Saratoga TODAY August 11 - 17, 2023

ZD Horse Racing and Management president Nick Zito (left) and vice president Robert DiPippo (right). Photo by Dylan McGlynn. See Story pg. 14

typical sidepath in New York State.

Photo provided by the New York Almanack. See Story pg. 2

The Sidepath Era: Early Bicycling in Saratoga County

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

As the 1890s took Saratoga County toward a new century, the use of the bicycle for recreation by both the young and old was sweeping the country. One reason for this growth was the development of a safer, easierto-ride machine with a smaller front wheel than the earlier high-wheeled bicycles. Other advances in the development of the bicycle at this time were pneumatic tires and a chain drive that further eliminated the need for the large front tire.

Beyond transportation and recreation, there was also a positive effect on mental health. In the June 22nd, 1897, edition of the Johnstown Daily Republican, an unnamed Saratoga physician is quoted as saying that just before the time when the bicycle craze took the public by storm “an epidemic of nervous disorders seemed about to invade society.” The article continued with this explanation of the change brought about by bicycle use:

Since almost everyone has succumbed to the fascination of riding, the decrease in complaints of this character has been marked. The bicycle is saving the American people from many of the ill effects of too much hustling. It gives exercise in a pleasant way and has come to stay.

Despite the health benefits of bicycle riding for the general public of Saratoga County, the increase in the number of machines on the road brought with it a greater number of conflicts between riders and those using more traditional modes of transportation. In a Mechanicville Mercury, editorial titled “Bicycle Hogs: The Many Suffer for the Few,” both sides of the controversy were aired. The biggest problem for the bicyclists was that rough, debris-covered roads were forcing riders onto sidewalks. This was causing both inconvenience and danger for pedestrians and strollers who already had rightful use of the space. While in this editorial no solution was offered beyond the hope that everyone would work harder at treating each other

with kindness, changes were on the way in the form of both laws and legislation.

The first of these improvements was a change to the penal code in 1896 by New York Governor Levi Parsons Morton that made it a misdemeanor to place nails, tacks, or other substances that “might injure or puncture any tire used on a cycle” on public sidewalks or streets. That same year a bill was introduced in the New York State Legislature that established committees in each county to oversee the construction of paths along county roads exclusively for the use of bicycles. Given the name “side paths,” these new routes were developed to move bicyclists off the roads and sidewalks.

Oversight of the side paths was given to a Side Path Commission that was to be established by the Board of Directors in each County. Serving without pay, it was expected that the majority of the members of the commission would be active bicyclists. To fund the construction of the sidepaths, a fee of between fifty cents and one dollar was to be levied on every bicycle that was used on the path. As these paths were for the exclusive use of bicycles, the legislature included wording that made it a misdemeanor to drive horses, cattle, or any vehicles on or along the side paths.

It was not until 1899 that a Sidepath Commission was established in Saratoga County. The first president was 34-yearold William Wolf a clerk for the canal board from Waterford who was elected to a four-year term. At that time sidepaths were built from Waterford to Mechanicville following the Hudson River Road. This sidepath then went to Malta where it would connect to Round Lake via a short spur. It next headed to Dunning Street, where it turned south towards the hamlet of East Line, and then headed west into Ballston Spa.

Improvements continued during that summer and by

August a sidepath from Saratoga Springs to Glens Falls had been completed. For those using the paths, sign boards containing the sidepath law and guide boards were placed on all the principal paths in the county. To extend the sidepaths even further for the benefit of local riders an agreement was made with Schenectady County to connect the city of Schenectady and Ballston Spa. By the summer of 1900 paths were available that created a continuous path from Albany to Lake George.

To identify those who paid the yearly fee to use sidepaths in Saratoga County an aluminum badge was attached to their bicycle. The size of a half-dollar, each badge was stamped with a number that was painted black. Underneath the number was the year of issue and the words “Sidepath, Saratoga County.”

That the sidepaths were popular with the riding community of Saratoga County is clearly shown by the 2,997 onedollar badges for the paths sold in 1900. With over fifty miles of sidepaths in the county, $2,874 was spent on bridges, signs, and general maintenance. Surprisingly, for the year there were only seven arrests for riding on the paths without a badge and only one conviction for driving a vehicle on the path.

As with any fad, interest in bicycling for the general public began to decline and by 1903 there was no longer enough money for repair and maintenance from sales of sidepath badges. Within a few years, sidepaths in the county were abandoned, either left to be overgrown by weeds or covered over as roads were widened to accommodate the next fad: motorized vehicles.

Dave Waite is a resident of Blue Corners, Saratoga County and is a photographer and videographer. He has written many articles on upstate New York history, including several in the recently published book, More Saratoga County Stories. Dave can be reached at davewaitefinearts@gmail.com

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The Saratoga Limited: A Discussion About a Special Train for a Special Time

Spirit of Woodstock: VW Light Bus Visits Saratoga

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — “What is the overall message of the bus?” Dr. Bob Hieronimus asked the crowd of a few dozen who had gathered at the Saratoga Automobile Museum Aug. 9 for a meet-and-greet.

“We are one people. On one planet. And we’ve got to get ourselves back to the garden,” he said.

Robert R. Hieronimus, Ph.D. - AKA “Dr. Bob” - artist, author, and radio host, hails from Baltimore where he has painted more than 40 symbolic murals and dozens of painted Artcars.

In the late 1960s he traveled with several rock bands to share information about mysticism, and designed posters and album covers. His doctoral research on American symbolism has been used by the White House, State Department, and Department of the Interior, as well as being turned into popular books, Founding Fathers, Secret Societies and United Symbolism of America.

The “Light” Bus, renowned for its intricate symbolic artwork, holds a special place for music enthusiasts and history buffs

as an emblem of the 1960s era, drawing a connection between music, culture, and automobiles.

Dr. Bob was joined by Bob Grimm, as well as the bus itself, for the talk at the auto museum.

Grimm was a member of the band “Light,” which the bus is named after, and made the pilgrimage to Woodstock in the Summer of 1969 where the story of the bus takes place.

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

A discussion of a unique historic train line - The Saratoga Limited – will be held 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17 at the Saratoga Springs History Museum.

See and hear about the Limited’s elegant coaches and parlor cars that were specially designed for the NYCto-Saratoga service. Historian

Richard Chait will discuss the facts on this piece of Saratoga and transportation history. This live program takes place in the parlor of the historic Canfield Casino. Admission is free for History Museum Members, and $10 for non-Members. For tickets and more details go online to saratogahistory.org/events.

Engine 426 in Saratoga Springs Station. Photo from the George S. Bolster Collection at Saratoga Springs History Museum.

Hippie Bus. Bob Grimm (left) and “Dr. Bob” (at right) in front of the VW “Light” Bus, during a conversation at the Saratoga Automobile Museum Aug. 9, 2023. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

Susan Kent Spencer

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Susan Kent Spencer died August 8, 2023. A Celebration of Life event to celebrate both David and Susan Spencer are being planned for Saturday, May 4, 2024. Condolences may be shared at www. compassionatefuneralcare.com

Renata Anna Rosa

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Renata Anna Rosa peacefully passed away on August 7, 2023 at Saratoga Hospital. At the family’s request there will be no calling hours or service at this time. Condolences may be shared at www. compassionatefuneralcare.com

Lizette Marie Orozco Urdaneta

GREENFIELD CENTER — Lizette Marie Orozco Urdaneta now rests in the arms of God. The family invites you to the Mass of Christian Burial at 2 p.m. on Friday, August 11, 2023 at St. Clement’s Church, 231 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Condolences may be shared at www. compassionatefuneralcare.com

Barbara R. (Ferris) Babson

CLIFTON PARK — Barbara

R. (Ferris) Babson died June 20, 2023, at Genesis Nursing Home in Westfield, MA. Visitation will be August 25, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Compassionate Funeral Care. At the family’s request the graveside service will be private. Condolences may be shared at www. compassionatefuneralcare.com

Mary Anne Hollner

WATERVLIET — Mary Anne Hollner died August 5, 2023. Visitation was on August 8 at Compassionate Funeral Care. A service was on Aug 9 at Compassionate Funeral Care followed by a graveside service at Albany Rural Cemetery. Condolences may be shared at www. compassionatefuneralcare.com

James N. Del Vecchio

James Del Vecchio passed away peacefully on July 10 in a Tampa, FL hospital with his wife by his side.

Jim, the son of Dominick and Irene Bulger Del Vecchio, grew up in Saratoga Springs, NY. After college, he worked as a counselor for NYS, a career that spanned 30 years. Jim was the recipient of numerous awards and accolades.

After his retirement, he moved to Florida.

Jim is survived by his wife, Dina, two sisters, June Bock of Broomfield, CO and Bonnie (Fran) Southern of Saratoga Springs and several nieces and nephews.

Nancy Rose Corsale

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Nancy Rose Corsale, 96, passed away August 6, 2023. Calling hours and mass were held 8/10 at Church of St. Peter followed by burial in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, 733 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017. Please visit www. burkefuneralhome.com.

TAMPA, FL — James N. Del Vecchio, 1952-2003

Services will be private and at the convenience of his family.

Upcoming

Senior Trip to the Castles

Old Saratoga Seniors are hosting a trip to the Castles of New York. This will be three days, 2 nights on October 4-6, 2023. The cost will be $469 for members. For more information and to reserve a seat contact Peg Jennings or Pat Temple at 518-338-2329.

Unique Vendors & Artisans

Ballston Area Senior Citizens Annual Bazaar on Saturday, October 7 at the Milton

Community Center, located at 310 Northline Road Ballston Spa. What is your specialty? Pickles & relishes, jams & jellies, or any handmade crafts are appreciated and welcome. Vendors of all kinds will be accepted on first come bases for indoor spaces, until October 2. Indoor spaces-8’W x 7’D are $30 indoor only are (electrical outlets indoor are limited). Outdoor spaces-- 12’W x 10’D are $25.

To receive an Exhibit Contract and Hold Harmless agreement and payment to reserve your space contact Sue Heimburg 518-885-8037 / text message with name and mailing address or e-mail sheim381@aol.com

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Travel with the Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL) to an Italian Cooking School

Have you dreamed of living in a seventeenth century palazzo nestled on a hilltop village in the romantic Italian countryside? ALL is sponsoring a gourmet retreat and cooking school Nov. 11-18, 2023. We will tour a historic or culinary attraction each day and begin cooking late afternoons under the guidance of a professional chef before enjoying a four-course dinner with local wines each evening. This small group experience includes all meals and six nights in a beautifully restored historic palazzo. For more details, contact goedventures@gmail.com

SARATOGA POLICE

Kevin Cavanagh, 56, was charged with petit larceny.

Luis Tapara Quispe, 26, of Bedford Heights, Ohio, was charged with DWI, moving from lane unsafely, and no/ insufficient tail lamps.

Cleiton Fragance Da Silva, 26, of Troy, was charged with DWI, and no motor vehicle license.

Joseph Gardner, 24, was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and driving wrong direction.

Nicholas Lochiatto, 38, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with two counts disorderly conduct and one count resisting arrest.

John Patterson, 38, of Galway, was charged with criminal contempt, criminal possession of a controlled substance, and aggravated family offense.

Joseph Sasso, 31, of Stoneham, Massachusetts, was charged with disorderly conduct/ violent behavior.

Tomesh Singh, 34, of Jamaica, N.Y., was charged with DWI, aggravated DWI and moved from lane unsafely.

Shawn Johnson, 41, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with disorderly conduct/obstructing traffic.

Eric Petel, 36, of Charlton, was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation, circumvent interlock, and three vehicle violations.

Shayne Richardson, 30, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with criminal sale of a controlled substance and criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Katie Hayden, 23, of Hadley, was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Bailee Miller, 23, of Castleton, was charged with criminal mischief.

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Brendan J. Ryder, 29, of Cohoes, was sentenced to 6 years incarceration, after

pleading to making a terroristic threat, charged March 2023 in Clifton Park.

Michael D. Rosebrook, 38, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded to felony criminal contempt, first charged April 2023. Sentencing Sept. 27.

Adam D. Tebest, 43, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced to 1-1/3 to 4 years’ incarceration, after pleading to possessing a sexual performance by a child.

Ryan W. Suprenant, 35, of Middle Grove, pleaded to possessing a sexual performance by a child, charged April 2022 in Greenfield.

Nicole L. Politsch, 33, of Gloversville, was sentenced to 6 months incarceration and 5 years’ probation after pleading to aggravated DWI with child, charged November 2022 in Malta.

Michael A. Fox, 38, of Troy, was sentenced to 1 year incarceration, after pleading to burglary, charged February 2023 in Malta.

Cole D. Vincent, 54, of Troy, pleaded to felony grand larceny, charged June 2023 in Clifton Park. Sentencing Sept. 18.

Karl Warnow, 61, of Gansevoort, pleaded to course of sexual conduct against a child, charged in Wilton and Saratoga Springs. Sentencing Oct. 26.

Jerry W. Falconio, 58, of Wilton, was sentenced to 5 years’ probation, after pleading to felony criminal nuisance.

James M. Brush, 48, of Malta, was sentenced to 2-4 years’ incarceration, after pleading to felony grand larceny, charged March 2023 in Saratoga Springs.

Donald W. Clark, 36, of Saratoga, was sentenced to 2-4 years’ incarceration, after pleading to felony grand larceny, charged April 2022 in Wilton.

Todd M. Baker, 39, of Barnwell, SC, was sentenced to 26 to 52 months’ incarceration, after pleading to criminal

contempt in the first-degree, charged February 2023 in Mechanicville.

Kylie W. Chambers, 36, of Schenectady, pleaded to felony grand larceny, charged July 2022 in Halfmoon. Sentencing Sept. 28.

Dana M. Goosens, 32, of Clifton Park, was sentenced to 18 months’ incarceration and 1 to 2 years’ post-release supervision, after pleading to attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance, charged December 2022 in Saratoga Springs.

Jennifer J. Havalchak, 37, of Clifton Park, was sentenced to 5 years’ probation, after pleading to aggravated DWI with child, charged January 2023 in Halfmoon.

Cody Cook, 30, of Malta, was sentenced to 1-1/3 to 3 years’ incarceration after pleading to attempted burglary in Malta, and 1-1/3 to 3 years’ incarceration after pleading to felony grand larceny in Waterford. Sentences to run concurrently.

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NY Race Track Chaplaincy Annual Brunch

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The New York Race Track Chaplaincy’s Annual Brunch will take place Aug. 16 at the Saratoga National Golf Club. This year, the chaplaincy will honor trainer Todd Pletcher and his wife Tracy with the Marylou Whitney Award for their continuing devotion and support of the organization and the backstretch community

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it serves at Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park and Saratoga Race Course.

The brunch is one of two major fund-raisers hosted by the New York Racetrack Chaplaincy in Saratoga Springs.

Tickets and sponsorship information for the 16th Annual Brunch are available at www.rtcany.org or by calling 516-216-5196.

Saratoga National Historical Park Special Events

STILLWATER — Saratoga

National Historical Park continues its 2023 special events program in August. Programs include:

Saratoga Shooting Stars: Perseid Meteor Shower Watch Party. Saturday, August 12, 9:30 to 10:30 p.m. Location: Visitor Center Lawn. A night under the stars on the Visitor Center Lawn during a peak night of the Perseid Meteor Shower. Ranger Kristin will give a short presentation about our connections to the night sky, the majesty of meteor showers, a night sky tour, and how you can help to protect this disappearing resource. After the presentation, attendees will have time to watch the night sky for meteors. Under favorable night sky conditions, it is estimated that you can see around 100 meteors per hour.

Limited space is available. Go to go.nps.gov/saratogastars and click the “Contact Us” link at the bottom of the calendar listing to register.

Feeding an Army - Sunday, August 13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Visitor Center. What

August Nature on the Move Walks at Wilton

Wildlife Preserve & Park

WILTON — On Mondays

– Aug. 14 and 28, at 10:30 a.m., Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park will be holding its bi-weekly Nature on the Move walks.

These walks give participants an opportunity to get out on the trails with like-minded people. They are geared towards gentle exercise and the enjoyment of nature and are appropriate for adults at basic fitness levels. The group usually covers about 1.5 miles. Nature on the Move happens every other week, year-round.

did British soldiers at Saratoga eat, and how did they prepare their food? Join us as we explore these questions through a sensory exploration and live cooking demonstration using historical methods, tools, and reproduction foods. Visitors will have the opportunity to touch, smell, and hear the culinary past.

Elizabeth Huntley, Harpist - Tuesday, August 22, noon. Location: Visitor Center. Elizabeth Huntley is one of the Capital District/Saratoga/Lake George Region’s busiest musicians, showcasing the harp’s versatility by performing a wide variety of music.

Fort Ticonderoga Fife & Drum Corps - Saturday, August 26, 2 p.m. Location: Visitor Center. Listen to stirring tunes that eased the drudgery of a long march, or the many calls that regulated activity in a fort. Explore how drumbeats, trilling fifes, and songs created an 18thcentury world of military music.

The entire Special Event schedule can be found at go.nps. gov/saraevents

Registration is required as space is limited. To register, visit

wiltonpreserve.org to access the online registration form. For more information, contact the Wilton Wildlife office at 518450-0321 or via email at info@ wiltonpreserve.org.

Summer Sunday Strolls: Greenridge Cemetery, Cottages of North Broadway

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

On Sunday, August 13 at 10:30 a.m., Gloria May will lead a tour of the “Greenridge Cemetery & Civil War.” Come hear the “yarns and tales” of those who answered President Lincoln’s call to save the Union during the Civil War. This tour meets at the Sackett Gate entrance of Greenridge Cemetery located on Lincoln Avenue.

The following Sunday, Aug. 20, at 10:30 a.m., SSPF Executive Director Samantha Bosshart will lead “Summer Cottages of North Broadway,” a tour highlighting the architecture and the sharing of entertaining stories of those who built and resided in the

grand residences. Meets at northwest corner of North Broadway and Van Dam Street in front of Witt Construction. All Sunday morning tours last approximately 90 minutes and require walking and standing on varied terrain. Tours are limited to 30 and tickets must be purchased in advance. Please check the Foundation’s website at www. saratogapreservation.org, to confirm if a tour has sold out. If tickets are still available the day of the tour, they can be purchased at the tour’s meeting location. The cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members.

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Toast to the TaTa’s

Wine Tasting Fundraiser

More than 300 people attended and over $50,000 was raised at the Toast to the TaTa’s Wine Tasting fundraiser on Aug. 1, with proceeds benefitting ToLife & Michele Charlton.

Photo by Diane Gulbrandsen

Pictured: Joe Carr, Michele Charlton & Brady Duhame. Photo provided.

Boat Sinks at Round Lake; Two Adults and One Child Aboard Safely Returned to Shore

SARATOGA COUNTY —

Three people aboard a sinking vessel safely reached shore after an incident on Round Lake Tuesday morning, Aug. 8.

“At approximately 9:42 a.m., members of the Sheriff’s Office responded to Round Lake for a report of boaters in distress. Upon patrol’s arrival the vessel was submerged, and the occupants were being assisted by

kayakers,” according to a statement released by the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office.

The two adults and one child were all wearing life jackets and were returned to shore by the members of the Round Lake Fire Department.

The preliminary investigation by the Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol indicates that the damage to the hull was accidental

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and resulted in the vessel filling with water. The damaged vessel was towed to shore by the Round Lake Fire Department.

In addition to the Round Lake Fire Department, the Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the New York State Police, Arvin Hart Fire Department, Ballston Lake Fire Department, Malta Ridge Fire Department and Malta-Stillwater EMS

Yaddo Unveils Free Library for Children & Young Adults

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Yaddo unveiled its new lending library in the Yaddo Gardens on Aug. 9, among a group of children present and a classical quintet performing “Here Comes The Sun.”

The free library offers books for children and young adults.

“All of us who love and support the arts know that the cultivation of the next generation of readers, theater goers, art and music lovers, movie buffs, depends on us and what we do to captivate our young,” said Yaddo President Elaina Richardson. “This library is a wonderful addition to our Gardens and extends

our support to young readers and Saratoga students.”

The project received the support of Stewart’s Shops.

“The encouragement of reading and creativity is key to the health of young minds,”

Stewart’s Foundation President Susan Dake said in a statement.

The Yaddo Reads Lending Library will be available for the rest of the season during Garden Open Hours: Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. as well as Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (closed Fridays) through Oct. 15.

Built from sustainable materials (recycled milk jugs), the Yaddo Reads Lending Library is element- and pest-resistant and will feature new books for

City Council Meeting – 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15 at Music Hall, City Hall.

Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting – 6:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 28 at Council Room, City Hall.

Design Review Board Caravan – 4 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 30 at Council Room, City Hall. Meeting: Sept. 6. Planning Board Workshop – 5 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 31 at Council Room, City Hall. Meeting: Sept. 7.

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Board of Supervisors – 4 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 15 at county complex in Ballston Spa.

Saratoga Looks to Approve Five-County Sheriff’s Office Sharing of Resources on Contractual Basis

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

BALLSTON SPA — The Saratoga County Public Safety Committee unanimously approved a measure this month that recommends a cooperative agreement be inked with Washington, Warren, Fulton and Montgomery counties to share tactical team personnel, equipment and resources.

The five county sheriff’s offices have experienced a need for sharing resources or general police back-up within their jurisdictions during which a

joint response would be the most effective way to deal with certain criminal cases, scenes and investigations, according to the resolution.

The agreement between the five counties would create a cooperative contract and codify what has previously conducted joint services on a “handshake” basis. The agreement would see the sharing of “Sheriff’s Office personnel, equipment and resources.”

The proposed intermunicipal agreement is anticipated to be among the agenda items at the Board of Supervisors monthly meeting on Aug. 15.

In the Yaddo Gardens, the artists colony unveiled its free lending library for kids and young adult readers on Aug. 9, 2023.

Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos. children to read at their own pace, borrow, and return. Yaddo will replenish the book supply such that the program is inclusive and equitable to all who use this as a creative resource.

CITY RESPONDS TO PROUD BOYS

MARCH IN SARATOGA SPRINGS

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

An unexpected gathering by members of the Proud Boys in Saratoga Springs Aug. 5 resulted in condemnations from city officials and calls initiating a report to learn what, if any, advance notice was provided to the public safety department, and whether any laws had been broken.

“On Saturday afternoon a group known for their misogynistic, Islamophobic, transphobic, and anti-immigration views, and propensity for violence - including on Jan. 6, 2021 when its members stormed the United States Capital - briefly marched in Saratoga Springs,” the mayor said, in a statement released Aug. 7.

A handful of social media posts, apparently made by random passersby, depicted approximately three dozen masked people draped in black or yellow T-shirts, standing in front of parked cars on the west side of Broadway in Saratoga Springs while a tape recording of the “Star-Spangled Banner” played. A yellow pickup truck festooned with American flags and bearing a sign that read Law & Order atop its cab, stood on the west side of the Caroline Street and Broadway intersection. The postings were minimal in scope and did not provide extensive context of the event.

“This is not a normal group of individuals seeking to influence public debate,” Mayor Kim said, “(they are) a hate group known for acts of violence against people based on their vile, despicable, white supremacist views.”

The report - requested by

the mayor of the Commissioner of Public Safety, specifically queried whether information was provided to the police department prior, during, and/or after the event, if any police actions were taken by the department, whether laws were violated by the march, and recommendations to prevent a repeat incident in the future.

Public Safety Commissioner Jim Montagnino responded with a four-page report indicating no advance information was provided to the department prior to the gathering, and that police were alerted to the march via a call from a citizen.

An officer subsequently “responded to the scene, interviewed one or more of the members of the group, and recorded the license plate(s) of at least one vehicle,” according to the report. Police dispatch was also directed to notify other area law enforcement agencies of the group’s presence and the direction of their travel.

In Ballston Spa, Village Trustee Liz Kormos reported via a social media post that she was informed by a resident that members of the Proud Boys had marched in that village, also on Saturday, Aug. 5.

Surveillance videos and other images captured of the event in Saratoga Springs are being reviewed to identify members who participated in the march.

“We have a license plate, we’re following leads and are looking into identifying some of the participants,” Commissioner Montagnino said Aug. 9.

While unaware of any offense committed under state or federal law, Montagnino offered that the march qualified

as a parade, and as such, a permit would had to have been issued in advance of the gathering. With no known permit granted, Montagnino recommended organizers and participants of the gathering be charged with violations of the City Charter.

“It’s basically treated like a violation, a petty offense, under the penal law,” Montagnino said. “My recommendation is that we proceed – and since it’s a Code violation it would be prosecuted by the city attorney, as opposed to the district attorney – which would be a county official.”

According to a police Incident report filed in

connection with the gathering, a man identified as the group leader handed the officer a business card for “Uncle Sam’s Proud Boys” and said the group was based in Troy.

On its home page, the Uncle Sam’s Proud Boys website states: “We are proud Western Chauvinists who refuse to apologize for creating the modern world,” and lists as its core values: “Minimal Government, Maximal Freedom, AntiPolitical Correctness, Anti-Drug War, Closed Borders, AntiRacism, Anti-Racial Guilt, Pro Free Speech, Pro Gun Rights, Glorifying the Entrepeneur

(sic), Venerating the Housewife, Reinstating a Spirit of Western Chauvinism.”

A counter-rally, titled Not On Our Watch - Unity against Fascism, will take place 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13 at the corner of Broadway and Church St, outside the Saratoga Springs Post Office branch. The rally purpose is: “all people are welcome, ideas and groups that foster hate and violence are not,” organizers say. The event is sponsored by Saratoga Peace Alliance, Veterans For Peace – Adirondack Chapter 147, Saratoga-Warren-Washington Progressive Action.

City: Public Safety ConcernOverabundance of Gypsy Cabs

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA

SPRINGS —

Be aware of the vehicle you’re entering.

The city issued the warning for summer visitors and yearround visitors alike after becoming aware of unlicensed, fake Uber and Lyft drivers picking up passengers from popular locations around Saratoga Springs.

“We strongly urge visitors and residents to verify the status of any vehicle they use,” said city Mayor Ron Kim, identifying Caroline Street, Siro’s and other popular venues near the racetrack as specific places where unauthorized vehicles are setting up shop – including some which have posted fake Uber signs in their cars and phony taxi markings on the top of their vehicles. “Essentially these individuals are people who slap something on their car and then pick up riders,” he said.

Those authorized to transport people include registered and licensed passenger services.

“Taxi drivers are required

to maintain a current and valid Class E or CDL New York State Driver’s License,” said Accounts Commissioner Dillon Moran.

“Through the taxi licensing process, the city checks criminal histories, arrest records, driving records, warrant information, and enrolls taxi drivers in the NYS License Event Notification Service (LENS) program – so that if something happens, we find out about that individual and flag them or remove them from the road.

“Recently I had the opportunity to do an overnight shift with the police department and one of the issues they brought to my attention was: an overabundance of what I would call Gypsy Cabs, or unlicensed operators of taxi cabs,” Moran said. “The primary issue is public safety. People pretend to be a cab, yet they have no background checks, they have no insurance we know of. That’s a very dangerous situation. We don’t know who they are, and we don’t know where you could wind up. It is absolutely vital that you understand that you’re putting yourself at great risk.”

HOW TO RECOGNIZE LEGIT SERVICES

There are certain clear signs that you’re in a legitimate taxicab. A licensed taxicab in Saratoga Springs is properly identified on the top and on its side with required signage and carries a medallion sticker. The 2023 medallion is maroon in color. Additionally, a ‘Taxi Passenger’s Bill of Rights’ must be prominently posted in each taxicab that does business with the city.

While ride shares like Uber and Lyft are not licensed by the city of Saratoga Springs, they are still legal operators as long as they’re registered with the rideshare company. As independent operators, drivers must follow the Uber and Lyft rules and regulations and passengers can verify both the vehicle and driver and establish a pick-up location.

“Rideshares Uber and Lyft are legal operators and sanctioned by state law,” Moran said.

“They carry insurance in excess of what we require as a local municipality and there is direct engagement between an individual in your car when you’re getting a ride. You’re not handing money through a window and handing it to a driver. You shouldn’t be getting into a car if it’s not a direct assignment through a rideshare app, or if it’s not a taxicab that’s properly queued in front of a place, and properly marked.”

Properly identified licensed taxicabs in Saratoga Springs.

Upstate NY Hospitals Receiving Reimbursements

Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness:

LIVED EXPERIENCE

Submitted by The Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness

Learn more about the Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness at endhomelessnesssaratoga.org

for Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA COUNTY —

Congressman Paul Tonko and U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer announced the finalized rule announced by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that would address a longstanding inequity, known as the Medicare Wage Index (MWI), that they say has short-changed Capital Region hospitals in Medicare reimbursement rates.

This formula adjustment will bring more than $190 million annually to Capital Region hospitals and an estimated $967+ million across New York State each year.

“This fix to the formula means an influx of hundreds of millions to our local hospitals — long burdened by the added strain from the COVID19 pandemic — to address staff pay and retention, update medical equipment and technology, and further invest in patient care,” said Tonko, in a statement

released jointly with Schumer.

For years, the Medicare Wage Index for the Capital Region has rested around 86 cents on the dollar, while nearby regions in New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut were provided much higher rates. The finalized CMS rule for the FY24 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) will bring the Capital Region’s MWI up to around $1.22, delivering more than $190 million in federal funding to NY-20 hospitals each year.

The new FY24 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) rule will now increase the Capital Region’s adjustment to 122 percent of what the average hospital receives in wage adjustments, acknowledging that the region needs much higher than average wages to compete and bring in the best providers, according to the statement.

The specific impact on Saratoga Hospital is just over $2.7 million.

Homelessness comes in many forms and affects individuals from all walks of life. A housing crisis can happen to anyone at any time, but in certain circumstances it is much more difficult for an individual to overcome and handle. Individuals living with developmental disabilities are a vulnerable population that are very susceptible to a housing crisis and becoming homeless without the right supports and interventions tailored to their needs when a crisis arises. Raising awareness of the challenges and having the right resource available is critical to ensuring everyone is cared for and supported in our community. The following is an example highlighting the housing challenges faced by individuals living with a developmental disability and the great work of agencies dedicated to serving them.

My name is Derek (not real name). I have ADHD and mild Intellectual developmental Disability. My Mom drank before

I was born so I also have fetal alcohol syndrome. I am 27 years old and have struggled to live in homes run by the State that are meant to supervise me. Because I don’t have to stay, I often leave my residence when things don’t go my way. I know I need some help but like to make my own decisions, especially about my money and my relationships.

I can work and love doing landscaping jobs. I do have a driver’s license, but it is suspended. I have been in trouble with law enforcement and sometimes have issues with relationship boundaries. This makes it tough to live with other people; so I often prefer to be on the streets, where I can feel no one is telling me what to do. Without any support, however, I can sometimes make bad choices. Recently I lost all my spending money when someone took advantage of me on the street.

I am sometimes afraid to be homeless but want to be on my own. I worry about the upcoming winter if I can’t afford my own place or can’t stay because I don’t follow the rules. Being out on the street is hard but sometime better than being controlled. I want to trust people but have been hurt in the past.

Derek is one of so many people supported by and working with AIM Services, located and operating in Saratoga County. Formed 1979, AIM Services, Inc.

is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing residential and community-based supports to people with developmental and intellectual disabilities, including those with traumatic brain injuries and those who are looking for nursing home transition or diversion. AIM Services, Inc. is dedicated to supporting the “power of potential” in people of diverse abilities and helps raise awareness of the housing needs and issues faced by persons living with a developmental disability.

AIM Services, Inc. is an active and committed partner of the Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness and they works collaboratively with over 18 other agencies and organizations committed preventing and ending homelessness. The work and mission of AIM Inc., supports of all of the hard-working groups coordinating housing and support services for some of the most vulnerable in our community like Derek.

Today, Derek is living independently with support from AIM; he still struggles to hold down a job but has been employed continuously for several months now. The job, along with counseling and housing assistance, have allowed Derek to find an apartment. These developments have Derek hoping to avoid homelessness in the future, which right now looks very bright.

Saratoga Hospital. File photo.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Peter Willis sold property at 11 Locust Ridge Rd to Loancare LLC for $203,310

GALWAY

Kevin Hanna sold property at 1274 NYS Rt 29 to Catherine Dioguardi for $350,000

MALTA

Joseph Pilinko sold property at 467 Rt 67 to Pamela Milkovich for $580,000

BALLSTON

Barbera Homes Kelley Farms

LLC sold property at 24 Paddock Place to Daniel Russo for $800,000

Eastline Holdings LLC sold property at 29 Appleton St to Sean Daley for $604,425

Eastline Holdings LLC sold property at 8 Linden Ct to William Van DenBroeck for $444,980

Eastline Holdings LLC sold property at 18 Appleton St to Andrew Kalas for $612,075

Clinton Ballinger sold property at 12 Davids Lane to Dieter Silva for $476,500

CORINTH

Daniel Boggs sold property at 50 Old River Rd to Camille Parker for $490,000

SARATOGA SPRINGS

Stuart Mercer sold property at 49 Franklin St to Christopher O’Brien for $1,399,000

Beechwood Saratoga LLC sold property at 33 Oak Ridge Blvd to Matthew Dicaprio for $1,514,150

David Fiore sold property at 261 Caroline St to Mark Biggs for $650,000

Elizabeth O’Brien sold property at 6 Cherry Tree Lane to Always Be Kind LLC for $1,700,000

Beechwood Saratoga LLC sold property at 2 Nicole Ave to John Yates for $1,226,850

WILTON

Kim Monroe sold property at 76 Blanchard Rd to Truman LaFrance for $275,767.

Patrick Pecunia sold property at 29 Northwood Dr to David Ebbecke for $460,000

William Sheldon sold property at 22 Northwood Dr. to Francis Fogarty for $380,000

Marini Homes LLC sold property at 10 Landon Lane to Fortress Partners LLC for $350,000

Elissa Brinkman sold property at 23 Dino Dr to Louis Carnevale for $425,000

Edward Reilly sold property at 16 Foxglove Way to James Mantica for $530,000

SARATOGA

Debra Bedard sold property at 27 Ashleigh Lane to William Rawleigh for $760,000

Andrew Jarosh sold property at 23 Quevic Dr to BBL Upstate LLC for $125,000

West Ave Development LLC sold property at 116 West Ave Unit 402 to Steven Carnesi for $900,000

Peter Dorsman sold property at 11 Park Alley North to Charles Scully for $1,800,000

Steven Horan sold property at 18 Summerfield Lane to Kristopher Venezia for $1,375,000

Anthony Grey sold property at 86 Hathorn Blvd to Christine Pascucci for $425,000

Oklahoma Dreaming LLC sold property at 223 Union Ave to Jesse Santonastaso for $800,000

Cherlyn Fay sold property at 17 Patricia Lane to Cyrus Joubin for $469,000

Mark Petruska sold property at 34 Santee Dr to John Pettit for $460,000

Sean Kane sold property at 23 Peach Tree Lane to Molly Mason for $515,000

Charles Pickett sold property at Ruggles Rd to Town of Wilton for $160,000

Ann Peek sold property at 4 Dakota Dr to Natalie Berwecky for $400,000.

Jessica Turner sold property at 5 Apple Tree Lane to Rapke Lama for $475,000

Donald Railton sold property at 44 Brackett Lane to Ethan Collins for $425,000

William Ramsey sold property at 97 Dimmick Rd to Patricia Dunham for $405,000

Bonacio Construction Inc sold property at 7 Campbell Dr to Carol Heller for $767,560

This beautiful home at 11 Park Alley North in Saratoga Springs was listed by valerie thompson from Roohan Realty and sold for $1,800,000

ZD Horse Racing: New Company Launches in Saratoga by Legendary Trainer Nick Zito, Business Executive Robert DiPippo

by Dylan McGlynn Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

A new company in horse racing and management has emerged in Saratoga Springs, led by a legendary trainer and an experienced business leader.

ZD Horse Racing and Management is run by president Nick Zito, a renowned trainer who was inducted into the National Racing Hall of Fame in 2005, and vice president Robert DiPippo, who brings along a wealth of business experience.

Combining Zito’s training experience with DiPippo’s

financial expertise, ZD Horse Racing buys and manages horses, and oversees their care and training. The company also handles training regimens, veterinary care, and works with jockeys and other personnel, their website states.

DiPippo, who grew up in Garden City before moving to Saratoga several years ago, said he had no prior background in the horse racing industry before the launch of ZD. He said that the venture initially began after a chance meeting with Zito at Max London’s Restaurant.

“I’m sitting at the bar, and there’s a guy next to me,” said

DiPippo. “And everybody’s coming up to this guy, and they’re going, ‘Hey, how are you?’ … I said, ‘You look familiar.’ And then he told me his name, and I almost fell on the floor.”

The two began meeting, with Zito expressing his desire to enter the horse management business. The company officially launched on Opening Day at the Saratoga Race Course this summer, with DiPippo saying working alongside Zito has been “a thrill of a lifetime.”

“When I sat there with him, he started telling me about this business. I said, ‘Woah, this could be a real great fit,’” DiPippo said. “(I am) a guy who doesn’t know anything about horses, but has

the business acumen to come in and put it together.”

DiPippo is handling many of the company’s business aspects, while Zito primarily deals with horse training and management, they said. DiPippo has served as president and CEO of several companies, he said, and brings his business experience to the ZD Horse Racing team.

Zito has trained horses that have gone on to win the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes among others.

“Obviously, I’ve identified tons of great horses in my career,” said Zito. “I’ve purchased a whole bunch of them right across the street (at FasigTipton). We’ve had some Derby

winners, Belmont winners, that I’ve bought across the street.”

Since launching, DiPippo said things have been going well for ZD Horse Racing. The company, acting as agents for highprofile clients, purchased Hip 53, a bay colt by Practical Joke, for $250,000 at the 2023 Saratoga Sale hosted by Fasig-Tipton on Aug. 7, according to records on the Fasig-Tipton website.

DiPippo also said it has been meaningful to work alongside Zito, saying he is “the most respected man in the horse racing business.”

“I’m lucky to be affiliated with this man,” DiPippo said of Zito. “And he’s taught me a lot, just hanging out with him.”

ZD Horse Racing and Management president Nick Zito (left) and vice president Robert DiPippo (right).

Photo by Dylan McGlynn.

Saratoga County Career Center Offers Free Virtual Workshops

BALLSTON SPA — The Saratoga County Career Center in conjunction with the Greater Capital Region Career Centers will hold the following free virtual career workshops in August: August 17 at 11 a.m.: Completing Job Applications. Statistics show approximately 50% of mid-sized companies and almost all large corporations use an applicant tracking system to screen candidates for job opportunities. Learn how to prepare your online application to get the most visibility from hiring

managers. Facilitated by Warren and Washington counties.

August 22 at 11 a.m.: Overcoming Barriers. Join an informal discussion about how to overcome potential stumbling blocks to finding a job. Whether you’re facing transportation needs, childcare needs, prior justice system involvement, inexperience, health concerns or more, this workshop will provide you with resources and strategies to help you meet your goals. Facilitated by Saratoga and FultonMontgomery-Schoharie counties.

August 24 at 1:30 p.m.: Social Media. Your social media presence can make or break your ability to find a job. Learn how to use social media to your advantage in searching for a job and marketing yourself to land the job or career you’ve always wanted. Facilitated by Schenectady county. Registration is required for all workshops. Visit thejoblink. org/calendar to register or call the Saratoga County Career Center at 518-884-4170 for more information.

Northshire Bookstore Celebrates 10th Anniversary in

Saratoga Springs

SARATOGA SPRINGS

— Northshire Bookstore celebrated 10 years in Saratoga Springs on Friday, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce.

At the ceremony, Mayor Ron Kim read a proclamation declaring Aug. 4 to be ‘Northshire Bookstore Day.’

Northshire initially opened in Saratoga Springs on Aug. 4, 2013, expanding from its first location in Manchester, Vermont. The store is currently owned by three sisters; Nicole Ihasz, Cathleen Ihasz, and Ashley Ihasz-Austin.

The sisters are natives of Manchester, with Nicole Ihasz saying they visited Northshire

Bookstore often as kids. She said it is meaningful to “continue the legacy” of the store.

“We grew up in Manchester. So the Northshire store, I feel like we grew up in that store,” said Nicole Ihasz. “What the Morrows created is a cultural center for the town. It’s the heartbeat of the town, it’s a community center.”

Northshire’s Manchester location was originally opened in 1976 by Ed and Barbara Morrow. After the Morrows retired, the store was operated by Clark and Lu French, before the Ihasz sisters acquired Northshire following the passing of Lu French in 2022, the company’s website states.

Nicole Ihasz said the

decision to purchase Northshire was ‘a no-brainer.’

“We’re so glad we did it,” she said. “We had tremendous support from Clark French and from the Morrow family as we made this transition. As I said, we have the most brilliant staff. We’re so lucky.”

Ihasz credited the store’s staff for their work, saying their time operating Northshire has been enjoyable.

“It’s really been a great experience. I am a huge reader, so I just love being in these spaces,” said Nicole Ihasz. “As I said, I feel like I grew up in the store, so it’s really fun for me to interact with our team, but also interact with our customers, and talk to them about books.”

Photo by Dylan McGlynn.

The Cost Of Tying The Knot: Understanding The Expenses Associated With Getting Married

expenses involved in planning a wedding and provide some practical tips for managing these costs effectively.

1. ENGAGEMENT RING:

it’s worth noting that costs can escalate quickly if one opts for a destination wedding or seeks luxurious accommodations.

by Stephen Kyne, CFP Sterling Manor Financial for Saratoga TODAY

The decision to get married is undoubtedly one of life’s biggest milestones. However, it’s essential to recognize that weddings are not only emotionally fulfilling but also come with a myriad of financial implications. From the engagement ring to the honeymoon, couples need to be aware of the various costs associated with getting married to ensure a smooth transition into their new life together. I’ll be getting married later this month, so I thought it would be appropriate to share some of the different

For many couples, a diamond engagement ring is a symbol of love and commitment. According to industry standards, the average cost of an engagement ring in the United States ranges between $3,500 and $6,000. However, it’s vital to remember that these figures are not fixed and can fluctuate depending on individual preferences, quality, and size of the stone.

2. CEREMONY AND RECEPTION:

The wedding ceremony and reception are typically the most significant expenses for couples. The costs associated with these elements can vary significantly depending on factors such as the venue, guest count, and desired ambiance.

On average, couples in the US spend around $30,000 to $40,000 on their wedding. This, of course, depends greatly on the number of guests. This usually includes expenses like venue rental, decorations, catering, entertainment, photography, and videography. However,

3. ATTIRE AND ACCESSORIES:

Suits and gowns, and all the associated accessories, can be essential parts of the wedding budget. Wedding dresses can range from a few hundred to several thousand dollars, depending on the designer, style, and customization. Grooms’ attire, including suits or tuxedos, can vary significantly based on individual preferences and rental versus purchasing options.

4. WEDDING RINGS: Wedding bands symbolize the eternal bond between spouses. Pricing for wedding bands can vary widely depending on factors like metal type, design intricacy, and gemstone accents. On average, couples spend around $1,000 to $3,000 on their wedding rings.

5. PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEOGRAPHY: Capturing memories through professional photography and videography is an important investment for many couples. Costs associated with hiring professional photographers and videographers typically average between $2,500 and $5,000. However, this figure can increase based on the duration of coverage, any additional services, or premium quality packages.

6. INVITATIONS, DECORATIONS, AND FAVORS:

The cost of wedding invitations, decorations, and guest favors may seem trivial compared to larger expenses, but they can add up quickly. On average, couples spend anywhere from $500 to $1,500 on invitations and stationery. Decorations and favors can greatly vary depending on the desired theme and personal preferences. DIY options can be more cost-effective, but they require more time and effort.

CONCLUSION:

Getting married is an extraordinary journey filled with love and happiness, but it

can also come with significant financial obligations.

From personal experience I can say that TheKnot.com is an amazing resource for planning all aspects of your big day, including budgeting. It even provides the ability to create a personal wedding website with all of your details. Your site can handle virtual RSVPs with meal choices and dietary restrictions, and it generates a comprehensive report for your caterer.

If you’re expecting your wedding to pay for itself, you may be interested to know that, in New York, the average wedding costs approximately $400 per guest, and the average wedding gift is still roughly $100 per guest.

By understanding the costs involved and developing a wellthought-out budget, couples can navigate these expenses more effectively. Remember, it’s crucial to prioritize expenses based on personal preferences and financial capabilities to create a memorable wedding while ensuring a solid foundation for your future together.

Stephen Kyne is a Partner at Sterling Manor Financial, LLC in Saratoga Springs. Securities offered through Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through Sterling Manor Financial, LLC, or Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc., SEC registered investment advisors. Sterling Manor Financial and Cadaret Grant are separate entities

Choosing a Doctor of Chiropractic

States. It is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Second, make sure that the chiropractor that you’ve selected is licensed in your state. You can also contact the state board to see if any sanctions have been placed on a doctor for state law violations.

In addition, you can find out if a chiropractor is a member of the American Chiropractic Association.

HOW DO I CHOOSE

THE CHIROPRACTOR

by Dr. Matt Smith, DC for Saratoga TODAY

You’ve got back pain — or shoulder or leg pain, or even a headache — and you’re looking for a doctor of chiropractic (DC) to help with your problem. How do you choose?

Selecting the right healthcare provider for your needs is important. Consider the following suggestions to help you narrow the field:

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS SHOULD MY CHIROPRACTOR HAVE?

The first step is to ensure that your chiropractor graduated from a school accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE). The CCE is the national agency that accredits chiropractic colleges in the United

THAT’S RIGHT FOR ME?

The best source for finding a good chiropractor is often a referral from a relative or friend who has had good experiences with a doctor. Referral from another healthcare practitioner is also generally helpful. Just as you wouldn’t continue to see a medical doctor who refused to refer you to a good chiropractor for problems with your musculoskeletal system, you should also refrain from selecting a chiropractic doctor who refuses to send you to an MD when necessary.

A good chiropractor might offer you safer and more effective non- drug and/or nonsurgical approaches to your problems. The chiropractic profession believes in a conservative approach to health care (using non-drug, nonsurgical methods,

when appropriate, as first-line therapies) and holism (considering the body as an interdependent whole, rather than focusing only on a single part that is causing pain). Remember that any good chiropractor will address the physical, social, and psychological aspects of your problems with conservative approaches, as appropriate.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF CHIROPRACTIC CARE?

Research shows that proper maintenance of your musculoskeletal system is important to your health. We suspect that pain in the joints caused by a reduction of normal joint motion is a common reason for many nonsurgical musculoskeletal problems. Most chiropractors address these problems with spinal manipulation, exercise, and other types of active treatment. Your chiropractor will focus on helping you prevent future episodes of pain and disability, rather than suggesting that periodic, ongoing adjustment of your spine alone will solve your health problems. Depending on your case, a chiropractor may teach you how to maintain your musculoskeletal system through exercise, good posture/adequate movement, and good lifting techniques. He

or she may also describe good health habits, such as the elements of a healthy diet. A good chiropractor will evaluate your condition and inform you of your progress at each visit.

WHAT DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES ARE APPROPRIATE?

Your chiropractor has many well-documented diagnostic procedures to help evaluate your condition that include asking you questions about your health and giving you a physical examination. Chiropractors may use X-rays to help determine the health of your musculoskeletal system and to see if your body has developed any serious conditions that should be managed by another provider.

There are specific well documented reasons for performing X- rays. A reputable DC will X-ray only the patients who require it. Feel free to question your chiropractor about the need for X-rays in your case, about the percentage of patients who require such screening in his or her office, or about any other diagnostic or treatment procedure that is unclear to you. Remember that it is not a good idea to X-ray you periodically to see if changes in your vertebral misalignments have occurred.

Musculoskeletal problems can exist for many reasons and can occur in any part of the system. A good chiropractor will evaluate your overall health, in keeping with their holistic approach, and will formulate a

diagnosis for your condition, as required by most state laws.

HOW LONG SHOULD MY CHIROPRACTOR TREAT ME?

Any good healthcare provider will work hard to get you out of the office and functioning independently as quickly as possible. Joint manipulation is a wonderful noninvasive procedure in the hands of a skilled doctor of chiropractic. It has been repeatedly shown to reduce pain and help patients function better in daily life.

However, it has not been shown to prevent problems. A good chiropractor can help you prevent musculoskeletal system problems by teaching you how to engage in regular exercise, maintain good posture/ movement, and practice other healthy living habits.

There are many good chiropractors available to help you manage your neuromusculoskeletal system with sound, welldocumented procedures. As with any other healthcare decision, remember that if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Choose a chiropractor you are comfortable with, who addresses your health concerns, and who uses sound principles of modern health care in helping you manage your problems.

Dr Matt Smith has been a Chiropractor in Saratoga Springs for 36 years. He and his daughter Dr Kevy Smith Minogue can be reached at 518 587-2064 or at MySaratogaChiropractor.com.

Back to School: Why an Eye Exam?

exam can identify and address any visual impairments that may be hindering a child’s ability to perform well in school.

Eye health assessment: Eye exams also check for general eye health issues, including eye diseases like amblyopia (lazy eye), strabismus (crossed eyes), and more severe conditions like cataracts or glaucoma. Detecting and treating these conditions early can prevent long-term complications and vision loss.

by Susan Halstead, ABOC, FNAO for Saratoga TODAY

Early detection of vision problems: Regular eye exams for children are essential because they help detect vision issues early on. Many eye conditions and refractive errors (such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism) develop during childhood. Identifying these problems early allows for prompt treatment, which can significantly improve a child’s visual development and overall eye health.

Academic performance and learning: Good vision is crucial for a child’s academic success. 80% of learning occurs at near range. Undiagnosed vision problems can lead to difficulties in reading, writing, and learning in general. An eye

Binocular vision assessment: An eye exam evaluates how well a child’s eyes work together as a team (binocular vision). Problems with eye coordination can lead to issues like double vision or poor depth perception, affecting a child’s ability to participate in sports and other activities.

Digital device use: With the increasing use of digital devices (smartphones, tablets, computers), kids are exposed to screens more than ever. Regular eye exams can address issues related to digital eye strain, focusing problems and potential long-term effects on eye health.

Developmental monitoring: Eye exams are part of routine developmental checks for children. They help identify any vision-related developmental delays or abnormalities, ensuring that the child receives

appropriate care and intervention if necessary.

Prescription updates: If a child already wears glasses or contact lenses, regular eye exams are vital for updating prescriptions. As a child grows, their vision may change, and regular adjustments to corrective lenses are necessary for optimal visual performance. Typically vision changes accompany growth spurts.

Point of fact: Regular eye exams for kids are critical for detecting and addressing vision problems, promoting healthy eye development, ensuring academic success, and preventing long-term complications related to eye health. The National Institute of Health recommends that children have their first comprehensive eye exam around the age of 6 months, followed by subsequent exams at age 3, and

then before starting school. After that, annual eye exams are generally recommended, but the frequency may vary depending on individual needs and any existing vision issues.

Susan Halstead is a Nationally and NYS Licensed Optician and Owner of Family Vision Care Center at 205 Lake Avenue in Saratoga Springs. Susan can be reached at Susan@ familyvisioncarecenter.com

A Busy Summer is a Good Summer

“MOTHERING BOYS”

by Kate Morna Towne for Saratoga TODAY

I cannot believe we’re thinking about back-to-school already. Already! Summer’s barely begun, hasn’t it? Does it feel to you like, just when you get settled in the summer routine, it’s time to figure out the school routine again?

Not that our summer has been slow! We’ve been busy! Since school ended seven weeks ago, we had almost two weeks away — one, almost a week with our extended family at the ocean; the other, time spent at our favorite lake. We’ve had summer job schedules to coordinate: mine and my older boys’. The little boys had two weeks of swimming lessons during two of my busiest work weeks. Figuring out how to get people to and from their jobs

and swimming lessons on time required incredibly detailed written-out instructions for my own use (“Leave the house at 12:40 to bring so-and-so to work a few minutes early in order to pick so-and-so up on time”; “Be dressed for work when going to get so-and-so from work at 4:00 so I can leave directly after dropping him off at home”) and panicky texts to my parents (“Could one of you bring nos. 2 and 3 to work at 8:50 and pick them up again at 1:00 so I can bring no. 1 to work at 9:00 and the little ones to swimming at 12:50?”; “Okay if I leave the little guys with you from 11:00-2:30 while I’m at my lunch meeting?”). Driving to and fro, back and forth across town and up and down the Northway, is its own kind of bananas!

In addition to work and swimming lessons, we’ve also done:

• Summer reading: the older boys all have required reading for school with associated written assignments that they’ve been working on all summer. I’m a big fan of summer reading! For the younger kids, I usually start each summer reading Charlotte’s Web out loud, but this summer my nine-year-old asked for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, so we had fun working through that and then watching the old Gene Wilder movie version (1971)

and the newer (creepier!) Johnny Depp/Tim Burton movie version (2005). I’m going to try to get through one more book before school starts, though I haven’t decided yet which one (maybe Charlotte’s Web after all!).

• Older-boy movie nights: My seventeen-year-old really wanted us to watch the Marvel movies *in order* (he was very serious about them being viewed *in order*) and since there’s about a zillion of them, and it’s summer, we’ve watched one most nights after the little guys have gone to bed. So fun! My husband usually makes popcorn and we turn off the lights (the little boys get their own movie nights!).

• Time with friends: We have already done and have planned more time with friends — for both kids and adults!

• Birthday celebrations: Two of the boys, my mom, my brother, my sister-in-law, both my brothers-in-law, my one and only niece, and myself have birthdays in the summer … and also my newest nephew, who is only three weeks old! We’re so excited to have another baby in the family!

• Non-swimming sports: The boys have played basketball, soccer, and ultimate frisbee alone and with friends, but our biggest summer sport as a family, besides swimming, is running. Many of us will be participating in a 5K this month, and there’s some combination of us running alone or with others nearly every day of the week.

• Video games: During the

summer, I try to make sure we stick to our just the weekends/ one hour at a time/no more than two turns a day video game rule, though I will often bend for rainy days and when we’re away on vacation. One of the boys got a refurbished Wii for his birthday and everyone’s been enjoying the old-school Wii Sports and making Miis. All of our family and friends are represented in our Mii Plaza, and many movie characters as well!

As much as I love not having the stress of getting everyone up and out the door with all their school papers signed and lunches packed at the crack of dawn, I also love a busy summer. I feel good that we’ve had time to rest, time to have fun, time with family and friends, and time to work. It’s been a good summer.

I don’t hate school starting again, though! Though I don’t love getting up early, I do love the predictability and rhythm of school days. On the most oppressive days of summer heat, I long for the fall, and nothing

says fall’s coming like school starting! This school year is a year of milestones for us as well:

• My youngest is off to Kindergarten! For the first time in nineteen years, I won’t have anyone at home during the day from Monday to Friday.

• My second is entering his senior year of high school! I’ve barely recovered from the emotional stress of planning for and sending my oldest off to college, and now we have to do it all over again. I’d thought it might be easier after the first of our kids; so far that’s not the case.

• My fifth is headed to middle school! I will only have two left in elementary school, and the fact that my sixth is now our family’s oldest boy at his school blows my mind.

This is not to diminish the other boys’ new school years! In addition to the senior, sixth grader, fourth grader, and Kindergartener mentioned above, I also have a sophomore and eighth grader, and my oldest is heading into his second year of college. The new school year is such a marker of the passage of time.

There’s nearly four weeks left until school starts — enough time to bring in some more summer paychecks and for another quick trip to see out-of-town family, some more movie nights, more ice cream runs, more swimming at the lake, and to move my oldest back into the dorm. The next time I write, school will be starting! I hope you all have a good end to your summer.

Kate and her husband have seven sons ages 18, 17, 15, 13, 11, 9, and 4. Email her at kmtowne23@gmail.com.

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Puzzles

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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: Bathos, Pathos

Bathos is insincere or overdone sentimentality. The play was just so much bathos that it became annoying. Pathos is that element in literature that stimulates pity or sorrow. The film captured all the pathos of their situation.

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

Homesteading Anyone? Saratoga-Wilton Elks

Lodge Ladies Auxiliary Awards Scholarships

SARATOGA

SPRINGS —

The Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 Ladies Auxiliary awarded three $1,000 scholarships to Saratoga Springs High School seniors who demonstrated a variety of community service combined with exceptional grades while completing

by Dylan McGlynn Saratoga TODAY

their years in High School. Each winner and their family attended the Auxiliary’s Scholarship Recognition and Auxiliary Past President’s Dinner. Each student spoke about her service to their community and their plans for college and their majors.

MILTON — The Milton Grange and the Brookside Museum are partnering to offer a series of classes titled ‘Homesteading on a 1/2 Acre’ in September, teaching local community members how to grow and produce their own food.

Eric Smassanow, a member of the Milton Grange and an organizer of the event, said the classes are intended to give people “a start” on homesteading. Smassanow has lived on a homestead for more than 40 years, and has 25 years of experience selling organic fertilizer, he said.

“What I want to do is take the 40-something years of experience, making all kinds of mistakes, learning, and going to conferences ...and incorporate that into some two-hour classes that give you a start,” said Smassanow.

The classes, which run for two hours each, begin Sept. 19, with each successive class on the following Tuesday. The five classes cost $75 to attend in total, which includes a membership fee for the Milton Grange, Smassanow said. Participants can also bring a guest at no charge.

The first class, titled ‘Planning,’ will be hosted by Smassanow and Anne Clothier, Director of Education at the Brookside Museum.

Participants in the inaugural class will make a to-scale drawing of their property, and receive a questionnaire to help figure out “what makes sense” for them to grow, Smassanow said.

“The first class is to get people thinking of what makes sense,” Smassanow said. “I’ve got room for mistakes. A half-acre, you don’t have a lot of room for mistakes. You have room for experimentation, but really not mistakes.”

The second class, ‘Gardening,’ will be taught by Stacy Simmons, who formerly ran the Brookside Nursery, Smassanow said. The class will discuss different planting options, and how to make a garden work in a small space, among other things.

“She’s got a lot of really good information,” said Smassanow. “It’s a two-hour class on gardening. … What are the best varieties? How can you increase your yield?”

The third class, ‘Preserving Your Harvest,’ taught by Diane Whitten of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County,

will focus on food preservation, discussing different options such as freezing, dehydration, fermenting, and canning, according to a flier advertising the classes.

“So you’ve got your garden, you raise all these vegetables, what do you do with them?” Smassanow said. “(Diane is) a great educator. She’s going to cover all the different ways (to preserve).”

The fourth class, ‘Growing Protein’, will be taught by Nicolina Foti of CCE. Smassanow said this will include ducks, chickens, goats, and rabbits. The fifth class is set to be a “round-robin” of different activities with several instructors, Smassanow said, noting they will adjust the final class to cater to the interests of participants.

Smassanow also said the Grange is hoping to host additional single-day classes in the future, which he said would “really get into the nitty-gritty.”

“Which you really need to to be successful,” said Smassanow. “You can figure it out, but it’s a lot easier if you get trained in it. We’re going to offer that, possibly, in the winter.”

For more information on the ‘Homesteading on a 1/2 Acre’ classes, visit miltongrange. org/homesteading/.

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From left: Grace Herzog, Sydney Wildermuth and Sophia Herzog.

Photo provided.

WSWHE BOCES Honors 16 High School Equivalency Graduates

SARATOGA SPRINGS — WSWHE BOCES held a graduation ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023 honoring its 16 High School Equivalency (HSE) Program graduates.

Nearly 40 people were in attendance, which included graduates accepting their certificates and family and friends cheering them on. Student speaker, Nirendae Johnson, from Saratoga Springs, spoke to her classmates

and the audience about the many times she wanted to give up, but instead persevered.

“One of the most important things I learned throughout this journey is that it is always going to be hard, and scary and overwhelming, but that shouldn’t stop you from trying. It might take you months or even years to reach your goals but the second you decided to try, you already completed the hardest

part,” said Ms. Johnson.

Rose O’Neill, from Saratoga Springs, spoke to her class.

O’Neill was inspired by her own sister’s courage who obtained her high school equivalency diploma and that allowed O’Neill to try for her own. She also thanked her instructor, who she believes helped her get to this point.

“Everything changed when I met Mr. Frank Finch [HSE instructor]. The moment I

walked into the HSE classroom, I felt a renewed sense of hope. Mr. Finch taught me academic subjects but also instilled in me a belief in my own potential,” said Ms. O’Neill.

The high school equivalency diploma has opened up new possibilities for these students such as new job opportunities, goals for continuing education or attending technical school, a press release states.

District Superintendent, Dr. Turina Parker, spoke about celebrating the accomplishments of the students who persevered through challenges, ups and downs, setbacks and roadblocks.

“This evening, we prove that everything is attainable when you put your mind to it. These students have made the impossible… possible. You made it to the finish line, one of many” stated Dr. Parker.

Food

Empowering Kids to Try New Foods one bite at a time

HIGH ROCK PARK

SATURDAYS 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

WEDNESDAYS 3 - 6 p.m.

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Howard

If you’ve ever struggled with getting your child to eat fruits and vegetables, I understand how frustrating it can be. Family mealtime can feel like a nutritional battleground where no one wins, and everyone feels defeated. But don’t lose heart. Exposing your child to fruits and vegetables without pressure is key, and the Saratoga Farmers’ Market’s new partnership with the Better Bites program is here to help.

The Better Bites Bunch recently joined Saratoga Farmers’ Market’s POP Club for Kids with engaging character messaging in an environment abundant with fresh fruit and vegetables. POP Club is a 12-week Wednesday market program offering children and families fun activities. Children who participate receive a $2 POP coin to spend on fruit and vegetables of their choice; this may be the moment that your “picky eater” takes a bite of something new.

“The farmers’ market and Better Bites are a natural fit,” says Jodie Fitz, Better Bites program developer. “Children are having an immediate connection and building a positive relationship with healthy foods by participating in games and activities at the farmers’ market.”

Better Bites is a licensed, registered dietitianapproved program designed to encourage a healthy lifestyle by bringing awareness to proper hydration, an active lifestyle, and increasing fruit and vegetable consumption.

The character messaging within Better Bites immediately engages children with Jodie’s cast of loveable characters that embody the program’s philosophy. For picky eaters, Better Bites introduces Teeny the Tiny Taste Tester, a fairy who reminds children to try a teeny tiny taste because ‘...you never know if something is

thumbs up or thumbs down until you actually try it.’ While Teeny shares other messages, Fitz explains that the characters have a magical touch with their messaging that has an impact.

At POP Club, Better Bites activities have included a fruit and vegetable memory game, farmers’ market bingo and scavenger hunt, and character coloring sheets displayed at vendors’ farm stands. All activities are paired with prizes and $2 POP coins. Better Bites will return for POP Club’s season finale on Wednesday, September 6. The program continues to build community relations at area schools and community programs, servicing pre-k to 5th-grade students. For more information, visit www.jodiefitz.com/better-bites.

The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is open on Wednesdays from 3-6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at High Rock Park in Downtown Saratoga. Find us online at www. saratogafarmersmarket.org, where you can sign up for our weekly newsletter, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @SaratogaFarmersMarket.

INGREDIENTS:

*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

• 3 cups of diced watermelon*

• 1 cup pitted fresh cherries*

• 1 navel orange

• 2 tablespoons honey*

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Simply add the diced watermelon and pitted cherries to a blender.

2. Cut the navel orange in half. Squeeze the juice from both halves of the orange into the blender. Add in the honey and vanilla extract. Blend all of the ingredients together until it’s mixed well.

4. Pour the juiced mixture into an 8 x 8 glass baking dish and freeze overnight. Before serving, simply take a large serving fork and shave the iced mixture in different directions until it’s all shaved.

5. Scoop and serve frozen. It’s like a fruit-filled sno-cone.

NOTES:

Little hands: Young children can dice the watermelon using a plastic knife. Watermelon is a great fruit to help develop and strengthen motor skills, knife control and knife safety.

Pitting the Cherries: It’s simpler to pit the cherries with an actual cherry pitter. If you don’t have one you can simply remove the stem and poke the pit through the cherry and out the other side using a chopstick, toothpick, straw or even a thin-tipped pastry tip.

Leftovers: If there are any frozen fruit shavings, simply put them in an airtight freezer container and freeze for another day.

Recipe provided by Jodie Fitz, program developer of Better Bites

Mel’s Watermelon Granita

Photos by Jodie Fitz

Julia

for Saratoga TODAY

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY

FOOD ON A Stick

Hello my Foodie Friends!

Grilling in our backyards during the month of August is among my favorite summertime pastimes. Your BBQ, grilling, and outdoor cooking missions can eventually bring you to one of life’s simple joys: meat on a stick. One tool that can help those who are firing up in the backyard is the skewer. Creating food on a stick offers the ability to be creative and to offer various food choices for your family and guests. Serving food on a stick is not only convenient, but it’s also fun!

Skewers can be made of bamboo, flexible stainless steel or stainless steel. Finding the right skewer for your grilling mission is key since skewers come in a variety of lengths and shapes, with handle embellishments and smart features. If you’re using a grill with a lid, make sure you choose a skewer length that will allow you to close the grill lid. Metal skewers now come in flat, round, spiral, or square shapes, and some also have double shafts. A square or spiral shape is especially helpful in keeping foods from sliding off the skewer or spinning around the shaft as you turn them on the grill. If you’re already working with spinning skewers (round metal or wooden), you can try using tongs to cradle the foods as you turn them and keep things grilling evenly.

Shish kabobs, usually just called kabobs, refers to meat and vegetables cut into one-inch cubes and put on a skewer. “Kabobs,” translated, simply means a meat dish of Middle Eastern origins. In America, most skewered meats

Hawaiian Bacon Pineapple Chicken Kabobs

INGREDIENTS

SAUCE:

• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce

• 1/2 cup soy sauce

• 1/4 cup pineapple juice

• 1 tablespoon brown sugar

• 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar

• 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic

LS Turkey & Swiss on Roll w/ Mayo

Macaroni Salad

• Tomato & Cucumber Salad

• Banana

and vegetables have been come to be known as kabobs. Some common ingredients for a kabob is onion, bell pepper, various meats, mushrooms, and a variety of other foods. There are many specialties of various skewered meat dishes from all around the world, but in America, kabob has come to mean any of them. While kabobs are not necessarily always cooked on a grill, they usually are. This allows the meat to take on the smoky grill flavor as well as get a nice char on it. With wooden skewers, the skewer has a nice char as well. The key to grilling great kabobs is making sure they cook evenly. Make sure before you place anything on the grill, it’s at medium temperature. Then, as the kabobs cook, rotate them regularly, so they don’t burn on one side while being raw on the other.

If you’re going to make shish kebabs with both meat and veggies, you must precook the meat so that you’re just heating it. Otherwise, by the time the meat is cooked, the veggies will be charcoal. Also, make sure the foods that take longer to

cook (like onions and peppers) are cut into smaller pieces than the quick-cooking foods (like pineapple and cherry tomatoes) so that nothing burns.

Other skewer suggestions:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

SKEWERS:

• 1 pound chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes

• 16 slices of bacon trimmed of excess fat and halved lengthways (2 1/2 inch x 1-inch).

• 3 cups fresh cubed pineapple

INSTRUCTIONS

• 1 large red pepper diced into 1-inch pieces

• 1 large green pepper diced into 1-inch pieces

• 1 large red onion diced into 1-inch pieces

• Salt and cracked pepper to taste

• Mix the bbq sauce together with the soy sauce, pineapple juice, rice vinegar, garlic and sesame oil in a large jug or bowl.

Pulled BBQ Pork on Roll Cabbage Carrots

• SF Oatmeal Cookies

Served

Orange Ginger Chicken White Rice

• Asian Blend Vegetables

• WW Dinner Roll

• Yogurt

Fruit skewers: Just like above, you can put similarly sized chunks of fruit onto a skewer, chill, and serve. It’s even better if you serve a yogurt or cwream cheese dip or chocolate fondue with them.

Fresh veggie skewers: Whether you cook them or not, a skewer makes veggies infinitely more appealing to children. The novelty might get veggies into little tummies where they otherwise would not go. As with the fruit, if you serve a dip with them, they might go over better. Or, forget the kids

• Preheat a grill pan (or grill plates on the bbq) over mediumhigh heat.

• Thread the red onion, red pepper, pineapple, green pepper, bacon and chicken onto skewers, wrapping the bacon around the chicken. Repeat until all of the chicken has been used.

• Coat skewers evenly with HALF of the marinade (reserve other HALF for basting).

• Brush grill pan or grates over with olive oil.

• Grill the skewers for 5 minutes; brush over 1/4 cup of reserved marinade. Turn skewers over and coat with remaining 1/4 cup of marinade. Grill for a further 4 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and to your liking. Serve immediately.

Recipe courtesy of cafedelites.com

and make grilled mushrooms to add to a steak.

This summer let the aspiring little chefs help create unique and memorable food on a stick. Stop by Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store located at 33 Railroad Place,

for an assortment of skewers to help you create your food on the stick creations. Remember my Foodie Friends, “Life Happens in the Kitchen!”

Take Care, John & Paula

Stuffed Shells w/ Meat Sauce

Vegetable Trio

• Warm Berry Crisp

Roast Beef w/Gravy

Mashed Potatoes

Mixed Vegetables

• Mandarin Oranges

Menu Subject To Change. Coffee, Tea and Butter are served daily at sites. The suggested contribution is $2 per meal. There is a $8 fee for guests under the age of 60. Please make checks payable to: Saratoga County Treasurer, c/o Saratoga County Office for the Aging, 152 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 11

The Right Time and Right Place to Help ��

St. Clement’s Church, Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs. Raised in Saratoga Springs | 8:45 – 10 a.m. Jesuit to speak on life and work in Beirut. Father Dan Corrou, SJ, will speak on his work among the people of Lebanon and his own journey of discernment in the Jesuits during a morning talk. Dan continues to serve in Beirut as the director of Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) for the Middle East-North African region. He will be serving the 8 a.m. mass that morning. For more information, please contact Barbara Naples of Ignatian Volunteer Corps at bnaple@ ivcusa.org.

Annual Garage and Bake Sale

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The Galway United Methodist Church the Corner of Rte. 147 and CR 45, Village of Galway

9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Saturday, August 12, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. This sale is a multi-family sale that includes clothing, furniture, sporting goods, toys, tools, household items, collectibles, electronics, books, baby items and much more. The sale is held indoors come rain or shine. A bake sale will be held at the same time. The public is welcome to attend.

Fridays in the Garden:

Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave, Ballston Spa

2:30–3:30 p.m. | Programs are free & open, though registration and donations are appreciated.

Take-Out BBQ Dinner

Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave, Ballston Spa

3 – 6 p.m. | The Saratoga County History Center will hold a drive-thru Miller’s Backyard BBQ dinner on

Friday, 3 pm to 6 pm. There will be a choice of a half chicken OR half pound pulled pork dinner for $15.00. We will also be serving a beef brisket dinner for $20 available by preorder only. All dinners include a baked potato, coleslaw, and corn bread. An 8-ounce serving of mac & cheese is also available for $5. All proceeds will help fund public education and children’s programs at the museum. The dinner is take-out only. Past barbecues have sold out quickly, so we strongly recommend that you visit our website at www. brooksidemuseum.org or call 518-885-4000 to reserve dinners in advance. Please note that the brisket dinners are available only by pre-order.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 12

13th Annual Caboose Day & Car Show ��

King’s Station, Corner of Route 9N and Porter Road, Porter Corners 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. –Tour King’s Station and Caboose. Car Show, Trucks, Motorcycles, Vendors, bake sale, souvenir t-shirts, hot dogs, hamburgers, French fries, soda and water to benefit Town of Greenfield Historical Society Train Rides from Saratoga Corinth & Hudson Railway 9 Railroad Place, Corinth to King’s Station and Special “Greenfield Flyer” from King’s Station to LaMothe Landing. Book your ride now at CorinthTrain.com. Rain or Shine. For information, contact Louise at 518-587-6060.

The Markets of Round Lake ��

Village of Round Lake 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday, August 13, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The Markets at Round Lake is a free event held annually

in the parks of the Village of Round Lake. It is a juried event and by shopping here you are supporting the best and brightest makers of handcrafted items and artisanal specialty foods from the local and regional community. In addition to craft and food vendors, there will be live music and a book sale on both days. Markets at Round Lake is a volunteer run fundraiser for the Round Lake Libraries.

Dinner Dance Fundraiser

Saratoga Springs Knights of Columbus Assembly 745, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs 5 – 10 p.m. | A Dinner Dance to raise funds to help support our local needy veterans. Cost: $25 per person. This event will have a live band and will feature a silent auction. All proceeds from the event will go to: Veterans Community Housing Coalition (VCHC), Ballston Spa, and other veterans support agencies, as well as for $100 gift cards to VCHC residents at Christmas.

Saratoga Shooting Stars: Perseid Meteor Shower Watch Party ��

Saratoga National Historical Park, Visitor Center Lawn, 648 Route 32, Stillwater 9:30 - 10:30 p.m. | Join us for a night under the stars on the Visitor Center Lawn during a peak night of the Perseid Meteor Shower. Ranger Kristin will give a short presentation about our connections to the night sky, the majesty of meteor showers, a night sky tour, and how you can help to protect this disappearing resource. After the presentation, attendees will have time to watch the night sky for meteors. Under favorable night sky conditions, it is estimated that you can see around 100 meteors per hour. Although we do have light pollution here, if the weather cooperates, we

are hoping for a good show! Limited space. Go to go.nps. gov/saratogastars and click the “Contact Us” link at the bottom of the calendar listing to register.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 13

3rd Annual Bill Downs Food Drive Breakfast �� Ballston Spa Elks Lodge #2619, 10 Hamilton St, Ballston Spa 8 – 11 a.m. | The food drive is held each year to honor the memory of Bill Downs it’s founder. Enjoy pancakes and sausage, French Toast, eggs made to order, world famous omelets, home fries, toast, coffee, and juice. Adults $9 Seniors $8 Kids $5. All welcome.

Monthly Breakfast ��

Fish Creek Rod & Gun Club, 123 NY-32, Schuylerville 8 – 11 a.m. | Menu: choose from pancakes – regular, buckwheat, apple cinnamon and blueberry or French toast. Eggs to order, home fries, bacon or sausage, toast, coffee, and orange juice. $10 adults, $5 children.

Spare Some Time Bowling Fundraiser ��

Saratoga Strike Zone, 32 Ballston Ave., Saratoga Springs | 2 – 5 p.m. This event is fun for the whole family. We’re raising money to install air-conditioning in our Black Box Theatre at 615 Maple Ave. as well as adding to our scholarship fund. Reserving a lane cost $100 and includes 3 hours of unlimited bowling for four people, shoe rental, soda, and two slices of pizza per person. Additional food and drink will also be available for purchase. There will be raffle baskets available, with all proceeds benefiting Saratoga Children’s Theatre. To reserve your lane, please email caroline@ saratogachildrenstheatre.org and we hope you’ll join us.

Sounds of Summer Concert Series: Dennis Searles and His Jazz Band

Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave, Ballston Spa 3 – 4:30 p.m. | (Rain date: August 16) Bring your lawn

chairs and enjoy a wonderful afternoon of music! The concert is free and open to the public. Sounds of Summer concert series is co-sponsored by the Saratoga County History Center and the Saratoga Arts Community Arts Regrant Program, with the support of the American Federation of Musicians and the Music Performance Trust Fund.

Tammy Renee: Evangelist/Gospel Artist ��

Quaker Springs United Methodist Church, 466 Rte 32 South of Schuylerville | 6 p.m.

Join us for a wonderful program of songs you know and original tunes. Sunday Evening August 13, at 6 p.m. All are welcome to enjoy the concert and dessert that follows.

MONDAY, AUGUST 14

The Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series ��

Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, Parking Lot #1 and #2, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 6:15 p.m. Monday evenings in August.

Registration is $5 day-of or $15 for all four races., Proceeds benefit the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. For more information, call Laura Clark at 581-1278 or email laura@ saratogastryders.org or visit www.saratogastryders.org.

Film Discussion: Lansky Zoom Program | 7 p.m.

The Saratoga Jewish Cultural Festival, with a generous grant from the Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York and the sponsorship of Temple Sinai, presents a Zoom discussion of the film Lansky. Lansky is a 2021 American biographical crime drama about the famous gangster Meyer Lansky, written and directed by Eytan Rockaway. It stars Harvey Keitel and Sam Worthington. The film presents Lansky as an old man telling his story to a down and out journalist looking for a break on a big story.

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 15

Guided Trolley Tours ��

Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center, 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m.

A 90-minute guided tour of beautiful, historic Saratoga Springs. Tours will run through August 31, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Tickets are $25 per person. For advanced reservations, call 518-5873241. Day of tickets, based on availability, can be purchased at the Visitor Center. No refunds for reservations cancelled less than 48 hours prior to start of tour. Cancellations can be made by phone or email at karen@ discoversaratoga.org.

A Saratoga Stroll ��

297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs

10:30 a.m. – Noon | Saratoga Springs was a playground of the rich and famous during the 1800s. This summer, visitors and residents alike can experience stories of the Spa City in the Gilded Age on a newly updated 90-minute guided walking tour presented by the Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center and the Saratoga Springs History Museum. Led by experienced, knowledgeable guides, this tour takes participants from the historic Visitor Center through Congress Park and concludes with a full tour of the elegant 19th-century Canfield Casino. Tuesdays – Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. – noon, $20. Tours run rain or shine. For reservations, please call 518-587-3241.

Brooks Sizzling Summer

Chicken BBQ Take Out

First Presbyterian Church, 22 West High St., Ballston Spa

4 p.m. until sold out. | HalfChicken, baked potato, coleslaw, dinner roll, and chocolate chip cookie - all for only $15.50. Take out only. No reservations needed. First come, first served.

Summer Concert:

The Brokenhearted –Tom Petty Tribute �� 200 Park Place, Mechanicville 6 – 8 p.m. | Live music, food, and dance. Tunes in Talmadge sponsored by the Mechanicville Library.

Saratoga Summer Concert Series ��

War Memorial in Congress Park, Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m.

The Saratoga Summer Concert Series will take place Tuesdays in August. Each concert will be approximately 90 minutes.

Rain Location: Inside the Heritage Area Visitor Center, located at 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. This week’s performer - Rustic SpiritEnjoy Southern/Country and Classic Rock with Rustic Spirit. Sponsored by Stewart’s Shops

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16

Pickin’ Session # 2 Afternoon Jam ��

Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd., Ballston Spa

1 – 3 p.m. | Open to the public, free admission & ample free parking. All acoustic musicians who enjoy playing country/western, folk, gospel & bluegrass are welcome to participate. If you don’t play, become part of the audience, and enjoy the music. Bring a snack to share. Beverages provided. Call 518-885-4229 with questions.

Prime Rib Dinner Take-out

Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs

4:30 – 6 p.m. | Take out only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order. 518-584-2585.

Menu: Queen Cut Prime Rib (10 – 12 oz.) Twice baked potato, vegetable, salad, roll. Dinner $15. (Cash only).

Canning Tomatoes

& Learn to Make Salsa

Cornell Cooperative Extension, 50 West High Street, Ballston Spa | 6 - 9 p.m. Learn how to can whole and diced tomatoes, plus make salsa. This class will cover the basics of canning in a boiling water bath or steam canner, including equipment needed. Includes hands-on activity. Class Fee is $15. Class size limited to 20. Pre-register by calling 518-885-8995

Galway Public Library’s Board of Trustees

2112 East St, Galway | 6:30 p.m. The agenda and other documents will be available prior to the

meeting on the library website: www.galwaypubliclibrary.org. The public is welcome to attend. For more information contact 518-882-6385.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 17

History Center

Historian’s Tours

Round Lake. Village Historian Lance Spallholz and Scott Rigney will describe the community’s history which started in 1868 as a location for Methodist Camp meetings. The unique architecture of the village’s buildings will be on display. Registration must be made in advance at the History Center website brooksidemuseum.org/events/. A suggested donation of $10 per registration (individuals, couples or families) will support the programs of the History Center and a not-for-profit organization chosen by the tour leaders. Specific directions and parking locations will be provided to registrants in advance of the tour dates.

The Health, History, & Horses Charity Gala

Saratoga Winery, 462 Route 29, Saratoga Springs | 6 – 9 p.m. Presented by Ladies of Charity, Saratoga Chapter. Funds raised are distributed annually to established charities in Saratoga & Warren/Washing counties: Catholic Charities, food kitchens, shelters, and tuition support programs. Complimentary Beer and Wine the 1st 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. Attire: summer festive. Tickets: www.ladiesofcharitysartaoga. com. Contact Yolanda at 518886-8064.

Summer Concert Series

Gavin Park, 10 Lewis Dr., Saratoga Springs | 7 – 9 p.m.

The Town of Wilton is proud to present its inaugural summer concert series. All concerts will be held at the large pavilion. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy free, live music with your neighbors and friends! This week’s featured band - River Junction Band.

UPCOMING Events

National Aviation Weekend

Friday August 18 – Sunday

August 20 at the Empire State Aerosciences Museum, 250 Rudy Chase Drive, in Glenville. The weekend will feature many aviation activities, including tours of the museum’s extensive and unique collection of exhibits and historic aircraft, as well as special presentations and displays. Guided tours will be conducted each day, and you’ll be able to hop in some classic aircraft. Discovery flights will be available by Five Star Flight. Call Bill Faulkner to schedule a flight at 914- 406-0376, or e-mail flyboybill02@gmail.com. FlyIn - Pilots: Tower Frequency 121.3; Ground 121.9. Land at Schenectady County Airport and taxi to Richmor Aviation North. Tell them you are going to ESAM.

Clifton Park Elks 17th Annual Car Show

695 MacElroy Road, Ballston Lake | 9 a.m. – Noon, Awards 3:45 p.m. All years and makes of cars, trucks and motorcycles are welcome. We will present awards to the top vehicles. Fun, Music, 50/50 Raffles, and Great Food. Come see the contestant vehicles. Proceeds benefit the Elks National Foundation and the NYSEA Major Project Fund (Cerebral Palsy Home Service Program). Rain Date is Sunday, August 20. For Information contact Doug Simmons at 518669-4588 or Brian Shelton at 518-956-1600.

Genealogy and Local History

Heritage Hunters will sponsor a summer walk on Saturday, August 19. Clifton Park historian, John Scherer, will meet the group at 10 a.m. at the end of Ferry Drive, off Riverview Rd. in Vischer Ferry. Parking will be at the edge of the Vischer Ferry Nature and Historic Preserve. John will describe historic homes as he leads the group through the Vischer Ferry Historic District to the Amity Reformed Church cemetery

located at 335 River Rd. There, at 10:45 a.m., Chris Nafis will describe the extensive work done on the newly restored cemetery. Lunch will be at Vischer Ferry General Store at noon. Public is welcome. Contact Ginny Humphrey for details at 518-885-9309 or bhumphre@nycap.rr.com.

Sneakerfest

The Saratoga Winery and the Saratoga County Children’s Committee (SCCC) today announced this fundraising event to benefit the SCCC’s back to school program. The event will be held Sunday August 20, 1 – 3 p.m. at Saratoga Winery, located at 462 Rte. 29, Saratoga Springs. Sneakerfest will include free activities for kids provided by Allo Saratoga, child-friendly food concession stands, and outdoor space for yard games. Participants will have an opportunity to make donations to help outfit children with high quality sneakers, supported by iRun LOCAL.

49th Annual Saratoga County 4-H Walkathon

This is Saratoga County 4-H’s annual fundraiser to support the 4-H Training Center. There will be over two hundred youth and adults from Saratoga County involved in the event as both walkers and volunteers. All funds raised by the walkathon go to the 4-H Training Center located on Middle Line Road in Ballston Spa. It will be held at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds on August 26. Registration/ Check In at 9:30 a.m., 5K Walk/Run starts at 10:15. Games and activities and fun to follow the walkathon.

Auditions for The Headless Horseman

Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre

Troupe will be holding auditions on Sunday, August 27 and Monday, August 28 for the musical production of ‘The Headless Horseman’, based on the classic ghost story by Washington Irving. The show will be presented at the Malta Community Center on October 28 and 29. Appointments are necessary and can be scheduled by contacting Elyse Young, Artistic Director at theater@ malta-town.org or by phone at 518-899-4411 ext. 305.

Bestselling Authors James Patterson, Mike Lupica Launch New Book in Saratoga Springs in September

CALL FOR ARTISTS

Saratoga Arts annual Open Call to all Artists. Deadline for submissions is Sept. 1.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Arts has sent out its annual Open Call to all Artists across the Capital Region.

This is open to both members of Saratoga Arts as well as non-members and gives all artists the opportunity to showcase their work in a professional setting. You must be a resident of one of the 11 counties of the

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — “FOR THE LAST TIME,” my client says to me. “I. Did. Not. Kill. Those. People.”

So begins the new 386-page novel “12 Months To Live” by James Patterson and Mike Lupica, set for publication on Sept. 25 via Little, Brown and Company.

Northshire Bookstore will host an afternoon with the bestselling author duo at the Saratoga Springs City Center at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 24. They will discuss the book and their work with Joe Donahue of WAMC / Northeast Public Radio.

“12 Months To Live” follows

criminal attorney Jane Smith, a tough as nails ex-NYPD beat cop, who has received a terminal diagnosis and doesn’t have much time. The burning question: Is her own client trying to kill her first?

James Patterson is among the world’s bestselling authors. Among his creations are Alex Cross, the Women’s Murder Club, Michael Bennett, and Maximum Ride. He has collaborated on novels with Bill Clinton and Dolly Parton and has won an Edgar Award, nine Emmy Awards, and the National Humanities Medal.

Mike Lupica has covered the world of sports for numerous publications, including the New York Daily News, Sports Illustrated and

Esquire, and has written 17 New York Times bestsellers.

Single tickets for the event with the authors at the City Center are $40.98 (one general admission ticket and a hardcover copy of the book), and $56.73 (two admission tickets and one copy of the book).

The details: Copies of “12 Months to Live” purchased as part of your ticket package will be pre-signed by the authors and given to you when you arrive at the event. There will NOT be a post-event signing line. If possible, there will be additional autographed books available for purchase at the event.

For more information, go to: northshire.com.

Capital Region.

Entries are collected by Saratoga Arts and a jury of arts professionals from the area is put together to review all submissions and create five exhibitions per year, featuring four artists each.

Apply by September 1. Details and instructions, go to: saratoga-arts.org/Open-Calls.

HMT Holds Open Auditions Aug. 14-15

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Home Made Theater will hold open auditions for their October/November production of Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, written by Christopher Durang and directed by Barry Streifert.

The auditions will be held on Monday, Aug. 14 and Tuesday, Aug. 15, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Home Made Theater’s headquarters at the Wilton Mall (near the Saratoga Hospital annex, across the hall from Home Goods).

Winner of the 2013 Tony Award for Best Play, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike centers on middle-aged siblings Vanya and Sonia who share a home in Bucks County, PA., where they bicker and complain about the circumstances of their lives. Suddenly, their movie-star sister, Masha, swoops in with her new boy toy, Spike. Old resentments flare up, eventually leading to threats to sell the house. Also on the scene are sassy maid Cassandra, who can predict the future, and a lovely young aspiring actress named Nina, whose prettiness somewhat worries the imperious Masha.

Rehearsals will begin Sept. 12 and will generally be held Sunday through Thursday at Home Made Theater’s headquarters in the Wilton Mall.

For the audition: bring a current photo (cannot be returned) and a resume. Be prepared to list all potential conflicts from the first rehearsal (with the exception of tech week and performances, conflicts can be worked around if known about in advance).

For a detailed flyer with character descriptions and other audition information visit Home Made Theater’s website, www.homemadetheater.org.

James Patterson and Mike Lupica launch their new book “12 Months To Live” at the Saratoga Springs City Center Sept. 25.

“Coming Alive”Christie Lenée Live at Caffè Lena Aug. 20.

Caffè Lena to Host Joni Mitchell Birthday Celebration

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Celebrated singer/songwriter

Christie Lenée – named “Acoustic Guitarist of the Year” by the musicians’ website Music Radar –performs at Caffe Lena 7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 20.

With sound ranging from transcendental folk-pop to

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

virtuosic instrumentals, Lenée has been described as “Dave Matthews meets Joni Mitchell and Michael Hedges,” integrating melodic pop lyricism with catchy hooks and percussive, harmonic textures. Her latest album is “Coming Alive.” For more information, go to: caffelena.org.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Caffe Lena will host a special tribute in honor of Joni Mitchell on Saturday, Nov. 4, just days before her 80th birthday. While Mitchell has never played Caffè Lena, organizers point to Mitchell as representing the values that have driven

America’s longest-running coffeehouse since its opening night in May, 1960: strong ties to the folk tradition, a fierce independence, a close connection with humanity and a relentless musical vision of what the future can be.

Produced and hosted by Capital Region Michael Eck, “Both Sides Now: Songs of Joni Mitchell” - a benefit for Caffè

Lena, features performances of classics from all phases of the artist’s career with a stellar lineup including Sara Ayers, Buggy Jive, Kate McDonnell, Kate McKrell, Rosanne Raneri and Angelina Valente.

The event will take place 8 p.m. Saturday Nov. 4, at Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St. Tickets are $12.50-$25. Call 518-583-0022, or visit: www.caffelena.org.

Caffe Lena hosts a special tribute night honoring Joni Mitchell, featuring an all-star local cast of musicians.

Christie Lenée performs in Saratoga Springs this month. Photo provided.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY

COMPANY. NAME: Morrissey Property Holdings, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 06/27/2023. 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 at c/o Justin M. Rutherford, Esq. 8 Airline Drive, Albany, NY, 12205. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 07/07, 07/14, 07/21, 07/28, 08/04, 08/11/2023.

10844

Simply Allentown LLC

Articles of Org. filed 6/15/23 SSNY. Albany Co. SSNY designated agent for process & shall mail to ZenBusiness Inc. 41 State St Suite 112, Albany, NY 12207. Any lawful purpose. 07/07, 07/14, 07/21, 07/28, 08/04, 08/11/2023. 10845

EZ Breezy Rentals LLC

Articles of Org. filed 6/6/23 SSNY. Albany Co. SSNY designated agent for process & shall mail to ZenBusiness Inc. 41 State St Suite 112, Albany, NY 12207. Any lawful purpose. 07/07, 07/14, 07/21, 07/28, 08/04, 08/11/2023. 10846

LEVEL UP Concrete & Masonry LLC Articles of Org. filed 6/5/23 SSNY. Albany Co. SSNY designated agent for process & shall mail to ZenBusiness Inc. 41 State St Suite 112, Albany, NY 12207. Any lawful purpose. 07/07, 07/14, 07/21, 07/28, 08/04, 08/11/2023. 10847

aquashot poolball LLC

Articles of Org. filed 5/25/23 SSNY. Albany Co. SSNY

designated agent for process & shall mail to ZenBusiness Inc. 41 State St Suite 112, Albany, NY 12207. Any lawful purpose. 07/07, 07/14, 07/21, 07/28, 08/04, 08/11/2023. 10848

Linda G Reignite LLC Articles of Org. filed 6/27/23 SSNY. Albany Co. SSNY designated agent for process & shall mail to ZenBusiness Inc. 41 State St Suite 112, Albany, NY 12207. Any lawful purpose. 07/07, 07/14, 07/21, 07/28, 08/04, 08/11/2023. 10849

Munscroft LLC Articles of Org. filed 5/9/23 SSNY. Albany Co. SSNY designated agent for process & shall mail to Jahanan Williams 25 Sunset Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Any lawful purpose. 07/07, 07/14, 07/21, 07/28, 08/04, 08/11/2023. 10850

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Music Country Holdings LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 1/15/2023. 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, 195 Mott Rd. Gansevoort, NY 12831.

Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 07/07, 07/14, 07/21, 07/28, 08/04, 08/11/2023. 10851

Notice of formation of Saratoga Wellness,NP in Psychiatry, PLLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 06/20/2023 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the PLLC’s

agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the PLLC at: 153 Regent Street, Saratoga Springs, New York, 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/07, 07/14, 07/21, 07/28, 08/04, 08/11/2023. 10859

Notice of Formation of a Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) Under Section 206 of The Limited Liability Company Law. The name of the LLC is 28 Aletta, LLC The Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on June 29, 2023. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. The office of the LLC is to be located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The address of which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is 26 Tyler Drive, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. 07/14, 07/21, 07/28, 08/04, 08/11, 08/18/2023. 10888

Notice of formation of Dooling Consulting LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 03/01/2023 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: 70 Snowberry Road Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/14, 07/21, 07/28, 08/04, 08/11, 08/18/2023. 10892

Notice of Formation of Apricity Salon LLC, a domestic limited liability company

(LLC). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on June 23, 2023. Office location: Saratoga County. Principal business location: 274 Northern Pines Rd., Gansevoort, NY 12831. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC to Apricity Salon LLC, 274 Northern Pines Rd., Gansevoort, NY 12831. Purpose: salon service, and any other purpose. 07/14, 07/21, 07/28, 08/04, 08/11, 08/18/2023. 10895

Notice of Formation of Sara’s Kitchen 518 LLC. Arts. of Org. filed w/ NY Dept of State (DOS) on 1.21.22. Office: Saratoga Co. DOS is designated as agent upon whom process may be served & shall mail to the LLC, PO Box 3031, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/14, 07/21, 07/28, 08/04, 08/11, 08/18/2023. 10897

Notice of formation of Chris Holman Photography LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 06/30/2023

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: Republic Registered Agent Services INC. 54 State Street, STE 804 Albany, NY, 12207, USA. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/14, 07/21, 07/28, 08/04, 08/11, 08/18/2023. 10908

Notice of Formation of a Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) Under

Section 206 of The Limited Liability Company Law. The name of the LLC is Land Buyers NY, LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on July 7, 2023. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. The office of the LLC is to be located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The address of which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is 19 Sunset Blvd., Waterford, New York 12188. 07/14, 07/21, 07/28, 08/04, 08/11, 08/18/2023. 10909

Notice of formation of RamNali LLC . Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/13/2023 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: 103 Redcliff row, Waterford NY 12188. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.07/21, 07/28, 08/04, 08/11, 08/18, 08/25/2023. 10932

Notice of formation of TS HOME BUILDERS LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/14/2023 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: 3 Collamer Dr., Malta, NY, 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/21, 07/28, 08/04, 08/11, 08/18, 08/25/2023. 10943

Notice of formation of James Russell Capital LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/08/2023 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: 11 Autumn Court, Gansevoort NY. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/21, 07/28, 08/04, 08/11, 08/18, 08/25/2023. 10961

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.

NAME:1lover2PuttingAid, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on July 11, 2023. 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 the process to the LLC, 4 Peabody Place, Gansevoort, NY 12831.

Purpose: any lawful purpose. 07/21, 07/28, 08/04, 08/11, 08/18, 08/25/2023. 10977

Notice of formation of ZPM Holdings LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 6/28/2023. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon which process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 2524 Route 9N, Greenfield Center, NY 12833.

Purpose: Any lawful activity. 07/21, 07/28, 08/04, 08/11, 08/18, 08/25/2023. 10973

Bold Clarity LLC Arts. Of Org. filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/20/2023. Office in Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. Agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 60 Railroad Place, Suite 502, Saratoga Springs, NY 12855.

Purpose: General. 07/28, 08/04, 08/11, 08/18, 08/25, 09/01/2023. 10995

Notice of formation of SARATOGA CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC, a New York limited liability company.

Name: SARATOGA CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York on July 18, 2023 under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. Office location: 60 Granite Street, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866, Saratoga County. Secretary of State of New York designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. Secretary of State of New York shall mail a copy of the process to: SARATOGA CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC, 60 Granite Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: For any lawful business activity not otherwise prohibited by the laws of the State of New York.

07/28, 08/04, 08/11, 08/18, 08/25, 09/01/2023. 11001

Notice of formation of Axiom CRE, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/20/2023 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: 12 Corporate Dr., Clifton Park, NY 12065.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

07/28, 08/04, 08/11, 08/18, 08/25, 09/01/2023. 11008

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY

COMPANY. NAME: Straight A Contracting, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on March 28, 2023. 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, 1 Calvin Court Saratoga Springs NY, 12866. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 07/28, 08/04, 08/11, 08/18, 08/25, 09/01/2023. 11014

Notice of formation of CFO’Connor & Company LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/12/2023

Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom

LEGALS

process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 2 Saddle Way, Apt 4 Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/04, 08/11, 08/18, 08/25, 09/01, 09/08/2023. 11023

Kiliaen’s Landing LLC Arts. Of Org. filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/20/2023. Office in Rensselaer Co. SSNY desig. Agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 60 Railroad Place, Suite 502, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Purpose: General. 08/04, 08/11, 08/18, 08/25, 09/01, 09/08/2023. 11036

Notice of formation of Very Vixen Mom LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 06/01/2023 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: 5 Southside Drive Suite 11-122 Clifton Park NY 12065.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/04, 08/11, 08/18, 08/25, 09/01, 09/08/2023. 11051

Notice of formation of Grow For Me 5b, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/26/2023 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: 65 Linden Park Drive, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/04, 08/11, 08/18, 08/25, 09/01, 09/08/2023. 11053

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.

The name of the limited liability company is MP Lawn Painting LLC. The Articles of Organization creating the limited liability company were filed in the Office of the Secretary of State on June 16, 2023. The principal office of the limited liability company is in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State is designated as the

agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served and the post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail any copy of process against it is: 10 Independence Row, Stillwater, New York 12170. The limited liability company is formed for the purpose of engaging in any business purposes permitted by law. 08/04, 08/11, 08/18, 08/25, 09/01, 09/08/2023. 11055

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC). Name: Decker Management Services, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with New York State (SSNY) on: 06/02/2023. 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 Decker Management Services, LLC, 1005 Enclave Way, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Term:

N/A. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organized. 08/11, 08/18, 08/25, 09/01, 09/08, 09/15/2023. 11084

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The Saratoga County Department of Central Services, 50 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 will receive sealed bids until 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for the New Fixed Base Operator (FBO) Terminal Phase

1 – Hangar 1 Demolition at the Saratoga County Airport as per specification 23-PWH1DEMO-8.

A pre-bid Conference will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at the North American Flight Services Conference Room at the Saratoga County Airport, 405 Greenfield Avenue, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. This contract is funded, in part, by the New York State DOT Upstate Airport Economic Development and Revitalization Grant. The contract will include the following participation goals: 8% MBE, 15% WBE, and 6 % SVDOB. Participation by

MBEs, WBEs, and SVDOBs is encouraged.

Bid documents may only be obtained on or after Wednesday, August 9, 2023 from The Empire State Bid System at no cost from the following website: www. empirestatebidsystem.com Saratoga County, through its Department of Central Services, reserves the right to reject any or all bids. All work shall be subject to equal opportunity in employment, State wage rates and all other requirements in accordance with applicable law.

JOHN T. WARMT, Director of Purchasing Saratoga County 08/11/2023, 11089

Publication Notice of Organization of Professional Limited Liability Company

The name of the Professional Limited Liability Company is: Evaleen Fisher, MA, Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 06/28/2023. 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: 648 Maple Ave. Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.08/11, 08/18, 08/25, 09/01, 09/08, 09/15/2023. 11097

Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: 2905 ROUTE 9 MALTA LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (SSNYS) on JUNE 21, 2023. 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: THE LLC, 63 Putnam St., 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. 08/11, 08/18, 08/25, 09/01, 09/08, 09/15/2023. 11102

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LIMA, PERU — Nate Keeve from the Jason Morris Judo Center earned the 100kg title at the Peru Open. Keeve was 4-0 on the day and earned valuable points on the world ranking list towards qualifying to the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

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Saratoga Rowing Association Mods Compete At Nationals

Saratoga Springs Supervisors Provide Donation to Saratoga Shredders

SARASOTA, Fl — Ten middle school kids (6 girls and 4 boys) from Saratoga Rowing Association flew down to Sarasota, Florida to compete in the U15 coxed quad sculling competition at the USRowing Youth Nationals.

The girls U15 coxed quad (four girls, and one female coxswain) came in seventh place overall, after competing in the 2000-meter time trial (4th place), the semi-final (3rd), and

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the final (7th).

The boys U15 coxed quad (four boys, and one female coxswain) came in third place overall after competing in the 2000-meter time trial (2nd), the semi-final (1st), and the final (3rd).

The kids are all members of the Saratoga Rowing Association (SRA), that trains and races on Fish Creek out of the SRA boathouse. They are coached by Abbie Albright.

GIRLS U15 COXED QUAD:

Caroline Jackson - stroke seat

Sophie Sampanthar - 3 seat

Pisa Bonitatibus - 2 seat

Rylie Sheldon - bow seat

Emelia Acquavella - coxswain

BOYS U15 COXED QUAD:

Ian Dodds - stroke seat

Parker Mansfield - 3 seat

Jacob Dorflinger - 2 seat

Sam Corp - bow seat

Abbie Bertani - coxswain

Puzzle Solutions

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The Saratoga County Board of Supervisors has donated $18,000 to the Saratoga Shredders, covering the cost of bicycles and helmets for elementary school students in grades 2-5 in the Saratoga Springs City School District.

The grant was provided by Tara Gaston and Matthew Veitch, the Saratoga County Supervisors representing the City of Saratoga Springs, a press release states.

“We are thrilled to gift these funds to Saratoga Shredders, who are piloting this exciting new program in our schools,” said Gaston in the release. “As City Supervisors, we aim to help bring equity to Saratoga families. This donation will remove financial and transportation barriers and provide children with access to bicycles at an early age. We are excited to bring bicycles and safe bicycle practices to the youth of

Saratoga Springs.”

“We were fortunate that there was funding available to purchase the bikes for the students,” said Veitch in the release.

“It’s great that we can help out the Shredders organization, which in the end will benefit the health and well-being of children in our schools. We look forward to hearing about the success of this program from Shredders and the School District as it moves forward.”

The $18,000 donation will cover the cost of 30 bikes, 30 helmets and a skills progression-based PE curriculum for the elementary school kids, according to the release.

Saratoga Shredders is still looking for donations to cover the cost of the trailer that will house and transport this fleet of bikes between the 6 elementary schools, the release states. To become a donor, visit www.saratogashredders.com/ bikes-in-schools.

Photo provided.

Photo provided by Saratoga Shredders.

Keeve, pictured second from left. Photo provided.

A DARK WEEK

by William G. Gotimer, Jr.

This is a difficult column to write - one that touches upon loss, ethics, philosophy, law and emotion. Frankly, it’s beyond my ability to explore such matters in the 800 words or so allotted to this column but suffice it to say it last week was one of the worst racing weekends in the history of Saratoga Race Course.

When the cancellation of racing due to heavy rains and lightning is the best part of a four-day stretch it’s not hyperbole to say it was a horrific week.

The heart-wrenching loss of a talented and valiant competitor - Maple Leaf Melstrides from the finish line in front of a youthful, happy, sundrenched crowd was so devastating in its suddenness and visual clarity that it left veteran and novice fans stunned and instantaneously aware of what had just tragically occurred.

Surrounded as I was by the leading owners and horse people in the sport, the reaction of all was visceral and raw. The gut punch caused tears to flow, curses to be uttered, and ashen heads to be buried in open hands. Much like the description given by survivors of airplane crashes, there was much noise and movement followed by an immediate eerie silence and stillness borne of sadness. The recognition that something bad and uncorrectable had just occurred was palpable. It hung there - and hung there. But for the very few celebratory imbecilic utterings of those who backed the mutuel winners and muted applause of relief when jockey Joel Rosario walked off under his own power, everyone was duly respectful of the solemnity of the moment.

Brendan Walsh the trainer of Pretty Mischief, immediately grasped that there was no “winner” of this year’s Test Stakes and showed his class by eschewing the traditional winners circle celebration. Kudos to him - class in troubled moments seems to be the least celebrated virtue of modern society - when it occurs it needs to be noted. In a world where winning often excuses poor behavior, the connections of Pretty Mischief showed humility and kindness in the moment and the next morning by sending the winning flower blanket to the stricken Maple Leaf Mel’s empty stall.

The loss of beautiful animals over the four-day span will renew portrayals of the sport as cruel or brutal - but it’s far more complicated than that - as most things are. This is a sport and town that in many ways loves animals more than humans. The connection this town and its people have to horses is immense and historic.

So too the vast majority of people in the sport care deeply and obsessively for the well-being

of the horses in their charge (often to the frustration of the humans in their lives). Owners of horses spend way more of their resources and time than is rational, constantly thinking about, caring for and producing creatures whose connection to society waned greatly with the invention of the automobile. The existence of the modern thoroughbred, indisputably a business, is due primarily to love of animals.

A subtle, but telling, indication of the respect this area has for animals is a huge sign near the race course on Steele Street that reads “Proceed With Caution Deaf Cat” so as to warn motorists that “Gwen” won’t hear you coming and her life is precious so be alert. So it is with horses – “proceed with caution”.

The regulation of the sport is now both a local and federal matter and the sport would be wise to remember its license to exist can be partially or fully revoked. Weekends such as this cry out for action and when an industry fails to act politicians react. While regulators are

“A subtle, but telling, indication of the respect this area has for animals is a huge sign near the race course on Steele Street that reads “Proceed With Caution Deaf Cat” so as to warn motorists that “Gwen” won’t hear you coming and her life is precious so be alert. So it is with horses – ‘proceed with caution’.”

often initially reluctant or slow to act they tend to act bluntly when they do. Let’s hope they don’t do so here.

As a devotee of the sport and its participants both equine and human, I have grappled with the reality of weeks like this. It is not a matter I view dismissively or nonchalantly. I have spent much time over the years contemplating questions about horse racing and thoroughbreds.

To me the case for horse racing boils down to its

authenticity. In an increasingly artificial world, horse racing is one of the “real things” that remain. There is an unmatched beauty in real things - art, music, food, education, pride, love, sex, family, friendship are all better when real rather than artificial. All those things are also at times messy, painful, filled with mistakes (and at times brutal). So too are thoroughbreds - beautiful, graceful, real,- but fragile and at risk - and at times heartbreaking. Tears.

for Saratoga TODAY

Maple Leaf Mel racing to victory in last year’s 2022 Seeking the Ante. Photo courtesy of NYRA.

The filly who made a BROCK-SATIONAL IMPRESSION

by Tony Podlaski for Saratoga TODAY

It’s fair to say that trainer George Weaver had a good week as he won four races at Saratoga Race Course, especially with two of those winners representing a prominent Saratoga Springs resident and a Capital Region owner.

While Let’s Go Big Blue picked up his second career victory over the same Saratoga Inner Turf course nearly a year ago for Hall of Fame football coach and Saratoga Springs resident Bill Parcells with his August Dawn Farm, Brocknardini made an impression in her first start, also over the turf, for local owners Thomas Brockley and Daryn Brockley.

Brocknardini raced wellbehind the pace under Saratoga’s

current leading jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. before making a strong move at the three-sixteenths pole, then drawing away to a 4¾-length margin.

“You’re always happy to win at Saratoga,” Weaver said as he has won 5-of-19 races at the end of Sunday’s races. “Both horses ran really well. With Brocknardini, I wasn’t expecting to run that well because we wanted to get a race into her. So, for her to jump up there like that, it was obviously

a surprise. She did well. Maybe she’s got a good future in her.”

Not only was Weaver surprised with the outcome, Thomas Brockey, a financial advisor and senior portfolio manager for RBC Management Wealth in Albany, was also amazed with the filly’s race.

“Starting a 2-year-old at mile and a sixteenth is a tough haul,” Brockley said. “They are learning; they are green. I was surprised with the way she won

the race. When she got to the top of the stretch, Irad drifted her to the outside. Once she found an opening, she took off.” Since coming to Saratoga in June, Brocknardini posted a variety of workouts over both the Oklahoma dirt and turf course, and a couple of those workouts were among the top ones for that morning. At the same time, there were moments in which the filly was challenging, especially from the starting gate.

With trainer George Weaver’s four winners last week, Brocknardini made an impression at Saratoga Race Course for local owner Thomas Brockley.

Local horse owener, Thomas Brockley. Photo provided Trainer George Weaver. Photo by Tony Podlaski Brocknardini. Photo provided continues to the next

“[She is] is 2-year-old without any experience who didn’t breeze through the gate for the first couple of times,” Brockley said. “When she came out of the gate, she almost threw the rider. I figured she needed some racing experience, but we knew she had talent.”

The filly displayed that talent by going 11 seconds for the last furlong of a brief workout about a week before Brockley purchased her for $35,000 at the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Sale on May 22. Along with her ability, he was interested in her for a couple of other reasons.

Brockley was lured by her breeding since her sire is Palace Malace, winner of the 2013 Belmont Stakes and Jim Dandy. Brocknardini’s mother, Broad Stripes, is by Bernardini, who won the Preakness, Jim Dandy, and Travers in 2006.

The other reason is the breeder: Kristen Esler’s ThirtyYear Farm, which is just on the east side of Saratoga Lake.

“Obviously, the back-breeding is something where I’ve had luck,” Brockley said. “[Kristen and I] got to watch the race together. She was really excited in having to bring the horse up on her farm. That’s a good connection with the local breeder, a local owner, and I think George [Weaver] is a local trainer. I’m glad we got a win in our back yard.”

Brocknardini is not the only Brockley-owned horse

coming from the Thirty-Year Farm. Esler purchased the farm, formally known as Stepwise Farm, from Dr. Joan Taylor and Dr. Bill Wilmot where Twisted Tom was bred.

Brockley purchased Twisted Tom after the reserved price was not met at both the FasigTipton Yearling Sale at Saratoga and the Fall Kentucky Sale in 2015. Twisted Tom showed some promise by winning his first race off his second career start.

Brockley then sold Twisted Tom to Gary Biszantz, owner of Cobra Farm in Kentucky, and the gelding had a good season as a 3-year-old with victories in the New York Derby, Albany Stakes, and the Empire Classic Stakes.

Like Twisted Tom and Brocknardini, Brockley also likes to name his horses that derive from either his first or last name – and they have been winners: Connect the Brocks, Colonel Tom, Papa Tom B, Brock N Roll, and Brockmoninoff.

“I’ve seen to do better with horses named after me,” Brockley said with a little bit of a chuckle. “Perhaps we will continue that pattern.”

That winning pattern started on Aug. 17, 2002 when Brockley, with the help of the late trainer Dominic Galluscio, claimed Brocco Bob for $20,000 at Saratoga. Just over two weeks after that claim, Brocco Bob set the pace and held off a persistent Cliff Notes by a nose. Based on

Brockley’s position, he thought his horse lost the photo.

“I still remember it,” Brockley said. “Dominic, my family, and I watched the race and saw Cliff Notes coming up on us. It was so close. We were angled. We thought, ‘Secondplace for your first race isn’t bad.’”

“The finish was put up and we weren’t even near the Winner’s circle,” he added. “That was a good start. To say your first horse race on your own as an owner was a win at Saratoga, it’s a great thing to say.”

Over the last 21 years, Brockley has won 80 races at other racetracks that include Belmont, Aqueduct, Finger Lakes, Monmouth Park, and Tampa Bay Downs. He has even had a multiple-winning day at Saratoga on Aug. 24, 2018 when Colonel Tom came away with an allowance victory and Brockmoninoff won the last race.

Now, Brockley may have a future with Brocknardini, who is now being pointed for the P.G. Johnson Stakes over the Saratoga turf course on Aug. 30.

“I’m happily surprised in the position that we are in,” he said. “She is bred for the dirt, but we are not going to change something that she’s good at. She came out of the race really well. We’ll see what happens with her. I think she’ll be back at Saratoga at the end of the month. We’ll run her in the P.G. Johnson and see where she goes from there.”

Brocknardini at the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Sale, 2022. continued from previous page...

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WEEK 5 EVENTS AT SARATOGA RACE COURSE

*Key: GI= Grade 1 Stakes | GII= Grade 2 Stakes | GIII= Grade 3 Stakes

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The 2023 summer meet at Saratoga Race Course is underway and will continue through Monday, Sept. 4. Racing will be conducted five days a week, Wednesdays through Sundays, apart from the final week, when the meet will conclude on Labor Day. Admission gates will open for live racing at 11 a.m. First post time is 1:10 p.m.

WEEK 5 STAKE RACES

*Mondays and Tuesdays = Dark Days. No racing.

Saratoga Live presents daily coverage of the summer meet at Saratoga Race Course on FOX Sports. For the complete Saratoga Live broadcast schedule, and additional programming information, visit NYRA.com/SaratogaLive.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 11

Evan Shipman Handicap (NYB):

3&UP, 1 Mile - Dirt, Purse $125,000

GII National Museum of Racing Hall Of Fame:

3YO, 1 Mile - Turf, Purse $500,000

Union Avenue Handicap (NYB):

F&M 3&UP, 6 Furlongs - Dirt, Purse $125,000

SATURDAY, AUGUST 12

GI Fourstardave Handicap (BC): 3&UP, 1 Mile - Turf, Purse $500,000

GII Herb Moelis Memorial Saratoga Special:

2YO, 6 1/2 Furlongs - Dirt, Purse $200,000

Galway: F3YO, 5 1/2 Furlongs - Turf, Purse $150,000

SUNDAY, AUGUST 13

Mahony: 3YO, 5 1/2 Furlongs - Turf, Purse $150,000

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16

GI Jonathan Sheppard: 4&UP, 2 3/8 - Turf, Purse $150,000

Suzie O’Cain (NYB): F3YO, 1 1/16 - Turf, Purse $125,000

THURSDAY, AUGUST 17

Rick Violette (NYB): 3YO, 1 1/16 - Turf, Purse $150,000

PREMIUM GIVEAWAYS

FRIDAY, AUGUST 11

PERFORMANCE T-SHIRT PRESENTED BY FOX SPORTS

The second giveaway of the season: a red, performance T-shirt, emblazoned with the Saratoga, NYRA Bets and FOX Sports logos. The 100% polyester moisture-wicking material will help Saratoga devotees stay cool all season long.

ADIRONDACK DAY

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16

Presented by the Adirondack Regional Tourism Council, Adirondack Day will include interactive exhibits inside the Taste NY Pavilion highlighting the seven New York counties that comprise the Adirondacks, supplemented by craft beverage tastings, cheese samples, apples, reenactors, live music and more.

SARATOGA BREAKFAST AND BREEDING FARM TOURS

EVERY WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY

Expanded for its second year, NYRA is continuing the Saratoga Breakfast and Breeding Farm Tour. Tours this year will be offered Wednesday through Friday throughout the meet. Wednesday tours will travel to Song Hill Thoroughbreds, while Thursday and Friday tours will visit Old Tavern Farm.

Guests will enjoy a buffet breakfast at Saratoga Race Course before taking a CDTA trolley to the designated farm, where they will participate in a 60- to 90-minute guided walking tour of a working thoroughbred breeding farm. Admission to the races in the afternoon is included in the package. Tickets, which are $85 for adults and $35 for children 12 and under, must be reserved in advance at NYRA.com.

NEW YORK THOROUGHBRED AFTERCARE DAY

THURSDAY, AUGUST 17

Thoroughbred Aftercare Day pays tribute to an array of organizations involved in finding new homes and careers for retired racehorses. The featured race will be the Rick Violette Stakes, named for the late NYTHA President who was a founding member of the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA).

STEWART’S SHOPS DAY AT THE RACES

THURSDAY, AUGUST 17

Stewart’s Shops will celebrate its longstanding partnership with Saratoga by providing free ice cream for horse racing fans, while supplies last.

TASTE NY PAVILION

EVERY THURSDAY - SUNDAY

New York-made food and beverages will be available for sample and purchase at the Taste NY Pavilion, located inside Gate A at the Top of the Stretch, where fans can enjoy New York craft beer, cider, wine, spirits, cheese, chocolate and gelato. This year marks a decade since the launch of the Taste NY program.

SARATOGA LOW ROLLER CONTEST

EVERY THURSDAY AND SUNDAY

Horseplayers can enjoy the Saratoga Low Roller Contest held exclusively on-track every Thursday and Sunday at Saratoga Race Course. Fans can pre-register on contest days outside the Miller Time Fourstardave Sports Bar. There is a $40 buy-in, of which $30 will go to the player’s bankroll and $10 to the prize pool. The winner will receive a Saratoga Low Roller championship T-shirt in addition to the cash prize.

Saratoga Race Course performance t-shirt

WINNER’S CIRCLE

BREAKFAST AT SARATOGA

Breakfast at Saratoga welcomes guests to enjoy a morning buffet at The Porch with a view of the thoroughbreds training on the main track. Breakfast is available every live racing day from 7 to 9:30 a.m., excluding Travers Day and Labor Day.

Fans can also go behind the scenes with a free, guided backstretch tram tour, driven by CDTA. Tram tours run from 7:30 to 9 a.m. and depart from the clubhouse entrance approximately every 15 minutes. Tours are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are 45 minutes in length. Tours are available every live racing day with the exception of Travers Day and Labor Day.

COMING UP: PREMIUM GIVEAWAYS

FRIDAY, AUGUST 18 - BUCKET HAT

The third giveaway of the season is a 100% cotton white bucket hat featuring the traditional red Saratoga logo.

BERKSHIRE BANK FAMILY SUNDAYS

EVERY SUNDAY

The popular family-friendly weekly event features a wide variety of free activities, games, attractions and educational experiences from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Berkshire Bank Family Zone, located inside Gate A near the Saratoga Race Course Box Office. For Sunday, Aug. 13, the theme is Sci-Fi Day and will feature a sci-fi DIY craft station, virtual reality space pods, giant games and more.

HANDICAPPING SEMINAR AND MEET-AND-GREET

EVERY SUNDAY

Spend a Sunday at the races learning betting strategies and tips from expert handicappers in the Spa’s newest hospitality venue, the climatecontrolled Paddock Suite. Guests will also be treated to a meet-and-greet with Saratoga Race Course’s rotating cast of on-track talent. Tickets can be purchased through Fevo.

SUNDAY BRUNCH AT THE RAIL OF THE 1863 CLUB

EVERY SUNDAY

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 start at $100 and include admission, a table seat for the day, brunch buffet, soft drinks, two mimosa or Bloody Mary drink tickets per person, Post Parade program book, tax and

gratuity. Reservations are available by calling the NYRA Box Office at 844-NYRA-TIX or online at Ticketmaster.com.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH BOOTH

As part of NYRA’s season-long commitment to spreading awareness of local non-profits, NYRA will again host one organization each day in the Community Outreach Booth, located adjacent to the Jockey Silks Room, inside Gate B.

Friday, August 11: School of Music at Caffe Lena

Saturday, August 12:

Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation

Sunday, August 13:

Disabled American Veterans – Troy Chapter

Wednesday, August 16:

Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation

Thursday, August 17: TAKE2 Second Career

Thoroughbred Program/TAKE THE LEAD

PURDY’S SUMMER CONCERT STAGE

The Purdy’s Summer Concert Stage will host live musical performances each afternoon of the season from popular local and regional bands. This year’s summer music stage is presented by Purdy’s Discount Wine & Liquor in Saratoga Springs.

Friday, August 11: The McKrells

Saturday, August 12: IMI

Sunday, August 13: The Switch

Wednesday, August 16:

The Franklin Micare Band

Thursday, August 17: Steve Candlen Jazz Quartet

White Abarrio, winner of the 2023 Grade 1 Whitney Stakes that took place Aug. 5. Photo courtesy of NYRA.