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Verdict: Last Call for Music Hall by Norra Reyes Saratoga TODAY
The Annual Flurry Festival dance held in the Saratoga Music Hall. Circa 2008. Photo by MarkBolles.com.
New Owners: New Energy Bailey’s New Ownership Poised to Elevate Landmark to a New Level
New owners Sam Bottini and Matt Beecher have all the Ingredients to make your Good Times at Bailey’s Café even Greater! Photos by MarkBolles.com See Owners pg. 14
SARATOGA SPRINGS – The City Council of Saratoga Springs held a special City Council meeting on Thursday, May 26, to discuss the submittal of a $3 million proposal to the New York State Office of Court Administration for the use of court space in City Hall. It was unanimously agreed to submit the proposal, which would change the physical configuration of City Hall to add a second courtroom and remove the Saratoga Music Hall.
This change has been in the works for a couple of years now, as New York State laws have changed regarding the number of judges in municipalities of the size of Saratoga Springs and its judicial case load. Currently, the City has one full-time judge (elected) and one part-time judge (appointed). The State mandate requires the City to have two full-time judges, and requires each have their own courtrooms, but they have to be adjoining so security and staff can be shared. A mayoralappointed full-time judge will See Verdict pg. 12
Children’s Theatre Leader Takes A Bow
Saratoga Children’s Theatre’s Executive Director Meg Kelly (right) with her successor, Leigh Berenis (left). Photo by MarkBolles.com.
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Polo Season Preview See pg. 75
Inside TODAY Blotter 5 Obituaries 6-7 Business 14-15
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Education 60-61
SARATOGA SPRINGS —Saratoga Children’s Theatre (SCT) is saying goodbye to the woman who started it all. Meg Kelly, who founded SCT in 2008, is retiring from her role as Executive Director this summer. Her Associate Executive Director, Leigh Berenis, will be taking over Kelly’s role starting July 22. “I wanted to pass the baton to someone that has a passion for theater, a passion for children, and a
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Man on the Street “If you were a dog, what breed would you be? ”
“A pug. They are small abominations that are useless to this world.” – Stephanie Ward, Schuylerville “Beagle. They’re frisky, and so am I.” – Luke Sewell, Saratoga
“Husky. They’re positive and friendly.” – Michael Gilbert, Schuylerville
“Labrador. They just like to sleep.” Miller Fina (right), Averill Park “Jack Russell Terrier. They’re really energetic.” – Cecilia Smith (center), San Diego, CA “Beagle. They’re fast and loud.” – Ruth Goldsbary (right), Highland
“Golden Retriever. They’re active and a lot of fun.” – Andrew Seeman (right), Saratoga
“Husky. It’s my mascot for school!” – Roxy Goldsbary (left), Highland
“Doberman. They are majestic and really good protectors.” – Gavin Burns (left), Saratoga
“Shih Tzu. I used to have one on the video game, Nintendogs.” – Sophie Smith (left), Chicago, IL
“A mutt.” – Zak Kill, Saratoga “Golden Retriever. They are so snuggly.” –Sally Murphy, Saratoga
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Go for the Green!
Second Annual Clarkie Cup – Saturday, June 18 by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY WILTON — An extraordinary community event in its inaugural happening, for an even more extraordinary cause, is coming back stronger than ever for everyone to participate in and enjoy. The short course: Mark the Second Annual Clarkie Cup on your busy calendar, and you will be glad on several levels. It will take place on Saturday, June 18 from 3 to 7 p.m. The site is McGregor Links Country Club (see below). For many of last year’s attendees, this has probably been on their schedules for quite some time. But I have received word from Clarkie himself and his family, Shannan and Dave Carroll, that they have plenty of room for you and your family to join theirs.
Shannan, Clarkie and David Carroll
(Note that to take advantage of all the activities, some pre-registration is needed. But it is worth your time, for on that afternoon you will enjoy): - Drive, Chip and Putt Competition – McGregor Links is perfect, but you don’t have to be. These fun events are designed
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for all ages and ability levels. Note that you will have to bring your own clubs— so a side trip to Dick’s, or your Uncle Dick’s garage, may be in order (unless Uncle Dick is already coming…) - Brave the Shave (or Go Green!) – This is an official St. Baldrick’s Continued on page 77.
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EOC Community Action Awards Breakfast
Saratoga Springs Makes Final 20 for USA Today Contest SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Springs has placed into the top 20 for the USA Today Readers’ Choice Award contest as Favorite Main Street. The criteria for the Favorite Main Street competition includes beautiful architecture, locally-owned
business, a sense of history and community-centric spaces. Voting ends Monday, June 20 at 12 p.m. Voters may cast a vote once per day. To vote for Saratoga Springs, visit http:// w w w. 1 0 b e s t . c o m / a w a r d s / travel/best-main-street/.
Saratoga Race Course Season Passes Now on Sale at Stewart’s Shops
SARATOGA SPRINGS – The Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council (EOC) presented its Annual Community Action Awards on Thursday. May 26 at the New England Congregational Church. Executive Director Anita Paley (pictured) discussed the importance of making a difference and presented awards for 2016 to Saratoga Bridges Community Careers, Mark Maroncelli, Beth Morris and The Helping HandsSaratoga Springs High School, and Ed Mitzen of Fingerpaint. Photo by Francesco D’Amico.
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COURTS: James F. Hall Jr., 22, of Ballston Spa pled on May 23 to the felony charge of attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree. Sentencing is scheduled for July 18. Zachary R. Fairbanks, 27, of Albany was sentenced on May 23 to 10 years in prison and five years of post-release supervision, after pleading guilty to the felony charge of robbery in the second degree. Sequan A. Broadus, 27, of Brooklyn was sentenced on May 23 to two and a half years in prison and one year of post-release supervision, after pleading guilty to the felony charge of attempted criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fourth degree. Russel S. Roach, 55, of Moreau pled on May 24 to the felony charge of criminal sexual act in the third degree. Sentencing is scheduled for July 20. Arthur V. Sherwood, 31, of Bronx was sentenced on May 24 to two to four years in prison and one year in prison concurrent, after pleading guilty to the felony charge of grand larceny in the third degree, and the misdemeanor charge of conspiracy in the fifth degree. Frank A. Pascuito, 59, of Saratoga Springs pled on May 25 to the felony charge of grand larceny in the second degree. Sentencing is scheduled for September 13. Justin M. Miner, 23, of Ballston Spa was sentenced on May 25 to two years in prison and two years of post-release supervision, after pleading guilty to the felony charge of attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance. Zachariah L. Delurey, 28, of Stillwater was sentenced on May 25 to five years of probation, after pleading guilty to the felony charge of driving while intoxicated. Adam J. Ricketts, 29, of Glens Falls pled on May 27 to the felony charge of attempted assault in the second degree. Sentencing is scheduled for July 22.
Kenneth A. Ford Jr., 26, of Troy pled on May 27 to the felony charge of assault in the second degree. Sentencing is scheduled for June 24. Joseph D. Kelly, 21, of Mechanicville pled on May 27 to the felony charge of criminal possession of a forged instrument in the second degree. Sentencing is scheduled for August 26.
ARRESTS: Christopher M Decker, 33, of West Milton was arrested on May 18 and charged with open container. Margaret L. Anderson, 24, of Niskayuna was arrested on May 18 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation in the third degree and the traffic violation of speeding. David G. Waring, 58, of Saratoga Springs was arrested on May 18 and charged with driving while intoxicated, driving with a BAC more than .08 of .1 percent, and the traffic violations of leaving the scene of an auto accident, unsafe lane change, and unlawfully driving on or across sidewalk. Michael A. White, 24, of Rensselaer was arrested on May 19 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation in the third degree, and the traffic violation of failure to obey traffic control device. Giavanni Celestino, 53, of Saratoga Springs was arrested on May 19 and charged with criminal contempt in the second degree. Joseph C. McClure, 36, of Milton was arrested on May 20 and charged with driving while intoxicated and the traffic violation of failure to signal a turn. Kelly A. Deeb, 39, of Saratoga Springs was arrested on May 20 and charged with theft of services. Thomas G. Stangle, 35, of Galway was arrested on May 20 and charged with criminal possession of a hypodermic instrument and aggravated unlicensed operation in the third degree. Justin F. Cordero, 27, of Gansevoort was arrested on May 21 and
charged with driving while intoxicated, driving with a BAC more than .08 of .1 percent, aggravated unlicensed operation in the third degree, and the traffic violations of speeding, failure to keep right, and operation of a motor vehicle by an unlicensed driver. Mervyn L. Milks, 47, of Greenfield Center was arrested on May 21 and charged with driving while intoxicated and the traffic violations of failure to keep right and refusal of a prescreen test. Jacob C. Rice, 30, of Malta was arrested on May 22 and charged with driving while intoxicated, driving with a BAC more than .08 of .1 percent, and the traffic violation of failure to obey traffic control device. Andrew D. Worgan, 23, of Rensselaer was arrested on May 22 and charged with the felony charge of assault in the second degree. Glenn M. Mercer, 48, of Saratoga Springs was arrested on May 22
and charged with endangering the welfare of a child. Rodrigo Huerta-Cazalez, 30, of Saratoga Springs was arrested on May 22 and charged with criminal trespass in the third degree. Richard S. Smith, 39, of Jamaica was arrested on May 22 and charged with driving while intoxicated and the traffic violations of failure to signal a turn, failure to keep right, and operation of a motor vehicle with a restriction. Matthew D. Beshara, 21, of South Glens Falls, Jeffery S. Morgan, 44, of Saratoga Springs, and Valerie M. Pascuito, 19, of
Saratoga Springs were arrested on May 23. Beshara and Morgan were charged with unlawfully dealing with a child in the first degree. Morgan and Pascuito were charged with possession of a controlled substance outside of original container. Pascuito was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree, unlawful possession of marijuana, and possession of alcohol under 21. Melissa A. Edelman, 49, of Highland Park was arrested on May 23 and charged with the felony charge of robbery in the second degree and the misdemeanor charge of resisting arrest.
6 Antonetta (Netty) Roth VanWie SARATOGA SPRINGS — Antonetta (Netty) DeVivo Roth VanWie went to meet her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 20, 2016. Netty was born on April 18, 1923, the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Simone) DeVivo. In 1943, she married the late Paul Roth of Whitehall, NY, who died in World War II. In 1948, she married Charles L. VanWie. Netty was a member and communicant of St. Peter’s Church. Throughout her lifetime, she was employed by various establishments, including GE in Schenectady, Van Co. Construction Company and SPAC. She was active in Dominick Smaldone Post 35 Italian American War Veterans (ITAM) Auxiliary, was a volunteer for the VA Hospital in Albany, served on the Board of Elections, and was former chaplain at the Saratoga National Cemetery. Survivors include her sister Carmel Parisi, as well as several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her husband, Charles (Chuck) VanWie, and sisters Marie Grolley, Rose LaPlante and Frances Jordan. Netty was loved by many. She was not only a sister and aunt, but became a trusted friend who many thought of as their “mother.” A special thank you to all the doctors and nurses of Saratoga Hospital who provided excellent care and Netty herself wished to thank all her friends and neighbors for being like family. Friends and relatives remembered her on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 in the Chapel of the Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated in the Church and burial followed at the Gerald Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Duell Rd. in Schuylerville. The ITAM Ladies Auxiliary met in St. Peter’s Church and attended Mass together as an honor guard. Memorial donations may be made in her name to the Samuel Stratton Veterans Hospital in Albany NY. Arrangements are under the direction of the Burke/Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway in Saratoga Springs and online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.
Charles Curtis Moore BALLSTON SPA — Charles Curtis Moore, age 77, passed away on Saturday May 28, 2016 at his home in Ballston Spa after a courageous battle with heart disease and Alzheimer’s with his loving wife Mary E. (Collins) Moore of 55 years and family by his side. He was born on November 25, 1938 in Beaver, WV,
OBITUARIES the son of the late Charles Jackson and Eva May Stover Moore. Curtis was a proud veteran of the United States Navy and loved serving his country. Curtis and Mary were very involved in various local community churches. Their involvement included: Fellowship committees, Sunday School Teachers, and church Board Members. Curtis also was very active with the Boys Brigade as well as a Deacon or Elder at any given time. Curtis worked as an iron worker for the Local 12, out of Albany; his work enabled him to see much of the Northeast. Some of the projects included The Empire State Plaza, The Capital, The Colonie Center Mall, area schools and colleges, and most of the venues for the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid. Curtis had a love of gardening (especially tomatoes) and searching for antiques, whittling, and most of all, he enjoyed local stock car racing and rebuilding classic mustangs. Curtis is survived by his loving wife Mary E. Moore, son, Charles “Randy” Moore (Carrie Spear) of Eagle Bridge, NY, daughter, Patricia “Patty” Ryan (Eric) of Halfmoon, granddaughter Breanna “Bre” Moore of Ballston Spa, and his sisters Catherine Stewart, Debbie Edwards, both of Louisa, VA, Patricia Lilly of Beaver, WV, and Annette Lester of Galway, NY, and grandson Brett Moore of Ballston Spa, Benjamin (Ben) Messick of Clarksboro, NJ, his adopted second son, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by his brother Alan Moore, (USMC, KIA Jan. 67’- SEMPER FI) and his sister Sandra Davenport. Calling hours were held on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at Compassionate Funeral Care, Inc, 402 Maple Ave. in Saratoga Springs. A funeral service was held on Thursday, June 2, 2016, also at Compassionate Funeral Care, Inc. Friends and family joined together to remember him prior to the service. Interment with military honors was held following the service at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road in Schuylerville. If you wish to express your online condolences or view the Obituary, please visit our website at www.compassionatefuneralcare.com
Darwin Hanna SCHUYLERVILLE — Darwin “Beadle” Hanna, 68, a resident of Pearl St., passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 23, 2016 while vacationing aboard the
Week of June 3– June 9, 2016 Norwegian Breakaway Cruise Ship. Born September 16, 1947 in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Roscoe and Verna Graham Hanna. Mr. Hanna was a US Army Veteran having served during the Vietnam War. He retired from the Schuylerville Department of Public Works, and was a member of the Old Saratoga Seniors. He enjoyed classic cars and attending car shows with his Classic 1934 Dodge. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by 2 brothers, Richard and Douglas Hanna. Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Joanne Hanna of Schuylerville; his son Joseph “JR” Hanna (Melissa) of Schuylerville; daughter, Ashley Hanna (fiancé Bryan Tibbatts) of Greenfield Center; and 2 sisters, Brenda Tucker of Greenwich and Shirley Hannah of Queensbury. A funeral service will be held at 9 a.m. Friday, June 3, 2016 at Flynn Bros. Inc. Funeral Home, 13 Gates Ave. in Schuylerville, with Rev. Virginia Cornell, officiating. Burial will follow at 10 a.m. at the Saratoga National Cemetery, Duell Rd in Schuylerville. Memorials can be made in his memory to the General Schuyler Emergency Squad, PO Box 111, Schuylerville, NY or the Operation Adopt a Soldier, 4281 Route 50, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Online remembrances can be made at www.flynnbrosinc.com
Peter Giordano GANSEVOORT — Peter Giordano, age 92, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2016 at Saratoga Hospital. He was born on November 8, 1923 in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late Antonio Giordano and Filomena Di Francisco. Peter served proudly in the United States Army during World War II. Peter was a photographer and owned Giordano Photography. Peter was a family man and loved his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He loved taking pictures at everyone’s birthday, and especially loved his daughter’s cooking. Peter is survived by his loving wife Madeline of more than 72 years, sons Anthony and Raymond, daughter Jan Ago (John), his sister Millie D’Amore, grandchildren Michael Famoso, Sarah, Emily and
Week of June 3– June 9, 2016 Mercedes Giordano, and great-grandchildren Tori Lant and Giuliana Famoso. Calling hours were held on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at Compassionate Funeral Care, Inc, 402 Maple Ave. in Saratoga Springs. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 3, 2016 at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road in Schuylerville. If you wish to express your online condolences or view the Obituary, please visit our website at www. CompassionateFuneralCare.com
Samuel D. Costanzo SARATOGA SPRINGS — Samuel D. Costanzo, III of Patricia Lane passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home in Ballston Spa with his loved ones at his bedside on Friday May 27, 2016. He was born on October 27, 1933 in Middletown, NY; he was the only child of the late Samuel D. Costanzo Jr. and Alma M. Costanzo. He attended and graduated from Syracuse University with a BS in Chemical Engineering. Mr. Costanzo proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean conflict, serving as a medic. On April 7, 1956, he married Phyllis Ann Newton; they remained married for 46 years until her death. They moved to Saratoga Springs in 1963 and Sam was employed as a chemical engineer for Hollingsworth and Vose until he retired in 1998. He enjoyed his retirement playing chess, exploring his love of photography and spending time with his family. He spent his happiest times traveling to California, Yosemite, Ireland and Italy with his significant other Viola Rumpf. He was an avid NY Giants and Yankee fan. Samuel had a son, Michael Costanzo who died in 1982 and his wife Phyllis A. Costanzo who died in 2002. Survivors include his daughter Michelle A, Meyer and her husband James D. Meyer of Ballston Spa and two grandchildren, Joshua C. Meyer and Samuel P. Meyer. He also leaves behind his significant other of 8 years, Viola Rumpf. A private graveside services was held on Wednesday June 1, 2016 at the Maplewood Cemetery on Weible Ave. in Saratoga Springs. Funeral Arrangements are entrusted to the Tunison Funeral Home 105 Lake Ave. in Saratoga Springs. Online condolences can be made at www. tunisonfuneralhome.com
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OBITUARIES 7 Venita Breton Sweet SARATOGA SPRINGS — Venita Breton Sweet, 91, passed away peacefully at Wesley Health Care Center on Thursday May 26, 2016. Born February 13, 1925 in Westbrook, ME, she was the daughter of the late Aime and Noella Drovin Breton. Venita graduated from the Maine General Hospital School of Nursing and enjoyed using her skills as an RN at several hospitals and private duty nursing throughout her career. Venita loved her home and family, sewing, quilting, playing bridge, golfing, and always cooked from scratch. She was a great mom, Nana, friend and wife, and will be missed by her loved ones. In addition to her parents, Venita was preceded in death by her husband, Hoyt and son, Jeffrey. She is survived by her remaining five children: Nancy Vanderslice (Dave) of Stuart, FL, Gregory Sweet (Claudia) of Pittsford, NY, Andrew Sweet (Karen) of Sterling, VA, Brenda Catalano of Rhinebeck, NY, and Judy Pawlick (Dave) of Saratoga Springs, thirteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Calling hours were private. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Wednesday June 1, 2016 at the Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway in Saratoga Springs by the Rev. Thomas H. Chevalier, pastor. Burial was be private. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke and Sons/Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway in Saratoga Springs. Online remembrances may be made at www. burkefuneralhome.com.
Wesley R. Dammes SARATOGA SPRINGS — Wesley R. Dammes, 87, died on Monday, May 23, 2016 at Saratoga Hospital. Born on August 11, 1928 in Jamaica Queens, NY, he was the son of the late Marguerite Roberts and Wesley Dammes. Wes served at the 7th Regiment in Manhattan from 1948-1975 retiring as Lt. Col. On October 7, 1950 he married Brigida Burch at St. Vincent Ferrer Church in Manhattan. Wes graduated from Forest Hills High School in 1946 and attended Norwich University. He worked as a graphic arts designer of newspaper machinery for Jampol Corp. He then worked in sales at Meridian Steel, traveling the world and visiting mines. A parishioner of St. Clement’s Church, Wes volunteered his time as a lecturer and Eucharistic Minister. He was a past Grand Knight and past Faithful Navigator with the Knights of Columbus council on Long Island that he founded in Roosevelt, NY. After moving to Saratoga Springs from Hempstead, on Long Island, he became a 4th Degree Knight. In addition to his parents, Wes was predeceased by his wife Brigida Dammes and his sister and
brother-in-law Marguerite and Ralph Norton. Survivors include his children Christina (James) Bean of Ballston Spa and Erika (James) Lodispoto of Bellmore, NY, seven grandchildren, Alicia, John, Anne, Steven, Anthony, James, and Francesca; future grandson-in-law Charles Jolin, nephew David Norton and niece Gina Hall. Relatives and friends gathered to remember him on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at the William J. Burke and Sons/Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway in Saratoga Springs. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Clement’s Church, 231 Lake Ave. in Saratoga Springs by the Rev George J. Blasick C.Ss.R., pastor. Burial followed at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Fair Haven, VT. The family would like to give sincere thanks to the staff at the Home of the Good Shepherd in Saratoga Springs for providing such good care during his final year of life. They would also like to thank the staff members of Saratoga Hospital’s ER and D-1, especially Dr. Dawson, for their care in his final days. Online remembrances may be made at www. burkefuneralhome.com
Arthur Eugene Allen SARATOGA SPRINGS — Arthur Eugene Allen, retired resident of Saratoga Springs passed away after a long illness on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at the age of 77. Arthur was born in Harrisburg, PA on October 6, 1938 to the late Arthur Eugene and Anita Allen. He graduated from Windham College in Putney, VT with a BS degree in pre-med. He was employed by The Population Council as Executive Quality Assurance Manager. He met and married his college sweetheart Lynn shortly after graduation. Arthur was an avid fan of the Connecticut Ladies Husky’s Basketball and the Boston Red Sox. He was a life-long member of the Lion’s Club and volunteered at the Council for the Aging of Saratoga. Arthur was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Saratoga Springs. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Lynn McFarland Allen; his children, son, Arthur Eugene Allen, III, (Rosario) El Paso, TX; daughter Kelli Allen Baker (Michael), of Elk Grove, CA; and son, Ethan Allen of Saratoga Springs, as well as his grandchildren, Molly Baker, Sean Baker, Michela Allen and Olivia Lynn Allen. In addition to his parents, Arthur was predeceased by his second son, Michael MacFarland Allen. Relatives and friends may call from 9:30 to 10 a.m. this morning, Friday, June 3, 2016 at the Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. by the Rev. Thomas H. Chevalier, pastor and Rev. Larry Rice, CSP and burial will follow in the family plot at Bolton Rural Cemetery, Bolton, NY. The Allen Family would like to thank the staff of the Home of the Good Shepard in Moreau, NY for providing special care to Arthur during his illness. Donations may be made in Arthur’s memory to the Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Online remembrances may be made at www. burkefuneralhome.com.
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Saratoga City Ballet Presents its “Spring Showcase” SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga City Ballet will present its Spring Showcase on Saturday, June 11 at the Maple Avenue Middle School. The performance begins at 1 p.m. and is open to the public. Dancers aged 4 to 18 will be performing to the music of Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons.” The show will also feature two original contemporary pieces choreographed by students Nicole
Marco and Stella Baird, and Beth Fecteau of NACRE will present a modern dance. All seats are $15. Tickets can be purchased through the Brown Paper Tickets website at http:// www.brownpapertickets.com. For more information about the Saratoga City Ballet’s summer programs and Fall Registration, call 518-584-1896 or visit www. saratogacityballet.com.
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Fire Department was called to assist in a rescue of one of our resident ducklings on Tuesday, May 31. While walking just off South Broadway, the duckling fell into a parking lot storm drain. People were watching the mother and her ducklings as they walked by and witnessed
the duckling fall in. They called the fire department for assistance and the firefighters were able to remove the storm drain cover and rescue the duckling. The duckling was then reunited with its mother and siblings. The men and women of the Saratoga Springs Fire Department serve the City of Saratoga Springs on
over 4,700 calls per year for fire, rescue and EMS services. This was just another way they serve the citizens, employees and visitors to our great city, including the resident ducks and ducklings of Congress Park. Find out more about our local firefighters at http://www.saratoga-springs. org/149/Fire-Department.
Library Grand Re-Opening SCHUYLERVILLE — The Schuylerville Public Library invites you to be present for a celebration of our grand re- opening. Please join us on Saturday, June 11 at 11 a.m. for a ribbon cutting ceremony to unveil the interior renovations the library has undergone in the past month. Light refreshments will be served. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., we will offer kids activities and fun opportunities
for all ages to show their love for our great library. Drop in and help us herald in a new era at the Schuylerville Public Library. We are excited for you to see the beautiful end result of our hard work over the past month and to be a part of a promising future at the Schuylerville Public Library. The renovation included new paint, carpet and furniture. Once again, the library enlisted the work
of A.J. Catalfamo contractors, as well as Kellogg Karpet and Design and Liedkie Moving and Storage. We are thrilled with the outcome of this work and we hope to see even more people taking advantage of our free programs, books, movies, e-books and services in the future. Connect here for TLC! (Technology, Literacy, and Community). To learn more, visit schuylervillelibrary.sals.edu.
Free Movies in the Park BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association is proud to once again present its free Movies in the Park series at Wiswall Park, Front Street in the village of Ballston Spa. The series begins on June 3, with the hit movie “Inside Out”. Next is “Minions” showing on July 1. The series ends with Disney’s 2015 version of “Cinderella” on August 5. The rain dates are June 4, July 2 and August 6. The movies are projected onto the wall of the adjacent building and begin at approximately 8:30 p.m. (dusk). Movie snacks will be
available courtesy of North Star Church. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on to reserve their seats and enjoy the family friendly First Friday activities throughout town. As part of the First Friday events on those nights, there will be a scavenger hunt throughout the Village with movie clues and characters “hiding” within the local shops, restaurants and businesses. Scavenger hunt cards can be found at Creative Endeavors, located at 49 Front Street and at Wiswall Park. Scavenger hunt cards can be turned in to Strolling Village
Artisans, located at 20 Washington Street, for children to receive their prize. The Movies in the Park are presented by the BSBPA, a non-profit, community organization committed to making the Village of Ballston Spa a better place to live and work, and to bringing quality arts and entertainment events for all ages to the community. The movie series is free to the public thanks to the generous support of local Ballston Spa businesses and residents.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Enrichment Resource Center at the Washington-SaratogaWa r r e n - H a m i l t o n - E s s e x BOCES will host the 38th Annual Regional Spelling Bee at the Skidmore College Filene Recital Hall on Wednesday, June 8 at 7 p.m. for top spellers from grades 4 through 8 in BOCES component districts. Co-sponsored by the Junior Chamber International Saratoga Springs, the Bee will award ribbons for the top six spellers and a plaque to the winner’s school with
the student’s name inscribed. This year’s winner will receive passes to the Great Escape, the second place winner will receive tickets to a classical performance at SPAC and the top six spellers will receive prizes compliments of Northshire Bookstore. For more information about the 2016 Regional Spelling Bee, please contact Ellen Franklin- Furgason: Enrichment Resource Center for WSWHE BOCES at 518581-3585 or email: efurgason@wswheboces.org
#HealthySaratoga Scavenger Hunt SARATOGA SPRINGS – The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce will team up with iRun Local at 18 Congress Street to host a #HealthySaratoga Scavenger Hunt in downtown Saratoga Springs on Sunday, June 26. You, your family and friends, coworkers and clients are all invited to navigate through the City to visit
members from the Health and Wellness Council while collecting tickets, which will enter you into a drawing to win raffle prizes. Registration will take place from 2:30 to 3 p.m. at iRun Local, followed by the scavenger hunt from 3 to 4 p.m. and will conclude with the raffle drawing at 4 p.m. back at iRun Local.
Sip and Sample at the City Center SARATOGA SPRINGS — New York State Liquor Store Association’s First Annual Sip and Sample Tradeshow will take place at the Saratoga City Center next Tuesday, June 7, from 2-8 p.m. This event is FREE to attend. Sip and Sample over 1,000 wines and spirits on the trade show floor ahead of the
summer ordering season! Free food will be provided, as well as goodie bags, including a tasting glass, at the registration desk upon entering the show. All NYS Restaurant, Tavern and Liquor Retail Store owners are especially encouraged to attend.
Week of June 3– June 9, 2016
OP - ED / LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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Reject Governor’s NYRA Re-privatization Plan The Concerned Citizens for Saratoga Racing rejects a re-privatization plan now being circulated by Governor Cuomo that seeks to retain public control of NYRA and to unilaterally transfer funds legally designated for our state’s Thoroughbred racing industry into the state’s general fund. The Governor’s proposal will: • Allow the Governor to appoint one-third of the members to the new NYRA board of directors or 5 of the 15 members; • With one member also appointed by the Senate and Assembly, there would be at least 7 of the 15 members appointed directly by our state government; • The Governor would also
appoint the new Chair of the Board of Directors; • Transfer VLT funds away from NYRA that were previously designed for Capital improvements at Belmont, Aqueduct and the Saratoga Race Course as well as funds for NYRA operations; • Provide sweeping new powers to various public agencies expanding their role from oversight to protect the public good, to empowering these agencies to be able to manipulate NYRA’s budget and operations. Four years ago, this Governor promised to return NYRA to a not-for-profit corporation in three years. He did not keep that promise last year. This year, his plan is
another means by which he is seeking to exert his control over NYRA and the future of our state’s Thoroughbred racing industry. We are vehemently opposed to the transfer of funds legally designated via prior agreements to support our state’s Thoroughbred racing industry into the state’s general fund. This change ignores the fact that New York State was given $1 billion in real estate at NYRA’s three tracks in return for the granting of a 25-year franchise agreement and a legislatively-approved revenue sharing formula from the VLT at Aqueduct. The VLT revenues are like mortgage payments for the land. If they can change
the agreement this year, they will change it next year too. We’re seeing a renaissance of racing in Saratoga and New York State. Here in Saratoga our race meeting is one of the most successful and most popular in all of the world. The Saratoga Race Course is the oldest sporting venue in the United States and the transfer of funds away from NYRA as proposed by the Governor could harm our plans to improve this facility so that it succeeds for another 150 years. We greatly appreciate the efforts of Saratoga’s local legislators working collaboratively with the Capital Region’s delegation and the Chairs of the Assembly
and Senate Racing Committees to re-privatize NYRA as a not-forprofit corporation. They clearly want to keep this promise before the legislative session ends this June. We hope that they will provide a clean stand-alone bill for the Governor to sign. Members of the Executive Board of the Concerned Citizens for Saratoga Racing include: Maureen Lewi, Chair; Todd Shimkus; Charles Wait; John Hendrickson; Matt Jones; Cindy Hollowood; and Rod Sutton. Todd L. Shimkus, CCE President Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce
Return NYRA to Private Sector
The Saratoga Race Course Local Advisory Board supports the State Legislature’s bipartisan effort to move the issue of the reprivatization of the New York Racing Association forward. The Advisory Board firmly believes that only through the
promised reprivatization can the future of thoroughbred racing in New York be preserved and improved. The Board is convinced that this step is also necessary for the enhancement of the historic Saratoga Race Course, one of Sports Illustrated’s ten best
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sporting venues in the world. Furthermore, needed capital improvements and an enriched fan experience, as well as the maintenance and sustainability of the aging physical plant at Saratoga can only be achieved by reprivatization. If the next generation of racing fans is to be encouraged and attracted, the Advisory Board is convinced that the bipartisan effort currently underway in the New York State Legislature to return NYRA to the private sector must move forward and do so expediently.
The Saratoga Race Course Local Advisory Board was created by State Legislation in 2008. The 15 members are charged with acting as a proactive liaison
between NYRA and the Saratoga community. Saratoga Race Local Advisory Board Saratoga Springs
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Week of June 3– June 9, 2016
Olympics in the Office by Rebecca Davis Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — There’s nothing like a little friendly competition between coworkers, especially when it’s for a good cause. Companies throughout the Capital Region are participating in Office Games, a fundraiser for Special Olympics New York (SONY) that brings entertaining office-themed games right to the workplace. Fingerpaint Marketing is just one of the companies participating in Office Games, and they’re eager to be a part of it. “We’re a very competitive group of individuals, so I’m very excited about that,” said Bo Goliber of her officemates at Fingerpaint. “Through Office Games, we’re raising awareness and funds for the Special Olympics and helping them get corporate sponsors. It’s also a way for us to blow off steam in a fun way, knowing we’re helping a great cause at the same time.”
Goliber, who works in community relations at Fingerpaint, helped launch the Games when she was brainstorming ideas with Directors of Development at SONY, Sarah Martinez and Jennifer Frame. After they came up with the idea for a competition, SONY ran with it and made it their own. The kit was created by recent Saint Rose graduate and graphic designer Sarah Cioffi. The Office Games kit, which is described as “board game meets briefcase,” includes all game pieces and instructions for how to play, as well as inspirational stories and photos of Special Olympic athletes. Activities in the Office Games are as varied as desk chair sprint, an obstacle course race with swivel chairs, and brain gymnastics, where players act out Olympics-themed charades. Many of the games use common office objects as game supplies, such as rubber bands and binder clips, making the Games a unique
and creative team building exercise. But the Office Games aren’t just a great way to boost morale and get employees socializing. Funds raised by the kit will help Special Olympic athletes compete throughout the year. At Fingerpaint, half of the funds raised for Office Games came directly from staff. “Philanthropy is a huge part of our culture,” said Goliber. “We strive to help as many organizations as we can, and not just financially, but through sustainable partnerships. What’s great [about SONY] is the opportunity for engagement. When you can hear directly from an athlete about how they are impacted by the Special Olympic partnerships, it’s exciting.” Bobby Pickard, who has been playing in the Special Olympics for over 25 years, visited Fingerpaint several times to get to know the staff and share his own experience in the games over the years. He spoke at a staff meeting before
From left to right: Jennifer Frame (Special Olympics, Development), Mike Osterhout (Fingerpaint), Bobby Pickard (Special Olympic Athlete), and Jack Hyndman (Fingerpaint.) Photo provided.
gathering the staff together to play basketball – right in the office! “Bobby visiting was just the best,” said Goliber. “Everyone is really touched by his spirit and how long he’s been a part of the Special Olympics. It’s exciting to be able to support
athletes like Bobby so they can compete.” Companies that are interested in learning about Office Games, connecting with athletes or sponsoring Special Olympics New York can visit officegames.org.
Saratoga Polo Club for Sale GREENFIELD CENTER — The historic Saratoga Polo Club located at 2 Bloomfield Road has been listed with commercial realtor Joan Purtell of Coldwell Banker for nearly $5.85 million. The property is about 42 acres and includes the Whitney Polo
Field. According to the listing, the property is approved for mixed-use PUD allowing up to 284,000 square feet and may include about 90 residences. The property includes a boutique hotel, spa, restaurant and banquet facility and has enjoyed over 40,000 visits per year to the site. According to the Club’s website, it is one of the oldest polo clubs in the nation, and is a popular venue for hosting weddings and other family or corporate events catered by Old Daley Catering and Events. Jim Pettit, owner and president of Old Daley, said, “We are looking forward with the new owners as they proceed with what promises to be an exciting development plan.” Polo matches for the 2016 season run from July 8 through September 4 and tickets are available online at www.saratogapolo.com or by phone at 518-584-8108.
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Week of June 3– June 9, 2016
Caffè Lena Goes “On the Road” to The Grove SARATOGA SPRINGS — Caffè Lena, America’s longest-running coffeehouse will remain in operation while its historic digs at 47 Phila Street undergo a transformational renovation. Through a partnership with Bonacio Construction, Caffè Lena—which presents its final performance under its “old” configuration, with Fred Eaglesmith and Tif Ginn, on Sunday, June 5—will offer a full slate of summer shows at The Grove, 233 Lake Avenue, through August. The renovated Caffè, which will share an elevator with a new Bonacio-built multi-use corner building at Phila and Henry Streets, will seat an additional 25 patrons and feature a new administrative space; better sightlines and sound; a modern kitchen and amenities; and improved artist accommodations. “It was important to us
that we remain a presence in Saratoga during our renovation,” said Stanley McGaughey, chair of the Caffè’s board of directors. “The Grove is a stunning, beautiful spot and we are so excited to have the opportunity to share it with our members and fans.” Panza’s Restaurant will offer catered fare at the Grove, including the Caffè’s famous chocolate chip cookies. The Grove is a luxury rental property with deluxe amenities. Sonny Bonacio, president of Bonacio Construction, said, “We are excited to partner with a great local organization to bring live music into The Grove’s ‘community living room’ and show off the amazing renovations we have done that our residents get to enjoy every day!” Caffè Lena’s residency at The Grove will begin at 7 p.m. Friday, June 10 with Abbie
Gardner and Jessie Terry, followed by Driftwood at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 11. Other concert offerings are listed at
www.caffelena.org. Tickets are available at the door at The Grove, 233 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs; by phone at
518-583-0022; and online at www.caffelena.org.
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Week of June 3– June 9, 2016
Verdict: Last Call for Music Hall Continued from front page.
replace the part-time judge, whose term is ending this year. The City Council hired an outside firm, Envision Architects PC, to develop building reconfiguration options, and they came up with four. After much discussion between some of the council members and Envision, a fifth option was designed and received the unanimous approval to forward to the OCA. “The ball is in their court,” said Joanne Yepsen, Mayor of Saratoga Springs. “They said as soon as they have their architects and other staff review it, we would have their answer as to whether or not they think it meets the needs of the court system. I think it will be pretty quickly; I’ve never waited very long when dealing with the OCA.” Ultimately, whichever option is finally decided upon, the Saratoga Music Hall’s fate remains the same. Its curtains will be closed forever on that third floor of City Hall. “In its heyday, the music hall served a purpose that allowed for integration of
politics and entertainment,” said Ardie Russell, chair of the Saratoga Springs Arts Commission. “I imagine the music hall was a source of creative energy utilized by our city leaders and residents. However, our needs as a city have changed dramatically and I am all for devising a creative and practical solution. Mayor Yepsen has charged the Saratoga Springs Arts Commission with conducting an inventory of potential performance and rehearsal spaces within city limits. We’ve discovered numerous spaces that fit the bill. For example, Universal Preservation Hall is undergoing a capital campaign to re-envision the space as ‘Saratoga’s Living Room.’ There are also several vacant buildings that have tremendous potential given the right energy and vision.” Either way, whether renovating City Hall’s third floor for the Music Hall or the courts, the project will be costly due to sound proofing, air conditioning and heating, and historic preservation. “I requested an itemized cost out of Option Five,” said Yepsen. “It’s too vague, so we’re
This Option 5 design is currently being reviewed by the NYS Office of Court Administration. Courtesy of Saratoga Springs Department of Public Works. waiting on Envision for that. The OCA preferred Option Four, but we’re trying to avoid moving Public Safety because they already had renovations done to the second floor. I think, financially, it’s a big deal. My sense is that it is going
to be bonded. We already had the Music Hall renovations in the capital budget, which will help. If money were no object, I’d rather build a whole special building for the court system and jail; it’s highly undesirable to have prisoners walking
down our administrative offices. Option Five does allow for that. There’s pros and cons for each plan, but the goal here is to meet the city’s needs and the OCA criteria as much as possible.”
2016 Preservation Award Winners SARATOGA SPRINGS — Each year in May, as part of National Historic Preservation Month, the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation (SSPF) recognizes those who have preserved the architectural heritage of Saratoga Springs. Award recipients were honored at a public ceremony during the Foundation’s Annual Meeting with Mayor Joanne Yepsen on Thursday, May 26, at the Saratoga Springs Public Library, H. Dutcher Community Room. The Exterior Rehabilitation Award for 149 Grand Avenue went to Jesse Lena. Scott Averill and Maryanna O’Donnell received an Exterior Rehabilitation Award for 123 Van Dam Street. Additional Exterior Rehabilitation Awards were given to Marc Holliday of 25 Fifth Avenue, and Ryan and Lisa Higgins for the
row house at 178 Regent Street. The Algonquin at 510 Broadway received a Rehabilitation Award. The Foundation also recognized Ben Aronson, owner, with an Atrium Restoration Award. The Foundation honored Robert Israel with a Rehabilitation Award for the Woodlawn Row Houses, which suffered a devastating fire in 2013. Israel and his daughter Liz also accepted an Interior Restoration Initiative Award for their dining space at the Inn at Saratoga. The Grove at Neumann was recognized with an Adaptive Reuse Award. Several New Contextual Design Awards were honored at the ceremony. Jay and Alysa Arnold received the award for the new carriage house for their home at 795 North Broadway, an 1886 Romanesque style
house known as the “Red Stone Villa.” Another recipient was 589 North Broadway, the in-fill residence of Dan and Jennifer Pickett, was designed by Sue Davis of SD Atelier Architecture and built on the long vacant wooded lot. Finally, the rear addition to 210 Nelson Avenue was recognized, also designed by Sue Davis. The Foundation recognized Skidmore College for their restoration of the 1918 elaborate circular “East View” garden, which now serves as the Alumni Memorial Garden. John Herzog and Heta L. Amin received a Landscape Initiative Award. For information about the Award Ceremony or the Award Winning Projects contact Nicole Babie at 518-587-5030 or nbabie@ saratogapreservation.org.
From left to right: Jay and Alysa Arnold, SSPF Executive Director Samantha Bosshart, and Mayor Joanne Yepsen. Photo provided.
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Memorial Day Parade – Thursday, May 26 Photos by Francesco D’Amico.
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BUSINESS
Week of June 3– June 9, 2016
New Owners – New Energy!
Bailey’s New Ownership Poised to Elevate Landmark to a New Level by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — This is a great story. It’s a local business story, and a ‘market moving’ trend story. It’s also a hospitality story, with food/ beverage and entertainment thrown into the mix. But what makes this a great story is that it is, ultimately, an American story – the type of story America should be more about. It is a story about two hardworking, highly credentialed gents who once started as line staff, worked their way up for years, and are now getting the opportunity to take the reins of a landmark location and make it their own. Chances are, if you are at all interested in any aspects of Saratoga Springs nightlife, you already know these guys. Perhaps you are one of their thousands of FB friends and/or
customers. But we are a newspaper of record, so let’s make it official: Meet Sam Bottini and Matt Beecher: the new co-owners of Bailey’s Café on the landmark corner of Phila and Putnam streets. And they can’t wait to show you what they have in store to make your good times greater – just in time for summer! “I’ve been scouting out these two for quite some time,” noted Joe Richardson, former sole owner (and still a partner) with Sam and Matt. Indeed, like a savvy baseball general manager who just added Derek Jeter and Clayton Kershaw to his lineup, he can’t be more excited for the season to start. “These two will bring it all: Passion, dedication, and new energy. With them on board, we’ll be able to pursue things we have wanted to do, and take Bailey’s to a new level,” Joe said. One of many cases in point: A
new Sunday Brunch is already in effect. You can enjoy it this weekend from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Eggs Benedict and more, washed down with a Mimosa, or perhaps Sam’s signature Bloody Mary, or maybe Matt’s specialty Mojito or Margarita. “People have begged us for about five years to do this,” Joe Richardson stated, “and we now have the proper team in place to get it done.” They certainly have the bona fides to know how to make a specialty drink special. For relatively young men, Sam and Matt have each built impressive hospitality resumes. Sam has done several jobs at Gaffney’s, starting as a service bartender and working up the ladder. He also had a stint at the prestigious Albany Country Club as a bartender, and most recently held several key positions at Putnam Den. Matt is a six-year veteran at Harvey’s and has had corporate hospitality training from international casual dining conglomerates. In other words, they know what they are doing – and how to make sure you have the best experience possible. Other signs that Bailey’s, which took the market by storm when it was first founded in 1999 and into the first years of this millennium, is poised for a big-time revival are starting to coalesce. For one thing, the outdoor patio has been glammed-up with some new furniture and general sprucing – the place just looks brand new, and that all leads to… Destination: Clam Bake Check it for yourself: A perfect opportunity to meet the new owners and crew is coming on Saturday, June 18 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Bailey’s inaugural clam bake. $12 gets you a dozen clams plus potatoes and corn, but for those that like to indulge it’s 2 for 1 clams for the same price. It promises to be a festive afternoon with giveaways galore. They are still gathering some really good prizes that I’ve been sworn to secrecy about – but these are examples of what they’ve already lined up for the day: - A Shipyard Brewery tour, plus a gas card from Saratoga Eagle to get you to Shipyard HQ in Portland, Maine - A Corona CanJam game. Those in the know will want this one - Four general admission tickets to Blue Oyster Cult at the American Music Festival
– September 24 in Lake George If there’s one thing I know, these gents are mighty motivated. Expect this list to grow substantially before showtime. Looking ahead a bit, we find a few summer music anchors are in place as well. Bailey’s has always had the physical layout to put on well-attended performances, but it was the performing lineup that packed the place. One who will tell you, if you ask him, that Bailey’s helped to launch his career into the realm of the mega-mega and mighty, is none other than Garland Nelson, The Soulist/Visionary behind the powerhouse Soul Session, and all it has become. Write him in the music lineup for ten consecutive Thursdays, beginning in late July. So that kinda adds a Willie Mays here: a legend at the top of his game.
Also, an interesting pickup is the “Dark Day Blues” franchise on Track Tuesdays, a treasured staple in many venues to date, and administered by the textbook texture and talent that comes out of George Fletcher – whose secret desire has always been to be Ichiro – and now he is. Overall, everything to report at this point from Bailey’s indicates progress is being put in motion, by a new management team that gives it a real shot to reclaim a valued nightspot on the local scene. Indeed - an opportunity to elevate it to new heights, in short order. It’s no stretch to forecast that there will be a sea change in the hospitality market this summer. And that sea’s current will flow to the intersection of Phila and Putnam Streets. For more information about everything, visit baileyscafe.com or call 518-583-6060.
Good neighbor policy: The fine, photogenic folks from Phila Street’s Hattie’s Restaurant stop by to wish Bailey’s new owners well. Now that’s a staff meeting! Photos by MarkBolles.com
Bailey’s Server Tori Holds a Hot Hand
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Schneider Joins Partnership
Shelby Schneider
Jennifer Dufore
MALTA — The Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership announced the addition of Shelby Schneider as director of business retention and expansion and Jennifer Dufore as office assistant and bookkeeper. Schneider will be based in the Partnership’s Malta headquarters and will focus on accelerating Business First Saratoga, launched in March 2016. Schneider is returning to economic development after spending two and a half years managing national
marketing and local business development for Shmaltz Brewing Company, a locally produced, nationally distributed brewer of award-winning craft beer. Before joining Shmaltz, Schneider worked at the Saratoga Economic Development Corporation (SEDC), where she served in the roles of Marketing Director and Economic Development Specialist, and Empire Zone Coordinator where she managed a New York State economic development incentive program on behalf of the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors. Dufore, who will also be based in Malta, will be focused on office administration and financial reporting. A native of Ballston Spa, Dufore recently returned to Saratoga County with her family from Boston, Massachusetts. She has more than 15 years of administrative and financial experience, including stints at Liberty Mutual and Mass Insight. For more information about the Partnership and their services, visit saratogapartnership.org.
Chamber Mixer and Wellness Fair SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Networking Mixer and Wellness Fair on Tuesday, June 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Roosevelt Bath and Spa at 39 Roosevelt Drive. With the help of the Gideon Putnam Hotel, this event is first a traditional Chamber Networking Mixer. Attendees will enjoy some amazing hors d’oeuvres, great networking, and a cash bar with drink specials. While meeting and
connecting with other Chamber members, attendees also get a chance to meet with members of the Chamber’s Health and Wellness Council. Each of them has the chance to set up an exhibit within the grounds of this historic property. To register, visit www. saratoga.org.
Locals’ Work Featured in British Vogue SARATOGA SPRINGS — Local designer Donna Allison Hercules of Collection D-Alli, and local photographer Lisa Miller of Studio di Luce made it onto the pages of the June issue of British Vogue which celebrates its 100 year anniversary this month. The iconic magazine has Kate Middleton, The Duchess of Cambridge, on the cover and is expected to be one of the top selling issues of all time. Miller’s photograph of five little girls wearing Collection D-Alli fashions by renowned designer Donna Allison Hercules was shot at the Saratoga Hilton on Broadway in Saratoga Springs. Established in New York, this stunning, classic collection offers exclusive children’s garments made from the finest fabrics and adorned with delicate laces and trims ranging in sizes infant to ten. Collection D-Alli is a Division of DCK Royale, which is based in Saratoga and is available online at www.collectiondalli.com and in high end boutiques including Saratoga Trunk, Lollipops and Collection D-Alli Children’s Boutique and Showroom. Photographer Lisa Miller of Studio di Luce is an international fashion and wedding photographer
and a regular in the photography pit at fashion events in NYC & Saratoga Springs. She volunteers for The Heart Gallery, Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep, and is the founder of The Foal Project, which supports equine assisted therapies through the sale of her striking images of mare and foal connecting at birth. Her first book, The Babies of Waldorf Farm, was published in 2015. Visit www.studiodiluce.com and www.foalproject.org to see more of her work.
Saratoga Season Perks Launched
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Race Course season pass and season ticket plan holders will receive a series of benefits through the new Saratoga Season Perks program, including special discounts at dozens of retail, restaurant and professional services
locations in downtown Saratoga Springs which began on June 1. On-track discounts will also be available at Saratoga Race Course beginning Friday, July 22, Opening Day of the 2016 racing season. Beginning Wednesday, June 1, all season pass holders who purchase and activate their season pass will be eligible for season- and year-long discounts at dozens of Saratoga merchants and restaurants as well as at select Saratoga Performing Arts Center classical performances. For a complete list of participating Saratoga Season Perks partners, including on-track discounts, visit SaratogaSeasonPerks.com. All participating partners will have on display a decal featuring the all-new Saratoga Season Perks logo, which will identify their participation in the program. Saratoga Race Course season admission passes are currently available for purchase online at www.NYRA.com/ SaratogaTickets and in person at more than 200 participating Stewart’s Shops locations throughout the greater Capital Region, Adirondacks and the Hudson Valley.
16 BALLSTON SPA 16 America Way, $419,900. Briarwood Brooks Development LLC sold property to Matthew and Kristen Nathan. 11 Edgewood Dr., $230,000. Trustco Bank sold property to Michael and Erika Ferracane. 36 Lawmar Lane, $232,000. Herbert and Susan Doig sold property to Edmund and Jacqueline Gutierrez. 145 Lake Hill Rd., $77,500. Duane and Nancy Cousins sold property to Nancy Cousins.
CHARLTON 1184 Eastern Ave., $260,000. Clara Beninati sold property to Vincent Dobyns.
PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS 1109 Deer Run, $410,960. Bordeau Builders Inc. sold property to Kathleen and Edward Kochem, Jr. 4256 Jockey St., $190,000. John and Diane Epting sold property to Heather Delucia.
CORINTH 56 Lincoln Mountain Rd., $43,000. Barbara and David Himmel, Jr. sold property to Gregory and Sandra Martin. 668 county Route 25, $150,000. Peter and Joyce Casertino sold property to Jason Longton. 19 Trout Pond Rd., $266,000. Joseph and Angela Stadelmeyer sold property to William and Jessica Ahrens.
GALWAY 1442 Perth Rd., $81,000. Richard Stokna sold property to David and Wendy Stokna.
GREENFIELD 46 Ballou Rd., $240,000. David and Susan Merchant sold property to Zachary Rosman and Laura Sullivan. 845 Route 9N, $1,125,000. Royal Rhino Inc. sold property to Royal Rhino Owner LLC. 463 NYS Route 9, $80,000. Thomas LeCours sold property to Peter and Dhianna Yezzi. 100 Alpine Meadows Rd., $200,000. Paul Gorgen sold property to Richard and Mary Gianni.
MALTA 64 Pepperbush Place, $180,000. Amber and Daniel Schiller sold property to Arthur and Wilma Mosley.
Properties Management LLC. 20 Linden Lane, $232,290. University and Green LLC sold property to Joseph and Karen Isabella. 547 Rowland St., $326,500. Legacy Custom Homes LLC sold property to Kevin and Deanna Alex.
MOREAU 13 Sweet Rd., $250,000. McKenna Construction and Excavation LLC sold property to Susan Hart-Owen and Joel Owen. 119 Fort Edward Rd., $275,000. Raymond and Darlene Fischer sold property to Jeffrey Piscitelli. 180 Butler Rd., $169,900. Isabel Archambault (by Divisee) sold property to William Green and Amy Denison. 19 and 21 Sisson Rd., $40,000. James Greenwood sold property to Shawn McKenna.
4 Woodmint Place, $230,000. Brian Kaplan sold property to Michael Mueller.
5 Tamarac Dr., $339,900. Michaels Group LLC sold property to Berry and Karen Blot.
92 Pepperbush Place, $150,000. Yvonne Delliveneri sold property to Laruen Garthe.
46 Pheasant Way, $222,500. John and Paula Clear sold property to Ronald and Deborah Campbell.
11 Sonja Lane, $405,000. Kathleen Tortorello sold property to Robert and Amanda Powers. 21 Wineberry Lane, $207,000. Patricia Alvarez sold property to Matthew Bollow. 109 Locust Court, $190,000. William Henry (by Exec) sold property to Jason and Samantha Paull.
MILTON 176 West North St., $133,000. David and Judith Forshay sold property to Brenna Sharp. 9 Glen St., $127,000. Kathleen Peartree (Ind. and as Trustee) and Timothy Peartree (as Trustee) sold property to Stack
SARATOGA 1 Hessian Dr., $40,000. Pearl Ruff (by Atty) sold property to Sherrill Hazelton.
SARATOGA SPRINGS 21 Elizabeth Lane, $275,000. Frank and Patricia Brady sold property to Christine RoweButton and Robert Button. 1 Cherry Tree Lane, $617,500. Michele May sold property to Laurence and Nicolette Roche. 7 Pheasant Run, $675,000. Jeffrey and Anna Duhamel sold property to Weichert Workforce Mobility.
Week of June 3– June 9, 2016 92 Ballston Ave., $225,000. Tracy Bateholts sold property to Kevin and Yvette Dorr. 83-85 Monroe St., $289,400. Bonnie Marcellus sold property to Bonacio Construction Inc. 7 Pheasant Run, $675,000. Weichert Workforce Mobility Inc. sold property to Alan McWilliams and Paula Perpall. 4 Azalea Dr., $929,000. John Constantino sold property to Charles and Leigh Greiner. 12 Nelson Ave. Ext., $290,000. Jennifer Mirling and Mary Burguin Boone sold property to Benjamin and Marcie Serotta. 18 Stony Brook Dr., $915,925. Meadowbrook Estates LLC sold property to Michaelo and Allison Fronte. 66 Vichy Dr., $200,000. Michael and Jerilyn Towner sold property to Tyler Kopacki and Jennifer Izykowski.
STILLWATER 647 Hudson Ave., $35,555. Wells Fargo Bank sold property to National Property Solutions. 9 Kellogg Rd., $133,740. John, Al and Patricia Osmond ( by Exec) sold property to Joseph and Lyndsey Liotta. 91 Durham Rd., $515,000. Jason Spoelstra sold property to Brad and Kristen Wagner.
WILTON 15 Saw Mill Ct., $413,799. Smith Bridge LLC sold property to Marc and Andrea Takacs. 18 Cardiff Circle, $495,553. Tra Tom Development Inc. sold property to Ryan and Shannon Shaw. Ruggles Rd., $165,400. Nature Conservancy Inc. sold property to People of New York State. 30 Cherry Tree Lane, $310,000. Lance and Jessica Purvis sold property to Carl and Kathleen Grove. 22 Thunder Run, $260,000. Paul and Barbara Sharenko sold property to Alan bode and Rachael Nally. 5 Sydney Hill Rd., $650,000. Jerilyn Hogan sold property to Kirk and Jodi Emmons.
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The Slugs of Summer
by Peter Bowden for Saratoga TODAY Every summer I get questions about the mysterious holes that appear in hosta leaves and strawberries. There’s never a bug in sight so that leaves just one suspect. Slugs are basically snails without shells and enjoy munching on a wide variety of garden plants and they feed at night. They go after lots of ornamental and vegetable plants. In the past slugs were a difficult garden pest to control. There was bait made using metaldehyde. Metaldehyde is nasty stuff and was for use around ornamental crops but never vegetables, fruits or berries. It is also toxic to animals so I’d never use it anywhere in my yard. Metaldehyde is nasty stuff and has now been removed from the market...thank goodness! There are also a variety of “old school” slug control techniques. One option was plucking and drowning the slugs in soapy water. You’d need to wear gloves since slug slime isn’t something that you can
wash off easily. It isn’t very effective since you’ll need to do your slug hunting at night when they are out. There was also the dish sunk into the ground and filled with beer. The idea was that the slugs are attracted to the beer (true) and would drop into it and drown. This method never worked well for me and seemed like a terrible waste of beer. Another method was placing grapefruit rinds upside down in the sluggy area. The slugs are attracted to the grapefruit rind and
you’d find them under there in the morning and then drown them. It worked but you’d need dozens of grapefruit rinds if you wanted to catch enough slugs to make a difference. I never had much success with any of these methods. Finally we have a slug control that is safe and actually works. The market pressure for a safe slug control finally led to the production of a natural mineral-based slug control that is not only very effective but is totally safe to use in the berry patch and vegetable garden.
It is iron phosphate. At Hewitt’s it is called Slug Magic because it makes slugs disappear. This stuff works great and is harmless to dogs, cats and all the wildlife except slugs. You just sprinkle it around (according to the instructions on the package of course) and the slugs actually prefer it to the plants. It works fast too. Sprinkle it on in the evening (slugs feed at night) and by the next night you won’t see slugs around. It may take them a day or two to die but, once they nibble a little Slug Magic, they stop feeding and crawl
away to die. I could almost feel sorry for them...NOT! Of course slugs go after leafy vegetables like lettuce, spinach and lots of others as well as many ornamentals like hostas. No matter where you see them, a few sprinkles of iron phosphate knocks them out quickly. Iron Phosphate slug controls like Slug Magic are just the kind of product I love to see come along...natural and safe to use around food and wildlife...what could be better? Thanks for the read.
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by Nancy Castillo for Saratoga TODAY For four months each year, a little avian jewel sparkles amongst us, weighing in at about as much as a penny, but bringing priceless moments into our lives. It’s the Ruby-throated Hummingbird that has us anxiously anticipating their return each May and mourning their departure in September. Male hummingbirds, with their namesake iridescent ruby throat (gorget) were the first to arrive in early May. They return to the same breeding territory, even searching out that hummingbird feeder you had hanging on the window last year. Females return a week
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Hummingbirds or two later, also sparkly with a shimmering green head and back, white underneath, but lacking the ruby throat. They set out almost immediately into their own roles in childrearing; he, mating with the female, and she, building the nest, laying two eggs, keeping them warm, feeding the young, and showing them how to survive in the world. Yes, once the male has done the mating, the female does all the rest on her own. Males spend the summer defending their favorite food sources until their departure in August, ahead of the females and young. Feeding the Hummingbirds If you haven’t fed hummingbirds before, you will find
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that they are easy to attract with the addition of a hummingbird feeder filled with a sugar-andwater solution that mimics the nectar found in flowers. Your initial hummingbird feeder
should be a simple one: a twopiece, bowl-shaped feeder is best - easy to fill, easy to clean and no drips! Hanging a hummingbird feeder is easy. You can hang
it in a tree, on a shepherd’s crook, or on a window using a suction cup hook. We like to hang our hummingbird feeders fairly close - hummingbirds are small and lightning fast and you want to have the best opportunity to see them. Offering a hummingbird feeder does come with a responsibility though: you must commit to keep it clean. Nectar starts to age the minute you hang it outside. Heat and sun breaks nectar down and it will become cloudy and/or develop mold if not changed regularly. Not only is
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this bad for the birds, it’s bad for you because you just won’t see hummingbirds using your feeders like they would when offered a clean feeder filled with fresh nectar. Fortunately, it’s not hard to maintain a hummingbird feeder. First off, get a feeder that is easy to clean. If a feeder is hard to clean, we just tend to put off cleaning it! Make your own nectar by dissolving 1/4 cup table sugar into 1 cup of hot tap water (you can find the nectar recipe on our website at http://bit. ly/1WuKBFE). Do not add red coloring or buy nectar with red dye in it. Hummingbird feeders typically have a flower-like color and that’s all the color you need to attract hummingbirds to it. Then, at least every 4-5 days (more often if you’d like), bring the feeder in, clean it with hot water and refill it with fresh nectar. Follow this routine throughout the summer and you’ll be rewarded with many visits by these beautiful jewels of nature.
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Summer Hitchhikers: by Norra Reyes Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Summer is the season for bed bugs, and although they are mostly associated with traveling, they are not uncommon in the home or businesses. We caught up with Chris Quinn, branch manager of Catseye Pest Control in Saratoga Springs, for some advice, and found that they had received over 100 calls from homeowners and businesses in the past year for bed bugs across Saratoga County. “Usually our calls will increase with people traveling over spring break, summer vacations and Christmas,” said Quinn, who has been in the business for 25 years. “I remember a big outbreak when I was working in Boston. They were all over the whole area. Thing is, college kids love free furniture, and when someone puts a free mattress or couch out front, the kids take it and that’s how it really took off.”
Bed bugs are roughly the size of an apple seed. The young can be as small as a period on a piece of newsprint. They change in color as they mature from translucent to light brown to a burnt-orange brown. The males are round and flat and the females are a little darker and longer. The good news is, according to the NYS Health Department, they do not carry diseases, so bites are usually harmless other than an irritating rash or itchy welt, which disappear after a couple weeks. They come out at night to feed, and then crawl back to their tiny crevice near the bed, such as an electrical outlet or baseboard. The most harm is both in the pocketbook and in the “creep factor,” the sleepless nights of getting up with a flashlight to constantly check the family beds for bugs, even long after they are gone. Bed bugs are opportunistic hitchhikers, which is why an infestation is not a reflection on a family’s cleanliness and personal habits. That said,
a sense of embarrassment keeps them under-reported. Knowing a few tips about what to look for can help you prevent bringing them into your home. First, leave the free furniture on the side of the road. Use mattress encasements that are specifically labeled for bed bug protection, and it will protect from other pests as well. Keep your home, basement
and storage areas free of clutter, where they like to hide when not feeding. Hoarding can exacerbate a problem. And they can be picked up traveling, but that can be prevented as well. “It’s way easier to get a flea problem from someone sitting next to you than a bed bug,” said Quinn, so don’t worry too much about your seat in an airport. “Sure, anything’s
possible, but not very probable.” They are most likely to come from temporary living spaces like hotels and dorms, or from already infested items that you might get at a garage sale or used furniture. Quinn recommends travelers carry a flashlight and inspect their rooms before unpacking. “Put your suitcase in the bathroom in the shower,” he said, “to separate your clothes from the bed bug area until you can inspect the room. Start at the bedding, ideally with the skirting, which is rarely changed. Look in bedding folds, where there’s an overlap of material for them to hang out. Look at baseboards. If they are carpeted, pull it back so you can see under it. They like cracks and crevices around the bedding area.” What you are looking for are bed bug droppings, which look like black pepper flakes, or black smudges like graphite. They molt, like most bugs, so you are also looking for shed skins. Once you are satisfied the room is clear, put your suitcase on the luggage stand and keep it there. Don’t put it on top of the bed or on the floor next to the bed. The female wants to protect her young from the males, so she picks an area least like her environment as possible to lay eggs, such as the crack or crevice of a suitcase, which is typically how people bring them home. Bed bugs are
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Protection from Bed Bugs
attracted to human breath and scent, so keep dirty laundry bagged tightly and kept away from your suitcase until you are ready to pack and leave. “Bed bugs can go unfed easily for six months, and lie in wait for a food source,” said Quinn. “If you come home and put your suitcase in the basement or above the garage, it can stay in a suspended state until it senses a food source. They prefer humans, but they will feast on something else. Have seen them feed on rats.” Finding a food source once every six months or so can keep them in an uninhabited area for as long as 18 months, in some cases, so moving into a long-empty new home or apartment is no guarantee they aren’t there. According to Quinn, there are no foolproof bed bug detectors on the market, so testing for them is no guarantee, either, although it is better to have a monitor after treatment than not have one. If bed bugs do hitch a ride into your home, they multiply quickly, so best to get a professional in as soon as possible.
“Bug bombs don’t work,” said Quinn. “They just shoot up into the air and land back on surfaces. Bed bugs don’t live in the air – they live in cracks and will just dig in deeper if a professional is not called in to get them where they live. And repellant materials just pushes them away without killing them, so eventually they come back.” Catseye provides a full week process, and then treats an individual’s home once a week for four weeks combining “The Cryonite Method” of freezing bed bugs with a residual insect growth regulator to disrupt the reproductive cycle of these pests. According to the company’s website, “The Cryonite Method uses the cooling properties of carbon dioxide to eliminate bed bugs and their eggs. Cryonite is created when carbon dioxide is converted to an exceptionally cold dry-ice snow. The temperature of this snow can reach as low as -110 degrees fahrenheit. Catseye uses it instead of heat, fumigation and other techniques
because it is more environmentally-friendly, can better reach the tiny cracks where bed bugs like to hide, and can be used to target specific areas in your home. It is used to treat mattresses, box springs, furniture, window and door frames, curtains and other areas where bed bugs could be hiding. Any eggshells and shed skins are also removed.” They will take out dresser drawers and flip them upside down, and treat lamps and alarm clocks, starting with beds and couches and moving out in the home in a circular fashion. “It goes from a solid right to a gas,” said Quinn. “It doesn’t become a puddle of water, so it’s great for electronics as long as you’re grounding your equipment. They can potentially get in anything. If you can take a corner of a business card and fit it into a crack, a bed bug can fit in there.” Which is why it can be devastating when an infestation occurs. Most people eventually replace their mattresses, once they are sure the infestation is over so the new mattress isn’t infected. But if moving to a new location, some families have had to pay for just about everything to be hauled to a dump and start fresh with new furnishings in a new home or apartment. For college students, any stuffed animals must be run in a dryer on high heat for half an hour before packing them, or put into heavy black trash bags, tied tightly, and put in the hot summer sun for two days. Picture and poster frames should be
wiped down, too. Everything must be cleaned thoroughly before bringing it somewhere else – because these tiny hitchhikers like to travel. Extreme heat and cold can kill them, so if you can wash it in the hottest dishwasher or clothes washer water and hottest dryer setting, your clothes and kitchen items are fine. The home freezer does not get cold enough, so a professional is needed for freezing.
Dry-cleaning kills them, too. Anything that cannot be washed can be wiped down with rubbing alcohol, but keep in mind that it’s a flammable substance, and once it dries the bed bugs could return to it unless the infestation is gone. For more information about bed bugs and other pest control, contact your preferred pest control professionals or Catseye Pest Control at 518-581-7378.
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Learning about the Power of Produce at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market
Saturdays, 9 to 1 Wednesdays, 3 to 6 High Rock Park
by Jeremy Riccardi for Saratoga TODAY One of the best ways for children to develop healthy eating habits is to discover where their food comes from. Beginning this month, the Saratoga Farmers’ Market’s farmers, summer interns, and volunteers will help make that journey of discovery possible. The farmers’ market is introducing its Power of Produce Club at its summer Wednesday afternoon markets. Children who join the club, also known as the POP Club, will receive a passport, a $2 POP token to spend on fresh produce, and a variety of educational tips on fresh, flavorful eating. Market staff will stamp the passport each time a child visits the market, and award prizes for every four stamps that a child receives. The goal of the POP Club is to encourage children and families to learn about healthy eating during the more relaxed atmosphere of the Wednesday market. The tokens that children receive can be spent on fresh fruits and vegetables. “The purpose is to empower children to make smart and healthy shopping choices independently,” said market director Julia Howard. “Education is the bridge between healthy eating habits and understanding where food comes from.” Children between the ages of five and 12 can participate in the POP Club. The weekly educational activities will include conversations with farmers about the local food system,
games, and samples of different kinds of produce. “Children will have the chance to sample fruits and vegetables that they might never have tried before,” Howard said. Hosts for the POP Club include Diane Whitten, a nutritionist with Cornell Cooperative Extension, Saratoga Farmers’ Market summer interns Sarah Morin and Carolyn Shapiro, and Serendipity Arts Studio, among others. The POP Club is part of a national initiative. It originated at a farmers’ market in Oregon City, OR. It is offered through the national Farmers’ Market Coalition, of which the Saratoga Farmers’ Market is a part. Currently, about 50
markets nationwide participate in the program. Howard sees the program as a way of establishing stronger community ties between the farmers’ market, local businesses, community organizations, and residents. The POP Club will run through the summer market, and children are welcome to join at any time. The Saratoga Farmers’ Market takes place from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through October at High Rock Park. Inquiries about the POP Club and other market events may be made at “the shed,” located near the south pavilions right by the restrooms.
POPsicles with Fresh Strawberries and Blueberry Yogurt Ingredients
Directions
* Ingredients can be found at the market
Place a heaping spoonful of blueberry yogurt in the bottom of a small paper cup. Then add a layer of strawberries and top with another heaping spoonful of blueberry yogurt. Place another sliced (or diced) strawberry with a slit down the middle that conveniently holds the popsicle stick in place, and top off with a little more yogurt. Place the cups in a mini muffin tin to hold them all upright, and freeze overnight.
Adapted from Lisa Longley’s recipe for Strawberry Blueberry Yogurt Pops Makes 12 pops -Blueberry yogurt * -Strawberries, sliced thin or diced * Additional supplies -3-5oz. Paper cups -Popsicle sticks cut in half
This easy to make snack may also be a fun activity for you and your child to make together. The possibilities are endless when you use seasonal fresh fruit from the farmers’ market and locally made yogurt. The farmers’ market offers a variety of yogurt including Greek, plain, and an array of flavors. Greek yogurt and plain yogurt may be sweetened with local honey. Fruit may be blended for a smooth popsicle or chopped for a textured popsicle
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Salt of the Earth by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY Hello our Foodie Friends. This time of year gives us the time to stay outdoors and to cook. As Father’s Day is fast approaching, there are many “cool tools” out there to consider for Dad. Cooking with a Himalayan Pink salt block has fast become a fun and nutritious way to prepare food. The use of Himalayan Pink salt while cooking has emerged as a method of adding depth of flavor to foods while adding nutritional benefits. Himalayan pink salt is considered one of the purest salts used for culinary uses. It is basically “the crystallized soul of a 600-million-year-old ocean.” The history of the mineral compounds of salt stretch back over a millennia with evidence of its use as currency during prehistoric times. Over the years, salt has been used to preserve and cure foods before the use of refrigeration. Salt has been the cause of numerous wars, served as the
symbol of political power, and has played an important role in determining the development of a cities and civilizations around the world. Himalayan pink salt is handminded having been derived from sea salt deposits that result from millions of years in the making. The salt boulders are handcrafted into blocks to be used for a range of uses including the emerging tool of modern cooking – the salt plate. Himalayan sea salt is filled with magnesium, iron, zinc, and manganese. Each mineral contributes to giving the salt its pink color. Consuming Himalayan Pink Salt on a regular basis provides essential minerals, trace elements to balance electrolytes, eliminates toxins, balances the body’s pH, and can help increase circulation. The possibilities of cooking with Himalayan salt are endless. The salt is offered as crushed crystals and chunks that can be shaved or grated, or as a slab. The sea salt blocks range in size and have thermal properties that allow for wonderful heat distribution and retention. You can freeze the block; put it on a stove top, in the oven, on a gas grill or any grill in excess of 500 degrees Fahrenheit. The pink salt slab can be heated to high temperatures to sear thinly sliced meats, fish, vegetables, seafood, and other quick-cooking foods. It is also used much more as an ordinary salt to add while pickling brines, salt-roasting fish, beef, chicken, lamb or used for flavoring. Here is a “cool” sea salt block
recipe to try out: Latin Inspired Lamb Chops with Cilantro Chimichurri Ingredients 4 lamb loin chops 1 Tbsp. fresh oregano ½ tsp. cumin ½ tsp. coriander 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb. red potatoes 1 tsp. smoked paprika ½ tsp. fresh pepper 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for potatoes 1 tsp. kosher salt, plus extra for potatoes For the Chimichurri ¼ C. cilantro, minced ½ C. mild extra virgin olive oil 3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar Instructions Cut potatoes into quarters (or into six pieces if larger) and coat with olive oil. Sprinkle potatoes with smoked paprika, cayenne, and salt. Place potatoes in roasting pan and place them on the grill. Mince the cilantro and combine with olive oil and vinegar. Mix to combine and set aside for garnish.
Serves 2 Salt Plate Place your salt plate on the grill next to the potatoes and preheat slowly and in phases, starting with 15 minutes on low flame, then 15 minutes on medium flame, then 15 minutes on high flame. Mix cumin, coriander, and oregano, and rub lamb chops with mixture. Brush chops with olive oil and place them on the hot salt plate. Cook 4-6 minutes per side until
desired doneness is achieved. Stop by Saratoga’s true kitchen essentials store; Compliments to the Chef at 46 Marion Avenue (across from Fresh Market) in Saratoga Springs to get your Himalayan sea salt block and accessories for a summer of creative cooking fun. We also have grinders, shavers, and holders for the slab salt. Get something different to cook with and have fun! Remember: “Life Happens in the Kitchen.” Take care, John and Paula
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Summer Grilling Marinades To see more, visit www.SaratogaOliveOil.com Spicy Shrimp & Pineapple with Bok Choy
Soak Time: 8-24 hrs
Directions
Ingredients ¾ c SOOC Espresso Dark Balsamic Vinegar 1 shallot, finely chopped 2 T Saratoga Tea & Honey Eucalyptus Honey 2 t Dijon mustard 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 T SOOC California Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil ½ t Sicilian Sea Salt Fresh ground black pepper 1 ½ lbs flank steak
Level: Easy
1. Combine all of the above ingredients to make the marinade. 2. Marinade your choice cut in the marinade for 8-24 hours, turning occasionally to ensure an even marinade. 3. Remove the steak from the marinade and grill until desired temperature. Cook the marinade in a small saucepan until reduced by 1/4. Glaze the grilled meat with the sauce and serve.
Honey Ginger Glazed BBQ Ribs Serves: 4-6
Prep Time: 2 hours
Ingredients 4 racks (8 lbs) baby back ribs SOOC Honey Ginger White Balsamic 3 T brown sugar 12 garlic cloves, minced 1 T Sicilian Sea Salt SOOC Japanese Roasted Sesame Oil 3 T honey 2 T soy sauce
Level: Intermediate
Directions 1. Combine 3 T of balsamic, brown sugar, garlic, sea salt and 1 T of sesame oil to make the marinade. Coat the ribs with this mixture and allow to marinate for at least 12 hours in a sealed container.
toasted sesame seeds
2. For the glaze, combine ¾ c of balsamic, honey and soy sauce in a small pan over medium heat. Allow to reduce by half, then remove from heat. Add 1 t of sesame oil and stir to combine. 3. Prepare the grill and preheat oven to 275˚. Over medium heat, grill the ribs (about 5 minutes on each side). Place ribs on a large baking pan in a single layer. Brush on the glaze and cover with foil. Bake the ribs for 2 hours or until tender and the meat falls off the bone. Sprinkle with sesame seeds to garnish and serve.
Ingredients
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 1 hr marinade + 30 min
1/2 c SOOC Harissa Olive Oil
Directions
Espresso Steak Marinade
Serves: 4
6 T SOOC Pineapple White Balsamic 1 T honey pinch of Sicilian Sea Salt 1 lb uncooked raw shrimp, skewered if desired (if 1. Whisk together the Harissa, Pineapple vinegar, honey and salt. Pour half of the vinaigrette over the shrimp and allow to marinate about 1 hour. Reserve the other half for finishing the dish. 2. On a preheated grill or grill pan, brush the grill lightly with oil and char the pineapple on both
Level: Easy 2 T fresh scallions
skewered with wood, soak skewers in water before using on the grill)
1 T freshly chopped cilantro or parsley
4- ¾” cross section halves of slightly under-ripe pineapple
finish with SOOC Lime Sea Salt
8 baby bok choy, cut in half, outer tougher leaves removed
sides. Remove to a dish. Add the bok choy, cut side down on the grill, brush with a little vinaigrette and char until blackened about 3 min per side. Add to the plate with pineapple. 3. Remove the shrimp from the marinade and pat them dry. Grill on both sides until cooked through, about 2 min per
side. Remove to the dish with pineapple and bok choy. 4. Add fresh scallions and herbs to the remaining vinaigrette. Drizzle over the platter of bok choy, pineapple, and shrimp, sprinkle with Lime Sea Salt and serve!
Bloody Mary with Chipotle Shrimp
Balsamic Glazed Grilled Plums
Serves: 4
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
Directions
8 lg. shrimp, peeled & deveined
Place Chipotle Olive Oil, cilantro, juice of ½ of the lime, cayenne and ground peppers in a bowl. Stir. Place shrimp in the bowl and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Place 2 shrimp on each skewer alternately with cherry tomatoes and pepper squares. Discard marinade. Preheat grill or grilling pan. Grill skewers for 2 minutes per side or until shrimp is pink. Pour Sea Salt on a saucer. Quarter remaining lime and wipe a wedge on the rim of each glass. Set wet rim on saucer to coat in salt. Fill glasses with ice. In each glass put 2 oz vodka, ½ c tomato juice, ½ t horseradish, 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce, a sprinkle of celery salt, 1 t Balsamic and wedge of lime. Insert a celery stalk and lay skewer across glass.
1 T Chipotle Olive Oil 1 t cilantro, minced 1 lime cut in half ½ t cayenne pepper (optional) ¼ t fresh ground pepper 4 wooden skewers- 8” 8 cherry tomatoes 1 orange pepper cut into squares 1 T Lime Sea Salt 8 oz vodka 2 cups tomato juice 1 T prepared horseradish 1 t Worcestershire sauce ¼ t celery salt 1 T Jalepeño White Balsamic Vinegar 4 celery stalks, washed with leaves on
Ingredients 4 plums, halved and pitted (ripe, red or dark skinned) a mild Extra Virgin Olive Oil ½ c Traditional Balsamic 1 T brown sugar 1 t vanilla extract 1 T lemon juice ¼ t fresh ground pepper vanilla ice cream
Directions Preheat grill pan to high heat. Drizzle plums with olive oil to prevent sticking and grill for 3 min on each side. Meanwhile, pour balsamic into a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil then allow to simmer until it is reduced by half (1-2 min). Combine sugar, vanilla, lemon juice and pepper in a small bowl. Add warm balsamic and whisk. Place hot, grilled fruit on dessert plates with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Drizzle with the balsamic glaze and serve.
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Puzzles Across 1 Works with yarn 6 Anheuser-__ Brewery 11 Solomon, for one 14 Valium drug company 15 Snow-block home 16 Logger’s tool 17 Past one’s prime 19 Doc for a kitty 20 Thickness-measuring instrument 21 Hiker’s tool 23 Mauna __ 24 Actress Zellweger 25 Perilous course to go down 30 Margarita condiment, in Mazatlán 32 Tiny amt. of time 33 Ballet skirt 34 Vote in 36 Tom Collins liquor 38 Red giant with a carbon-rich atmosphere 39 Say with assurance 40 Red-shirted bear 42 Prefix with bar 43 Achieves one’s goal 48 Skin openings 49 “Saw __”: second “Saw” sequel 50 Popeye’s adoptee 53 Lacking a handle? 57 Bother a lot 58 Interest-paying institution 60 Alphabet finale 61 Where embryos develop 62 Do-or-die poker bet 63 Finale 64 Heat-resistant glassware 65 Writer/director Allen with four Oscars Down 1 McDonald’s founder Ray 2 __ Scotia 3 Atlantic republic at the edge of the Arctic Cir. 4 Roller-coaster ride feeling 5 Climactic tennis match situation 6 Oktoberfest quaff 7 “That turns my stomach”
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37 Christmas quaff 38 Logger’s tool 41 Round gasket 44 Cleans with a paper towel, as a spill 45 War-ending pact 46 Shot put competitor, e.g. 47 Devil, in Durango 50 Small or medium 51 Small songbird 52 __ out a living: barely got by 53 Windows alternative 54 Bueno’s opposite 55 City near Tulsa 56 Big Apple fashion initials 59 Anger
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: Tenant, Tenet Tenant refers to one who holds the right (or lease) to occupy a place. The previous tenant of this apartment lived here for 12 years. Tenet refers to a rule, belief, or part of a body of doctrine. Avoiding pork altogether is a tenet of some faiths. 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 davedowling59@yahoo.com
58 Adirondack Christian Fellowship 8 Mountain Ledge, Wilton 587-0623 | acfsaratoga.com Services: Sunday 8 a.m. & 10 a.m. Adirondack Friends Meeting 27 Saratoga Ave, South Glens Falls 793-3755 | adirondackfriendsmeeting.org Regina Baird Haag, Pastor Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Assembly of God Faith Chapel 6 Burgoyne St, Schuylerville 695-6069 | Rev. Jason Proctor Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m. Assembly of God Saratoga 118 Woodlawn Ave, Saratoga Springs 584-6081 | Services: Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Bacon Hill Reformed Church* 560 Route 32N, Bacon Hill | 695-3074 Rev. Janet Vincent | Services: Worship service 10 a.m.; Sunday School 10 a.m. Baha’i Community of Saratoga Springs 584-9679; 692-7694 | usbnc.org Ballston Center Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church 58 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa | 885-7312 ballstoncenterarpchurch.org Services: Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m. Ballston Spa United Methodist Church 101 Milton Ave, Ballston Spa 885-6886 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Bethesda Episcopal Church* 41 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs Bethesdachurch.org | 584-5980 The Very Rev’d Marshall J. Vang Services: Sunday 8:00AM & 10:00AM Calvary Capital District 17 Low Street, Ballston Spa | Pastor Andrew Holt Services: Sunday 10 am | calvarycd.com Church of Christ at Clifton Park 7 Old Route 146, Clifton Park 371-6611 | cliftonparkchurchofchrist.com Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Christ Community Reformed Church 1010 Route 146, Clifton Park | 371-7654 ccrc-cpny.org | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Christ Episcopal Church Routes 50 & 67, Ballston Spa | 885-1031 Services: Sunday 8 & 10 a.m. Christian Restoration Ministries Saratoga Senior Center 5 Williams St, Saratoga Springs 796-4323 | Pastor Pat Roach Services: Sunday 10 a.m.; 6:30 p.m. Christian Science Church 107 Circular St, Saratoga Springs 584-0221 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Community Alliance Church 257 Rowland St, Ballston Spa 885-6524 | Services: Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Congregation Shaara Tfille* 84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs 584-2370 | saratogasynagogue.org Services: Saturday 10 a.m. Corinth Free Methodist Church 20 Hamilton Ave, Corinth 654-9255; 792-0271 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Corinth United Methodist Church 243 Main Street, Corinth 654-2521 | cfumc@cnyconnect.net Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Cornerstone Community Church 516 Park Ave., Mechanicville | 664-5204 mycornerstonechurch.org | Pastor Frank Galerie Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Community 2001 Route 9, Round Lake 877-8506 | ccorpusc@nycap.rr.com Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.;
RELIGION Eastern Orthodox — Christ the Savior 349 Eastline Road, Ballston Spa 786-3100 | xcsavior@yahoo.com. Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. First Baptist Church of Saratoga Springs 45 Washington St, Saratoga Springs 584-6301 | Services: Sunday 11 a.m. First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa 202 Milton Ave, Ballston Spa 885-8361 | bspabaptist.org Services: 10:30 a.m. worship, 9 a.m. Sunday School (all ages) First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa 22 West High St, Ballston Spa 885-5583 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Full Gospel Tabernacle 207 Redmond Road, Gansevoort 793-2739 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Galway United Methodist Church 2056 East St, Galway | 882-6520 galway-united-methodist-church.com Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. (9 a.m. in July and August) Grace Fellowship Saratoga 165 High Rock Ave, Saratoga | 691-0301 saratoga.gracefellowship.com Pastor: Mike Adams Services: Sundays 9 & 11 a.m. Grace Brethren Church* 137 W. Milton Road, Ballston Spa 587-0649 | Rev. Dan Pierce Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Greater Grace Community Church Pastor David Moore | 899-7777 thechurch@ggccmalta.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Greenfield Center Baptist Church 30 Wilton Road, Greenfield Center | 893-7429 Services: Sunday School for all ages - 9:45 a.m.; Church Service - 11 a.m. Highway Tabernacle Church 90 River Road, Mechanicville | 664-4442 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Hope Church 206 Greenfield Ave, Ballston Spa 885-7442 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Jonesville United Methodist 963 Main St, Clifton Park 877-7332 | Services: Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Living Springs Community Church 59 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs 584-9112 | Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Living Waters Church of God 4330 State Rt. 50, Saratoga Springs 587-0484 | livingwaterscog.us Services: Sundays 10 a.m. Malta Presbyterian Church Dunning Street, Malta 899-5992 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Malta Ridge United Methodist Church 729 Malta Ave. Ext, Malta 581-0210 | Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Middle Grove United Methodist Church* 581-2973 | Pastor Bonnie Bates Services: Sunday 9 a.m. Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Corner of Jefferson St. & Crescent St. Saratoga Springs | 584-9441 Rev. Dr. Victor L. Collier, Pastor New Horizon Church 150 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs 587-0711 | Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. New Life Fellowship 51 Old Gick Road, Saratoga Springs 580-1810 | newlifeinsaratoga.org. Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.
NorthStar Church Gowana Middle School, Clifton Park 371-2811 | northstarchurch.com Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 11:15 a.m. Old Saratoga Reformed Church* 48 Pearl St., Schuylerville oldsaratogareformedchurch.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Old Stone Church (American Baptist) 159 Stone Church Road, Ballston Spa 583-1002 | Services: Sunday 9 a.m.; Adult Sunday School 9 a.m.; Service 10:30 a.m. Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church* 73 Midline Road, Ballston Lake 399-5713 | Services: Saturday 5 p.m. Sunday 8:15 & 10:15 a.m. Presbyterian-NE Congregational Church 24 Circular St, Saratoga Springs 584-6091 | pnecchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m. Quaker Springs United Methodist Church* 466 Route 32 South, Quaker Springs 695-3101 | qsumc.com Pastor Al Johnson Services: Sunday 9 a.m. River of Hope Fellowship 100 Saratoga Village Blvd, Malta Cmns, Ste. 3 | 881-1505 riverofhopefellowship.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Roman Catholic Church of St. Peter 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 584-2375 | Services: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 7:30, 9 and 11 a.m. St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church 231 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs 584-6122 | Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8, 9:30, 11:15 a.m. and 5 p.m., 1 p.m. Spanish Service St. George’s Episcopal Church 912 Route 146, Clifton Park 371-6351 | stgeorge@csdsl.net Services: Saturday 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 8 & 9:30 a.m. St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church* 3159 Route 9N, Greenfield Center 893-7680 stjosephschurchgreenfieldcenter.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m. St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church* 167 Milton Ave, Ballston Spa 885-7411 | stmarysbsta.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., Noon. St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church* 771 Route 29, Rock City Falls 893-7680 | sjoegctr@nycap.rr.com Services: Sunday 8:30 am. St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 149 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs 584-0904 | Services: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sundays 8:30 & 11 a.m. St. Peter Lutheran Church 2776 Route 9, Malta | 583-4153 Services: Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 1 Grove Street, Schuylerville 695-3918 | Rev. Donna J. Arnold Services: Sunday 8 & 9 a.m. St. Thomas of Canterbury 242 Grooms Road, Halfmoon st-thomas-of-canterbury.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Saratoga Abundant Life Church 2325 Route 50 South, Saratoga Springs 885-5456 | SALChurch.org Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.
Week of June 3– June 9, 2016 Saratoga Chabad 130 Circular St, Saratoga Springs 526-0773 | saratogachabad.com Saratoga Friends Meeting (Quaker) Rts. 32 and 71, Quaker Springs 587-7477; 399-5013 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Saratoga United Methodist Church* Henning Road, Saratoga Springs 584-3720 | saratogaumc.com Services: Sunday 9 & 10:45 a.m. Saratoga Seventh-Day Adventist Church 399 Union Ave, Saratoga Springs 882-9384 | saratogasda.org Services: Sabbath School: 10 a.m. Worship Service: 11:30 a.m. Schuylerville United Methodist Church* 51 Church St, Schuylerville 695-3101 | sumethodist.org Services: Worship at 11am Shenendehowa United Methodist 971 Route 146, Clifton Park 371-7964 Services: Sunday 9 & 10:30 a.m. Simpson United Methodist Church Rock City Road, Rock City Falls 885-4794 Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m. Soul Saving Station for Every Nation Christ Crusaders of America 62 Henry St, Saratoga Springs Services: Sunday 10 a.m. www.SOULSAVINGSTATIONCHURCH.COM Stillwater United Church (Presbyterian U.S.A.) 747 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater | 664-7984 stillwaterunitedchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Temple Sinai* 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 584-8730 | saratogasinai.org Shabbat Services: Friday 6 p.m. or 8p.m. (rotating schedule) Saturdays: 10:30a.m. Terra Nova Church* 45 Washington St, Saratoga Springs 833-0504 | terranovachurch.org Services: Sunday 5:30 p.m. The Salvation Army/ Worship, Service & Community Center 27 Woodlawn Ave, Saratoga Springs 584-1640 Services: Sunday School 10 a.m.; Praise & Worship 11 a.m. Trinity United Methodist Church 155 Ballard Road, Gansevoort 584-9107 | tumcwilton.com Rev Keith Mann Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs 584-1555 | uusaratoga.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Unity Church in Albany 21 King Ave., Albany 453-3603 Services: Sunday 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. West Charlton United Presbyterian Church 1331 Sacandaga Road, West Charlton 882-9874 | westcharltonupc.org Rev. Thomas Gregg, Pastor Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Wilton Baptist Church 755 Saratoga Road, Wilton 583-2736 wiltonbaptistchurch.com Services: Sunday 11 a.m.
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St. Clement’s New Pastor: Fr. George Blasick, C.Ss.R.
by Katherine Morna Towne
for Saratoga TODAY I’m pleased to introduce you to the new pastor (of a little less than a year) of St. Clement’s Church in Saratoga Springs: Fr. George Blasick, C.Ss.R. St. Clement’s is run by the Redemptorist Order, and Fr. George is a Redemptorist priest, which is denoted by the initials after his name (C.Ss.R.)—they stand for the Order’s Latin name Congregatio Sanctissimi Redemptoris (in English: Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer, more commonly referred to as the Redemptorists). The Order was begun by St. Alphonsus Liguori in Italy in 1732 in order to minister to the spiritual needs of the abandoned poor in the rural areas outside of Naples; it now has a presence in seventy-seven countries and a special care for those on the margins of the Church and society. Fr. George grew up with his younger brother Matthew in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, which is in Lancaster County—commonly referred to as the Dutch (Amish) Country. He was ordained a priest at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC in May, 2001, celebrating his fifteenth anniversary of ordination last month. Immediately before coming to Saint Clement’s, he was stationed at Our Lady of Lourdes parish in Seaford, Delaware, first as associate pastor and then as pastor. Before that, he was associate pastor for a brief time at St. Mary’s in Annapolis, Maryland, but his longest stint was right after his ordination for about ten years at St. Gerard’s in Lima, Ohio. The Redemptorists have been heavily involved in the Catholic schools of the United States— Redemptorist priest St. John Nepomucene Neumann founded
the first Catholic diocesan school system in the country while he was the bishop of Philadelphia (1852– 60)—and Saratoga’s St. Clement’s School has always benefited from its Redemptorist connection. Fr. George continues his Order’s work, spending time with the students at St. Clement’s when he can (which is not as often as he’d like). One of the biggest things he’s brought to the school—and the parish at large—is his artistic talent. Though he describes himself as a “self-taught hack,” Fr. George’s drawing and painting ability is evidence of a natural talent. His cartoon animals are spot-on and really resonate with children, which is sweet and fun, but Fr. George has bigger plans. He hopes to work on small murals with the students in years to come, which is impressive enough; even more amazing is that he’s currently working on a large mural of Our Lady of Perpetual Help with the third-, fourth-, and fifth graders, which will be displayed at the Redemptorist celebration in Washington, D.C. in September 2016—150 years after the Order received that particular image of the Virgin Mary from Pope Pius IX with the mandate to “make her known.” Another of his latest projects,
which is getting quite a bit of buzz, is actually not art-related. Rather, he’s encouraging parish involvement in the Albany Diocese’s annual Bishop’s Appeal through a particularly Saratogian method—the Peppermint Pig-inspired pink piggy banks he distributed recently at all the Masses, reminding parishioners of the adage, “Take care of the pennies and the dollars will take care of themselves.” Fr. George says he’s “convinced that most people can find it much easier to take advantage of a pocket-change method to make their fair-share contribution … When I was here 27 years ago (as a seminarian, for the summer), someone introduced me to the idea of the Peppermint Pig. Being that we’re in Saratoga Springs, the [pink piggy banks] idea seemed like a natural fit.” It seems that Fr. George has hit the ground running in his first year as pastor of St. Clement’s, and he shows no signs of slowing down. In addition to his future artistic endeavors, he’s also going to be working on getting two children’s books published (probably in an e-book format) “when my schedule lightens up sufficiently to focus on that.” As it is, Fr. George is still on that first-year’s learning curve,
discovering the annual rhythm of parish and school responsibilities. For how long will he be able to apply his newfound knowledge? “I don’t anticipate anything anymore,” he says. “But, all things being equal, I can be stationed here, as pastor, for a term of
8 years .... August 2015 to July 2023.” Welcome to Saratoga Springs, Fr. George—we look forward to seeing what you more you have in store for us. Kate can be reached at kmtowne23@gmail.com.
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Free Kindergarten Readiness Program SCHUYLERVILLE — This summer, the Schuylerville Public Library will offer a kindergarten readiness program for the first time. The program, called Counting Down to Kindergarten, will follow the American Library Association’s guide for kindergarten readiness. This program will be offered to four and five-year-olds free of charge. Registration is required; simply stop by the library at 52 Ferry Street or call 518-6956641 to register your child for the upcoming session. The first session will run every Wednesday and Friday, from July 6 through August 12 for one hour per day. There will also be several parent informational meetings throughout the summer program. The first of these parent workshops will be held on June 30 at 7 p.m. This would be a good chance for parents who are unsure of the program to have their questions answered and get an
overview of the core skills that will be taught to kids in the program. Miss Jenny, the library’s Early Education Library Clerk and preschool teacher will lead the classes. She will work with local kindergarten teachers at the Schuylerville Elementary School to ensure that children are given the skills teachers deem necessary to enter school in the fall. These skills also follow the best practices of Every Child Ready to Read: talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing. Schuylerville Public Library is committed to early literacy and to offering the best possible public service to its patrons. The Schuylerville Public library plays a very important role in helping children enter school ready to learn. The library offers incentives year-round for preschool reading, as part of the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program. New this July, the library will
now hold preschool story times Monday through Friday, every morning at 10 a.m., with different themes and activities each day. Schuylerville Public Library is committed to offering unique and educational programs for the community. In addition to a variety of books, the library offers popular DVDs, public computer access, free Wi-Fi, e-books, music, magazines, ancestry. com access, kids discovery kits, and more. Visit schuylervillelibrary.sals.edu for even more digital content and services. Each year the library hosts hundreds of programs and serves thousands of people. The Schuylerville Public Library is a school district library, established in 2013 to serve the towns and villages of Easton, Fort Edward, Greenwich, Northumberland, Saratoga, Schuylerville, Stillwater, Victory and Wilton.
Week of June 3– June 9, 2016
2016 Sponsor-A-Scholar Graduates BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa High School Class of 2016 includes 8 students that participated in the Ballston Spa Sponsor-AScholar program, starting as sophomores. The students were recently congratulated at a ceremony held at the Ballston Spa High School. The program is designed to provide the extra support necessary for students to successfully complete high school and pursue post-secondary education. The students in this year’s class are now excited to graduate and begin the next step in their education. The Sponsor-A-Scholar graduates are: Melanie Bohme; Rebecca Craft; Liam Duell; Ada Keefe; Zackarie Pratt; Sirena Primeau; Carisa Reinhart; Bethanie Tinoco. The program is coordinated by Ballston Spa High School guidance counselors Cathy Roy and Kevin Flores with mentors provided by
the “I am I can” organization. Support for the program is provided by area corporations including Stewart’s Shops, Technical Building Services, The Ballston Spa Rotary, BSTA, The National Guard, Skidmore College, Gerome Technologies, Saratoga’s Community FCU, Capital Region Sponsor-AScholar, Inc. and individual donors. Contributions to provide resources for the next class of students can be sent to The Ballston Spa Partnership for Innovation in Education Fund, Office of District Advancement, BSCSD, 70 Malta Avenue, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Additional information is available on the guidance webpage via the Ballston Spa High School website or by contacting the Guidance Office at 518-8847150 ext. 2362. For more, visit http://www.bscsd.org/High. cfm?subpage=10602.
EDUCATION BRIEFS
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Waldorf School Seniors All Accepted to First Choice Colleges SARATOGA SPRINGS — This year, the entire class of 2016 of the Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs was accepted into their top choice for college. Many got substantial scholarship awards as well. All told, the eight seniors were accepted into 25 colleges and received eleven merit-based scholarships. Declan Conway will be attending SUNY Maritime in the fall. He wants to study Marine Transportation and get a Third Mate’s License from the US Coast Guard. Agathe Doyon will be attending the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York in the fall to study Fashion Business and Merchandising. Abby Karp is going to Europe for six weeks with a German friend and after that, she’ll head to London as a freshman at Skidmore College as part of their “London Program.” She wants to go into sustainability
work when she graduates. Gabby Kasper will be following her dream of becoming a director by studying English, theater and communications at Manhattan College. Marlea McRoberts received two grants to attend Curry College, where she will be taking a range of courses before settling on a major. Kyla Meltzer will be going to SUNY Binghamton where she looks forward to exploring her interests and possibly studying psychology. Emily O’Donnell will be attending Bennington College in Vermont where she received the Brockway Faculty Scholarship. She hopes to pursue a career as an Expressive Art Therapist. Ethan Sabatella will be attending Colby-Sawyer College in New London, New Hampshire, where he’ll be studying creative writing.
Corinth School Board to Appoint Superintendent CORINTH — The Corinth Central School District Board of Education has announced its intent to appoint Dr. Mark Stratton as Superintendent of Schools at a special meeting of the Board. Stratton is currently High School Principal for the Glens Falls City School District, a position he has held for the past eight years. The Board is offering Stratton a three-year agreement with an initial salary of $142,000. He is expected to begin his duties on July 1, 2016. “Dr. Stratton displays a positive, approachable demeanor with a focus on school and community, which are all very important to this Board of Education,” said Lori Baker, Board President. “I am confident that his background, his education and his experience in working with a population similar to that of Corinth are all factors that will lend themselves to positive results for our school and community.” Dr. Stratton has been with the Glens Falls City School District since 2008 as high
school principal. From 2004 to 2008 he was the high school Assistant Principal in the Ballston Spa Central School District. Prior to that Stratton was a Social Studies Teacher at the Barnstable High School in Hyannis, Massachusetts for a year before teaching at the South Colonie Central School District from 1998 until 2004. “I enjoyed building connections with students as a classroom teacher and coach,” said Stratton. “As a principal, it was fulfilling to help students and families overcome personal and academic challenges. As a superintendent, I look to continue building relationships with students, staff, and the community. I am honored and excited to lead such an outstanding school district and become part of the Corinth community.” Stratton will replace Superintendent Dr. Daniel Starr, who will be retiring on June 30. Stratton and his wife, Lauren, currently reside in Ballston Lake with their two children, Quinn (age 5), and Kellan (9 months).
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Brian McKeighan of Gansevoort is the recipient of Saratoga Builders Association’s 2016 Student Scholarship Award. Saratoga Builders makes this $1,000 scholarship available to seniors who are planning to pursue a construction industry education. Brian is a senior at South Glens Falls High School and a member of the National Honor Society. He will be attending SUNY Delhi to study construction management this fall. (Pictured left to right) SBA President Wayne Samascott, SBA Scholarship Winner Brian McKeighan, and SBA Executive Director Barry Potoker.
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SKIDMORE SUMMER CAMPS THIS WEEK’S
SPOTLIGHT
Skidmore College offers a variety of programs for children of all ages during the summer months www.skidmore.edu/summer (518) 580-5596 CAMP NORTHWOODS
Skidmore’s day camp for children entering grades 1-6, offers an exciting program of sports, cultural arts, nature study and relaxed play. Our goal is to provide a variety of fun activities that happily challenge the imagination, intellect, and body. The camp's home base is Falstaff's Pavilion on the Skidmore College campus, but campers frequent the Williamson Sports Center, Schick Art Gallery, Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery, and Zankel Music Center. The daily enrichment activities led by the experienced staff are supplemented by weekly field trips to recreational and historical sites, and visits by special guests. Children will also enjoy arts and crafts, ceramics, games, hiking, and daily swim time. One and two-week sessions are available from June 27-August 12.
SPORTS CAMPS
Skidmore College also offers a wide array of Sports Camps from June through August for children of all ages. Choose from baseball, lacrosse, swimming, basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball and field hockey. Children learn the concept of teamwork while acquiring the necessary skills for his or her sport of choice. Adults, novice or experienced, can participate in a rowing program offered throughout the spring, summer and fall at the Boat House located on beautiful Fish Creek. All other programs are held on the Skidmore Campus at the Sports and Recreation Center and/or the adjacent fields. For more information, or to register: www.skidmore.edu/summer/camps-and-sports or call Camp Northwoods at 518-580-5596 or Skidmore Summer Sports Camps 518-580-8061.
To Advertise in the Summer Camp Guide
Call (518) 581-2480
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LOCAL BRIEFS Herbs, Perennials and Garden Décor
Ballston Spa’s Village Wide Garage Sale Weekend The annual Ballston Spa Village Wide Garage Sale Weekend takes place Saturday and Sunday, June 11-12, 2016. In a tradition that goes back well over 25 years, residents and community groups hold sales throughout the village and the surrounding area. Hours vary by location. If you are having a garage/yard sale or related event in the Ballston Spa area that weekend and would like your location included on the compiled listing to be posted on the Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association’s website www.ballston. org and linked on our Facebook page, call or email Ellen at 8852772 or info@ballston.org no later than Thursday, June 2. You do not need to be a BSBPA member to be listed. Community groups are encouraged. Only location and days/hours are listed.
Bus Trip to the Berkshires Please join us on Saturday, June 11 for our 2nd annual literarythemed bus trip brought to you by the Friends of Saratoga Springs Public Library. This time, we’re headed to The Berkshires of Western Massachusetts. There will be a group lunch and tour of Edith Wharton’s The Mount in Lenox, a tour of Herman Melville’s Arrowhead in Pittsfield (wrote Moby Dick here) and view Illustration exhibit and Rockwell’s Saturday Evening Post covers at Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge. Cost is $100 per person which includes transportation, lunch, admission and tours at venues. There are only 6 seats left. Please sign up by mailing a check (payable to Friends of Saratoga Springs Public Library) to our trip organizer Rhona Koretzky, 3 Longwood Drive, Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Please contact Rhona at (518) 505-1303 or busplus1@gmail.com/
The Heritage Garden Club of Saratoga Springs is sponsoring a herb, perennial plant and garden decor sale, Saturday, June 11 from 9 a.m. to noon on the corner of Bryan and East Ave. just off No. Broadway in Saratoga Springs. There will be many varieties of herbs, perennial plants as well as garden accents available for sale.
The 4th Annual Beekman Street Art Fair The 4th Annual Beekman Street Art Fair will kick off summer in Saratoga Springs, on Sunday, June 12, from 10 a.m. to 5p.m. in the Arts District located on Beekman St. between Grand Ave and West Circular. The family-friendly, pedestrianfriendly event will feature over 50 fine and craft artists set up in individual tents along Beekman Street. Under the performance tent on Ash St will be a puppet demonstration, musical groups, and an Open Mic session hosted by Saratoga Children’s Theater. A children’s art park will be set up for make-n-take projects appealing to different age groups. Rain or shine, free admission. Saratoga Arts made this program possible with a Community Arts Grant funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.
2nd Annual Mr. Polidore Dandelion 5K Run and Walk Mr. Stephen Polidore was a greatly loved Kindergarten teacher at Tanglewood Elementary for over 20 years. Sadly, he passed away in 2014. This event is held in his memory. Please help us celebrate him at this special event. The Mr. Polidore Dandelion 5K Run/ Walk will be held on June 12 at Tanglewood Elementary School, located at 60 Tanglewood Dr., S. Glens Falls. At 8:30 a.m. there will be a Fun Run for Kids and at 9 a.m. a 5K Run/Walk (timed event). Cost is $7 for a Fun Runner, $25 for the 5K Runner ($30 day of Race). Rain or Shine. Check our Facebook page for registration information and updates. Register
at www.dandelion5k.com. Each Kids Fun Run participant will receive a medal.
New Treatment Options for Worn Out Hips and Knees – FREE Join Dr. Lawrence Fein, MD of OrthoNY at the Saratoga Springs Public Library- Susman Room, 49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs, on June 14 at 5 - 6:30 p.m. as he discusses the latest in treatment options for patients with hip and knee ailments. You don’t have to live with your pain.
Free Indeed Children’s Giveaway – Clothing, toys and baby gear. Sizes: newborn – teen. All items are free. Saturday, June 18 at Saratoga Abundant Life, Route 50 and Hutchins Rd., Saratoga Springs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shop, eat and be blessed. So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. John 8:36 .
Meet the Kayaderosseras Creek Take the kids to this year’s Meet the Creek at Ballston Spa’s Kelley Park on Saturday, June 18 from 4 to 7 p.m. As always, we work hard to provide an event that is educational for Friends of the Creek of all ages, with a strong emphasis on having fun. Everyone is invited, at no charge. If you want to lend a hand, we are always looking for volunteers. Call Barb Thomas at (518) 681-7530 to volunteer. Dee Strnisa will be back with her turtles, snakes and other critters. New this year will be Terri Roben who sings in a variety of styles, including folk, blues and jazz. Songs about the environment will form the core of Terri’s performances (shows at 4:15 and 5:15). A series of tents will house various educational demonstrations. A series of tents will house nature crafts, a Trout Unlimited display, fly fishing demonstrations, information about the Kayaderosseras Creek and access points and, of course, Friends of the Kayaderosseras. There will be games for kids of all ages, a scavenger hunt, and duck races in the Creek. The youngest can try to catch toy fish out of a
Week of June 3– June 9, 2016 kiddie pool. The star of the show, as always, is the Creek, itself. All the events are designed to get people to explore and enjoy the Creek. We don’t mind if you ignore what we are saying and doing, and you and your family just wade into the creek, catch a few crayfish, throw in a fishing line, check out the sights along the John Romano trail, and generally enjoy yourselves. In fact, we’d kind of like it if you did just that. Members are asked to bring a potluck dish or salad to share. Please park in the parking lot next to the Village pool.
Yaddo Garden Tours Tours will take place every Saturday and Sunday June 18 and 19 till Saturday September 3 an Sunday September 4 and Tuesdays during racing season. No tour Travers Day August 27, 2016. Tours of Garden only include sharing the history of the Trask Family, the Mansion and history of the Yaddo gardens. The aura, spirituality and creative energy that permeates Yaddo is discussed. Docent-led tours begin at 11 a.m. at the main fountain near the entrance gate to the garden. Tours last about one hour. The cost is $10.00 per person. Special guided docent-led tours of the Yaddo gardens can be arranged at a date and time convenient for the group. Contact Yaddo at (518) 584-0746 or www.Yaddo. org for more information.
league Muster Competeition (people can join in too) and more.
The Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series The Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series will be held Mondays June 27, July 11, July 25, August 8 and August 22 at 6:15 p.m. at Camp Saratoga, Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. The races are open to all and registration is $5 at the door. Proceeds benefit the Wilton Wildlife Preserve and the Saratoga Spa State Park. Refreshments and raffle prizes afterwards. Grand prizes will be awarded for best times for all 5 events, continual improvement and most family members. For more information visit www.saratogastryders.org or email laura@saratogastryders.org .
Yankees vs. Red Sox The Notre Dame Visitation Church Capital Campaign Fundraiser Committee is hosting a second bus to the Yankees vs Red Sox Game on Sat., July 16, 2016. The cost is $120 per person which includes bus, entrance into the game and unlimited Pepsi products and many food items from 1st through 5th inning of game. Bus leaves Wilton Mall 11 a.m. Game starts at 4 p.m. Tickets on sale now, first come, first serve. Tickets are nonrefundable. Contact Pete Healy (518) 421-2956
Strawberry Festival
Erie Canal Cruise
Come to the Strawberry Festival at the Round Lake United Methodist Church located at 34 George Ave., Round Lake on June 18 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy fresh strawberry shortcake.
The Olde Saratoga Seniors are hosting a trip on the 90 minute Erie Canal Cruise after a stop to Gems Along the Mohawk, a unique gift shop and then arrive at Waterfront Grille for buffet style lunch and then board the Lil’ Diamond Vessel for your cruise. The cost of this trip is $46 per person The date is Friday, July 22, 2016 leaving Saratoga Train Station at 8:15 a.m. or the American Legion in Schuylerville at 8:30 a.m. and returning approximately 5:30 p.m. Mail checks to Mary LaMora, 19 Seward St., Apt. 16, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 by June 15. Any questions, call (518) 584-7986.
200th Anniversary Celebration Join Eagle-Matt Lee fire Company No. 1 as they celebrate their 200th Anniversary on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds, Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa. A parade starts at 11:30 followed by rides, games, food, vendors and more. There will be a Jaws of Life live demo, Local DJ Hersh Productions, Big Sky Country from 4 – 9 p.m. , the New England States Veterans Fireman’s
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Week of June 3– June 9, 2016 Annual Garage and Bake Sale
Family Friendly Event
Friday, June 3 10 Percent Off Sale Storewide Second Hand Rose Thrift Shop, 116 Broad St., Schuylerville, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. You must purchase at least one dollar or more to get the discount. Pogo sticks, stilts, puzzles and many more toys and games are now available. Children and adult clothing and accessories are also on sale. Ten percent off sale is in effect until June 11, 2016. The Shop is open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Volunteers are needed and appreciated. Our proceeds after expenses are given back to Community Service Organizations. For more information, please call Second Hand Rose Thrift Shop at (518) 695-4640.
Saturday, June 4 Fifth Annual Tuff eNuff Obstacle Course Challenge BOCES Campus, Henning Rd.,Saratoga Springs, 8:30 a.m. Tuff eNuff is a mud-filled course with obstacles for participants to crawl under, hurdle over, wade through, and work together toward success. 100 percent of the proceeds will benefit the Prevention Council of Saratoga County. Kids run (1 mile) begins at 8:30 a.m. Teens and Adults (5K) at 9:15 a.m. The first 200 kids to complete the Kid’s Run will receive a one-day pass to Great Escape. New this year is the Nemer Photo Booth. For more information call (518) 581-1230. Rain or Shine. Register at www.finishright.com. Day of registration is available but get there by 8 a.m.
Italian American War Veteran’s Pavilion , 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. This is a fundraiser for the benefit of the needy, the poor, and the elderly in Saratoga, Washington and Warren counties. Monetary donations accepted. For more information call Claudette Farchione (518) 584-7592 or Linda Crawford (518) 222-6564 or visit www.ladiesofcharitysaratoga.com.
Defensive Driving Class First Baptist Church, 45 Washington St., Saratoga Springs, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. New York State approved. Save 10 percent on your base auto insurance for the next three years and receive up to 4 points off your driving record according to New York State Department of Motor Vehicle guidelines. Fee $35.00. Bring a friend and fee is $30.00 each. A portion of the fee goes to First Baptist Church. Registration required and can be made by calling Ray Frankoski at (518) 286-3788.
Open House at New Skete Monasteries New Skete Monasteries, Cambridge, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Join us at our Annual Open House. Enjoy our gardens, hike our trails, tour our churches and bakery. Our chapel community members provide delicious baked goods and their Mountaintop Hospitality Cookbook for sale. You can purchase lunch items or bring a lunch, and find a bench or shady spot to enjoy a meal surrounded by the serenity of New Skete. For the dog enthusiast, we have a puppy socialization demonstration (if there are puppies) and a dog training demonstration. Later in the day, head back to the village of Cambridge to watch the hot air balloons launch. From 5 - 8 p.m. you can find more delicious baked goods and the Nuns’ cheesecake at the Taste of Cambridge, located behind the Shur-Fine Supermarket in town. For more information call (518) 677-3928 ext. 214 or www. newskete.org.
Soroptimists Book Fair Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs Northshire Bookstore will again sponsor a special shopping day for Soroptimists and friends on
Saturday, June 4 and Sunday, June 5. Tell them that you are “Shopping for Soroptimists” and 20% of your purchase will be donated to support SISC programs. Admission is free. You can also purchase tickets for the July 10 Secret Gardens Tour through July 9. The Secret Gardens Tour will showcase Saratoga’s finest gardens while raising money for programs that support women and girls.
Sunday, June 5 Breakfast Buffet Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs, 8:30 – 11 a.m. 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.
Dharma Meditation with Pierre Zimmerman One Big Roof, Center for Mindful Practices, 538 Maple Avenue, Saratoga Health and Wellness Building, Saratoga Springs, 9-10:15 a.m. Weekly meditation followed by short discussion. All contemplative traditions honored. By donation. For more information call (413)9927012 or visit www.oneroofsaratoga. com.
Monday, June 6 Saratoga Springs Retired Teachers Association Meeting Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs. Noon This is our final meeting until September. Membership is open to retired educators who taught in or now live in Saratoga County. For membership information, call (518) 587-5356.
Go Native in your Garden Saratoga Springs Public Library, Henry Street, Saratoga Springs, Noon Emily DeBolt of Fiddlehead Creek Native Plant Nursery will speak on native alternatives to invasive species and give you inspiration for your own garden. Free and open to the public. For more information contact: theheritage40@gmail.com.
Bariatric Support Group Meeting
Storytelling Open Mic in Saratoga
Saratoga Hospital Board Room, 211 Church Street, Saratoga Springs, from 6 - 8 p.m. This is a monthly support group, meeting the first Monday of every month. Get information and support about all aspects of weight loss through various topics presented each month. No registration is required. Free.
Harkness Building, Woodlawn Commons, Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m. . Come listen to a fine evening of stories performed by local tellers. Or sign-up to tell a story of your own: new storytellers are always welcome. Sign-ups for storytellers at 6:45 pm. For more information call (518) 879-6451.
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 234 Monthly Meeting 23 Pleasant St., Ballston Spa, 7 p.m. Please note this is the last meeting before our summer break. Meetings will resume in September.
Tuesday, June 7 Lecture Demonstration - Doug Varone and Dancers Skidmore College Dance Studios, Skidmore Campus, 1 p.m. Join us for an afternoon featuring performed excerpts from the company’s repertory and a discussion with Doug Varone on how work is created and taken from an idea to the stage. Free admission.
Wednesday, June 8 Facts about Cataracts Saratoga Hospital Board Room, 211 Church Street, Saratoga Springs, 6 - 7:30 p.m. Join Christopher Zieker, MD of Zieker Eye Ophthalmology, as he explains what cataracts are and treatment options. No longer do cataracts have to be “ready” or “ripe”. We will discuss this and other myths that continue to confuse patients. Christopher Zieker, MD has performed over 5,000 cataract surgeries.
Roast Beef Dinner Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane (Rt 9) Saratoga Springs, 4:30 – 7 p.m. Donation requested: adults $12, seniors and military (active/ retired with ID card) $11, children 5—12 $8, under 5 free. Take-outs $12. Cash bar available. Call for details (518) 584-2585.
It’s Pickins’ Time Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. 7 – 9:30 p.m. Get Ready for a Great Evening of Music. Admission is free, open to the public, and there is ample free parking. The Sessions could use fiddlers, base players…even a harmonica, to make the evening more diversified and entertaining. Musicians are invited to play background or join up with a group. Amateur musicians to professionals, members or non- members, young or not-so-young. Some folks from the audience come up and sing along with the group as well. Please bring finger foods to share.
Thursday, June 9 Interfaith Prayer Meeting Courtyard of Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Ave. Saratoga Springs, 7:15 a.m. The Meeting begins at 7:30 a.m. and concludes no later than 8:30 a.m. Sign-in and continental breakfast begins at 7:15 a.m. There are no charges or donations. All are welcome. For more information call (518) 450-1615.
Korean War Veteran’s Association Luncheon C & R Restaurant, Rt. 29W, West of Galway, Noon Hosts are Bill and Lillian Reed. We will be ordering off the menu. All veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War or in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, friends and relatives are all invited to attend. Please call reservations in to (518) 885-1414 by June 7. For further information or an application to join the organization, please phone Comm. Roger Calkins at (518) 584-3037.
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Painting with Flying Colors: One Artist’s Journey by Rebecca Davis Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS – Walking into Gary Zack’s art studio is like getting off a plane somewhere you’ve never been before. The studio may be modest, with concrete floors and clean white walls, but the vibrant paintings around the room are alluring enough for any visitor to get drawn in and want to stay awhile. “My life has been all about color,” said Zack. “The first thing you notice when you look at something, anything, is the color. After that, you may notice shapes and design, but color is always first. I love to look at color first and just see where it goes” Wherever you look in the studio, there are splashes of striking color everywhere, from Zack’s warm, earthy abstract pieces to his ocean landscapes that look like you could step right onto the surf. Glancing around the studio, it may come as a surprise that Zack’s initial artistic venture was not with paints, but with glass. Zack began creating works of stained glass 35 years ago. In 1979, Zack left the corporate world behind in Chicago to move to Saratoga Springs with his uncle, a photographer. He was inspired by the stained glass used in architecture throughout Saratoga, and in 1980, started his own stained glass studio. By the mid-80s, Zack had found another way to use glass artistically – through glass blowing. Using furnaces that can reach over 2,400 degrees to shape and mold the hot glass, Zack created everything from iridescent vases to extravagant $50,000 chandeliers. “How lucky I am to be able to transition from a corporation to doing three kinds of art. It’s been amazing, with nothing but support along the way,” said Zack. In 1990, Zack opened up Symmetry Gallery on Broadway with his wife Dianne, where he sold his glass pieces and other fine art.
In the summertime, he would put his glass blowing business on hold because of the high heat involved. Going stir-crazy without something to do, his wife urged him to start painting again, which he hadn’t done in years. “I love to not be idle. I never want to waste time,” said Zack. “I always need to be creating something.” Zack closed Symmetry Gallery in 2014, but in the four months before closing, he sold an astounding 22 of his paintings. He knew he was onto something. Now, Zack is retired from glass blowing and focuses solely on painting. He’s enjoying how he can play with the paintings, using his hands and tools to make spontaneous strokes, especially since glass blowing was a lot stricter and one error could mean a ruined project. One of his abstract series that is particularly stunning is titled “Journey.” Splashes of red color explode at the top of each canvas, with broken lines leading up to the color burst. These paintings were inspired by Zack’s past stained glass work – where he would have to climb scaffolding in order to install one of his stained windows above. “Being an artist has been an amazing ride,” said Zack. “I’ve enjoyed the entire process and journey of it.” Zack’s work is currently in galleries across the country, and locally his work can be seen at Spa Fine Art on Broadway. He also wants to open up his studio on Bolster Avenue to the public so they can explore his work in a peaceful space. “It’s low-key here. Come in, hang out and just feel good about life,” he said. “I’m not high pressure. If you like something, you can buy it if you want to. Or you can just hang out and watch me paint. It’s an easy going place.” For more information about Gary Zack and his art, visit garyzack.com
From Zack’s ocean series.
From Zack’s fire series.
A piece from Zack’s series “Journey.”
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SCT’s Executive Director Takes A Bow Continued from front page.
passion for Saratoga Springs,” said Kelly. “Leigh has all three of those qualities. She’s a perfect fit.” Berenis started at SCT over a year ago, working side by side with Kelly and learning everything about what it takes to fill her shoes. When Meg Kelly started SCT nearly nine years ago, she was fueled by her daughter Egan’s love of theater. The company started with 12 children in a small classroom in the Saratoga Arts Center. Since then, SCT has educated and inspired over 5,000 children and teens over the years to achieve their dreams of being on stage through their summer camps,
classes, workshops and Main Stage Productions. “For me, the bright spot was always when a child comes into camp crying and upset and by the end of the day, they’re on stage singing,” said Kelly. “To me, that is just an amazing transformation. It always gave me motivation.” Overall, Kelly has produced over 75 shows for SCT. She has employed over 300 directors, music directors, costumers, musicians, educators and more –all of them with a remarkable background in theater and the arts. Kelly also had a lot of support from her daughter and her husband, Doug, over the years. Kelly credits her
sister, Mary Lasky, for being her right hand when it comes to advising and helping with the business aspect of the company. Several years ago, Berenis came into the picture when Kelly had the idea of hiring an assistant that would work closely with her and could help with the ever-growing company. A board member mentioned Berenis, and once Kelly met with her, the rest is history. Berenis has a BA from Mary Mount Manhattan College, having double majored in directing and performance. She has an extensive background in theater, having directed, managed and choreographed 20
shows even before starting at SCT. Since she’s been at SCT, her resume has only gotten more impressive. She has been working side by side with Kelly and has learned the ins and outs of what it takes to run the company. “She’s as prepared as she could possibly be,” said Kelly, who has the utmost confidence in Berenis as her successor. “We did this right. Leigh has energy and a great temperament. There are many hats she wears.” Berenis also feels that the change in leadership will be a smooth one. “I’m not nervous at all. I’ve been traveling down this road for a while and I’ve been expecting it really. We worked together to get to this point,”
said Berenis. “I will always keep the integrity of SCT, and with my theater education, I can bring in that educational background.” Berenis also hopes to find a permanent home for SCT as soon as possible. She is considering renting property or even building a place that SCT can call home. One thing that is for sure, Berenis is committed to preserving the mission of SCT and continuing its presence in Saratoga Springs as a place where all kids can freely explore their love of theatre. For more information about Saratoga Children’s Theatre and everything they do, visit saratogachildrenstheatre.org.
Photo by MarkBolles.com
Tang Teaching Museum Announces 2016 UpBeat On The Roof Concert Series SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore Gallery announces the 2016 UpBeat on the Roof concert series, featuring an eclectic program of regional musicians live on the Tang rooftop every Friday at 7 p.m. in July and August. July 1 – Olivia Quillio: Troy-based singer-songwriter Olivia Quillio creates songs that feel at once raw and luminous. Taking influence from folk, jazz, and soul, Quillio has been praised for her “commendable lyrical guile,” “refreshingly honest” music, and passionate live performances. July 8 – Dust Bowl Faeries: Dust Bowl Faeries is an ethereal electro-acoustic gothic folk ensemble led by artist and musician Ryder Cooley. Accordion, lap steel, saw, ukulele, keys, and percussion combine to
create their unique, otherworldly sound. July 15 – Decoda: Skidmore Chamber Music Institute: Decoda is a New York Citybased chamber ensemble comprised of virtuoso musicians, entrepreneurs, and passionate advocates of the arts. July 22 – Terry Gordon Quintet: Terry Gordon Quintet is a jazz group based in upstate New York creating adventurous original music. Formed in 1992, the group performs regularly in concert settings and jazz clubs throughout the Northeast and has released four albums. July 29 – Swamp Baby: Over the past ten years, Albany-based psych-folk band Swamp Baby has gained notice both near and far for their particular form of ethereal chamber pop. The fourpiece group creates lush, layered sounds and delicately intimate
songs. August 5 – Red Haired Strangers: Founding members Ryan Dunham and John Rice have been playing music together for over twenty years, creating the Red Haired Strangers’ unique sound that pulls from country, blues, and bluegrass influences. August 12 – Hot Club of Saratoga: Gypsy jazz ensemble The Hot Club of Saratoga’s full quintet features solo and rhythm guitars, string bass, violin, and clarinet/sax. Together the group explores the genre and covers a range of its sounds from sweet, soulful balladry and hard driving swing to fiery, upbeat tempos. August 19 – Heavenly Echoes: The Heavenly Echoes are a Southern soul-style gospel group, founded more than fifty years ago by the late Deacon James Edmonds of the Sweet
Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church in Albany. They perform as a nine-member group backed by guitar, bass, and drums. August 26 – Random 33: Random 33 is a trio that began in 1998 as a small club band doing covers, instrumental, and improvised music. The group
features Carl Landa on piano and synthesizer, Scott Morehouse on drums, and Sam Morrison on saxophone. For more information about the UpBeat on the Roof Concert Series, call 518-580-8080 and visit tang.skidmore.edu.
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Joseph Bruchac Releases New YA Novel at Northshire
Week of June 3– June 9, 2016
Saratoga City Ballet Presents Spring Showcase
Saratoga City Ballet performing last season. SARATOGA SPRINGS — Award-winning author Joseph Bruchac will be at Northshire Bookstore on Saturday, June 4 at 6 p.m. to discuss and sign his new young adult novel, “Brothers of the Buffalo: A Novel of the Red River War.” The novel takes place in 1874, as the U.S. Army sent troops to subdue and move the Native Americans of the southern plains to reservations. “Brothers of the Buffalo”
follows Private Washington Vance Jr., an AfricanAmerican cavalryman, and Wolf, a Cheyenne Warrior, during the brief and brutal war that followed. Filled with action and suspense from both sides of the battle, this is a tale of conflict and unlikely friendship in the Wild West. For more information about the novel and Bruchac, visit northshire.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga City Ballet will present its Spring Showcase on Saturday, June 11 at Maple Avenue Middle School. The performance begins at 1 p.m. and is open to the public. Dancers aged 4-18 will be performing to the music of Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons.” The show will also feature two original contemporary pieces choreographed by students Nicole Marco and Stella Baird, and
Beth Fecteau of NACRE will present a modern dance. All seats are $15. Tickets can be purchased through the Brown Paper Tickets website at brownpapertickets.com. For more information about the Saratoga City Ballet’s summer programs and Fall Registration, call 518-584-1896. Saratoga City Ballet is a non-profit 501 (c) organization committed to educating and developing the art of dance;
through training and presenting performances of young dancers. We offer instruction for both the recreational dancer and the serious dance student. SCB strives for a high level of artistic achievement and to inspire and promote developing dancers. For more information or to register for classes, visit www. saratogacityballet.com.
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David Bromberg to Perform at Skidmore College SARATOGA SPRINGS — Although a bona fide legend could be forgiven for wanting to ride off into the sunset, that’s not how this narrative goes. David Bromberg, the Godfather of Americana, will be at the Arthur Zankel Music Center at Skidmore College on Friday, June 10 at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are $15 for students and $30 for the general public. Bromberg began studying guitar at age thirteen and eventually enrolled in Columbia University. The Greenwich Village folk scene in the mid’60s drew David to the downtown clubs and coffeehouses, where he could watch and learn from the best performers. Eventually, Bromberg became a first-call, “hired gun” guitarist for recording sessions, ultimately playing on hundreds of records by artists including Bob Dylan, The Eagles, Ringo Starr, Willie Nelson, and Carly Simon. An unexpected and wildly successful solo spot at the 1970
Isle of Wight Festival in Great Britain led to a solo deal with Columbia Records, for whom Bromberg recorded four albums. His eponymous 1971 debut included “The Holdup,” a collaboration with former Beatle George Harrison. Bromberg also met the Grateful Dead and wound up with four of their members playing on his next two albums. Bromberg’s material, based in the folk and blues idioms, continually expanded with each new album to encompass bluegrass, ragtime, country and ethnic music, and his touring band grew apace. By the mid’70s, the David Bromberg Big Band included horn players, a violinist, and several multiinstrumentalists, including David himself. Bromberg dissolved his band in 1980, and he and his wife, Nancy Josephson, moved from Northern California to Chicago, where David attended the Kenneth Warren School of Violin Making.
NYC Actor to Teach HMT’s Summer Programs SARATOGA SPRINGS — Home Made Theater (HMT) is pleased to announce their 18th summer of programming for students ages 8 through adult. All classes will be taught by returning instructor NYC actor/director Paul Sigrist. HMT’s summer classes are an excellent opportunity for students of all ages to use their creativity and talents during summer vacation, while building their self-esteem and confidence in a nurturing and supportive environment. Paul Sigrist is a New Yorkbased professional actor, singer and director equally at home in theater, television and film. He spent nineteen consecutive seasons with the repertory company The New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players in OffBroadway productions in New York and on tour throughout the U.S., Canada and England. Sigrist was a member of a sevenactor cast nominated for a Drama Desk Award for the Vortex Theater’s revival of H.M.S. Pinafore. Locally, he has been a summer guest instructor and director of Shakespeare
annually for Home Made Theater’s summer programs since 2011, and he also co-directed and choreographed a series of Gilbert and Sullivan operettas for the former Opera Saratoga Summer Intensive. On television, he has worked as an additional actor for sketches and in over 60 episodes of Saturday Night Live, as well as appearances on The Americans, The Good Wife, Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, The Electric Company, and Law and Order: SVU, among many others. Space is available in all classes: Improvisation, Shakespeare for Young Actors: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Scenes from Great Musicals, and Directing 101. All classes are limited to 15 students per class. Registrations will be accepted in the order in which they are received and payment is due at the time of registration. To download a flyer with full class descriptions including costs and complete schedule, go to homemadetheater.org. To register by phone or receive a flyer by mail, call HMT at 518-587-4427.
With the release of the Grammy-nominated “Try Me One More Time” in 2007, Bromberg continued his musical revitalization, playing shows on his own, with the David Bromberg Quartet, and reunions of the David Bromberg Big Band. In 2013, content with the balance of both his violin business and performing career, Bromberg was ready to record again with his live band. The David Bromberg Band emerged with “Only Slightly Mad,” a return to his genre-bending albums of the Seventies and Eighties. Bromberg fans will find blues, bluegrass, gospel, folk, Irish fiddle tunes, pop and English drinking songs happily coexisting as they can only on a Bromberg album. For newcomers, “Only Slightly Mad” will be an introduction to an astonishing performer whose range and musical depth have delighted devoted audiences for over forty years. For tickets to the show, call 518-580-5321 or visit skidmore. edu/zankel.
David Bromberg will be at Skidmore College on June 10.
JDRF Hosts Annual “Uncorking the Cure” Event SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Northeastern New York Chapter is excited to welcome back “Uncorking the Cure…Tapping into Hope” Wine, Beer, and Spirits Tasting on Thursday, June 16 at a new location this year: the impressive Hall Of Springs in Spa State Park. The evening features beer tastings from Schmaltz Brewery, Saranac Brewery, Paradox Brewery, and Saratoga Brewing Company; Wine pouring from Adirondack Winery and Kanes Fine Wines; Spirit tastings from Pick Six Vodka and NYS Yankee Distillers. Soul Session will entertain guests as they sip and savor some of the area’s finest craft beverages accompanied by delectable food pairings by Mazzone Hospitality. There will be variety-filled live and
silent auction items to choose from. “We are so honored to have seen such great support and enthusiasm from friends, and our family and corporate sponsors. Without their generous support and dedication to the cause we would not
be able to continue our mission to turn type 1 into type none,” said Executive Board Member and Event Chair, Jaime Butler-Binley. JDRF’s Northeastern New York Chapter oversees seventeen counties stretching
from Franklin and Clinton Counties at the northern New York border down to Sullivan and Ulster Counties. Within the chapter’s reach reside over 10,000 people with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). In addition to funding T1D research, JDRF’s Outreach Program offers personalized support to families, adults, and children living with T1D, including educational and networking programs that provides information and resources on how to better manage and cope with T1D during each phase of a T1D’s life. The event will run from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Hall of Springs. Last year’s event raised $82,000. This year a goal has been set of $100,000. For more information about the event, contact Denise Nicastro at dnicastro@ jdrf.org or 518-477-2873. For more information about JDRF, visit jdrf.org.
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week of 6/3-6/9 friday, 6/3: Justin + Josh, 8 pm @ Bailey’s — 583.6060 Matt Evans, 9 pm @ Bentley’s — 899.4300 Gaslight Tinkers, 8 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022 Steve Candlen, 8 pm @ Carney’s Tavern — 952.7177 In Spite of Ourselves, 7 pm @ Carson’s Woodside Tavern — 584.9791 Citizen Treasure, 10 pm @ Caroline St. Pub — 583.9400 Radio Junkies, 9 pm @ Druthers — 306.5275 Frankie Lessard Band, 9 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359 The Schmooze, 9:30 pm @ Harvey’s — 583.0003 Slow Burn, 5:30 pm @ JP Bruno’s — 745.1180 Joe’s Boys, 8 pm @ Nanola — 587.1300 New Regime, 9 pm @ 9 Maple Avenue — 583.2582 Rodeo Barons, 9 pm @ One Caroline — 587.2026 Er Go Blue, 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563 Right Coast Collective, 8 pm @ Putnam Den — 584.8066 Get Up Jack, 8 pm @ The Parting Glass — 583.1916 Sean Lyons, 9 pm @ The Rusty Nail — 371.9875 North and South Dakotas, 6 pm @ The Saratoga Winery — 584.9463 Big Sky Country, 8 pm @ Vapor — 581.5775
@ The Parting Glass — 583.1916 Karaoke, 9:30 pm @ The Rusty Nail — 371.9875 Ubuntu, 3 pm @ The Saratoga Winery — 584.9463 Dread, 8 pm @ Vapor — 581.5775
sunday, 6/5: Fred Eaglesmith + Tif Ginn, 7 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022 Maurizio Russomanno, 3 pm @ Harvey’s — 583.0003 Misty Jazz Trio, 12 pm @ Nanola — 587.1300 Live Jazz Brunch, 10 am @ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563 Rick Nelson, 3 pm @ The Saratoga Winery — 584.9463
monday, 6/6: Jeff Walton, 6:30 pm @ Brook Tavern — 871.1473 Tim Wechgelaer, 7:30 pm @ One Caroline — 587.2026
tuesday, 6/7: Rich Ortiz, 10 pm @ Caroline St. Pub — 583.9400 Open Mic w/ Rick Bolton, 8 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359 Ampvene, 9 pm @ Nanola — 587.1300
wednesday, 6/8:
saturday, 6/4:
The Masters of Nostalgia, 8:30 pm @ One Caroline — 587.2026
The Rich Clements Band, 8 pm @ Bailey’s — 583.6060
Karaoke, 9 pm @ The Rusty Nail — 371.9875
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Saratoga Polo’s 118th Anniversary Season Opening July 8 SARATOGA SPRINGS — Over its 118-year history, Saratoga Polo Association has been bringing world-class polo matches to the iconic destination of Saratoga Springs. It has always been a gathering spot for the famous and infamous to see and be seen. More and more guests ranging from young families, to out-onthe-town guests, singles looking to party and play, and business people entertaining clients will enjoy the tranquil confines of Whitney Field. It’s the kind of atmosphere where everyone can spend the day or the whole summer Saratoga Style! “In the last ten years, Saratoga Polo has continued to grow not only as one of the premier Polo Clubs in the United States, but being featured in National and International ad campaigns for the US POLO ASSN apparel brand, and most recently in National Geographic Traveler Magazine” said Jim Rossi, Managing Partner at Saratoga Polo, and Lieutenant Governor for The United States Polo Association, “and the audiences at the matches have grown exponentially experiencing polo for date nights, family reunions, and corporate celebrations.” There are 18 Matches and it kicks off with the Celebrate Saratoga Tournament featuring ORTHO NY presenting the Operation Walk Cup on July 8, and The Keeler Cup presented by the Mercedes-Benz Center at Keeler Motor Car on July 10. (See complete schedule below). Some of the other highlights for the season include: - The Pink Paddock hosting the Divot Stomp festivities at every match throughout the season with fashion and fun. - Saratoga Uncorked, An Epicurean Celebration featuring champagne and more during the July 22 Veuve Clicquot Challenge - The Whitney Cup presented by US POLO ASSN, brings the glamour and glory of this historic tournament to the namesake field on August 5 and 7 - during the height of the Saratoga Season - RAM TRUCK WEEK August 26 and 28 swings into Saratoga Polo for the SPA Anniversary Cup with some of America’s finest Ram Trucks and festivities all weekend
long, and continues through Labor Day Weekend with Zappone Motors and the RAM TRUCK POLO HALL OF FAME CHALLENGE CUP A big part of celebrating the season and putting on the show are the ways that businesses partner with Saratoga Polo. Every year, friends like US POLO ASSN, The Times-Union, Veuve Clicquot and Moet Hennessy, The Mercedes-Benz Center at Keeler Motor Car, The Pink Paddock,
Image Photo and Events, Exploresaratoga.com, Saratoga Horseworks, and Zappone Motor Car Company share their brands with over 40,000 guests. Local businesses like Lemery-Greisler, Williams Center for Plastic Surgery, Premiere Transportation, The Pavilion Grand Hotel, HerLife Magazine, and Independent Helicopter come back year after year because they not only support a local attraction like
Saratoga Polo, their businesses get spotlighted effectively. New business sponsors including Ram Truck, Freedom Boat Club, Lily and David Fine Jewelers, Monika Cronin/Realty USA, On the Go Concierge, and Saratoga Uncorked are helping to grow the sport and their exposure to Saratoga Polo guests. Saratoga Polo Association has always been community oriented in showcasing local
talent, and this year will be partnering with Friends of Music Saratoga to spotlight young local talent who will be performing the National Anthem at every match. For more information about how young people you may know can audition to perform, contact alan@saratogapolo.com. Season-long seat subscriptions and match tickets on sale now! For more information, visit saratogapolo.com.
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THE 2016 SARATOGA POLO TOURNAMENT SEASON EVERY FRIDAY AND SUNDAY AT 5:30 p.m. JULY 8 - SEPTEMBER 4 (GATES OPEN AT 4 p.m.) July 8 Celebrate Saratoga Tournament ORTHO NY presents the Operation Walk Cup July 10 Celebrate Saratoga Tournament The Mercedes-Benz Center at Keeler Motor Car Company presents the Keeler Cup July 15 Mid Summer Celebration Tournament Semi Finals July 17 Mid Summer Celebration Tournament Finals July 22 Veuve Clicquot Challenge Tournament Semi-Finals featuring Saratoga Uncorked July 24 Veuve Clicquot Challenge Tournament Finals July 29 Times Union Cup Tournament Semi Finals July 31 Times Union Cup Tournament Finals August 5 The Whitney Cup presented by US POLO ASSN Semi Finals August 7 The Whitney Cup presented by US POLO ASSN Finals August 12 The Barrantes Cup Tournament Pink Paddock Cup August 14 The Barrantes Cup Tournament Finals August 19 Ylvisaker Cup Tournament Semi Finals August 21 Ylvisaker Cup Tournament Finals August 26 RAM TRUCK Presents The SPA Anniversary Cup Semi Finals August 28 RAM TRUCK Presents The SPA Anniversary Cup Finals Sept 2 ZAPPONE MOTORS presents The RAM TRUCK POLO HALL OF FAME CHALLENGE CUP Sept 4 ZAPPONE MOTORS presents The RAM TRUCK POLO HALL OF FAME CHALLENGE CUP FINALS
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Springettes Leap to 57 Medals at Y Regionals! MANCHESTER, NH — Thirtyfour athletes from the Saratoga Regional YMCA’s Springettes Gymnastics Team attended the 2016 YMCA Regional Championships, on May 13-15 at Saint Anselm’s college in Manchester, New Hampshire. There were 40 teams competing from across 7 northeastern states. The athletes had to qualify to attend the championships by hitting pre-set all-around scores at two different competitions during the competition season. Together the Springettes brought home 57 event medals and 14 individual all-around awards. Two of the Springettes came home with the title of Regional Champions. Hadley Snyder took home a regional championship in level 3, age 8. Hadley placed first in the all-around with a 37.1. She also won the vault and bars events in her age group - vault with a 9.7, and bars with a 9.475. Marissa Verro also took home a level 8 Regional Championship scoring a 35.575 in the all-around. Marissa was also first on the floor with a 9.425. Team senior and Captain Courtney Kirshe placed third in the all-around in her final competition with Saratoga. In the team competition, The Springettes qualified for teams in levels 3, 4, 7 and 8 by having
3 or more gymnasts entered into the competition at that level. The highlight for the team competition was the level 8 team, which placed second in the region. The level 8 team was made up of Courtney Kirshe, Marissa Verro, Felicity Ryan, Abby Moller and Molly Russell. The Springettes other teams placed as well – the level 3 team was tenth, the level 4 team was fifth, and the level 7 team was in sixth place. Individual Results: Level 9 - age 16 and under: Julia VanHorne placed 4th on the vault, 1st on the bars, 3rd on the beam, and 4th place all-around. Level 8 - age 14 and under: Abby Moller placed 2nd on vault, 6th on beam, 4th on floor and 5th all-around. Level 8 - age 15 and 16: Marissa Verro placed 3rd on vault, 2nd on bars, 6th on beam, 1st on floor and 1st all-around. Felicity Ryan placed 4th on the beam and 4th on the floor. Level 8 - age 17 and 18: Courtney Kirshe placed 3rd on the bars, 2nd on the floor and 3rd in the all-around. Level 7 - age 13: Adelle Feeley placed 5th on vault, 5th on bars, 5th on beam, 2nd on floor and 3rd all-around. Level 7 - age 14: Kaitlyn Kidder placed 5th on vault, 3rd on bars,
3rd on floor and 4th all-around. Jennifer VanHorne placed 2nd on vault, 5th on bars, 3rd on beam, 5th on floor and 6th all-around. Level 6 - age 14: Brynne Wright placed 1st on the vault, 6nd on the bars, 4th on the beam, 5th on the floor and 4th all-around. Level 4 - age 8 and under: Leah Torress placed 6th on the vault, 4th on the bars, 3rd on the beam, 4th on the floor and 5th all-around. Level 4 - age 9: Alessandra Layer placed 3rd on the bars. Level 4 - age 10 B team: Olivia Allen placed 6th on the vault, 6th on the bars, 2nd on the floor and 6th all-around. Level 4 - age 11 A team: Star Pflieger placed 4th on the bars,
6th on the beam, 6th on the floor and 3rd all-around. Level 4 - age 12 A team: Sophia Sperling placed 1st on the vault, 2nd on the bars, 2nd on the beam, and 3rd in the all-around. Megan Wishart placed 6th on the vault. Level 4 - age 12 B team: Isabelle Layer placed 5th on the vault. Level 4 - age 13: Molly Frasier placed 5th on the vault, and 5th on the floor. Level 4 - age 14 and up: Lauren Closson placed 3rd on the vault, 3rd on the bars, 3rd on the beam, and 3rd all-around. Level 8 - age 8: Hadley Snyder placed 1st on the vault, 1st on the bars, 2nd on the beam, and 1st in the all-around. Level 3 - age 10 A team: Alexis
Hewitt placed 6th on the floor. Level 3 - age 10 B team: Sydney Crombach placed 5th on the vault, 6th on the bars, 2nd on the floor and 6th all-around. Alycia Hart placed 5th on the bars. Level 3 - age 10 C team: Lia Mahar placed 6th on the floor. Level 3 - age 11 B team: Erika Sudigala placed 3rd on the bars, 4th on the beam, and 5th all-around. Also representing Saratoga by qualifying and competing at Regionals: Level 8: Molly Russell. Level 7: Paige Brinsko. Level 4: Rya Torress, Marianna Nasta, Sarah Bozzo, Jamie Eisenberg, Mackenzie Hart, Morgan Thompson, and Alyssa Fisher. Level 3: Ariana Matos.
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Congratulations to High School Teams and Coaches
by Damian Fantauzzi for Saratoga TODAY The two past weeks has been a run for spring sectional championships for local high school teams. A first time team Sectional Championship for Saratoga boys’ Tennis, the Blue Streaks boys’ Track and Field won the AA sectional title and a class B sectional runner up performance for Saratoga Catholic boys’ baseball team. First of all, whether you are aware of it or not, Saratoga High School has a very good tradition in boys and girls tennis and until recently, the boys have been unable to overcome the dominance of teams like Bethlehem, Shen and Niskayuna. The Suburban Council, in my opinion, is one of the top conferences in scholastic tennis
for upstate NY. Congratulations to a solid performing tennis lineup, a fairly young one at that, and their Head Coach Tim O’Brien (who also teaches social studies), and the rest of coaching staff for a stellar season. I feel that Coach Tim O’Brien will continue with future success for the Blue Streaks boys’ tennis team. Congratulations to the SSHS Track and Field team for winning the Class AA sectional meet last week. A track and field meet, for those who don’t understand how it works, is an event that is the sum total of a series of events. There are anywhere from 16 to 18 events that make up a track meet, so there’s a lot going on, to say the least. It’s really a great spectator sport that has many interesting individual and team aspects to it. This phenomenon takes place at a single area, a smorgasbord, or collection of a variety of athletic endeavors and challenges. My hat goes off to the athletes and Head Coach Chris Conley (who also teaches math) and his staff, for their accomplishment. I would also like to pass on my salutary endorsement to the Saratoga Catholic baseball team for a great season, a record of 22-2, they finished as runner up in the Class B sectional championship game. The Saints have a reputation for an excellent high school baseball program. The tradition has an obvious
mentor, and leader – Head Coach Phonsey Lambert, who incidentally just passed the 500 career games won milestone. Amazingly, the Saints, year in and year out, are at the top of the baseball leader board of the Capital District and Section 2. Congrats to the Saints and their coaches, one of Coach Lambert’s assistants is Dale Long, the namesake of his dad who played MLB. The Ballston Spa High School softball team won its first ever Class AA Sectional title by upending Suburban Council nemesis Shenendehowa, congrats to Coach Amanda Fifield and the Scotties. Also, about a week ago Greenwich High School baseball team won its first sectional title in 16 years; Burnt Hills swept the boys and girls class A track sectionals; with Mechanicville boys and Greenwich girls track teams winning their respective championships. The Shenendehowa girls’ track program won the AA sectional title, by edging out Saratoga, 190.5 to 171 in total points. Section 2 has always been a leader in sports throughout the history of New York State interscholastic athletics. New York has eleven regions, or sections, for scholastic athletics. Some sections are known for their dominance of certain sports, like Sections 8 and 11, in the New York City area, are
known for their basketball. Section 3, Syracuse area, is also known for basketball, but has a strong football, soccer and lacrosse tradition. Section 2, I feel is a little more diverse with sports like, ice hockey, basketball, cross country/ track, soccer and football. There are many more noteworthy sections in the state known for excellence in certain sports. On the other side of things, some teams that did not win sectional titles, but were very successful, like the Saratoga High School girls’ track and field program, under the direction of Art and Linda Kranick, as usual, were still in the hunt and had a great season. As for the Saratoga Catholic track and field program, in its third year of existence, the boys won the first ever track meet against MeKeel Christian of Scotia, and followed with a second win the following week. The girls did very well, but there aren’t enough team members to score a victory. The boys and girls both established many personal and school records this season. A note of interest: Saratoga Catholic has moved out of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) and beginning this coming fall the Saints will be competing in the Wasaren league. The transition will
be a challenging endeavor for the school. The Wasaren is an excellent league, but I feel it’s a good move for SCC’s athletic program. In case you missed it: The Upstate New York Basketball Hall of Fame inducted the class of 2016 a couple of weekends ago. Local inductees were: Saratoga’s Joe Britton, 1988 Section 2 Championship team. In 1992, he was named for D3 All American Honors while at Hartwick College; Superintendent of Mechanicville City School District, Michael McCarthy, Schuylerville High School’s early 70s Section 2 Champs and Clarkson College standout; Robin Chudy, Saratoga’s girls varsity basketball coach, who starred at Union College, and well known referee Gary Kalinkewicz, ranked as one of the areas top officials. I would like to extend my congratulations to those recipients. I’m not one who likes to compare eras of local sports, because it gets to be “my dog is better than your dog” and it can become personal, but in the near future I intend to talk about the “good old days” of section 2 sports. An era that I’m referring to relates to a time that drifts from the late 50s through the mid to late 70s, with an emphasis on the 1960s which is a time that I can give an account of since it’s part of my history.
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Foundation event, which means that you must also register to raise your own funds to brave the shave and help fight childhood cancer. The event site (www.clarkiecup. com) has all the information you need to participate. The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is non-sectarian. It helps to raise money for childhood cancer research primarily through local head-shaving events, thousands of which have occurred throughout all 50 US states and over 28 countries worldwide. An alternative vehicle, should you wish, is to GO GREEN, temporarily coloring your locks with washable dye. Whether you shave or dye, registering is a must. But whether you shave, dye or are shy, just showing up helps the cause with your admission. And you have the option of experiencing: Food and Beverage – provided by
partners McGregor Links Country Club, Maestro’s, Heineken USA, Empire USA, Bobron Confections and Saratoga Gelato. (Cash bar and additional charges for the candy and gelato.) Activities – A swimmingly diverse array of fun, including swimming! Guests will have access to the McGregor Links pool plus a spirited corn-hole competition, photo booth, face painting, a robust silent auction and more. All this fun - but the best part - and why you should make plans today, is the cause it benefits. Your donation will ensure that researchers receive the resources needed to make strides towards finding new treatments, and ultimately a cure, for Ewing Sarcoma and other pediatric cancers. Since July 2013, the organizers of the Clarkie Cup have raised over $300,000. Their efforts, and yours, have helped make St. Baldrick’s
Putt for show and shave to raise dough! Expect perennial golfing buddies Carter, Colin and Clarkie’s brother Tommy to be smiling again at the 19th hole. (R) Cousin Charlie big-time braves the shave!
Hero Fund a reality. This was created in honor of now 14-yearold Clarkie Carroll, an incredibly brave local athlete, that provides ongoing support for lifesaving childhood cancer research, specifically a research grant focused on Ewing Sarcoma – a rare form of bone cancer which affects too small a population (estimated at
about 250 people/year) to be a major research target without this critical funding. (See Saratoga TODAY, August 28, 2015). It’s easy to be a victim of circumstance – in fact, it can and does happen to anyone. Your neighbors, your family, you. But it’s what you do in response that makes all the
difference in that all-important quality of life category. And that is why this event is so outstanding. The Second Annual Clarkie Cup is on Saturday, June 18. To register for activities today, visit www.clarkiecup.com/register.html. For general information about the event, visit www.clarkiecup.com/ event-details.html
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COMMUNITY SPORTS BULLETIN Support the Springettes! The Saratoga Regional YMCA Springettes Gymnastics Team will be attending the 2016 Nationals Gymnastic Competition in Long Beach, CA. The National Team consists of 14 athletes ranging from Level 4-8. They have worked very hard to get to this point. Each athlete had to obtain qualifying scores to reach this level. Of these 14 athletes, six Springettes are NYS All-Around Champions and one is a Regional AllAround Champion! The Spingettes are having some fundraisers to help reach this goal! On Saturday, June 4 from 1:30-7:30 p.m., they will be hosting a coin drop/bake sale at Walmart in Queensbury at Quaker Ridge Blvd. They are also hosting a pancake breakfast on Sunday, June 5 at Applebee’s in Saratoga from 8-10 a.m. Tickets for this event are $7 each. Come and support these athletes as they make their dreams come true! National Team members are: Isabella Layer, Alessandra Layer, Olivia Allen, Amanda Pflieger, Morgan Thompson, Alyssa Fisher, Kalle Hewitt, Alyssa Greene, Camilla Greene, Samantha Brantigan, Anna Martindale, Sydney Hedge, Abby Moller and Marissa Verro. Saratoga Springs Recreation Department 2016
Fall Soccer Registration Begins June 6 Follow your goals with the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department’s 2016 Fall Soccer program! This program is open to children grades Pre K-12 and will run September10-October 29, 2016. Players will be separated by grade and exposed to skill development based on age and skill level. Register before August 15 in order to receive the Early Bird Discount. Two volunteer coaches per team are needed at all levels. Registration fee is waived for the child of each coach who registers by August 15. Sign up at the Saratoga Springs Recreation Center at 15 Vanderbilt Avenue. For additional information or to download forms go to www. SaratogaRec.com. Questions? Contact us at 518-587-3550 x2300 or recreservations@saratoga-springs.org.
Zumba at Gavin Park Ditch the workout, and join the PARTY! This Latin inspired workout program is not your typical workout. This workout will get you moving to music, while actually enjoying yourself. Pre-registration is required at least one business day prior. No drop-ins allowed (pre-registration required). BTW, Our gym has air conditioning! Fee per session: Wilton Res. - $45; Saratoga
School Dist.- $55; Other- $60. Sessions are on Mondays from 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. through June 13 and July 11 August 15. Register at Gavin Park or online: https://activenet018. active.com/wiltonrecreation/
Camp Malta Registration Closing June 8 Registration for Camp Malta, full day camp, has begun and will run until June 8. Space is limited! This program is for children entering grades K-5 in the fall, and is held at the Malta Community Center. It is a NYS Health Department licensed program that provides children with a fun, well-supervised summer experience. Participants enjoy summer days packed with fun activities such as; sports, crafts, games, movies, library time, special guest programs and field trips. For more information and registration forms, visit the Camp Malta page at www. maltaparksrec.com or call 518-899-4411.
Summer 2016 Recreation Center Hours The Saratoga Springs Recreation Department’s summer hours at the Recreation Center will be (through
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October 9) will be MondayFriday 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturday 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. The Recreation Center will also be closed Monday, July 4 and Monday, September 5. For additional information, call 518-587-3550 x2300 or visit www.SaratogaRec.com.
Ballston Spa School District Offers Community Swim Opportunities The Ballston Spa Aquatics Program is currently offering opportunities for public use of the pool during adult lap swimming sessions, from 6 -7 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings and on Monday and Wednesday evenings. A family/open swim is also offered on Saturday afternoons from noon – 2 p.m. Additional opportunities are offered throughout the year, including adult Aqua Cardio classes and a Learn-To-Swim program in the spring. The Community Swim Program is open to district students, families and community members. District residents need to show identification and pay a $1 entrance fee to utilize the pool. Non-residents are admitted, as space allows, for a $2 fee. The pool is closed during swim meets, school vacations, emergency cancellations (i.e. snow days or early dismissals) and when school activities necessitate closure.
Information is available online at www.bscsd.org, by clicking on the aquatics/pool button on the left side of the homepage. For more information, please contact the pool office directly at 518-884-7150 ext. 2324.
Blue Streak Hall of Fame Nominations Being Accepted The Saratoga Springs City School District is currently accepting nominations for members of the Blue Streak Hall of Fame. The program was established to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of outstanding athletes, coaches, administrators and supporters. A committee composed of current and former coaches, high school administrators, community members, and current and retired athletic directors, will review the nominations. Nomination Forms are available on the district¹s website, www.saratogaschools.org, under Athletics, Blue Streak Hall of Fame. Please mail nomination forms by June 24, to: Saratoga Springs High School Attn. Peter Sheehan, Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics, 1 Blue Streak Blvd. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Ph: 587-6690, ext. 33304
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“Pillars of the Turf”: National Museum of Racing HOF Tabs Arthur B. “Bull” Hancock, Jr. and William Woodward, Sr. SARATOGA SPRINGS — Arthur B. “Bull” Hancock, Jr. and William Woodward, Sr., two of the most important and respected individuals in American thoroughbred racing during the 20th century, have been elected to the National Museum of Racing’s Hall of Fame as the 2016 Pillars of the Turf selections. The Pillars of the Turf category is designated to honor individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to thoroughbred racing in a leadership or pioneering capacity at the highest national level. Candidates must be deemed to have represented the sport with indisputable standards of integrity and commitment through disciplines such as breeding and ownership, innovation, philanthropy, promotion and education. Hancock and Woodward will join previous Pillars of the Turf selections - August Belmont II (2013), Paul Mellon (2013), E.R. Bradley (2014), E.P. Taylor (2014), Alfred Vanderbilt II (2015) and John Hay Whitney (2015), in the Hall of Fame. Hancock and Woodward will be inducted into the Hall of Fame on Friday, August 12 along with racehorses Rachel Alexandra, Tom Ochiltree and Zenyatta; jockeys Ramon Dominguez and Wayne Wright; and trainer Steve Asmussen. The ceremony will be streamed live on the Internet at www. racingmuseum.org from FasigTipton at 10:30 a.m. Hancock (1910-1972) grew up on Claiborne Farm near Paris, Ky., graduated from Princeton University in 1933. He served in the Army Air Corps from 1941 through 1945 before taking over Claiborne when his father became ill in the late 1940s. Hancock then built upon an already grand foundation, expanding the farm from 2,100 acres to roughly 6,000, to make Claiborne arguably the most important thoroughbred farm in the world. For 15 consecutive years, 1955 through 1969, America’s leading sire stood at Claiborne under Hancock’s
administration. Again in 1972, the year of Hancock’s death at age 62, Round Table reinstated the farm as home of the leading sire. The top stallions at Claiborne during Hancock’s era included Nasrullah, Princequillo and Bold Ruler. Hancock also acquired for stud other internationally influential horses such as Nijinsky II, Ambiorix, Damascus, Sir Ivor, Tom Rolfe and Forli. In an example of the farm’s consistent excellence under Hancock’s leadership, Claiborne bred at least one champion each year from 1952 through 1972, including five years when the farm produced as many as four divisional champions. Six of the divisional champions of 1957 were earlier foaled at Claiborne: Nadir, Bold Ruler, Bayou, Dedicate, Round Table and Neji. Hancock bred and raced the champions Moccasin, Nadir, Doubledogdare and Bayou. Thirty-two champions that raced for outside clients were foaled at Claiborne during Hancock’s era, including Hall of Fame members Kelso, Buckpasser, Nashua, Bold Ruler, Round Table, Riva Ridge and Cicada. Claiborne was America’s top breeder in earnings in 1958, 1959, 1968 and 1969 under Hancock’s direction. Overall, Hancock bred 112 stakes winners under the Claiborne name, while also serving as an adviser to several prominent outside clients, including the Phipps family and William Woodward, Sr. Woodward (1876-1953), who was born in New York City, attended the Belmont Stakes with his father as early as 1888. Woodward’s financial career led him to become president of Hanover National Bank in 1910 when his uncle, James T. Woodward, died. Along with receiving controlling interest in the bank, Woodward inherited the historic Belair Mansion and Stud in Maryland from his uncle. In 1925, Woodward joined Claiborne Farm’s Arthur B. Hancock, Sr. and business
William Woodward, Sr
moguls R.A. Fairbairn and Marshall Field to purchase Sir Gallahad III for $125,000. The import quickly became a prolific stallion in America, topping the sire list in 1930, 1933, 1934 and 1940. Sir Gallahad III sired a total of 60 stakes winners, nine of which were bred by Woodward, including the great Gallant Fox, winner of the 1930 Triple Crown. Gallant Fox in turn sired a second Triple Crown winner for Woodward, 1935 winner Omaha. Along with his Triple Crown winners, Woodward won the Belmont Stakes three additional times in the 1930s with Faireno (1932), Granville (1936) and Johnstown (1939). Gallant Fox, Omaha, Granville and Johnstown were all elected to the Hall of Fame. After his fifth Belmont win Woodward appeared on the cover of Time
Arthur "Bull" Hancock, Jr.
magazine’s Aug. 7, 1939 issue. Overall, Woodward bred 101 stakes winners, including seven American champions. He also bred four European champions. Along with his breeding and racing exploits, Woodward was a central figure in the sport’s leadership. From 1930 through 1950 he served as chairman of The Jockey Club. He was also instrumental in establishing the Coaching Club American Oaks and played a role in the development of the Grayson Foundation. Woodward died in 1953 at the age of 77. Prior to his death, however, Woodward bred one final legendary racehorse –Nashua. Campaigned initially by his son, William, Jr., Nashua was a standout 2-yearold in 1954 when he won the Futurity, Hopeful and Grand Union Hotel stakes. He was even
better as a sophomore, winning the Preakness, Belmont, Florida Derby, Arlington Classic, Wood Memorial, Dwyer, Jockey Club Gold Cup, as well as an historic match race with Swaps, to be named Horse of the Year. He later became the fifth horse bred by William Woodward, Sr. to be elected to the Hall of Fame. A committee of racing industry experts and historians, under the guidance of chairman D.G. Van Clief, comprise the Pillars of the Turf Selection Committee. The members include Van Clief, Edward L. Bowen, Christopher Dragone, Jane Goldstein, Ken Grayson, Jay Hovdey, G. Watts Humphrey, Leverett Miller, Bill Marshall, Bill Mooney, Mary Simon, D.G. Van Clief, Michael Veitch and Gary West. For more information, visit www.racingmuseum.org
More All-star Honors for Spa Catholic’s Coons READING, PA — Alvernia University junior Cameron Coons was named to the D3baseball.com All-Mid-Atlantic Second Team as announced by the organization on Monday, May 23. The next day, members of the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA/Rawlings) also named him to their NCAA Div. III MidAtlantic All-Region Second Team. Coons, who is a first baseman, is a native of Gansevoort and a graduate of Saratoga Central
Catholic High School, where he had a standout baseball career. In his junior season at Alvernia, Coons, the MAC Commonwealth Player of the Year, led the Crusaders with a .414 batting average collecting 55 hits in 133 at-bats. He had a team best 15 doubles, and tied for the team lead with 33 RBIs. Coons was the only player in the league to bat over .400, and also paced the MAC Commonwealth with a .632 slugging percentage.
Cam Coons
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