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WHAT’S OPEN, WHAT’S NOT Travel Advisory Expanded
Phase 4 Underway by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga and the greater Capital Region entered Phase 4 of the state’s reopening plan on July 1. The industries specifically tagged to reopen in phase four include: professional sports competitions with no fans, higher education, both indoor and outdoor low-risk arts and entertainment, and media production.
Regionally, the rate of those testing positive for the COVID-19 virus has remained low and statewide has fallen dramatically compared to where they were earlier this year. This week, the number of positive test results ranged from 0.7% to 1.5% across the state, with the Capital Region measuring at 1.0% - or 1 of every 100 people who had been tested, testing positive for COVID-19. See Story pg. 8 The NY Travel Advisory was expanded to include 16 states this week. See Story pg. 8
Ballston Spa Dining Goes Al fresco by Opal Jessica Bogdan Saratoga TODAY BALLSTON SPA — The Village of Ballston Spa is offering the community a unique dining experience where customers can eat on the street. Any restaurant located on Front Street can expand their outdoor dining area three nights a week during dining hours. The Village Board voted the new dining rules into effect this past month. Street dining began June 18 and restaurants located between Low and Bath have expanded their
tables to the street. The outdoor dining will be offered from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Larry Woolbright, village mayor, said business has been great for street dining. “The restaurants have been participating in outdoor dining and they have been doing really good business. It’s been a popular thing. I’ve been down here a few evenings and they have all been doing brisk business. It’s great to see people walking around,” Woolbright said. See Story pg. 11
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Week of July 3 – July 9, 2020
This Week’s Events: JULY 3 - JULY 9
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family friendly FRIDAY, JULY 3
SATURDAY, JULY 4
Chicken BBQ
Happy Independence Day
Brookside Museum 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa | 2 – 6 p.m. Join Brookside and enjoy a delicious holiday meal and support a great cause. For over forty years SCHS has provided high quality K-12 educational programming sharing and preserving our local history. COVID 19 has impacted what we share. Please help us continue to be able to provide high quality programs for our entire community. SCHS/Brookside Museum will be selling complete, freshly made chicken barbecue dinners to go. Meals include: 1/2 chicken, baked potato, baked beans, roll, drink, and a cookie. Children’s meals come with a special Fourth of July themed Arts and Crafts goodie bag.
Fire on the Mountain West Mountain 59 West Mountain Rd., Queensbury | 4 p.m. There will be live music, fireworks, chairlift rides, and more. They are kicking off Phase 4 summer opening July 4th with West’s first “Music with a View” Concert Series. Entertainment One presents tribute bands ACDC - Back in Black and Beatles - Across the Pond. Note: This event will sell out. More details will come on how to buy tickets, etc. These are unprecedented times; they need your help to pull this off properly and adhere to the protocols. See more on Facebook: www.facebook.com/193979154012511/ posts/2961152670628465?sfns=mo
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SUNDAY, JULY 5 Fish Fry Dinner Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club 123 Route 32, Schuylerville | 3 – 6 p.m. Pick up only. Menu will be fish and French fries. Cost is $8. We will deliver to your vehicle in our parking lot, you must stay in your vehicle. You may call ahead and place your order 518-695-3917.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 The Peach Brothers Tour Hewitts Garden Center 621 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs | 9 – 10:30 a.m. Three genuine friends who enjoy working alongside each other and have a deep passion for people and peaches. The Peach Brothers are coming to a city near you with a distinct goal: Creating Memorable Experiences One Bite at A Time. They will sell their farm fresh peaches by the 25 lb. box and 10 oz. bags of mouth-watering pecans too. For more information and other locations, visit www.thepeachbrothers.com.
Roast Beef Dinner Saratoga-Wilton Elks 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. For curbside pick-up only. Call Monday and Tuesday between 10 a.m. – noon to place an order 518-5842585. Menu: Roast beef, mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad, roll, gravy. Dinner for two, $25 (cash only).
Weekend Yard Sale Fundraiser Gateway House of Peace, 479 Rowland St., Ballston Spa 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Gateway House of Peace is a donor driven endof-life home that cares for local residents and families during a loved one’s final days. All proceeds go to the Gateway House of Peace. The sale will continue Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 Virtual Wine Tasting Fundraiser Sustainable Saratoga invites you to a Virtual Wine Tasting at 6 p.m.. The event will be informative, fun and raise muchneeded funds to continue the programs you support. This event will feature the award-winning wines of the Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery, located in New York’s Finger Lakes wine region. The winery has generously donated a portion of the wines for this event, and all proceeds from the event go directly to
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helping fund the sustainability efforts of Sustainable Saratoga. Two wine packages available. Quantities are limited, so reserve your package today. sustainablesaratoga-virtual-wine-tasting. eventbrite.com
MONDAY, JULY 20 Drama Camps Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Dr., Malta Elyse Young’s Drama Camps a GO! Town of Malta Parks and Recreation will be holding limited in-person Drama Camps this summer! Each camp will be limited to 10 students and will follow New York State’s Department of Health Covid-19 guidelines. The first camp Fairytales and Fantasies Drama Camp is for ages 6-9 and will run from 1:30- 3 p.m., Monday, July 20 through Friday, July 24. Students will play theater games, learn acting skills, rehearse, and perform on the last day! Additional camps include Acting and Performance Drama Camp (2 weeks) for ages 10-15 from 1:30-4:30 p.m., August 3-14 and Broadway Stars Drama Camp for ages 6-10 from 1 -3 p.m., August 24-28. For guidelines and registration information www. maltparksrec.com or contact Elyse Young, Artistic Director at theater@malta-town.org or 518899-4411 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 Farmers' 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: $1968.00/month for one-person household, $2658.00/month for two-person household. For questions call 518-884-4996.
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Home Décor Store Adds a Sweet Treat by Opal Jessica Bogdan Saratoga TODAY
MALTA — This store’s new location has become the onestop-shop for local home décor complete with a sweet treat: an ice cream parlor. Finishing Touches Home Décor opened the doors to their new location this past Thursday. Exclusively a home décor store before moving to their new location, owner Shelly Walker said her husband has always wanted to open an ice cream store. When the new location offered the opportunity to open one, the couple knew they had to take advantage of it. “The ice cream parlor is called Cookies and Cream. It’s a fullblown ice cream shop. We offer hard ice cream, soft ice cream, shakes, banana splits and ice cream cookies to name a few. We’ve been really busy,” Walker said. The ice cream parlor was not the only addition to Finishing Touches. The decor store now features a baby and child section, pet section and displays several window treatment options. “We have a lot more windows in this building so I put sample designs in most of the windows. People can now see the different styles of stain of window shades on the windows rather than just look at a tiny sample or online,” Walker said. Since opening their doors at 450 East High Street in Malta, business has been busy. Walker
said the store felt “tucked away” at its previous location at 217 Ballard Rd Wilton and was looking forward to the move. “It’s been great. We’ve had steady traffic every day and it’s so much better than what we had in Wilton,” Walker said. “The people here are so nice, friendly and are always saying ‘we love that you’re here.’ Everyone in Malta is excited that we are there.” The store is located on the corner of Route 9 and East High Street. Walker said the new store is aimed to sell gifts for special occasions. They are trying to offer more items for weddings, anniversaries and birthdays. Finishing Touches also offers gift cards and gift bags sets. “There’s nothing like that in Malta, really,” Walker said. The store aims to provide the “finishing touches” to anyone’s home. They not only offer artwork, mirrors, furniture, bedding and accessories, but also room re-styling as well. Walker focuses on items made in the United States as well. Walker previously hoped to open her doors this past spring, but the pandemic put her on pause. She and her husband have spent their effort in remodeling, placing patio furniture outside and designing the ice cream parlor. The new store location also brought new hours. Previously closed Sunday through Tuesday, Walker aims to stay open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days-a-week. The ice cream parlor will be open from 12
p.m. to 9 p.m. Their website features services Walker offers and can be visited at www.finishingtouchesstore.com. Finishing Touches also displays their décor and more on their social media pages and can be reached at 518-5841490 or info@finishingtoucheshd.com. The website is www. finishingtouchesstore.com “We’re excited that we're busy. Even though we are at a new location, we still offer interior design along with other services,” Walker said. Other services include: renovations, model home staging, artwork and accessories selection and placement and outdoor patios. Walker has over 20 years of experience in the design field after earning her degree at the Interior Design Institute in CA. She has participated in the Saratoga Builders Association Showcase of Homes and the Capital Region Builders and Remodelers Association Parade of Home.
Photo courtesy of Shelly Walker.
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OBITUARIES / NEWS Remigia A. Foy SARATOGA SPRINGS — Remigia A. Foy, 91 passed away June 30, 2020. Calling hours: Monday July 6, 2020, 2-6 p.m. at Burke Funeral Home. Following required health protocols- maximum attendance of 30 people in the facility at a time. Masks/face coverings must be worn. Services and burial will be private. Visit burkefuneralhome.com.
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Amelia Theresa Dejnozka JACKSONVILLE, FL — Amelia Theresa Dejnozka, 91, passed away June 25, 2020. She was born in Schenectady on August 18, 1928. Memorial donations in Amelia’s name to the American Cancer Society or St. Jude’s Hospital. Services took place on July 1 at Burke Funeral Home, followed by burial at Maplewood Cemetery. Visit burkefuneralhome.com.
Janice DeMaria SARATOGA SPRINGS — Janice DeMaria, 78, passed away Monday, June 29, 2020. Memorial donations may be made to the Saratoga County Animal Shelter. Services were private. When the Covid-19 pandemic is behind us, all family and friends will be invited to a celebration of Janice’s life. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.
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CCE Equine’s Virtual Horse Symposium Celebrates Success BALLSTON SPA — CCE Equine is excited to share the overwhelming success of the Virtual Horse Symposium Series. The yearly Horse Symposium is, classically, a full-day educational event that allows equine professionals, business owners, and enthusiast to come together, network, and learn about unique aspects of the equine industry. CCE Equine’s 2020 Virtual Horse Symposium Series offered similar opportunities for people to participate from the comfort of their homes. Six consecutive presentations from accredited professionals were released every Thursday, discussing a variety of topics applicable to the horse or equine business owner. The Saratoga County Horse Symposium is one of the most well attended events hosted by CCE Equine and no one wanted to see it canceled without a suitable replacement. Brieanna Hughes, Program Coordinator for CCE Equine and 4-H Animal Science, worked in collaboration with local professionals on ways to make their information accessible to the public from afar; topics including: “Emergency Planning for the Horse and Barn Owner,” “Hoof Care for the Horse Owner,” “Pasture Management for the
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Horse Owner,” “Understanding Colic,” “Tendon and Ligament health: What to Consider as our Horses Head Back to Work,” and “The Basics of clicker Training.” Much like most things in this COVID-19 world, CCE Equine misses having an in-person event; however, the benefits to having a virtual offering were wonderfully positive! Traditionally, the Horse Symposium had 100-150 guest attend coming from surrounding areas in New York and Vermont. The Virtual Horse symposium had over 400 participants register from all across the United States! The outcome was such a success
that CCE Equine will continue offering Virtual Educational opportunities, in addition to in-person events for the future. You can find more information about CCE Equine, and the recordings of the Virtual Horse Symposium on the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County website: ccesaratoga.org/ agriculture/cce-equine/saratogahorse-symposium/2020-virtualhorse-symposium. You may also contact Brieanna Hughes for ways to participate and contribute to upcoming opportunities. Please follow CCE Equine on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cceequine.
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POLICE Michael Joralemon, 43, of Saratoga Springs, was charged June 26 with criminal mischief, a misdemeanor. Courtney Murray, 22, of Slingerlands, was charged June 26 in Saratoga Springs with felony grand larceny, felony identity theft, and the misdemeanors: criminal impersonation, and unlawful possession personal ID. Zyaire Nays, 29, of Ballston Spa, was charged June 26 in Saratoga Springs with criminal mischief, and act in manner injure child. Matthew Moran, 25, was charged June 27 with misdemeanor DWI and failure to obey a traffic device. Jonah Stallard, 27, of Saratoga Springs, was charged June
criminal possession of stolen property. Both charges are misdemeanors.
27 with assault in the thirddegree, a misdemeanor. David Lewis, 57, of Saratoga Springs, was charged June 27 with misdemeanor DWI, criminal possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of marijuana, harassment, and three driving violations, after being involved in a personal injury accident. Diane Foglietta, 61, of Schuylerville, was charged June 28 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and a speeding violation. Nathan Surprenant, 31, of Saratoga Springs, was charged June 23 with misdemeanor petit larceny. Andrea Smith, 33, of Saratoga Springs, was charged June 24 with petit larceny, and
Craig Bassett, 44, of Ballston Spa, was charged June 26 in Saratoga Springs with possession of a controlled substance in a non-original container. Brian Raymond, 50, Chad Lang, 46, John Lavada, 30, Jason Rector, 39, Lorie Savage, 54 – all of Saratoga Springs, were each cited June 24 with one count trespass on Woodlawn Avenue. Dennis Lascault, 28 and Dylan Barber, 27 – both of Saratoga Springs were each cited June 27 with trespass. Daniel Flores, 24, of Glens Falls, was charged June 28 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, refusal to take a breath test, and two driving violations.
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Lisa A. McTygue, ABR of Julie & Co Realty LLC was recently awarded the Graduate, REALTOR Institute (GRI) designation. McTygue earned the “Graduate, Realtor Institute” (GRI) Designation by attending a minimum of 90 hours of classroom instruction, covering a variety of real estate specialization subjects. The GRI designation sets the individuals who have attained it apart from other practitioners because it indicates to the public that the individual has an educational foundation on which to base the services they provide and that they are a member of the National Association of Realtors. Julie & Co. Realty, LLC is also pleased to announce that Monika Patrycja Cronin, Licensed Real
Estate Salesperson from The Monika Cronin Team has been awarded the Seller Representative Specialist (SRS), Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE), and Certified Real Estate Team Specialist (C-RETS) designations. SRS is the premier seller agency designation in the country. RENE certification is the premier negotiation credential in the country. C-RETS certification is the premier team credential in the country. Cronin was required to successfully complete comprehensive coursework in seller representation, demonstrate significant seller representation experience and expertise, negotiation, team development and management and continuing to subscribe to the Realtor Code of Ethics.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — CAPTAIN Community Human Services and its partners are kicking off this year’s Free Summer Meals Program – but without the traditional in-person event. “This year, many of our sites, including the CAPTAIN CHS Outreach Center, Cheryl’s Lodge, have already been delivering school lunches to youth,” said Associate Executive Director Andy Gilpin. “The current crisis has hit families hard, and our kids even harder, so we’re excited to continue offering food and support.” While free and reduced lunch meals are provided at schools during the academic year, low-income youth have faced unique challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. “When the crisis started, one of our first and foremost goals at CAPTAIN CHS was to figure out how we ensure every local family in need has daily access to nutritious food,” continued Gilpin. “We kept our food pantry operating, expanded our capacity, and began distribution at Cheryl’s Lodge in Halfmoon Heights. There, we’ve been delivering over 800 school meals each week, and providing opportunities for pick-up and drop-off for their families.”
The Free Summer Meals Program has been provided by CAPTAIN CHS since 1991. It wasn’t until United Way of the Greater Capital Region funding was available that CAPTAIN CHS was able to expand, and begin serving all of Saratoga County. In 2019, CAPTAIN CHS served over 11,000 meals throughout Saratoga County. As the current crisis impacts all of our community, it particularly hits hard on those with chronic health concerns. According to research completed by No Kid Hungry and Deloitte, providing nutritious summer meals doesn’t just prevent against the shorter-term issues of hunger and academic performance, but, in the longer-term, it may reduce the likelihood of chronic disease. “This year, we’ve had to modify our delivery,” noted Gilpin. “We’re able to safely offer grab-and-go meals rather than providing the communal meal experience. And, to better serve our community, we’re making sure that our volunteers and staff are aware of the programs and services we offer for those who may need a little help during these trying times.”
Hambletonian the Dark Horse Harness Racer Who Became a Founding Sire Both Hambletonian and his owner William Rysdyk came from humble beginnings. Hambletonian’s mother was a crippled mare, Hambletonian was a colt without a future, and Rysdyk was a farm hand who purchased the two for $125 from his boss, Jonas Seely from Orange County, NY. Born in 1849, Hambletonian was only raced a few times before being tried at stud in 1851. He had a promising start but was smaller than most, standing at just under 15 hands. His rival was Abdallah Chief (his half-brother). In one timed trial, Hambletonian was clocked at 2:40 for a mile where Adalllah Chief trotted it in 3:03. Rysdyk planned on running him and breeding him at the same time but once he went to stud Hambletonian had no interest in trotting anymore. He sired 1,331 foals between 1851 and 1876. Almost all Standardbred Horses today are descendants of Hambletonian. His poor owner made a modest fortune on his stud fees, and betting on him when others would not. In an article by Guy Miller in The Harness Horse Magazine on December 8, 1948 Miller stated, “…it seems to me a safe prediction to make, that neither we nor the generations that follow us will look upon his like again.” Hambletonian was a foal that no one wanted, that wound up foaling harness horses everyone wanted. 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! Stay tuned for weekly updates throughout the summer and check out the summer issue of Simply Saratoga Magazine.
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Saratoga 4-H’rs Participate in Capital District 4-H Tractor Safety Photos provided.
Saratoga County 4-H’er Evan King completes the 2020 Capital District 4-H Tractor Safety program.
Local Highschool Student Pursues College Preface Program Saratoga County 4-H Resource Educator Leland Bunting discusses hazards related to equipment operation with a group of 4-H members.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Seventeen teens from across the Capital Region, including three Saratoga County 4-H members, completed the NSTOP Tractor Safety Program offered by the 4-H Youth Development Program. This intensive course requires youth to demonstrate knowledge and skills related to safely working within the agriculture industry. The certification that is earned is needed for youth ages 14-15 to operate certain types of machinery while being employed in the agricultural field. The 2020 Tractor Safety program had to adapt due to the Covid-19 pandemic, with much of the programming taking place in a virtual space. The youth participated in an online learning environment, and even had the opportunity to practice and demonstrate equipment operation while observing all necessary safety guidelines. Leland Bunting, 4-H Resource Educator with CCE of Saratoga County says, “The annual 4-H Tractor Safety program is a very important offering from our Capital District 4-H program. The skills that the youth learn go deeper than operation of equipment, and really make the participants aware of the many hazards that exist while working in agriculture. When we certify a youth, we feel confident that they
possess the knowledge and skills necessary to learn and work safely in agriculture. This certification is very important for many of our youth, as it is commonly a requirement for summer employment. We hope that the skills learned in this program allow our youth to explore their passion for agriculture.”
The 4-H Tractor Safety program is offered every spring through Cornell Cooperative Extension, and is open to all youth ages 14 and older. If you would like more information about the 2021 program, please contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County at 518-885-8995.
BALLSTON SPA — Congratulations to local student Logan Klotz for being selected to participate in the 2020 summer Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Preface Program. The elite program is designed for students interested in engineering design and learning about the STEM fields of the future. This fall Klotz will be entering his junior year at Ballston Spa High School. Logan Klotz. Photo provided.
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WHAT’S OPEN, WHAT’S NOT Phase 4 Underway continued from front page... New York State has conducted more diagnostic tests per capita than any nation on earth, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said this week. “New York State is doing great, the numbers are good, the numbers are solid,” Cuomo said regarding New York’s infection rates, hospitalizations and the number of deaths recently caused by the virus. “But I feel there are storm clouds on the horizon,” he warned. Thirty-five states have seen an increase in infection rates this week. “Now they’re all starting to say: we better take this seriously. We better start wearing masks. They’re going backwards on their reopening plan – which is just what we talked about happening,” Cuomo said. “If you reopen too fast, you’re going to have to close. And that’s the worst situation, the worst for the economy and you’re going to lose more people in the meantime.”
The formula the governor described at his July 1 press briefing includes: testing, tracing, social distancing and wearing a mask. To that last point, a Fox Business report posted July 1 cited a Goldman Sachs study that says a national face mask mandate would slow the spread of COVID-19 and potentially prevent the reinstatement of lockdowns that would wreak havoc on the U.S. economy. He also cautioned about the slipping of citizen compliance. “If you have citizen compliance dropping and you don’t have local governments enforcing, then you’re going to see the virus go up. Period.” Phase 3 indoor dining in New York City was postponed due to a combination of lack of local enforcement, an influx of visitors and lack of public compliance, Cuomo added. In Phase 4, social distancing, face-covering and hygiene protocols continue to apply. Arts and entertainment businesses
are mandated to limit workforce and patron/visitor presence to no more than 33% of the maximum occupancy for a particular area at any given time outside, and to no more than 25% of maximum occupancy inside. Mandatory directives regarding the resuming of professional sports competitions include there be no live audience, fans, or spectators allowed to attend or to enter the venue. Additionally, fans are prohibited from congregating outside the venue. The industries which remain closed are amusement parks, video lottery gaming and casino gaming facilities, indoor movie theaters, large gathering concert or event venues, indoor common portions of retail shopping malls greater than 100,000 square feet and gyms and fitness centers. This week more than 200 gym-goers in West Virginia were urged to quarantine after a Planet Fitness client tested positive for Covid-19.
Travel Advisory Expanded to 16 States by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — This week, eight states were added to the original list of eight that requires residents of those states traveling to New York to self-quarantine for 14 days upon their arrival. The quarantine applies to any person arriving from a state with a Covid-19 positive test rate higher than 10 per 100,000 residents over a 7-day rolling average or a state with a 10% or higher positivity rate over a 7-day rolling average. The newly added states are: California, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada and Tennessee. Additionally, the travel advisory remains in effect for the initial eight states named on June 24. Those are: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, North and South Carolina, Utah, Texas. “We’re in the middle of a national crisis and we have to be careful. We’ve made tremendous progress, but this is not over,” Gov. Andrew Cuomo said during his press briefing on July 1. “We’re seeing troubling signs across the country that we should be concerned about,” he said. “Our infection rate is low. How does it go up? People come in from the outside, or when we start to get lack of discipline on the inside.” The advisory alerting domestic travelers coming to
New York occurs at a time when European nations are instituting a travel ban related to Americans traveling overseas. All members of the European Union - as well as a handful of non-E.U. nations, are slated this week to begin opening their borders to residents of more than one dozen foreign nations – Canada, Australia, and Japan among them – but not to residents of the United States, where the spread of Covid-19 has not been controlled, according to the N.Y. Times. The rate of infection in the Capital Region remains low, although there were cautionary messages this week from the state about a COVID cluster at a Washington County/Vermont Slate Quarry. Washington County Department of Health subsequently announced it is working with the New York State Health Department and the Vermont Department of Health to assess the potential impacts to the community regarding reports of the cluster of COVID-19 cases. Cuomo said visitors to New York found to be violating the quarantine can be subject to judicial order and mandatory quarantine, in addition to being assessed fines. Those fines could be $2,000 for a first violation, $5,000 for the second violation, and up to $10,000 “if you cause harm,” the governor said.
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City Meetings This Week All meetings are scheduled to take place at 15 Vanderbilt Ave. Recreation facility. Currently meetings are broadcast via the city’s web site. The city is anticipating relocating to the newly restored City Hall in the near future.
MONDAY, JULY 6 9:30 a.m. | City Council Pre-Agenda Meeting 6:30 p.m. | ZBA Meeting
TUESDAY, JULY 7 7 p.m. | City Council Meeting
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 4 p.m. | DRC Workshop
THURSDAY, JULY 9 5 p.m. - PB Workshop
Saratoga County Sheriff: “We Can’t Let Our Guard Down” BALLSTON SPA — On the cusp of the Capital Region moving to Phase Four of the NY Reopening Plan, the Saratoga County Chamber posted a brief Q & A with Saratoga County Sheriff Michael Zurlo this week relative to the reopening plan through Phase Three. “As we look forward to Phase Four, we can’t let our guard down,” Zurlo said, regarding safety measures in place to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus. “Our most common complaint is residents not wearing masks – whether you’re in a retail store or in a restaurant,” Zurlo said, adding that he advises business owners to ensure their employees wear masks. Customer complaints in
Saratoga County that are filed through the NY Pause website are investigated by the sheriff’s office. “Our goal is to advise and educate the business owner as to what the rules are.” A recent Executive Order signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo allows the State Liquor Authority to shut down any business caught violating New York’s COVID-19 reopening guidelines. Restaurants could also lose their state-issued liquor license. Complaints regarding any nonessential gatherings or non-essential businesses or entities operating in violation of "New York on PAUSE" may be made on the state’s website, at: coronavirus.health.ny.gov/newyork-state-pause, or via phone at: 1-833-789-0470.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The first in a series of monthly discussions to be hosted by the SSPD and Department of Public Safety will take place at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8. Saratoga Springs Police Department Chief Shane Crooks and Saratoga Springs Public Safety Commissioner Robin Dalton will lead the conversation. In this first discussion, which will be broadcast online, the discussion will detail plans for
the department and the city in response to the murder of George Floyd and the publication of policies and procedures pertaining to the SSPD. A Question and Answer session will follow. The meeting will be held online, via Zoom, and a link to the meeting will be published on the city’s Facebook page the day of the event. Email Robin.Dalton@ Saratoga-Springs.org with any questions or concerns.
City Building Department: “We’re Fully Operational” SARATOGA SPRINGS — While City Hall offices remain closed to the public, the Building Department is fully operational, the organization announced this week. Permit applications are being reviewed and issued as usual. Email notifications are automatically sent to inform applicants as their application moves through the review process. However, at this time, applications for building permits continue to be accepted via U.S. Mail only. Until the Building Department has moved into its
new location on the 3rd floor of City Hall at 474 Broadway, and City Hall reopens to the public, the department is unable to accept applications and documents in person. The Building Departments says it will communicate via email with applicants at the following stages: When an application is received in the mail; When all required information has been received, the application is complete and has been checked into the department’s Review Queue; When a building inspector is
assigned to review the application and plans; When permit is approved and ready to issue. Inspections are being performed in all cases when the state-required "Safety Plan" is in place. Inspections can be requested three ways: Submit request directly into system (preferred) using the online form from the city’s website at: saratoga-springs. org; Email request to building. office@saratoga-springs.org; Call the inspection line at 518-5873550, ext. 2511.
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Week of July 3 – July 9, 2020
Let There Be Light
Saratoga Hospital Needs To Re-Evaluate Visitor Policies Last month, I needed emergency care unrelated to COVID-19. My experience made my family acutely aware of the emotional impact caused by hospital visitor restrictions for families. I recall a visit from my doctor discussing the findings of the test and not being coherent enough to understand what was being said and no family to ask questions made me feel quite anxious. I acknowledge the seriousness of COVID-19 and the need to protect health care workers, patients and the public. I’m confident the current policies were made with the best judgment to promote safety in hospitals. However, these policies should be reexamined and adjusted to allow every patient the right to a support person to accompany them in the hospital. The CDC has already outlined guidelines for hospitals in managing visitor access within their facilities. These guidelines include: limiting visitors to those essential to the well-being of the patient (such as care partners), limiting points of access to the facility, screening all visitors for symptoms of COVID-19, denying access to the facility to visitors who present with a fever, requiring all visitors to wear face masks, restricting visitors to the patient room and taking special measures to control visits to patients with COVID-19. These guidelines do not call for the complete restriction of all visitors in the hospital setting. Actually, they highlight the essential role care partners play in supporting a patient’s emotional and physical well-being. Care partner presence promotes healing and lessens the burdens of health care workers. Hospital administrators should consider changing visiting policies to reflect CDC guidelines, improve recovery and healing and lessen demands on their staff.
- ROBIN MITCHELL
Photos by SuperSource Media.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mary Martin Day Spa is the first in the Northeast region to utilize the XtraLight UV System to sterilize her spa as customers return for her Spa’s services. The unit will allow for sterilization in between patients in her patient rooms. In addition with the XtraLight handheld unit her staff can easily sterilize the bathrooms, counter tops, waiting
room area in just a few minutes. “Treating spaces with Xtralight’s UVC disinfecting devices are an excellent way to assure people the spaces they enter are safe to visit.” stated XtraLight CEO Jerry Cation. For more information on the XtraLight system, or to book an appointment, contact Mary Martin Day Spa at: 518-583-4222 or visit them on Facebook.
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Ballston Spa Dining Goes Al fresco continued from front page... The effort is to boost business at local eateries including the Front Street Social Club, Henry’s Irish Tavern, Next Door Restaurant and Sunset Grill. Craig Favreau, manager at Front Street Delicatessen and Pizzeria, said he’s noticed a massive decrease in people dining out since restaurants were allowed to open at half occupancy. He did notice, however, that the community utilized the expanded outdoor seating when it was available. “We don’t really sell much nowadays with people dining in. People are still eating in, but not like they used to. But they are utilizing the outdoor tables weather permitting,” Favreau said. Woolbright added: “The restaurants on Front Street are pretty small spaces. When they were allowed to open up with appropriate social distancing, it’s questionable whether some of them will have enough tables to cover their expenses. We felt that in order to help them, we had to give them the opportunity to expand the location of their tables.” Being closed or exclusively offering takeout has taken a toll on eateries across the world, but Favreau is happy to have the opportunity to expand. Front Street Deli currently allows half of the occupancy of the store. When Front Street is shut down, Favreau takes the unused tables and places them on the street.
“Right now, half of our tables inside are not in use. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday we get the ones that we are not using inside and put them outside,” Favreau said. “I think having this makes people more inclined to dine out.” The community of Saratoga Springs is hoping for a similar dining opportunity on Broadway. However, expanding outdoor seating won't be an option, as Broadway is also State Route 50 which is controlled by the state. Two weeks ago, the City Council approved a permit system that will allow the city’s restaurants to expand their outdoor dining. The permit will allow eateries to place their chairs and tables on sidewalks and streets. Front Street Deli is located at 39 Front Street. They can be reached at thefsdeli.com or 518-884-0456. “Unless something changes with indoor dining, we reserved the right to change the system anytime that it appears that it needs to be changed." “It’s been tough on these small outfits to be closed for so long,” Woolbright said. “Unless something changes with indoor dining, we reserved the right to change the system anytime that it appears that it needs to be changed. My guess is until the restaurants are allowed to open back up at their full capacity we’ll probably continue to do this.”
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SIS Keeps End of Year Traditions Alive Amist In Person Gathering Restrictions SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Independent School’s 2019-2020 school year came to a close on Friday, June 19. Due to the national health crisis and school closures, students from Saratoga Independent School spent the last few months engaged in remote learning from home. The school has many endof-year traditions that the students have grown to love, including Field Day, Yearbooks, an Art Show, a Variety Show, and Carnival. Usually these events are held in person, during the school day. This year, students and teachers came up with creative solutions to keep these traditions alive virtually. Head of School Lisa Brown, said, “Our Saratoga Independent School community is extraordinarily strong. We have always put our students first and wanted to find a way to give them the community experience they have always appreciated during our year-end activities.” A week full of events was enjoyed by all students, from the safety of their homes. “We have incredibly thoughtful and creative faculty and students. They worked together to make
the end of the school year memorable,” stated Brown. The first event was a car parade held at the school. Students saw their teachers and received their yearbooks, which included pages dedicated to remote learning. All teachers and staff wore masks, along with our mascot, Thunder the Moose. Physical Education teacher Trish Bendon, aka Coach B, created a virtual Field Day for all grade levels. Each class section joined a live Zoom to compete against another class in at-home activities, including penguin walking, flip your lid, paper airplane corn hole, and more. Students enjoyed the friendly competition and opportunity to engage online with students from other classes. Spanish teacher Lisa-Renee Ackerman, aka Señora Chocolate, created a Virtual Variety Show, which was shared online with the entire school community. A Padlet allowed viewers to offer virtual applause. Art teacher Gabi Moore created a Virtual Art Show, showcasing student work, including box sculptures, paintings, shadow drawings, and even graphic design and videos.
Snapshots from SIS's Virtual Field Day (above) and Variety Day (below). Photos provided.
On the last day of school, students usually participate in an outdoor carnival with booths designed and operated by our Intermediate, Fifth Grade, and Middle School students. This year was no different. Jeny Randall, Middle School Coordinator, led the charge to create a Virtual Carnival. Students designed booths held during live Zoom meetings where students participated in an array of carnival games. In lieu of the usual Fifth Grade celebration, this year Fifth Graders received lawn signs to display at home to celebrate their graduation and move to Middle School. Brown stated, “It was amazing to see the school community come together to create such wonderful activities. I am so happy the students ended this unusual school year with positive and meaningful memories.” Brown expects that Saratoga Independent School will be open for education in person in the Fall.
The school has already begun planning and implementing new health and safety measures. The 2020-2021 school year will
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mark the first year with all three Middle School grades and Brown is excited for the first S.I.S. 8th Grade graduation next spring.
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PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
Week of July 3 – July 9, 2020
BALLSTON SPA 1317 West High St., $183,000. Joshua Bush and Ashley Horrocks sold property to Brett and Alison Belden. 118 Westside Dr., $380,000. Kathryn and William Ross, Jr. sold property to Jess and Kelly Premo. 98 Lancaster Court, $381,774. Bordeau Builders Inc. sold property to Christopher Hyde and Kimberly Lesieur.
CHARLTON 90 Western Ave., $445,000. Brian and Laurel Dunn sold property to James and Megan Grabowski.
CLIFTON PARK 32 Torrey Pines, $388,000. Catherine Bennett sold property to Vladimir and Emira Shirilov. 61 Spruce St., $405,000. Orapin Sangrat (by Agent) sold property to Ankit Sehgal and Marilyn Lupo. 18 Emmons Dr., $75,000. Dandan He sold property to Tianyi Wang. 2 Hemlock Dr., $344,900. Benjamin and Emily Solomon sold property to Antoinette and Adam DeGeorgio. 80 Avenue of the Oaks, $595,000. Mary and Gerald Kilanoski (as Trustees) sold property to Mark Elpers and Jeannette Sutton. 2 Cathywood Court, $415,000. Jeffrey and Mary Gennoy sold property to Jill Gradner. 35 Longview Dr., $244,100. John Hockey sold property to Jeffrey and Erin Joseph. 50 Tipperary Way, $600,000. Anthony and Marilyn Sirco sold property to Collin Sirco. 47 Wheeler Dr., $330,000. Courtney Beach sold property to Scott and Jessica Cahrenger. 84 Longkill Rd., $280,000. Courtney Seymour (Ind and as Agent) and Peter Farnum (by Agent) sold property to Justin and Angela Davis. 7 Christinamarie Dr., $440,000. James and Kristin Richter sold property to Kevin Weatherby and Linda Wills.
36 Vista Court, $371,146. Vista West Development LLC sold property to Mark and Sharon Shear.
CORINTH County Route 25, $95,000. Marjorie Jones sold property to Kenneth and Marni Freemire. 17 Poplar St., $15,000. Robert and Cheryl Healy (by Atty) sold property to Heather Loadholt. 101 Lemont Ave., $112,000. Linda Smith and Donna Prokopowicz sold property to Donna Prokopowicz.
GALWAY 5231 North St., $100,000. Theodore Lovelass (by Atty) and Diane Lovelass (Ind and as Atty) sold property to Flintlock Corp. 2550 Old Mill Rd., $436,000. Benal Raeburn sold property to Nikolas and Katrina Graf.
GREENFIELD 9 Brandell Lane, $270,618. Erick and Nicole Evers sold property to David Spangler and Casey Normile.
MALTA 37 Lupine Dr., $295,000. Edward and Linda Murphy sold property to Elizabeth Danton. 9 Weston Way, $392,051. Barbera Homes Malta Springs LLC sold property to Thomas and Mary Anne Kinisky (as Trustees). 51 Village Circle North, $452,196. Belmonte Properties LLC sold property to Christoph Steinbruchel and Patricia Connelly. 104 3rd St., $155,000. Carol Zarro sold property to Mark and Erin Calicchia.
Galway Rd., $28,000. Betsy Norton sold property to Saratoga AllVets LLC. 174 Milton Ave., $250,000. David and Carol Godette sold property to Antonio Bianchi and Mackenzi Kelly.
TOWN OF SARATOGA 1245 Route 9P, $675,000. Tara Lindsley sold property to Phyllis Fein. 33 Morgans Run, $174,000. Osborn Cole sold property to Timothy Hoover. 191 Broad St., $99,000. Darren and Lisa Tracy sold property to One Hundred Ninety One Broad Street LLC. 179 Swamp Rd., $355,000. Christian and Bridget Babcock sold property to Ryan and Jami Walker.
SARATOGA SPRINGS 336 Grand Ave., $138,350. Two Glenmore Avenue LLC sold property to Christine Treadway and Thomas McDermott. 132 Adams St., $410,000. Allen Elizabeth (by Exec) sold property to One Hundred and Thirty Two Adams Street LLC. 54 Trottingham Rd., $212,000. Nicholas and Rita Dispenziere sold property to Laura Carley. 3 Pamela Lane, $485,000. Diane Webb sold property to Nicole and Elliot Edwards. 414 Church St., $276,500. Lisa Moll sold property to Tina Grolley. 222 Crescent Ave., $380,000. Susan Chille sold property to Karen Keis and Peter Gonczlik. 11 Foxhall Dr., $585,000. Neal McLaughlin sold property to William and Ellen Gray.
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53 Vettura Court, $85,000. Lecmor Residential LLC sold property to DeGraff Bloom Custom Builders Inc.
17 Castle Dr., $60,000. Nicholas Palage sold property to Anthony Palage.
120 Wineberry Lane, $235,000. Randall Dickinson sold property to Kelli and Ceth Morocco.
112 Lakepointe Way, $363,218. Mason Street LLC sold property to Philip and Cynthia Disorbo.
MILTON 31 Whippletree Rd., $235,000. Vladislav and Taisiya Kobzar sold property to David and Erin Nocera.
WILTON 7 Kerry Court, $395,000. James Mella sold property to Frances and John Bogardus.
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2 Timbira Dr., $322,000. Carlos and Cynthia Chacon sold property to Theresa Supski, Andre and Catherine Powers.
20 Burnham Rd., $420,000. Bonacio Construction Inc. sold property to Michael and Jennifer Wolfe.
8 Overlook Dr., $410,000. Tina Grolley sold property to Pablo and Kara Rivera.
2 Conklin Ct, $100,000. William and Judy Morris sold property to McPadden Builders LLC.
71 Edie Rd., $380,000. Axel Sondhof and Lisa Loftus Sondhof sold property to Alenander Lourenco and Laura Kavanaugh Lourenco.
7 Conklin Ct, $90,000. William and Judy Morris sold property to McPadden Builders LLC.
11 Sepia Lane, $288,400. Thomas Cafarella (as Trustee) sold property to Danielle Moriarity.
35 Traver Rd., $65,000. William and Judy Morris sold property to McPadden Builders LLC.
16 King Rd., $311,500. Raymond and Carolann Sauter sold property to Clark Leonelli.
4 Waverly Place, $369,000. DEC Development LLC sold property to Jennifer Lheureux.
20 Burnham Rd., $72,000. North Manor Development LLC sold property to Bonacio Construction Inc.
72 Fieldstone Dr., $615,000. Jordan and Michelle Mazur sold property to Gregg and Cathy Palesky.
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New Malta Grove at Exit 12 by Opal Jessica Bogdan Saratoga TODAY
MALTA — Recently known as 101 State Farm Place, Malta Grove was auctioned off earlier this year to the new property owner Flaum Management Co. Inc. Flaum Management is a commercial real estate agency based in Rochester, New York. They purchased the 25-acre property for $2 million, which holds a 120,000 sq-ft building. Flaum Management is highly motivated to fill the building and will demise the space to accommodate tenants requirements. The building is currently available for lease in suites ranging starting at 10,000 sq-ft. Loren Flaum, CFO of Flaum Management, said the family business is very tenant-orientated.
“We are very tenant focused…good tenants come first in our business. We’re very hands-on, we're not an absentee landlord, with over 500 tenants we put them all first,” Flaum said. “We service our tenants and give them whatever they need such as a cost effective solution. We have a very attentive 24/7-customer-service.” Flaum said the management team enjoys the redevelopment opportunities Saratoga County and the Capital Region offers. “We found that the economy in the capital region is very strong we like the prospects,” Flaum said. “We have a property management team in Albany and we’re gearing up to do more in the capital region.” Flaum management is known for taking vacant properties and used properties to redevelop
Rochester Real Estate Agency Breathes New Life in previous State Farm Place. Photo provided.
them and bring life back to them. Flaum mentioned re-naming the property to Malta Grove would fit better within the landscape. “The location is phenomenal, it’s right off the highway and across the street from the new hospital and YMCA. We have been very successful in re-developing and we will use that same model for this building,” Flaum said. “We love
the economic prospect of the area and the growth. We only look at acquisitions that we can really help benefit tenants because without them, we would have nothing.” Flaum Management worked with Peter Struzzi, SIOR at Cushman & Wakefield. Struzzi joined the company in 1998 and serves as the Real Estate Broker for the Albany Office. As for the
future of Malta Grove, Flaum and his family are excited for the opportunity to expand in Saratoga County. “We just want to see this building become vibrant again and have more life,” Flaum said. Flaum Management is also the owner of Latham Farms, located at 579 Troy Schenectady Rd and Queensbury Plaza.
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Saratoga County Fair Goes Virtual SRYMCA Board Names SARATOGA SPRINGS — Although the Saratoga County Fair Board of Directors made the difficult decision to postpone the traditional county fair until 2021, the show must still go on. To continue to practice social distancing, the Saratoga County Fair will bring the spirit of the county fair directly to you through a virtual fair. Starting July 20, there will be fun posts, contests and
events for all to enjoy. The virtual fair will be hosted July 21 to July 26. Currently, interested individuals can enter the 2020 Saratoga County Fair Queen pageant. The pageant will be completely virtual. Deadline for entries is Monday, July 6. We will announce the Fair Queen per tradition on our opening day of July 21. For more information please go to saratogacountyfair.org.
For an updated listing of our upcoming schedule of events visit the website or Facebook page for a continuous update. Please invite your family and friends to like our page and stay tuned for all the activities we have planned. If you are interested in how you can participate, support or sponsor our virtual fair please call the fair office at 518-885-9701.
The Saratoga Springs History Museum Reopens July 3 SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs History Museum located in the Canfield Casino in Congress Park will re-open to the public Friday, July 3. The Museum will be open Fridays through Sundays from 10 to 4 through the month of July, and will then re-evaluate and possibly extend hours. James Parillo, Museum Director said “This unprecedented
closure took us all by surprise. The pandemic forced us to delay the opening of our new exhibit, The Great Hotels of Saratoga Springs. I am excited that the public can finally view this visual display that tells the story of the Gilded Age in Saratoga Springs.” The Museum is following all recommended COVID-19 safety protocols. Social distancing and the wearing of facemasks are
required of staff and visitors. The History Museum was founded in 1883 and has been located in the Canfield Casino since 1912. Three floors of exhibits tell the story of the city of Saratoga Springs. An average visit lasts 45 minutes to an hour. Admission is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors and $5 for students. Children under 12 are free. For more information visit www.saratogahistory.org.
Saratoga Hospital’s “No Visitors” Policy Remains In Place SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Hospital is not changing the hospital’s current “No Visitors” policy. The governor’s recent directive allows each hospital to reconsider its visitation policies and use its best judgment. Following a careful assessment of our current “No Visitors” policy, including consulting with our nursing and physician leadership, we have come to the conclusion that the safeguards provided by restricting visitation is in the best interest of our patients and our staff. This is particularly important as we witness the volatility of the spread of the virus in other regions across the country and new travel quarantines being implemented. As of this week, and since June 12, Saratoga Hospital has had no COVID-19 positive inpatients. Since the beginning of this crisis, Saratoga Hospital has also had no hospital-acquired COVID-19
infections. And early on in this crisis, Saratoga Hospital was the first and only hospital in the region to institute an advanced testing protocol for patients to be rapidtested for COVID-19 before being admitted to the hospital. Knowing every patient’s status allowed the hospital staff to manage a patient’s stay much more efficiently and effectively, increasing patient and staff safety and increasing confidence in our hospital. When essential elective procedures were allowed to restart in late April after being postponed by NYSDOH directives, all patients were required to be tested before any surgeries or procedures were performed. No COVID19 positive patient was allowed to undergo a procedure until subsequently testing negative. In short, every policy and protocol we have enacted has made Saratoga Hospital safer for our patients, our staff, and
our community. With that level of success in our safety plan implementation, we feel it is best to continue to enforce a “No Visitor” policy and continue to reduce risk. We understand and respect the frustration this may place on our patients, their families and friends. We have always made compassionate exceptions, made on a case-by-case basis as directed by our patient care team. When possible, we assist patients with iPad or smartphone virtual visits. And we have made our Inpatient Transition Program team available for personal phone calls to families to provide extra comfort and answer questions they may have. Each of these efforts was part of our visitation policy assessment. We will continue to monitor and reassess the policy. The current visitation policy is available on the hospital’s website: SaratogaHospital.org/COVID19.
Scott Clark Interim CEO
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The SRYMCA Board of Directors has appointed Vice President of Operations Scott Clark as interim CEO, following the departure of Andrew Bobbitt. The appointment takes effect immediately. “The SRYMCA has experienced a period of tremendous growth over the past several years, including construction of the Malta branch and major capital improvements at the Wilton and Saratoga Springs branches,” said Rick Schumaker, president of the Board of Directors. “We thank Andrew for his service during this time and wish him well.” Clark has more than 32 years of experience in YMCA operations, facilities, membership and health and wellness. Prior to joining the Saratoga Regional YMCA in March 2019, he served as Vice President of Operations at the YMCA of Greater Kansas City and oversaw seven fullservice YMCA facilities with an annual budget of more than $15 million. At SRYMCA, Scott leads the operations of the SRYMCA’s five branches, including all aspects of membership, programs and childcare. “Since joining the SRYMCA, Scott has spearheaded meaningful and positive changes throughout
Scott Clark. Photo provided.
our organization. We are a stronger organization as a result, and his leadership served as a foundation as we refined and grew to better serve our community. The SRYMCA has cultivated a team of committed, highly-capable personnel across all divisions and we are confident of their ability, with Scott at the helm, to lead us through this important transition,” said Schumaker. “I have dedicated my entire professional career to the YMCA organization because I believe in its mission to build healthy spirits, minds and bodies for all,” Clark said. “I look forward to working with the SRYMCA management team, including our dedicated branch managers and senior staff, to continue our organization’s long tradition of service to the greater Saratoga community.”
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I t would seem that nothing could be simpler than watering your garden, but I’m always amazed that so many gardeners, even experienced gardeners, continue to make the rookie mistake of spraying their plants with water. Spraying your gardens with water can turn even a great growing season into a struggle. HERE’S WHY:
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Written & Photographed by Peter Bowden for Saratoga TODAY
Spraying chills the leaves, shocking the plant. On a hot day we might think that our tomato plants would enjoy a cooling spray from the hose. Actually, tomatoes love their leaves to be hot. On a 90° summer day, the leaves of the tomato are evaporating moisture. The tomato (or any of our garden plants) replaces that moisture by drawing it up through its roots. Along with that moisture come the nutrients the plant needs to grow, flower and produce fruit. Wetting the leaves shuts down that process. When the leaves get hit with that 50°F water from the hose, it shocks the plant and it takes a couple of days to recover. Every time you chill your tomato by spraying it with water, you’re cheating yourself out of at least couple of days of growing. Our season is short enough without being cheated by spray watering.
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Spraying our plants with water creates a perfect environment for fungal diseases to incubate and thrive. Folks are always worried about late blight, powdery mildew and a host of other diseases but they’ll continue to water their vegetable and flower gardens with a lawn sprinkler. Roses and tomatoes are especially prone to fungal diseases so special effort should be made to keep their foliage dry as much as possible. Plants with dry leaves are always going to be healthier. Wet leaves are an invitation to the spores of fungal diseases.
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Spraying our plants with water washes the pollen out of the flowers. Once that happens, the plant will abort that now-useless flower. In the case of flowering ornamental plants, this means that a flower that could have lasted several days will now turn to mush by the next morning. In the vegetable garden, spraying the pollen out of the flowers means that no fruit will form until a new flower opens and gets pollinated. All the effort we put into our vegetable gardens is undermined when we water with a lawn sprinkler or spray them with water from a hose.
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Spray watering wastes water. Plants absorb water through their roots and that is where the water should be directed. Water sprayed on your garden evaporates into the air, doing little good for your plants and a great deal of damage. Right about now you may be thinking “Rain wets the plants though.” That’s true but it rarely rains when the sun is shining and it is usually a bit cooler. Rain also falls from above and many flowers have adapted with downward facing flowers. Morning Glories will actually close before a rain to protect the pollen. A rainy growing season does create lots of fungal disease problems for plants. There’s no good reason to replicate the miseries of a soggy growing season. So, how do we water the gardens without wetting the plants? Use a watering wand. A watering wand allows you to direct the water to the soil at the base of each plant so the roots can be soaked while wetting the foliage as little as possible. For a deep soak, let the wand trickle slowly at the base of each plant for a longer time. If you haven’t the time or patience for wand watering, you can use oozing soaker hoses so all you have to do is hook up your hose and walk away. Watering your gardens isn’t difficult but make sure that it helps rather than harms your plants.
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#SSPLSummerReading2020 The Courthouse Gallery
Slates Opening for July 11
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Participate in #SSPLSummerReading2020 with a story from Saratoga Springs Children's Room Librarians. To do so, join the Saratoga Springs Public Library Facebook NewsFeed or its YouTube Channel: www.YouTube.com/SaratogaLibrary. Events take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursdays, beginning July 9. Image provied.
AIM Services Annual Croquet Fundraiser Moves Downtown to City Businesses
SARATOGA SPRINGS — AIM Services, Inc. has recreated its annual Croquet On the Green fundraiser. The event - now called Croquet OFF the Green, has been moved to downtown Saratoga Springs to fit Open NY recommendations. The goal is to safely bring people to Saratoga businesses while raising awareness and funds for AIM Services - provider of services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The event takes place from July 26-Aug. 2, and also celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act which was signed into law on July 26, 1990. Anyone over 18 years of age can register to be an AIM Services Croquet OFF the Green player. Thirty participating Saratoga businesses will have croquet wickets on display on their entrance door or front display windows. Inside they will have scorecards and stamps to mark that you visited their store. Patronage at a store with a wicket counts as a croquet score. Every stamp gives the player an entry into the grand prize drawing. There is no limit to the number of stamps a player can receive. “We knew that the event had to be drastically different this year and we are thrilled to be working
with the Saratoga Chamber and to be helping downtown businesses as well as the people served by AIM,” said Chris Lyons, Executive Director of AIM Services, Inc., in a statement. “We hope that as the players go from store to store to complete their wickets, they support each store and also take the opportunity to support AIM.” Each participating business has the option of having a donation box for AIM Services, rounding purchases up to nearest dollar as a donation, or offering a percentage
of their sales to go to AIM. Participating businesses are also encouraged to promote the activity through social media and email. Participants can register now and view the list of participating Saratoga businesses at AIMServicesInc.org. Players can also register at any of the 30 participating businesses. For more information on how to support AIM Services Croquet Off the Green, contact Marissa Romero at mromero@ aimservicesinc.org.
Artwork: Jenny Kemp, "The Sway."
LAKE GEORGE — In a forward-thinking move and in anticipation of COVID-related infections continuing to drop, The Lake George Arts Project is hoping to open their doors on July 11 with a solo o exhibition of Jenny Kemp - Recent Work. The exhibition, which is scheduled to run July 11 through Aug. 14, features Kemp’s vibrant abstract paintings, drawings and animations that reflect phenomena of the natural world.
Biomorphic forms are created through hand-painted parallel lines that weave through space. Gallery Hours: Wednesdays Fridays from noon to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m. Visit www.lakegeorgearts.org for a link to a live Zoom talk with the artist on the day of the opening. The Courthouse Gallery is located at the side entrance of the Old County Courthouse, corner of Canada and Lower Amherst Streets, Lake George.
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Week of July 3 – July 9, 2020
Entertainment
HEALTH & WELLNESS EVENTS TO TAKE PLACE ON SPAC GROUNDS SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Performing Arts Center and COESA announced this week they will partner to present a series of health and wellness events on the SPAC grounds in the Saratoga Spa State Park. The events include: Tai Chi classes instructed by Mark Tolstrup of the Tai Chi Center (July 7-28) and Guided Meditation led by Pierre Zimmerman of One Roof Saratoga (July 12-Aug. 30). The classes are part of a larger initiative to create opportunities for the community to safely gather. Wellness teachers and their students will be able to meet in person once again in a controlled, socially-distanced way. All proceeds will go directly to the teachers. The Tai Chi and Meditation classes which will begin on July 7 and July 12, respectively, will be
held on the SPAC grounds with socially distant marked spaces for each participant. All attendees will enter through the Hall of Springs Gate and will be required to complete a health screening questionnaire. In addition, guests are required to wear a face mask at all times until the classes begin and then immediately after the classes conclude. Class sizes will be limited to a maximum of 25 participants. Restrooms will be available for participants and will be cleaned and sanitized after each use. Online registration must be completed in advance. All proceeds will go directly to the practitioners. Full class schedule is as follows: Tai Chi Classes at SPAC Instructed by Mark Tolstrup of the Tai Chi Center. Beginner Introduction To Tai Chi Class at 10 a.m. or 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, July 7–28. Participants will learn
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the basic postures, movements and breath work in addition to the first movements of the Yang style Tai Chi form. These techniques have many benefits for health and wellbeing including flexibility, stress reduction and balance. Pre-registration is required 24 hours in advance of class. Cost for the series is $80. Register online at: www.the-taichi-center. com/home.html or email: mark@ the-taichi-center.com.
Meditation Classes at SPAC - Led by Pierre Zimmerman of One Roof Saratoga. Dharma Meditation at 9 a.m. on Sundays, July 12 - Aug. 30. Dharma Meditation includes inspirational topics that support emotional, cognitive, and ethical wishes for wellbeing. This is a sitting meditation for 25 minutes with a silent break allowing people to stretch, followed by a second sitting, introduced by a brief talk.
A discussion on the topic and some insights and reflections about the nature and commonality of our basic humanity is shared by attendees. This meditation is open to beginners and/or those who have previously been meditating. 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.
THE SEMBRICH LAUNCHES SECOND VIRTUAL PRESENTATION:
Marcella Sembrich and the Role of a Lifetime
BOLTON LANDING — The Sembrich has launched its second 20/20: Virtual Visionaries presentation titled “Marcella Sembrich and the Role of a Lifetime.” The newest installment of The Sembrich’s online offering explores the role of Lucia from Donizetti’s opera Lucia di Lammermoor through commentary, photos, historic recordings, as well as video, and showcases the important part it had in launching Marcella Sembrich’s renowned international career. The presentation will feature an exclusive video performance of the Mad Scene from Lucia di Lammermoor sung by soprano Alexandra Nowakowski, winner of the 2017 Sembrich International Voice Competition. Nowakowski is joined in performance by Adria Foster principal flutist for the Washington National Opera (WNO), and pianist Robert Ainsley, director of WNO’s Cafritz Young Artist Program. This presentation along with other programs in the 20/20: Virtual Visionaries Summer Festival can be found online at TheSembrich.org/ online. For more information, visit www.TheSembrich.org.
Alexandra Nowakowski, soprano.
Arts & 23 Entertainment
Week of July 3 – July 9, 2020
Saratoga Springs Stages Forum on The State of The Arts by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS — A panel discussion featuring local leaders involved in the arts was showcased during a Zoom meeting June 30. The discussion was moderated by Ian Berry, Dayton Director of the Tang
Teaching Museum at Skidmore College. Berry noted that these are strange times, yet stressed he remains optimistic. “This has prompted us to be better neighbors, to reach out, to share our vulnerabilities,” Berry said. At the museum, staff have worked remotely for the past several months and while the museum building remains
closed, a variety of online offerings have been made public. The Tang Museum usually welcomes 40,000 visitors per year – about half of those during the summer season. The museum building is being readied for visitors with safety protocols being put in place, and a fall exhibition is being prepared that will feature 100 women artists in
THE SHOW WILL GO ON FOR
The White Party
with a Splash of Color
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Facing challenges surrounding the COVID-19 crisis and resulting space limitations, and social distancing mandates, Saratoga Bridges will not host their annual White Party ‘in person’ at Saratoga National Golf Club on July 11. Instead, the organization has re-envisioned their fundraiser as The Show Will Go On for ‘The White Party with a Splash of Color’ to assist with unanticipated expenses incurred by the COVID19 pandemic as well as generating support for their programs. The transformed online events which will include: An Online Silent Auction from Sept. 17-24; A Live Virtual Celebration on Friday, Sept. 25, and live entertainment featuring magician and artist Steven Brundage, and live music by Gravity.
The auction will include: A hand painted (oil stick) signed postcard (JMB) or “street art” from contemporary artist Jean Michel Basquiat, a new deck from Curtis Lumber and Homes by Malta Development Co., Inc., a one-week stay at Sanibel Island, Florida, Jet Blue tickets, Saratoga National Golf Club foursome with cart, Saratoga Nation Golf Club gift card. Saratoga Bridges has been providing the highest level of programs to people with developmental disabilities and their families for more than 60 years by promoting their abilities and achievements in every aspect of community life. As one of the largest private non-profit organizations in Saratoga County, they have been committed to
ensuring that the individuals they serve are able to realize their hopes and dreams as they work, volunteer and socialize while leading full, productive and contributing lives. Additionally, note Saratoga Bridges’ 17th Annual J. Michael Fitzgibbons Memorial Golf Classic will be held on Monday, Aug. 31 at the Edison Club, in Rexford. The day will include a scramble format, lunch, complimentary beverages, a Saratoga Bridges quarter-zip pullover, contests and prizes. Individual golfers are $200 and foursomes are $800. For more information, visit: saratogabridges.ejoinme. org/whiteparty. Contact Kelly Armer at karmer@saratogabridges.org to be a sponsor or support their event.
a celebration of a women’s right to vote, Berry said. Universal Preservation Hall - and the 19th century building it inhabits - underwent a massive multi-million-dollar renovation and staged its grand opening Feb. 27. Sadly, it was forced to cancel all shows less than two weeks later. “I’m thrilled we were open – it was only 10 days – but a spectacular 10 days it was,” said UPH Director Teddy Foster. The NY Pause “was quite a blow. We worked many years to get the building up and running,” says Foster, adding that no largescale music shows are anticipated til at least January 2021. An exhibition of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame pinball machines is slated to open in late July. Ticket information regarding the event is coming soon, and the exhibit is anticipated to be on display through the summer. UPH will institute a limited entry of up to 20 at a time for up to 90 minutes, as well as other protocols, such as face coverings, gloves and the taking of visitors’ temperatures. Cate Johnson, of the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, said the museum hopes to unveil its newly remodeled and renovated Hall of Fame by late summer, and SPAC President and CEO Elizabeth Sobol reported the first of limited-attendance outdoor health and wellness activities gets underway this month.
The SPAC amphitheater is projected to be dark for the duration of the summer, but other plans are being coordinated for use of the large outdoor space. A $ 9.5 million renovation project of the concession area/ year-round venue has just been completed and will soon be unveiled as well. The annual jazz festival at SPAC – which this year was remodeled as a virtual affair for three nights featuring three local artists and three national artists, garnered 10,000 views during the weekend, Sobol said. For more information regarding the summer plans at SPAC, please see the interview with Sobol, published in last week’s (June 26-July 2) edition of Saratoga TODAY. “This is one of our most challenging times in the city’s history. From art classes to museums, from dance recitals to concerts, no cultural institution has gone untouched," city Mayor Meg Kelly said. The economic impact of COVID on the arts and subsequently the community is large. The economic impact of just SPAC alone to the region is $100 million, Sobol said. The forum was sponsored by the Saratoga Springs Arts Commission in partnership with Skidmore College. Part 2 of a State of the Arts panel discussion will be held 4 p.m. on July 14. For details, go to: Saratoga-Springs.org.
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RELIGION
Week of July 3 – July 9, 2020
Places of Worship
*Wheelchair Accessible Please contact your congregation for official schedules and services as locations re-open. Thank you.
Adirondack Christian Fellowship
Christian Restoration Ministries
Galway United Methodist Church
8 Mountain Ledge, Wilton Contact: 518-587-0623 | acfsaratoga.com Services: Sunday 8 and 10 a.m.
Saratoga Senior Center: 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-796-4323 | Pastor Pat Roach Services: Saturday 7-9 p.m.; Bible Study: Friday 7-8 p.m.
2056 East Street, Galway Contact: 518-882-6520 | galway-united-methodist-church.com Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. (9 a.m. in July and August)
Adirondack Friends Meeting
Christian Science Church
Grace Church
27 Saratoga Avenue, South Glens Falls Contact: 518-793-3755 | adirondackfriendsmeeting.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.
107 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-0221 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
Assembly of God Faith Chapel
7 Old Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-6611 | cliftonparkchurchofchrist.com Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.
34 Third Street, Waterford Contact: 518-237-7370 | gracewaterford.com Rev. Kathy Alonge-Coons Services: Sunday 7:30 and 9:30 a.m. Adult Christian Education Program: 8:30 a.m.
6 Burgoyne Street, Schuylerville Contact: 518-695-6069 | Rev. Scott Cutting Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Assembly of God Saratoga
Church of Christ at Clifton Park
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
118 Woodlawn Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-6081 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
1 Glenmore Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-587-4796 | churchofjesuschrist.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m
Bacon Hill Reformed Church*
Community Alliance Church
560 Route 32N, Bacon Hill Contact: 518-695-3074 | Rev. Janet Vincent Services: 10 a.m.; Sunday School: 10 a.m.
257 Rowland Street, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-6524 Services: Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.
Baha’i Community of Saratoga Springs
Congregation Shaara Tfille*
Contact: 518-692-7694 | 518-885-0876 1-800-22UNITE | bahai.org Public Meetings: 1st Tuesdays 7 p.m.
84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-2370 | saratogasynagogue.org Services: Monday 7:30 a.m., Thursday 7:30 a.m., Saturday 10 a.m., 3rd Friday Shabbat 7:30p.m.
Ballston Center Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church
Corinth Free Methodist Church
58 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-7312 | ballstoncenterarpchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.
20 Hamilton Avenue, Corinth Contact: 518-654-9255 | 518-792-0271 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
Ballston Spa United Methodist Church*
Corinth United Methodist Church
101 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-6886 | ballstonspaumchurch.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
243 Main Street, Corinth Contact: 518-654-2521 | cfumc@cnyconnect.net Services: Sunday 11 a.m.
Barkersville Christian Church
Cornerstone Community Church
7200 Barkersville Road, Middle Grove Contact: 518-882-6437 | barkersvillechristianchurch.com Pastor Pat Atwell | Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.
100 Saratoga Village Boulevard, #8, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-664-5204 | mycornerstonechurch.org Pastor Frank Galerie | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Bethesda Episcopal Church*
Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Community
26 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-5980 | bethesdachurch.org The Very Rev’d Marshall J. Vang | Services: Sunday 8 a.m, 10 a.m.
2001 Route 9, Round Lake Contact: 518-877-8506 | office@corpuschristichurch.net Services: Saturday: 4 p.m. Sunday: 8 and 11 a.m.
Burnt Hills Baptist Church
Eastern Orthodox — Christ the Savior
193 Kingsley Road, Burnt Hills Contact: 518-399-5740 | burnthillsbaptistchurch.org Pastor Mark Dorr | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Adult Bible Study: Sunday 9 a.m.
349 Eastline Road, Ballston Lake Contact: 518-212-7845 | xcsavior.org Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.
Burnt Hills United Methodist Church*
6 Burgoyne Street, Schuylerville Contact: 518-695-6069 | faithchapelschuylerville.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
816 Route 50, Burnt Hills Contact: 518-399-5144 | nybhumc.com | Pastor Holly Nye Services: Sunday 9 and 10:30 a.m. | Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Calvary Capital District
Faith Chapel
First Baptist Church of Saratoga Springs
5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs | Contact: calvarycd.com Pastor Andrew Holt | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-6301 | fbcsaratoga.org Services: Sunday Noon
Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church
First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa
768 Charlton Road, Charlton Contact: 518-399-4831 | charltonfreehold.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Christ Community Reformed Church
202 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-8361 | bspabaptist.org Services: 10:30 a.m. (9 a.m. in July and August) Sunday School: 9 a.m. (all ages)
1010 Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-7654 | ccrc-cpny.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa 22 West High Street, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-5583 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
Christ Episcopal Church*
Full Gospel Tabernacle
15 West High Street, Ballston Spa | Contact: 518-885-1031 Services: Sunday 8 a.m., 10 a.m., and 5 p.m.
207 Redmond Road, Gansevoort Contact: 518-793-2739 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
Grace Fellowship Saratoga* 165 High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-691-0301 | saratoga.gracefellowship.com Pastor Mike Adams Services: Sundays 9 and 11 a.m. Greater Grace Community Church 100 Saratoga Village, Building 17, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-899-7777 | thechurch@ggccmalta.org Pastor David Moore Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Greenfield Center Baptist Church 30 Wilton Road, Greenfield Center Contact: 518-893-7429 Services: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. (all ages) Highway Tabernacle Church 235 Hudson Avenue, Mechanicville Contact: 518-664-4442 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Hope Church 206 Greenfield Avenue, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-7442 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.; Sunday School: 9 a.m. Jonesville United Methodist 963 Main Street, Clifton Park Contact: 518-877-7332 Services: Sunday: 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Living Waters Church of God 4330 State Route 50, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-587-0484 | livingwaterscog.us Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Malta Presbyterian Church 118 Dunning Street, Malta Contact: 518-899-5992 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Malta Ridge United Methodist Church 729 Malta Avenue Extension, Malta Contact: 518-581-0210 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Middle Grove United Methodist Church* 429 Middle Grove Road, Middle Grove Contact: 518-581-2973 Pastor Jason Proctor Services: Sunday 9 a.m. Mt. Olivet Baptist Church 100 Cresent Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-9441 | Rev. Dr. Victor L. Collier Services: 10 a.m. New Life Fellowship* 51 Old Gick Road, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-580-1810 | newlifeinsaratoga.org. Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
Week of July 3 – July 9, 2020 RELIGION
Places of Worship
*Wheelchair Accessible Please contact your congregation for official schedules and services as locations re-open. Thank you.
Next Level Church
St. George’s Episcopal Church
Schuylerville United Methodist Church
Comedy Works: 388 Broadway, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-306-7133 | nextlevel.church/saratoga-ny-church Pastor Joe | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
51 Church Street, Schuylerville Contact: 518-695-3101 | sumethodist.org Services: Sunday 11 a.m.
Northway Church
912 Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-6351 | stgeorge@csdl.net | stgeorgescp.org Services: Saturday 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 7:30, 9, 11:30 a.m. St. Isaac Jogues
770 Pierce Road, Clifton Park Contact: 518-899-1200 | northwaychuch.tv Services: 9:30 and 11 a.m.
716 Route 9P, Saratoga Lake Contact: 518-813-5090 | Father Patrick Rice Services: Sunday 10 a.m. (Open Memorial Day to winter)
971 Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-7964 | Services: Sunday 9 and 10:45 a.m.
Old Saratoga Reformed Church*
St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church*
48 Pearl Street, Schuylerville Contact: 518-695-3260 | old-saratoga.rcachurches.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
3159 Route 9N, Greenfield Center Contact: 518-893-7680 | stjosephschurchgreenfieldcenter.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m.
Old Stone Church (American Baptist)
St. Luke’s on the Hill
159 Stone Church Road, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-583-1002 | Services: 10:30 a.m.
40 McBride Rd., Mechanicville Contact: 518-664-4834 | stlukesonthehill.org Dave Haig, Rector Services: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 8 & 10 a.m. For Summer Worship Schedule please visit our website.
Olde Liberty Baptist 600 Route 67, Malta Contact: 518-885-4211 | oldelibertybaptist.com Services: Sunday 10, 11 a.m., and 2 p.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m. Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church* 73 Midline Road, Ballston Lake Contact: 518-399-5713 Services: Saturday 5:30 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m. Perry Road Baptist Church* 150 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-587-0711 | Pastor Thomas Van McClain Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Pine Grove Community Church* 59 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs Contact: 860-942-7359 | Thegrovess.com Pastor Mark Kehrer | Services: Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Porter Corners United Methodist Church* 512 Allen Road, Porter Corners Contact: 518-893-2289 Services: Sunday 9 a.m. Presbyterian-NE Congregational Church* 24 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-6091 | pnecchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) 4 Northcrest Drive, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-2226 | poplutheranchurch.org Services: Sunday 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship: 1st and 3rd Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:15- 10:15 a.m. (Sept.-June) REACH- Christian education for adults: 9:30-10:15 a.m. Quaker Springs United Methodist Church* 466 Route 32, Schylerville Contact: 518-695-3101 | qsumc.com | Pastor Ben Lalka Services: Sunday 9 a.m. River of Hope Fellowship 100 Saratoga Village Boulevard, Malta Commons, Suite 3 Contact: riverofhopefellowship.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Roman Catholic Church of St. Peter* 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-2375 Services: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 7:30, 9 and 11 a.m. St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church* 231 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-6122 Services: Weekdays 8 a.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.; Sunday 8, 10 a.m., and 5 p.m.; Spanish Mass 1 p.m.
St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church* 167 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-7411 | stmarysbsta.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8:30, 10:30 a.m., Noon St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church* 771 Route 29, Rock City Falls Contact: 518-885-4677 | sjoegctr@nycap.rr.com Services: Sunday 8:30 a.m. St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church* 149 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-0904 | office@spalutheran.org Services: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 8:30 and 11 a.m. St. Peter Lutheran Church* 2776 Route 9, Malta Contact: 518-583-4153 | Services: Sunday 9 a.m. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 1 Grove Street, Schuylerville Contact: 518-695-3918 | ststephens-schuylerville.com Services: Sunday 8:30 a.m. St. Therese Chapel (RC)
Shenendehowa United Methodist
Simpson United Methodist Church 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls Contact: 518-885-4794 | Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m. Soul Saving Station for Every Nation Christ Crusaders of America 62 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-3122 | soulsavingstationchurch.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Starpoint Church 410 21st Century Park Drive, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-2811 | starpoint.church Services: 9, 10:30 a.m. and Noon Stillwater Christian Fellowship Meeting at Liberty Ridge Farm: 29 Bevis Road, Schaghticoke Contact: 518-288-8802 | Services: 10 a.m. Stillwater United Church (Presbyterian U.S.A.) 747 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater Contact: 518-664-7984 | stillwaterunitedchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Temple Sinai* 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-8730 | saratogasinai.org Shabbat Services: Friday 6 or 8 p.m. (rotating schedule); Saturday 10:30 a.m. Terra Nova Church* 45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-833-0504 | terranovachurch.org Services: Sunday 9 a.m. The Salvation Army/ Worship, Service & Community Center
1 Wilton-Gansevoort Road, Gansevoort Contact: 518-792-2276 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
27 Woodlawn Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-1640 Services: Worship 11 a.m. | Sunday School: 10 a.m.
St. Thomas Anglican Church
Trinity United Methodist Church
242 Grooms Road, Halfmoon Contact: 518-348-0842 | thomasanglican.com Father John Bassett | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
155 Ballard Road, Gansevoort Contact: 518-584-9107 | tumcwilton.com | Rev. Jeff Stratton Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
Saratoga Abundant Life Church
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs*
2 Hutchins Road, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-885-5456 | salchurch.org Services: Sunday 8:20 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-1555 | uusaratoga.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
Saratoga Chabad
Unity Church in Albany
130 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-526-0773 | saratogachabad.com
21 King Avenue, Albany Contact: 518-453-3603 Services: Sunday 9 and 11 a.m.; Sunday School: 11 a.m.
Saratoga Friends Meeting (Quaker) 571 Route 32, Quaker Springs Contact: 518-587-7477 | 518-399-5013 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Saratoga United Methodist Church* 175 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-3720 | saratogaumc.com Services: Sunday 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Saratoga Seventh-Day Adventist Church 399 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-587-6951 | saratogasda.org Services: Worship 11 a.m.; Sabbath School: 10 a.m.
West Charlton United Presbyterian Church 1331 Sacandaga Road, West Charlton Contact: 518-882-9874 | westcharltonupc.org | Rev. Thomas Gregg Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Wilton Baptist Church 755 Saratoga Road, Wilton Contact: 518-583-2736 | wiltonbaptistchurch.com Services: Sunday 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Zen Buddhist Sitting Group Wilson Chapel, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-421-2155 | Services: Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.
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Food
Week of July 3 – July 9, 2020
Out of the Frying Pan
and into the Instant Pot
WILTON MALL Wednesdays | 3 - 6 p.m. Saturdays | 9 - 1 p.m.
Instant Pot Bolognese
by Madeline McCarthy for Saratoga TODAY Photos provided.
W
hat are we having for dinner? This daily asked question requires a different answer each time, but the response must always sound delicious, nutritious, and most of all, be easy to make. These exact requirements crossed Mary Song’s mind before she started Healthy Gourmet Kitchen. Prior to opening her business, Song worked as a business analyst designing large scale computer applications. She helped improve life for people around the world, but she never met any of them. She was working long hours and found it challenging to cook healthy dinners. This inspired Song to create her business selling packaged seasoning blends, dips, soup mixes, and meal starters that can be made in a slow cooker, pressure cooker, or simmered in a saucepan for those who are too busy to spend much time cooking. “I’ve loved to cook my entire life,” says Song, recalling how living in the Middle East and France influenced her cooking style. In the Middle East, she lived in an international expat community, where cooking was “like an art with a lot of heart.” While in France, she was taught traditional French cuisine and to use the freshest ingredients, stating that the process was “a bit fussy - but this was the 1980s after all!” Song learned to combine the Middle Eastern and French food cultures and not to be afraid of spices, herbs, and flavor. She advises her customers to step outside their comfort zone when it comes to food, so
rather than offering bland mixes, Healthy Gourmet Kitchen invites you to make flavorful and exciting dishes like a “Coconut Curry Chickpea Stew” or “Chicken Marengo.” Everything is blended and mixed by hand and packed into clear packaging so customers are able to see the ingredients they are buying. Plus, there are no unnecessary added ingredients like you find in store-bought mixes. “When I first started Healthy Gourmet Kitchen there were few or no low sodium, low-fat options that also tasted great,” says Song, “I felt there was an opportunity to create healthy, delicious meal starters that didn't rely on salt, sugar or chemicals for flavor.”
Yields: 8 servings | Total Time: 30 mins
INGREDIENTS: *Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market
• 1 lb. ground meat of choice (beef*, lamb*, pork*, turkey, or plant-based) • 1 package Healthy Gourmet Kitchen Bolognese meal starter kit*
• 1 onion diced* • 2 lb. tomatoes* or 1, 28 oz. can whole or diced plum tomatoes • 1 cup white wine • 1 cup milk* • 4 tablespoons grass-fed butter* • 12 ounces penne pasta
INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Turn Instant Pot to saute medium. Add butter and allow it to melt slightly. Add chopped onion and saute for 3-5 minutes. Add ground meat and break it up so that it crumbles. Continue to saute until the meat is brown. 2. After meat is browned, add white wine and the Healthy Gourmet Kitchen Bolognese meal starter pack on top of the meat.
When she created her business, Song knew she wanted to participate in the Saratoga Farmers’ Market to finally be able to meet the people she helps. Healthy Gourmet Kitchen attends the market on Saturdays and will be back at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market on July 11!
3. Add milk and tomatoes. If you are using fresh, whole tomatoes, squish them or chop them up. Add pasta and push so that it is submerged under the liquid.
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.
5. When the cooking time is complete, allow 5 minutes to pass for natural release, then move the vent to remove the rest of the steam. Remove the lid, top with grated cheese, and enjoy!
4. Secure the lid on the Instant pot and close the vent. Press manual for 4 minutes.
Recipe by Healthy Gourmet Kitchen. Photo provided.
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Food
Week of July 3 – July 9, 2020
Just Muddling my way along! by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY
Hello my Foodie Friends !
This Fourth of July weekend during Covid-19 restrictions will hinder but not stop our family and friends from getting together safely. Our gatherings will be more thought out and the right people will be with us. A toast or two will be made and what will you be holding? The drink I will be requesting is the Mojito! If you like Mojitos, and you’re like me, then they have to be made right. This is a classic summer cocktail and if it’s made correctly it’s delicious. An essential tool to use to make a Mojito is a “muddler.” The muddler is basically a stick you use to smash ingredients into a bottom of a glass. It is used like a pestle to mash or muddle fruits, herbs, and spices. The classic muddler is a rod with a slight flare on one end and a flat surface or teeth on the other side. Both the flat surface and the teeth surface are appropriate for “muddling.” The purpose to “muddle” is to release fresh flavors to the liquid that will enhance your drink. Bartenders use a muddler to crush ingredients such as lemons, limes, and mint against the glass before pouring ice in. The muddler can also be used to stir a drink. Here are some tips of “muddling.”
• Place your ingredients in the bottom of a cocktail shaker or mixing glass. Some cocktails are muddled directly in the serving glass as well.
• In most cases, the point of muddling is not to smash the ingredients into a messy pulp, but to gently caress the essence out of it and this is where a lot of new bartenders go wrong.
Ahhh…I love summer.
• Gently press down and give a half turn of the muddler. • Release and continue this motion until sufficiently muddled. This will generally take about 4-6 turns. • Don’t muddle in a shaker that has a plastic bottom because they are prone to cracking, even under the lightest of pressure. • Muddle before adding ice or you are just crushing ice, potentially over diluting the drink, and not properly muddling the ingredients that need it. Being outdoors and enjoying fun times with family and friends (safely) creates those memories that last a lifetime. This Fourth of July weekend, don’t get caught trying to “muddle your way through” making a Mojito without a muddler. Stop by Compliments to the Chef, Saratoga Springs’ true kitchen essentials store located at 33 Railroad Place to pick up the tools you need to make your weekend an enjoyable one! Remember; “Life Happens in the Kitchen.” Happy Fourth of July!
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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: Hear, Listen
Hear means to be aware of sounds in your ears. Can you hear me over there despite all the noise?
Listen means to pay attention to something you can hear. You usually need the preposition to with it. Try to listen to what the instructor has to say about the test.
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by Colin Maruscsak for Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — As Saratoga residents begin to blow off the dust on their bikes and running shoes after the long quarantine, the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation (SSPF) is offering a fun and educational way to get back into being active. Throughout the summer, the SSPF is offering guided walking and biking tours throughout Saratoga to give you the full story on this historic city. The annual Bike Tours are returning again this summer to give people the full scoop behind the Saratoga Spa State Park. Join Linda Harvey-Opiteck, the SSPF Secretary as the path takes you along old roads, carriage paths, and trolley lines. By biking and walking these paths, the community will gain an understanding of the historic development of the area through the 1900’s. The trip will highlight the significant architectural and landscaping changes the springs and spas went through throughout this period. Even today the park remains a staple
cultural and amusement spot for locals and tourists alike. The SSPF highlights the preservation of the spas and the local beauty of the quiet and off-the-beaten-path springs. Ever since their founding in 1977, the SSPF has worked for the protection and enhancement of the Saratoga’s cultural heritage. The tour starts on South Broadway at the Lincoln Baths near the early bathhouses before moving along to some lesser known springs along Route 50. Afterwards, the tour will head to the serene Geyser Park area before finishing up at the complex of Beaux Arts building in the center of Saratoga Spa State Park. Harvey-Opiteck says that her favorite part of the tour is “making people aware of the significance of this park that is in their backyard and helping them find new parts of the park that they not have explored before. Everyone puts a focus on the historic architecture in Saratoga Springs but here we have a National Historic Landmark, which there is no higher significance in the United States.”
"...Everyone puts a focus on the historic architecture in Saratoga Springs but here we have a National Historic Landmark, which there is no higher significance in the United States.”
Tickets for the tour are $20 for SSPF members and $25 for any non-members and space is limited to around twenty participants so sign up in advance. Also, for those who are interested but might not have a bike can rent one through the many CDPHP Cycle stations throughout Saratoga. The course
is mostly flat so people of all ages and fitness ranges are welcome to attend. Tours are offered on Saturday, July 11, Saturday, Aug. 22, and on Sunday Sept. 27. The SSPF is also offering their “Summer Strolls” again this summer which take you through multiple different neighborhoods and locations around Saratoga to learn more about their cultural history as well. There are twelve walks scheduled throughout the summer and like the Bike Tours, space is limited so registering for a ticket in advance is required. A guide who is well rooted in Saratoga’s rich history will
lead the tour and the locations visited range from elegant streets of Saratoga’s downtown to the tranquil, hole-in-the-wall springs. These tours are offered every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. all the way through Sept. 6. For those looking to get active this summer, try signing up for a Bike Tour or Summer Stroll. The two not only give you an in-depth guide on the city’s rich cultural history, but also are a great way to make being active fun. For more information on the tours or to make a reservation, call the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation 518587-5030 or visit their website at www.saratogapreservation.org.
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Mary Keiser and her retired thoroughbred, Kenny, make a surprise appearance at Saratoga Springs Class of 2020 graduate Maddie Buck’s backyard party on June 26, 2020. Buck, at left with hand on porch rail, joined by her family at the celebration. Photo: Kim Weir.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — On June 26, Saratoga Springs High School celebrated the Class of 2020 with a “drive-thru” graduation ceremony on the high school campus. Following the ceremony, graduate Maddie Buck had a surprise visitor waiting at her backyard party at home, with a backyard that sits adjacent to the Oklahoma Training Track. As her family gathered for Buck’s graduation party, the special guest emerged: Kenny – whose racing name was Kent’s Account. The retired thoroughbred was brought to the party by her exercise rider Mary Keiser. Kenny and Keiser work on the track every day helping the young horses with their schooling - “pony-ing” the racehorses in training, says Kimberly Weir, of the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation. Buck plans on attending classes at Clemson University in the fall.