Saratoga TODAY July 30 - August 5

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July 30 – August 5, 2021

Dinosaurs In Motion

T-Rex: One of more than a dozen life-size dinosaur sculptures on exhibit at Universal Preservation Hall through October. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

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Anaplasmosis

Uptick in Cases of Tickborne Diseases See Story pg. 3

OLYMPIC FEVER Broadway Getting Saratoga Athlete Rows in Tokyo

Kristi Wagner of Saratoga Springs rowing for Team USA in Toyko, Japan for the 2021 Summer Olympics. Photo courtesy of USRowing.Photos

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A Little Sweeter

Dawn Oesch, Candy Co. Saratoga on July 27, 2021.

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History The

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Great Intercollegiate Regatta of 1874

by Paul Perreault

Sponsored by The Saratoga County History Roundtable Contact The Saratoga County History Roundtable at: saratogacohistoryroundtable@gmail.com

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othing is quite as exciting as being part of the crowd at a Super Bowl or at the Olympic Games. That type of excitement must have been experienced by Saratoga Lake dwellers in July 1874 when the “Great Intercollegiate Regatta” came to our community.

Nine colleges – Harvard, Yale, Columbia, Wesleyan, Dartmouth, Williams, Cornell, Trinity and Princeton all entered six man shells. While each school brought their own fans to the area, most interest (especially betting interest) centered on the fierce Harvard – Yale rivalry. In a race five years earlier, Yale had beaten the boys from Harvard but were charged with unsportsmanlike conduct and disqualified. Bad blood existed between these two prestigious members of the Ivy League.

Rowing was the first college sport to gain popularity in America and is responsible for three essential elements of modern college athletics – recognizable school colors (allowing spectators to see the position of the boats from the shore), organized cheering and gambling.

Viewed by over 25,000 people, the event caused The New York Times to state “We can scarcely remember an event not involving a war, or some vast issue in politics, which has occasioned so much excitement. Crowds of persons waited around the newspaper offices last night until after dark, and we received many hundreds of messages from all parts of the country requesting information about the result of the race. In fact this college contest became all at once the absorbing subject of the hour. The Chicago fire was as much of a thing of the past as if it happened ten years ago.” The interest was so great that John Morrissey, owner of the Saratoga Race Course, declared “There will be no (horse) racing during Regatta Week.”

The course was a three mile straightaway starting near Snake Hill and running due north near the entrance to Fish Creek. A

Picture from The New York Herold, Regatta Edition, July 16, 1874.

Photo provided by The Saratoga County History Roundtable.

grandstand was constructed near the finish line and “farm wagons, brick carts- in fact, every species of vehicle going on four wheels” were hired to provide rides from the fashionable hotels in the city.

It was rumored that some local farmers were charging as much as $50 for their carriage and team.

Race fever was fed by the large sums wagered on the outcome.

Originally scheduled for Thursday, July 16, the race was postponed twice due to rough waters. When it finally went off on Saturday morning, the crowd was much diminished due to social conflicts or loss of interest.

Among those who missed the race because of a conflict was President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife Julia who spent the day visiting the Methodist Camp Meeting at Round Lake. Arriving on the morning train from Saratoga Springs sometime before 10 a.m., he spent some time at the Bishop’s cottage meeting with dignitaries and then was escorted to the preacher’s stand where he was introduced to the crowd and received with prolonged applause.

After enjoying a sermon on Power and Assurance of the Gospel by the Rev. Douglass from Montreal, he ate dinner, held a short reception for the public, and departed on a special train for Saratoga. A picture of Grant surrounded by a group of admirers appears in Mary Hesson’s Round Lake: Little Village in the Grove.

So who won? Was it the favored Yale team or their arch rival Harvard? Neither. The team from

Columbia was the winner with Harvard placing third and Yale embarrassingly last. Both Harvard and Yale filed claims of foul against their rival but both were disallowed by the judges. Yale then challenged the boys from Cambridge to go “mano a mano” with backers offering bets as much as $5,000.

Harvard responded “After the conduct of the Yale University crew, not only during the race but also at the conclusion of the race just completed, the Harvard crew refuses to entertain a challenge whatever from the Yale University.”

The Regatta was run in Saratoga again in 1875, but moved away in 1876 and never again captured the imagination of the sporting world.

However, a local boy, James Riley from the Riley family of Riley’s Cove and Riley’s Lakehouse, became a national rowing star in the single scull. In 1882, he won all 56 races he entered and continued rowing on Lake Lonely until he was 76 years old.

Paul Perreault has been the Malta Town Historian since 2009. He served as principal in the Ballston Spa School District from 1978 until 1998 and as a history teacher at Shenendehowa High School from 1967 until 1975. He is a member of the Association of Public Historians of New York State, the Saratoga County History Roundtable and the Ballston Spa Rotary Club.

Paul can be reached at historian@ malta-town.org

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Uptick in Cases of Tickborne Diseases Ticks carry the risk for more than just Lyme disease.

There are actually at least 18 known tickborne illnesses resulting from tick bites. Incidences of the lesser-known ones, including anaplasmosis, are on the rise in New York State.

“Over the last several years there has been an increase in our area. It’s unclear whether that’s a reflection of an increase in the number of ticks, or a change in our behavior,” said Dr. Brian McDermott, an infectious disease specialist at Saratoga Hospital.

by Megin Potter

for Saratoga TODAY

While there is still debate about whether the spike is caused by climate changing to enable these tiny parasites to survive longer, or if the soar is because more people are getting outdoors, counties across the state are warning residents to be cautious.

IMPORTANT DIFFERENCES

TREATMENT

Even with the surge, in Saratoga County, reports of Lyme disease remain approximately ten times more prevalent than those of anaplasmosis.

Once anaplasmosis is diagnosed, it is treated with the antibiotic doxycycline (the same thing used to treat Lyme disease).

One of the biggest concerns however, is that people with anaplasmosis often don’t know they have it.

Unlike with Lyme disease, there is no tell-tale red bullseye when a person is bitten by a tick infected with anaplasmosis.

Because anaplasmosis is a viral infection, the human body doesn’t produce protective antibodies, so it is possible that you can contract it more than once.

Another difference is that for a person to contract Lyme disease, the tick must stay attached for 24 to 48 hours to give the bacteria enough time to be transmitted through the body’s bloodstream. There is no indication that ticks with anaplasmosis must engorge themselves for a prolonged period of time – meaning that even a brief exposure could cause an infection.

The way to prevent Lyme, anaplasmosis, Babesiosis, or any of the other diseases contracted through ticks, is to protect yourself and your pets from exposure.

In New York, there is also an increase in incidences of Babesiosis, a tick-borne disease similar to malaria.

PREVENTION TIPS • Treat clothing and gear with products containing permethrin.

UNEXPLAINED SYMPTOMS

• Avoid high grassy areas and walk in the center of trails.

Symptoms of anaplasmosis typically appear within a week or two after you’ve been bitten and may include a significantly high fever (103 degrees or more), chills, dry heaves, head and muscle aches, vomiting, diarrhea, and loss of appetite.

• Use an insect repellent containing DEET, Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus, or other EPA-approved product.

“Doctors often can’t distinguish it from any other viral infection you might have until a test is done specifically for it,” said Dr. McDermott.

Left undetected, severe life-threatening complications, especially for those people with compromised immune systems, can result.

• Take a shower soon after coming indoors and do full-body checks of yourself, your pets, and your gear.

For more information from The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about tickborne diseases including anaplasmosis, go to www.cdc.gov.

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Michael B. Kinsella GREENFIELD CENTER — Michael B. Kinsella passed Friday, July 23, 2021. Memorial service will be Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021 at 1 p.m. at the Full Gospel Assembly Church, 20 Stark Road, Corinth. A reception will follow services. Burial will be private.

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ALBANY — Judy A. Toussaint passed away Friday, July 23, 2021.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. August 3 in St. Clement’s Church. Persons may attend safely remotely by going to www.stclementschurch. com, click “Facebook Livestream.” Burial will follow in St. Peter’s Cemetery.

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He is survived by his siblings George DeMers (Adele), Suzanne Christie, Darlene Snay (Tom), Karen Thomas, Debbie Simmons and mother of his children Thao Nguyen. Carrying on his spirit are his two long-haired metalhead sons, Robert DeMers (Amber), George DeMers (Brittany) and 3 grandchildren Robert, Dylan and Mia. The family is mourning the loss of a true warrior poet. Through his personal history of world travel

and lifelong education, he taught us all the paths of reason and happiness. He was a man of many talents: teacher, actor, playwright, author, aircraft mechanic and a Vietnam veteran. He was a lover of mystery novels, movies, fine foods, wine and colorful jokes.

He will be remembered above all as a loving father and doting grandfather. Burial is at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery on Monday, August 2, 2021, at 10:30 a.m.

Born in Saratoga Springs, on January 13, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Charles A. and Mabel H. (Hills) Ready.

Pat attended Saratoga High School graduating in the class of 1953 and then from Albany Business College. She also served in the Naval Reserves and was employed by BOCES until her retirement to Mesa, AZ. Pat loved traveling, camping and especially her little dog, Patches.

In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband, Don Grout, formerly of Colchester, VT. A funeral home service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 2, 2021 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing &

Cunniff Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

Burial will follow in the family plot in Greenridge Cemetery, Saratoga Springs.

Memorial donations in Pat’s name may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital: www.stjude. org/donate.

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COURT Natalie S. Andersen, 50, of Gansevoort, pleaded July 22 to felony DWI in connection with an incident in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing Sept. 30.

Devon M. Ostrander, 26, of Milton, was sentenced to 3 years in prison for strangulation in the second-degree, and 1.5 to 3 years prison for criminal contempt in the first-degree.

Jesse A. Kelton, 45, of Pittsburg, California, pleaded July 21 to felony DWI in connection with an incident in Malta.

Sentencing Sept. 9.

Joshua C. French, 37, of Wilton, was sentenced July 21 to 1 to 3 years in state prison after pleading to felony DWI. Courtney L. Curley, 21, of Ballston, pleaded July 21 to felony DWI. Sentencing Sept. 21.

James L. Salvo, 40, of Schenectady, was sentenced July 21 to 2 to 4 years in state prison after pleading to felony grand larceny in connection with an incident in Clifton Park.

John C. Heidrich was found guilty by jury in Saratoga County Court on July 21

of 16 charges related to a sexual and physical assault that occurred over a fiveday-span in the town of Halfmoon, according to a statement released by Saratoga County District Attorney Karen Heggen. The jury found Heidrich guilty of multiple kidnapping and sexual abuse charges and he faces a potential maximum sentence of 25 years when sentenced in late September.

The victim was a 57-yearold woman from the Boston, Massachusetts area whom Heidrich had met through a phone dating service, Heggen said, and whom Heidrich sexually and physically assaulted while forcibly confining her at his home.

Sentencing is Sept. 29.

POLICE Heather Ippolito, 28, of Waterford, was charged July 17 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, and failure to keep right.

Antonio Mucci, 25, of Ballston Lake, was charged July 17 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, speeding, and failure to keep right, two counts criminal possession of a controlled substance, and refusal to take a breath test.

Nelson Mangino, 26, of Saratoga Springs, was charged July 17 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and speeding.

Semaj Godfrey, 19, of Poughkeepsie, was charged July 16 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

Laurie Fosina, 57, of Saratoga Springs, was charged July 15 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, motor vehicle registration suspended, and operating a motor vehicle without inspection certificate.

Kevin Reed, 33, of Mechanicville, was charged July 16 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and operating without insurance, inspection certificate, and registration suspended.

Felipe Arenas-Fuentes, 25, of Floral Park, was charged July 18 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, failure to keep right, operating unregistered vehicle.

Faber Kelly, 41, of Port Henry, was charged July 18 in Saratoga Springs with criminal trespass as a misdemeanor.

Nicole Rose, 43, of Saratoga Springs, was charged July 17 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

Kevin Kelly, 41, of Saratoga Springs, was charged July 14 with exposure, criminal tampering, and harassment.

Betty Daniels, 37, of Saratoga Springs, was charged July 18 with petit larceny misdemeanor.

Shawn Witbeck, 50, of Saratoga Springs, was charged July 15 with assault, criminal obstruction of breathing, and criminal mischief – all misdemeanors.

Devlin Dizacomo, 31, of Albany, was charged July 16 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and failure to stop at a stop sign.

William Sanigular, 28, of Clifton Park, was charged July 16 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, and following too closely.

Daniel Perodeau, 28, of Saratoga, was charged July 13 with resisting arrest, petit larceny, and criminal contempt. All three charges are misdemeanors.

Scott Seymour, 46, of Saratoga, was charged July 12 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, aggravated DWI, and three drivingrelated violations.

Jacob Smith, 25, of Saratoga Springs, was charged July 14 with two counts criminal mischief, criminal possession of stolen property, assault – all misdemeanors, and felony grand larceny.

Jamaine Myers, 43, of Troy, was charged July 10 in Saratoga Springs with operating a motor vehicle with suspended registration, without a vehicle inspection certificate, and with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge No. 161 will sponsor a Patriot Day Parade commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the 9-11 tragedy. The parade’s theme will be “Honoring Our Community Heroes.”

The Elks plan to honor local first responders who went to New York City to assist with search and rescue efforts after the Twin Towers fell, as well as local community first responders, essential workers and community service providers who have been at the

forefront of the local response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Elks are looking for musical acts, color guards, and marching bands to provide entertainment during the parade. Groups interested in performing, email the Lodge Secretary at saratogawiltonelks161@albany.twcbc.com and request a participation application.

Parade participants will march down Broadway in the City of Saratoga Springs starting at noon.

The Avant Garde Alumni will be again reuniting and providing a featured performance in the parade.

Farm Feast for Grassland Birds ARGYLE — Join Grassland Bird Trust (GBT) for a “Farm Feast for Grassland Birds,” hosted

by Pleasant Valley Farm 4 – 7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 1.

This farm-to-table dinner sponsored by Stewart’s Shops will feature a chef-prepared buffet of fresh, locally grown products from Pleasant Valley Farm, Mack Brook Farm, Hicks Orchard/Slyboro Ciderhouse, Battenkill Valley Creamery, Winney’s Blueberry Farm, and more with fresh fish from Moby Ricks/PuraVida Fisheries.

Pleasant Valley Farm owners Paul and Sandy Arnold have over 40 types of fruits and vegetables year-round on this certified naturally grown farm located at 118 S. Valley Road in Argyle.

Take a free tour of the farm before dinner, catch a live bird of prey presentation by Trish Marki from Silent Wings and enjoy a chance to meet GBT board members and staff and fellow conservationists in a relaxing atmosphere.

Limited seating; visit bit.ly/ gbtfarmfeast to reserve your spot.

Minimum donation $100. Donate $250 or more to Grassland Bird Trust and receive two tickets to your choice of upcoming musical events at Hicks Orchard/Slyboro Ciderhouse.

All funds raised from this event will support GBT’s work to preserve critical grassland habitat for endangered, threatened, and rapidly declining grassland birds.

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The Marshall House – Witness to History on Sunday

The historic Marshall House will be open to visitors on Aug. 1.

SCHUYLERVILLE — The historic Marshall House at 136 Route 4 North in Schuylerville will be open on Sunday, Aug. 1 as part of the Village’s Turning Point Parade celebration.

The house played an important role in the area’s Revolutionary War history, serving as a field hospital for the British troops and the German soldiers who fought with them in the Saratoga campaign. The family of the German General Friedrich Riedesel had accompanied Burgoyne to the battlefront.

The Baroness Frederika Riedesel (as portrayed by Debbie Bailey) will greet visitors and tell the story of how she with her three children endured bombardment at the Marshall House during the American siege during the Battles of Saratoga in 1777. Docents will explain details of the historic house.

Visitors will be limited to groups of fifteen in 45-minute sessions at 2:30, 3:15, 4 and 4:45

p.m. There will be valet parking at the house. While admission is free, a donation of $10 per person is suggested to further the educational outreach of The Marshall House. Registration is required. To register, go to www. themarshallhouse.org and click on Special Event Sunday, August 1 on the home page.

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Racing City Chorus “Barbershop on Broadway” Downtown on Thursday Nights SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Racing City Chorus, with their A Cappella “Barbershopstyle” singing, performs consecutive Thursday evenings on Broadway through Aug. 26.

The Racing City Chorus is a men’s singing organization that

meets regularly to practice, perform, socialize, and have fun. They currently have over 25 singers from all walks of life and all parts of the Saratoga Springs/Capital Region.

For more information, visitracingcitychorus.org or call 518-504-7464.

Performances are Thursdays

from 7-9 p.m. as follows: 7 p.m.

The Scott Varley Team at Keller Williams; 7:45 p.m. Union Hall Supply Co.; 8:30 p.m. Stewart's Shops (Aug. 5: across from the City Center. Aug. 19: Woodlawn Ave.); 8:30 p.m. Adirondack Trust Company (Aug. 12, Aug. 26).

Saratoga’s First Official Triplets Turn 90!

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Honorable Mention “Summer succulent” Photo by Claire Youngmann-Marcino

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Sisters Joan Rothe Wilson (left) and Jacqueline Rothe Nagel celebrated their 90th birthday on July 21. The two women, along with their late sister Jayne Rothe Bobinis, were the first set of triplets to be born in Saratoga Hospital, and later the first set of Triplets to graduate Saratoga Springs High School. The pair celebrated the milestone with family in Saratoga.

Photo by Samantha Decker.

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Week of July 30 – August 5, 2021

Caffe Lena Receives Assistance from American Rescue Plan SARATOGA SPRINGS — "The American Rescue Plan has rescued an American music treasure," according to Caffe Lena Executive Director Sarah Craig. The historic Saratoga Springs venue announced receipt of an award of $255,000 in the form of a Shuttered Venues Operators Grant.

"The funds give us security during a very unpredictable time," said Craig. The 110 seat venue on Phila Street is planning to return to full capacity on July 30 with a two-show night featuring the indie folk band Darlingside.

A nationwide grassroots push to include assistance for performing arts in the American Rescue Plan was facilitated by Senator Chuck Schumer. Schumer was a major force in securing $16 billion for live performance venues and cultural organizations.

Caffe Lena joins Capital Region arts organizations Proctors, SPAC and The Palace in winning funds to make up for 2020 losses and assist with the cost of returning to normal operations.

To learn more about Caffè Lena’s wide-ranging programs, visit www.caffelena.org.

Ashdown Road Bridge Construction Project Facing Delay

Clifton Park Supervisor Barrett (left), speaking with Creighton Manning Construction Manager Brian Jones (center) and Resident Engineer Steve Prescott (right) on the status of the Ashdown Road Bridge replacement project, this week. Photo provided.

SARATOGA COUNTY — Delays in the procurement of materials, labor shortages, and general supply chain issues have combined to cause a delay in meeting a previously anticipated September completion of the Ashdown Road bridge project, according to a statement released this week by Saratoga Deputy County Administrator Ridge Harris.

Clifton Park Supervisor Phil Barrett, who serves as Chairman of the County’s Public Works committee visited the Ashdown Road bridge construction site

July 26 to receive a briefing on the project’s status.

“The delays are disappointing, but the county is committed to this important investment and will continue to work with the engineers and contractors to ensure the project is complete and the road is reopened as quickly and as safely as possible,” Barrett said, in a statement. “When completed, this project will bring enhanced safety to the many residents who utilize Ashdown Road.”

Construction began in late spring. The new estimated project timeline has not been finalized.

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SPAC Officially Dedicates New Pines Building, Cuts Ribbon on $9.5 Million Renovation Project

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The official opening of The Pines@SPAC was staged at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center this week.

The $9.5 million renovation project “is going to be a gamechanger for this facility,” said Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul, who spoke during the event.

The $9.5 million project was funded primarily by pop concert promoter Live Nation and

by New York State – the latter of which provided $1.5 million in grants from Empire State Development and State Parks, awarded through the Governor’s Regional Economic Development Council initiative.

“What began in 2017 as a conversation about how best to upgrade aging concessions and bathroom facilities and address safety and security issues quickly expanded into a much bigger discussion about how to create a campus to align with SPAC’s broader evolving mission,” said SPAC President and CEO Elizabeth Sobol. “In short what you see is a world-class center for the arts; a major international destination for tourists poised to enrich the region both economically and culturally, for decades to come.”

The Pines – a new multi-story building – offers sightlines from the Route 50 gate to the Victoria Pool, and features a second-story year-round event space, called the Nancy DiCresce Education Room, to accommodate education programming.

The exterior facade of the upper level includes a glass and aluminum storefront design, allowing guests to walk out onto a rooftop terrace facing the amphitheater during outdoor performances.

There are also new and expanded restrooms and concessions areas, and spaces for gathering outside of the amphitheater at the new Julie Bonacio Family Pavilion. Upgraded pedestrian walkways improve access between the amphitheater lawn and the main plaza and provide easier paths for travel throughout the venue.

Under NY Parks 2020, more than $18 million has been invested in Saratoga Spa State Park, including modernizing the Peerless Pool bathhouse, a one-mile paved accessible walking trail loop, a new disc golf course, a sensory pollinator garden and accessible, colorful and engaging playground. Other projects include opening the new Creekside Classroom environmental education facility, preserving the park’s historic campus buildings and adding new pavilions, trails and playgrounds.

Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul (at center in red) joins local and regional representatives from the worlds of art, business and politics at a ceremonial ribbon-cutting of The Pines@SPAC on July 27, 2021. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

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State Seal Spring Temporarily Closed

Week of July 30 – August 5, 2021

City Council Workshops for UDO SARATOGA SPRINGS — City Council workshops this month will discuss board advisory opinions and determine final changes to the UDO Draft Document.

Workshops are scheduled to take place in the Council Room at City Hall and will be livestreamed and recorded.

Workshop dates are as follows: August 3 at 5 p.m. (followed by the regular City Council meeting).

August 10 at 6 p.m.

August 17 at 5 p.m. (followed by the regular City Council meeting) August 24 at 3 p.m.

A Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) is a tool which combines traditional zoning and subdivision regulations, along with other development standards for items such as design guidelines, storm water management, signs and street standards into one, easyto-read reference document. It is

intended to eliminate redundant or conflicting code provisions, help to streamline the review and approval process and clarify the steps and requirements with clear illustrations and language.

Advisory opinions from the DRC, City Planning Board and County Planning Board can be found on the city website, along with other UDO draft documents and maps. Go to: saratogasprings. org.

SARATOGA COUNTY COVID TEST RATE HITS 4% State Seal water fountains at the Joseph L. Bruno Pavilion closed to the public on July 27, 2021. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

by Thomas Dimopoulos

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BALLSTON SPA — On July 27, Saratoga County hit 4.0% positivity rate for COVID tests over a 7-day average, the second highest of all NY State’s 62 counties, and the first time to reach that high a weekly measure since Feb. 2.

Saratoga County Public Health Services announced July 29 it will be returning to providing daily COVID number updates after going to once-a-week posting schedule in late June. Since that time, local and regional numbers have multiplied in each of the past successive weeks. On its July 6 post, the county reported 7 people had tested positive for the virus in the previous 7 days, and a positive test rate of 0.30%. This week, the county reported 140 people tested positive with a positive test rate of 4.0% over a 7-day period.

County Board of Supervisors Chairman Todd Kusnierz also announced the formation of the Saratoga Health and Readiness

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The popular State Seal water fountains in the Saratoga Spa State Park were temporarily closed last week “out of an abundance of caution and for the safety of our patrons,” the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced.

“We test the waters regularly and we just saw some traces of things we shouldn’t be seeing, so we just have to take a look at it,” said Erik Kulleseid, office of parks commissioner, after attending a ribbon cutting event at SPAC on July 27.

Asked what those traces were, Kulleseid replied: “I don’t want to speculate. (But) as soon as we determine what the issue is, we’ll address it, and get it open again.”

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Planning (SHARP) Task Force in anticipation of continued changes to COVID guidelines from the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

“The recent increase in infections rates in Saratoga County is concerning, and with the formation of the SHARP Task Force, our county leadership will be able to quickly analyze any new guidance issued by New York State Department of Health and the CDC and make recommendations that make sense for our community,” Kusnierz said, in a statement, on July 28.

The SHARP Task Force will be reviewing guidance issued by other governmental entities, reviewing relevant local data, and providing recommendations and guidance to the Saratoga County community.

SHARP Task Force members include: Chairman Todd Kusnierz; Clifton Park Supervisor Jonathan Schopf, Vice Chairman of the Board; Malta Town

Supervisor Darren O’Connor, Chair of the Health and Human Services Committee; County Administrator Steve Bulger; Dr. Dan Kuhles, Commissioner of the Saratoga County Department of Public Health Services; Scot Chamberlain, Saratoga County Director of Human Resources; Pete Bardunias, Senior Vice President of Community Advancement with the Capital Region Chamber; and Anita Murphy, Capital Region BOCES District Superintendent.

According to the county, 65.4% - or just over 150,000 of the county population has completed the vaccine series. Saratoga Springs Supervisor Tara Gaston reported this week via the supervisor’s social media channels there have been a total of 174 “breakthrough” cases in Saratoga County – that is, 174 of the 150,000 who have been fully vaccinated had tested positive for COVID. Overall, more than 15,600 county residents have tested positive for COVID-19, and there have been 168 cumulative deaths.

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Broadway Getting A Little Sweeter

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Dawn Oesch stands behind the glass counter of the Saratoga Candy Company store as much as she has since first opening the doors of her Washington Street shop in July 1998.

Behind her, the colors of the rainbow swirl across lollipops and enticing candies. Newspaper clips dating back to the last century cling to the shelves. “Oprah Winfrey magazine wrote about us,” she says. “We’ve been on MSN, and all the local channels.

We talked about Christmas items on the Today show.” A dark chocolate salted nut roll beckons from beneath the countertop glass.

The area on and around Broadway has witnessed largescale architectural changes since its development in the 19th century. The present day is no

different. A current proposal calls for a six-story project in a 200,000 square foot mixed-use building that will include 90 residential units and 31 hotel rooms at 353 Broadway/ 19 & 23 Washington St. The Broadway/ Washington Street corner café that sites Starbucks is anticipated to stay.

The Saratoga Candy Co. building is targeted for demolition to make way for the new development.

Oesch has had three different landlords during her 23 years at 5 Washington St. Each has expressed interest in building a hotel on the site that houses the store. The current proposal is making its way through the city’s Land Use Boards.

“They’re saying late fall,” Oesch says. “If I had my druthers, I’d stay in my spot forever. It might not be the prettiest to some people but to me it’s perfect. I’ve spent more time in this space than anyplace else, even my home. It’s a part of me.”

The good news is her current landlord has expressed confidence that Saratoga Candy Co. can relocate right around the corner. “Right on Broadway, next to Starbucks, in a space just below Salt & Char.” The spot is semisublevel, “but when you look at the big giant windows, it comes right up to kids’ heads where they can look right in,” she explains.

Rent has yet to be discussed, but she is hopeful. “I do know they are very conscientious of a hometown feel store,” says Oesch, reflecting on her business as she starts her 24th year.

“It has changed so much. It’s adapted from something that I thought may be more fancy, to something that’s nostalgic. Finding everything you grew up with.

Making it very kid-friendly, but also that thing you find that adults need.” One time-honored constant that has remained is her kettle.

“The fudge kettle and I have been

Dawn Oesch, owner of Saratoga Candy Co. on July 27, 2021.

Photos by Thomas Dimopoulos.

together since I was 16 and since I worked in a store in Lake Placid.

It’s my baby,” she says, with a laugh.

Oesch is grateful to the community for helping the store survive the three-month shutdown of the pandemic.

“If we didn’t have our locals, we would have had a very tough time during COVID. We were delivering all over God’s Green Earth, and dressed like bunnies having car hops in the parking lot,” says Oesch, recalling the fulfillment of product orders while masked and gloved in themed events that featured socially

distanced dance moves.

As the fall beckons, so with it comes Saratoga Candy Co.’s busiest season. There are the local specialties, like Saratoga Taffy and chocolate horse medallions, and much in-demand holiday items, like the old-fashion yuletide-inspired Peppermint Pig. That busy season may also be the time of the shop’s relocation. There is a plan.

“If we do move around the corner, I’m hoping I’ll be able to get every friend and family member together,” she says. “We can create a little candy train.” Right onto Broadway.

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BUSINESS

Week of July 30 – August 5, 2021

A TECH SAVVY START-UP

by Jaynie Ellis

Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Need help with your tech?

Saratoga Springs native Drew Sweeney has started his own business, DS HOMETECH, to assist with all your home technologyrelated needs.

Sweeney was working from home as a finance consultant when the pandemic hit in 2020.

With other financial consultants now also working from home and bidding for jobs online, his own consulting jobs were getting fewer and far between and he needed to find another source of income.

He was inspired to start DS HOMETECH after having to hang a TV in his own home.

A Google search yielded few options for help, and he recognized that it was a service the area was lacking. With his own business, Sweeney can install and calibrate soundbars, install and hang TVs, design and install home theaters, upgrade WiFi – you name it. He is also knowledgeable on Smart Home systems.

Despite majoring in Business Management and concentrating in Finance at UAlbany, a field he worked in for the past seven years, Sweeney has always had an interest in technology.

Photos by Kacie Cotter-Sacala

“The world we live in today revolves around technology,” said Sweeney. “I was always the kid to take stuff apart and put it back together. It snowballed into a genuine interest in technology set-ups.”

He does all the work himself, but has developed a network of general contractors and other professionals. Sweeney admits

that technology in the home can be intimidating to most people.

“I make it a point to simplify it as much as possible, and walk with clients through what they want and what I’m doing,” said Sweeney.

“At the end of the day, I’m happy if the client has a smile on their face.

I take pride in the work I do, and will spend extra time to make sure

the work is above and beyond the client’s expectations.”

Need someone to install a Smart TV? Frustrated with your slow WiFi? Contact Drew Sweeney at 518-859-6513 or email dshometech@gmail.com. Visit his website www.dshometechny.com, or find him on Facebook at facebook.com/dshometech.

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BUSINESS BRIEFS

Saratoga National Bank Welcomes Leslie Barry, Residential Mortgage Originator GLENS FALLS — Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company announced that Leslie Barry has joined the bank as a Residential Mortgage Originator in Saratoga County and the Capital Region.

Based in the Saratoga Main Office, Barry will guide clients through the mortgage application process and help them achieve

their financial goals and homeownership through residential financing. She has over 35 years of experience in banking and residential mortgage lending in the Capital Region.

Barry holds an Associates of Applied Science from Hudson Valley Community College. She grew up in the Capital Region and lives in Saratoga Springs.

Leslie Barry. Photo provided.

Jeffrey Casale Named AVP of Support Services at Saratoga Hospital SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Hospital has promoted Jeffrey Casale to Associate Vice President of Support Services.

He oversees engineering, construction and property management, public safety, emergency preparedness, environmental services, and food and nutritional services. Casale joined Saratoga Hospital in 1988, and most

recently he was Director of Facility Operations. Under his leadership, Saratoga Hospital was the first hospital in the Capital Region to earn a Clean Facility certificate from the Association for the Healthcare Environment. Casale was also instrumental in reviving the Eastern New York Society for Healthcare Engineering and is currently the chapter president.

Jeffrey Casale. Photo provided.

Joseph K. Brady Named Insurance Planning Director SARATOGA SPRINGS — Morgan Stanley announced that Joseph K. Brady, a Financial Advisor in the firm’s Saratoga Springs office has completed the Firm’s Insurance Accreditation Program and now holds the Insurance Planning Director (IPD) designation.

Recipients of the IPD designation have demonstrated a commitment to, and understanding of, holistic goals-based wealth management

planning through the incorporation of insurance solutions into their practice as a foundational component of risk management. Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors who have achieved the Insurance Planning Director designation can work with clients and provide a higher standard of care around how liability management can be incorporated into their comprehensive wealth plan.

Joseph K. Brady. Photo provided.

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Bank Announces New Wilton Square Branch Opening This Fall SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company announced plans to consolidate its Jones Road and Ballard Road Wilton branches this fall into a nearby office in Wilton Square shopping plaza at 3039 Route 50. The new, prominent commercial location just off Exit 15 of the Northway, is now being renovated and will provide a brighter and more modern

banking environment for customers. The branch will have more than 3,000 square feet of office space and offers more parking and full banking services, including ATM, drive-in and lobby. Additional teller access, offices, and conference room space will provide an improved overall customer experience. A Nov. 1 opening date is planned with more details coming soon at saratoganational.com.

Melissa Shufelt Joins Julie & Co. SARATOGA SPRINGS — Julie & Co. Realty announced Melissa Shufelt as the newest member of their brokerage.

Prior to real estate, Shufelt worked in freight importing where she managed inside sales and day-to-day operations. She also has a background in marketing, which helps her to position homes for sale for success in the marketplace.

She has lifelong roots in the Greater Capital District.

For more information visit www.juliecorealty.com.

Melissa Shufelt. Photo provided.

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BUSINESS BRIEFS

Week of July 30 – August 5, 2021

Saratoga Bariatric Surgery & Weight-Loss Program Earns NYRA Announces Cutwater Spirits MBSAQIP Reaccreditation as a Comprehensive Facility as Naming Rights Partner of The SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Bariatric Surgery & Weight-Loss Program, a service of Saratoga Hospital, has earned reaccreditation as a comprehensive facility by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP).

MBSAQIP is a joint program of the American College of

Surgeons and American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.

MBSAQIP reaccreditation signifies that Saratoga Hospital Bariatric Surgery & Weight-Loss Program meets rigorous national standards for bariatric care.

Saratoga Bariatric Surgery and Weight-Loss Program has been MBSAQIP-accredited since

2014. The program also is recognized as a Blue Distinction Center

by BlueShield of Northeastern New York and as an Aetna Institute of Quality Bariatric Surgery Facility.

For more information about bariatric surgery at Saratoga Hospital, go to www.saratogabariatriccenter.com.

Plugged-In: Stewart’s to Get EV Charging Stations

Tesla Supercharging Stations coming to Glenmont. Photo provided by Stewart’s Shops.

CAPITAL REGION — On July 1, Stewart’s Shops broke ground in Schodack, the first of five shops that will have NYPA (New York Power Authority) EVolve Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Stations by the of the year. Schodack will be operational

in September, and construction is expected to begin any week now on the next site. The other four locations consist of Moreau, Latham, Keene, and Clifton Park.

These chargers are part of NYPA’s EVolve NY charging infrastructure network that consists of

key travel corridors. EVolve NY plans to install up to 150 chargers across New York State by the end of 2021.

Read the full story on Saratoga Business Report (www. saratogabusinessreport.com).

Stretch at Saratoga Race Course

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) announced that Cutwater Spirits, a leader in the ready-todrink alcoholic cocktail category, will serve as the naming rights partner of The Stretch at Saratoga Race Course for the 2021 season.

The Cutwater Stretch is a private hospitality area located at the Top of the Stretch featuring modern and upscale amenities in a casual environment with views of the final turn. As a result of its continued popularity since first being introduced three years ago, The Cutwater Stretch will expand this summer to feature an additional 15 lounge boxes.

Ticket holders to The Cutwater Stretch enjoy exclusive access to a full-service bar, kitchen and concessions, high-definition televisions and video screens, private restrooms and a relaxed dress code. Fans at The Cutwater Stretch will enjoy access to a wide variety of Cutwater Spirits’ ready-to-drink cocktails, including Lime Tequila Margarita, White Russian, Vodka Mule and Long Island Iced Tea. Another new beverage provider at the Spa this summer will be Cooperstown Distillery, the award-winning producer of distinguished whiskeys and other handcrafted spirits. The New York craft distiller will offer popular cocktails such as its Saratoga Revolutionary Rum Runner, Fenimore Gin Cucumber Cooler and Glimmerglass Vodka Summer Mule at the Jim Dandy Bar. Fans will have the opportunity to sample products from Cooperstown Distillery on New York Showcase Day, Friday, August 27, as well as in conjunction with the Grade 2, $200,000 National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame on Friday, August 6 and the Grade 2, $600,000 Jim Dandy on Saturday, July 31.

Saratoga Race Course will once again feature an extensive lineup of beers produced by New York craft breweries. The New York craft brews will be available at the Fourstardave Sports Bar and at other locations on-track.

Fans this summer will also enjoy the all-new La Crema Sonoma Coast Experience, an innovative pop-up bar designed to transport fans to California wine

country, located just inside the Clubhouse gates adjacent to the paddock. The wine bar will operate all 40 days of the meet and will serve La Crema’s Sonoma Coast Sauvignon Blanc; Chardonnay; Pinot Noir; and Brut Rose.

In addition, the Woodinville Bourbon Bar will make its Saratoga debut. Located on the second floor of the Clubhouse, the Woodinville Bar will feature specialty cocktails made with Woodinville Bourbon, including the Brown Derby and Washington Lemonade. Also new on the menu and available at the Travers Bar, presented by Moët Hennessy, will be Chateau d’Esclans Whispering Angel Rosé and Chandon Garden Spritz supplemented by the ever-popular Moët and Chandon Brut or Rosé champagne and Chandon sparkling wine.

The Josh Cellars Wine Bar, on the second floor of the Clubhouse, will offer selections from Josh Cellars’ California collection in addition to the winery’s signature Frosé (Frozen Rosé) beverage.

The Volcan Tequila backyard gazebo bar, located near the Fourstardave Sports Bar, will feature the Volcan Margarita and Saratoga Sunset made with Volcan Blanco tequila. The Volcan Tequila Summer Music Stage will host 40 days of live music from some of the region’s favorite bands.

The Ketel One Clubhouse Bar and Ketel One Longshots on the first floor of the Grandstand will feature cocktails made from award-winning Ketel One family made vodka, including the Ketel One Botanical Spritz, as well as specialty cocktails from Tanqueray gin and Captain Morgan rum.

The Heineken Finish Line Bar, located on the first floor of the Grandstand, will serve a variety of refreshing Heineken beers.

Saratoga will also feature a comprehensive lineup of malt beverages from Molson Coors, including Miller Lite, Coors Light, Blue Moon, Blue Moon Light Sky and Peroni Italia, among other offerings.

The Miller Lite Picnic Paddock, a hospitality area overlooking the paddock, will offer picnic tables available for daily reservation.

For more information about hospitality and dining areas at Saratoga Race Course, visit NYRA.com.

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PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Week of July 30 – August 5, 2021

Brookview Court Inc sold property at 2101 Stonebridge Dr. to MaryLou Moccia for $251,300.

Valerie Hoffman sold property at 5 Tomaselli Ct to Dorinda Bryant for $406,000.

Homer Lang sold property at 114 Hollister Way to Conor Nash for $345,000.

Alissa Kinney sold property at 29 Midline Rd to Brandon Batch for $310,000.

Nancy Grennan sold property at 36 Forestbrook Dr to Tina Marzano for $335,000.

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BALLSTON Barbera Homes’ Kelley Farms LLC sold property at 20 Stablegate Dr to Tyler Korb for $508,615.

Barbera Homes’ Kelley Farms LLC sold property at 5 Stablegate Dr to Kieran Weidner for $445,341.

Fanni Mae sold property at 17 Jacob St to Kevin Symons for $170,000.

Lance Meeson sold property at 2 Harvester Way to Edward Wasielewski for $455,000.

Reinaldo Medina sold property at 21 Greenridge Dr to Thomas Kielty for $265,000.

Erin Cleavland sold property at 5 Hemlock Dr to Angelo Caruso for $365,000.

Court to Junsok Yi for $411,000.

Helen Graham sold property at 3 Cortes Ct to Joseph Rocheleau for $265,000.

Clifton Park Senior Living LLC sold property at 8 Wall St Unit 341 to Mary Ann Bater for $174,000.

Patrick Regan sold property at 7 Wood Dale Dr to Roth Simon for $365,000.

Dana Wassenaar sold property at 8 Wall St Unit 309. to Sheila Marcil for $217,000.

Joseph Brousseau sold property at 6 Vista Ct to for $375,000.

William Rabbitt sold property at 975 Main St to Connie Shaw for $325,000.

Steven Sweet sold property at 83 Gloucester St to Tyler Lemier for $360,000.

Lawrence Hickey sold property at 31 Wheeler Dr. to Kevin Papenhausen for $430,000.

Michael Simmonds sold property at 45 Summerlin Dr to Michael MCCallion for $565,000.

Jeffrey Parker sold property at 12 Carpenter Way to Jacek Dabek for $507,000.

Jeidi Chen sold property at 200 Tallow Wood Dr to Sehar Qureshi for $221,000.

Muhammed Saleem sold property at 5 Marlboro Dr to Xing Wang for $460,000.

Christopher Harrington sold property at 35 Pepper Hollow Dr to Michael Engle for $385,000.

Edward Baranowski sold property at 5 Bonnieview

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CORINTH Scott Towers sold property at 212 Walnut St to Michael Santella for $175,000 Patricia Sehlmeyer sold property at 1 Creek View Ct to Paula Longo for $298,000 Joseph Pombrio sold property at 65 Gabriel St to Kevin Skinner for $110,000 Marci Feulner sold property at 443 Angel Rd to Dawn Patrick for $165,000 Dana Blair sold property at 18 River St to Timothy Minholz for $123,500

GREENFIELD Theresa Warren sold property at 180 Wilton Rd to Nikolas Owad for $163,500.

Cameron Pilkey sold property at 569 North End Rd to David Younkin for $460,000.

Mark Murphy sold property at 515 Allen Rd to Diane Murphy for $400,000.

MALTA Kelli Romano sold property at 1152 Laural Lane to Jacob Shaw for $305,777.

Kuo Su Chu sold property at 16 Mallard Cove to Charles Marsh for $395,000.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Joseph Faul sold property at 6 Nostalgia Lane to Christopher Lahaise for $520,000.

Stephen Gerding sold property at 25 Thimbleberry Rd to Wendy Skawinski for $263,500.

Malta Land Company LLC sold property at 18 Yachtsman Way to Vincent Giuliano and Allyson Giuliano for $854,420

SARATOGA Giovanone Real Estate Partnership sold property at 103B Point Breeze Rd to Point Breeze Road LLC for $800,000.

SARATOGA SPRINGS Naima Kradjian sold property at 125 Circular St Unit 3 to Carol Reitman for $477,500 Potter LLC sold property at 188 East Ave to Matthew Walrath for $472,000.

Ellwood Smith sold property at 14 Rolling Brook Dr to James Lucchese for $1,100,000.

Spencers Landing LLC sold property at 33 Julians Way to Maria Yocono for $620,111.

Roma Brothers Realty LLC sold property at 222 Washington

St to 9 Cobee Rd LLC for $850,000.

Kevin Maloy sold property at 2 Chloes Way to Nicole Heim for $675,000.

Henry Gordon as trustee sold property at 59 Van Dam St to Matthew Straus for $432,500.

Thomas Merrills sold property at 5 Birch St to Zachray McCamy for $234,000 204 Saratoga Partners LLC sold property at 204 South Broadway to Christopher Dicaprio for $3,506,016 Eric Bell sold property at 12 Vichy Dr to Kelsey Adams for $280,000.

WILTON Sonja Rossi sold property at 14 New Britain Dr to Ricccardo Santana for $278,000.

Steven Underwood sold property at 104 Holly Lane to Donald Tomlinson for $114,900.

Ballard Road Development LLC sold property at 7 Blue Lupine Lane to APPD Development for $245,000 Robert Iannucci sold property at 3 Wellington Ct to Ryan Dean for $830,000.

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A Look

AT THIS YEAR’S SARATOGA COUNTY FAIR! Photos by Super Source Media.

Colin Anderson and Andrei Rench with their grand champion prize winning ewe.

Lauryn Duell and her prize winning bunny.

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Saratoga County Dairy Princess Caitlyn VanDeusen

Triplets Adrien, Alesia and Edward Otereo meet a firefighter.

Father and son James and Navarri Mason.

Logan Miller atop a tractor.

Jim Best at the pottery wheel.

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Adirondack Trust Company Provides Remote Financial Literacy Learning Resources to Local Schools SARATOGA COUNTY — Adirondack Trust Company stepped up to make partial or full remote learning in the wake of COVID-19 easier. Thanks to their sponsorship, over 3,560 students and teachers at 18 schools in Saratoga and Warren counties will have free access to Banzai. Banzai is an award-winning online financial literacy program and content library of articles, calculators, and personalized coaches. All of these resources are available to students at home or in the classroom via any device that can access the internet.

“Banzai is a web-based financial literacy program. Kids get their own accounts, and they work through assignments that are based on real life,” says Morgan Vandagriff, co-founder of Banzai. “But because Adirondack Trust Company is sponsoring it,

local schools get it for free. More than ever, it’s important that kids develop sound financial skills to prepare them for the real world...”

Banzai students will know how to track where their money is and what it’s for, recognize financial trade-offs, build a budget, and more.

Banzai resources are used by over 75,000 teachers across the U.S. The courses align with New York’s state curriculum requirements, making the program a fun way for students to gain vital financial literacy skills. Teachers interested in using the Banzai program with their classes can visit adirondacktrust.teachbanzai. com or call 888-8-BANZAI. For more information about Banzai visit teachbanzai.com.

For more information about Adirondack Trust Company visit adirondacktrust.com.

Tri-County Literacy Center Receives StartUp Grant from the Glens Falls Foundation GLENS FALLS — Tri-County Literacy Center is excited to announce that they have received start-up funding for their reorganization project from The Glens Falls Foundation.

This funding will enable TriCounty Literacy Center (TLC) to help community members improve their lives by fostering literacy skills through practical, leaner-centered education. TLC provides adult learners in Warren, Washington, and Saratoga Counties with necessary resources and skills to achieve their literacy goals, which provides opportunities for independence and economic mobility.

TLC is an offshoot nonprofit organization created in September

2020 after the recent dissolution of Literacy New York Greater Capital Region. The new organization is headquartered at Crandall Public Library in Glens Falls.

According to the most recent study completed by the National Center for Education Statistics: 14% of the Warren County population has difficulty understanding print materials and 23% have issues with basic math; 19% of the Washington County population has difficulty understanding print materials and 30% have issues with basic math; 11% of the Saratoga County population has difficulty understanding print materials and 17% have issues with basic math.

To learn more, visit tricenter.org.

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Saratoga County Medical Society Scholarship Awards SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga County Medical Society recently recognized the winners of its annual scholarship program. The scholarships are awarded each year to graduating high school seniors in Saratoga County that are planning to pursue careers in health-related fields.

The ceremony took place at Longfellows Restaurant in Saratoga Springs. The $1,000 Ted Gallagher Award was given to Ava Herzog

of Saratoga Springs High School.

The $500 Carl Silverman Award was given to Isabella D’Amato of Waterford-Halfmoon High School.

The $250 Honorable Mention Award went to Cody Belden of Schuylerville High School.

At the ceremony, Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) presented each of the students with a citation of recognition from the New York State Assembly.

Cody Belden receiving the Honorable Mention Award. Photo provided.

B’Spa Teachers’ Association Presents Scholarships BALLSTON SPA — This year, the Ballston Spa Teachers’ Association is proud to award $6,500 in scholarships to five graduating seniors in two categories.

The BSTA Field of Education Scholarships was created in 1960.

The intent of this scholarship is to recognize and support students who plan to attend an accredited college or university in order to pursue a career in education or an education related field such as guidance, social work, or psychology. The current amount of this scholarship award is a one-time payment of $1,500.

This year’s recipients from the Class of 2021 include: Ava Durfee, who plans to attend Marist College to study Elementary Education; Amelia Edmunds, who will attend SUNY Oneonta to study Early Childhood Education; Corinne Pepper, who will attend Monmouth University to study Physical Education; and Anna Pilkey, who plans to attend SUNY Cortland to study Adolescent Education: English.

The second scholarship is the Community Service/First Responders Scholarship which was

Left to right: Ava Durfee, Amelia Edmunds, Steven Bowers, Corinne Pepper, and Anna Pilkey. Photo provided.

created in 2018. The intent of this BSTA Scholarship is to recognize and support students who have demonstrated that they are community oriented and plan to attend an accredited college or university and enroll in a program of study with the intent to pursue a career related to being a First Responder.

The applicant must have a record of service related to serving the community of the Ballston Spa Central School District.

This includes service as a First Responder and/or other similar experience which demonstrated

safety or putting the safety of the community first. The amount of this award is a one-time payment of $500. This year’s recipient is Steven Bowers, who plans to attend Onondaga Community College to study Fire Protection Technology.

Congratulations to these well deserving students! Since 1960, through the generous donations from the active and retired BSTA members, the Ballston Spa Teachers’ Association has awarded $123,400 in scholarships to graduating students from Ballston Spa High School.

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RELIGION

Week of July 30 – August 5, 2021

Places of Worship

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Adirondack Christian Fellowship 8 Mountain Ledge, Wilton Contact: 518-587-0623 | acfsaratoga.com Services: Sunday 8 and 10 a.m.

Adirondack Friends Meeting 27 Saratoga Avenue, South Glens Falls Contact: 518-793-3755 | adirondackfriendsmeeting.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

All Saints on the Hudson Roman Catholic Church

Contact: 518-371-7654 | ccrc-cpny.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Christ Episcopal Church*

203 Palmer Avenue, Corinth Contact: 518 -654-9432 | corinthfirstpres.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

15 West High Street, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-1031 | christepiscopalballstonspa.com Services: Sunday 8 a.m., 10 a.m.

Christian Restoration Ministries 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.

St Peter’s: 895 Hudson Ave., Stillwater Mass: Sunday 8:30 a.m.

St. Paul’s: 52 William St. Mechanicville Mass: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m.

(518) 664-3354 | allsaintsny.net

Christian Science Church

Assembly of God Faith Chapel

250 Pruyn Hill Road, Mechanicville Contact: 518-670-3005 | cliftonparkchurchofchrist.com Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

6 Burgoyne Street, Schuylerville Contact: 518-695-6069 | Rev. Scott Cutting Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Assembly of God Saratoga 118 Woodlawn Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-6081 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Bacon Hill Reformed Church* 560 Route 32N, Bacon Hill Contact: 518-695-3074 | Rev. Janet Vincent Services: 10 a.m.; Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Baha’i Community of Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-692-7694 | 518-885-0876 | 1-800-22UNITE bahai.org | Public Meetings: 1st Tuesdays 7 p.m.

Ballston Center Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church 58 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-7312 | ballstoncenterchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Ballston Spa United Methodist Church* 101 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-6886 | ballstonspaumchurch.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Barkersville Christian Church 7200 Barkersville Road, Middle Grove Contact: 518-764-2851 | barkersvillechristianchurch.com Pastor Rick McKeever | Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Bethesda Episcopal Church* 26 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-5980 | bethesdachurch.org Services: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 7:20, 8 and 10 a.m Burnt Hills Baptist Church 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.

Burnt Hills United Methodist Church* 816 Route 50, Burnt Hills Contact: 518-399-5144 | nybhumc.com Pastor Holly Nye | Services: Sunday 9 and 10:30 a.m.

Calvary Capital District 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs | Contact: calvarycd.com Pastor Andrew Holt | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church 768 Charlton Road, Charlton Contact: 518-399-4831 | charltonfreehold.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Christ Community Reformed Church 1010 Route 146, Clifton Park

107 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-0221 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Church of Christ at Halfmoon

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 1 Glenmore Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-587-4796 | churchofjesuschrist.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m Community Alliance Church 257 Rowland Street, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-898-0859 | Ballstonspaalliance.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Congregation Shaara Tfille* 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.

Corinth Free Methodist Church 20 Hamilton Avenue, Corinth Contact: 518-654-9255 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Corinth First United Methodist Church 243 Main Street, Corinth Contact: 518-654-2521 | umc.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Cornerstone Community Church 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.

Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Community 2001 Route 9, Round Lake Contact: 518-877-8506 | CorpusChristiChurch.net Services: Saturday: 4 p.m. Sunday: 8 and 11 a.m.

Eastern Orthodox — Christ the Savior 349 Eastline Road, Ballston Lake Contact: 518-212-7845 | xcsavior.org Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

Faith Chapel Assembly of God 6 Burgoyne Street, Schuylerville Contact: 518-695-6069 | faithchapelschuylerville.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

First Baptist Church of Saratoga Springs 45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-6301 | fbcsaratoga.org Services: Sunday 12 p.m.

First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa 202 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-8361 | bspabaptist.org Services: 10:30 a.m.

First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa 22 West High Street, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-5583 | ballstonpresby.org

First Presbyterian Church

Full Gospel Tabernacle 207 Redmond Road, Gansevoort Contact: 518-793-2739 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Galway United Methodist Church 2056 East Street, Galway Contact: 518-882-6520 | Galwayumc.com Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. (9 a.m. in July and August) Grace Episcopal Church 34 Third Street, Waterford Contact: 518-237-7370 | GracechurchWaterford.com Services: Sunday 7:30 and 9:30 a.m.

Grace Fellowship Saratoga* 165 High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-691-0301 | gracefellowship.com Services: Sundays 9 and 11 a.m.

Greater Grace Community Church 100 Saratoga Village, Suite 17, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-899-7777 | GreaterGraceCC.org Services: Sunday 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Greenfield Center Baptist Church 30 Wilton Road, Greenfield Center Contact: 518-893-7429 | gfcbc.com Services: 9 a.m.

Highway Tabernacle Church 235 Hudson Avenue, Mechanicville Contact: 518-664-4442 | Highwaytabernacle.net Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m..

Hope Church 206 Greenfield Avenue, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-7442 | Hopechurch.us Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Jonesville United Methodist 963 Main Street, Clifton Park Contact: 518-877-7332 | Jonesvilleumc.org Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

Living Waters Church of God 4330 State Route 50, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-587-0484 | lw-cog.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Malta Presbyterian Church 118 Dunning Street, Malta Contact: 518-899-5992 | Maltapresbyterianchurch.org 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 Services: Sunday 8:30 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 30 – August 5, 2021

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Places of Worship

*Wheelchair Accessible Next Level Church

St. Isaac Jogues Roman Catholic Church

Shenendehowa United Methodist

Comedy Works: 388 Broadway, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-306-7133 | nextlevel.church/saratoga-ny-church Pastor Joe | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

716 Route 9P, Saratoga Lake Contact:(518) 664-3354 | allsaintsny.net Services: Sunday 10 a.m. (Open Memorial Day to winter)

971 Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-7964 | Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

Northway Church

St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church*

770 Pierce Road, Clifton Park Contact: 518-899-1200 | northwaychuch.tv Services: 9:30 and 11 a.m.

3159 Route 9N, Greenfield Center Contact: 518-893-7680 | stjosephschurchgreenfieldcenter.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m.

1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls Contact: 518-885-4794 | Services: Sunday 11 a.m.

Old Saratoga Reformed Church*

St. Luke’s on the Hill

48 Pearl Street, Schuylerville Contact: 518-695-3260 | old-saratoga.rcachurches.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

40 McBride Rd., Mechanicville Contact: 518-664-4834 | stlukesonthehill.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 8 and 10 a.m.

For Summer Worship Schedule please visit our website.

Old Stone Church (American Baptist) 159 Stone Church Road, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-583-1002 | Services: 10:30 a.m.

Olde Liberty Baptist 600 Route 67, Malta Contact: 518-885-4211 | oldelibertybaptist.com Services: Sunday 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church* 73 Midline Road, Ballston Lake Contact: 518-399-5713 | olgchurchbl.org Services: Saturday 5:30 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Perry Road Baptist Church* 150 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-587-0711 | prbcny.org 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-New England Congregational Church* 24 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-6091 | pnecchurch.org Services: Sunday 11 a.m.

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) 4 Northcrest Drive, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-2226 | poplutheranchurch.org Services: Sunday 8 a.m.

Quaker Springs United Methodist Church* 466 Route 32, Schylerville Contact: 518-695-3101 | qsumc.com 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 | Stpetersaratoga.com Services: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.

St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church* 231 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-6122 | stclementschurch.com Services: Weekdays 8 a.m.; Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8, 10, 11:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.

St. George’s Episcopal Church 912 Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-6351 | stgeorgescp.org Services: Saturday 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m.

St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church* 167 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-7411 | stmarysballstonspa.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 12 p.m.

St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church* 771 Route 29, Rock City Falls Contact: 518-885-4677 | 518-893-7680 StJosephsChurchGreenfieldCenter.org Services: Sunday 8:30 a.m.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church* 149 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-0904 | SpaLutheran.org Services: Sunday 10 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)

Simpson United Methodist Church

Soul Saving Station 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 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Stillwater Christian Fellowship Meeting at Liberty Ridge Farm: 29 Bevis Road, Schaghticoke Contact: 518-288-8802 | stillwaterchristianfellowship.org 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 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. adn 10:30 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 | StThomasAnglicanHalfmoonny.com Services: Sunday 9 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.

Saratoga Chabad 130 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-526-0773 | saratogachabad.com Saratoga Friends Meeting (Quaker) 571 Route 32, Quaker Springs Contact: 518-863-4041 | 518-225-9493 Services: First Sunday 10 a.m.

Saratoga United Methodist Church* 175 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-3720 | SaratogaspringsUMC.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Saratoga Seventh-Day Adventist Church 399 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs 518-587-6951 | saratogaspringsny.adventistchurch.org Services: Saturday 11:15 a.m.

624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-1555 | uusaratoga.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. online; details on our website United Church of God Saratoga Senior Center: 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs (216) 337-2773 | Ucg.org Services: One Saturday a Month 11:30 a.m.

Unity Church in Albany 21 King Avenue, Albany | Contact: 518-453-3603 Services: Sunday 9 and 11 a.m.; Sunday School: 11 a.m.

West Charlton United Presbyterian Church 1331 Sacandaga Road, West Charlton Contact: 518-882-9874 | westcharltonupc.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.

Wilton Baptist Church

Schuylerville United Methodist Church

755 Saratoga Road, Wilton Contact: 518-583-2736 | wiltonbaptistchurch.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

51 Church Street, Schuylerville Contact: 518-695-3101 | sumethodist.org Services: Sunday 11 a.m.

Wilson Chapel, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-421-2155 | Services: Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.

Zen Buddhist Sitting Group

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Food

Week of July 30 – August 5, 2021

Celebrating the Sweet Spot of Summer with a

Blueberry Jam-boree

Blueberry Breakfast Cake

HIGH ROCK PARK Wednesdays | 3 - 6 p.m.

Saturdays | 9 - 1 p.m.

by Emily Meagher for Saratoga TODAY

YIELDS: 8-10 servings

Photos by Pattie Garrett.

(Above) Berries & flowers at Burger’s Market Garden

(Left) Scotch Ridge Trees & Berries

INGREDIENTS: *Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

FOR THE CAKE:

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 3 large eggs*

• 1¼ teaspoons baking powder

• heaping ½ cup sugar

• 1½ cups fresh blueberries*

• 6 Tablespoons melted unsalted butter

FOR THE GLAZE:

• 1 cup small curd cottage cheese (or part-skim ricotta)

T

here’s a magical time in July and August where we get to the sweet spot of fresh produce at the farmers’ market here in upstate New York. Every week farmers’ tables are piled even higher with a rainbow of colors, and the literal sweet spot lies in the sweet corn, lush tomatoes, and colorful berries that come fresh off the land.

Since the seasons change faster than the blink of an eye, we at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market won’t let the sweetness of summer go by without a celebration.

This Saturday, July 31, from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. at High Rock Park, join us for our third annual (excluding 2020, of course!) Blueberry Jam-boree.

Blueberries are native to North America and have been for over 10,000 years, so it’s no wonder that it’s one of America’s favorite berries. And to enjoy the fruits from local farmers, grown without pesticides and picked fresh, is to experience an extra sweet and nutritious taste of summer.

Several local farms will bring the best of this season’s blueberries, ranging from snack cups, to pints, to quarts. Many other vendors will feature blueberryflavored or inspired products, like blueberry jams from Kokinda Farm and hand pies from The Food Florist and Night Work Bread. Ballston Lake Apiaries will bring blueberry-infused honey, and Slate Valley Farms has blueberry maple syrup and blueberrylavender lemonade. Other items include blueberrylemon fromage frais at Nettle Meadow and blueberry

Italian cream soda at Something’s Brewing. Wellbehaved four-footed friends are welcome, too, and can enjoy blueberry pupcakes at Mugzy’s Barkery.

More blueberry specials as well as samples will be listed day-of.

Market staff will host free activities and tastings for children and adults, like a scavenger hunt, craft, and blueberry corn hole. Recipe cards and preservation tips will be available at select vendors to help you find inspiration to cook or bake something new with fresh blueberries. Live music by Geo Beat will add even more jam to the jam-boree!

To learn more about the Blueberry Jam-boree and keep up with news on the event, find our event page on Facebook. Then come to High Rock Park on July 31 to join the fun!

The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesdays from 3 to 6 p.m. at High Rock Park. Find us online at saratogafarmersmarket. org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter on our website.

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt* • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • ¾ cup all-purpose flour

• 1 cup confectioner’s sugar • zest from 1 lemon • juice from ½ lemon • 1 Tablespoon plain Greek yogurt* • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

INSTRUCTIONS: CAKE: 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease an 8-inch round cake pan that is at least 2 inches deep.

2. Beat together the eggs and sugar until smooth.

3. Add the butter, cottage (or ricotta cheese), yogurt, and vanilla to the eggs mixture. Beat until well combined.

4. Add the flour, salt, and baking powder, to the egg/cheese mixture stirring to combine.

5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and scatter the blueberries evenly over the top.

6. Bake the cake for about 50 minutes, until the tester inserted into the cake comes out clean.

7. Remove the cake from the oven. Let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes to firm.

GLAZE: 8. Whip together the confectioner’s sugar, zest, juice, yogurt, and vanilla. Adjust liquid for the desired consistency.

9. Drizzle glaze over cooled cake.

Adapted from the recipe by King Arthur Flour, shared by My Saratoga Kitchen Table

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Week of July 30 – August 5, 2021

The World is Your Oyster Hello my Foodie Friends !

Our American English language has many common expressions we use to express ideas. For example: when we say something is like “a drop

by John Reardon in the ocean,” we mean it is a very small amount compared to what is needed. You may also hear the expression “drop in the bucket.” But a for Saratoga TODAY drop in the ocean is much more dramatic. If someone is “slippery as an eel,” they are tricky and difficult to catch. We often use this expression as a warning to others. If something is a “whale of a … thing,” it is a very good thing. If you performed very well at work, your boss could say you did “a whale of a job.”

Some people consider oysters a delicacy – a rare food that you only eat once in a while. Oysters are great for another reason. They make pearls! So, oysters are rare indeed. And that brings us to our next expression. When we say “The world is your oyster!” we mean that you are able to make the most out of life. You take every chance given to you and put it to good use. Language experts say this is one of the many expressions created by the English writer William Shakespeare. He used it in his play The Merry Wives of Windsor. However, some people use this expression a little differently. It can also mean that you have every chance or opportunity you could possibly want. You have money, skills, ability and freedom to do exactly what you want.

Oysters are a delicious sea food to eat this time of year. Raw oysters are great—but do you know what’s not great? Trying to shuck them at home? For most people, shucking them isn’t the easiest thing to do. We have just the tool to help you with shucking oysters. The Zyliss Oyster Tool helps you shuck oysters quickly while keeping hands safe. The specialty designed stainless steel blade opens oysters safely and easily while preserving oyster liquor and features a non-slip handle with protective guard. The silicone oyster pocket and non-slip feet provides leverage while keeping hands safe during use. No need for a bulky glove! Also features a built-in knife holder for safe easy storage. Focusing on functionality, durability, design, cleanliness and safety, Zyliss has relied upon a heritage of excellence that began in Switzerland over 60 years ago. Building on this time-held tradition, the company has advanced to produce and distribute kitchen equipment that is world-renowned. Zyliss has pioneered the design of more than 200 kitchen essentials, with quality and engineering that cannot be duplicated.

Did you know that oysters are delicious mollusks that provide the human body with a number of unique nutrients and minerals, which result in great health benefits These include the ability of oysters to aid in weight loss, boost metabolic activity, increase tissue repair and growth, lower cholesterol levels, reduce blood pressure, improve immune functions, aid in wound healing, and promote healthy growth. Furthermore, they are a powerful aphrodisiac, can improve blood circulation, and also increase bone strength to reduce osteoporosis. If you’ve never prepared oysters yourself, it can be intimidating. But it can also be easy and a great experience. Give oysters a try and be sure to remember the following: • Buy oysters from reliable vendors (whether grocer or fishmonger) and be sure to look for the shipper’s tag.

That way you’ll know the oysters came from an area that is approved for growing and harvesting oysters.

ell h S f l a H e h t Oysters on tte e n o n g i M with Rosé INGREDIENTS • 1/2 cup sparkling rosé

• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

• 2 shallots, minced

• 2 dozen oysters, shucked

• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

• Shaved ice, for serving

INSTRUCTIONS In a bowl, combine the rosé, shallots, vinegar and pepper. Arrange the oysters on a bed of ice and serve with the mignonette.

MAKE AHEAD: The mignonette can be refrigerated for up to 6 hours. Serve chilled.

• Check through your oysters when you get home. Always throw away any oysters that don’t seem right, have broken shells, or that are partially or fully opened. You can try to tap the open oysters to see if they close up. If they do, they should be OK. If not, toss them.

• Prepare fresh, live oysters for eating. Consider serving them the day you buy them.

• Keep your oysters very cold before prepping them. Don’t store them in a plastic bag in the fridge, but put them in a bowl covered with a wet towel.

Stop by Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store, for the Zyliss Oyster Tool. It will make your life a bit easier. Have fun shucking with family and friends. The world is your oyster. All the options are available to you… the world is yours for the taking, whatever you make of it. Getting the pearl requires the oyster to be opened. But despite the hardness of the oyster shell, they can be opened with ease. Enjoy life. Remember my Foodie Friends: “Life Happens in the Kitchen.” Happy shucking.

Take Care, John & Paula

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upcoming

Cars & Coffee Event

events Diabetes Support Group Online Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County will host an informal support group via Zoom for people with diabetes or prediabetes. The program will meet the first Friday of each month, the next meeting will be Friday, August 6th at noon.

Individuals can join by contacting Diane Whitten at 518-885-8995, or dwhitten@cornell.edu. There is no fee for the support group.

Topics will vary and may be based on the interest of the group.

The Town of Greenfield Lions Club will be hosting this free event at the Middle Grove Town Park on August 7, from 8 – 11 a.m. All cars and trucks welcome, even daily drivers.

50-50 raffle, door prizes, fresh coffee, donuts, and Lions Breakfast Sandwiches. Sponsored

by Bryan’s Brew. All proceeds will stay in our community in support of Greenfield Lions Youth Programs and Town of Greenfield Youth Rec Programs. If you are interested in sponsoring a door prize for this event, please contact Lion bill Marzano at 518-461-9784 or email wmarzan1@nycap.rr.com for more information.

Big Truck Day

10th Annual Fallen Officers Memorial Ride

Join us for a great morning of fun on August 7 at 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Maple Avenue Middle School.

Come check out some of the coolest big trucks in the area! Enjoy food and treats from your favorite local vendors. Truck Day is a primary fundraiser for the Children’s Museum. Money raised at this event makes it possible for the Museum to offer quality education programs and learning opportunities for children and families throughout our community. Send us a drawing of your best Big Truck. The first 50 applicants receive a FREE PASS to Big Truck Day! This year it’s not a contest, but passes are limited so act soon! Open to all students PreK to 5th grade! You can submit them online at www.cmssny.org/bigtruck-day/. You can purchase tickets online, as well.

On Saturday, August 7, join us for a 75-mile ride through 5 counties.

The ride will honor Detective Sergeant Randall French, Special Operations Section, Troy Police Department, End of Watch, April 30, 2020 and corrections Officer Joseph A. Martini, Ulster County Sheriffs Department. Cost is $20 per bike & passenger. All vehicles welcome. Registration is at 10 – 11:30 a.m. at Spitzie’s Motorcycle Center, 1970 Central Ave. in Colonie. Awards for best represented Blue Knights Chapter, Best represented Police Motor Unit and best represented Motorcycle Club. Food, drink, 50/50 drawing and raffles will be available at Nanola located on Route 9 in Malta. For more information contact Pat Fox 518-469-9201 or Lou Somma 518-421-2921.

Eleventh Caboose Day and Car Show Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, and Imports welcome on Saturday, August 14 at The Caboose at King’s Station, corner of Route 9N and Porter Rd., Porter Corners from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Tour King’s Station and the restored caboose. Vendors, bake sale, hot dogs, hamburgers, French fries and drinks to benefit The Town of Greenfield Historical Society. Rain or Shine. For information, call Tom Clute at 518-580-0655, Louise Okoniewski at the Town Hall at 518-893-7432 or 518-796-4066.

Reading & Book Signing

by Matt Witten Come to the Ballston Spa Public Library Saturday, August 14 at 11a.m. for a book signing and reading with author Matt Witten.

This will be an in-person event in the library’s community room Join mystery and TV writer, Matt Witten as he presents his new novel, The Necklace. Books will be available to purchase and sign. Mr. Witten lived in Saratoga Springs, where he wrote four mystery novels that were published by Signet, including Breakfast at Madeline’s. Then moved to LA and began writing for TV: Law & Order, House, Pretty Little Liars, CSI: Miami, and other shows. Set partly in Lake Luzerne, The Necklace is his first novel since he began writing for TV. Witten has been spending summers in Lake Luzerne for the past twenty-five years. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required,

Getting Married?

limit 30. To sign up go to the library, call 518-885-5022 or online at www.eventbrite.com/e/ book-signing-and-reading-withmystery-writer-matt-wittentickets-162123723421 Ballston Spa Public Library is located at 21 Milton Avenue (Rt. 50) with its parking lot at the back of the building on Low Street.

The Health, History, & Horses Charity Gala Presented by Ladies of Charity, Saratoga Chapter. Funds raised are distributed annually to establish charities in Saratoga & Warren/ Washington Counties: Catholic Charities, food kitchens, shelters, and tuition support programs.

The gala will be held on Thursday, August 19 from 6 – 9 p.m. at Longfellow’s Restaurant, located at 500 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs.

There will be complimentary beer and wine the first hour, hot and cold food stations, cash bar, live music, silent auction, 4 seasons basket raffle, 50/50 raffle and racetrack t-shirt quilt. Cost is $75 per person payable to Ladies of Charity.

Tickets can be purchased at www. ladiesofcharitysaratoga.com or contact Yolanda at 518-886-8064.

Attire is Summer Festive.

Friday Pop-up Art on Beekman Street Outdoor art displays with local artists and makers on the lawns and porches of the Beekman Street Art District, Saratoga Springs with refreshments and live music on Friday, August 20, from 5:30 – 8 p.m. shops and galleries open late. Rain late afternoon cancels event.

Summer Lunch Program for Children This summer during the months of July and August, the First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa will sponsor a Summer Lunch Program for children living in and around the village.

Nutritious lunches will be made daily and distributed in seven locations. Volunteers are needed to assemble and distribute the lunches. Anyone who is interested in volunteering in some way in making a financial contribution, or in obtaining an application or a menu can contact the church at 518-8858361 or at bspabaptist202@gmail. com or bspabaptist.org. Please help to impact the children of Ballston Spa in a positive way.

Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibit Artists and members of SSAS are exhibiting throughout the area.

Please try to visit these venues and support the arts in Southern Saratoga County. For further information about SSAS, please visit: southernsaratogaartist. com. Artist Roberta Moses is exhibiting her art during July and August at the Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main Street, Mechanicville. Waterford Library, 117 Third Street, Waterford is hosting artists Jack Morgan, Rebecca Jenkins and Patricia Wade during July and August. Artists William Daisak, David Mayak and Karen Zimmers are exhibiting their art at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Ct, Clifton Park.

Dottie Pepper’s

First Book Signing Is Here!

THE PLACE

The Little Market at Five Points 42 Park Place | Saratoga

THE DATE

T H E O NLI N E RE S OURCE F O R P LA NNI NG Y OUR W E DDI N G

July 31 Noon - 2pm

THE DETAILS

Books will be available for purchase.

MORE INFO

Call Jim Morris or Michelle Morris at

518.450.7068

dottiepepper.net

Week of July 30 – August 5, 2021

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CALENDAR

This Week’s Events: JULY 30 - AUG 5 family friendly

FRIDAY, JULY 30 Photographing the Beauty Around Me

Zoom Course, 2:15 – 3:45 | Saratoga County Office for the Aging is offering a new, free program for 55+ residents of Saratoga County: A six-week zoom course on how to capture digital photographs of environments and people. Participants will learn and hone basic aim-and-shoot skills. No previous photography skills are required. The course will be held every Friday through August 13. Pre-registration is required. RSVP to Christina Krowel: 518-884-4998 or email; ckrowel@saratogacountyny.gov.

All Sunday morning tours last approximately 90 minutes and require walking and standing on varied terrain. Tours will be limited to 30 and tickets must be purchased in advance. The cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. Members who have received complimentary Stroll passes will have those honored for their value of $10 and will be required to pay the difference of $5. Visit saratogapreservation.org or call 518-587-5030 to purchase tickets in advance.

Hearts of the Adirondacks Festival

American Legion Post 70, 34 West Ave., Saratoga Springs 9 a.m. – Noon | Join Saratoga Springs Cub Scout Packs 4012 & 4016 for a Bike Rodeo. Grades Kindergarten through 5th grade are invited. Bring your bicycle or scooter and your helmet. Check your skills and learn about some other cool scouting activities and games.

Contact John Koch (saratogascouter@kochny.com) for more information.

Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | The event will include make your own ice cream sundaes on the back porch, hot dogs and fixings hot off the grill, demonstrations of traditional Adirondack crafts, fireside storytelling, shopping at the Adirondack Folk School Gift Shop, musical performances, plus our annual silent auction and items made by Adirondack Folk School artisans from throughout the region. Auction open 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. This year’s quilt challenge will be displayed, and raffle tickets will be available for purchase. Admission is free, charges for food and purchased items.

Outdoor Concert Series

Rocktoga Charity Event

SATURDAY, JULY 31 Bike Rodeo

Hubbard Hall Great Lawn, 25 E. Main St., Cambridge 6 p.m. | Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy a relaxing evening listening to some great music and musicians! Arrive any time after 5 p.m. Maximum 100 attendees allowed on the lawn. In case of rain, concerts will be performed inside Hubbard Hall for a maximum of 45 audience members with house opening at 5:30 p.m. No reservations. First-come, first-sit. Masks required for those unvaccinated.

See hubbardhall.org for more information. This evening’s featured artist is Men o’ War Balladeers.

Haunted Saratoga Tours

Saratoga Tea & Honey, 348 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 7 – 8:30 p.m. | Hear the stories that have lived on in our city for hundreds of years. A 90-minute-long walking tour will take you in search of the ghosts rumored to haunt the city. Walking distance is less than a mile, covered at a leisurely pace. Cost is $22.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 1 Summer Stroll: Broadway in 1874

NW Corner of Congress St. and Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. – Noon Gloria May will lead a tour of Broadway that focuses on the sights and sounds of Broadway in 1874. Walk back in time to discover what has changed and what has remained the same in the historic downtown.

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Malta Drive-In Theatre, 2785 U.S. 9, Malta | 12 – 6 p.m.

An afternoon of music and fun awaits attendees at the ROCKTOGA benefit. This family-friendly event’s proceeds will benefit the Melodies Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders at the Bernard & Millie Duker Children’s Hospital at Albany Medical Center. A multi-genre music lineup is headlined by local favorites Grand Central Station, Big Sky, Jocamo, and Superposition. $25 per car in advance; $30 day of the event. ROCKTOGA will also have: Food Trucks, Raffles, Celebrity Guest Appearances, Stock Car Displays and Exhibits. For tickets: www.eventbrite. com/e/rocktoga-charity-event-tickets-157992322289.

Summer Concert Series

Congress Park, War Memorial 268 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 7 – 8:30 p.m.

The Schmooze will be performing. Gather your friends, bring your blankets and chairs, and enjoy some of our area’s favorite performers. Free to the public.

MONDAY, AUGUST 2 The Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series

Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park Parking Lot #1, Wilton 6:15 p.m. | Monday evenings in August. Registration is $5 day-of or $20 for all five races. This is a low-key, all-outdoors event topped off by light refreshments and unusual raffle prizes. Please bring your own water.

Proceeds benefit the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. Current CDC and NYS guidelines will be followed. For more information, call Laura Clark at 518-581-1278 or email laura@saratogastryders.org or visit www. saratogastryders.org.

Band Ragged Company

VFW, 190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs | 6-9 p.m.

Food and drink specials. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please call 518-584-9686. Support your Local Veterans Organization.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 3 Congress Park Walking Tours

Saratoga Springs Visitor’s Center, 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Our experienced guides will tell you the stories of how Saratoga became the “Queen of Spas” in the 19th Century, the tragic story behind the Trask Family and the Spirit of Life statue. The history of the Saratoga City Museum and its notorious reputation as the highest rolling gambling casino in the US. How the city rallied to restore the historic Spit and Spat statues. Cost is $20.

Ellen Hardin Walworth Exhibit – Ribbon Cutting

Canfield Museum, 1 East Congress St., Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m.

The Saratoga Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution and the Saratoga History Museum invite you to a ribbon cutting for the new Ellen Hardin Walworth Exhibit. Ellen was one of the four founders of the DAR and founder of the Saratoga Battlefield Commission. For further information contact: saratogadaughters1143@gmail.com

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4 Roast Pork Dinner

Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m.

For curbside pickup only. Call Monday or Tuesday Between 10 a.m.

– 12 p.m. to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: roast pork, mashed potatoes, vegetable, stuffing, applesauce, gravy and roll, tossed salad.

Dinner for two is $25 cash only.

Malta Summer Concert Series 2021

Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Drive, Malta | 6 – 8 p.m.

Free to attend on the front lawn. Bring a picnic supper, blanket and/or chairs and enjoy! This week’s featured artist is Grit-N-Whiskey.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 5 BBQ and Meeting

VFW, 190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs | Noon Hosted by Chapter 60, Korean War Veterans Association. Members interested in attending are asked to call Carole Waldron at 518-5844362, by August 2. Veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War, in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, family and friends are all invited to attend. For further information or to join the organization, please contact Comm. Paul O”Keefe at 584-603-4186. Annual dues for veterans are $10 and $5 for all others.

Concerts in the Park / Annual Ice Cream Social

Lions Music Park, Front St., Ballston Spa | 6 – 8 p.m.

This week’s concert features the Union Fire Co. Band. Bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. We will follow any continuing New York State guidelines for safe public gatherings that may be in effect at the time of the event. These may include social distancing measures, face masks and limited capacity in the park. The concert series is free to the public.

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Puzzles Across 1 Playfully shy 4 Cooled with cubes 8 Shrubs arranged as barriers 14 Anger 15 It has three numbers and two slashes 16 Staves off 17 *Afternoon social that may include a waltz or three 19 Stay close to 20 Start of a pirate’s refrain 21 Matching tops worn together 23 Phobos, to Mars 25 Cry after a golfer’s ace 26 “Even __ speak ... “ 29 Goldarn 31 [None of the above] 34 New Mexico art community 35 Wall St. takeover 36 Tom, Dick or Harry 37 U.K. continent 38 *Brewery container 40 Arg. neighbor 41 Hopping joints?

43 Elton John’s title 44 Chinese menu possessive 45 Used a stun gun on 46 Jared of “Panic Room” 47 Russo of “Ransom” 48 Panache 50 “Giant” author Ferber 52 “The Piano Lesson” painter Henri 54 Depends (on) 58 Summer TV fare 59 Like the U.S. political system, and a hint to the answers to starred clues 61 Hush-hush 62 Deep sleep 63 B&B, maybe 64 1896 and 2004 Olympics setting 65 Command to a dog 66 Anatomical pouch Down 1 Part of SLC 2 Sundae-topping cookie 3 “All right!”

4 “Famous Potatoes” state 5 Does some necking

See puzzle solutions on page 46

See puzzle solution on page 46 6 “Yada, yada, yada” letters 7 Tick repellent 8 Hard thing to kick 9 Vespers 10 Population statistic 11 *Growing business?

12 Coup d’__ 13 Ukr. or Est., once 18 Stadium toppers 22 Barrister’s topper 24 Local theater, briefly 26 Bothered big-time 27 Hot spot 28 *Monster.com activity 30 Swedes’ neighbors 32 Noted 2001 bankruptcy

33 Word in a green trio?

36 British landing facility 38 Sheets and pillowcases 39 Sky box?

42 Professor’s address 44 Singing syllables 46 Capt.’s underlings 49 Helpers: Abbr.

51 Sherpa’s country 52 Convene 53 Carve in stone 55 Colored eye part 56 Italian peak 57 Match audio and video 58 Mandela’s land: Abbr.

60 Tales of __: misfortunes

Writing the Right Word by Dave Dowling

Accuracy in word choice is a key to effective communication. In your daily writing and speaking, try to make sure you use the right word in the right place with the right spelling. By doing so, its effect will affect your communication in a positive way. This quick weekly tip will help you filter the confusion in some of our daily word choices.

This Week: Marked, Remarkable Marked means clearly defined and evident.

We noticed that Jack has a marked limp when he walks.

Remarkable means extraordinary or worthy of notice.

We noticed a remarkable improvement in Gerry’s grades.

Dave Dowling is the author of The Wrong Word Dictionary and The Dictionary of Worthless Words. Both books are available from many book retailers, and signed copies can be obtained by contacting Dave at dave.dowling65@gmail.com

Week of July 30 – August 5, 2021

Arts & Entertainment

ROCKTOGA 2021: Benefit for Albany Medical Center’s Children’s Hospital Sunday at Malta Drive In MALTA — A full afternoon of music is slated to be staged at the Inaugural ROCKTOGA benefit - a family-friendly event with proceeds to benefit the Melodies Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders at the Bernard & Millie Duker Children’s Hospital at Albany Medical Center.

The Melodies Center is the only provider of care for children and teens with cancer and blood disorders in 25 counties in the Capital Region and beyond.

The event takes place Noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 1 on the grounds of the Malta Drive In located at 2785 U.S. 9, Malta.

The music lineup includes

Grand Central Station, Big Sky, Jocamo and Superposition.

During the day, food trucks will be on-site and raffles will be held.

Admission is $25 per carload in advance, $30 on August 1. Advance admission can be purchased by going to eventbrite. com/e/rocktoga-charity-eventtickets-157992322289

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“The Social Distance” - New Album a Saving Grace to A Year of Lockdown Pandemic

Live at Saratoga Race Course, Volcan Tequila Music Stage SARATOGA SPRINGS — Live music is performed all day from 1-5 p.m. at Saratoga Race Course, atop the Volcan Tequila Summer Music Stage - the gazebo located in the middle of the backyard, Upcoming Acts: July 30 - Big Fez & The Surfmatics July 31 - Nite Train with Thomasina Winslow Aug. 1 - The Rodeo Barons Aug. 4 - Alta Havana Aug. 5 - The Lustre Kings Aug. 6 - The Stony Creek Band

Aug. 7 - The Bluz House Rockers Aug. 8 - Captain Squeeze & The Zydeco Moshers Aug. 11 - Doc Scanlon Aug. 12 - The Steve Candlen Band Aug. 13 - The Upstate Bluegrass Band Aug. 14 - Big Medicine Aug. 15 - The North & South Dakotas Aug. 18 - Masters of Nostalgia Aug. 19 - Mark and Jill Blues Aug. 20 - The Switch Aug. 21 - The Donna Tritico Band Aug. 22 - ILL Funk Aug. 25 - The McKrells

Aug. 26 - The John Kribs Band Aug. 27 - Sensemaya Aug. 28 - Diva & The Dirty Boys at 11-2:30, Big Fez & The Surfmatics at 3-6:30 Aug. 29 - The Piggly Wigglies Sept. 1 - The George Fletcher Blues Band Sept. 2 - Fenimore Blues Sept. 3 - Rich Ortiz Trio Sept. 4 - Nite Train with Thomasina Winslow Sept. 5 - The Hawthornes Sept. 6 - Big Medicine

The Egg Adds Concerts by Molly Tuttle, Jane Monheit And David Bromberg ALBANY — The Egg has added performances by Molly Tuttle (Sept. 16), Jane Monheit (Nov. 11) and David Bromberg (Dec. 4) to its 2021 concert series. Details of the performances are as follows: Molly Tuttle – Sept. 16, $34.50.

A virtuosic guitarist with a gift for insightful songwriting, Molly Tuttle arrives with multiple awards from the International Bluegrass and Americana Music Associations and her critically acclaimed recordings including her new album of pop,

rock and folk covers all united by her clear, true voice, astonishing range and incredible musicianship.

Jane Monheit – Nov. 11, $34.

Two decades after emerging as a finalist in the Thelonious Monk Institute’s vocal competition, Jane Monheit remains one of the most captivating jazz singers of her generation and she returns to The Egg with her trio in support of her new album of standards “Come What May.” David Bromberg Big Band

– Dec. 4, $59.50, $49.50, $39.50, $34.50. The Bromberg Big Band is back for a joy ride through blues, bluegrass, and rock n’ roll all peppered with instrumental virtuosity and David’s singular sense of humor as he celebrates his “Spirit of 76” Birthday Bash concert with some special guests.

Tickets are currently on sale online at www.theegg.org or by telephone at 518-473-1845, or in person at The Egg Box Office Monday – Friday from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

New album from Christopher Peifer, who recently collaborated in Blockhouses with The Figgs’ Guy Lyons.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Less than one year after his critically acclaimed debut solo album, “Suicide Mission,” musician, songwriter and theatrical sound designer Christopher Peifer releases his sophomore solo LP, “The Social Distance.”

The 10-track album was written and recorded entirely in the year of pandemic, lockdowns, unprecedented unemployment, death, political upheaval, and social distancing.

His band resume includes a recent collaboration with Guy Lyons of The Figgs, in Blockhouses.

Citing musical influences from Elvis Costello and Big Star, The Figgs and Hüsker Dü, explains Peifer, “The Social

Distance” consists primarily of experiential and autobiographical sketches, exploring themes of love, loss, isolation, reconciliation and reunion.

“As always, music is my saving grace,” Peifer says. “It’s saved my life more than once. Writing and recording these songs this past year has been a cathartic, necessary endeavor.”

For more information about Peifer and about the new album, go to: chrispei.com.

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Robin & Linda Williams: New Album July 30, Live in Saratoga Springs Aug. 22

Robin & Linda Williams, live at Caffe Lena in August. Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — A Better Day A-Coming, the 24th album from Robin & Linda Williams will be released on July 30.

In support of the album, the duo is hitting the road for a tour that will land at Café Lena on Aug. 24. For ticket info, go to: caffelena.org.

Entertainment

Week of July 30 – August 5, 2021

‘Saratoga Springs Satellite Reef ’ Expands with In-Person and Online Crochet Programs at Tang SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College, which reopened to the public on July 10, is expanding its programming for the Saratoga Springs Satellite Reef to include in-person and online events. Scores of crafters and the craft-curious have already met online to crochet corals, and now participants will be able to meet in person. The first in-person event is a craft circle at the Museum on Saturday, July 31, from 2 to 4 p.m.

The Saratoga Springs Satellite Reef is part of the worldwide Crochet Coral Reef project by Christine and Margaret Wertheim and the Institute For Figuring.

The Saratoga Springs Satellite Reef, which will be on view at the Tang in the exhibition Radical Fiber starting Jan. 29, 2022, will be made up of creations crocheted by members of the public, either working on their own or through the Tang’s public programs.

For the Saratoga Springs Satellite Reef, anyone can participate by crocheting hyperbolic structures, referring to an area of geometry whose crocheted models mimic coral-like ruffles. The project draws on the long historical connections, especially in the United States, between fiber practice and community building, and will connect hobby crafters, art professionals, and novice crocheters from Skidmore, Saratoga Springs, and global communities. Download the PDF brochure “How to Crochet Hyperbolic Corals,” (Google it) which includes patterns for a variety of corals.

Participants are encouraged to craft, but anyone is welcome to join to listen and learn. Any style, material, or color of yarn can be used, and creativity and experimentation are encouraged! If you are brand-new to crochet, we recommend purchasing mediumweight (4) yarn and a 4–5.5mm (G/6, H/8, or I/9) crochet hook.

The public is invited to drop in during any of the monthly Saturday afternoon craft circles at the Museum. Bring your own

Irish Satellite Reef at Science Gallery (Dublin), photo © Institute For Figuring.

materials and works in progress, or start something new. Those who have never crocheted before can learn how. Participants can come and go at their leisure; registration is not required. The craft circles will meet 2-4 p.m. on the following Saturdays: July 31, Aug. 21, Sept. 25, Oct. 30 and Nov. 20.

Every Wednesday from 12 to 12:30 p.m. through Dec. 15, Associate Curator Rebecca McNamara hosts an online drop-in crocheting session.

Participants are invited to join at their leisure to crochet, chat, and create corals for the massive community art project. Register at tang.skidmore.edu/calendar each week for the Zoom link.

On two Tuesdays this fall, at 7 p.m. on Oct. 12 and on Dec. 7, the Tang will hold online workshops that feature an introduction to the Saratoga Springs Satellite Reef project, instructors who will lead beginners in the single crochet stitch and more advanced beginners in

patterns from the How to Crochet Hyperbolic Corals brochure, and a craft circle in which participants can chat as a group about projects, ideas, and questions. Register at tang.skidmore.edu/calendar for Zoom links.

Once participants complete their creations, they can bring them to the Visitors Services Desk at the Tang or mail them with their name and email address and phone number to: Elizabeth Karp, Senior Museum Registrar, Tang Teaching Museum, Skidmore College, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The deadline for submissions is Jan. 15, 2022, though participants are welcome to submit their creations earlier. For those using the mail, please postmark your submission by Jan. 5, 2022.

All events, both in-person and online, are free and open to the public. For more information, call the Visitors Services Desk at 518-580-8080 or visit tang. skidmore.edu.

Week of July 30 – August 5, 2021

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UPH Presents: Dinosaurs In Motion

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — There are 14 of them that stand inside of Universal Presentation Hall, large as they once stood in real life when roaming the earth millions of years ago.

Led by T-Rex - the grandest of them all - the life-sized metal sculptures sprawled across two of the floors at UPH weave science, art and innovation in a fun and educational way.

“If Capital Region parents, grandparents, educators and scout leaders are looking for a way to keep youth engaged and their minds active this summer, there isn’t a better place to inspire them with hands-on education and entertainment,” says UPH director Teddy Foster. “And the

adults will get just as much out of it as the kids.”

Kinetics, biomechanics, and robotics. Sketching, drawing, and sculpting. They rattle and hum, their recycled metal limbs set into motion by viewer-triggered interactive pulleys. The visitor is taken on an interactive apprentice’s path that follows the story of the master artist, John Payne, captivating visitors while illustrating science and technology principles in a fun and engaging way.

Dinosaurs in Motion, which opened this week, is presented

by Adirondack Trust Company and on exhibit through Oct. 17 at UPH. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 youth and are available at: universalpreservationhall.org.

UPH, a partner in the Proctors Collaborative, is located at 25 Washington St., Saratoga Springs.

T-Rex - one of more than one dozen life-size dinosaur sculptures on exhibit at Universal Preservation Hall on July 26, 2021. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

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Week of July 30 – August 5, 2021

Entertainment

An

Unbridled Affair

Photos by Super Source Media.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — An Unbridled Affair – a gala hosted by CAPTAIN Community Human Services – was held July 22, 2021 at Prime at Saratoga National Golf Club. Honorary Chairs Tony and Joan Mitola, and Co-Chairs Patricia Novo and Denise Desmond honored Claire and Bob Brown, a couple dedicated to the betterment of CAPTAIN CHS and the community it has served since 1982; The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, and the thoroughbred Bricks and Mortar.

Bob and Claire Brown

Staff and Associates of Captain Community Human Services.

Cater Masterson, Sasha Mesmain and Triscia Warrens.

Snider Fashion

Hosts Saratoga Warhorse Foundation Benefit

Photos by Super Source Media.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Snider Fashion of Congress Street hosted a fashion show July 21, 2021 at the Adelphi Hotel to raise money for the Saratoga WarHorse Foundation which helps veterans get their lives back on track after military trauma through working with retired thoroughbred racehorses.

A veteran who was helped by the Warhorse Foundation

Stacy, owner of Snider Fashion, and organizer of the event

Katie and Tyler Brown.

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LEGALS NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Purchasing Department of Saratoga County will receive sealed bids until 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 13, 2021 at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for Corrugated Metal and Polyethylene Pipe, as per specification 21-PWP-21R. Bid forms and instructions are available at the Purchasing Office, 50 W. High Street, Ballston Spa, NY between 9:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (telephone - 518-8852210) or at the Empire State Purchasing Group website (www. empirestatebidsystem.com) Saratoga County, through its Purchasing Department, reserves the right to reject parts of any or all bids.

JOHN T. WARMT, Director of Purchasing Saratoga County 07/30, 106063 LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of the City of Saratoga Springs, New York will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at 6:55 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached, in the City Council Room, City Hall, Broadway, Saratoga Springs, New York, to hear all persons who wish to speak either for or against the enactment of an amendment to Chapter 225, Article IX, Section 225-77 of the Code of the City of Saratoga Springs, New York, entitled “Vehicle and Traffic – Schedule XII: Stop Intersections.”

The purpose of the amendment is to add the following from Schedule XII: STOP SIGN ON Grand Avenue DIRECTION OF TRAVEL Both AT INTERSECTION OF Elm Street Any interested persons may inspect the proposed ordinance at the Office of the Commissioner of Accounts, in City Hall, at any time prior to the above hearing.

DATED: July 22, 2021 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK By: John P. Franck, City Clerk 07/23, 07/30. 106009/106010 NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed requests for the following proposal will be received by the Commissioner of Accounts, City of Saratoga Springs, 474 Broadway, Suite 14, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 on or before 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 when they will be opened and read publicly on the following: Sale of Vacant Property Henry/Caroline Street Specifications and request for proposal forms are available on the City’s web page at www. saratoga-springs.org. All requests for proposals must be returned in a sealed envelope plainly marked to the Office of the Commissioner of Accounts, 474 Broadway, Suite 14, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866.

The City Council reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.

John P. Franck, Commissioner of Accounts 07/23, 07/30.

105992/105993 LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of the City of Saratoga Springs, New York, will conduct a public hearing, pursuant to Section 3.1.4 of the City Charter, on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at 6:55 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached, in the City Council Room, City Hall, Broadway, in the City of Saratoga Springs, New York, to hear all persons who wish to speak in regard to adding to the 2021 Capital Budget and Capital Program additional sums for the Recreation Skate Park Project. The additional funds would be derived from subdivision recreation fees.

Dated: July 21, 2021

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK By: John P. Franck, City Clerk 07/23, 07/30. 105990/105991 Notice of formation of Cakenbake Racing LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/09/2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 91 Division St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/30, 08/06, 08/13, 08/20, 08/27, 09/03. 106107 Notice of formation of Gulf Getaways, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/27/2021. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 1209 Dam Road, Broadalbin, NY 12025. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/30, 08/06, 08/13, 08/20, 08/27, 09/03. 106069 Notice of formation of Cylinder Program LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/14/2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 79 Gurnsprings Rd., Gansevoort, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/30, 08/06, 08/13, 08/20, 08/27, 09/03. 106039 Notice of Formation of Professional Service Limited Liability Company. Arts. of Org. of Iseman PLLC (“PLLC”) filed with NY Dept. of State on 7/14/21.

Office location: Saratoga County.

Sec. of State designated agent of PLLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: 125 High Rock Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, principal business address. PLLC does not have a specific date of dissolution. Purpose: All legal purposes. Filer: Scott Iseman, 91 Daniels Rd. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. 07/30, 08/06, 08/13, 08/20, 08/27, 09/03. 106023 Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC) Name: Pawsitively 518, LLC Articles of Organization filed by the Department of State of New York on: 06/22/2021. Office location: County of Saratoga.

Purpose: Any and all lawful activities. Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: Kristen Quesada, 301 Goode Street, Burnt Hills, NY 12027.

07/30, 08/06, 08/13, 08/20, 08/27, 09/03. 106015 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: 87 Cathrine LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 07/21/2021. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC: 87 Catherine St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 08/13, 08/20, 08/27. 106000 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: J2 Real Estate Services. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/11/2020. Office

location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC: 70 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. . 07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 08/13, 08/20, 08/27. 105994 Notice of Formation of the above Limited Liability Company (“LLC”). Name: Dillenger Publishing, LLC. Articles of Organization (DOM LLC) filed with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on May 20, 2021, Office location, County of Saratoga. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any such process served to: Michael Drobny, P.O. Box 18, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful act. 07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 08/13, 08/20, 08/27. 105984 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Empower Sports Group LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 7/19/2021. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 14 Plaid Place, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 08/13, 08/20, 08/27. 105968 Notice of formation of Reality ReflectX LLC. Articles of Organization filed with SSNY on 05/10/21. Office in Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC whom process may be served and shall mail process to: 10 Rolling Hills Drive, Mechanicville, NY 12118. Any lawful purpose. 07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 08/13, 08/20, 08/27. 105962

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LEGALS Notice of formation of NUDIGGS LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/01/2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 26F Congress Street Suite 179, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 08/13, 08/20, 08/27. 105952 Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company. NAME: Trio Property Holdings, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/15/2021. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The Secretary of State may mail a copy of any process against it served upon him or her to: 18 Division Street, Suite 401, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: The purpose for which the Company is formed is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which the limited liability companies may be organized under the Limited Liability Company Law of New York, provided that it is not formed to engage in any act or activity requiring the consent or approval of any state official, department, board, agency or other body, without such consent or approval first being obtained.

The limited liability company is to be managed by one (1) or more members. 07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 08/13, 08/20, 08/27. 105937 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: SIREN DEVELOPMENT, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on May 4, 2021. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, c/o Sovern Law, PLLC, 100 Saratoga Village Blvd., Suite 37J, Malta, NY 12020. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 08/13, 08/20, 08/27. 105931 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF THE STADIUM REVIEWS LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY)

on 07/16/2021. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, 229 Washington Street, Suite 306, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: any lawful activity. 07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 08/13, 08/20, 08/27. 105913 Notice of formation of Saratoga Strategies, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 06/11/2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: Capitol Services INC. 1218 Central Ave. Suite 100.

Albany, NY 12205. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 08/13, 08/20, 08/27. 105903 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Around Tire LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 6/14/2021. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC,125 West Ave #311 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 08/13, 08/20, 08/27. 105882 NOTICE OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF HANNAH RAE FITNESS LLC, pursuant to Section 206 of the NYS LLC Law. 1) The name of the limited liability company is Hannah Rae Fitness LLC (the “LLC”). 2) The Articles of Organization for the LLC were filed with the Secretary of State’s Office on July 9, 2021.

3) The office of the LLC is located at 69 Cypress Street, Ballston Lake, Saratoga County, NY 12019.

4) The Secretary of State is designated as an agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address in the State of New York to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is: 69 Cypress St, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. 5) The purpose of the business of the LLC shall be to conduct or transact any business or other activities which a limited liability company may lawfully conduct or transact under

the laws of the State of New York.

07/16, 07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 08/13, 08/20. 105856 Notice of formation of Lucent Cleaners LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 06/16/2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 4894 NY 50 Gansevoort NY 12831. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/16, 07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 08/13, 08/20. 105844 Notice of formation of The Limerick Group, LLC. Articles of Organization of this Limited Liability Company (LLC) were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on July 2, 2021. The LLC maintains its office in Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served to The Limerick Group, LLC, P.O. Box 443, Mechanicville, NY 12118. Purpose: for any lawful activity for which limited liability companies may be formed under the law. 07/16, 07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 08/13, 08/20. 105776 Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company. Name: Abanakee Islands LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 6/30/2021. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 152 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 07/16, 07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 08/13, 08/20. 105770 Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company: The Ocean’s Reserve Thoroughbred, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Department of State on June 23, 2021. The county in which the office of the company is located is SARATOGA. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the company upon whom process may be served, and the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the company served upon him or her to: DANIEL F. COLLINS, 32 Furlong Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The business purpose

of the company is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under the Laws of the State of New York. 07/16, 07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 08/13, 08/20. 105748 Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC) Name: Myelectrician518.com, LLC. Articles of Organization filed by the Department of State of New York on: 06/03/2021. Office location: County of Saratoga. Purpose: Any and all lawful activities Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: Mr. Shane M. Brown, 620 Colebrook Road, Gansevoort, NY 12831. 07/09, 07/16, 07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 08/13. 105722 Notice is hereby given of LOLU ADIRONDACK CHALET LLC as a domestic limited liability company. The Art. of Organization were filed with the NYS Secretary of State on 06/29/2021. The Company is located in SARATOGA County.

The Secretary of State is designated as the agent upon whom process may be served at 20 LEONARD RD, SARATOGA SPG, NY 12866.

NO registered agent. NO specific date of dissolution. The Company is organized for all purposes permitted under the laws of the State of New York. Filer: Colleen A. Dooley, Esq. PLLC PO Box 760, Latham, NY 12110. 07/09, 07/16, 07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 08/13. 105706 Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company Arts. of Org. of Awake the Warrior, LLC (“LLC”) filed with NY Dept. of State on July 1, 2021. Office location: Saratoga County. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: Awake the Warrior, LLC, 14 Canterbury Rd., Clifton Park, N.Y. 12065, principal business address.

LLC does not have a specific date of dissolution. Purpose: All legal purposes. Filer: Ed Martin, Law Office of Edward J. Martin, PLLC, 125 High Rock Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. 07/09, 07/16, 07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 08/13. 105699 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Applied Specialty Underwriters, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New

York (SSNY) on February 01, 2021 Office location: Saratoga County.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, PO Box 3646, Omaha, NE 68103-0646. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 07/09, 07/16, 07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 08/13. 105693 Notice of formation of Thuillez Ford, Gold Butler & Monroe LLP. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 03/16/2021. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLP’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLP at: 12 Bluebird Rd., South Glens Falls, NY 12803. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/09, 07/16, 07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 08/13. 105680 Notice of Qual. YELLOW DOOR HOMES, LLC. Auth. filed with SSNY on 5/15/2018. Office location: Queensbury, New York.

LLC formed in NV on 3/20/2018.

SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to: REGISTERED AGENTS INC., 90 STATE STREET, STE 700, OFFICE 40, ALBANY, NEW YORK 12207.

Arts. of Org. filed with NV SOS. Commercial Recordings & Notary Division, 202 N. Carson Street, Carson City, NV 89701. Any lawful purpose. 07/09, 07/16, 07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 08/13. 105629 Notice of formation of JO YOUNG COACHING, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 01/26/2021 Office: Saratoga County.

SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 176 Spring Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/09, 07/16, 07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 08/13. 105609 NOTICE OF Formation of 32 Homer Avenue, LLC Articles of Organization filed Secretary of State (SSNY) 1/13/2020. Office location: Warren County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to 6 Century Hill Drive, Suite 3, Latham, NY 12110. Purpose: any lawful activities. 07/09, 07/16, 07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 08/13. 105561

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LEGALS NOTICE OF Formation of 139-141 River, LLC Articles of Organization filed Secretary of State (SSNY) 8/19/2020. Office location: Warren County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 211-213 Maple Street, Glens Falls, NY, 12801. Purpose: any lawful activities. 07/09, 07/16, 07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 08/13. 105567 NOTICE OF Formation of Adirondack Landscape Supply, LLC Articles of Organization filed Secretary of State (SSNY) 1/11/21.

Office location: Warren County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 211-213 Maple Street, Glens Falls, New York 12801.

Purpose: any lawful activities.

07/09, 07/16, 07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 08/13. 105573 NOTICE OF Formation of 209 Maple, LLC Articles of Organization filed Secretary of State (SSNY) 4/21/21. Office location: Warren County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to 211-213 Maple Street, Glens Falls, New York 12801. Purpose: any lawful activities. 07/09, 07/16, 07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 08/13. 105579 NOTICE OF Formation of Carter’s on Maple, LLC Articles of Organization filed Secretary of State (SSNY) 4/21/21. Office location: Warren County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to 211-213 Maple Street, Glens Falls, New York 12801. Purpose: any lawful activities. 07/09, 07/16, 07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 08/13. 105585 NOTICE OF Formation of Green River Inn, LLC Articles of Organization filed Secretary of State (SSNY) 3/3/21. Office location: Saratoga County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 305 West Circular Street, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. Purpose: any lawful activities. 07/09, 07/16, 07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 08/13. 105591 NOTICE OF Formation of Life is Gold at the GRI, LLC Articles of Organization filed Secretary of State (SSNY) 2/8/21. Office

location: Saratoga County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 305 West Circular Street, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. Purpose: any lawful activities. 07/09, 07/16, 07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 08/13. 105597 NOTICE OF Formation of Unlimited Pools, LLC Articles of Organization filed Secretary of State (SSNY) 2/1/21. Office location: Warren County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 211-213 Maple Street, Glens Falls, New York 12801.

Purpose: any lawful activities.

07/09, 07/16, 07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 08/13. 105603 Notice of formation of Get Smart Enterprises LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 04/26/2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: Get Smart Enterprises, LLC. PO Box 7 Middle Grove, NY 12850.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

07/02, 07/09, 07/16, 07/23, 07/30, 08/06. 105527 Notice of Formation of THE SALON LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 06/03/2021. Office Location: SARATOGA County.

SSNY designated as agent of THE SALON LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: THE SALON LLC c/o Mary Orminski, 1164 State Route 29, Schuylerville, NY 12871. Purpose: any lawful activity. 07/02, 07/09, 07/16, 07/23, 07/30, 08/06. 105502 NOTICE OF FILING OF THE ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF UNLIMITERRA REAL ESTATE, LLC UNDER LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY LAW SECTION 206. The name of the limited liability company (LLC) is: Unlimiterra Real Estate, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed on February 8, 2021, with the Secretary of State (SS). The office of the LLC is in Saratoga County, NY. The SS of NY is designated

as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

The address to which the SS shall mail a copy of any process against it served upon him is the LLC, 2215 Nott Street, #155, Schenectady, NY 12309. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be formed, both within and without NY State. 07/02, 07/09, 07/16, 07/23, 07/30, 08/06. 105464 Notice of Formation of a NY Limited Liability Company.

Name: Nocturnal Strength, LLC. Articles of Organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was 06/23/2021. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC at 6 Meadow Valley Dr., Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under NYS laws. 07/02, 07/09, 07/16, 07/23, 07/30, 08/06. 105448 Notice of formation of Toga Party Too Racing Stable, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/17/21 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 210 Regent St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/02, 07/09, 07/16, 07/23, 07/30, 08/06. 105438 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY Summer View, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on May 27, 2021. Office location: Saratoga County, SSNY designated as agent of LLC whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, at 49 Kaydeross Park Road, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: For any lawful act or activity. 07/02, 07/09, 07/16, 07/23, 07/30, 08/06. 105432 Notice of formation of KMA II LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 06/17/2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it

may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: P.O. Box 294 Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 06/25, 07/02, 07/09, 07/16, 07/23, 07/30. 105196 Notice of formation of FLOURS

BY ASHLEY, LLC, a limited liability company (the “LLC”).

Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (the “SSNY”) on May 14, 2021.

Office location: Saratoga County.

The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC, at 5010 Nelson Avenue, Ext., Ballston Spa, New York 12020. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful purposes.

06/25, 07/02, 07/09, 07/16, 07/23, 07/30. 105188 Notice of formation of Little Wings Childcare LLC. Articles of Organization filed in NY with the Secretary of State on 5/3/2021.

The location of this business is in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the Limited Liability Company upon whom process against said company may be served and the address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the Limited Liability Company served upon him or her is: Aaren Harris, 270 Wing Road, Greenfield, NY 12833. 06/25, 07/02, 07/09, 07/16, 07/23, 07/30. 105181 Notice of Formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: L&K CONSULTING AND DEVELOPMENT, LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of the State of New York (SSNYS) on JUNE 2, 2021. The company office is located in SARATOGA COUNTY. The SSNYS has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

The SSNYS shall mail a copy of process to: L & K CONSULTING AND DEVELOPMENT, LLC, c/o M. Elizabeth Coreno, 63 Putnam Street, Suite 202, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The purpose of the company is to engage in any lawful business of every kind and character for which LLCs may be organized under the New York LLC Law, or any successor statute. 06/25, 07/02, 07/09, 07/16, 07/23, 07/30. 105162 Notice of Formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name:

BELAMADA HOLDINGS LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of the State of New York (SSNYS) on JANUARY 5, 2021. The company office is located in SARATOGA COUNTY. The SSNYS has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNYS shall mail a copy of process to: BELAMADA HOLDINGS LLC, 124 Old Schuylerville Rd., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The purpose of the company is to engage in any lawful business of every kind and character for which LLCs may be organized under the New York LLC Law, or any successor statute. . 06/25, 07/02, 07/09, 07/16, 07/23, 07/30. 105156 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: BODY ELECTRIC PILATES, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on JUNE 10, 2021. Office location: SARATOGA County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 376 Broadway, Suite L8, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866.

Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

06/25, 07/02, 07/09, 07/16, 07/23, 07/30. 105144 Notice of formation of Ian Ballard Properties LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/25/2020 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 79B Petrified Gardens Rd Saratoga Springs New York 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 06/25, 07/02, 07/09, 07/16, 07/23, 07/30. 105132 Notice of formation of Gorman Barker LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/12/2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 114 4th Street Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 06/25, 07/02, 07/09, 07/16, 07/23, 07/30. 105126

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THE WHITNEY, THE TEST AND INDUCTIONS INTO THE HALL OF FAME

by William G. Gotimer, Jr. for Saratoga TODAY Photos courtesy of NYRA.

Improbable, winner of The Grade I Whitney 2020.

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eek four of the 2021 racing season at Saratoga Race Course beginning August 4 will contain a baker’s dozen of stakes races, 8 of which are graded.

The Grade I Whitney with a purse of $1,000,000 is the highlight of the week and will be run Saturday, August 7. Friday, August 6 will see the inductions of the Class of 2020 and 2021 in the National Racing Museum and Hall of Fame at a ceremony that will be live streamed to the public at 10:30 a.m. A Grade II race honoring the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame will be contested later Friday afternoon on the grass at a mile for three-year-olds.

The biggest race card of the season so far will be Saturday, August 7. Five stakes will be contested that day with three Grade I contests - the Whitney; The Test; and the Saratoga Derby -anchoring the extended program. The Whitney at a mile and an eighth traditionally draws some of the best older horses in the country and this year is no exception.

Expected starters include Maxfield who is generally considered the best horse in training; the very speedy Knicks Go; prolific winners Silver State and By My Standards and filly champion Swiss Skydiver who will take on males after missing her race last week due to quarantine restrictions. The Whitney, named in honor of the entire Whitney family, is always a matchup of speed horses and stayers and has seen

some memorable performances. Having been won by some of the best horses in history, it is ironic that the Whitney is best known for Secretariat’s loss in 1973 to the Allen Jerkens-trained Onion.

Secretariat’s loss in the Whitney solidified Saratoga’s reputation as the Graveyard of Champions and Allen Jerkens’ nickname – “The Giant Killer.”

Also on the Saturday card is the Test for three-yearold fillies at seven furlongs. The Test attracts the fastest members of the class and again is a blend of horses with pure speed and those that can stay an extra furlong. Originally run in 1922, the Test for decades was used as a prep for the much longer Alabama Stakes but in recent years has acted more as a prep for the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint.

The $500,000 purse makes the Test among the most lucrative sprints for three-year-old fillies.

The Saturday card is further bolstered by the relatively new and blandly named Saratoga Derby for three-yearolds contested at a mile and three-sixteenths. It offers an outsized purse of $1 million. This series typically attracts European entrants, and a possible entrant is European trainer Aiden O’Brien’s recent impressive winner of the Belmont Derby - Bolshoi Ballet.

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American Pharoah

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THE HORSES • THE PEOPLE • THE LIFESTYLE

The Friday, August 6 card is the National Racing Museum and Hall of Fame stakes for three-yearolds at a mile on the grass. The race celebrates the induction of the newest members of the Hall of Fame earlier that day across Union Avenue. This year’s induction includes both the classes of 2020 and 2021 since last year’s ceremony was cancelled.

Inductee Trainer Mark Casse told me “I have been very thankful for the success I have had in horse racing and this recognition is the pinnacle of my career.” On waiting an extra year for the actual ceremony, he added “it has allowed me to enjoy it that much longer.” He further added he was “looking to win” the stakes race that afternoon.

Among the other inductees is Trainer Todd Pletcher who is also expected to have an entrant in the race.

On his induction into the Hall of Fame, the seventime Eclipse Award winner for Outstanding Trainer told me “It’s a great honor. I’m very happy to be able to share it with my parents, family and coworkers.”

In addition to Pletcher, the 2021 class includes Triple Crown winner American Pharoah and 13-time champion steeplechase trainer Jack Fisher. The 2020 inductees in addition to trainer Mark Casse, are jockey Darrel McHargue, horses Tom Bowling

and Wise Dan, and Pillars of the Turf Alice Headley Chandler, J. Keene Daingerfield, Jr., and George D. Widener, Jr. The Troy Stakes for older horses at 5 ½ furlongs on the grass and the Alydar at a mile and a furlong also are featured on the strong Friday card. Blue Grass stakes winner Art Collector is expected to head the Alydar.

Wednesday has three-year-old New York Bred fillies going a mile on the grass in the New York Sire Stakes Series – Statue of Liberty Division. A restricted stakethe Shine Again for older fillies at seven furlongs will also be run on Wednesday.

Thursday highlight is the Birdstone, named after Mary Lou Whitney’s 2004 Belmont Stakes winner. Run at the unusual marathon distance of a mile and three quarters; it offers a purse of $120,000 for older horses.

Sunday completes week with the filly counterpart to the Saratoga Derby – The Saratoga Oaks. At the same distance of a mile and three-sixteenths but this time for three-year-old fillies a large purse of $700,000 is expected to draw a competitive field.

Also on Sunday, two-year-old fillies stretch out a bit in the 6 and 1/2 furlong Adirondack – a grade II offering a purse of $200,000.

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OF A HORSE RACING CAREER Joan Lawrence

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J

oan Lawrence has always loved working with horses, but she never thought of making a career in horse racing.

After more than 40 years of working on the backstretch and administration offices that include the New York Racing Association, Thoroughbred Racing Communications and the National Thoroughbred Racing Association, Lawrence is spending part of her retirement by going back to her roots: the backstretch.

Since July 11, Lawrence has been assisting James Ryerson in maintaining his stable by walking and grooming horses, as well as raking around the shed row and walking area, though, she does have a different perspective on the experience.

“I’ve known Jimmy Ryerson for several years,” she said. “We are old friends and socialize here and there, but he needed help. I haven’t walked horses in years. So, it was eye-opening and very humbling to say the least. It has given me a renewed appreciation to what he does here. The team has been terrific.”

The Ryerson team has already won two races within the first five days into the Saratoga meet: Mommie’s Jewel and Dancing Kiki. While there may be a little luck involving those wins, Lawrence sees the team functioning more like an orchestra to help the horses perform well.

“It’s such a beautiful thing that Jim does,” she said. “He’s the conductor and everyone else is the orchestra. They all work and pull together into a crescendo. Then all of a sudden, there is the horse.”

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Left: Tom Durkin with Joan Lawrence.

“There isn’t a lot of staff here. The grooms help each other. They have been great with me. I can feel the positivity around here. We are feeling good right now and we hope everything continues to go well,” she said.

Lawrence’s experience in horse racing is slightly atypical than others who have worked around the track. Living in Massapequa in 1975, Lawrence and her mother watched the horse racing replay show featuring Frank Wright and Charlsie Cantey.

Around the same time, her mother also played on bowling team in Huntington that featured trainer John Sheringham, who was part of a core New York horsemen’s group that included Hall of Famers Bill Boland and H. Allen Jerkens. That piqued Lawrence’s interest of going to the backstretch and working with horses for Sheringham on the weekends while attending Farmingdale State.

“My family had nothing to do with horse racing, but I have always liked the horses,” she said. “I would drive to his house. He put me in his tiny red car.

When I got there, I thought I was in heaven. I never knew horses had the right-of-way. When we were done, he put me back in the car and took me back. I couldn’t get enough of it after a while.”

For the next five years, Lawrence worked for trainers that included Leonard Imperio, P.G. Johnson and John Hertler, as well as learning how to break yearlings, ride horses, and handle stallions for her father-in-law John C. Lawrence, who owned one of the first stallion farms in Long Island.

The non-stop schedule and breaking her right shoulder impacted Lawrence. Instead of continuing with college and working on the backstretch, she became interested on the front side of racing.

communications position led her into a niche in horse racing for nearly 27 years.

Lawrence worked for TRC for about seven years before the NTRA merger. During her tenure, with mentoring from Bob Curran, Lawrence tackled a variety of jobs that included providing soundbites from a bulky over-the-shoulder SONY recorder for sports radio networks, conducting weekly polls, producing media packages, and coordinating teleconferences.

Through her job at TRC and NTRA, Lawrence covered every major racing event from Triple Crown to the Breeders’ Cup with her first assignment being Easy Goer in 1989.

Using her skills of thinking ahead, Lawrence also played an integral part of coordinating information and the teleconferences at the New Bolton Center for Dr. Dean Richardso, who was the equine surgeon for Barbaro, and she coordinated media events at Parx Racing where Smarty Jones was training during his Triple Crown bid in 2004.

“Whenever there was an opportunity, I jumped on it,” she said. “It was quite a time, especially when not everyone had the internet yet. I loved being part of that service. The writers appreciated it. I always thought ahead of what they needed. That’s how we operated.”

With about three years before retirement from the NTRA in 2015, Lawrence decided to leave the commute from Long Island to Manhattan and move to Ballston Spa. While she enjoyed working downstate, Lawrence felt she had more of a connection to Saratoga County, especially with the horses.

“One day, I realized that college wasn’t for me,” Lawrence said. “I also wasn’t cut out to do this seven days a week, as much as I wanted to be trainer. So, I started to get familiar with people on the front side.”

“I thought I would get more involved in the horses,” she said. “It’s the love of horses and the quality of life and lifestyle. I have always loved coming up here.

I’ve always been an upstater. This is more me. I love Long Island and growing up there, but I was never really a beach person. I am more into the mountains.

When I am here, I always identify with the area more than the beach.”

One of her first jobs working for NYRA was horseman relations and customer service with eventual long-time friend Mary Hauswald, then she moved into marketing and communications. That

Outside of racing, Lawrence spends time doing outdoor activities that includes hiking and crosscountry skiing, as well as spending time with other friends retired from racing.

It has been over 45 years since Lawrence and her mother watched horse racing replays on television. Over that time, Lawrence’s mother was impressed with her journey around horse racing.

“My mother thought I was a rock star,” she said “If she was here today, she would have been proud. I ended up having a nice career. I learned and everybody was good to me, but I worked hard around a lot of good people. It has been incredible journey when I think about it.”

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SARATOGA PART 1 OF A 2 PART SERIES

by Joe Raucci

for Saratoga TODAY Photos provided

William Collins Whitney John Hay “Jock” Whitney and his wife Liz.

W

ith the Whitney Stakes fast approaching, let’s look at two cousins from the long line of Whitneys who made Saratoga their August playground.

Along the way we will meet many of their family members that also left a lasting imprint on historic Saratoga Springs.

Their names were John Hay Whitney, known to his friends as Jock, and Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney who was called Sonny. They were scions of the Whitney dynasty in an era when the cousins were among the wealthiest individuals in the entire country. Jock and Sonny were entrepreneurs, political figures, collectors of art, and philanthropists of the highest order. The cousins were sportsman, superb polo players, and stewards of their favorite past time, “The Sport of Kings.”

THE LINEAGE The Patriarch of the Whitney family was John Whitney. He came to America from England in 1635.

His descendant William Collins Whitney was the first Whitney to leave his mark on Saratoga. An immensely successful businessman and political figure of the late nineteenth century, his true passion was horse racing. He owned and operated Westbury Stable, taking the name from Old Westbury, New York, a town known for its Who’s

Who of American Aristocracy. He resided there along with the Phipps, DuPonts, and Vanderbilts. With Whitney’s guidance, Westbury became one of the leading racing stables in the country.

At the turn of the twentieth century, Saratoga Racetrack was in a downhill spiral. Whitney saw an opportunity to purchase the track. He and a group of investors set on a path to modernize the stands, lengthen the oval and beautify the grounds. It can be said that without the intervention of William Whitney, enthusiasts of the sport would be relegated to reading about horse racing at the Spa as a casualty of a bygone era.

Among William’s offspring were two sons whose love of the sport were on a par with their esteemed father. Harry Payne Whitney answered to his given name Harry. William Payne Whitney was known by his middle name Payne.

In 1904, Harry inherited his father’s racing stable, taking it to greater fame. His stock won an astounding ten Triple Crown events. Of note, in 1915 his filly Regret became the first of the fairer sex to win the Kentucky Derby.

His brother Payne established Greentree Stable in 1914.

The name derived from the family estate in Old Westbury.

The Greentree brand would become synonymous with horse racing on a grand scale.

ENTER SONNY AND JOCK The name Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney is as regal as it sounds. His breeding was as impeccable as that of the racehorses he would own. He was born in 1899 to Harry Payne Whitney and his wife Gertrude Vanderbilt. The melding of the families gave Sonny claim to two of the most highly regarded dynasties on this hemisphere.

Five years later Payne Whitney and his wife Helen Hay gave birth to a son, John Hay Whitney. Not to be overshadowed by his cousin, Jock Whitney’s lineage on the maternal side included his grandfather, a great American statesman, John Hay. Hay counted among his successes the privilege of being Abraham Lincoln’s Private Secretary, as well as serving as Secretary of State under both William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt. The union of the two families created the ideal marriage of the business and political worlds.

The Whitney cousins took the same educational journey.

They both completed their pre-college studies at Groton, one of America’s foremost private prep schools. Then it was on to a family tradition of graduating from Yale University, an Ivy League Institution dating back to 1701.

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1932 Whitney Stakes winner and Hall of Famer, the great Equipoise, at Saratoga Race Course.

“ The W hitney Stakes was inaugurated in 1928 to memorialize the Whitney family’s contributions to the sport.”

Cornelius Vanderbilt “Sonny” Whitney

FORTUNES AND “THE SPORT OF KINGS” Payne Whitney passed away in 1927. He was only 51 years old. With that, his wealth passed into the hands of Jock and his sister Joan. The estate, valued at nearly 200 million dollars, was at the time the largest fortune entered into probate in the history of the United States.

Upon their mother Helen’s death, Greentree Stable became a joint venture of the siblings that would last until Jock’s death four decades later. The property that housed the Greentree stock during the Saratoga racing season sits adjacent to Clair Court on Nelson Avenue. It also served as Jock’s Summer residence.

Joan Whitney Payson later became well known in the baseball world as the original owner of the New York Mets.

Under her direction “The Amazings” went from the worst team in the history of the sport to a World Championship a mere seven years later. Mrs. Payson, as she was fondly known, made Saratoga her August home for much of her adult life. The residence at the end of Phila Street intersecting Nelson Avenue is a marvel of Queen Anne Victorian Architecture.

1927 was also an important year for Sonny Whitney.

Charles Lindbergh crossed the Atlantic Ocean, landing his aircraft at Le Bourget Airport outside of Paris. Aviation was entering a new phase and Sonny, always ahead of the curve, envisioned the future of it. Later that year along with Juan Trippe, an aviation pioneer and fellow Yale alumni, he formed Pan American Airlines. The investment proved to

be a grand slam home run. Pan Am led the way in almost every aspect of air travel for the next half century.

Harry Payne Whitney’s life came to an end in 1930. With that Sonny took ownership of his late father’s stable. Sonny would race the horses under his own name, C. V. Whitney.

He was an immediate success as a racehorse owner. His colt Equipoise became one of the all-time greats. He was considered the best horse in training for both 1932 and 1933.

The Whitney Stakes was inaugurated in 1928 to memorialize the Whitney family’s contributions to the sport. The 1932 version here at the Spa was a special event for Sonny. His great champion Equipoise took the race wire to wire. With it came the first of his four coveted Whitney Stakes trophies.

Jock and his sister Joan were also off to the races. Although Greentree was still owned by their mother, the two were heavily involved with the operation. The Greentree response to Equipose was a colt named Twenty Grand. He had a remarkable career. Separated from the 1931 Triple Crown by just a length and a half loss in the Preakness Stakes, he went on to take the coveted Travers here at Saratoga. The year 1931 belonged to Twenty Grand. In 1957 both Equipoise and Twenty Grand were inducted into the Horse Racing Hall of Fame here on Union Avenue.

The cousins were riding high in the horse racing world.

Next, they headed for Hollywood.

GONE WITH THE WIND The movie industry was in its infancy. Both Jock and Sonny

were quick to grab a piece of the action. Motion pictures in the early 1930s were filmed in black and white. The cousins bought into a new technology known as technicolor. They invested what amounted to a fifteen percent stake in an invention that would change the face of the movie industry.

Then they set their eyes on the making of motion pictures.

Gone With the Wind, to this day considered the greatest movie of all time, had the Whitney name written all over it. The cousins financed the production of the masterpiece.

Jock in fact, held the title of Chairman of the Board of Selznick International when the movie was filmed in 1939.

The decade also saw the first of two marriages for Jock.

In 1930 he wed one of the notable socialites of the era, Elizabeth Altemus. She was tough, brassy, and beautiful.

Although they divorced after ten years, Liz branched out and raced quality horses of her own until her death in 1988. She owned the champion Porterhouse, along with many major stake winners. Liz also kept a residence here.

Her horse farm located on Fitch Road is now the site of McMahon of Saratoga Thoroughbreds.

The thirties were over. A new decade was about to begin. A World War was on the Horizon.

Next week we will look at the cousins’ contributions to the war effort and their leap into government service. Then we will see how they brought their brand of horse racing to an even higher level. We will follow Sonny and his bride Mary Lou as they lead the way in the Renaissance of Saratoga, “The Summer Place to Be.” Stay tuned.

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WEEK 3 EVENTS AT SARATOGA RACE COURSE

The Jim Dandy 2019. Photo by Cathy Duffy

The Saratoga Race Course Gates open at 11 a.m. each day, including weekends, with the exception of Runhappy Travers Day, Saturday, August 28.

The 2021 Saratoga summer meet will include the following events and happenings:

WEEK 3 RACE SCHEDULE Tune in to Talking Horses for in-depth analysis from handicapper Andy Serling and other guests.

FRIDAY, JULY 30 The day’s feature is the $120,000 Curlin for 3-year-olds on the dirt at nine furlongs and a potential prep for the Grade 1, $1.25 million Runhappy Travers.

SATURDAY, JULY 31 JIM DANDY DAY: A trio of graded stakes headlines the final Saturday in July as Belmont Stakes winner Essential Quality is expected to lead a field of 3-year-olds in the Grade 2, $600,000 Jim Dandy at Saratoga Race Course, the traditional prep for the Runhappy Travers. The star-studded card will also feature the Grade 1, $350,000 Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap and reigning champion sprinter Whitmore, the 8-year-old gelding who won the Breeders’ Cup Sprint in November. The Grade 2, $250,000 Bowling Green will be highlighted by multiple Grade 1-winning turf veteran Channel Maker.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 1 Sunday’s card will feature the Grade 2, $200,000 Amsterdam for 3-year-old sprinters going six and half furlongs.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4 Features the NYSSS Statue of Liberty Division and the Shine Again.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 5 Thursday’s card features the Birdstone.

FRIDAY, JULY 30 VOLCAN TEQUILA SUMMER MUSIC STAGE The Volcan Tequila Summer Music Stage will host live music from Big Fez and the Surfmatics.

PIAZZA ITALIA: The Piazza Italia, located in the Saratoga Events Pavilion, near Gate A, will host live music featuring Nick Collucio.

Spritz cocktail from award-winning Ketel One family made vodka at the Ketel One Clubhouse Bar from 3 to 5 p.m. Must be at least 21 years old; while supplies last.

Fans may enjoy authentic Italian food and beverages at the Piazza Italia every day of the Saratoga meet, including sandwiches on Focaccia with Italian meats and cheeses, Fratelli Beretta cold cuts, Monti Trentini cheeses, Italian Bindi Gelato, Tiramisu and Peroni Beer.

VOLCAN TEQUILA TASTING AND SUMMER MUSIC STAGE The Volcan Tequila Summer Music Stage will host live music from Nite Train with Thomasina Winslow.

SATURDAY, JULY 31 PDJF AWARENESS DAY Saratoga Race Course will unite with racetracks across the country with autograph signings and photo opportunities as part of PDJF Day Across America. Riders from the Saratoga jockey colony will sign autographs on the Jockey Silks Room Porch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with a suggested donation to PDJF. FORD MUSTANG MACH-E DISPLAY Fans will have the opportunity to check out the new allelectric 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E, which will be on display near the Clubhouse escalator throughout the afternoon, courtesy of Upstate Ford Dealer Group.

COOPERSTOWN DISTILLERY, CHANDON GARDEN SPRITZ AND KETEL ONE TASTINGS Fans will be invited to enjoy a trio of complimentary tasting events: the first tasting features the Saratoga Revolutionary Rum Runner from Cooperstown Distillery, the award-winning producer of distinguished whiskeys and other handcrafted spirits, at the Jim Dandy Bar from noon to 4 p.m. The second tasting will feature samples of the Chandon Garden Spritz at the Travers Bar from 1 to 3 p.m. And rounding out the afternoon will be samples of the Ketel One Botanicals Grapefruit & Rose Botanical

SUNDAY, AUGUST 1 BRUNCH AT THE RAIL AT THE 1863 CLUB Fans are invited to enjoy a brunch buffet while experiencing The Rail at the 1863 Club, the first-floor banquet space at the 1863 Club. Tickets are $85 and include the buffet, soft drinks and Post Parade program book.

Reservations are available by calling the NYRA Box Office at 844-NYRA-TIX or online at NYRA.com/1863Club.

BERKSHIRE BANK FAMILY SUNDAYS The popular kid-oriented weekly event will feature a wide variety of free family-friendly activities, games, attractions and educational activities each Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Berkshire Bank Family Zone, located inside Gate A near the Saratoga Race Course Box Office.

VOLCAN TEQUILA SUMMER MUSIC STAGE The Volcan Tequila Summer Music Stage will host live music from The Rodeo Barons.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 5 FABULOUS FILLIES DAY Saratoga Race Course will honor local breast cancer survivors while supporting To Life!, a Capital Region non-profit organization which provides personalized breast cancer education and support services.

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VOLCAN TEQUILA SUMMER MUSIC STAGE

THURSDAYS & SUNDAYS Thursday and Sundays at Saratoga pit yourself against your Saratoga peers on-track with the Low Roller Handicapping Contests. Buy-In: $40 ($30 bankroll/$10 prize pool) Contest ends with second to last race at Saratoga. How to Enter: Visit the Low Roller booth outside Fourstardave before the first race.

Fans will enjoy live music performances each afternoon of the season from popular local and regional bands at the Volcan Tequila Summer Music Stage. Strolling entertainment from Saratoga mainstays Reggie’s Red Hot Feetwarmers and the Red Hot Dancers, amongst other acts, will also be a regular feature.

BERKSHIRE BANK FAMILY ZONE Fans will enjoy 40 days of the Berkshire Bank Family Zone, an interactive play area for children located near Gate A, which will be complemented by the return of Berkshire Bank Family Sundays.

The popular weekly festival will include free games, attractions and educational activities each Sunday of the season inside the Berkshire Bank Family Zone.

BREAKFAST AT SARATOGA Tram tour of our famous and historic stable area (weather permitting). The first tram leaves the main Clubhouse entrance at approximately 7:30 a.m. with additional trams leaving approximately every 15 minutes. The last tour departs at around 9 a.m. The Tour is available every race day (there is no breakfast on Runhappy Travers Day, Saturday, August 28). Driven by the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA).

Enjoy a morning buffet on The Clubhouse Porch while the thoroughbreds train on the main track.

Breakfast is held daily from 7 to 9:30 a.m. and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations are accepted for breakfast dining. $20 for adults and $12 for kids under 12.

SARATOGA FASHION DAYS Fashion Saturdays, which was previously held once each week, will expand to a 40-day series of pop-up boutiques featuring stylish clothing, accessories and jewelry for women and men. The Saratoga Fashion Days’ boutiques will be located in the following areas: Lifestyles of Saratoga across from the Jockey Silks Room Porch; Miss Scarlett, Saratoga Rocks and the Winning Silks Collection near The Stretch; and Bumble B Boutique near the paddock mutuels building (weekends only).

SARATOGA WALKING TOURS History, highlights, unique architecture, and landscapes at Saratoga Race Course. Approximately 45 minutes. Daily Walking Tours bring the more than 150 years of history within Saratoga Race Course to life. Ever wonder why we ring a bell at 17 minutes to post or why there is a canoe in the lake in the infield?

Take a guided tour to get to know The Spa! Tours are scheduled at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. each racing day and costs $3 per person or $10 for a family. For more information on our tours, please contact our Guest Services Department at 518-584-6200 ext. 4433.

SARATOGA WALK OF FAME In 2013, NYRA began recognizing prominent thoroughbred industry owners, trainers and jockeys who have left a significant mark on Saratoga with a commemorative plaque and iconic red Saratoga jacket presented on the eve of the Travers Stakes, Saratoga’s signature race and the nation’s oldest major stakes race for 3-year-olds.

BETS SQUAD: LEARN. BET. WIN. The Bets Squad is your one-stop-shop to learn how to bet! Learn the different types of bets, how to place a bet, how to read a program, how to use a self-service betting terminal, and how to sign up to bet from your phone on and off-track with NYRA Bets. NYRA Bets allows you to securely deposit electronically and play great racing from Saratoga to Del Mar and across the world online and from anywhere, anytime. The Bets Squad is open daily and can be found at the following locations: • Outside Clubhouse Exchange • Under Clubhouse after entering Clubhouse exchange • Grandstand • Backyard, close to the Red Spring • The Stretch (for ticketed guests) • 1863 Club Lobby (for ticketed guests)

Fans will not be required to provide proof of vaccination for admission to Saratoga Race Course. Nonvaccinated individuals will be required to wear a facial covering during their day at Saratoga Race Course, in accordance with federal CDC guidance. NYRA reserves the right to amend admission protocols based on updates and adjustments by New York State.

The 40-day summer meet at historic Saratoga Race Course will feature 76 stakes worth $21.5 million in total purses highlighted by the 152nd renewal of the Grade 1, $1.25 million Runhappy Travers on Aug. 28 and the Grade 1, $1 million Whitney on Aug. 7, as the anchors of two of the most prestigious racing days in North America. Racing will be conducted five days a week, Wednesdays through Sundays, with the exception of the final week, when the meet will conclude on Labor Day. For more information about Saratoga Race Course, visit NYRA.com/Saratoga.

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New York- Bred Colt, Senbei GETS HIS START AT SARATOGA

Photo courtesy of NYRA.

by Jaynie Ellis

Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Two-year-old Senbei took first in the Maiden Special Weight on Sunday, July 18 at Saratoga Race Course, winning the first race he has ever been entered in.

Senbei, foaled by Sweet Aloha and sired by Candy Ride (ARG), went off at 5-1 in the race with a purse of $85,000. Senbei went wire-towire to win that 5th race, finishing ahead of Gimmedamoney and Jugglerrunning. His time was the best that day for 5 ½ furlong races.

The Maiden Special Weight at Saratoga Race Course is open to twoyear-old horses who have never won a race. As, a general rule the youngest and best-bred horses are entered in Maiden Special Weight races. Senbei was bred and raised by veterinarian Dr. Jerry Bilinski of Waldorf Farms in Valatie, NY. He is co-owned by Reeves Thoroughbred Racing and Bilinski and his wife Darlene. Senbei was ridden by jockey Manuel Franco and is trained by Christopher Clement.

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Senbei on the track during the Maiden Special Weight race on Sunday, July 18. Photo by Barbara D. Livingston.

“Senbei has a great personality, and he is full of himself,” laughed Bliniski. “He reared up on the track just like the Lone Ranger’s horse, Silver.”

“Senbei has a great personality, and he is full of himself,” laughed Bliniski. “He reared up on the track just like the Lone Ranger’s horse, Silver.”

“I love being here where I know people, coming back to my roots,” said Bilinski. “And I am fortunate that Darlene has the same passion for horses.”

Waldorf Farms is a full-service equine breeding farm that is also home to winning thoroughbreds Bustin Stones and Mr. Monomoy.

Bilinski was also on the Board of Trustees at Cornell for 17 years and the Director of Veterinary Services at the Columbia-Green Humane Society/SPCA.

Bilinski bred his first horse in 1974 and dedicated his career to equine medicine. Bilinski, who was raised in Mechanicville, went to Cornell University for undergrad, and then on to become a veterinarian.

After school, he found himself back in the area.

“It has been gratifying to help animals in need,” said Bilinski said about his career.

As far as Senbei, his next race will be an upcoming NY Stallion Stakes at Saratoga Race Course this summer.

So, get ready to place your bets on Senbei very soon!

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Saratoga Hospital Gala Returns Aug. 4 with School Spirit SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Hospital’s 39th Annual Gala will be held Aug. 4 on the grounds of Saratoga Casino Hotel.

Presented by Julie & Co. Realty, LLC, and Bonacio Construction Inc., the fundraiser supports highquality, affordable healthcare by benefiting the hospital’s Saratoga Community Health Center.

The Gala is one of the Capital Region’s largest, most successful charitable events. It is known far and wide for its enticing auction items and creative themes—this year “School Spirit.”

“The 2021 Gala will have a true homecoming feel to show that we are back and better than ever,” Gala Co-chair Julie Bonacio said, in a statement.

“We have infused the essence of school spirit throughout our lineup, with a tailgating-themed menu and games, a sports bar tent and décor dripping in Saratoga Hospital’s colors of purple and gold.” Bonacio is co-chairing the event for the fifth time and this year is joined by Co-chair Aimee Dake and longtime Honorary Chair John Hendrickson.

The Gala is a significant source of support for Saratoga Community Health Center, the only facility of its kind in greater Saratoga. The center provides primary care, dental, behavioral health and addiction medicine services to patients, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. Demand for care continues to grow, resulting in more than 25,000 patient visits each year.

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YMCA YOUTH BASKETBALL Sports Scores: July 21

3V3 LEAGUE

Billington – 19, Aiden Faulkner – 14

Green Team vs. Red Team Green (24): Ethan Hammer – 18, Spencer Ruggen – 4 Red (6): Braydon Baumgardner – 2, Jeffery Oswald – 2, Lex Strauss – 2

Saratoga Gelato vs. Five Guys Saratoga Gelato (42): Jasyn Thompson –214, Owen Mongan – 11 Five Guys (38): Chase Billington – 14, Mason Wagnor – 6

Blue Team vs. Black Team Blue (8): Nick Cameron – 10, Harrison Thomas – 10, Olivia Simon – 6 Black (10): Black Curry – 4, Connor Hogan – 4, Thomas Oswald – 2

SR. DIVISION

JR. DIVISION

Gala live auction items include box seats for the Travers Stakes, an exclusive party at Cantina’s new rooftop, vacations to St. John island and Cape Cod, a Lake George getaway, a fantasy sports experience to a major league game or PGA tournament, and much more. Guests and registered bidders can also bid, via mobile devices, on a variety of silent auction items.

The event will be held at the Saratoga Casino soccer fields from 6-9 p.m.; the live auction begins at 7:30 p.m. Reservations cost $175 per person ($125 for those ages 21-35). Auction item details, reservations, mobile bidding registration and additional

event information is available at www.saratogahospitalgala. org. For questions, email lgreenaway@saratogahospital.org or call 518-583-8663.

Saratoga Hospital Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Saratoga Hospital, Saratoga County’s leading healthcare provider. The foundation secures, manages and distributes charitable gifts to support the mission of Saratoga Hospital.

Over the years, the foundation has raised more than $55 million for Saratoga Hospital programs and facilities, all of which benefit the people of the Saratoga region.

For more information, visit www.

SaratogaHospitalFoundation.org.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR OUR NEXT ROUND OF CANDIDATES FOR

Athlete of the

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They can be a STAND-OUT or STAND-BY, a SUPERSTAR, or a SUPER TEAMMATE. Send us your suggestions. Any and all sports welcome.

Send: Athlete Name | Sport | Brief Description to: cbeatty@saratogapublishing.com Put ‘Athlete of the Week’ in the Subject

Curtis Lumber vs.

Carson’s Woodside Tavern Carson’s (31): Ethan Caldderon – 11, Noah Diulio – 8 Curtis Lumber (29): Chase

Cudney’s Launderers & Dry Cleaners vs. PBA Cudney’s (42): Kemauri Johnson – 14, Will Trimble – 10 PBA (36): Drew Stallmer – 16, Jack Bennett – 11 Fat Paulie’s vs.

Pashley’s Construction Fat Paulie’s (53): Antone Robbens – 23, Bryant Savage – 13 Pashley’s (49): Stephon Beebe – 15, Charlie Dinonato – 11

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SPORTS BULLETIN

SARATOGA SPRINGS RECREATION CENTER Contact the Recreation Department at 518-587-3550 x2300 or recreservations@saratoga-springs.org with questions.

Boys Basketball Summer Camp Spend the week working on drills and scrimmages in preparation for the Championship Friday Awards Ceremony.

This camp is for ages 5-14, and runs from August 9 to August 13 from 8:45-11:45 a.m. at East Side Rec (226 Lake Ave). Fees are $80 for city residents and $90 for non-city residents. After August 2, fees increase to $105 for city residents and $115 for noncity residents.

Players will need to bring water and sneakers. They will each receive a tee shirt. Coordinator is Tony DeVizzio, SSHS Basketball Coach.

Boxing Summer Camp This is non contact camp to learn proper boxing technique and conditioning. Light contact is available for those wishing to take it to the next level.

Full safety equipment and coach’s approval required.

Games

Fun And

This camp is for ages 8-15, and runs from August

9 to August 13 from 6-8 p.m. at the Youth Boxing Gym/Weibel Ice Rink (30 Weibel Avenue.) Fees are $80 for city residents and $90 for non-city residents. After August 2, fees increase to $105 for city residents and $115 for non-city residents.

Players will need to bring water, sneakers and a towel. They will each receive a tee shirt. Coordinator is Saratoga Youth Boxing Association.

Skate Park Like to skateboard or want to learn how? Join this clinic and be introduced to tricks and tips to become a better skateboarder.

This camp is for ages 8-14, and runs from August 16 to August 20 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at East Side Rec Skate Park (226 Lake Ave). Fees are $80 for city residents and $90 for non-city residents. After August 9, fees increase to $105 for city residents and $115 for non-city residents.

Skaters need to come prepared with their own mask, water, helmet, pads, and skateboard. Coordinator is Benj Gleeksman.

Puzzle Solutions See puzzles pg. 26

Fall Into Fun! Fall Program Registration Open Registration for Fall programming has begun.

Various programs will be offered throughout the fall, including T-ball/baseball, boxing, field hockey, ice skating lessons, soccer, pickleball, and volleyball.

Visit www.SaratogaRec.com and click Programs for complete information and to register.

Racquetball Rentals Reservations for court times can be made through Community Pass. Fees are $5 for City residents with a verified Community Pass account and $8 for all others. Reservations and fees are per person/ per hour. Participants must create an account and register for a Rec Card prior to coming. Participants must bring a racquet, racquetballs, and appropriate footwear. Visit www.SaratogaRec.com and click Programs, Rec Center Drop-in Sessions for additional information and to reserve a court.

Week of July 30 – August 5, 2021

Sports

Saratoga Fall Youth Field Hockey Program SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Booster Club will be hosting its tenth fall season of youth field hockey beginning on Aug. 31 and ending on Oct. 3.

The program is open to youths in grades third through sixth – no experience needed. The program features practices working on fundamental skills and at least four play days with other area school club programs.

The youth program brochure can be downloaded from the Booster Club’s website at: www.saratogafieldhockey.

teampages.com. Registration is now open, and the cost is $120 for the fall season which includes a team vest for new players. For

more information, please contact Jo-Anne Hostig, Saratoga Field Hockey Coach at togafieldhockey@gmail.com

OLYMPIC FEVER Saratoga Athlete Rows in Tokyo

Kristi Wagner of Saratoga Springs and Gevvie Stone, Olympic medalist from Cambridge, MA rowing for Team USA in Toyko, Japan for the 2021 Summer Olympics. Photo courtesy of USRowing.Photos

by Jaynie Ellis

Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Kristi Wagner, of Saratoga Springs, rowed in her first Olympics for Team USA in Toyko, Japan.

Wagner paired up with Gevvie Stone, an Olympic medalist from Cambridge, MA, for the double scull in the Olympic Trials.

At the Olympics, the duo finished third in the semi-finals, and in fifth in the finals on Wednesday, July 28. Their time was 6 minutes and 51.98 seconds over the 1,500 meter

course at the Sea Forest Waterway.

“I’m really proud to have been able to represent Saratoga at the Olympics. It is an incredible community that welcomed me as one of its own,” said Wagner. “I feel humbled by the outpouring of support I’ve received, and it only helped to encourage me to perform my best. We raced hard in Tokyo and while you always want to win, I’m proud of the performances we put together and to be US Olympian.”

A watch party was held at Druthers Brewing Company on Wednesday to watch Wagner

compete. Prior to the Olympics, she rowed at Yale University.

Upon moving to Saratoga, Wagner has been training with Dr. Bryan Briddell at Saratoga Peak Performance, and she is apart of the elite ARION (Advanced Rowing Initiative of the Northeast) team.

“She is one of the hardest working athletes, and is intrinsically motivated like most rowers are,” said Briddell. “I am really proud of her. She has overcome a lot of obstacles, and I told her to believe in the process, believe in your dreams, and she did it.”

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Challenger Soccer Division

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Springs Recreation Department is excited to announce their new Challenger Soccer Division this fall.

Following the tremendous success of Saratoga Little League’s Challenger Baseball Program and the Saratoga Springs City School District’s Unified Athletic programs, Saratoga Rec will be introducing an adaptive Soccer Program that gives players with specialized needs a place to join in and play the game of soccer in our community.

Saratoga Rec’s Challenger Division enables boys and girls with physical and intellectual challenges, ages 4-18, or up to 22 if still enrolled in high school, to enjoy the game of soccer along with millions of other children who participate in the sport worldwide.

Running from Sept. 11 through Oct. 30 of this year, the program is structured to educate

the players about the game of soccer, develop the physical skills needed to play the game, and compete against their peers in a game every weekend (Saturdays only).

Registration is open now until the season starts on Sept.

11. The program will run on Saturdays only from 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. from Saturday, Sept. 11 to Saturday, Oct. 30 at the Saratoga Casino Hotel at 342 Jefferson Street. Fees are $45 for City residents and $65 for nonCity residents. Players will need to bring their own water and wear sneakers or cleats.

Volunteer coaches are needed. There will be a volunteer coaches meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 1 at 5:30 p.m. held at the Saratoga Springs Rec Center (15 Vanderbilt Ave).

Register online at www.

SaratogaRec.com. Email any questions to recreservations@ saratoga-springs.org.

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Turning Point Parade Returns to Schuylerville Sunday SCHUYLERVILLE — The Turning Point Parade returns to the village of Schuylerville this weekend and takes place along a one-mile stretch on state Route 29 and Broad Street in the village.

The popular annual parade commemorates the American victory at the Battle of Saratoga in 1777, cited as historians as the “turning point” of the American Revolution for independence.

“We’re back,” says Byron Peregrim, chairman of the Turning Point Parade Committee. “This year’s parade features nine musical groups, horses, clowns, you name it we’ve got it.”

The parade begins 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 1, and takes place for approximately 90 minutes. For more information, go to: turningpointparade.com.

Flags and cannons for the Turning Point Parade in 2019. The parade returns to the village of Schuylerville this year.

Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.