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FARMING DILEMMA A Local Farmer’s Struggle with Succession Planning

by Jaynie Ellis Saratoga TODAY CHARLTON — David Wood owns one of the largest farms in Saratoga County, but estate tax increases are threatening the future of his farm.

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BALLSTON SPA — The Saratoga County Board of Supervisors held their full monthly meeting in Ballston Spa on Aug. 17, during which they read proclamations noting the upcoming 20th Anniversary of the attacks on 9/11, the efforts of area non-profit organization during

COVID-19, and recognized the county Women in Government Leadership Program. The board also adopted 30 different resolutions. The following were among the measures adopted: American Rescue Plan • The Board authorized the acceptance of $22,324,096.50 in Federal Aid under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA).

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his farm when he retires, federal tax policies do not include exclusions for anyone other than direct family members. Therefore, his successor could potentially have to sell the farm just to foot the federal tax bill.

“It is quite an undertaking, but we are hoping to make provisions,” said Wood, about having a family member inherit the farm in the coming years.

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History

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The Gamblers and Gangsters of Saratoga

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

“Killer” Madden (at far left), notorious underworld figure, enjoys a laugh with a few of his pals in the dining room of the Grand Union Hotel in Saratoga Springs. Photo provided by The Saratoga County History Roundtable.

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aratoga has always been a gambling town.

Even before the famous racetrack was built, Saratoga was full of gambling dens.

Many of the early gambling places were run by men who could be considered “gentlemen gamblers.”

They ran relatively clean games and did not engage in violence or other forms of vice. In short, they were professional gamblers. Later,

with gambling well entrenched and Saratoga’s location along the notorious bootleg trail coming down through Canada during prohibition, Saratoga attracted gangsters that were both nationally known and locally grown.

Early gamblers in Saratoga like John Morrissey and Richard Canfield built their reputations as fair, professional gamblers.

Morrissey built the famous casino

in Congress Park in 1870 and Canfield improved it, solidifying its status as the “Monte Carlo of America.” Both men respected the local townsfolk and made sure they kept the public on their side by donating large amounts to charities around town. They also established three rules for their casino; no women were allowed to play, no locals were permitted entry and they closed on Sundays. continues to page 3...

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All rules to ensure they stayed in the good graces of the local population.

Once Canfield left town, city authorities clamped down on the gambling and ran a relatively clean town for about ten years. That all changed when Arnold Rothstein, the “Grandfather of Organized Crime” set his sights on the Spa City. In 1917, Rothstein arrived with a large bankroll and started paying off local officials for the privilege of opening the Arrowhead Inn out by Saratoga Lake. He was so successful that the following year he built the Brook Resort out Church Street and started making money hand-over-fist during the summers. Rothstein opened the dam, and a steady stream of gangsters flowed through.

Charles “Lucky” Luciano, Meyer Lansky and Dutch Shultz all worked for Rothstein at the Brook. Luciano went on to run the Chicago Club on Woodlawn Ave for several years while Meyer Lansky’s gambling interests in the Arrowhead and Piping Rock Club lasted for decades.

Joe Adonis and Frank Costello also had an interest in the Piping Rock Club, the crown jewel of the mafia’s casino holdings in New York. Adonis was seen nearly every night eating at the dining room and never paying for a meal while Costello’s staff from his Copacabana Club in New York City worked summers in Saratoga.

Louis “Doc” Farone was a local man who rose to prominence in the Saratoga underworld during prohibition. Associating with national gangsters, Farone kept a tight grip on gambling and bootlegging operations in and around Saratoga. Not shy about defending his territory, Farone’s men engaged in several shootouts with downstate mobsters associated with Legs Diamond, Mad Dog Coll, and Dutch Schultz when they encroached on the Saratoga market. One of those three apparently tried to assassinate Doc Farone, but their ambush near Second and Catherine Streets was unsuccessful.

Adam Parillo was another Saratoga native who became involved with some of the most powerful mobsters in Canada. In

1924 Parillo joined a group of top Montreal mafia men as they held up a bank messenger car. After the smoke of a shootout cleared, one bank employee and one gangster lay dead. Parillo turned state’s evidence and spent twelve years in prison for his part in the crime. He was shot dead on the streets of Saratoga soon after his release in 1936.

Alvin Karpis, who was the FBI’s Public Enemy #1 at the time, tried to hide out in Saratoga Springs at a house near Loughberry Lake.

Fearing he had been recognized while driving down Broadway, Karpis quickly fled the Spa City as federal Agents descended on the town in pursuit.

Peter Christian Barrie was a notorious horse painter and doper who was chased all over England, Canada, Cuba, and the United States as he secretly switched fast horses painted to look like slower horses entered in various races.

Betting on the substituted horse, Barrie and his friends cleaned up at the betting window when the “slow” horse won.

Barrie was finally captured in Saratoga leading a horse from its stall at the track in 1935.

Anthony “Little Augie Pisano” Carfano was the number two man in the Luciano crime family in 1959 when he was gunned down near LaGuardia Airport in New York City. Back in 1925, Little Augie shot the nightwatchman at Newman’s Lake House and led police on a high-speed chase through the city.

From Morrissey and Canfield to Rothstein and Luciano, Saratoga played host to the nation’s most interesting and notorious criminals for over a century.

Along the way, these men and their friends in public service turned Saratoga from a wild forest known for its mineral springs into a gangster’s paradise.

Greg Veitch is the retired Chief of Police in Saratoga Springs and the author of two books about the history of gambling, crime, corruption, and the mob at Saratoga Springs. “All the Law in the World Won’t Stop Them” and “A Gangster’s Paradise” are available at www.gangstersofsaratoga.com or www.northshire.com.

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2021 Estamos Aquí (We Are Here) Photo Exhibition BALLSTON SPA — Visión: A photographic window into the lives of immigrant workers at the backstretch is being brought to life at local businesses throughout the area through the month of August. The Estamos Aquí (We Are Here) exhibit is a chance for Latino immigrants to share their experiences living in Saratoga, while simultaneously raising crucial funds for the Immigrant Services Program at LifeWorks Community Action.

Historically, the Visión event would take place annually in August with a reception on the 1863 Patio located at the Saratoga Race Course. However, due to the pandemic, the organization was forced to take a socially-distant, COVID-safe approach. Last year, the event took place virtually with the launch of the Estamos Aquí website, which features collections of work from the exhibits of years prior. This year, the 14th annual event is community-wide.

Throughout August, the black-andwhite photographs of Saratoga’s immigrant artists will hang within some of Saratoga County’s restaurants and storefronts.

“We feel so honored to be a

part of this event,” said Dayanis Bowie, owner of DB Trends in Ballston Spa, “As an immigrant, I’m so happy and proud to support our immigrant community, their dreams, their passion, and their hard work. Being able to help make a difference for my Latino community is important to me!”

Photos of the exhibit will be on display through the end of August at the following locations: DB Trends, Iron Roost, Sage Wine and Spirits, Nani’s Indian Kitchen, MochaLisa’s Caffè, Northshire Bookstore, Dark Horse Mercantile and Impressions of Saratoga. Large prints, 5x7 matted prints and fivepack notecards can be purchased through the Estamos Aqui website at www.estamosaquisaratoga. com/store. All proceeds will support the Latino Community Advocacy Program at LifeWorks and the artists themselves.

LifeWorks Community Action (formerly Saratoga County EOC) is a local nonprofit organization dedicated to providing access to programs that fulfill our neighbors’ immediate needs. To learn more visit www. lifeworksaction.org

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2021 Go Red for Women Event Set ALBANY — Sherri Roberts was 42 when she passed away from a heart attack in 2007. Lisa Silver was 38 when she had a stroke in 2008, while her best friend Christianne Smith was in the car she was driving.

Michele Kollmer and Christianne Smith are chairing the 2021 Go Red for Women campaign in hon-or of these two women, one a sister and one a friend. The campaign culminates in the Go Red for Women Luncheon, set for Friday, Nov. 12,

from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Capital Center in Albany.

Kollmer and Smith have volunteered with Go Red for women for the past four years and have re-structured some of the ways the volunteers work. They have worked together in the past – Kollmer worked at the American Cancer Society, where Smith chaired The Gala of Hope.

For more information, visit CapitalRegionNYGo RedLuncheon.heart.org or contact Sha-ron.Horton@heart.org.

Annual Saratoga Horse Farm Tour SARATOGA COUNTY — Cornell Cooperative Extension Equine (CCE Equine) in Saratoga County is hosting the annual Saratoga County Horse Farm Tour on Sunday, August 22 from 12-4 p.m. at participating farms.

This is a free drive-it-yourself event offered to the community with a mission to promote the equine industry and give communities members the opportunity to experience life on a horse farm.

The Saratoga Horse Farm tour is the perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon, horse lovers and families will delight in meeting different breeds of horses and get a behind the scenes look at the horses that are frequently our neighbors here in Saratoga County.

Participating Farms include: • Cross Timbers Ranch: 122 Barney Road, Middle Grove.

Cross Timbers Ranch is a 140 acre full service horse boarding facility. The facility includes a 140’ x 70’ indoor arena, round pens, exercise hills, a Texas Staircase, barrels, poles, multiple obstacle challenges and private trails • Mill Creek Farm: 1019 County Road 70, Stillwater. Mill Creek Farm is a family owned full service Thoroughbred breeding farm specializing in individual care, boarding, breeding and raising.

• Stark Racing Stable: 247 County Route 68 Saratoga Springs.

Stark Racing Stable is a 64-acre harness racing training facility with a half mile training track.

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COURT Jason P. Morelli, 38, of Waterford, pleaded Aug. 5 to attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third-degree, a felony. Sentencing Oct. 7.

Justin Sherman, 43, of Gansevoort, pleaded Aug. 5 to failure to register as a sex offender, a felony, in Moreau.

Sentencing Oct. 7.

felony, in Wilton. Sentencing scheduled Sept. 27.

David J. Hayes, 31, of Fort Edward, pleaded Aug. 3 to aggravated family offense, a felony, in Saratoga Springs.

Sentencing Sept. 28.

Kenneth J. Hastings, 39, of Corinth, pleaded Aug. 3 to assault in the second-degree, a felony. Sentencing Oct. 8.

Bernard J. Adams, Jr., 44, of Schenectady, was sentenced Aug. 5 to 3 years in jail, in connection with the felony charge attempted criminal possession of a controlled substance, in Malta.

Billy Jo Murdie, 46, of Milton, was sentenced Aug. 3 to five years of probation, after pleading to unlawful surveillance in the second-degree, a felony.

Adam S. Bateman, 30, of Moira, pleaded Aug. 5 to felony criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third-degree, in Wilton. Sentencing Oct. 7.

Chalmers D. Davis, 43, of Saratoga Springs was charged with felony assault and criminal possession of a weapon which rises to a felony based on a previous conviction, in connection with an incident that occurred on Caroline Street on Aug. 10.

Angela Duross, 38, of Corinth, pleaded Aug. 5 to felony attempted criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fifth-degree. Sentencing Oct. 8.

William J. Pfeiffer, 43, of Valatie, pleaded Aug. 5 to felony attempted assault, in Halfmoon. Sentencing Oct. 7.

Kristopher M. Flores, 36, of Troy, pleaded Aug. 2 to grand larceny in the fourth-degree, a

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Nikki J. Atanasio, 45, of Clifton Park, was charged Aug. 3 with criminal possession of a weapon in the thirddegree, a felony, and harassment in the second-degree, a violation, after the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Department responded to a domestic incident call in Clifton Park

BLOTTER 5 where a man had allegedly threatened to kill a woman with a firearm, according to authorities. The results of a subsequent search warrant revealed a loaded Glock handgun with a defaced serial number and two loaded magazines, police said.

Keojhi T. Branch, 26, of Catskill, was charged July 28 in the town of Milton with two counts of grand larceny and one count of identity theft.

It is alleged that in April and May of 2020, Branch stole $4,395.18 in cash and merchandise. At the time, Branch was employed as a care provider in a residential facility for people with disabilities.

Branch is suspected of taking a debit card belonging to a client and using that debit card to make unauthorized cash withdrawals and purchases for his personal benefit, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office. Branch is also accused of using an online retail account belonging to the victim to order merchandise for his benefit.

James W. Major, 52, of Stillwater was charged Aug. 5 with the following misdemeanors: criminal contempt, criminal trespass, unlawfully fleeing a police officer in a motor

vehicle, criminal possession of a weapon, aggravated operation of a motor vehicle, and with the traffic infraction: speed in zone.

Frederick Volkman, 25, of Glens Falls, was charged Aug. 1 in Saratoga Springs with criminal trespass.

Antonio Mercade, 22, was charged Aug. 1 in Saratoga Springs with criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Richard Battistini, 22, of Amsterdam, was charged Aug. 1 in Saratoga Springs with two counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Ruby Daley, 21, of Troy, was charged Aug. 1 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, and failure to obey traffic control device.

Robert Colvin, 43, of Northville, was charged Aug. 1 in

Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and moving from lane unsafely.

Chad Lang, 47, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Aug. 1 with criminal trespass.

Brandon Wade, 23, of Hartford, NY was charged July 30 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated harassment, coercion, aggravated family offense, and criminal contempt.

Charlotte Perella, 19, of Ballston Spa, was charged July 31 in Saratoga Springs with possession of a forged instrument, and criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Megan Lanzetta, 42, of Albany, was charged July 31 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, refusal of breath test, criminal possession of a controlled substance, and two driving infractions.

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OBITUARIES

Duncan Blackwood Mary Lucetta Kirsty

Eloise Casertino

Marian F. Zwijacz

Richard G. Gladu

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Eloise “Lee” Casertino, age 93, passed away August 5. A celebration of her life was held on August 10 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Avenue in Saratoga Springs. A graveside service was held in Greenridge Cemetery. For online condolences, please visit compassionatefuneralcare.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Marian F. Zwijacz passed away peacefully on August 6 with her family at her side. A graveside service was held on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at St. Mary’s Cemetery, 115 Cemetery Rd. in Schuylerville. For online condolences, please visit compassionatefuneralcare.com

WILTON — Richard G. Gladu passed away August 10, 2021 at home. Relatives and friends gathered to remember him on Saturday, August 14 at Burke Funeral Home in Saratoga. A Celebration of Life followed.

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BALLSTON SPA — Duncan Blackwood passed away August 10. A funeral service and calling hours were held on August 16 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave. Saratoga Springs. A private graveside service was held in Malta Ridge Cemetery, Route 9, Malta. For online condolences, visit compassionatefuneralcare.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mary Lucetta Kirsty “MaryLu,” passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Wesley Heath Care Center. A graveside celebration of life was held on August 11 at Riverside Cemetery, Elizabethtown, NY. For online condolences, please visit compassionatefuneralcare.com

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RIDGELAND, SC — Mark French, 56, resident of Ridgeland, SC (hometown of Whitehall) passed away unexpectedly 8/15/2021. Calling hours 2 to 4 p.m., Friday, 8/20/2021 at Burke funeral home, funeral home service at 4 p.m. A celebration of life at the Knights of Columbus inBurke Saratoga Springs will follow. Visit & Bussing burkefuneralhome.com Funeral Homes

CLIFTON PARK — Patricia M. Hewitt, 90 passed 8/15/2021. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, 8/20/2021 at St. Mary’s Church, Ballston Spa. Burial following in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Schuylerville. Memorial donations to the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement, Graymore, PO Box 301, Garrison,&NY 10524. www.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Rosa Cornelia Anderson, 96, passed away on August 14, 2021. She was a feisty, no nonsense, straight shooter, who truly enjoyed life and lived it to the fullest. Funeral services were August 19 at Burke Funeral Home with burial at the Burke & Bussing Saratoga National Cemetery. Visit Funeral Homes burkefuneralhome.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Judith A. Craven, 74, passed August 9, 2021 at her home.

Calling hours are 2 to 4 p.m.

Monday, August 23, 2021 at the Burke Funeral Home. A service of remembrance will follow at 4 p.m. Appropriate face coverings will be required. Memorial donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Burke & Bussing Hospital at www.stjude.org.

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Denise J. (Matrazzo) Kirkpatrick

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Denise J. (Matrazzo) Kirkpatrick, 56, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2021 after a long illness. She was born on January 3, 1965, daughter of the late Francis and Judith Matrazzo.

Denise was a homemaker and accomplished pastry chef who cherished time spent with her family. Denise was the kindest, most thoughtful person, she always put everyone before herself.

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Denise is survived by her devoted husband of 27 years, Edward Kirkpatrick, her loving daughter Megan Kirkpatrick, brother Daniel (Susan) Matrazzo, sister Debbie (Gary) Thompson along with several nieces and nephews and great nieces, all of who she loved so dearly.

Relatives and friends are invited to call from 12 to 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at William J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs (518584-5373). A funeral home service will be celebrated at 2 p.m.

Burial in St. Peter’s Cemetery will be private at a later date.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Rodney Ying and Dr. Amy Hogan-Moulton.

Denise always loved everyone’s fur-babies; in lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Denise can be made to Estherville Animal Shelter, 100 Russell Road, Greenfield Center, NY 12833.

Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Betsy Jo Ann Fleming, 66, entered eternity on Saturday, August 14 after a lengthy battle following a stroke. There were no calling hours. A graveside service took place, Thursday, August 19, 2021 atBurke St. Peter’s Cemetery.

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Gunther Hubert Bartscherer

BALLSTON LAKE — Gunther Hubert Bartscherer died Friday, August 6, at the age of 87 in his home in Ballston Lake with family present. Gunther was born in Bruhl-Heide, Germany on September 8, 1933. His parents were Bertha Reuter, born in Solingen, Germany and Hubert Bartscherer, a mechanical engineer, born in Euskirchen, Germany. Gunther trained as an engineer in Germany and emigrated to America in 1949 to join established family. He became a proud citizen of the United States

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of America on June 5, 1957. He married Ruth Cronk of Little Falls, NJ on March 26, 1955. They lived in Kinnelon, New Jersey, before moving to Cambridge, NY in 1974, where he resided for over 30 years.

Gunther created and owned Reuter’s Engraving Co. in Hoosick Falls, NY where they engraved steel and copper rolls used for embossing. Gunther also built a craft store in Hoosick Falls for his wife, Ruth, and continued to operate it after her death in 1988.

In his retirement years, Gunther pursued his interest in the holistic and organic health field by operating a boutique health food store in Greenwich for eight years.

He retired to Ballston Lake in 2011.

All his life, Gunther was an avid gardener and outdoorsman. He loved farming and raised Herefords that he taught his children to show at the annual county fair. Gunther and Ruth were strong advocates for their son, Douglas, and the local disabled community. Throughout his life, Gunther lobbied and wrote countless letters to local and state representatives supporting

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the mentally disabled. His son is disabled and lives in an Individual Residential Alternatives home.

Gunther is predeceased by his wife of 33 of years, Ruth Cronk Bartscherer and his brothers, Erich Bartscherer of Bruhl-Heide, Germany, and Kurt Bartscherer of Little Falls, NJ. He is survived by his sister, Helga Bartscherer Fruck of East Stroudsburg, PA; his son, Douglas Bartscherer of Ballston Spa; his daughters Heidi Bartscherer Hoyt of Saratoga Springs, and Susan Bartscherer of Watertown, NY; his two granddaughters, Angela Hoyt of Troy, NY and Gabrielle Hoyt, also of Saratoga Springs; his great-grandson Edwin of Saratoga Springs and close friend Sandy MacDonald of Naples, FL. Cremation and burial will be private. Donations may be made to Merck Forest & Farmland Center of Rupert, VT, Gunther’s happy place, and many hours of hiking.

To offer condolences to the family, visit gariepyfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are with the Ackley, Ross & Gariepy Funeral Home in Cambridge. merckforest.org

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Leonora “Nora” Colby Salaway

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Leonora “Nora” Colby Salaway passed away after a long illness peacefully surrounded by family on the morning of August 7, 2021. She was 80 years old.

Nora was born in Manhattan, the daughter of the late Glen and Alice (Cooper) Colby and grew up in Great Neck, NY. She looked forward to spending time with her grandmother Lee Lee in Woods Hole, MA and Grandmother Dell in Bedford Village. She attended Abbott Prep School (now Andover) in Massachusetts. After graduating in 1958, she attended Parsons School of Design until she met her husband, Robert L. Salaway. They raised three children in Brooklyn Heights and Port Washington, NY. She enjoyed sailing with her family on Bluefin, a 42 ft. sloop sailing across Long Island Sound, Block Island, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket. She also loved driving in her light blue 1966 Austin Healey. She was a fulltime homemaker.

Nora was a compassionate and caring person that adored putting smiles on people’s faces.

She loved all animals, especially golden retrievers. Her favorite color was pink. Nora loved

flowers and wearing hats. She was an excellent cook and baker. Her favorite hobbies included water coloring, knitting, gardening, tennis and croquet.

She started her new chapter of her life in Saratoga Springs in 1995. She was a spiritual woman whose journey led her to become a member of Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church. She loved living in upstate New York and made many new friends.

Nora was preceded in death by her parents, Glen H. Colby and Alice Cooper; her brother, Glen Colby, Jr.; former husband Robert Salaway and her son, Charles R. Salaway.

She leaves behind her children Tracey Salaway, Peter (Kathy) Salaway, daughter-in-law Courtney Salaway; grandchildren, James (Michelle) Salaway, Matthew (Alexa Vavoules), Cooper (Chrissy Michele), Carson, Taylor, Karlee, Jackson, great-granddaughter Reagan; sister, Nancy (John) O’Reilly; nephews Sean, Christopher, Kevin, Glen, Greg and niece Lori.

The family would like to thank the Hospice team for providing all the wonderful guidance and comfort. We would also like to thank Nora’s friends and neighbors for being so supportive thoughout her illness.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Leonora can be made to Community Hospice, 179 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or your local animal shelter.

For online condolences, visit compassionatefuneralcare.com

OBITUARIES 7 J. William Schweiker

SARATOGA SPRINGS — J. William Schweiker, 92, of Saratoga Springs, passed away at home on Friday, August 13, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born in Troy on February 16, 1929, the only child of Alice Powis Schweiker and J. William Schweiker Jr. He attended St. Lawrence’s School, LaSalle Institute, Siena College and graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1951 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.

He earned his Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering from Union College and received his Professional Engineering License. After graduating, he went to work at the Watervliet Arsenal. In 1955, while working at General Electric on the Atlas Missile Project, he designed the mechanical portion of the rocket system that directed the re-entry

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vehicle into the atmosphere.

When General Electric closed the Malta Test Station he returned to the Watervliet Arsenal where he worked until his retirement in 1994.

Bill met his future wife, Marilyn Evans, in September 1957, and they married one year later on September 20, 1958. They were happily married for 62 years.

They moved into their house on Pinewood Avenue in 1966 and together they raised their three wonderful daughters. He and his wife participated in many outdoor activities. They enjoyed downhill skiing, bike riding, and were avid walkers. They also enjoyed traveling throughout New England and Europe, and a visit to Arizona each February.

He was a devout Catholic, and after his retirement, a daily communicant at St. Clements, and an altar server on Thursdays.

Bill was active in community affairs in Saratoga Springs. He served on the Saratoga Springs City Planning Board for nine years. He also served on the school board for Saratoga Central Catholic High School, where he wrote the school’s constitution when it became independent. Bill was a third-degree member of the Knights of Columbus and a longtime member of the Saratoga Golf and Polo Club.

Bill was an avid reader, writer, a font of knowledge on many subjects, and a natty dresser. He

loved visiting museums, attending concerts, photography and cats.

He enjoyed a bowl of Stewart’s ice cream every night. He could fix anything and always had a project in progress. He made sure to leave his to-do list in the hands of his three sons-in-law.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Marilyn Evans Schweiker, his three daughters, Lisa Borchers (Robert), Molly Flanagan (Bruce) and Martha Ray (Gordon), all of Saratoga Springs. He was PopPop to seven grandchildren: Will and Grace Borchers, Emma Kate and Jack Flanagan, and Sadie, Chloe and Abby Ray. He is also survived by a cousin, Tina Herrlich, of Burlington, VT. Above all, Bill considered himself an engineer, a lifelong devout Catholic, a Saratogian and a loving husband, father and grandfather. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Relatives and friends gathered in his honor on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at St. Clement’s Church in Saratoga Springs. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated

by Reverend Randall Patterson.

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“SARATOGA” A Poem by John F. Cox

A passionate lover And a sworn nemesis.

Love to see her come, Hate to watch her leave.

Ponies win and lose.

Money comes and goes… …But mostly, it just goes.

Whether hobnobbing with the suits, Or slumming with the scabs, We’re here for the same things, really – Mostly thrills and laughs.

And when the party’s over, Back to the Bluegrass I go.

See you next year; next summer, My lovely friend and foe.

About John: A native of Lexington, KY, John F. Cox has been traveling to Saratoga Springs, NY for the August Fasig-Tipton sales and race meet since he was a child. He formerly worked as a staff writer for Churchill Downs and a brand ambassador for America’s Best Racing, authoring several racing articles in various digital and print publications. Cox currently serves as Public Affairs Manager at the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce in Frankfort, KY.

John F. Cox. Photo provided.

Week of August 20 – August 26, 2021

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Help is Here, Saratoga

by Brooke McConnell for Saratoga TODAY

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ver 3.6 million renters nationwide are hanging in the balance — one utility bill or rental payment away from falling off the edge into homelessness.

The health and economic impacts of COVID-19 have put millions out of work, without child or elder care, and without a workable plan to move out of poverty. More Americans than ever before are near total crisis. In Saratoga County, our friends and neighbors on this precarious edge now have a program and support services to turn to. The New York State Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), administered

by Shelters of Saratoga, aims to distribute $6.8 million in rescue funding through 2022.

The program is off to a slow start and under the gun to deliver.

Part of a nation-wide ERAP program, just $3 billion of $47 billion slated by Congress to pay for back rent accrued during the pandemic, has been distributed.

States are working hard to qualify individuals and families and flow these funds quickly before the newly enacted 60-day eviction moratorium expires at the beginning of October.

Five dedicated team members have come on board at Shelters of Saratoga to help Saratoga County individuals and families with their applications. The team travels to homes, meets in the SOS offices, sets up mobile application sites — doing whatever they can to ensure the process itself is not a barrier to keeping folks in their homes.

“As professionals in this space, we know it is way easier to intervene upstream, keeping someone in their home, rather than trying to help after they become homeless.

We do not, as a state, have the public health infrastructure in place to handle this kind of wave in homelessness,” said Josnelly Cerda, ERAP team, Shelters of Saratoga. “Everyone should

care about this program and be invested in its success. It sustains housing for our neighbors and supports economic stability for the community.”

So far, SOS has assisted over 200 applicants. Between 800-900 applications have been submitted from the county. Applicants range from people who need as little as one utility payment to stay in their home to folks who are behind more than a year in rent.

Applicant households must be at or below 80% of area median income and have experienced a COVID event that caused an increase in expenses or a loss of income. The most important qualifier for the program is that the family or individual are at risk of homelessness.

“It is critically important to all of us at Shelters of Saratoga that we provide the necessary assistance to landlords and tenants while

navigating the Emergency Rental Assistance Program. With the partnership between our agency and the Saratoga County Department of Social Services and the NYS OTDA, We hope that our Saratoga County neighbors visit our Website or call our ERAP number to get the information and support they need.”

For more information and assistance enrolling in the ERAP program, you can visit sheltersofsaratoga.org/ rent-housing or call 844-NY1RENT (844-691-7368).

Brooke McConnell is one of the founding members of the Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness and a Shelters of Saratoga and Saratoga Institute Board member. Professionally, she works on national issues related to social determinants of health as a Senior Marketing Manager at Unite Us.

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Shelters of Saratoga Partners with Business for Good Foundation to Expand Affordable Housing SARATOGA SPRINGS — Shelters of Saratoga (SOS) has partnered with The Business for Good Foundation to provide affordable apartments with support services to low-income residents in Saratoga Springs.

The Foundation gifted longterm use of the building at 1 Franklin Square to build the availability of supportive and affordable housing in the city.

“The gift works to fill the community need for affordable apartments with supportive care,” Duane J. Vaughn, Executive Director at Shelters of Saratoga, said in a statement. “Access to health care, food,

employment, and community services promotes self-sufficiency and stable housing.”

Ed and Lisa Mitzen formed Business for Good with a mission to invest in people to build better businesses, stronger communities, and a more equitable world.

Shelters of Saratoga operates 11 affordable apartment units with support services for 16 residents in downtown Saratoga Springs. The agency recently purchased the former Spa Motel on Ballston Ave, Saratoga Springs.

The 9-unit motel will open as part of the supportive housing program in 2023.

Week of August 20 – August 26, 2021

Wilton Town Board: A Proclamation read for Spc. Abby Jenks; A Warning About COVID

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

• A PROCLAMATION was read honoring Spc. Abigail Rose “Abby” Jenks, a 2018 graduate of Saratoga Springs High School and a resident of the town of Wilton who was killed April 19, 2021 while participating in an airborne training operation. She was 20 years old.

Jenks enlisted in the U.S. Army in October 2018 and was assigned to Fort Bragg, N.C. with the 82nd Airborne Division.

Her mother Mary and brother Anthony were in attendance at the Wilton town board meeting, which included a presentation by

State Sen. Daphne Jordan.

“I can’t imagine what you’ve been through these past few months,” Jordan said to members of Jenks’ family before reading the state Senate proclamation.

Jordan also recognized the town of Wilton as becoming the latest Purple Heart community in the 43rd Senate District. The Purple Heart is awarded to those wounded or killed while serving with the U.S. military.

• COVID UPDATE: “Last week I probably sat in on five meetings (regarding) COVID,” Wilton Town Su-pervisor told the board. “I honestly believe the county health officials, it’s going

to get worse. So, I wish everyone watching us will maybe do a little more research on the shots, at least take them for your loved ones. It’s going to be a serious problem, I think. I’m afraid to say that, but I think we’re in trouble.”

According to the CDC, in the 12831 zip code, which includes Wilton, 74.3% of the population have received at least one dose of the vaccine, and 70.3% have completed the vaccine series, as of the week of Aug. 16. The town of Wilton has created a Covid-19 Resources information page regarding vaccines on its website. For more information, go to: townofwilton.com/ covid-19-resources.

New Census Shows Continued Growth in Saratoga See Story Page 11

Top 10 Counties with Largest Population Increases in N.Y. State from 2010 to 2020 1. Kings 9.2% 2. Rockland 8.5% 3. Queens 7.8% 4. Orange 7.6%

5. Saratoga 7.2% 6. New York 6.8% 7. Bronx 6.3% 8. Westchester 5.8%

9. Richmond 5.8% 10. Hamilton 5.6%

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Ballston town 9,776 11,831 +2055 21.0% Halfmoon town 21,535 25,662 +4,127 19.2% Malta town 14,765 17,130 +2365 16.0% Moreau town 14,728 16,202 +1,474 10.0% Edinburg town 1,214 1,333 + 119 9.8% Stillwater town 8,287 9,022 + 735 8.9% Wilton town 16,173 17,361 +1,188 7.3% Saratoga Springs 26,586 28,491 +1,905 .2% Charlton town 4,133 4,328 + 195 .7% Providence town 1,995 2,075 + 80 .0% Clifton Park town 36,705 38,029 +1,324 3.6% Northumberland town 5,087 5,242 + 155 3.0% Greenfield town 7,775 8,004 + 229 2.9% Saratoga town 5,674 5,808 + 134 2.4% Milton town 18,575 18,800 + 225 1.2% Corinth town 6,531 6,500 - 31 -0.5% Galway town 3,545 3,525 - 20 -0.6% Mechanicville city 5,196 5,163 - 33 -0.6% Waterford town 8,423 8,208 - 215 -2.6% Hadley town 2,048 1,976 - 72 -3.5% Day town 856 819 - 37 -4.3%

County 2010 2020 Difference Percent Change Saratoga County 219,607 235,509 +15,902 7.2% Albany County 304,204 314.848 +10,644 3.5% Schenectady County 154,727 158,061 + 3,334 2.2% Rensselaer County 159,429 161,130 + 1,701 1.1% Warren County 65,707 65,737 + 30 0.0% Washington County 63,216 61,302 - 1,914 -3.0%

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New Census Shows Continued Growth in Saratoga

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Among all 62 New York counties, Saratoga saw the fifth largest percent increase in county population from 2010 to 2020, according to a new report from the U.S. Census Bureau. The increase of nearly 16,000 residents shows 7.2% growth over that 10-year-span.

“You look at the numbers and clearly Saratoga County stands out from just about everyone else in terms of our steady, consistent growth – not just in the last 10 years, but in the last 50 years,” said Todd Shimkus, president at Saratoga Chamber of Commerce.

Saratoga County was home to just over 150,000 residents in 1980. Population increased to just over 180,000 in 1990 and 200,00 at the start of the new century.

County population numbers grew to 219,000 in 2010, and to more than 235,000 according to the new report.

“The numbers I’ve seen suggest that people are coming from all around the world,” Shimkus said. “We’ve had a tremendous boost over the last 10 years from GlobalFoundries, manufacturing and health care have also helped immensely.” Telecommuting is also playing a role, he added. “The ability to work in one place for an employer in another. I think part of our population growth has been people who love the quality of life here and have employers that will let them work from anywhere.”

The total population in Saratoga County now stands at 235,509, with 188,616 of those – or 80.1 percent – age 18 and over.

There are 109,919 housing units in Saratoga County with 98,756 – or 89.8 percent of them occupied, according to the report.

NEW YORK STATE TOPS 20 MILLION RESIDENTS; OVERALL, U.S. GROWTH SLUGGISH On Aug. 12, the U.S. Census Bureau released its redistricting data which states may now use in redrawing congressional, legislative, and local district boundaries. Initial data detailed changes in the size and distribution of

the population across the United States from 2010 to 2020.

Overall, the U.S. counts a population of about 331.4 million people – 7.4% increase in 2020 over 2010. That is, however, the slowest population growth nationally in several decades.

“Many counties within metro areas saw growth, especially those in the south and west. However, as we’ve been seeing in our annual population estimates, our nation is growing slower than it used to,” Marc Perry, a senior demographer at the Census Bureau, said in a statement that accompanied the data release. “This decline is evident at the local level where around 52% of the counties in the United States saw their 2020 Census populations decrease from their 2010 Census populations.”

The largest county in the United States in 2020 remains Los Angeles County with over 10 million people. The largest city remains New York with 8.8 million people.

New York State specifically grew 4.2% from a population of 19,378,102 in 2010 to 20,201,249 in 2020 – with nearly 80% of the population age 18 and over.

RACE

Since the first Census Redistricting Data Program, conducted as part of the 1980 census, the U.S. Census Bureau has included summaries for the major race groups specified by the Statistical Programs and Standards Office of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget.

Originally, the tabulation groups included White, Black, American Indian/Alaska Native, and Asian/ Pacific Islander, plus “some other race.” These race data were also cross-tabulated by Hispanic/NonHispanic origin.

In the 2020 report, there were 220,319 Saratoga County residents, or 93.6% of the county population who reported their race as white alone or in combination with another race, compared to 62.0% who did so across New York State, and 71% nationwide; 2.8% in Saratoga County reported their race as black or African American alone or in combination (compared to 17.5% statewide, and 14.2% U.S.); 1.9% American Indian and Alaska Native alone or in combination (2.0% N.Y., 2.9% U.S.), 4.1% Asian alone or in combination

(10.8% N.Y., 7.2% U.S.). Less than 1% reported their race as Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander in the 2020 Census at the state, county, and national levels.

Ethnicity: 3.7% who reported their ethnicity as Hispanic or Latino (compared to 19.5% N.Y., and 18.7% across the U.S.).

HYPERLOCAL

The U.S. Census Bureau report data details changes in population at the national, state and county levels. Additional information via the Bureau will be forthcoming.

The Empire Center for Public Policy, Inc. - an independent,

non-partisan, non-profit think tank based in Albany – calculated population figures for towns, cities and villages. Those calculations follow below.

There are 19 towns and 2 cities in Saratoga County. These municipalities are represented at the county level by 23 Supervisors – one Supervisor representing each town and city, with the exception of Clifton Park and Saratoga Springs – the two largest populated locations and represented by two supervisors each. The towns of Ballston, Halfmoon, Malta, and Moreau each show double-digit percent increases in population

over the past decade. Conversely, the Saratoga County towns of Day, Hadley, and Waterford show the largest percent decreases, according to the data.

The city of Saratoga Springs specifically increased population 7.2% over the decade, the eighth highest percent increase over the decade among the state’s 60 cities. Nearby Cohoes, which grew 12.2% ranked first in the state.

Saratoga Springs is now the 23rd most populated city in New York.

Data and graphs compiled for this piece provided by The United States Census Bureau, and from The Empire Center for Public Policy, Inc.

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Week of August 20 – August 26, 2021

Saratoga County Receives $22.3 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds; Preps for COVID Testing Programs for Schools continued from front page...

The funds are among the $11.9 Trillion economic stimulus package intended to assist the United States recovery from the economic and health effects of the COVID-19

Pandemic and the ongoing recession. The county noted the funds will be held until the Board determines “appropriate funding expenditures in accordance with the rules and guidance as promulgated by the U.S. Department of Treasury.”

• The County announced it has been awarded a $59,000 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 grant for purposes directly related to the Saratoga County Airport.

The funds may include, but not be limited to, reimbursement of the airport’s operational, maintenance, and sanitation expenses.

Public Health, COVID-19 • Saratoga County Public Health Services was awarded $3.98 million in state aid to assist with establishing COVID-19 screening and testing programs for students, teachers and staff to support and maintain safe, inperson instructions for schools.

The grant funding will be used to obtain diagnostic tests and laboratory services to screen for COVID-19, pay shipping costs for specimens, and support a K-12 COVID surveillance officer as well as school managers to provide on-site testing support to schools throughout the county.

• The county subsequently moved to execute an agreement of up to $3.52 million with Quadrant Biosciences, Inc., of Syracuse, for COVID-19 screening, diagnostic and laboratory services to assist schools with enhanced detection and response to COVID19. Quadrant Biosciences will provide Clarifi COVID-19 saliva

testing kits, which are FDA approved saliva-based, qPCR screening and diagnostic testing for the virus, as well as providing laboratory services with results available in 24 hours or less.

• The Board approved the acceptance of $650,000 in state funds for the enhanced detection, surveillance and prevention of COVID-19, and to pay for employees hired for COVID19 response activities. Previously, $1.5 million for the ELCCOVID-19 Enhanced Detection Non-Lab grant was accepted for the term July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022. The new funding period covers Feb. 1, 2021 through March 31, 2023.

• With an eye on transitioning County Public Health Services into a full-service health department, the Board agreed to create a Director of Environmental Health Services position, at a base salary of $95,472.

Other Items • Based on recommendations from the county Public Safety Committee and the Saratoga County Sheriff, the county will execute an agreement with the United States Department of the Navy’s Naval Surface Warfare Center for the lease of 15 night vision googles, at a cost of $4,500.

The cost will be fully funded by a Homeland Security grant • The Board amended a previous resolution capped at just over $143,000 with Presentation Concepts Corporation which called for for audio/visual upgrades of the Board of Supervisors Room and Conference Room. That limit was increased to a total project cost of up to $315,000.

• The Board authorized payment under the 2021 Trails Grant Program of approximately $75,000 to various county municipalities to fund trail development and construction projects.

Among the municipalities and projects are: Town of Greenfield – $10,000 to be applied towards the Brookhaven Park Trail Upgrades; Town of Ballston – $2,500 to be applied towards the Ballston Veteran’s Trail Extension to Garrett Road; Town of Moreau – $10,000 to be applied towards the Hudson River Byway Trail; Town of Wilton, Town of Greenfield / Saratoga PLAN –$10,000 each to be applied towards the Saratoga County Community Forest; Town of Malta – just over $2,100 to be applied towards the Malta Ecological Park Trail Restoration.

Each municipality is required to provide matching funds or services in-kind.

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City Sets Goals for Six-Year Capital Program

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The City Council on Aug. 17 targeted, ranked in matter of importance, and identified funding for more than two dozen projects it hopes to take on in the next six years.

The Capital Budget Program, which is proposed annually and revised as circumstances change, addresses a variety of long-term city capital needs as identified by the council.

The 2022-2027 plan proposed this week ranks 26 projects over the six-year plan – excluding water and sewer – at a cost of approximately $17.8 million.

Nearly $13.2 million of that is requested in 2022.

The costliest project as well as the one ranked with the highest priority is a third city Fire/

EMS facility, which is slated to be built on Henning Road and better serve residents of the city’s east side. The two current Fire facilities are located on the west side and downtown near Broadway, respectively. The development of a third fire house has been a goal for several city councils over many years. The 2022 request of the project is $6.7 million.

While the majority of funds requested overall targets in 2022, some projects requested funding proposals carry across multiple years. Canfield Casino restoration (about $2.3 million over six years), Storm Water improvements ($750,000), Electronic Records Management ($375,000) and Recreation Facility – PA system (approximately $300,000) - each over three years, among them.

A presentation will take place at City Hall during the City Council meeting on Sept. 7.

Ranking of Saratoga Springs’ Proposed 2022-2027 Capital Projects.

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Week of August 20 – August 26, 2021

Saratoga Hospital Names New Associate VP for Quality and Performance Improvement

CanCode Communities Announces Fall 2021 Schedule

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Hospital has named Meredith Borak as Associate Vice President for Quality and Performance Improvement.

Borak comes to Saratoga Hospital from University of Chicago Medicine at Ingalls Memorial Hospital, where she was the Director of Clinical Excellence, responsible for risk management, quality and safety, regulatory compliance, and infection prevention.

CAPITAL REGION — On the heels of announcing its rebrand and the addition of four new affiliates, CanCode Communities has released its Fall 2021 course schedule for AlbanyCanCode and KingstonCanCode. Registration is now open for a mix of new, expanded, and popular courses designed to prepare individuals for technology careers while developing a tech talent pipeline to support businesses and fuel economic growth.

Fall courses will be offered remotely in small classroom settings, with real-time instruction and hands-on learning. Classes will begin the week of Sept. 21, run for 12 weeks, and be conducted from 5:45 to 8:45 p.m.

The newest course in the CanCode Communities catalogue, Software Development Lifecycle,

Meredith Borak. Photo provided.

will provide an overview of the software development process and methodologies for managing ideation, planning, and execution of software development projects. The course will use the Scrum methodology for development, and students will also learn about other Agile methodologies as they iteratively develop their projects. It will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

A recently added course, Microsoft Azure & Cloud Computing, is being expanded to include additional instruction. Microsoft Azure is a cloud computing service that enables complex computing, analytics, storage, and networking needs.

This course will introduce students to the core concepts of cloud computing and the different services offered within Azure.

It is being offered in partnership

with SUNY Ulster and being held on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The Front-End Web Development course, which teaches technical skills necessary for user interface (UI) development and wire framing, is an ideal starting point for individuals with basic computer skills that wish to take their first steps into the field of software development. It is being offered in partnership with Capital Region BOCES and will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

And, classes will be offered in JavaScript Fundamentals, the dominant scripting tool for front-end web development.

This course is intended for those who have taken Front-End Web Development in the past, or have experience in coding and wish to begin learning some of the most popular tools being used for webbased software. It is being offered in partnership with Capital Region BOCES and will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays.

For more information and to register for Fall 2021 classes, visit www.albanycancode.org/for-students/courses/. Launched in 2016, CanCode Communities has produced more than 300 graduates that have secured tech jobs with leading employers – including Accenture, Goldman Sachs, New York State Office of Information Technology Services, MVP Healthcare, and Zones, among others – and seen average annual salary increases exceeding $18,000.

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1st National Bank of Scotia Expands Commercial Department SCOTIA — 1st National Bank of Scotia has announced the addition of William Faubion, Senior Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer, and Laura Siracuse, Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer.

As members of the Commercial Lending Team, they will play an inte-gral role in cultivating new business and serving the bank’s existing commercial customers.

Faubion, formerly a Senior Lender at NBT Bank, brings 41 years of commercial lending, cash management, and wealth management experience to the bank.

Siracuse has 29 years of banking experience and previously served as a Senior Relationship Manager at M&T Bank. She

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William Faubion. Photo provided.

Laura Siracuse. Photo provided.

specializes in relationship management, commercial lending, fi-nancial management and staff development, and played an integral role during the pandemic

help-ing businesses obtain financing through the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Industry Disaster Loan.

Forcivity Breaks Top 400 and Unveils New Logo Amid Merger MANCHESTER, NH and SARTOGA SPRINGS — Forcivity has been named one of the fastest-growing private companies in America, breaking the top 400 on the Inc. 5000 list for the second year in a row.

This exciting news is announced in tandem with Forcivity unveiling a new logo and branding, capping off the merger with Jolt Consulting Group out of Saratoga Springs that was announced in March 2021.

Forcivity worked with Pennsylvania-based marketing agency Uncommon Marketing Works to put together the new branding.

“We knew we needed a new look to celebrate the joining of these two powerful companies with storied histories,” said Molly McGee, Director of Marketing for Forcivity.

The new brand incorporated elements from each company’s original identities, but with a modern 2021 twist.

“We are excited for the change not just because of the visual aspects, but because of what the new brand represents for our future,” said Steve Baines, Forcivity President and Chief Growth Officer. “We have been

THINK BIG

able to deliver so much more for our customers and employees since merging, and this evolution signifies our ongoing commitment to that. We’ve got a lot planned for our future growth and opportunity at our company.”

Forcivity unveiled a new logo amid merger with Jolt Consulting Group.

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Farming Dilemma A Local Farmer’s Struggle with Succession Planning continued from front page...

After 2025, the estate tax will increase to 40 percent for property valued above $6 million, which includes Eildon Tweed Farm.

Additionally, President Biden is proposing to increase capital gains tax to 39.5 percent. Wood’s successor, if not a family member, would have to pay millions in taxes and the farm would not be able to make a profit.

When Wood moved into the farmhouse in 1970, Eildon Tweed Farm was operating with 60 acres.

In 2021, it now operates on 3,500 acres and is valued at $12 million.

“The farm has different types of assets,” said Wood. “Real estate, machinery, etc., add value, but they are not fluid and not spendable.”

Eildon Tweed Farm. Photo provided.

Undeveloped land in Saratoga County, such as the farmland at Eildon Tweed Farm, has been rapidly increasing in

worth. Between offers from developers and high taxes, local farms are slowly disappearing.

However, the New York Farm Bureau is working on behalf of farmers like Wood. See the following passage from the New York Farm Bureau 2018 Policy Book: “Estate taxes continue to be of concern to farmers as they impact their ability to pass the farm on to the next generation or to another farmer. Current laws need modification in order to assure the continuance of New York agriculture.”

Week of August 20 – August 26, 2021

Leading Sparkling Water Brand Honors Hometown Hero from Ballston Lake SEATTLE — Talking Rain Beverage Company, maker of Sparkling Ice® flavored sparkling water, has announced the winner of their second annual Cheers to Heroes contest celebrating everyday heroes from across the country. After receiving over 1,00 nominations from 905 cities across the U.S., the brand is honoring Michael Bayer from Ballston Lake as the official winner of this year’s Cheers to Heroes contest and $10,000 grand cash prize.

In April 2021, Sparkling Ice teamed up with one of America’s favorite hometown heroes, 3x Olympic Gold Medalist Gabby Douglas to kick off this year’s campaign, where together, Gabby and the brand announced the campaign’s call-to-action for consumers to nominate a hero in their life. The nominations were narrowed down to three finalists including Michael Bayer from Ballston Lake, NY, Kay Menashe Ozone Park, NY, and Ryan Dwyer from Kenmore, WA. “I was humbled to have been nominated, honored to have been selected as a finalist, overwhelmed and grateful to those who voted for me,” said Bayer. “Winning this contest will enable me to participate in my youngest son’s promotion ceremony to Major in the US Army in January 2022 in Hawaii, and visit two of my

grandchildren. I also plan to increase my involvement in National Cemetery services such as the Wreaths Across America Program. I hope my volunteer activities inspire others to open their eyes and hearts to volunteer opportunities and realize that in helping others, they will be fulfilled themselves.”

“We are thrilled to honor Michael as this year’s contest winner for the extraordinary influence he’s had on the local Ballston Lake community,” said Chris Hall, CEO of Talking Rain.

“As we continue to honor our everyday heroes, we’re excited to celebrate an individual like Michael who exemplifies what the Cheers to Heroes contest is all about – thanking and supporting local community heroes that continue to make a difference.”

To celebrate all of the deserving nominees, Sparkling Ice has awarded Kay Menashe, the 1st place runner up with $7,500 and Ryan Dwyer, the 2nd place prize of $5,000. The brand has also extended a $500 3rd place cash prize to 300 nominees as a way to further celebrate and thank the heroes for their community service.

For more information on Sparkling Ice and the Cheers to Heroes contest, please visit: www.sparklingicerewards.com/ cheerstoheroes.

Week of August 20 – August 26, 2021

BALLSTON Richard Johnson sold property at 44 Woodside Dr to Edward Reynolds for $379,000.

Steven Whitman sold property at 68 Lakehill Rd to Jeremy Wood for $517,500.

Jason Smith sold property at 42 Cypress St to Michael Chrzan for $366,500.

Patrick Gross sold property at 1153 Rt 50 to Stefan Steciuk for $405,000.

Dennis Maher sold property at 632 Cindy Lane to Arianto Lawardi for $370,000.

Katz Excavating and Construction Inc sold property at 6 Middleline Rd to Mark Schaefer for $502,000.

Brookview Court Inc sold property at 5102 Stonebridge Dr to Thomas Weaver for $281,936.

Abbu Burchett sold property at 6 Conifer Dr to Amanda Mitchell for $440,000.

MALTA Benjamin Greenberg sold property at 15 Marions Way to Nicholas Boccio for $230,000.

Christopher Dorr sold property at 1 Wooden Ct to Cailyn Locci for $440,000.

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Robert Cowen sold property at 4 Little Dr to Daniel Polli for $590,000.

Frank Bailo sold property at 9 Larkspur Dr to Erin Freeh for $507,900.

Andrew Sharp sold property at 70 Route 9 to Mark Koniezny for $230,000.

Susan Peterson sold property at 369 Northern Pines Rd to Carolyn Low for $270,000.

Christopher Dooling sold property at 4 Thimbleberry Dr to Micaela Foley for $260,000.

Peter Sowizdrzal sold property at 2 Lamplighter Lane to Christopher Hawks for $328,000.

Kelly Perry sold property at 7 Roberts Ct to Erin Santspree for $540,000.

William Morgan property at 6 Joseph Lane to Christa Mahoney for $335,000.

Columbia Malta 2539 LLC sold property at 2537 Route 9 to SEFCU for $3,800,000.

Robert Meyer sold property at 13 Winding Brook Dr to Richard Kahan for $1,275,000.

Mary Johnson sold property at 326 Gurn Springs Rd to Frederick Keller for $175,000.

Galarneau Brothers sold property at 122 Cobble Hill Dr to James Rosa for $823,045

Suellen Bolles sold property at 1 Lewis Dr to Jessica OBoyle for $499,550.

Arthur Willman property at 37 Dandelion Dr to Emre Kulali for $380,000.

Sonoma Grove sold property at 6 Monterey Ct to Tillman Nechtman for $727,062.

Caruso Home Builders property at 1 Pine Bark Place to Lauren Allen for $615,162.

Michael Wilson sold property at 9 Pepperbush Pl to Kelly Kilventon for $210,000.

SARATOGA Donnie Mezcal sold property at 1174 Rt 9P to Susan Bull for $2,425,000.

Gates to Victory LLC sold property at 50-52 Gates Ave to V Mills LLC for $355,000.

SARATOGA SPRINGS Daniel LeCours sold property at 4 Tait Lane to Jake Delgenos for $430,000 Annabel Guevara sold property at 87 Railroad Pl Unit 403 to John Quijano for $496,000 William Ryan sold property at 2271 NYS Rt 50 to Bernice Moeller for $265,000.

Lisa Hobbs sold property at 103 Meadowbrook Rd to Mohamed Hassan for $331,500.

Terri Ann Mishoe sold property at 173 Church St to 173 Church St as trustee for $475,000.

Cassandra Reed sold property at 80 Brook Rd to Esquire Properties of Troy Inc for $279,900.

Michael Kocan sold property at 12 Bensonhurst Ave to Charles Jackson for $770,000.

James McAllister sold property at 1 Taylor St to 134 Crescent LLC for $510,000.

James McAllister sold property at 313 Jefferson St to John Famosi for $100,000.

David Bradley sold property at 6 Downtown Walk Lane to RAS Closing Services LLC for $210,000.

Meadowbrook Estates sold property at 27 Stony Brook Dr to Michael Leonard for $450,000.

Laura Fuchs sold property at 24 Challedon Dr to Erin Leonard for $445,000.

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Week of August 20 – August 26, 2021

History Center Creates Annual Union Fire Company Supporting 4-H Public History Award Lead the Legacy Capital Campaign

BALLSTON SPA — The Saratoga County History Center has announced the creation of an annual award to be presented to an individual (or organization) in the greater Saratoga region who engages in outstanding work in teaching, writing, cataloging, or preserving history.

There are many individuals and associations in the greater Capital District who devote endless hours and dollars to the preservation or dissemination of local, regional, and national histories. The Saratoga County Public History Award seeks to raise awareness of their efforts and provide positive reinforcement to their selfless work. The Herculean task of preserving the past rests on the tireless shoulders of our many history practitioners, and it is high time we celebrate their achievements.

The first annual Public History Award will be selected by a committee of esteemed

professionals, including Ronald Schorpp, social studies department chair at Saratoga Springs High School, Lisa Kissinger, social studies academic administrator for Shenendehowa CSD, Heather Mazurowski, social studies department chair at Ballston Spa High School, Heidi Hill, Historic Site Manager at the Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site, Samantha Bosshart, Executive Director of the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation, and Isobel Connell, trustee of the Saratoga County History Center. The committee will be chaired by Michael Landis, Ph.D., trustee of the Saratoga County History Center.

Committee members are accepting nominations from the public.

Send all nominations (with explanation and contact information) to mlandis@brooksidemuseum. org. Nominations must be submitted by the end of September

2021. The committee will make a final decision in November, and the award will be presented at a public event at Brookside Museum in December.

The Saratoga County History Center is dedicated to preserving and sharing the diverse histories of Saratoga County. In addition to Brookside Museum, the History Center offers a wide variety of educational programming online, including the popular “Experts Next Door” virtual speaker series. Visit the website at brooksidemuseum.org.

Left to right: Kevin DuBois, Captain, Rylie Lear, 4-H Livestock Educator, Gregory Stevens, 4-H/FCS Extension Issue Leader, and Fred Harris, Foreman.

Photo provided

BALLSTON SPA ­— Members from the Union Fire Company #2 have presented a $500 donation to the 4-H Lead the Legacy Capital Campaign. The generous contribution will go towards the construction of a new multifunctional facility at the Saratoga County 4-H training Center on Middleline Road, Ballston Spa. The expansion will include multimedia classrooms and fully ADA/ family accessible restrooms with showers. The new 3,600 square foot classroom will be home for the growing 4-H Program, but will be open to community

groups, service organizations, and others wanting to share in the beautiful 44-acre compound.

The Lead the Legacy Campaign is ongoing, and 4-H needs your help! The fundraising is well underway through kind donations from Stewarts/Dake Family, Curtis Lumber, and many others, but there is still much work to be done. To learn more, go to ccesaratoga.org/4-h/ lead-the-legacy. To make a donation, there is a direct PayPal link on the website or through the “Go Fund Me” link at gofund. me/440b11f2.

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Week of August 20 – August 26, 2021

EDUCATION BRIEFS

Youth² 6th Community Care Pop-UP Event SARATOGA SPRINGS — Youth² is hosting their 6th Community Care Pop-UP Event to help increase home safety in our neighborhoods. They are assisting Rebuilding Together Saratoga (RTS) by holding an “Emergency & Safety Kits” collection of various items that RTS has requested – kitchen fire extinguishers, smoke

alarms, CO2 detectors, nightlights, travel hand sanitizers, and first aid only kits. The items range from $1.59 to $20. RTS makes sure that safety kits are put together for each homeowner they work with.

Youth² is thinking about many ways that the community can protect each other by keeping our neighborhoods safe, keeping

good food on the table, keeping warm, maintaining good hygiene, and being able to have dependable transportation. Please consider working together with Youth², and drop off your item safely at the 112 Spring Street Parking Lot on Friday, Aug. 27 from 3 - 5 p.m.

For more information visit www.youthsquared.org.

It’s Always Time to Join Scouts!

SARATOGA — Summer may be ending soon, but the Scouting year never ends. From the July Bike Rodeo to racing cars at a January Pinewood Derby, elementary grade Cub Scouts have year-round fun with friends while

learning a wide range of skills.

Young men and women in Scouts BSA Troops also enjoy yearround experiences both indoors and outdoors throughout their middle school and high school years. There are a number of active

Packs and Troops in the area.

To learn more about a unit near you, go online to beascout.org or contact John Koch by emailing saratogascouter@kochny.com for more information. Adventure awaits – start your Scouting journey!

Preschool Program on Monarchs and Fall Painting Workshops at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park WILTON ­ — Every month the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park holds a Pre-K Nature Hour at Camp Saratoga. This monthly program is for children ages 3-6 years old. Children’s love of nature is used to teach simple concepts like counting, colors, textures, and opposites.

Monarch butterflies is the theme for Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park’s September preschool discovery program. Taking place Monday, Sept. 13 at 10:30 a.m., the program will begin by going for a brief nature walk through the meadow of Camp Saratoga North. Participants will learn about the life cycle of the majestic Monarch butterfly. Following the walk the children will also be able to participate in a short nature craft. Adults are expected to attend with their child. This is an outdoor program so come dressed for the weather. Registration is required by Sept. 9. Space is limited. The next program is scheduled for Oct. 25.

Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park is also hosting free Painting in Nature workshops for participants older than 13.

Watercolor Painting in Nature workshops will be Thursday, Sept.

23 and Saturday, Sept. 25 from 12

to 3 p.m. with local artist Catherine Wagner Minnery. Get outside, get some pointers from an artist, and combine your love of art and nature. Workshop size is limited to 12 participants. All supplies will be provided but if you prefer to use your own supplies, you can bring them. Registration is required by Sept. 18. Space is limited.

Acrylic Painting in Nature workshops will be Thursday, Sept.

30 and Saturday, Oct. 2 from 12 to 3 p.m. with local artist Page Darrow. Workshop size is limited to 12 participants. All supplies will be provided but if you prefer to use your own supplies, you

can bring them. Registration is required by Sept. 25.

For more information or to register, please call the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or email info@wiltonpreserve.org. Please provide your name, phone number, email address and the number of people attending within your party.

For up-to-date trail conditions or program information, visit www. wiltonpreserve.org Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park is a non-profit organization whose mission is to conserve ecological systems and natural settings while providing environmental education and outdoor recreation.

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Academy for Lifelong Learning at Saratoga Springs Offering Over 40 Fall Courses SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Academy for Lifelong Learning (A.L.L.) continues its tradition of presenting educational and social opportunities for adults 55+ by offering 18 classroom/outdoor courses and 26 Zoom courses this fall term.

Session one starts Sept. 13. Session two starts Oct. 18. Registration began by mail Aug. 9 for all courses.

Course brochures are available at local libraries, YMCAs, and retirement communities, or by request at 518-587-2100 x2390 or jeff.shinaman@esc.edu or online at ww.esc.edu/all. Registrations will be accepted throughout the

term until full. Some courses will sell out. Annual membership is $75 and goes through June 30, 2022. Five-week courses are $50.

Topics for these noncredit courses include music, literature mindfulness, poetry, solar system, sleep/dreams, climate change, Italian language, genealogy, local walking tours, supreme court, cooking, painting, life stories, environment, writing, hiking, fly casting, investing, iPhone photography, Chinese wisdom, speaker series, history, art, science, and more. Join A.L.L. locally for outdoor courses or from anywhere on Zoom options.

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RELIGION

Week of August 20 – August 26, 2021

Places of Worship

*Wheelchair Accessible

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

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

All Saints on the Hudson Roman Catholic Church

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

Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Christ Episcopal Church*

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

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

Christian Restoration Ministries Saratoga Senior Center: 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-796-4323 | Pastor Pat Roach Services: Saturday 7-9 p.m.; Bible Study: Friday 7-8 p.m.

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

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

(518) 664-3354 | allsaintsny.net

Christian Science Church

Assembly of God Faith Chapel

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bethesda Episcopal Church* 26 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-5980 | bethesdachurch.org Services: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 7:20, 8 and 10 a.m Burnt Hills Baptist Church 193 Kingsley Road, Burnt Hills Contact: 518-399-5740 | burnthillsbaptistchurch.org Pastor Mark Dorr | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Adult Bible Study: Sunday 9 a.m.

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

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

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

Christ Community Reformed Church 1010 Route 146, Clifton Park

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

Church of Christ at Halfmoon

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

Congregation Shaara Tfille* 84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-2370 | saratogasynagogue.org Services: Monday 7:30 a.m., Thursday 7:30 a.m., Saturday 10 a.m., 3rd Friday Shabbat 7:30p.m.

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

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

Cornerstone Community Church 100 Saratoga Village Boulevard, #8, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-664-5204 | mycornerstonechurch.org Pastor Frank Galerie | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

First Presbyterian Church

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Malta Presbyterian Church 118 Dunning Street, Malta Contact: 518-899-5992 | Maltapresbyterianchurch.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Malta Ridge United Methodist Church 729 Malta Avenue Extension, Malta Contact: 518-581-0210 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Middle Grove United Methodist Church* 429 Middle Grove Road, Middle Grove Contact: 518-581-2973 Services: Sunday 8:30 a.m.

Mt. Olivet Baptist Church 100 Cresent Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-9441 | Rev. Dr. Victor L. Collier Services: 10 a.m.

New Life Fellowship* 51 Old Gick Road, ­­Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-580-1810 | newlifeinsaratoga.org.

Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Week of August 20 – August 26, 2021 RELIGION

Places of Worship

*Wheelchair Accessible Next Level Church

St. Isaac Jogues Roman Catholic Church

Shenendehowa United Methodist

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

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

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

Northway Church

St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church*

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

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

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

Old Saratoga Reformed Church*

St. Luke’s on the Hill

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

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

For Summer Worship Schedule please visit our website.

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

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

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

Perry Road Baptist Church* 150 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-587-0711 | prbcny.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Pine Grove Community Church* 59 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs Contact: 860-942-7359 | Thegrovess.com Pastor Mark Kehrer | Services: Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

Porter Corners United Methodist Church* 512 Allen Road, Porter Corners Contact: 518-893-2289 | Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

Presbyterian-New England Congregational Church* 24 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-6091 | pnecchurch.org Services: Sunday 11 a.m.

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

Quaker Springs United Methodist Church* 466 Route 32, Schylerville Contact: 518-695-3101 | qsumc.com Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

River of Hope Fellowship 100 Saratoga Village Boulevard, Malta Commons, Suite 3 Contact: riverofhopefellowship.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Roman Catholic Church of St. Peter* 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-2375 | Stpetersaratoga.com Services: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

St. Peter Lutheran Church* 2776 Route 9, Malta Contact: 518-583-4153 | Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 1 Grove Street, Schuylerville Contact: 518-695-3918 | ststephens-schuylerville.com Services: Sunday 8:30 a.m.

St. Therese Chapel (RC)

Simpson United Methodist Church

Soul Saving Station 62 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-3122 | soulsavingstationchurch.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Starpoint Church 410 21st Century Park Drive, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-2811 | starpoint.church Services: 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Stillwater Christian Fellowship Meeting at Liberty Ridge Farm: 29 Bevis Road, Schaghticoke Contact: 518-288-8802 | stillwaterchristianfellowship.org Services: 10 a.m.

Stillwater United Church (Presbyterian U.S.A.) 747 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater Contact: 518-664-7984 | stillwaterunitedchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Temple Sinai* 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-8730 | saratogasinai.org Services: Friday 6 or 8 p.m. (rotating schedule); Saturday 10:30 a.m.

Terra Nova Church* 45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-833-0504 | terranovachurch.org Services: Sunday 9 a.m. adn 10:30 a.m.

The Salvation Army/ Worship, Service & Community Center

1 Wilton-Gansevoort Road, Gansevoort Contact: 518-792-2276 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

27 Woodlawn Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-1640 Services: Worship 11 a.m. | Sunday School: 10 a.m.

St. Thomas Anglican Church

Trinity United Methodist Church

242 Grooms Road, Halfmoon Contact: 518-348-0842 | StThomasAnglicanHalfmoonny.com Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

155 Ballard Road, Gansevoort Contact: 518-584-9107 | tumcwilton.com | Rev. Jeff Stratton Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Saratoga Abundant Life Church

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs*

2 Hutchins Road, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-885-5456 | salchurch.org Services: Sunday 8:20 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wilton Baptist Church

Schuylerville United Methodist Church

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

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

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

Zen Buddhist Sitting Group

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Food

Week of August 20 – August 26, 2021

Building Community WITH

BREAD

Panzanella

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

Saturdays | 9 - 1 p.m.

by Himanee Gupta-Carlson for Saratoga TODAY Photos provided by NightWork Bread

I

n February 2021, Leigh Rathner and his wife Cindy Rosenberg moved from Los Angeles to Saratoga Springs, where Rathner had lived earlier in life and raised his children. They had a dream: To feed people and build community. The center was bread.

Seven months later, their dream has grown into NightWork Bread. NightWork is derived from Rathner’s previous work of logging difficult latenight hours in the film business. Now, those late hours mean care and passion. Rathner makes slowrising, naturally fermented sourdough bread, often working late at night.

Rosenberg brings the bread to the Saratoga Farmers’ Market on Saturday mornings, where it sells fast. In seven months, Rathner has gone from making 25 loaves a week to 325.

Their feat is remarkable. Besides learning the basics of business and the many factors that influence the making of artisan bread, they have had to figure out how to build customer support as newcomers to a place where old loyalties run deep.

The secret is bread.

“I’ve always been a community builder,” Rosenberg says. “Bread is a community builder, too.”

The connection got clear in 2020.

Rathner and Rosenberg lived in Los Angeles in a 145-unit condominium, where they knew three other people. Everyone was working or commuting.

The COVID-19 pandemic brought people home, including Rathner who saw making bread as a means of calming the mind after his work dried up.

As the loaves piled up, Rosenberg began distributing them. They met more people and in the once-lifeless building, a sense of community formed.

People began stopping in open-air hallways and other spaces to chat. Chats became meetups with food and drink. Neighbors began offering Rathner money to cover his bread-making costs. Then came preorders, and ultimately a product Rathner felt comfortable selling to others.

INGREDIENTS: *Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

“That’s how we lived through the pandemic,” Rathner says. “Bread was a part of it.”

• 1/2 loaf Night Work Country Sourdough*, cut into 1” cubes

He and Rosenberg yearned to move to a smaller town with a strong farm-to-table ethos. Saratoga seemed like a good fit.

• 3 tbsp olive oil*

Rosenberg, an acupuncturist, learned how to use Instagram from one of her clients in her last days in Los Angeles. En route to Saratoga, she posted reports via Facebook and began friending people and businesses locally, including me after a mutual friend put us in touch.

Rathner’s past ties to Saratoga also helped. His children had attended the Waldorf School, and even after he left, his friendships with some Waldorf parents had remained strong.

NightWork Bread is now available at three farmers’ markets, including Saratoga, and Rathner and Rosenberg hope eventually to open a store.

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

• 3 large tomatoes*, diced • 1 large cucumber*, diced • Two large handfuls fresh basil leaves*, coarsely chopped • 1 tsp sea salt

DRESSING: • 3 cloves garlic*, minced • 1 tsp Dijon mustard • 2 tbsp rice vinegar • 1/3 cup olive oil* • 1/2 tsp sea salt • Freshly ground pepper

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Heat olive oil in large saucepan on medium. Add bread cubes and season with salt. Stir occasionally, 8-10 mins until toasted and browned.

2. Whisk together dressing ingredients. Add to chopped veggies, mix in bread cubes and top with basil. Season salad with salt and pepper. Best served at room temperature.

PRO TIP: You can add all kinds of great veggies from the farmers’ market to this salad, depending on your taste. Try some red or yellow bell peppers, red onion, lightly roasted summer squash, roasted beets, microgreens. Enjoy!

Recipe shared by NightWork Bread, adapted from the recipe by Barefoot Contessa

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by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY

FOOD on a Stick Hello my Foodie Friends !

Grilling in our backyards during the month of August is among my favorite summertime pastimes. Your BBQ, grilling, and outdoor cooking missions can eventually bring you to one of life’s simple joys: meat on a stick. One tool that can help those who are firing up in the backyard is the skewer. Creating food on a stick offers the ability to be creative and to offer various food choices for your family and guests. Serving food on a stick is not only convenient, but it’s also fun! Skewers can be made of bamboo, flexible stainless steel or stainless steel. Finding the right skewer for your grilling mission is key since skewers come in a variety of lengths and shapes, with handle embellishments and smart features. If you’re using a grill with a lid, make sure you choose a skewer length that will allow you to close the grill lid. Metal skewers now come in flat, round, spiral, or square shapes, and some also have double shafts. A square or spiral shape is especially helpful in keeping foods from sliding off the skewer or spinning around the shaft as you turn them on the grill. If you’re already working with spinning skewers (round metal or wooden), you can try using tongs to cradle the foods as you turn them and keep things grilling evenly.

the meat to take on the smoky grill flavor as well as get a nice char on it. With wooden skewers, the skewer has a nice char as well. The key to grilling great kabobs is making sure they cook evenly. Make sure before you place anything on the grill, it’s at medium temperature. Then, as the kabobs cook, rotate them regularly, so they don’t burn on one side while being raw on the other.

Shish kabobs, usually just called kabobs, refers to meat and vegetables cut into one inch cubes and put on a skewer. “Kabobs,” translated, simply means a meat dish of Middle Eastern origins. In America, most skewered meats and vegetables have been come to be known as kabobs. Some common ingredients for a kabob is onion, bell pepper, various meats, mushrooms, and a variety of other foods. There are many specialties of various skewered meat dishes from all around the world, but in America, kabob has come to mean any of them. While kabobs are not necessarily always cooked on a grill, they usually are. This allows

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

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If you’re going to make shish kebabs with both meat and veggies, you must precook the meat so that you’re just heating it. Otherwise, by the time the meat is cooked, the veggies will be charcoal. Also, make sure the foods that take longer to cook (like onions and peppers) are cut into smaller pieces than the quick-cooking foods (like pineapple and cherry tomatoes) so that nothing burns.

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

This summer let the aspiring little chefs’ help create unique and memorable food on a stick. Stop by Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store, for an assortment of skewers to help you create your food on the stick creations. Remember my Foodie Friends, “Life Happens in the Kitchen!”

Take Care, John & Paula INGREDIENTS SAUCE:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 3 cups fresh cubed pineapple

• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce

• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

• 1/2 cup soy sauce

SKEWERS:

• 1 large red pepper diced into • 1-inch pieces

• 1/4 cup pineapple juice

• 1 pound chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes

• 1 large green pepper diced into 1-inch pieces

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

• Salt and cracked pepper to taste

• 1 tablespoon brown sugar • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar • 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic

• 1 large red onion diced into 1-inch pieces

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Mix the bbq sauce together with the soy sauce, pineapple juice, rice vinegar, garlic and sesame oil in a large jug or bowl.

2. Preheat a grill pan (or grill plates on the bbq) over medium-high heat.

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

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

5. Brush grill pan or grates over with olive oil.

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

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events Diabetes Support Group Online Zoom Presentation, Noon |Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County will host an informal support group via Zoom for people with diabetes or prediabetes. The program will meet the first Friday of each month. Individuals can join by contacting Diane Whitten at 518-885-8995, or dwhitten@ cornell.edu. There is no fee for the support group. Topics will vary and may be based on the interest of the group.

Time to Sing – Saratoga Voices Saratoga Voices, formerly known as the Burnt Hills Oratorio Society, invites all singers to join them for their first performance of the 2021-22 season. The opening concert is Handel’s Judas Maccabeus, to be performed on November 19, 7:30 p.m. at the newly renovated Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs. To take advantage of the hall’s unique theater in the round, the performance will have an interesting twist - a semistaged concert version of this well-known choral masterpiece.

Rehearsals are held Tuesday nights, 7 p.m., at the O’Rourke Middle School in Burnt Hills and start September 7. Singers are asked to complete a vocal placement interview beforehand and must be vaccinated. Go to the saratogavoices.org website and click on the “Participate” menu for more details and to sign up for a vocal placement interview. Further questions email info@saratogavoices.org or call 518-416-4060.

27th Annual Town of Greenfield, Town-Wide Garage & Craft Sale There will be numerous sales located throughout the Town of Greenfield (including Greenfield Center, Porter Corners, and Middle Grove) on September 11 and 12 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Rain or Shine. Tons of stuff to browse and buy. Free maps of all the garage sales will be available beginning September 10 at the Stewart’s Shop in Greenfield and Middle Grove, the Post Office’s

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at Middle Grove, Porter Corners and Greenfield Center, the Town Hall in Greenfield, the Greenfield Center Baptist Church, and the Greenfield Lions Information/ Silent Auction Tent.

Sheep Shearing Clinic Saratoga County 4-H is offering a Sheep Shearing Clinic this fall to youth ages 10 and older. The event will take place at the 4-H Training Center on Middleline Road in Ballston Spa on September 16 at 5 p.m. This clinic will exhibit the art of sheep shearing and preparing wool breeds for show. Participants will be provided a hands-on learning experience from professional shearer Siri Swanson.

Siri Swanson is a Shepherd and Shearer of Yankee Rock Farm. Swanson has abundant of background knowledge in the sheep industry and has been shearing for the last 5 years. Siri along with shearing partner, Colin Siegmund, strive to maintain animal comfort and top-quality clipping. Space is limited and expected to fill quickly. Payment of $5/family is required at entry or prior to the clinic. The event is free of charge for 4-H members and their families. Please contact the 4-H office for additional information or to register at 518885-8995 or email our Livestock Educator at rjl287@cornell.edu.

1st Annual Charity Golf Scramble The Rotary Club of Saratoga Spring 1st Annual Charity Golf Scramble, sponsored by Saratoga Financial Services and The Adirondack Trust Company, is September 17 at McGregor Links Golf Club in Saratoga. Entry fee of $100 per person ($400 per team) includes 18 holes, cart, lunch, raffle prizes, 50/50 and a chance at hole-in-one-prizes.

Registration is at 9 a.m. with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. Entry forms are available through email at saratogarotarygolf@gmail. com or contact Nathan Towne at 802-734-5154. Return completed forms with payment information via email, or with checks made payable to Rotary Club of Saratoga Springs to Rotary Club of Saratoga Springs, P.O. Box 1307, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

48th annual Adirondack Balloon Festival The 48th annual Adirondack Balloon Festival takes place Thursday to Sunday, September

23 to 26, in multiple locations.

As always, the event is 100% free for the community. Festival Merchandise, one of the event’s biggest fundraisers, will be for sale at select events, with a smaller selection than in previous years. This year, the Balloon Festival cannot allow vendors, children’s activities, or the Open Door breakfast. Pilots can’t take paid passengers this year. At the airport, you can attend a drivethrough moonglow to observe 40 tethered balloons on display, lit up from within. There will also be a brand-new event at East Field with a live band, 8-10 balloons, and possibly a fireworks display. The Adirondack Balloon Festival’s launches are subject to weather conditions.

Contact the Adirondack Balloon Festival, a registered 501(c)3, to sponsor this free event for the community and make a tax-deductible contribution to keep the festival going. For

more information, visit www. adirondackballoonfest.org or follow @adirondackballoonfest on Facebook for updates.

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

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

Tour Belgium and Holland with Saratoga Arts In April, just as spring begins, leave your daily routine behind and join Saratoga Arts in an art and history-filled visit to Belgium and Holland April 20-29, 2022.

We will stay in Brussels and Amsterdam with excursions to nearby treasures and plan to taste as many gourmet chocolates as ten days permit. We will waffle or way through Belgium, learn about the history and magic of the medieval Belgian tapestries, travel to Bruges, Delft and Amsterdam for romantic waterways, revel in the beauty of the Dutch Masters and Van Gogh, and admire the colorful blooms of the seven million bulb flowers of the Keukenhof Gardens. Give yourself a chance to escape just for a while among the cultural and historical experiences of this small group tour. To receive a detailed itinerary, contact: goedventures@ gmail.com.

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 20

Family Fun Fridays

Congress Park Walking Tours

Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa 2 – 4 p.m. | Free and open to the public. Donations are appreciated. Take a playful trip back in time to the 18th century every Friday afternoon.

Children, along with their parents, are invited to join reenactors Erin and Henry in playing with reproductions of centuries-old toys and games.

Brookside Museum will be open on those days, 1-5 p.m. There are four new exhibits, including the innovative “Social Life of Hats” display and the exhibition on Stewart’s Shops and the Dake Family.

Visit brooksidemuseum.org for news and updates.

Saratoga Springs visitor Center 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. – Noon Learn about the fascinating history of “The Queen of Spas” with a leisurely walk thru Congress Park.

Our experienced guides will tell you the stories of How Saratoga became the “Queen of Spas” in the 19th Century. The tragic story behind the Trask Family and the Spirit of Life statue. The history of the Saratoga City Museum and it’s notorious reputation as the highest rolling gambling casino in the US. How the city rallied to restore the historic Spit and Spat statues. Tours are given Tuesday – Saturday through October.

Ghost Tours of the Canfield Casino Saratoga Springs History Museum 1 East Congress St., Saratoga Springs 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Is the Canfield Casino haunted? Take a tour with guides who tell their personal experiences of the paranormal in the Canfield Casino. The Canfield Casino was featured on SYFY Network’s show Ghost Hunters and on the Travel Channel’s America’s Most Terrifying Places.

Reservations not required, but tours are limited to 20 people. Adults $15, Kids $9, under 6 free. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday through August.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 21 Fly-In Breakfast Empire State Aerosciences Museum 250 Rudy Chase Drive, Glenville | 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Enjoy an assortment of pancakes, French toast, eggs, sausage, potatoes, juice, coffee, tea, fruit and more. The breakfast is open to the public. At 10 a.m., ESAM 2nd Vice President, Mike Collins will discuss “The Kobe Bryant Accident: Lessons Learned”. Mike is a local professional pilot with over thirty years of experience piloting various aircraft of New York State aviation and the Army National Guard. 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.

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The Saratoga Arts Celebration

Summer Stroll: North Broadway

National Museum of Dance 99 S. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Stroll the tree lined park viewing the original art and fine crafts booths. The pristine manicured lawn is a gorgeous backdrop for this highly acclaimed event. All works displayed will be original and be handmade by the artist. The show will feature touchless payments and easy access to safely stroll the park and view the art exhibits with space in the open-air mini galleries. The show is on flat lawn. It is accessible and suitable for all ages. Rain or shine with plenty of free parking. The show continues on Sunday, same time.

NW Corner of North Broadway & Van Dam St., Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. – Noon Executive Director of the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation (SSPF), Samantha Bosshart, will lead a tour of the grand Queen Annes along this famed corridor. All Sunday morning tours last approximately 90 minutes and require walking and standing on varied terrain. Tours will be limited to thirty and tickets must be purchased in advance. The cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. Members who have received complimentary Stroll passes will have those honored for their value of $10 and will be required to pay the difference of $5. Visit saratogapreservation.org or call 518-587-5030 to purchase tickets in advance!

Outdoor Concert Series Hubbard Hall Great Lawn 25 E. Main St., Cambridge | 6 p.m.

Audiences are invited to bring their own blankets and chairs and enjoy a relaxing evening listening to some great music and musicians from near and far! Audiences may arrive any time after 5 p.m. for the concert. Maximum 100 attendees allowed on the lawn. In case of rain, concerts will be performed inside Hubbard Hall for a maximum of 45 audience members with house opening at 5:30.

No reservations. First come, first sit. Masks required for those unvaccinated. See hubbardhall.org for more information. This evening’s featured artist is Hot Club Saratoga.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 22 Pancake Breakfast and Car Show Saratoga County Fairgrounds 162 Prospect St., Ballston Spa | 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. |Help rebuild the grandstand! Breakfast will be served from 8-11 a.m., Car Show from 8 a.m.

– 2 p.m. (registration 7:30 a.m.). 50/50 raffle and basket raffles. All proceeds for the rebuild of the Grandstand. $15 Entry fee for car show participants. Cost for breakfast: $8 adult, $5 children 10 and under.

Horse Farm Tour Several Local Farms in Saratoga County Noon – 4 p.m. | The community is invited to join CCE Equine for a drive-it-yourself tour. This tour is a wonderful opportunity to personally meet some of the farm owners and horses that make the Saratoga area so unique. It is fun and educational for the whole family. You will meet different breeds of horses and get a behind the scenes look at the horses. The horse farms included on the tour are: Cross Timbers Ranch of Middle Grove, Mill Creek Farm of Stillwater, and Stark Racing Stables of Saratoga. This event is sponsored by the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors and the New York Thoroughbred Breeding and Development Fund.

For more information contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County at 518-885-8995.

Tour information can also be found at ccesaratoga. org/agriculture/cce-equine/horse-farm-tour.

The Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, Parking Lot #1, Wilton | 6:15 p.m.

Monday evenings in August. Registration is $5 day-of or $20 for all five races. This is a low-key, all-outdoors event topped off by light refreshments and unusual raffle prizes. Please bring your own water.

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

TUESDAY, AUGUST 24 STEM Summer Aviation Camp Empire State Aerosciences Museum, 250 Rudy Chase Drive, Glenville 8:30 a.m. – Noon | For students ages 8 -16. Size of the class will be limited to 20 students, with appropriate spacing. Several classes will be conducted outdoors which is weather dependent. The program will be fun and instructional as always, and will offer classes on a variety of aviation topics, such as: the history of aviation, the forces of flight, learning the different parts of a plane, how helicopters fly, the US Manned Space Program and more. The program will also feature guest speakers, in-depth tours of the museum, and use of flight simulators.

ESAM is committed to serving as a resource for the community and a limited number of scholarships are available. Cost is $120.00 per student for the 4-day session August 24 – August 27. Please call 518377-2191 for an application.

Summer Concert Series in the Park Congress Park – War Memorial, 268 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 7 – 8:30 p.m. | Gather your friends and family, bring your blankets and chairs, find a spot on the lawn, and enjoy some of our area’s favorite performers. The rain location is the Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center. This week’s featured artist is Garland Nelson.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25 Meat Loaf Dinner Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs 4:30 – 6 p.m. | For curbside pickup only. Call Monday or Tuesday Between 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad, roll, gravy. Dinner for 2 is $25 cash only.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 26 Concert in the Park

MONDAY, AUGUST 23

Old Iron Springs Park, 198 Front St., Ballston Spa | 6 – 8 p.m.

This week’s featured artist is Ballston Spa Community Jazz Band.

Completely Different Band

Band “18 Strings of Trouble”

VFW Post 420 190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs 6 – 9 p.m. | Food and drink specials. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 518-584-9686.

VFW Post 420, 190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs | 6 – 9 p.m.

Food and drink specials. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please call 518-584-9686.

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Call for Singers: Saratoga Voices SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Voices, formerly known as the Burnt Hills Oratorio Society, invites all singers to join them for their first performance of the 2021-22 season.

The opening concert is Handel’s Judas Maccabeus, to be performed on Nov. 19 at the Universal Preservation Hall in

Saratoga Springs. To take advantage of the hall’s unique theater in the round, the performance will have an interesting twist - a semistaged concert version of this well-known choral masterpiece.

Rehearsals are held Tuesday nights, 7 p.m., at the O’Rourke Middle School in Burnt Hills and start Sept. 7. Singers are asked

to complete a vocal placement interview beforehand and must be vaccinated.

Go to the saratogavoices. org website and click on the “Participate” menu for more details and to sign up for a vocal placement interview. Further questions email info@saratogavoices.org or call 518-416-4060.

Matt Smith: A Familiar Name Re-Visits the Region

Local Art Show and Fundraiser Showcases Patients and Caregivers SARATOGA SPRINGS — It’s called “Art with Heart & Hope” and features a celebration of patients and caregivers who channel complex feelings into expressive creations, using their craft to cope with the many challenges of life with illness or disability.

A pop-up exhibition and

fundraiser will take place 5:308:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at Universal Preservation Hall on Washington St. Works are displayed alongside written statements from the artists, who share the ways art helps them move beyond their personal battles with illness or disability.

Tickets can be purchased

online at BeyondMyBattle.org/ tickets for $48, or at the door for $50. All proceeds benefit Beyond My Battle, a Saratoga-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit helping people reduce the stress of serious illness, rare disease, and disability.

To learn more about BMB, visit BeyondMyBattle.org.

Adirondack Theatre Festival Names New Producing Artistic Director GLENS FALLS — After an extensive national search, Adirondack Theatre Festival has named Miriam Weisfeld as its fourth producing artistic director.

Weisfeld most recently served as Director of Artistic Development for the Tonywinning Children’s Theatre Company in Minneapolis. She assumes the position on Sept. 1 and has been in Glens Falls Aug. 1-15 observing production of ATF’s final show of the season, “Traffic and Weather.”

“Miriam emerged from a great field of candidates partially because of her command of the contemporary issues in American theater around inclusion, audience development and innovation,” said Nancy Fuller, ATF board president, in a statement. “And she also presented the board a clear vision for producing work that is a continuation of ATF’s rich history of entertaining audiences with original stories created and performed by superlative talent.”

Weisfeld was one of 91 candidates who applied and 44 who

were interviewed for the position according to Kate Broderick, an ATF emeritus board member who coordinated the search for the organization.

There have been only three artistic directors in ATF’s history prior to this appointment: Banta (1995-2007, 2021), Mark Fleischer (2007-2014) and Rabinovitz (2014-2020).

Weisfeld helped to develop Generation Now, a $1.5 million co-commissioning project for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) playwrights funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, at Children’s Theatre Company, and spearheaded the stage adaptation by Cheryl L. West of “Something Happened in Our Town,” a multigenerational story about racial justice which will be produced in partnership with CBS Twin Cities affiliate WCCO in March 2022.

The Adirondack Theatre Festival was created in 1993 and presented its first 18-day season of new and contemporary theatre at the French Mountain Playhouse

Miriam Weisfeld, new producing artistic director at ATF. Photo provided.

within the Lake George RV Park in 1995. Today ATF is the leading professional theatre in New York’s Capital Region dedicated to emerging artists, new plays, and new musicals. Each summer ATF produces a nine-week season at the Wood Theater in Glens Falls.

Matt Smith. Photo provided.

AUSTIN, TEXAS — Last year, Capital District raised, Austinbased artist Matt Smith and 6 String Ranch Records announced the release of 8 new albums, as well as 10 digital re-releases of Smith’s catalog recordings. All the albums are available everywhere music is streamed or bought.

“Being Human” – the flagship release of the new recordings – was four years in-the-making and features songs that reflect issues of the human condition.

The songs address broad themes of love, death and spirituality, along with timely issues such as immigration, narcissism and

addiction. Smith is supported on the album by an international cast of all-star musicians.

Segments of the collection is curated from previous albums and include a volume titled “Upstate NY : 1988-1994.”

Smith’s upcoming gigs: Sept.

8,9 -Putnam Place in Saratoga Springs; Sept. 10 - The Strand Theater, Hudson Falls, and Sept.

11 - Pauly’s Hotel, Albany.

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The Sembrich Presents: Soprano Alexandra Nowakowski This Weekend

Alexandra Nowakowski performing at the 2018 Sembrich Competition. Photo courtesy of the Kosciuszko Foundation.

BOLTON LANDING — The Sembrich presents Soprano Alexandra Nowakowski, grand prize winner of the 2018 Marcella Sembrich International Voice Competition, in a rhapsodic lakeside performance at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 21.

The performance titled “Songs to the Moon: Mad Scenes, Love Songs, and Other Lunar Events,” includes the “Silver Aria” from Douglas Moore’s

Ballad of Baby Doe, Dvorak’s beloved “Song to the Moon” from Rusalka, Nanetta’s enchanting call to the fairies from Verdi’s Falstaff, and the renowned “Mad Scene” from Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor. The program also includes the premiere of a new arrangement of “Moonrise,” prepared especially for this performance, based on the heartbreaking final scene from Richard Wargo’s Chekhov-inspired opera,

A Visit to the Country.

Tickets are $40 and can be purchased online at TheSembrich. org/tickets or by calling 518-6442431. This performance will take place on the lakeshore under a performance tent.

The Sembrich is located at 4800 Lake Shore Drive, Bolton Landing. For more information, visit www.TheSembrich.org or call 518- 644-2431 or email: Office@TheSembrich.org.

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Bennington Museum Names Martin Mahoney Executive Director BENNINGTON — Following a nation-wide search, Martin Mahoney, Director of Operations and Collections at the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachussetts, has been appointed Bennington Museum’s next Executive Director. He will assume his leadership position in Bennington on Sept. 8, 2021.

Mahoney begins his tenure with Bennington Museum with an impressive and progressive track record of more than 20 years of Museum leadership experience. At the Norman Rockwell Museum, Mahoney was responsible for managing the Museum’s national and international traveling and onsite exhibitions as well as supervising Registration, Collections, Facility Operations, and Security Departments. As a member of the museum executive team, he was deeply involved in fundraising and budgeting on the institutional level, managing multiple departments, overseeing the preservation and operational management of the Museum’s historical buildings, and participating as a key stakeholder in the institutional strategic planning for the expansion of the Museum.

Additionally, Mahoney has curated numerous exhibitions including Journey: David Macaulay (2019), Perspective and Place: Thomas W. Barrett’s Hudson River Valley (2016), and Mort Kunstler: The Art of Adventure (2014. He graduated from Castleton State University with a

Martin Mahoney appointed Executive Director at Bennington Museum. Photo provided.

BA in history and holds advanced degrees from both the State University of New York at Albany, where he received an MA in Public History and the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, where he completed his MBA. Mahoney also participated in the prestigious Getty Leadership Institute (now the Museum Leadership Institute) in 2019.

A member of the Berkshire Chapter of the Appalachian Mountain Club, Mahoney has served as the chapter vice-chair and chair and has previously sat on the boards of the Williamstown Art Conservation Center as well as the Massachusetts Art Commission at the State House. He is particularly interested in the intersection of history and popular culture, as well as the evolving cross connection of environmental stewardship and community advocacy and how they can be leveraged as economic engines to assist in the revitalization of communities.

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Adirondack Independence Music Festival Returns to Lake George LAKE GEORGE — The Adirondack Independent Music Festival will return to the Charles R. Wood Festival Commons in Lake George for three nights, over Labor Day weekend. Scheduled for Friday, Sept. 3 – Sunday, Sept. 5, the event will feature several premier touring bands currently on the festival circuit.

This year’s festival will feature headliners moe., who will be performing 4 sets over 2 nights and Twiddle (2 sets), who has performed at the festival in previous years. There will also be a special tribute to Prince and David Bowie featuring members of Pink Talking Fish, Snarky Puppy, Kung Fu and more. The 2021 lineup will also include performances by Roots of Creation, Kung Fu, Lucid, Bella’s Bartok, Eggy, Neighbor, Dogs in

a Pile, Annie in the Water, Baked Shrimp and Hartley’s Encore.

In addition to live music, the festival will feature a variety of food and craft vendors as well as a great view of the Lake George fireworks on Saturday evening.

Ticket information: $165 General Admission Weekend (3-day) tickets are on sale at www. adkmusicfest.com. There is also a special VIP option available, which includes admission to all three days of the festival, a meal each night,

free snacks, half-priced adult beverages, $2 water / soft drinks, a private viewing area (with private bar) and access to private bathrooms.

Music in the Festival Commons will begin at 2 p.m. on Friday and 12:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday and run until 11 p.m. each night. The event is open to attendees of all ages and children 12 and under are free.

For tickets and more information, visit the festival website at www.adkmusicfest.com.

Experience “The Good Life: North Broadway” SARATOGA SPRINGS — Join Executive Director Samantha Bosshart on Sunday, August 22 at 10:30a.m. for the popular Summer Sunday Stroll “The Good Life: North Broadway.”

The tour features grand Queen Annes along this famed corridor which were built by Saratoga’s most prominent figures such as Lucy Skidmore Scribner, Fred Cluett, William B. Gage, and Senator Brackett.

The tour meets at the northwest corner of North Broadway and Van Dam Street. Limited tickets remain – purchase online at www.saratogapreservation.org.

Sunday morning tours last approximately 90 minutes and require walking and standing on varied terrain. Tours will be limited to thirty and tickets must be purchased in advance. The cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members.

Next: Sunday, Aug. 29, it’s Women of Greenridge with stroll leader Gloria May. Learn about the prominent and influential women, as well as the ordinary, who are buried in Greenridge Cemetery and whose life stories tell the history of Saratoga Springs. The Foundation will also be offering bike tours of the Saratoga Spa State Park on Sunday,

Sept. 26 and Saturday, Oct. 9.

Bike tours last approximately three hours and space is limited to 20. For additional information, visit www.saratogapreservation.org, call 518-587-5030, or email Nicole Babie, Membership & Programs Director, at nbabie@

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Founded in 1977, the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that promotes the preservation and enhancement of the architectural, cultural, and landscaped heritage of Saratoga Springs.

Bruce Cockburn, Loudon Wainwright III, Richard Thompson to Perform at The Egg

ALBANY — The Egg has added a new list of performances to its 2021-22 concert series.

Kaki King - Sept. 18, $29.50.

Considered one of the most unique guitarists of our time, Kaki King combines virtuoso technique, insatiable imagination, and boundless humanity as heard on her most recent recording “Modern Yesterdays” where she continues to deconstruct and redefine the boundaries of the guitar through technique, imagination, and boundless humanity.

The Milk Carton Kids - Sept.

24, $36. The Milk Carton Kids - Kenneth Pattengale and Joey Ryan – combine ethereal harmonies and intricate musicianship into a uniquely powerful brand of contemporary songcraft becoming one of the today’s foremost folk duos.

Loudon Wainwright III – Oct. 16, $34. Loudon Wainwright III is by far and away the most candid of singer-songwriters with his confessional, darkly witty and touchingly personal music gracing nearly 20 albums since 1970. Also an actor Loudon has appeared in both feature films and television and on stage in his theatre piece “Surviving Twin,” and has contributed to the soundtracks on a

number of these projects.

The Del McCoury Band with special guests Tony Trischka, Jacob Jolliff & Michael Daves – Nov. 20, $49.50, $39.50, $34.50.

The most awarded bluegrass group in history, the Del McCoury Band is a living link to the days when this music was made only in hillbilly honkytonks, county fairs and at the Grand Ole Opry to today where the genre’s popularity is soaring at festivals and concert stages around the world.

Richard Thompson – Dec. 5, $59.50, $49.50. Iconic British folk rock legend Richard Thompson, one of the world’s most critically acclaimed and prolific songwriters and admired guitarists, performs an intimate solo acoustic concert.

Bruce Cockburn - Feb. 25, 2022, $49.50, $39.50. Bruce Cockburn ‘s music explores urban, political and social issues in a poetically and rhythmically unique style that has produced classic songs such as “Wonderin’ Where the Lions Are,” “Lovers in a Dangerous Time” and “If I Had A Rocket Launcher.”

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

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Doc Postpones Lena Gig, Caffe Offers Musical Alternative, and Notable Upcoming Shows

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Doc Severinsen has postponed his two shows at Caffe Lena on Aug. 28-29. “He's healthy and well and plans to reschedule as soon as travel is safer. But even though we won't have Doc, we'll still be celebrating Travers Weekend in style at Caffe Lena,” the café offers.

Saturday’s performance will be replaced with a special viewing party of Severin’s performance from 2019, streamed free on Caffe Lena's streaming platforms. Fans are also welcome to to come to Caffe Lena and enjoy the show on the big screen at the venue.

The alternative Sunday show will feature a performance with the Gil Gutierrez Trio. Gutierrez – a guitarist who hails from from Oaxaca, is the music director of Severin’s band, the San Miguel 5.

He will be joined by Bob Stern on Violin and David Rodriguez on bass. Tickets area available at www.caffelena.org/live-events.

Some future shows to keep in mind at Caffe Lena, located on Phila Street: Don Armstrong returns on Sept. 25, Roomful of Blues Oct. 1, Steve Forbert Oct. 14, and November brings Kathy Mattea, and Blues Project to the café.

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Week of August 20 – August 26, 2021

PAKT at The Strand HUDSON FALLS — PAKT performs at The Strand Theatre on Sunday, Sept. 12. Show time is 7 p.m. and tickets are $25.

PAKT is made up of fretless bass guitar icon Percy Jones, guitarists Alex Skolnick and Tim Motzer, and drummer Kenny Grohowski. Welsh bassist Jones (a New York resident) is known for his tenure in the jazz fusion group Brand X, as well as extensive studio work with Brian Eno, Kate Bush, Suzanne Vega, David Sylvian. Skolnick is best known as the lead guitarist in the thrash metal band Testament; he went on to freelance work, playing jazz with his Alex Skolnick Trio, and experimenting with World Music and Progressive Rock.

Grohowski is one of the busiest drummers in business, and his recent associations include John Zorn, Brand X, Imperial Triumphant, Kilter, Felix

PAKT at The Strand on Sept. 12. Photo provided.

Pastorius & Hipster Assassins, John Medeski, Lonny Plaxico, Tony Levin, Beledo, Markus Reuter, and many others. Motzer has a long background in free improvisation as well, including the bands Bandit65 (with fellow guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel) and

Orion Tango, plus many other recorded collaborations for his 1k Recordings label.

The Strand is located at 210 Main St., Hudson Falls. For tickets, or more information, call 518-832-3484 or go to www.hudsonrivermusichall.org

Saturday Night Central Park Concert to Broadcast Live Around the World

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

NEW YORK – The first time Bruce Springsteen and Patti Smith performed their song “Because The Night” was on a frigid New York night in 1977 at CBGB’s 2nd Ave. Theater the night before New Year’s Eve. The evening concluded with the NYFD pulling the plug on the show and a row of police anticipating trouble lining Fourth Street. It was a different time.

The next time the two perform the song together will be Saturday night on the Great Lawn in Central Park as part of the multi-artist gathering, “We Love NYC: The Homecoming Concert.”

The concert, which will host up to 60,000 vaccinated attendees, takes place 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 21, and will be broadcast around the world, live on CNN. Full Lineup for Central Park Concert: Jon Batiste, Andrea Bocelli, Kane Brown, LL COOL J,

NYC Homecoming Concert will be broadcast live globally on Aug. 21.

Elvis Costello, Lucky Daye, Earth, Wind & Fire, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Cynthia Erivo, Jimmy Fallon, Jennifer Hudson, Wyclef Jean, Journey, The

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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK By: John P. Franck, City Clerk 08/20, 08/27. 106445/106446 NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed requests for the following proposal will be received by the Commissioner of Accounts, City of Saratoga Springs, 474 Broadway, Suite 14, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 on or before 2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 30, 2021 when they will be opened and read publicly on the following: Water Distribution Pipe Replacement Project – Phase 1 Specifications and request for proposal forms are available on the City’s web page at www. saratoga-springs.org. All requests for proposals must be returned in a sealed envelope plainly marked to the Office of the Commissioner of Accounts, 474 Broadway, Suite 14, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866.

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Notice of formation of Sharps Toolbox, LLC (the “LLC”). Arts. of Org. filed with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on August 10, 2021. Office Location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy to: McCabe & Mack, LLP, PO Box 509, Poughkeepsie, NY 12602. Purpose: any lawful activity. 08/20, 08/27, 09/03, 09/10, 09/17, 09/24. 106447 Notice of Qualification of Blue Bird CE LLC. Authority filed with NY Dept. of State on 8/9/21.

Office location: Saratoga County.

LLC formed in DE on 7/22/21.

NY Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: The LLC, PO Box 471, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. DE address of LLC: 3411 Silverside Rd., Tatnall Bldg. #104, Wilmington, DE 19810. Cert. of Form. filed with DE Sec. of State, 401 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901.

Purpose: all lawful purposes.

08/20, 08/27, 09/03, 09/10, 09/17, 09/24. 106409 Notice of formation of Rhodes to Fit LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/05/2021. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: PO Box 204, Middle Grove, NY 12850. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/13, 08/20, 08/27, 09/03, 09/10, 09/17. 10637 Notice of formation of FitHiggy LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/13/2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it

may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 7 Marine Dr. South Glens Falls, NY. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/13, 08/20, 08/27, 09/03, 09/10, 09/17. 106359 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) The name of the Limited Liability Company that was formed is: 48 HARRSION AVENUE LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the Department of State of the State of New York on AUGUST 9, 2021. The office of said Limited Liability Company is located in Warren County.

The Secretary of the State of New York has been designated as agent of the Limited Liability Company upon whom process against said Company may be served and the post office address within the state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process is: The LLC, Roxanne Westcott, 48 Harrison Avenue, Glens Falls NY 12801.

The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful acts under the laws of the State of New York.

08/13, 08/20, 08/27, 09/03, 09/10, 09/17. 106339 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: SlaterEditsCodes, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 7/20/2021. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to the LLC c/o Michelle H. Wildgrube, Esq., Cioffi Slezak Wildgrube P.C., 1473 Erie Boulevard, 1st Floor, Schenectady, NY 12305. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 08/13, 08/20, 08/27, 09/03, 09/10, 09/17. 106287

Notice of Formation of THANK YOU NEXT LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on August 3, 2021. Office Location: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 748 N Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Purpose: any lawful activity.

08/06, 08/13, 08/20, 08/27, 09/03, 09/10. 106277 Notice of Formation of Toga West Condos, LLC (“LLC”) filed Articles of Organization with the NY Sec. of State (“SSNY”) on 6/28/21. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail a copy of process to 16 Shaker Bay Rd, Latham, NY 12110. Purpose: any lawful activity. 08/06, 08/13, 08/20, 08/27, 09/03, 09/10. 106242 Notice of formation of Cakenbake Racing LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/09/2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 91 Division St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/30, 08/06, 08/13, 08/20, 08/27, 09/03. 106107 Notice of formation of Gulf Getaways, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/27/2021. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 1209 Dam Road, Broadalbin, NY 12025. Purpose: Any lawful

purpose. 07/30, 08/06, 08/13, 08/20, 08/27, 09/03. 106069 Notice of formation of Cylinder Program LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/14/2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 79 Gurnsprings Rd., Gansevoort, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/30, 08/06, 08/13, 08/20, 08/27, 09/03. 106039 Notice of Formation of Professional Service Limited Liability Company. Arts. of Org. of Iseman PLLC (“PLLC”) filed with NY Dept. of State on 7/14/21. Office location: Saratoga County. Sec. of State designated agent of PLLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: 125 High Rock Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, principal business address. PLLC does not have a specific date of dissolution.

Purpose: All legal purposes.

Filer: Scott Iseman, 91 Daniels Rd. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

07/30, 08/06, 08/13, 08/20, 08/27, 09/03. 106023 Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC) Name: Pawsitively 518, LLC. Articles of Organization filed by the Department of State of New York on: 06/22/2021. Office location: County of Saratoga.

Purpose: Any and all lawful activities. Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: Kristen Quesada, 301 Goode Street, Burnt Hills, NY 12027. 07/30, 08/06, 08/13, 08/20, 08/27, 09/03. 106015

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LEGALS NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: 87 Cathrine LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 07/21/2021. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC: 87 Catherine St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 08/13, 08/20, 08/27. 106000 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: J2 Real Estate Services. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/11/2020. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC: 70 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. . 07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 08/13, 08/20, 08/27. 105994 Notice of Formation of the above Limited Liability Company (“LLC”). Name: Dillenger Publishing, LLC. Articles of Organization (DOM LLC) filed with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on May 20, 2021, Office location, County of Saratoga. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any such process served to: Michael Drobny, P.O. Box 18, Clifton Park, NY 12065.

Purpose: Any lawful act. 07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 08/13, 08/20, 08/27. 105984 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Empower Sports Group LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 7/19/2021. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 14 Plaid Place, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 08/13, 08/20, 08/27. 105968

Notice of formation of Reality ReflectX LLC. Articles of Organization filed with SSNY on 05/10/21. Office in Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC whom process may be served and shall mail process to: 10 Rolling Hills Drive, Mechanicville, NY 12118. Any lawful purpose. 07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 08/13, 08/20, 08/27. 105962 Notice of formation of NUDIGGS LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/01/2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 26F Congress Street Suite 179, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 08/13, 08/20, 08/27. 105952 Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company. NAME: Trio Property Holdings, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/15/2021.

Office location: Saratoga County.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The Secretary of State may mail a copy of any process against it served upon him or her to: 18 Division Street, Suite 401, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Purpose: The purpose for which the Company is formed is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which the limited liability companies may be organized under the Limited Liability Company Law of New York, provided that it is not formed to engage in any act or activity requiring the consent or approval of any state official, department, board, agency or other body, without such consent or approval first being obtained. The limited liability company is to be managed by one (1) or more members.

07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 08/13, 08/20, 08/27. 105937 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: SIREN DEVELOPMENT, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New

York (SSNY) on May 4, 2021.

Office location: Saratoga County.

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

SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, c/o Sovern Law, PLLC, 100 Saratoga Village Blvd., Suite 37J, Malta, NY 12020.

Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 08/13, 08/20, 08/27. 105931 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF THE STADIUM REVIEWS LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/16/2021.

Office location: Saratoga County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, 229 Washington Street, Suite 306, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Purpose: any lawful activity.

07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 08/13, 08/20, 08/27. 105913 Notice of formation of Saratoga Strategies, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 06/11/2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: Capitol Services INC. 1218 Central Ave. Suite 100. Albany, NY 12205. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 08/13, 08/20, 08/27. 105903 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Around Tire LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 6/14/2021.

Office location: Saratoga County.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC,125 West Ave #311 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 08/13, 08/20, 08/27. 105882 NOTICE OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF HANNAH RAE FITNESS LLC, pursuant to Section 206 of the NYS LLC Law. 1) The name of the limited liability company is Hannah Rae Fitness LLC

(the “LLC”). 2) The Articles of Organization for the LLC were filed with the Secretary of State’s Office on July 9, 2021. 3) The office of the LLC is located at 69 Cypress Street, Ballston Lake, Saratoga County, NY 12019.

4) The Secretary of State is designated as an agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address in the State of New York to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is: 69 Cypress St, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. 5) The purpose of the business of the LLC shall be to conduct or transact any business or other activities which a limited liability company may lawfully conduct or transact under the laws of the State of New York. 07/16, 07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 08/13, 08/20. 105856 Notice of formation of Lucent Cleaners LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 06/16/2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 4894 NY 50 Gansevoort NY 12831. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/16, 07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 08/13, 08/20. 105844 Notice of formation of The Limerick Group, LLC. Articles of Organization of this Limited Liability Company (LLC) were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on July 2, 2021. The LLC maintains its office in Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it

may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served to The Limerick Group, LLC, P.O. Box 443, Mechanicville, NY 12118. Purpose: for any lawful activity for which limited liability companies may be formed under the law. 07/16, 07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 08/13, 08/20. 105776 Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company. Name: Abanakee Islands LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 6/30/2021.

Office location: Saratoga County.

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

SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 152 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

07/16, 07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 08/13, 08/20. 105770 Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company: The Ocean’s Reserve Thoroughbred, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Department of State on June 23, 2021. The county in which the office of the company is located is SARATOGA. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the company upon whom process may be served, and the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the company served upon him or her to: DANIEL F. COLLINS, 32 Furlong Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The business purpose of the company is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under the Laws of the State of New York. 07/16, 07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 08/13, 08/20. 105748

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THE TRAVERS

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

2020 Travers Stakes. Photo by Arianna Spadoni, courtesy of NYRA.

Tiz the Law, victor of the 2020 Travers Stakes. Photo by Chelsea Durand, courtesy of NYRA.

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eek Seven of the 2021 racing season at Saratoga Race Course beginning August 25 is Travers Week.

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The penultimate weekend of the season features the marquee event– The Travers – plus a whopping 15 other stakes races. The Saturday Travers super card has seven graded stakes – six of them Grade I– with purses ranging from $400,000 to $1,250,000. The best card of the season, Travers’ Day typically draws the biggest and most fashionably dressed crowd of the meet.

A racing fan is well served by watching replays of some of its famous renewals, including:

Known as the Mid-Summer Derby, the Travers matches established three-year-old winners against later developing three-year-olds that seek to challenge the division leaders. Run at the classic distance of a mile and a quarter on the dirt for a purse of $1,250,000 a Travers win typically places a horse in contention for Horse of the Year honors and/or a berth in the Breeders’ Cup Classic against older horses.

1982 Runaway Groom defeating the winners of the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont;

This year will be the 152nd running of the Travers which was run for the first time in 1864. It is the oldest race specifically for three-year-olds and among the oldest of any sporting events in the country. It is run at the classic distance of a mile and a quarter with all colts carrying equal weights of 126 pounds.

The race is named after William R. Travers, a Wall Street lawyer who, in 1863 founded Saratoga Race Course and served as its first president.

1941 Whirlaway winning as the only Triple Crown winner to do so.

1962 Jaipur vs. Ridan (a must watch – trust me); 1978 Affirmed beating Alydar but being disqualified for interference;

1994 Holy Bull somehow lasting the mile and one-quarter; 2004 Mary Lou Whitney’s Birdstone winning in apocalyptic weather conditions; 2012 Alpha and Golden Ticket dead heat; 2015 American Pharoah being caught in the final strides by Keen Ice after Frosted pressed the Triple Crown winner from the start.

This Travers is expected to see Belmont and Jim Dandy winner Essential Quality face a small field as he looks to solidify his claim as North America’s best three-year-old. He is likely to face the impressive winner of the Curlin – Dynamic One -trained by Todd Pletcher.

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2020: The Sword Dancer

2020: The Forego

Saturday’s undercard features five other Grade I stakes: The Forego is at 7 Furlongs for older horses with a purse of $600,000; named after the great Hall of Fame gelding who won 8 Eclipse Awards, including three Horse of the Year awards 1974-1976. (To watch an amazing example of his famous closing kick, watch his victory over Honest Pleasure in the 1976 Marlboro Cup while carrying an imposing 137 pounds.)

The H. Allen Jerkens Memorial at 7 furlongs for three-year-olds with a purse of $500,000; named after the Hall of Fame trainer Allen Jerkens. Known respectfully as “The Chief ”, due to his knowledge and demeanor, Jerkens also earned the moniker – “The Giant Killer” by training horses to upset champions, Kelso, Buckpasser, Riva Ridge and Secretariat (twice) among others. This race was originally named after King’s Bishop a stakes winner that Jerkens trained.

Recent winner Jackie’s Warrior is expected to head the field.

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The Ballerina at 7 furlongs for fillies and mares three and up with a purse of $500,000.; this race is expected to see a controversial entrant in Gamine who has had recent medication violations for trainer Bob Baffert The Personal Ensign at a mile and one eighth for older fillies and mares with a purse of $600,000; named after the undefeated (13 for 13) champion mare and blue hen broodmare who overcame a severe injury to become champion older filly or mare in 1988.

(Treat yourself and watch her final race – a win over Kentucky Derby winner Winning Colors in the 1988 Breeders’ Cup Distaff.) This year the mare Letruska will seek to extend her impressive winning streak.

The Sword Dancer on the grass at a mile and onehalf for older horse with a $750,000 purse.

A Grade II stakes - the Ballston Spa - at a mile and a sixteenth on the grass for older fillies and mares for a mere $400,000 is also on the Travers undercard.

Friday acts as a prelude to the Travers card with six stakes races for horses bred in New York State. The races consist of matching stakes for three-year-old males and females at a mile and an eighth; matching races for two-year-old male and female runners at six and one-half furlongs and matching races for older males and females on the grass at a mile and a sixteenth.

Wednesday’s highlight is the John’s Call - a race for older horses on the grass at one mile and five eighths for a purse of $120,000. The race’s namesake was the oldest horse to win a Grade I stake at Saratoga when he won the 2000 Sword Dancer at the age of 9.

Thursday offers the Riskaverse at a mile on the grass for three-year-old fillies with a purse of $120,000.

Sunday completes the week with the Better Talk Now a restricted stake for three-year-old fillies and mares on the grass at a flat mile with a purse of $120,000.

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Going from Bet-and-Forget to Never Forgetting about the Horses Beychok continues to share his experiences as part of promoting and advocating for horse aftercare, especially with Thoroughbreds

by Tony Podlaski

for Saratoga TODAY

Michael Beychok

Photos provided Michael Beychok and Glorious Dancer.

L

ike many people to attend a racetrack, Michael Beychok was a bet-and-forget type of horseplayer. That was until one moment and one horse changed his perception.

Glorious Dancer was a claiming horse running for a $6,500 tag at Golden Gate Fields on Jan. 28, 2012.

However, Beychok needed her to win on that day, especially since there was a lot at stake – the National Handicapping Championship with a $1 million prize.

It was a tight finish for both.

Getting up the final strides, Glorious Dancer won the race by a nose at 3-1 which helped Beychok win the tournament by a really slim margin – a dollar.

Many horseplayers would have forgotten about Glorious Dancer after that day. However, that became an epiphany for Beychok as he eventually found a way to claim her for $6,500 on Mar. 11, 2012.

“I was a bet-and-forget guy,” Beychok said. “Then I said to myself, ‘What if I don’t claim her? What would happen?’ I know what happens to $5,000 claimers or $3,500 claimers. Likely, it’s not a good outcome.”

An example of one of those not-so-good outcomes was 1987 Kentucky Derby winner Ferdinand, whose fate likely ended at a Japanese slaughterhouse in 2002 which was reported in Barbara Bayer’s Bloodhorse story in 2003.

Glorious Dancer raced three more times with a first, second, and third after the claim. However, an injury and other persistent issues made Beychok, as well as trainer Steve Sherman, do what was best for her – retirement.

“She had an injury that could take six months [to heal]. She was also a bad bleeder,” Beychok said. “We could give her some medication. I said, ‘Nah. Let’s stop here.’’

Beychok brought her back to Louisiana, but he had a difficult time finding an aftercare program for her.

Eventually, he found a small program that took the mare, though her story didn’t end there.

Dr. Lori Summers, a member of the New Orleans Polo Club, adopted Glorious Dancer and turned her into a polo pony. Over the last nine years, the mare has traveled to Brazil and Miami for polo matches.

“She has lived a great life. She has lived a life that I wanted her to have,” Beychok said. “She’s a horse and she can live a full horse life. Who knows? She may live another 10 years. I know Lori is going to take care of her.”

Even though this was Beychok’s first direct experience of horse aftercare, he comes from a family who has helped horses find a purpose after retiring from racing.

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Kim Weir and Michael Beychok

When Beychok was a teenager, his family owned a few horses, including Wilt who raced as a $2,500 claimer at Jefferson Downs. After winning just one race in 13 starts, Wilt was retired and became a show jumping horse for his late cousin Trina Bellak, who became a pioneer of Louisiana’s horse rescue and founder of the American Horse Defense Fund.

While Beychok continues to be a successful horseplayer, an award-winning creative director and advertiser based in Baton Rouge, LA. and accomplished chef, he also travels throughout the country to promote and advocate for horse aftercare programs.

Last week, Beychok brought his favorite New Orleans gumbo recipe to Saratoga Springs as part of the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation fundraiser that made over $4,000 at Simply Foods by Maura.

The “Gumbo for the Horses in Saratoga!” was part of a plan that started early last year when Beychok and his friend, author, handicapper and award-winning podcaster Peter Fornatale, as well as TRF Director of Major Gifts and Planned Giving Kim Weir, came up with the idea. However, the plan was put on pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“I wanted to do something. I wanted to make gumbo,” Beychok said. “Even before we got to the early stages, the pandemic happened. So, we reconnected this year. We raised over $4,000.

It was great.”

Beychok suggested that he would like to do another gumbo event for the TRF with an additional element: the addition of Kendrick Carmouche’s gumbo as a cookoff. Last month, Carmouche cooked his gumbo for the Principessa Elena Society as part

of another TRF fundraiser.

While Baton Rouge is about 1,500 miles away, this hasn’t been Beychok’s first visit to Saratoga.

In 1980, his father brought him the Saratoga Race Course during Travers week. For three of those days, Beychok set next to legendary jazz and scat singer Cab Calloway.

“My father used to come here during the 1950s, then never came back. He came back with me,” Beychok said. “I sat next Cab Calloway for three days, and Cab Calloway was a real thing. The Blues Brothers had just come out. That was awesome.”

Just like his father, it took Beychok some time to come back to Saratoga. He eventually came back to the area nearly 35 years later for, of course, the Battle of Saratoga Handicapping Challenge. He finished second in the 2016 contest.

“It took me a while to get back, but I haven’t missed it

since then,” he said “I would come up when they had the handicapping contest. I’ll come back every year and stay the week. This place is resilient.”

Just like Saratoga being resilient, especially during last year’s COVID19 pandemic, Beychok also believes people can have a flexible mindset to think differently about horse aftercare.

“We all have kind hearts, but we don’t think about it enough,” Beychok said. “If I could turn a couple of people with my voice, they won’t be a bet-and-forget person. Then, we can do the best for the horse.”

The TRF is holding its annual Summer Night BBQ at the Barn on Aug. 24 from 5-9 p.m. at the Saratoga Winery. Tickets are $45. For more information, call 518-226-0028 or visit the website at www.trfinc.org.

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WEEK 6 EVENTS AT SARATOGA RACE COURSE

The Alabama, 2020. Photo by Chelsea Durand, courtesy of NYRA.

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

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

WEEK 6 RACE SCHEDULE Tune in to Talking Horses for in-depth analysis from handicapper Andy Serling and other guests.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 20 SKIDMORE: The afternoon will feature the ninth edition of the $120,000 Skidmore for 2-year-olds sprinting 5 ½ furlongs over the Mellon turf.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 21 ALABAMA DAY: Grade 1 Coaching Club American Oaks winner Maracuja is set to square off in a rematch against Grade 1 Kentucky Oaks winner Malathaat in Saturday’s Grade 1, $600,000 Alabama. The card also includes a pair of turf races: the Grade 2, $200,000 Lake Placid for 3-year-old fillies and the $120,000 Smart N Fancy for fillies and mares sprinting 5 ½ furlongs.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 22 SUMMER COLONY: The day’s feature is the $120,000 Summer Colony for fillies and mares going nine furlongs.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25 Features the John’s Call.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 26 Features the Riskaverse.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 13 NYRA HOMETOWN HERO presented by CDPHP. NYRA will announce the next honoree in its Hometown Hero program, presented by CDPHP, which recognizes local essential workers for their service and dedication to the community during the pandemic. Each honoree receives the opportunity to present a trophy in the winner’s circle.

COOPERSTOWN DISTILLERY TASTING Fans will be invited to enjoy a complimentary tasting of

the Cooperstown Select American Whiskey Smash from Cooperstown Distillery at the Jim Dandy Bar from noon to 4 p.m. Must be at least 21 years old; while supplies last.

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

PIAZZA ITALIA The Piazza Italia, located in the Saratoga Events Pavilion, near Gate A, will host live music featuring Franklin Micare from noon to 4 p.m. Fans may enjoy authentic Italian food and beverages at the Piazza Italia every day of the Saratoga meet, including paninis with Italian meats and cheeses, Fratelli Beretta cold cuts, Monti Trentini cheeses, Italian Bindi Gelato, Tiramisu and Peroni Beer.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 21 TRIFECTA OF TASTINGS Fans will be invited to enjoy several complimentary tasting events on Alabama Day, starting with Babe Wines from 1 to 5 p.m. outside The Cutwater Stretch and the Chandon Garden Spritz from 1 to 3 p.m. near the Travers Clubhouse Bar. Rounding out the afternoon will be a sampling of the Ketel One Botanical Grapefruit Rosé from award-winning Ketel One family made vodka at the Ketel One Clubhouse Bar from 3 to 5 p.m. Must be at least 21 years old; while supplies last.

DUNKIN’ DISCOVER YOUR NEW BREW SAMPLING EVENT Fans will be treated to samples of Dunkin’s signature Iced Coffee as well as the new Apple Cranberry Dunkin’ Refresher featuring Honeycrisp apple and cranberry fruit flavors during the Dunkin’ Discover Your New Brew event.

Samples will be available to fans exiting the Clubhouse gates starting at 3:30 p.m. Dunkin’ will also celebrate the new fall flavors available at participating Capital Region restaurants by offering complimentary Dunkin’ cards to

fans exiting through both the Clubhouse and main gates.

Samples and cards available while supplies last.

FORD MUSTANG MACH-E DISPLAY Fans will have the opportunity to check out the new allelectric 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E, which will be on display near the Clubhouse escalator throughout the afternoon, courtesy of Upstate Ford Dealer Group.

VOLCAN TEQUILA TASTING AND SUMMER MUSIC STAGE The Volcan Tequila Summer Music Stage will host live music from The Donna Tritico Band.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 15 BRUNCH AT THE RAIL AT THE 1863 CLUB Fans are invited to enjoy a brunch buffet while experiencing The Rail at the 1863 Club, the first-floor banquet space at the 1863 Club. Tickets are $85 and include the buffet, soft drinks and Post Parade program book.

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

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

LOW ROLLER CHALLENGE HANDICAPPING CONTEST Every Sunday features the Low Roller Challenge Handicapping Contest, available exclusively on-track with a buy-in of $40. Registration begins at 11 a.m. near the Fourstardave Sports Bar. VOLCAN TEQUILA SUMMER MUSIC STAGE The Volcan Tequila Summer Music Stage will host live music from ILL Funk.

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Season-long Daily Events and Activities: LOW ROLLER HANDICAPPING CONTESTS

VOLCAN TEQUILA SUMMER MUSIC STAGE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SARATOGA WALKING TOURS

“Dark” Day Events MONDAY, AUGUST 23 “TRIVIA NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM” WITH THOROFAN The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame is partnering with ThoroFan for “Trivia Night at the Museum” on Monday, Aug. 23 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Museum. Contestants can compete individually or as a team (maximum of four people) for great prizes. Renowned track announcer Tom Durkin will serve as the “Quizmaster.” Tickets, which include two drink tickets and light food, are $15 for Museum members and $25 for non-members and may be purchased here:

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

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

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SARATOGA WALK OF FAME

TUESDAY, AUGUST 24

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

THE ALFRED Z. SOLOMON CHARITABLE TRUST PROGRAM SERIES STORIES OF THE TRAVERS STAKES

BETS SQUAD: LEARN. BET. WIN.

“The Travers: 150 Years of Saratoga’s Greatest Race” authors Brien Bouyea and Michael Veitch take an in-depth look at the history of the Midsummer Derby, and each will discuss their favorite races in Traver’s Stakes history. The Travers which tells many remarkable tales of racing history Books will be available for purchase and can be signed by the authors. Masks are required for non-vaccinated individuals.

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

Prizes will be awarded to the winner of each of three rounds, as well as to the overall points winner for the event.

For more information, visit www.thorofan.com.

For more information about the Museum, including special events and program offerings, please call 518-584-0400 or visit our website at www.racingmuseum.org.

Join the Saratoga Springs History Museum Tuesday, August 24 at 7 p.m. in the Canfield Casino in Congress Park for special program titled Favorite Stories of Stakes as part of the Alfred Z. Solomon Charitable Trust Program Series.

This event is free and open to the public, reservations not required.

For more information visit www.saratogahistory.org.

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Puzzles Across 1 “__ Secretary” 6 First Negro League electee to Cooperstown 11 Radical ‘70s org.

14 Durance who plays Lois on “Smallville” 15 Per __ 16 Comparative suffix 17 Grim 18 Removes with a putty knife 20 Out 22 Where hauls may be divided 23 Pouchlike shoulder bag 25 Nearly straight-horned antelope 26 Going up 29 Tender 32 Warning to a meddler 34 Cote sounds 35 Pilot’s place 36 442 or 88, e.g.

37 Guideline when something is dropped from one’s diet?

40 Eclair filling 41 Stylish filmmakers 42 Shepherd’s pie bits 44 Poet’s rhyme for “home” 45 Important artery 48 Construction equipment 53 Coldly devious 55 Vaudeville production 56 Preceding, poetically 57 Name in 1976 Olympic news 58 Totally remove 59 Palindromic song from a palindromic band 60 Funding source 61 Prohibition details Down 1 Most populous U.S. city that isn’t a county seat 2 Fine things?

3 Tuner, sometimes 4 One of Yellowstone’s two million-plus 5 Be opportunistic, metaphorically 6 Dance step

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See puzzle solution on page 46 7 “A Cook’s Tour” host 8 Cross letters 9 Forklift truck friend of Luigi in “Cars” films 10 Largest penguin 11 Seat of South Dakota’s Minnehaha County 12 Bailed 13 Warnings, perhaps 19 Alternative baking staple 21 Regulate 24 Breath spray brand 26 Lincoln wore them 27 Window with a crank, often 28 Pursue 30 Köln closing

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Writing the Right Word by Dave Dowling

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

This Week: Bathos, Pathos Bathos is insincere or overdone sentimentality.

The play was just so much bathos that it became annoying.

Pathos is that element in literature that stimulates pity or sorrow.

The film captured all the pathos of their situation.

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

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Local Triathlete Joins Team USA BALLSTON SPA — The relentless training schedule, countless miles, and unwavering dedication to this sport has no doubt paid off for Justin Layer, who had a 5th place finish at the United States Triathlon National Championships this month. He is now a member of Team USA and has qualified to compete at the Olympic Distance Triathlon World Championships to be held next year in Abu Dhabi.

Layer found the sport of Olympic Triathlon, which includes a .93-mile swim, a 24.8mile bike ride, and a 6.2-mile run, through the encouragement of his family. His success as a swimmer and cross-country runner for Ballston Spa High School, combined with his interest in biking, were the perfect ingredients for a successful triathlete.

And since, Layer has been developing his training program; getting up at 5 a.m. to train before going to school. When COVID impacted public pool availability, he put on a wetsuit and trained in his family pool. He hired a coach this year to help him achieve

Photos courtesy of Howard Layer.

his dream of qualifying for the world championships.

“It just shows that hard work really does pay off. Sometimes it takes a while, but commitment will make it happen,” said Layer, when asked what his success at Nationals meant to him. “It was tough to stay focused after months of training alone, but the little wins in each training segment were enough to keep me going. And to compete

with 6,000 other triathletes in Milwaukee earlier this month was amazing, it made it all worth it,” Layer had an opportunity to compete at the LongDistance Triathlon National Championships next month but has decided to compete locally at the Lake George Triathlon instead. So, if you are in the area on Sept. 5, help cheer on a new member of Team USA!

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THEY'RE OFF!

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SARATOGA SPRINGS —The long-awaited arrival of full capacity horse racing began Thursday, July 15, at the historic Saratoga Racecourse. The meet started as a four-day event in 1863 and is considered to be the oldest organized sporting venue in the country.

Today, the meet covers 40 days of racing, being "dark" on Mondays and Tuesdays until Labor Day weekend. The "SPA" will feature an unheard of 46 graded stakes races with eighteen being G1's. The most notable races include the Whitney, Alabama, Diana, Ballerina and the "mid-summer classic" Travers with a purse of $1,250,000, along with two G1 steeplechase races.

The New York Racing Association (NYRA) has let it be known through media outlets that patrons have to be fully vaccinated;

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if not, there is a small area for those who are not vaccinated in attendance. NYRA expects more than a million spectators to pass through the turnstiles during the upcoming summer days. NYRA also anticipates all forms of wagering to surpass the $700,000,000 mark hit in 2020, both on and off track.

General Admission will be $7 and clubhouse $10-$12, excluding Travers Day. There are many sites to purchase tickets in advance, but GA is always available as a walk-up.

Picnic tables are available at the track for a premium and YES you can bring food and any beverage, but your cooler can only be 12"x18". One can consume on the lawn, far turn, and under the trees enjoying the many TV's and hopefully returning to the windows to "cash" a marginal victory.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Rotary Club of Saratoga Springs 1st Annual Charity Golf Scramble, sponsored by Saratoga Financial Services and The Adirondack Trust Company will take place Sept. 17 at McGregor Links Golf Club in Saratoga.

Entry fee of $100 per person ($400 per team) includes 18 holes, cart, lunch, raffle prizes, 50/50, and a chance at hole-inone prizes. Registration is at 9 a.m. with a shotgun start at 10

a.m. Entry forms are available through email at saratogarotarygolf@gmail.com or contact Nathan Towne (802-734-5154).

Return completed forms with

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payment information via email, or with checks made payable to Rotary Club of Saratoga Springs, P.O. Box 1307, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866.

Skate Jam Next Friday!

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Skateboarding has made its debut in the Toyko Olympics and is an increasingly popular sport here in Saratoga. The skatepark at East Side Rec is used year-round, and is in need of a modern upgrade.

Saratoga’s City Council has committed to allocate $265,000 towards the construction of a new, state-of-the-art concrete skatepark at the complex. But the goal is to get that number closer to $350,000 to break ground, and that will require community support.

Skate Jam is a grassroots fundraising event to take place on Friday, Aug. 27 at the East Side Rec. skatepark from 4:30-8:30 p.m. The event is free to attend, and there will be food, music, and prizes. An age 30+ senior shred trick competition will be held, alongside the return of the worst trick demo.

Show support for skateboarding in Saratoga or donate to the new skatepark construction fund through PayPal, at ondecksaratoga.org, or through Venmo @ondecksaratoga.

Photos courtesy of David Fitzpatrick.

Skate Jam fundraising event will take place on Friday, Aug. 27 at the East Side Rec. skatepark from 4:30-8:30 p.m.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Westminster winner, Wasabi, made a special appearance at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame last Friday for a meet and greet.

Wasabi, a three-year-old Pekingese, won the “Best in Show” title at the 145th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show back in June of this year.

He is bred, owned, and handled

by David Fitzpatrick and coowned by Fitzpatrick, Iris Love, Sandra Middlebrooks, and Peggy Steinman; Steinman is a Saratoga Springs summer resident and museum board member.

To learn more about Wasabi and his accolades, visit: pequest.com/portfolio-items/ westminster-2021/.

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Siena Men’s Basketball Mentors Capital Region Youth

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by Jaynie Ellis

Saratoga TODAY CAPITAL REGION — Siena Men’s Basketball teamed up with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area last week to teach the sport at their summer camps.

On Friday, Aug. 13 the Siena Men’s Basketball Team continued their longstanding tradition of being active and giving back to the local community by visiting with campers at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Albany and Troy.

“We take pride in giving back to the community and to the Boys & Girls Clubs,” said Siena Men’s Basketball Head Coach Carmen Maciariello. “In times like these, it was a great opportunity to show the kids some positive energy and enthusiasm, and to meet the guys.”

The players and coaches taught the youth the skills of the game through interactive basketball drills and playing other basketball-related games. They also shared their experiences as collegiate athletes, discussed the importance of working hard on and off the court, and answered any questions that the campers had; Siena players Javion

Ogunyemi and Elijah Burns are former Club members.

“It is always great to see college athletes sharing their journey with our kiddos,” said Patrick Doyle, Chief Operating Officer of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area. “Seeing how the team members are not much older than some of our youth, it gives them a real look at how hard work can pay off.”

“The Siena Basketball visit came as an inspiration to our students,” added Lurvin Calix, EZRA Clubhouse and Community Program Manager. “Spiking their interests, they are asking questions, those who play basketball are practicing more, and did I mention it boosts the topic of conversation about going to college!”

The team gives back to their community in the off-season in other ways too. They participate in school supply and backpack giveaways, read at elementary schools, and become pen pals with students who write them letters.

The 2021-2022 Siena Men’s Basketball season will tip off with the return of the Br. Ed Coughlin Franciscan Cup on Tuesday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. at St. Bonaventure. The Saints will return to the Times

Union Center for their 2021-2022 home opener on Saturday, Nov. 13.

Siena Basketball season tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at sienasaints. com/tickets, by email at sienatickets2@siena.edu, or by contacting the Siena Fan Relations Management Center during traditional business hours MondayFriday by phone at 518-487-2202.

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

Intro to Ice Skating Build your skills! From your first steps on the ice through advanced moves, the Intro to Ice Skating Program will prepare you for more specialized forms of ice skating.

The program is for ages 3 and up. Early fall dates are Tuesdays starting Oct. 5 through Nov. 9 from 4:45 to 6:15 p.m. Fall dates from Nov. 16 through Dec. 21 (no Nov. 27) are – choose one – Tuesdays from 4:45 to 6:15 p.m. or Saturdays from 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Intro to Ice Skating will be held at the Vernon and Weibel Ice Rinks (30 Weibel Avenue). You will need: snow or fleece pants; warm jacket; mittens or gloves; bike, ski, or hockey helmet (required for all). A responsible adult must accompany beginning skaters on the ice to assist with instruction. Adults do not need skates.

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Fees before Sept. 27 are $65 for City residents and $85 for non-City residents. Fees after Sept. 27 are $90 for City residents and $110 for non-City residents.

Skate rental fees per class are $5, and a punch card

(good for current session only) is $25.

Coordinator is Jill Ramos, USFS Quadruple Gold Medalist with over 25 years of experience.

Instructors are: Amanda Shelburne, Regional and National Coach and PSA Master Rated with over 40 years of experience; Pat Kenkel, Regional and National Coach with over 35 years of experience; Kelsey Clechenko, with over seven years of experience; Gwen Craig, with over 6 years of experience; and Mary Magnus, US Speed Skating Coach and Nationally Ranked Speed Skater.

Field Hockey Drive up your skills! The Field Hockey League is geared towards the individual looking to learn the sport through drills and team play. Tuesday’s session will focus on skill development and Saturday’s sessions will focus on team play.

The Field Hockey League is for ages 8 to 14. The league will run from Sept. 14 to Oct. 23 on Tuesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 12 to 2 p.m. at the Rec. Center Field (15 Vanderbilt Ave). Players will need a water, stick, shin guards, and mouth guard; the

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Rec. Department will supply each participant with the necessary equipment if they do not own it.

Fees before Sept. 6 are $55 for City residents and $65 for non-City residents. Fees after Sept. 6 are $80 for City residents and $90 for non-City residents.

Coordinator is Jenna Cappezutti, Elmira College 4-year starter and former Scotia-Glenville coach.

Volleyball Serve up your best! The Volleyball Program focuses on skill development and the teaching of rules and strategy in order to become a better volleyball player. Two sessions will be offered, one for 8 to 12 year-olds and another for 13 to 16 year-olds.

The Volleyball Program will run from Sept. 15 to Oct. 20 at the Rec. Center (15 Vanderbilt Ave). Ages 8-12 will play on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and ages 13-16 will also play on Wednesdays from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Participants will need a water and sneakers.

Fees before Sept. 6 are $55 for City residents and $65 for non-City residents. Fees after Sept. 6 are $80 for City residents and $90 for non-City residents.

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YMCA Youth Basketball Sports Scores: August 10 3V3 LEAGUE Blue Team vs. Black Team Black – 18: Connor Hogan – 10, Tyler Rhodes – 8 Blue – 17: Nick Cameron – 10, Nolan Allen – 4 Green Team vs. Red Team Green – 31: Ethan Hammer – 22, Spencer Rugger – 9 Red – 4: Michael Herring – 2, Lex Straus – 2

JR. DIVISION Curtis Lumber v.

Carson’s Woodside Tavern Carson’s – 42: Josh Simon – 34, Oliver Wood – 4 Curtis Lumber – 32: Evan Rosetti – 14, Hayden Warren – 11 SR. DIVISION Cudney’s Launderers & Dry Cleaners vs. PBA PBA – 48: Jack Bennett – 16,

Drew Stallmer – 14 Cudney’s: Braylon DuMortier – 16, John Geradi – 11 Fat Paulie’s vs.

Pashley’s Construction Pashley’s – 49: Stephen Beebe – 16, Connor Johnson – 8, Charlie Didonato – 8 Fat Paulie’s – 47: Bryant Savage – 23, Antone Robbens – 12

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POP CONCERTS AT SPAC SARATOGA SPRINGS — The following pop concerts are currently scheduled to take place at Saratoga Performing Arts Center. For ticket information, go to: spac.org.

Aug. 23 – King Crimson.

Aug. 24 – James Taylor/ Jackson Browne.

Aug. 27 – Dead & Company.

Aug. 28 – Lynyrd Skynyrd.

Sept. 5 - Alanis Morissette/ Garbage/ Liz Phair.

Sept. 12 – Outlaw Music Fest w/ Willie Nelson, Sturgill Simpson, Gov’t Mule, Margo Price.

Sept. 13 – Maroon 5.

Sept. 14 – The Black Crowes.

Sept. 17-18 – Dave Matthews Band.

Sept. 19 - Flogging Molly, Violent Femmes, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, Thick.

Sept. 28 – Jonas Brothers.

Oct. 3 – Zac Brown Band.

Scheduled for 2022 at Saratoga Performing Arts Center: Doobie Brothers (June 16); Steely Dan/ Steve Winwood (June 21); Tedeschi Trucks Band (July 3); Rod Stewart / Cheap Trick (July 22); Backstreet Boys (July 23); Matchbox Twenty (July 31); Goo Goo Dolls (Aug. 19).

Photo: James Taylor - the road leads to SPAC this week, for a show on Aug. 24. Photo provided.