LOCAL • INDEPENDENT • FREE
GO Volume 14
•
Issue 29
•
July 17 – July 23, 2020
•
saratogaTODAYnewspaper.com
CONGRESS PARK VANDALIZED
A bronze sculpture of a Civil War soldier dedicated in September 1875 in Congress Park was found to be vandalized early Thursday morning. See Story pg. 10
518- 581-2480
•
PICK UP YOUR COPY Saratoga Springs Limited Monopoly Board Released by Opal Jessica Bogdan Saratoga TODAY
“...everyone who has grown up, lived, moved or studied in Saratoga can relate to this customized board.”
•
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The official First Edition City of Saratoga Springs Monopoly game was released this week, featuring beloved businesses, destinations and attractions that make the area unique.
The Hasbro-produced classic Monopoly game is completely customized to celebrate the City of Saratoga Springs. Created by the Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund (ATCCF), 100% of the proceeds from game sales will go directly to ATCCF’s Lend-A-Hand Grant program. The program puts dollars in the
hands of nonprofits that impact the communities in Saratoga, Warren and Washington counties. Leah Ferrone, Marketing Operations and Outreach manager at ATC, says everyone who has grown up, lived, moved or studied in Saratoga can relate to this customized board. See Story pg. 10
A CAUTIOUS START by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — The bugler blows the Call To The Post. If there are no spectators inside the racecourse to hear it, does it make a sound? In this unusual summer of a most unusual year, the racing season nonetheless got underway as scheduled on July 16, and is slated to run through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7. This year, a lot will be different. Perhaps the biggest is staging the races – or at least the start of the summer meet - without fans in the stands, in compliance with New York State guidelines. See Story pg. 9
Saratoga Race Course from the air, 2020. Photo by SuperSource Media.
2
local BRIEFS
SUNDAY, JULY 26 Sunday Slow Roll On Sunday, July 26 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, 493 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, at 10:15 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.
TUESDAY, JULY 28 Page Turners Summer Camp Saratoga Arts and Northshire Bookstore are excited to offer a unique summer camp experience for children who love to read, write, and talk about books! At the start of the summer, each registered child will receive a box of five carefully selected books; each week of camp will explore one of those books in depth, including talking with authors online! Students will write, read, discuss, re-enact, play bookinspired games and more while
they learn about some of the best of today’s children’s literature. Prices are for the entire session: $210 for members / $220 for not-yet-members. Page Turners meet Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, 3-4 p.m., July 28 and go through August 27. Registration fee includes a “Page Turners Book Box” of five books worth over $80 that will be used during camp and will arrive in your mailbox from Northshire Bookstore. For more information or to register call 518-584-4132 or email: aforman@saratogaarts.org. Or you can visit www. saratoga-arts.org.
FRIDAY JULY 31 Malta Ridge Volunteer Firehouse Auxiliary Garage Sale 745 Malta Avenue Ext., Malta, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Saturday, August 1, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Follow the signs to the left of the firehouse. All donations go to the Firehouse. Donation of saleable items big or small will be accepted on Thursday, July 30 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. If you have any big items or furniture email a list and/or picture to ctfare@ nycap.rr.com. Clothing will not be accepted for resale but we will accept it in bags or boxes to deliver to various organizations. All donations to the firehouse will be used to purchase items that the budget does not cover and for humanitarian activities. We participate in organizations like Wreaths Across America and Toys for Tots. For further information contact: nfodera@aol.com
PRINT DEMANDS ATTENTION. The printed word is tangible. It takes up space so it cannot easily be ignored…or forgotten. Printed content has tested better with brand recall than digital, and is proven easier for our brains to process. When you choose to print, you’re creating a highly memorable experience for your readers.
Week of July 17 – July 23, 2020
This Week’s Events:
JULY 17 - 23
FRIDAY, JULY 17 Fantastic Food Truck Corral Washington County Fairgrounds 392 Old Schuylerville Rd., Greenwich | 4 – 8 p.m. Saturday, July 18 also at 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Enjoy fair food from the comfort of your own home! Get some of your fair food favorites for takeout or curbside pickup. Visit the Facebook page for more information on what trucks will be here and their menu: www.facebook.com/ WashingtonCountyFairNewYork
SUNDAY, JULY 19 Dharma Meditation Classes SPAC Grounds 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m. Instructed by Pierre Zimmerman of One Roof Saratoga. Dharma meditation includes inspirational topics that support emotional, cognitive, and ethical wishes for wellbeing. This meditation is open to beginners and/or those who have been meditating for a while. There is no cost to attend, but a $10 donation per class is suggested. Preregistration is required by Saturday at midnight in advance of the class. Register via email to pzimmie2@cloud.com.
Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation Summer Stroll Nelson and Fifth Avenues, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. Join the Foundation for twelve exciting walking tours of historic Saratoga Springs, which will be offered each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. through September 6. Tickets must be purchased in advance and space is limited. Meet at the northeast corner of Nelson & Fifth Avenues. Learn about these grand residential streets lined with elegant Victorian and Craftsman houses with Debbie Studwell. Due to the Covid-19 all summer stroll guests are required to wear face masks for the duration of the tour and practice social distancing when possible.
MONDAY, JULY 20
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.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 Farmers’ Market Coupons Pickup Saratoga County Fair Grounds 162 Prospect St., Ballston Spa | 1 – 4 p.m. The Saratoga County Office for the Aging has two dates set for drive-thru events to distribute the Farmer Market Coupons to those who qualify. Wednesday, July 22 1-4 p.m. and Wednesday, August 19 1-4 p.m. One booklet per individual. Qualifications: must be age 60 and over and Income Eligibility: $1968/month for one-person household, $2658/month for two-person household. For questions call 518- 884-4996.
An Unbridaled Affair Prime at Saratoga National 458 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs | 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Join Honorary Chairs Gary and Aimee Dake and Co-Chairs Patricia Novo and Ron Olinsky for a new twist on the annual gala! Experience a delicious lunch, a small auction, and a short entertaining program at Prime at Saratoga National Golf Club. Stay after to watch the races “trackside” on largescreen live streams of Saratoga Race Course. Prepare with a surprise professional handicapper and take your photo with the historic starting gate to commemorate the track’s 150th anniversary! Cost is $150. For tickets and info, visit: captaincares.org/ news-events/events/an-unbridled-affair-gala.html
Baked Ham 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 your order 518-584-2584. Menu: baked ham, au gratin potatoes, vegetable, applesauce, roll, tossed salad. Dinner for 2 cost $25 (cash only).
Drama Camps
THURSDAY, JULY 23
Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Dr., Malta 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
The Spoonman Virtual Show by Mechanicville Library The Mechanicville Library presents the Spoon Man’s virtual musical show. The Spoonman is an interactive comedian, American street performer and musician from Seattle, Washington, who uses spoons as a musical instrument. Audiences of all ages are invited to enjoy this virtual show. Registration is available on both the library’s facebook page as well as the website: Mechanicville.sals.edu
Week of July 17 – July 23, 2020
NEWS 3
Saratoga Independent School Welcomes First Graduating Eighth Grade Class SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Independent School (S.I.S.) welcomes their first Eighth Grade class this fall. This marks the last phase in the school’s plan to add a Middle School, taking S.I.S. from PreKindergarten through Eighth Grade. The first group of Middle Schoolers started Sixth Grade at S.I.S. in the Fall of 2018 and they are thrilled to be the first graduating class this coming Spring. Head of School, Lisa Brown said: “this is a remarkable time for S.I.S. Since the school's founding almost thirty years ago, visionary parents have imagined carrying S.I.S.'s values of leadership, respect, creativity, active engagement, and meaningful learning through the Middle School years.” The Middle School expansion was part of the schools $1.7 million Capital Campaign, which
concluded in October 2019. “Many members of the S.I.S. community - parents, trustees, faculty, students – were joined by extraordinarily committed donors to bring the Middle School at Saratoga Independent School to life in 2018. Special thanks go to our Capital Campaign leaders, Catherine LoMonico and Steve Greenblatt, and Julie and Marcus Fuller,” Brown said. Brown notes the contribution of Jeny Randall, Middle School Director, whose talent and spirit have brought out the best in an amazing group of Middle School students over the last two years. The students took on many school leadership roles, worked with their Pre-K buddies, helped to plan school events, participated in advisory, modeled positive character traits, and worked hard to help maintain the school’s
strong sense of community during remote learning this past Spring. Brown expects that S.I.S. will be open for in-person education in the Fall. The school has already begun planning and implementing new health and safety measures. The enrollment and financial aid process is currently underway for families interested in enrolling for the 2020-2021 school year. Virtual tours are available and will provide prospective students and families the opportunity to see the campus, meet faculty and staff, and learn more about the school’s strong academics and caring culture. Families interested in scheduling a private virtual tour may visit www. siskids.org/admissions/campustour or contact Colleen Fortune, Admissions Liaison, at 518-5830841 or cfortune@siskids.org.
Fantastic Food Truck Corral at the Washington County Fairgrounds GREENWICH — All month long the Fantastic Food Truck Corral will be on Fridays from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Washington County fairgrounds. Each Friday and Saturday, the fairgrounds will welcome food vendors from around the area for an evening of fair food. The community can enjoy the fair food at one of the fairgrounds socially distanced picnic tables. They are allowed to bring their own chair or blanket, or they can take their food to go. To ensure everyone’s safety, masks are required to visit the food truck event as well as maintaining six-feet of social distancing from fellow food patrons and vendors. Hand washing stations with water and soap and hand sanitizer dispensers will be available throughout the corral for all to use throughout the event. This Friday will feature musical guest Swamp Foot along with vendors Miller’s Backyard BBQ, Angela’s Pizza, Scott’s Charbroil, Pennsylvania Dutch Oven Funnel Cake, Bound by Fate Brewery, Eagle’s Nest - Boy Scouts, The Mac Factor and Reggies Veggies.
Photos provided.
The fairground is open this Saturday for lunch and dinner with “Cruise In.” Bring your favorite antique and classic cars, trucks, and tractors. The evening will feature musical guest Northern Borne. Vendors for Saturday include The Clever Cleaver, Anglea’s Pizza, Scott’s Charbroil, Pennsylvania Dutch Oven Funnel Cake, Bound by Fate Brewery, Eagle’s Nest - Boy Scouts, The Mac Factor and Reggies Veggies. Vendor features this weekend: • The Eagle’s Nest - Boy Scouts will have the famous “Jobbie” gravy and cheese fries, and hot turkey sandwiches. • Angela’s Pizza will have their giant mozzarella sticks and pizza. • The Mac Factor will have their
gourmet Mac & Cheese. • Bound by Fate will have their craft beverages that are not be missed. • The Clever Cleaver will have lobster rolls hush puppies and crab rangoons. • Scott’s Charbroil will have gyros and chicken pitas. • Pennsylvania Dutch Oven Funnel Cake will have their famous funnel cake with all the toppings and fresh-squeezed lemonade. • Miller’s Backyard BBQ will be featuring their award-winning BBQ including brisket and pork. • Reggies Veggies will be featuring your favorite fair food of hot or sweet sausage with peppers and onions and their famous cider doughnuts.
4 ELEVATORS • STAIR LIFTS • WHEELCHAIR LIFTS • RAMPS • Sales • Rentals • Service • Buybacks New and Reconditioned Lifts
Stay in the home you Love! Locally Owned & Operated
(518) 393-2274 or (888) 558-LIFT Visit Our Display Center: 836 Troy-Schenectady Rd., Latham, NY 12110
OBITUARIES
Week of July 17 – July 23, 2020
Jesse Ray Holmes
Danay DiVirgilio
BALLSTON SPA — Jesse Ray Holmes, 66, passed quickly on July 6, 2020, in Ballston Spa. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 17, 2020 at Tunison Funeral Home, 105 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Calling hours are from 3- 4 p.m. with a service promptly at 4 p.m. Online condolences may be made at www.tunisonfuneralhome.com
GREENFIELD CENTER — Danay DiVirgilio, 47, passed July 6, 2020 at her home. Calling hours were July 15 at Burke Funeral Home. Danay’s wishes were that she be remembered with a donation to her daughter Ananda’s school; Waldorf School Saratoga Springs, 122 Regent St., Saratoga NY 12866. BurkeSprings, & Bussing Visit burkefuneralhome.com Funeral Homes
BALLSTON SPA — Shirley M. Henstenberg, 83, passed away July 12, 2020. Calling hours were July 16 at Burke Funeral Home. Funeral home service Friday, July 17 at 10:30 a.m. (30 people in the facility at a time, masks/face coverings must be worn). Burial in Burke & Bussing St. Mary’s Cemetery, South Glens Funeral Homes Falls. Visit burkefuneralhome.com
Burke & Bussing
Burke & Bussing
Funeral Homes
Funeral Homes
SARATOGA SPRINGS ∙ 584-5373
SARATOGA SPRINGS ∙ 584-5373
SARATOGA SPRINGS ∙ 584-5373
SARATOGA SPRINGS ∙ 584-5373
George Downing SARATOGA SPRINGS — George Downing passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020 at Saratoga Hospital after a battle with cancer. George leaves behind the love of his life, his daughter Sara Downing. He was a devoted and loving father. He was born March 30, 1957. He is
Stephen Robert Toussaint, Jr.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Stephen Robert Toussaint, Jr., passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 4, 2020. Born in Saratoga Springs on June 2, 1971, he is the son of Stephen R. Toussaint Sr. and the late Suzanne Bolster Toussaint. Stephen attended Saratoga Springs High School with the graduating class of 1989. He went on to obtain his class A license in truck driving and spent many years as a professional painter.
Shirley M. Henstenberg
the son of the late George and Mildred Downing of Saratoga Springs. He has 3 sisters: Linda Norris of Redding, CA; Colleen Downing of Saratoga Springs and Sherri Cerny of Galway. He lived most of his life in the Saratoga Springs area. George worked at local nursing homes as a certified nursing assistant for many years. He loved
working with the residents. He attended Saratoga Springs High School and loved sports. He played football for Saratoga High School and for the local semipro team the Green Jackets. George will be remembered most of all for his loving devotion to his daughter Sara and his kindness to others. He will be missed by all who knew him.
In 1986 Stephen met the mother of his children, Christine Sokol. They eventually brought into the world two beautiful daughters, Mikayla Anne Toussaint and Rachael Arianna Eleanor Toussaint. Stephens’s daughters were his pride and joy. He loved to bring them camping, teach them wiffle ball in the backyard, and go on long family walks in the Saratoga Springs State Park. One of his favorite things to do with his girls was take them down to “the stream” at his childhood home on Daniels road. Being a lifelong Oakland Raiders fan, he was excited for their new journey as the Las Vegas Raiders. Stephen was always the life of the party. His presence lit up any room he walked into. He was the ultimate storyteller and made you laugh until you cried. His stories will be missed by many. Stephen is survived by the mother of his children, Christine Sokol, their two daughters, Mikayla and Rachael
Toussaint, his father, Stephen R. Toussaint Sr., his two brothers, William and Neil Toussaint, his six sisters, Renee Toussaint, Marci Robinson, Collette Toussaint, Allisse Toussaint, Brigitte Toussaint, Suzanne Toussaint-Greenwood, many nieces and nephews, and several aunts and uncles. He is predeceased by his mother; Suzanne Bolster Toussaint and his sister, Ginelle Toussaint. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. A Celebration of Life was held at the Embassy Suites in Saratoga Springs on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com
Burke & Bussing Funeral Homes
SSARATOGA ARATOGA S SPRINGS PRINGS ∙∙ 584-5373 584-5373
Contact obits@saratogapublishing.com
BLOTTER / NEWS 5
Week of July 17 – July 23, 2020 Dameon Myrick, 37, of Saratoga, was charged July 10 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.
Springs with identity theft – a felony; criminal use drug paraphernalia – a misdemeanor, criminal possession of a controlled substance – one felony count, one misdemeanor count, and unlawful possession of marijuana.
Theodore Eichler, 33, of Schuylerville, was charged July 10 in Saratoga Springs with criminal possession of a controlled substance, and unlawful possession of marijuana.
Jamaine Myers, 42, of Troy, was charged July 9 in Saratoga Springs with false impersonation, a misdemeanor.
Mosley Trashaun, 40, of Kingston, was charged July 8 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, aggravated unlicensed operation, and two driving violations.
Debra Berry, 38, of Saratoga, was charged July 10 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.
Jade Graves, 25, of Ballston Spa, was charged July 8 in Saratoga
John Larkins, 32, of Troy was charged July 6 in Saratoga
Springs with resisting arrest, obstruct governmental administration, harassment, criminal tampering, unlawful possession of marijuana and disorderly conduct: fight/violent behavior, in connection with an alleged incident on Phila Street. Eric E. Sadlon, 48, of Schenectady, was charged July 11 with two felony counts unlawful surveillance in the second-degree. Sadlon is accused of surreptitiously placing a recording device in an employee bathroom at a state-run residential home for people with disabilities where he was employed. The hidden camera captured
images and video of unknowing employees while they were using the restroom. The recording device was discovered by a female employee concealed within a USB wall charger. Sadlon was arraigned and released in Milton Town Court. The investigation is ongoing at this time. The Sheriff ’s Office is working on the case along with investigators with the NYS Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Todd D. Derush, 39, of Gansevoort was charged July 2 with felony assault, following an
altercation at the Saratoga County Jail where he is currently incarcerated. The victim was treated at Saratoga Hospital for minor injuries. Angela M. Duross, 37, of Corinth, was charged June 29 with two felony counts criminal sale of a controlled substance in the fourth-degree and two felony counts criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fifth-degree. She is accused of actively selling controlled substances in the Village of Corinth. She was arraigned at Corinth Town Court and released to pre-trial services.
SARATOGA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE MARKS ANNIVERSARY OF ACTIVE HOMICIDE CASE BALLSTON SPA — On July 8, the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office the 27th anniversary of the murder of Betty Conley. At approximately 3 a.m. on the morning of July 8, 1993, 37-year-old Betty Conley was found dead inside the Xtra Mart, located at 1958 State Route 67 in the Town of Charlton. She died from a single gunshot wound to the head and cash had been stolen from the store’s register. The case has remained as an
open and active homicide case for the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office for 27 years. Recently, the Conley family produced a video that was shared over social media, asking for anyone with new information to come forward. Initial reports were that a mid1980’s white sedan, possibly a four- door, with spot rust on the driver door partially covered with primer was parked in the lot. The report further indicated that a white male 6’2” and approximately 30 – 35 years of age, medium
build, and clean shaven with blonde shoulder length hair wearing a peach Betty Conley. colored tank top was also observed. Photo provided. All leads can be forwarded to Investigator Jeff Bouyea of the Criminal Investigation Unit at 518885-2409 or jbouyea@saratogacountyny.gov. Additional information: saratogacountysheriff.org.
Free Estate Planning Webinar Week ELDER LAW BASICS
AGING IN PLACE
MONDAY, JULY 20 • 2 P.M.
THURSDAY, JULY 23 • 2 P.M.
How to Protect your assets in the event of a long term care need in the future
The idea of getting long term care at home (instead of a nursing home) is something most clients strive for. Learn the ins and outs of the program called “Community Medicaid”
WILLS VS. TRUSTS
TUESDAY, JULY 21 • 2 P.M. Learn about the different kinds of wills and trusts and how they can be utilized to accomplish your estate planning and asset protection goals.
MEDICARE VS MEDICAID
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 • 2 P.M. Both programs can help the senior population through vastly different programs. Learn how to use both to tend to your loved one’s needs.
CORONAVIRUS CHECKLIST FRIDAY, JULY 24 • 2 P.M.
Life comes at you fast. Be prepared by creating or updating your basic estate planning documents.
WEBINAR WEDNESDAY Check our Website Seminar Tab
REGISTRATION REQUIRED! GO TO: www.herzoglaw.com and click the Seminars Tab ALBANY 7 Southwoods Blvd
S A R ATO G A 47 West Harrison St
KINGSTON 1151 Flatbush Rd
518.465.7581 • info@herzoglaw.com • www.herzoglaw.com — Attorney Advertising
C L I F TO N PA R K 855 Route 146
6
NEWS BRIEFS Experienced Equine-Veteran Team Launches New Program for Veterans and First Responders
Locally Owned & Operated PUBLISHER/EDITOR Chad Beatty | 518-581-2480 x212 cbeatty@saratogapublishing.com GENERAL MANAGER Robin Mitchell | 518-581-2480 x208 rmitchell@saratogapublishing.com MARKETING DIRECTOR Chris Bushee | 518-581-2480 x201 cbushee@saratogapublishing.com ADVERTISING Jim Daley | 518-581-2480 x209 jdaley@saratogapublishing.com Cindy Durfey | 518-581-2480 x204 cdurfey@saratogapublishing.com Becky Kendall | 518-581-2480 x219 becky@saratogapublishing.com DISTRIBUTION Kim Beatty | 518-581-2480 x205 kbeatty@saratogapublishing.com Carolina Mitchell | Magazine DESIGN Kacie Cotter-Sacala Newspaper Designer Website Editor Marisa Scirocco Magazine Designer EDITORIAL Thomas Dimopoulos 518-581-2480 x214 City, Crime, Arts/Entertainment thomas@saratogapublishing.com Opal Jessica Bogdan 518-581-2480 x206 News, Business, Education, Letters to the Editor opal@saratogapublishing.com Anne Proulx | 518-581-2480 x252 Obituaries, Proofreader aproulx@saratogapublishing.com
Email DESIGN@ saratogapublishing.com to subscribe to our weekly e-Newsletter! ADVERTISING? NEXT MAGAZINE DEADLINE: Saratoga Bride - July 17 Fall/Winter Edition
Local news never looked this good! Five Case Street Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Phone: 518-581-2480 Fax: 518-581-2487 saratogaTODAYnewspaper.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS — For more than a decade, Bob Nevins, Melody Squier and Janelle Huggard have been working together to successfully reveal the power of a horse-to-human interaction by providing transformative equine experiences for veterans living with the effects of trauma. Now, the crew has launched a new program called Alliance180, and they’re expanding their support to reach first responders and frontline workers while incorporating science-based research. For years there have been increasing studies that demonstrate the negative effect that trauma can have on the autonomic nervous system. Because of a new collaboration with Alliance180, Dr. Stephen Porges, a Behavioral Neuroscientist, and his colleagues from Indiana University, the team will be able to successfully document and validate the effectiveness of their equine experience by incorporating and applying evidence of the Polyvagal Theory. Squier, Alliance180’s Co-Founder, has understood the positive effects horses have on humans, especially those experiencing trauma, for more than 30 years. When she joined forces with Nevins, the two were able to combine their relevant experience
and passion for helping others, impacting more than 800 veterans through their past efforts. The purpose-driven programming of Alliance180 (A180) provides an effective three-day experience through peer-to-peer interaction, private accommodations and classroom training to learn the language of the horse, and a round-pen interaction with the horse as the culminating event. Through the lens of the horse, participants learn to communicate with another powerful but very different species, most often resulting in the emotional response being reawakened, leading to a heightened awareness and offering a renewed perspective and brighter outlook. Alliance180 plans to launch its first class by the end of August. Activities and classes will take place at the farm belonging to Song Hill Thoroughbreds LLC, and James and Tina Bond and Family. The Bonds said they are happy to be “teaming up” with A180’s experienced staff and are glad to offer access to their horses and facility for the organization’s crucial programming. For more information on Alliance180, its programming or to become a benefactor, please visit Alliance180.org or call 518-415-0206.
Week of July 17 – July 23, 2020
Let’s Stay Apart and Still Come Together in Support SARATOGA SPRINGS — One issue has changed for Child Advocacy Centers: necessary fundraisers have been canceled or rescheduled. Abuse does not take a break during a pandemic, more often the risk rises. Here is an opportunity for the community to get moving in support of Saratoga Center for the Family. Select a day from Sept. 17 through Sept. 20 to participate in the One Too Many NY 5K Virtual Race/Walk. The $35 entry fee includes a t-shirt, run/walk bib, and a
chance to win prizes. Register by Aug. 22 at: eventbrite.com/e/onetoo-many-ny-5k-virtual-racetickets-109842178914. Select the Harriet M. West Child Advocacy Center, then pick a day, time, and route - it can be a neighborhood, favorite park, or even a treadmill. This is a great way to practice social distancing, and still come together in support of Saratoga Center for the Family efforts. For more information visitt: www.saratogacff.org/supportcenter. #OneTooManyNY5K
No Matter How You Dice the Ice, Record High Temps = Ice Shortages And you think it’s hot, last week Stewart’s Shops sold over one million pounds of ice and they still ran out. That’s enough ice to provide every person in the Stewart’s market area with fifteen ice cubes to cool them down on a hot summer day. When temperatures reach 80 degrees, ice sales increase dramatically and when temperatures exceed 90 degrees, ice can be hard to find. In a typical week, Stewart’s would receive deliveries from Maplewood Ice every three days to each shop, but with the unusually long hot spell, the company had to think outside the (ice) box. To beat the heat, Stewart’s set up ice trailers at busy shops and
is using their drivers and trucks to deliver ice to their busiest shops. Despite all these additional efforts, Stewart’s Shops is sorry to say that they did run out of ice in some areas. Stewart’s Shop’s hauling supervisor Joe Barton said, “A wellstocked ice truck is the coolest place to be on a 90 degree day. Delivering the ice, well, that is another story.” Ice wasn’t the only item in demand on July 4, the company sold an astounding 4,500 bags of firewood. That’s enough firewood to supply each campfire at every single NYS campground with three logs to fuel their memorymaking campfires.
A Classic Dark Horse…
John Henry
A Blue-Collar RACEHorse That Became One of America’s Favorites John Henry was named for the African American folk hero of the same name; the legend who raced against a steam powered machine and won, only to immediately die from the stress to his heart. John Henry, the horse, born in 1975, was given this name because of his youthful habit of tearing steel water & feed buckets off his stall wall and then stomping them to smithereens. He was gelded because of his bad temper and he was not expected to be a stallion in high demand for breeding with his unremarkable pedigree. His conformation was poor plus he went into the sales ring with a blood covered face from smacking his head before his turn. Needless to say, he did not stand out at that mixed sale in Keeneland and sold for a mere $1,100. John Henry was a blue-collar horse and raced mostly as a “cheap claimer” under a variety of owners and trainers on the east coast in his early career. His surly disposition never changed, but in 1979 he ended up in California with trainer, Ron McAnally who understood and worked with this difficult horse. In 1983 he became the first horse to earn over $4,000,000 and he won his last race at 9 years of age in 1984 at the Meadowlands. His record was 89 starts with 39 wins, 15 seconds, and 9 thirds winning $6,591,860 in his lifetime and he was twice voted the Eclipse Horse of the Year and holds 7 Eclipse awards. He was inducted into the National Museum of Racing’s Hall of Fame in 1990. Marianne Barker and Maddy Zanetti are Co-Owners of The Dark Horse Mercantile and Impressions of Saratoga in Downtown Saratoga Springs. The Dark Horse brand is all about overcoming the odds and believing in yourself even if you are not the favorite. There are so many interesting Dark Horse stories both in and out of horse racing we wanted to share them with our friends who read the Saratoga TODAY family of publications… Stay tuned for weekly updates throughout the summer!
7
Week of July 17 – July 23, 2020
What Goes Into Feeding a Horse? SARATOGA SPRINGS — Feeding a horse correctly is a science and an art. Many experienced horsemen spend countless hours planning out specific nutrition plans for each horse. Horses are fed from two to five times a day depending on the horse.
A horse’s digestive system is complicated and sensitive. They are prone to stomach issues such as ulcers and colic. Colic means that a horse is having abdominal pain, but typically in the horse world we use this term when the pain is severe enough that the horse’s gastrointestinal tract may be in danger of knotting and can even lead to death. Therefore, we keep a close eye on our horses to make sure that the nutrition that we are giving them fits their specific needs. Horse nutrition has three main components: foliage, grain, and water. Foliage is the hay and grass component of a horse's diet and
Photos provided.
makes up 65-percent of their diet. We provide our horses with about 15 pounds of hay per horse every day. One of the most complicated parts of a horse’s diet is the grain portion, which makes up 5-percent of the horse's diet. In 24 hours, a horse can only digest four-pounds of grain, which sounds like a lot, but we tend to forget that these animals weigh around 1000 pounds. The equine grain market has an endless selection of grain and each company argues that they sell the “best” grain. Often horsemen have to know the work level of their horse and their medical needs.
Getting Married? THE ONLINE RES OUR C E FOR PLANNING YOUR W EDDIN G
BRIDE
For example, if you have a highperformance horse like a racehorse, you increase the protein in their grain because they tend to burn off a lot of calories every day. Our ex-racehorses who come right off the track often have to be slowly brought down in grain intake so that their bodies are able to adjust to a more leisurely lifestyle without losing weight too fast because of less protein and exercise. Another important component in horses’ grain is fiber. This goes back to the concern of their body being able to process the amount of grain that they consume
Little Free Puzzles SARATOGA SPRINGS — There may be over 100,000 “Little Free Libraries” in the world but Saratoga Springs may be the very first to host a “Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange Box.” Located on North Street, the “Puzzle Exchange Box” houses puzzles on two shelves that keep them protected from the elements and accessible to neighbors. This one-of-a-kind creation was erected by local resident Lauren Granahan. “There are no real rules” says Lauren. “You can take a puzzle and leave a puzzle or just take a puzzle or drop one off.” So far there has been great turnaround and the puzzle box has stayed consistently stocked with a variety of puzzles for all levels of puzzle enthusiasts. Neighbors have been getting quite a kick out of it. Granahan is also known for putting up the dog treat and waste bag box for area puppies and their owners. Little Free Library is a nonprofit organization that inspires a love of reading, builds
community, and sparks creativity by fostering neighborhood book exchanges around the world. Through Little Free Library book exchanges, millions of books are exchanged each year, profoundly increasing access to books for readers of all ages and backgrounds. Their website can be reached at littlefreelibrary.org.
daily. Fiber helps their bodies work through the food and have healthy bowel movements. Fat is the third most important component in grain, as fat helps keep weight on our horses without having to increase their intake too much. After you find the best grain for your horse, you can add supplements to their grain. In many cases, horses need help with their hoof health and supplements can be added to increase growth as well as stability.
Lastly, 30-percent of a horse's diet is water. Unless specific needs are required, water should be available for horses at all times. A healthy horse on average drinks about 8-10 gallons of water. Just like people, the older the horse gets, the lower they are on water intake. When you complete all horse nutrition steps carefully and correctly, you find yourself with a healthy horse.
Little Free Library. Photo provided.
SARA TOGA
T ODAY wants to si
ncerely say,
Thank You Advertisers! Without your support, we could not be bringing the local news to the readers of Northern Saratoga County!
8
NEWS
Week of July 17 – July 23, 2020
THE NEW SARATOGA Tonko Pushes for Reversal of New MUSIC HALL ICE Student Deportation Policy
SARATOGA SPRINGS — City Hall, which has been closed and under renovation since sustaining substantial water damage in the wake of an August 2018 lightning strike, is showing signs of reopening this month. The interior offices, courthouse(s) and music hall – which stands on the building’s upper floor – have all undergone extensive construction. Photo: Robin Dalton.
AMSTERDAM — Congressman Paul D. Tonko is joining several efforts in the House to pressure the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to withdraw the recently announced ICE policy that would strip visas from international students who take only online courses at U.S. colleges and universities this coming academic year. “Our international students are integral to our nation’s colleges and universities. This push by ICE to deport students in the middle
of their education makes no sense and serves no legitimate purpose. If their real intent here is to force schools to go back to in-person instruction before it’s safe or reasonable to do so, they are trading away the health and safety of every student and faculty member in the process,” Congressman Tonko said in a statement. “I urge ICE to reverse these visa changes now before it is allowed to harm the people we are sworn to serve.” Tonko has added his name to several letters from Members of Congress calling for ICE to reverse its visa revocation plan,
including: House letter led by Reps. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Mark Pocan (D-WI) with 109 members, House letter led by Rep. Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) with 136 members and Bicameral letter led by Reps. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA), Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Zoe Lofgren (D-CA.), Pramila Jayapal (D-WA.), Joe Neguse (D-CO), Katherine Clark (D-MA), and Seth Moulton (D-MA), along with Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Edward J. Markey (D-MA), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) with 99 members.
DRC to Consider 12-Building, 202-Unit Workforce Housing Project
Elevations for Building 3, filed with the city, regarding Tait Lane Reserve Workforce Housing project. Image provided.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Design Review Commission is slated to this week consider an application for architectural review regarding a 12 building, 202-unit project comprised of mixed-income workforce housing, with supportive activities and site amenities.
Titled Tait Lane Reserve Workforce Housing, the project is listed at 114 Tait Lane – an area just off Church Street and Allen Drive, on the city’s west side. The proposed new construction will also provide a clubhouse, play areas, and
resident gardens. Plans call for three-story walk-up buildings and townhomes. According to city records, the applicant is NRP Properties LLC of Buffalo, NY, and the owner Denton Road LLC, of Cady Hill Boulevard, Saratoga Springs.
Week of July 17 – July 23, 2020
NEWS 9
A CAUTIOUS START continued from front page... Forty-eight hours prior to the start of the Saratoga meet, NYRA officials and members the city’s Public Safety department staged a joint press conference at the racecourse to discuss additional changes for the start of the summer meet. “The critical part of this meet is we celebrate racing – but, we celebrate at home. This city cannot have people come to the track and try to watch the races,” said city Public Safety Commissioner Robin Dalton. The city requested and NYRA complied with the installation of a temporary “privacy fencing” along exterior boundaries of the race course on Union and Nelson Avenues where it is feared fans may congregate on the sidewalk in close quarters to catch glimpses of the action inside. “The COVID pandemic has really changed the way we do things – both personally and professionally,” said assistant city Police Chief John Catone, who along with Public Safety Commissioner Dalton, was joined by city Fire Department Battalion Chief Aaron Dyer at the press gathering on July 14. Catone discussed the importance of having a “fluid safety plan” which can flex as COVID-related restrictions are either increased, or loosened – in the latter case enabling the potentiality of limited spectator attendance or horse owners at some point during the summer. “We were trying to figure every potential scenario: no fans to partial fans to everybody’s going to be back to normal,” said Catone, adding that discussions between city officials and NYRA officials were initiated in April. “The safety and operation plan is very fluid,” Catone said, “and it’s also going to be based on what we see the next week or so, in terms of people who want to show up and try to catch live racing - and we’re going to deal with it accordingly. We want NYRA to have a successful meet but we also do not want to put ourselves in a position like some other states right now – where they opened too early, they didn’t control the pandemic and their numbers have risen dramatically.” There will still be “a few” officers assigned to the track and
its surroundings, including an officer with a bomb-sniffing dog, and others to deal with potential traffic and pedestrian issues. YOU WANT TO MAKE A BET In 2019, $2.1 billion was wagered on 2,000 races at Saratoga, Aqueduct and Belmont, according to the New York Racing Association. The Saratoga meet delivered the largest return of gambled money - $147 million wagered at the track, and a $705 million all-source handle – meaning many more dollars were spent on Saratoga races at off-track betting sites across the globe, than were at the actual track. Other 2019 betting dollars: Belmont Spring & Summer – 48 days, $525 million all-source handle; Belmont Fall – 37 days, $275 million; Aqueduct – 25 days Fall, $205 million. This year, on July 13, NYRA announced that the Belmont Park spring/summer meet generated $15,466,198 in average daily handle from all sources, a 42 percent increase over the daily handle during 2019 spring/summer meet. And despite running 23 fewer days than in 2019, all sources handle during the spring/summer meet totaled $386,654,955. Financially, the city of Saratoga Springs is estimated to suffer a $14 to $16 million revenue loss this calendar year, or a quarter of the city’s $48.7 million budget due to the onset of the COVID19 epidemic. The city receives no money from wagering, said Finance Commissioner Michele Madigan. It normally receives funds via an admission tax; those funds go to Saratoga County and are then shared with the city of Saratoga Springs. However, with no fans in the stands as it looks right now, there will be no paid admissions and subsequently no funds to come the city’s way. NEW RULES FOR JOCKEYS Two days prior to opening day, NYRA announced a number of updated health and safety protocols that includes closing the track to out-of-town jockeys riding at other racetracks, and requiring all personnel working at Saratoga Race Course in any capacity to produce a negative COVID-19 test in order to
access the property. That policy is inclusive of jockeys, valets, NYRA employees, trainers and their staff, outside vendors and credentialed media. A NYRA spokesman Tuesday said that a partnership with Saratoga Hospital was secured for a consistent stream of testing. The 2020 Saratoga Summer Condition Book currently lists 22 active jockeys and three apprentice riders. This group is to be considered the regular NYRA jockey colony. Any jockey who rides at a racetrack outside of Saratoga from opening day forward will be considered an out-of-town jockey and will not be permitted at Saratoga Race Course.
Out-of-town jockeys not currently riding at another racetrack may be considered for inclusion in the regular NYRA jockey colony provided the jockey does not ride at another racetrack. In addition to race day safety protocols including standard health screening and temperature check, NYRA says the jockey quarters at Saratoga Race Course have been substantially altered to provide maximum social distancing and reduce density. All areas accessed by jockeys during the regular course of a race day are closed to all outside personnel, including credentialed media, and are cleaned and disinfected throughout the day. Jockeys and valets are not permitted access to the barn area. In order to work a horse in the morning, the jockey must meet the horse in the paddock and can then proceed to the main track.
Steeplechase jockeys must produce a negative COVID-19 test in order to access the property and will be completely isolated from the regular NYRA jockey colony in a physically separate location. Following that day’s steeplechase race, which will be carded as race one, the steeplechase jockeys will depart the property. NYRA will follow current Centers for Disease Control (C.D.C.) and New York State Health Department guidance when determining the return of a jockey who has tested positive for COVID-19. This process will include a period of quarantine determined by the severity of the individual case followed by a series of diagnostic tests to rule out ongoing infection. Following the four-day opening weekend at Saratoga, live racing will be conducted five days a week, Wednesdays through Sundays.
10
GO
continued from front page...
“The whole board is completely customized, from the tokens to different real estate properties and the photographs that are on the board. But I think one of the things that make it so special and unique are the ‘Community Chest’ and ‘Chance’ cards. For our board, we reference something unique in Saratoga on every card,” Ferrone said. “Whether you come
NEWS
Week of July 17 – July 23, 2020
PICK UP YOUR COPY
Saratoga Springs Limited Monopoly Board Released
to Saratoga for what you love—the track, SPAC, the healing aspects of the waters—there is something in those cards that everyone can relate to that will bring up a really fun memory of Saratoga.” Each board costs $50 and references Congress Park, the Saratoga County Fair, being a Blue Streak, and even attending Skidmore. This isn’t the first time Saratoga was featured on a Monopoly game board. In the early
1980’s, a custom game board called Saratogaopoly was created. Photos reveal the collectors box saying “a portion of the proceeds to benefit the Saratoga Hospital Foundation.” The creation of the new game board started in February and was created with help from the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Cooley Group in Rochester, NY. “When we heard about all of the success the game could have, we knew it would be a lot of work, but it would be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” Ferrone said. ATCCF Chair Brian Straughter said in a release: “at a time when local nonprofits need our support more than ever, we are thrilled to introduce the City of Saratoga Springs Monopoly game as a way to not only create memories with your loved ones, but to also give back to the community. This game has been made possible through the support of local community members, many of which are featured on the game board. We are proud to share this project with all Saratoga Springs enthusiasts.”
There is only a limited quantity of games, and sales will last until they are sold out. However, Ferrone said they have the ability to order a second edition depending on demand. “We wanted to announce the game though a big launch party, but the world had different plans. While it’s not how we envisioned it, this is a really special time to be putting this out there. The game celebrates the community and brings us together…this is something that will bring joy to people,” Ferrone said. The local retailers who will be selling the game includes:
Allerdice Building Supplies, Cudney’s Cleaners, Dark Horse Mercantile, Hampton Inn & Suites Saratoga Springs, Homewood Suites by Hilton Saratoga Springs, Impressions of Saratoga, Northshire Bookstore Saratoga Springs, PJ’s BBQSA, Putnam Market, Saratoga Hospital, Spoken Boutique, and all Adirondack Trust Company convenient branch locations. Games also may be purchased online at SaratogaSpringsMonopoly.org. ATCCF’s website is ATCCF. org and is located at 31 Church Street. They can be reached at 518-584-5844.
CONGRESS PARK VANDALIZED
SARATOGA SPRINGS — A bronze sculpture of a Civil War soldier dedicated in September 1875 in Congress Park was found to be vandalized early Thursday morning. A plaque adjoining the soldier – a mustached figure wearing a cap and a knee-length coat - reads: The 77th Regiment New York Volunteers, Bemis
Heights Battalion. Earlier this week, graffiti marred the pedestrian steps on the south side of the park. “We will not tolerate this kind of vandalism and destruction in the city – between the (graffiti marred) Katrina Trask steps and now the statue in Congress Park, we’re going to find out who did this
and prosecute them to the fullest extent of the law,” said Public Safety Commissioner Robin Dalton. It is not known whether surveillance cameras in Congress Park had captured any of the activity. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact the Saratoga Springs Police Department at 518-584-1800.
Week of July 17 – July 23, 2020
Saratoga Casino Hotel to Host Red Cross Blood Drive SARATOGA SPRINGS — Every day, blood and platelet donations help patients battling diseases, like cancer, and facing the unexpected. The American Red Cross can’t fulfill its lifesaving mission without volunteer donors. Saratoga Casino Hotel is teaming up with the Red Cross to host a blood drive on Tuesday, July 21. Each Red Cross blood drive and donation center follows the highest standards of safety and infection control, and additional precautions including social distancing and face coverings for donors and staff have been implemented to ensure the health of all those in attendance. “The need for blood doesn’t stop – even during a pandemic – and we are so grateful to sponsors like Saratoga Casino Hotel who are helping to ensure lifesaving blood can be collected during this uncertain time,” said Katie Potter, external communications manager for the Red Cross Eastern NY Region. “This is the time to take care of one another and help ensure patients counting on lifesaving donations get the blood they need this summer.” To date, Saratoga Casino Hotel has collected more than 1,600 blood donations at their biannual blood drives. All presenting donors at this July’s blood drive will receive a Saratoga Casino Hotel baseball cap for donating. Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. Donors are asked to schedule an appointment prior to arriving at the drive and are required to wear a face covering or mask while at the drive, in alignment with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention public guidance. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other
forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states, 16 with parental consent where allowed by state law, weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood. org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.
NEWS 11
Virtual Fitness Fundraiser Raises Record Amount for The Wesley Foundation SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Wesley Foundation’s “Share a Step For Seniors” virtual fundraiser raised more than $30,000 to support local seniors served by The Wesley Community, marking a record for the event since its inception in 2018. Donations received via the virtual fundraiser, which invited community members to work towards a fitnessoriented goal while raising funds, will support The Wesley Community’s continued efforts to serve its residents and staff during the coronavirus global health pandemic. The Wesley Community is a non-profit senior living campus in Saratoga Springs with more than 700 residents.
The 2020 “Share A Step For Seniors” included 50 participants and more than 150 sponsors and donors. The annual event has now raised more than $41,000 and participants have traveled more than 4,200 miles since its inception. “We are proud to announce a record-setting amount of more than $30,000 for this event, which will go a long way in helping to support the many seniors on our campus,” said J. Brian Nealon, CEO of The Wesley Community. “We are extremely grateful to all of the participants, sponsors and supporters of this event, who not only went above and beyond to help us raise record funds but also helped promote and improve the health and wellness of our community.”
The week-long fitness initiative, which began on June 19 and ran through June 26, offered participants the opportunity to raise funds for The Wesley Community while working towards a fitnessoriented goal. Members were asked to track their workouts, share their progress on social media and encourage friends and family to support their efforts via a donation. Major sponsors included Stewart’s Shops and the Dake Family, Jim LaVigne and Mary Gavin, Mannix Marketing and Saratoga.com, CDPHP, Ruth Pouliot, Lisa Cardone-O’Connor Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Fingerpaint and T.C. Equipment. For more information, visit www.thewesleycommunity.org.
Week of July 17 – July 23, 2020
BALLSTON SPA 364 Goode St., $279,900. Karin Yettru and Gary Zentz sold property to Eric and Megan Anderson. 310 Charlton Rd., $160,000. Robert Davis sold property to Cathie McCormick, Denise Smith and Laurie Boekeloo. 2 Winchester Dr., $434,900. Melissa and Justin Barnett sold property to Benjamin and Kara Chu.
CLIFTON PARK 44 Carriage Rd., $175,000. Kerry Reilly sold property to Mark Sieg. 39 Stoney Creek Dr., $194,000. Robert and Lesley Brandt sold property to Donna Cox. 23 Valdepenas Lane, $299,000. Diego Camacho sold property to William Warner, Jr. and Margaret McMahan. 38 Heather Dr., $392,500. Brian Kurkowski sold property to Mary Ellen Brockbank.
PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
321A Hyspot Rd. $260,000. Thomas and Lina Sprung sold property to Lucas Schoenbeck and Kristen Renaud. 4 Ivy Lane, $310,000. Maurice and Susan Jeanson sold property to Kathleen and Paul Veitch.
MALTA 1 Maiden Circle, $474,000. Glenn and Doreen Mitchell sold property to Matthew and Meghan Cross. 34 Vettura Court, $407,430. DeGraff Bloom Custom Builders Inc. sold property to Richard and Gail Grimaldi. 4174 Silver Beach Rd., $225,000. Matthew Hickey sold property to Samuel Hartz. 37 Vettura Court, $388,130. DeGraff Bloom Custom Builders Inc. sold property to Barry and Meryl Einbinder. 156 Arrow Wood Place, $210,000. Reid Frasier sold property to Kristin Parker.
9 Nicole Court, $405,000. Harmanjit Katoch sold property to Aaron and Alana Willen.
390 Eastline Rd., $325,000. Jeffrey and Meredith Lovelass sold property to Matthew Wyanski and Karissa West.
16 Briarfield Dr., $298,000. Karen Passino sold property to Vasilios and Tiffany Pilarinos.
78 Pepperbush Place, $189,900. John Mendez sold property to Matthew Kancyr and Darra Hotopp.
10 Bonneau Rd., $199,000. Music Square West LTD sold property to Colleen Chestnut.
CORINTH 5 Bianca Dr., $30,000. Terre Holdings LLC sold property to Foothills Builders LLC. 5 Bianca Dr., $267,000. Foothills Builders LLC sold property to David Deihl. 33 Locust Ridge Dr., $95,000. Kenneth and Marni Freemire sold property to Flagstone Homes Reimagined LLC.
GALWAY 1309 Perth Rd., $321,000. Michael Mullaney sold property to Trish and Joseph Kenney.
GREENFIELD 3 Liberty Dr., $425,000. Big Brown Group LLC sold property to Jason Ray.
MILTON 133 Bath St., $165,900. Meghan and Daniel Mullan, Jr. sold property to James Mori. 176 Finley Rd., $87,000. Catherine Marrano Saracco sold property to Brittaney Ellis and Ryan Warner. 764 Revolutionary Dr., $389,000. Carol Nelson sold property to Micah and Amber Turner. 645 Sunny Lane, $230,000. Beverly Westfall sold property to Kevin Unser a nd Meagan Potter. 207 West Milton Rd., $111,500. US Bank National Association (as Trustee) sold property to Paul and Ryan Jenkins. 114 Hutchins Rd., $113,333. Patricia Leroy (by Exec) sold property to John and Charlene Padula.
NORTHUMBERLAND 80 Baker Dr., $232,000. Kevin Lackner sold property to Meghan and Joshua McMahon.
TOWN OF SARATOGA 219 Patriot Hill Dr., $536,300. Cerrone Construction LLC sold property to Benjamin Malowski and Roseann Maurantonio. 555 & 559 NYS Route 32, $170,000. Joseph and Anne McMahon sold property to Nora Alexandra Young. 13 Farnan Rd., $28,500. Castle 2020 LLC sold property to Joseph and Anne McMahon. 103 Burgoyne Rd., $188,500. Amy Geiling sold property to Tyler and Karen Dunham.
SARATOGA SPRINGS 15 W. Fenlon St., $320,000. Carol Cox sold property to Patricia Constable. 57 Old Schuylerville Rd., $509,000. Stuart Mintzer and Carol Moore sold property to Kevin Kelly and Laura Pelkey. 62 Waterview Dr., $856,000. Filippo and Lori Stocchetti sold property to Meredith and James Woolford, Jr. 4 Penn St., $475,000. Richard and Francis Nicolai sold property to John and Barbara Testo. 2 North Circular St., $858,750. Alan and Meghan Bazaar sold property to Matthew and Jacquelyn Neuringer. 119 Geyser Rd., $505,000. Tessa and Alyssa Boyea sold property to Gerald and Cecelia Beaudin and Cecelia Green. 39 Outlook Ave., $660,000. Hal Allen sold property to Shona Rosenblum and Peter Rotondo. 77 Van Dam St., Unit 201, $278,600. Seventy Seven Van Dam LLC sold property to James Grady. 125 Jefferson St., $237,000. Theresa Hobbs sold property to Matthew and Rita O’Brian. 92 Hathorn Blvd., $265,000. Michael and Kristy Wells sold property to Daniel Saleem.
21 Quevic Dr., $315,000. Hammer Property Group LLC sold property to Anthony Ruggiero. 30 Sarazen St., $321,000. Andrea McNeary sold property to Robert and Nadine Vasko.
STILLWATER
13 26 Preserve Way, $895,000. Kimberly Allen sold property to Angelo and Kathleen Mastrangelo. Dandelion Drive and Route 9, $375,000. Thomas J Farone and Son Inc. sold property to Two glenmore Avenue LLC.
Blizzard Rd., $185,000. John Kushneir, III (by CoAdmins) sold property to Phillip Heitmann.
Route 9, $100,000. Joan, Thomas, Tracy and Thomas Farone, Jr. sold property to Two Glenmore Avenue LLC.
473-475 County Route 76, $339,000. John and Harry Mulhall (by Admin) sold property to WJC3 Enterprises LLC.
4 Northwoods Rd., $323,500. Luc Beauvillier and Manon Parenteau sold property to Zachary Hastings.
WILTON 4276 Route 50, $60,000. Joan Hughes (as Trustee) sold property to Wilame Piteri.
5 Harvest Lane, $540,000. George Biette, Jr. (Ind and as Agent) and Sandra Green (by Agent) sold property to Michael and Susan McIntire.
14
BUSINESS
Week of July 17 – July 23, 2020
Saratoga Paint and Sip Day Camp by Opal Jessica Bogdan Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Local Paint and Sip studio announced the start of its weekly Kids Day Camp Painting program. Hosted every Tuesday and Thursday, each class features a different theme to incorporate different painting techniques. The students will create and complete different paintings each class. “We’ve never done summer camp at Paint and Sip before, so its been a whole new world for us to start this journey,” Catherine Hover, owner of Paint and Sip said. A main focus of the day camp is to give an outlet to kids who are ready to get out of the house. Socialization is important and right now everyone is losing that aspect as time goes on. “It’s important to provide these programs that will get kids out of the house and get them creating. It’s a great therapy for kids who are feeling frustrated too,” Hover said. There is limited seating allowed to practicing safe social
Photo courtesy of Catherine Hover, owner of Paint and Sip.
distancing. The camp will be offered through August, and a schedule of the July camps can be seen on their website. Each camper will be seated six-feet apart and have their own set of brushes to use and keep. A painting will be completed each class on 11×14 inch canvas panel to bring home. Paints will also be portioned out into 2-ounce paint tubes the campers can keep. Amanda Demarco of Paint and Sip said interested community members can sign up directly on their website. Currently classes run from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. but Demarco said the hours will change to 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for
the month of August. “The camp is $50 for the week and includes equipment the students can take home. Tables are six-feet apart and although seating is limited, parents can request to sit with friends or family they are comfortable with,” Demarco said. Hover added: “[the campers] are accumulating different arts and crafts and by the end of the session we’ll do a little art show, which may be done digitally.” Located at 80 Henry St. in Saratoga Springs, the studio can be reached at paintandsipstudios.com by email info@saratogapaintandsip.com or phone 518-584-8244.
Saratoga Marketplace Unveils Updated Look, Renovated Spaces and New Retailers SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Marketplace, an indoor shopping and dining staple in downtown Saratoga Springs, has used the recent economic closure to reinvent the popular retail destination. Updates have included interior and exterior changes to individual stores and common spaces as well as the addition of new and expanded businesses. The two-story retail arcade has recently revealed renovations such as the restoration of the tin ceiling, complete interior painting and new lighting throughout. The property will continue with further updates in the coming months and has also added in many safety precautions to the building for customer care while shopping. The new bright and airy interior coordinates with the updated exterior courtyard complete with new turf lawn, tropical plants and spacious outdoor seating for Comfort Kitchen, The Night Owl and Tatu, the property’s restaurant establishments.
With a predominance of young, local entrepreneurs, the space is home to more than 14 retail, lifestyle and restaurant properties. New businesses that have recently opened include Into Mischief, featuring gifts and home décor boutique, Saratoga Chocolate Company, Bella and Lindy, a dog gifts and treats store, Studio Sweet, a nationally recognized furniture designer, and Saratoga CBD Wellness. Betsy Olmsted Designs, a local textile designer with national recognition who’s been featured in Country Living, House Beautiful and HGTV Magazine to name a few, opened her first brick and mortar storefront on the main level. The Saratoga Marketplace is home to several art galleries including Frankie Flores, David Hill and Amp Gallery which features approximately 20 of the region’s top local artists, Lex and Cleo, which presents children’s clothing, gifts and toys has greatly expanded in its new space
at the front of the building. Also updated are Lucia, Paper Dolls, Pangea and Yoga Mandali. The expansive courtyard at Saratoga Marketplace connects the mall with its sister property, 17 Maple Ave., which has undergone extensive renovations over the last year, including the launch of the new cocktail bar and dance club, The Night Owl. Tatu, an authentic Mexican restaurant, opened last fall on the newly renovated second floor. Opening this month, The Aston, is a modern living space available for private bookings. The Aston sits on the third floor above Tatu adding a stay component to the complex. This penthouse-style apartment boasts a rooftop patio, high ceilings with three bedrooms and one bath. The Saratoga Marketplace is owned by Saratoga Historic Restorations, Thomas Gardner and Mark Straus partners. For more information visit facebook. com/Saratoga-Marketplace or call Lucy Moran at 917-842-8924.
Week of July 17 – July 23, 2020
BUSINESS BRIEFS 15
The Children’s Museum at Saratoga Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company Announces New Board Members Earns 45 Consecutive Bauer 5-Star Rating
SARATOGA SPRINGS — In the midst of the pandemic and the chaos of our daily lives, members of the community have stepped up to join the board, renew their terms and lead our museum into a bold path for the future. David Martin became Board President in January of this year and volunteered to extend his term by an additional year to help the museum through the current crisis. Martin is a native of Saratoga, is currently serving his third term on the board and is the son of two of the Museum’s founders, Alice and Randy Martin. Brandon Ture, another Saratoga native, has agreed to serve his third term on the board as chair of the facilities committee. Ture has two young children who
help guide his thoughts on exhibits and their durability. The museum bids a farewell to Jennifer Allen, Immediate Past President, who brought her creativity, passion and fundraising experience to the museum for six years. This Spring Nicole Rodgers, Katelyn Donovan and Lou Ann Stewart joined the Museum board. Rodgers owns her own law firm in Saratoga and is the mother of young children who attend school in the Burnt Hills/Ballston Lake school district. Rodgers’ business acumen, legal knowledge and experiences as a mother have already proved invaluable. Donovan reports, “I am very excited to join The Children’s Museum at Saratoga. Growing up in the Saratoga area, and having
had a few of my own celebrations at the museum, I am looking forward to being a part of creating exciting ways to continue to support the children of Saratoga for the next 30 years.” Donovan’s experience in development has been incredibly helpful during this unprecedented challenge for nonprofits. Stewart lives in Halfmoon and has wonderful memories of bringing her children to the Museum when they were young. Stewart’s expertise in strategic planning and marketing are necessary skills for the Museum as we continue to plan for our future. For more information about The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, contact 518-584-5540 or ssmith@cmssny.org.
Saratoga Hospital Leadership Promotions SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Hospital has promoted Jeffrey Methven to executive vice president, responsible for operations. Marcy Dreimiller has been named vice president of human resources. Both have more than a decade of experience in roles of increasing responsibility at Saratoga Hospital. “As our organization has grown and become increasingly complex, Jeff and Marcy have consistently and proactively taken on additional challenges with skill and grace,” Saratoga Hospital President and CEO Angelo Calbone said. “We congratulate them on this much-deserved recognition of their leadership and commitment to our organization and those we serve.” Methven previously was vice president of ambulatory services and chief human resources officer. He joined Saratoga Hospital in 2006 as vice president of human resources and, since then, has assumed responsibility for the hospital’s outpatient network of over 20 locations. He also was instrumental in growing the multidisciplinary Saratoga Hospital Medical Group, which has more than 250 providers in over 30 specialties. As executive vice president, Methven will continue to be responsible for the operations of the medical group and many Saratoga Hospital outpatient sites.
He also will work closely with other members of the hospital’s leadership team to oversee much of the organization’s daily operations. As vice president of human resources, Dreimiller oversees all major human resources functions, including recruitment, employee relations, benefit administration, training and leadership development and compensation. She
also is responsible for employee health, volunteer services and pastoral care. Dreimiller joined Saratoga Hospital in 2009 as director of human resources and was named associate vice president of human resources in 2017. Previously, she was the vice president of human resources at Glens Falls Hospital for 17 years.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company was recognized in June as a 5-Star Superior bank by BauerFinancial, Inc., the nation’s leading bank rating and research firm. Saratoga National has earned this designation for the past 45 consecutive quarters, securing its prominent position as an “Exceptional Performance Bank.” The 5-Star rating indicates Saratoga National Bank and Trust
Company is one of the strongest banks in the nation. To earn 5 Stars, banks must excel in areas of capital quality, asset quality and profitability, according to Karen Dorway, President of BauerFinancial. Based in Coral Gables, Florida, BauerFinancial has been reporting on and analyzing the performance of U.S. banks and credit unions since 1983. No institution can pay for or opt out of a BauerFinancial rating. To learn more, visit bauerfinancial.com.
Nurse Aide Training Program
Elderwood at North Creek, Elderwood at Ticonderoga and Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid are searching for dedicated and compassionate individuals to join our paid training program, consisting of classroom and lab sessions, where they will learn the skills required to successfully complete the NYS CNA Certification Exam. The CNA exam consists of 2 parts (written and skills) and upon graduation assignments are most likely Full time or Part-time on an off shift based on the needs of Nursing. Trainee preferences will try to be accomodated. Upon certification and assignment to a Nursing Unit: our CNAs performs direct and indirect care to promote the comfort, safety, convalescence and rehabilitation of residents as directed by Nurse Manager/Nursing Supervisor/Charge Nurse. Training Program Details: The classes will tentatively start in late July. This is a free paid 100-Hour Training Program spread over 3 weeks, with an additional week for review and testing with the State. Perfect attendance is crucial as any days absent will be counted against the minimum 100 hours required and you forfeit your ability to test. All applicants must successfully pass the entrance exam, drug screen, background check, reference check, and NYS DOH Criminal History Record Check prior to the start of the program. Finally, we have the ability to hire our Trainee’s on as Support Aides so you have the ability to earn extra money during your paid trainings. When working as a Support Aide hours to work are available on days/evenings. No previous experience is necessary. Shift Details: Classes typically run 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Monday - Friday during classroom and lab sessions. Upon graduation assignments are Full or Part-time based on the needs of the Nursing Department. Nursing Assistant Trainee Requirements: • Seventeen (17) years of age; high school diploma or equivalent required • No findings or convictions of resident abuse, mistreatment and misappropriation of property through any current or previous licensing agency. • Ability to verbally communicate well with residents, families, and staff members. • Ability to take part in a training program (which includes a clinical skills examination and written examination) required. • Ability to read and understand task assignments, report verbally and provide written documentation as required. • Display of genuine concern for the elderly; a dependable, patient and compassionate attitude toward residents. Display a demeanor which is always respectful of residents’ rights and wishes. • Ability to cooperate and maintain respectful treatment of others. Display a sense of responsibility, maturity, diplomacy, and ability to work well with residents, families, and other staff members.
Don’t delay! Classes are filling up! Pick the location closest to you and apply here: www.elderwoodcareers.com
Elderwood at North Creek Elderwood at Ticonderoga Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid 112 Ski Bowl Road 1019 Wicker St. 185 Old Military Road North Creek, NY 12853 Ticonderoga, NY 12883 Lake Placid, NY 12946
16
BUSINESS
Week of July 17 – July 23, 2020
NOTES Chamber of Commerce from
by Todd Shimkus • for Saratoga TODAY
Reopening Saratoga County’s Economy
Todd Shimkus, President of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce On May 12, Preston Allen, the Chair of the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors announced the creation of a Saratoga County Reopening Advisory Committee chaired by Waterford Supervisor Jack Lawler. In addition to Supervisor Lawler, the advisory group includes: Cathi Duncan, Director of Saratoga County Public Health Services; Saratoga County Sheriff Michael Zurlo; Town Supervisors Ed Kinowski, of Stillwater;
Eric Connolly, of the Town of Ballston; Tom Richardson, of Mechanicville; Kevin Tollisen, of Halfmoon; Dan Pemrick, of Greenfield; and City of Saratoga Springs Supervisor Matt Veitch; as well as Charles Wait, of The Adirondack Trust Company; Gary Dake, of Stewart’s Shops; and myself, Todd Shimkus, of the Saratoga County Chamber. This Advisory Group was tasked with working with Saratoga County Administrator, Spencer Hellwig, who was himself named to the region’s control group, to help navigate the complicated process of reopening Saratoga County’s economy. The Advisory Group has met once a week for the last 9 weeks. Each meeting includes a report on the work of the regional control group as it has sought to clarify the details for local businesses and officials as we’ve progressed to our phase 4 reopening. The advisory
board also receives updates on how Saratoga County is doing in terms of the key health metrics by which our communities are being judged in order to reopen our economy. We also have a weekly update from Sheriff Zurlo relative to compliance issues arising from calls to New York State’s various hotlines to report potential issues. The first action taken by the Advisory Board was to set up a new page on Saratoga County’s website at www.reopeningsaratogacounty. com. This website is a one-stop shop for local employers to get the latest information about the phased reopening of our economy. In less than 6 weeks, the site has registered more than 35,000 views. Every day, the site is updated as daily directives from the Governor’s office are announced. Saratoga County also has an online COVID 19 Dashboard. This
is updated every day and includes the latest local information about: confirmed cases; deaths; active cases; recovered cases; and hospitalization. This site also includes confirmed cases by municipality as well as confirmed cases, hospitalizations and deaths by age. Led by Supervisors Matt Veitch and Ed Kinowski, the Advisory Board is exploring how Saratoga County can continue to help local employers with personal protective equipment. Supervisor Eric Connolly worked with Sheriff Zurlo and myself to create a video which allowed the Sheriff to talk about the most common complaints his office is receiving. As you might guess, most complaints are about the wearing or not wearing of masks. This video can be viewed at www. reopeningsaratogacounty.com.
At the recommendation of the Saratoga County Reopening Committee, the Board of Supervisors voted 17 to 6 to authorize an expenditure of $50,000 out of the $1 million COVID 19 budget to promote Saratoga County’s Reopening within the Capital and Hudson Valley regions. The Saratoga County Chamber was asked to create and manage this campaign. We agreed to do so at no cost to the County so that every dollar spent will help to attract visitors and customers to our locally owned businesses as they do everything they can to survive this pandemic. This ad campaign will reach hundreds of thousands of people via social media, digital marketing and television advertising. We’re inviting people to “Feel the Freedom” in Saratoga County. Every week now, the reopening advisory board is being updated on this campaign and its reach. We’re monitoring data to see what impacts reopening our local economy is having on public health. We’re confident that this type of public-private partnership will help us to reopen our economy safely and that we are Stronger Together.
Week of July 17 – July 23, 2020
17
Puzzles Across 1 Host who says, “Solve or spin” 6 Possibilities 9 Apple remains 14 The Quakers of the Ivy League, briefly 15 __-mo replay 16 Hairbrush target 17 *TV screen film format 19 Biology dish eponym 20 __ Enterprise 21 Very long periods 22 It may be carried in a boardroom 23 Sit-up targets 24 *At-your-desk assignment 26 Out 29 Any’tizers Boneless Chicken Wyngz maker 30 Ben who plays an economics teacher in “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” 31 Mata __ 33 Put on the cloud, say 36 Luv 37 *Summertime destination for kids 40 Cut of lamb 41 Redheaded sitcom kid 43 Pre-owned 44 Have credit from 46 Shaped like a kiwi 48 Sun Bowl city 50 *Building inspector’s concern 53 Braz. neighbor 54 Says “Hi, sailor” to, say 55 One-named Irish singer 57 Canonized Fr. female 60 Lo-cal brews 61 *As sequenced in this grid, what the answers to starred clues form 63 Japanese dog 64 Plot device? 65 Hard-to-understand “South Park” character 66 Exams 67 Gives the nod 68 “Later!”
Down 1 “Star Trek” role for Cho 2 Mirrors 3 NY team that plays home games in NJ 4 Carpenter __ 5 Plié, for one 6 Card catalog ID 7 Oral-B Glide, e.g. 8 Name on a Chicago cap 9 Big bills, slangily 10 Boxing combos 11 Bases 12 “Oops!” inciter 13 Sneak (away), as in shame 18 Wine choice 22 Actress __ Bialik of “The Big Bang Theory” 23 “Aladdin” hero 25 Online investment service 26 At the summit 27 Ailment similar to spring fever
28 Course of action? 30 “Shameless” airer, briefly 32 Versatile blackjack card 34 Presidential no 35 Swelled head 38 VW and BMW 39 Fizzy candy 42 ‘50s-’60s Illinois senator Dirksen 45 Tail movement 47 Steps in for 49 Touch down 50 E equivalent, in music 51 “Looking good!” 52 Reader’s download 56 Mined finds 57 Of sound mind 58 Teensy-weensy 59 One-named Irish singer 61 “__ cares?” 62 Half a giggle
Writing the Right Word by Dave Dowling
Accuracy in word choice is a key to effective communication. In your daily writing and speaking, try to make sure you use the right word in the right place with the right spelling. By doing so, its effect will affect your communication in a positive way. This quick weekly tip will help you filter the confusion in some of our daily word choices. This Week: Leak, Leek
Leak refers to the escape or passage of something. All of the water leaked out of his canteen while he was hiking. Leek refers to an edible plant (part of the onion family). Rick grew beets, tomatoes, and leeks in his garden.
Dave Dowling is the author of The Wrong Word Dictionary and The Dictionary of Worthless Words. Both books are available from many book retailers, and signed copies can be obtained by contacting Dave at dave.dowling65@gmail.com
Puzzle Solutions
18
Food
Farmers’ Market Programs
Make Food Accessible
Week of July 17 – July 23, 2020
Steak or Lamb Kebabs with Summer Vegetables
WILTON MALL Wednesdays | 3 - 6 p.m. Saturdays | 9 - 1 p.m.
by Julia Howard for Saratoga TODAY
Yields: 5 servings Prep Time: 25 mins | Cook Time: 10 mins | Marinating time: 3 hours
Photos by Pattie Garrett.
INGREDIENTS:
KEBABS
*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market
• 1 3/4 lbs steak* or lamb*, cut into 1 1/4 inch pieces
MARINADE
• 8 oz mushrooms* of choice, halved (if small, keep whole)
• 1/4 cup olive oil • 1/4 cup soy sauce • 1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice • 1 1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar
C
onnecting our community with locally produced food is a priority of the Saratoga Farmers’ Market. While this connection supports the local economy, it also ensures that people of all economic levels have access to fresh, locally-sourced food. With this purpose, the Saratoga Farmers’ Market has partnered with the federal government’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), FreshConnect program, and Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program for WIC participants and Seniors (FMNP). “These programs are vital for providing our community with food while also supporting the livelihood of farmers and producers,” says Emily Meagher, the market’s administrator. “We are proud to offer these ongoing programs that encourage our community to shop local and eat healthily.”
plants and plants that produce food may also be purchased with EBT coins. In addition to participating in the SNAP program, the farmers’ market also offers FreshConnect coupons. For every $5 a customer spends with their EBT benefits, they will receive a $2 FreshConnect coupon to spend at the farmers’ market.
At the farmers’ market, SNAP participants and veterans, service members, and their immediate families may use their Benefit card at the market information tent on Wednesdays and Saturdays where market staff can exchange EBT money for farmers’ market EBT coins. These coins never expire and may be spent directly with farmers’ market vendors. Vendors are not able to give cash change for purchases; however, they will make up any difference in product.
Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (WIC and Senior) coupons may also be used to purchase fresh fruit and vegetables at the farmers’ market. FMNP senior coupons are given to individuals age 60+ who are living on a limited income. The Saratoga County Office for the Aging will be handing out booklets of 5, $4.00 FMNP coupons (limit one per person) to eligible seniors on Monday, July 27, 2-5 p.m., at the Clifton Park Farmers’ Market and Wednesday, August 5, 3-5 p.m., at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market. No proof of income or identification is needed; individuals simply sign a paper attesting that they are over the age of 60 and their income is under the limit.
EBT coins may be used to purchase EBT allowable foods including fruit and vegetables, bread and baked goods, meat, fish, and poultry, dairy products, honey and maple products, and value-added foods like soup mixes, sauces, and jams and jellies. Herb
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 and Instagram, and subscribe to our newsletter at www. saratogafarmersmarket.org/weekly-newsletter.
• 2 1/2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce • 1 tbsp honey* • 2 tsp Dijon • 1 tbsp garlic*, pressed or minced • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 3 bell peppers* (1 red, 1 green, 1 yellow) cut into 1 1/4-inch pieces • 1 large onion* diced into chunks (about 1 1/4-inch) • 1 Tbsp olive oil, plus more for brushing grill grates • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • 10 wooden skewer sticks soaked in water for at least 30 minutes
INSTRUCTIONS: 1. FOR THE MARINADE: In a mixing bowl whisk together all marinade ingredients. 2. FOR THE KEBABS: place steak or lamb into a gallon size resealable bag. Pour marinade over the meat, then seal bag while pressing out excess air and message marinade over the meat. Transfer to refrigerator and allow to marinate 3-6 hours. 3. Preheat a grill over medium-high heat to about 425 degrees (partway through preheating, clean grill grates if they aren’t already clean). 4. With veggies on a cutting board, drizzle with oil and lightly toss to coat (don’t toss the onion so that it will stay in chunks for when you thread onto the skewers). 5. Sprinkle veggies evenly with salt and pepper. To assemble kebabs, layer meat and veggies onto kebabs in the desired order. 6. Brush grill grates lightly with oil. Place kebabs on grill and grill until center of the meat registers about 140-145 degrees for medium doneness, turning kebabs occasionally, about 8-9 minutes. Serve warm. Adapted from the recipe by Cooking Classy.
Week of July 17 – July 23, 2020
19
Food
We’re Scaling Mountains Hello my Foodie Friends ! by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY
We are living during difficult times because of the coronavirus pandemic. Those challenges can affect us both physically and emotionally.
Staying active during the COVID-19 pandemic is important for both our physical and mental well-being. During our recent times of social distancing, increased outdoor activity has been a positive trend; especially taking advantage of the beautiful Adirondack area we are part of.
tato o P d e R , n Salmo d a l a S s u g a and Aspar Serves 4
INGREDIENTS • 1 lb. salmon fillet, skin removed
FOR THE VINAIGRETTE:
• 1 tsp. grated orange zest
• 3/4 lb. asparagus, tough ends trimmed
• 4 dry-packed sun-dried tomato halves
• 1/2 tsp. minced garlic
• 1 lb. small, round red-skinned potatoes, each about 1 1/2 inches in diameter
• Boiling water as needed
• Freshly ground pepper, to taste
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil • 3 Tbs. fresh lemon juice • 1 Tbs. chopped flat-leaf parsley • 1 Tbs. finely chopped fresh dill
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt • 10 oz. mixed baby greens (about 8 cups loosely packed) • 3 green onions, white and light green portions, thinly sliced
INSTRUCTIONS 1. Prepare a hot fire in a grill and oil the grill rack, or preheat an oven to 400°F. Season the salmon with salt and pepper. GRILLING METHOD: Using tongs, place the salmon over the hottest part of the fire or directly over the heat elements and grill, turning once, until the salmon is opaque throughout when tested with a fork, about 4 minutes per side. ROASTING METHOD: Place the salmon in a baking pan, transfer to the oven and roast until the salmon is opaque throughout when tested with a fork, 10 to 12 minutes. 2. Transfer the salmon to a plate and let cool to room temperature. 3. Meanwhile, put the potatoes in a large saucepan and add water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife, about 15 minutes. Drain and, when cool enough to handle, peel and cut into slices 1/2 inch thick. Set aside on a large plate to cool completely. 4. If the asparagus spears are thick, use a vegetable peeler or an asparagus peeler to pare away the tough outer skin of each spear to within about 2 inches of the tip. Cut the spears diagonally into 1-inch lengths. Place in a steamer rack over boiling water, cover the steamer and cook until tendercrisp, about 3 minutes. Remove the rack from the pan and rinse the asparagus under running cold water until cool. Pat dry and arrange next to the potatoes on the plate. 5. When the salmon is cool, cut it into 1-inch chunks and place alongside the potatoes and asparagus. 6. TO MAKE THE VINAIGRETTE: put the sun-dried tomatoes in a heatproof bowl, add boiling water to cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Drain and cut into 1/4-inch dice. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, sun-dried tomatoes, parsley, dill, orange zest, garlic, 2 Tbs. water, salt and a grind of pepper until blended. 7. In a large bowl, toss the salad greens with 2 Tbs. of the vinaigrette. Spoon the remaining vinaigrette over the asparagus, potatoes and salmon. Using a large, flat spoon or spatula, gently coat the ingredients evenly with the dressing. Arrange the greens on a large platter. Top with the asparagus, potatoes and salmon, and sprinkle with the green onions. Serve at room temperature.
Lace up your shoes and get on the trail. Whether running, biking, or simply taking a scenic stroll through the woods, this activity is safe and provides a wealth of health benefits. Chances are that your eating habits have changed a lot in the past few weeks. Along with the focus on our physical activity is our dietary approach to being home. Rather than downing chips—chocolate or potato—it is possible to look at this time at home as an opportunity to adopt or even improve healthy eating habits. Making healthier food choices can help with improving the quality of your diet. However, regulating the size of food portions is a simple process that can help with weight loss or avoiding weight gain. Weighing out food before it is eaten is a convenient method of controlling portion sizes and is something you can easily do at home with basic kitchen equipment. A digital kitchen scale can help with measuring. A pointer to assist with weighing: Weigh out the desired portion size. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, a standard portion for most meats and fish is 3 ounces. Look for portion size information on packages and use online resources such as MyPyramid.gov to learn about the recommended portion size of other foods. Weigh the food before it has been washed or cooked. Place the plate of food on the scale. The calibrated scale will measure the weight of the food only. Remove or add more of the foods until you reach the required portion. You can remove the plate as many times as you like provided that you do not press the tally button for a second time. For Food Safety reasons, you need to wash the plate thoroughly with hot water and detergent between weighing different foods. We are cooking more at home now. Cooking puts you in control of the ingredients that end up in your meal. Many of us are really experiencing the joys of eating together with family regularly. Stop by Compliments to the Chef, your neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store, located at 33 Railroad Place in Saratoga Springs to select a digital scale to assist with weighing ounces, pounds, fluid ounces, grams, and milliliters. As we continue to scale the mountain during this time, use a scale at home to help you with your dietary and food management approach. Kitchen scales make cooking and baking much easier. Remember my Foodie Friends: “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”
Take Care, John & Paula
20 Arts &
Entertainment
Skidmore College to Hold 41st Annual Polo by Twilight Scholarship Benefit This Week SARATOGA SPRINGS — Skidmore College will celebrate the 41st Anne T. Palamountain Scholarship Benefit virtually this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Registration is open for the online event, which will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 21. Speakers will include celebrity polo player Leighton Jordan; Skidmore’s new president, Marc C. Conner; and Bruce Palamountain, son of Anne and Joseph Palamountain. The event will also recognize 2020 Palamountain Scholar Award recipient Naira Abdula ’20, who graduated from Skidmore with honors in May. Participants can also take part in a live auction and take advantage of takeout meal specials from Hattie’s and Longfellows. Proceeds benefit the Joseph C. and Anne T. Palamountain Scholarship Fund, which supports financially eligible juniors and seniors with outstanding academic
Week of July 17 – July 23, 2020
Opera Saratoga
Virtual Gala: The Pirates’ Pajama Party & Treasure Hunt
2020 Anne T. Palamountain Scholar Award recipient Naira Abdula ’20. Photo provided.
records and co-curricular service. The fund, which honors Skidmore's late president and his wife, has provided more than 400 scholarships since 1979. The Anne T. Palamountain Scholar Award is presented each year to a student or recent graduate who has demonstrated leadership, service to others and a commitment to the larger good of society. Naira Abdula, a management and business major at Skidmore and Davis Project for Peace Grant recipient, is the founder of Edutrer,
an afterschool program in her hometown in Mozambique that teaches underprivileged children how to read, write and count using interactive technologies. Her plan for the nonprofit organization also won third place in Skidmore’s 2018 Freirich Business Plan Competition. Visit skidmore.edu/ palamountainbenefit to register, donate, or for more information, including this year’s list of auction items, dinner specials and acknowledgment of special friends and event sponsors.
Opera Saratoga Presents a Swashbuckling Affair. Image provided.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Opera Saratoga will next month present The Pirates’ Pajama Party & Treasure Hunt, the company’s first-ever Virtual Gala. The online event replaces Opera on the Lake, the company’s previously scheduled gala. The Pirates’ Pajama Party & Treasure Hunt will take place completely online at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 13. The summer gala is the most important fundraiser of the year for Opera Saratoga, providing critical resources to support diverse community and education programs including Saratoga Sings for Seniors, Opera-to-Go for elementary school children, and the company’s nationally acclaimed Young Artist Program. The Pirates’ Pajama Party & Treasure Hunt Virtual Gala is chaired by Steve Rosenblum, and pays special tribute to Rosemarie V. Rosen, Honorary Gala Chair and President Emeritus of Opera Saratoga’s Board of Directors. “This one night only event will be truly interactive - an engaging evening of mystery and entertainment - featuring special performances of pirate-themed music, including highlights from Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance, and an interactive treasure hunt with prizes,” Rosenblum said in a statement. “In re-envisioning our Gala to take place online, we wanted to make sure that we could create an event that would be more
than another online concert,” added Opera Saratoga’s Artistic and General Director, Lawrence Edelson. “Of course there will be music, but this will be a real party – an opportunity to ‘mingle’ online with friends and fellow music lovers, to solve a mystery together, and to have fun – all while supporting the year-round work Opera Saratoga does to enrich the region.” Ticket holders can attend the Virtual Gala from the comfort and safety of their own homes from anywhere in the world – all that is needed is a computer, tablet or phone with a built-in camera and an internet connection. Gala attendees will have the opportunity to get their best “pirate on” with Opera Saratoga’s special Pirate Booty Kit that each person will receive in the mail one week prior to the event - an assortment of Treasure Hunt Clues and Pirate Accessories to make sure you don’t get lost at sea! Tickets for the Gala are $100 per person; or $250 for Honorary Committee members. Opera Saratoga, formerly known as Lake George Opera, began with a production of Die Fledermaus at the Diamond Point Theatre on July 5, 1962, playing to an audience of 230. The Company now calls Saratoga Springs home and performs for more than 25,000 people annually. For tickets and additional information, go to: www. operasaratoga.org/2020-virtual-gala.
Week of July 17 – July 23, 2020
Arts & 21 Entertainment
Saratoga Casino Hotel, “Masks On” Celebration Downtown Rivers Casino & Resort OPE N I NG W EEK E N D
SARATOGA SPRINGS — There will be no fans in the stands at Saratoga Race Course this weekend as the summer meet gets underway, but a quartet of local organizations are sponsoring an Opening Weekend “Masks On” celebration in downtown Saratoga Springs. Local entertainers will perform live outside along the street in several locations along Broadway and local shops and restaurants will be hosting viewing parties and special events this weekend. Events are presented by the Downtown Business Association, Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga County Chamber of
Commerce, and Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership. “Everyone strolling along outside on Broadway this opening weekend enjoying this entertainment, our stores, shops and restaurants must follow CDC guidelines for social distancing,” the organizations say, in a statement. “Where this is not possible outside along the street such as near a live entertainer, you must wear a mask for your own safety as well as those around you. That’s what we have to do to put health first during our ‘Masks On’ Celebration as we fight to stop the spread of COVID-19.”
Issues “WARN Act” Early Warning of Closures and Layoffs To Workers
Masks On Celebration this weekend, with CDC guidelines in place.
HISTORY MUSEUM HOSTS
Saratoga Springs Through The Years Presentation July 23
Franklin Square Railroad Station, 1833 will be discussed as part of the Saratoga Springs History Museum presentation this week. Photo provided.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs History Museum will host a virtual presentation via Zoom at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 23. The program, titled “Troy and Saratoga Springs: Much in Common,” is part of the Alfred Z. Solomon Charitable Trust Program Series. The talk will cover things
that represent the tie between the two communities and will cover well-known personalities such as John Morrissey, residences of well-known industrialists, and railroads such as the Delaware & Hudson that had much to do with the late 19th and early 20th century economic development of both Saratoga Springs and Troy.
Author Richard Chait and City of Troy/Rensselaer County historian Kathy Sheehan will present this interesting topic. The event is free and limited to the first 100 people to join. To join the event visit www. saratogahistor y.org/alfred-zsolomon-program-series and click the link to view the event.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Casino Hotel in Saratoga Springs, and Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady each announced this week that they have issued Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN Act) notices to their furloughed team members. At Saratoga, more than 80 percent of the company’s workforce was impacted by the properties temporary closure beginning March 16 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Following the initial closure, all furloughed team members received salary and wages for two weeks and currently all team members remain covered by the company’s health insurance. Saratoga Casino Hotel will issue the legally required WARN Act notices due to circumstances beyond the company’s control and the uncertainty surrounding
when the property will be allowed to reopen. Federal law requires large employers to issue WARN notices when a furlough or layoff is reasonably expected to stretch beyond six-months, and at this time it remains unclear as to when team members would be allowed to return to work. Advanced notice gives workers, their families, and communities time to transition, seek new employment, and enter workforce training programs. Furloughed team members at Saratoga number 401. More than 1,000 Rivers team members have been furloughed after salaries and wages were retained for four weeks following the March 15 temporary closure of the property in order to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Both casinos say they would like to reopen as soon as the state permits.
22 Arts &
Entertainment
Racing Museum Launches Summer Virtual Program Series SARATOGA SPRINGS — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will debut its online summer program series this week. Museum virtual programs this summer include: • Museum Exhibit preview: 1 p.m., Friday, July 24, Museum Educator Lindsay Doyle sits down with Curator Victoria Reisman to discuss the new exhibitions and gallery updates that visitors can expect to see when the National Museum of Racing reopens to the public later this year. • Travers Stakes preview: 1 p.m., Friday, Aug. 7. Analysis and
predictions for the 151st running of the Travers Stakes (hosted by Brien Bouyea) • A discussion with Amplify Horse Racing co-founder Annise Montplaisir: (hosted by Lindsay Doyle, Museum Educator), 1 p.m., Aug. 14. This program will focus on the various careers available in the thoroughbred racing industry and what college programs and technical trainings are available. For more information about the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, including upcoming events, visit racingmuseum.org or call 518-584-0400.
Week of July 17 – July 23, 2020
"SPACReimangined" Video Series Features All Three Resident Companies Premieres Online
SPAC Reimagined, captured from video teaser of performances shot on the SPAC grounds.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — "SPAC REIMAGINED," a series of unique, locally shot dance videos that pay tribute to the 2020 classical season and feature all three of SPAC's resident companies are premiering through July 25 at spac.org, and on SPAC’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages. Created by videographers and NYCB dancers, Emily Kikta and Peter Walker, the project combines the talents of seven dancers and four choreographers from New York City Ballet, alongside music performed by The
Philadelphia Orchestra and The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. The videos will culminate with a longer-form, exclusive performance on Saturday, July 25. “In a time when the usual parameters and processes of presenting live performance have evaporated, SPAC has been reinventing itself – and the ways in which we provide great art and artists to our community,” said Elizabeth Sobol, President and CEO of Saratoga Performing Arts Center, in a statement. “This year marks our fourth
collaboration with NYCB dancers and videographers Emily Kikta and Peter Walker, but it is the first time that the series will incorporate artists from across our entire classical season. We feel fortunate to have this artistic gift to share – something to fill, if just a little, the enormous void created in a ballet season without New York City Ballet.” The artists choreographed, rehearsed and shot the films over a two-week period, and features four new digital works filmed exclusively on the grounds of SPAC and in the Saratoga Spa State Park and are all set to music originally planned to be performed during the 2020 classical season. Emily Kikta has been a dancer in New York City Ballet since 2010. Peter Walker has been a dancer and choreographer with the New York City Ballet since 2011. New York City Ballet dancers featured in the videos include Devin Alberda, Christina Clark, Uma Deming, Meaghan Dutton-O’Hara, Anthony Huxley, Emily Kikta and Peter Walker. The pieces were choreographed by Emily Kikta, Peter Walker, Devin Alberda and Christina Clark. All artists were tested for COVID-19 prior to coming to the Capital Region and the artists strictly adhered to the CDC’s guidelines for the prevention of the spread of COVID-19.
Week of July 17 – July 23, 2020
It’s where NEED to be.
YOU
SPACE RESERVATION DUE:
Monday | 5 p.m.
PUBLICATION DAY:
Friday
AD COPY DUE:
Wednesday | Noon
23
CLASSIFIED MARKETPLACE classified@saratogapublishing.com
Call 518-581-2480 ext. 204
PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD PHONE: 518-581-2480 ext. 204 FAX: 518-581-2487 EMAIL: CLASSIFIED@ saratogapublishing.com OR JUST STOP IN!
LEGALS Notice of Application of Authority of Atlas Renewables LLC. Application of Authority filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/12/2020. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 7 Stone Clover Dr. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/17, 07/24, 07/31, 08/07, 08/14, 08/21. 99489 PROBATE CITATION. File No. 2020-105/A. Surrogate’s Court – County of Saratoga CITATION The People of the State of New York By the Grace of God Free and Independent To: Attorney General of New York State, Tara Anne Pleat, Esq., Guardian ad Litem, and JOHN DOE and MARY ROE, said names being fictitious, the true names and places of residence of said persons, if any there be, are unknown to petitioner and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained; intending to represent the distributees, heirsat-law and next-of-kin of DAVID B. COHEN, deceased, who died on January 14, 2020, a resident of the town of Wilton, Saratoga County, New York. A petition having been duly filed by Mary Ann Bacher and Gerald Bacher, who are domiciled at 14 Nicklaus Drive, Gansevoort, New York, 12831. YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Saratoga County, 30 McMaster St., Ballston Spa, New York, United States, on August 25, 2020, at 10:00 in the forenoon, why a decree should not be made in the Estate of David B. Cohen lately domiciled at 19 Palmer Terrace,
Wilton, NY, admitting to probate a Will dated October 15, 2019, as the Will of David B. Cohen, deceased, relating to real and personal property, and directing that Letters Testamentary issue to Mary Ann Bacher and Gerald Bacher. Dated, Attested and Sealed, July 7, 2020. Richard A. Kupferman, Surrogate. Name of Attorney: S. Scott Perkins, Esq., Telephone: (518)584-4191, Address of Attorney: 25 Walton Street, Suite 3, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. This Citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not obliged to appear in person. You have a right to have an attorney appear for you. If you fail to appear, it will be assumed that you do not object to the relief requested. 07/10, 07/17, 07/24, 07/31. 99465 Notice of formation of Sadiebug, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/08/20. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at44 Stanford Place, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/10, 07/17, 07/24, 07/31, 08/07, 08/14. 99458 Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: TOFTWOOD CONSULTING, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York on JUNE 29, 2020 under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. Office location: Saratoga County. Secretary of State of New York designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.
Secretary of State of New York shall mail a copy of the process to: King, Adang & Arpey, 340 Broadway, Suite 3, Saratoga Spring NY 12866. Purpose: providing consulting services for infrastructure, cybersecurity, service and sales of IT equipment, software, application development and any other lawful business activity not otherwise prohibited by the laws of the State of New York. 07/03, 07/10, 07/17, 07/24, 07/31, 08/07. 99410 Notice of formation of Happy to be Home cleaning service, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 06/25/2020 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 900 Rock City Road, Lot 71, Ballston Spa NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/03, 07/10, 07/17, 07/24, 07/31, 08/07. 99394 Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company ("LLC"). Name: Bell to Bell Powder Day, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (“SSNY”) on June 15, 2020. The county in New York in which the office of the company is located is Saratoga County, and the street address of the principal location is 881 Murray Road, Middle Grove, New York 12850. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC at the above street address. The business purpose of the company is to engage in any
lawful purpose permitted under the laws of the State of New York. 07/03, 07/10, 07/17, 07/24, 07/31, 08/07. 99376 Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company ("LLC"). Name: Aeolian Air LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (“SSNY”) on June 23, 2020 N.Y. office location: Saratoga County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to Aeolian Air LLC, PO Box 1201 Ballston Lake NY 12019. Purpose/ character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. 07/03, 07/10, 07/17, 07/24, 07/31, 08/07. 99274 Notice of formation of Chabbo LLC, Articles of Org. Filed with SSNY on 5/27/20. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC
upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 2039 St. Paul Dr., Ballston Spa, NY, 12020. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 06/26, 07/03, 07/10, 07/17, 07/24, 07/31. 99123 Please take notice that the limited liability company known as DELORIEA CONTRACTING, LLC has been formed and that its Articles of Organization were filed with the New York State Secretary of State on 6/9/2020. The office of the limited liability company is to be located in Saratoga County and the NYS Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against it served upon him or her to: 4350 Route 9N, Greenfield Center, NY 12833. The purpose of the business is to engage in any business or any other lawful purpose, act, or activity for which limited liability companies may be organized. 06/12, 06/19, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10, 07/17. 99062
Saving a Life EVERY 11 MINUTES
alone I’m never
Life Alert® is always here for me even when away from home. One touch of a button sends help fast, 24/7.
Help at Home with
GPS ! ®
I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!
Batteries Never Need Charging.
FIRST AID
! FREE
Help On-the-Go
For a FREE brochure call:
KIT
WHEN YOU ORDER!
1-800-404-9776
24
CLASSIFIED
It’s where NEED to be.
YOU
MARKETPLACE
SPACE RESERVATION DUE:
Monday | 5 p.m.
PUBLICATION DAY:
classified@saratogapublishing.com
Friday
Call 518-581-2480 ext. 204
AD COPY DUE:
Wednesday | Noon
HEALTH VIAGRA & CIALIS! 60 pills for $99. 100 pills for $150. FREE shipping. Money back guaranteed! 1-855-579-8907. Recently Diagnosed w/Lung Cancer or Mesothelioma? Exposed to Asbestos Pre-1980 at Work or Navy? You May Be Entitled to a Significant Cash Award! Smoking History Okay! 888-912-3150
DENTAL Insurance
FREE Information Kit
Physicians Mutual Insurance Company
A less expensive way to help get the dental care you deserve! CALL NOW!
1-855-225-1434
Get help paying dental bills and keep more money in your pocket This is real dental insurance — NOT just a discount plan
1-855-225-1434
You can get coverage before your next checkup
Don’t wait! Call now and we’ll rush you a FREE Information Kit with all the details.
Visit us online at
www.dental50plus.com/nypress
Insurance Policy P150NY 6129
MB17-NM003Ec
FOR YOUR HOME NO MORE GUTTER CLEANING, OR YOUR MONEY BACK GUARANTEED! CALL US TODAY FOR
A FREE ESTIMATE
15
%
OFF
AND!
YOUR ENTIRE PURCHASE*
Promo Number: 285
Week of July 17 – July 23, 2020
1-855-478-9473
10
%
OFF
SENIOR & MILITARY DISCOUNTS
+
5
%
OFF
877-516-1160
FREE
7-Year Extended Warranty* A $695 Value! Offer valid March 16, 2020 - July 12, 2020
Special Financing Available Subject to Credit Approval
*Terms & Conditions Apply
FAX: 518-581-2487 EMAIL: CLASSIFIED@ saratogapublishing.com OR JUST STOP IN!
SITUATIONS WANTED
WANTED TO BUY
Family-oriented single woman looking to welcome a child into her life. Any ethnicity welcome, expenses paid. Please call 347470-5228 or my attorney: 800582-3678 for information.
HANDYMAN available for odd jobs. Roofing, painting, kitchens and baths, flooring, decks, landscaping and more. Call Ed 518-469-8048.
FREON WANTED: We pay CA$H for cylinders and cans. R12 R500 R11 R113 R114. Convenient. Certified Professionals. Call 312-361-0601 or visit RefrigerantFinders.com
ATTORNEY
EDUCATION
HOME IMPROVEMENT
BOY SCOUT COMPENSATION FUND Anyone that was inappropriately touched by a Scout leader deserves justice and financial compensation! Victims may be eligible for a significant cash settlement. Time to file is limited. Call Now! 844-587-2494.
COMPUTER & IT TRAINING PROGRAM! Train ONLINE to get the skills to become a Computer & Help Desk Professional now! Now offering a $10,000 scholarship for qualified applicants. Call CTI for details! (844) 947-0192 (M-F 8am-6pm ET).
Stay in your home longer with an American Standard Walk-In Bathtub. Receive up to $1,500 off, including a free toilet, and a lifetime warranty on the tub and installation! Call us at 1-844-286-6771 or visit www. walkintubquote.com/newyork
DIVORCE $389 - Uncontested divorce papers prepared. Only one signature required. Poor person Application included if applicable. Separation agreements. Custody and support petitions. 518-274-0380
TRAIN AT HOME TO DO MEDICAL BILLING! Become a Medical Office Professional online at CTI! Get Trained, Certified & ready to work in months! Call 855-543-6440. (M-F 8am-6pm ET)
TO THE FIRST 50 CALLERS!**
GET THE GRILLER’S BUNDLE
INTRODUCTORY PRICE: $7999
Mon-Thurs: 8am-11pm, Fri-Sat: 8am-5pm, Sun: 2pm-8pm EST
SCHEDULE YOUR FREE IN-HOME ASSESSMENT TODAY!
PHONE: 518-581-2480 ext. 204
ADOPTION
*For those who qualify. One coupon per household. No obligation estimate valid for 1 year. ** Offer valid at estimate only. CSLB# 1035795 DOPL #107836585501 License# 7656 License# 50145 License# 41354 License# 99338 License# 128344 License# 218294 License# 603 233 977 License# 2102212986 License# 2106212946 License# 2705132153A License# LEAFFNW822JZ License# WV056912 License# WC-29998-H17 Nassau HIC License# H01067000 Registration# 176447 Registration# HIC.0649905 Registration# C127229 Registration# C127230 Registration# 366920918 Registration# PC6475 Registration# IR731804 Registration# 13VH09953900 Registration# PA069383 Suffolk HIC License# 52229-H
Prepare for power outages with a Generac home standby generator
PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD
4 (5 oz.) Butcher’s Cut Filet Mignon 4 (4 oz.) Boneless Pork Chops 4 (4 oz.) Omaha Steaks Burgers 4 (3 oz.) Gourmet Jumbo Franks 4 (2.8 oz.) Potatoes au Gratin 4 (4 oz.) Caramel Apple Tartlets Omaha Steaks Seasoning Packet $224.91* separately
+ 4 MORE BURGERS FREE THAT’S 20 COURSES + SIDES & DESSERT!
ORDER NOW! 1.866.749.2741 ask for 63281CKT www.OmahaSteaks.com/family225
*Savings shown over aggregated single item base price. Standard S&H applies. ©2020 Omaha Steaks, Inc. Exp. 10/31/20
TV INTERNET PHONE Get DIRECTV! ONLY $35/ MONTH! 155 Channels & 1000s of Shows/Movies On Demand (w/SELECT All Included Package.) PLUS Stream on Up to FIVE Screens Simultaneously at No Additional Cost. Call DIRECTV 1-888-534-6918 DISH TV $59.99 For 190 Channels + $14.95 High Speed Internet. Free Installation, Smart HD DVR Included, Free Voice Remote. Some restrictions apply. 1-888-609-9405
OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT Up to 1000Sqft 1st floor Office Space Sublet Available on Maple Ave. Shared use: kitchen, 2 bathrooms & waiting area. 4 available rooms: #1 345Sqft room with kitchenette, emergency egress door and windows= $1200/month, #2 230Sqft room= $800/month, #3 100Sqft with window= $400/ month. Email rhiannon@ saratogawills.com
Week of July 17 – July 23, 2020
25
REAL ESTATE
ANTHONY M. GUCCIARDO
SO
LD
SO
LD
UPSTATE NYʼS #1 RESALE AND HIGH END AGENT FOR 15 YEARS Saratoga Springs • $1,350,000 5 bdrm • 3 full baths • 1 half bath
425 WILTON ROAD GREENFIELD CENTER • $1,195,800 4 BDRM • 5 BATH • 4,032 SQ. FT. CUSTOM HOME ON 8.49 ACRES Bright & Open, Upgrades Galore, Custom Built Ins. Amazing walkout basement with a full in-law suite, 5 car garage. 800ʼ private road. Stocked trout pond.
FOR RENT
Saratoga Springs • $1,395,800 4 bdrm • 4 full baths • 2 half baths
162 HIGH ROCK AVENUE SARATOGA SPRINGS • $849,800 4 BDRM • 4 BATH • 3,181 SQ. FT. 3 STORY BRICK TOWN HOME Stroll to Downtown Saratoga. Enjoy local shopping & award-winning restaurants Open floor plan, 10ʼ ceilings, custom moldings, HW flrs, 2 car garage and much more!
HELP WANTED JOB OPPORTUNITY $18.50 P/H NYC $16 P/H LI Up to $13.50 P/H UPSTATE NY CDPAP Caregiver Hourly Pay Rate! Under NYS CDPAP Medicaid program you can hire your family or friends for your care. Phone: 347-713-3553
AUCTION
VACATION RENTALS
LAND AUCTION 8-8-2020; 1PM. 16 1–3 acre lots Gated Communities, Haywood County, NC. 151-acre mountain tract, springs, lake sites, 3/2 Home. ERA Sunburst Realty, www. sunburstauctions.net. NCA Lic#10376. Randy Flanigan, NCAL6421; NCRE274318. 706-207-9436
OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND. Best selection of full/partial week rentals. Call for free color Brochure. Holiday Real Estate, Inc: 1-800-638-2102 Online reservations: holidayoc.com. $50 discount - new rentals. Code: “WelcomeBack” (Expires 2020-09-01)
Donate A Boat or Car Today!
“2-Night Free Vacation!”
800 - 700 - BOAT (2628) (2628)
w w w.boatangel.com
sponsored by boat angel outreach centers
STOP CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN
26
WINNER’S
Week of July 17 – July 23, 2020
CIRCLE
Saratoga Racing
OFF TRACK BETTING, ONLINE STREAMING, MERCHANDISE, AND MORE
by Colin Maruscsak for Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) has worked closely with the City of Saratoga over the past couple weeks to set up Saratoga for another year of horse racing. However, with the threat of the Coronavirus still
looming about they are going to be switching to a more virtual approach to racing this year. While fans won’t be able to get the full in-person experience of a day out to the races, the NYRA is still looking to offer them a way to partake in the quintessential Saratoga summer experience. While broadcasting the races on live television and online is nothing new for Saratoga racing, the NYRA is promoting their “Saratoga Live” broadcast nationwide for all racing fans to watch. These broadcasts can be viewed on Fox Sports 2 and MSG+ from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. or on FS Regionals from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on all racing days. Be aware that with the uniqueness of this racing season, all times and dates are subject to change. Be sure to check the NYRA Website for more information on broadcast times and channels as to not miss
THOROFAN’S 2020 GUIDE SARATOGA SPRINGS — ThoroFan’s 2020 Guide to Saratoga Race Course Trainers’ Saddle Towels is posted on their website at www.thorofan.com. Look for the guide before Opening Day on Thursday, July 16. This is the twelfth edition of the popular guide for watching and understanding morning workouts. The guide shows images of the trainers’ saddle towels who are running at Saratoga. In addition, the guide offers pages of educational materials on the process for preparing a horse for the races. The ThoroFan 2020 Guide is adapted for this season of the pandemic. Since as of now there is no access to watch training in the mornings and races in the afternoons, ThoroFan decided to
go digital this year for the first time. The guide is available on their website and through their weekly Newsletter. One of ThoroFan’s core missions is to educate the fan, and lead some to develop interest in our sport. Some might even decide to become owners. ThoroFan’s Chairman, Michael Amo, believes the 2020 Guide with its broad internet exposure will introduce thousands of new fans to the sport of Thoroughbred racing. ThoroFan is non-profit (501(c )(3)) Thoroughbred Racing Fan Association dedicated to advocating for fans, focusing on their varied interests and supporting other non-profits in the field of Thoroughbred racing. Fans can join us by visiting www. thorofan.com/Membership.xml.
Photo provided.
“...NYRA isn’t just looking to simulate the racing experience, but are also looking to highlight local non-profit organizations in the Saratoga County area as part of Community Outreach.” out on the best races this season. One of the main appeals for fans and newcomers alike is betting on the races. The amount of upsets and the thrill of close stake races definitely backs up the nickname of the Saratoga Race Course, “Graveyard of Champions.” Off-Track Betting (OTB) is becoming more popular with the absences of on course betting. The thrill of betting on horses, whether it be letting it ride on long odds, taking the safe bet, or just choosing the horse with the best name is an experience that is many horse racing fans enjoy. There are many different OTB sites across the capital region that make it easy to stop in and place bets on your favorite horses. Also, there is OTB Mobile Wagering so people can place horse bets easy. The ease of using a mobile app to bet, as well as the constant access to race results makes it a popular way for people to partake in
Saratoga Racings main appeal. However, NYRA isn’t just looking to simulate the racing experience, but are also looking to highlight local nonprofit organizations in the Saratoga County area as part of Community Outreach. While racing is center stage during any visit to the track, the booths setup also help to contribute the atmosphere and helps to give back to the local community for being so supportive of the race course. This year, NYRA will be featuring these non-profit organizations on their websites community tab. In statement by NYRA’s President and CEO, Dave O’Rourke, “We encourage fans to visit our website throughout the season to learn more about the impact these organizations have on our community.” Also, to go along with this unique season, NYRA and the City of Saratoga Springs are
joining with two local non-profit organizations in a joint initiative to fundraise for the community through the sale of Saratoga Race Course face masks. This announcement comes after their original launch of the masks in mid-June which quickly sold out. The masks come in packs of three featuring different designs: a white mask with a red Saratoga logo, a blue mask with a red logo, and a red mask with a white logo. Fans that want get some of this limited time merchandise should act fast and preorder on the NYRA webpage before they sell out again. With the first few days of racing underway, be sure not to miss out on any of the action and know that NYRA is doing their best to keep things fresh and new this season. For any scheduling or event news, be sure to check out the NYRA webpage for Saratoga at nyra.com/saratoga.
Week of July 17 – July 23, 2020
WINNER’S
27
Lerman Comes Back to the Spa
CIRCLE
35 Season for his Lambholm Horses th
Photos provided.
Roy Lerman
by Tony Podlaski
for Saratoga TODAY
Roy Lerman is not one for reflection, but he does have a unique career to reflect upon. This will be the 35th season at Saratoga as the owner, trainer, and breeder of Lambholm. Initially, Lerman planned to stay at the former Hobeau Farm in Florida for the summer due to the uncertainty around the COVID-19 pandemic. However, when Belmont Park started racing at the beginning of June and the Florida weather started getting warmer, he decided to bring a small group of horses to New York. “I had made no plans of coming up here because I didn’t know what was going on,” Lerman said. “I was planning to stay on the farm in Florida for the 2-year-olds still in training. Once [the track] said they were going to run, we decided to come up here. It wasn’t a good alternative to stay in Florida because we are 300 miles from Gulfstream Park. Plus, it’s brutally hot down there.” Lerman has brought just 12 horses to his well-manicured private stable, which is a few hundred yards from the main track. Besides the improving 3-year-old Joyous Times, he has seven 2-year-olds who are still in training, including East Wing (by Soldat, winner the 2010 With Anticipation Stakes) and Private Code (by Honor Code, winner of the 2015 Whitney Stakes). Although, Lerman indicated those young horses may still need time. “None of these 2-year-olds are ready to run yet,” he said. “I never push them along, but if they get ready, then they are ready. They have been training and breezing regularly in Florida. Now, it’s time to start increasing their speed.” Each day since coming to Saratoga in mid-June, Lerman noticed that the area is not quite the same – especially around the track – as everyone is trying to be safe. “You don’t get a sense of excitement or anticipation here,” he said. “I see a couple of guys who are here. There is no socializing. Saratoga is not the same. People can go to a restaurant, but I haven’t. I don’t want to be paranoid, but I also want to be safe.”
Lerman even had similar experiences when he was racing horses in Florida and more recently at Belmont. “Nothing is the same,” he said. “When I was racing at Tampa, I knew it wasn’t the same. That’s a nice small facility that can hold 5,000 people, but no one was there. It was like virtual racing. When I was at Belmont a couple of weeks ago, it was bizarre. I came in, checked the horse in the barn, saddled the horse in the paddock, watched the race, got in my car, and drove back.” Horse racing was not Lerman’s first career. He started as a lawyer for the Department of Labor and a private practice after graduating from Syracuse University and Georgetown Law School. At the same time, he had an interest in horse racing as he slowly made a career of buying a farm to develop and race horses in the mid-Atlantic region. “It was a long slow process,” he said. “I had farms in Virginia. The principle reason I kept the practice going was for my son. If he ever wanted to become a lawyer, that would make his life easier. I wanted to leave possibilities for him.” Today, his son Ethan is an assistant judge and has a general practice firm in Missoula, Mont., which also focuses on equine and racing issues. Even Lerman continues to be an occasional consultant on legal matters. “I still have people who call me about cases in which I can tell them about as a lawyer,” he said. “I will tell them that not every lawyer is the same just like not every doctor is the same. There are different qualities and specialties. It happens all the time. We review the case with them. I am only a consultant in that sense.” Lerman also indicated there are some similarities in being a lawyer and a trainer, especially since it takes time to develop a case – or a horse. “The development of a race horse is not too dissimilar of the evolution of a case,” he said. “It takes a long time to get to the end of a civil case and a complex criminal case. You
can’t jump over any step in a legal case. It’s the same thing with racehorses. If you skip over a step, you might get away with it, but not often.” Since saddling his first horse at Shenandoah Downs in West Virginia in February 1978, Lerman has seen his fair share of winners. This includes his first stakes winner with Lava in the 1982 Capital City Handicap at Penn National, back-to-back victories with Dance Mask in his first trip to Saratoga in 1985 and winning the Grade 3 Long Island Handicap in 2016 with Evidently. Lerman has also bred, raised, and sold many horses, including 1996 Breeders’ Cup Classic winner Alphabet Soup, whose auction bid was never met for $29,000 at the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2-year-olds in training sale in May 1993. George B. Ridder eventually purchased Alphabet Soup privately before the late-developing horse won five other graded stakes races in California. Lerman knew Alphabet Soup had a lot of potential as a 2-year-old, which was confirmed by two of his exercise riders on the farm: Kim Keppick and Olympian medalist Karen O’Connor, the spouse of Olympian gold medalist David O’Connor. “I knew something about him,” Lerman said. “However, these two riders were excellent. Kim and Karen rode this horse with a couple of other girls in Virginia. They loved this horse. That opened my eyes to the horse.” Alphabet Soup, who was also a sire at McMahon Thoroughbreds in Saratoga from 2011-2013, has been retired from breeding since 2015 and stands at Old Friends Farm in Kentucky. As for Lerman, he plans to stay in this business as long as he can. However, one thing Lerman does not regret is his career decision from being a lawyer to owner, trainer and breeder. “It’s beats spending a career in the labor department as an attorney,” he said.
Volume 14
•
Issue 29
•
July 17 – July 23, 2020
•
saratogaTODAYnewspaper.com
•
518- 581-2480
See "Saratoga Race Course" pgs. 9, 26, & 27
•
Free
See "SPAC Reimangined” pg. 22
NY Race Track Chaplaincy, Saratoga Community Enhance Living Conditions For Backstretch Families SARATOGA SPRINGS – Relocating to Saratoga for the summer meet, many stable workers have traditionally stayed at rudimentary cabins at the Pine Grove Family Camp on Pine Road, located between Washington Street and Grand Avenue on the city’s west side. This year, Nick Caras, Programs Director of the NY Chaplaincy, Kim Weir, a Saratoga Volunteer Coordinator, and Mark Kehrer, Pastor of Revelation Church, initiated a collaborative effort with volunteers and community sponsors to improve housing conditions for backstretch families who have traveled to Saratoga for the duration of the meet. “For a long time, I’ve wished that when the families come up from Belmont to Saratoga, those cabins they stay in would be clean,
fresh and welcoming,” Caras says. By mid-June, 12 families and businesses from the Saratoga community stepped forward and the cleanup began. This week, the crew celebrated completion of the cleanup and the families moved in. Masks and hand sanitizer were provided by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, Impressions of Saratoga donated one tote bag full of goodies to each cabin, and Temple Sinai donated one loaf of Challah bread to each cabin. “This will be a very different Saratoga racing season than any that came before it but at least it will be a little bit better for these families,” Weir said. “To see so many different entities within the Saratoga community come together to help some families they don’t even know was really heartwarming,”
Among those who pitched in: Impressions of Saratoga; The Dominguez Family; Habitat for Humanity of Northern Saratoga, Warren, and Washington Counties; The Brown Family; The Brindle Family; The Lautenberg Family; Saratoga Springs Friends of Recreation; The Weir Family, The PNECC Social Concerns Committee, The Saratoga Immigration Coalition, Temple Sinai; and Friends of Spa City. The New York Race Track Chaplaincy ministers to the heart and soul of the backstretch community at Saratoga Race Course as well as Belmont Park and Aqueduct Racetrack with children’s enrichment, social service, recreational programs, educational opportunities and nondenominational social services. “Champions Talk,” a virtual
Volunteers pitch in to improve housing condition for backstretch families at Pine Grove Camp, on the west side of Saratoga Springs. Photos provided.
benefit for the organization featuring Saratoga’s own Tom Durkin along with Hall of Fame jockeys Ángel Cordero Jr. and Ramón Dominguez, Kentucky Derby winning owner Terry Finley of West Point Thoroughbreds, Churchill
Downs’ all-time leading trainer Dale Romans and Pro Football Hall of Fame and two-time Super Bowl winning coach and Thoroughbred owner Bill Parcells will premiere on Facebook and YouTube at 7 p.m. on Aug. 5. For more information, go to: www.rtcany.org.