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SCHOOL SAFETY SECTION AA’S 3 New Officers Begin SRO Training by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — At a special mid-day meeting of the City Council Aug. 27, the council approved a new contract to continue the School Resource Officer Program in the city’s public school system for the next two years. The new contract represents some changes compared to the agreement which had previously existed. Previously, if the assigned SRO was not available – those cases including sick days and time

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off – a replacement had not been provided, explained Public Safety Commissioner Peter Martin. With the desire to have an armed and trained SRO present at the high school every day, the new contract stipulates that should the assigned SRO not be available on any school day, the city will provide a qualified substitute for the position. To meet that expectation, three additional officers began their SRO training on Aug. 27 to ensure there may be substitutes available. See Story pg. 8

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SANTANA • KNOTFEST pg. 30 A FAREWELL KISS pg. 31 A SPAC HOMECOMING pg. 33

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Week of August 30 – September 5, 2019

Snippets of Life From Your Community

INTERVIEW & PHOTO BY: Kevin Matyi.

Who: Alex Bell Where: Northshire Bookstore Q. How long have you been working here? A. A little over two years. Q. What brought you to working here? A. I was always drawn to the idea of working in a bookstore from a very early age, and after college wanting to pursue being a writer, it just seemed logical to start working in a bookstore and get an idea of the way that the industry works from a sales floor. Q. Got a favorite genre or specific book? A. I like difficult novels, modernistic novels, stuff that is a little experimental. Recently, my favorite novel has been Malina by the German writer Ingeborg

Bachmann. That has been my obsession as of late, I have decided to purchase everything that she’s ever written and devour that over the summer. Q. So what did you go to college for? A. I actually went to college for Theater Arts, and then I moved down to Brooklyn and started studying film production, so not creative writing, but creative writing as a huge part of that. After I pursued filmmaking for a little while, I realized that this desire to write a book that I had started 10 years prior and I had never finished, and I decided that instead of working on other things I should try and finish writing a book.

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2019 Showcase of Homes TICKETS NOW ON SALE

Tickets for the area’s premiere new home tour, the 2019 Saratoga Showcase of Homes, are now on sale! Tickets are available at Adirondack Trust, Catskill Hudson Bank, Saratoga National Bank and Trustco Bank locations; Curtis Lumber in Ballston Spa and Queensbury; Roohan Realty, Rebuilding Together Saratoga Store and Habitat for Humanity ReStore. Tickets are always conveniently available at any showcase home during tour hours of 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. or can also be purchased online through the website at www.saratogashowcaseofhomes.com. Once again this year, each showcase ticket holder will receive a FREE shoe/tote bag at the first home visited! The 2019 Saratoga Showcase of Homes is proudly presented over three fall weekends beginning September 14-15, 21-22 & 28-29. Tickets are still only $20, which allows you to visit all these spectacular homes on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. This year’s edition has 10 locations from nine of our area’s finest builders on display in Saratoga County.

Participating award-winning builders in this year’s event are: Bella Home Builders, Belmonte Builders, BDC Group, Bonacio Construction, DeGraff-Bloom Custom Builders, Heritage Custom Builders, Kodiak Construction, McPadden Builders and Witt Construction. To view an interactive map of the home locations, directions and much more, please visit the mobile friendly website. Now celebrating its 24th year, this annual community event has contributed over ONE MILLION DOLLARS to our local charities. Proceeds from the Saratoga Showcase of Homes benefit Rebuilding Together Saratoga County (www.rebuildingtogethersaratoga.org) and Habitat for Humanity of Northern Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties (www.glensfallshabitat.org). For more details on the 2019 Saratoga Showcase of Homes, please visit saratogashowcaseofhomes.com. Check us out on Facebook and follow all the updates on this year’s event!

About Saratoga Builders Association The Saratoga Builders Association, Inc. (SBA) is a specialized professional trade association representing an industry basic to the wellbeing and economy of the people of Saratoga County. Its membership includes residential and commercial builders, developers, remodelers, building material suppliers, sub-contractors, financial institutions, architects, engineers, realtors, attorneys and other industry professionals. SBA is committed to the continued growth, prosperity and quality of life in Saratoga County. For more information, please visit their new website at saratogabuilders.org or contact Barry Potoker, Executive Director at 518-366-0946 or bpotoker@saratogabuilders.org

OBITUARIES

Week of August 30 – September 5, 2019

Aleatha Fahrings

Linda D. Lehet

Audrey B. Champagne

David M. Witham

BALLSTON SPA — Aleatha Fahrings, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at her home. A graveside service was held on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carverton, PA.

BALLSTON SPA — Linda D. Lehet, age 72, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Saratoga Hospital. At the family’s request there will be no service or calling hours at this time.

SARASOTA, FL — David M. Witham of Florida passed away on August 11. David was a Correctional Officer for the Michigan Department of Corrections for many years before retiring. At the family’s request there will be no calling hours or service. Please view the website compassionatecare.com.

Helen L. Carr Bryant

Gary Charles Garafalo

GREENFIELD CENTER — Audrey B. Champagne, Professor Emerita at the University at Albany, passed away on August 14, 2019. A service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs. Calling hours: 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. prior to the service.

GANSEVOORT — Helen L. Carr Bryant, 86, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019. Calling hours were Monday, August 26 at Burke Funeral Home, funeral home service took place Tuesday, August 27 followed by burial in Gansevoort Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Community Hospice of Saratoga. Please visit burkefuneralhome.com.

WILTON — Gary Charles Garafalo, 28, passed away unexpectedly on August 18. Calling hours were held on Friday, August 23 at Burke Funeral Home. Mass was celebrated Saturday, August 24, at St. Clement’s Church. Burial followed in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.

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GANSEVOORT — Beatrice (Sue) A. (Morris) Barber passed away August 22, 2019. A graveside service was on Tuesday, August 27, 2019, Gurn Springs Cemetery, Wilton. If you wish to express your online condolences or view the obituary, please visit the website compassionatefuneralcare.com.

Mary Ann O’Grady

Herbert Palmieri

GREENFIELD CENTER — Mary Ann O’Grady, age 74, peacefully passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Gateway House of Peace. A graveside service was held Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd., Schuylerville. Online condolences visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Herbert D. Palmieri, 84, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019. A funeral service was held Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Compassionate Funeral Care in Saratoga Springs. The Interment at was held at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at compassionatefuneralcare.com.

of Georgia in 2003. During her youth she was an accomplished horse rider, winning awards and participating in national equestrian show jump competitions, as well as participating in the polo team at Cornell. Since 2006, Erin distinguished herself as professor of Biology and Environmental Sustainability at Meredith College in Raleigh, NC. Before Meredith College, she served as a faculty for the Organization for Tropical Studies, leading undergraduate and graduate students in courses in Costa Rica, and authoring the definitive scientific book on the trees of her beloved Cabo Blanco in Costa Rica. Erin is predeceased by her father Dr. Jack Lindquist. Erin is survived by her mother Shari Stewart of Saratoga Springs, as well as aunts, uncles, and cousins. Erin is survived by her husband Marcelo Ardón Sayão and their two children Amaya Grey and Jaxson Antonio Ardón-Lindquist, and also by her in-laws Jose Ardón Castro and

Edith Salgado Sayão, and brother and sister-in-law Jose Antonio and Ana Paula Ardón Sayão. Erin nurtured a wide circle of friends and science colleagues from around the world. She was a devoted friend who always made an effort to visit friends and help everybody she could. Erin loved to travel, and she especially cherished her time teaching and conducting research with students in Costa Rica. Erin instilled her love of plants and the outdoors to many students in Costa Rica and North Carolina, and by inspiring everybody around her to constantly improve themselves, she continuously contributed to making the world a kinder place. With grace, strength, and dignity, she dealt with cancer for seven years, continuing to enjoy every minute with her kids, while inspiring all who knew her. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Dr. Erin Stewart Lindquist Scholarship fund at Meredith College. Visit www.meredith.edu/ give to make online contributions. To ensure contributions are accurately identified, please select ‘other’ and type Dr. Erin Stewart Lindquist Scholarship Fund. Checks can be mailed to: Meredith College Attn: Institutional Advancement 3800 Hillsborough St. Raleigh, NC 27607. Add Dr. Erin Stewart Lindquist Scholarship Fund on memo line.

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Martin Kondenar

Myrtle Scott Roth

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Martin Kondenar passed away on August 27, 2019. Calling hours, Wednesday, September 4, 2019, 4-7 p.m. at Burke & Bussing Funeral Home. Funeral Mass, Thursday, September 5, 2019 at 10 a.m., at St. Clements’s Church. Burial at St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. Visit burkefuneralhome.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Myrtle Scott Roth passed away on August 27, 2019. Funeral home service on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Burke & Bussing Funeral Home, Saratoga Springs. Entombment following at the Saratoga National Cemetery. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.

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Beatrice (Sue) A. (Morris) Barber

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Dr. Erin Stewart Lindquist

RALEIGH, NC/SARATOGA SPRINGS — Dr. Erin Stewart Lindquist passed away peacefully in her home on August 2, surrounded by her loving family. Dr. Erin Stewart Lindquist was born in Saratoga Springs on September 27, 1975 to Shari Stewart and Dr. Jack Lindquist. She attended Saratoga Springs Schools and graduated in 1993. Erin graduated Summa Cum Laude from Cornell University in 1997, and received her doctorate in ecology from the University

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Week of August 30 – September 5, 2019

COURT Michael E. Hammond, 49, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced Aug. 19 to 1.5 to 3 years in state prison, after pleading to criminal possession of stolen property in the fourth-degree, a felony. George P. Manuel, 56, of Wilton, was sentenced Aug. 23 to one year in jail, after pleading to aggravated DWI with a child. Gary G. Hayes, 50, of Schuylerville, was sentenced Aug. 23 to five years of probation, after pleading to attempted menacing of a police officer. Edward J. Jones, of the town of Saratoga, was sentenced Aug. 23 to four years state prison and 10 years post-release supervision, after pleading to rape in the second-degree. David J. Lais, 46, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced Aug. 23 to five years probation, after pleading to felony grand larceny. Adam M. Current, 27, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced to 3 to 6 years in state prison, on the charge of felony grand larceny in the second-degree. Dillon J. Ball, 25, of Fort Edward, pleaded Aug. 23 to aggravated family offense – a felony, in Saratoga. Sentencing Oct. 23.

POLICE Dominick A. Monge, 24, of Amsterdam, was charged Aug. 25 with unlawful surveillance

in the second-degree – a felony. Monge is accused of using his cell phone to obtain footage of another person in a public restroom at the Wilton Mall. Harry Pzefksy, 32, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Aug. 23 with aggravated harassment. Raphael Basso, 33, of Poughkeepsie, was charged Aug. 24 with one felony count and one misdemeanor count possession of a controlled substance, and unlawful possession of marijuana, in Saratoga Springs. Rachel Myott, 37, of Boynton, Florida, was charged Aug. 25 with obstruct governmental administration, and resisting arrest, in Saratoga Springs. Justin Lebarron, 34, of Gansevoort, was charged Aug. 25 with felony burglary, on Ash Street in Saratoga Springs. William Kurtzner, 36, of Boynton Beach, Florida, was charged Aug. 25 with misdemeanor DWI and aggravated DWI, leaving the scene of a property damage accident, unsafe backing of a vehicle, and refusing to take breath test. Jayson Hooks, 34, of Schenectady, was charged Aug. 25 with assault, in Saratoga Springs. Isaiah Robinson, 24, of Albany, was charged Aug. 24 with endangering the welfare of a child, and unlawful possession of marijuana, in Saratoga Springs.

Cody LaFlamme, 25, of Eagle Bridge, was charged Aug. 25 with third degree assault, in Saratoga Springs. Kyle Smith, 32, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Aug. 16 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and failing to yield right-of-way. Richard Borman, 66, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Aug. 16 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, driving with obstructed view. Keokik Herring, 29, of Schenectady, was charged Aug. 18 with misdemeanor DWI and aggravated DWI, making an unsafe turn, and leaving the scene of a property damage accident. City

police announced two arrests in connection with an altercation that occurred July 27 at 58 Kaydeross Ave. West, where authorities responded to a large fight and a man with a gun, according to police. Edward J. Lorman Jr., 29, unknown address, was charged with menacing in the second-degree; James M. Caron-Williams, 24, Kaydeross Ave West, was charged with criminal nuisance in the second-degree, a misdemeanor.

John J. Scott, 24, of Ballston Spa, was charged Aug. 20 with attempted rape in the second-degree and attempted dissemination of indecent materials to minors. Both charges are felonies. Scott is accused of initiating and continuing on several occasions online contact with an undercover police officer posing as a juvenile female, culminating in an attempt to meet the female for sexual relations at a park in Milton, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office. Jeanine Dalton, 29, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Aug. 13 with aggravated harassment.

Sarah Plude, 31, of Fort Edward, was charged Aug. 14 in Saratoga Springs with petit larceny, and criminal possession of a controlled substance. Joelle Butler, 35, of Ballston Spa, was charged Aug. 15 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and speeding. Jose Munoz, 30, of Duarte, California, was charged Aug. 15 in Saratoga Springs with criminal trespass. Harry Pozefsky, 32, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Aug. 15 with criminal trespass, and charged Aug. 24 with aggravated harassment.

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CONGRESS HALL: PUTNAM’S VISION by Charlie Kuenzel • for SARATOGA TODAY The grand hotels of Saratoga Springs, in the 19th century, were the most visible indication that our city was the number one tourist destination in the country. The hotels were huge in size, eloquent in style and known throughout the country as “the place” to be in the summer season. Gideon Putnam built the first hotel in the village in 1802 and it was then known as Putnam’s Tavern and Boarding House. This initial hotel had the capacity to house 70 guests. In 1802 Saratoga Springs was not in need of large hotels because it was a small fledgling destination but as our popularity grew, it didn’t take long before Putnam needed an “overflow” for his first hotel and began to plan and build a new hotel. The new hotel would be called Congress Hall. The Congress would be located on the eastside of Broadway, stretching from the south-east corner of Spring Street to East Congress Street (the entry to Congress Park today). Gideon Putnam began construction of Congress Hall in 1811 with the name coming from the nearby famed Congress Spring that was a well-known asset in the early village. While working on the north façade of the hotel, Gideon fell from the scaffolding and was seriously injured. Putnam suffered for months from those internal injuries until he died on December 1, 1812. Congress Hall was three stories tall with 196 feet of frontage on Broadway and two wings that went down Spring Street and East Congress Street for a length of sixty feet. The front side of the hotel had 17 columns each thirty feet in height that framed a very beautiful porch that gave guests a place to sit and observe the activity on Broadway day and night. For this period in Saratoga history the Congress was a very large hotel that had a capacity to accommodate 150 guests. Early ownership of the hotel preferred to make this destination a house of temperance and religious activity. In 1814 the hotel waspurchased by Grandus Van

Schoonhoven who worked on the property until 1815 to further match the original plans set forth by Putnam. At this point in city history the Congress Hall was the largest hotel in Saratoga Springs until the United States Hotel was constructed and opened in 1824. Van Schoonhoven was joined in business by his nephew in 1822 and then again joined by others in 1823. In general, the hotel was leased to many different proprietors during the period from 1823-1855. In 1819 the village of Saratoga Springs was declared a special township with the right to self-govern. In that year the town decided to allow certain “pleasures” to be introduced in the village. In the summer of 1819 the Congress Hall introduced billiard rooms, an orchestra for concerts at night and allowed men to play cards in their rooms. These new additions made Congress Hall a desired location for dancing and other flirtation activities of the day. In 1822 Frank Johnson, a prominent band leader, came to provide the music for the dances called “Saratoga Hops” that would continue for years as a muchanticipated event of each season. After midnight on May 30, 1866 the original Congress Hall burned in a very rapidly spreading fire that also destroyed the nearby Hamilton Spring and Bath House. The management had been working to prepare for the Congress Hall to open for the summer season of 1866 on June 1st. The original hotel was constructed of wood and was very susceptible to catching fire from the many open flame devices used in that time. Henry Hathorn was the owner at the time of the fire and began to immediately make plans to re-build. The new hotel would be constructed of brick and be much larger and grander than the original. The new larger Congress Hall would be rebuilt in 1868 and would extend 416 feet down Broadway with two right angle wings, 300 feet in length with a rear courtyard in the middle. The entrance to the

Congress Hall. Image from the George Bolster Collection.

hotel revealed a lobby with a grand staircase and 16-foot-high ceilings on the first floor. The piazza on the Broadway side was 20 feet in width that would hold countless rocking chairs for guests to rock away the summer days while fueling the gossip of the day. As the new Congress Hall was planned and constructed it was evident that the hotel needed a large ballroom to compete with the other larger hotels in Saratoga Springs. Property that was not part of the original footprint of the hotel needed to be purchased to allow for the ballroom. The needed property would be found on the north side of the intersection of Broadway and Spring Street. The building that would house the ballroom still stands today but is composed of retail on the first floor and condo housing on the floors above. Henry Hathorn connected the hotel to the ballroom with a convenient iron pedestrian bridge, made in Troy NY, that passed over Spring Street. This passage-way allowed women to maintain clean silk shoes and hems of long dresses during inclement weather as they walked above an unpaved Spring Street. The metal bridge was further dressed up with the addition of carpeting, Chinese lanterns and an awning used during rainy weather. During the summer of 1869 the Congress Hall hotel was prepared to host the first suffrage convention with Susan B. Anthony in attendance. By 1873 the new

ballroom allowed the hotel to offer many great forms of entertainment during the summer season featuring Friday night balls with famous orchestras and performers. A travel guide in 1874 defined the Congress Hotel as the spot for American aristocracy to spend their Saratoga summers, that offered no barriers to the mixing of average people to high society. It has been noted by some travel guides, and a few historical accounts, that many felt that during this time that the village of Saratoga Springs taught the average American how to take a refined, civilized vacation. Undoubtedly, Congress Hall provided a location and an atmosphere for that education. As the years went on and the city approached the 1900’s, Congress Hall began to fall from favor with the vacation crowds and went into bankruptcy on May 9, 1904. Between the summers of 1904 and 1911 many attempts to re-open and re-organize Congress Hall eventually failed. Congress Hall was closed forever and sold to the City of Saratoga Springs in 1911 with demolition to follow. The land on which the hotel stood was added to expand Congress Park and was just a foreshadowing of the eventual demolition that would take down the other two giant hotels, the Grand Union and United States. Vacation styles in America were changing and so would Saratoga Springs as it continued to re-invent itself to remain the “summer place to be.”

Week of August 30 – September 5, 2019

Local Girl Wins Ms. NRA SARATOGA SPRINGS — Meg Messitt, a student at Saratoga Springs High School, attended the National Rifle Association’s 2019 Youth Education Summit in Washington DC this summer as one of 61 participants vying for up to $50,000 in scholarships. Throughout the Summit, attendees visited a variety of landmarks in the city, including the Capitol Building, National Archives and American History Museum; heard from NRA leadership, such as Executive Director of the Office of Advancement Tyler Schropp and Joe DeBergalis, the Executive Director of General Operations and learned about American’s history, military and government. Messitt ended up bring one of the winners in week one of the Summit, earning $2,000 due to her debate skills and knowledge of current events. She was also voted “Ms. NRA” and “most likely to work for the NRA.” For more information, visit www.nrablog.com.

Family Fun Day Picnic SARATOGA SPRINGS — St. Paul’s Lutheran Church will be holding its third annual outdoor worship service, picnic, ministry fair and family fund at High Rock Park on Sept. 8 at 10 a.m. as the start of the churches’ Red Letter Challenge

program. All in the community are welcome. For more information, contact Pastor Adam Wiegand at 518-584-0904, or at pastoradam@ spalutheran.org; or Bryan Maurer at 518-899-6975, or at maurerbryan@gmail.com.

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School Safety: 3 New Officers Begin SRO Training City Council Approves New Contract for School Resource Officer at High School continued from front page... The SRO will be assigned to the school on a full-time basis and on duty at the campus from 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. each school day, excluding summer school and summer programs. The School Resource Officer remains an employee of the city and within the chain of command of the Saratoga Springs Police Department. Previous costs to the school were about $53,000. To meet the

additional guaranteed time, the new contract sets costs at $65,000 for the 2019-2020 school year, and $70,000 for 2020-2021. An additional officer, supplied by the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office, is designated for Maple Avenue Middle School, Dorothy Nolan Elementary and the Greenfield Elementary schools. Among the duties of the School Resource Officer: assisting the Principal in developing plans and strategies to prevent and/or

minimize dangerous situations which may occur on campus or during school sponsored events. The SRO shall take law enforcement action as required. Except in an emergency situation,

the SRO shall obtain the consent of the principal of the school prior to taking such action. At the Principal’s request, the SRO shall take appropriate law enforcement action against intruders and unwanted

guests who may appear at the school, and related school functions. And, except in an emergency situation, the SRO shall notify the principal before requesting additional police assistance on campus.

JOBS: DOT LOOKING TO FILL 500 POSITIONS The New York State Department of Transportation is preparing for the arrival of winter weather by making applications available for approximately 500 positions as permanent and seasonal maintenance staff across upstate New York and Long Island. Each September, the Department begins to hire and train staff on equipment and best practices, with the aim of having them ready to plow snow as soon as winter weather begins. Employees can expect a base salary plus likely overtime pay, training provided by highly professional and experienced equipment operator instructors and storm managers, and an allowance for footwear. Applications are being accepted for the Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee positions. To apply, a candidate must be at least 18 years old,

pass a physical and drug test, have a valid, clean Class A or B commercial driver license, and be certified to operate DOT heavy dump trucks within two weeks after start of employment. Those hired will be trained and evaluated on several pieces of essential equipment and are expected to perform productive work while gaining experience. Physical labor is required, as is work with backhoes, front end loaders, stump grinders and other heavy equipment, while being trained on more complex equipment. During the winter, maintenance workers primarily assist in snow and ice removal, but also are expected to perform general highway repairs and maintenance such as cold patching. Shifts vary depending on location, but run from early morning to early afternoon, and from early afternoon to late

evening. During storms, those eight-hour shifts can be extended to form two, 12-hour shifts to ensure 24 hour a day, seven day a week snow and ice response. The State Department of Transportation employs approximately 3,700 full time snow and ice operators and supervisors, as well as an estimated 300 seasonal operators. They are responsible for pretreating, plowing and removing ice from more than 36,000 miles of roadway. DOT intends to hire permanent and temporary maintenance workers across the state, including: Capital Region–65; Mohawk Valley–36; Central NY–34. Qualified candidates can find more information about the positions available and how to apply at: www. dot.ny.gov/jobs/perm_positions/ highway-maintenance-worker.

Week of August 30 – September 5, 2019

Planning Board to Review Regatta View Development, Additions at The Grove SARATOGA SPRINGS — The city Planning Board will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, when it is anticipated to conduct a final subdivision review for a 24-unit residential development in the Regatta View Planned Unit District, located at Union Avenue/Dyer Switch Road/Regatta View Drive. Also on the agenda: Coordination of SEQRA Review for a special use permit and site plan review for supportive housing apartments and workforce

training at 40 and 42 Allen Drive, and a site plan modification review regarding The Grove at Neumann, on 233 Lake Ave. In June, a site plan modification to add nine dwelling units to the rear of the existing Grove complex received a favorable review from the Design Review Commission. Review is currently required by the Planning Board. The meeting will take place at the city Recreation Center, 15 Vanderbilt Ave.

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Lt. Shane Crooks Appointed New City Police Chief SARATOGA SPRINGS — City Police Department Lt. Shane Crooks has been appointed the successor to retired Police Chief Greg Veitch and will assume the duties of the office on Sept. 7. Crooks is a 15-year veteran of the Saratoga Springs Police Department, where he worked his way through the ranks as a patrol officer, investigator, sergeant and patrol division lieutenant. He is currently responsible for supervising the overall operations of the Patrol Division during his shifts and for conducting internal

investigations as assigned. Crooks began his law enforcement career with the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Department, where he worked for over six years and is a graduate of Adirondack Community College and Empire State College. He currently resides in Corinth with his wife, Kiley, and two children. Current Acting Police Chief John Catone will stay on with the force and will serve alongside Crooks through the month of September, said Shane Crooks at the Saratoga Springs Public Safety Commissioner Recreation Center on Vanderbilt Avenue on Peter Martin. Aug. 27, 2019. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

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Week of August 30 – September 5, 2019

Celebrating 100 Years of

Saratoga’s Dark Horses

by Kevin Matyi Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Last Friday, Aug. 23, The Dark Horse Mercantile on Broadway held an Artist Meet and Greet event with Karin Vollkommer, a painter whose paintings tell stories about their subjects. Vollkommer said that her path in painting has evolved over time. Her father and grandfather were both artists, so she was around art all the time; however she herself only truly started to paint after she had kids and was at home most of the time. She eventually transitioned into doing a lot of commercial work for the likes of Disneyland and JC Penney, but had to sell her whole venue after the 1988 Wall Street crash. Three years later, after the non-competing clause had

Paintings by Vollkommer depicting the various dark horses in Saratoga’s racing history. Photo provided.

A girl petting Upset during the Meet and Greet event. Photo by Kevin Matyi.

expired, she began painting again. “When I started to paint again, no one was doing Saratoga, I mean they were doing Saratoga, but it was always the races,” Vollkommer said. “So I started to paint, and when I started to paint I chose Spit and Spat, the Spirit of Life, things that weren’t being painted.” For the recent event, Vollkommer had created a

painting that depicted the 100 years of various dark horses throughout Saratoga Racecourse’s history. Vollkommer said that Marianne Barker, one of Dark Horse’s two co-owners, gave her the idea for the painting. As per usual for Vollkommer’s paintings, the back

also has a small piece of paper that describes the overall story being presented. In the case of her newest painting, the story focuses on Upset, the only horse to ever defeat the legendary Man-o’-War in a nearly 100:1 victory. Along with the new painting, Vollkommer had some of her other notable works for sale, such as her top-selling piece, “Jockies,” and several different Christmasthemed paintings, along with some merchandise for the Dark Horse store, as well. As another part of the event, Marianne Barker brought the store’s mascot, a miniature horse called Upset, named after the first dark horse of Saratoga. According to Barker, the new Upset is currently about 11 years old, and was born in Lexington, Kentucky. Originally, he was a show horse, and even made it as

far as being the reserve champion at the National Miniature Horse Show for yearlings. The people who bought him originally started up their own line of horses though, so they sold Upset and his brother. “He has just been perfect,” Barker said. “He is so even tempered, and he’ll just do anything you ask of him. He’s been inside the store and it doesn’t even phase him.” Barker also noted that the wrappings around Upset’s back ankles and how he held one leg slightly up were not indicative of any injury or strain. Rather, the posture was a horse’s resting stance. The wrappings were akin to shin guards for humans and one being black and the other red matched the store’s logo. For more information, contact The Dark Horse Mercantile, at 518-587-0689.

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BALLSTON SPA 315 Goode St., $558,000. Kristine Wood sold property to Andrew and Aubrey Lovelace. 47 Cornerstone Dr., $260,316. BDC Cornerstone LLC sold property to Dennis Wendell and Patricia Bluhm.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

9 Lot 4 Maple Forest Dr., $93,000. H and L Development LLC sold property to Darren Herbinger Construction LLC. 9 Maple Forest Dr., $411,222. Darren Herbinger Construction LLC sold property to David Ziobrowski.

381 Eastline Dr., $90,000. Curtis Industrial Park LLC sold property to Joshua Choquette.

32 Vettura Court, $85,000. Lecmor Residential LLC sold property to DeGraff Bloom Custom Builders Inc.

28 Chesterwood Court, $303,000. Dean and Freda Titus sold property to Justin and Martha French.

30 Vettura Court, $85,000. Lecmor Residential LLC sold property to DeGraff Bloom Custom Builders Inc.

256 Scotchbush Rd., $346,750. Katz Excavating and Construction LLC sold property to Kristopher and Terese Aguirre.

TOWN OF SARATOGA

41 Fruitwood Dr., $249,950. Irena Longworth sold property to Zachary and Marian Eck. 5 Cypress St., $405,698. Heritage Builders Group LLC sold property to Syed and Fozia Ali. 55 Sycamore St., $369,806. Heritage Builders Group LLC sold property to Matthew and Cherie Taylor.

GREENFIELD 52 Sand Hill Rd., $32,000. Patrick Eversole sold property to LPC Properties LLC. 967 Murray Rd., $260,000. Joseph Tolliver and Betty Timmerman sold property to Anthony and Ralph Weaver. 76 Greene Rd., $300,325. Timothy and Kelley Brennan sold property to Peter and Alicia Bevan. 19 Copperfield Rd., $770,000. Emily Mastrianni sold property to Natalie and Charles Wait, Jr.

MALTA 11 Lucille Lane, $377,000. Michael and Deanna Weekes sold property to Timothy Dickinson. 9 Woodfield Court, $359,200. Guanxiong Zhang and Da Song sold property to Richardo and Rona Aguilar. 50 Snowberry Rd., $180,200. Valerie Madsen sold property to Angela and Sebastian Brites.

sold property to Leon and Sharon Peck. Cahill Rd./Co Route 70, $210,000. Brendan Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hara sold property to Dean and Annemarie Wasniewski. 9 Pearl St., $204,200. Patricia and Harvey Howd sold property to Ronald Hayes, Jr. 127 Pearl St., $194,500. James and Kathleen Stone sold property to Susan Rhoades.

SARATOGA SPRINGS 1 Laura Lane, $578,000. Daniel and Amy Sell sold property to Grace and Frank Coulom III.

256 NYS Route 32, $168,300. Susan and Michael Palma sold property to Brian and Deanna Seymour.

18 Locust Grove Rd., $255,000. Patricia Hilleren sold property to Cazimer Rafalik and Kristen Nochisaki.

222 Burgoyne Rd., $339,000. Christopher Cocozzo sold property to Sara Johanson.

30 Andrews St., $435,000. Timothy and Barbara Cassidy sold property to Tara Wright.

677 NYS Route 29, $560,000. William Barton, Jr. (as Successor Trustee) sold property to Jack Falls Farm LLC.

16 Saratoga Circle, $425,000. Lee West sold property to Stephen Offord.

109 Trask Lane, $665,000. Mariellen Gallo Markham

18 Cygnet Circle, $545,000. Martin Boarder and Sandra Renner sold property to James and Stephanie Bensley.

52 Vichy Dr., $270,000. Ronald and Molly Brindle sold property to Matthew Fluri. 4 Joshua Rd., $781,000. Rose Oropallo sold property to Richard Amendola. 7 Jordan Dr., North, $249,000. Meredith Brown sold property to Jessica McQuaid.

STILLWATER 41 Yunch Rd., $795,000. Peter and Nancy Meekin sold property to Emily Mastrianni. 266 County Route 76, $90,000. Richard Rourke and Pamela Ballato sold property to Town of Stillwater. 698 NYS Route 9P, $270,000. Albert and Judy Lovenheim sold property to John and Judith McSwieney.

11 19 Yorktown Lane, $259,900. Dale Johnrow sold property to Meridith and Edward Dominy.

WILTON 18 Brentwood Blvd., $546,454. Sonoma Grove LLC sold property to Marsden and Andrea Chen. 25 Burnham Rd., $580,000. Timothy Lussier and Michele Robinson sold property to Jeffrey and Belinda Morris. 9 Brookside Dr., $380,000. John and Donna Kemmer sold property to Zachary Green and Michelle Abrams Green. 175 Traver Rd., $120,000. Wells Fargo Bank (as Trusttee, by Atty) sold property to Kathleen Corbett.

BUSINESS

Week of August 30 – September 5, 2019

Mountainman

Photos by Kevin Matyi.

by Kevin Matyi Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Joseph Vidarte, Manager of Mountainman Outdoor Supply Company on Broadway, said that John Nemjo started the company 25 years ago in Inlet, New York. Nemjo came to Saratoga 11 years ago and started the current Broadway location, albeit without the later expansions. Vidarte said that the company started as mostly a retail location for the brand Life is Good, but over time it expanded to be a general outdoors store, including various brands and items ranging from clothing to utensils to equipment like paddles and chairs. “We specialize in everything from paddle sports to climbing

to backpacking, hiking, snow shoeing and just outdoor apparel and life stuff,” Vidarte said. Additionally, the store has gone through two major expansions during its lifetime on Broadway. The first was gaining the back area, which gave enough room to add the likes of the store’s library and sale room, along with more floor space for goods. The second added an entire second entrance to the store, with the floor space being used for a shoe section. “The first expansion happened in 2013, and the last expansion was finished just a year and a half ago,” Vidarte said. “So we’ve grown about 6,000 square feet in seven years.” The store also has a sister location, Saratoga Springs Paddle Sports, which, as the name would suggest, focuses much

more heavily on paddle sports, while the main location caters to general outdoor activities. Vidarte said that it is located at Fish Creek Marina, right beside Harvest and Hearth and the Kayak Shack. Currently, the store is in the middle of race season, which Vidarte said was their second busiest time of year after the holidays, which last from approximately November until Christmas. “As far as track goes, our sales are up from last year,” he said. “I would say the overall business, the overall economy is up from last year, with track season now that it’s two weeks longer.”

He continued, “but it’s not just track that brings in people to Saratoga. There’s a lot of events going on, whether it’s at Skidmore, or it’s at Saratoga State Park or SPAC for music, the ballet, the orchestra and just Broadway in general, Broadway for the shopping and restaurants, whether it’s on Broadway or a little off Broadway, draws a whole crowd up to Saratoga.” He concluded, “there’s not many places like Saratoga Springs in the country, especially that are this close to a large city and that provide different opportunities for everyone.”

For the near future, he said that they would be starting up their Mountainman Adventure film series. He said “it’s a film series that we show in store once a month for three months, so it’s February, March and April.” For each of the films, he said that they invite a non-profit company, a local brewery and representatives for the brand that it featured in the film. Each film showcases an aspect of the industry, and the night’s proceeds to go the non-profit. The brewery is for fun, so that people can drink if they want, and to raise awareness about local businesses. Vidarte said that the first film they ever made was about skiing, and aired with an old projector and screen they had bought from a Golf Simulator, with a store employee who happened to also be a disc jockey on the technical controls. Vidarte said “the problem was that it was all white background, and the projector that we were using was so old that it wasn’t showing well for about 80 people that attended that night.” Now, the events have ramped up the quality, with the company High Peak Sound handling the audio and visuals, among other improvements. Along with the movies airing at the start of next year, Vidarte said that the store has various large sale days coming up, such as Rendezvous Day from Sept. 27 to Sept. 29 for the Paddle Sports location, Skidmore Parents’ Day in October, Black Friday and the Victorian Street Walk. For more information, contact Mountainman Outdoor Supply Company, at 518-5843500, or visit its website at www. mountainmanoutdoors.com.

Week of August 30 – September 5, 2019

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ALBANY CAN CODE SARATOGA COUNTY — The Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership is working with Albany Can Code to provide coding classes for those interested. Beginning Sept. 16, there will be

four classes for the winter 2019 session, two in Schenectady, one in Albany and one in Saratoga, all teaching Javascript Fundamentals and SQL/ETL. The courses will be held twice

per week for three hours per session, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., for 12 weeks, concluding in mid-December. For more information, contact Steve Janack of The Janack Group Inc., at 518-810-8050.

MEET THE BREEDS SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Kennel Club has partnered with 4-H of Saratoga County to host a Meet the Breeds Dog Event on Sept. 14, where people can learn about different breeds of dogs’ country of origin, historical purpose, traits and so on. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will be held at the 4-H Training Center on Middleline Road in Ballston Spa. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Brieanna Hughes at bh548@cornell.edu, or at 518-885-8995.

Economic Roundtable With Local Business Leaders

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SARATOGA COUNTY — Congresswoman Elise Stefanik met with local business and government leaders in Corinth last week, on Aug. 22, to discuss technological and business

opportunities in Saratoga County. The attendees included Hudson River Community Credit Union CEO Susan Commanda, State Senator Daphne Jordan and business representatives from the

Center for Economic Growth, the Saratoga Chamber of Commerce and GlobalFoundries. For more information, contact the Hudson River Community Credit Union at 518-654-9028.

NEWS

Week of August 30 – September 5, 2019

Rebirth of

Elegance

by Kevin Matyi Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Charles Wait, Chairman of the Board for the Adirondack Trust Company, recently worked with Joe Dalton, the former President of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, to republish the booklet “The Rebirth of Elegance,” a series of essays

detailing the history of various landmarks in Saratoga. The republishing adds more essays, now totaling 14 locations. According to the booklet’s credits, the Adirondack Trust Company sponsored the booklet and it had input from the likes of Mary Ann Fitzgerald, Saratoga City Historian, Kathleen Fyfe of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce and Feild Horne of

Kiskatom Publishing, which has previously published the Saratoga Springs Visitor’s Guide. The 14 essays include various locations of interest, such as Union Avenue, Congress Park, the Saratoga Performing Arts Center and Skidmore College, among others. Wait said in a letter at the beginning of the booklet that “this story may be less exciting than tales of bygone gambling days, thoroughbred racing, or the Roaring Twenties, but for those of you interested in how a community reinvents itself to become a diverse, healthy, thriving mini-metropolis with most of the amenities of city living while preserving a rural character, I think you will find these pages well worth the read.” According to the booklet, Union Avenue was originally built in 1841 “for such recreational uses as carriage drives from Congress Spring out to the lake on its East end.” Later on, in 1870, it was expanded and improved due to the racecourse, which had recently opened. In response, residents began building houses alongside the road. Many of the structures fell into disrepair through the next century, but then John Roohan started working to repair them and return them to private residences. Additionally, investors bought a set of 18 buildings and renovated 12 of them, demolishing the other six for parking. In total, the effort created 183 apartments that still remain, 40 years after their original construction. Like Union, the 33-acre Congress Park’s history starts in the mid-1800’s, specifically at around 1850, originally as “Congress Spring Park.”

Cover (right) and pages from The Rebirth of Elegance short essays booklet.

According to the booklet, Dr. John Clarke, who owned Congress Spring nearby, wanted people to have “a pleasant place to ‘walk off ’ the laxative effects of the mineral waters” from the spring. In 1826, Dr. Clarke acquired the land that would later become the park. Three years later, he made the first path to allow for “healthful exercise” after visiting the spring. The reason the park was not fully open until 1850 was because the area was swampy and surrounded by a pine forest, so the spring and park went through various improvements, such as

adding platforms, railings and a Greek Revival pavilion to the spring while the park was slowly drained. The last of the swampy areas were cleared in 1850. In 1876, the park went through a complete redesign, with landscape architect Fredrick Law, who also designed Central Park in New York City, in charge. The village purchased the park, Canfield Casino and its grounds and the Congress Hall hotel between 1911 and 1913. At this time, various stained glass pavilions from the previous remodeling were demolished, and Charles Leavitt drew up a new landscape plan for the park.

Various other attractions were added to the park throughout the 20th century, such as the Brackett Memorial Gateway in 1914 and The War Memorial Bandstand in 1931. In 1977, a local landscape architecture firm prepared a master plan to repair damage to the park from vandals and age. In 1979, the city finally fixed the problem of the Village Brook, which overflowed with heavy rainfall, by building a culvert to carry off water during such times. Finally, architect John Muse designed a pavilion for the park to house the Marcus Illions carousel from Kaydeross Park, an amusement park that was being dismantled. As the park was closing in 1987, Saratogains raised over $130,000 over a little more than two weeks to purchase the carousel, which opened in 2002. The booklet ends with a message from the Adirondack Trust Company, saying “we opened our doors in 1902 with a mission to transform our community, and for more than a century, we’ve gone above and beyond in serving our customers and communities. We are inspired to help improve the lives of our neighbors and friends and to help local businesses succeed. As a local, independent bank, we believe it’s important to work together to build upon a rich, shared history with a common mission for growth.” Those interested in reading the booklet themselves can pick up copies at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market for $1. In total, the bank donated 1,000 copies. Proceeds go to the Farmers’ Market.

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PRE-SCHOOL DIRECTORY

Week of August 30 – September 5, 2019

pre-school SPOTLIGHT

New Meadow: Educating Young Children for Success

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Newmeadow is an integrated preschool located in upstate New York whose mission is to transform the lives of children, including those with autism and other special needs. We have two locations: our Clifton Park location is housed in our brand new, state-of-the-art facility located in the heart of the Capital Region. Our second location is within the Fort Edward school. Newmeadow utilizes a curriculum aligned with New York State Learning Standards. The Newmeadow experience is one of active involvement. Young children learn by doing, and the Newmeadow staff use a “hands-on” approach. Newmeadow utilizes Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) as an educational model for use with all students who attend our school. As part of our comprehensive ABA program, we have Licensed and Board Certified Behavior Analysts (NYSBCBAs) on our staff and offer parent and family training. In addition to ABA techniques used in classrooms, our ABA center provides discrete trial teaching, generalization training, and social skill groups as part of our students’ program. All related services are provided on site by

licensed Newmeadow therapists. These services include Occupational Therapy, Speech, Physical Therapy, and Psychology. In addition, Newmeadow conducts multidisciplinary evaluation for young children. All segments of the school day provide an intensive focus on the development of speech and language. The Newmeadow environment provides many opportunities for verbal expression using specific techniques such as verbal modeling and sentence expansion. Children must develop self-confidence in conjunction with language skills. It is important for children to be confident using the verbal skills they have developed. Attention is given to the development of self-awareness and self-expression. A multi-sensory approach including movement, art, music, and games allow each child to respond with the full range of their language.

The use of language and the development of self-confidence are facilitated by social and play activities. Social development is integrated into all aspects of the program. Children are encouraged to play cooperatively, to engage in conversation, and to initiate and often lead group activities. Sharing, turntaking and concern for others is continually encouraged. At Newmeadow, we recognize the importance of working with all aspects of each child’s development. The various areas of curriculum complement each other to form a total program which provides for optimal growth. The Newmeadow program creates an environment that fosters language, produces positive attitudes, heightens enjoyment of the learning process and prepares the child for future educational challenges.

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EDUCATION

Week of August 30 – September 5, 2019

Go Back Tru: Hair, Packs and Sneaks by Lindsay Wilson Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Tru Cutz Barbershop is back again for a fourth year of free hair cuts and school supply giveaways for students. This year, there is a new surprise donation – a pair of sneakers with any hair cut! A few years back Tru Cutz owner Henry Jenkins and his business partner decided to assist the community in getting students ready to start their school year full prepared. “Originally me and my partner are both from The Terrace, so we grew up in more or less of a low-income situation,” said Jenkins. “When we originally opened up the barbershop it was actually right across the street from the Terrace - our old location ...we knew that there was a lot of

kids that couldn’t afford haircuts and we opened that May, and that summer was our first summer. Tru Cutz Barbershop holds this event for three days during shop business hours where students’ grades K through 12 can walk in and have their hair cut and styled or to simply get a backpack filled with donated school supplies “We don’t deny any school supplies to any kids so girls can still come, they can still get a backpack, school supplies and a pair of shoes even if they don’t get a haircut” said Jenkins. For about a month prior to the event, Tru Cutz accepts open cash and supply donations from individuals and businesses alike. All companies and business who donate get to have their business logo displayed in their shop as a token of appreciation.

“We raised about $3,000 last year just from Facebook. We also do the fundraiser which helps raise more money... we use that money to get the school supplies. Anything that’s leftover we just donate it,” said Jenkins. This year Converse – the sneaker company – heard of this annual event and wanted to take part. Converse has donated 300 pairs of sneakers to be given out for free!

“You should see how amazingly happy these kids light up. “You should see how amazingly happy these kids light up. When they come in, the whole three days is happiness and laughter. You get parents that come up to you and they cry because they didn’t know how they were gonna be able to afford a haircut on top of the school supplies, it’s amazing.” The Go Back Tru Event will take place September 2 through 4 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 45 Park Place, Saratoga Springs. To donate visit the Tru Cutz Barbershop Facebook page.

Tru Cutz Back to School 2018 raised $3,000 last year. This year’s event will take place September 2-4. Photos provided.

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EDUCATION BRIEFS

Saratoga City Ballet Fall Registration is Open SARATOGA SPRINGS — Registration is now open for Fall 2019 classes at Saratoga City Ballet, 4295 Rte. 50 in Saratoga Springs. Classes available for ages 2-adult in Creative Movement, Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Modern.

Please join Wednesday, September 4 for the annual open house from 5-7 p.m. Information on Nutcracker auditions available online. Visit www. saratogacityballet.com or call 518-584-1895.

Fall 2019 Children and Teen Acting Classes Start SARATOGA SPRINGS — Home Made Theater’s (HMT) fall acting classes for children and teens ages seven through 16 classes are taught by Conrad T. Browne–Lörcher and will be held on Saturday, September 28 and October 5, 12, 19, at the Spa Little Theater in the Saratoga State Park. Classes will be divided by three age groups: Seven and eight-year-olds will take Character Building from 9:30-10:30 a.m. where they will be encouraged to think on their feet while creating characters from their own imaginations. Character Building costs $70. Nine to 11-year-olds will take Scene Study from 10:45 a.m. - 12

p.m. where they will use scripted and improvised work to explore essential elements in character building. Scene Study costs $75. Twelve to 16-year-olds will take Audition techniques from 12:15-1:45 p.m. where they will be introduced to theater pieces that will prepare and enhance their auditioning ability. Audition Technique costs $80. Registrations are accepted over the phone at 518-587-4427, online at www.homemadetheater. org or by mail. Class size limited to 12 students, and reservations are accepted in the order they are received. Visit www. homemadetheater.org to obtain the flyer and registration form.

Ballston Spa Students Complete Robotics Academy BALLSTON SPA — Ballston Spa students recently had the opportunity to participate in a weeklong LEGO Robotics Academy at the Ballston Spa High School. Members of the school’s FIRST Robotics Competition Team 3044, OxBe4, offered the LEGO Robotics Academy as part of their efforts to get 4th, 5th and 6th grade students involved in STEM activities. The intent of the program is to expand the students’ creative interests in LEGO building while also peaking their technological curiosity. Students worked with their peers in teams and learned how to construct as well as program robots utilizing LEGO Mindstorms kits. The LEGO Robotics Academy, which is an annual fundraiser for Team 3044, provides an opportunity for the High School students to develop their communication and leadership skills as they work with the younger students. The week

Students learn about Robotics at summer FLL camp. Photo provided.

culminated with the students demonstrating what they learned for their parents and friends as they earned their EV3 Robotics License. Many of the students who attended the program will now apply the knowledge they learned this summer as they participate on FIRST LEGO League Robotics teams in the Ballston Spa schools this coming fall.

Please check the Ballston Spa High School team website at http://team3044.com or follow the twitter feed @OxBe4 for more information. Please contact Ballston Spa K-12 Science Coordinator Diane Irwin at the Ballston Spa High School (518-884-7150) for additional information on robotics initiatives or by email at dirwin@bscsd.org.

EDUCATION

Week of August 30 – September 5, 2019

DEVELOP A HEALTHY BACK TO SCHOOL ROUTINE THIS YEAR! by Andrea Lane, MPH, CHES, Team Lead, Senior Well-Being Strategist, MVP Health Care & Emelia Carlino, MPH, CHES, Well-Being Strategist, MVP Health Care for SARATOGA TODAY As we savor the dog days of summer, thoughts of the hectic back to school season may begin to plague many parents. Rather than dread this fall season, seize this opportunity to kick start your family into a healthy routine that can last the whole school year! Begin by taking some time to evaluate your family’s lifestyle habits; then create a few positive changes to support everyone’s well-being. Here are some helpful tips to support your family’s overall well-being this fall:

Focus on Proper Nutrition & Hydration • Meal prepping is key to offering healthy food choices on busy weeknights full of after school (and work) activities. Make a nutritious meal plan and grocery list before shopping to avoid buying unhealthy items while shopping.

healthy snacks such as fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables, nuts, or low sugar Greek yogurt for lunches and snacks.

• Speaking of unhealthy items, did you know that 40% of the total daily calories consumed for 2 to 18-year-olds are empty calories from added sugars and solid fats? Make sure your grocery list contains

• Proper hydration helps us stay focused and feel energized. Have a child who doesn’t like water? Try adding slices of oranges, lemon, or cucumber for variety and flavor.

Make Sleep a Priority • Lack of sleep has been linked to obesity, heart disease, and diabetes. When it comes to our health, sleep is just as important as diet and exercise for children and parents. • It is recommended that children between the ages of 6 and 13 get nine to eleven hours of shut eye per night. Help your child achieve this by creating a relaxing bedtime routine which includes turning off electronic devices (at least 1 hour before bed), encouraging reading, and avoiding exercise late at night. Follow these tips yourself, too!

Designate Social Time for Family Meals • According to the Family Dinner Project, family mealtime has been linked to better academic performance, higher self-esteem and a greater sense of resilience (just to name a few). • Aim for two nights a week to gather your entire family around the dinner table. Family meals are an easy way to promote parental engagement and open communication. Pro tip – try making meals where everyone can chip in and help!

Preventive Measures for You & Your Child • Schools require students to stay up-to-date on vaccinations and physical exams. While making appointments for your children, schedule necessary visits for yourself as well (annual physical, dental cleaning, eye exam, colonoscopy, etc.). • In addition to physical health, pay attention to mental well-being and watch for signs of bullying. Early signs may include changes in behavior, academic problems, anxiety, depression, and self-harm. Encourage communication and promote positivity and gratitude to stay in tune with your child’s social and emotional well-being inside and outside of school. With these tips, hopefully transitioning back into a healthy routine this school year will be smoother than ever!

Week of August 30 – September 5, 2019 RELIGION

Holocaust Lecture to Commemorate Kristallnacht at Saratoga Chabad SARATOGA SPRINGS — To commemorate Kristallnacht, Saratoga Chabad will be having a holocaust lecture that will take place on November 10 at 7 p.m. at 130 Circular St. Dr. Mark Beiderman will be sharing with us his parent’s amazing journey of survival. This is the extraordinary story of the author’s twentyyear quest to find gold coins which his father’s family buried in their backyard in Poland just prior to being deported by the Nazis into the concentration camps. His father survived the war but died when the author was a teenager, leaving him only with the knowledge

that he had buried coins somewhere in Poland and no information about his family. During his quest, Beiderman uncovers many interesting and disturbing facts about his father and mother and their families, such as the fact that his father was the third person on Oskar Schindler’s list and had a chance meeting with Adolf Hitler, and his mother was selected as a cook for the infamous Dr. Josef Mengele. The book details the author’s quest to unearth his family past and his father’s treasure and continues with his parent’s amazing post-war years in Europe and their eventual arrival in North America.

Mark Beiderman was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1961 the son of two Holocaust Survivors both of whom lost their entire families. He became an avid holocaust history devotee when, at a young age, he became aware of a complete lack of extended family and wanted to learn what had happened to them. Mark graduated from the veterinary school in 1988 and specialized in horse medicine and surgery. Admission is $10 or $20 and receive the book, the first 50 people to reserve will receive the book and admission for $15. Students are free. For more information call Rabbi Abba 518526-0773 saratorah@gmail.com.

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Making Trouble

Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Jewish Community Arts, through a generous grant provided by the Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York, opens its 2019-2020 season on September 9 at 7 p.m. with the film Making Trouble: Three generations of funny Jewish women, directed by Rachel Talbot and produced by the Jewish Women’s Archive at Temple Sinai. Have you heard about the subversive tradition of Jewish female comedians? While the predominance of Jews in American comedy is well-known (one frequently cited statistic is that the minute proportion of Jews in the United States make up eighty percent of the comedy industry), Jewish women’s comedy has largely gone unnoticed, save for one or two essays in the 1980s and 1990s. “Most girls, when they’re young, realize that they don’t get attention for being funny. Girls want to be pretty or sexy. Funny isn’t sexy. Comedy isn’t sexy,” Joan Rivers was known to say. “Stand-up comedy is a very

masculine form. You’re taking an audience and dominating them. You’re like a ringmaster in a lion’s den. You have to be very strong.” In spite of this, there has been a veritable tradition for well over 100 years of Jewish women delivering their distinctive humor onstage for approving audiences. “They had chutzpah,” said Jewish Community Arts Coordinator Phyllis Wang. “They were brazen; they were brash, and they were bold.” From Yiddish Theater and film, to vaudeville and burlesque, to nightclubs, improv and stand-up clubs, radio, television, the Broadway stage, and Hollywood cinema, Jewish women have made us laugh in a myriad of performance venues. In each of these arenas, they challenged conventional modes of joking. When they speak up, stand up, or even sit down, these women create humor by speaking through their Jewish sensibilities. Six women are profiled in the Jewish Women’s Archive’s documentary film, Making

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Trouble, that includes Molly Picon, Fanny Brice, Sophie Tucker, Joan Rivers, Gilda Radner, and Wendy Wasserstein (who didn’t go on stage herself, but joins the other funny women in this film through her writing, creating a legacy of thought-provoking, troublemaking female characters). These women were subversive, Wang said. Each in their own time pushed through

societal boundaries to say something important about American culture. Not hiding their heritage was daring and important. These women brought their culture into the public eye, celebrating it without shame. They gleefully violated the Jewish conception of feminine modesty. While their lips were sullied, they could corrupt, they could defile; they also shattered taboos and

liberated their audiences. Were these women just making trouble? Making Trouble will be shown on Monday, September 9, at 7 p.m., at Temple Sinai, followed by a dessert reception and panel discussion. A $5 donation is requested. For information and reservations, call 518-584-8730 option 2; or visit Saratogajewishculturalfestival.org or Facebook.

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LEGAL NOTICES Notice of formation of Cordi Housing and Maintenance Company, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 06/07/2019 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 3 Taylor St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 7/26, 8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23, 8/30. 93660

and the address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is 90 Birchwood Drive, Chestertown, NY 12817. The purpose of the LLC shall be to conduct any lawful business as permitted by applicable law and as determined from time to time by its members. 7/26, 8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23, 8/30. 93716.

Notice of formation of Toga Party Racing Stable, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 6/26/2019. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 368 Broadway, Suite 11, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 7/26, 8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23, 8/30. 93638

Notice of formation Old Saratoga Equine Services, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Department of State of New York on August 7, 2019. The County in which the office of the LLC is located: Saratoga County. The Secretary of State is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him to 100 Dodd Road, Schuylerville, NY 12871. Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity. 8/9, 8/16, 8/23, 8/30, 9/6, 9/13. 94054

Notice of Formation of LOON LAKE HOUSE COMPANY LLC. The name of the limited liability company is “LOON LAKE HOUSE COMPANY LLC” (the LLC). The Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Department of State on July 3, 2019. The Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against the company may be served. The principal office of the LLC is in Warren County

NOTICE OF FORMATION of ON THE MOVE HEALTH & FITNESS, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 7/29/2019. Office Location: Saratoga Co. SSNY designated agent upon whom process may be served against the LLC and shall mail copy of process to the limited liability company at: P.O. BOX 1161, CLIFTON PARK, NEW YORK, 12065. PURPOSE: To engage in any

lawful act or activity. 8/9, 8/16, 8/23, 8/30, 9/6, 9/13. 93972 Notice of formation of 2 Old Hens, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York on 7/24/19. Office location: Saratoga County. NYS Secretary of State is designated as process agent and shall mail copy of process to the limited liability company at 146 Duncan Rd., Gansevoort, New York 12831. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 8/9, 8/16, 8/23, 8/30, 9/6, 9/13. 93966 Notice of formation of Mischief Acres, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 8/9/2019. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 368 Broadway, Suite 11, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 8/23, 8/30, 9/6, 9/13, 9/20, 9/27. 94179 Notice of formation of Abbey Tattoos LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 8/13/2019 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 54 County Route 70 Stillwater NY 12170. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 8/30, 9/6, 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4. 94335

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Writing the Right Word by Dave Dowling

Accuracy in word choice is a key to effective communication. In your daily writing and speaking, try to make sure you use the right word in the right place with the right spelling. By doing so, its effect will affect your communication in a positive way. This quick weekly tip will help you filter the confusion in some of our daily word choices. This Week: Observance, Observation Observance refers to the following of a custom, duty, or law. The observance of Veterans Day varies throughout the state. Observation refers to the act of noticing or recording. The technician made careful observations during the test. Dave Dowling is the author of The Wrong Word Dictionary and The Dictionary of Worthless Words. Both books are available from many book retailers, and signed copies can be obtained by contacting Dave at dave.dowling65@gmail.com

Food

Week of August 30 – September 5, 2019

Spirit of Sharing

Fills Saratoga Farmers’ Market Euro Delicacies.

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

by Himanee Gupta-Carlson for Saratoga TODAY Photos by Pattie Garrett.

The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is a great opportunity to meet up with others as you shop for the week. If you spend enough time at the market, you will start to see the sense of community that vendors share with each other as well as their customers. When shopping for ingredients to fill her ravioli, Mangiamo’s Rose Contadino stops by Halls Pond Farm, the produce vendor five steps from her stall. Meanwhile, Armin and

Zinta Hrelja of Euro Delicacies use apples from Saratoga Apple for their apple strudel. The vendors not only support each other but also the community. At the end of the Wednesday and Saturday markets, Squashville Farm’s Himanee Gupta-Carlson goes around to vendors to collect donations for the Franklin Community Center’s food pantry. Gupta-Carlson also coordinates a garden for the pantry. Meanwhile, Jim GuptaCarlson facilitates the market’s compost collection program. The market is a strong advocate of the Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program, which distributes $4 coupons for produce to lower-income seniors and others, as well as the Fresh Connect program that provides SNAP recipients an additional $2 for every $5 of EBT tokens purchased at the market. The market also connects with the community in other ways. Through a partnership with the Bicycle Benefits program, market-goers can purchase a $5

sticker and take advantage of discounts at local businesses. This is part of an effort to encourage the use of bicycles as a source of transportation through the incentive of discounts at local businesses if you show your sticker and that you biked to their location. At the market, participants in the Bicycle Benefits program receive a $2 token to purchase produce or other items.

Chris Toole and Alexandra Morgan are conveners of the Friends of the Market volunteer program, whose members assist market-goers with the transport of purchases from the market to cars, offer vendors the chance to take short breaks, and support the market in other ways. They are eager to welcome new volunteers, and those who are interested can stop by the

Owl Wood Farm.

market shed or email volunteers@ s aratogafar mersmarket.org . Volunteering at the market has shown them what farmers go through to get their produce from the farms into people’s homes. The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is 3-6 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m.1 p.m. Saturdays at High Rock Park. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates.

Farmers’ Market T omato T art INGREDIENTS:

TOMATO FILLING:

*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

• 3 tomatoes*, cored and sliced ¼ inch thick

TART SHELL:

• salt and pepper

• 1¼ cups all-purpose flour

• 3 Tablespoons olive oil*

• 1 Tablespoon sugar

• 1 garlic clove*, minced

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ½ cup Parmesan cheese*, grated

• 8 Tablespoons unsalted butter*, cut into ¼ inch pieces and chilled

• ½ cup ricotta cheese*

• 3 Tablespoons ice water

INSTRUCTIONS: TART SHELL: 1. Process flour, sugar, and salt together in a food processor until combined. Scatter butter pieces over top and pulse until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal, about 15 pulses. Add 2 Tablespoons ice water and continue to process until large clumps of dough form, about 5 seconds. If the dough doesn’t clump, add the remaining 1 Tablespoon of water. Incorporate with 4 pulses. 2. Sprinkle walnut-size clumps of dough evenly into a 9-inch tart pan. Working outward from center, press dough into even layer, sealing cracks. Working around edges, press dough firmly into corners of the pan with fingers. Press dough up sides and into fluted ridges. Smooth using the palm of your hand. 3. Place plastic on top of the dough. Place tart pan on a large plate and in the freezer until firm, about 30 minutes. 4. Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 375 degrees. Put the tart pan on a baking sheet. Press double layer of aluminum foil into the frozen tart shell and over edges, fill with pie

• ¼ cup mozzarella cheese* • 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil* weights. Bake until golden brown and set, around 30 minutes. Rotate halfway through. Remove foil and weights and allow to cool on wire rack. TOMATO FILLING: 1. Spread tomatoes out over several layers of paper towels. Sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt and let drain for 30 minutes. 2. Combine 2 Tablespoons oil and garlic in a small bowl. 3. In a separate bowl, combine Parmesan, ricotta, mozzarella, and remaining 1 Tablespoon oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 4. Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spread ricotta mixture evenly over the bottom of the tart shell. Blot tomatoes dry with paper towels. Shingle the tomatoes over the ricotta in circles. Drizzle with garlic oil mixture. 5. Bake on rimmed baking sheet until bubbling and tomatoes are slightly wilted, 20 to 25 minutes. Rotate halfway through baking. 6. Let cool on a sheet pan for 10 minutes or longer. Sprinkle with basil before serving.

Adapted from the recipe by America’s Test Kitchen, shared by My Saratoga Kitchen Table.

Week of August 30 – September 5, 2019

Food

Spin Class for Foodies

Seven Layer Salad

Why would you consider using a salad spinner? No one likes a wet salad. But there are two important reasons that go beyond personal preference that make spinning your salad a necessity. The first is that most salad dressings are oil-based. Water repels oil, and so salad greens covered in water will repel dressing. This will result in the dressing pooling at the bottom of your salad bowl instead of coating the greens. The second reason to remove water from your salad is to retain its freshness. The more moisture that’s in your salad, especially if you’re not dressing the whole thing at once, the more quickly it will go bad. The leaves will turn brown and everything will lose its crisp texture if it sits in excess moisture. If you’re not planning on consuming all of your salad immediately, make sure each of its components is as dry as possible before combining them. If those two essential warnings against wet greens have not convinced you that you need a salad spinner in your life, fear not, there are plenty of other reasons to get one. Many people think of salad spinners as one-trick ponies that only serve a single purpose and otherwise occupy more than their fair share of precious space in your home, but they actually have quite a number of alternate uses. Salad spinners are useful for washing and drying a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. They are ideal because you can wash and dry things in a single container, and the spinning action they use

Here is a great recipe to use for this holiday weekend. Use the salad spinner to help!

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY

Hello my Foodie Friends ! The summer sure went by fast with this being Labor Day weekend. With the weather still being warm, comes the yearning for lighter fares such as salads. Creating imaginative salads was always a favorite to do by my children. When they were young (and still occurs) our eldest child, John would be accused (by his sister Aubrey) of not wanting to help in the kitchen with the making of the salads. One of the best and fun solutions was to get a Salad Spinner. This tool assisted us back then and still does today. How did we know our son liked it? When we would come home and the video game would be on pause and salad ingredients everywhere (we knew he was having fun and using the tool).

INGREDIENTS

is delicate enough that it won’t damage or bruise your produce. The next time you need to wash berries, broccoli, green beans, or mushrooms, try using a salad spinner. You’re sure to delight in how dry its contents become, and how quick and easy it is to use. You can also use the internal compartment of your salad spinner as a colander for freshcooked pasta. If you’re making a cold dish like pasta salad, spinning the noodles to remove the excess starchy water will cool them more quickly and also help keep them from sticking together. The basket is also great for defrosting meat and drying before cooking. Vegetables from which it is good to remove excess moisture before frying like zucchini, eggplant, and shredded potatoes, can also be dried in a salad spinner, rather than squeezed out by hand. It also works well as a small dryer for hand-washed delicates. Do you wash your greens and berries? Washing your salad ingredients can reduce the risk of illness. Listeria and E-Coli are dangerous food-borne illnesses

SALAD

DRESSING

• 6 cups spring mix lettuce (spin clean)

• 11/2 cup mayonnaise

• 10 oz. container grape tomatoes, cut in half

• 2/3 cup parmesan cheese

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• 1 Tablespoon sugar

• 8 hard boiled eggs, sliced

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 16 oz. bag frozen petite green peas, thawed

• 1/4 teaspoon pepper TOPPING

• 1 small red onion

• 8 oz. bacon, cooked, crumbled

• 16 oz. bag cauliflower rice

• 4 oz. sharp cheddar, shredded

INSTRUCTIONS 1. In a large glass bowl, layer all the salad ingredients in the order listed, one at a time in rows. 2. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together all the dressing ingredients until smooth. Spread the dressing over the top layer of salad, sealing the edges. Sprinkle the top with cheese and bacon. 3. Cover and refrigerate for 6-8 hours. Toss and serve. that have been present in unwashed salads. It is difficult to wash salads. The Salad Spinner is a tool that has become a kitchen must-have. One of our favorites and best sellers is the OXO Good Grips Salad Spinner. We have them in larger and smaller sizes. Dry salad greens with a simple press of the soft, non-slip knob. The non-slip base keeps the bowl steady on the countertop and the built-in brake button stops the Salad Spinner for unloading. The basket doubles as a colander, and the lid comes apart for easy cleaning. The OXO Good Grips Salad Spinner was selected

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• 1 cup sour cream

as one of People Magazine’s 2017 50 Food Faves. Salad Spinners, they bring siblings together! Stop by Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store located at 33 Railroad place to check out the OXO Salad Spinner and an assortment of other cool tools for cooks. Remember my Foodie Friends, “Life Happens in the Kitchen.” Have a safe and wonderful Labor Day Weekend.

Take Care, John & Paula

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

SARATOGA COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING-September 2019 TUESDAY& HOME WEDNESDAY MEALS THURSDAY CONGREGATE 363-40202019 SARATOGA COUNTY OFFICEDELIVERED FOR THE AGING-September CONGREGATE DELIVERED MEALS 363-4020 Monday Tuesday & HOMEWednesday Thursday Fri 2 CLOSED 3 4 5 CLOSED 6 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Fri Meatballs • CLOSED • CLOSED • Chicken with Spinach • Swedish

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• Seafood Salad 2 (Cold Plate) • Pea Salad • Cornbread • Mandarin Oranges

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Chicken w/Spinach & Swedish Meatballs 3& Feta Cheese Sauce • Pasta 4 5Senior CLOSED Picnic Feta Cheese Sauce over Pasta Chicken Swedish Meatballs •Rice Rice w/Spinach & • Broccoli Broccoli Feta Cheese Sauce over Pasta •Key KeyBiscayne BiscayneBlend • Warm Warm Peach Crisp Crisp Rice Broccoli Blend Vegetables Vegetables Key Biscayne Blend Warm Peach Crisp •Dinner Pears Roll Vegetables SENIOR PICNIC Pears Dinner Roll Menu Subject to Change. Coffee, tea and butter are served daily. The suggested contribution is $2/meal. 9 10 11 12 SENIOR PICNIC Pears Chicken Cacciatore Seafood Newburg Roast to: Beef w/GravyDining Pasta w/Meatballs There is a $6 fee for guests under the age of 60. Please make checks payable Northeast and Lodging, 9 10 11 12 over Rice Mashed Potatoes Green Beans c/o Saratoga County Office for theSeafood Aging, 152 West High Street, Spa, NY 12020 Chicken Cacciatore Newburg RoastBallston Beef w/Gravy Pasta w/Meatballs Pasta Carrots Peas Parmesan Cheese over w/Sauce Rice Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Wax Beans Dinner Roll Plum Fruit Chocolate Pudding Pasta w/Sauce Carrots Peas Parmesan Cheese Warm Garlic Roll Mandarin Oranges w/Whipped Wax Beans Dinner Roll Plum Fruit Chocolate Pudding Yogurt Topping CLOSED

Tuna Salad 6 Plate Tuna Salad Macaroni Plate Marinated Macaroni Beans Marinated Banana Beans

Banana 13 Turkey Sal 13 Sandwich Turkey Sal Pasta Salad Sandwich Tomato & Pasta Salad Salad Tomato & Fruit Cockt

LOCAL BRIEFS better than yesterday. For more information, contact Pastor Adam Wiegand 518-584-0904 pastoradam@spalutheran.org or Bryan Maurer 518-899-6975 maurerbryan@gmail.com.

31st Annual Malta Community Day A great family event offered by the Town of Malta. Friends and neighbors can come out and show their hometown pride and enjoy the festivities. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with one another and with local groups such as businesses, non-profits and service organizations. There will be musical entertainment, organization booths, food concessions, fire department displays and demos, horse drawn wagon rides, bounce houses and inflatables, face painting, balloon twists, caricature art, Tae Kwon do demos, reptile adventure program and the Robotics program all at the Shenantaha Creek Park on September 7 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more information, call the Malta Community Center at 518-899-4411. An Evening with Laura Roth and Guests Saturday, September 7 from 7 – 9 p.m. at the Glens Falls Elks Lodge, located at 32 Cronin Rd. in Queensbury. Proceeds to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Southern Adirondacks. Tickets are $20 at the door. There will be raffles, 50/50, cash bar and snacks available. For more information call Helen 518-745-7821. Outdoor Service, Picnic, Family Fun Day St. Paul’s Lutheran Church will be holding its third annual outdoor worship service, picnic, ministry fair, and family fun day at Saratoga’s High Rock Park on September 8 at 10 a.m. to celebrate the beginning of the churches’ fall Red Letter Challenge program. All in the community are welcome to attend the gathering. The Red Letter Challenge focuses on the words of Jesus as written in the Bible. The Challenge will include 40 days of readings, 6 sermons, and 7 small group sharing experiences. It is designed to hear and feel the words of Jesus in order to stimulate love, caring, and compassion so that individuals may be inspired to work today to make tomorrow

10th Annual Car, Truck and Jeep Show Sunday, September 8 at Curtis Lumber, located at 885 Rt. 67, Ballston Spa, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. All makes of cars, trucks, jeeps, customs, and tuners welcome. (no-cut off years). $15 per registered vehicle includes a free goodie bag, dash plaque and premium gift. Custom designed awards by Northeast Woodworkers Association. Music by DJ Jason La Juene of Full Spectrum Audio, giveaways, 50/50 raffle to benefit the WTEN Pet Connection, food trucks, free face painting, and more! Free for spectators. This is a fun family event; leashed pets welcome. Full details visit www. CurtisLumberCarShow.com or find the event page on Facebook! Auditions for “Mystery Takes Hold” Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe announces Auditions for a November production of an original show written by Artistic Director, Elyse Young! The show, working title “Mystery Takes Hold” at the Mystery Theater takes place in an old Victorian house that has been converted to a theater where mystery dinner theaters will take place! Auditions are Monday, September 9 and Wednesday, September 11 by appointment only. Rehearsals starts Monday, September 23. Performances are Saturday, November 16 and Sunday, November 17 and will take place at the Malta Community Center. For further information or to schedule an audition contact Elyse Young, Artistic Director, Town of Malta Parks and Recreation Department, or at theater@malta-town.org or call 518-899-4411, ext. 305. “Ease into Autumn” Join us at Longfellows Restaurant & Inn, located at 500 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs on Tuesday September 10 from noon to 2 p.m. Cost is $19 Inclusive. Special Feature: Teresa Alger from “Saratoga Essential Oils” will speak about the health and wellness of using pure essential

oils in your everyday life. Speaker: Judy Marriam from Schenectady will talk about her life with and without God. She will also entertain us with her lovely voice. Reservations are necessary by September 6 by calling Ellie at 518-584-3779 or Anita at 518583-4043. Menu includes pulled pork, slaw and fries or sweet and sour shrimp stir fry. Presented by Christian Women’s Connection. One Day Bus Trip Culinary Institute of America (CIA) Wednesday, September 11. Cost is $90/for members, $115/non-members A tour of the famous Culinary Institute of America, followed by a setmenu lunch at American Bounty restaurant. End the day with a tour and tasting at Brotherhood Winery. Sponsored by Saratoga Life - Medicare Products. For more information, call the Saratoga Senior Center at 518-584-1621. 2019 Irish 2000 Festival Saratoga County Fair Grounds, 162 Prospect St., Ballston Spa. The 23rd annual Irish 2000 Festival returns on Friday, September 13 and Saturday, September 14, offering a unique lineup of Irish music including everything from Celtic punk and jam music to traditional and everything in between. As a result of strong attendance, the festival has added back their Friday night show and local/regional music stage on Saturday. For more information, visit irish2kfest.com. Ghosts in the Yaddo Garden Tours Ghosts in the Yaddo Garden Tours will be held on Friday and Sunday evenings at 5 p.m. September 13 through October 27. Tours do not include the mansion. Docent-led tours last approximately one hour and begin at the parking lot, cost is $10/ person. Private docent-led tours may be arranged at a date convenient to your group. Contact Yaddo 518-584 -0746 or www. Yaddo.org for more information. Saratoga Chamber Players Golf Fundraiser To be held on Friday, September 13 at Airway Meadows Golf Course, 262 Brownville Rd., Gansevoort. Entry $75 per person. Includes greens fee,

Week of August 30 – September 5, 2019 cart, appetizers and soft drinks. Cash bar available. Registration at 2:45 p.m. followed by a 3:30 p.m. Shotgun Start. Deadline for registration is on August 28. For more information or to register, visit www. saratogachamberplayers.org. NatureFest September 14, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (rain date Sunday, September 15) at Moreau Lake State Park. Free fun-filled family day of interactive nature related activities, live animals, information, fun crafts and activities for the kids like birdhouse building, face painting, pumpkin painting and much more. There will also be nature related educational booths, representatives from local parks, rescue organizations, wagon rides and music. Food is available that day as well as a silent auction and tours of the nature center. All donations collected will go to The Friends of Moreau Lake (nonprofit). The Friends of Moreau Lake support the Moreau Lake Nature Center, environmental education classes as well as offering crafts and special events for the park. We are working toward being a Zero-Waste event so BYOB (water bottle & bag). For more information call the park at 518-793-0511, or visit www.Friendsofmoreaulake.org Crafters Needed Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church, located at 768 Charlton Rd., is looking for crafters for their annual Craft & Bake Sale on Saturday, September 14, from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Crafters interested in reserving space for the Craft Sale, please contact Angela Snyder at absnyder49@hotmail.com or phone: 518-399-2681 and request an application. Inside space is $35 (5x8), outside space (10x10) $20; $5 for a table. Deadline for application is August 31. Downton Abbey Viewing & Tea Party Come to Ballston Spa Public Library on Saturday, September 14 at 11 a.m. to watch the last episode of the series to refamiliarize ourselves before watching the Downton Abbey movie. Test your Downton Abbey trivia. Light refreshments will be served. Fancy frocks suggested

but not required. This program is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Limit 25. Call 518-885-5022 or stop in to reserve your spot. Ballston Spa Public Library is located at 21 Milton Ave. (Rt. 50) with its parking lot on Low Street. For more information, please call or visit bspl.sals.edu. Riches or Rubbish: Antique Appraisal Show Antique expert Mark Lawson will be doing an evaluation of your antiques and other items of interest at the Malta Community Center. This special event will take place on Saturday, September 14 from 10 a.m. Noon. Everyone will get to hear the appraisal/evaluation of each interesting item. Pre-register to bring an item to be appraised or come to watch. Register early. To register visit www. MaltaParksRec.com or call 518899-4411 for more information. Havurah Vitik The event will take place on September 17 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Our guest speaker is Saratoga resident Jennifer Roy, author of numerous children’s books. Jennifer uses historical events and personal history to bring young readers closer to the realities of life for Jewish children during World War II. A catered lunch follows the program. Bring along a friend. Please RSVP by September 11 518-584-8730, ext. 4. 3rd Annual Nick’s Ride to be Healed Registration is open for the 100-mile scenic motorcycle ride to the Adirondacks on Saturday, September 21, beginning at 4 Avis Drive in Latham. Register online at www.fighttobehealed. org or on the morning of the event at 8:30 a.m. (kickstands are up at 9:30 a.m.). Following the ride will be a family friendly event with a pig roast, fun, raffle, games, music from the Back 40 Band and the Albany County Sherriff ’s Child Safe Program. $30 per rider with passenger, $20 for single riders, and $20 for BBQ only (all children and Melodies Center Families are free for the BBQ - must register). Register today! More information on Facebook page at NicksRideToBeHealed.

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yourself into an exciting rehearsal and performance schedule of one of the ultimate masterpieces of choral/orchestral music – the Brahms “Requiem” – register now for the Burnt Hills Oratorio Society’s November family friendly 10 performance of this great work at Spa Little Theater. Remaining rehearsals will be at the Burnt Hills Ballston Lake High School Chorus Room, 88 Lakehill Rd., Burnt horses. The 5K course is certified, and all Hills. Male voices encouraged to join. The proceeds will benefit rescued and retired schedule consists of nine Tuesday evening Thoroughbreds. The Kids Fun Run starts at full chorus-and-piano rehearsals, September 8 a.m., and the 5K Race at 8:30 a.m. There 3 - October 29. For additional information, will be refreshments, and prizes in all race divisions. There is also a canine division with contact 518-416-4060. www.bhos.us prizes for dogs finishing in the top three spots. Pre-race registration for the event WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 is $25. Race day registration is $30. PreMake and Take Course registration is encouraged: www.zippyreg. com/online_reg/index.php?e=1302 Cornell Cooperative Extension, 50 W. High St., Ballston Spa Class is Canning Salsa and Tomatoes. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 Please contact Diane Whitten, Food and Summer Stroll: Queen Annes: Nutrition Educator, for place and time. 518-885-8995 or dwhitten@cornell.edu. Circular St. & Union Ave.

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

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

SATURDAY, AUGUST 31 10th Annual Run for the Horses 5K Orenda Pavilion, Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs | Check-in 7 a.m. The 5K Run/Walk is a family and petfriendly event with a canine division, a Kids Fun Run, and former race horses that greet visitors and walk the course. Join in the festivities and enjoy a lovely walk through the park accompanied by the retired race

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Skidmore Apartments Office, SE Corner of Spring and Circular St., Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. – Noon Linda Trela will tour the area formerly home to the Young Women’s Industrial Club of Saratoga, which would later become Skidmore College. The cost per tour is $7 for SSPF members and $10 for non-members. For more information or to make a reservation, please call the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation at 518-587-5030 or email Nicole Babie, Membership and Programs Director, at nbabie@saratogapreservation.org.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 LABOR DAY Closing Day at the Track The 2019 meet will come to a close with the traditional final feature race, the 115th running of the Grade 1, $350,000 Runhappy Hopeful for 2-year-olds, which affords racing fans a preview of potential standouts in next year’s Triple Crown series and Travers.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Sing the Brahms Requiem with Us First Rehearsal - Church of the Immaculate Conception, Parish Hall, 400 Saratoga Rd., Glenville | 7 – 9:30 p.m. If you love to sing and would like to throw

Poetry Reading Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs Sign-ups 7 p.m. | Caffè Lena will present a poetry reading by Suzanne Rancourt. An open reading will follow. Readings will start at 7:30 p.m. The host for the event will be Carol Graser. Cost is $5 general, free for students. 518-583-0022, www.caffelena.org

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 Saratoga Battlefield Senior Day Trip Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs | Bus leaves at 9:15 a.m. Here in the autumn of 1777 American forces met, defeated and forced a major British army to surrender. This crucial American victory renewed patriots’ hopes for independence, secured essential foreign recognition and support, and forever changed the face of the world. Enjoy a tour of the beautiful park & its history with a step on guide. Lunch at Sweet Lou’s. Pay $20 at sign up, bring lunch money. For more information call 518-584-1621, ext. 202.

Annual Senior Picnic Saratoga County Fairgrounds, 162 Prospect St., Ballston Spa | Noon This year will be a Southern Style Picnic complete with fried chicken, cornbread, coleslaw, mac and cheese, dessert and

beverages. There will be music, games and a 50/50 raffle. For residents 60 and over. Lunch at noon. Parking available on site. $4 advance meal ticket required. Can be picked up at 152 West High St., Ballston Spa. Call for more information 518-363-4020.

Green Drinks Harvey’s, Library Room, 14 Phila St., Saratoga Springs | 5 – 7 p.m. Green Drinks is a “green gathering” for those who work, volunteer, or have a passion for promoting the environment, conservation, and sustainability. Join us at Harvey’s on the first Thursday of every month to meet new people, learn about local green initiatives, and share what you’ve been working on. September’s Featured topic: Biking on Henry St. Tina Carton, Admin of Parks, Open Lands, Historic Preservation, and Sustainability for the City of Saratoga Springs, will discuss the upcoming short-term pilot project that will test one option to create an urban segment of the Saratoga Greenbelt Trail from Lake Ave to Spring Street.

Upcoming Meetings

Tuesday, September 3 American Legion Auxiliary Unit 234 23 Pleasant Street, Ballston Spa | 7 p.m.

Wednesday, September 4 Olde Saratoga Seniors Meeting Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, Victory Mills | Noon It will be a picnic. Please bring a dish to pass and share. All are invited. Dues will not be collected at this picnic. For more information contact Pat at 518-338-2329

Wilton Heritage Society Meeting 5 Parkhurst Rd., Wilton | 6 p.m. Beginning with a pot-luck supper at 6 p.m. At 7 p.m., members will carpool up to Grant Cottage Visitor’s Center, Mt. McGregor, for a presentation by Ben Kemp on the history of Mt. McGregor and Grant Cottage.

Thursday, September 5 Korean War Veterans Association VFW, Veterans Way/ 190 Excelsior Ave. 1:30 p.m. | Veterans who served during the Korean War, in Korea at any time, spouses, friends and relatives are all invited to attend. Contact Comm. Bob Garland: 518-280-0075.

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Santana’s

Ode to Woodstock Generation at SPAC by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Fifty years after the weekend he famously played Woodstock – that’s 18,270 days, give or take – Carlos Santana staged a concert at Saratoga Performing Arts Center that kept the crowd packed into the amphitheater on their feet for most of the near two-hour show. It was an ode in tribute to that three-day celebration of Hippiedom in 1969 during which Santana emerged on the SPAC stage. The stage-side video screens flashed through a tenminute introductory interlude accompanied by the horn-musings of a cool jazz soundtrack - that displayed groovy lights and peace symbols, barefooted children, fringe vests, and hordes of denimwearing, mud-sliding, granolaeating Woodstock festival goers.

Fittingly, as Carlos Santana brought his 10-member entourage onstage to a live performance of “Soul Sacrifice” as the video screens simultaneously depicted him performing the same tune at the Woodstock festival all those years ago. Carlos excelled in his sixstring virtuosity most notably with songs such as “(Da Le) Yaleo,” wringing notes and soliciting screaming wails from the neck of his guitar, in his sonically signature style. The setlist was a mix of vintage and modern-day Santana. The latter brought classics such as “Evil Ways,” “Black Magic Woman/Gypsy Queen,” and a rendition of Tito Puente’s “Oye Como Va” - whose decaying sustain was uprooted by One Big Power Chord that changed up the momentum, and moved it all into the modern day.

A handful of tunes revisited from his monster 1999 album ‘Supernatural,’ included “Smooth,” the sultry undulations of “Maria Maria,” and an emotionally stirring performance of “Put Your Lights On,” during which thousands engaged their smart phone electro-lights, illuminating the amphitheater in a surreal glow. There were also musical snippets, or entire renditions of tunes in tribute to other artists such as Miles Davis, John Coltrane, The Chambers Brothers and Olatunji. At his best, Carlos led the ensemble in a series of cadences that alternately beat with rhythmic intensity or pulsed in a seductive flow, ultimately culminating in the manic boogie jump-jump of his song “Foo Foo,” before bringing it back full circle with The Youngbloods’ inspired encore “Get Together.” The Doobie Brothers performed earlier in the evening.

Carlos Santana, on stage at SPAC Aug. 23, 2019. All photos by SuperSource Media.

Cindy Blackman Santana, on stage at SPAC Aug. 23, 2019. Cindy Blackman is married to Carlos Santana.

KNOTFEST Roadshow

Slipknot,

on stage at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Aug. 21 at Knotfest Roadshow 2019. Photos by SuperSource Media.

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A Farewell Kiss to Saratoga

in a Blaze of Pyrotechnics and a Birthday Party for ‘The Demon’

Gene Simmons on stage with KISS at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Aug. 24, 2019. Photo by SuperSource Media.

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — As the clock inched closer to midnight on Aug. 24, Gene Simmons was serenaded by several thousand of his closest Saratoga friends with a group sing of “Happy Birthday,” celebrating the conclusion of the bassists’ 70th year on earth. Simmons and bandmate Paul Stanley – two of the four founding members of Kiss – performed Saturday night at Saratoga Performing Arts Center, in what is anticipated as the group’s final regional appearance. The group had performed at the same venue while on their “Farewell Tour” in 2000.This time around, it’s the “End of The Road Tour,” which is ultimately expected to conclude at the end of the calendar year. Saturday night, the band emerged atop the stage alongside a fury of bombastic explosions, heat-bearing flames and a slew of pointed laser beams, opening with “Detroit Rock City.” Overall, the 20-song set took mightily from the group’s early years, with a dozen titles

dating to the 1970s, including a trio - “Deuce,” “Cold Gin,” and “Black Diamond” released on Kiss’ 1974 debut album. More than 46 years have passed since the band first performed on stage, which took place at a club on Queens Boulevard on a January night in 1973. Gene (The Demon) Simmons was in full tongular assault throughout - a menacing God of

Thunder bound in some feathery sort of breast plate and spewing blood in the stage haze of pukegreen illumination. For his part, Paul (The Starchild) Stanley, when not slinging ‘round his six-string signature guitar with the sparkles, provided voluminous quantities of between-song banter. “Let Me Hear Ya Say Yeah!” and “How Ya Doin’ Saratoga!” his two most

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Paul Stanley, one of two original members KISS at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Aug. 24, 2019. Photo by SuperSource Media.

popular go-to incantations. Drummer Eric (The Cat Man) Singer, and guitarist Tommy (The Spaceman II) Thayer completed the Kiss 2019 quartet. Kiss is an arena show that’s played for decades and, depending on your point-ofview, is kin to a long-running staged musical, or a band on auto pilot, albeit blending with a mix of catchy choruses.

Among the high points was Kiss’ recreation of their song “Deuce” - the band performing in sync with a video performance of their similar staging of the tune decades ago, the “Rock and Roll All Nite” anthemic conclusion, and Stanley’s across-the-amphitheater zip-line which delivered him atop a small platform stage for performances of “Love Gun,” and “I Was Made For Loving You.”

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Saratoga Fashion Show

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Final Fashion Finale of the Saratoga Fashion Show to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region was staged at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 22, 2019. Photos by SuperSource Media, LLC.

Heather Morrison, Karen Sewell & Lisa Champagne.

Michele Funiciello & Samantha Bosshart.

Sandra Foley & Patty Riggi

Christianne Smith Potts & Sequoyah Finkell.

Gala Benefits Belmont Child Care Association

Bill Sillery surprising his sister Natalie Sillery by making it to the event and presenting flowers.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Belmont Childcare Anna House gala was staged Aug. 22, 2019 at Saratoga National Golf Club. The Belmont Child Care Association, Inc. (BCCA) was established in December 1998 to create a childcare center at Belmont Park. The BCCA set about building a center, selecting a licensed childcare provider, and spearheading fundraising to support the continued operation of the center. Anna House, the centerpiece of BCCA’s efforts, was built in 2002 by board Chairman Michael Dubb. Photos by SuperSource Media, LLC.

Chairman Michael Dubb with President Libby Imperio presenting Sol Kumin and family with Hand painted Jockey Lamp - This year's honoree.

Hall of Fame Jockeys Javier Castellano & Johnny Velasquez.

Retired Jockey Gary Stevens, Letty & Kiaran McLaughlin-Trainer.

Libby Imperio-President of Anna House, Mary & Joe Galante.

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A SPAC Homecoming:

Wild Adriatic Shares Stage with Lynyrd Skynyrd at SPAC on Saturday by Thomas Dimopoulos • for SARATOGA TODAY

Mateo Vosganian, on the road, at the drums. Photo by Bryan David Lasky.

Mateo Vosganian (drums, vocals), Travis Gray (vocals, guitar), and Rich Derbyshire (bass, vocals) return to their Saratoga region roots this weekend when their band, Wild Adriatic, perform on a bill with Lynyrd Skynyrd at Saratoga Performing Arts Center Aug. 31. Mateo Vosganian, who is the son of local record-spinning celebrity/ music historian “Rochmon” Chuck Vosganian, spent a few minutes with us while crisscrossing the country with Wild Adriatic. Q: How did the members of the band come together? A: The three founding members (Mateo, Travis and Rich) all grew up five minutes from one another, so we have known each other for quite some time. Q: When did you first get together musically? A: Travis and I formed a band when he was 13 and I was 15. I’m 32 now. We played in a band in high school and toured all over the whole northeast. When I went to college we fell out of touch, but when I came back in 2009, we got together again. We formed this band in 2011 and Rich joined in 2012. Q: Will Saturday be your first time playing at SPAC? A: It will be the first time we’re playing at SPAC, which is crazy. I’ve been going there for a long time. I used to work for the PostStar when I was 15, 16 years old, writing music interviews. I’ve been backstage at SPAC more times than I probably should have as a young man, but this will be my first time on stage.

Q: And now you’ll be able to freely walk around without worry about somebody asking you to leave. A: Yeah, I know. Every one of these shows I keep looking around, waiting for someone to tap me on the shoulder and tell me: “It’s time to leave.” Q: How did you connect with Lynyrd Skynyrd? A: We were first asked to do two dates with them last summer and then we got called back for shows this summer. We played with them in May and are returning for two more shows this weekend. Q: Have you gotten used to the large shows at this point? A: I’m not sure I’ll ever be used to playing big stages like this and with crowds like that, but it is cool. After all these years of touring we’ve become pretty comfortable. It’s our job, so I don’t go onstage with that much anxiety anymore. It’s more: what can we do? what can we bring to the audience?

Q: How did the drums become your instrument of choice? A: Definitely my dad, while growing up. That was the instrument I just gravitated to, and I haven’t looked back. It’s pretty much the path I’ve been on since I was five years old. Q: Will performing at SPAC hold a special significance? A: It’s definitely been on the bucket list. It’s a triumphant feeling. We’ve been able to play The Palace Theater and other places like that, but this is definitely the largest venue in our hometown we’ll be playing. We’re really excited. Q: This is the Lynyrd Skynyrd’s farewell tour. Where does Wild Adriatic go from here? A: We’re pretty much on tour all the time. We head back out on the road in September, hit the northeast and then go out until the end of October. We have a a festival we do every year in Glens Falls in early November, and then after that we’ll head off to Europe for a month-and-a-half.

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This year’s festival showcases a wide range of influences and styles, from straight-ahead, Afro-Cuban groove, and hip-hop, to modern pop and flamenco.

ADIRONDACON TABLETOP GAMING CONVENTION RETURNS SEPT. 7-8 GLENS FALLS — Adirondacon Tabletop Gaming Convention returns for its third year, this time to the Charles R. Wood Theater on Glen Street in downtown Glens Falls. The event organizers, Adirondack Tabletop Gamers and Game Developers along with local game design company First Stall Productions, LLC, invite tabletop game enthusiasts from around the area to gather and play games, have some fun, and raise some money for their chosen charity, Extra Life. Adirondacon 3 will take place 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. and 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8. Attendees can sign up for structured time slots featuring a variety of board games, card games, and role-playing games or enjoy a large open gaming space and borrow from the lending library of over 200 games. This year’s convention will feature live events. Saturday afternoon there will be a pub-style Harry Potter trivia contest, with questions based on the books, movies, and more. Those that do not have a pre-formed team of four people will be sorted into teams the day of the event. The winning

team will win the Adirondacon House Cup, and a prize pack, filled with various items. Raffles will be held to help the Adirondack Tabletop Gamers team reach their 2019 fundraising goal of $1,500 for Extra Life to benefit the Bernard and Millie Duker Children’s Hospital at Albany Medical Center. Gamers for a Cure will also be raising

money for their Strides Against Breast Cancer Team. Admission - Saturday only: $20; Sunday only: $15; Weekend (Saturday and Sunday): $30. Halfoff for kids ages 8-12. Kids under 8 get in free (call or in-person only). Students & Veterans receive a 10% discount (call or in-person only). For more information, go to: www.adirondacon.com.

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Borel Rides the Rail

by Brendan O’Meara for Saratoga TODAY

Going into the final weekend of the meet, what with the Woodward Stakes and all, it’s high time to look back 10 years ago to when Rachel Alexandra beat the boys and became horse of the year. That was going to be the entirety of this week’s column. Looking back at the moments big and small into the most electric scene ever at Saratoga Race Course. It was going to the sole focus, but how can it? How can it when Rachel’s jockey, the Hall of Famer Calvin Borel, was arrested for drunk driving this past Sunday? In what I was hoping would be a celebratory column that allowed us to look back on a meet that saw so many great things, the coup de grace coming when Rachel Alexandra gallantly thwarted Macho Again under the wire and knighted “Alexandra the Great” by then-race caller Tom Durkin. Ten years ago Borel had won the second of what would be three Kentucky Derbys. He then took off that mount because Jess Jackson, wine magnate, purchased Rachel Alexandra from Dolphus Morrison. Morrison infamously said following Rachel’s smashing 20 ¼-win in the Kentucky Oaks that, in essence, fillies should run against their own. Jackson then purchased her and ran her in the Preakness Stakes. She broke from Post 13. She had Borel in the irons. She won. Borel would even go on to win the 2010 Kentucky Derby aboard Super Saver. It granted

Todd Pletcher his first career Derby win, a very elusive one at that. Borel won his third. Borel, for all his ability and longevity, is a one-note rider. Hence the nickname Bo-rail. He rides the rail. For better or worse, there isn’t a whole lot of nuance. He had a chance to pilot Rachel Alexandra to a win in the Personal Ensign back in 2010. She had struggled all year. She never regained that turn of foot we saw her deploy in the Oaks, the Mother Goose, the Preakness, the Haskell and certainly the Woodward. She had reached the bottom. And so in the Personal Ensign, Life at Ten went gunning for the lead and yet Borel insisted on taking Rachel Alexandra in a suicidal speed dual at the classic 10-furlong distance — always thought to be her Achilles’ heel — where she staggered home and lost to the opportunistic Persistently. John Velazquez, aboard Life at Ten, couldn’t believe Borel went with him. But Borel had one thing in mind and didn’t call an audible. In any case, Borel’s star began to fade and by 2016, Borel stepped away from racing, apparently at the behest of his wonderful and charming partner Lisa Funk. She worked with hunter jumpers and Borel couldn’t take that pace. He’s a one-note horseman, so to speak, and rides thoroughbreds. “I didn’t quit because I wanted to,” he said. “I quit because of

the circumstances. I didn’t quit because I was scared. Because I knew I didn’t quit for Calvin. I quit for somebody else, and I didn’t like it…. It slowed down so much.” In the match race of passions, the track won out. During the reporting of Six Weeks in Saratoga, Funk spoke of how the pair were like soul mates. They were so in sync when it came to horses and racing but, it appears, racing was too much in Borel’s blood — again, one note — that the pair split in 2016. And so it is now, as we look back on that magical summer we asked: Would she run in the Travers against Summer Bird, the Belmont Stakes winner and Mine That Bird, the Kentucky Derby winner? (MTB would skip town, literally, in the middle of the night.) Would she run in the Pennsylvania Derby? No, in order to cement Horse of the Year she would have to defeat older males. In the post parade for the Woodward, she reared up on her hind legs. She stood as tall as a basketball hoop. Borel jumped off her. The crowd gasped. Nerves were popping. We were all nervous. The Eight Belle’s post-Derby tragedy in 2008 was still very much on people’s minds. Rachel was given a clean bill of health. She went to the lead and set scorching fractions.

She circled the track repelling all attacks. One final push came from Macho Again. She held him off too. Over 30,000 fans were screaming, hugging, high fiving. Ten years ago. It’s how we remember her, at her highest. And now it appears Borel is at the nadir of his career, perhaps his life. Nobody got hurt as a result of Borel’s drunk driving, except for Borel’s reputation. Maybe, if

he remembers, he can look in the rearview when he was atop the best horse in the country (shush Zenyatta fans!) and his success was sustained and well earned. Wish him well. Brendan O’Meara is a freelance writer and author of Six Weeks in Saratoga: How Three-YearOld Filly Rachel Alexandra Beat the Boys and Became Horse of the Year. (@BrendanOMeara)

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Scott looking to “Amplify” the Next Generation of Horse Racing Fans and Industry Members

Madison Scott

Photos provided.

by Tony Podlaski

for Saratoga TODAY Most people who are horse racing fans or work in the Thoroughbred industry were likely introduced to the sport by a family member or someone they knew in the game. Along with that, social media and technology has helped fans and members in

the industry remain informed about news in the sport. Despite those easily accessible platforms for information, many younger people still have limited access to resources about opportunities involving horse racing or the Thoroughbred industry.

Madison Scott is one of those people who can relate to that experience, but she is trying to do something about it by being an advocate by providing resources, mentors and opportunities for the next generation of horse racing fans, owners, or those who want to work in the industry as the co-founder of Amplify. Growing up as a 10-year-old living in Austin, TX, Scott didn’t have much exposure to horse racing until she watched Smarty Jones go for the Triple Crown bid in 2004. From there, she wanted to learn more about the sport, but she had limited access to resources and little interest from others in an area that is attractive for millennials. “I had no one to go to for help with racing,” the 25-year-old Scott said. “There is not even a racetrack in the city, let alone anyone

interested in horses. I didn’t have anyone to turn to ask questions. I was really left reading newspaper articles that were there on my own.” One of the organizations that eventually helped Scott was Three Chimneys Farm in Versailles, KY. Once the late Roy and Patricia Chapman of Someday Farm retired Smarty Jones, Scott contacted the farm for more information. In return, Three Chimneys provided stallion brochures, hats and other materials that eventually led to a farm visit when she was 14 and an internship while she attended the University of Kentucky as a dual major in equine science and marketing. “I became Smarty Jones’s No. 1 fan,” she said. “Three Chimneys was so good and had so much foresight. When Smarty Jones retired, it was important to them and the Chapmans that he was at

a place where fans could visit him. Three Chimneys is always very receptive to me.” Since writing that first letter to Three Chimneys, Scott’s career in the Thoroughbred industry has evolved. After graduating from college three years ago, she participated in the Godolphin’s Flying Start program, an international program that provides training in management and leadership in the Thoroughbred industry. Her industry training has included externships with Christophe Clement in New York, Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott Racing in Australia, and Zabeel Stables in Dubai. Now, Scott is using her past experiences – with the support of others – to develop Amplify to reach out to those under 30-years-old. continues to next page...

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Scott looking to “Amplify” the Next Generation of Horse Racing Fans and Industry Members Photos provided.

“Whether we are creating more positive perceptions, or more people want to be fans or bettors, or eventually work with or own horses down the line, it’s all good stuff for racing.” - Madison Scott continued from previous page...

Along with receiving the support of Jason Litt, who is Scott’s employer at Solis/Litt Bloodstock for the past year and board member of the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association’s Marketing Committee, as well as fellow board member Price Bell of Mill Ridge Farm and Horse Country, Amplify reflects her business plan when she was part of the Godolphin Flying Start. “This concept started when I was in a course with a designed business plan for Flying Start,” she said. “This is something that we have been talking about for over a year with Jason Litt. Jason has been so critical for getting this off the ground. He has been so fantastic. He understands about racing’s ends and the need to engage more young people and try to move our sport forward.” Since starting its mission in June as part of the first phrase,

Scott and her co-founder have introduced the program to 4-H Program students at various farms in Central Kentucky and to others at Fasig Tipton in Lexington, KY. “The first phrase of Amplify is providing resources to those who are already interested in racing and interested in horses,” Scott said. “It would be a group of young people on the fringes in the industry. Maybe they are in racing or in pony clubs or 4-H. They are the low-hanging fruit, the people that racing should be reaching out to anyway. As we expand, we’ll work with community organizations.” At the beginning of August, Amplify was expanded to Saratoga. Through a collaboration with NYRA and using resources already in place including backstretch tours and an opportunity to spend a day at Saratoga Race Course, Amplify developed an enhanced experience that included meeting Mark Casse and Preakness winner

War of Will during the first week of August. Besides providing resources and an enhanced experience for anyone attending these events, Scott also wants people – regardless of the outcome – to have at least a positive perception of the sport and industry. “When we host an event and 20 people come, the worstcase scenario is now there are 20 more people who have a positive perception of racing,” she said. “The best-case scenario is one of those 20 people remembers how much fun they had, and when they are 30, they buy a racehorse. Whether we are creating more positive perceptions, or more people want to be fans or bettors, or eventually work with or own horses down the line, it’s all good stuff for racing.” To learn more about the Amplify program, visit the website at amplifythoroughbreds.com or email at amplifytb@gmail.com

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WEEK EIGHT EVENTS AT SARATOGA RACE COURSE

FAN APPRECIATION WEEK

• SOUTHWESTERN LABOR DAY BBQ

• FASHION SATURDAYS

NYRA will thank its fans with a series of special offers during Fan Appreciation Week at Saratoga Race Course. Fans will enjoy savings on reserved seats and reserved tables in the Fourstardave Sports Bar and Miller Lite Picnic Paddock, as well as numerous food and drink specials.

Fans are invited to enjoy a southwestern-style Labor Day Weekend BBQ while experiencing The Rail at the 1863 Club, the first-floor banquet space at the all-new 1863 Club. The event is hosted through Labor Day, Monday, September 2, is $85 per person. Reservations are available at Ticketmaster.com.

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

FRIDAY, AUGUST 30 • LUCKY COIN The day’s feature race is the $100,000 Lucky Coin for 4-year-olds and up on the turf.

• DOG ADOPTION CLINIC NYRA will offer fans the opportunity to give an animal its fur-ever home during a Dog Adoption Clinic from noon to 4 p.m. The clinic, which is hosted in partnership with News 10 ABC and Pet Connection with Steve Caporizzo, will be held near the Big Red Spring in the backyard. NYRA will underwrite adoption fees for animals placed with a new family during the clinic. Only dogs will be available for adoption. Participating animal shelters and rescue groups include: Companion Animal Placement Program; German Shephard Rescue of NY; Greyt Companions; and the Saratoga County Animal Shelter. The 2019 Run Happy Travers. Photo by Amira Chichakly, provided by NYRA.

• TASTE NY: CRAFT BEER & CIDER

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 POST TIME: 12:30 P.M.

The popular tasting event will offer guests the opportunity to sample craft beers and ciders produced exclusively in New York State. Live music will accompany from noon to 5 p.m. in the CocaCola Saratoga Pavilion. Guests will enjoy five samples for $5. Must be 21 years or older to participate.

• SPINAWAY

SATURDAY, AUGUST 31 POST TIME: 12:30 P.M.

Fans will celebrate closing weekend with the final giveaway of the season - a Saratoga zip-up hoodie sweatshirt, presented by Lia Infiniti. The gray hooded, zip-up sweatshirt adorned with the red Saratoga logo will be available free with paid admission, while supplies last.

• WOODWARD DAY The Spa will celebrate the final Saturday of the 2019 meet with four graded stakes. The Grade 1, $750,000 Woodward, presented by NYRA Bets, will headline the day’s card accompanied by the Grade 2, $250,000 Glens Falls; the Grade 2, $250,000 Prioress; and the Grade 3, $200,000 Saranac. FS2 will have live coverage of all the racing action on Woodward Day beginning at 2:30 p.m. with Saratoga Live.

The day’s feature is the Grade 1, $350,000 Spinaway for 2-year-old fillies. Saratoga Live will have full-card coverage on FS2.

• SARATOGA ZIP-UP HOODIE SWEATSHIRT GIVEAWAY

• BERKSHIRE BANK FAMILY SUNDAYS The popular kid-oriented event will feature a wide variety of free family-friendly activities, games, attractions and educational activities from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavilion. The theme for this week’s event is “Under the Sea,” featuring a sand art station, goldfish racing and mermaid cutouts.

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

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 - CLOSING DAY POST TIME: 12:30 P.M. • RUNHAPPY HOPEFUL The traditional final feature, the 115th running of the Grade 1, $350,000 Runhappy Hopeful for 2-year-olds, will afford fans a preview of potential standouts in next year’s Runhappy Travers. The day’s card will also feature the Grade 2, $250,000 Bernard Baruch Handicap. Saratoga Live will have coverage of all the racing action beginning at 1 p.m. on FS2.

• BREAKFAST AT SARATOGA, PRESENTED BY CDTA Fans are welcome to enjoy the final Breakfast at Saratoga in addition to free tram tours of the backstretch. Tram tours run from 7:30 to 9 a.m. and depart from the Clubhouse entrance approximately every 15 minutes. Tours are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are 45 minutes in length.

• EMPIRE 6 MANDATORY PAYOUT Closing Day will mark a mandatory payout for the new Empire 6 in which the entire net pool plus the jackpot carryover (if applicable) will be distributed to those selecting the greatest number of winners on Monday’s card. The Empire 6 features a $0.20 bet minimum and has provided horseplayers with consistently large payouts since it was added to the wagering menu this summer. The Empire 6 has paid out five figure totals on three days since being introduced, including $37,064 on August 21; $25,145 on August 14 and $12,547 on August 18.

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Exciting Weekend for McGaughey :

1 5 0 T H T R AV E R S W E E K E N D W I N S SARATOGA SPRINGS — Code of Honor, owned by William S. Farish, won the 150th Travers stakes Saturday, August 21. Hall of Famer Shug McGaughey could barely take a half-dozen steps outside his barn at Saratoga Race Course Sunday morning without being stopped by someone wanting to congratulate him on Code of Honor’s victory in the Grade 1, $1.25 million Runhappy Travers, the trainer’s fourth in the “MidSummer Derby.” “When I finally got a chance to look at my phone, I had 143 texts,” said McGaughey, who also won the race with Easy Goer (1989), Rhythm (1990) and Coronado’s Quest (1998). “It was pretty exciting. When you get a little bit older, you know you’re not going to have as many opportunities as you did 21 years ago - 30 years ago was my first one - so I was really, really pleased. And I want to do it again.” The Travers was the first Grade 1 win for Code of Honor, who was second in the 2018 Champagne, third in the Florida Derby and placed second in the Kentucky Derby. Both McGaughey and Hall of Fame

jockey John Velazquez agreed that his last-to-first victory in the Grade 3 Dwyer on July 6 at Belmont and Saturday’s win were his two best outings. Code of Honor’s improved mentality in those two races, his stature, and his late foal date [at May 23, he was the youngest horse in the Travers field] all lead McGaughey to think he hasn’t seen the best of Code of Honor yet. “I think we’re going to see more as a 4-year-old, or at least I hope so,” he said. “He’s been running pretty good. I think that Johnny’s learned to ride him the last two times, and that’s made a difference, too. Nobody’s better than him. He’s a special guy.” Easily overlooked in the aftermath of the Travers was another winning performance from the McGaughey barn on Travers Day with 3-year-old Phipps homebred Performer, who now is 2-for-2 this year after an eye-catching allowance victory in Race 4. The Speightstown colt, who broke his maiden on June 29 at Belmont going six furlongs, came from ninth of 12 Saturday to win the 6 ½-furlong race on the main track by a length.

Code of Honor wins 150th Travers Stakes. Photo by Diana Cohen.

“I like the way he did it,” said McGaughey. “I thought yesterday was even more impressive, because he ran down a horse [Payne] that was still running. He had never been back like that; when he broke his maiden he was right there. I’m looking forward to getting him stretched out. Where that will be, I don’t know. I asked [assistant] Robbie [Medina] and Reeve [McGaughey] ‘What are we going to do with him now?’ But I’ll figure something out.”

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Section AA’s Newest Team Ballston Spa Varsity Girls Tennis Photos by SuperSource Media, LLC.

KAIA ANDERSON SENIOR, CAPTAIN

Coach Mark Rabideau (far right), Assistant Coach Eric Fabian (far left), (in no particular order) Kaia Anderson, Madison Galvin, Isabella Kaldy, Gabi Gise, Ryann Ashby, Lucy Ehmann, Hannah Cook, Isabella Kaldy, Sophia MicCare, Madison Kiepor, Alaina Burke, Julia Grasso, Abigail Burke, Kate Henning, Madison Franco.

by Lindsay Wilson Saratoga TODAY

BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa High School (BSHS) varsity girl’s tennis team is kicking this season into high gear as they enter their first year competing in the Section AA league. “Last year we were section finalist in the A’s and we move up to AA’s this year so it’s gonna change a little bit as far as our goals,” said Coach Mark Rabideau. Coach Rabideau has coached the BSHS varsity tennis teams for eight years after volunteering for the job. This is their first year the team’s moved up to become a Section double A team, and they are excited to begin playing new schools including Bethlehem and Saratoga Springs.

The team is not only excelling on the courts, but as student athletes as well. While the coach doesn’t hold them to a specific academic requirement, the team does a pretty good job of averaging grade percentages in the mid 90’s. “We always stress the student first and then the athlete. And we are constantly stressing the importance of the classroom and then seeing tennis as a bonus to that,” said Coach Rabideau. “We really lean on our captains (Kaia Anderson and Madison Galvin) and our seniors to model that. We always hold ourselves pretty high in the classroom and academics. Typically, we do pretty well in that regard.” This year’s starting team is a majority of upperclassman with the exception of eighth grader Isabella Kaldy.

For a sport like tennis, most matches are competed individually, with the exceptions of competing in pairs for doubles. In spite of the relative isolated competitive nature of the game, the Scotties tennis team encourages unity. “We try to balance both the team and the individual. We do a lot of team bonding outside of the tennis courts to get the team unity and then on court we’re always trying to keep an eye on our teammates and build them up when they need a little build up and that’s pretty much the balance there,” said Rabideau. Friday, September 6, you can see the Scotties take on local team Saratoga Blue Streaks at 4:15 p.m. at Saratoga Springs High School.

MADISON GALVIN SENIOR, CAPTAIN ISABELLA KALDY EIGHTH GRADER

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10th Annual Run for The Horses 5k Photos provided.

Hall of Fame Jockey Ramon Dominguez, and Sharon Dominguez at Run for the Horses 5K.

Saratoga Springs Police Department Officer Moore and Equine Officer King Tut meet a young participant at Run for the Horses 5K.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — More than 300 runners, walkers and their canine companions will join former racehorses to participate in the 10th Annual Run/Walk for the Horses 5K on Saturday, August 31 at the Orenda Pavilion in Saratoga Spa State Park. The event, which features a sanctioned 5K and ½ mile Kids’ Fun Run, is designed to raise awareness about aftercare for Thoroughbred and Standardbred racehorses. At least a dozen former racehorses will be walking the course. Horses will be on site throughout the event, so everyone attending can pet the horses, give them some treats and get some great photos. Honorary Race Chairman, Ramon Dominguez said “Thoroughbred racing is in my veins and has brought so much joy to me and my family. We would not be here without these beautiful animals.” He continued, “they have a special place in my heart. We do so much to care for them when they are racing, but we also owe it to them to provide for their welfare when their racing careers are done.”

“Racehorses generally retire at an average age of five and can live another 20-25 years beyond that.” said Jennifer Stevens, director of development and communications at the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF). Stevens explained that hundreds of former racehorses in the Capital Region are in the care of numerous aftercare organizations including the TRF, New Vocations, ReRun, and Heading for Home. Each of these organizations will showcase their horses, and their unique missions at the event on August 31. The day begins at 7 a.m. with check-in. The ½ mile Kids’ Fun Run starts at 8 a.m. and is followed at 8:30 a.m. with the 5K race start. All 5K registrants receive a race t-shirt. 5K pre-event registration is $25 and day of event registration is $30. There is a $5 fee for the Kids’ Fun Run. Prizes will be offered to all race and walk divisions. The event also features a canine division with prizes. Light breakfast snacks and beverages will be available. For more event information and to register or to volunteer, please visit: www.trfinc.org/ event/run-for-the-horses-5k

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SPORTS AT

GLANCE Golf

Tennis

FRIDAY, 8/30

■ Saratoga (Girls) vs. Shenendehowa 9 a.m. at McGregor-Links Country Club

■ Saratoga (Girls) vs. Colonie 11 a.m. at Saratoga Springs High School

■ Saratoga (Boys) vs. Shenendehowa 9 a.m. at McGregor-Links Country Club

TUESDAY, 9/3 ■ Saratoga (Girls) vs. Albany 4:15 p.m. at Myers Middle School

WEDNESDAY, 9/4 ■ Ballston Spa (Boys) vs. Troy 4:15 p.m. at Ballston Spa Country Club

■ Ballston Spa (Girls) vs. Guilderland 4:15 p.m. at Snyder Field

■ Schuylerville (Boys) vs. Glens Falls 4 p.m. at Airway Meadows

THURSDAY, 9/5 ■ Saratoga (Girls) vs. Guilderland 4:15 p.m. at Guilderland High School

THURSDAY, 9/5 ■ Saratoga (Boys) vs. Guilderland 4:15 p.m. at McGregor-Links Country Club

■ Ballston Spa (Girls) vs. Colonie 4:15 p.m. at Ballston Spa Tennis Courts

■ Saratoga (Girls) vs. Guilderland 4:15 p.m. at McGregor-Links Country Club

Volleyball

■ Ballston Spa (Boys) vs. Colonie 4:15 p.m. at Town of Colonie Golf Course

FRIDAY, 8/30 ■ Saratoga (Girls) vs. Ballston Spa 11 a.m. at Ballston Spa High School

■ Spa Catholic (Boys) vs. Hoosick Falls 4:15 p.m. at SCC Golf SPA Golf Course

■ Ballston Spa (Girls) vs. Saratoga Springs 11 a.m. at Ballston Spa High School

Soccer

■ Schuylerville (Girls) vs. Stillwater 5:30 p.m. at Schuylerville

FRIDAY 8/30 ■ Saratoga (Boys) vs. Skaneateles 6 p.m. at Saratoga Springs High School

TUESDAY, 9/3 ■ Saratoga (Girls) vs. Albany 4:15 p.m. at Albany High School

■ Ballston Spa (Boys) vs. Utica Proctor 11 a.m. at Ballston Spa HS Soccer Field 4

■ Ballston Spa (Girls) vs. Guilderland 4:15 p.m. at Ballston Spa High School

■ Schuylerville (Boys) vs. Mechanicville 6 p.m. Mechanicville HS Exhibition Field

WEDNESDAY, 9/4 ■ Saratoga (Boys) vs. Niskayuna 4:15 p.m. at Saratoga Springs High School ■ Ballston Spa (girls) vs. Colonie 4:15 p.m. at Ballston Spa

THURSDAY, 9/5 ■ Saratoga (Girls) vs. Guilderland 4:15 p.m. at Guilderland HS West Gym

SATURDAY, 8/31 ■ Ballston Spa (Boys) s. Whitesboro 11 a.m. at Ballston Spa Field 4

TUESDAY, 9/3 ■ Saratoga (Boys) vs. Albany 4:15 p.m. at Saratoga Springs High School ■ Ballston Spa (Girls) vs. Guilderland 4:15 p.m. at Ballston Spa Field 2 ■ Ballston Spa (Boys) vs. Guilderland 4:15 p.m. at Snyder Field

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LOCAL SPORTS SEASON SCHEDULE League games and matches this week are as follows: TUESDAY, 9/3 CONTINUED ■ Schuylerville (Boys) vs. Scotia-Glenville 4:30 p.m. at Maalwyck Park ■ Spa Catholic (Girls) vs. Hadley-Luzerne 5: p.m. at Gavin Park

THURSDAY, 9/5 ■ Saratoga (Boys) vs. Guilderland 4:15 p.m. at Saratoga Springs High School ■ Ballston Spa (Boys) vs. Colonie 4:15 p.m. at Colonie High School ■ Schuylerville (Boys) vs. South Glens Falls 7 p.m. at South Glens Falls High School ■ Schuylerville (Girls) vs. Mechanicville 7 p.m. at Mechanicville HS Exhibition Field ■ Spa Catholic (Boys) v. Hartford 4:30 p.m. at Gavin Park ■ Spa Catholic (Girls) v. Sharon Springs 4:30 p.m. at Sharon Springs Soccer Field

Swimming/Diving TUESDAY, 9/3 ■ Saratoga (Girls) vs. Bethlehem 4:30 p.m. at Skidmore College

WEDNESDAY, 9/4 ■ Ballston Spa (Girls) vs. Burnt Hills 4:30 p.m. at Burnt Hills Pool

Field Hockey WEDNESDAY, 9/4 ■ Saratoga (Girls) vs. Guilderland 4:15 p.m. at Adirondack Sports Complex

THURSDAY, 9/5 ■ Schuylerville (Girls) vs. Gloversville 4:30 p.m. Gloversville High School Turf Field

Cross Country SATURDAY, 8/31 ■ Schuylerville (Girls and Boys) vs. Niskayuna 9:30 a.m. at Iroquois Middle School

*All information subject to change due to weather.

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Ace Hardware’s Wilton RSC 17th Annual Upstate Empire Classic Golf Tournament WILTON — Ace Hardware’s Wilton Retail Support Center (RSC) hosted its 17th Annual Upstate Empire Classic Golf Tournament on Aug. 9 at Airway Meadows Golf Club in Gansevoort. The tournament was one of many fundraising events coordinated by Ace Hardware in Wilton each year to benefit the Bernard & Millie Duker Children’s Hospital at Albany Med in Albany, in partnership with the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Ace Hardware is the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the world with more than 5,200 locally owned and operated hardware stores in approximately 70 countries. In 2019, Ace ranked “Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Home Improvement Retail Stores” according to J.D. Power, twelve out of the last thirteen years.

Headquartered in Oak Brook, Ill., Ace and its subsidiaries operate an expansive network of distribution centers in the U.S. and have distribution capabilities in Ningbo, China; Colon, Panama; and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Since 1924, Ace has become a part of local communities around the world and known as the place with the helpful hardware folks. The Children’s Miracle Network 2019 Champion, Logan Fogg, 2, of Scotia, along with his mother, Jennifer Hendricks-Fogg and his father, Kevin Fogg, kicked off the tournament by sharing a few words. Logan was diagnosed at 3 months old with congenital glioblastoma, a malignant pediatric brain tumor so rare that there are fewer than 100 documented cases worldwide. He has been cancer-free since July 2018 and celebrated the end of his treatments in September 2018.

Each year, the tournament attracts both local and out of state participants for a fun-filled day of golf, networking, great food and prizes. Diamond and Gold Level Sponsors included Sowle Auto Body, The Box Guy, Penske Truck Leasing, EnerSys, Nationwide Transportation Brokers, Inc., Milton CAT, and Crescent Ace Hardware Through these corporate sponsorships, donations from local businesses and Ace Wilton RSC’s donation of approximately $20,000 worth of raffle prize items, this year’s tournament raised over $35,000. Corporate sponsorships also helped cover the costs for 12 Ace Hardware Wilton Retail Support Center employees to participate in the tournament. Winners of the hole contests were presented with prizes donated by local vendors and the Ace Hardware Foundation

Catherine Jones (Ace Hardware Foundation) James Benedetto (Retail Support Manager, Ace Hardware Wilton) Kevin Fogg, Logan Fogg, Jennifer HendricksFogg, Aurora Lopez (Ace Wilton HR Specialist) and Victoria Mulligan (Albany Med Foundation). Photo Provided.

including 4 passes for 18 holes w/ cart rental and $50 Gift Card at Stadium Golf Club, Tickets to the Saratoga Auto Auction, and gear signed by Jim Furyk, the 2003 US Open Winner. Ace Hardware’s Wilton Retail

Support Center strives to give back more each year to Bernard & Millie Duker Children’s Hospital, and none of it would be possible without the support of vendors, local businesses and community partners.

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Youth Parking Fees to Support Toga Recreation

Town of Wilton Recreational Basketball at Gavin Park

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

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

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

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

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Saratoga Recreation Department • Intro to Ice Skating: Learn ice skating basics or improve your skillst. Everyone age 3-Adult is welcome. • Fall Soccer: Early Bird Registration for Fall Soccer has begun for Kickers and League Play. Everyone age 3-Adult is welcome. • Hustle with the Field Hockey League: Early Bird Registration through Sept 3. Everyone age 8-14 is welcome. Skill development for team play is taught through practice and scrimmages. • Batter Up with the Tiny T-Ball Program: Early Bird Registration through Sept. 3. Everyone age 3-5 is welcome. Participants learn basic hitting, throwing, and base running. • Get in the Ring Boxing: Early Bird Registration through Sept. 3. Everyone age 8-15 is welcome. Learn proper boxing technique and receive conditioning tips. • Ultimate Disc Program: Early Bird Registration through Sept. 3. Everyone age 11-14 is welcome. Learn tips and tricks to become a better ultimate disc player. Visit SaratogaRec.com for additional information and to download forms. Contact 518-587-3550, ext. 2300 or email recreservations@saratoga-springs.org.

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SRYMCA / Saratoga Honda Summer Youth Basketball League Scores Village Photo 63 – Pashley Contracting 36 Village Photo kept their undefeated regular season intact with a 63 to 36 victory over Pashley Contracting. By going 7–0 Village Photo got the # 1 seed in the upcoming play-offs. Every player on Village Photo got into the scoring column led by Rodell Evans with 18 points while teammates Isacc Ryan 13 points, Kasen Clairmont, Elijah Woods and Jack Bennett each scored 9 points. Pashley’s Connor Johnson had 13 points, Bryant Savage 9 points and 3 points from Alexander Savage in the loss. Saratoga Honda 56 – Synergy Promotions 49 Every time Saratoga Honda would pull away in this game Synergy Promotions would put on a spurt and close the gap and the whole second half was back and forth until Saratoga Honda won this exciting game by a score of 56 to 49. The victors got another big game from Stephen Bebee

with a game high 20 points while teammates Paul Steves and Brian McCarthy contributed 15 points each. Jacob Bader had his best game of the season with 15 points all but 1 coming in the second half while teammate Trey Stanisowsky scored all his 12 points in the second half, Braylon DuMortier’s 9 points and court leadership help keep game close and Alex Cutler contributed 6 points coming back from an ankle injury. Moreau Associates 40 – Spa Café 35 With 10 points apiece from Andrew Masten and Christian Mello along with 7 points from Kemauri Johnson and Nick Scalo added 5 points Moreau Associates won a squeaker over Spa Café by a score of 40 to 35. Spa Café got 13 points from Charlie Didonato along with 9 points apiece from Ray Ellis and Carter Wichelms, Stephon Lindsay had 3 points in the close loss.

• Level: 6th | Type: Singles Ballston Spa Hannah Cook defeated Queensbury Katie MacEachron 5-7 | 6-2 | 6-4 • Level: 1st | Type: Doubles Ballston Spa Sophia Micare and Isabella Kaldy defeated Queensbury Natalie DeJohn and Evanna Cerrone 6-1 | 6-3 • Level 2nd | Type: Doubles Ballston Spa Madison Kieper and Abby Burke defeated Queensbury Lillian Buck and Evanna Cerrone 6-2 | 6-0 • Level 3rd | Type: Doubles Ballston Spa Julia Grasso and Abby Burke lost to Queensbury Molly Gannon and Hannah Mulchahy 6-2 | 6-2

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Camp Saradac Posts Another Successful Season! Photos provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Recreation Department’s Camp Saradac campers recently completed another fun filled summer! Camp Saradac is a summer day camp for children ages 5-12. For over 70 years, Camp Saradac has offered exciting field trips, creative recreational and educational programs, and intriguing

arts and crafts designed to promote fun, fitness, and growth. Camp highlights included several new field trips to I’m the Chef Too, Dino Roar Valley, and the Children’s Museum of Science and Technology, along with themed camp days which enabled campers to dress as their favorite movie star or musical artist. Locally, the Saratoga Springs Public

Library brought a three-week program to camp that centered on reading and crafts. Members of the library would read a story and campers would create a craft based on the story that was read to them. The last day of camp ended on a high note with the annual end of season picnic, sponsored by Saratoga Springs Little League. This year marks the 8th consecutive

year SSLL has sponsored the event. Music was provided by Eclectic Songs. Campers enjoyed singing and dancing to the lively music Eclectic Songs always provides. Campers already looking forward to next summer can mark the following on their calendars: Early Bird registration for City residents is February 24-May 11. Early Bird registration for all is March 16-May 11.