Saratoga TODAY 8.16.19 by Saratoga TODAY

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Issue 33

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August 16 – August 22, 2019

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Big Plans; Big Project; Big Parking by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

"Our Hope Is To Break Ground This Fall"

Drawings for existing Saratoga Springs City Center, at left, and proposed new pedestrian bridge and parking garage. Image provided.

BROWNS BEACH RE-OPENS by Kevin Matyi Saratoga TODAY STILLWATER — Last weekend Brown’s Beach closed due to high levels of E. Coli detected in the water via the beach’s daily tests on Friday. The following Wednesday, the beach reopened at 10 a.m., as levels had fallen well below anything dangerous. Ed Kinowski, Town Supervisor for Stillwater, said that they tested the water four times, and every time the levels of E. Coli were below 10 per 100 milliliters

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Members of the design team involved in the development of a 600-space parking garage project near High Rock Park made the rounds of the city Land Use boards and the City Council last week. The goal: to provide project updates and secure additional feedback regarding the Phase 1 proposal of a construction project to take place adjacent to the Saratoga Springs City Center.

“Our hope is to break ground this fall and have occupancy next year,” Mike Ingersoll, of the LA Group - which is part of the team advancing the project – told the Planning Board late last week. The Design Review Commission and City Council were also each provided with an in-person update by a group that included Ingersoll, Saratoga Springs City Center Executive Director Ryan McMahon, and City Center Authority Chairman Tom Roohan. See Story pg. 11

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of water. The beach closed when levels exceeded 235. Kinowski said that they could not be certain as to what happened, since they only test the beach and swimming area for Brown’s Beach, not the entire lake. However it is possible that a flock of geese landed in or near the water shortly before the test that closed the beach, and then left almost immediately, causing the levels of E. coli to fall back down into an acceptable range. See Story pg. 13

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Week of August 16 – August 22, 2019

Snippets of Life From Your Community

INTERVIEW & PHOTO BY: Lindsay Wilson

Who: Eloise Walsh Where: Saratoga Race Course Q. Are you originally from Saratoga Springs?

Q. Tell us about working here.

A. No, I moved here in 2011 from Ireland - I'm Irish.

A. We're the sales tents. We sell T-Shirts, hats, plushies and we're lucky because we work the sales. We never have any angry customers.

Q. What brought you over to Saratoga? A. My dad got a job at global foundries - the big business in Malta. It's a computer factory. Q. What do you like about being here in Saratoga? A. Just the amount of things there are to do all the time. There's the track, there's downtown. They always have some form of festival-y thing going on downtown. Also, how big and friendly it is. Q. What's your favorite thing about it? A. I like downtown. I like the parks and everything. It's nice, it's pretty.

Q. What do you do after work? A. Sleep! Or I go to the movies with my friends depending on the day. Q. What's your favorite movie genre? A. Comedy. Anything that's cheap. Any movie that's on at a decent time, I'm going. I have a deal with my friends - no matter what the movie is, if it's on before 9 o'clock we go see it.

Week of August 16 – August 22, 2019

NEWS 3

REACHING OUT TO THE SENIORS missed a delivery in the entirety of the program’s life, thus far. Buffa said that with the newer Community Impact grant, they are also able to outright buy produce from the likes of Walmart, so even when the local farms stop producing for the season, they are also to provide fresh produce to the seniors. He said that for the future, they are looking to continue expanding, ideally to a nationwide

by Kevin Matyi Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA/WILTON — Ben Buffa, the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge Senior Outreach Committee Chairman, started the senior outreach program almost two years ago when he moved to the area. Originally, he was just offering rides to doctors for some people he knew who were struggling. Now, the program provides upwards of a dozen meals twice a month to over 100 seniors throughout the area. “I moved into a senior apartment,” Buffa said. “I noticed that I was one of the younger people there, a lot of people were in their 80’s to early 90’s who were having a hard time, who were living close to the poverty line, maybe even below, a lot of them didn’t have transportation and they didn’t have family members around to support them.” He said that because they needed to pay for transportation to get to their various doctor appointments, some were choosing between their appointments and eating. One day, Buffa noticed after a drive that the senior looked sad. “And I said, ‘Shirley, what’s wrong?’” Buffa said. “And she said ‘well, it’s not quite the end of the month, I don’t get my next check until the first week of the month, so I’m going to go 10 to 14 days without money to buy food.’” Thus, the senior outreach program began, starting with eight seniors that Buffa already knew would benefit from it. According to Buffa, the program’s mission is simply to help people in need. “So that worked well, and then I began to realize that there was more opportunity out there,” Buffa said. “I had some friends living in Embury, I had some friends living in Northern Pines, both senior apartment complexes, and I began talking to them if they thought this is something that would be useful there. And I got a resounding ‘yes, that would be great!’”

Since the beginning, the program has expanded greatly. Now, Buffa works with around 17 volunteers who pick up food from all of the pantries that have partnered with the program. The volunteers also collect produce from Pitney Meadows Community Farm and use funds from the program’s community impact grant to buy whatever food the pantries are missing. The network of seniors the program delivers to has also expanded greatly. Now, volunteers go to five senior living centers twice a month to deliver nine to 12 meals worth of food to each of the approximately 120 seniors. “It’s amazing how all of these pieces have fallen into place over time,” Buffa said. “It started with me ending up moving here, it started with me figuring out that there were seniors who had medical issues, and then food, and then

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realizing that I needed some help, I needed an organization that could be the vehicle to have this expand.” In addition to the senior living centers, the program also now delivers food for 80 to 100 of the Backstretch workers at Saratoga Racecourse, since many of the workers also suffer from food insecurity. Betsy DeCerbo Coffey, the senior outreach program’s Public Relations Coordinator, said that the volunteers go to the pantries on Friday afternoon, pick up whatever perishables like bread and fruit remain, and bring it to the Backstretch, since it would simply be thrown out otherwise. Even in the winter, the program continues to deliver food to the seniors. Buffa said that they may delay delivery for a day if the weather is too poor; however, they have not outright

program. In preparation for the future, he said that they have been talking to an attorney, so that they know their options. Buffa said that the grants and attorney were important so that they do not over commit the program. He emphasized that while they want to grow, they want to do so in an “orderly and safe way.” For more information, contact DeCerbo Coffey at 901-230-6868.

OBITUARIES

Week of August 16 – August 22, 2019

Thomas John Bosley

Phyllis A. Conboy

Virginia D. Cooley

Louise McCormick

Warren B. Schell

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Thomas John Bosley, 85, passed August 7, 2019. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Augsut 13, 2019 at the church of St. Peter, followed by burial with military honors, St. Peter’s Cemetery. Memorial donations may go to the Saratoga County Burke &Ballston Bussing Animal Shelter, Spa. Funeral Homes Visit burkefuneralhome.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Phyllis A. Conboy, age 89, of Saratoga Springs passed away August 6, 2019. Calling hours and funeral service were Friday, August 9 at Burke Funeral Home. Memorial donations may go to Home of the Good Shepherd Memory Burke & Bussing Care Unit, Saratoga Springs. Funeral Homes Visit burkefuneralhome.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Virginia D. Cooley, 91, passed away on August 11, 2019. A memorial service will be 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 1, 2019 at the Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church. Burial will be September 3, 2019 at 1 p.m. in Maplewood Cemetery. Burke & Bussing Online remembrances may be Funeral Homes made at burkefuneralhome.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Louise E. McCormick, 83, passed away on August 4, 2019. Services were held at Burke and Bussing Funeral Home on Thursday, August 8, 2019 and burial took place at the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. Burke & Bussing Online remembrances may be Homes madeFuneral at burkefuneralhome.com.

STILLWATER — Warren B. Schell passed away Saturday, August 3, 2019. A Memorial Mass was Saturday, August 10 at All Saints on the Hudson North Church, Stillwater. Burial with military honors was at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. Burke & Bussing Online remembrances may be Funeral Homes made at burkefuneralhome.com.

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WATERVLIET — Diane Frances (nee Shields) Millington, 77, passed from this life into eternal salvation on Tuesday, August 13. A committal service will be conducted at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, August 16, at the G.B.H. Saratoga National Cemetery, where she will join her beloved, Howie. Burke & Bussing Visit burkefuneralhome.com. Funeral Homes

WILTON — Cecilia Pearlstein, 90, passed August 9, 2019. A funeral service and burial were held August 12, 2019 at Burke Funeral Home and Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice, Temple Sinai (Saratoga Springs) or the U.S. Burke & Bussing Holocaust Museum. Funeral Homes Visit burkefuneralhome.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Eugenia C. Valente passed July 30, 2019. Funeral mass was held at St. Mary’s Church on August 7, 2019. Burial will be private. Memorial donations may be made to the Franciscan Friars of Holy Name Province, Saint Mary’s Church, Ballston Spa, and/or Burke & Bussing Mary’s Haven Saratoga Springs. Funeral Homes Visit burkefuneralhome.com.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Robert J. Gulotty, age 81, peacefully passed away at his Saratoga Lake home with his wife and best friend Frances McGee and other family members at his side, following a brief illness on Thursday, August 8, 2019. A service was held on Sunday, August 11, 2019. Visit compassionatecare.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — John R. Osuch, age 90, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2019. He was born in Hudson, NY. He was retired from Burnt-Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District as Payroll officer and Saratoga Harness track, as the Money Room Supervisor. Celebration of Life will be early November 2019. Visit compassionatecare.com.

BALLSTON LAKE — Norma Lumia Sowers of Ballston Lake passed away on August 7, 2019 at Saratoga Hospital. Calling hours were held at the Thomas J. Pirro Funeral Home, 3401 Vickery Rd, Syracuse, NY on Thursday, August 15, 2019. Visit compassionatecare.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Donald Joseph Barney, 84, passed away on June 26, 2019. He was born in Saratoga Springs on January 23, 1935, the oldest child of Louise and Foster Barney. He was a member of the Saratoga Springs High School class of 1952 and that year’s Yaddo Medal recipient. He attended Syracuse University as a journalism major, served as president of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and upon graduation was commissioned a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy. Following his naval service, he began his journalism career in New York City as a reporter for Business Week. In 1967 he was named the World News correspondent in McGraw-Hill’s London, England office. In 1969, Don became the chief of staff to Oregon Congressman Al Ullman. In 1972, he and his family migrated to Portland, OR. After serving as economic development director at the Port of Portland for several years, Don became a lobbyist in Salem, the state capital and in 1975 he

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established Don Barney and Associates, a government and business consultancy. Don was president of the Portland City Club, a member of the County Library Board, he served on the Northwest Children’s Theater board and was president of Pearl Rotary. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his first wife, Helen. He is survived by his wife Jo; stepsons, Peter Bahls (Jude) and Tom Bahls (Jean) and families; sister, Linda Benton (Lew) of Saratoga Springs and family; brother, Bob Barney (Sherrie) of Boise, Idaho and Saratoga Springs and family; his son, Michael Barney; his daughter, Megan Spence and her son, Gavin Spence. A graveside service was held August 13, 2019 at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home. Burke & Bussing Online remembrances may be Funeral Homes made at burkefuneralhome.com.

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“Death is not the opposite of life, but a part of it.” NAPLES, FL — Carolyn Barrows Hiller, of Gansevoort, NY and Naples, FL passed away on Aug. 4, 2019, in Naples.Born in Niskayuna, Carolyn moved to a Washington County farm at age five, where she fell in love with riding horses. She is survived by her son, Kevin Barrows (Richard Stowell Jr.), who lives in the family home

in Gansevoort; mother-in-law, Margaret Keller; and sister-in-law, Melanie Hiller. She was preceded in death by her mother, Grace Barrows; father, Warren Barrows; and husband, Donald Hiller. Burial will be private. Because of Carolyn’s love for horses, in lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in her name be made to Old Friends at Cabin Creek, 483 Sand Hill Road, Greenfield Center, NY 12833.

BLOTTER 5

Week of August 16 – August 22, 2019

COURT Timothy D. Febbie, 50, of Ballston Spa, pleaded Aug. 7 to aggravated family offense, a felony, in Milton. Sentencing Oct. 9. Samuel Heroux, 22, of Ballston Lake, was sentenced Aug. 8 to 6 months in jail and 5 years of probation, after pleading to criminally negligent homicide, regarding an incident in Clifton Park that took place in Aug. 2017. Isaiah Depiazza, 19, of Clifton Park, was sentenced Aug. 8 to 1 to 3 years in state prison, after pleading to criminally negligent homicide, regarding an incident in Clifton Park that took place in Aug. 2017. Maximilian J. Bruno, 27, of Ballston Spa, pleaded Aug. 8 to felony burglary, in Milton. Sentencing Oct. 10. Maverick J. Bush, 31, of Ballston Spa, pleaded Aug. 9 to attempted burglary in the second-degree, a felony. Sentencing Oct. 10. Melissa S. Goodhue, 35, of Milton, pleaded Aug. 8 to felony grand larceny. Sentencing Oct. 10. Sean M. Halper, 30, of Oxford, Alabama, pleaded Aug. 8 to attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance, a felony. Sentencing Oct. 11. Nestor L. Baez, 32, of Cohoes, was sentenced to 3 years prison and 2 years post-release supervision, regarding a charge of criminal possession of a controlled substance, in Saratoga Springs. Adam J. Rouse, 34, of Hudson Falls, pleaded Aug. 9 to felony identity theft, in Wilton. Sentencing Sept. 27.

POLICE Shaun Beagle, 36, of Gansevoort, was charged Aug. 6 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and having a suspended registration. Jose Munoz, 30, of Duarte, California, was charged Aug. 7 in Saratoga Springs with criminal trespass. Owen Taylor, 23, of Albany, was charged Aug. 7 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and an equipment violation. Jessica Scott, 32, of Ballston Spa, was charged Aug. 9 with criminal mischief. Bryan Browne, 54, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Aug. 9 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, operating an unregistered vehicle, making an unsafe turn, and possession of a controlled substance in a non-original container. Michael Hodson, 29, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Aug. 3 with false impersonation, and criminal possession of a controlled substance. Erik Chuley, 21, of Watervliet, was charged Aug. 3 in Saratoga Springs with assault. Sylvester Carmouche, 36, of Martinsburg, West Virginia, was charged Aug. 3 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, and failure to keep right. Ramon Diaz, 59, of Cambridge, Massachusetts, was charged

Aug. 3 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, failure to keep right and failure to stop at a stop sign. Darnell Butler, 24, of Hudson, Massachusetts, was charged Aug. 4 in Saratoga Springs with criminal possession of a controlled substance. Nicholas Valenti, 24, of Brunswick, was charged Aug. 4 in Saratoga Springs with criminal possession of a controlled substance. Joseph Dunne, 36, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Aug. 4 with unlawful imprisonment, and criminal obstruction of breathing/blood circulation. Luis

Chiffone, 55, of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, was

charged Aug. 5 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, moving from lane unsafely, and refusal to take a breath test. Mychaela Downing, 26, of Malta, was charged Aug. 5 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and failure to stop at a stop sign. Ralph Weddle, 62, of Saratoga Springs, was charged July 30 with assault in the second-degree, and criminal possession of a weapon – both felonies.

Michael Scoville, 24, of Saratoga Springs, was charged July 30 with petit larceny. Mario Flores, 57, of Santa Paula, California, was charged July 31 with criminal trespass. Emily Vick, 41, of Saratoga Springs, was charged July 31 with criminal mischief, and endangering the welfare of a child. Daniel Dudley, 43, of Queensbury, was charged Aug. 1 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI and failure to obey traffic control device.

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Week of August 16 – August 22, 2019

History OF

SARATOGA

Geology of the Mineral Springs by Charlie Kuenzel for Saratoga TODAY

To truly understand the beginning of Saratoga Springs as a village you must understand the importance of the mineral springs in our development. A real understanding of the mineral springs is anchored in the understanding of the local geology. Most people that visit the city today are not huge fans of the taste of the mineral springs when they try them for the first time. Having grown up in Saratoga Springs, my family and I always loved the taste of the springs, but I understand mineral water has a taste that you need to get accustomed to before saying you enjoy it, if ever. In 2019 some people say they only like the spring that dispenses water near the Auto Museum in the Spa State Park. That spring is not an example of a true deep sourced mineral spring in the city but rather a fresh water spring that draws its water from the upper hundred feet of another aquifer. In order to better understand the deep sourced true mineral springs, we need look at the geologic history and therefore go back millions of years in Earth history. Approximately 490 million years ago the area around Saratoga looked very different than it does today. We were covered by a beautiful tropical ocean basin that became shallower as you traveled to the west toward Galway to eventually form the shoreline of this ocean and as you moved east toward Vermont it got deeper. Mountains further to the west were eroding with streams and rivers bringing sediment from that erosion process to the ocean for deposition. These deposited sediments would eventually harden to make varieties of sedimentary rock that would cover this entre area. Rock types like sandstone, limestone, dolomite, and shale were all deposited over millions of years in very thick layers in the Saratoga area. Most of these sedimentary rock

types will hold rain water in their layers and act as a storage system or aquifer in the ground. The last layer to be deposited was a layer of black shale. Shale is a non-porous rock that will act as a protective cap over the other layers below. This deposition process was stopped when the ocean receded as the area rose in elevation. Over millions of years as tectonic forces in the earth’s crust pushed on the rock layers it caused earthquakes to fracture those rock layers. Those fractures can be found as faults all around Saratoga. A very large fault called the McGregor Fault produced Mt. McGregor and continued south and branched to form the Saratoga Fault which is the main geologic fault running through the city that produced the mineral springs. The Saratoga Fault is categorized as a “normal” geologic fault. To understand a normal fault, picture a large block of material that is under pressure and breaks in the middle to produce two separate pieces. Then picture one of the two pieces rising and the other sinking down relative to the break or crack. This is the shape of a “normal” fault. Now picture Broadway in Saratoga Springs. The break or fault runs the length of the street. The break caused the west side including Broadway to rise and the east side to sink relative to each other. As a result, we see all the streets on the east side of Broadway such as Lake Avenue, Caroline Street, Phila and Spring Streets all go down in elevation from Broadway, therefore go down the face of the fault. This displacement is best seen in the rock cliff found in High Rock Park behind the 9/11 Memorial. Because of this fault all mineral springs are found on the east side of the fault. This fault provided the break in the rock layers to allow the water trapped in those rock layers to rise to the surface as natural mineral springs. The Mohawk enjoyed the waters from these naturally

Columbian Spring. Image from the George Bolster Collection.

occurring springs for hundreds of years before European settlers arrived with the technology to drill more mineral springs. By 1900 we had reached an apex in the number of springs in the city of Saratoga Springs with the number at 203. Many of these springs were pumped to extract carbon dioxide gas from the water for use in soda fountains in big cities. This abuse caused many of the original springs in the city to go dry. State laws passed in 1908 restricted the use and number of mineral springs to just 17 today. This restricted number allowed the aquifer over time to build back the necessary ground storage to provide for a stable supply for future use. Many geologists today have wrestled with the analysis of why the mineral springs of Saratoga Springs are so unique. Our mineral springs are some of the highest naturally carbonated waters found in North American as well as some of the most highly mineralized “cold” water springs on the continent. The problem of carbonation has not been solved. The source of carbon dioxide gas is hotly debated but not resolved. Some claim the gas is from very deep-seated volcanic sources,

while some think it’s a chemical process that provides it. In the area of mineral content, we know heat helps to dissolve material in water as seen in cooking or in “hot springs.” Because our waters are cold and emerge from the ground at a consistent temperature of 52-54 degrees Fahrenheit yearround, that also presents a problem for discussion. While coming to the surface cold, the mineral water brings with it very large amounts of dissolved minerals from the ancient rock layers below. These minerals are what gives the Saratoga mineral springs their unique taste and possible health benefits. Our waters contain trace amounts of iron, iodine, cobalt, lithium, chromium, zinc, calcium and magnesium as well as many electrolytes. Our mineral waters do not contain sulfur in any reasonable amount and therefore cannot be identified as sulfur water. Yes, our mineral water is unique and probably not in high demand because of its taste, but it helped to supply a need for visitors in the 1800’s. It was mineral water that acted as the spark that brought people to our city and helped it to become the number one resort in the United States in the 19th century.

Week of August 16 – August 22, 2019

The First Social Security Recipient Social Security is a hot-button topic that many people don’t quite know enough about. What people do know, however, makes them worried. You’re constantly hearing that the system is underfunded and, for obvious reasons, that makes many concerned about whether or not it will be there to pay benefits when the time comes. This is the story of the very first recipient of Social Security retirement benefits. You’ll notice some flaws in the system from the beginning.

by Stephen Kyne, CFP Sterling Manor Financial

for Saratoga TODAY

Miss Ida May Fuller, or “Aunt Ida,” as she was known, was born outside of Ludlow, Vermont on September 6, 1874. She attended school with Calvin Coolidge in Rutland, and would later work as a school teacher and a legal secretary. Ida May lived alone for most of her life, had no children, and never married.

So, here are some take-aways.

You’re probably going to live longer than you expect. When Ida May was born, her life expectancy certainly was not 100 years, and neither was yours. Advancements in medicine and technology mean that you will almost certainly outlive your current life expectancy. Are you planning for your income and assets to last that long? Do you think the system can afford to pay recipients a 40 year pension, based on contributions they’ve made for as few as 10 years (forty quarters, which is the current minimum)?

Ida May received far more in benefits than she ever contributed to the Social Security system, and, most likely, so will you. Ida recouped all of her personal contributions in a little over a month of receiving her benefits. For you, it will take four or five years. Find a copy of your current Social Security statement, and look at page 3. There you will find a tally of your total personal contributions (as well as those contributions your employer made on your behalf – be sure to thank him or her, since that was money from their pocket). How can benefits at this level be sustainable when you recoup your contributions so quickly? The system works by taking money from current workers, and giving it to current recipients. There is no box with your name on it in Washington, D.C., that holds your personal contributions: it’s a cash-in, cash-out system. When Social Security began, workers outnumbered recipients 10:1. Today that ratio has shrunk to 3:1. Clearly, in order for the system to continue to function, some changes must be made.

On November 4, 1939, at the ripe old age of 65, she had been contributing to the Social Security system for just shy of three years. While out and about, she stopped by the Rutland Social Security office to find out about possible benefits. “It wasn’t that I expected anything, mind you, but I knew I’d been paying for something called Social Security and I wanted to ask the people in Rutland about it,” Ida is quoted as having said.

Her claim was taken by the clerk in Rutland, and transmitted to Washington, D.C. to be certified. On January 31, 1940, Ida May Fuller received check number 00-000-001, in the amount of $22.54. Ida May lived to be 100-years-old, dying in 1975, and started collecting benefits at age 65. Over that time, she collected a total of $22,888.92. Her total lifetime contributions to the Social Security system: $24.75!

Low contribution amounts over a limited working life are somehow expected to entitle you to a relatively rich retirement benefit amount for an indefinite lifetime. In many ways, the system has been broken from the beginning. What does this mean for you? While we don’t expect Social Security to disappear, we do expect it to look a little different in the future. It has to, if it is to continue.

Higher retirement ages: Since the government cannot tell you when to die, the only option is has for shortening your benefit period is to increase your eligibility age. Like it or not, this is a pretty sure bet for younger workers. Traditionally, drastic changes to eligibility aren’t made which affect those already collecting, or who will be collecting soon.

Higher contribution limits: Currently income above $132,900 is not taxed for Social Security purposes. Expect to see that figure continue to increase so that more contributions are available to pay current benefits.

Means testing: If you consider that a portion of your Social Security benefits are already taxable if your income is beyond certain limits, which have not been adjusted in many, many years, then means testing is already here. Expect benefits to continue to be decreased for those of more substantial means. Be sure to work with your financial advisor to plan a retirement that includes Social Security benefits, whatever those may be, but which supplements those benefits with

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income from your investments as well. Being proactive will help to ensure you make the most of Social Security, no matter how it may change in the future. Stephen Kyne, CFP is a partner at Sterling Manor Financial in Saratoga Springs and Rhinebeck. 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.

Saratoga County

Week of August 16 – August 22, 2019

McMahon of Saratoga Thoroughbreds. Photo provided.

HORSE FARM TOUR by Kevin Matyi • SARATOGA TODAY SARATOGA COUNTY — This Sunday, Aug. 18, the Cornell Cooperative Extension Equine (CCE Equine) is hosting its annual Saratoga County Horse Farm Tour from noon to 4 p.m. at participating farms.

PARTICIPATING FARMS INCLUDE: Avanti Stable on Locust Grove Road in Greenfield. It is owned by Dawn and Mario Martinez. It broke into racing through claiming horses, but later opted to breed and raise its own offspring. Cross Timbers Ranch on Barney Road in Middle

Grove, which started in 2007. It is currently a 140-acre full service horse boarding facility that includes round pens, exercise hills and multiple obstacle challenges and private trails, among other amenities.

Mill Creek Farm on County Road in Stillwater is a family

owned full service thoroughbred breeding farm specializing in individual care, boarding, breeding and raising. The farm has its own feed program and makes its own hay.

McMahon of Saratoga Thoroughbreds on Fitch

Road in Saratoga Springs started in 1971 and remains a family farm with a goal of producing quality New York Thoroughbreds. The farm also stands a number of stallions. The tour is a free drive-it-yourself event with the mission to promote the equine industry and give community members a chance to glimpse at life on a horse farm. The event is sponsored by the New York Thoroughbred Breeding and Development Fund, which has partnered with the CCE Equine and the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County to create a link between the farming community and the public at large.

CCE Equine was established in 2006 through funds from the New York Farm Viability Institute to educate adults in Saratoga County. The program’s vision is to engage the public with educational and fun experiences, providing accurate and current information about the equine industry and agriculture. For more information, contact Brieanna Hughes at 518-885-8995.

Week of August 16 – August 22, 2019

POLITICAL EDITORIAL 9

Local Woman Begins National Movement

by Haley Grant

for Saratoga TODAY In the early 20th century Russian dictator Vladimir Lenin clearly stated “The goal of socialism is communism.” A century later and 4,000 miles way, one local young women is taking a stand to make sure socialism doesn’t take hold in our country. On August 15, Morgan Zegers of Upstate New York launched Young Americans Against Socialism (YAAS), an educational nonprofit organization dedicated to exposing millennials and Generation Z to the truths of socialism. The daughter of a military family, Morgan was inspired at a young age by her father’s service to his country. While in high school, she joined her local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post in Ballston Spa and became the youngest known officer of the Ladies’ Auxiliary in New York. After graduating from American University, Zegers ran for the New York State Assembly in the 113th district. Today, Morgan is serving her country in a way she feels could direct America’s youth into a hopeful future – by educating them on the unfortunate truths of socialism and why it would have devastating effects on the nation. According to Zegers, “YAAS is set out to change the hearts and minds of millions of young Americans before they implement socialism into our great nation.” The driving force of inspiration behind Zegers’ nonprofit are the stories of individuals who have fled their own socialist countries to the United States. YAAS will deliver these moving stories to millions of America’s youth through social media platforms – the most effective means of communication among young people today.

With the support of senior advisor Bill Montgomery, co-founder of Turning Point USA, Morgan and her media team, led by Caleb Hull, travel the country filming these stories. “Our experiences on the road and the stories we have heard so far drive us to work toward our goal with an even greater sense of urgency,” says Morgan. Some of the stories that YAAS will share come from individuals now residing in Florida, Texas, New York, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. But not so long ago, these same people were living in and planning to flee socialist countries like Cuba, Venezuela, and the USSR. And while there are countless stories that Morgan looks forward to sharing, there is one that stands out in her mind. Recently, Zegers met with Ray, a man who escaped Cuba by windsurfing across 90 miles of ocean to the Florida Keys. What drove Ray to make such a perilous trek? Ray recalls police beatings at the expense of having long hair. He remembers eating potatoes for months at a time and his mother burning their furniture to cook the potatoes when they had no more wood. And he could

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Our experiences on the road and the stories we have heard so far drive us to work toward our goal with an even greater sense of urgency,” says Morgan.

Morgan Zegers. Photo provided.

never forget the members of the LGBTQ+ community who were thrown into prison work camps. Morgan explains that if Ray had gone astray during his 10-hour journey to the United States, “he would have died happy knowing freedom was

finally in his lungs.” But Ray did arrive safely and now serves in the United States Army. He, too, shares Morgan’s goal of wanting to prevent America’s future generations from having to experience what he fought so hard to escape. It is Morgan’s hope that YAAS

will inform young Americans of the historic failures of socialism so that the future of America avoids such a fate. “By showing them the truth about socialism, we are preserving a free, prosperous, and opportunityfilled future for the United States of America.”

NEWS

City Jobs: Animal Control/ Parking Enforcement Officer ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER

PARKING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

Last Filing Date: Sept. 17. Exam Date: Oct. 19. Salary: 2019 CSEA Contract $46,970 Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma.

Last Filing Date: Sept.17. Exam Date: Oct. 19. Salary: 2019 CSEA Contract $38,012. Minimum Qualifications: Either Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; OR One Year of clerical experience.

This position exists in the Public Safety Department and is charged with the responsibilities for carrying out the provisions of the Agriculture and Markets Law and local municipal ordinances dealing with the general control of various animals including the seizure, impoundment and disposition. An incumbent in this position also has the responsibility to make routine foot and motorized patrols for enforcing parking regulations and issuing tickets for violations in accordance with City ordinances. An employee in this class must possess skill in handling small animals and be able to operate independently in the field and be able to work extensive out of doors exposed to varying weather conditions.

Week of August 16 – August 22, 2019

Olympic Medalist Nancy Kerrigan at Saratoga Race Course

This position exists in the City Public Safety Department and involves responsibility to make routine foot and motorized patrols for enforcing parking regulations and issuing tickets for violations in accordance with City ordinances. The work is performed under general supervision received from a ranking Police Officer in the Police Department. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Two-time Olympic medalist Nancy Kerrigan at Saratoga Race Course on Aug. 8, 2019, appearing as part of a promotion tour for the inaugural Aurora Games - a six-day, six-sport, all women's sports and entertainment festival taking place Aug. 20 - 25 at the Times Union Center in Albany. For more information on the games and events, go to: auroragamesfestival.com.

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Week of August 16 – August 22, 2019

Big Plans; Big Project; Big Parking "Our Hope Is To Break Ground This Fall" continued from front page... The project proposal includes two phases of development along a city-owned 2-1/2-acre parcel that runs from High Rock Park to Lake Avenue, and Maple Avenue to High Rock Avenue, one block east of Broadway. The city owns the land and a lease agreement between the city of Saratoga Springs and the City Center Authority regarding the parking structure is currently being negotiated. It is expected to be completed in short order. City Mayor Meg Kelly said she anticipates two public hearings will be held at upcoming City Council meetings in September – those meetings will take place Tuesday, Sept. 3 and Tuesday, Sept. 17, after which the City Council is expected to vote on the lease agreement. The City Center Authority has applied for a building permit, and if all goes well the project may begin development this fall, and be partially completed by next summer, explained City Center Executive Director Ryan McMahon. The center will oversee management of the structure. That partial completion may allow drivers of vehicles to be capable of

Overhead depicting Phase 1 (parking garage), Phase 2 (TBD), and Greenbelt Trail of project proposed, between Maple and High Rock avenues, and stretching to Lake Avenue. Image provided.

parking their vehicles on the new structure’s new first level, should it be completed in time, he added. Discussions regarding a parking garage behind the City Center initially began in 2013 and has been at times contentious. Current plans involve only Phase 1 of the project – on 1.75 acres directly east of the City

Center and the Algonquin lot. Phase 1 call for a multilevel, 600-space parking garage, a “pedestrian connector” atop Maple Avenue to run between the City Center and the parking structure, and an extension of the Green Belt Trail along High Rock Avenue,

where there is 50 feet of space between the potential structure and the curb line. A small “pocket park” has also recently been added to the plans, and will sit at the southeast corner of Phase 1 plans. The 600 spaces in the parking garage represent a net gain of

about 380 spaces overall, as some currently existing spaces will require removal to make space for the structure and the trail. Vehicle access points to and from the structure will be on High Rock and Ellsworth Jones Place. continued to page 12...

NEWS

Week of August 16 – August 22, 2019

Big Plans; Big Project; Big Parking "Our Hope Is To Break Ground This Fall" continued from page 11... The structure’s “facades respect the streetscape,” and the pedestrian connector bridge has been altered since initial plans to feature “a more transparent, open element (and) not as obtrusive and blocking as it was before,” Ingersoll said. The pedestrian bridge will be closed when the City Center is not in use, although the parking garage will remain open. The garage will house “flat” floors rather than “ramp” incline floors, so re-utilization is possible,

Future-Proofing Parking Garage – plans submitted to City Council regarding proposed Saratoga Springs Parking Structure.

and the lower level specifically may be used as an extension of the Farmers’ Market, or as an exhibition space for vendors. City Council member John Franck inquired whether a traffic light would be installed in conjunction with the increased activity anticipated with a new parking garage, but was told there are no plans for a traffic light at this time. The remaining .85 acres of the lot will be part of Phase Two of the project – plans for which have not yet been determined, but will likely be addressed “over the next year or two,” Ingersoll said.

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Week of August 16 – August 22, 2019

NEWS 13

BROWNS BEACH RE-OPENS Photo by Kevin Matyi.

continued from front page... Any animal’s droppings become a home for bacteria and illness like E. coli; however, geese and ducks are especially troublesome for beaches due to them landing in the water, defecating and then the bacteria being able to reproduce and spread through the water much more easily than on land. Kinowski said that they are taking various measures to ensure public safety at Brown’s Beach. When the beach closed on Saturday, Kinowski and others set up a fence along the shoreline of the non-beach areas to stop the birds from walking from the grass where they eat to the water. Additionally, Kinowski said that he and his grandchildren made around 350 feet of flagging for the beach. The flagging will be set up at night and run the length of the beach with wire slightly above the sand. The purpose of the flagging it to annoy the birds enough to stop them from swimming onto the beach from the lake. In addition to the wires on the ground, the beach has already installed 90-pound fishing line running the length of the beach atop poles too high to be an issue for humans. The

point of the line is to deter birds from landing on the sand. In addition to the various wires and fences, there are dogs. Bob Morris, the beach’s manager and marine operator, occasionally drives his tractor at the birds and then walks with his dog near the water to chase them a bit further away. Kinowski said that their neighbors are welcome to do much the same. Anyone can walk their dog and help scare away the geese. “If they molt in the area, then they want to stay here,” Kinowski said. “So we have to disrupt their habitat.” The last deterrent that Brown’s Beach currently has is various birdcall generators that each deter a specific type of bird, like seagulls or pigeons. Until recently, there has been no such call for geese; however, the company Bird-X told Kinowski that they may have something, and Brown’s Beach is going to gain a distressed goose call to its deterrents on a trial basis soon. The beach will be gaining one other deterrent on a trial basis: silhouettes of predators. Various silhouettes are available, but Kinowski said he was a bit worried about getting something like an alligator, since someone might then think it is a good idea

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to try to bring their own alligator to the beach to help. Instead, he is looking into getting a silhouette of a coyote or the like. Kinowski concluded by saying that he and the others were there to

protect the interests of the people who were going to the beach, that it was important to continue what they were doing and that it was the entire town, both employees and volunteers, that keep Brown’s Beach

open and running. For more information, visit the Brown’s Beach page of the Town of Stillwater website, at www. stillwaterny.org, or call the Town Clerk at 518-664-6148, ext. 2.

Week of August 16 – August 22, 2019

NOTES Chamber of Commerce from

by Todd Shimkus, President of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce • for Saratoga TODAY

Saratoga PLAN has a plan for the Southern Palmertown Range

On Tuesday, August 6, my office at 28 Clinton Street, in Saratoga Springs, was transformed into a mini-movie studio or so it seemed. There were lights, chairs, and cameras but no makeup. This office transformation was the work of Jon Dorflinger, the Founder and CEO of The Saratoga Film Academy.

He and his team are working with Saratoga PLAN to capture stories and commentary to produce a video that will bring to life the organization’s Southern Palmertown Range strategy. The Southern Palmertown area stretches from Moreau Lake State Park, in the north, to Saratoga Springs, in the south, and from Route 9 in the east to Route 9N in the west, including properties in Corinth and Greenfield. One of Saratoga PLAN’s goals for this area is to eventually create a trail network that will run the length of the conservation area, crossing some of the wildest and most natural terrain in Saratoga County. So Jon and his crew were in my office to ask me a series of questions about how building

trails and protecting open space might be an engine for economic growth. Here’s what I shared with them: Several years ago, Saratoga PLAN reached out to the Chamber for help mapping the hundreds of miles of trails already in-use across Saratoga County. The long range goal was to create an integrated network of trails across Saratoga County and beyond. This type of trail system could be a key piece of our economic strategy as trails can be used by residents, visitors and tourists. Now I’m not a cyclist but I do like to run. While traveling, I’ve been able to run on trails in Oklahoma City, Long Beach, Charlestown, Cincinnati, and Chicago just to name a few. In every case, these trail systems were clearly designed to be scenic. Those using these trails get to see significant landmarks, historic sites, public art, and to explore that city. These trails are also regularly connected with efforts to preserve open space along a shoreline or within a forest or significant conservation area.

Map of Southern Palmertown Range. Image provided.

I’ve noticed on these runs that I’m not alone. There are others on bikes, roller blades, scooters and skateboards. There

are others walking by themselves, with families, with strollers, and with pets. There is a certain vibrancy that you feel on these trails especially as you connect with those going in the opposite direction. The trails often take you in and out of areas where there is economic activity and businesses thriving because people can get there by bike and foot not just a car. There are lots of things businesses near trails can do as well to attract those using the trails to their stores, restaurants and lodging facilities, in particular. This is why the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce has often partnered with Saratoga PLAN. It's why were excited by the potential of their Southern Palmertown Range strategy. And someday hopefully, I’ll be able to take a run across some of the wildest and most natural terrain in Saratoga County and write about it too.

Week of August 16 – August 22, 2019

BALLSTON SPA

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

MILTON

SARATOGA SPRINGS

17 Silver Spring Dr., $399,000. James and Laurie Engle sold property to Richard Arthur and Angelina Miseno.

854 Salem Court, $295,000. Kevin and Chrystean Scholz sold property to Jalene and Nathan Webster.

162 Hathorn Blvd., $195,700. Jodi and Michael Devivo, Jr. sold property to Eric and Erika Vanaernam.

31 Mann Rd., $215,000. Joanne Hackett sold property to Trevor and Melanie Edwards.

55 Middlebrook Ave., $210,000. Sara Nichols sold property to Patricia Osborne.

1012 State Route 50, $120,000. John Tomasko (by Co-Exec) sold property to Westview Development LLC.

20 Milton Ave., $407,210. Mario and Amanda Gonzalez sold property to Melissa Dandrea.

166 Jefferson St., Unit 2, $209,000. One Hundred SixtySix Jefferson Street LLC sold property to Danielle Leonard.

34 Beacon St., $250,000. Thomas and Sherri Collins sold property to Diane and Earl Greenleaf, Jr.

11 Dublin Dr., $267,697. Timothy Moriarty, Sr., and Timothy Moriarty, Jr. sold property to Thomas and Kristin Coutant.

49 Cornerstone Dr., $281,197. BDC Cornerstone LLC sold property to Monica Moran.

CHARLTON 2035 Route 67, $475,000. Alan and Dana Cutter sold property to Aaron Mattice.

GALWAY 3110 Weiss Grove Rd., $15,000. Lorin Conrad sold property to Charles Gochenour.

GREENFIELD 124 Middle Grove Rd., $557,000. LPC Properties LLC sold property to Andrew Marocco. 38 Lincoln Mountain Rd., $50,000. Jason and Charlene Smith sold property to Ronald Kruger (as Trustee).

MALTA 4 Applewood Dr., $291,500. Adil Saljanin sold property to Kate Morgan and Robert Hutchison. 11 Danbury Dr., $291,096. Charles Simon (Ind and as Agent) and Virginia Simon (by Agent) sold property to Scott Alread. 18 Walden Glen, $275,000. Patricia Harris sold property to Alina Heim. 67 Ordelia Lane, $333,655. Farone Amedore LLC sold property to Alvaro Gil and Elizabeth Montero. 3 May Apple Way, $234,900. Melissa Ward (as Trustee) sold property to Jing Mahler. 4 Saratoga Farm Rd., $131,667. HM Ventures Inc. sold property to ANW Holdings Inc.

TOWN OF SARATOGA 60 Gates Ave., $47,700. Hank and Christina White sold property to Michele Fleischer. 105 Schuyler Hills Dr., $85,000. Northeast Green Tech LLC sold property to Cerrone Construction LLC. 105 Schuyler Hills Dr., $620,000. Cerrone Construction LLC sold property to John and Holly and Chelsea Esford.

34 Trottingham Rd., $264,900. David and Linda Vogel sold property to Peter and Melissa Meinhofer. 14 Vanderbilt Ave., $356,000. William Mirable sold property to Michael Salamy. 13 Sunset Dr., $221,000. Justin and Martha French sold property to Brian Nelder and Thomas Rein. 111 Clinton St., $305,000. Cynthia Staniels sold property to Paul and Kelly Meier. 51 South Franklin St., $233,000. JWR Property Management LLC sold property to Zachary Vanearden and Lucero Rivas. 80 Tompion Lane, $254,900. Paulette Martin (as Trustee) sold property to Rukwinder Kaur.

STILLWATER 1059 Hudson Ave., $132,649. Dianne and Brian Hebert sold property to Denton Skiff. 1 Major Dickinson Ave., $139,900. Jessica Doll and Jason Doll (by Agent) sold property to William and Courtney Bolton. 114 Brickyard Rd., $120,000. Deborah Dennis (Ind and as Admin), Dorothy Dennis (by Admin), Michael Dennis and Robert Dennis sold property to Robert and Tina Dennis.

WILTON 7 Easton Court, $431,729. McPadden Builders LLC sold property to Monica and Nicholas Carl, Sr.

15 34 Davidson Dr., $209,000. William Horbury (as Trustee) and Michele Hubbs (as Trustee) sold property to Jonathan Marshall. 18 Saw Mill Court, $470,000. Patrick and Jennifer Vuong sold property to Robert Brown. 11 Evergreen Dr., $265,000. James Sinnock sold property to Elizabeth Haase. 41 Knollwood Dr., $288,400. Francis and Kirsten Catellier sold property to Sadrach Treat. 25 Palmer Terrace, $337,500. Robert and Carole Loffredo sold property to Lisa Rhodes. 107 Fieldstone Dr., $545,000. Rushikesh and Emily Matkar sold property to Sirva Relocation Credit LLC.

BUSINESS

Week of August 16 – August 22, 2019

A NEW CELTIC TREASURE by Kevin Matyi Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Paul O’Donnell, owner, founder and Chief Executive Stockboy of Celtic Treasures on Broadway, said that he has loved Ireland ever since he was a child because his family was from the country and he spent his summers on an Irish farm. “And so deep in my mind and my heart, I always wanted to do something with Ireland,” he said. Originally though, O’Donnell said that he wanted to be a farmer, like his grandfather. Thus, he worked on a horse farm in Saratoga and spent his summers on his grandfather’s and uncle’s farms in Ireland through most of the 1980’s. He then went into agricultural sales, essentially selling machines to farmers, which took him

throughout the northeastern United States and into Canada. “Beautiful places, but very far from home,” he said. “And I’m like ‘this, this is not good, this is too far away, I gotta do something back in Saratoga.’” While on a trip to Prince Edward Island, he sat with a local

farmer who asked him what he wanted to do, and he had the idea to open an Irish store in Saratoga, since at the time there were none. O’Donnell, at 28 years old, called a landlord on Broadway in Saratoga from Prince Edward Island to reserve a location that he just happened to know was open at the time. In 1992, O’Donnell opened Celtic Treasures with his wife. In 1995, the store moved to its current location at 456 Broadway. Within six months, he bought the building from the original landlord. He said “that was the start of Celtic Treasures, really. Some farmer in Prince Edward said to follow my dreams. Knock on

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wood, it’s been an awesome ride, 27 years doing this and we hope to keep it going at least a few more.” Since the store has held a status quo for so long, O’Donnell said that his biggest challenge each year is how to keep things fresh and new for customers. “I have to reinvent ourselves pretty much every spring,” he said. “How are we going to present things for the summer crowd?” Despite the influx of tourists from racing season, O’Donnell said that his busiest season is

actually Christmas, when his main customers are locals. “The month of December is always better than August for us,” O’Donnell said. “That’s your two thumbs up. When locals are coming here just for Christmas items, for holiday items, that to me is a sign of success, that you’re not just here to sell tee shirts in August.” Currently O’Donnell is working on refurbishing the upstairs area of the building, which has not been used since World War II and was in such disrepair that when he first bought the building it was possibly cheaper than normal because there was no stairway up to the other floors. O’Donnell said that the upper floors were like a time capsule, since the building was built in 1871 and that the upper floors had not had tenants since the 1950’s. He said that he installed a new stairway about 10 years ago, but that it has taken this long to build up the funds for all of the other renovations. “It’s a massive project, but it’s going well and we’re hoping to be done by late December and have people at least looking at it for January of the new year.” Once the renovations are complete, O’Donnell said that they would have two full floors of office space available for tenants in addition to the store. For more information, contact O’Donnell at 518-5839452, or visit the website at www. celtictreasures.com

Week of August 16 – August 22, 2019

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Hannaford Donating Money to Therapy Horses SARATOGA — The Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag Program, which gives $1 to a charity every time a customer buys a reusable community bag, has selected Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga as the target

charity for August. According to their website, THS’s mission is to retrain retired racehorses to become a source of support for the most vulnerable members of the community, such as veterans,

victims of domestic violence and adults and children with mental illnesses. For more information, visit THS’s website at www. thsaratoga.com, or contact them at 518-290-6240.

Pope Joins Trampoline GLENS FALLS — Trampoline Advertising & Design Co. has added Kaitlin Pope as a new Junior Graphic Designer. Pope graduated from Savannah College of Art and Design in 2019 with a Bachelor

of Fine Arts in Graphic Design degree. After a brief time as a Trampoline intern, she was hired to her new position in July. For more information, visit Trampoline’s website at www. TrampolineDesign.com.

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Kaitlin Pope. Photo provided.

New Board Members Join Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation recently added four new members to its Board of Directors. Giovanna D’Orazio is an attorney at D’Orazio Peterson LLP. Before that she was an Appellate Court attorney and spent four years as an associate in the Litigation, Arbitration and Mediation Group at Whiteman, Osterman & Hanna LLP. John Haller is a graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

and a founder or co-founder of several software companies, including MapInfo and NearMe. He is also a board member of AlbanyCanCode, a not-for-profit software career training program. Linda Harvey-Opiteck is returning to the Board after a year off. She is also an active member of the Foundation’s Advocacy Committee. Her career began on the staff of the New York State Historic Preservation Office, ending as

American Heart Association Recognizes Heartsaver Heroes

an architectural historian for the New York State department of Transportation. Dorothy Rogers-Bullis was appointed by Mayor Meg Kelly to serve a one-year term. She is also the co-founder and owner of drb Business Interiors, and started CoWorks in 2014, the city’s first collaborative co-working space for startups, freelancers and other business-centric individuals. For more information, visit www.saratogapreservation.org.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The American Heart Association awarded David Conza, a groundskeeper at Skidmore College, and Mary McMurry, a registered nurse at Saratoga Hospital, the Heartsaver Heroes award. The award is given to passersby that have stepped in to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) during an emergency. Conza

and McMurry were presented their awards for their “courageous act in an effort to save a life,” after they performed life-saving CPR on a collapsed jogger on July 17. For more information, contact Peter Hopper, Director of Marketing and Communications at Saratoga Hospital, at 518-5838679, or by email at phopper@ saratogahospital.org.

PRE-SCHOOL DIRECTORY

Week of August 16 – August 22, 2019

pre-school SPOTLIGHT

The Skidmore Early Childhood Center Photos provided.

THE SKIDMORE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER IS A LABORATORY SCHOOL AFFILIATED WITH THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT AT SKIDMORE COLLEGE. The center provides educational programs for young children and their families within Saratoga County in an environment designed to encourage exploration of materials and to foster positive social interaction, as well as to help each child develop as an individual. The center is equipped with observation facilities that are used by parents, college students and faculty. Students interested in early childhood education, elementary education, psychology and other disciplines enjoy a variety of practica under the direction of the center's

professional staff. Opportunities are available, under faculty supervision, for independent research studies with children. Educational research is part of the regular program and consists of evaluating the best educational practices for young children. Research projects are reviewed and carefully planned within the setting. The curriculum is designed to encourage young children to explore and experiment. Carefully planned activities of the program are organized into an environment that encourages and facilitates play, which is seen as the critical learning activity of the young child. Individual classroom may vary in environmental arrangement and program features according to individual teaching styles and the needs as well as interests of the children.

pre-school DIRECTORY

The center is supported by its tuition revenues and by college support funds. Skidmore supports the center in order to provide enriching experiences for students, faculty and the Saratoga community. The Early Childhood Center operates a pre-kindergarten class and classes for 3- and 4-year-old children. Children are eligible for the program based on their age as of December 1 of each school year. Students enjoy responding to literature through art and creating their own stories through art.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Contact Mary Ellen Towne, Director and classroom teacher in the Early Childhood Center at mtowne@skidmore.edu or 518-580-547.

Week of August 16 – August 22, 2019

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pre-school SPOTLIGHT

St. Paul's Christian Childhood Center is Growing! Photos provided.

ST. PAUL’S CHRISTIAN CHILDHOOD CENTER'S (CCC) PRIMARY OBJECTIVE IS THE FOSTERING OF EACH CHILD’S DEVELOPMENT IN A CHRISTIAN ATMOSPHERE, WITH STRONG ATTENTION TO INDIVIDUAL NEEDS.

only mental, emotional, social, and physical needs, but spiritual ones as well.

St. Paul's Christian Childhood Center serves over 100 children each week through an extended-day Preschool program (daycare) for ages 18 months to Pre-Kindergarten.

HISTORY

It is a fact that the initial experiences in a child’s education have the most powerful impact on his future development and, indeed, his life. However, an early childhood experience permeated by Christianity provides a child with added richness. Our program recognizes not

We offer a Christian program balanced with an ageappropriate structure with equal importance given to socialization and general kindergarten readiness. The Toddler program offers opportunity for beginning social skills as well as dramatic, manipulative, gross and fine motor play.

Saint Paul’s Christian Childhood Center is a Ministry of Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church to assist families in the early Christian training of their children. Upon approval from the voting members of Saint Paul’s congregation, the school opened its doors in September of 1996, with two programs: a two day program for 3-year-old’s, and a three day program for 4-year-old’s.

pre-school DIRECTORY

New in September of 1998, a Pre-K program was added for children who are 4 or 5-years-old, as well as an extended day program for children 3-5 years of age. Extended day is designed for children of working parents/guardians who need year-round care. The Pre-K program is designed for children who need an extra year of maturation before entering kindergarten. Children must be 4-years-old before February 28 in order to enroll in Pre-K. In the year 2002 an additional 4-year-old program in the morning was added to accommodate the growing number of children needing preschool. In 2003 we added a Toddler all day program to complement our Extended Day Preschool.

CONTACT Contact the CCC Director Kim Haley at CCC@SpaLutheran.org or 518-584-0904, ext. 5 149 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs

PRE-SCHOOL DIRECTORY

Week of August 16 – August 22, 2019

pre-school SPOTLIGHT

Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs Photos provided.

EARLY CHILDHOOD

EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Up to the age of six, children learn by actively engaging CAMPUS, 212 LAKE AVE in the world. Our preschool and kindergarten classes offer children ample opportunity to build, dig, climb, garden, sing, listen to stories and cook. Unstructured free play allows a child to learn through doing and to develop collaboration and social skills. Whether it’s the words of a song, activities of the day, or the seasons – regular rhythm develops a feeling of security in a child, allowing him to move through the world with ease and confidence. Our early childhood teachers are Waldorf-trained in the social, physical and emotional development of young children. The seeds planted in our Early Childhood Program will manifest later in your child’s life as a love of learning, social and emotional intelligence, the ability to think creatively and solve problems, an appreciation for beauty and the arts and a deeper connection to the world.

Our Early Childhood Center is located a short walk from our Lower School and across from Eastside Recreational Park. Children experience intimate and nurturing classrooms and a play yard and gardens within a friendly neighborhood setting.

FOREST KINDERGARTEN CAMPUS, 45 KAYDEROSS AVENUE WEST Located on Spa State Park land, the Forest Kindergarten features numerous forested hiking trails and ample yard space for climbing, gardening, digging, playing, and working. A restored farmhouse provides a nurturing indoor space for a nutritious organic lunch, rest, and respite from extreme weather.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact Elisabeth Garofalo, Director of Admissions 518-587-2224 62 York Avenue, Saratoga Springs

Week of August 16 – August 22, 2019

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pre-school SPOTLIGHT

Head Start Preps Kids for Kindergarten, Helps Families

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What Parents Say: “The best thing would have to be that my daughter is definitely ready for kindergarten.” “I appreciate the program so much. It has allowed me to work as a single parent and provide both my children with great early learning skills.” “My kids love the teachers and look forward to Head Start every day.” “They help the entire family – not just the children.”

EVERY CHILD DESERVES A QUALITY EDUCATION AND HEAD START TURNS THAT INTO REALITY. Head Start is a free preschool program for low-income families. They offer four preschool classrooms for threeand four-year-olds in the Saratoga Springs Central School District, as well as another half-dozen classrooms across the county. They also offer preschool home-base services. Each classroom is a NYS licensed daycare center and is led by a certified teacher. There’s also an assistant teacher and teacher aid with a maximum of 18 children in each classroom, ensuring your child gets the individualized attention they deserve. During the day, each child receives a free, nutritious breakfast and lunch. Each classroom has places for lunch, art and reading. The children go outside to play every day, weather permitting.

There is also a monthly Family Night. Transportation can be arranged and dinner is provided. Some of the activities this year included a children’s Zumba class and swimming at the pool. There are also employment and volunteer opportunities for parents to be actively involved in the program.

teacher,” said Head Start Assistant Director Kathryn Kaehler. “We helped her sign up for her very first college course. When her son turned three and entered the Head Start classrooms, she became a substitute teacher. Now, her son is heading off to kindergarten and she’s almost finished with her bachelor’s.”

Head Start’s results truly speak for themselves. “We had a young man who came to us at three years old and didn’t speak any English in his household - his parents spoke only Russian,” said Head Start Director Bernie Jones. “By the time he was heading off to kindergarten, he was speaking English on level with his peers.”

Another important service is Early Head Start, which provides home-based programs for pregnant women, infants and toddlers. A home visitor visits every week and there are regularly scheduled group activities, all designed to help families meet their goals. Home Visits are a wonderful way to start very young children on the road to school success!

But Head Start doesn’t just focus on the children and getting them ready both academically and socially for kindergarten, we also help families address their overall needs.

WANT TO FIND OUT HOW HEAD START CAN HELP YOUR FAMILY?

“We had a mom enroll her infant son in Early Head Start and she told us that she always wanted to be an early childhood

Learn more at saratogaeoc.org or give us a call at 518-288-3206 to start the application process.

Week of August 16 – August 22, 2019

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Saratoga Springs City Ballston Spa Central School District Announces Free/Reduced Priced Meals School District's Continuing for Ballston Spa Area School Children Education Program - Course BALLSTON SPA — Ballston Spa Central School District today announced a free and reduced-price meal (Free Milk) policy for area school children.

Local school officials have adopted family eligibility criteria to assist them in determining eligibility. Elementary School price meals are as follows: $1.50 for breakfast, $2.60

for lunch. For Secondary schools, breakfast is $1.50, and lunch is $2.90. Further information can be found on the district website here: www.bscsd.org/Page/229.

Ballston Spa Central School District Enrolling for UPK Program BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Central School District is currently enrolling students for its Universal Prekindergarten Program for the 2019-2020 school year. An eligible child is a child who resides within the school district and who is four years of age on or before December 1, 2019. A child who is age-eligible to attend kindergarten is not eligible for the UPK program. Openings are currently available at the Ballston Area Community Center for this free

Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program which starts in September. The two-and-ahalf hour per day MondayFriday, state-funded program is taught by certified teachers with training in early education. The research-based curriculum will promote a child’s total growth and development in all areas including emergent literacy that will instill lifelong independent learning skills. The BACC offers two sessions at 20 Malta Avenue in Ballston Spa. The morning session is from 9-11:30 a.m. and

the afternoon session is from 12:30-3 p.m. The sessions run from September through June, following the school district calendar. For information on openings, please call Kathi at 518885-3261, ext. 5. For any other questions regarding the program, please contact the Ballston Spa Central School District’s Office of Curriculum & Instruction at 518884-7195, ext. 1330. For more information, visit the district’s Universal PreK Program webpage via www.bscsd.org.

Ballston Spa School Registration Office Relocated to BSHS BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Central School District’s centralized student registration process will now be completed in the Guidance Office of the Ballston Spa High School at 220 Ballston Avenue in Ballston Spa. The Registration Office was relocated from the District Transportation Facility on Saratoga Rd. to facilitate the

process in a more efficient and comprehensive manner. New students and families will meet with District Registrar Mrs. Annelise Kavanaugh to finalize the paperwork needed to enter and begin school in Ballston Spa. After meeting with the registrar, secondary students will be able to visit their new school, work with the Guidance Office staff

to determine class schedules and receive school-specific information. The new student registration packet and additional information are available via the district’s website at: www.bscsd. org/domain/49. Appointments to complete the registration process and specific questions may be directed to akavanaugh@bscsd. org or call 518-602-0256.

Catalog Now Available

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The new course catalog with several new instructors offering new topics is now available online. To access the Fall 2019 Online, use this link to access

the school website with a link to the PDF of our brochure: www. saratogaschools.org/ce. The link will be effective August 19. Classes will be held from September 16 - November 21.

EDUCATION

Week of August 16 – August 22, 2019

Ballston Spa Students Produce Saratoga SUNY Empire State College Nursing Students, Faculty Earn County Sheriff Recruitment Video International Nursing Honors

BSHS Students filming Sheriff ’s Office recruitment video. Photos provided.

BALLSTON SPA — Friday, August 9, at the Malta Ave. Elementary School Auditorium, Ballston Spa High School students premiered their recruitment video for the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s

Office, which they produced. Students in the Introduction to Video Production class led by Mr. Michael Fisher chose to create a recruitment video for the Sheriff ’s Office as their final

project. The project has now been edited into the final video (about 6 minutes long) and will be used widely by the Sheriff to promote his department (and recruit new officers).

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Thirty SUNY Empire State College nursing students have been inducted into the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (STTI). SUNY Empire joined STTI as a member of the Tau Kappa At-Large Chapter in 2014. This year, several members of the college’s School for Nursing and Allied Health faculty, and an alumna, were honored with chapter recognition. Known as the world’s most prestigious honor society for nursing, entry into STTI is by invitation only to graduate and undergraduate students who have met rigorous criteria for academic excellence, leadership and service. One of the inductees is also a native Saratoga County student, Jennifer L. Schumacher of Clifton Park. “Induction into the prestigious Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, and

faculty awards, is a much-deserved recognition that SUNY Empire nursing students and faculty are among the best in the world,” said Jim Malatras, SUNY Empire’s president. “In a time of potential nursing shortages, SUNY Empire State College’s nursing program is educating a pool of world-class health professionals to provide critical care all across the nation. My congratulations to this year’s STTI inductees and award winners.” “Student achievement and award-winning faculty go hand-inhand,” said Bridget Nettleton, dean of the college’s School of Nursing and Allied Health. “Participation in STTI Honor Society of Nursing provides our students and faculty with aspirational goals and standards, which recognize individual student achievement within the broader context of advancing the field of nursing. My congratulations to SUNY Empire students and faculty, I am so proud of you.”

Week of August 16 – August 22, 2019

Puzzles Across 1 Unlike this clue, obviously 5 Driving force? 10 Bar regulars, and then some 14 Bible book before Romans 15 One-named singer with 10 Grammys 16 William of "Broadcast News" 17 Does well at the casino? 19 On 20 URL ending 21 Bridge call 22 Hang loosely 23 Star's statuette 25 Cereal box factoid 28 Mushroom cloud makers 30 Pale 31 __ shadow 32 Tip to one side 33 Etiquette expert Baldrige who was Jackie Kennedy's social secretary 37 Concert finale ... and what 17-, 25-, 50- and 60-Across have in common 41 Comes back with 42 Hardly scads 44 Beer choice, briefly 47 Part of un mes 48 Ready for the piano recital 50 Opera house level 54 "Ugh!" 55 Climbed aboard 56 Some Neruda poems 58 Hawaiian tuna 59 Snack since 1912 60 Bullied 63 Musée Marc Chagall city 64 Ancient Greek region 65 Conversation piece? 66 __ chair 67 Minute 68 Archer of myth Down 1 Researcher's garb 2 Puzzle with a quote 3 Recent medical research subject 4 Org. operating full-body scanners 5 Prepare, as avocados for guacamole 6 Ancient theater 7 "Tradition" singer 8 "Bravo!"

See puzzle solutions on page 46

See puzzle solution on page 46 9 "You eediot!" speaker of cartoons 10 Ventriloquist Lewis 11 Delighted state? 12 Prize in a case 13 Fla. city 18 Go-__ 22 Overalls material 24 Financier aboard the Titanic 26 Strong string 27 1960s dance 29 Add sneakily 34 China's Zhou __ 35 "In Here, It's Always Friday" letters 36 Diminish 38 Enterprise choice 39 Academic figure 40 Southwestern farm owner

43 Rear ends 44 "See ya!" 45 Everycity, USA 46 Tenochtitlán natives 49 Where to see IBM and JNJ 51 Deschanel of the musical duo She & Him 52 Whom to trust, in "The X-Files" 53 Astronomer Hubble 57 PayPal's former parent 60 Morsel 61 Salmon eggs 62 More than impress

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Food

Week of August 16 – August 22, 2019

‘Curry Couple’

brings Fresh Indian Dishes to Saratoga Farmers’ Market

HIGH ROCK PARK Wednesdays | 3 - 6 p.m. Saturdays | 9 - 1 p.m.

by Laura Kenny for Saratoga TODAY Photos by Pattie Garrett.

Warm scents of turmeric, cardamom, and chili draw visitors to the Daily Fresh tent at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market. Sneha Narayanan and Sathya Raghavan await with smiles, answers to questions, and recommendations as to what to order. They are immigrants from India who share the foods of their homeland via “the lunchbox.”

Daily Fresh is the market’s newest vendor. Narayanan and Raghavan joined June 2. It did not take them long to attract a crowd. Their “lunchbox” includes a vegetarian protein, pulao (rice cooked with spices and vegetables), a vegetable, and a flatbread known as chapati. For an extra dollar, they’ll add a fruit custard made with a mango puree. “We are known on Instagram as ‘the curry couple,’” says Raghavan. Narayanan and Raghavan come from the south Indian city of Chennai. They grew up in vegetarian households and promote Daily Fresh as an opportunity to enjoy a fully balanced vegetarian and/or vegan Indian food experience. Daily Fresh began with Narayanan’s passion for cooking. While her husband was pursuing a doctorate in mechanical engineering, she began experimenting with family recipes and foods she found through blogs and her travels around different parts of India.

Sneha Narayanan and Sathya Raghavan.

Chickpea Curry Serves: 4 In 2012, she started her own blog called Cooking with Sneha. Friends and her husband encouraged her to share not just recipes but also the actual food from the kitchen. In late spring, Narayan proposed bringing Daily Fresh to the Saratoga Farmers’ Market. Emily Meagher, market manager, realized that freshly prepared vegetarian and vegan foods would fill a need for many market-goers, and encouraged them to join the Saturday market. While the business stemmed from Narayanan’s passion, Daily Fresh has been a team effort. Narayanan procures ingredients, cooks, and writes. Raghavan manages the business’s website, organizes licensing permits, and takes pictures. Together, the couple plan menus and care for their two children. Sathya works full time during the week. Sneha wakes up at 2:30 a.m. to get to the commercial kitchen where she prepares their foods fresh for their office deliveries and the Saturday market. This might sound exhausting, but for Narayanan and Raghavan it is fuel for passion. The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is 3-6 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays at High Rock Park. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. E-mail friends@saratogafarmersmarket. org for volunteer opportunities.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup red onion*, finely chopped

*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder

• 1 cup of dried chickpeas

(soak overnight in warm water for best result)

• 1/2 tsp chili powder* or to taste • 2 tsp ground coriander • 2 small tomatoes*, finely chopped

• 2 Tbsp olive oil*

• 1 tsp garam masala

• 1 tsp cumin

• 2 green chilies*, split

• 1-inch long cinnamon stick

• Ginger, cut in thin strips

• 4 cloves

• 1 Tbsp fresh cilantro*, roughly chopped

• 1 black cardamom • 2 bay leaves • 3 garlic cloves*, finely chopped INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Soak the dried chickpeas in warm water overnight. Discard the water and pressure cook or boil the soaked chickpeas with double the amount of new water and ½ tsp salt. The chickpeas should be tender and soft. 2. In a large pan, add oil. Once the oil is hot add the whole spices one at a time. 3. Immediately add the garlic followed by the chopped onions and 1/4 tsp of salt. 4. Add the turmeric, chili, and coriander powder. Mix well and let them cook. 5. Once the onions are soft, add the finely chopped tomatoes.

• 1/2 Tbsp butter* • Salt to taste Let them cook until the oil starts to separate from the mixture. If it becomes very dry, add 1 Tbsp or two of water. 6. When the mixture is combined and aromatic, add the cooked chickpeas with the water in which they were cooked. Mix well and add salt to taste. 7. As the chickpeas cook and the sauce begins to reduce, add garam masala, green chilies, ginger, and butter. Simmer for 10-15 minutes. 8. Before serving, garnish generously with fresh cilantro. NOTE: Serve this hot and accompanied by any Indian bread or rice and wedges of lime.

Recipe courtesy of Sneha Narayanan.

Week of August 16 – August 22, 2019

Food

"Shaken, not Stirred"

Peach Martini

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY

Hello my Foodie Friends ! With summer, comes entertainment and happy times with our family and friends many who come to the area to enjoy the Saratoga Springs offerings. One of my wife’s favorite times is to enjoy the creative Martini’s made by one of our good friends. The classic Martini is a cocktail that dates back to the 1880’s made with “dry” vermouth. The popularity of the Martini emerged in the 1950’s with the addition of gin to it, and vodka in the 1970’s. Product placement in the movies also has played a big part in the popularity of Martini’s with Ernest Hemingway, Marlene Dietrich, and Humphrey Bogart seen drinking Martini’s on the

INGREDIENTS screen. However, no real or fictional character has done more for the classic Martini than James Bond. The term “shaken, not stirred” has become a catch phrase from the James Bond fictional character of Ian Fleming’s novels that have become much followed movies. In the film “Casino Royale,” James Bond instructs the bartender how to make his Martini; “A dry Martini. Three measures of Gordoni, one of vodka, half a measure of Kina Lillet. Shake it very well until it’s ice-cold, then add a large thin slice of lemon peel.” This Martini has also taken on the title of the “Vesper.” Here is the official recipe for “The Vesper Martini:” • 60 ml. gin • 20 ml. vodka • 10 ml.

Lillet Blanc or Cocchi Americano. Shake all ingredients with ice in a shaker. Then pour into a chilled Martini glass. Add a lemon twist. The Martini glass is longstemmed and distinctive with an inverted conical shape and flat base. The reason for the wide brim is said to produce surface tension that brings out the bouquet of the gin. The cone shape helps to keep the ingredients of the drink from separating. The drinker can hold the stem instead of the bowl so that the heat does not change the temperature of the drink. The Martini glass comes in various sizes and styles. Contemporary Martini recipes usually call for 4, 6, and 8 oz. glasses. Above is a delicious summer Martini recipe.

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• 2 ounces vanilla vodka

• 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice

• 1 ounce peach schnapps

• Ice cubes

• 2 ounces peach nectar

INSTRUCTIONS 1. In a cocktail shaker mix all the ingredients along with the ice. 2. Shake well and pour into a chilled martini glass. 3. Garnish with a peach slice.

Stop by Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery Store located at 33 Railroad Place in Saratoga Spring’s for Martini Glasses, misters, shakers, zesters, and other accoutrements to assist you with your cocktail creations. Have fun entertaining this summer

MONDAY

with friends and family…and maybe even catch up on some James Bond flicks! Remember my Foodie Friends; “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”

Take Care, John & Paula

Office for the Aging Lunch Program Served at the Saratoga Senior Center

TUESDAY

8/16

8/19

8/20

• Edd Salad on Wheat Bread • Carrot & Raisin Salad • Beet & Onion Salad • Tropical Fruit

• Chicken Alfredo • Baked Fish with Creamy Dijon Sauce • Key Biscayne Blend Vegetables • Brown Rice • Pears • Brussels Sprouts • Warm Berry Crisp

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

8/21

8/22

• Meatball Sub • Yellow Squash • Cauliflower • Fruit Cocktail

• Sausage Patty with Peppers & Onions on a Roll • Red Bliss Potatoes • Carrots • Peaches

Menu Subject to Change. Coffee, tea and butter are served daily. The suggested contribution is $2/meal. There is a $6 fee for guests under the age of 60. Please make checks payable to: Northeast Dining and Lodging, c/o Saratoga County Office for the Aging, 152 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020

LOCAL BRIEFS

2019 Canfield Casino Gala Prestwick Chase at Saratoga and The Saratoga Springs History Museum invite you to 2019 Canfield Casino Gala, Friday, August 23, 7 - 11 p.m. in the beautiful and Historic Canfield Casino in Congress Park. Proceeds from this fundraising event benefit restoration efforts of the History Museum and the Canfield Casino. Dinner, full open bar, dancing to the music of Ten Most Wanted, magicians Chris Wheel and Ryan Bliss, three tarot card readers, a photobooth and more! Clubhouse attire. Tickets are only $75 per person in advance, $85 at the door. To purchase tickets, visit www.saratogahistory. org or call 518-584-6920 x102. Third Annual Car Show Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elk Lane Saratoga Springs on August 24 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Breakfast, lunch, music, 50/50 raffle. Proceeds benefit Veteran, Youth, and Drug awareness programs. Rain date is August 25. Registration is $10. Contact Al Sommer 518-885-9846. Open Barn Program The last open barn will be held on Monday, August 26 from 5 – 8 p.m. It will be the “End of the Season Thank You” gathering. The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation Saratoga Summer Farm is located at Bloomfield Farm, 20 Bloomfield Rd. in Saratoga Springs. Open Barns are free to the public. For more information, visit the website www.trfinc.org/trfevents. Howe Caverns Senior Trip On Tuesday, August 27 enjoy the experience, descending 156 feet below the Earth’s surface to explore six-million-year-old caves. Travel through the enormous main cavern, immense galleries and under huge boulders. Experience the mystique of the River Styx, the wonders of Titan’s Temple and The Giant Formation on your journey. Lunch at Grapevine Farms. $10 at sign-up, bring $22 admission plus lunch money. Leave at 8:30 a.m.

Overdose Awareness Day On August 29 at 5 p.m. Narcan Training will be available at the Presbyterian-New England Congregational Church, located at 24 Circular St., Saratoga Springs. Training is free. Registration is requested to guarantee sufficient supplies. Call 518-306-3048 or email office@sararecovery. org. At 7 p.m. there will be a candlelight vigil in Congress Park at the Spirit of Life Statue, just off Broadway. Candles and overdose awareness ribbons will be available. Refreshments to follow. All members of the community are invited to join us to support and acknowledge the grief felt by families and friends who have lost a loved one to overdose. Sponsored by Healing Springs and The Prevention Council. Run for the Horses 5K On Saturday, August 31, TRF will host the 10th Annual “Run for the Horses 5K” at the Orenda Pavilion in Saratoga Spa State Park. The 5K Run/Walk is a family- and pet-friendly event with a canine division, a Kids Fun Run, and former racehorses that greet visitors and walk the course. Walkers are especially encouraged to join in the festivities and enjoy a lovely walk through the park accompanied by the retired racehorses. The 5K course is certified, and all proceeds will benefit rescued and retired Thoroughbred racehorses. Check-in at 7 a.m. The Kids Fun Run starts at 8 a.m., and the 5K Race at 8:30 a.m. There will be refreshments, and prizes in all race divisions. There is also a canine division with prizes for dogs finishing in the top 3 spots. Pre-race registration for the event is $25. Race day registration is $30. Pre-registration is encouraged: www.zippyreg.com/ online_reg/index.php?e=1302 Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits Members of SSAS will be exhibiting throughout the area during the month of August. Please visit The Center Gallery at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Ct., Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main St., Mechanicville, Glen Eddy, 1 Glen Eddy Dr., Niskayuna, Catskill-Hudson Bank, 2452 State Rte 9, Malta. NBT Bank, 9 Clifton

Country Rd., Clifton Park, Burnt Hills Library, 2 Lawmar Lane, Burnt Hills, Waterford Library, 117 Third St., Waterford. Make and Take Courses - Cornell Cooperative Extension Classes: September 4: Canning Salsa and Tomatoes October 9: Making Jerky and Canning Meats November 23: Making Jam for Gifts (just in time for the holidays). Please contact Diane Whitten, Food and Nutrition Educator, at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County. 518-885-8995 or dwhitten@cornell.edu. Annual Senior Picnic The Saratoga County Office of the Aging Senior Picnic is Thursday, September 5 at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds. This year will be a Southern Style Picnic complete with fried chicken, cornbread, coleslaw, mac and cheese, dessert and beverages. There will be music, games and a 50/50 raffle. For residents 60 and over. Lunch at noon. Parking available on site. $4 advance meal ticket required. Can be picked up at 152 West High St., Ballston Spa. Call for other locations and more information 518-363-4020. One Day Bus Trip Culinary Institute of America (CIA) trip on Wednesday, September 11. Cost is $90/for members, $115/non-members A tour of the famous Culinary Institute of America, followed by a set-menu lunch at American Bounty restaurant. End the day with a tour and tasting at Brotherhood Winery. Sponsored by Saratoga Life - Medicare Products. For more information, call the Saratoga Senior Center at 518-584-1621. Saratoga Chamber Players Golf Fundraiser To be held on Friday, September 13 at Airway Meadows Golf Course, 262 Brownville Rd., Gansevoort. Entry fee is $75 per person. Includes greens fee, cart, appetizers and soft drinks. Cash bar available. Registration at 2:45 followed by a 3:30 p.m. Shotgun Start. Deadline for registration is on August 28. For more information or to register, visit saratogachamberplayers.org.

Week of August 16 – August 22, 2019 Crafters Needed Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church, located at 768 Charlton Rd., is looking for crafters for their annual Craft and Bake Sale on September 14 from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Crafters interested in reserving space for the sale, please contact Angela Snyder at absnyder49@ hotmail.com or 518-399-2681 and request an application. Inside space is $35 (5x8), outside space (10x10) $20; $5 for a table. Deadline for application is Aug. 31. Downton Abbey Viewing & Tea Party Come to Ballston Spa Public Library on Saturday, September 14 at 11 a.m. to watch the last episode of the series to re-familiarize before watching the Downton Abbey movie. Test your Downton Abbey trivia. Light refreshments will be served. Fancy frocks suggested but not required. Program is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Limit 25. Call 518-8855022 or stop in to reserve your spot. Ballston Spa Public Library is located at 21 Milton Ave. (Rt. 50) with its parking lot on Low Street. For more information, please call or visit bspl.sals.edu. Riches or Rubbish an Antique Appraisal Show Antique expert Mark Lawson will be doing an evaluation of your antiques and other items of interest at the Malta Community Center. This special event will take place on Saturday, September 14 from 10 a.m. Noon. Everyone will get to hear the appraisal/evaluation of each interesting item. Pre-register to bring an item to be appraised or come to watch. Register early. To register visit www. MaltaParksRec.com or call 518899-4411 for more information. 3rd Annual Nick’s Ride to be Healed Registration is open for the 100-mile scenic motorcycle ride to the Adirondacks on Saturday, September 21, beginning at 4 Avis Dr., Latham. Register online at www.fighttobehealed.org or on the morning of the event at 8:30 a.m. (kickstands are up at 9:30). Following the ride will be a family friendly event with a pig roast, raffle, games, music from the Back 40 Band and the Albany County Sherriff ’s Child Safe Program. $30

per rider with passenger, $20 for single riders, and $20 for BBQ only (all children and Melodies Center Families are free for the BBQ - must register). More information on Facebook page @ NicksRideToBeHealed. Help A Dog BBQ & Pet Festival Sunday, August 25, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Albany-Saratoga Speedway - 2671 U.S. 9, Ballston Spa. Capital District Jeep Wrangler is proud to present a great day of fur, fun and fundraising for the Animal Protective Foundation in Scotia. Bring your family and your pets and enjoy a yummy BBQ (vegan options), ice cream and beverages. Over 60+ vendors. Enjoy a $20 per pet, on-site microchipping clinic, agility course on sand and paint/stencil your own wooden sign under the big tent. Meet PROSARK9 search and rescue dogs and their owners. Enter to win premium raffles that include gift baskets filled with pet/ people goodies all valued at $150+ each! Plus, children’s activities and a Jeep Wrangler Show and Shine featuring the new Jeep Gladiator! Admittance and plenty of free parking. 100% family/pet friendly event. For details visit www.cdjw. org/apf or on Facebook at CDJW Help A Dog BBQ & Pet Festival. 10th Annual Run for the Horses 5K On Saturday, August 31, TRF will host at the Orenda Pavilion in Saratoga Spa State Park. The 5K Run/Walk is a family and pet-friendly event with a canine division, a Kids Fun Run, and former racehorses that greet visitors and walk the course. Walkers are encouraged to join in the festivities and enjoy a lovely walk through the park accompanied by the retired racehorses. The 5K course is certified, and all proceeds will benefit rescued and retired Thoroughbred racehorses. Checkin at 7 a.m. The Kids Fun Run starts at 8 a.m, and the 5K Race at 8:30 a.m. There will be prizes in all race divisions. There is also a canine division with prizes for dogs finishing in the top three spots. Pre-race registration for the event is $25. Race day registration is $30. Pre-registration is encouraged: www.zippyreg.com/ online_reg/index.php?e=1302

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Week of August 16 – August 22, 2019

This Week’s Events: AUGUST 16 - 22 family friendly FRIDAY, AUGUST 16

Yoga at the Overlook

Living History Tour

Grant Cottage, 1000 Mt. McGregor Rd., 9 – 10 a.m. | A peaceful morning of yoga at the Grant Cottage overlook. Katherine Patterson will lead the one-hour class while participants take in “Grant’s Last View” of three local mountain ranges. Tickets: $10 for members, $12 for non-members. Tickets can be purchased at www.grantcottage.org.

Grant Cottage, 1000 Mt. McGregor Rd., Wilton | 3 – 4 p.m. Step back in time to 1885 as a guide in period dress and character takes you through the rooms of the historic cottage lit by early Edison light bulbs. Experience the cottage and grounds (weather permitting) just as Victorian Era visitors would have as you are told the compelling story of the Grant family and the heroic efforts of their patriarch famed Civil War General and two-term U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant. Tickets: $18 each. Purchase tickets at www.grantcottage.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 “Fly-in Breakfast” Empire State Aerosciences Museum, 250 Rudy Chase Dr. Glenville 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. | The Museum will be hosting its monthly all you can eat breakfast. Enjoy pancakes, French toast, eggs, sausage, potatoes, juice, coffee, tea and more! A surprise guest speaker at 10 am. Fly-In if you would like. 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.

13th Annual Truck & Bike Show Clifton Park Elks, 695 MacElroy Rd., Ballston Lake | 9 a.m. All years and makes of cars, trucks and motorcycles are welcome. Over 50 awards. Fun, music, 50/50 Raffles, and great food. NYS Police will demonstrate their "Rollover Simulator." Benefits Elks National Foundation and the NYSEA Major Project Fund (Cerebral Palsy Home Service Program). Registration 9 a.m. – Noon, cost $10; Spectators are free. Rain date Sunday, August 18. For Information call Steven Minoogian 518-366-4108 or Bob Bozenski 603-770-9126 Car-Show@ cliftonparkelks.org.

Saratoga in Summer

Photos by Lindsay Fish.

MONDAY, AUGUST 19 Washington County Fair Begins 392 Old Schuylerville Rd., Greenwich. For over a century the Washington County Fair has been an important part of our community, our youth, and our future. It has been changing along with our world; remembering the old and offering the new. The fair brings together the best of everything, entertainment, 4-H Displays, food, music, great rides and more animals than anywhere else. We truly have something for everyone. August 19 – 25. For more information, visit www. washingtoncountyfair.com.

Last Drama Camp of the Summer

Malta Community Center, One Bayberry Drive, Malta | 1 – 3 p.m. Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main St., Young performers ages 6-10 have one last Lake Luzerne, 1 – 4 p.m. | Pull up a chair opportunity to work with Malta Artistic and listen to the sweet sounds of the Fiddle Director Elyse Young during "Broadway Club of Maple Ave., the Saratoga High Stars" Mini Drama Camp running Monday School and Mac Petrequin’s Bluegrass Band. - Friday, August 19-23. Work on a short Watch our world class blacksmiths at their skit including musical numbers from some annual Rendezvous, working in our forge! favorite Broadway shows! Perform the Make-your-own ice-cream sundae social last day of camp to invited guests on the in the school all afternoon for $2 each. Malta Community Center Stage, including Admission is free. For more information, costumes, set pieces and lights! Contact Town visit www.adirondackfolkschool.org of Malta Parks and Recreation Department at 518-899-4411 for more information or www. SUNDAY, AUGUST 18 MaltaParksRec.com to register online.

Hot Fiddlers, Hot Forges, Hot Fudge

Breakfast Buffet

Meet & Greet with Donna Brothers

Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs | 8:30 – 11 a.m. Now featuring eggs to order, fruit cocktail, French toast, pancakes, potatoes, breakfast sausage and ham, corned beef hash, sausage gravy and biscuits, scrambled eggs, eggs benedict, juice, coffee and tea. Donation Requested: Adults $9, Seniors and Military (active/retired with ID card) $8, children 5-12 $7. Under 5 free, Take-outs $9. Call 518-584-2585 for more information.

Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs | 5:30 p.m. Meet Donna Brothers, former Jockey and NBC Sports Commentator at the Staff Dinner. Cost is $10. Sponsored by Centers Healthcare. Call for more information 518- 584-1621

TUESDAY, AUGUST 20 Berkshire Botanical Gardens

Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs | 8:30 a.m. Summer Stroll: The Good Life, Tuesday is ½-price senior day. Enjoy a North Broadway public guided tour of horticulture and Meet at Witt Construction, 563 N. Broadway, garden design. A “museum of living things,” Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. the Garden features dozens of display areas Executive Director of SSPF, Samantha that are educational and highly ornamental, Bosshart, will lead a tour of the grand with plant collections emphasizing plants Queen Annes along this famed corridor. that are native to the Northeast. Have lunch Cost is $7 for Saratoga Springs Preservation at Pleasant and Main, a hidden cottage members, $10 for non-members. For more restaurant in the gorgeous Berkshires. Pay information or to make a reservation, $22 at sign up. Please bring additional please call 518-587-5030 or email Nicole money for lunch. Leave at 8:30 a.m. and Babie, Membership and Programs Director, return about 4 p.m. For more information, at nbabie@saratogapreservation.org. call the Senior Center at 518-584-1621.

Summer Night BBQ at the Barn Fundraiser The Saratoga Winery, 462 Rte. 29, Saratoga Springs, 6 – 9 p.m. | Hosted by the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation. Good old-fashioned BBQ fare. Proceeds will benefit rescues as well as the hundreds of horses in the organization’s national herd. Live music, basket raffle, photo opportunities and a silent auction. Tickets are $30 per person, visit www.trfinc.org/trf-to-host-firstsummer-night-bbq-at-the-barn-fundraiser.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21 History, Legends, Lore & More - A Guided Walking Tour Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center, 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 10:30 a.m. – Noon | 90-minute historical walking tour celebrates Saratoga’s Victorian era and the classic Victorian stroll. Join Monday-Saturday to stroll through Congress Park, take the waters and hear the stories of our colorful characters, beloved monuments and treasured artwork. This tour is family-friendly and educational with something for first-time visitors and Saratoga natives alike. The cost is $8 per person, children 12 and under are free. Reservations are not required. For more information, contact the Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center at 518-587-3241.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 22 Korean War Veterans Luncheon Carson's Lakeside Restaurant, Rt. 9, Malta Noon | Our host is Louise Finan. To make a reservation please phone Louise at 518584-1293 by Aug. 20. Veterans who served during the Korean War, in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, friends and relatives are invited to attend. For an application to join the organization, contact Comm. Bob Garland at 518-280-0075.

Concerts in the Park Wiswall Park, Front St., Ballston Spa 6 – 8 p.m. | The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association is proud to present free concerts in the park, offering a line-up of some of the most popular musicians in the Capital Region. This week’s featured entertainer is The Lustre Kings. Send your calendar events to calendar@saratogapublishing.com two weeks prior to the event.

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New Film Honoring HOF Trainers The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation's Upcoming Events Receives National Screening Premiere at Racing Museum Aug. 20 are the August Place(s) To Be SARATOGA SPRINGS — A new documentary film, “Born To Rein,” will receive its national screening premiere at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame Tuesday, Aug. 20. The film honors the lives and careers of Hall of Fame Trainers John Nerud of Minatare; and father-and-son trainers, Marion and Jack Van Berg – and how their horsemanship continues to impact and influence the national thoroughbred industry today. John A. Nerud first arrived in Saratoga Springs in 1937 and worked as a groom for the Jock Whitney Stables. Twenty years later in 1957, Nerud would train Gallant Man and win the Belmont Stakes, Travers Stakes, Peter Pan Stakes, Jockey Club Gold Cup, Nassau County Handicap and Hibiscus Stakes. Gallant Man set a 1 1/8-mile track record at Saratoga in the Travers Stakes. Nerud was inducted into the National Hall of Fame in 1972. Marion Van Berg was the first Nebraskan ever to be inducted into the Nebraska Racing Hall of Fame; and the National Hall of Fame in 1970. His son, Jack Van Berg would be become the first trainer ever to reach a career high

of 5,000 wins; and setting a record with 496 wins in one year. Jack Van Berg was inducted into the National Hall of Fame in 1985. Among the Hall of Fame inductees interviewed for “Born To Rein,” were Bob Baffert, two-time Triple Crown Winning Trainer; Carl Nafzger, Trainer of Kentucky Derby winners, Unbridled and Street Sense; D. Wayne Lukas, Trainer of 24 Thoroughbred Champions; Bill Mott, threetime Eclipse Award Outstanding

Trainer; Gary Stevens, youngest jockey ever to surpass $100 million in career earnings, and Pat Day, Jockey ranking fourth in all-time career victories with 8,803 wins. A meet and greet will be held with co-producers Jody L. Lamp and Melody Dobson from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. The film will be shown in the Hall of Fame Gallery at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for museum members, $12 general public. Go to racimngmuseum.org, or call 1-800-JOCKEY4.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) will host its first “Summer BBQ at the Barn” fundraiser, to be held 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20 at The Saratoga Winery, 462 Rt. 29, Saratoga Springs. Tickets are $30 for adults; $15 for youth 8-12; and children 8 and under are admitted free. This event is casual, and guests are encouraged to dress in their best boots and jeans. Popular local musician Jeff Walton will provide live entertainment at the BBQ, and there will be a silent auction, raffle, and much more. Two of TRF’s former racehorses will be in attendance acting as equine ambassadors. TRF will continue its popular Saratoga Summer Farm “Open Barn” programs on Monday, Aug. 12 and Monday, Aug. 26 from 5-8 p.m. Open Barns are free to the public. The theme for the Aug. 12 open barn is “Family Thoroughbred Discovery Day,” featuring childfriendly educational activities. Guests are encouraged to meet and mingle with retired racehorses and enjoy some time on the farm. The last open barn will be held on August 26; “End of the Season

Thank You” gathering. The TRF Saratoga Summer Farm is located at Bloomfield Farm, 20 Bloomfield Road (intersection of Bloomfield Road and Daniels Road) in Saratoga Springs. On Saturday, Aug. 31, TRF will host the 10th Annual “Run for the Horses 5K” at the Orenda Pavilion in Saratoga Spa State Park. The 5K Run/Walk is a family- and pet-friendly event with a canine division, a Kids Fun Run, and former racehorses that greet visitors and walk the course. Walkers are especially encouraged to join in the festivities and enjoy a lovely walk through the park accompanied by the retired racehorses. The 5K course is certified, and all proceeds will benefit rescued and retired Thoroughbred racehorses. Check-in at 7 a.m. Pre-race registration for the event is $25. Race day registration is $30. Founded in 1983, the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation’s mission is to save Thoroughbred horses no longer able to compete on the racetrack from possible neglect, abuse and slaughter. For more information on these events and the Thoroughbred Racing Foundation, go to: trfinc.org.

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Entertainment

Sizzling Hot Pink Saratoga Hat Luncheon

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Hot Pink Luncheon to benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation was held Aug. 8, 2019, at The Rail at the 1863 Club, on the grounds of the Saratoga Race Course. Pioneering jockey Barbara Jo Rubin was the guest of honor. Photos by SuperSource Media, LLC.

Pictured Right: Laura Pileckas, Tracy LeBelle, Katie Bovee & Ashley Tyler.

Lisa Miller, Teddy Foster, Laural Samascott & Beth Smith.

Libby Imperio, Ann Fostock, Carol Madkour & Sally Hill.

Loretta Moore, Patty Cocoa, Robin Kappler, Sylvia Phillips & Carolyn Montorio.

41st Annual

National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame Ball Jim & Sally Hill - owners of Triple Crown Winner Seatle Slew.

Elliot Masie & Avram Freedberg

Carolyn & Joe Potvin

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame staged its 41st Annual Ball at the museum on Friday, Aug. 9, 2019. Photos by SuperSource Media, LLC.

Trainer Graham Motion with daughter Jane on the dance floor.

Sharon & Ramone Dominguez - Jockey, Hall of Fame

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Week of August 16 – August 22, 2019

LIVE AT SPAC: Korn, Alice In Chains SARATOGA SPRINGS — Korn, Alice In Chains, Underoath, and Ho99o9 staged a show at Saratoga Performing Arts Center Aug. 11, 2019. Photos: SuperSource Media.

Alice In Chains founder Jerry Cantrell on stage with the band at SPAC.

Underoath, on stage at SPAC.

Korn guitarist Brian Welch, on stage at SPAC.

Saratoga Clay Arts Center: Duo Exhibition & Hands-On Workshop Opens Aug. 17. SCHUYLERVILLE — Saratoga Clay Arts Center’s Schacht Gallery presents “Full of Appetite,” a duo exhibition featuring the utilitarian pottery of Texas artist Lisa Orr and Pennsylvania artist gwendolyn yoppolo. The exhibition opens with a reception from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 and runs through Sept. 21. The gallery is located at 167 Hayes Road, Schuylerville. For more information, go to: www.saratogaclayarts. org, call 518-581-2529, or email info@ saratogaclayarts.org. Teapot by Lisa Orr. Photo provided.

Week of August 16 – August 22, 2019

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Beck, Cage The Elephant Crowd at SPAC W O W

Photos by SuperSource Media, LLC.

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Beck and Cage The Elephant celebrated their Night 18 co-headlining tour by staging a show at Saratoga Performing Arts Center Monday, Aug. 12. The bands Spoon and Sunflower Bean provided support during a near five-hour night of music that both, blended and honored the genres of funk and punk and pop and alterna-rock. Beck - looking snappy in a pinstripe suit and buttondown dress shirt fastened-tothe-collar, kickstarted his set on the one-beat, featuring the distinctive acoustic guitar slide of his mid-90’s monster anthem “Loser.” Over the next hour, he called up a dozen-and-a-half tunes culled from seven different albums, covering three decades of recorded music and dating to 1994’s “Stereopathic Soulmanure.” His frame outlined in the silhouetted beams of retro lights and multicolor video screen backings, Beck moved atop a plane of silver-mirror risers which acted as a visual echo, capturing and reflecting back into their own faces the gleeful gazes of an adoring public. He bounced breezily through a jovial “Dreams,” shook a mean tambourine while the wheezy synth keys wove around him (“The New Pollution”), dropped in some Elvis Costello (“Pump It Up”), and The Korgis (“Everybody's Got to Learn Sometime”), and brought beats worthy of latterday Sly Stone-ian funkarama in “Mixed Bizness.” After tossing off his Clark Kent fedora, Beck emerged from

stage at SPAC. Cage the Elephant on

the stage noise like a Superman accompanied by the classic rock-o riffs of “Devil’s Haircut,” and performed a new tune called “Saw Lightning” - slated for release on his upcoming album ‘Hyperspace.’ Saratoga Springs marked show number 18 of the “The Night Running” tour, which kicked off July 11. “It’s been a long tour,” Beck announced from the stage between songs, his eyeballs scanning the large crowd. “My mom’s here, somewhere. And I need some soup, I need some quality time.” As it turns out his mom, Bibbe Hansen, WAS in attendance, making her way north to Saratoga after taking in a Natalie Merchant show in Hudson a few nights earlier. “I spent some of my childhood in the Adirondacks and I took Beck and his brother Channing for vacations there when they were young,” said Hansen - a pop cultural icon in her own right as a performance artist, musician, and actress known for her work with Andy Warhol. “Upstate New York is a very special place and Saratoga's Performing Arts Center reminds me a lot of the old Lake Placid Center for the Arts when it was created and captained by the visionary producer and impresario Joan Frank. Both of them brought world class artists to cities outside the major world capitals and proved that indeed there was an audience. It was a

thrill. Long live SPAC!” Hansen said, reflecting on the experience the day after the show. She said she is a big Cage The Elephant fan as well and added: “of course it goes without saying that I am Beck's earliest fan. Earliest and most ardent!” Beck closed his set with the tune “E-Pro” as a bevy of oversized silver balloons were released into the crowd and returned for an encore with “Where it’s At” with its earworm inducing ‘two turntables and a microphone” chant; busted out the harmonica for a hillbilly ditty titled “One Foot In The Grave” inspiring a foot-stomping call-and-response with the crowd, and was joined by Cage The Elephant singer Matt Shultz a reggae-fused incantation of CTE’s “Night Running.” Shultz, who is seemingly blessed with a boundless amount of energy, led Cage The Elephant in an entertaining hourlong set, crawling, taunting and exhibiting Jagger-esque dance moves in a mashed-up fury of dayglo and mesh cloths. CTE’s set took flight from the moment the band hit the stage. Accompanied by a strip of eternal flames and a rotisserie of flashing lights the stage spectacle turned spectacular. “Ready To Let Go” saw Shultz disappear into the massive amphitheater crowd (it wouldn’t be the last time). Sonic highlights included “Cold, Cold, Cold,” – matching the intensity of

Beck on stage at SPAC.

the release of yellow smoke here, green laser beams and strobesa-plenty – and “Trouble,” which showcased the band at their PostPixies singalong best, bringing the crowd to it's feet. As the hourlong set concluded and the road crew set to switching the stage over, Shultz engaged in a lengthy crowd-surfing experience which took him to the outer reaches of the amphitheater as Queen’s “We Are The Champions” played over the house PA. he eventually emerged about 15 minutes later, house lights turned up bright for intermission, stripped down to just a meager pair of red gym shorts, strips of black Velcro strapped across his upper torso, and wearing a nude bodysuit. Earlier in the evening, Spoon – who celebrated their 26 years

as a band by releasing a “best of ” album two weeks ago mixed manic strummings that melted into minor chords and staccato grooves during their 45-minute set that saw band members rotating between multitudes of guitars and keyboard stations. Fronted by Julia Rachel Cumming and her jetglo black Rickenbacker bass, Sunflower Bean – who hail from the boroughs of New York City, and from Long Island, plucked a handful of tunes from their two albums while performing their opening 20-minute opening set, after taking the stage the stage to the pre-recorded strains of the Velvet Underground song “Lady Godiva’s Operation.” Can’t say with complete certainty, but likely it was the first time that song was heard in this place.

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Week of August 16 – August 22, 2019

The 11th Annual Saratoga Arts Celebration SARATOGA SPRINGS — The 11th annual Saratoga Arts Celebration will take place 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Aug. 17-18 at the National Museum of Dance and Hall of Fame. The juried event features more than 75 artists selected locally and from across the country. Admission to the Saratoga Arts Celebration is free. The Dance Museum is located at 99 South Broadway. For more information, visit SaratogaArtsCelebration.org.

A High-Wire Performer, A Rapper, and an Author THREE CREATIVE LIFE GUESTS ANNOUNCED ALBANY — French artist Philippe Petit – who famously performed a high-wire walk between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in 1974 – will be featured in a conversation series at UAlbany, after which will perform an excerpt from his stage show “Open Practice” at the University Art Museum. The Creative Life: A Conversation Series at UAlbany will

feature Petit Oct. 3, rapper Rakim on Oct. 28, and acclaimed author Jhumpa Lahiri on Jan. 30, 2020. The Creative Life series features live onstage interviews conducted by WAMC’s "Roundtable" host Joe Donahue with artists of national and international prominence in conversation about their creative inspiration, their craft, their careers, and the demands of sustaining an artistic practice

over time. A question and answer period closes each program. All Creative Life events are free and open to the public. These three conversations will take place at the UAlbany Performing Arts Center on the University’s uptown campus at 1400 Washington Ave. For more information, call the UAlbany Performing Arts Center’s box office at 518-442-3997, or go to: www.albany.edu/pac.

Week of August 16 – August 22, 2019

WINNER’S

CIRCLE

End of Whip Use: A Good Thing

end of crop use encouraging

by Brendan O’Meara for Saratoga TODAY

My goodness, after reading through The Jockey Club’s Thoroughbred Safety Committee guidelines, you’d think there was something wrong with horse racing. There’s lots of sobering material to go through, all of which has the horse’s best interest in mind. But reading through just the headings alone is mildly disturbing. Each one of the headings addresses an issue that horses have endured for the better part of, I don’t know, 100 years. Here’s a few juicy ones: Anabolic Steroids, Protocol for Investigating and Reporting Fatalities Occurring On-Track, Reformed Racing Medication Rules, Post-Mortem Database, National Uniform Medication Program, Recording Training Fatalities in the Equine Injury Database, Non-Steroidal AntiInflammatory Drugs, NonSteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Regulations, Safety Riding Crops, Use of Crop and Use of the Crop and Penalties for Misuse of the Crop. I like to picture what someone 100 years from now might infer from horse racing. Like, they raced horses? And it was normal that they died. Or they used the whip crop? That seems barbaric. It’s this latter one that was most recently addressed by The Jockey Club. The crop, whip,

whatever you want to call it, should be thrown out in place of conditioning young horses without them and training young riders to find alternative ways to “encourage” their mount to run faster and straighter. If you’ve solicited the services of your local BDSM madam you might think the horse is lucky to get that kind of attention for free. Way back on June 17, 2008, The Jockey Club put together its first recommendation on safety riding crops. It’s cute because instead of using the delete key, the author of the report merely drew lines through Section A1. Allow me to transcribe: “No whip shall be used unless it has affixed to the end of it a looped leather popper not less than one and one quarter inches in width, and not over three inches in length, and be feathered above the popper with not less than three rows of leather feathers each feather not less than one inch in length. No whip shall exceed 31 inches in length. All whips riding crops are subject to inspection and approval by the stewards.” So eight years after the first report, The Jockey Club released a fresher set of guidelines with more granularity into the use of the whip riding crop. So finally, finally, in 2019 we get this and The Jockey Club must be commended for coming out strongly on this. Nobody outside of Norway — that’s right, Norway — has outright banned riding crops (Norway did it 20 years ago. Norway has horse racing?) The riding crop may no longer be used for encouragement. It shall only be used to avoid dangerous situations to horse and rider. In races where a jockey will not be using a whip, it will be announced over the PA. Should that crop make a pop on the horse’s body, the stewards are to review the use to determine if a breach of rules took place. For races under $100,000, a jock’s first offense comes with a

minimum 14-day suspension and fined the equivalent of 50% of a jockey’s earning for that race. For races with a total purse over $100,000, jockeys might want to consider holstering that crop. First offense is a minimum 28-day suspension and a fine of 100% of the jockey’s earnings for that race. One presumes that races with purses exceeding $100,000 could possibly be on national television. The penalty is brutal. As it should. I think there’s a significant chunk of horse racing fans that are conflicted about their stewardship of the game. On the one hand it can be thrilling; these animals are gorgeous, muscular, charismatic and athletic; you can gamble on them and maybe make a buck or two worth blowing at The Parting Glass. On the left hand, these horses are subjected to physical rigors the likes of which few people or animals know; they can die, riders can die; horses get whipped, drugged, castrated, lip chained, injected, and then after they’ve plateaued they might get run through the claiming ranks until some generous soul decided to make a nice pet of this

warhorse. And that’s the upside. Point being, anything that ensures these horses don’t incur anymore undue discomfort or pain for our entertainment is a move worth celebrating. We can lament that it took this long. Hopefully there’s a steward whose only job is to watch for the riding crop in every race and

hopefully they come down hard. This sport ran out of eyes to blacken a long time ago, so taking away the whip puts a cold steak on one of the many shiners. Brendan O’Meara is a freelance writer and author of Six Weeks in Saratoga. He lives in Eugene, OR. (@BrendanOMeara)

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Week of August 16 – August 22, 2019

Weezie at the FLAGPOLE: ONE FINE FILLY

by Louisa Foye

for Saratoga TODAY In a week that featured Fabulous Fillies Day, one fine filly showed the boys who's boss last Saturday when she became the first filly in 35 years to win the $500K Grade 1 Fourstardave. Got Stormy not only handled the boys, she broke the course record by over a full second, and did it old school style on one week's rest after winning the De La Rose the Saturday before. While trainer Mark Casse was less than thrilled with owner Gary Barber's bold move to run her back on short notice,

all's well that ends well, as Got Stormy proved she was more than ready in front of a crowd of over 41,000. She set the course record, covering the mile over the inner turf in 1:32 flat, and sprinted home to an easy 2-1/2 length victory under Ricardo Santana, Jr. As is par for the course, Chad Brown sent out a formidable trio, including another filly, Uni, who was actually the 9-5 post time favorite, along with Raging Bull and Made You Look. Made You Look briefly held a two length lead after Todd Pletcher's Gidu streaked out like a rabbit, only to fade, but Made You Look had nothing left either. Got Stormy roared home, while Raging Bull, Uni and Mark Casse's other entry, March to the Arch, managed to close in the money, but were no match for the blazing winner. Casse, the Canadian Hall of Famer, is no stranger to success with a talented turf filly. He trained the sublime Tepin, who won the Eclipse Award three times and the 2015 Breeders' Cup Mile, and he believes that Got Stormy has the same potential.

Got Stormy: the first filly in 35 years to take the win for the Grade 1 Fourstardave. Photo provided by NYRA. Ricardo Santana, who called her a "monster" after the race, graciously thanked her regular rider, Tyler Gaffalione, for giving him some pre-race tips, but agreed that she didn't need much guidance. Gaffalione was previously committed to ride Got Stormy's stablemate, Live Oak Plantation's March to the Arch, who he rode to victory in the Grade 2 Wise Dan at Churchill Downs in June, but he ended up on the wrong horse this day in 4th place. Next up for Got Stormy is probably the $1 Million Grade 1 Woodbine Mile on Casse's home turf September 14th, and she's also earned a free trip to Santa Anita for the Breeders' Cup Mile, following her "Win And You're In" victory in the Fourstardave. In Saturday's co-feature, the 114th running of the Grade 2 Saratoga Special for 2-year-old colts, Jimmy Jerkens' Green Light Go never stopped on his way to a 3-3/4 lengths victory. Junior Alvarado was once again aboard the big, strapping son of Hard Spun, who looked like a man among boys while recording his second straight victory. He broke his maiden at first asking by wiring the field for a 3-1/4 lengths score on the 4th of July at Belmont, and seems primed for a bright future. Jimmy Jerkens has said

that although he'll nominate his "special" juvenile for the Grade 1 Hopeful on closing day, he'll probably just give his talented charge a breather, and let him leisurely train up to the prestigious Grade 1 Champagne on October 5th at Belmont. As a native New Yorker, Jimmy holds the Champagne in high regard, as it was the most important juvenile race before the advent of the Breeders' Cup. It is now part of the Breeders' Cup Challenge, and the winner also receives 10 points on the Kentucky Derby ledger. In one five year span from 1974-1978, future Hall of Famers Foolish Pleasure, Honest Pleasure, Seattle Slew, Alydar and Spectacular Bid captured editions of the signature race, as did other greats like Buckpasser, Riva Ridge and Easy Goer. And Jimmy would love to do something his Dad never did, as somehow the Champagne eluded the Chief. Green Light Go was just one of four impressive juveniles on display last Saturday. Christophe Clement and West Point Thoroughbreds sent Decorated Invader out for the second time this meet, and the son of Declaration of War delivered on second outing with a 3-1/4 length maiden victory in the 1-1/16 mile race over the Mellon Turf Course. Steve Asmussen and Ricardo Santana hit the

Winner's Circle together twice last Saturday with another pair of good looking juveniles. In the 5th, first-time starter Tumbling Sky, a chesnut son of Competitive Edge, broke his maiden against a field that included a $1.4 million son of American Pharoah, Kittansett, who finished out of the money. In the 7th, another first-time starter for Asmussen put everyone on notice that he will be a force to be reckoned with. Gozilla, a chesnut son of Flatter, was absolutely dazzling, and should be high on Derby futures' radar. While leading jockey Jose Ortiz was holding down the fort at the Spa, on a modest day by his standards with only one win, brother Irad and Chad Brown, along with Hall of Famers Johnny Velazquez and Javi Castellano, were literally tearing up the turf in Chicago on Arlington Million Day. It was a remarkable day of racing for Chad Brown, as he captured all three Grade 1s, and added a Grade 3 in the nightcap, sweeping the final four races on the card. Peter Brant's Sistercharlie was a repeat winner in the $600K Grade 1 Beverly D, and earned a career-best 105 Beyer for her 3-length victory in the 1-3/16 mile race, once again with Johnny Velazquez up. continues to next page...

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The reigning Eclipse Award winner as the Champion Turf Female rallied from the back of the seven-horse field, going three wide to chase down her stablemate and pacesetter, Thais, just as she did in the Diana. And it's no coincidence that Peter Brant is the owner of both! With this victory, Sistercharlie was granted a berth in the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf, where she'll try to defend her title. If she follows last year's path, she'll go straight from repeat victories in the Diana and Beverly D to the Breeders' Cup in Santa Anita. The afternoon continued with the 43rd running of the $500K Grade 1 Secretariat for 3-year-olds going a mile. Chad's lightly raced Valid Point, a son of Scat Daddy, made e Five Racing and Bob Edwards proud when he went from last to first under Javi Castellano, and remained undefeated, fending off Aidan O'Brien's Van Beethoven for his first Grade 1 victory. In the 32nd running of the Arlington Million, Seth Klarman's and Bill Lawrence's Bricks and Mortar proved that he is solid as a rock, and presented a strong case for his Horse of the Year consideration. With his exciting, comefrom-behind closing kick, Bricks and Mortar held off the challenge of Aidan O'Brien's Magic Wand, and earned a 103 Beyer for his 3/4 length victory with Irad Ortiz aboard. The 5-year-old son of Giant's Causeway has remained perfect since returning from a 14-month layoff last December, following surgery for a hock condition. He has gone 6-6, and is now 10-12 in his career, with earnings of close to $4.9 million. His lone blemishes were in the 2017 Grade 3 Saranac here at the Spa, when he was beaten by Voodoo Song, and in October of 2017 in the Grade 3 Hill Prince at Belmont, when he was beaten by Yoshida. Although Bricks and Mortar has a "Win and You're In" free

entry to the 12 furlong Breeders' Cup Turf after his victory in the 10 furlong Arlington Million, Chad is still not sure where he'll enter his star next, as he maintains that 10 furlongs is his best distance. His tour de force campaign and racing career will definitely end in one of the Breeders' Cup races, as it was reported by BloodHorse earlier this week that Bricks and Mortar's breeding rights were sold to Teruya Yoshida's Shadai Farm in Japan. Both Yoshida and his bloodstock agent were at Arlington to see their future sire perform, and I'm sure they left with smiles on their faces. In the final race at Arlington, the Grade 3 Pucker Up at a mile and 1/8 for 3-year-old fillies, Peter Brant's Cafe Americano, a daughter of Medaglia d'Oro, gave Irad Ortiz his second straight victory on the card. Following his back-to-back victories in the Million last year and this year, Irad was once again sent back home just in time for his birthday, and what I'm sure was a happy celebration. On the opening night of the New York-bred Yearling Sales, a colt by Constitution went for $340K, while a filly by Runhappy went for $300K. During the day session on Monday, Larry Best's OXO Equine had the Sales topper when they paid $775K for a filly by Malibu Moon out of a Street Sense mare. Jeremiah Englehart went to $500K for a filly by Outwork out of an unraced Tiznow mare. Although the numbers were slightly down this year after a robust 2018 sale, it is nonetheless a wonderful thing to see how far the New York-breds have come in recent years. The racing community was in shock following the unexpected passing of Carmen Barrera last week. Her many friends and colleagues gathered en force in the Winner's Circle for an impromptu and heartfelt tribute to the longtime Director of Horsemen's Relations immediately after the devastating announcement came across the loudspeakers. Carmen, the daughter of trainer Luis, who won the Belmont

Sistercharlie. Photo by Elsa Lorieul, provided by NYRA. with Summing in 1981, and the niece of Laz, who campaigned Affirmed to the Triple Crown in 1978, was with NYRA for over 40 years. She was only 60. Carmen will be sorely missed by so many, as was evidenced by the outpouring of love. This coming Monday, August 19th, Second Chance Sports and The Learning League will present the 2nd annual Health, Horses and Making History Travers Week Celebration. I first learned about this event last year from my Saratoga friend, John Huppuch, who has helped promote this fundraising event that supports the programs the non-profit has run for over 30 years. They provide veterans, active duty military, and individuals and families with sports therapies and treatments for spinal injuries, autism and P.T.S.D. The event will be held at the Sports Plex in Clifton Park on 6 Corporate Drive from 6-10, and Jack Knowlton, owner of Kentucky Derby winner Funny Cide will be the guest speaker. For more information about the evening and to purchase tickets or make a donation, you can call/text Founder/Director Billy Yaiser at #518-491-0556 or #518-430-8374. Thank you so much for supporting this worthy cause, and on to Alabama Day in advance of Travers week!

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Week of August 16 – August 22, 2019

McLain and Beinars Giving Back to the Horses while Making a Difference at the TRF

Danielle Beinars

Shon McLain

by Tony Podlaski

for Saratoga TODAY Photos provided.

Shon McLain and Danielle Beinars represent two generations in their path of training and caring for Thoroughbreds. Whether is it giving back to the horses or making a difference, both have become an integral part of the Thoroughbred

Retirement Foundation’s barn on the corner of Bloomfield Road and Daniels Road. McLain, who started the Saratoga Strategic Partners 12 years ago, became a member of the TRF board in March, while

Beinars, a senior at Cazenovia College, has spent her summer working with this year’s retired and rescued horses. This year’s group of horses each has their own story before being retired and getting rescued. Candyman E, a 12-yearold gelding, is perhaps the most notable of the quartet as he won 10-of-34 races for just over $595,000, including a win in the Grade 3 Tobbagan Stakes, several other minor stakes victories, and a second-place finish in Kid Russell Stakes at Saratoga. Meanwhile, 8-year-old gelding Call the Iceman and 13-year-old mare Supurb Surprize each had brief racing careers as maidens at Finger Lakes; Uptown Joe was also a maiden through 13 races, including three races at Saratoga. McLain helped bring these horses to the barn earlier this year when he heard about their circumstances. “We got a call from a couple of local horse organizations and found out there were going to be some bad things happening,” McLain said. “That was an opportunity for us to come in and make something good out of it. One of the reasons I chose TRF is that we take any horse that needs

to be rescued, not just ones who can be retrained into something or resold. They are here, even if it means that they just want to eat grass in the field. We are the first for the worst.” Beinars eventually started working with them as part of her internship. Even though TRF Director of Development and Communications Jennifer Stevens had a racing background on each of these horses, she didn’t know much about them beyond that. “We didn’t know anything about their personalities or riding abilities or the challenges we were going to face. Danielle has been able to go through each horse. Now, we know – with someone working with them every day – where they are going to fit the best. She has been great with that. Now, hopefully, three of them can get adopted out.” Prior to their involvement in the TRF, McLain and Beinars each had unique paths of working with Thoroughbreds. The 49-year-old McLain went from being an architect major at University of Kansas to working for trainer Tom Pryor at Woodlands in Kansas City as a groom. Once McLain

got the experience of being in the Winner’s Circle, he lost his interest in architecture. “I must have gotten 20 win pictures. I got hooked on that,” he said. “After my fifth year of school, architecture got boring. Computer Aided Drafting came out and it was point-click, pointclick. There was no way that I was doing that.” After going through the Oklahoma circuit, McLain started working for Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas. Along with working with a solid group of former assistants that included Todd Pletcher, Dallas Stewart, Mike Maker, Mark Hennig and George Weaver, McLain also handled Kentucky Derby winners Thunder Gulch and Grindstone, as well as 3-year-old filly champion Serena’s Song. However, there was a moment with Serena’s Song and Lukas when McLain learned the significance of giving back. A few days before the 1995 Kentucky Derby, Lukas and McLain had Serena’s Song grazing on the backside of Churchill Downs when Lukas allowed a girl to pet the horse on the nose. continues to next page...

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McLain and Beinars Giving Back to the Horses while Making a Difference at the TRF Photos provided.

"...it is so important to give back to the sport that has given to us,” McLain said. continued from previous page...

“He said it is so important to give back to the sport that has given to us,” McLain said. “He said that little girl will never forget that experience; she is the future of the sport of horse racing. That has kind of always stuck with me that giving back to the sport that has moved me to where I am today. That’s very important.” As a father of 16-year-old daughter Katie and 14-year-old son Michael, McLain continues to believe in volunteering and community support through programs that include the Saratoga Chamber of Commerce, New York State Race Track Chaplaincy, Maple Avenue Parent Newtork and Kiwanis. “Community involvement is very important to me,” he said. “Having kids, I have done all of the regular community support like the PTA and Little League. Now that my kids are older, I know what I wanted to do community-wise.”

The 21-year-old Beinars from Foxboro, Mass. was five years old when she started riding in horse shows. She got involved in a work-to-ride opportunity from the partner of a farm owner who painted her parent’s house for a couple of years. However, Beinars was looking for more. “She taught me to make a horse run faster, slower, and steer. After that, I was on my own,” she said. “I did a lot of YouTube watching to learn about advanced skills. I wanted to get more competitive; I wanted to horse show and do more events.” On the last day of her seventh grade year, Beinars moved onto another work-to-ride program with some initial hesitation from the farm owner. That opportunity eventually became the foundation for Beinars working with Thoroughbreds. “She wasn’t initially willing to give a 12-year-old a work-to-ride opportunity,” she said. “Gradually,

I started working more and riding more. I was given more difficult horses or horses that people didn’t want to ride. It was great because I had the patience for them. That’s where I got the passion of working with Thoroughbreds.” Beinars graduated from Norfolk County Agricultural High School in Walpole, Mass. where she was part of an animal science program. She learned different skills that included woodworking, equine science and applying to college with equine programs. Over the past 12 weeks in her TRF internship, Beinars believes her experience has prepared her for the future that could include pursuing a masters in sustainable agriculture while reinforcing her personal mission of making a difference. “I really like my internship,” she said. “I really learned whatever I do – with Thoroughbreds or not – it needs to make a difference. I

am always motivated and give my best effort. However, at the end of the day, I don’t care if you win a blue ribbon with some class of a horse. That doesn’t really mean anything to me. The biggest thing that I got out it is whatever I do, it has to be meaningful.”

As a way to raise money for the after care and internships, the TRF features several community events that include the open houses. The TRF’s fundraising event is the Summer Night BBQ at the Barn on Aug. 20 from 6-8 p.m. at The Saratoga Winery.

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Week of August 16 – August 22, 2019

WEEK SIX EVENTS AT SARATOGA RACE COURSE

FRIDAY, AUGUST 16 • SKIDMORE The afternoon will feature the $100,000 Skidmore for 2-year-olds on turf.

• TASTE NY: CRAFT BEER & CIDER The Friday edition of the popular weekly tasting event will offer guests the opportunity to sample craft beers and ciders produced exclusively in New York State. Live music will accompany the tasting each Friday from noon to 5 p.m. in the Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavilion. Guests will enjoy five samples for $5. Must be 21 years or older to participate.

Grade 1 Fourstardave H. Stakes on Saturday, Aug 10. Winner: Got Stormy. Photo by Elsa Lorieul, provided by NYRA.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 • ALABAMA DAY The nation's top 3-year-old fillies will compete in the Grade 1, $600,000 Alabama presented by NYRA Bets. The day's card also includes the Grade 2, $200,000 Lake Placid for 3-year-old fillies on the turf and the $100,000 Smart N Fancy for turf fillies and mares. Saratoga Live will have full-card coverage beginning at 1 p.m. on FS2.

• FASHION SATURDAYS Designed to showcase the tradition of style in thoroughbred racing, the event will feature women’s and men’s fashion apparel from local retailers, as well as home décor and jewelry items. The event will be held each Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavilion.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 18 • SUMMER COLONY The day's feature is the $100,000 Summer Colony for fillies and mares.

• LUSTGARTEN FOUNDATION DAY Saratoga will honor the legacy of trainer Dominic Galluscio with a day to benefit The Lustgarten Foundation, a non-profit organization whose mission is to advance scientific and medical research related to pancreatic cancer. The day will include a trainer autograph session at the Jockey Silks Room Porch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The first 200 fans will receive a limited-edition poster and Saratoga hat with a donation to The Lustgarten Foundation.

• EMPIRE 6 MANDATORY PAYOUT Sunday, August 18 will mark one of two mandatory payout days for the new Empire 6 in which the entire net pool will be paid out to bettors. The Empire 6 is a jackpot-style multi-race wager featuring a $0.20 bet minimum and 20 percent takeout. The wager requires the bettor to select the first-place finisher of the final six races of the card. If one unique ticket exists, then 100% of the net pool, plus the jackpot carryover if applicable, is paid to the winner. If there is no unique wager selecting the first-place finisher in all six races, then 75% of the day's net

pool is distributed to those who selected the firstplace finisher in the greatest number of races. The remainder is added into the jackpot and carried to the next day's Empire 6 with the exception of the two mandatory payout days on August 18 and Monday, September 2, closing day at Saratoga.

• BERKSHIRE BANK FAMILY SUNDAYS The kid-oriented weekly event features a wide variety of free family-friendly activities, games, attractions and educational activities each Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavilion. The theme for this week’s event is “Sci-Fi Day” featuring a vortex gravity inflatable, dream lab robot and virtual reality space pods, amongst other science-themed activities.

• LOW ROLLER CHALLENGE Every Sunday will include the Low Roller Challenge Handicapping Contest, which allows aspiring handicappers the opportunity to experience the thrill of tournament play for $40, with $30 going towards live bankroll and $10 to the prize pool. Registration begins at 11 a.m. near the Fourstardave Sports Bar and the challenge ends after the final post.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21 • SARATOGA BEACH TOWEL GIVEAWAY The season’s third premium giveaway - a Saratoga beach towel, presented by Upstate Ford Dealers - will kick off the countdown to the 150th running of the Grade 1, $1.25 million Runhappy Travers. The circular beach towel is a colorful rendering of a thoroughbred and jockey charging down the main track with the iconic Saratoga grandstand in the background.

• NEW YORK SPORTS DAY Fans will have the opportunity to learn about the many teams and leagues with a home field advantage in the Capital Region during the first New York Sports Day at Saratoga. Participating teams and colleges include the Tri-City ValleyCats, Adirondack Thunder, University at Albany and Siena Athletics.

The Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavilion will feature exhibits and activities from local sports teams from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• STEWART'S ICE CREAM EATING CONTEST Come to Saratoga Race Course to compete in the ultimate in chilly contests at the annual Stewart's Ice Cream Eating Contest. Contestants will be divided into three age groups - kids, teens and adults - as they battle to see who can eat a pint of ice cream the fastest. The competition will take place in the CocaCola Saratoga Pavilion.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 15 • TASTE NY: WINE & SPIRITS Come sample varietals of wine and spirits from the best of the best New York State wineries and distilleries. Enjoy live music while sipping on select spirits every Thursday from noon to 5 p.m. in the Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavilion. Five samples are just $5! Guests must be 21 years or older to participate.

• LOW ROLLER CHALLENGE Every Thursday will include the Low Roller Challenge which allows aspiring handicappers the opportunity to experience the thrill of tournament play for $40, with $30 going towards live bankroll and $10 to the prize pool. Registration begins at 11 a.m. near the Fourstardave Sports Bar and the challenge ends after the final post.

COMING UP: • SATURDAY, AUGUST 24

150th RUNHAPPY TRAVERS Tickets on-sale for the 150th Runhappy Travers. Fans who buy in advance will save on admission. General admission tickets are $10 when purchased in advance and $15 on Travers Day, Saturday, August 24. Advance tickets are available in-person at the NYRA Box Office or online at NYRA.com/Travers. NOTE: Dark Days are Monday and Tuesday For more information about upcoming events visit NYRA.com/Saratoga.

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HOME RUN Stampede's History of Success

Coach Paul Mound.

by Lindsay Wilson Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Stampede Baseball League is back for another fall program of training, developing and strengthening up and coming local players. Saratoga Stampede is recognized as the oldest travel baseball program in Saratoga, since it’s conception in 2001. This year, the league is expanding to have a U13 team, alongside it’s U 14, U16 and U19 teams. "We started it with the intention of trying to almost become a preparatory program for when kids advance age wise into college,” said Paul Mound, founder and one of the league coaches. Alongside Mound, the baseball coach for Union College, Coaches Alfonso Lambert and Dale Long, the head and assistant coach of Saratoga Central Catholic varsity baseball team are the main coaches of the Stampede program. Aside from the expansive years of experience between the three of them, they are also in the New York State Hall of Fame. Expert coaches lead to valuable training and educational opportunities for those who make it into the league. "Ninety-five percent of the boys who had played Stampede

baseball over these 19 years have gone on to play college baseball," said Mound. Many of those players are former students of Ballston Spa High School, Saratoga Springs High School and Spa Catholic, who have gone on to play baseball at various colleges such as Siena and U Albany. "This program is designed for the player that really wants to continue to develop and excel in the game of baseball," said Mound. Throughout the program, the athletes will focus on developing their instructional skills, hitting, defensive baseball, base running as well as playing in a handful of games throughout the northeast and Mid-Atlantic region. This past summer new coaches, and Stampede alumni joined back into the league as coaches including Schuylerville High School’s head and assistant varsity baseball coaches Darin Renner and Tyler Green. For more information on the league, visit Saratoga Stampede Baseball on Facebook, or contact moundp@union.edu for registration information. Tryouts for the U13 and U14 teams will be held at the Eastside Recreation field at 6 p.m. August 19 and 21. The following week, August 26 and 27 at 6 p.m. at the Eastside Recreation Field, will be the U16 and U19 team tryouts.

Senior Stampede State Champions. Photo Provided.

"95% of the boys who had

played Stampede baseball over these 19 years have gone on to play college baseball," said Mound.

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RECOGNIZING WOMEN IN SPORTS

Fabulous Fillies Day at Saratoga Race Course by Lindsay Wilson Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Thursday, August 8, The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) recognized women and celebrated their contributions to the world of thoroughbred racing and sports. Many gathered for Fabulous Fillies Day at Saratoga Race Course where the day kicked off at 11 a.m. with the Sizzling Hot Pink Saratoga Hat Luncheon at the 1836 club. Funds raised through raffle sales at the luncheon that will benefit The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF). "Fabulous Fillies Day is one

of the more fun days at the track,” said CEO and President of NYRA, David O’Rourke, as he addressed the attendees. “This special moment as we recognize the contributions and achievements of women in thoroughbred racing." The guest of honor for the afternoon was Barbara Jo Rubin, the first female jockey to win a race against men at a nationally recognized racetrack in the United States. Fifty years ago, Rubin became the first female jockey to win against men at Charles Town. Before her career ended due to injury, she became the first female to win in New York at Aqueduct Race Track. "Barbara is undeniably inspirational to many female

jockeys. Her accomplishments have helped pave the way for many women who have followed her into irons,” said O’ Rourke. Not only was Rubin honored to be recognized by NYRA, but she is very supportive of the luncheon’s mission to contribute to breast cancer research. "I hope that we raise a lot of money with the research. It is very important. I have a few friends with cancer right now and we're trying to overcome everything. But the research is so important," said Rubin. Fabulous Fillies Day is another reminder to not only honor women for their past accomplishments, but to support them in seeing the future.

Barbara Jo Rubin receiving a Longiness watch from NYRA President David O’Rourke. Photo by SuperSource Media, LLC.

Fabulous Fillies Day honoree ceremony on August 8, 2019. Photos by Lindsay Wilson.

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Week of August 16 – August 22, 2019

Skidmore College Saratoga 2019 Summer Horse Show SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga's longest running equestrian events, where horses and riders from all over North America participate in world class hunter/jumper competition’s last day of events is Saturday, August 17. Located on over 100 acres, just eight miles from downtown Saratoga Springs, White Hollow Farm features eight arenas with state-of-the-art drainage and all-weather performance footing, permanent and tented stabling, and multiple-sized turnout paddocks. The horse show and all of its glory have taken place since 1927, and has grown, to where Skidmore College host six weeks’ worth of United States Equestrian Federation Premiere events. It’s a family friendly event filled with food, shopping and of course, friendly competition. All proceeds and contributions directly fund scholarships/financial aid for students who otherwise would not have the resources to attend college. Another welcoming feature of the event – it’s free admission!

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SRYMCA / Saratoga Honda Summer Youth Basketball Leagues Scores JUNIOR DIVISION: Goodemote Physical Therapy 48 Cudney’s Launderers 31 Goodemote fell behind by 3 points at halftime but their defense gave up just 5 points in the second half as they defeated Cudney’s by a score of 48 to 31. Cudney’s only had 4 players so at times they were playing 4 on 5 which had them pretty fatigued by the end of the game. John Gerardi had a game high 21 points while teammates Liam Brennan and Shea Crotty scored 9 points each. Jake Schaefer had team high 18 points and scored all of Cudney’s points in the second half, Jaden Cousar contributed 8 points in the loss. Saratoga Retired Firefighters 46 – The Barrelhouse 23 The retired firemen ran their record to 5 and 0 for the season as they defeated The Barrelhouse 46 to 23. Once again the firemen used a balanced scoring attack and an exciting defense led by Chase Billington who scored 17 points, 14 points from Owen Mongan and 10 points from Josh Simon. The Barrelhouse got 6 points from Will O’Donnell, 5 points from Makenna DiCaprio and 2 points from Aubrey Lindsay. Saratoga PBA 42 – Olsen Associates 36 In the first overtime game of the season the PBA took a big lead into the last 5 minutes of the game and fought off a furious comeback which got the game into overtime. In overtime PBA outscored Olsen 8 to 2 and were led by 19 points from Noah Diulio along with 10 points from Wyatt Wood and

Tasiah LaDore’s 9 points. Olsen was paced by Gianni Delgado with 14 points along with 8 points from Sam Chaucer and Amiah Love’s 6 points.

SENIOR DIVISION: Village Photo 62 – Spa Café 35 Village Photo continued their winning ways remaining undefeated bringing their record to 5-0 by defeating Spa Café by a score of 62 to 35. Village Photo’s Elijah Woods led all scorers with 20 points along with 10 points from Holden Johnson, 8 points apiece from Toby Diulio, Isacc Ryan and Rodell Evans. Charlie Didonato dropped in 17 points in the loss. Saratoga Honda 64 – Moreau Associates 33 Paul Steves 17 points, Ben VanValkenburg 9 points, Steven Bebee 7 points, Brett Beckwith’s 5 points all helped Saratoga Honda beat Moreau Associates 64 to 33. Moreau’s high scorers were Kemauri Johnson with 10 points, 7 points and 6 points from Everett Barnes and Andrew Masten respectively. Pashley Contracting 43 – Synergy Promotions 15 With everyone on the team scoring, Pashley Contracting easily defeated Synergy Promotions 43 to 15. Pashley’s smothering defense held Synergy to just 5 first half points and they never looked back. Bryant Savage played an all-round good game and was the game high scorer with 13 points, all but 1 bucket coming in the 1st half, Channing Adriance had 10 points and Andrew Crossett added 6 points in the win. Synergy’s Braylon DuMortier was high scorer with 5 points.

SRYMCA Youth Basketball. Photo provided.

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Week of August 16 – August 22, 2019

COMMUNITY SPORTS BULLETIN The Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series SARATOGA SPRINGS — The final Trail Series will be held Monday, August 19 at 6:15 p.m. at Camp Saratoga, Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park. The races are open to all and registration is $5 at the door. Proceeds benefit the Wilton Wildlife Preserve and the Saratoga Spa State Park. Refreshments and raffle prizes afterwards. Grand prizes for best times for all five events, continual improvement and most family members. For more information visit www.saratogastryders.org or email laura@saratogastryders.org.

Summer Dance with Miss Roseanne CREATIVE DANCE: This is a three-day mini creative movement and dance class for toddlers ages two and a half to three and a half. Students will develop learning and listening skills while experiencing dance for the first time. Class runs Tuesday, August 20 Thursday, August 22 at the Malta Community Center from 4:30-5:30 p.m. COMBO CLASS: This three-day mini dance class open to children ages four through seven. which is appropriate for the first-time dancer as well as children with some experience, includes an hour and thirty minutes classes ballet, tap, jazz and hip-hop instruction each day. Classes run Tuesday, August 20 Thursday, August 22 at the Malta Community Center from 5:30-7 p.m. Contact the Malta Community Center at 518-899-4411 or visit www.MaltaParksRec.com for more information.

Saratoga Fall Youth Field Hockey SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Booster Club will be hosting its ninth fall season of youth field hockey beginning on Aug. 27 and ending on Sept 30. The program is open to youths in grades third through sixth. No experience needed. The program

features practices working on fundamental skills and at least four play days with other area school club programs. The youth program brochure can be downloaded from the Booster Club’s website at www.eteamz.com/ Saratogafieldhockey1. Registration is now open and the cost is $100 for the fall season which includes a team vest for new players. For more information please contact Jo-Anne Hostig, Saratoga head field hockey coach at Togafieldhockey@gmail.com.

Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 Free Soccer Shoot Free Annual Soccer Shoot in the backyard of the Elks Lodge on September 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open to children ages 14 and under.

Town of Wilton Recreational Basketball WILTON — Registration has begun for the Town of Wilton’s Recreational basketball program at Gavin Park. The Jr. NBA basketball program runs from October 15 through February 8 and is open to boys and girls in second through tenth grade. Registration is now open to all Wilton Residents and open for non-residents beginning August 30. To register and for additional information go to www. townofwilton.com

Women’s Basketball Seeking Officials SARATOGA SPRINGS — Section 2 of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) is looking for people who are interested in being trained to officiate high school girls’ basketball for the 2019/2020 season. Classes to be held by Jim Perkins in Saratoga and will begin in early September. For further information please contact Jim Perkins at Ref4bball@gmail.com or 518-692-9486.

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Youth Parking Fees to Support Toga Recreation SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Youth Parking program will continue to collect parking fees at the lower deck of the Putnam Street parking garage in downtown Saratoga Springs. The program raises money to help support the recreation department. The program also collects fees at the corner of Wright St. and Jackson St. during track season. A complete list of fees and dates can be found at www.saratogasprings.org under city fees. Parking Garage Information Hours: 4:30-8:45 p.m. every day except Mondays and Tuesdays through September 2. Cost: Sunday-Thursday: $8; FridaySaturday: $10. View the city website for a complete list www.saratoga-springs.org

Saratoga Recreation Department Mark your calendars for another summer of fun with the Recreation Department! A variety of engaging sporting activities are available: • Summer Running Program: Spend your summer running with Saratoga’s acclaimed coaches! The summer running program will take place through August 17. Times are available for boys, girls, and families. • Intro to Ice Skating: Learn ice skating basics or improve your skillst. Everyone age 3-Adult is welcome. • The Skateboard Clinic will run August 19-23 from 5:30-8 p.m. and is open to everyone age 8-15. • Fall Soccer: Early Bird Registration for Fall Soccer has begun for Kickers and League Play. Everyone age 3-Adult is welcome. Visit SaratogaRec.com for additional information and to download forms. Contact 518-587-3550, ext. 2300 or email recreservations@saratoga-springs.org.

Week of August 16 – August 22, 2019

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by Lindsay Wilson Saratoga TODAY

CLIFTON PARK — This year Second Chance sports and The Learning League will host a fundraiser to help the continued years of support their organizations provides. Second Chance Sports and The Learning League is a non– profit organization focused on providing therapies for

individuals suffering from PTSD, spinal injuries and other health concerns through sports therapy. The organization has dedicated the past 30 years to providing these services. The proceeds of this event will allow for therapeutic and life-changing programs and treatments to be brought to the locals who need these physically active therapies. Their programs and treatments aid in the treatment and maintenance

of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in veterans, services for active duty military families and expand autistic persons. This year’s fundraiser will feature Jack Knowlton of Funnycide Fame and a few more Kentucky Derby winners, as they discuss thoroughbred racing and the upcoming Travers race. Additionally, top stable owners and Hall of Fame trainers and jockeys will be in attendance. There will

also be a tasting of several local restaurants' offerings. The night will be filled with dancing, live and silent auctions and raffles! For attendance, the tickets are $100 per person. The event will take place at Sports Plex in Clifton Park, Monday, August 19 from 6 to 10 p.m. For further information, call or text 518-491-0556.

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New York Bred Yearlings Sale Photos by SuperSource Media, LLC.

by Lindsay Wilson Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — A week after the record-breaking Saratoga Horse sale the New York Bred Yearlings sale, took place at Fasig Tipton’s Humphrey S. Finney Pavilion This year 186 yearlings were sold for a total of $16,200,000, which is 14 more sales than the preceding year. However last year’s sale raked in more dollars with a total sale of $18,492,000. Hip 592 sold for $775,000 Malibu Moon – Savy Sassys set the record for the largest sale of the New York Sale in history. The horse was bought by OXO Equine LLC.