Saratoga TODAY August 21-27, 2020 by Saratoga TODAY

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Jack Knowlton From Fairy Tale to Triumph

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Spa Catholic’s New Principal by Opal Jessica Bogdan Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Central Catholic School (SCC) is starting out the new school year with a new principal. Joe Kilmade has replaced former interim Principal Michael Kondratowicz as the head

administrator for the 2020-2021 school year. Kilmade is a former native of the Capital District, born and raised in Albany. He returns after most recently serving as Administrator and Principal in the Archdiocese of St. Louis for the past eleven years. See Story pg. 16 & 17

CHARTER CHANGE BACK ON THE BALLOT See Story pg. 9

SMALL TOWN,

Big League Experience by Joe Raucci Saratoga TODAY Earlier this week I was given the opportunity to interview Jack Knowlton and discuss his meteoric rise to the top of the horse racing universe. It all began twenty- five years ago. THE FORMATIVE YEARS In 1995 Jack and five pals of his formed Sackatoga Stable. The name was a play on words. A combination of letters from the crew’s hometown of Sackets

Harbor along with Jack’s residency in Saratoga Springs creating an amusing name for the enterprise. They chose the staid checkered colors of maroon and gray that matched those of their high school for the stable’s jockey silks. They liked the name so much that they named their first horse Sackets Six. Little did they know that eight years later lightning would strike them in the form of a three-year-old gelding with the name Funny Cide. See Story pg. 30

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This Week’s Events: AUG. 21 - 27 FRIDAY, AUGUST 21

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22

Pond Exploration

Got Kids Consignment Sale

Catch and identify aquatic animals with environmental educators! Registration is required, no exceptions. Call 518.450.0321 or email info@ wiltonpreserve.org. Participants will be limited so proper social distancing can be followed. Staff will sanitize all equipment.

Saratoga County Fairgrounds 162 Prospect St., Ballston Spa | 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Shop more than 40,000 gently used children's items in one place. Cash and credit accepted! Although the event is free to attend, tickets are required. All CDC guidelines will be followed to keep attendees and team members safe. Sunday hours are 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Visit the website for details. www.gotkidssale.com

SPAC’S Virtual Beethoven Festival Online. Free admission | 8 p.m. Jonathan Biss: In Concert & Conversation. For the past decade, Jonathan Biss has immersed himself in the music of Beethoven, especially the piano sonatas, solidifying his place as one of the renowned interpreters of the composer’s music. With his original performance at SPAC having been curtailed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, Mr. Biss has carefully curated a special program recorded live from his home in NYC that is exclusive to the Saratoga Springs audience. He will guide viewers through an exploration of Beethoven’s prolific sonatas for solo piano including a performance of two of his favorite works. For details, visit www.spacbeethoven.org.

Craft Fair - Christmas in August 11 Whitney Place, Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sponsored by The Unitarian Universalist Church of Saratoga Springs to support social justice work in the community, Saturday, and Sunday. Selling pottery, pillowcases, jewelry, many homemade gifts, jellies and jams, face masks, crane mobiles and much more. Please wear mask and social distance. Checks and cash accepted, no credit cards. For questions, call 518-587-0403.

12th Annual Saratoga Arts Celebration National Museum of Dance, 99 S. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Get outside and enjoy some fresh air and some

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fresh art. We are practicing social distancing, one way traffic flow and each booth is set up with room to safely browse the art works without contact. Patrons and artists are asked to wear masks and be mindful of social distancing and hand sanitizing stations are located throughout the show. A juried event featuring 75 artists invited to exhibit. Admission and parking are free. Sunday hours are 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more information visit www.saratogaartscelebration.org or www.gordonfinearts.org.

Walking Tours of Congress Park Congress Park, 300 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Tour is limited to 20 participants. Cost is $20 per person, $15 for members. Tickets also include admission to Saratoga Springs History Museum. All guests must wear face masks at all times and adhere to social distancing regulations. Meet in front of the Canfield Casino by 10:15 a.m. Pre-paid reservations are strongly encouraged by calling 518-584-6920 ext. 102. Tickets can be purchased the day of the walk if any spots are available.

Drive Thru Chicken BBQ Cornell Cooperative Extension 50 West High St., Ballston Spa | 4 – 7 p.m. Sponsored by the 4-H Leaders Association. Menu: ½ Chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, dinner roll, Smith apple pie, bottle of water. Cost is $14. Place your order online at: ccesaratoga.org/4-h-bbq or call 518-885-8995.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation Summer Stroll: Post Time! Nelson and Union Ave., Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. Georgia Horner explores the Saratoga Race Course area along Union Avenue featuring the Reading Rooms, National Museum of Racing, Oklahoma Track and Fasig-Tipton Humphrey S. Finney Sales Pavilion. Tickets must be purchased in advance and space is limited. 518-587-5030

Fish Fry Dinner The Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club Route 32 South of the Village of Victory | 3 – 6 p.m. Menu: Fish or Chicken Tenders, Fries, Tartar Sauce, and Roll. Cost will be $8.00 per meal. This will be a take-out only event, we will take your order at the gate and collect the money, your meal will be delivered to you in your car. You must stay in your vehicle. You may call ahead with your order at 518-695-3917. continues to page 3...

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Operation Adopt-A-Soldier

Kneeling (left): Rachael Yell & Erica Wilson, of the Hannaford To-Go program. Standing (left): Donna Green, customer service manager; Katherine Height, service leader; OAAS volunteer Dominic Tom; & Jess Betts, customer service.

SOUTH GLENS FALLS — There are plenty of smiles under those masks as employees at the South Glens Falls Hannaford store present donations to Operation Adopt A Soldier (OAAS) to be used in free comfort kits sent to U.S. soldiers serving in areas of conflict.

Shoppers at the South Glens Falls, Glens Falls, Queensbury and Hudson Falls Hannaford stores are invited to purchase and donate items to OAAS through the end of August as the nonprofit marks one year since a devastating fire destroyed its Wilton headquarters.

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 25 Lunchtime Concert The Downtowner, 413 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | Noon – 1 p.m. Free music. This week’s featured artist is Olivia Quillio Trio.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26 Meatloaf Dinner Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. For curbside pick up only. Menu: meatloaf, mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad, roll, gravy. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – noon to place an order, 518-584-2585. Dinner for two is $25 (cash only).

THURSDAY, AUGUST 27 Dancing at SPAC- Free Class SPAC Outdoor Pavilion | 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Free dance class for new comers. Co-directors Johnny Martinez and Diane Lachtrupp Martinez will be offering classes in Salsa, ChaCha, Bachata and other Latin dances. Classes are designed to work for a couple or single dancer. To register contact us at info@tangofusiondance. com. Safety measures will be in place to ensure a fun, energetic and safe experience. Online classes also available. www.tangorusiondance.com

Ballston Spa Concerts in the Park Iron Spring Park, Front St., Ballston Spa | 6 – 8 p.m. The BSBPA presents the 2020 Concerts in the Park summer concert series in Iron Spring Park on Front Street. This free concert series is a signature summer event in Ballston Spa. Bring your blanket & chairs to the park for a great evening of live music in the village! This week’s concert features Ballston Spa Community Band.

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OBITUARIES

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John C. Weekly, Sr.

BALLSTON SPA — John C. Weekly, Sr., 81, of Ballston Spa, passed unexpectedly on Friday, August 14, 2020 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany. He was born on January 8, 1939 in New York City, and was the son of the late Mildred (Watts) Wennersten and stepson of the late Nels Wennersten. He was a graduate of Kingston High School, Class

of 1958; he began his working career at Western Printing in Poughkeepsie, then was a manager for UPS in Albany NY. He retired from Bellevue Builders Supply of Rotterdam. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, enjoyed golfing, bowling and will be remembered by many for coaching little league baseball. He was a lifelong NY Yankee and NY Giants fan. John was the husband of Dorothy (Eckert) Weekly, the love of his life, they married on February 14, 1960 and celebrated 60 years of marriage this past February. Together they raised a wonderful family, enjoyed going on vacation to Myrtle Beach and the Outer Banks, but most of all spending time with their family. In addition to his wife he is survived by his children, Deborah Leveille (Richard Sitts) of Greenfield Center, Susan Parks of South Weymouth, MA, Lisa

(Alvin) Lunn of Red Hook, NY and John (Lori) Weekly, Jr. of Greenfield Center. He was the oldest of 10 children and is survived by Nels Wennersten, Mary Haight, Lynne Van Norstrand, Arlene Krikelis, Christine Godfrey and Margery Brink, brother and sister-in-law of Harry and Linda Hill, 13 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his siblings Jimmy, Pete and Dorothy. Arrangements entrusted to Keyser Funeral & Cremation Service, Kingston, NY the service will be private with burial in St. Remy Cemetery. For those who wish, contributions in John’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org A tribute for John may be found at www.KeyserFuneralService. com, where you may leave memories and expressions of sympathy for his family.

Neal L. Hastey

Harold Roods Jr.

BALLSTON SPA — Pull over 2020, Neal is walking from here! Neal L. Hastey, 75 passed peacefully August 6, 2020. Services will be at a later date. Donations to Ronald McDonald House or St Jude’s Children Hospital. Please pray for the repose of Neal’s Peace. Burke & soul. Bussing Visit burkefuneralhome.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Harold “Tim” Roods Jr. passed Friday, August 14, 2020. No services. Burial will be in Gurn Springs Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Tim was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, memorial may be Burkedonations & Bussing made to their Fast Offering Fund. Funeral Homes Visit burkefuneralhome.com.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Daniel Comerford Robbins, 61, passed March 7, 2020. Calling hours 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, August 22, 2020 at Burke Funeral Home Memorial donations to the Franklin Community Center, 10 Franklin St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Burke & Bussing or a charity of your choosing. Funeral Homes Visit burkefuneralhome.com.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Donald Hill, 57 passed away peacefully on August 15, 2020 with his family by his side. Calling hours were Wednesday, August 19 at Burke Funeral Home. Burial is Saturday, August 22 at 11 a.m. at Woodlands Cemetery, Cambridge. Memorial donations can be made to Burke & Bussing Community Hospice of Saratoga. Funeral Homes Visit burkefuneralhome.com.

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COURT David M. Tenace, 53, of Schenectady, pleaded Aug. 14 to attempted burglary in the third-degree, in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing Nov. 28. Shawn A. Morse, 20, of Glens Falls, was sentenced Aug. 14 to 1 year jail, after pleading to rape in the second-degree, in Moreau.

POLICE Anthony P. Delaurie Jr., 43, Kirsti R. Alden, 28, and Daniel L. Jones, 42, all of Wilton, were charged on Aug. 12 in connection with alleged drug trafficking activity in Saratoga County. According to the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office Narcotics Unit, Delaurie, Alden and Jones are suspected of distributing cocaine throughout the county. A search warrant was executed with the assistance of the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office Special Operations Team at two residences in the town of Wilton, where quantities of cocaine and other drugs, packaging materials and scales were located. All three are facing the charges listed below, with Delaurie and Alden additionally charged with conspiracy in the fourth-degree. Charges: criminal sale of a controlled substance (felony); criminal possession of a controlled substance (felony); criminal possession of a controlled substance (misdemeanor). Devin Orphan, 20, of Rotterdam, was charged Aug. 10 in Saratoga Springs with one count felony assault and one count misdemeanor assault.

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Anthony Gordon, 26, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Aug. 11 with criminal trespass misdemeanor.

Jeffrey Schulkind, 69, of Clifton Park, was charged Aug. 8 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI.

Walter Malasquez-Quispe, 35, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Aug. 13 with misdemeanor DWI, and a driving violation.

Paul Milito, 63, of White Plains, was charged Aug. 8 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI.

Dillon Poirier, 19, of Greenfield, was charged Aug. 13 in Saratoga Springs with assault in the thirddegree, a misdemeanor.

Andrew Wilde, 23, of Milford, Massachusetts, was charged

Daniel Nowak, 30, of Latham, was charged Aug. 14 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, and speeding. Jerremy Fontaine, 26, of Cohoes, was charged Aug. 14 in Saratoga Springs with DWI – rising to a felony based on a previous conviction within 10 years of the designated offense. Keyona Riebeling, 23, of Albany, was charged Aug. 7 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, and three driving-related violations. Angela Nallie, 36, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Aug. 7 with misdemeanor assault, criminal contempt – a felony, criminal obstruction of breathing and criminal mischief. Shaun Beagle, 37, of Gansevoort, was charged Aug. 8 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and two vehicle violations. Marcus Jackson, 31, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Aug. 8 with felony criminal contempt, and aggravated family offense – a felony.

Aug. 8 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, and a vehicle equipment violation. Kevin Miner, 33, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Aug. 8 with misdemeanor DWI, resisting arrest, speeding, and failure to stop at a stop sign. Brian Raymond, 50, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Aug. 9 with disorderly conduct.

Jennifer Wright, 26, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Aug. 9 with resisting arrest, a misdemeanor. Benjamin Hernandez-Soto, 30, of Floral Park, FL was charged Aug. 10 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, making an unsafe turn, and motor vehicle registration suspended.

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BALLSTON SPA — The Town of Ballston is conducting a survey of Ballston residents as part of its effort to update its Comprehensive Plan. There is a web page to access the survey and it has information on the planning process and can be accessed at www. envisionballston.com. If you live in the Town of Ballston, please

take a few minutes to complete. The survey asks what kinds of development you'd like to see on the Route 50 corridor and in the Hamlet areas. It includes "mixed use development" as an option for Hamlet but not for Route 50 but supporters can write it in if they support that. If they want to see Ballston remain a small town or rural then be sure to write that in.

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August 2020 Walking Tours by Derby Tours

Doctor Offers Free Check-Ups For Local Dentists and Hygienists BALLSTON SPA — Through Monday, Aug. 31, Dr. Peter Meinhofer will be offering free check-ups to local dentists and hygienists. When asked why he is offering a free evaluation this month for dental professionals he said “it is because he understands that the hours these people spend working standing and leaning over their clients is hard on their bodies. These women and men can be confronting structural imbalances that impact mood, weight, energy and many other aspects of health.” For close to two decades Meinhofer has focused on Functional Medicine and Clinical Nutrition as it relates to human health. His mission is to provide a safe haven for drug-free

healing and health education to improve the quality and longevity of the lives of people in our community. He uses a specific natural approach that gets to the root cause of health problems and removes these barriers to healing. Meinhofer is the director of the Spa Chiropractic Wellness Center in Ballston Spa. He is a New York State Certified Doctor of Chiropractic and has a post graduate focus on nutrition. He has experience working with people living with all types of health concerns, including fatigue, headaches, skin disorders, digestive disorders, allergies, hormonal imbalances, and many others. To get additional information or to schedule an interview with Meinhofer, call 518-986-6330.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Weather permitting, Derby Tours will be offering tours each Saturday in August. Join local author and Victorian historian, Hollis Palmer Ph.D., as he relates stories much the same way your grandfathers did. The tours focus on the families who made homes out of Saratoga’s most beautiful houses. All tours have a strict limit and must be paid by cash or check payable to Derby Tour. Each person who attends will receive a complimentary copy of one of Hollis’ books. Aug. 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. will be the “Mansion to

Mansion Tour.” The tour includes visiting inside two mansions on Union Avenue – Union Gables and Saratoga Dreams. Tour starts at 53 Union Avenue. Limit 10 people; $25/person August 29 at the same time will host “Greenridge Cemetery.” Hear the stories of the families who rest at Greenridge Cemetery. The tour starts and ends at the grounds building. Limit 20 people; $15/person. Pre-registration is required for each tour either at: derbytours2014@ gmail.com or 518-495-7012. All participants must wear masks and practice social distancing and no restrooms are available on any tour.

Upset

Saratoga’s Original Dark Horse In 1919 Man o’ War was a force to be reckoned with. Standing at 16.2 hands and having a stride that spanned between 25-28 feet he seemed unstoppable. He came to Saratoga and dominated the field, until August 13th. That day, during the most remembered Sanford Stakes in history, Man o’ War was defeated for the first and only time in his career. He was beaten by The Dark Horse in the race, appropriately named Upset! Owned by the Payne-Whitney Stable, he was not considered a threat to Big Red who was carrying 15 pounds more than the other horse in the field. A mistake was made when the starter let the horses go, with Man o’ War facing the wrong direction, giving the other horses an advantage. Upset scarcely beat Man o’ War, even with the great head start, but the race goes down in history as one of racing’s greatest upsets. In honor of Upset, a new Dark Horse has been named in his memory. Our mascot, Upset, a miniature horse, stands only 33 inches tall and has never run in a race. He is proud to carry the name Upset and will help tell the story of The Dark Horse in Saratoga Springs to racing fans everywhere. Meet Upset, the Mini Dark Horse, throughout the summer in Downtown Saratoga Springs. His schedule is online at DarkHorseSaratoga.com! Live the Legend! Marianne Barker and Maddy Zanetti are Co-Owners of The Dark Horse Mercantile and Impressions of Saratoga in Downtown Saratoga Springs. The Dark Horse brand is all about overcoming the odds and believing in yourself even if you are not the favorite. There are so many interesting Dark Horse stories both in and out of horse racing we wanted to share them with our friends who read the Saratoga TODAY family of publications.

Week of August 21 – August 27, 2020

Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge Donates Food to Seniors

HOMES FOR ORPHANED PETS

Volunteer Spotlight:

Azlyn Belisle Q: Why did you become a H.O.P.E. volunteer? A: I wanted to be more involved with the community, and since I like animals, I thought volunteering with an animal rescue would be fun. I honestly don’t remember how I found H.O.P.E. Q: What do you do for H.O.P.E.? A: I help at H.O.P.E.’s Pet Adoption Center – anything from cleaning to playing with the cats to greeting visitors. I also help with H.O.P.E.’s Instagram Accounts. And I help gather photos of H.O.P.E. pets, volunteers and supporters to use in the slide shows they use for their Annual Gala and other events. Q: What is your favorite part about volunteering? Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga-Wilton Elks #161 Member Karen Ellis and her son Ray Ellis delivered 20 bags filled with approximately 12 meals each worth of food to Stonequist Senior Apartments today from the Wilton Food Pantry. Last time Ray Ellis delivered food, it was a family member's wedding day and since he received such a great reaction from being dressed up... he did it again. It's the little things that make people smile.

A: I think it is super fun to see animals find a new home and to see the look on the adopters faces when they get that new pet. Q: Do you have a favorite adoption story?

long time. Just when I least expected it, the perfect home was found for him.

A: A Pit Bull Mix named Simba. He was so charming, at first I didn’t understand why he hadn’t been adopted. I found out his one fault was that he couldn’t live with cats, so he was with H.O.P.E. for a

A: Definitely reach out and contact us. There are so many ways you can help us.

Q: What would you say to someone thinking about volunteering with H.O.P.E.?

NEWS

City Expands Economic Development Revolving Loan Program to Include Job Preservation SARATOGA SPRINGS — The City Council recently approved changes to its longstanding Economic Development Revolving Loan Program proposed by the Community Development Department. Seeded with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement funds, the program was originally created by the department to stimulate job creation for residents of lowmoderate income. Over the years, the program has helped to subsidize these job opportunities by offering low interest loans to businesses physically located within the City of Saratoga Springs. In response to the changing needs of Saratoga Springs

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Capital Program Committee: Six-Year City Plan

businesses in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Council unanimously voted to expand the program to include the preservation of jobs available to or held by persons of lowmoderate income. The new Job Retention Loans will provide $5,000 $10,000 of working capital to City microenterprises who employ at least 51% low-moderate income persons that can demonstrate extreme financial hardship due to unavoidable and unforeseen emergency circumstances outside of the business owners’ control. Application forms, program guidelines and eligibility information can be found on the City’s website: www.saratoga-springs.org.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Capital Program Committee this week presented to the city council its 2021-2026 proposed Capital Program. The table depicts the committee’s project ranking, and funding request. For complete expense and revenue budgets for the six-year period go to the city’s website at: Saratoga-springs.org.

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CHARTER CHANGE Back on the Ballot by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Election Day, city residents will be asked to consider a change in the only form of governing that Saratoga Springs has known since its inception as a city in 1915. In 2017, the last time a citizen-led City Charter referendum proposed change, the measure was defeated by a razorthin margin of 4,458 - 4,448. The current “Commission” form of governing features five council members – one mayor, plus four commissioners heading the departments of Public Safety, Public Works, Finance, and Accounts, respectively. Each council member is responsible for administering their own department as well as serving as legislators. In this council of five, each of whom is elected to two-year terms, decisions are made by majority rule. The “Council-Manager” proposal calls for replacing that “Commission” form in favor of one that includes a mayor – elected by the voters of the city at large, and six members elected from city wards by the voters of those specific wards. Those six wards are to be comprised of equal voting population. That city council of seven would then appoint, set the salary for, and hire a City Manager. The idea is that residents would be represented through the ward system, and the manager held to accountability via the city council. A new group opposing the charter change proposal staged a gathering in Congress Park this week. They call themselves Saratoga Works and include co-chairs Connie Woytowich and Jane Weihe, and steering committee members Chris Obstarczyk, Courtney DeLeonardis, Janice Partridge, Jay Partridge, George Cain, and Joe Dalton. Weihe said a change in Saratoga Springs’ current form of government would be risky during a time of a pandemic and subsequent economic crisis, and that this “expensive version of charter change” would politicize

neighborhoods by dividing them into wards. Those financial concerns are specifically related to what the overall costs could be should the plan be implemented; even though some city deputy or assistant salaries would be saved, new workers would still need to be hired to conduct the work the current city employees are doing, she argued. “We don’t know what it will cost. This is more of a concept than a plan,” she said. A website, saratogaworks.org, was launched in conjunction with the group gathering. Gordon Boyd is a member of the citizen group proposing the new charter for the city. Last summer, a group of 41 residents circulated the petitions necessary to place the proposition on this November’s ballot. A total of 1,565 registered voters signed the petition to put the proposal on the ballot.

“We’ve got a chance to start fresh coming out of this public health crisis...” “We’ve got a chance to start fresh coming out of this public health crisis,” said Boyd, adding that an information website is anticipated to be launched sometime around Labor Day, heading into the election season. If approved by voters, the measure is expected to take effect in January 2022. The concept of a Commission form of government was founded in Galveston, Texas in 1901 after a storm ravaged the city, killing more than 5,000 people and creating the need for a useful way of postdisaster governing. It proved to be an efficient measure as well as a popular one. By 1912, 206 cities in 34 states had followed suit. Saratoga Springs adopted the commission form of governing shortly after it was incorporated as a city in 1915. Since its popularity in the early 20th century, however, many cities have since switched to other forms.

Saratoga Works launched their campaign opposed to a proposed Charter Change in Saratoga Springs, in Congress Park on Aug. 19, 2020. Photo by Monica Isenovski.

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SMALL TOWN,

Big League Experience

he arrival of fall doesn’t mean your kids’ baseball glove has to sit around gathering dust. The Spa City Stallions are hosting tryouts for 11 to 13-year-olds who want year-round training. MAJOR LEAGUE EXPERIENCE The Spa City Stallions are being headed up by the Harrington family - a family with Major League experience.

“With the Harringtons being a baseball family and having the experience that we do, we bring a more functional approach to baseball. Kids haven’t been learning the skills to help them move forward and it’s a rude awakening for them when they go out on a full-sized field,” said TJ Harrington.

by Megin Potter for Saratoga TODAY

TJ’s dad, Tim Harrington, has been a scout for the Boston Red Sox for 21 years and spent 14 years as Glens Falls High School’s varsity baseball coach. TJ was a 1994 San Diego Padres draft pick and served nine years as a strength and conditioning coach for the LA Angels. His nephew, Mike, who played for the Cortland Red Dragons, has earned a number of awards including being named the 2018 D3 Pitcher of the Year. Photos provided.

This was the first year for their Spa City Stallions team, comprised of players from South Glens Falls, Queensbury and Saratoga. Even with all of the hurdles that youth sports had to jump over because of the pandemic, they played a great six weeks of games this season.

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Even if you didn’t know anything about their combined Major League experience, one look at the new, private Spa City Stallions field in Greenfield Center can tell you that these guys take baseball seriously. All aspects of the game are covered and player skills honed in an environment where no shortcuts have been taken. The Spa City Stallions fall developmental sessions will be followed-up by indoor strength and conditioning training at the Chase Sports Complex in South Glens Falls before going back out on the field for Spring training and out on the road for summer games as members of the Eastern New York Travel Baseball (ENYTB) league.

To accommodate a variety of student schedules, TJ is committed to maintaining flexibility with the Stallions’ training times. During the 1½ to 2-hour sessions, they’ll be hitting balls in the batting cages, utilizing computer-aided pitching analysis, building strength and endurance with exercises, weights and hurdles. As a small private group, they personally ensure that all the safety protocols the state has put in place are being adhered to, he said. “We’re a one-stop shop for baseball,” said Harrington. The Spa City Stallions player costs and fees are comparable to other ENYTB teams. Free tryouts are being held on Saturday, Aug. 22 and Sunday, Aug. 23 at 55 Wilton Rd., Greenfield Center. Players are asked to bring standard baseball equipment and answer basic medical questions at registration. Tryouts for kids age 11 are at 10 a.m., age 12 at 12 p.m. and age 13 at 2 p.m. A second round of tryouts will be Aug. 29 and 30. For more information, find them on Facebook @spacitystallionsbaseball

Week of August 21 – August 27, 2020

Challenger Division Hits Fifth Season by Opal Jessica Bogdan Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Little League Challenger Division started with a home run for their fifth season this summer. Leading up to a game under the lights this week, the Challenger Division welcomes special need kids in the community. Robert Kelly and Derrick LeGall, president of the league, designed the program to give children with special needs the chance to be kids and the opportunity to play America’s favorite pastime. “Every kid wants to be outside, making friends, enjoy the fresh air and to just have a good time. We give that opportunity to the kids and to the parents as well,” LeGall said. Xavier Camlet, a member of the Challenger team, said he loves the opportunity to play on a team, help his teammates out and most importantly have the chance to hit the ball. “I like helping my friends,

letting my family come here and hitting the ball too,” Camlet said. “I like working for my team, helping them and hitting the ball out there…letting my teammates know where the ball is going to be.” His mom, Jessica Camlet, ejoys the opportunities the team gives to Xavier. “He’s excited every day to play with his friends and it builds up his self esteem and confidence, I think that’s the biggest thing for him. When we got Xavier—we adopted him—he wasn’t very experienced and socialized and this gives him the chance to really be a kid and that’s my favorite part…just seeing his face light up. He’s just so happy to contribute and to be with his friends,” Camlet said. Xavier Camlet and his teammates are practicing for their under the lights game at the West Side Recreational Little League Field on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020 at 7 p.m. One of his teammates, Regan Perella is playing on the team for his first year and will sing the Star Spangled Banner at the start of their under-the-lights game.

“I do like singing and I don’t get nervous,” Perella said. “I’m loving it.” Perella has enjoyed the fans’ reaction he gets when he plays baseball and likes all the fans his has, including his father Jim Perella. “We love all of the kids getting together and just having a great time,” Jim Perella said. “We love to see the kids play and everyone leaves here with a smile. These kids are playing ball just like America’s favorite pastime and we love that.” The team is open to families outside of the Saratoga community as well and will accommodate kids up to the age of 21-years-old. The Little League Challenger Division was established nationally in 1989, and is Little League’s adaptive baseball program for individuals with physical and intellectual challenges. Any individual with a physical or intellectual challenge may participate. The Little League Challenger Division accommodates players’ ages 4 to 18 or up to age 22 if still enrolled in school. Saratoga Springs Little League’s adaptive baseball program

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is in its fifth year and is only one of a few in the region. It gives players with specialized needs a place to join in and enjoy playing the game of baseball in our community. Little League Baseball, Inc. is a non-profit organization with the mission “through proper guidance and exemplary leadership, the Little League program assists youth in developing the qualities of citizenship, discipline, teamwork and physical well-being. By espousing the virtues of character, courage and loyalty, the Little League Baseball program is designed to develop superior citizens rather than stellar athletes.” “I’m really proud of this program because I see moms,

dads and kids working together out on the field,” Kelly said. “I enjoy seeing the kids having fun and experiencing what everyone else can experience.” “My favorite part about all this is just watching the kids enjoy themselves,” LeGall said. “Whether it’s a hit they get and they look to make sure mom or dad saw it….it’s something that brings joy to their faces and it brings joy to me because that is what it’s all about.” Kelly can be reached by email at r_kelly@saratogaschools.org and Legall can be reached at derricklegall@gmail.com. The team practices every Thursday evening and plays Saturday morning games.

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Week of August 21 – August 27, 2020

NYRA and Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce Launch Charitable Campaign to Raise Funds for Saratoga Springs Area Non-profit Organizations SARATOGA SPRINGS — The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) and Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce today launched a new charitable campaign designed to raise funds for Saratoga Springs-area nonprofit organizations that have been impacted by the coronavirus global health pandemic. Administered by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce and held in partnership with the Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund, NYRA Cares offers fans the opportunity to win a variety of Saratoga Race Course hospitality experiences, memorabilia and collectible items while supporting local non-profit

organizations. All items have been donated by NYRA. Fans can purchase entry tickets at NYRACares.org. Each ticket is $10 and provides one entry for the corresponding item. There is no limit on the number of tickets a fan can purchase per item. Tickets may be purchased until 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, September 3. Winners of all items will be selected by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce on Friday, Sept. 4. “Saratoga is a special place because of the connection between Saratoga Race Course, the downtown businesses and the community,” said NYRA President & CEO Dave

O’Rourke. “We thank our friends at the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce and Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund for their partnership. We hope this campaign will generate much needed funds for local non-profits while offering racing fans the chance to win some terrific experiences, hospitality and merchandise.” Featured items include oneof-a-kind experiences such as watching a live race call from the Saratoga announcer’s booth; passes to the historic Saratoga paddock; and a named race with the opportunity to watch from the winner’s circle and present the trophy to the winning connections. A variety of hospitality options are also available for the 2021 Saratoga meet, including a table for four in the Turf Terrace and reserved picnic table for six on Travers Day; a table for four in the 1863 Club on Whitney Day; a Clubhouse box on Opening Day; four premium reserved seats in The Stretch on Opening Day; and a pair of grandstand

reserved season tickets, among the many highlights. Collectible items include an autographed Post Parade program book from jockey Irad Ortiz, Jr. on July 23, 2020, when he notched five wins on the afternoon; as well as an autographed Post Parade from New York Yankees Hall of Fame pitcher Mariano Rivera on July 12, 2019, when he visited Saratoga Race Course one week prior to his induction to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. The selection also features collector’s images of some of the most well-known thoroughbreds to run at the Spa, including 2015 Triple Crown champion American Pharoah; 2016 Travers winner Arrogate; and 2004 Travers winner Birdstone. Images are courtesy of official track photographer Coglianese Photography.

All proceeds benefit the Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund, which will distribute grants from the funds that are generated to local nonprofit organizations. Established in 2009, the Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund serves as a source of philanthropic support for local charities. “The Saratoga County Chamber is pleased to partner with NYRA and the Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund to launch the NYRA Cares program,” said Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce President Todd Shimkus. “Local charitable organizations in the Saratoga area are seeing demand for their programs and services expand considerably as our unemployment rate has skyrocketed as a result of COVID-19. This program is yet another example of how NYRA collaborates with local organizations to make a positive difference for our local community and its residents.” The 2020 summer meet at Saratoga Race Course will continue through Labor Day, Monday, September 7. Racing at Saratoga is conducted five days a week, Wednesdays through Sundays. Closing week will run Wednesday, September 2 through Labor Day, Monday, September 7. Under New York state guidelines, Saratoga Race Course is currently operating without spectators in attendance. Saratoga Live will present daily television coverage of the 40-day summer meet on FOX Sports and MSG Networks. For the complete Saratoga Live broadcast schedule, and additional programming information, visit nyra.com/tv-schedule. For more information about Saratoga Race Course, visit NYRA.com.

Week of August 21 – August 27, 2020

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This event will be a memorable family outing to conclude the track season. Mill Creek Farm is located on 1019 Co Rt 70, Stillwater, NY 12170. Those participating in the tour must enter north of the farm from the intersection of Neilson Rd and County Rd 70. Please note: you must stay in your car for the entire tour. Masks will be required to interact with staff and volunteers. For more information contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County at 518-885-8995 or visit ccesaratoga.org.

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by Todd Shimkus • for Saratoga TODAY

NUMBERS SHOW SARATOGA COUNTY IS LEADING THE WAY

Todd Shimkus, President of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce By the time you read this, it is likely that the numbers will have changed. But it’s also very likely if the trends hold that these changes will be minimal. You see the reality is that relatively speaking COVID-19 has spread and impacted people

living in Saratoga County far less than many other places around the world, the US, New York State and the region as well. We all mourn the 17 Saratoga County residents who have lost their lives to COVID-19. We also understand that some of the 769 people who had COVID-19 and recovered may have to deal with lingering health issues for some time or maybe the rest of their lives. This virus is dangerous. It is impacting local families and our neighbors. Thus, we need to continue to do everything we can to stop the spread for as long as it takes the medical community to develop a vaccine.

Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner, Chamber President Todd Shimkus, Discover Saratoga President Darryl Leggieri, and Mayor Meg Kelly celebrate the reopening of the Saratoga Strike Zone, in Saratoga Springs, on Monday, August 17, 2020. Photo provided.

This starts with wearing a mask. It means avoiding large crowds and continuing to social distance from other people. It means following travel restrictions, washing our hands, etc. As of today, Monday, August 17, 2020, we’ve had 828 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Saratoga County. This means that just .0036 percent of the county’s 230,000 residents have tested positive. The 828 confirmed cases is just .014 percent of the 56,348 tests performed in Saratoga County. The City of Saratoga Springs has had just 113 confirmed cases of COVID-19. That means just .004 percent of the City’s 28,000 residents has had the virus. Best of all, 108 have already recovered and as of today there are just 4 active cases. Let’s remember that we’re in the third week of August now. Since early July, our hotels have seen an uptick in visitors, particularly during weekends.

The Saratoga Race Course has been in operation for 24 days. While we’ve seen a slight increase in positive tests, we have NOT seen a spike. The spread of this virus has been minimized by all of us doing our part and by local businesses reopening while putting the health of their employees and customers first. The minimal spread of this virus locally has also been managed thanks to the aggressive contact tracing performed from day one of the PAUSE by Saratoga County’s Health Department. Just two of the Towns in Saratoga County have NOT had a single positive case - - Edinburg and Day. Several Villages have achieved zero cases as well, including: Galway, Victory and Stillwater. But as we were advised recently in a Zoom session with Saratoga Hospital’s COVID-19 medical experts, we’re still practically looking to minimize the risk of spread versus eliminating the risk entirely.

We need to expect that there will be more positive cases. We will need to quarantine more people as more positive tests come up. We will need to continue to be diligent wearing masks and remaining socially distant. We’re leading the way in Saratoga County as of today. As hard as this has been on our families and our economy, this is allowing us to reopen bowling alleys this week and fitness facilities next week. It’s positioning us to be able to safely reopen our schools next month. Hopefully soon if we can control the spread, we will also see our performing arts sector, the City Center, the Saratoga Casino, and local movie theaters reopen too. Leading the way is not easy. It takes resolve. It takes focus. It takes all of us doing our part. We’ve done that here in Saratoga County. Let’s keep up the great work and continue to put health first so that we can recover sooner than most.

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BALLSTON SPA 19 Kasey Pass, Unit 19, $280,812. Brookview Court Inc. / Pigliavento Builders DBA sold property to Erik Rayno. 52 Forestbrook Dr., $356,641. Heritage Builders Group LLC sold property to Robert and Irene Sears. 36 Sherman Way, $397,500. David and Margaret Ostrom sold property to James Senese and Brooke Boghosian. 504 Randall Rd., $382,000. David and Jennifer Apffel sold property to Daniel and Paula Johnson. 21 Skaarland Dr., $175,000. Thomas Joslin (by Execs) sold property to Michael Desormeaux.

GREENFIELD 330 North Greenfield Rd., $60,000. Robert Wadsley, Jr. sold property to Arthur Ivanaj, George Begetis, and Valmira Dodaj. 76 Locust Grove Rd., $456,500. Robert Courtney sold property to Mark Lyle.

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186 Thimbleberry Rd., $215,000. Christopher Montalbano sold property to Nicholas Audi.

SARATOGA 6 Eagles Way, $249,000. Ryan and Nora Rubano sold property to Julianna Sorel.

217 East Ave., $780,000. Anthony Bianchini, Jr. sold property to Thomas Andre and Paul Wiita.

34 Morgans Run, $177,000. Pamela Meeker and Laurence Peterson (Co Trustees) sold property to Elizabeth Veglia.

7 Flying Dutchmann Way, $415,000. Xuefeng Zhou (by Agent) sold property to Harrison Xu and Erika Enquist.

5 Anthony Lane, $632,000. Brian and Marissa Hughes sold property to James and Kathleen Williams.

70 Kaydeross Park Rd., $395,000. Bruce and Jennie Brown sold property to Edward Gardner, III.

SARATOGA SPRINGS 2 Campion Lane, $1,800,000. William and Judy Morris sold property to Joseph and Patricia Hays.

209 Grand Ave., $425,000. Potter LLC sold property to Ryan Balzer.

23 Farley Rd., $45,000. Theresa and John Fiorino, Jr. sold property to Bruce Tanski.

30 Whistler Court, Unit 222. $360,000. Donald Fitzsimons and Hope Goffstein (Co-Trustees).

4 Calvin Court, $107,000. Grace Morre LLC sold property to James and Michele Brown.

25 Ordelia Lane, $437,470. Farone Amedore LLC sold property to Thomas Burk, II (as Trustee).

700 N. Broadway, $225,000. Erica Aisner and Lauren Wills (as Successor Co Trustees) sold property to Erica and Michael Aisner.

28 Village Circle South, $464,640. Belmonte Properties LLC sold property to Stephen and Lisa Dong. 17 Marions Way (unit 17), $199,000. Held Properties LLC sold property to Peter Geis. 18 Wake Robin Rd., $183,500. Michele Fisher sold property to Joshua Keating.

STILLWATER 42 Stratton Lane, $390,000. Mark and Diane Zazzaro sold property to Joshua and Alicia Eiffe.

20 Lakewood Dr., $470,518. Dympna and Sean Weil sold property to Joshua and Sarah Paplanus.

71 Pepperbush Place, $140,000. Key Property Management Inc. (as Trustee) sold property to Jenna Cowie and Jacob Ellsworth.

4 Monroe St., $366,000. Nancy Sullivan (Ind and as Trustee) sold property to Denise Hassey.

37 Henry St., Unit 301. $870,000. Ronald and Nancy Solevo sold property to Real Mike Saratoga LLC.

280 Thimbleberry Rd., $215,000. Nicole Passante Himmelwright sold property to Victoria Wickham and Patrick Ryan.

21 Coronado Way, $449,900. Lealon and Lisa Lane sold property to Kyle and Kaitlin Kuwitzky.

11 Michael Dr., $290,000. Residential Mortgage Loan Trust 2013 TT2 (by Atty) sold property to Danielle Cefalu.

65 Spring St., $1,000,000. Quiet Meadow LLC sold property to Oliver the Cat LLC. 3 Skidmore Dr., $235,000. Dana Hockenbury (as Exec) sold property to Ann Foster. 17 Underwood Dr., $472,500. Meredith and James Wollford, Jr. sold property to Natale and Marlene Caruso. 19 Crommelin Dr., $325,000. Tara Harte Pierce and Bernadette Harte (Co-Execs) sold property to Richard Klauser. 44 South Franklin St., $255,000. Helen Sarro (as Devisee and as Agent), Gerard King, Jr. (as Devisee by Agent) and Defino Gomez (as Devisee) sold property to Jack Fox.

51 McDermott Rd., $380,000. Diplomat Property Manager LLC sold property to Jeremie and Samara Latremore. 446 County Route 76, $63,000. Paul Lescault sold property to Andrew Luskin. 446 County Route 76, $391,000. Andrew Luskin sold property to Adam Fiscal. 682 NYS Route 9P, $225,000. Lisa Wicks sold property to Bryan Belinsky. 44A Colonial Rd., $269,900. Steven Nieminski sold property to Christopher Austin. 36 Clinton Court, $190,000. Louis Myers, Jr. sold property to Jennifer and Justin Kehl.

WILTON 31 Mt. McGregor Rd., $275,900. Lucas and Alyssa Meyers sold property to Cody Miller. 12 Traver Lane, $235,000. Thomas Merrills, Jr. sold property to Lee Robb, Jr. and Elizabeth Cutler.

28 Hopeful Lane, $280,000. Marcia Lyons sold property to Benjamin and Rachel Lee.

34 Whirlaway Blvd., $325,000. Derek Swartz sold property to National Transfer Services LLC.

50 Berkeley Way, $601,565. Sonoma Grove LLC sold property to Jeffrey Blake and Maya Dobush (Co-Trustees).

34 Whirlaway Blvd., $325,000. National Transfer Services LLC sold property to Peter Zumpano.

55 Corinth Mountain Rd., $592,500. Margaret and Edward Stover sold property to Stephen Kyne and Shane Pfannenstiel.

24 Meditation Way, $321,900. Richard and Gayle Cohen sold property to Keven Donohue and Kelsey McDonald.

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Spa Catholic’s New Principal Reopening Plan for the 2020-2021 School Year continued from front page... “It is great to be back home in the Capital District, close to family and friends and serving the community at SCC,” said Principal Kilmade. “I hope to partner with families and teachers to build a program that meets the academic, emotional, and spiritual needs of the students entrusted to our care. Through listening, planning, and creativity, the great tradition of success at SCC will continue while new programs and facility upgrades bring the school to a new and exciting place.” Kilmade addressed the parents of SCC at his first Virtual Parent Meeting on Aug. 4. His address started with citing the single most strongest element that his administration described as characteristic of Saratoga Central Catholic. The unanimous response from staff and faculty was the “sense of community” that was noted as prevalent within the school. Kilmade pointed to that strongpoint as “the reason why the school will make it through these difficult times, helping one another.” He reinforced the message that SCC is committed to creating a learning environment that protects students’ and staffs’ health, safety and privacy. According to the Reopening Plan that Mr. Kilmade introduced, “while schools have been instructed to prioritize efforts to

return all students to in-person instruction, SCC is also planning for remote/distance learning, as well as a hybrid model that combines in-person instruction and remote learning. Parents will always have the choice to remain in the remote learning model. Every five weeks, at progress reports and the end of each academic quarter, parents will be able to opt-in to the remote learning model. Once opted-in, students remain in that model until the five week period is up. If during the first week of a new five-week cycle, a student wants to opt-in who had planned to be in person, they may do so.” Families will be asked to formally state their intention for in-person or remote learning via a signed form by the parent. Every day will begin with a health check for teachers, administrators and students before entering the building. An isolation room for anyone showing signs of COVID-like symptoms during the day has been designated on the middle floor of the building. Teachers will be taking on additional roles within the school striving for more “hands-on-deck” at all times. The school will invest in PPE equipment and masks that will be made available as needed throughout the day. Regarding masks, the Reopening Plan states that,

“face coverings are strongly recommended to be worn by all students at all times indoors and outdoors, but required to be worn any time or place individuals cannot maintain appropriate social distancing. Masks will be required in hallways and bathrooms. Students will be allowed to remove face coverings during meals, instruction, and during short breaks, so long as they maintain social distance.” Any person without a facemask will be provided one by the school. Kilmade went on to discuss the “deep” cleaning of the school that will take place. He shared the wonderful news that Jamie Kennedy of KPM Restoration has generously donated a complete professional sanitizing of SCC before the school year opens in September. Regular cleaning and disinfection of the facilities will occur on an on-going basis, including more cleaning and disinfection for high-risk and frequently touched surfaces. Saratoga Central Catholic will be utilizing a “Cohort Approach” to building usage, which has to do with keeping students together in small groups and reducing exposure to additional students. Plans are in place to limit the number of students in each room over the course of a day/week. The Middle School will be grouped together on the ground floor of the school, Juniors and Seniors will take over the first floor classrooms and Freshman and Sophomores will utilize the top floor of the building. In addition, new spaces will be created and/ or utilized including St. Peter’s

Week of August 21 – August 27, 2020 Parish Center, which will serve as one of two separate student Cafeterias. Big round tables in the lunchroom will seat three students so that only 30-40 students will have lunch at once. Families will pre-order lunch the week before. Lunch bags will be labeled so the school can keep track of what was ordered for each student. St. Peter’s Parish Center will also host art and music classes once or twice a week. Other changes will involve Physical Education classes. PE classes will be held outside or in the gym or throughout several classrooms. PE classes will be combined from 40 minutes twice a week to 80 minutes once every three or four days. School-issued PE uniforms will be required so there is no need to use the locker rooms. All athletics are on hold until Sept. 21, at which time a decision will be made as to whether winter athletics will be played starting Jan. 4, 2021. There will be a distance of 12 feet maintained between students when engaging in physical activity. Multiple entrances to the building will be used to limit high numbers of people entering and exiting at any one time. No outside visitors or volunteers will be allowed on the school campus, except for the safety and wellbeing of students. Throughout the facility, there will be directional arrows showing the flow of movement as well as markers for waiting areas in spaces where a line may form. Signs will be posted around the building reminding students to socially distance. Within the classrooms, desks will be positioned six-feet apart from each other and the school will follow direct guidance protocol from the State of NY. Air circulation will be enhanced by

opening doors and windows and the school will add window fans for increased air flow. Academics-wise, the majority of school work will be submitted digitally. SCC will be moving to a single online learning platform, Google Education Suite, which will streamline file sharing and email communication. Classes will make use of either a Google Classroom or Schoology site associated with it to facilitate the sharing of materials and classroom interaction in a uniform way across the school. Every class will have a digital profile so if the school needs to pivot, the transition will be an easier one. Regarding bus transportation, the public school districts will be providing SCC bussing. Buses will only be able to transport a quarter of the number they used to. School bus drivers, monitors, attendants and mechanics must wear a face covering along with an optional face shield. Transportation to and from the North Country and Amsterdam, which SCC has provided in the past, is currently being assessed as to whether it presents itself as a reasonable option or not going forward. The full report for the Education Department was submitted by SCC on Friday, Aug. 7 and is posted on the SCC website at www.saratogacatholic.org. Kilmade shared the influx of interest in enrollment at this time due to the small number of students within the school and the detailed preparation toward in-person learning. Kilmade said, “many new families in the Saratoga and surrounding areas are thoughtfully considering Saratoga Central Catholic School as a safe educational choice. In light of COVID-19, many parents are looking for small educational settings and many are looking for a remote learning option. I believe that SCC has outlined a cohesive plan of Reopening that allows parents freedom and versatility to change their learning method as situations change. We have taken the time to address student, faculty and administrative needs in great detail.” Kilmade invites families to set up a meeting to discuss anything they have questions about, stressing that their comfort level is of utmost importance to him. For more information on Saratoga Central Catholic’s Reopening Plan, visit www. saratogacatholic.org.

Week of August 21 – August 27, 2020

EDUCATION

Q&A with SCC’s New Principal:

JOSEPH KILMADE by Opal Jessica Bogdan • Saratoga TODAY

Kilmade Discusses Details about SCC’s Reopening Plan The entire school plan can be found on pg. 16.

Q: What are your thoughts on this upcoming school year?

kind of go through what their day will look like and the do’s and don’ts.

A: “I am very much looking forward to this school year. It’s definitely going to be different and present some challenges but I am enjoying getting to know the community here and working with them to come up with a plan that works for everybody.”

[Starting two days later] gives us just a little bit more time. There is a lot of new procedure and things going on in the building that you have to get used to.”

Q: How have the parents responded to the reopening plan?

A: “Yes we have had an increase in enrollment. We are up about ten-percent from a month ago. For us that means 20 new students.

A: “Very positively. We did a survey prior to formally publishing the announcement about the plan so there were a lot of questions about: can we be remote by choice, or are we going to be in-person? But since we’ve published it, it’s been very positive feedback. Families will get the option every five weeks to choose to have their students be in attendance remotely. So that kind of satisfies families who were nervous about coming back and want to stay connected to the school. We also have the in person instruction so those who want to return to school in person can.” Q: When do classes begin for the year? A: “We start Sept. 14. [It’s] only a few days later, usually we start the week after Labor Day but we pushed it back so we had a couple of days for teacher meetings and student orientation. That week right after Labor Day we will bring the kids back in small groups for a couple of hours and

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Q: How has enrollment been? How are you dealing with the volume?

How are we handling it? We kind of identified our max class sizes. Classrooms can only hold a certain amount given restrictions on distancing. So what that means for example, eighth grade we can’t really have more than 30 kids because that’s two sections of 15 and we can do that. Once we get into groups of 16 or 17 [students] now we are running out of space. We had space in every class so we are doing okay. We don’t have to add classrooms or sections of things. We were kind of ready for an increase so we were able to handle it well.

as well. For the most part they will stay in those spaces throughout the school day, and there will be some movement.”

Our max class sizes will be about 15 or 16 [students]. We have a couple spaces that can hold up to 20 but those spaces can’t be used by every teacher all day.

Q: Are you excited to be the new principal?

The building will be separated. We will have our middle school on one floor, ninth and tenth on another and eleventh and twelfth on a different floor

Q: What is the policy on in-person instruction and masks? A: “What we are saying is that we will follow the guidance from the local health department and NYS. There is some clarification going on locally about what the guidance is. Last time we heard and we interpreted: students, if they were in the hallway or common areas, had to have a mask but once everyone was in a class, seated and distanced it was optional. If that guidance changes we will adjust accordingly” A: “I’m very excited. This is a wonderful community, even in the middle of all this, and not being able to meet people in person how I would prefer to, they have been very welcoming and gracious. It’s a great place to be. The community here has been very supportive and the leadership of both the outgoing principle and the school board has been great.”

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QUEENSBURY — West Mountain now offers a High Ropes Adventure pizza party package that is great for birthday parties, work outings, or with a group of friends or family members that are ages seven and older. Groups must consist of ten or more people and will cost $35 per person and includes two hours of Aerial Adventure High Ropes Course Fun. West Mountain staff recommend having an adult chaperone present in the park for children’s parties. For all groups they require a head count

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and full payment at the time of booking and a guaranteed head count at least 48 hours prior to arrival. West Mountain also requires a signed waiver from each participant. Book a party today by calling group sales at 518-636-3699, ext. 316 or email Shannon@westmountain.com Masks will be required for loading and unloading the lift, when indoors for any reason and when social distancing cannot be maintained. For more information visit westmountain.com/ aerial-adventure-pizza-parties.

Week of August 21 – August 27, 2020

pre-school SPOTLIGHT

THE SARA MARIE SCHOOL THE SARA MARIE SCHOOL IS A PRIVATE, INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ENCOURAGING LOVE FOR SELF, BUILDING CHARACTER, AND STRONG COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, ALL WHILE BUILDING A FIRM EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION.

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Located in Clifton Park, The Sara Marie School’s mission is to provide a stimulating educational environment, fostering academic achievement and a lifelong love of learning.

The curriculum is designed around New York State Common Core Standards to enable each student to achieve their maximum potential and is continually upgraded to include a variety of innovations. It is created to encourage students to explore and experiment.

Students are encouraged to apply moral values in their everyday lives by participating in the community, respecting the dignity of others and making responsible choices for themselves and their community. The Sara Marie School’s academic program currently consists of nursery (3-year-old) through grade one classrooms. To foster a personalized and nurturing learning experience, the Sara Marie School presently limits enrollment to 75 students.

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By limiting class size, we are able to accommodate multiage learning activities and provide individualized attention. The Sarah Marie School is dedicated to bringing the most highly talented team together under one roof to deliver the best in education and character-building to our children.

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Our faculty members are selected for their adherence to The Sara Marie School’s educational philosophy.

Contact Katie Gifford, Director, The Sara Marie School at kgifford@thesaramarieschool.org or 518-280-3982.

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Week of August 21 – August 27, 2020

Growing Memories & Traditions

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Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread WILTON MALL Wednesdays | 3 - 6 p.m. Saturdays | 9 - 1 p.m.

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Madison Jackson with her Grandma Jo, circa 2006.

ach year I find myself looking forward to the late summer when everything seems to slow down a bit as we soak up the last long, hot days that mark the bittersweet end of another summer. Before we trade our swimsuits for back to school and office outfits and switch our summer salads for pumpkin recipes, we enjoy one last late summer harvest.

Growing up, the late summer always brought with it one of my favorite treats: my Grandmother’s fresh chocolate chip zucchini bread. My Grandma Jo’s beloved garden sat in the field behind her and my grandfather’s home in Upstate New York, surrounded by a small fence to keep out the deer and rabbits that frequented the property. She tended to her garden often, loading her many tools onto a four-wheeler and setting out to work in the hot sun to ensure her fruits, vegetables, and herbs were properly taken care of. In early August, her small garden overflowed with an abundance of zucchini, raspberries, cucumbers, and tomatoes. The meals of the following weeks were filled with produce from the garden in every way imaginable. Zucchini bread and muffins for breakfast, cucumber and tomato salads for lunch, and cakes with sweet raspberry sauce for dessert. This flood of fresh fruits and vegetables brought some of my favorite meals of the summer, as well as some of the most cherished memories of my childhood. Long afternoons surrounded by my siblings and cousins, following directions to make delicious

raspberry jam we liked to call “Grandchildren Jam” and enjoying her homemade desserts out on the deck surrounded by family as we watched the sunset. But what I looked forward to most was the late summer surplus of zucchini that meant homemade zucchini bread, with a special batch she would set aside for me made with chocolate chips. As we enter the last few weeks of summer, as always, I look forward to sharing this recipe with my family and taking in the dog days of August. Cooking provides such a special way to connect with family and friends and emphasizes the importance of nourishing ourselves with fresh, healthy foods. Come browse the market this month to stock up on seasonal summer produce grown by your favorite local farmers. It is food that you can feel good about eating and sharing. Saratoga Farmers’ Market runs at Wilton Mall 3-6 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Subscribe to our newsletter – www.saratogafarmersmarket.org/ weekly-newsletter.

Yields: 2 loaves | Prep & Cook Time: 1 hour

INGREDIENTS: *Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 cup vegetable oil - or your preferred cooking oil

• 1 ¼ tsp baking powder

• ½ cup sugar • 3 cups flour • 3 eggs* • 1 tbsp vanilla

• 2 cups grated zucchini* • 1 ¼ tsp baking soda • 3 tsp cinnamon • ½ cup nuts (optional) • 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 2, 9x5 inch loaf pans with butter, oil, or cooking spray. 2. In a large bowl, mix all ingredients. Stir just until ingredients are incorporated and try not to over mix. 3. Pour the batter into the loaf pans. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center of the bread should come out with moist crumbs on it. 4. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Remove from the pans and transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely before slicing. 5. Store covered in the refrigerator or freeze for enjoying later. Recipe shared by Madison Jackson’s Grandma Jo.

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Week of August 21 – August 27, 2020

“Hey, She got the Way to Move Me, by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY

Cherry”

Hello my Foodie Friends !

Calling all Cherry lovers! As I think back on my childhood memories, I can remember the sheer joy of seeing my mom bringing a heaping bowl of bright red cherries to the table. Now we know that eating cherries as a part of a healthy diet full of fruits and vegetables may provide health benefits. Cherries are a good source of vitamin C. Vitamin C is a strong antioxidant. Cherries are also low in saturated fat and cholesterol. Last night I pitted and ate some delicious cherries and I slept like a baby. Who knew that they helped with sleep? Recently Dr. Russell J. Reiter, professor of neuroendocrinology at The University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio put some hard science behind the cherry folklore. He conducted a five-month study and found that tart cherries contain significant amounts of melatonin, a hormone produced in the brain’s pineal gland that has been credited with slowing the aging process, and fighting insomnia and jet lag. It’s also being studied as a potential treatment for cancer, depression and other diseases and disorders. The findings mark the first time melatonin has been pegged as a naturally occurring substance in food, although trace amounts are evident in bananas, corn and other foods, Reiter says. You can also freeze cherries. You can freeze sweet cherries to enjoy in baked goods, smoothies, and sauces throughout the year. Simply rinse the cherries with cool water and remove the stem. Pitting them will make it easier to pop into a recipe later if they’re frozen without the pit. Once the cherries have been pitted, place them in a single layer on a baking sheet and place in the freezer overnight to freeze. After they’re completely frozen, put them in an airtight container or freezer bag to store in the freezer until you’re ready to use them. You won’t even need to thaw them before using them. So kick back and enjoy those heartwarming childhood memories, while of course, savoring your own bowl full of sweet, juicy cherries—it’s a treat you can feel good about!

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Use a cherry pitter to help you with taking the pits out. It will make your life easier. Most cherry pitters can also pit olives. At Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store located at 33 Railroad Place in Saratoga Springs, we carry cherry and olive pitters that can quickly and easily remove pits from cherries and olives without bruising or crushing fruit or wasting fruit. They are perfect for canning, freezing, dehydrating and baking cherries. One of our favorites is made by OXO. This cherry/olive pitter will make your life a lot easier with all of the delicious cherry recipes that are out there. The OXO pitter has a removable splatter shield that keeps juices contained and directed downward. It has a large holder that accommodates larger cherries and a recessed cup for smaller variety cherries. By the way, I still love listening to Neil Diamond songs; especially while we are in the kitchen cooking or driving in the car. One of our favorites is “Cherry, Cherry.” Remember Foodie Friends: “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”

Take Care, John & Paula

Prep: 20 min. Standing Bake: 55 min. plus cooling. Makes 8 servings

INGREDIENTS • 11/4 cups sugar

• Dash salt

• Pastry for double-crust pie: 9”

• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

• 4 cups fresh tart cherries, pitted

• Confectioners’ sugar

INSTRUCTIONS 1. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt; stir in cherries until blended. Let stand for 30 minutes. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. 2. Line a 9-inch pie plate with bottom crust; trim pastry even with edge. Fill with cherry filling. Bake at 375° for 45 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cover edges during the last 20 minutes to prevent overbrowning. 3. Meanwhile, roll out remaining pastry to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut into 12-14 large stars and 16-18 small stars; place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack to cool. Sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar. Place stars randomly over cooled pie. Sprinkle edges of pie with confectioners’ sugar. CHERRY ALMOND PIE: Once the pie filling has been removed from the heat, stir in 1/4 teaspoon almond extract.

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Gala Raffle Tickets Due to COVID-19, Ladies of Charity will not have the traditional Annual Health, History and Horses Charity Gala. We will be raffling off a Saratoga Race Course T-Shirt Quilt. Raffle tickets can be purchased on our website at www.ladiesofcharitysaratoga.com or by calling Gail at 518-5875392. Raffles will be drawn after our Garage/Bake & Plant Sale on September 12, 2020. Winner need not be present. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5.

Adirondack Greek Festival The 11th annual Adirondack Greek Festival hosted by St. George Church, 55 Main St., South Glens Falls, will be held on Friday & Saturday, August 28 & 29 from 12 to 7 pm. We will be offering Take-Out ONLY and requiring social distancing and face masks. Come enjoy gyros, souvlaki, Greek salads, Greek fries, baklava & other delicious pastries. OPA! Take I 87 to Exit

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A Benefit at SPAC’s Pines Pavilion on Friday, August 28 and repeated Sunday, August 30. Both concerts start at 3 p.m. Join the Saratoga Chamber Players for a LIVE chamber music experience at the Pines, SPAC’s new open-air, covered pavilion. The concert is a benefit in support of SCP’s musicians. Tickets are $50 and must be purchased in advance online at www.eventbrite.com/o/saratogachamber-players-25178185141. First-come, first-served. To provide an intimate musical experience, to offer shelter from the weather, and maintain appropriate social distancing, there will be a strict limit of 25 attendees at each performance. For more information visit, www. saratogachamberplayers.org.

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Women on Lake George, on August 28-30. Participants will join scholars and enthusiasts in exploring Austen’s world through facilitated discussions, viewing and discussion of a filmed adaptation of “Lady Susan,” and special sessions led by the featured presenters, concluding with a Box Hill Picnic. The cost of retreat attendance is $25 for JASNA members and $30 for non-members. To register for the retreat, please make check payable to JASNA NYS Capital Region and send to: JASNA NYCR, c/o Nancy Duell, 56 Fifth St., Glens Falls, NY 12801. For more information on the Retreat, contact Nancy at 518-321-1887 or ardhn23@netscape.net.

Sunday Slow Roll Pump up your tires and celebrate summer biking with an all ages slow roll on the streets of Saratoga Springs Sunday, August 30 at 10 a.m. Helmets encouraged; masks are a must. Hosted by Bicycle Benefits, Palette Cafe, Bikeatoga and Impressions of Saratoga. Ride rolls out from Palette Cafe at 10:15 sharp so roll over early to grab a bite to eat or drink. Cruisers, road bikes, tandems welcome. We will ride at 10 mph for 6-8 miles and finish at Humpty Dumpty’s Ice Cream at noon.

Annual Senior Picnic The Saratoga County Office for the Aging is proud to present an All-American Salute to Seniors. This year’s Annual Senior Picnic will be on Thursday, Sept. 10, at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds! Car-hop style event complete with hotdogs, hamburgers, apple pie and other summer hits. This event is for Saratoga County Residents 60 and over. Lunch is served at 12 p.m. and parking will be available on-site. For your safety, this event will look a bit different than prior years. Vehicles will be parked at a safe distance. We encourage you to bring a lawn chair or blanket to place in front of your vehicle or you may stay in your vehicle drive-in style). Unfortunately, there will be no seating at the picnic tables under the pavilion. Our staff and volunteers will serve you at your parking space. There will be access to public restrooms and golf carts to assist. A $4 advanced meal ticket is required. Please contact 518-3634020 for more information.

Week of August 21 – August 27, 2020

LOCAL BOWLING ALLEYS OPEN by Opal Jessica Bogdan Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Strike Zone bowling alley officially opened their doors this past week, placing precautions in place to bring safety and fun back to the community. Nick Stanislowsky, general manger at Strike Zone, said they

are excited to be able to open their doors and ensures any guests will feel safe. “When I heard the news [of reopening] I was ecstatic, it was like Christmas morning,” Stanislowsky said. He explained some safety and cleaning precautions the alley has put in place. Guests will notice some laminates on the floor that

encourages people to keep their distance as soon as they enter the front door. “We are using every other lane so you won’t be right next to somebody, there will always be a lane in between,” Stanislowsky said. “Then after everybody is done using the lane we go through a clean off the bowling balls, including the holes, and disinfect the tables

and keypads. Everything that gets touched will get disinfected.” The alley is still welcoming larger size parties for events. Conveniently located just off Broadway, Strike Zone is the perfect entertainment fun spot for all kinds of indoor activities. Their bowling alley features 34 lanes, all with automatic bumpers if needed along with a state-of-the-art

light and sound show. The alley also offers bowling leagues and tournaments for people who want to test their skills. “We are just extremely excited to get back open and hopefully bring some fun and normalcy back,” Stanislowsky said. The bowling alley is located on 32 Ballston Ave and can be reached at 518-584-6460.

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Capital Region Music Veteran Releases First Solo LP

NEW YORK, NEW YORK: THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART WILL REOPEN AUG. 29 NEW YORK — The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced it will reopen to visitors on August 29. The announcement came after state and city officials approved the reopening of museums and cultural institutions beginning Aug. 24. The Met will offer preview days for Members on Aug. 27 and 28. The Met Cloisters is scheduled to reopen on Saturday, Sept. 12. “After nearly six months, The Met’s reopening will be a historic moment for the Museum and the City,” said Daniel H. Weiss,

President and CEO of The Met, in a statement. “Throughout the recent months of uncertainty, isolation and grief, we have longed for the day when we can safely welcome everyone back to The Met, where all can find comfort, inspiration, and a sense of community. To see visitors walk through the doors of the Museum once again will be a very powerful experience.” The Met’s Fifth Avenue building will be open five days a week, Thursday through Monday. On Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays, it will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Museum will offer later hours on Thursdays and Fridays and be open from noon to 7 p.m. The Met has developed comprehensive safety procedures for its staff and visitors, following guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), New York State, and New York City. Measures include limiting the number of visitors to 25 percent of the Museum’s maximum capacity and requiring timed entrance registration. For more information, go to: metmuseum.org.

New album released by Christopher Peife.

After 30 years in the music business — writing, recording, touring, and performing as a collaborator, bandmate, and sometimes sideman — Christopher Peifer has released his first full-length solo record. Peifer spent his formative years in the Capital Region in the 1990s playing with local artists like Sandy McKnight, Stephen Clair, John Powhida, the Staziaks, and Nick Bisanz. “One of my favorite bands, The Figgs, from Saratoga, have kept it going for 30 years, whereas in 30 years I’ve

played in 30 bands,” he says. Recorded over the past year and musically inspired by everyone from Elvis Costello to The Replacements, The Figgs to Roy Orbison and Hüsker Dü, the album “Suicide Mission" is “art and love in the time of coronavirus,” Peifer says. The title symbolizes the pursuit of a life in rock n roll, especially at a certain age, and likens it to a kind of suicide mission, or a kamikaze flight. For more information about the album and downloads, go to: chrispei.bandcamp.com.

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BOLTON LANDING — The Sembrich has launched “In Conversation with Philip Glass.” This 20/20: Virtual Visionaries Summer Festival event, the second in the Alfred Z. Solomon Innovator Series, explores the vast universe of Philip Glass’ unique and innovative style. The presentation features a rare, never-before-heard audio interview with Glass conducted by mezzo-soprano Theresa Treadway Lloyd. The interview was held in Germany just shortly after the premiere of Glass’ opera Akhnaten. “We’re truly privileged to present this never-beforeheard conversation between composer Philip Glass and mezzo-soprano Theresa Treadway Lloyd!” states The Sembrich’s Artistic Director Richard Wargo, in a statement. “Terry happened to uncover a cassette of the interview during a recent move and graciously shared the tape with us.” The dialogue covers a wide array of topics, ranging from the composing process and sources of musical inspiration to spirituality in music and the subjects of dreams and the subconscious. Interview segments are complemented by selected works of Glass, including scenes from the opera Akhnaten. The presentation, including this rare interview, can be found on The Sembrich’s website at TheSembrich.org/online. The Sembrich is located at 4800 Lake Shore Drive, Bolton Landing. For more information, visit www. TheSembrich.org or call 518644-2431 or email: Office@ TheSembrich.org

Philip Glass in a rare interview, conducted just after the premiere of his opera about the pharaoh Akhnaten. Glass spent some time at ZBS in Washington County while working on his earlier opera “Einstein on the Beach.” Photo provided.

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SPAC, Saratoga Shakespeare Company Celebrate Beethoven, Present World Premiere Saturday

Press preview of Saratoga Shakespeare Company and SPAC presentation of “Testament,” at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Aug. 19, 2020. Photos by Thomas Dimopoulos.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — A new audio play providing a portrait of Ludwig van Beethoven at a time of personal crisis will celebrate its world premiere on Aug. 22. SPAC is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the composer's

birth with Beethoven 2020 and “Testament” - written by Damian Lanigan and co-produced with the Saratoga Performing Arts Center will have its World Premiere streaming on both SSC and SPACBeethoven.org from 8 p.m. Aug. 22 until 11:59 p.m. on

Aug. 23. “Testament” is a portrait of Ludwig van Beethoven grappling with the loss of his hearing and emerging from his suffering to write one of the greatest symphonies of all time. Directed by Marcus Dean

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Fuller and featuring recordings by The Philadelphia Orchestra, “Testament” had originally been planned as a live performance at SPAC’s Spa Little Theater as part of the SSC’s 2020 summer season, but in response to COVID-19 restrictions on public gatherings, the company pivoted to an audio presentation that Fuller describes as a “musically driven audiobook.”

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Saratoga Arts has awarded more than $1. 5 million for community-enhancing and life-enriching arts programs since 1991. Image provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Arts offers free informational seminars to assist applicants in understanding the grant process. Seminars focus on specifics of the grant application, including writing the narrative, successfully completing the budget form, how to submit the application and support materials on Submittable, the online grants management system new for this year. The seminars also explore successful project examples, and review panel tips. Most informational grant seminars for the 2021 grant cycle

will run as webinars through Zoom video conferencing, or choose to schedule a one-onone grant info session via phone or Zoom call; contact Grants Coordinator Diane Swanson at dswanson@saratoga-arts.org, 518-240-4240 (temporary phone number) to arrange a session. For all interested applicants, application schedule deadlines are: Letter of Intent Deadline: Sept. 25, 2020. Application Draft Review Deadline: Oct. 16, 2020. Application Deadline: Nov. 6, 2020. Since 1991, Saratoga Arts has awarded just over $1,536,000 for

community-enhancing and lifeenriching arts programs. Saratoga Arts’ Decentralization Grants provide funding for arts and cultural programming through three categories: Community Arts Grants, Individual Artist Grants and Arts Education Grants (for short term residencies that take place in the community or in schools). Saratoga Arts’ Decentralization Grants are made possible with funding by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.

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JACK KNOWLTON

From Fairy Tale to Triumph

by Joe Raucci for Saratoga TODAY continued from front page... ON THE FUNNY CIDE OF THE STREET In 2002 Jack and his partners paid Seventy-five thousand dollars for the chestnut gelding. By that time the ownership group had risen to ten members including a crusty, colorful character, Delmar businessman Gus Williams. Funny Cide would not disappoint. As a two-year-old he took all three of his starts, two of them easily. He didn’t show much as a three-year-old until the Wood Memorial, New York’s major Kentucky Derby prep. There he gave the favorite Empire Maker all he could handle, finishing a game second. Jack and his merry men were heading for Louisville for a shot at the “Run for the Roses.” Along with them was a bus load of friends and associates clamoring to be a part of the action. Jack saw it like this.The sheiks and blue bloods were coming in private cars and limousines. They, on the other hand were considered a bunch of local yokels, coming to the Derby on a school bus with a New York State bred gelding. The fact that a gelding hadn’t won the race in fifty-five years and a New York bred had never won it didn’t add much prestige to their presence at the big event. Empire Maker was the favorite to win the race. He had all the

earmarks of a champion. He was owned by Prince Khalid Abdullah of Saudi Arabia. With impeccable breeding and a resume to go along with it, this Goliath looked like he was about to put the Derby field in his back pocket. Jack Knowlton and trainer Barclay Tagg had other ideas. They knew that horse races aren’t won at the breeding shed or the magnificent horse farms in Kentucky. They are won on the racetrack. And Funny Cide was about to prove it. The seventeen horse field approached the gate. Funny Cide took his place in the 6 slot under the reins of one of America’s top jockeys, Jose Santos. At 12 to 1 he was overlooked by the bettors, who had their eyes firmly fixed on Empire Maker. The bell rang and Santos tucked the chestnut to the inside. He stayed there until they hit the half mile pole. Then he made his move. Funny Cide blew by the leaders. In hot pursuit Empire Maker followed. Santos hit the gas and was two lengths clear of Empire Maker at the wire. The race was over and a legend was born. Jack Knowlton, Funny Cide and his crew were now household names in the sporting world. David had taken down Goliath and the average guy loved them for it. Two weeks later all roads led to Baltimore for the running of the Preakness Stakes. Funny Cide took this one in a laugher, cruising home by almost ten lengths. The gelding that was just another Derby starter two weeks earlier, was heading to Belmont Park with a chance to win the Triple Crown and immortality. Jack was on clouds number one through nine. He and his high school buddies made an appearance on The Today Show being Interviewed by Katie Curic. If that wasn’t enough, he rubbed shoulders with the premier sports artist in the world, Leroy Neiman. They spent an afternoon together at Manhattan’s fabled eatery and watering hole “21 Club.” With its

row of jockey statues adorning the entrance to the restaurant, it was the perfect setting. There Neiman invited Jack to his gallery and also spent a day with him at Belmont. To add icing to the cake, Neiman painted a beautiful rendition of Funny Cide. The original was sold at a charity event. A signed print of it hangs proudly in Jack’s office. A BRUSH WITH IMMORTALITY.. If Jack wasn’t busy enough with his new-found celebrity, his main thoughts were obviously with winning a Triple Crown. It rained all of Belmont Day in the New York area. The torrential downpour wouldn’t stop a near record crowd of over one hundred thousand fans from converging on Belmont Park to root their newfound hero to victory. The big guy was facing five opponents in his quest for immortality. Derby favorite Empire Maker was back for this one. For whatever reason Funny Cide wasn’t quite up to the mile and a half test that day. He took the lead out of the gate and was hounded by Empire Maker until he gave way on the far turn. Down the stretch Empire Maker drew clear. The Saudi Arabian Prince had his taste of revenge. As for Funny Cide his popularity would only grow in leaps and bounds. THE FUNNY CIDE BRAND Funny Cide was about to take on his own zip code. He was so popular that beers and wines were named after him. Ice cream flavors showcased his name. Novelty bobble heads became a sought after collectible for the Funny Cide fans. As for Jack, he travelled the country as a good will ambassador for the breeding of New York State Thoroughbreds..And who better than the soft spoken visionary that had done so much for the sport in his native state. A STAR IS BORN Let’s move ahead to the present. it’s been almost two decades since Jack and his crew pulled off the miracle in Louisville.

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Again he has raised eyebrows throughout the horse racing community. Along with his trainer Barclay Tagg and a new set of owners he is poised to get a second Derby. This chapter differs a bit from the legend of Funny Cide. This time Jack has a colt that could very well become Horse of the Year and a World Class Champion before this racing year ends. A product of the 2018 Fasig – Tipton sales here at Saratoga, Jack laid out 110,000 dollars for the rights to the New York State bred yearling. He was given the striking name Tiz The Law. It was apropos that he would break his maiden at Saratoga as a two-yearold last year. Then in only his second start he won the Grade One Champagne at Belmont. Jack Knowlton knew from that moment he had another New York Bred racehorse poised to run in the Kentucky Derby. This year has been all Tiz The Law. In four starts as a three year old he has reeled off the Holy Bull Stakes, then the Florida Derby, The Belmont Stakes and Saratoga’s Crown Jewel, the Travers. In this COVID-19 year of surprises, the Belmont and Travers were scheduled to run prior to the Kentucky Derby. The distance for the Belmont Stakes was shortened to a mile and an eighth. Tiz The Law took the race easily. As far as Jack is concerned they could have gone two miles and nobody in that field would have touched him. Jack is convinced that the chances are strong that his colt will get the Derby and go on to Triple Crown glory. It is difficult to fault that evaluation. If everything goes according to Hoyle horse racing fans will get to see Tiz The Law next year. Jack would like to see him go to the

Pegasus to start the campaign, then on to Dubai. He sees the Whitney Stakes here at the Spa also a distinct possibility. Jack puts it this way. “Each one is a mountain to climb.” FINAL REMARKS Jack had a few things to discuss that are very important to him. Foremost he would like to see his trainer Barclay Tagg inducted into the Horse Racing Hall of Fame here on Union Avenue. He points out that the eighty-twoyear-old Tagg is one of only four contemporary trainers to win all three Triple Crown Races. He also would like to see uniform drug testing on a nationwide basis. He sees too many rules and regulations that differ in the various states that conduct thoroughbred racing. Jack is proud of the fact that he has taken two relatively inexpensive horses to the top of the sport. He expresses that it is proof with a small investment a partnership of shareholders can participate in the game at the highest level. Finally, Jack has become the face of New York State Thoroughbred Breeding. His success with that breed is unparalleled. In fact he has done literally the impossible. Jack has taken on the Crème de la Crème of the sport. Where the Middle Eastern Sheiks and blue bloods have an open check book to conduct business, Jack has taken them on successfully with a small stable and limited funds. He is quietly proud of that astonishing fact. Jack Knowlton is one of a kind. When asked about the many successes in his life, he would start the answer with the word “Incredible.” It is safe to say that same word fits Jack to a tee. The life that he leads surely is incredible.

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Affrunti: On Top of the

Racing Scene – Literally Photos provided.

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Through diligence, tryouts, and education, Anthony Affruniti has moved from the ice rink to the top of the racetrack – literally. The 45-year-old Affruniti is in his second year as the official timer and photo finish camera operator for American Teletimer that covers Saratoga Race Course, Belmont Park and Aqueduct. While it may look easy to time a race and take a picture of the horses passing the finish line, Affrunti vouches there is a lot more to the job that includes knowing the pole markers for fractional times of each race and making sure the beam signals and camera are ready when the horses cross that mark. “There is a lot of pressure to be on point,” he said. “There are ways to double check everything. I have to be sure I’m at the right course, the backup camera is working and in focus, and I have the right time on the timer.” Affrunti has always been involved in some aspect of horse racing as a fan and employee since his years at Garden City High School when his uncle, who owned both harness horses and Thoroughbreds, suggested he should work for the late Dominic Galluscio in 1992. Every weekend for $50, Affrunti learned how to walk horses and work around the shed row. Perhaps one of the challenging experiences for him as a hotwalker was handling slow horses, in particular a claiming gelding named Mapale. “Mapale was so slow,” he said. “It took me 30 minutes to walk him once around the shed row because he walked so slow, but I wanted to learn how to walk horses. Eventually, Galluscio gave me more horses to walk, then then I started raking the shed row.” Following the short experience with Galluscio, Affrunti worked for trainer Robert Klesaris for the next 1½ years that included a 5:30 a.m. start time during the winter. Affruniti also played high school hockey through his senior year until he broke his ankle during a game in January 1993 that sidelined him in the barn.

“I walked about six horses a day,” he said. “Then, I would be hosing water on the horse. I remember one brutal winter when it was 12 degrees and I was standing there with a hose for 45 minutes. Everything was a learning experience. My parents had no idea about what they had sent me to do. I have learned a lot working back there.” For his first two years at C.W. Post, Affrunti still went to Aqueduct and Belmont as a fan. However, it wasn’t until Fall 2001 when he transferred to St. John’s University to eventually earn his bachelor’s degree in sports management. Heading into senior year at St. John’s, Affrunti also returned to work at the racetrack. This time, he was an intern for the New York Racing Association’s communications office where he wrote daily backstretch notes, feature race previews and recap stories during the Saratoga meet for two seasons. About halfway through Affrunti’s second season at Saratoga, writer and handicapper Ed Fontaine informed him about a position at the New York Post where he would handle the horse racing entries and results on the pages. However, Affrunti would have to wait until the end of the meet to “try out” for the position. Also going into that fall, Affrunti made the commitment of coaching hockey at Killenberg High School in Uniondale and other jobs included working on an “overnight” video project featuring former New York Islander center Alexei Yashin and hockey historian and announcer Stan Fischler on how to play hockey. With that video project starting at 9 p.m. for the next 12 hours, Affrunti had very little time – and barely any sleep – to go home to shower, then get to Manhattan in the early afternoon for the newspaper tryout. “At one point when I was sitting at the computer, I caught myself dozing off. I couldn’t believe I was about to fall asleep during my tryout,” he said. “I came back the next day and Friday. On Monday, I got the job.” For the next eight years, Affrunti went from typing and paginating horse racing entries and results to becoming one

of the New York Post’s handicappers. As technology quickly paginated information, the New York Post cut 13 positions, including Affrunti, Fontaine and John DaSilva – the day before the 2013 Belmont Stakes that silenced the press box. “I saw it coming,” he said. “After being told that, we went to Belmont. Everyone knew it in the press box. Everyone was mumbling and whispering. It got dead quiet. Everyone got nervous.” That layoff did not discourage Affunti as he became a freelance writer for NYRA, co-host for the Horse Racing Radio Network, and even a Zamboni driver and ice maintenance manager for the New York Islanders. Then, his next opportunity arrived when Morehouse retired after four decades of being the timer and camera operator for Teletimer. “Don asked me if I was interested in the job and he could train me,” Affrunti said. “He said I had been around long enough to know everything about racing. I started training 1-2 times a week at Aqueduct and Belmont. He eventually took off one day and I did it on my own. It was a test run and everything went fine.” Affrunti officially took over in November 2018. Besides the pressure of accuracy, there is also the importance of being at the track every day, especially since he doesn’t have a backup or replacement. “I think I have taken five days off,” he said. “If something happens to me, there is no one who can time the races.” Affrunti also still finds time to handicap races for the Albany Times Union. Along with selecting horses, he also provides entertaining banter at Tim Wilkin, who also returns the humor by often calling Affrunti as “Herbie.” Since walking horses nearly 30 years ago, as well as attending and working the 30 consecutive Belmont Stakes races that include Triple Crown winners American Pharaoh and Justify, Affrunti believes he has made it to the top -- literally. “I’ve worked the backstretch during the Belmont,” he said. “I worked for the press. I’ve gotten quotes after the race for the press office. Here I am, all the way up at the top.”

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