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TRAIN like a NINJA So Long Doughboy,
HELLO OBOY
Photo by Cathy Duffy. See Story pg. 47
BLOODLINE FASIG-TIPTON AUCTION BEGINS
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Local Man Saves A Piece of Saratoga Discarded History
A community bulletin board which has stood on Caroline Street for nearly 40 years was suddenly removed in late April and headed for the trash pile. It was secured and held for safe-keeping by a local resident who wanted to preserve a piece of Saratoga Springs’ creative past. Photo by SuperSource Media, LLC. See Story pg. 33
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Neighbors:
Week of August 3 – August 9, 2018
Snippets of Life from Your Community
INTERVIEW & PHOTO BY: Thomas Dimopoulos.
Who: Steve and Lynn Axelrad Where: Saratoga Race Course
Q. Where are you from? A. We’re originally New Yorkers. We live in Miami Beach now. Q. What brings you to Saratoga? A. We’re up here for a few days. We’re on our way to visit friends in Montreal and do a little traveling in Canada. Q. What brings you to the racecourse? A. I’ve been coming here since 1960. I’ve hardly missed a year. Q. What do you enjoy most about going to the racecourse? A. I like the ambience and I like the races. It’s changed a lot over the years. Q. How has it changed? A. One thing that’s amazing is how the prices have gone up. Things like parking admission are really out of line these days. Q. What do you do for a living? A. We’re both retired now. I was in finance and my wife was a registered nurse.
Week of August 3 – August 9, 2018
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The Annual Turning Point Parade and Festival
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by Marissa Gonzalez Saratoga TODAY
SCHUYLERVILLE — The annual Turning Point Parade and Festival will take place on Aug. 4 and Aug. 5. This year’s theme is “Honoring the Brave;” the parade’s Grand Marshalls are the Adirondack Chapter #60 Korean War Vets. The Turning Point Parade and Festival commemorates the turning point of the Revolutionary War, when in 1877, the American Army defeated the British Army in the Battle of Saratoga and the later surrender of General John Burgoyne. The victory also convinced the French government to enter the war as an American ally.
Saturday, Aug. 4 - Festival The annual celebration guarantees a fun and exciting weekend that the whole family can enjoy. On Aug. 4, the 14th annual festival portion of the celebration will take place at Fort Hardy Park beginning at 1 p.m. and will end at 11 p.m. Attendees can enjoy bouncy house rides, fighting Irish laser tag, a dunk tank (1 p.m. to 4 p.m.) vendors, food and live music. This year’s highlight is the human foosball games beginning at 1 p.m. and ending at 4 p.m. 2 p.m. | Byron’s Village Market 6th annual hot dog eating contest. (Two divisions: children and adults) 2:30 p.m. | Sweeney’s 4th Annual Pie Eating Contest
3 p.m. | 4th Annual Kids Water Balloon Toss Contest 4 p.m.| J.D. Winslow Horse Show 4:45 p.m. | Smokey and Scott Greene 5:45 p.m. | Mikki Bakken 6:45 p.m. | “River Jack Z and Mikey D.” (live entertainment) 7:45 p.m. | Open Bar Band (Classic Rock/Country) 9:30 p.m. | Fireworks by Santores Fireworks Sunday, Aug. 5 - Parade The parade will take place on Broad St. and begin at 1 p.m. The 24th annual Turning Point Parade is one of the largest parades in Upstate New York; it marches on for one and onehalf hours and contains 15 musical groups and over 100 other units.
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NEWS BRIEFS
Fasig-Tipton Auctions Begin
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Fasig Tipton prepares for the annual yearling sales. Scheduled to take place on Aug. 6 and Aug. 7. Fasig-Tipton has catalogued 255 selected yearlings for the 98th Saratoga Sale. In 2017 156 yearlings were sold, sales totaled over $52 Million. The median bidding price was $300,000. The highest bidding price per horse was $1 Million. Formed in 1898 by William B. Fasig and Edward A. Tipton, FasigTipton Co. is North America’s oldest Thoroughbred auction company. Fasig-Tipton’s Saratoga sale of selected yearlings is one of the premier horse auctions in the world. It has roots that stretch back
to 1917 when Fasig-Tipton formed an alliance with some of the top Kentucky breeders to sell their yearlings during the race meet in upstate New York. The great Man o’ War sold as a yearling at the 1918 Saratoga sale. Sessions will begin each evening at 6:30 p.m. in the Humphrey S. Finney Sales Pavilion.
First Annual Taste of Wilton
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WILTON — Civil War Weekend at Grant Cottage will be taking place Aug. 10 and Aug. 11. It is also part of Wilton’s bicentennial celebration. The inaugural event will include dozens of Civil War era re-enactors portraying multiple roles from the period,
musical performances, children’s activities, food and vendors. Tickets are $10 for ages 13 and up, and free from children under 12 years old. For more information or to buy tickets visit GrantCottage.org or call 518-583-4353
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WILTON — In honor of the Town of Wilton’s Bicentennial year, the First Annual Taste of Wilton will showcase a collection of local farms, restaurants, wineries and distilleries under the tent at Gavin Park on September 23 beginning at 1 p.m. and ending at 4 p.m., rain or shine.
Enjoy restaurant tastings utilizing fresh produce from farms paired specifically with them, live music by Larry Hooker, and artisan beverage makers. Food tickets are $1 each. Restaurant samples are priced in food coupons and range from $1 to $6.
BALLSTON SPA — The Village of Ballston Spa’s 16th annual “Swimming Under the Stars” event will be held on Aug. 4 at the Ballston Spa Village Pool on Ralph St. The event will begin at 8 p.m. and end at Midnight. The Swimming Under the Stars Event is open to all residents in the Ballston Spa Central School District. The event offers free admission to the pool, a BBQ, music by DJ Mark Hersh, a marshmallow roast, raffles and
giveaways. The first 100 people will receive a free t-shirt. Sander’s Meat Market will be offering steak tips and marinated chicken for a small fee. All proceeds will go toward funding next year’s event. This event was made possible through a public and private partnership between the Village of Ballston Spa, The Town of Milton, The Ballston Spa Police Benevolent Association, Sander’s Meat Market and the Ballston Spa Fire Police.
Week of August 3 – August 9, 2018
POLICE Kevin S. Cuva, 45, Saratoga Springs, was charged July 29 with aggravated criminal contempt; aggravated family offense. Joseph J. Carey, 56, Saratoga Springs, was charged July 29 with fail to keep right; speeding - posted zone; driving while intoxicated; aggravated driving while intoxicated. Andrew Michael Lewis, 21, Rexford, was charged July 29 with obstruction of breathing/ blood-apply pressure. John J. Flick, 51, Warrensburg, was charged July 28 with equipment (headlights); operating motor vehicle suspended registration; aggravated unlicensed operation third degree; no/ expired insurance. Andrew K. McMullin, 32, Ballston Lake, was charged July 28 with failed to signal a turn; improper lane use; driving while intoxicated. Christopher J. Iula, 46, Saratoga Springs, was charged July 27 with criminal mischief fourth degree/intent damages property. Steven W. Harris, 47, Saratoga Springs, was charged July 27 with forcible touching. Dylan T. Taylor, age 22, South Glens Falls, was charged July 27 with failure to signal a turn - aggravated unlicensed operation third degree- misdemeanor. Harlan M. Holt, age 32, Saratoga Springs, was charged July 27 with harassment second degree - physical contact.
Harrison T. Blackington, age 22, Saratoga Springs, was charged July 25 with assault in the third degree/intent physical injury- misdemeanor. Patricia L. Pike, age 25, Saratoga Springs, was charged July 25 with aggravated harassment in the second degree second- misdemeanor. Bradley M. Robarge, age 22, Greenfield Center, was charged July 25 with criminal possession of marijuana fifth degree- misdemeanor; operating unregistered motor vehicle on highway. Luis E. Rodriguez, age 27, Elmont, was charged July 25 with aggravated unlicensed operation third degree- misdemeanor; equipment (signal lights). Edward J. Purvee, age 51, Saratoga Springs, was charged July 24 with criminal contempt first degree- felony; criminal contempt second degree/ disobedience- misdemeanor. Mary J. Samach, age 59, Saratoga Springs, was charged July 23 with driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor; aggravated driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor. Cody J. Ogilvie, age 27, Schenectady, was charged July 23 with robbery in the third degree- felony; criminal contempt first degree- felony; endangering the welfare of a child- misdemeanor/ 3 counts. Duane A. Hallock, age 24, Saratoga Springs, was charged July 23 with criminal mischief fourth degree/intent damages property- misdemeanor.
BLOTTER 5 Megan S. Gardner, age 50, Albany, was charged July 23 with aggravated unlicensed operation third degree- misdemeanor; equipment (headlights); operating motor vehicle suspended registration- misdemeanor. Benjamin L. Norero, age 37, Ballston Spa, was charged July 23 with improper lane use; driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor. Abbi C. Gailor, age 21, Porters Corners, was charged July 22 with criminal mischief fourth degree/intent damages property- misdemeanor. Michelle L. Krause, age 43, Greenfield Center, was charged July 22 with driving while intoxicatedmisdemeanor; fail to keep right; unsafe lane change; failed to signal a turn - last one hundred feet.
Stephen B. Pellegrino, age 58, Brooksville, Florida, was charged July 21 with aggravated driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor; failed to stop at stop sign; fail to signal - turn, change lanes, parked; unreasonable speed; fail to keep right. Frances A. Vafiadis, age 48, Corinth, was charged July 21 with assault in the third degree/intent physical injury- misdemeanor. Connor K. Dunn, age 24, Stillwater, was charged July 21 with attempted criminal trespass 3rd degree/building or property- misdemeanor; resisting arrestmisdemeanor; disorderly conduct. Jordan M. Myers, age 23, Ballston Spa, was charged July 21 with harassment second degree
- physical contact; unlawful possession of marijuana; harassment second degree follows public place. Phillip G. Iovino, age 52, Scotia, was charged July 20 with driving while intoxicatedmisdemeanor; unreasonable speed, after being involved in a property damage accident. Lynn M. Grabowski, age 63, Saratoga Springs, was charged July 20 with criminal trespass third degree/building or property- misdemeanor. Jamie D. Faye, age 36, Saratoga Springs, was charged July 10 with obstructing governmental administration second- misdemeanor; criminal mischief fourth degree/intent damages prop- misdemeanor; aggravated family offense- felony.
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OBITUARIES
Jonathan Bradley Noonan
Thomas Willard Willson
BALTIMORE, MD — Jonathan Bradley Noonan passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 24, 2018. Calling hours and funeral service were Friday, July 27, 2018 at Burke Funeral Home, Saratoga Springs. A celebration of the life of Jonathan Bradley Noonan will be held at a later date. Visit burkefuneralhome.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Thomas Willard Willson died on July 26, 2018. Calling hours and a funeral home service were held on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at Burke and Bussing Funeral Homes, Saratoga Springs. Burial followed in Maplewood Cemetery. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.
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Walter J. Frank MALTA – Walter J. Frank, 97, died July 27, 2018. Arrangements were under the direction of the Burke Funeral Home, Saratoga Springs. Donations to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 516 Carew Street, Springfield MA 01104; or Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Visit burkefuneralhome.com.
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Priscilla Ann Lent
John Charles Andrews
LAKE LUZERNE – Priscilla Ann Lent passed away July 30, 2018. Calling hours are Monday, August 6, 2018, 4-5 p.m. at Burke Funeral Home, North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (518-5845373). A funeral home service will follow at 5 p.m. Burial will be at a later date. Visit burkefuneralhome.com.
GREENFIELD CENTER – John Charles Andrews, II died Monday, July 30, 2018. There were no public calling hours. A funeral mass will be celebrated at10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Church, Greenfield Center. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.
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Lanson D. Sarro
a long-distance trucker throughout the United States for many years. Mr. Sarro was the son of the late Patrick and Bessie Sarro; his brother Patrick and sisterin-law June Sarro pre-deceased him. He leaves behind his lifelong loving companion, Linda Saunders. He is survived by brothers Dennis (Cindy), Gene, Karl (Joyce), Christina Woodcock (Richard), Terrence Sarro, Sr., Karol Woodcock (John), several nieces and nephews and his very close friends Charles and Patricia Wesser of Debary, Florida. Mr. Sarro will be buried in the family plot at the Milton Cemetery on Rt. 29 on Sunday, August 5, 2018 at 1 p.m.
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WINTERPARK, FL — Lanson D. Sarro (“Tiny”), formerly of Saratoga Springs, passed away on July 8, 2018 in Florida. Mr. Sarro retired from the State of Florida. He was
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Week of August 3 – August 9, 2018
New Executive Director of Saratoga WarHorse SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga WarHorse Foundation board of directors approved the appointment of Army veteran Allison Cherkosly, Ph.D. as the organization’s executive director. Prior to her role with the foundation, Dr. Cherkosly served in Afghanistan from 2009 to 2010 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, where she led civil-military operations in eastern Afghan provinces. While continuing her duties in the United States Army Reserve, Dr. Cherkosly simultaneously built a decade of experience in the nonprofit sector focusing on fundraising and organizational management. In addition to her duties with WarHorse, Dr. Cherkosly teaches nonprofit fund development
Allison Cherkosly. Photo provided.
and grant-writing as part of the Master of Public Administration program at the University at Albany, where she also earned her Ph.D. in Educational Policy and Leadership Studies. Dr. Cherkosly also holds an M.B.A. and M.A. in Public Policy.
She is dedicated to the Saratoga WarHorse mission, which is to assist veterans who are suffering from invisible, psychological wounds by providing a confidential, equine-assisted experience that initiates immediate and empowering changes.
FIRST FRIDAYS IN BALLSTON SPA BALLSTON SPA – On the first Friday of every month, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. in the Town of Ballston Spa visitors can enjoy special happenings in the downtown shops, restaurants and galleries.
The Saratoga Jewish Cultural Festival
Enjoy live music, art displays and demonstrations, refreshments and featured shop promotions. There will be free family movies in Wiswall Park at dusk throughout the month of August. This week’s feature film in Coco.
Shlock Rock. Photo provided.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Congregation Shaara Tfille and Temple Sinai will be holding a concert with internationally recognized band Shlock Rock. The concert will be held on Aug. 12 at 7pm in Filene Hall at Skidmore College. Internationally recognized American-Israeli rock band Shlock Rock will perform parodies of pop-rock secular songs and original rock songs
in Hebrew and English. The event is part of the 2018 Saratoga Jewish Cultural Festival, which is sponsored and supported by a generous grant from the Jewish Federation of Northeast NY. The cost is $10 Adults and $5 Children and Veterans. Ticket includes a dessert reception following the performance. To make a reservation or to find out more information call 518-584-8730.
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So Long Doughboy, HELLO OBOY by Marissa Gonzalez Saratoga TODAY
MECHANICVILLE — On a July 24 Mechanicville planning board meeting, William Pouch owner of Esperanto located at 4 Caroline St., was approved to operate a commercial bakery at 55 Viall Ave. in Mechanicville. The property located at 55 Viall Ave. is approximately 8,481 square feet and the asking price is listed as $399,000. “We’ve been talking for some years of attempting to expand our already good concession business and we’ve wholesaled the “Dough Boy” but now we’re calling it “O Boy” since we are rebranding, we wanted to get it further and wider to the world,” Pouch said. “We do Beer Fest, all the SPAC concerts and so on, and what prompted it, is the desire to take a product that everyone seems to love, even though it has common ingredients, there’s some kind of magical element to it. So we want to take the product and get it further out into the world,” he added. According to Pouch, he has been looking at other locations as well since he has not purchased the
property in Mechanicville as of yet. “We are going to build a Dough Boy bakery somewhere and we’re hoping it’s this place in Mechanicville but we’ve worked with a lot of really cool people and really cool spaces up in Glens Falls and Queensbury and Luther Forest. So we have a home for our doughboy bakery and we’re hoping we found it… We got some backups just incase and what’s next is we open a USDA inspected bakery to bake what I consider to be pretty magical product,” Pouch said. In late 2017 Esperanto partnered with Stewart Shops to
bring Dough Boys to more fans and have been selling to Live Nation at SPAC for 14 years. Right now Dough Boys can also be found in some convenience stores in Troy as well as Skidmore College. Pouch aims to bring Dough Boys to Connecticut, New Jersey, other concert venues like the Times Union Center, outdoor amp theaters, more colleges and convenient store chains. As for the rebranding Pouch said it was intentionally done quietly to see the reaction. However, the Fourth of July is considered the official kick off of the rebranding.
“If you’re a fan and you want the doughboy to grow up and become a big boy ... I guess this is our pathway.” “If you’re a fan and you want the doughboy to grow up and become a big boy and become more independent, I guess this is our path way,” Pouch said. But why change the name
of one of Saratoga’s favorite late night snack? “At fairs and concession stands, people see dough boy and think fried dough with sugar but also… Lets just say O Boy is a good name, we’re told because people say ‘Oh boy I love it’ and it’s also just a cool logo, “ he added. But Pouch says fear not, “It’s O Boy now but it’s okay it’s the doughboy you know and love. Call it whatever you want but it will be available near you.”
Week of August 3 – August 9, 2018
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Governor Cuomo Issues Apology to Local 7-Year-Old’s Lemonade Stand Shutdown
Brendan Mulvaney and Sen. Jim Tedisco. Photo provided.
by Marissa Gonzalez Saratoga TODAY
BALLSTON SPA — On July 27 a state health inspector shut down seven-year-old Brendan Mulvaney’s lemonade stand outside his home in Ballston Spa. Mulvaney sells lemonade, water and sno-cowns to those attending the Saratoga County Fair since he neighbors the fairgrounds. Mulvaney was saving money for a family trip to Disney World. According to Sen. Jim Tedisco, who drafted new legislation to keep child-run lemonade stands open in New York, the state Health Inspector tried taking a picture of Mulvaney and his sign selling lemonade. Mulvaney was forced to stop selling lemonade and was told he needed a permit or else he would be fined. Since the incident the New York Department of Health (DOH) has issued an apology on July 29 and stated that the “agency does not inspect children’s lemonade stands” and that the DOH “does not issue permits for or oversee lemonade stands.” However, the DOH has since
retracted that statement and said that Mulvaney needs a permit. In a dramatic turn of events, by July 31, Governor Cuomo personally issued an apology to the Mulvaney family and stated, “Today I directed the Department of Health to reach a resolution with the Mulvaney family to ensure that Brendan’s Lemonade Stand can continue to operate. If a permit is needed, I will personally pay for any necessary fees. We support Brendan’s entrepreneurial spirit and wish him the best of luck.” According to state regulations a “temporary food service establishment” is a place where food is prepared or handled and served to the public, with or without charge, and which operates at a fixed location in conjunction with a single event or celebration of not more than 14 consecutive days duration. It also states that a temporary food service establishment shall obtain and display a valid permit from an issuing official authorized by the State Commissioner of Health. “Based on that directive that the governor issued, we had a thoughtful conversation with Mr. Mulvaney, during that call we clarified was does
and does not require a permit by department practice. Mr. Mulvaney indicated that his son wishes to sell lemonade only and we told him if that’s the case then no permit would be required,” said Gary Holmes, a spokesperson for the DOH. “As part of this overall discussion, we spoke in Senator Tedsico’s office as well... What made this situation unique is that we arrived at the lemonade stand at the request of four permanent vendors inside the fair, and when we arrived at that location we did not see children present, we
interacted with an adult and we were of the opinion that the set up was very much inline with what the vendors who were on permit were doing,” he added. It is not out of the ordinary for the DOH to attend county fairs. The DOH inspects fairgrounds and requires permits to ensure public health and to protect the public from potential food born illnesses. Tedisco’s bill would exempt children who operate pop-up lemonade stands under adult supervision from having to obtain and pay for any state permits.
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Week of August 3 – August 9, 2018
STATE SENATE CANDIDATE FOR TH 49 DISTRICT VISITS SARATOGA by Jessica Pavia Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The General Election for state Senate occurs Nov. 6. Thirtythree of the 100 seats are open for election. Michelle Ostrelich, the Democrat state Senate candidate for New York’s 49th District, visited Stewart’s on West Avenue on Tuesday, July 31 as part of her “55 in 55 Listening Tour” across the district. Saratoga Springs is cut, though not symmetrically, by the 43rd and 49th district lines. According to the New York State Demographic Research and Reapportionment website, the 49th district curves through the western edge of Saratoga, stretching out to include Fulton County and part of Schenectady.
A total of 291,303 people living in this district. Ostrelich’s campaign website states that her goals are “to grow our middle class, guarantee health care for all and create a future where our children are secure and can succeed.” She will do this by fighting for full public school funding, as well as building sustainable local jobs. Ostrelich is running against incumbent State Sen. James Tedisco (R, C, I, REF - Glenville). On July 31, Ostrelich and her team interacted with customers and paid for their coffee and ice cream orders. Some concerns raised included gun control, local jobs and the effect of development on Saratoga’s environment. Ostrelich took time responding to each, and often repeated the phrase: “I hear you.” When asked, Ostrelich said the concern
most brought up was the cost of medical care. “Everybody is struggling. I have about two or three conversations a day about it and everyone thinks it’s only them. There are things we can do in New York, there really is. One law in particular, the New York Health Act, would offer a New York health plan. While there are pros and cons, the problem is we’ve never talked about [the act]. It was never even put on the agenda of the health committee,” said Ostrelich. Sure enough, the third person to approach her, a local man, talked about medical bills. Ostrelich also mentioned the importance of Internet and cellphone service in rural areas. Borders for the 43rd and 49th district may be viewed at: www.latfor. state.ny.us/profiles/?sec=2002s.
Michelle Ostrelich, visiting Stewart’s July 31, 2018. Photo by Jessica Pavia.
Racing Museum Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Friday SARATOGA SPRINGS — The National Museum of Racing’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be live streamed on the home page of the Museum’s website www.racingmuseum.org Friday morning beginning at 10:30 a.m. The ceremony will be held at the Fasig-Tipton sales pavilion and is open to the public and free to attend. Seating is limited. Doors open at 9 a.m. Kenny Rice of NBC Sports will serve as the event’s master of ceremonies. The 2018 induction class is comprised of the racehorses Heavenly Prize
and Preakness; trainer William Lakeland; and Pillars of the Turf Elias J. “Lucky” Baldwin, August Belmont I, Cot Campbell, Penny Chenery, John W. Galbreath, Arthur B. Hancock, Sr., Hal Price Headley, John Morrissey, Dr. Charles H. Strub, Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney, Harry Payne Whitney and William Collins Whitney. The ceremony will also feature a major announcement by Museum President John Hendrickson concerning an upcoming Museum project intended to revolutionize the Hall of Fame.
Meetings at City Hall MONDAY, AUGUST 6 City Council Pre-Agenda Meeting | 9:30 p.m.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 7 City Council Meeting | 7 p.m.
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DAVID CASSIDY TRIBUTE CONCERT AUG. 14 “It was a wild ride sometimes and you never really knew what to expect from him, but we were all really close. He was always kind to us, always respectful and without a doubt the funniest guy I’ve ever known.” -Teri Coté, longtime drummer of the David Cassidy Band, who will perform in a special one-off David Cassidy Tribute Concert in Saratoga Springs Aug. 14.
by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY
Teri Coté was 6 years old when the popular Partridge Family TV show concluded its four-year-run of 96 episodes in 1974. A year or two later, inspired by the music of Michael Jackson and Earth, Wind and Fire, she was drawn to the drum kit. “That’s when I discovered I wanted to be a drummer, or, actually when the drums chose me,” says Coté, who became a member of the David Cassidy Band in 2003. It is a role she filled for more than a decade. “He was a really nice guy and it was a lot of fun. We had some wild moments - he was a wild character, you know? But, always very loving to the band, even during the times when he was having a rough time,” she says. Cassidy’s musical inspiration came from people like Jimi Hendrix and the Yardbirds, but his massive popularity as a teen idol in the early 1970s cemented an image ultimately impossible to shed. “It was a cage he couldn’t break out of - and he did try - but it didn’t work. I think he had a lot of frustration with that,” Coté says. As a bandleader, Coté says Cassidy liked to keep things fresh, at times changing pre-written setlists at the last instant and creating unpredictable moments. “He liked that energy, creating that intensity. After being who
he was in his heyday, I think he really craved that energy, creating excitement in his shows. One way or another he would make sure that was happening.” Cassidy’s fan base, while not as large in number as once had been, was nonetheless just as energetic and intense. “We saw a lot of people in the front rows who were regulars. They would come from all over the world - which boggled our minds. They just loved him,” says Coté, who makes her home in Massachusetts, just north of Boston. During some show segments, Cassidy and Coté would swap onstage roles - she picking up the microphone at center stage to sing the Pretenders’ song “Brass in Pocket,” and Cassidy taking a seat behind the drum kit, keeping the beat. “When he sat to play the drums, he looked like a 12-year-old kid with this huge smile on his face,” Coté says. “He was just…so ecstatic. I admired that he would just let it show like that. I think sometimes he just wanted to disappear into the band and just be an I’m-one-of-theguys kind of thing.” The brief role-swapping scenario was played out in a March 2017 show at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill in Times Square. Coté, who took a short break from the band a year-and-a-half earlier, returned that night for a special appearance with Cassidy’s band. The set began with a performance of “C’mon Get
Happy,” and concluded 15 songs later with a performance of “I Think I Love You.” It would be the final concert Cassidy and the band would play. Less than nine months later, the 67-year-old singer died from liver and kidney failure. Coté and a varied alumnus from the Cassidy band will perform for the first time together since Cassidy’s death in a special tribute on Aug. 14 in Saratoga Springs. The show will also serve as a fundraiser for the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation - an organization close to the singer’s heart. Vance Brescia, longtime guitarist and music director for Peter Noone, will handle a good portion of the vocal duties. “It’s going to be exciting. Everybody’s a great player and we’ll be getting together to rehearse the day before,” says Coté, who maintains a busy schedule between teaching assignments, performing gigs and showcasing her own jewelry line. She and her husband, who is also a drummer, operate a drum shop – soon to expand to three music shops in the state - where she teaches the art of percussion. After more than a decade of performances with Cassidy, one of Coté’s everlasting memories of Cassidy was his sense of humor. “David would make us laugh so much. He was really funny. He got that from his dad (Jack Cassidy), I think. He really believed his dad was the funniest person he ever knew,” Coté says. “We had a good friendship, a joke-filled relationship. I have some friends who have a great sense of humor, but David really took the cake. His
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sense of humor…I really miss that.” The David Cassidy Tribute Concert will take place 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14 at the Horseshoe Inn, located at 9 Gridley Ave., Saratoga Springs, N.Y., and
will benefit the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation. Tickets are $50 and available by calling TRF at 518-226-0028 or online at www.trfinc.org/event/ david-cassidy-band-special-guests.
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Week of August 3 – August 9, 2018
Week of August 3 – August 9, 2018
TOWN OF BALLSTON 64 Lancaster Court, $372,549. Traditional Homebuilders and Developers Inc. sold property to Scott Strock and Jull Cichon Strock.
CHARLTON 1 Beechwood Ave., $150,000. Sunmark Federal Credit Union sold property to CR Homeworks LLC. 16 Crooked St., $210,000. Nancy Snyder sold property to Timothy Lyons.
CORINTH 100 Ash St., $140,000. Cheryl Granger, Alan Spieldenner, Eric Spieldenner and Alan Spieldenner sold property to Jennifer Cook. 130 & 132 County Rte 10, $68,000. Robert and Gail Burnham sold property to Dominic Lambert. 198 Hunt Lake Rd., $275,000. David and Susanne Cumming sold property to David Cumming. 4 Bleeker St., $101,000. KJT Real Estate LLC sold property to Stacia Wagner.
GREENFIELD 50 Wing Rd., $65,000. Linell Lands Inc. sold property to Katrina Otogawa. 34 Locust Grove Rd., $330,000. Turn Key Partners sold property to Jason and Loretta Freidman. 3500 Young Rd., $70,000. Stephen and Lauren Ouimet sold property to Nancy and Robert Delorenzo.
MALTA 34 Wineberry Lane, $267,000. Jesse Michaels sold property to Katie and Alexander Brodwell. 16 Marions Way (Unit 16), $204,900. Held Properties LLC sold property to JD Michaels Holdings LLC. 33 Admirals Way, $482,082. Malta Land Company LLC sold property to Mary McKee and Robert Werther. 15 Pepperbush Place, $170,500. David Wells and Kaitlin Stanislowsky sold property to Charles Jenkins.
PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
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17 River Rock Dr., $379,000. John and Adrienne Megtert sold property to Joshua and Meghan Scassero.
274-276 Nelson Ave., $450,000. Thomas and Susan Boehlert sold property to 274-276 Nelson Ave LLC.
3 Stuyvestant Court, $300,000. Jennifer Berger sold property to John McIlwaine and Sarah Shainfeld.
4 Maria Lane, $429,900. Janet Howells sold property to James Boyer.
45 North St., $155,000. Jacob Montanez sold property to James and Christina Powell. 28 Wood Thrush Court, $275,000. Nicholas Simon and Anita Theama Simon sold property to Jamie Landon.
TOWN OF SARATAOGA 555 & 559 NYS Rt. 32, $125,000. Joseph Baker sold property to Joseph and Anne McMahon. 4 Elizabeth Lane, $485,000. Eugene and Carol Quirk sold property to Jermiah and Robin Englehart. 19 Wright Rd., $430,000. Charles and Myrtle Mayer sold property to Remy and Sophie Engerran.
249 Kaydeross Ave. East, $665,000. Dona Frank sold property to William McClune. 10 Oak Ridge Blvd. Lot 34, $180,000. Oak Ridge Development LLC sold property to Starlight Lending. 8 Callagan Dr., $365,000. Andrew and Kathryn Jarosh sold property to Gary Winnick. 66 Warren St., Unit 1, $357,500. 66 Warren Street LLC sold property to Carrie Kaufman. 18 Macarthur Dr., $310,000. David Long sold property to Stephen and Susanne Towne.
STILLWATER 16 Pine Ridge Rd., $334,900. Gerald and Mary Jo Moore sold property to Kevin and Cynthia Cullen.
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922 Hudson Ave., $198,900. Jo Ann Smith and Christopher Labelle sold property to Sean and Shannon Radliff.
1 Challedon Dr., $440,000. Mark and Marit Spisany (by Atty) sold property to Mark and Michele Landau.
31 Pine Ridge Rd., $390,000. Catherine Goodwin (as Trustee) sold property to Gerald and Mary Jo Moore.
3009 Route 50, $2,721,035. Seven Eleven Inc. sold property to MDC Coast 11 LLC.
9 Woodlake Dr., Lot 4, $425,558. Mason Street LLC sold property to Bryan Kurtz. 787 Hudson Ave., $155,000. Edward Bryan (by Exec) sold property to Percilla Bryan (by Exec), Thomas and Laura Acemoglu.
WILTON 58 Castleberry Rd., $180,000. Wilmington savings Fund Society (as Trustee) sold property to Joey and Deann Johnson.
11 Foxhound Run, $279,000. Patricia Jones (by Exec) sold property to Antonio and Camille Giordano. 22 Parkhurst Rd., $119,100. Gregory Pratt sold property to Steven Perue and Carmen Leduc. 7 Paddington Dr., $540,000. Kimberly Ostrowski sold property to Andrew and Kathryn Jarosh. 8 Ushu Court, $349,900. DeGraff Bloom Custom Builders Inc. sold property to Kathleen Prudhomme.
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BUSINESS
Week of August 3 – August 9, 2018
The Downtowner Now Open by Marissa Gonzalez Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS — On July 30 Lark Hotels opened The Downtowner, formerly known as the Saratoga Downtowner located at 413 Broadway. The property was sold to Lark Hotels for $4.5 million in Nov. of 2017. Lark Hotels is a boutique hotel collection with 21 properties in New England and California; The Downtowner is their first hotel in New York. The Downtowner’s 42 newly renovated guest rooms pay homage to the hotel’s past as a retro motor lodge and the surrounding area’s thriving creative community of writers, performers, and visual artists. Located on what is known as the “50-yard line” of Broadway at the corner of Division Street, The Downtowner is a short walk away from the racetracks and Saratoga Springs’ many bars, restaurants, and shops. Originally a motel in the 1960s, the building has long been home base to the many artists that have been drawn to Saratoga Springs for decades. The Downtowner celebrates these legends in literature, music, visual, and performing arts through its sleek, stripped-down design and curated artwork. Designed by
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California-based EDG Design, each guest room represents artists through a variety of pop, edge, and art styles. Minimalist rooms reflect sophistication through modern, loft-like spaces with polished concrete floors, white gallery walls, and accents of hot pink against a bright, white palate. The building’s common space centers around an open,
window-filled atrium with a retractable glass roof. The atrium’s focal point is a dramatic painted floor depicting the narrow pool that once existed on The Downtowner’s base level. “Before and during our construction process with The Downtowner, we’ve felt so embraced by the Saratoga community,” said Rob Blood, CEO of Lark Hotels. “We hope this renovation adds to the incredible culture of downtown Saratoga Springs, and more importantly, to celebrate the area’s existing art and music scene,” he added. The Downtowner’s accommodations span from a 180-square-foot micro-queen to a spacious Lark Suite, along with
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Photo by Marissa Gonzalez.
standard king and queen rooms, double queens, and the friend zone, a larger, suite-like option for up to four people. Unlike other guestrooms, the property’s Lark Suite will feature a more colorful palate and a brightly
colored, surprise staircase that leads to a secret rooftop garden. Pets are welcome in the friend zone and king dog-Friendly rooms, and The Downtowner features two ADA-accessible (Americans with Disabilities Act) kings that can be booked over the phone. Room rates at The Downtowner range from $199 to $499 per night for double occupancy, depending on room type and time of stay. Hotel amenities include a daily, curated small plates breakfast spread, afternoon treats, Lather bath amenities, hospitality stations with coffee, tea and water, 24-hour front desk and concierge service, and room essentials like wine glasses, corkscrews, irons and hairdryers. To find out more visit www.larkhotels.com.
Week of August 3 – August 9, 2018
Roohan Realty Welcomes Diana Gise
Diana Gise. Photo provided.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Roohan Realty has announced that Diana Gise has joined the company as a Licensed Real Estate Salesperson. Gise has a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics from SUNY Oneonta. She has 20 years of experience in the nutrition and wellness field. She is a member of the Greater Capital Region Association of Realtors (GCAR) and the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Diana lives in Malta with her husband, Charles and four teenage children. Their family is very active in the Saratoga fitness community. They are members of the Saratoga YMCA, USTA, and participate in many local 5K races.
Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund Grant Application Deadline Nears SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund continues to
accept grant applications from eligible nonprofit charities until the submission deadline of August 31, 2018. Grant information and application forms may be obtained from the Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund website at ATCCF.org/ nonprofits. These grants funded local, nonprofit organizations’ programs in such diverse areas as mental health services, homelessness prevention, youth services, and the arts. Grant recipients will be announced by the Fund’s Independent Advisory Committee in December. The Community Fund welcomes nonprofit organizations to apply for grants that represent new and creative programs. Over the past seven years, the Community Fund has provided 130 grants in excess of $245,000 in Lend-AHand Grants.
Citizens Bank Provides $16 Million Letter of Credit for Saratoga Springs Affordable Housing Project SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Aug. 1 Citizens Bank announced that its Community Development Group has provided an $16 million letter of credit to Intrada Saratoga Springs LLC, whose sponsor is The Vecino Group, to provide credit enhancements for the issuance of tax-exempt bonds to be used to fund construction of 158 units of new multi-family affordable housing in Saratoga Springs.
BUSINESS BRIEFS 15 Of the units, 133 will be restricted to tenants earning up to 60 percent Area Median Income (AMI) and 24 units will be restricted to tenants earning up to 80 percent AMI. Since 2013, Citizens’ Community Development Group has committed about $2 billion in loans and investments to support the development and rehabilitation of affordable housing units and economic revitalization activities in our communities. These efforts have resulted in more than 15,000 new or rehabilitated housing units and the development of more than 400,000 square feet of commercial space in low- and moderate-income communities served by Citizens.
2018 Saratoga County Business-to-Business Expo Announced SARATOGA SPRINGS — The 2018 Saratoga County Business-to-Business Expo will take place on October 4th, at the Saratoga Springs City Center, from 3:30 to 7 p.m. In attendance will be nearly 150 exhibitors and 2,500 plus attendees for the largest B2B networking opportunity in the Capital Region. Over 75 industries will be represented, free food samples provided by local restaurants, activities, giveaways, and networking opportunities. Members attending, as nonexhibitors are complimentary and non-business members are $5 with a business card. There is no preregistration for spectators. Cost for a single, 8x10 booth is $300 with a double being $600. A
premium booth is $375. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information contact Keith VanVeghten at kvanveghten@ saratoga.org or 518-584-3255.
GlobalFoundries Sponsors Malta Family Night MALTA — On Aug. 8 Malta family night will take place at Shenantaha Creek Park. The event is sponsored by GlobalFoundries and the Town of Malta Foundation. The Puppet People will perform the Wizard of Oz
beginning at 6:15 p.m. The entire duration of the event is 5:30 to 7:30. Admission is free and light refreshments will be served. Attendees are recommended to bring a blanket or chairs and a picnic dinner.
Diana Gise. Photo provided.
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EDUCATION
Week of August 3 – August 9, 2018
SUNY Empire State College Marks 10-year Anniversary of its RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program SARATOGA SPRINGS — As SUNY Empire State College marks the 10th anniversary of its RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, students, alumni, faculty, staff, friends and family celebrate the inaugural cohort’s 10-year reunion in Saratoga Springs. The inaugural nursing cohort was comprised of 42 students. Today, the college enrolls approximately 1,250 nursing students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Since the establishment of the RN to BSN program, the School of Nursing and Allied Health has added three online degree programs: The Master of Science in Nursing Administration, the Master of Science in Nursing Education, and, in 2018, a Bachelor of Science in Allied Healthcare, to better meet the needs of New York’s health care providers and the people they serve. SUNY Empire has transfer pathway agreements with all 37
SUNY and CUNY community colleges and many private institutions. Pathways agreements with nearly half of the SUNY community colleges provide a seamless education for registered nurses seeking their bachelor’s degree. Recently, the college also has developed enhanced partnerships with Corning, Rockland and Ulster community colleges, which enables nursing students to complete initial bachelor’s coursework on their campus through a blend of faceto-face and online learning. The college’s nursing partnerships have taken on new importance because in December of 2017, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo signed into law what is known as the “B.S.N. in 10” legislation, which requires all future graduates of associate degree programs in nursing to complete a bachelor’s within 10 years. A column by SUNY Empire Officer in Charge, Mitchell S. Nesler, details the college’s leadership role
as this legislation takes effect. “Congratulations to SUNY Empire nursing students, alumni and the faculty and staff who educate and support them on a decade of success,” said Nesler. “SUNY Empire nursing students and alumni play a critical role in patient care throughout New York state, and their accomplishments merit celebration. The college takes great pride in the challenging work nurses do to care for the sick and suffering every day,” Nesler continued. “Celebrating our nursing students, alumni, faculty and staff is a joy,” said Bridget Nettleton, dean of the School of Nursing and Allied Health. “Better-educated nurses means better health care for the people of the state. Continuing to provide nurses, and their employers, with the education they need to meet every increasing and complex health care is essential for success. Thanks to the hard work of our students,
and the education and support they receive from our faculty and staff, SUNY Empire nursing graduates are professional health care providers of the highest quality,” Nettleton commended. In the spring of 2014, the School of Nursing and Allied
Health became part of the at-large Tau Kappa chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (STTI). STTI is the most prestigious nursing honor society, which recognizes academic excellence and achievement in its members.
Week of August 3 – August 9, 2018
EDUCATION BRIEFS
Ballston Spa Students Earn Awards at the Saratoga County Fair
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BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Central School District's display of student artwork and projects received the third-place award in this year's Showcase of Schools at the Saratoga County Fair. The fair was held July 24-29 at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds in Ballston Spa. The student artwork and projects are available to view on the fair’s website www. saratogacountyfair.org. Ballston Spa Interim Superintendent of Schools Denise Jones expresses her congratulations to the students and staff from all the Ballston Spa schools for producing another awardwinning display again this year. Additional awards were given to individual students for their artwork and projects that
were on display in the exhibit. This year's award winners include Ryan Czimbal from Malta Avenue Elementary School; Madeline StrothersMcClelland from Milton Terrace Elementary School; Aliyah Gilmore from Wood Road Elementary School; Savannah Ingram, Anthony Astarita, and Grace O'Connor from Ballston Spa High School; Aiden Kiernan from the Clean Tech ECHS, as well as Sara Kudlack from Ballston Spa Middle School. The Middle School also received an award for a group project entitled “Embrace Diversity.” Please visit the district website to see photos from the exhibit at www.bscsd.org and/or the Saratoga County Fair website at www.saratogacountyfair.org.
Storybook Academy Accepting Students
Schuylerville Central School Alumni Banquet
BALLSTON SPA — Storybook Academy is accepting students on a rolling, first-come first-serve, basis. Classes begin in September and run for 15-weeks, offering children ages three and four a prekindergarten experience at only $60/week. If you are interested in learning more or registering your child for Storybook Academy, call 518-587-0707 or email Melanie at Melanie@storybookacademy.net
SCHUYLERVILLE — Schuylerville Central School Alumni Banquet will be held on Saturday, Aug. 4 at the American
Saratoga Independent School Announces Summer Tour Dates SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Independent School has announced summer tour dates for prospective parents and students. SIS is currently accepting applications for all grades, PreK through Middle School. Tour dates, all starting at 10 a.m., are scheduled for: Wednesday, August 8 Tuesday, August 14 Thursday, August 23 Or, prospective parents can contact SIS to schedule a personal tour at 518-583-0841. For additional information, please visit our website at www.SISKIDS.org.
17 Legion, Clancy St., Schuylerville from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Enjoy music by DJ Andy Jennings. $30 per person. Please contact Pat Temple at 518-338-2329 or e-mail patty61349@yahoo.com for tickets.
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Rambling from Colorado to New York
High Rock Park Wednesdays | 3 - 6 p.m. Saturdays | 9 - 1 p.m.
by Kara Winslow for Saratoga TODAY Photos by Pattie Garrett.
Ann and Josh Carnes.
WHILE LIVING and vegetable farming in Fort Collins, Colorado, Ann and Josh Carnes decided to move east, after discovering their Ramble Creek Farm near Greenwich in Washington County. Ann’s background with her permaculture degree from Indiana University and Josh’s experience as a retired lieutenant firefighter and handyman has created a wellrounded partnership in farming. This ambitious couple became vendors at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market less than seven months after establishing Ramble Creek. They currently raise mushrooms, blueberries, poultry and livestock, and are applying for organic certification and starting a commercial kitchen to expand their products. Ann explained, “There is an unfulfilled niche for growing and selling mushrooms.” Currently they raise a variety of mushrooms such as lion’s mane, shiitake, maitake, and blue and canary oyster, in truck-sized refrigerated coolers. Most of their meat production is still in progress, but they’ll be offering pasture raised chickens in the near future. Beef production will start in October, and customers can pre-order turkeys for Thanksgiving. Ann and Josh emphasize the layout of the land so all animals work together to create a happy and healthy environment. Their heritage breed Berkshire and Tamworth pigs, are “forest pigs,” which control the underbrush on the farm’s edge. In August, pork ordered through their website will
Mushrooms at Ramble Creek Farm.
Baby chicks at Ramble Creek Farm.
be available for on-farm pick up. When the pigs move to a different section, they wag their tails excitedly ready to take on the next spot. Ann and Josh will use wood from the cleaned-out sections and watch for new wild plants and ferns. Young chicks and turkeys start their lives in the two barns that are on Ramble Creek’s distinct logo. After growing for several weeks, they continue on pasture. They follow the cattle in movable coops, to eat the plants the cattle haven’t grazed and scratch the soil. When the grass regrows, it is beautiful, rich, nutritious and green.
Ramble Creek Farm is as impressive as the products they offer at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market. Visiting their farm showed the dedication Ann and Josh have put towards their land and their animals. Ramble Creek Farm participates at the Market on both Wednesdays and Saturdays. The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is open 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesdays, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays at High Rock Park. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and check us out on the FreshFoodNY app. E-mail friends@saratogafarmers.org for volunteer opportunities.
Grilled Oyster Mushrooms INGREDIENTS * Find these Ingredients at the Farmers’ Market! • 1 lb. blue oyster mushrooms* • Lime juice from 2 limes
• 3 Tablespoons avocado oil • Sea salt
INSTRUCTIONS 1. Pull apart the oyster mushroom cluster. The cap and stem will pull off from the base with ease. 2. Rinse the mushrooms and toss with 1 Tablespoon avocado oil. 3. Juice two limes and mix with the remaining avocado oil. 4. Grill over medium heat
with the cap side down. While the mushrooms are on the grill, baste the gills of the mushrooms with the lime marinade. Grill for about 5 minutes until the mushrooms soften and have nice grill marks. 5. Sprinkle sea salt over the blue oyster mushrooms and enjoy!
Recipe courtesy of Ramble Creek Farm
Food
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Week of August 3 – August 9, 2018
A SPRAY OF OIL
by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY
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my Foodie Friends. Creating our favorite meat and vegetable dishes on our grills becomes an art of being the “grill master.” Cooking outdoors can be a time to create wonderful and healthy dishes using your favorite olive oil or cooking oil. Spraying oil on your vegetables, fish, and meat can be a method of adding flavor, sealing in moisture and adding nutrition to your product. As a child, I can recall the moment my father exclaimed to me; “The time has come for you to help me with the grilling.” Cooking outdoors was the only time my father contributed to the cooking job of the household. He did consider himself the “subject matter expert” of cooking foods on his much beloved outdoor grill. The use of oil was always the first step my father used to prep
the grill grate. One of the first outdoor cooking tasks my father empowered me with was the spraying of the grill. He handed me what looked like a spray bottle that was filled with olive oil to lightly spray on the rack to help prevent the product from sticking. As you know from my previous writings, I am the eldest of three boys (who always found some type of mischievous actions to encounter). With clear direction, my father patiently showed me how to lightly apply the oil to the heated grill grates. With confidence that I would perform the job well, he left me to go inside to get the vegetables and beef that we would be adding to the grill. As my father handed me the sprayer, I assured him that I was “the man for the job.” I did begin with good intentions as I began to repeat the exact motions my father displayed with the spraying of the oil. What I soon realized was that the spray bottle was a lot of fun. Doing some unique dancing, I creatively continued to apply the oil with swinging motions spraying in various directions with pizzazz. As I was enjoying myself, my two other brothers looked on with curiosity and envy. They both soon approached me spurring the temptation that was too great to avoid spraying them. Before I realized what had overtaken me, the spray bottle in my hand had fully saturated both of my brothers with oil in their hair and clothes.
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My father soon returned taking the spray bottle out of my hands in a split second that flashed before my eyes. At this point – I think you can guess where I spent the remainder of my day. The use of oil misters and spray bottles is a small item that can be used to spray or atomize oil to add flavor, control, fat, and eliminate the environmentally unfriendly factors of aerosol sprays. An oil mister and sprayer is refillable adding a stylish gadget to your kitchen. The can come in a pump mister or a spray bottle design. Both will give you a fine mist that can be sprayed across your product while it is cooking. One of the designs we carry is the EVO oil spray bottle. It is an award winning non-aerosol sprayer designed by Michael Graves Design Group. It is a BPA FREE bottle that has a comfortable ergonomic trigger making it easy to use. The spray head creates a fan-shaped mist that allows you to evenly coat the surface of pans, food, or your grill. Sprayers and misters allow you to buy your favorite cooking oils in bulk to refill your sprayer. This is an excellent way of controlling flavor, calorie content, and managing your nutrition. If you are in Saratoga Springs come by Compliments to the Chef located at 33 Railroad Place to pick up the EVO oil sprayer or other spray misters we have available. We also have an
Office for the Aging Lunch Program Served at the Saratoga Senior Center
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• Turkey Salad Sandwich • Pasta Salad • Tomato & Cucumber Salad • Fruit Cocktail
• Macaroni & Cheese • Stewed Tomatoes • Brussels Sprouts • Yogurt
• Honey Baked Chicken • Brown Rice • Broccoli • Dinner Roll • Peaches
• Pork Loin with Fiesta Sauce • Red Bliss Potatoes • Mixed Vegetables • Pears
• Meatloaf with Gravy • Garlic Mashed Potatoes • Spinach • Orange Whip
Menu Subject to Change. Coffee, tea and butter are served daily. The suggested contribution is $2/meal. There is a $6 fee for guests under the age of 60. Please make checks payable to: Northeast Dining and Lodging, c/o Saratoga County Office for the Aging, 152 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
assortment of grilling tools and accessories. Have fun cooking the fabulous vegetables that are being sold in the markets nearby. This is a great time of the year to be outdoors and to have fun cooking. Remember Foodie Friends; “Life Happens in the Kitchen” or outdoors on your favorite grill. Have FUN (and let the children help even if they seem to get a bit creative with the gadgets)!!
Take Care, John & Paula
STOP BY SATURDAY FOR OUR DEMO EVENT: “Pancakes and Panini’s” Join us for a follow-up Indoor/Outdoor Electric Grill Demo at Compliments to the Chef on Saturday, August 4 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. with Professor/ Chef Rocco Verrigni. “Pancakes and Panini’s” demonstration will be using the Chef Choice Electric grill and griddle plate. Come by to see how to use this essential tool and accessories. Check out our assortment of grill accessories as well.
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garden
Week of August 3 – August 9, 2018
From B.J Farms to table Photos provided.
B.J. Farms owner, Bill Boyce, Jr. with some of the vegetables he grows
by Geraldine Freedman for Saratoga TODAY
GREENWICH — B.J.Farms is a huge operation, something you might not realize if you only visit one of his farm stands. “We have 600 acres but we farm on only 180 acres,” said the farm’s owner Bill Boyce, Jr. in a recent interview at one of his two vast warehouses.
Baskets or bags of just picked summer squash, cantaloupe, watermelon, zuccini, cucumbers, green peppers, sweet corn, pickling cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes were lined up across the floor. He also grows many types of squash, beans, pumpkins and tomatoes.
Boyce employs about twenty people right now, his busiest time, which includes about five pickers and other farmhands, and the several people needed to handle retail at his four farm stands. Those are located at: Rt. 40 and 29 in Greenwich; Rt. 9 at Minogues Beverages in Wilton; West Avenue at Minogues Beverages in Saratoga Springs; and at the plaza in Mechanicville. His farm also supplies twenty local vendors who show up every morning to buy his produce and then resell it at their own farm stands as well as eleven local Hannaford Supermarkets. “It takes a lot of people to put something of this magnitude together,” Boyce said. “It’s a lot of work to get there and it needs a team to make it happen. It’s a seven day a week job. There’re no day’s off.” The size of his operation is significant. “There’s not a lot of good size farms around here,” he said. “I have a lot of good customers. There would be a void if we weren’t in business.” Boyce is only the second generation to farm. For several years, his father worked for the Hand Melon Farm, which is next door. But after 17 years with them, he quit and started his own veggie farm in 1973, but on a much smaller scale, Boyce said. Over the years, they bought more land. When Boyce graduated high school in 1980, he never thought to do anything else but join his father, who still works with him.
“I like what I’m doing. I like to go out and grow things,” he said. Part of the farm’s success in producing great crops – he rarely gets crop failures. He’s blessed with good soil and he’s vigilant about making sure it gets the right nutrients and water, Boyce said. Even if Mother Nature and the bugs sometime keep him guessing. “It’s not a turnkey operation,” he said. Recent concerns about tariffs don’t affect him because he’s a local niche market, but immigration is another matter. Three of his pickers are Mexican. “Few want to come this far north. It takes six days on the bus to get here,” Boyce said. “They’d rather stay in Texas and be able to go back over the border to Mexico in one day.” Although summer/early fall is his busiest time, it’s not enough to sustain him for the year. So he’s learned to diversify. One of his jobs is to snowplow the Wilton Mall for the last 18 years. “To survive you need to do other stuff,” he said. “You need to maintain a cash flow.” Contact Boyce on Facebook or through his farmstands.
Week of August 3 – August 9, 2018
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A Tropical Look
for Northern Gardens
Althea (Rose of Sharon)
Written & Photographed by Peter Bowden for Saratoga TODAY
ALL AROUND town I see that the winter hardy members of the hibiscus are putting on their show. Their flower closely resembles that of the tropical hibiscus that is so popular in the tropics. It is the state flower of Hawaii. The tall (up to 10’) woody shrub that we see blooming around the area right now is althea, also called Rose of Sharon. It seems that althea is gaining in popularity lately. I greatly admire the single flowering varieties that I’m starting to see more of. These single flowering altheas weren’t widely available when I planted my hedge 10 years ago or I would have surely opted for one of those. Rose of Sharon is available in a wide range of colors but tend toward the reds and lavenders. There are even varieties that have a bi-colored flower and there’s a nice white that I’ve seen as well. The flowers are a bit smaller than those of the tropical hibiscus but you can see the resemblance. While the althea is a woody shrub, there’s another hardy hibiscus, the mallow hibiscus, that is perennial in nature (it dies to the ground in winter). Like althea
Tropical Hibiscus
Mallow Hibiscus
or Rose of Sharon, the mallow hibiscus is a relative of the tropical hibiscus although the flowers are much larger. The showy mallow hibiscus will grow from the ground to a height of 4’ to 6’ during each growing season. Mallow hibiscus flowers range in color from white to deep purple and encompass every shade of pink in between. As if this weren’t enough, the flowers can be as large as a dinner plate! I know you’ve seen these around town since they are in flower right now. A lot of folks don’t realize that this plant is hardy in our area and will easily survive over winter to return larger and showier each year. Each of the giant flowers that a mallow hibiscus produces will only remain open for one day. Fortunately, they produce plenty of buds so the show goes on for at least a couple of weeks and
even longer for a well-established clump. You can see how large Mallow Hibiscus flowers are by using my face for comparison... this is the largest flower we can grow this far north...the tropics have nothing on us! If you plant either of these northern members of the hibiscus family, you’ll need to be patient in spring. Neither the woody shrub althea nor the perennial mallow hibiscus will show any sign of life until spring is well under way. I usually see no sign of life from either in my yard until the lilacs are in bloom. That’s when the first leaves appear on my althea and the mallow hibiscus is just poking a shoot up from the soil. They are amazing plants and easily deserve a place in your garden. THANKS FOR THE READ!
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Week of August 3 – August 9, 2018
Rebelwood soapworks Photos provided.
by Geraldine Freedman for Saratoga TODAY
SCHUYLERVILLE — Goats frolicking in a grassy field were not part of Annelise Wood’s dream. But barely three years in, her Nigerian Dwarf goats are winning blue ribbons at county fairs – even being proclaimed Grand Champions. “I grew up on a dairy farm in Madison County but became a registered nurse,” Wood said recently at the Saratoga County Fair. “But eight years ago what with the kids growing up I decided I wanted to get back into ag. It’s snowballed since then.” Because of limited space at the family farm – her kids are the
Annelise Wood with Bodhi, a Nigerian Dwarf doe, whose milk is used to make soap for RebelWood SoapWorks.
fifth generation to live there, she knew cows would be too much. But a visit about four years ago to a national agriculture show in Ohio gave her direction. “I saw these gorgeous dairy goats and stumbled on this breed by accident,” she said. Nigerian Dwarf goats are much smaller than a standard size goat by as much as 100 pounds. They also have complicated color genetics in that they can be a mix of several greys, browns, whites or black with no two being the same despite their parentage. Their milk, too, has a very high butter
content, which makes it perfect for cheese, and the sugar in the milk makes a bubbly lather when the milk is used for soap. Intrigued, Wood bought a buck and doe. At first, the family had enough milk to make cheese and yogurt for themselves and to give to friends. But as the herd grew they had too much milk, and because they were not licensed to sell these products to the public, Wood decided making the milk into soap might work. By then, they’d also changed the name of the farm from WildWood to RebelWood because goats were
a departure from the family’s traditional cow farm. Wood began selling the soap and lotion at craft fairs and found a market. Today her products are sold at the Old Saratoga Mercantile just down the road from her, at Gorsky’s Farm Market in Stillwater, Hand Melon Farm in Greenwich, and at a small Amish shed at her farm’s roadside. The herd now numbers forty dairy goats out of which twenty are milked twice a day. The others are “on break” until they’re ready to breed. She keeps a few bucks around at their “bachelor pad” for that purpose, but other boys that are born are usually fixed – they’re called wethers, and sold as pets. Wood is glad she’s gone with goats.
“I loved, loved my Jersey cows and had milked sheep, but the goats have proved less expensive, take up less space, there’s less mess, less overhead,” she said. “It was a steep learning curve. I was not intending to go into business. It was a leap to go from a job with a steady paycheck to something that is seasonal.” But when she looks at her goats like the handful that were for show at the fair, her eyes light up especially on a dark grey and white doe. “This one is Bodhi, she’s four years old and a finished champion. She’s the Queen Bee of the herd,” Wood said. “She’s my favorite, but don’t tell her.” Visit rebelwoodsoapworks.com or Facebook for more information.
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Stitches And Time Photos provided.
Denise Murphy is front of her shop Stitches & Time.
by Geraldine Freedman for Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Creativity and imagination are Denise Murphy’s handmaidens. A casual perusal of her Stitches & Time shop reveals the extent of Murphy’s talents: rustic pine tables, cabinets, and fireplace exteriors; faux stained glass; crochet rugs; candles; primitive home décor items; wood flowers; even jams and jellies from fruits she grows. All of these things she makes. But when she started her business in 1987 in Gansevoort, it was quilts. “I’m addicted to fabric,” Murphy said as she pointed out the shelves of multi-colored patterned cotton. Somewhere along the way after she and the family moved to their current location in 1997 along Route 29 just west of the village of Schuylerville, she and her husband decided to try their hands at making a chimney cabinet.
“It sold in two weeks,” she said. Wood became her passion, but she decided to go solo when it came to construction. “My husband is very modern and finished,” she said. “I’m very rough edged.” Farmhouse furniture is what she terms her look. Her father built her a workshop, which has every imaginable tool with shelves for paint, and with walls adorned with Elvis Presley covers. A garage was converted to a showroom for her furniture and other wood items. Word got out about her expertise and several local businesses, such as Saratoga Olive and Boca Bistro in Saratoga Springs, hired her to make tables and cabinets. The Town of Stillwater had her make beach benches and little trash cans for Brown’s beach; and recently a hotel in Bolton Landing has ordered twenty low tables.
‘I love, love, love woodworking,” Murphy said. “If I’m walking around and I don’t have my tape measure attached I feel something is missing.” Her store continues to feature tons of handmade items, many of them from local crafters, such as goat milk soaps and whimsical dolls, as wells as interesting items like pillows filled with balsam from Maine. But her focus on furniture making and her interest in combining a little of this with a little of that has brought her into the vintage market, which includes using wood from old barns or collecting cast iron tools, tubs and sinks, and glass blocks, among other things. Her shop now has a tool hut with vintage tools; a shutter shed with old shutters; a window house; and several rows of old doors that people renovating old farmhouses are happy to find, she said.
While most of her pine comes from a sawmill that delivers, anything old interests her. “I’m always looking for old doors and columns,” she said. “Right now I want to find a lathe so I can turn my own table legs.” Her sister helps out in the store so she can be in her workshop. “Ideas are just flowing,’ she
said. “There’s not enough time in the day to build. Sometimes I hate to close up the shop. Maybe someday I’ll slow down and make some more quilts before I die.” Not for now, though. Find Stitches & Time on Facebook or visit her shop any day except Wednesday at 945 Rt. 29. Her phone is 518-695-5643.
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Bonus Tuesday Grant Cottage will be open on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. during Saratoga Race Course’s season. Tours run every 30 minutes, with the last tour of the day at 3:30 p.m. Admission $6 adults; $5 seniors and children 6-17; free for active duty military and children 5 and under. Lions Bottle Drive Help the Lions Club continue to serve the needs of the Saratoga Springs community with special emphasis on sight, hearing and diabetes and help the environment by taking part in our year-long bottle drive/ fundraiser. Bring all your bottles and cans to the user-friendly Minogue’s Beverage Centers with four convenient locations: 16 West Ave. and 624 Maple Ave. in Saratoga Springs, 2421 State Route 9 in Malta and 266 Quaker Rd. in Queensbury and donate your receipt to The Lions Club account at the check-out counter. Do Good, Feel Good! Thanks for your support. Pop-Up Art Openings on Beekman Art, music and great food in our three block arts district. Featuring over nine different art openings. Several businesses, along with the art galleries, will be hosting a visiting artist for the evening. The Black Circle will welcome back the wonderful Columbian artist Miguel Hoyas. The Textile Studio at 143 Grand Ave. features Lioubov Ermolova with lacey shawls and scarves. Living Resources will feature Black Dimensions in Art. The Fredrick Allen Lodge will have live jazz. The neighborhood restaurants will feature live music, food and drink specials for the evening. This is a familyfriendly, street-wide event that happens every second Friday of the month from May through October. Come out and support your local art district on August 10 from 5 - 8 p.m. For more information contact Amejo Amyot, aamejo@gmail.com.
The 154th Baker Family Reunion The reunion will be held Saturday, August 11 at the Malta Community Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish to share. Hotdogs, hamburgers, drinks and tableware will be provided. The Malta Community Park has picnic tables under a pavilion, bathroom facilities, playground, basketball court and walking trails. The site is fully accessible with ample parking. Malta Community Park is on Plains Road County Route 108 in Malta. Take Exit 12 off the Northway (Route 87), then east onto Route 67 and onto County Route 108 East, the park is on the left. For further information email bakerreunion@roadrunner.com or visit the Baker Family Reunion’s Facebook page facebook.com/ thebakerfamilyreunion or their blog at thebakerfamilyreunion. wordpress.com. The Markets at Round Lake Three Markets – Two Days – One Eclectic Village. Come and Celebrate the Makers Revolution and Sustainable Food Movement on August 11 and 12, Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We will be showcasing over 80 of the best and brightest Artisans in the local and regional Maker, Crafter and Artisanal Edibles community. The Makers - talented and passionate vendors with a variety of handmade goods from leather bags to ceramics, clothing to candles, industrial chic to upcycled jewelry and much more. The Food Market –prepackaged goods with tastes ranging from salsa and sauerkraut, craft ciders and spirits to sweet treats and spices. The Book Market - will feature more than 15,000 used and some rare books in the historic Round Lake Auditorium. Live Music, food trucks, as well the WRLIS Pie Booth. For Kids - The Creativity Caravan - A travelling studio, gallery, and imaginarium which is sure to spark, engage, and nourish creativity in kids of all ages. Join us in front of the Round Lake Auditorium for a delightful experience of miniature book-making! Participants will have the opportunity to learn how to make their very own miniature books, with lots of materials and embellishments available to fill the
books with stories and illustrations. More Information - including a full list of vendors is available at www. MarketsAtRoundLake.com. This is a free event and is a fundraiser sponsored by The Woman’s Round Lake Improvement Society (WRLIS) for the Round Lake Libraries and the historic Village of Round Lake. So, come meet the makers, taste the goodness, read a piece of history, listen to live music and shop local! www. MarketsAtRoundLake.com. The event will be held at Village Green, 49 Burlington Ave, Round Lake. Saratoga Pinball & Arcade Show Visit the Saratoga Pinball and Arcade Show for some familyfriendly entertainment. It will be held at the Saratoga Regional YMCA in Saratoga Springs, on Friday August 10 from 2 – 10 p.m. and Saturday August 11 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. The show will feature approximately 50 pinball machines and arcade games from the past and present, all set on free play. For one admission price, you are welcome to stay all day and play as much as you like for no additional cost. The show will also feature an indoor flea market with various pinball and arcade games and parts for sale. Proceeds from the show will be donated to charity. Cost is $10 for admission. For more information visit www.pinballsaratoga.com. 2018 Annual Clam Steam Tickets on sale now. Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club Annual Clam Steam will be held Saturday, August 11 from noon to 9 p.m. $40 for a full steam ticket, $35 for a chicken ticket, $30 for a Chicken Only Ticket. For ticket information contact Bill at 518-378-2208 or at the club house at 518-695-3917. Music by DJ Andy Jennings. Summer Sing Calling all singers to the Round Lake Auditorium for an evening of musical camaraderie in this historic and fun location. The Burnt Hills Oratorio Society with Artistic Director William Jon Gray hosts its annual summer sing, Tuesday evening, August 14, to sample selections from their upcoming and diverse choral season. Arrive early (6:30 p.m.) to park, sign in and mingle with fellow music lovers. Singing starts at 7 p.m. Music
Week of August 3 – August 9, 2018 is provided as we sing through excerpts of Haydn’s Mass in Time of War and a collage of Broadway music. $10 entry to cover the cost of the venue at 2 Wesley Avenue, Round Lake. BHOS is a community that sings and believes in the power of the human voice. For more information, visit www.BHOS.us or call 518-416-4060. Open House – Upstate Model Railroaders On August 15 from 7 - 9 p.m. the Upstate Model Railroaders club will host their monthly open house. Bring the family, come visit our layouts and see our trains in operation. Our members are always on hand to answer questions. Check out our directions page on our website at www.upstatemodelrailroaders. com for a map to our location and where to go once you arrive. Look for the lighted “OPEN” sign. We are located at 22 Hudson Falls Rd. South Glens Falls. Health, History and Horses Charity Gala Support community charities on Thursday, August 16 at 6 – 9 p.m. at Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs. Live Music, hot and cold food stations, cash bar, silent auction, 4 season basket-raffle. Tickets are $75. For reservations: Mail checks to: Ladies of Charity, 8 Claire Pass, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. On-line www. ladiesofcharitysaratoga.com For questions call Linda 518-5834020 or Gail 518-587-5392. 12th Annual Car, Truck and Bike Show On Saturday, August 18, the Clifton Park Elks Lodge will hold its 12th Annual Car Show. The Lodge is located at 695 MacElroy Road, Ballston Lake. All years and makes of cars, trucks and motorcycles are welcome. We have over 50 awards to registered vehicles. Fun, music, 50/50 raffles, and great food. Come see the contestant vehicles. Also, see the New York State Police demonstrate their “Rollover Simulator”. Proceeds benefit the Elks National Foundation and the NYSEA Major Project Fund (Cerebral Palsy Home Service Program). Registration starts at 9 a.m. until noon. Awards will be presented approximately at
3:30 p.m. Contestant registration is $10; spectators are free. Rain date is Sunday, August 19. For Information call Dick Campion at 518-928-8725 or Mike Bendetti at 518-495-0240. Email CarShow@cliftonparkelks.org. 20th Annual Travers Wine Tasting Please join us to celebrate a very special anniversary, the 20th Annual Travers Wine Tasting on Friday, August 24, 6 – 10 p.m., at the Saratoga City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Our 20th Anniversary will be a night to remember, please help us make it the biggest year yet by supporting this wonderful event and the essential programs and services it funds. With more than 100 varieties of fine wines, craft beer, and liquors, as well as gourmet food for your enjoyment, and a variety of auctions, raffles and other exciting attractions, our 20th year promises to be bigger and better than ever. Held the night before the famous Travers Race and promising to be the highlight of the summer season, this year’s event will take place at the Saratoga Springs City Center. This exclusive, high profile benefit is a unique part of the ever-popular Travers Festival activities. General Admission is 140/person, limited to guests age 21 and older, identification required. Call the Development Office at 518-465-3322 for more information. Proceeds from this year’s event go directly toward improving the lives of the elderly in the Greater Capital Region. For more than 65 years, Senior Services of Albany has delivered vital services and programs to this vulnerable population throughout the Capital Region, including our staple Meals on Wheels program. Come and enjoy an evening of food, drink, and fun, all while supporting one of the area’s most beloved non-profit organizations. Second Annual Car Show Saratoga Wilton Elks #161 Car Show will be held on August 25, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs. There will be breakfast, lunch, music 50/50 raffle, and top 25 trophies. Proceeds benefit Veteran, youth and drug awareness programs. Rain date is August 26. Registration is from 9 – Noon. Cost is $10. Contact Al Sommer 518-885-9846.
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Week of August 3 – August 9, 2018
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 3 “History, Legends, Lore and More” 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. Join us as we 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. Cost is $8, children under 12 are free. For more information, contact the Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center at 518-587-3241.
Ghost Tours at Canfield Casino Saratoga Springs History Museum, Canfield Casino in Congress Park, Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m. – Noon One hour guided tours are every Monday, Wednesday and Friday and are led by staff and volunteers who personally experienced paranormal occurrences in the building. Tours include full admission to the Canfield Casino and all three floors of the Saratoga Springs History Museum. Cost is $10 adults, $8 children, Free for children under 5.
First Fridays Downtown Ballston Spa, 6 – 9 p.m. Visit the village of Ballston Spa on the First Friday of every month and enjoy live music, art displays and featured shop promotions in many of our shops, restaurants and galleries. Free family movies in Wiswall Park at dusk. This week’s feature film is Coco.
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 4
SUNDAY, AUGUST 5 TUESDAY, AUGUST 7 Breakfast Buffet
Big Truck Day
Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs, 8:30 – 11 a.m. Menu: eggs to order, fruit cocktail, French toast, pancakes, potatoes, breakfast sausage and ham, corned beef hash, sausage gravy and buiscuits, eggs benedict, juice, coffee and tea. Donation Requested: Adults $10, Seniors and Military (active/retired with ID Card) $9, Children 5—12 $8, Under 5 free, Take-outs $10. Call 518-584-2585 for more information.
Maple Avenue Middle School, Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Join The Children’s Museum at Saratoga for our annual FUNdraiser event. This hands‐on event provides the opportunity for kids to see, touch and explore their favorite trucks. Cost is $5 per child and $2 for adults.
Sunflower Saturdays Pitney Meadows, 223 West Ave., Saratoga Springs, 9:30 a.m. Pitney Meadows Community Gardens will host an old-fashioned story time for children, followed by a hands-on, garden activity. The program begins at 9:30 a.m. with Faye Mihuta reading picture books on garden topics. Jess Clauser will then lead a garden activity at 10 a.m. Free admission.
Saratoga Summer Mall Expo – Arts, Crafts & Lifestyle Wilton Mall, 3065 NY 50, Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Vendors and local businesses of all varieties! Great selection of pottery, hand-forged jewelry, stained glass, home décor items, herbal products, body care products, silk floras, and more. Prizes and raffles throughout Saturday and Sunday. Free admission.
The Man Who Baptized Grant Grant Cottage, 1000 Mt. McGregor Rd., Wilton, 1 p.m. Dave Hubbard will outline the life of the Reverend Dr. John Philip Newman, clergyman, popular orator, author and world traveler, through his life’s religious and political activities. For more events at Grant Cottage visit www.grantcottage.org.
Tang Family Saturdays – Outdoor Rubbing Art Tang Museum, Skidmore Campus, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 2-3:30 p.m. Suitable for children ages 5 and up with their adult companions. Programs include a tour of a current Tang exhibition followed by a hands-on art activity. Free and open to the public. For reservations and information, call 518-580-8080.
Saratoga Stryders 5K Trail Series Fun Run Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, Camp Saratoga, Scout Rd., Parking Lot #1, Gansevoort, 5:30 p.m. The race series is open to all ages and abilities. Registration is $5 per race at the door starting at 5:30 p.m. Race begins at 6:15 p.m. - rain or shine. A raffle is held at the end of each race. At the last race of the series the Ironman and Ironwoman award is given. Proceeds benefit the Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, Saratoga Spa State Park and another local non-profit. For more information contact Laura Clark at races@saratogastryders.org or call 518-581-1278.
Annual “After the Race…” Cocktail Party Saratoga National, 458 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs, 6:30 p.m. Please join us at our biggest annual gala to honor the retired thoroughbreds of Old Friends at Cabin Creek. Tickets are $100 in advance, $125 at the door. For more information or to purchase tickets please visit www. oldfriendsatcabincreek.com.
MONDAY, AUGUST 6 Kid’s Birding Moreau Lake State Park, 605 Old Saratoga Rd, Gansevoort, 9 a.m. Bring your kid to this fun birding event where we will try to see and learn as many birds as we can. We will walk down to our songbird viewing blind with some binoculars and bird field guides and try to scope out the birds! Please call the park office to register for this event with 24-hour advanced notice at 518-793-0511. Each child is $1.
Jumping the Moon Book Signing Old Friends at Cabin Creek, 483 Sand Hill Rd, Greenfield, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Longtime volunteer and firsttime author Bobbie Cromer will be selling and autographing copies of her book “Jumping the Moon” Jumping the Moon, a story inspired by her granddaughter’s mustang Holy Smokes and his journey from a wild mustang to show pony. Holy Smokes, Cromer and illustrator Madison Feldhaus will be at Old Friends to talk about the book and their passion for equine welfare. A portion of the proceeds of the sale of the book will be donated to Old Friends at Cabin Creek and The Mustang Heritage Foundation.
The Summer Place to be Luncheon Longfellows Restaurant, Rt. 9P Saratoga Springs, Noon – 2 p.m. All women are invited to attend. Cost is $15 inclusive. Our Special Feature Richard Chait, will discuss, “A Look Back at the Railroads of Saratoga County.” Our Speaker, Sharon Palmer, a musician from Mohawk, NY will discuss finally finding the right key. Reservations are required. Please call Ellie at 518-584-3779 or Anita at 518-583-4043.
Ghost Tours at Yaddo Yaddo Gardens, 312 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs, 5 p.m. Ghost Tours will be held every Tuesday during Racing season. Private docent-led garden tours may be arranged at a date and time convenient to a group. Meet in the parking lot, $10 per person. For more information, contact Yaddo at 518-584-0746 or visit www.yaddo.org.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8 Volkswalk for Fun, Fitness and Friendship Start point: Haven Ave. and Saratoga Ave., Round Lake, 9 a.m. A volkswalk is a recreationallypaced, pre-mapped walk in a culturally or historically interesting
area. They are planned with safety in mind and are great opportunities for exercise and sociability. Registration for each event starts one half hour prior to the walk and the cost is $2. Further information is available at www.walkescv.org
Roast Beef Dinner Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Toss salad, soup, roast beef, mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, dessert, coffee and tea. Donation Requested: $12 adults, $11. Seniors (62 years) and Military (active or retired) with ID Card, $8 Children 5-12. Children under 5 free, $12 All Take-outs. Cash bar available. Call 518-5842585 for more information.
Pickin’ Sessions Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Free to the public, ample free parking and please bring a snack to be share. Amateur/professional musicians are invited to play solo, background or join up with a group. We are having a fun season with extemporaneous, off-the-cuff music by local talented musicians. Check out our web page, www. ballstonareaseniors.com.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 9 Summer Concerts in the Park Wiswall Park, 39 Front St., Ballston Spa, 6 – 8 p.m. This is a great family-friendly event. Bring your blanket and chairs to the park for a great evening of live music in the village. This week features Jim Gaudet and the Railroad Boys.
Korean War Veterans Association Luncheon Grecian Gardens Restaurant, 1216 Rt. 9 Halfmoon, Noon. Hosts will be Paul O’Keefe and Mary Kuelzlow. For reservations, please call Paul at 518-423-3990 or Mary at 518-580-1436 by August 7. Veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War, in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, friends and relatives are all invited to attend. For an application to join the organization, please contact Comm. Roger Calkins at 518-584-3037.
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week of 8/3-8/9 friday, 8/3:
monday, 8/6:
Skeeter Creek/ The Switch, 6 p.m. @ Shepard Park, Lake George
Padraic Decker, 7 p.m. @ Bailey’s — 518.450.1305
Bright Series: Phoebe Hunt & The Gatherers, 8 p.m. @ Caffè Lena — 518.583.0022
Open Mic Night, 7 @ Caffè Lena — 518.583.0022
Hungry Crows, 8 p.m. @ Peabody’s — 518.886.8673 The Heaters, 8 p.m. @ Bailey’s — 518.450.1305 Kevin Downey Jr., 8 & 10 p.m. @ The Comedy Works — 518.275.6897
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Steve Lambert Quartet, 9 p.m. @ 9 Maple Avenue — 518.583.2582 Dashboard, 9:30 p.m. @ Putnam Place – 518-886-9585
saturday, 8/4:
The Meg (Pg-13) 2D Disney’s ChrisToPher robin (Pg) 2D
Fri - Thu: 10:40 aM, 1:40, 4:50, 7:30, 10:10
The sPy Who DuMPeD Me (r) 2D
Banjo Revelry VII, 8 p.m. @ Caffè Lena — 518.583.0022
Fri - Thu: 10:50 aM, 2:00, 5:00, 7:50, 10:40
Kevin Downey Jr., 8 & 10 p.m. @ The Comedy Works — 518.275.6897
Thu: 7:00, 9:50
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Teen TiTans go! To The Movies (Pg) 2D
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Teen TiTans go! To The Movies (Pg) 2D
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MaMMa Mia! here We go again (Pg-13) 2D
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Fri - Thu: 10:40 aM, 2:40, 6:30, 10:00 Fri - Thu: 9:40 aM, 1:00, 4:20, 7:40, 11:00
Fri - Mon: 10:10 aM, 12:50, 3:40, 6:50, 9:50 Tue & WeD: 12:50, 3:40, 6:50, 9:50 Thu: 10:10 aM, 12:50, 3:40, 6:50, 9:50
The Wallies, 9 p.m. @ Bailey’s — 518.450.1305 John Savage Quartet, 9 p.m. @ 9 Maple Avenue — 518.583.2582 Feast of Friends: Doors Tribute, 9:30 p.m. @ Putnam Place – 518-886-9585
Super Dark Monday: Postage/ Sugar Eater, 9:30 p.m. @ Desperate Annie’s — 518.587.2455
tuesday, 8/7: Leah Woods, 7 p.m. @ Bailey’s — 518.450.1305 Philadelphia Orchestra Chamber Trio, 7 p.m. @ Caffè Lena — 518.583.0022 The Piano Guys, 7:30 p.m. @ SPAC — 518.584.9330
wednesday, 8/8: Matt Cosgrove, 7 p.m. @ Bailey’s — 518.450.1305 Hot Club of Saratoga, 7 p.m. @ Hamlet & Ghost — 518.450.7287 Open Mic Night, 9:30 p.m. @ Putnam Place – 518-886-9585
sunday, 8/5:
thursday, 8/9:
Hot Club of Saratoga, 12 p.m. @ Salt & Char — 518.450.7500
Hot Club of Saratoga, 6 p.m. @ Mouzon House — 518.226.0014
Leah Woods, 7 p.m. @ Bailey’s — 518.450.1305 Upstate Rubdown, 7 p.m. @ Caffè Lena — 518.583.0022 Saratoga Summer Concert Series: Fenimore Blues, 7 p.m. @ Congress Park Kevin Downey Jr., 8 p.m. @ The Comedy Works — 518.275.6897
Sylvia Tyson with Scarlet Rivera, 7 p.m. @ Caffè Lena — 518.583.0022 William Hale, 7 p.m. @ Tang Museum Upbeat on the Roof at Skidmore College — 518.580.8080 Soul Session, 8 p.m. @ Bailey’s — 518.450.1305 Brian Patneaude, 9 p.m. @ Putnam Place – 518-886-9585
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“20 Years of Fashion, 1,000 Nights of Hope” - Designer Nicole Miller To Be Featured at Saratoga Fashion Show SARATOGA SPRINGS — American designer Nicole Miller will be featured at the 20th Annual Ronald McDonald House Fashion Show in Saratoga Springs later this month. The Saratoga Fashion Show is one of the most important fundraising events of the year for Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region. The events have raised more than $1.3 million and providing more
than 16,250 nights to keep families close while dealing with the serious illness or injury of a child, said Jeff Yule, executive director of the organization, in a statement. “Nicole Miller is truly an iconic American designer,” Natalie Sillery, event chair and owner of Saratoga Trunk, said in a statement. Attendees will have the opportunity to see selections from Miller’s Summer and Fall 2018 lines.
The fashion show will be held 11 a.m. on Aug. 23 at the At the Rail Pavilion at Saratoga Race Course. General admission tickets to the fashion show are $225. An exclusive VIP cocktail party and meet-and-greet with Miller will take place 6- 8 p.m. Aug. 22 at the Adelphi Hotel. Ticket options vary. For more information about the events, call 518-438-2655, or go to: rmhcofalbany.org.
Friends of the Canfield Casino Benefit Gala on Aug. 24 SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Friends of the Canfield Casino gala will take place at the casino in Congress Park 7-11 p.m. on Aug. 24. The event will feature live music, dancing and gourmet food. Tickets are $75 and the
fundraiser will benefit the preservation of the Canfield Casino, and the Saratoga Springs History Museum. Tickets may be purchased by calling 518-584-6920, or via the history museum’s website at: www.saratogahistory.org.
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Lindsey Stirling & Evanescence - July 28
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Lindsey Stirling, acrobatic moves and virtuoso melodies with violin, at SPAC July 28, 2018.
Amy Lee of Evanescence at the piano performing “Never Go Back” at SPAC with Evanescence July 28, 2018.
Amy Lee of Evanescence at the mic performing “Lacrymosa” at SPAC with Evanescence July 28, 2018.
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Saratoga’s Discarded History Stage Features Intimate Audience Experience
SARATOGA SPRINGS — “SPAC on Stage,” an intimate concert series, where the entire audience is placed onstage with the artists, will kick-off with Russian Renaissance on August 6. Show begins at 8 p.m. Ticket prices range from $40 to $50. See www.spac.org for more information. Aug. 6: SPAC on Stage: Russian Renaissance. Through stunning performances of everything from tango to folk to jazz, Russian Renaissance is redefining the
Stephen Smigielski with Registry and Notice board that hung on Caroline Street for nearly a half-century. Photo by SuperSource Media.
by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS — In the age of social platforms, event hashtags and electronic invites, it was a dinosaur. Suddenly one recent weekday morning, it was no more. The Caroline Street Register stood fixed to a building on the south side of Caroline Street for approximately a half-century – the notice board a tapestry of flyers and posters and postcardsize bulletins that for several decades freely publicized city staged events. An adjacent plank which runs along the billboard’s left side lists 20 different businesses – and alongside, each business’ motto - a heavy plank reminder of the city’s funkier and hands-on, do-it-yourself past. When the building was undergoing an exterior paint job recently, workers removed the large sign, apparently targeted for the trash pile. Local resident Stephen Smigielski was working at a nearby eatery at the time. “I saw it sitting against the lamppost, just waiting for the dumpster,” Smigielski says. “The garbage truck was pulling up and I was like, whoa, whoa…” Jim Stanley, who runs the Tin & Lint located a few yards from the board’s long-standing
position, estimates the register has clung to the Caroline Street wall since probably the early 1970s. The business listings had been updated and repainted at least twice since that time, he added. “I grew up in the ‘70s in Saratoga Springs,” Smigielski explained. “I remember a lot of the places being boarded up when the town was not as booming as it is now. That sign was always there. It was there when we were teenagers. I didn’t want it to hit the bonfire.” Smigielski rescued the sign and placed it in a toolshed for safekeeping. Beneath a stencil burgundy-fade that reads “notices,” it remains as it was, festooned with staples and push-pins and swatches of flyers that existed the day the board came down. The “register” position holds a listing of businesses that date to the 1970s - some which continue to exist to the present day, others not as fortunate and obliterated by time. Desperate Annie’s – with its’ motto “Lively Libations,” the Tin & Lint - “an American Bar,” Gaffney’s, Sperry’s, and the Vault – “coin shop and baseball cards,” maintain their respective businesses on Caroline Street. Some have been replaced by other businesses: E.H. Holland (“70 years of Service”)
most recently was the site of One Caroline Street Bistro; Boyce & Drake plumbing and heating currently sites Hamlet & Ghost; Madame Jumel’s “dining emporium” has been transformed into Dango’s pub; Aiko’s is today the Spa City Tap and Barrel, and Side St. Saloon (“Drinks Galore”) morphed into Clancy’s Tavern. Gone are the Coronet Press (“Printers Extraordinaire”), Ambience Unlimited (custom audio environments), Jah Skates and Reggae Shop, Esthetiques (European nail and skin care center), Duval’s (games of chance), Hal Bigelow (custom cabinetry), Kitsch (nonessentials), Northwind Graphics (silkscreen prints), The Sideline (food emporium) and Discline – whose motto was “CD’s Forever.” Some of the businesses existed in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, which suggests that may have been the last time the registry was updated. Preserving the sign was Smigielski’s main purpose. He has no specific plans regarding its future destination, other than it should be somewhere where people can see it and where it will continue to be preserved. “I’m not looking for financial gain, but I am looking for it to find a home,” he says. “Even if it sits in a shed for the rest of its life, my first thought was: let’s save this.”
possibilities of their traditional Russian folk instruments (balalaika, domra/domra alto, button accordion, and balalaika contrabasso), and is capturing the attention of audiences worldwide. The group has firmly established itself as one of the most electrifying and exhilarating ensembles of today, winning the largest prize for chamber music in 2017. Aug. 13: SPAC on Stage: Nu Deco Ensemble. Aug. 27: SPAC on Stage: H’SAO.
Sean Spicer in the Spa City SARATOGA SPRINGS — Former White House Communications Director Sean Spicer will be signing copies of his new book, “The Briefing: Politics, the Press, and the President,” 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15 at Northshire Bookstore Saratoga, on Broadway. Tickets are required for the event and price of admission is the cost of the book: $31.02. At 7 p.m. Aug. 16, Northshire will host Pulitzer Prize-winning author C. J. Chivers, who will discuss his new book, “The
Fighters: Americans in Combat in Afghanistan and Iraq,” billed as an unvarnished account of modern combat, told through the eyes of the fighters who have waged America’s longest wars. At 7 p.m. Aug. 21, Nebula Award-winner Naomi Novik will be at the bookstore to share her new novel, “Spinning Silver.” For more information on these or other events, call 518682-4200 or 1-855-339-5990, or visit the Northshire Bookstore website at www.northshire.com.
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HAVANA NIGHTS:
Saratoga Hospital Gala
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Hospital hosted its 36th annual gala Aug. 1, at The Polo Meadow on the grounds of Saratoga Casino Hotel. The theme was “Havana Nights.” Proceeds from the event benefit Saratoga Hospital’s Saratoga Community Health Center—the only facility in the Saratoga region to provide high-quality, routine healthcare to individuals regardless of their ability to pay. All photos by SuperSource Media.
Elizabeth Macy and Paul Gleasman
Denise Klein, John Vandeloo and Cindy Lauzon
Michelle Deuel and Laura Petrovic
Attendees raise a toast to the memory of Amy Raimo, the hospital’s foundation director and vice president of community engagement died earlier this summer.
Auction team members Stephanie Mason and Sarah Stonesifer
John Hendrickson, Maureen Lewi and Marylou Whitney
Kate and Angelo Calbone, Collen Carlson, Steve and Barbara Ferraro
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by Bendan O’Meara Saratoga TODAY
CERTAIN RACES have nostalgia baked into their conditions. For instance, Saturday’s Grade 1 Whitney Invitational, a nine-furlong scamper, wire-towire, has a long history and like the Travers, reliving races of this magnitude roots you in time, for better or worse. Ten years ago, the great New York-bred Commentator vied for his second career Whitney. He won his first in 2005, rebuffing the monstrous future Horse of the Year Saint Liam. In 2008, Commentator went straight to the front. “Well, I would say that was unbelievable,” Zito said. “He won in 2005. We beat the Horse of the Year. That was special. That was great. In 2008, three years later to win the Whitney, that’s a really special horse.” There’s no denying Commentator had a certain “it” factor. All the great ones have it and for someone like Zito, a Hall of Famer and life-long horseman, to say it, you know it goes beyond mere impressionism and into something more concrete. “We love every horse in the barn,” he said. “We love all horses, but you can tell it’s different when someone walks down the street. ‘That’s so and so. That’s this one and that’s that one.’ The presence of someone. That’s where he stood out. You could see he had a different presence to him. Obviously you can’t come back from setbacks and perform on a high level [like he did]. Nine out of 10 horses—90 out of 100 horses— don’t do that.”
The playbook for horses of this nature is alarmingly simple: go to the lead, not too fast, see what happens. In 2008, when 24 and change went up and Commentator relaxed, you knew he had what it took to dictate the terms of the race. Turning for home, he opened up like it was nothing. Zito, coming off an upset win in the Belmont Stakes with Da’Tara two months earlier, paraded down from box, pointed at the ABC camera, and stormed down the stairs to the winner’s circle. It was a magical performance as Commentator thwarted popular horses like Grasshopper, the same colt who gave Street Sense all he could handle in the 2007 Travers, and Student Council. Commentator schooled them all. When Zito speaks of Commentator, it’s always with reverence, almost like he couldn’t believe what the Distorted Humor gelding was capable of. It’s one thing to ration speed in the three or four path and let the pace setters do the heavy lifting. It’s another to take the herd to the woodshed on the lead, to be rabbit and tortoise all in one package. Slow and steady wins the race? Say what now? “I just think, again, his demeanor, his performances were unbelievable,” Zito said. “I remember [jockey] Johnny [Velazquez] telling me, who won the Whitney in 2008, he told me when went up to New England for the Mass Cap, [Commentator] could’ve beat anybody that day. Even though running in New England the company is not a Saratoga class or Commentator class. That day he could beat anybody. Johnny is one of the great jockeys ever. I believe him.” In 2009, by then an eightyear-old, Commentator saddled up for the Whitney yet again. Zito figured it would be the horse’s final race, win or lose. He always noted how wonderful and patient the owners Tracy and Carol Farmer were with the horse. They trusted Zito and his team to bring the horse along.
Exercise rider Maxine Correia, groom Gustavo Sanchez, the hot walkers, everyone. A horse doesn’t get to the starting gate on its own. It doesn’t even get there on the skill and attention of a trainer alone. If Commentator had an easy lead in the 2008 Whitney, he would get no such easy pass in 2009. Pressed from the start Commentator turned for home in the lead, but Bulls Bay, a titanic long shot came flying off the turn and blew past Commentator. Macho Again, another late closer, breezed past Commentator. But Commentator, tired, lots of wear and tear in those old bones, settled for third. Zito said in 2009, “Father Time catches up to everybody.” I remember following Zito after the race as I was doing the reporting for what would become Six Weeks in Saratoga. I kept my distance by about 20 yards. Zito walked with his head low, hands in his pockets. Sorry to cite my own book, but here’s what I wrote: “Zito’s chin dropped to his chest while he walked under the roof of the grandstand, weaved his way through tables, and glued his feet to the floor in front of a television. On the television streamed the replay of the Whitney. Zito stood like a sentinel, his arms folded, neck craned up at an angle. He made no sound. In this replay, Commentator still ran, still fought. There was the head-on shot, the pan shot, illustrating the many views of defeat. It was on this screen that Commentator still raced. At last Zito tore his eyes away from that screen with his head low, scuffing his feet across a worn path back to his barn.” I remember then Zito telling me that had Commentator won that Whitney he was going to retire him that day. And on the phone just a few days ago, reliving memories of the old war horse, he added, “Then he would’ve marched across the street right into the Hall of Fame.” Brendan O’Meara is a freelance writer and author of Six Weeks in Saratoga. He also hosts The Creative Nonfiction Podcast.
“You can’t come back from set backs and perform on a high level [like Commentator did]. Nine out of 10 horses — 90 out of 100 horses — don’t do that.” - Zito. Photo provided.
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by Louisa Foye Saratoga TODAY
In spite of harrowing weather through Friday, Saratoga fans were blessed with a Jim Dandy Saturday, as Ma Nature cooperated once again with glorious weather over the weekend! Finley’sluckycharm opened up this past week’s stakes action on Wednesday, by avenging her loss at the wire in last year’s Grade 2 Honorable Miss to Paulassilverlining, by dominating this year’s edition with her 2 1/4 length win over Vertical Oak.
The Twirling Candy mare has now amassed earnings of well over $900K+ for trainer Bret Calhoun, with 11 wins in 17 career starts, and her next stop should be the Grade 1 Ballerina on the Travers undercard, before prepping back home at Churchill Downs for the Breeders Cup Filly and Mare Sprint. In Thursday’s John Morrissey, a 6 1/2-furlong sprint for NY-breds, the 8-yearold crafty veteran, Weekend Hideaway, would have made the race’s namesake, “Old Smoke”, very proud! In his first win since defeating Diversify in the Commentator at Belmont in May of 2017, the son of Speightstown withstood an objection from last year’s John Morrissey winner, Celtic Chaos, to win the race for his second time, with Luis Saez aboard for Phil Serpe. Weekend Hideaway certainly epitomizes the moniker, “Horse for a Course”, as this indomitable NY-bred broke his maiden at the Spa, over a similarly sloppy track in 2012, and has won here every even-numbered year since and
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has won at least one race each year since his debut! After breaking his maiden at Gulfstream in early March, Hofburg did not taste victory again until last Friday’s 1 1/8mile Curlin Stakes. Following a 2nd place finish to Audible in the Florida Derby, and then a 7th in the Kentucky Derby, and a 3rd in the Belmont Stakes behind Justify, Juddmonte Farm’s homebred son of Tapit needed a confidence booster, or as his Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott was quoted to have said, “so did I”! Although Hofburg probably wasn’t crazy about the going on the sloppy track, the lightly raced, inexperienced chestnut had no problem putting away the small and modest field and recorded a 100 Beyer with his 5-length victory, while gaining valuable experience heading into the Travers. Hofburg’s victory was just the beginning of another fantastic
Birthday weekend for Bill Mott, as he also was part of the thrilling dead heat finish in Saturday’s Grade 2 Bowling Green with his Channel Maker, and Chuck Lawrence’s longshot Glorious Empire, while also collecting a win with Satisfy in the 4th. On his actual 65th on Sunday, the Hall of Famer’s uncanny ability to find the Winner’s Circle on his special day continued, as he brought home Glossy in the 3rd, and a longshot named Length in the 5th, who paid $28.40! Mott won nine Saratoga training titles between 1992-2007 and has now won races in 17 out of 25 years on his Birthday! A seven-year streak from 2007-2013 was actually ended by a dark day in 2014. Mott’s biggest Birthday gift came last year in the Jim Dandy, when his Good Samaritan beat Kentucky Derby winner Always Dreaming, and Preakness winner Cloud Computing. Good
Samaritan will make his return to Saratoga in this Saturday’s Whitney, which will be the Harlan’s Holiday colt’s seventh Grade 1 start of his career. In other action on Saturday, Dale Romans helped fulfill the dreams of his longtime friend and client, local businessman Bob Baron, when Promises Fulfilled, a 3-year-old son of Shackleford, who Romans also trained, was victorious in the 6 1/2-furlong Amsterdam. Baron, a graduate of RPI and member of their Hall of Fame as a QB, who earned Division III AllAmerica honors his Senior year, was introduced to Romans by their mutual friend, another local businessman, Roddy Valente, some 20 years ago, and their relationship has continued to blossom. Promises Fulfilled wired the field in the Fountain of Youth in early March but had disappointing finishes in the Florida Derby and Kentucky Derby, which is when the team decided to make him a sprinter. It seems like a great switch after his commanding 3 1/4 length victory in the Amsterdam, under meet leading jockey, Luis Saez, and we will next see him in the H. Allen Jerkens on Travers Day. While Romans has amazingly won a race at Saratoga for 26 straight continued on next page...
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. . . 1 0 D AY S D O W N ! . . . continued from previous page... years, he was hard pressed to ever remember winning two on one card, which he and Luis Saez combined to do on Saturday, as they also won the 3rd Race with Gray Nile. In Saturday’s lone Grade 1, the 6-furlong Alfred G. Vanderbilt, Imperial Hint, a Parx shipper, proved that you can’t judge a book by its cover, as the little horse with a whole lot of heart and speed to burn, crushed the field! Trainer Luis Carvajal, Jr., who used to work at Saratoga as a kid, had to pinch himself as he and his family entered the Saratoga Room following the race, as it was his, and his gutsy little horse’s first Grade 1 victory! What a “feel good” story it is all around, as owner Ray Mamone, who has a body shop in Jersey, lost his wife not long ago, and horse racing has helped to fill the void in his life. In a quirky running of the Jim Dandy, Steve Asmussen’s Tenfold was able to overcome his crazy antics down the stretch, with a final lunge at the wire, to nip Mark Casse’s Flameaway. Tenfold ducked out twice, getting spooked, and ended up way outside the middle of the track. Per his jockey, Ricardo Santana, Jr., the son of Curlin, by Tapit, was more intent on watching the big screen infield TV after that, than running his race! Tenfold was not the only one showing signs of quirkiness, however, as Vino Rosso, another son of Curlin, and Sporting Chance, the son of Tiznow, both had their problems, too! Vino Rosso, who obviously did not like the going on the sealed track, refused to run early on, but came flying late, to finish a head behind the runner-up. Last year’s Hopeful winner, Sporting Chance, who is known for his characteristic ducking out in the stretch, which got him disqualified from the Blue Grass, totally blew the turn, and was pulled up by Luis Saez, when it was apparent he could not recover. Following this madness,
I cannot wait to see what the Travers will bring, when we see this wild crew join the likes of Good Magic, Wonder Gadot, Hofburg, Catholic Boy, Bravazo and Gronkowski. Wonder Gadot’s connections made the decision to race her against the boys once again in the Travers, following her victory over a very sloppy track in last Tuesday’s 1 3/16-mile Prince of Wales at Fort Erie, the second leg of Canada’s Triple Crown. This has complicated matters for Hall of Famer Johnny Velazquez, as he has the mount on both Wonder Gadot and Vino Rosso, and he is, of course, still first call for Todd Pletcher, which will bring loyalty into question while making this tough decision. It also will make things tricky for Mark Casse, as he trains both Wonder Gadot and Flameaway, and it seems that only the filly will go! Good Magic cruised to an easy victory in the Haskell on Sunday, under Jose Ortiz, and stated his case for being the best 3-year-old colt left in training. The son of Curlin was never really threatened, enroute to a convincing, albeit misleading, 3 length victory over Bravazo, while Lone Sailor and Core Beliefs came in 3rd and 4th, off the pace. Good Magic has surely cemented his case to be the morning line favorite heading into the Travers with this Haskell victory. Jose Ortiz had to have his spirits lifted with his excellent 4-win day at Monmouth, following his uncharacteristically slow start at the Spa, as not only did he win the Grade 1 Haskell, he also won the Grade 3 Monmouth Cup, the Grade 3 Matchmaker, and the Wolf Hill Stakes. Saturday’s $1.2 million Grade 1 Whitney has turned into a showcase for New York-breds, with a much-anticipated matchup between Rick Violette’s Diversify and Chad Summers’ Mind Your Biscuits. Diversify was named the 7-5 morning line favorite during Tuesday’s Post Draw at Sperry’s, following his monster performance in the Suburban, that earned him a
career-high 110 Beyer, and will be ridden by Irad Ortiz, Jr. Biscuits was made the 2-1 second choice, and will be ridden by Joel Rosario. Ken and Sarah Ramsey’s Backyard Heaven, named after their 5th Avenue home here in Saratoga that overlooks the Oklahoma, was made the third choice at 9-2, and will be ridden by Javi Castellano for Chad Brown. Todd Pletcher’s Tapwrit will be ridden by Johnny Velazquez and was given 6-1 odds, while Bill Mott’s Good Samaritan will have Jose Ortiz up, at 12-1 odds. Rounding out the field will be Ian Wilkes’ McCraken at 15-1, with Brian Hernandez, Jr. up, and Dalmore with Ricardo Santana, Jr., and Discreet Lover with Manny Franco, both at 30-1. The PDJF weekend culminated with the always hugely successful and wildly popular Jockey Karaoke at Vapor on Monday night. Veteran jockey Mike Luzzi and Phil Teator rocked the packed house with their rendition of the Kiss hit, “I Want to Rock and Roll All Night,” and with their classic black and white Kiss regalia and warpaint, were the judges choice, including a hilarious Wayne Lukas, in a spirited competition that will now have them teeing off against the California winner, Joe Talamo, in an online, YouTube and Facebook poll. Talamo performed “Play that Funky Music White Boy”, and the trash talking started soon thereafter! Luis Saez is doing all his talking on the track, as he leads the Jockey Standings after 10 days with 13 wins! Juni Ortiz is right on his tail with 12, while wily veterans Javi C and Johnny V are tied at 10 with the hot, young Panamanian, Ricardo! Joel has 8 wins, Manny 6, and Jose Ortiz and Junior Alvarado are tied with 4. Not surprisingly, Chad Brown leads the Trainer Standings through the first 10 days with 10 wins, while Steve Asmussen has 8, Bill Mott 7, and Todd Pletcher 6. Stay cool on Whitney Day, but hot with your picks, ‘til we meet again, next week!
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ABREU CONTINUES TO EXPAND HIS STABLE AT SARATOGA
by Tony Podlaski Saratoga TODAY
MANY TRAINERS who come to Saratoga often become independent with a solid set of horses before the age of 30. Thirteen-time Saratoga leading trainer Todd Pletcher was also 29 when he started his own barn in 1996 after being an assistant to Hall of Famer D. Wayne Lukas. Mechanicville native Chad Brown was also 29 when he left Hall of Famer Bobby Frankel to train his own horses in 2007. For Jorge Abreu, who will be 44 on Aug. 16, not only has it
taken him more time to become a trainer, he has also learned how to become successful after starting with just one horse before building that into a 40-horse stable through hard work, committed owners, good help, and long hours. “Being a trainer is not easy,” Abreu said. “You need to have a good background with a little bit of money saved, especially since everything is expensive in New York. You also need to have clients who are going to support you.” Abreu’s journey of becoming a trainer has its roots in Saratoga for more than 20 years. Starting with the late Murray Garren, Abreu eventually migrated as an exercise rider for Billy Badgett, who is now general manager of Gulfstream Park. Abreu then worked for John Terranova as an exercise rider and assistant, which included handling Bob Baffert’s horses when they shipped from California to New York. After six years with Terranova, Abreu moved to Hall of Fame trainer Nick Zito’s
barn for another six years as an assistant while galloping horses that included two-time Whitney Handicap winner Commentator and Bellamy Road, the Wood Memorial winner who later finished second in the 2005 Travers. However for nine years, Abreu may have received a lot of his training skill set by working with a plethora of graded stakes winners – both turf and dirt – from the aforementioned Brown. “I’ve worked with many people,” the Dominican Republic native said. “I really learned a lot by working with Chad. I was going to train horses on my own the year before [in 2015], but I wasn’t ready. I gave myself one more year because experience is always good.” Before going on his own, Abreu also wanted to be fair with Brown by staying with him for one year. During that last year in 2016, Abreu trained just one horse: a then 4-year-old New York-bred filly named Woodville who graduated from the maiden ranks and won an allowance race
“When I won my first race... I got about 15 horses a week later...by the time I left Florida, I had 22 horses.” - Jorge Abreu. Photo provided.
in her first two starts at Saratoga. “She had been training well,” Abreu said. “So I pointed her to Saratoga and she won. That kind of opened the door a little bit. My background was really good. So, I got some people to support me when I was getting ready to leave.” One of his first supporters was Steve Weston, owner of Parkland Thoroughbreds, who had given Abreu an unraced filly
named Ellie’s Honor. Just like with Woodville, Ellie’s honor won her first race in January 2017 at Gulfstream Park. Abreu’s twohorse stable, which included New York-bred All Show, quickly grew after that win. “When I won my first race at Gulfstream Park, I got about 15 horses a week later,” Abreu said. continued on next page...
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ABREU CONTINUES TO EXPAND HIS STABLE AT SARATOGA falling in the Capital Region last week, Abreu’s horses have seen limited time in training and racing on the turf. “I have a good mix of horses, but they are all turf horses,” Abreu said. “The weather is killing me a little bit. Been here since May and there has been a very dry spell. In Sarataoga, when it rains, it really rains. When it’s dry, it’s really dry. There is no in between.”
Jorge Abreu at Saratoga Race Track. Photo provided.
continued from previous page... “By the time I left Florida, I had 22 horses. Since then, everything has been going well.” Last year at Saratoga with just 10 starters, Abreu eventually scored a winner on the turf near the end of the meet with Hope’s Roar for NY Final Furlong Racing Stable. Abreu has been at the Oklahoma Annex barn since the beginning of May. Over the past year, Abreu’s stable continues to
expand with stakes-caliber horses that include Goodthingstaketime, who finished third in the Grade 3 Lake George Stakes on Saratoga’s Opening Day card, and Pas de Soucis, who is being trained for Saturday’s Fasig-Tipton De La Rose Stakes as part of the Whitney Day undercard. Along Pas de Soucis and Goodthingstaketime from owner Peter Bradley, Abreu has also been receiving horses high-profile owner Michael Dubb. Abreu
has been surprised and grateful for being this established within three years. “Michael Dubb and Peter Bradley have been very good supporters by putting good horses in our barn,” Abreu said. “Things have been going well. I never expected to have this happen so soon.” However, one of the things that has placed a setback on Abreu has been the weather. With over three inches of rain
Abreu doesn’t let the weather discourage him from putting in a 15-hour day that starts at 4 a.m. because he knows the horses are worth it not only now, but for his career and future. “The horses make me get up in the morning. These horses make me want to come here to see them, train them, and be around them,” Abreu said. “At the end of the day, you are only good as your horse.”
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NEWS & NOTES W E E K T H R E E A C T I V I T I E S AT S A R AT O G A R A C E C O U R S E Compiled by Lori Mahan.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 3 Shine Again
The day’s feature race is the $100,000 Shine Again for fillies and mares.
First Responders Appreciation Day, presented by Brookview Village
NYRA will honor police officers, firefighters, EMTs and paramedics during First Responders Appreciation Day. The day will feature free grandstand admission for all first responders with proper identification. Numerous local police, fire and emergency service departments will host activities and demonstrations at the CocaCola Saratoga Pavilion. Guests can take advantage of child’s safety seat
demonstrations and fittings for free children’s bicycle helmets, while supplies last (limit two per family). A variety of emergency service vehicles and equipment will be on display in and around the Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavilion. Young fans will enjoy face painting and caricature drawings.
Community Outreach Booth
The Community Outreach Booth will host Gallop NYC, a nonprofit organization based in New York City that offers therapeutic horsemanship programs to children and adults with disabilities.
Taste NY: Craft Beer
This weekly event offers guests a selection of New York craft beers available for sampling in partnership with the New York State Department of Agriculture
and Markets. Fans will be able to sample five craft beers for $5 at the Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavilion from noon to 5 p.m.
Woodford Reserve Bourbon Fridays at The Post
Guests will be invited to sample bourbon cocktails starting at 6 p.m. and stay on-track after the day’s final race to enjoy DJ set and dancing plus trivia to win special prizes from Woodford Reserve at The Post Bar.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 4 Whitney Day & Fasig-Tipton Festival of Racing
The 91st running of the prestigious 1 1/8-mile Whitney will top a blockbuster day of racing that includes five stakes as part of the Fasig-Tipton Festival of Racing. The Whitney will pair with the Grade 1, $500,000 Longines Test for 3-year-old fillies, and the Grade 3, $200,000 Fasig-Tipton Waya for turf fillies and mares. Also Saturday are two additional turf stakes: the $100,000 Fasig-Tipton Lure and the $100,000 Fasig-Tipton De La Rose for fillies and mares.The Whitney will go to post as race number 9 at 5:46 p.m. preceded by the Longines Test. Both the Whitney and Longines Test will be broadcast live on NBCSN. A special edition of Saratoga Live will air on FS2 beginning at 2:30 p.m. Guests are strongly advised to allot additional time for arrival on Whitney Day due to enhanced screening.
Taste NY: Cider, Wine & Spirits
Taste NY: Cider, Wine & Spirits offers guests a selection of cider, wine and spirits available for sampling each Thursday of the meet in partnership with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. Fans will be able to sample five varietals for $5 at the CocaCola Saratoga Pavilion from noon to 5 p.m.
Community Outreach Booth
The Community Outreach Booth will host the Yaddo Garden Association, which is dedicated to the restoration and preservation of the Gardens at Yaddo, including the marble and terra cotta features.
Fashion Saturdays
Designed to showcase the tradition of style in thoroughbred racing, Fashion Saturdays will feature women’s and men’s apparel and accessories from local retailers, as well as a selection of home décor, spa care and jewelry items at the Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavilion from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fashion Saturdays is sponsored by: Bumble B Boutique, Caroline and Main, Complexions Day Spa, EMBRACE THE RACE®, Lifestyles, Miss Scarlett Boutique, The National and TOGA Heritage.
Woodford Reserve and Jeff Brisbin at the Jim Dandy Bar
Guests are invited to the Jim Dandy Bar to sample Woodford Reserve Saratoga Personal Selection, crafted exclusively for racing fans at the Spa, from 2 to 4 p.m. Guitarist Jeff Brisbin will play acoustic favorites from noon to 4 p.m.
Ketel One Saturdays at The Post
The fun will continue each Saturday of the season with the Ketel One Saturdays at The Post. Fans are invited to sample the new Ketel One Botanicals from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. and enjoy music from a live DJ and dancing under the stars following the day’s final race.
The Last Race Showcase at The Stretch
NYRA invites fans who are in attendance on Whitney Day to experience The Stretch for free from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Stretch is Saratoga’s exclusive new hospitality area located in the Grandstand at the Top of the Stretch. There will be food and drink specials and live DJ entertainment. Fans can enjoy the new amenities at The Stretch, including a private bar, concessions, hi-def video screens and televisions, and dramatic views of the Stretch run.
Community Outreach Booth
The Community Outreach Booth will host the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, which aims to preserve the history and foster understanding of thoroughbred racing in America by providing public access to equine art, artifacts, memorabilia, film, video, books, and historical archives.
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 5 Troy Handicap and Alydar
Sunday’s card offers two stakes - the $200,000 Troy Handicap on the turf and the $100,000 Alydar.
Jockey Legends Day, presented by Fasig-Tipton Festival of Racing
Some of the greatest riders in the history of thoroughbred racing will gather at Saratoga Race Course for the fourth annual Jockey Legends Day. The day’s activities will feature special appearances by some of the Spa’s most accomplished riders and autograph signings on the Jockey Silks Porch from noon to 1 p.m. There will be a special trackside presentation after the fifth race.
Fasig-Tipton Festival of Racing
The Fasig-Tipton Festival of Racing will continue with Sunday’s edition of the “Best Turned Out Horse” award, during which Fasig-Tipton will recognize the hard work that goes into daily grooming with a special prize for the groom of the best-turned-out horse participating in the Alydar. The award will be presented to the winning groom in the winner’s circle prior to the race.
Low Roller Challenge
Sunday will include the Low Roller Challenge which allows aspiring handicappers the opportunity to experience the thrill of tournament play for $40, with $30 going towards live bankroll and $10 to the prize pool. Registration begins at 11 a.m. near the Fourstardave Sports Bar.
Taste NY: Food and Artisans
Each Sunday of the season will welcome guests to a lively on-track market of numerous food and artisan vendors featuring products made exclusively in New York State. The market will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavilion.
Community Outreach Booth
The Community Outreach Booth will host the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, a non-profit organization that accredits, inspects and awards grants to approved aftercare organizations to retire, retrain and rehome thoroughbreds using industry-wide funding.
the day of the giveaway; enter through the designated season ticket holder lines; and redeem the giveaway by no later than 3 p.m. Redemptions will begin when gates open to the general public at 11 a.m.
Berkshire Bank Family Mondays
Monday will be highlighted by Berkshire Bank Family Mondays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the CocaCola Saratoga Pavilion. Free Jockey Autograph Books are available for children while supplies last. All kid-friendly games and activities, including the opportunity to pet a retired thoroughbred, are free of charge. Berkshire Bank Family Mondays takes place just across from the Berkshire Bank Family Zone, an interactive play area featuring games, attractions, an Adirondack-style chair and Berkshire Bank charging station. The Berkshire Bank Family Zone is open every day of racing during the Saratoga season.
Low Roller Challenge
Monday will include the continuation of the Low Roller Challenge which allows aspiring handicappers the opportunity to experience the thrill of tournament play for $40, with $30 going towards live bankroll and $10 to the prize pool. Registration begins at 11 a.m. near the Fourstardave Sports Bar.
Community Outreach Booth
The Community Outreach Booth will host The Orchard Project, which is based in Saratoga Springs and is one of the preeminent theatre laboratories in the United States.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 7
DARK DAY, NO RACES.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8 Quick Call
Wednesday features the $100,000 Quick Call for 3-year-olds on turf.
Italian-American Day presented by Aperol Spritz
MONDAY, AUGUST 6
The day-long celebration of Italian culture and heritage will feature traditional Italian music, dance, food, entertainment and games at the Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavilion from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The afternoon will also include an Aperol Spritz tasting at The Stretch, located inside the Grandstand at the Top of the Stretch.
NYSS Cab Calloway
Community Outreach Booth
Monday features the $100,000 Cab Calloway for 3-year-old New York-breds on the turf.
Saratoga Umbrella Giveaway
Racing fans will take home the second giveaway of the 2018 meet, the fan-favorite Saratoga invertible umbrella. The umbrella features the Saratoga Race Course logo etched in white against a black exterior with a red interior lining. All giveaways are free with paid admission, while supplies last. Saratoga season pass or season ticket plan holders are guaranteed to receive a premium Saratoga giveaway item based on the following guidelines: Season pass or season ticket holders must be present at Saratoga Race Course on
The Community Outreach Booth will host The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation, which helps retired horses in need.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 9 NYSS Statue of Liberty Division
Thursday features the $100,000 NYSS Statue of Liberty Division for 3-year-old fillies on turf.
Fabulous Fillies Day
Saratoga Race Course will celebrate women and their contributions to the thoroughbred industry while raising funds to support The Breast Cancer Research
Foundation on Fabulous Fillies Day. This year’s event will for the firsttime honor local breast cancer survivors during special winner’s circle presentations throughout the afternoon in partnership with To Life! The day will also feature the return of the Best in Pink fashion contest for women and men, sponsored by vineyard vines and Moet & Chandon. A highlight of the day will be the Sizzling Hot Pink Saratoga Hat Luncheon, presented by vineyard vines and Moet & Chandon, along with Saratoga Living. This year’s luncheon will honor Vivien Malloy, owner of Edition Farm and secretary and treasurer of the New York Thoroughbred Breeders.
APEROL THURSDAYS AT THE POST
Each Thursday, guests will have the opportunity to sample Aperol Spritz cocktails at The Post Bar from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Fans are also invited to stay on-track after racing to enjoy music from a live DJ and dancing under the stars.
Community Outreach Booth
The Community Outreach Booth will host Floyd Warriors, an organization that seeks to link all available help with families newly diagnosed to help them through the first months of cancer diagnosis and treatment.
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MANUEL YCAZA . . . A PA N A M A N I A M B A L L O F F I R E . . . Photos provided.
by Joseph Raucci
for Saratoga TODAY MANUEL YCAZA passed away just a few days before the Saratoga meet began. To many he is someone that they never have heard of. To sports fans it is a name that may have sounded familiar. Then there are those of us, the racing public, who remember him. And do we ever. Ycaza came by way of his native country Panama. It was in Mexico City where he began to rock the racing world. There he shook that racing establishment to its core. Day in and day out he thrilled the fans with his distinct, anything goes riding style. “Manny” as he was now known had conquered Mexico. Now it was the time to move north of the border to showcase his evergrowing mastery of race riding. He was going to break tradition, in a very big way. This was another time. The jockey colony in this country was still limited very much to a white presence. This was about to change. Ycaza broke the barrier. As his successes mounted, many other Spanish speaking jockeys would make their way to the North American racing scene. Names like Beaza, Pincay, Cordero, Vasquez, Valasquez and so many more that reached the pinnacle of success in their new-found home. It didn’t take long for this tiger in the saddle to reach the dizzying heights that most can only dream of. It was the 1960s… Ycaza won stake races in bunches. Count the 1964 Belmont
Stakes and the D.C. International three times. Here at the Spa, he nailed down the Travers Stakes twice. He took Canada’s most important event, The Queen’s Plate. To list them all would take half of this page. He wasn’t just riding high at the racetrack. He married the Miss Universe of 1960, Linda Bement. He was now a very big star. Two races stand out in his storied career. One took place here at Saratoga. It was the 1962 Travers Stakes. The race has stood the test of time as the greatest race ever held at the Spa. Ycaza had the mount on Ridan. A national institution, Bill Shoemaker was aboard Jaipur. The fans in attendance that day were treated to a horse race for the ages. On the clubhouse turn Shoemaker and Ycaza hooked up. From that point on they could not be separated. On to the backstretch and down the straightaway the battle continued. At the top of the stretch they were nose and nose. Through the stretch, they mirrored each other. They hit the finish line as one. It was a photo finish. Shoemaker and Jaipur got the call by a nostril. Ycaza had lost. At the same time, he had cemented his name in the annals of Saratoga Race Track lore. Let’s move forward 5 years… The place Cherry Hill, New Jersey. The track Garden State Park. It was the Jersey Derby, a Memorial Day fixture at the long-gone track. Ycaza had the mount on one of the greatest horses to ever grace the American turf, Dr Fager. It was a four-horse field and the good Doctor looked like a mortal cinch. When the bell rang Manny crossed over into the path of the rest of the field. This move would lead to the flashing lights on the tote board indicating a steward’s inquiry. Fager
won the race by six open lengths, only to be disqualified. This episode showed the one crack in Ycaza’s armor. He lived by a rough riding, cowboy style. And in some cases, died by it. He found few, if any friends among the track stewards, who abhorred his in-race antics. In his twenty-year career, he spent a mind boggling twenty-four months on the sidelines, due to rough riding suspensions. It is fair to say with Manny, you got what you asked for. Owners and trainers alike knew that with his great skills, he could be lengths better than other jockeys. On the other side of the coin, there was always the possibility that the undisciplined riding could very well cause his mounts to be disqualified. 1970 came and Ycaza’s star was about to fade. Injuries, disqualifications and suspensions had taken their toll. He retired in 1971. Six years later he was inducted into the horse racing Hall of Fame here on Union Avenue. It was a well-deserved and fitting tribute to this all-time great. Not one to rest on his laurels, he traded in his tack for a harness sulky, where he had limited success at New York area raceway venues. Manny Ycaza was the product of his environment. He learned his trade in Latin America where cowboy style riding was considered the norm. The racetrack crowd in New York fell in love with him. He was what they wished they could be, tough, brassy, with the nerve to take chances with an all-out will to win at any cost. Sure, they knew that it could cause them to lose a bet on occasion. What mattered more, he would do everything possible with his God given talent to get his horse to the finish line in front.
Program from the 1967 Jersey Derby.
1962 Preakness. Ycaza (left) does everything but throw Greek Money’s jockey John Rotz over the rail in a desperate attempt to win the race.
Note to Saratoga fans, Manny along with his three Whitney Stakes scores, took a total of four riding titles at the Spa.
It can be said that Manuel Ycaza did it all. And without doubt, he did it his way. An all-time great gone at eighty.
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38 Like a bad apple 40 University founder Stanford 42 Film hero Roy who wielded a bat called “Wonderboy” 43 De Gaulle’s birthplace 44 Keeps away from 45 Willing 46 Briefs covering, in brief 47 Unaligned: Abbr. 48 Supergirl’s Krypton name 49 Irritating blanket
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: Gibe, Jibe Gibe means to jeer, mock, or tease a person. Eric sometimes gibes him about his unfortunate four-putt green. Jibe means to agree with something. Her independent audit jibes well with our accounting numbers. Dave Dowling is the author of The Wrong Word Dictionary and The Dictionary of Worthless Words. Both books are available from many book retailers, and signed copies can be obtained by contacting Dave at dave.dowling65@gmail.com
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East Side Rec Skating for Groms Program Robby Henke shows off.
Anna Wilt steady as she goes.
by Lori Mahan Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Fridays, July 20 and 27, and Tuesdays, July 24 and 31, and August 7 and 14, veteran skateboarder Benj Gleeksman and his assistant Jeanine Newell, are leading a Skating for Groms program for
children four to eight years old, to provide these young skateboarders with the fundamentals to be safe and successful at skateboarding. Gleeksman is a veteran skateboarder. August 20-24 there will be a Skate Park Clinic, open to children 5-13 years old, also run by Gleeksman.
Instructor Benj Gleeksman with the kids.
Gleeksman helps Coltrane gain board skills and confidence.
Jeanine Newell gives Henry a hand.
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SRYMCA/Saratoga Honda Summer Youth Basketball League JUNIOR DIVISION: PJ’s BAR-B-QSA 33 Saratoga Financial Services 26 PJ’s BBQ got off to a quick start and had a nine point halftime lead over previously unbeaten Saratoga Financial Services and cruised to a 33 to 26 win. Christian Mello playing his first game since getting back from Little League games led his team with 10 points while Riley Waterhouse, Jacob Bader and Yudely Tineo each scored seven points in the win. Tobey Diulio had five points and Josue Matinez added foru points in the loss. Cudney’s Launderers 38 – Village Photo 28 Cudney’s used Antone Robbens game high 11 points along with
Channing Adriance 10 points and Bryant Savage’s eight points to get a 38 to 28 victory. Village Photo’s Ben Van Valkenburg, Jaden Cousar and Kemauri Johnson had eight points apiece in the loss. SENIOR DIVISION: Berkshire Hathaway Blake Realtors 50 – Saratoga PBA 36 Berkshire Hathaway Blake Realtors remained undefeated with a 50 to 36 victory over Saratoga PBA. Logan Bevan had a game high 19 points while teammates Niko VanVailis, Stephen Bebee and Tom Vallano had 12, nine and six points respectively for the winners. Aiden Dunn dropped in 12 points
2018 Whitney Cup at Saratoga Polo Association SARATOGA SPRINGS — The 2018 Whitney Cup Trophy will be the prize at Saratoga Polo Association this Friday and Sunday in all its glory during the 120th Anniversary Celebrations. Tickets are going quickly... including Sunday’s final and Kentucky Bluegrass BBQ after the match! Go to SaratogaPolo.com/ tickets or call 518 584 8108.
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and Alex Cutler scored 11 points in the loss. Saratoga Springs Firefighters 36 – Synergy Promotions 32 The Firemen got 18 points from Charlie Didonato and another 11 points from Ryan Boyle but it was Jack Bullman whose 16 rebounds and smothering defense helped get The Firemen their first victory of the season a 36 to 32 hard fought win over Synergy. Elijah Woods had a team high 15 points along with 14 points from Pat Deschanie for Synergy.
Monday, July 23 really separated the men from the boys. The forgotten Jaguars had a fourth quarter comeback against the Steelers to show they aren’t out. The Seahawks already punched their ticket for the post season with their dominating win over the Panthers, doing so without their anchor Christian Baitinger. The raiders continued their run to be the top team in the AFC beating the Colts! HIGH SCORES: Rick B - 235, 213, 279- 727 Billy W - 256, 263, 203- 721 Kenny C - 221, 246, 249-716 Mike R - 245, 212, 254-711 Joseph P - 225, 227, 257- 709 JUST 3 WEEKS LEFT Wow! Big scoring night here at the lanes! Vinnie Nichols sent
a text to his teammate earlier in the day letting him know he was going to shoot a 300 and he did just that! Bob Forbes had a great night with a 246, 278, 279 for an 803 series! Ed Pickett Sr. and Billy Wigand split the crazy jackpot for $23 each, at $2 to enter they made back 10 times their money! As we approach the final weeks it’s all division matches, and tensions couldn’t be higher with so many division standings as tight as they are. Good luck and good bowling to all competitors! OTHER HIGH SCORES FROM THE NIGHT INCLUDE: Billy Wigand 244,248,275 = 767 Vinnie Nichols 201,257,300 = 758 Cliff Stoddard 268,190,257 = 715 Walter Thorne Jr. 220,237,224 = 681 Chris Charon 215,219,223 = 657
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COMMUNITY SPORTS BULLETIN Saratoga Stryders Camp Saratoga SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Stryders Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series will be held at 6:15 p.m. Monday evenings August 6 and August 20. Registration is $5 day-of only. This is a fun event topped off by unusual raffle prizes. Please bring your own water. Proceeds benefit the Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park and the Saratoga Spa State Park. For more information call Laura Clark at 518-581-1278 or email laura@saratogastryders.org or visit www.saratogastryders.org.
Double M Rodeo BALLSTON SPA — Taking place on Saturday nights, beginning at 6 p.m., the Double M Rodeo has their season until August 31. The evening will kick off with line dancing under the pavilion, hosted by Kevin Richards Entertainment. Admission is $15 for adults and children ages 5-12 are $5. The rodeo begins at 8 p.m.
Saratoga Fall Youth Field Hockey Program SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Booster Club will be hosting its eighth fall season of youth field hockey beginning on Aug. 30 and ending on Sept 30. The program is open to youths in grades third through sixth. No experience needed. The program features practices working on fundamental skills and at least four play days with other area school club
programs. The youth program brochure can be downloaded from the Booster Club’s website at www.eteamz.com/ Saratogafieldhockey1. Registration is now open, and the cost is $100 for the fall season which includes a team vest for new players. For more information please contact Jo-Anne Hostig, Saratoga head field hockey coach at Togafieldhockey@gmail.com.
Saratoga Hockey Camp Grades 8-12 for 2018-2019 School Year SARATOGA SPRINGS — This three-day session will focus on skill development, practice planning, self-discipline, conditioning, and fun! Participants will receive individual instruction from the Saratoga Blue Streaks High School coaching staff along with Blue Streak Alum. For more information and to sign up please contact: Coach Torres at david.truant@ gmail.com or call 518-421-2376. Schedule: Wednesday Aug. 1 – Friday Aug. 3 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Vernon Ice Rink Cost: $225 per player Goalies: $175
Section II Refs Wanted SARATOGA SPRINGS — Section II is looking for those interested in becoming a women’s basketball official. Classes begin in early September and run through early November. For additional information contact Jim Perkins at Ref4bball@gmail.com.
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Saratoga Springs Recreation Department Happenings Summer Basketball Join the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department this summer for basketball action! Leagues and clinics available for both boys and girls age 7-14. Summer Running Program Run through the State Park this summer with Saratoga’s most acclaimed coaches! All ages are welcome. Summer Baseball Clinic Join the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department and American Legion Baseball co-sponsored clinic. Learn the game alongside Legion players! Open to everyone age 5-14. Visit SaratogaRec. com and click programs to download forms and for additional information. Summer Volleyball Clinic This summer clinic will help develop skills and teach the rules and strategies to be a better volleyball player. Open to everyone age 8-14. Adult Racquetball/Walleyball All ages are welcome to play raquetball or walleyball. Adult Basketball Adults 18 years and older are welcome Tuesday and Thursday evenings at the Recreation Center to play basketball. Pickleball All ages are welcome Mon., Wed., and Fri. mornings Center to play Pickleball.
Zumba Fitness Classes Teens/adults 16+ are welcome to join. Zumba® is a mind, body, and spirit rejuvenation, and is the hottest International Dance/Fitness class in existence. Modify or intensify any movement to ensure your physical needs. Burn 600-1000 calories per class. Classes are Wednesdays 6 - 7 p.m. Saratoga Springs Camp Saradac Camp Saradac offeres exciting field trips and creative recreational and educational programs for children ages 5-15. For additional information or to download forms go to SaratogaRec.com. Family Skate/Open Public Family Skate: Skating for parents and children 13 and under Open Public: Skating for all ages Fees: City Residents with Blue Rec Card: $3; All others: $5 Open Figure Skating Practice sessions for figure skaters. Lessons allowed. Fees: City Residents with Blue Rec Card: $10; All others: $12; Coaches: $5 Open Adult Hockey Pick-up hockey sessions. Full gear (helmet w/ facemask) required. Fees: City Residents with Blue Rec Card: $8; all others: $10 Open Stick Work on hockey drills outside of game situation - no games! Lessons allowed. Fees: City residents with Blue Rec Card: $ 8; all others: $10; Coaches: $5
Week of August 3 – August 9, 2018
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Saratoga Ninja Lab Now Open Photos by Cathy Duffy
by Lori Mahan Saratoga TODAY
MALTA — The Saratoga Ninja Lab, the first membership gym of its’ kind, is now open in Malta. Located at 9 Stonebreak Road, Suite 3, this gym is the perfect place for anyone to turn into a ninja. Currently, throughout the month of August, the Ninja Lab is running summer camps Monday through Friday in one-week, half-day sessions. Morning sessions are from 9 a.m. to noon and afternoon sessions run from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., each camper will be put into groups of similar ability. For only $200, your budding ninja can enjoy strength and self-confidence
building activities on all of the obstacle courses. It’s time for them to find their innerninja! All of the coaches at The Ninja Lab are CPR certified and background screened. Other open gyms and classes are provided at The Ninja Lab, along with the opportunity to host your child’s birthday party. “I’ve been pleasantly surprised with all of this,” said co-owner Molly Morgoslepov. “To me, this type of activity is so much fun that people don’t realize they’re exercising and working out. They’re strength training here and I think that once people try it they’ll be pleasantly surprised, and they’ll leave here sweating and they’ll
realize, ‘wow, if I do this every Friday night, it’s a different type of training.’ It’ll really be awesome,” she continued. Dan Kirchner, another co-owner, found the space on January 18. “Here we are, less than six months later, and we’re open,” Morgoslepov said. The Ninja Lab has already hosted their first birthday party this past weekend and the ninja team was impressed. “It was awesome!” she said. Safety is number one and fun is number two at The Ninja Lab. “I am a personal trainer, so I come at this from kind of a safety standpoint, I’m the safety person. It was really important
to me when we came into this space that it wasn’t going to be a free for all. Not that we don’t want kids to come in and have fun, but we want kids to come in and learn something and get stronger. They may not even realize they’re getting stronger, but they’re physically active and they are in here learning a new skill. They’re having fun, so for me, I want to make sure it’s safe. All of the employees here bring some kind of skill to the table. Whether its gymnastics, rock climbing, some of these are ninjas that have been on the show, and they all have some kind of background,” Morgoslepov said.
As stated on the website, the principles The Ninja Lab stands by are as follows: • Positive reinforcement • Zero bullying policy • Cheer for your fellow Ninjas • Don’t worry about the Ninja next to you, they are somewhere completely different in their journey • Leave happy, tired, and stronger than before. Membership information, pricing, classes and open gym schedules can be found at www. saratoganinjalab.com. The Ninja Lab is still hiring, and the application can also be found on the website.
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The Annual Turning Point Parade & Festival kicks off August 4 - August 5. Saturday, August 4 is the 14th annual festival portion of the celebration at Fort Hardy Park. The parade will take place Sunday, August 5 on Broad Street in Schuylerville. See More on pg. 3
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The David Cassidy Band will perform a special concert in Saratoga Springs Aug. 14 honoring the late singer and entertainer. Cassidy band drummer Teri Cote speaks about Cassidy and the band’s upcoming performance in an exclusive interview. See story pg. 31
Lindsey Stirling on stage at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (( July 28 )) SARATOGA SPRINGS — Lindsey Stirling on stage at Saratoga Performing Arts Center July 28, 2018 during a co-headlining concert with Evanescence. For more images of the show, see page 32. Photo by SuperSource Media.