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SPAC 2020Plans Untethered by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY
Saratoga Performing Arts Center, from the air. Image capture: SPAC annual meeting via virtual format on June 18, 2020.
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THE WINNER IS Tiz the Law Wins 152 Belmont Stakes
Photo by Dan Heary. See pg. 7
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The amphitheater is quiet with a passive unease. Neither bluster nor discord rise from these seats, and a disturbing tranquility hovers atop the stage. These first days of summer in the summer of COVID, the grounds are vacant of any human. The earth takes deep breaths and exhales a hissing of summer lawns. “On March 16, our whole staff of 25 began working from home and have not been back
to the office,” says Elizabeth Sobol, president and CEO of the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. “Our magnificent amphitheater – normally a frenetic hive of activity – is now shuttered. Who or what you might ask is SPAC in a summer that seems to have gone silent? And who are we in a world of hurt that longs for healing?” Deep behind the scenes, however, plans are underway that point to renewal. This place of creativity is getting creative. “Untethered,” Sobol calls it. See Story pg. 19
Low Risk Youth Sports Slated For Early July
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This Week’s Events: JUNE 26 - JULY 2 FRIDAY, JUNE 26 Fantastic Food Truck Corral Washington County Fairgrounds 392 Old Schuylerville Rd., Greenwich | 4 – 8 p.m. Enjoy fair food from the comfort of your own home! Get some of your fair food favorites for takeout or curbside pickup. Each week the Washington County Fairgrounds will be posting information about the food trucks joining them as well as their menu options. Keep an eye on their Facebook page for more information: www. facebook.com/WashingtonCountyFairNewYork
Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival Stay Home Sessions Online via Caffe Lena’s YouTube Channel | 8 p.m. Saratoga Performing Arts Center and Absolutely Live Entertainment, in partnership with Caffè Lena announce “Freihofer’s Jazz Fest Stay Home Sessions,” presented in lieu of the 2020 Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival. Headlined by national artists, Jazz Fest Stay Home Sessions will also feature acclaimed local musicians. The festival will be free to experience and hosted through Caffè Lena’s “Stay Home Sessions” YouTube platform. Lineup: Friday, June 26, 8 p.m. Pedrito Martinez and Chuck Lamb & Jorge Gomez. Saturday, June 27, 8 p.m. Bela Fleck & Abigail Washburn and Skidmore Jazz Institute Alumni Trio. Sunday, June 28, 8 p.m. Jon Batiste and Garland Nelson’s “Reflections: A Motown Tribute Ensemble.”
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Week of June 26 – July 2, 2020
SATURDAY, JUNE 27 9th Annual Shred Event Fingerpaint Parking Lot 18 Division St., Saratoga Springs | 9 – 11 a.m. Saratoga Financial Services will be hosting the event in recognition of Earth Day! All paper will be shredded, baled, and shipped to local paper mills to be recycled for reuse. The event is free of charge, but monetary donations will be accepted to benefit the local Act With Respect Always program to help spread the “pay it forward” movement! First come, first serve. 5 box minimum. Feel free to call ahead of time. 518-584-2555.
SUNDAY, JUNE 28 Slow Roll Bike Ride
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Palette Cafe, 493 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. Pump up your tires and celebrate summer biking with an all ages slow roll on the streets of Saratoga Springs. Helmets encouraged; masks are a must. Hosted by Bicycle Benefits, Palette Cafe, Bikeatoga and Impressions of Saratoga on the last Sunday of EVERY month. Ride rolls out from Palette Cafe at 10:15 a.m. sharp so roll over early to grab a bite to eat or drink. Cruisers, road bikes, tandems welcome. We will ride at ~10 mph for 6-8 miles and finish at Humpty Dumpty’s Ice Cream at ~12 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1 Chicken Parmigiana Dinner Saratoga Wilton Elks 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. For curbside pick up only. Call Monday and Tuesday between 10 a.m. – noon to place an order: 518-584-2585. Menu: Chicken Parmigiana, penne pasta, tossed salad, garlic toast. Dinner for two, $25 (cash only).
FRIDAY, JULY 3 Chicken BBQ Brookside Museum 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa 2 – 6 p.m. | Join Brookside and enjoy a delicious holiday meal and support a great cause. For over forty years SCHS has provided high quality K-12 educational programming sharing and preserving our local history. COVID 19 has impacted what we share. Please help us continue to be able to provide high quality programs for our entire community. SCHS/ Brookside Museum will be selling complete, freshly made chicken barbecue dinners to go. Meals include: 1/2 chicken, baked potato, baked beans, roll, drink, and a cookie. Children’s meals come with a special Fourth of July themed Arts and Crafts goodie bag. Fire on the Mountain West Mountain 59 West Mountain Rd., Queensbury 4 p.m. | There will be live music, fireworks, chairlift rides, and more. They are kicking off Phase 4 summer opening July 4th with
West’s first “Music with a View” Concert Series. Entertainment One presents tribute bands ACDC - Back in Black and Beatles Across the Pond. Note: This event will sell out. More details will come on how to buy tickets, etc. These are unprecedented times, they need your help to pull this off properly and adhere to the protocols. See more on Facebook: facebook.com/193979154012511/ posts/2961152670628465?sfns=mo
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 The Peach Brothers Tour Hewitts Garden Center 621 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs 9 – 10:30 a.m. | Three genuine friends who enjoy working alongside each other and have a deep passion for people and peaches. The Peach Brothers are coming to a city near you with a distinct goal: Creating Memorable Experiences One Bite at A Time. They will sell their farm fresh peaches by the 25 lb. box and 10 oz. bags of mouth-watering pecans too. For more information and other locations, visit www. thepeachbrothers.com.
MONDAY, JULY 20 Drama Camps Malta Community Center 1 Bayberry Dr., Malta Elyse Young’s Drama Camps a GO! Town of Malta Parks and Recreation will be holding limited in-person Drama Camps this summer! Each camp will be limited to 10 students and will follow New York State’s Department of Health Covid-19 guidelines. The first camp Fairytales and Fantasies Drama Camp is for ages 6-9 and will run from 1:30- 3 p.m., Monday, July 20 through Friday, July 24. Students will play theater games, learn acting skills, rehearse, and perform on the last day! Additional camps include Acting and Performance Drama Camp (2 weeks) for ages 10-15 from 1:30-4:30 p.m., August 3-14 and Broadway Stars Drama Camp for ages 6-10 from 1 -3 p.m., August 24-28. For guidelines and registration information www.maltparksrec.com or contact Elyse Young, Artistic Director at theater@malta-town. org or 518-899-4411, ext. 305.
Week of June 26 – July 2, 2020
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GET ACTIVE! Social Distance Slow Roll Bike Ride by Opal Jessica Bogdan Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The community is invited to get active, stay safe and join together to take a slow roll bike ride. Local biker Ian Klepetar developed the Social Distance Slow Roll bike ride through his own interest in bikes. He teamed up with two downtown Saratoga businesses to create this slow paced bike tour. The idea is to gather every last Sunday of the month and bike certain routes Klepetar has planned out. “The ride will have a front leader and a rear leader. Any type of bikes are welcomed; electric bikes, road bikes, cruisers, anything,” Klepetar said. The Social Distance Slow Roll is co-hosted with The Palette Café and Impressions of Saratoga. Each ride will begin at 10 a.m. on the last Sunday of every month. Facemasks and helmets are required as everyone in the community is welcomed to join. Klepetar mentioned the riders averaged 10 mph on their last slow roll.
Each tour will finish at Humpty Dumpty Ice Cream & Subs. Klepetar mentioned riders can use a buy-one-get-one deal on the ice cream after the slow roll. The next slow roll will happen June 28. “A lot of people want to keep it safe out there. Being out in the fresh air where there is more air circulating is great. We try to keep our distance and ask all participants to wear a mask,” Klepetar said. “We usually play music and everyone is welcome to attend.” Klepetar wanted to host the slow roll after being inspired through his monthly “Bike Talk.” The talk features different experts in the world of biking, covering topics from bicycling safety and
trail riding. Palette Café teamed up with Klepetar and Maddy Zanetti, co-owner of Impressions of Saratoga, to start the weekly “Bike Talk.” They began this past May as a way to educate and engage the community in all things bicycle related. “We hosted a slow roll at the end of last month as a celebration of the regular Bike Talks. The ride was such a success…we will continue doing the bike ride throughout the summer,” Klepetar said. Klepetar can be reached at ianklepetar@hotmail.com or 518-396-8376. Both Palette Café and Impressions of Saratoga are located on Broadway in downtown Saratoga.
Photos courtesy of Ian Klepetar.
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OBITUARIES Theresa (Teri) Alice Stevens
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Theresa (Teri) Alice Stevens died on June 10, 2020 at home in Saratoga Springs, attended by her two sons and daughter-inlaw. She was a lifelong resident of Saratoga County. Theresa was born on March 24, 1930, to William and Marie Yvonne Bouchard Hebert, French Canadian immigrants, at her maternal grandmother’s home in Smithville, NY. She was raised in Schuylerville and graduated from Schuylerville High School in 1947. She married James E. Stevens, Jr., on January 30, 1949, at Notre Dame de Lourdes rectory in Schuylerville. She first worked at the Van Raalte Textile Mill on High Rock Avenue in Saratoga where she met her husband. Then she worked at Espey Manufacturing Company, where she worked on an electronic part that was used in the first manned space flight to the moon. Then she worked at Skidmore College Admissions Office from which she retired. She was also self-employed in Avon sales, clowning, and storytelling. She attended Hudson Valley Community College where she studied clownology, and Tenkara Karate School. She also took a course at Saratoga BOCES for body car repair and, with the guys in the class, repaired her car with which she hit a deer.
She entertained scores of people under the clown names of Here, There, Everywhere, or Ida Know for over thirty years, She was a member of Clowns of America International, Electric City Clown Alley, Happy Valley Clown Alley, Saratoga Springs Senior Center Board of Directors, Saratoga Turf Talkers Toastmasters International, Society for the Detection of Horse Thieves, Glens Falls Operetta Club, Catholic Daughters of America, Christian Women’s Club, Capital District Mental Health Players, Saratoga Hospital Legacy Society, Richards Brothers and Daddy Dick Fan Club, and Northeast Storytelling. She received a State of New York, Capital District Mental Health Players Award; from the Electric City Clown Alley (ECCA) Founders Award for enthusiasm for the art of clowning, Founders Award, 2008 Clown of the Year Award; and the Shorty Award in 2000. She was nominated twice as the Clowns of America International Clown of the Year. She served as a cub scout den mother, a co-president of Electric City Clown Alley, and a Board Member of the Saratoga Springs Senior Center. She taught clown arts at Hudson Valley Community College, Saratoga Springs Senior Center, and various clown workshops and meetings throughout the United States.
She volunteered at Saratoga Performing Arts as an usher, Saratoga Springs Senior Center as an officer, as the conductor of the Young at Heart Chorus. Her hobbies were knitting sweaters and socks for family, making flannel pajamas, house coats, and Christmas stockings for her young family, baking and cooking, needlepoint, square dancing, belly dancing, clowning, Toastmasters, and storytelling. She is predeceased by her parents, her husband, her youngest son, Patrick, as well as her sister, Matilda DiNovo in 2007 and last March her first cousin, Leona Mayton, who was 102 years young. She is survived by three children: Thomas of Dallas, TX; Karen of Hoosick Falls, NY; Joseph (Janie) of Bothell, WA; one brother, Leo Hebert of Vero Beach, FL; two grandchildren, Cindy Stevens Thenhaus of Renton, WA; Robert Stevens (Rachel) of Mill Creek, WA; two step-grandchildren, Ryan Orth (Gail) of Burien, WA; and Christa Orth (Ali Cotterill) of Brooklyn, NY, and five greatgrandchildren, Leilah and Jaidyn Thenhaus, Garnet and Edgar Orth, and Rhiannon Stevens, and two nephews. The family will have a celebration of life later TBD. You may go to www.burkefuneralhome.com/ gallery/theresa-teri-stevens to sign the guest book, leave a sentiment and post pictures. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Saratoga Senior Center or NAMI Eastside in Redmond, WA.
Week of June 26 – July 2, 2020
Rosemary (Andrews) Spring
Anne (Melish) Ondreyko
QUEENSBURY — Rosemary (Andrews) Spring, aka GG, Rosie, left us to join her two loves on June 18, 2020: Grandpa (Earl Spring) and Annie (her fluffy companion). Memorial donations can be made to West Glens Fall Emergency Squad, 86 Luzerne Rd, Queensbury, NY 12804. Services were private. Visit burkefuneralhome.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Anne (Melish) Ondreyko, 94 passed away on June 22, 2020. Private services took place in Saratoga as well as a private mass of Christian burial at Saint Ambrose Parish, Endicott, NY. Burial will took place at Slovak Catholic Cemetery in Binghamton, NY. Visit burkefuneralhome.com.
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GREENFIELD CENTER — William H. Covell passed away unexpectedly on June 16, 2020. Calling hours for family and friends will be held on Saturday, June 27, from 2 to 4 p.m., at Tunison Funeral Home, 105 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs. Online condolences may be made at tunisonfuneralhome.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Gary Paul Willette, 73, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2020. Services were private. A special thanks go out to the staff of Community Hospice in Saratoga. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Gary’s memory to the Community Hospice. Visit burkefuneralhome.com.
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Gary Barnes, 75, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2020 at home in ”the loving care” of his sister Suzanne.
Born in Troy, NY on March 26, 1945, he was the son of the late William M. and Lydia (Wills) Barnes. In addition to his parents, Gary is predeceased by his son Gary. He is survived by his sister Suzanne of Saratoga Springs, brother Ronald of White Plains, NY, nephew Todd Gaynor, also of Saratoga Springs, and former wife and mother of his son, Mary Ann Barnes of West Palm Beach, FL. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of funeral services, we ask that all who wish to participate make a memorial donation in Gary’s name to the Community Hospice of Saratoga Springs, NY, 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Week of June 26 – July 2, 2020
SPEED WEEK New York State Police announced that Troopers issued 24,980 total traffic tickets during the special “Speed Week” traffic enforcement campaign. “Speed Week” - conducted from Thursday, June 11, to Wednesday, June 17 - targeted speeding and other unsafe driving behaviors, including distracted driving and violations of the Move Over Law. Troopers issued 13,131 tickets for speeding, 574 for distracted driving, 294 for Move Over law violations, and arrested 186 people for drunk and impaired driving. State Police also responded to 158 personal injury crashes, including three fatal crashes. In the Capital Region specifically, 966 tickets were issued, and 20 DWI charges made. During the June 2019 Speed Week detail, State Police overall issued 25,097 total tickets, including 13,055 for speeding.
POLICE Shawn Soderberg, 45, of Saratoga Springs, was charged June 20 with aggravated family offense - a felony; criminal contempt in the first-degree: violate order of protection – a felony, and three misdemeanors: stalking, aggravated harassment: communicate threat by phone, and coercion.
Luciano Antinelli, 18, of Saratoga Springs, was charged June 20 with criminal tampering, and third degree assault- both misdemeanors, and possession of a forged instrument - a felony. Andrew Rocco, 29, of Saratoga Springs, was charged June 17 with criminal contempt in the second-degree – a misdemeanor, and aggravated family offense – a felony. Kevin Savard, 43, of Saratoga Springs, was charged June 18 with criminal trespass, a misdemeanor. David Tenace, 52, of Schenectady, was charged June 18 in Saratoga Springs with menacing in the second-degree: weapon – a misdemeanor, and burglary in the first-degree: displays what appears to be a firearm – a felony. Tenace was arrested on a warrant. Kory Willis, 30, of Saratoga Springs, was cited June 17 with trespassing. Joseph Murray, 44, of Saratoga Springs, was charged June 14 with second degree robbery – a felony, and unlawful imprisonment – a misdemeanor. Justin Sherman, 35, of Saratoga Springs, was charged June 14 with second degree robbery – a felony, and criminal mischief – a misdemeanor.
BLOTTER 5 Andrea Smith, 33, of Saratoga Springs, was charged June 15 with making graffiti – a misdemeanor, and trespassing. Carly Premo, 37, of Clifton Park, was charged June 15 in Saratoga Springs with two misdemeanor counts of stalking in the fourth-degree. Angela M. Duross, 37, of Corinth, was charged June 23 with assault in the seconddegree, a felony. According to the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office, in connection with a domestic incident in the village of Corinth, Duross is accused of striking a person known to her with a broom, resulting in injury to that person’s head and facial area. She was sent to Saratoga County Jail in lieu of bail. Christina N. Pickett, 34, of Ballston Spa, was charged June 16 with operating motor vehicle impaired by drugs, aggravated DWI, child less than 16 (Leandra’s Law) and endangering the welfare of a child. She is accused of operating a motor vehicle in the town of Milton while under the influence of drugs and having had four children under the age of 16 in the vehicle with her at the time. Richard C. Currier, II, 32, of Ballston Spa, was charged June 22 with felony DWI
and aggravated DWI, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, failure to observe a police officer, and three driving and vehicle equipment violations, after allegedly operating his vehicle with a missing tire and striking a traffic sign in Niskayuna. He was eventually stopped on Kingsley Road in the town of Ballston, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office. Levi J.S. Tripp, 38, of Fort Edward, was charged on a warrant for failure to report an address change as a sex offender, and sent to Warren County Jail. Jake I. Hodgdon, 39, of Swanton, Vermont, was charged June 15 with criminal mischief
in the second-degree, and grand larceny in the fourthdegree – both felonies, and auto stripping - a misdemeanor. Hodgdon is accused of entering onto a victim’s property in the town of Malta and removing a catalytic converter from their vehicle. The victim, who was on the property at the time, observed Hodgdon on their security system and confronted him, according to State Police. Hodgdon jumped in his vehicle and fled. An arrest warrant was obtained for Hodgdon, who was located by state police in Saratoga and taken into custody. He was released on his own recognizance and is due back in Malta Town Court on Aug. 13.
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gunner
Saratoga County K9 Officer from 2008 to 2016
SARATOGA SPRINGS — It is with the greatest sadness that the Sheriff ’s Office announces the passing of their retired K9 Gunner Monday, June 22. Gunner served the citizens of our county gallantly from 2008 to 2016 as a narcotic detection and patrol K9. Rest in peace partner. End Of Watch June 21, 2020.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — John Falco is joining the team at Franklin Community Center as the new Food Pantry & Facilities Manager. His background in the food service industry is impressive and spans nearly 40 years. He started in his parents' Mechanicville grocery store and has since worked at various restaurants and as co-owner of Faldonis Delicatessen and Catering in Mechanicville. Most recently, John worked as the Kitchen Manager at Sweet Mimi's Cafe on Phila Street and previously as the Food and Beverage Manager at a Prestwick Chase senior living community in Saratoga. Thorough his career he has gained knowledge of everything from cooking and serving to ordering and planning. He started with Franklin as a food pantry volunteer and was quickly recruited to join the staff as a part time facilities manager; he is excited to combine these two roles. “We couldn’t be happier to have John on our team full time” states executive director Kari Cushing. “He has been a tremendous asset to our facilities operations and we are thrilled to have his talent managing the
John Falco. Photo provided.
pantry. His extensive knowledge of the food service industry combined with his positive attitude and team approach are a perfect fit for our agency.” John grew up in Mechanicville and currently resides in Saratoga Springs with his wife Tressy. They have three grown children, Derek Thomas, Ian Thomas and Jenna Falco and four wonderful grandchildren, Cameron, Jack, Kailyn and Jordyn. “I plan on applying my experience in the food industry to running the pantry.” says John “Through client appreciation, organization and hands on experience I believe I can be an asset to the Food Pantry.”
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Week of June 26 – July 2, 2020
Local Seniors Enjoy
Drive-In Museum
Photos courtesy of John Rowe.
Tiz the Law
Won 152 Belmont Stakes SARATOGA SPRINGS — Principal owners of Sackatoga Stables, Jack Knowlton and Ed Mitzen celebrate with other partners and friends as Tiz the Law won the 152nd Belmont Stakes. "Tiz" is the first New York bred since 1882 to win the event. The "watch party was at Pennell's fine eatery in Saratoga Springs. Photos by Dan Heary.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The residents at Prestwick Chase celebrated Father’s Day by hosting their own car show. John Rowe, director of marketing at Prestwick, said they invited individuals in the community to show off their cars to the residents at Prestwick. “It was a nice drive-in museum for the residents to come
and take a look at,” Rowe said. To ensure social distancing, each car brought in was placed at minimum six-feet apart. They also hosted a golf shootout for the individuals who brought their car to the drive-in museum. Food and drinks were provided. “We wanted the residents to enjoy the cars and have a nice Father’s day,” Rowe said
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Week of June 26 – July 2, 2020
Saratoga Springs Moves NYRA Donates Social Distancing to Celebrate Juneteenth Tables to Congress Park as a Holiday in 2021 SARATOGA SPRINGS — In recognition of the official emancipation of AfricanAmericans throughout the United States, city Mayor Meg Kelly of Saratoga Springs has proposed making Juneteenth a holiday for city employees, beginning in 2021. On June 19, 1865, two years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, African-Americans across the state of Texas became aware of their emancipation and their fundamental rights as free men. This day has become known as “Juneteenth,” a day that celebrates and commemorates the end of slavery in the United States
and the beginning of a new era of brotherhood, acceptance, and the recognition of shared human rights no matter one’s race or heritage. Last week, state Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced he is advancing legislation to make Juneteenth an official state holiday next year. “I fully support Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order,” Mayor Kelly said in a statement. “We are going to work with our unions to make Juneteenth a holiday for our employees for 2021. I am thrilled that this historically significant day is becoming more recognized across the state, country, and right here in Saratoga Springs.”
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Approximately one dozen picnic tables donated for temporary use to the city by NYRA have been set up in Congress Park. "In this time of social distancing, we trust that these tables will expand the enjoyment of Congress Park," NYRA CEO David O'Rourke wrote, in a letter dated June 10 and addressed to city Mayor Meg Kelly. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.
City Splash Pads Open for Summer SARATOGA SPRINGS — City owned splash pads, located at the recreation center and Geyser recreation fields, are open for public use, Department of Public Works Commissioner Anthony “Skip” Scirocco announced June 18. Following all guidance for social distancing is required while using the splash pads and additional cleaning protocols will be implemented by DPW. Residents who are sick or have COVID-19 symptoms should not use the splash pad. The Recreation center splash pad is located at 15 Vanderbilt Avenue and the Geyser splash pad
Worker turns on the Splash Pad at Vanderbilt Ave. on June 18, 2020. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.
is located in Veterans Memorial Park on Geyser Road. East and West Side Rec splash pads are currently closed due to construction by the Saratoga Springs School District.
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Reopening of these splash pads is dependent upon approval by the district. Residents with questions can contact DPW dispatch at 518-584-3356.
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Week of June 26 – July 2, 2020
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New York Travel Advisory: Visitors from Florida, Texas Must Quarantine for 14 Days by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY
ALBANY — A tri-state travel advisory affecting travelers coming to New York, New Jersey and Connecticut went into effect at midnight on June 24. The advisory – announced jointly by NY Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont stipulates that individuals traveling from states with significant community spread of COVID-19 quarantine for a 14-day period, from the time of last contact within the identified state. The quarantine applies to any person arriving from a state with a positive test rate higher than 10 per 100,000 residents over a 7-day rolling average or a state with a 10% or higher positivity rate over a 7-day rolling average. When the advisory was announced, on Wednesday, June 24, those states above the infection rate were: states above the infection rate
are: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, North and South Carolina, Washington, Utah, and Texas. The tri-state measure will use uniform parameters and messaging on highways, airports, websites and social media across the three states. The three states will also ask hotels to communicate the 14-day quarantine to guests who have traveled from one of the impacted states. Those found violating the quarantine can be subject to judicial order and fines, Gov. Cuomo said. “Two thousand dollars for the first violation, $5,000 for the second, up to $10,000 if you cause harm,” the governor said. Guidelines for Phase Four Reopening, which is currently slated for the greater Capital Region July 1 have been posted on Gov. Cuomo’s website at: forward. ny.gov/phase-four-industries. Those categorized industries are: Higher Education; Low-Risk Outdoor Arts & Entertainment; LowRisk Indoor Arts & Entertainment, and Media Production.
State Of The Arts: A Community Art Conversation via Zoom on June 30 SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Arts Commission in partnership with Skidmore College invites the community to two talks with Saratoga arts leaders on the state of the city’s cultural institutions in advance of New York’s Phase 4 of reopening plan. The online talks will be conducted on Zoom and are free and open to all. Registration is required. Part One: Cultural Institutions Respond and Reopen at 4 p.m., Tuesday, June 30, with Meg Kelly (Mayor, Saratoga Springs) Sue Kessler (Chair, Saratoga Springs Arts
Commission), Ian Berry (Dayton Director, Tang Teaching Museum at Skidmore College), Elizabeth Sobol (President and CEO, Saratoga Performing Arts Center), Teddy Foster (Director, Universal Preservation Hall), Cate M. Johnson (Director, National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame). Register at: skidmore. zoom.us/webinar/register/ WN_3kfwLPheT2-3BAnIUdHL-Q. A Zoom invitation will follow for all registrants. Closed captioning will be available for each session. Part Two: State of the Arts, will take place 4 p.m. on July 14.
The greater Capital Region is on track for Phase 4 reopening on July 1.
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Week of June 26 – July 2, 2020
Letters EDITOR TO THE
Let’s Dine on Broadway in Saratoga Springs Governor Cuomo has allowed sidewalk dining in Saratoga Springs. This should turn out to be a win-win for its residents, tourists and the finances of our city, provided our Covid-19 cases remain suppressed. According to most health experts, gathering outside as long as masks are worn before being seated and social distancing is abided by is considered low-risk of getting Covid-19. Now Saratoga is considering letting restaurants basically take over some sidewalks on some side streets and creating walkways on the streets with cement “jersey barriers” as safety buffers. So why stop there? Let’s ask permission from the State to let S.S. have one of the two travel lanes of Broadway for parking (as a safety buffer) so tables can be put where the parking is now. They will hardly impede traffic flow as one lane will remain open in both directions and there will be minimal loss of on-street parking. Deliveries can be made at a few designated parking spots for trucks only. In other words, it will repurpose existing curb side parking lanes as expanded pedestrian and public space so Broadway restaurants and other businesses so the winning would be HUGE for all.
- CHARLIE SAMUELS
Urging All NY-21 Families to Complete the 2020 Census This Spring has proven to be a challenging time for our communities. The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged us, but it has also highlighted the North Country’s exceptional public health officials, healthcare workers, first responders, law enforcement personnel, and community leaders as our community has risen to meet the unique needs of our region. Amidst this crisis, it is critical to highlight the role that the 2020 Census plays in funding our hospitals, emergency services including police forces and fire stations, schools, roads, and more. I am writing to personally urge all my constituents to fill out the Census. The 2020 Census will distribute federal resources to our businesses, community leaders, and elected officials to help them make informed decisions on how to serve you. This funding is especially important for communities who rely on USDA Rural Development funding to support local businesses and expand broadband access, EPA funding to protect the natural waterways of the Adirondacks, HUD assistance for homeless programs, and funding for telehealth and distance learning services, which are all so important to communities in our region. Now more than ever, it is critical that the North Country is accurately counted. As we recover and rebuild from the COVID-19 crisis, we must consider the substantial needs our region is counting on. An accurate and complete census count is the first step in making sure the North Country receives funding to make critical decisions. Given the current public health crisis, it is recommended that citizens respond to the 2020 Census online, by phone, or by mail. In mid-April, the Census Bureau began mailing the paper questionnaire to homes that have not yet responded online or by phone. If you receive mail through a P.O. Box, a Census Bureau worker may deliver a questionnaire, leave information about responding, or interview you. You can complete the census online at my2020census.gov. You can also call the Census Bureau at (844)-3302020. The U.S. Census Bureau is bound by law to keep all of your reported information confidential. If you have any questions or need more information about how to complete your 2020 Census, please visit my website at Stefanik.house.gov, or reach out to any one of my offices. I will continue to advocate for the North Country to receive critical funding and resources at the federal level, and I encourage all my constituents to complete the 2020 Census to ensure all are accurately counted.
- CONGRESSWOMAN ELISE STEFANIK (NY-21)
Week of June 26 – July 2, 2020
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LOW-RISK YOUTH SPORTS SLATED TO OPEN EARLY JULY by Colin Maruscsak for Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA COUNTY — During Governor Cuomo’s announcement on June 14 regarding the shift to Phase 3 of reopening, he stated that lowrisk youth sports can begin again on July 6. This was a pleasant surprise for many families around New York as it gives their kids an outlet to get outside and stay active during quarantine. Since early March, many local Recreation Departments have been forced to shut down annual sports and youth-enrichment programs. The Saratoga Recreation Department was forced to cancel its spring soccer, fishing, ice skating, and bowling programs due to the escalation of the COVID-19. While necessary at the time to protect athletes and families, many were sad to hear that another community outlet was shut down until further notice. As summer grew closer, many questioned the potential of these Recreation Departments and their programs being closed for another season. However, with New York’s almost complete shift to Phase 3, this question is now answered. Many local recreation departments have begun to announce the reopening of summer leagues for lower-risk youth sports. Popular sports included in this category are: soccer, crew, individual swimming and diving, baseball, softball, track and field, and golf. While many kids are excited to regain a bit of normalcy in their lives, there are a lot of precautions being taken to ensure that both kids and spectators can be safe. The sports that were given the greenlight to open back up contain minimal contact and share little equipment. Furthermore, most of these can be done while practicing regular social distancing rules. While it is up to each state or community to enforce and mandate certain safety precautions, local recreation departments such as the Ballston Area Recreation Commission (BACC) and Saratoga Springs Recreation have
taken many efforts to ensure that people are maintaining proper safety when getting back out on the fields this summer. One change that will be implemented for the summer and fall leagues is a limit on the number of spectators allowed at each game. They ask that there only be two spectators per child participant. As well, these Departments have begun to discuss with league directors about keeping players safe during games. Some private leagues have already started posting their own health and safety guidelines during COVID-19. The Ballston Spa Jr. Baseball League is requiring that all coaching staff must wear masks in and around the playing field and that players are required to have masks on in the dugout. The traditional after game handshake is being replaced with both teams
lining up on their base path in front of their dugouts and tipping their cap to opposing team. However, while things may look bright for Saratoga and Ballston Spa in regard to the reopening of summer youth sports, Glens Falls has decided to keep their sport leagues closed for the summer. In a release by the Glens Falls Recreation department, “In wake of the Coronavirus pandemic and the Covid-19 threat, and in the interest of maintaining public health, the Glens Falls Recreation Department has cancelled the bulk of its summer programming.” While the concern of COVID19 will not go away anytime soon, it’s a step in the right direction for local communities as they try and not only restore some normalcy to kids’ lives, but also some smiles.
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EDUCATION
Week of June 26 – July 2, 2020
Local Graduate Honored Act With Respect Always by Opal Jessica Bogdan Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS — While hundreds of high school graduates celebrate their academic achievements for the school year, one local graduate was recognized for her key personality traits. Eve Crossett, a graduate at the Saratoga Springs High School, was honored for embodying key traits such as anti-bullying and respect throughout the school year. She was featured on the Act with Respect Always (AWRA) website as a “spotlight.” The spotlight highlights individuals from schools and in the community who have taken it upon themselves to “pay it forward” as AWRA Ambassadors. “Being a spotlight was a surprise. It feels really good to be recognized and I’m really excited for what the future will bring,” Crossett said. AWRA stresses the importance of one’s personal
character both on and off the school campus. It was founded by Rich Johns as a pay it forward movement. Every year, Johns selects a student who embodies traits such as kindness, teamwork, courage, honesty and anti-bullying. Johns said he selected Crossett for not only her personality traits, but also the scholarship she received. Crossett received the West Point Association of Graduates Scholarship. “West Point is sponsoring me to go to a preparatory school. I will attend Marion Military Institute in Marion, AL as a cadet in the Service Academy Preparatory Program this year, and upon completion of the program I will receive a Letter of Assurance from West Point. This guarantees a spot in the class of 2025 if I remain academically, medically, and physically qualified,” Crossett said. Johns first met Crossett while helping the Saratoga girl’s tennis team. He began to help
her on the tennis court, and grew to learn her personality both on and off the court. “I was on the girls’ varsity tennis team in Saratoga for a few years and he always came in and spoke. We didn’t become closer until this year as he came to our matches more often and I had more opportunities to talk to him. He then asked me to be a member of his program and I felt so honored,” Crossett said. Johns added: “She is so open and honest. She has impressed me so much over the last year. The path that Eve has wanted to take is becoming a reality. She is one of the most caring, gifted, modest students I have ever met. I feel connected to Eve and all of the past spotlights.” Crossett said Johns has reached out weekly throughout the COVID pandemic to check in with the members of AWRA. “He is a great role model in the community,” Crossett said. “I’m so excited to finally be able
Eve Crossett. Photo provided.
to live out my dream of going to West Point.” Johns founded AWRA after growing up in South Glens Falls. There, he learned core values that he has used throughout his life. “My mom and dad were from large families that immigrated to the United States to create a new life for themselves. Each of them taught me from a very young age that you must always work hard and respect all people that are in your life,” Johns wrote on
his website. “As a young student and athlete, I soon learned that teachers and coaches were there to help me improve my abilities. Respecting these individuals was first and foremost to me. As years have passed, the core value of respect continues to be even more important to me. I believe that respect is at the center of all things we do in life.” Johns can be reached through social media or email at acejohns@aol.com.
National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame’s Rodion Cantacuzene Scholarship Awarded to Saratoga Springs High School Senior Corwin Freedman SARATOGA SPRINGS — Corwin Freedman, a senior at Saratoga Springs High School, has been awarded the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame’s 2020 Rodion Cantacuzene Scholarship. Freedman, who will attend the University of New Hampshire in the fall and study classics and biology, has been awarded $1,000 toward his college costs. The Rodion Cantacuzene Scholarship was established in the spring of 2015 in honor of Mr. Cantacuzene’s 30 years of service to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame’s Board of Trustees. The scholarship is intended to foster like-minded leaders, philanthropists, and volunteers
throughout our communities. It is awarded annually to a deserving high school senior from Saratoga County. The recipient will have demonstrated a record of academic excellence, an interest in history and/or the arts, and exemplary service to the community. Freedman aspires to be a teacher after graduating from college. He is a dedicated member of the Saratoga Springs community and was a leader of three volunteer-based clubs at Saratoga Springs High School, including the school’s eco-garden, which provides fresh food for the school cafeteria, and the Saratoga Naturalist Club, which cleans the school and leads recycling initiatives. He also volunteers with
the Saratoga Therapeutic Equine Program, which provides equineassisted therapy to special needs children, stroke victims, and veterans suffering from PTSD. “The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame is proud to present Corwin with the 2020 Rodion Cantacuzene Scholarship,” said Lindsay Doyle, the Museum’s educator. “The Museum staff is very impressed with Corwin’s activism and passion. He is an ideal candidate for this scholarship. We wish him all the best at New Hampshire.” For more information about the Museum, including special events and program offerings, please call 518-5840400 or visit our website at www. racingmuseum.org.
Week of June 26 – July 2, 2020
EDUCATION BRIEFS
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Top 10 Graduates of Galway High B-Spa Students Receive Morley Literacy Award
GALWAY — Galway Junior/ Senior High School Principal Michael Miller is proud to present the Top 10 graduates for the Class of 2020. Congratulations to: Alex Malanoski, son of Cheryl and Stan Malanoski of Middle Grove is the valedictorian Class of 2020. Alex is an Eagle Scout, treasurer of Class Office, treasurer of National Honor Society, and a writer and photographer for Eagles Media Center. He was also an anchor and director for GTV. Alex was a two-sport athlete competing in varsity baseball and basketball. Alex will attend Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications to study Broadcast and Digital Journalism. Kaylee Bagdan, daughter of Lisa and Kevin Bagdan of Amsterdam, is the salutatorian Class of 2020. Kaylee was president of the Student Senate; head editor of Eagles Media Center; co-editor of Impressions Literary Magazine; student senate representative; and a member of the National Honor Society, Planned Decision Making, and a Student Group in Partnership with Officer Bedell. Kaylee was a two-sport athlete competing in varsity softball and soccer. Kaylee will attend Skidmore College in the fall and major in biology and environmental sciences. Rachel Wnuk was an anchor on GTV and writer for Eagles Media Center. She was secretary of class office and co-president of the Science Club. She participated in Student Senate, National Honor Society, Prom Committee, Best Buddies, Do Something Club, Drama Club, and Leo’s Club. Rachel received Scholar Athlete honors in soccer, basketball and track and field. She was a WAC Hudson Valley Division Soccer Second Team All Star, WAC AllStar, and News Channel 13 Athlete of the Week honoree. Rachel plans
to attend Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) to pursue a degree in Chemical Engineering and possibly volunteer for the Peace Corps. Rachel is the daughter of Amy and Brian Wnuk of Hagaman. Walter Ellsworth was a member of class office, Science Club, Robotics Club, and Republican Club. He ran track and field and participated in Boy Scouts. He will attend Georgia Institute of Technology and major in electrical engineering. He would like to specialize in engineering electric vehicles. Walter is the son of Amy Ellsworth and Peter Ellsworth and stepson of Elaine Ellsworth of Galway. Anna Gardner was a member of National Honor Society. She competed with the undefeated Galway Varsity Volleyball team that won the WAC Championship, Section 2 Class D Championship, Regional Championship, and finished the season as NYS Semi-Finalist. Anna was a Second Team All-Star. Anna will attend the University of Vermont and major in sustainable parks, recreation, and tourism. She is the daughter of Judy Koskinen and Jim Gardner of Galway. Ryan Lovelass was a member of class office, National Honor Society, Eagles Media Center, and Robotics Club. He was a twosport varsity athlete competing in golf and basketball. He was recognized on the court with a Section 2 Honorable Mention award. Ryan has a long list of achievements in golf including leading the Golden Eagles’ golf team to two WAC Team Championship Titles. Next year, Ryan will be competing with the Division I Binghamton Bearcats Golf team while pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering in the Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering. He is the son of Melissa and Kevin Lovelass of Galway. Paige Brink was a member of S.A.D.D., Impressions Literary
Magazine, and the Do Something Club. She was also a member of the Galway varsity cheerleading team. Paige will attend the State University of New York at Oneonta to study Early Childhood and Childhood Education. She is the daughter of Rebecca and Brian Brink of Middle Grove. Ruth Reichard was president of the National Honor Society and a director for GTV. She was a member of Class Office, Student Senate, Band, Jazz Band, and Drama Club. She was also a three-sport varsity athlete competing in soccer, basketball, and softball. Ruth will attend the State University of New York at Potsdam in the fall to double major in biochemistry and Spanish on a pre-med track. She is the daughter of Maureen and Richard Reichard of Middle Grove. Rachel Germain maintained academic scholar status throughout her high school career. She received the Galway Lions Club Citizenship Award. She also went to Europe twice as a People to People Student Ambassador. Rachel is a member of National Honor Society, a writer for Eagles Media Center, and an anchor for GTV. She is the founder and president of the Galway Do Something Club. Rachel will attend the State University of New York at Oneonta in the fall to pursue a degree in early childhood and childhood education with a liberal arts concentration. She is the daughter of Peggy and George Germain of Amsterdam. Vanessa Colangelo was lead editor of Impressions Literary Magazine and ran varsity crosscountry. She was a member of National Honor Society and had an Art Portfolio Exhibition at the National Bottle Museum in Ballston Spa. She plans to attend Fulton Montgomery Community College to study digital media arts. She is the daughter of Anthony Colangelo of Galway.
Milton Terrace Elementary School fifth grader Emma Newman receives the “Maurice ‘Christopher’ Morley Literacy Fund” Award from her teachers during the 5th Grade Moving-Up Recognition Parade. Photo provided.
BALLSTON SPA — Ballston Spa fifth grade students were recently recognized at the annual 5th Grade Moving-Up ceremonies at their elementary schools before the summer break. One student at each school was presented with the Maurice “Christopher” Morley Literacy Award. This award was created in Mr. Morley’s name and is awarded to four students moving up from the elementary schools in the Ballston Spa Central School District to the Middle School who have demonstrated exceptional determination and perseverance on the road to reading. The award includes a certificate embossed with the Rotary seal along with a gift certificate to a local book store.
The initiative honors the legacy of Village History Consultant Morley who was born in April of 1922 and how he struggled his entire life due to dyslexia. To his credit, Mr. Morley proudly donned a cap and gown to receive his Ballston Spa High School diploma some 60 years after his peers. The 2020 award recipients include Emma Newman from Milton Terrace Elementary School, Chloe Hart from Gordon Creek Elementary School, Reagan Buhler from Wood Road Elementary School, and Ruby Haskell from Malta Avenue Elementary School. The award is supported by the Rotary Club of Ballston Spa and presented annually by each elementary school principal.
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BUSINESS
Week of June 26 – July 2, 2020
GlobalFoundries In Saratoga County MALTA — GlobalFoundries has secured the right to purchase more land in Saratoga County near the chip manufacturer's $13 billion Malta campus. The announcement comes as lawmakers are considering investing tens of billions of dollars in America’s semiconductor industry over the next five to 10 years to help the United States compete with China. GlobalFoundries said on Monday that it secured a purchase option agreement for 66 acres of undeveloped land near the Luther Forest Technology Campus. The land is located at the southeast end of the New
York State Energy Research and Development Authority's Saratoga Technology + Energy Park (STEP) campus, adjacent to Stonebreak Road Extension, between GlobalFoundries' Fab 8 chip factory and Hermes Road. "With this agreement option, we now have additional flexibility to expand our footprint and position Fab 8 for future growth in Saratoga County and New York State, while strengthening U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing," said Ron Sampson, GlobalFoundries’ senior vice president and general manager of U.S. fab operations, in a statement.
GlobalFoundries is the second-largest contract chip manufacturer in the world behind Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp. which announced plans last month to build its first U.S. plant in Arizona. GlobalFoundries employs around 3,000 people at its Malta factory, and has floated the possibility of building a second facility for years. The company previously had an option to purchase land in the Luther Forest Technology Campus, a deal that would have positioned the company to build a second manufacturing facility in the future. That contract expired.
OSI Protects Saratoga County Green Corridor PALMERTOWN — The Open Space Institute (OSI) today announced the acquisition of a property in the Town of Greenfield that is critical to the creation of a 13-mile recreational green corridor in the southern portion of the Palmertown Range. The newly protected 84-acre “Greentree Lake Addition” property features woodlands, wetlands, and an open pond, and has significant
value for habitat protection. Adjacent to OSI’s previous “Greentree Lake” acquisition, the two properties will now establish 350 acres of protected land connected to Lincoln Mountain State Forest and have the potential to serve as a new, southern access point for the forest. The Greentree Lake Addition property is a key linkage in the center of the
Southern Palmertown Range recreational corridor, a proposed 13-mile trail that will ultimately connect Moreau Lake and Saratoga Spa State Parks. OSI’s acquisition presents one of the only opportunities to connect the recreation corridor through a developed area and will eventually provide community access to the Palmertown Range recreational corridor.
Saratoga Hospital, Adirondack Trust Partner To Help Businesses Open Safely SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Hospital and Adirondack Trust Company are teaming up to help businesses resume operations safely now that the Capital Region is cleared for COVID-19 Phase 3 reopening. With support from Adirondack Trust Company, Saratoga Hospital has launched the COVID-19 Business Safety Consultation Program to help area employers review their safety plans and fine-tune practices on screening, masking, social distancing, contactless interactions, disinfectant use and other measures that can help prevent the spread of the new coronavirus. “We want to see our region reopen safely—to help keep our community healthy and get people and businesses back to work,” said Charles V. Wait Jr., president & CEO of Adirondack Trust Company. “This is uncharted territory, so most businesses could
use some help. Saratoga Hospital has had great success managing these issues since the start of the pandemic. They’re the logical partner for this effort.” The free consultation, provided by Saratoga Hospital Medical Group – Occupational Medicine, includes: • An on-site visit to assess issues, including work flow, staff-to-staff and customer-to -staff interactions, meeting space, distance between desks or stations, break rooms, rest rooms and other key spaces. • Recommendations on employee and customer screenings for COVID-19 symptoms or exposure. • Masking best practices. • Cleaning and disinfecting protocols. • Review of the New York Forward industry-specific guidelines for reopening. • Help completing the state-required COVID-19 safety plan, which must be available on-site for state officials to review upon request.
Participating businesses receive a custom-designed social distancing tool to help mark off the recommended six-feet required for social distancing. At the conclusion of the site visit, businesses receive a “COVID19 Safety Plan” certificate, which they can display to promote their commitment to safety. “At Saratoga Hospital, it’s our job to set and maintain the health standards of one of the largest workforces in the county, to stay on top of the latest developments and government requirements— and to share what we’ve learned to benefit the entire community,” said Dr. Michael Holland, an international expert and the medical director of occupational medicine and employee health at Saratoga Hospital. “This program is a wonderful way for us to support local businesses and help keep our community safe and healthy.”
Week of June 26 – July 2, 2020
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PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS CHARLTON
1 Davids Lane, $250,000. Charles Craft sold property to Daniel Fahey and Brittany Hills.
1410 Division St., $701,000. Jennifer Motel sold property to Robert Moore.
91 Goode St., $227,500. Kevin and Amanda Simpson sold property to Eric and Michelle Posson.
1312 Division St., $175,000. Emily Pitts and Marcia Bull sold property to Bernard Schroeder.
12 Silver Lane, $190,000. Jeffrey Foster sold property to Matthew and Megan McClearn. 797 Route 50, $65,000. William Gately sold property to Ronald Simmons and Laura Conrad. 67 Saunders Lane, $307,000. Noreen Pieper sold property to Carl and Barbara Butler. 12 Ironwood St., $435,000. Sami and Rachel Nader sold property to Kelly Deerfield.
486 Stage Rd., $419,000. Michael and Darlene Hancox sold property to Jennifer Motel 2099 Cook Rd., $525,000. Thomas and Beth Brownell sold property to Michael Berry.
CLIFTON PARK 31 Fairhill Rd., $410,000. Daniela and Ivan Zdrahal sold property to Gary Guilfoyle. 65 Westchester Dr., $147,000. John Meyer sold property to Xusen Lang and Ya Li.
14 Holbrook Dr., $632,470. Marini Land II Inc sold property to Carrie Roglieri. 10 Wildwood Court, $452,000. Jason and Janelle Fiske sold property to Yohann and Corey Berzi. 8 Hampshire Place, $339,000. Baofu Zhu sold property to Suying Song and Yichuan Wang. 730 Waite Rd., $280,000. Vangellow Properties LLC sold property to Michael and Caitlin Izykowski. 21 Jarose Place, $390,000. Robert and Christina Herman sold property to Hari Budharaju and Divya Penmasta. 4 Willow Spring Dr., $310,000. Mel and Eileen Denehan sold property to John Sherry. 37 Sterling Heights Dr. $349,900. US Bank National Association (as Trustee, by Atty) sold property to Mathew and Amanda Cantore. 2 Thunderbird Dr., $300,000. Lenore Horowitz and Norman Gervais (as CoExecs) sold property to Steven and Emily Smith. 3 Massachusetts Ct., $347,000. Randy Blanchard sold property to Michael and Stephanie Rourke. 6 Pickett Lane, $150,000. Colin Morton and Nancy Cavotta Morton sold property to ANW Holdings LLC. 6 Pickett Lane, $185,000. ANW Holdings LLC sold property to Ryan Walker and Amanda Stahl.
CORINTH 4757 Route 9N, $25,000. Toni Dilorenzo sold property to Kimberly Threw.
GREENFIELD 437 Middle Grove Rd., $235,000. Mann Properties LLC sold property to Maggie Miller. 370 Allen Rd., $305,000. Gregory Levantino sold property to Christian Alvord. 43 Walker Dr., $475,000. Diane Dellaratta sold property to Andrew Graham and Keli Scott.
Week of June 26 – July 2, 2020
HALFMOON 68 Cemetery Rd., $140,000. John Rucinski sold property to Bruce Tanski. 9 Domenica Dr., $285,000. Gerald and Naomi Crola sold property to Isak and Melanie Kallman. 10 Highway Way, $328,000. Thomas Hamilton (as Trustee) sold property to Gregory and Deborah McCann. 23C Macoun Dr., $333,430. Malta Land Company LLC sold property to Alexandra Valle Wagner. 18 Fairview Lane, $489,900. Andrew and Francesca McCann sold property to National Transfer Services LLC. 18 Fairview Lane, $489,900. National Transfer Services LLC sold property to Disha and Joshua Spath. 12 Hearthstone Dr., $105,000. Abele Builders Inc. sold property to Abele Homes LLC. 12 Hearthstone Dr., $410,011. Abele Homes LLC sold property to Raymond and Debra Parafinczuk. 542 Hudson River Rd., $126,000. Eric Vandenburgh sold property to Daniel and Leann Cook. 17 Stuart Dr., $480,000. Weihong Gao and Yian Liu sold property to Ryan and Amanda Keleher. 71 Willowbrook Terrace, $375,000. Zhiguo Sun and Xiaohuan Zhou sold property to James Moran.
MALTA 5 Hillman Loop, $442,000. Farone Amedore LLC sold property to Mark and Patricia VanGuysling. 12 Ordelia Lane, $389,415. Farone Amedore LLC sold property to Carol Lyte.
MILTON 8 Arlington Circle, $558,452. Fair Oaks Milton LLC sold property to Michael Randle, Jr. and Nicole Betancourt.
TOWN OF SARATOGA 1 Washington St., $170,000. Richard Calo sold property to Pietro Bordignon.
SARATOGA SPRINGS 10 Bluebird Court, $456,500. Paul and Kathleen Veitch sold property to Nicklas Kenyon and Nicole Mooers. 162 Crescent St., $569,500. Bradford and Christine McIntyre sold property to Arthur Sgroi III (as Trustee). 67 Hathorn Blvd., $227,450. Maurice and Rosemary Mercier sold property to Matthew Leuzzi and Penny Sheedy. 339 Grand Ave., $288,600. Andrew Graham sold property to Brenna Filipello. 7 Chloes Way, $660,000. Sean Donohue sold property to Angela Anthony (as Trustee). 29 Northway Court, $325,000. Michael Scuola sold property to Melissa Byrne. 155 Ash St., $615,000. Semir and Mahira Tanovic sold property to Melissa Thompson and Diana Flynn.
STILLWATER 456 County Route 75, $357,500. William and Colleen Levett sold property to John and Amaryllis Fabian. 18 Clinton Court, $224,900. Joseph and Elizabeth White sold property to Danny Graf and Meghan McNeil. 22 NYS Route 423, $175,000. Marsha Himler (as Trustee and Life Estate) sold property to Katie Ogden.
WILTON 3 Thunder Run, $345,000. Christopher and Lesa Farrell sold property to Andrew Weeden and Taylor Kerylow. 106 Ballard Rd., $223,800. Victoria Hyde sold property to Tiffany Phillips. 9 Easton Court, $125,000. William Morris sold property to McPadden Builders. 6 Conklin Court, $100,000. William and Judy Morris sold property to McPadden Builders LLC. 38 Damascus Dr., $343,300. Steven and Rene Streicher sold property to Lindsay Hladik and Nicholas Prestigiacomo.
Arts & 17 Entertainment Saratoga National First-Ever Sustainable Saratoga Historical Park to Reopen Virtual Wine Tasting Fundraiser Battlefield Rd. July 1
Week of June 26 – July 2, 2020
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Sustainable Saratoga has cancelled traditional in-person fundraising activities due to COVID-19. To help during these unusual times, Sustainable Saratoga has organized a Virtual Wine Tasting – a fun, informative, fundraiser to support its programs. This event will feature the award-winning wines of the Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery, located in New York’s Finger Lakes wine region. The winery has donated a portion of the wines for this event, and all proceeds from the event go directly to helping fund the sustainability efforts of Sustainable Saratoga. The Virtual Wine Tasting takes place at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 15. Barbara Frank, Consulting Winemaker and Regional Sales Manager of the Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery, will lead a virtual tasting experience of some of the Dr. Konstantin Frank wines and talk about the winery, including
some of their sustainability efforts. Wine & Spirits Magazine named the Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery one of the top 100 Wineries in the World in 2019. Choose between 2 wine packages: For a $75 donation, receive two bottles of wine (Dry Riesling and Cabernet Franc) & some goodies; For a $125 donation, receive four bottles of wine (Gruner Veltliner, Dry Riesling, Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc) & some goodies. All wine packages come in a reusable canvas bag and will be
accompanied by a dark chocolate bar from Barkeater Chocolates in North Creek, and a Sustainable Saratoga window cling. Sustainable Saratoga is a not-for-profit organization that promotes sustainable practices and the protection of natural resources, through education, advocacy and action, for the benefit of current and future generations in the Saratoga Springs area. Quantities are limited, reservations wine packages at: sustainable-saratoga-virtual-winetasting.eventbrite.com
SHAKTI ROOM New Business Opening on Broadway
SARATOGA SPRINGS — A new business, called the Shakti Room, is slated to open on Broadway in July. Operated by Jeanette Fultz, Shakti Room will be located in the Arcade building at 376 Broadway and feature classes, workshops, parties and therapeutic services to inspire, awaken and revitalize health and bliss. Weekly classes are scheduled to start July 6. For more information about class and workshop scheduled, go to: shaktiroom.com.
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SARATOGA — Saratoga National Historical Park will reopen access to the Battlefield Tour Road on July 1. Vehicles may drive the road from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The National Park Service (NPS) announced it is working with federal, state, and local public health authorities and is using a phased approach to increase access on a park-by-park basis. In addition, the following spaces continue to be available: all grounds are open sunrise to sunset for walking and the tour road is open sunrise to sunset for pedestrians and bicyclists. Water is not available in the park. While these areas are accessible for visitors to enjoy,
a return to full operations will continue to be phased and services may be limited. When recreating, the public should follow local area health orders, practice Leave No Trace principles, avoid crowding and avoid high-risk outdoor activities. The following facilities remain closed at this time: General Philip Schuyler House; Saratoga Monument; Neilson House; The Visitor Center. Details and updates on Saratoga National Historical Park operations will continue to be posted on the website: www. nps.gov/sara and on facebook. com/saratoganhp. Updates about NPS operations will be posted on www.nps.gov/coronavirus.
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SARATOGA ARTS
SEEKS PARTICIPANTS FOR
Art Park In The
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Arts’ annual Art in the Park event will this year take place Saturday, Oct. 3 in Congress Park. The organization is seeking artists to participate in the daylong exhibition, which features regional artists displaying and selling their original two- and three-dimensional creations and personally-designed and crafted functional fine art in a beautiful park setting.
Artists who work in drawing, painting, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, photography, printmaking, and work in other media are invited to apply. Application Deadline is Sept. 9. Entry Fee is $70 for Saratoga Arts Members, $80 for non-members. For more information, For any questions regarding Art in the Park, contact Becky Zeh, Exhibitions Coordinator at rzeh@saratogaarts.org or call 518-289-0312.
Week of June 26 – July 2, 2020
Entertainment
Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation Summer Outdoor Walking Tours Every Sunday
National Museum of Racing Resumes Construction of Hall Of Fame Education Experience Project SARATOGA SPRINGS — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame has resumed construction on the new Hall of Fame Education Experience following a two-month delay because of the COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent “New York State on PAUSE” executive order. The Museum, which has been closed for the renovations since January, was originally scheduled to open to the public on July 16 coinciding with opening day at Saratoga Race Course. A new opening date for the Museum will be announced later this summer. The Hall of Fame Education Experience will feature a reimagined and dynamic new Hall of Fame, including a stateof-the-art signature film and
cutting-edge interactive Hall of Fame digital plaques. The new digital inductee plaques will include an in-depth multi-media look at the lives and careers of each human and equine member of the Hall of Fame. The project also includes a complete renovation of the adjoining Race Day Gallery and other updates throughout the Museum. To date, the Museum has raised more than $13 million toward the Hall of Fame Education Experience, which was announced in August 2018. The project’s campaign goal is $20 million. For more information or to donate to the Hall of Fame Education Experience, go to: www. racingmuseum.org/hall-fameeducation-experience-campaign.
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North Broadway – The Good Life. Part of the SSPF Walking Tour series this summer. Photo provided.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation presents their summer series of historic walking tours, while remaining safe and socially distanced, at 10:30 a.m. every Sunday. The walking tours will cover various neighborhoods
throughout the city. The series continues through Sept. 6. All Sunday morning tours last approximately 90 minutes and require walking and standing on varied terrain. Due to current restrictions in New York State, Summer Strolls will be limited
to 20 guests, and tickets must be purchased in advance until otherwise noted. Everyone will be required to wear a mask and social distancing will be encouraged when possible. The cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS: Sunday, June 28 Historic Congress Park & Canfield Casino
the people whose stories tell about the buildings, monuments and markers we pass every day.
Sunday, July 5 Wealth & Wellness: Franklin Square
Sunday, Aug. 9 Women of Greenridge Cemetery
Sunday, July 12 Broadway In 1874
Sunday, Aug. 16 The Spa Complex, The Core of The Spa State Park
Sunday, July 19 Historic Fifth & Madison Avenues
Sunday, Aug. 23 Post Time! Saratoga Race Course Area along Union Ave.
Sunday, July 26 The Good Life: North Broadway
Sunday, Aug. 30 Saratoga’s Historic West Side
Sunday, Aug. 2 Those Who Left Their Mark on Saratoga. Hear about
Sunday, Sept. 6 Queen Annes, Circular Street & Union Avenue
For information about the tours, meet-up locations or to purchase tickets, visit www.saratogapreservation.org, call 518-587-5030, or email Nicole Babie, membership and programs director, at nbabie@saratogapreservation.org. Founded in 1977, the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that promotes preservation and enhancement of the architectural, cultural, and landscaped heritage of Saratoga Springs.
Week of June 26 – July 2, 2020
Arts & 19 Entertainment
SPAC 2020 Plans Untethered
SPAC President and CEO Elizabeth Sobol, image capture during SPAC annual meeting via virtual format on June 18, 2020. Photo provided.
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other types of gatherings, all in adherence with guidelines from “Un-tethered. We are no the state, and all on the sprawling longer tethered to this beast that is SPAC lawns. SPAC in the summer. It’s forcing us “We’re putting together to be open and creative and kind of detailed procedures and invent stuff on the spot and figure protocols which include socially out what we can do,” Sobol says. distanced parking, contact-less “We’ve been thinking about registration and ticketing.” Spots ways we can help the community to be inhabited by humans will be of musicians, the community separated and marked off in chalk, of wellness practitioners. That’s attendance will be limited, and where we really started focusing one singleour energy: use sanitized How can we “We’ve been thinking bathroom will use the SPAC be open. about ways we can grounds and The help the community the new spaces organization to allow the of musicians, the is also set community to to unveil community of do the things The Pines at here that they wellness practitioners. SPAC - a new really need to construction That’s where we do and where which really started focusing project there’s not any should be other place to our energy...” completed by do it?” the second SPAC has been working on week of July. The 4,000 square staging in-person gathering on foot indoor/outdoor, year-round its grounds this summer, which education and community is slated to potentially include events space features a pavilion wellness activities in partnership and a terrace where some small with COESA, art classes, small- gathering events may take place. scale musical events, cinematic “The challenge for us: When performance screenings and the acronym ‘SPAC’ is uttered
people imagine thousands and thousands of people and the ‘COVID Shudder’ goes through them; what we’re trying to do is: don’t think of us as SPAC – the home of Live Nation and presenter of the New York City Ballet and Philadelphia Orchestra in the amphitheater. Think of us as a home in the park and all the acreage of open space that we have where people can gather safely. And we have this incredible team who has created this fantastic protocol,” says Sobol, who arrived at SPAC in the fall of 2016. There are of course financial ramifications. SPAC is a 501(c)3 charitable organization with an annual operating budget of about $10 million. While capital funds for infrastructure projects have come via Parks and the State, there is no similarly sourced financial support for operating the organization. To normally meet that $10 million operating budget, about $5 million in revenue is generated from ticket sales, rent paid by promoter Live Nation which stages the summer pop concerts, and some other miscellaneous sources. The other $5 million must largely be raised through SPAC
Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.
memberships, charitable donations and corporate underwriting. “The only thing that will sustain us and allow us to operate in 2021 is if we have people support now, because you can’t shut SPAC down until the end of the year and think you’re going to have a summer next year. The work we do, the programming itself takes a year to do a season at SPAC. We just don’t know what next year is going to look like. Are we still going to be in social distancing mode in which case we’ll only be able to (for example) sell 1,200 seats in our 5,200-seat amphitheater? Will the ballet be able to perform? Will they be able to put an orchestra in the pit? There are just so many questions,” Sobol says. “And there is our education program – we went from 5,000 to more than 50,000 kids a year throughout the Capital Region. That’s a huge impact we’ve had on the community and the children and creating that next generation of kids who care about the arts. That’s critical work we’re doing 24/7, 365 days-a-year. If we don’t have the support that all
goes away and the programming for next year goes away.” That program worked with more than 120 local schools and non-profit organizations to present more than 400 unique classes, events, performances, and presentations in 2019 alone. The Capital Region is scheduled for Phase 4 of its reopening plan on July 1. SPAC is anticipated to announce its summer events shortly thereafter. “To those who may ask why art is important during times like these, when even basic survival may be in question, remember this: art is not entertainment. Art is not a beautiful pastime. Art is a profound and essential expression of the human soul.” This weekend, in lieu of the staging of the Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival, a virtual jazz festival will take place on June 26, 27 and 28, featuring both national and local artists, produced in partnership with Caffe Lena. SPAC has also created a virtual Learning Library featuring artists on its website. For more information, go to: SPAC.org.
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RELIGION
Week of June 26 – July 2, 2020
Places of Worship
*Wheelchair Accessible Please contact your congregation for official schedules and services as locations re-open. Thank you.
Adirondack Christian Fellowship
Christian Restoration Ministries
Galway United Methodist Church
8 Mountain Ledge, Wilton Contact: 518-587-0623 | acfsaratoga.com Services: Sunday 8 and 10 a.m.
Saratoga Senior Center: 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-796-4323 | Pastor Pat Roach Services: Saturday 7-9 p.m.; Bible Study: Friday 7-8 p.m.
2056 East Street, Galway Contact: 518-882-6520 | galway-united-methodist-church.com Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. (9 a.m. in July and August)
Adirondack Friends Meeting
Christian Science Church
Grace Church
27 Saratoga Avenue, South Glens Falls Contact: 518-793-3755 | adirondackfriendsmeeting.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.
107 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-0221 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
Assembly of God Faith Chapel
7 Old Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-6611 | cliftonparkchurchofchrist.com Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.
34 Third Street, Waterford Contact: 518-237-7370 | gracewaterford.com Rev. Kathy Alonge-Coons Services: Sunday 7:30 and 9:30 a.m. Adult Christian Education Program: 8:30 a.m.
6 Burgoyne Street, Schuylerville Contact: 518-695-6069 | Rev. Scott Cutting Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Assembly of God Saratoga
Church of Christ at Clifton Park
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
118 Woodlawn Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-6081 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
1 Glenmore Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-587-4796 | churchofjesuschrist.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m
Bacon Hill Reformed Church*
Community Alliance Church
560 Route 32N, Bacon Hill Contact: 518-695-3074 | Rev. Janet Vincent Services: 10 a.m.; Sunday School: 10 a.m.
257 Rowland Street, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-6524 Services: Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.
Baha’i Community of Saratoga Springs
Congregation Shaara Tfille*
Contact: 518-692-7694 | 518-885-0876 1-800-22UNITE | bahai.org Public Meetings: 1st Tuesdays 7 p.m.
84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-2370 | saratogasynagogue.org Services: Monday 7:30 a.m., Thursday 7:30 a.m., Saturday 10 a.m., 3rd Friday Shabbat 7:30p.m.
Ballston Center Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church
Corinth Free Methodist Church
58 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-7312 | ballstoncenterarpchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.
20 Hamilton Avenue, Corinth Contact: 518-654-9255 | 518-792-0271 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
Ballston Spa United Methodist Church*
Corinth United Methodist Church
101 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-6886 | ballstonspaumchurch.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
243 Main Street, Corinth Contact: 518-654-2521 | cfumc@cnyconnect.net Services: Sunday 11 a.m.
Barkersville Christian Church
Cornerstone Community Church
7200 Barkersville Road, Middle Grove Contact: 518-882-6437 | barkersvillechristianchurch.com Pastor Pat Atwell | Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.
100 Saratoga Village Boulevard, #8, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-664-5204 | mycornerstonechurch.org Pastor Frank Galerie | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Bethesda Episcopal Church*
Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Community
26 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-5980 | bethesdachurch.org The Very Rev’d Marshall J. Vang | Services: Sunday 8 a.m, 10 a.m.
2001 Route 9, Round Lake Contact: 518-877-8506 | office@corpuschristichurch.net Services: Saturday: 4 p.m. Sunday: 8 and 11 a.m.
Burnt Hills Baptist Church
Eastern Orthodox — Christ the Savior
193 Kingsley Road, Burnt Hills Contact: 518-399-5740 | burnthillsbaptistchurch.org Pastor Mark Dorr | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Adult Bible Study: Sunday 9 a.m.
349 Eastline Road, Ballston Lake Contact: 518-212-7845 | xcsavior.org Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.
Burnt Hills United Methodist Church*
6 Burgoyne Street, Schuylerville Contact: 518-695-6069 | faithchapelschuylerville.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
816 Route 50, Burnt Hills Contact: 518-399-5144 | nybhumc.com | Pastor Holly Nye Services: Sunday 9 and 10:30 a.m. | Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Calvary Capital District
Faith Chapel
First Baptist Church of Saratoga Springs
5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs | Contact: calvarycd.com Pastor Andrew Holt | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-6301 | fbcsaratoga.org Services: Sunday Noon
Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church
First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa
768 Charlton Road, Charlton Contact: 518-399-4831 | charltonfreehold.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Christ Community Reformed Church
202 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-8361 | bspabaptist.org Services: 10:30 a.m. (9 a.m. in July and August) Sunday School: 9 a.m. (all ages)
1010 Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-7654 | ccrc-cpny.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa 22 West High Street, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-5583 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
Christ Episcopal Church*
Full Gospel Tabernacle
15 West High Street, Ballston Spa | Contact: 518-885-1031 Services: Sunday 8 a.m., 10 a.m., and 5 p.m.
207 Redmond Road, Gansevoort Contact: 518-793-2739 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
Grace Fellowship Saratoga* 165 High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-691-0301 | saratoga.gracefellowship.com Pastor Mike Adams Services: Sundays 9 and 11 a.m. Greater Grace Community Church 100 Saratoga Village, Building 17, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-899-7777 | thechurch@ggccmalta.org Pastor David Moore Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Greenfield Center Baptist Church 30 Wilton Road, Greenfield Center Contact: 518-893-7429 Services: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. (all ages) Highway Tabernacle Church 235 Hudson Avenue, Mechanicville Contact: 518-664-4442 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Hope Church 206 Greenfield Avenue, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-7442 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.; Sunday School: 9 a.m. Jonesville United Methodist 963 Main Street, Clifton Park Contact: 518-877-7332 Services: Sunday: 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Living Waters Church of God 4330 State Route 50, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-587-0484 | livingwaterscog.us Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Malta Presbyterian Church 118 Dunning Street, Malta Contact: 518-899-5992 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Malta Ridge United Methodist Church 729 Malta Avenue Extension, Malta Contact: 518-581-0210 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Middle Grove United Methodist Church* 429 Middle Grove Road, Middle Grove Contact: 518-581-2973 Pastor Jason Proctor Services: Sunday 9 a.m. Mt. Olivet Baptist Church 100 Cresent Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-9441 | Rev. Dr. Victor L. Collier Services: 10 a.m. New Life Fellowship* 51 Old Gick Road, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-580-1810 | newlifeinsaratoga.org. Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
Week of June 26 – July 2, 2020 RELIGION
Places of Worship
*Wheelchair Accessible Please contact your congregation for official schedules and services as locations re-open. Thank you.
Next Level Church
St. George’s Episcopal Church
Schuylerville United Methodist Church
Comedy Works: 388 Broadway, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-306-7133 | nextlevel.church/saratoga-ny-church Pastor Joe | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
51 Church Street, Schuylerville Contact: 518-695-3101 | sumethodist.org Services: Sunday 11 a.m.
Northway Church
912 Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-6351 | stgeorge@csdl.net | stgeorgescp.org Services: Saturday 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 7:30, 9, 11:30 a.m. St. Isaac Jogues
770 Pierce Road, Clifton Park Contact: 518-899-1200 | northwaychuch.tv Services: 9:30 and 11 a.m.
716 Route 9P, Saratoga Lake Contact: 518-813-5090 | Father Patrick Rice Services: Sunday 10 a.m. (Open Memorial Day to winter)
971 Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-7964 | Services: Sunday 9 and 10:45 a.m.
Old Saratoga Reformed Church*
St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church*
48 Pearl Street, Schuylerville Contact: 518-695-3260 | old-saratoga.rcachurches.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
3159 Route 9N, Greenfield Center Contact: 518-893-7680 | stjosephschurchgreenfieldcenter.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m.
Old Stone Church (American Baptist)
St. Luke’s on the Hill
159 Stone Church Road, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-583-1002 | Services: 10:30 a.m.
40 McBride Rd., Mechanicville Contact: 518-664-4834 | stlukesonthehill.org Dave Haig, Rector Services: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 8 & 10 a.m. For Summer Worship Schedule please visit our website.
Olde Liberty Baptist 600 Route 67, Malta Contact: 518-885-4211 | oldelibertybaptist.com Services: Sunday 10, 11 a.m., and 2 p.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m. Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church* 73 Midline Road, Ballston Lake Contact: 518-399-5713 Services: Saturday 5:30 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m. Perry Road Baptist Church* 150 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-587-0711 | Pastor Thomas Van McClain Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Pine Grove Community Church* 59 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs Contact: 860-942-7359 | Thegrovess.com Pastor Mark Kehrer | Services: Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Porter Corners United Methodist Church* 512 Allen Road, Porter Corners Contact: 518-893-2289 Services: Sunday 9 a.m. Presbyterian-NE Congregational Church* 24 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-6091 | pnecchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) 4 Northcrest Drive, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-2226 | poplutheranchurch.org Services: Sunday 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship: 1st and 3rd Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:15- 10:15 a.m. (Sept.-June) REACH- Christian education for adults: 9:30-10:15 a.m. Quaker Springs United Methodist Church* 466 Route 32, Schylerville Contact: 518-695-3101 | qsumc.com | Pastor Ben Lalka Services: Sunday 9 a.m. River of Hope Fellowship 100 Saratoga Village Boulevard, Malta Commons, Suite 3 Contact: riverofhopefellowship.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Roman Catholic Church of St. Peter* 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-2375 Services: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 7:30, 9 and 11 a.m. St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church* 231 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-6122 Services: Weekdays 8 a.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.; Sunday 8, 10 a.m., and 5 p.m.; Spanish Mass 1 p.m.
St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church* 167 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-7411 | stmarysbsta.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8:30, 10:30 a.m., Noon St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church* 771 Route 29, Rock City Falls Contact: 518-885-4677 | sjoegctr@nycap.rr.com Services: Sunday 8:30 a.m. St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church* 149 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-0904 | office@spalutheran.org Services: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 8:30 and 11 a.m. St. Peter Lutheran Church* 2776 Route 9, Malta Contact: 518-583-4153 | Services: Sunday 9 a.m. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 1 Grove Street, Schuylerville Contact: 518-695-3918 | ststephens-schuylerville.com Services: Sunday 8:30 a.m. St. Therese Chapel (RC)
Shenendehowa United Methodist
Simpson United Methodist Church 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls Contact: 518-885-4794 | Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m. Soul Saving Station for Every Nation Christ Crusaders of America 62 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-3122 | soulsavingstationchurch.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Starpoint Church 410 21st Century Park Drive, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-2811 | starpoint.church Services: 9, 10:30 a.m. and Noon Stillwater Christian Fellowship Meeting at Liberty Ridge Farm: 29 Bevis Road, Schaghticoke Contact: 518-288-8802 | Services: 10 a.m. Stillwater United Church (Presbyterian U.S.A.) 747 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater Contact: 518-664-7984 | stillwaterunitedchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Temple Sinai* 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-8730 | saratogasinai.org Shabbat Services: Friday 6 or 8 p.m. (rotating schedule); Saturday 10:30 a.m. Terra Nova Church* 45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-833-0504 | terranovachurch.org Services: Sunday 9 a.m. The Salvation Army/ Worship, Service & Community Center
1 Wilton-Gansevoort Road, Gansevoort Contact: 518-792-2276 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
27 Woodlawn Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-1640 Services: Worship 11 a.m. | Sunday School: 10 a.m.
St. Thomas Anglican Church
Trinity United Methodist Church
242 Grooms Road, Halfmoon Contact: 518-348-0842 | thomasanglican.com Father John Bassett | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
155 Ballard Road, Gansevoort Contact: 518-584-9107 | tumcwilton.com | Rev. Jeff Stratton Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
Saratoga Abundant Life Church
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs*
2 Hutchins Road, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-885-5456 | salchurch.org Services: Sunday 8:20 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-1555 | uusaratoga.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
Saratoga Chabad
Unity Church in Albany
130 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-526-0773 | saratogachabad.com
21 King Avenue, Albany Contact: 518-453-3603 Services: Sunday 9 and 11 a.m.; Sunday School: 11 a.m.
Saratoga Friends Meeting (Quaker) 571 Route 32, Quaker Springs Contact: 518-587-7477 | 518-399-5013 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Saratoga United Methodist Church* 175 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-3720 | saratogaumc.com Services: Sunday 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Saratoga Seventh-Day Adventist Church 399 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-587-6951 | saratogasda.org Services: Worship 11 a.m.; Sabbath School: 10 a.m.
West Charlton United Presbyterian Church 1331 Sacandaga Road, West Charlton Contact: 518-882-9874 | westcharltonupc.org | Rev. Thomas Gregg Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Wilton Baptist Church 755 Saratoga Road, Wilton Contact: 518-583-2736 | wiltonbaptistchurch.com Services: Sunday 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Zen Buddhist Sitting Group Wilson Chapel, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-421-2155 | Services: Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.
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Food
Week of June 26 – July 2, 2020
POP Club
Offers Children’s Activities To-Go LIGHTENED UP
Strawberry Shortcake
WILTON MALL Wednesdays | 3 - 6 p.m. Saturdays | 9 - 1 p.m.
by Julia Howard for Saratoga TODAY Photos by Pattie Garrett.
Yields: 8 servings | Total Time: 1 hr 20 min
INGREDIENTS: *Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market
SHORTCAKES:
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ummer has officially begun and throughout the state, summertime activities have been re-imagined to ensure safety and to stop the spread of COVID-19.XX The Saratoga Farmers’ Market’s Power of Produce Club, or POP Club, will continue to offer children nutrition education with new take-home activities and online support.. Beginning on July 8, children can participate in POP Club by visiting the Saratoga Farmers’ Market on Wednesdays with their parents or caregivers. At the market, they will receive an activity bag “to go.” The POP Club activity bag will include a take-home activity, recipe cards, and a $2 POP coin that can be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at the farmers’ market. POP Passports will not be handed out and stamped this year, but families can anticipate nourishing activities with complete directions and supplies. Although the club is open to children, it is especially geared toward those aged 5-12. In addition to weekly POP Club ‘to go’ bags, parents and caregivers can visit the farmers’ market’s website for video tutorials and photos that pair with each activity. This online platform will give children and parents the opportunity to ask questions, share experiences, and connect with the farmers’ market for additional support. “We are very happy to host our fifth season of POP Club with the generous support of the Christopher Dailey Foundation,” says Emily Meagher, market administrator. “It’s important that we give children
the tools to be involved in agriculture and community, to help them understand that food and farming are intrinsically connected.” POP Club continues to be a free program and will run for 8 weeks beginning on Wednesday, July 8, and running through the end of August. POP Club activity bags will be available at the green market information tent on Wednesday, 3-6 p.m. at the farmers’ market. This season’s take-home activities include crafts, recipes, experiments, and information using seasonal fruits and vegetables as POP Club continues to give both children and their parents a chance to learn about local foods and farming in a hands-on way. Buying produce with a POP coin gives children a chance to meet farmers, learn money skills, and make smart food choices. The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is 3-6 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays at the Wilton Mall. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and subscribe to our newsletter at www. saratogafarmersmarket.org/weekly-newsletter.
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt • 3 tablespoons cold salted butter*, cut into small pieces • 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
• 1 large egg*, slightly beaten • 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon low-fat buttermilk* FILLING: • 4 cups strawberries*, hulled and sliced • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar • 1 tablespoon orange juice • 1 cup heavy whipping cream • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt* • 2–3 tablespoons honey*
INSTRUCTIONS: 1. For the shortcakes: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment. 2. Combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Add the butter and work it into the flour mixture with your fingers until it resembles a coarse meal. 3. Whisk together the lemon zest, egg, and 1/2 cup of the buttermilk in a small bowl. Add to the flour mixture and lightly mix with your hands or a spoon until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. With lightly floured hands, gently pat the dough into a 7 inch round about 1/2 inch thick. Cut into 8 equal wedges. Space the shortcakes evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with the remaining 1 tablespoon buttermilk. Bake until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. 4. For the filling: Combine the strawberries, granulated sugar, and orange juice in a large bowl. Let stand until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is syrupy, about 15 minutes. Recipe adapted from Food Network Kitchen.
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Food
Week of June 26 – July 2, 2020
Controlled Spiral by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY
Hello my Foodie Friends !
Sunny days and warmer weather remind me of some of my treasured childhood experiences. Getting to spend more time outdoors was my favorite for many reasons; sunshine and swimming, the feel of grass on my feet, the sound of the ice cream truck, melting pop sickles and ice cream cones, and playing baseball outdoors until dark. The weekend days allowed me and my brothers and sisters to sleep in a bit. However, we would always awake early and would roll over and talk until my mother came in to get us moving to eat breakfast. Our yard was always full of the neighborhood kids. Some of them were there before we even finished breakfast, just waiting for the five Reardon children to come out to play. Among my childhood memories include the visual of the beautiful vegetable gardens that almost every family in my neighborhood had. Don’t get me wrong because as a child I did not like working in the garden. On hot n’ humid days my Mom ordering us to weed and remove bugs from her vegetables was beyond fun! The bugs looked cool though. My mother and my grandmother took much pride in how big the tomatoes or the eggplants were. When we would come in from playing for lunch or a snack, vegetables were always part of what was served such as a wonderful cucumber and tomato salad, zucchini, or carrot sticks (all that came from the garden). Recently, I was reminiscing with my sister about our childhood friends and us playing Hide N Go Seek in the corn fields next
to our neighborhood, the outdoor fun we had, and shared our ongoing challenge of eating those vegetables as adults that we so often were eating as children. During the warmer weather, none of us want to be in the hot kitchen for too long. This time of year is all about feeling light and healthy to combat the hot and humid temperatures. The last thing we want to do is stand over a stovetop or turn the oven on. With gorgeous weather and heat waves, we want to spend as much time outside as possible, soaking up the sun rays. However, we still want to eat healthfully. If you want to minimize the time you’ll be in the kitchen but still feel good (from the inside out, of course), then we have a cool tool that may help you feel inspiralized; the Vegetable Spiralizer. Vegetable Spiralizing is your key to healthy and light meals. The spiralizer is a kitchen tool that turns vegetables and fruits into noodles. Those noodles can then be used to make healthy pasta, noodle, salad
• Zoodles (zucchini noodles) • Coodles (carrot noodles) • Swoodles (sweet potato noodles) • Squoodles (squash noodles) • Boodles (broccoli stem noodles) • Poodles (parsnip noodles) • Toodles (turnip noodles)
Take Care, John & Paula
INGREDIENTS FOR THE FISH:
FOR THE SALAD:
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 teaspoon cumin
• 1 large seedless cucumber
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon coriander
• 1 large carrot (about 1 lb)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 small red onion
• 1.5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 15-oz can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin • ½ teaspoon curry powder
• 1.5 cups quartered grape tomatoes
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 4 cod filets or other flaky white fish
What are the Best Veggies for Spiraling? You can transform all sorts of vegetables into noodles, but the best candidates are those that are firm (not floppy) and long or that can be cut long (if you want long spaghetti that you can easily spiral). One of the best aspects of veggie noodles is their spectacular names. Here are some of the best vegetables for spiraling (Paula found these terms not me):
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Cod Indian Spiced eggie V d e z li a ir p S & d Garbanzo Sala
• 4 tablespoons lemon juice
dishes and more. While these veggie noodles can be cooked, they’re equally as delicious in their raw, cold form – perfect for easy, no-fuss, no-cook meals. By spiralizing, you’re naturally eating more vegetables – without even noticing (especially when they’re covered in a delicious tomato basil sauce!). Vegetables are high in water (such as zucchinis) and help detox your body, ridding it of unwanted toxins and leaving you refreshed and hydrated. Vegetables have an abundance of dietary fiber, which helps keep you fuller longer and help with your everyday digestion. Certain vegetables even help spike the metabolism, such as zucchinis.
• ground pepper, to taste
INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
the cucumber noodles thoroughly.
2. In a small bowl, combine the cumin, coriander, ginger, salt, pepper and lemon juice. Place the fish in a shallow dish and pour over the spice mixture and toss around gently to coat.
5. In a large bowl, combine the garbanzo beans, tomatoes, cucumber, carrots and onion.
3. Bake fish for 15 minutes or until fish flakes.
6. In a screw-top jar or dressing shaker, combined the lemon zest, lemon juice, oil, cumin, curry powder, salt and pepper. Shake well.
4. Meanwhile, spiralize the cucumber (Blade C), carrot (Blade C) and onion (Blade A). Pat dry
7. Pour the dressing over bean mixture and toss gently to coat. Refrigerate and serve alongside fish.
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Elapse means to pass by or slip away. How much time elapses before the officials make a decision? Lapse means to drift or discontinue. The magazine subscription lapses unless you renew it soon.
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Motivation to Shed those Pandemic Pounds WRITTEN BY MEGIN POTTER PHOTOS PROVIDED
are all feeling the same things right now. This We pandemic has knocked us down with feelings of fear and doubt – leaving us feeling unmotivated – no matter what the goal is that we’re trying to achieve.
This individualized guidance - to determine your goals and to maintain the motivation to achieve them - is why Haus of Stiel was founded in 2008 and has been so beneficial to so many since.
In our search for some semblance of comfort, and let’s face it, out of sheer boredom, the only trips many of us have been taking are to the refrigerator.
“When you speak to any trainer, they’ll tell you that fitness is 80 percent diet and 20 percent exercise, but really, it’s 100 percent mental,” he said.
Packing on those pandemic pounds is making us feel worse.
COPING WITH CHANGE
Feeling better may seem impossible, but it’s not. Sometimes we fall down so we can learn how to pick ourselves back up. QUITTING IS NOT AN OPTION
As a Navy fitness coordinator, Shane Stiel was immersed in a career that he loved. “I really enjoyed helping people and keeping them active,” he said. He was dedicated to helping sailors meet and exceed some of the nation’s most rigorous fitness requirements when he was faced with what seemed like an impossible situation. He was medically discharged from the military. “I was depressed because I felt like my life had fallen apart. I dreamed of a career in the Navy, so it felt like my life just shattered in a second,” said Stiel. When he was at his lowest point, a friend and physical trainer, offered to help. That kind act not only brought Stiel out of his depression but in six months, to the best place he’d been in his life. He promised that friend he’d pay it forward and do the same thing for others. HEALTHY MIND = HEALTHY BODY
As a physical trainer, Stiel has experienced working with people of all ages, sizes, and fitness levels. At Gold’s Gym in Hollywood, he also specialized in preparing celebrities for their next movie, taping, or life on tour. “We focused on high endurance, mobility, and agility. When they perform, there’s a lot of moving around on stage and jumping. We also talked about how to eat well on the road. Touring can be more grueling on the body than most people think,” said Stiel.
Changes don’t have to defeat us. When a 65-year-old client came to Stiel after 10 years of being unable to stand up from a chair without assistance, Stiel helped him to build up his balance, strength and mental endurance to achieve his goal of increased mobility. “It’s just amazing what is possible!” said Stiel. To maintain consistency during the pandemic, Haus of Stiel went virtual with online sessions and a private Facebook group. When he is given the go ahead by the state, Shane Stiel will again work with clients at Refine Fitness, 35 Henry St., Saratoga Springs. For more information, go to HausOfStielFitness.com
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NYRA ANNOUNCES STAKES SCHEDULE FOR SUMMER MEET AT THE SPA – TRAVERS ON AUG. 8 SARATOGA SPRINGS — The 2020 summer meet at historic Saratoga Race Course will feature 71 stakes worth $14.45 million, encompassing 39 graded stakes and 18 Grade 1s - from Thursday, July 16 through Monday, Sept. 7. “We’re thrilled to be racing at Saratoga this summer, and we thank Governor Andrew Cuomo for his support and the support of horsemen who have worked with us to navigate the many challenges,” NYRA President and CEO Dave O’Rourke said in a statement. “While this will be anything but a traditional Saratoga season, we hope to provide a semblance of normalcy for both the local community as well as racing fans across the country.” Under current New York state guidelines, Saratoga Race Course will open July 16 without
spectators in attendance. The 40-day meet will feature at least one stakes race every live racing day, highlighted by the 151st renewal of the Grade 1, $1 million Runhappy Travers on August 8 and the Grade 1, $750,000 Whitney on August 1, as the anchors of two of the biggest racing days in North America. After opening weekend, racing will be conducted five days a week, Wednesdays through Sundays. Whitney Day, set for Saturday, Aug.1, will feature three Grade 1 events, led by the historic Whitney, a handicap at 1 1/8 miles with an automatic berth to the Breeders’ Cup Classic on November 7 at Keeneland on the line. The card is bolstered by the Grade 1, $500,000 Personal Ensign, a “Win and You’re In” qualifier for the Breeders’ Cup
Distaff in November; and the Grade 1, $300,000 H. Allen Jerkens Memorial presented by Runhappy for 3-year-olds sprinting seven furlongs. The stakes-laden card also includes the Grade 2, $250,000 Bowling Green for 4-year-olds and up on the turf and the $200,000 Caress, a 5 ½-furlong turf sprint for older fillies and mares. The Runhappy Travers, traditionally contested at the end of August, will be held this year on Aug. 8 to properly account for the schedule adjustments and overall calendar for 3-yearolds in training due to the health and safety measures instituted to mitigate risk and combat the spread of COVID-19. The “Mid-Summer Derby” will still be contested at 1 1/4 miles for the country’s most talented
Saratoga Race Course 2020, from the sky. Photo by SuperSource Media.
3-year-olds and is one of three Grade 1s on the day, joining the $300,000 Ballerina for fillies and mares 3-years-old and up going seven furlongs in a “Win and You’re In” qualifier for the Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Sprint. A pair of stakes for sophomore
state-breds originally scheduled at Aqueduct Racetrack, the NYSSS Times Square and NYSSS Park Avenue, will now be contested at Saratoga on Aug. 27 and Sept. 3 respectively, both offering a purse of $100,000 for the 6 1/2-furlong main-track sprints.