350 for a table of 10. Details are available at the museums website:

www.brooksidemuseum.org.

Brookside Museum, a nonprofit organization located at 6 Charlton Street in the historic Village of Ballston Spa, is the home of the Saratoga County Historical Society.

Maroon 5 / Train Tues. 8.9 at SPAC

Above: Scott Underwood, drummer for Train and Class of 1991 Saratoga Springs High School

Photos by Cathy Duffy for MarkBolles.com

O.A.R. Sun. 8.7

Brookside's mission is to inspire community memory by telling the story of Saratoga through engaging exhibits and interactive programs.

For more information on Brookside, call (518) 885-4000.

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2U returns to you on Saturday!

Send listings to entertainment@saratogapublishing.com

Send listings to entertainment@sarat ogapublishing.com

“The World’s 2nd Best U2 Show” returns to Irish Times (14 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs) this Saturday evening.

This is the third summer the band 2U has come to Saratoga Springs, and the crowds have consistently been impressed with their authenticity, and the fact that 2U has many favorite vintage U2 songs that the “real” band rarely, if ever plays anymore. Overall, they provide a total experience and I defy anyone, even the aficionado, to tell the difference.

- Arthur Gonick

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SPORTS Community Sports Bulletin Friday, August 12, 2011

Golf Daze Al Mottau McGregor Links The 13th Annual George J. Dennis Memorial Golf Tournament took place Monday, August 8, to benefit Alzheimer's research. The tournament is one of the most successful tournaments for McGregor Links of the year. Congratulations to tournament winners Ray Kinley and Jack Dennis, who took first place with a score of 56.

Mechanicville Golf Club Club Championship: Championship Flight: Heath Dunn; 77-74-151 Tim Sheehan; 76-75-151 Pat Marra; 74-77-151 Heath Dunn captured the first playoff hole.

A-Flight: Chuck Devito (low net); 73-69142 Oscar Zullo; 75-73-148 Senior Flight: Gary O’Connor (low net); 74 Dick Garland; 77 Tuesday Frog Island: Low Gross: Mike Ciulla; 37 Clyde Driggers; 39 Mike Serbalik; 39 Low Net: Nick Daley; 27 Dave Morency; 30

Send your sports stories and briefs to Daniel Schechtman, Sports Editor at sports@saratoga publishing.com

Women’s Low Gross: Laurie Phelps; 42 End Zone: Low Gross: Tim Sheehan; 36 Chuck Devito, Jr.; 38 Mike Ciulla; 40 Low Net: Trina Carlton; 30 Oscar Zullo; 30 Jay Wynn; 31 Thursday Frog Island: Low Gross: Chuck Devito, Jr.; 38 Clyde riggers; 38 Low Net: Steven Ciulla; 26 John Serbalik; 28 Women’s Low Net: Laurie Phelps; 41 Treewoods: Low Gross: Chuck Rebuhn; 42 Dave Telesky; 42 Low Net: Dave Bader; 34 Bob Stevens; 34 Rich Caola; 36 Dave Stevens; 36 Steve Ciulla aced the par 3 second hole for a hole-in-one from 120 yards with his 9 iron.

Saratoga Lake Golf Club Saratoga Lake Golf Club is happy to annouce a hole-in-one made by member Bill Martin. Martin aced hole #3 from 120 yards with his 8 iron Sunday, July 31.

Airway Meadows The 8th Annual Airway Benefit Tournament 2011 Recipient will be “Taylor’s Heroes,” with tournament play scheduled to begin Saturday, August 20 with a noon check in and a

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Elks Club Soccer Shoot Out shotgun start to follow. Taylor’s Heroes promotes and supports youth fitness in the Saratoga region, and is dedicated to the memory of Private First Class David Taylor Miller.

Taylor, a graduate of Saratoga Springs High School, was KIA with the Army June 21, 2010, after a suicide bomber attack in the Konar province of northern Afghanistan.

Taylor’s family strives to share his legacy of achievement and genrosity through the David Taylor Miller Scholarship Fund for graduating Saratoga Springs High School students (the fund is currently being renamed Taylor’s Heroes).

Raffles, prizes, and a live and silent auction are scheduled for the event. Hotdogs will be available on the turn, with a BBQ picnic taking place all day long.

Non-members are charged $79 to play, $40 for Diamond Members, $55 for Platinum Members and $60 for Gold Members. BBQ Picnic only with a donation to Taylor’s Heroes.

Deadline to enter is Friday, August 12. Please call (518) 7924144 to reserve your spot.

Around the Greens McGregor Links did a fantastic job of hosting the New York State Junior Tournament that attracted the best golfers under 13 years of age in our state. I was very impressed with the playing of 13-year-old Kayla Szekely. Kayla has only been playing golf for two years, and already possesses a perfectly balanced swing. She plays out of Airway Meadows and is coached by Brian Rhodes. Kayla has a very promising career ahead of her.

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The Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge is gearing up for their annual Elks Soccer Shoot Out and is looking for participants to sign-up!

Beginning Saturday, September 10 at 9 a.m., this free-of-charge competition splits boys and girls into age groups of 7and-under, 8-9, 10-11, and 12-13. Awards will be presented for first and second place finishers for all age groups, boys and girls.

Winners will advance to the district, regional, state, and finally the area 1 finals.

To learn more information, or to sign up for the contest, please contact Bob Lindahl at (518) 587-4953, or Les Cole at (518) 584-0090.

Malta Business and Professional Association and GlobalFoundries Team Up for Annual 5K MALTA - On Saturday, September 10, the Malta Business and Professional Association will host its second annual 5K road race, starting at 8:30 a.m. in Malta's two technology parks: NYSERDA's Saratoga Technology and Energy Park & Luther Forest Technology Campus. With the Fab 8 facility now located in the Luther Forest Technology Campus, GlobalFoundries is proud to be the title sponsor of this event, which last year raised well over $7,000 to support the Saratoga Rural Preservation Corporation and Malta's emergency first responders.

Beyond sponsoring the event, the company is now promoting the race to their employees to build a GlobalFoundries team.

GlobalFoundries is also encouraging local companies to create teams of employees to join them on September 10 in the Malta BPA 5K. Consider this a "friendly corporate challenge," where all can meet, network, run, jog or walk, and do some good for our community.

For more information, visit www.maltabpa.com/malta5k to register yourself or your team, or send an email to info@maltabpa.com.

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Where's the Tiger?

Damian Fantauzzi It's pretty interesting what has happened to Tiger Woods (after his marital problems, a mess that occurred two years ago this coming Thanksgiving), who has not been living up to the familiar infallibility of his golfing greatness. Granted - he has had knee problems which have hampered his game, but it's hard to deny that his personal life has taken its toll.

Woods' tale is just one example of the "soap opera" stories we hear about famous athletes who have fallen from grace. Tiger, like several other professional athletes, has what I like to call the "Bigness Syndrome," which is a disease with no known cure and is brought on by fame. These are stories about sports celebrities who egotistically think they are bigger than life and can do no wrong. We have witnessed many of these scenarios in the past.

From famous sports figures, entertainers, and political leaders (I won't go into politics, that's another mess that needs cleansing), the Bigness Syndrome has knocked off many from their pedestals.

There isn't anyone of us who hasn't made mistakes, had poor judgment and paid the price for bad choices one way or another.

The majority of us are not in the limelight of public life, so what

we do is mostly personal and has little effect on anyone else. Some professional athletes, because of their fame, think they can do as they please with little or no consequences. There are some situations that have occurred recently and in the past that involve the use of performance enhancing drugs or steroids, which seems to have become a way of life in some professional sports. This thing about Lance Armstrong, whether he used blood doping or not, seems to be an epidemic in the world of cycling. The use of growth hormones by some pro football players has become a way to give players an edge...an edge over whom, we don't know, since many have admitted using!

Then there's story of Roger "The Rocket" Clemens, accused of using steroids or growth hormones and who was charged with perjury because of his denial.

And, of course, OJ Simpson, who

Rec. Clinics Develop Skills for Young Athletes

by Daniel Schechtman Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS - For over 25 years, coach and teacher Tony DeVizzio has given back to his community by helping to run recreation programs for young student athletes. This season, DeVizzio is helping to run both the boys' and girls' basketball clinic at the East Side Rec. fields, along with a softball clinic in the coming weeks.

"This is a great way for young athletes to learn the skills, prac-

tice and compete against one another," said DeVizzio, who is joined by Robin Chudy, Andrew Bartlett, Myah Ondreyko and Rachel Signor in coaching the week-long clinic.

"We have a lot of youngsters who want to see if they like the sport," said DeVizzio. "These days, kids have to put in more time than usual to be able to compete at a higher level. If it’s something they photos by MarkBolles.com enjoy and want to pursue, these clinics are a good friendly competition. The clinic way to invest their time during will end Friday, August 19, culminating in an award ceremony the summer."

While the girls’ basketball clin- for the girls.

Sign up fees will run $70 for ic is currently winding down, a softball clinic for girls ages 6-13 city/school district residents and is set to begin Monday, August $90 for non-city residents.

To learn more information, 15. The group will meet at Veterans Memorial Park (off of visit the Recreation Department Geyser Rd.) from 8:30 - 11:30 at 15 Vanderbilt Ave. in Saratoga a.m. to develop their skills, learn Springs, or call (518) 587-3550 new techniques and participate in ext. 2300.

was accused of murder but was not convicted, and later got into trouble for armed robbery and is now serving time in prison.

These are just a few examples of celebrity athletes who have stepped out of line and, in some cases, have committed a criminal offense - some domestic and other's just a lack of good judgment. Fame is a life that many of us glamorize and some people dream it could happen to them it's about wealth! But even with notoriety comes responsibility.

Responsibility is the social force that binds you to a course of action demanded by trust. What's forgotten are the people who helped these athletes get to where they are, the coaches who helped develop their skills and those who have supported them during their quest for fame. It is imperative for celebrities, of any type, to keep their feet on the ground, close to the earth.

I still think Tiger Woods is one of the greatest golfers to ever play the game. I have confidence

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that he will rise again to his unbeatable ability that many of us love. Now that he is down, he must go back to the roots of his beginning, to the enigmatical skill of his gift as a professional golfer, to once again become a positive influence to other people. He can then again be looked up to with awe, but perhaps this time with grace and humility! All of these professional athletic icons need to realize that they have an influence that dictates a responsibility to the people who admire them from afar for who they are and for what they can do. These pro athletes need to stay grounded with humbleness that demonstrates - by their example - being a positive influence on society while embracing the appreciation of the people who admire and idolize them for their skills. The fans, especially the kids, need their heroes to act like heroes - revered for their admirable qualities, and letting their skills be the messenger of who they are!

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Stauffer’s Professional New York Debut Spoiled by New York

by Daniel Schechtman Saratoga TODAY NEW YORK - Saratoga Catholic alumnus Tim Stauffer made his professional pitching debut in New York Monday, August 8, leading his Padres from the mound against the New York Mets. Despite a rocky opening for the Spa City native, Stauffer's team appeared to be in good shape with an 8-4 lead in the eighth inning, but a late Mets' surge in the ninth denied Stauffer the win. The Mets came from behind to claim the victory, 9-8, handing Stauffer a no-decision for the game.

Stauffer backed himself into trouble early in the game, allowing Angel Pagan, Jason Bay, and

later David Wright to each homer for the Mets, who built a quick lead. It was the first time since 2007 that Stauffer has allowed three homers in a game. Only eight home runs were hit this season against Stuaffer prior to Monday night.

Stuaffer pitched through seven innings, allowing 6 hits, 4 earned runs, 1 walk, 3 strikeouts and 3 home runs.

The Padres rallied from a 4-1 deficit with a 3-run sixth, followed by a 4-run eighth inning to take the late lead. Stauffer was relieved at the start of the eighth, but his bullpen was unable to contain a resilient Mets team.

New York scored twice in the bottom of eighth and thrice in the bottom of the ninth to snag the win.

Allen Represents in World Rowing Jr. Championship

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Tim Stauffer Stuaffer's record for the season stands at 7-8. His total numbers for the year include 150 innings pitched, 154 hits, 55 runs, 51 earned runs, 40 walks and 107 strikeouts, with an ERA of 3.06.

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BALLSTON SPA - Ballston Spa High School graduate Ryan Allen competed in the 2011 World Rowing Junior Championships in Eton, England, August 3-6, becoming the first Saratoga Rowing Association representative to compete in the junior world games.

Allen joined his fellow statesmen on the American team during the men's single sculls event, competing against rowers from 50 other countries.

Manning the bow, Allen and team waded into Dorney Lake, (a World Championship course that will host the 2012 Olympic competitions) August 6 for the JM1x Semifinal match. With a time of 7:30.45 over the 2,000 meter race, the U.S. placed sixth after Kazakhstan, Tunisia, Lithuania, South Africa and Mongolia, qualifying for the Dclass finals.

In the finals, Allen helped to row his team to a third place finish, just seconds behind first place South Africa (7:24.00) and China (7:27.13) with a time of 7:27.98 for the 2,000 meter course.

Jr. NBA Gears Up at Gavin Park WILTON - Gavin Park’s highly successful youth basketball league is gearing up for another great season of Jr. NBA, a recreational program for boys and girls grades 2 - 10. All skill levels, including beginners, are welcome, and everyone is promised to receive equal playing time.

Jr. NBA was developed in the fall of 2000 as an instructional program with only 20 children.

It has since grown into a multiple division league with more than 280 participants.

The league is divided into four grade groups: grades 2-3, grades 4-5, grades 6-7, and grades 8-10

(based upon the grade the child is in for the 2010-2011 school year). Placement dates for each age group will be held October 12-15. Games and practice times are NOT determined until October 16. Practice begins the week of October 18 and will be held once a week thereafter, on the same night and time, for one hour. Assigned practice times run from 5 - 8:30 p.m. Games begin the week of November 6 and are held on Saturdays, ending February 5th. All games will take place at Gavin Park.

Registration for Wilton residents is going on now. Non-resi-

dents can register beginning September 27. The deadline to register is October 8. The cost is $100 for Wilton residents and $130 for non-residents, which includes a full uniform.

Gavin Park is located at 10 Lewis Drive, Saratoga Springs.

You can register in person, at Gavin Park, or by mail.

Registration forms can be obtained on the town’s website, www.townofwilton.com, using check, money order, or credit card (MasterCard or VISA).

For more information, please call (518) 584-9455.

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Fasig-Tipton Sales Continued from page 1 Sheikh Mohammed purchased six yearlings Monday night for a total of $4,125,000; on Tuesday the sheikh added another six horses to his stables for an additional $3,905,000. In total, Sheikh Mohammed bid $8,030,000 over the two-day sale, topping last year’s figure of $6,445,000.

Total numbers for the entire yearling sales event were up over last year, with gross sales totaling in at $32,892,340 for the 103 yearlings sold (29 yearlings went unsold over the two day period). While compared to last year’s total of $32,515,340 spent (a difference of $377,000), the 103 yearlings sold brought in an average price of $319,340, jumping $43,789 over last year’s average price of $275,551. Last year’s auction sold 118 yearlings, as compared to the 103 sold this year.

On Monday, the yearling Superfection, who is a half-brother to the Kentucky Derby winner Super Saver, was the night’s highest-priced

horse to cross the auction floor. Sired by Medaglia d’Oro and the A.P. Indy mare Supercharger, Superfection is also the half-brother of Grade 3 winner Brethren, whose bloodline can be traced back to Girolamo, Daydreaming, Accelerator, Bluegrass Cat and Rhythm. After an opening bid of $200,000, the price on Superfection grew in leaps and bounds until a bid from John Ferguson at $1.2 million beat out the competition.

Other highlights from the first night of sales included three yearlings all from the sire Bernardini, who after Superfection were the next highestpriced horses to sell. The top Bernardini yearling, out of Grade 1 winner Sugar Shake, was sold to bloodstock agent John McCormack for $950,000. Ferguson purchased the

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photos by Cathy Duffy for MarkBolles.com Left: Horses are led from the Fasig-Tipton stables to the Finney Pavilion for auction.

Right: Huge crowds gather at Fasig-Tipton Tuesday night to partake in the second night of bidding action.

next two Bernardini yearlings on behalf of Sheikh Mohammed, including a $750,000 bid for one horse out of the mare Mountain Mambo, and $600,000 spent on a filly out of Nataliano. On Tuesday, Sheikh Mohammed continued his pursuit of the Bernardini bloodline, topping the sales charts with another high bid of $1.2 million for the yearling, who is a half-brother to Havre de Grace. The

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second highest-priced horse sold for $775,000 to bloodstock agent Dale Romans, a colt sired by Unbridled Song out of Dream Supreme.

Ferguson bid an additional $750,000 for another Bernardini yearling (out of Cologny), as well as $625,000 for a colt sired by Street Cry out of Dance Swiftly.

The leading sires for the two-day event proved to be none other than

Medaglia d’Oro and Bernardini. A total of 13 Bernardini yearlings were sold for $7,075,000, averaging $544,231 per horse. Medaglia d’Oro sired seven of the yearlings sold at the auction, totaling $4,085,000 in sales with an average price of $583,571.

The Fasig-Tipton sales for the New York Bred Preferred Yearlings will unfold Saturday, August 13-14, beginning at 7 p.m.

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