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Rhoda Meets Lillian: It Didn’t Go Well

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On the morning of August 14, 1909, Miss Rhoda Thompson of Rose Hill Farm in Milton instructed her driver, Sylvester, to harness the horses so that she might bring her house guest, a Mr. Wilder, to the Saratoga train station in order to catch the 4 pm train to New York.

Miss Thompson was a wellknown society woman from a very prominent Saratoga County family. She was the daughter of Judge James Thompson, a Regent of the University of the State of New York, and Mary Stansbury Thompson and the granddaughter of John Thompson, the first judge of the county and a member of the State Assembly in 1788. Her brother John was surrogate of the county and one of the founders of the Ballston Spa National Bank. He was its president when he died in 1892 Rhoda was prominent in Saratoga County society and took an active interest in the affairs of her community. She was a charter member of the Saratoga County Daughters of the American Revolution and the Saratoga County Historical Society. She contributed to many charities and each year helped direct and finance the West Milton District School, repairing and modernizing the schoolhouse and giving funds each year to balance the budget. When she died in 1923, she directed that the remainder of her estate, over $100,000 ( equal to over $1,800,000 in today’s dollars ) go to the New York and the Albany County Association of the Blind in the name of her mother who was blind for many years prior to her death.

As Miss Thompson and her party were heading toward their destination, they encountered a “huge car crossing the Mourningkill flats at great speed.” The road was very narrow at this point; not wide enough for two vehicles to pass without great care and Rhoda anticipated that the car would exercise such. Instead “it put on more power and shot up

the hill like lightning, there was no escape from being crushed, except to take to the ditch”. Her carriage was smashed and on its side, while the horses were scattered. Rhoda found herself “lying in a dusty road, a stunned, dazed, tattered, battered dust heap” who could not rise due to a painful ankle. As bad as the physical injuries were, worse was about to come.

As Rhoda recounts “Over the brow of the hill appeared a bold, coarse, painted woman, who filled my soul with disgust. She offered to take me anywhere, to send a doctor, etc. …. I refrained from saying I prefer to lie here in the dust, until some decent person comes along if only to take me in a wheelbarrow.”

Rhoda soon learned that her “undoer” was none other than Lillian Russell, the “Kardashian” of fin-de-siecle society. Although a talented vocalist and actress, by 1909 she was better known as the “friend” of Diamond Jim Brady, the market manipulator who was famous for making money, wearing flashy jewelry and eating enormous amounts of food. Jim owned over 20,000 diamonds and a typical meal could consist of two whole ducks, six or seven lobsters, a sirloin steak, two servings of terrapin and assorted vegetables. Because he did not drink alcohol, the meal would be washed down with gallons of orange juice.

Lillian adopted all three

of Jim’s habits and by this time her “girlish figure” was being described as “full-bodied”. The couple were a fixture in Saratoga each August at the races and the casinos. Lillian’s, the popular downtown restaurant which closed in 2015, was named for her.

While recovering, Rhoda wrote to a friend that when she discovered who the driver was “I understood my instinctive feelings of repulsion and disgust, the desire to first clear the air of her presence”. While Miss Russell offered to assist and even provide a ride to a doctor, Rhoda saw her offer as being made “in a perfunctory way with the air of doing a noble gracious act, although entirely irresponsible” and chose to accept a ride from a passerby.

Rhoda’s distaste for Lillian was apparently not only based on this encounter but a deeperseated feeling about “the sporty class who scatter money and diffuse evil through this region during the summer.” Sounds like “old money” looking down on “new money.”

Paul Perreault served as the Malta Town Historian from 2009-2023. He was a principal in the Ballston Spa School District and a history teacher at Shenendehowa High School. He is a member of the Association of Public Historians of New York State, the Ballston Spa Rotary Club, and volunteers at the Saratoga County History Center.

Lillian Russell (left) & Rhoda Thompson (right).

Photo provided by The Saratoga County History Roundtable.

WMHT to Premiere New Documentary; Free Public Premiere Screening in Saratoga

SARATOGA SPRINGS

— WMHT Public Media has announced the premiere of its latest locally produced documentary, From Land to Legacy: 100 Years of New York State Parks & Preservation.

The program will traverse a century of New York’s parks, highlighting their history, beauty and grandeur, as well as the importance of preserving these natural treasures for generations to come. It is scheduled to debut on Wednesday, September 11 at 8 p.m.

A premiere screening will be held on Monday, September 9 at 7 p.m. at the Spa Little Theater in Saratoga Spa State Park. The event is free and open to the public, and registrations for the free screening may be made at: wmht.org/screenings.

Produced by WMHT Content & Engagement Manager

Nicole Van Slyke in partnership with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation (OPRHP), the onehour documentary will explore the history of New York’s park

Travel Advisory: State Route 29

Closure

In Schuylerville

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SCHUYLERVILLE — The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that State Route 29 (Ferry Street) will be closed to traffic between Canal Street and Reds Road in the Village of Schuylerville for approximately three weeks beginning 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26, to accommodate a culvert repair.

Motorists should anticipate travel delays and build extra travel time into their schedule. Construction activities are weather dependent and subject to change based on conditions.

The three-week project was initially announced to begin Friday, Aug. 16; the change to an Aug. 26 start was announced one day later. The Washington County Fair, typically attended by more than 100,000 people, takes place Aug. 19-25 and Route 29 provides a welltravelled passage to the fair from Saratoga County and other points west.

Drivers are advised to use the following signed detour routes:

-Passenger vehicle detour utilizing Saratoga Street and Reds Street.

-Truck detour utilizing State Routes 32, 197 and 4, and River Road (Washington County Route 113).

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system, including the figures key to its development; examine the importance of conservation efforts in preserving these vital spaces; and discuss what can be done to ensure a vibrant and sustainable future.

From Land to Legacy navigates a host of historical landscapes, from the first American conservation

efforts at Niagara Falls to the multicultural narratives of Sojourner Truth and Roberto Clemente State Parks. It will also feature Jones Beach in Long Island, Johnson Hall State Historic Site in Johnstown, and Ganondagan State Historic Site near Rochester. And, OPRHP Chief Diversity Officer Yolanda Bostic Williams will

discuss efforts to ensure that all New Yorkers, regardless of socioeconomic background, race or disability, have access to state parks and their amenities. For additional details on From Land to Legacy: 100 Years of New York State Parks & Preservation, visit wmht.org/ nystateparks.

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Rose M. Eichler

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Rose M. Eichler died August 16, 2024. Calling hours were August 22 at Compassionate Funeral Care. A funeral mass will be August 23 at 9 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church, Ballston Spa, followed by a graveside service at 10:30 a.m. in Saratoga National Cemetery. Online condolences, visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com

OBITUARIES

Robert Luttress

WILTON — Robert Luttress passed away on August 8, 2024. He was born on June 19, 1956, in Welch, WV, the son of the late Dorothy Mae Luttress. At the family’s request there will be no calling hours or service at this time. For online condolences, visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com

Toni M. Dybowski

BALLSTON SPA—Toni M. Dybowski passed away August 14, 2024. Calling hours will be observed from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. on August 27 at Compassionate Funeral Care, Saratoga Springs. A service will immediately follow. A private burial will be held at a later date. For online condolences, visit www. compassionatefuneralcare. com

James Armstrong

SARATOGA SPRINGS — James Armstrong passed away August 15, 2024. He was born on February 20, 1952, in Buffalo, NY, son of the late Jay Earl Armstrong and Louise Carolyn Unger Armstrong. At the family’s request there will be no calling hours or service at this time. For online condolences, visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com

Francesca Capelouto

Gansevoort — Francesca Capelouto passed away on August 18, 2024. She was born on February 19, 1938, in New York, NY, the daughter of the late Sebastian Cotrone and Anna Cassaro Cotrone. At the family’s request there will be no calling hours or service at this time. Online condolences, visit www. compassionatefuneralcare. com

Pierce E. Campbell, Jr.

Wilton — Pierce E. Campbell, Jr. passed away August 15, 2024. He was born on April 23, 1953 in Salem, NY, son of the late Pierce E. Campbell, Sr. and Anna Mae LaTulippe Campbell. At the family’s request there will be no calling hours or service at this time. Online condolences, visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com

Patricia A. Miller

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Patricia A. Miller peacefully passed away on August 20, 2024. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on August 26 at St. Mary’s Church, Ballston Spa, NY. A graveside service will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery, Saratoga Springs. Online condolences, visit www. compassionatefuneralcare. com

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SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Jared A. Brockbank (age 33) Clifton Park was arrested following a lengthy investigation into illegal drug possession and sales in Saratoga County. He was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 3rd degree, criminal sale of a controlled substance in the 3rd degree (class B felonies), and criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 5th degree (class D felony). Brockbank is accused of knowingly and unlawfully possessing a narcotic drug with the intent to sell it and of knowingly and unlawfully selling a narcotic drug. In addition, he is charged with knowingly and unlawfully possessing cocaine that weighed 500 milligrams or more. Brockbank was in the Clifton Park Town Court and sent to the Saratoga County Jail without bail pending further action in the matter.

The Sheriff’s Office received a call of an inactive larceny yesterday at the McDonald’s at 201 Church Ave. in the town of Ballston. Resulting from investigation of the matter, Amy M. Schweiger

(age 48) Milton was charged with grand larceny in the 4th degree (class E felony) and petit larceny (class A misdemeanor). Schweiger is accused of stealing a bag belonging to another person that contained a credit card among other items. She was released on appearance tickets returnable to the Ballston Town Court at a later date.

The Sheriff’s Office responded to a harassment call on Sherman Road in the town of Milton. Resulting from the investigation into the complaint, Tina M. Kravetz (38) Milton was charged with criminal contempt in the 1st degree and aggravated family offense (class E felonies). Kravetz is accused of violating an order of protection by contacting the protected person. The charge was upgraded to a felony due to a prior conviction within the preceding 5 years. She was also charged with committing a specified offense under the statute having been convicted of one or more specified offenses within the preceding 5 years. Kravetz was arraigned in the Milton Town Court and sent to the Saratoga County Jail in lieu of bail, bond, or partially secured bond pending further action in the matter.

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The Sheriff’s Office responded to a larceny complaint at the Walmart in the town of Wilton. As a result of the investigation into the complaint, Collette A. Hoag (age 35) Hoosick Falls was charged with 2 counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 3rd degree (class B felonies) and petit larceny (class A misdemeanor). Hoag is accused of stealing property from the store. Subsequent to the arrest, she was allegedly found to be in possession of a narcotic drug with the intent to sell it and of being in possession of a controlled substance with an aggregate weight of ½ ounce or more. Hoag was arraigned in the Moreau Town Court and sent to the Saratoga County Jail without bail pending further action in the matter.

Resulting from a traffic stop for passing a red light at the intersection of New York State Route 146 and Fire Road in the town of Clifton Park, Michael J. Fluty (age 18) Halfmoon was charged with AUO in the 1st degree (class E felony), AUO in the 2nd degree, aggravated DWI, DWI (unclassified misdemeanors), failed to obey a traffic

control device, and failure to keep right (infractions). Fluty is accused of operating a motor vehicle in an intoxicated condition and at a time when his BAC was .18% or greater. He is also accused of having a revoked driver’s license at the time from a prior alcohol-related conviction. Fluty was released with appearance tickets returnable to the Clifton Park Town Court on a later date.

COUNTY COURT

David M. Messmore, 56, of Schenectady, pleaded to felony attempted burglary, charged June 2023 in Wilton. Sentencing Oct. 2.

Jose A. Guity, 25, of Queens, N.Y., was sentenced to 2

to 4 years incarceration after pleading to attempted assault in the seconddegree charged in Milton, and 4 years incarceration to be followed by 5 years post-release supervision, after pleading to attempted criminal possession of a weapon in the seconddegree, charged in Saratoga Springs. Sentences to run consecutively.

Prince W. Cooper, 37, of Schenectady, was sentenced to 5 years incarceration followed by 2 years post-release supervision, after pleading to criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third-degree, charged June 2023 in Saratoga Springs.

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Discover The Three Sisters: A Celebration Nipper Knolls

BALLSTON SPA — The “Three Sisters,” the planting of maize (corn), beans and squash together in one space was a staple of traditional Indigenous American agriculture, and a combination of legend and chemistry.

Visit Saratoga County History Center and the gardens at Brookside Museum, Ballston Spa on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 1-4 p.m., share stories and celebrate the glorious alchemy that is the Three Sisters. This is a drop-in event for the whole family, (bring chairs and blankets, and linger for a while) and includes toys and games to play with, crafts and story time for children.

The celebration will feature story telling by Joe Bruchac, well-known local author and the current Poet Laureate of Saratoga

Springs, who will also share tales of local Indigenous culture. An exhibit on Indigenous artifacts will be open for viewing. There will also be talks on native plants as well as garden tours and a bake sale. In addition, Balet Flowers and Design will have plants and bouquets for sale, with a percentage of the sales being donated to the History Center.

This event is rain or shine (it will be moved indoors), free to attend, but donations are always gratefully received and will be used for SCHC programs and further development of the gardens.

The Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum is located at 21 Fairground Ave.in Ballston Spa at the intersection of Front Street, Fairground Avenue, and Charlton Street.

Equine Center To Host Cornhole Tournament Sept. 14

SARATOGA COUNTY—

Nipper Knolls Equine Center, Inc. will host its second annual cornhole tournament on Saturday, Sept. 14, starting at 1 p.m., at Gladrags Saloon located at 29 Holmes Road, Porters Corners. All proceeds will benefit Nipper Knolls Equine Center, Inc. and the Alfred Z. Solomon Veterans Program.

Registration for the charity tournament is $40 per team (2 players) with prizes for teams finishing first through third place. Refreshments are included and a cash bar will be available. There will also be basket raffles; community members are invited to partake in, along with the tournament players.

Teams can register online by visiting www.nipperknolls.

com under “Fundraising and Events” or by calling 518-3388016. Walk-ins the day of the event will be welcome.

The Nipper Knolls Equine Center, Inc. is a 501(c) 3 providing people of different abilities the opportunity to experience the benefits and joys of horsemanship. It is also home to the Alfred Z. Solomon Veterans Program; a free 8-week program for veterans in a peer-to-peer setting. Veterans learn basic horsemanship, horse training, and wagon driving. There are no administrative costs or salaries paid. This is a 100% volunteer organization. To learn more about the program visit www. nipperknolls.com or www. facebook.com/nipperknolls.

Outdoor Performance 9/1 at Saratoga

Arts

Celebrating New Album Release

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Longtime musical collaborators

Jonathan Moritz and Mike Pride will be staging an outdoor performance at Saratoga Arts Center, 6:30 – 8 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 1.

The pair have worked together for more than two

decades, sharing a deep love for experimentation and free improvisation. The Sept. 1 performance celebrates the release of their second album, “Summertime” (Neither / Nor Records 2024), described as an amalgam of avant-garde jazz, lo-fi, sound collage, improv,

field recording, with a touch of psychedelic production.

“The record is all improvised sax and drums duets that we recorded organically in 2020 and 2021 over weekends in Mike’s back yard, studio and near a stream during our family vacation in Maine,” Moritz says. “The

laughter and screaming of our children, the stream gurgling, the splashes of rocks were not added afterwords but in the background during the recordings, an ode to our daily life. I feel this record is a culmination of our improvised, joyful adventures together.”

Location: Outdoor performance at Saratoga Arts Center, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. RSVP (suggested donation of $10-$20, pay what you can for the artist community). For more information, go to: https://improvspaces.wordpress. com/.

26 students graduated from the WSWHE BOCES High School Equivalency (HSE) program earlier this month.

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Saratoga County Approves Agreement with Vermont Firm for Election Results

Consolidation and Reporting Software

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

BALLSTON SPA— At its monthly meeting on Aug. 20, the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the execution of an agreement with Sage Smith Consulting of Vermont, for the provision of election results reporting and management software.

The 4-year agreement serves as a renewal to an agreement first initiated in 2020, and calls for $30,148 in costs for the first year, and $16,909 annually for licensing, maintenance, and

support for three additional years starting with the second year of the agreement.

“Elections needs to be able to provide timely and accurate reporting of election results to the general public as well as to candidates and campaigns following elections,” according to the resolution, which also cites the need of the county Board of Elections of accurate and reliable election results software to help canvass votes.

In all, the agreement extends the current software license to Sept. 3, 2028 at a total cost of $30,148 and continuing the hosting and support for 20252028 at a total cost of $67,636, according to the resolution.

John Hendrickson, Husband of Marylou Whitney, Dead at 59

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

John Hendrickson, longtime spouse of the late Marylou Whitney, passed away unexpectedly Monday, Aug. 19 at the age of 59.

Hendrickson, a native of Alaska and a former aide to Gov. Walter J. Hickel, married Marylou Whitney in 1997 and became the racing manager for Marylou Whitney Stables. He was also president and chief operating officer of Whitney Industries.

Among the numerous charitable organizations throughout Saratoga Springs that benefited from Hendrickson and Whitney’s generosity are Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Hospital, and the National Museum of Dance. In 2015, as

part of the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the incorporation of the city, Hendrickson and Whitney commissioned a life-size bronze sculpture of legendary racehorse Native Dancer and gifted it to the city to celebrate the milestone. Two years earlier, Hendrickson was instrumental in the planning of the city-wide celebration of the 150th anniversary of the inaugural 1863 Saratoga race meeting.

Hendrickson also served as the chairman of the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame since August 2017.

“John Hendrickson was a visionary leader who had a tremendous passion for the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, the Saratoga Springs community, and racing in general,” said Cate Masterson,

the Museum’s director. “He was truly one of a kind and this loss is immeasurable. The entire Museum board and staff is deeply saddened by his passing. Our hearts are with his family and his numerous friends. We all loved him very much.”

For the New York racing community, Hendrickson and Whitney created the Saratoga Backstretch Appreciation Program in 2008, organizing free events and services for backstretch workers.

Following Whitney’s death in 2019 at the age of 93, Hendrickson continued to support backstretch appreciation dinners, English as a Second Language classes, and entertainment, among other initiatives.

As a tribute to his late wife, he funded the construction of a new backstretch clinic, which opened in 2023 and provides on-site healthcare services at Saratoga Race Course. The clinic, which is operated by Saratoga Hospital in partnership with the Backstretch Employee Service Team, provides a dramatically improved experience for those receiving primary and emergency healthcare services at the track through doctors and medical professionals from Saratoga Hospital.

Cause of death was not immediately known.

Marylou Whitney and John Hendrickson, sharing a laugh on an August afternoon in 2013 in the Winner’s Circle at Saratoga Race Course. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

CODE BLUE: $3 Million Shelter Sited

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

BALLSTON SPA —

The Saratoga County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution during its monthly meeting Aug. 20 to purchase a 1.4-acre parcel at 96 -116 Ballston Ave. (Route 50) in Saratoga Springs for $3 million as the future location of a permanent Code Blue homeless shelter.

A memorandum of Understanding, or MOU, was also unanimously approved in anticipation of entering into a long-term lease with the Shelters of Saratoga organization to build and operate the coldweather shelter.

The goal is to have a facility open on-site by the fall of 2025, said Saratoga County Board of Supervisors Chairman Phil Barrett.

Code Blue protocols are activated when the temperature is 32 degrees Fahrenheit or less, including wind chill. As an emergency wintertime shelter, it presents a different setting than a year-round 24/7 low-barrier shelter that has been discussed in Saratoga Springs in recent years.

“The county has a responsibility that’s mandated by New York State that we need to fulfill,” Barrett said. “We need a permanent location because we’re in a very difficult position year-to-year trying to find a Code Blue shelter. We found a piece of property that can be purchased at a very attractive price – based on the zoning, based on the fact that there’s a building on the property – to be a solution to the problem.”

The parcel was appraised at approximately $3.2 million, according to the board resolution. It stands directly opposite a commercial strip mall which features a market and other amenities and is along a public bus transport line.

“The zoning on the parcel allows for a great deal of density, multi-family projects,” Barrett said.

Plans call for the county to purchase the parcel for about $3 million and as owner of the property enter into a long-term lease with Shelters of Saratoga, or SOS, who will presumably use the one existing building on site as well as raise funds to develop the property where a shelter will be constructed.

“Ground leases of this type are typically over many years, at least 50 years, and there are provisions in there: if the organization were to go defunct, if there were some other circumstances where they were not able to provide the services any longer or no longer fiscally viable, then that building would revert to the county,” Barrett said. “It’s important that the county have some influence over any programs that occur there – and that’s something we will have through an MOU with Shelters, through our ownership of the property, so the county is protected.”

Basically, the county will purchase the land, and SOS will pay for the construction and operational expenses of the shelter, including staffing, utilities, and maintenance.

The MOU will outline the basic financial arrangements and the County’s general

responsibilities, including acquiring the parcel of land, leasing it to Shelters of Saratoga, and exercising final authority over which programs are conducted on the property.

County leadership and S.O.S. are philosophically aligned, Barrett added. “The county doesn’t want a low-barrier shelter, neither does Shelters. The county doesn’t want a safe injection site, or anything of that sort, neither does Shelters.”

S.O.S. has operated a Code Blue shelter at a variety of temporary locations in Saratoga Springs during the past several years, efforts to site a permanent shelter rejected at every turn by those living close-by or with nearby interests.

Supervisor Michele

Madigan, who represents the city of Saratoga Springs at the county level, thanked her fellow board members for agreeing to the proposal, adding that the securing of a permanent site was a long time coming and is an important step to address a community need.

“Our first Code Blue Shelter in Saratoga Springs opened in 2013 and in 2016 this became a government mandate,” Supervisor Madigan said.

The Code Blue Saratoga program was born from the tragic death of Nancy Pitts. The 54-yearold mother of two sought shelter on a Williams Street porch during a frigid December night in 2013. She was discovered by police the next morning. Within days of the homeless woman’s death, a

cooperative partnership between then mayor-elect Joanne Yepsen, non-profit organizations, and members of the community was initiated and a plan set in motion to site an emergency shelter in the city. A series of cold-weather shelters have followed, each on a temporary winter-to-spring basis.

The Code Blue program provides people with winter shelter and safety from the cold. In addition to overnight shelter, the organization offers nightly dinners and resource navigation, supportive housing, and linkage to treatment. The 2023-24 winter season included 299 unduplicated guests and was open for 171 nights, with 11,560 meals served donated by local businesses and organizations, according to S.O.S.

Board of Supervisors Awards $148K to 15 Saratoga County Municipalities for Trail Development

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

BALLSTON SPA — The county Board of Supervisors at its monthly meeting on Aug. 20 unanimously approved the awarding of $148,000 to 15 different county municipalities as part of the county’s Trails Grant Program.

The program provides a pool of up to $150,000 to local municipalities in matching grants to fund trail development and construction projects, including related feasibility studies, engineering work, and construction in local municipalities.

The Trails and Open Space Committee received 15 applications from municipalities for the funding, totaling $148,000, and recommended to the board all of them be funded.

The Board of Supervisors approved the following municipalities receive the funding, upon the condition that each municipality provide matching funds or services in-kind:

1. Town of Ballston: $10,000 to be applied toward the Jenkins Park Trail Extension and Existing Trail Restoration to include the construction of 885 ft. of trail extension on the existing 2.5-mile trail network within the existing town-owned, 43-acre multi-use recreational park, and restoration of 2,450 l.f. of the

existing trails with resurfacing and drainage repairs.

2. Town of Charlton: $10,000 to be applied toward the LaRue Creek Covered Bridge Replacement to include replacement of a covered bridge that expands LaRue Creek and is part of the Saratoga County Snowmobile Trail Network. The bridge will be replaced with a 50 ft. x 8 ft. x 7 ft. covered bridge.

3. Town of Clifton Park: $10,000 to be applied toward the Trail Boardwalk Restoration: Brookhaven to Park Lane Estates to include a repair/restoration of the existing 17-year-old pedestrian boardwalk section of the existing trail route that traverses wetlands on the south side of a steel bridge that expands the Dwaas Kill. This trail connects with other local trails that connect residential neighborhoods with public parks, school areas, and commercial ventures in town.

4. Town of Corinth: $10,000 to be applied toward the Trail Network/9N property to include funding for Phase I of the town’s Master Plan of town-owned property to be utilized as a recreational park. Phase I will include the design, layout, and possibly material for 1.6 miles of planned trails in the park.

5. Village of Corinth: $8,000 to be applied toward the Upgrade Corinth Recreational Area Trails to include funds for a feasibility study and trail amenities, such as a new

kiosk in the parking lot, benches along the trail, new trailhead markers, and new trail identification markers along the village’s existing Upper Reservoir Trail Network.

6. Town of Hadley: $10,000 to be applied toward the Tennis Court/ Basketball Course Refurbishing to refurbish existing tennis and basketball courts and replace some fencing surrounding the tennis courts in the town park.

7. Town of Halfmoon: $10,000 to be applied toward the Erie Canalway Trail Paving to pave a portion of the town’s Mohawk Towpath Scenic Byway – or more specifically, 1,200 l.f. of existing stone dust trail from Whites Lane to the Crescent Boat Club.

8. Town of Malta: $10,000 to be applied toward the Malta Community Park Trail Restoration to refurbish a 0.62mile nature trail of the 22.69-acre Malta Community Park with engineered wood fiber and replacing existing wayfinding signage with new signage.

9. Town of Moreau: $10,000 to be applied toward the Big Bend Trail Phase I Completion: Trail Amenities to include providing an accessible kayak launch into the Hudson River from the town’s Phase I of the Big Bend Trail.

10. Town of Northumberland: $10,000 to be applied toward the Meadow in the Sky Trail – Hudson

Point Crossing (Phase II) to include funding for the provision of over fifty (50) understory, native species of plants in between the oaks that will provide ecological benefits to the area. In 2023, Hudson Crossing Park completed Phase I of Meadow in the Sky Trail with a segment of “Allee of Oaks” of seven different varieties of oak trees.

11. Town of Saratoga: $10,000 to be applied toward the townwide Restoration and Maintenance Project to include resurfacing of several trails, including trails connected to the Siege Trail, the Champlain Canal Trail, the town’s Boat Launch Trail, and one more that connects to the Town of Stillwater with stone dust and fine rubble with emphasis on maintenance where trails are worn or washed out.

12. City of Saratoga Springs: $10,000 to be applied toward the Bog Meadow Brook Nature Trail Improvements to include the following: fix parking lot pot holes on both Route 29 and Meadowbrook Road parking lots, repair drainage issues in the Route 29 parking lot as well as Gilbert Road, perform maintenance on culverts and/ or add new culverts between the Route 29 parking lot and the bridge over the Bog Meadow Brook, and replace or refurbish aging trail identification signs throughout the trail. The original improvements

for the existing Trail Network date back to 1993, making them over 30 years old.

13. Village of South Glens Falls: $10,000 to be applied toward the Betar Byway Public Restroom (Upper Trailhead) to include placing an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant portable toilet facility that connects to municipal water and sewer. The proposed restroom facility will be placed on the village’s DPW lands in the upper section of the existing trail.

14. Village of Stillwater: $10,000 to be applied toward the Village of Stillwater Pedestrian Park to include construction of a Village Overlook Park on property neighboring the Stillwater Blockhouse. The project will include the creation of walkways, an expanded parking area, and a Hudson River Overlook constructed of Alaskan Cement Slab with stainless steel posts and cables.

15. Town of Wilton: $10,000 to be applied toward the Northern Pines Road Fishing Access Parking and Trail to include providing a parking lot and trail access to the Snook Kill off Northern Pines Road to provide fishing access to the Veterans Housing Community as well as to the general public. Funds will be used to provide grading of raw land and purchase of parking and trail construction materials.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

BALLSTON

Eastline Holdings LLC sold property at 15 Basswood Court to Gregory Banca for $568,638

CORINTH

Foothills Builders LLC sold property at 46 Black Bear Path to Charles Falciglia for $398,080

US Bank Trust sold property at 79 Hamilton Ave to Jessica Skelly for $169,500

GALWAY

Michael Churchill sold property at 1051 Perth Rd to Patrick Costable for $281,160

Ken Pitman sold property at 2087 East Ave to John Malinao for $252,500

GREENFIELD

Richard Jesmain sold property at 58 Bump Hill Rd to Benjamin Sutch for $351,000

Alexander Hilmeyer sold property at 15 Kilmer Roadway to Gerald Brundege for $235,000

Wanda Rubin sold property at 4012 State Highway 9N to Christopher Iwinski for $295,000

US Bank Trust National Assoc. sold property at 8 Greenfield Manor to Kelby Santoro for $320,000

Brian Hoffman sold property at 3 Moss Creek Rd to Rebecca Ring for $800,000

MALTA

Nadine Film sold property at 106 Arrowwood Pl to Olivia Demarco for $270,000

Eric Stommel sold property at 44 Washington Ave to Jori Leguire for $350,000

3D Lundy LTD sold property at 2782 Rt 9 to Aurea Lux Properties LLC for $175,000

MILTON

TJCGRC Enterprises sold property at 15 Birchwood Ct to William Staigar for $394,000

Shayna Goodson sold property at 77 Middle St to Mark Leslie for $290,000

SARATOGA

Mary Ellen Palmateer sold property at 57 Louden Rd to Mary Ellen Palmateer for $475,000

SARATOGA SPRINGS

Jaime Evans sold property at 26 Saratoga Circle to Britt Carmer for $655,000

Mary Ermides sold property at 9 Pamela Lane to John Cahill for $695,000

Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs sold property at 122 Regent St to 122 Regent St LLC for $1,900,000

John Legget sold property at

39 Ruggles Rd to Rajupet Prabhakar for $190,891

Diana Kane sold property at 4 Reservation Ave to Shane Wagnet for $285,000

Lynn Teal sold property at 7 Glenmore Ave to Raymond Cummings for $465,000

Elmire Figliulo sold property at 6 Glenwood Dr. to David Reedy for $450,000

Top Dog Enterprises sold property at 46-46A Seward St to Bordeau Builders for $220,000

Ralph Grasso sold property at 16 Oak St to Michael Urvalek for $550,000

Oak Ridge Development LLC sold property at 30,47,45,35 Jenna Jo Ave, 5, 9 10 Nicole Ave, 16,23 Aurora Ave to Beechwood Saratoga LLC for $1,560,000

WILTON

Shirley Griffin sold property at 26 Christina Ct to Lee Weinraub for $350,000

Taylor McRoberts sold property at 108 Ruggles Rd to Daniel Marcktell for $609,000

Mark Rabideau sold property at 715 Lake Ave to Erin & Anthony Naccarato for $715,000

Logan Verbecke sold property at 10 Tom Sawyer Dr to Paul Palmer for $417,150

Forest Grove LLC sold property at 25 Daintree Dr to Michael Eshoo for $659,760

Paulina Hoag sold property at 576 Maple Ave to Cory Reale for $295,000

Lynn Wanser sold property at 19 Cobble Hill Dr to Sean Barry for $565,000

William Baxter sold property at 53 Loughberry Lake Rd to John Millet for $1,135,000

This adorable home at 9 Cherry St in Hudson Falls was listed by Neil Corkery from Roohan Realty and sold for $222,000

Artificial Intelligence Creates “Immersive” Audio Experience at Saratoga History Museum

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Technology hasn’t yet advanced to the point that history buffs can simply hop in a DeLorean to explore the past, but it’s getting pretty close.

At the Saratoga Springs History Museum, artificial intelligence was used to generate more than four hours of audio content designed to help visitors immerse themselves in historic Saratoga. Ambient sounds and period-appropriate music abound in the museum’s new self-guided audio tour, which aims to transport museum goers back to the Gilded Age.

“The stories we want to conserve in this museum are really important, and conserving them for a modern audience is definitely a priority,” said Museum Director James Parillo. “Trying to express this through artificial intelligence is something we really wanted to explore, and so far, I think we’ve created something really unique.”

The spoken part of the audio tour was created by

simply feeding existing text into AI software; various male and female-sounding voices narrate the text seen on placards throughout the museum. But the rest of the tour’s soundscape is the result of AI’s more creative capabilities. This is most apparent on the third floor of the museum, where exhibits about the notorious Walworth family murder are accompanied by Haunted House-esque sounds of rainstorms, creaking floorboards, howling winds, and disembodied voices. (To fully capture the experience, headphones are recommended.)

The audio tour was the brainchild of L.F. Leon, the museum’s director of communications. AI allowed Leon to create narration without having to hire someone to spend hours in a recording studio. The AI software, Leon said, also allows its user to own all of the material it creates. Classical music and jazz tunes heard throughout the tour were acquired from copyrightfree sources.

As for ensuring historical accuracy, since all of the spoken audio was simply adapted from existing text, the information

has already been verified by the museum. In other words, there’s no risk of AI simply making something up, as it sometimes is known to do. (That said, the AI narrators did seem to struggle a bit with the pronunciations of a couple Saratoga-specific names, such as Travers and Adelphi.)

QR codes stationed throughout the museum link visitors to a webpage that contains all of the audio tour files in numerical order. No app is needed. Each exhibit or item in the museum with a corresponding audio file has a number next to it, and the files can be played in any order. The audio tour also has the added benefit of allowing people who may not be physically able to climb the museum’s stairs to experience all of the exhibits auditorily from the ground floor.

Visitors can experience the new audio tour for themselves at the Saratoga Springs History Museum, which is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, and $8 for students. The museum is located at 1 E Congress Street in Congress Park.

Jam Band Charity Raising Funds for Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The Western Sun Foundation, a charity created by fans of the jam band Goose, has selected Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga as the beneficiary of its upcoming fundraising efforts during Goose’s two-night run at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) on September 6 and 7. Western Sun is also raising funds via “Goose on the

Green,” a sold-out golf charity event being held at the Saratoga Spa Golf Course on September 7.

Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga is a nonprofit that rescues and retrains retired racehorses for therapeutic programming designed to support the mental and emotional well-being of children and adults.

Western Sun announced its selection of Therapeutic Horses on Monday after putting out a call for local beneficiaries earlier this month.

The Western Sun Foundation announced this week that Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga would be the beneficiary of its upcoming fundraising efforts in Saratoga Springs. Image via Western Sun.

Springs Family Vet Adds Two Doctors Wilton GameStop Closes

SARATOGA SPRINGS

— Dr. Sara Ryan and the staff at Springs Family Veterinary Hospital have announced the addition of two doctors to their team: Kelsey Piel, DVM and Emily Byers, DVM.

After graduating in 2018 from St. George’s University in Grenada, Dr. Piel worked in both Saratoga and Woodbridge, Virginia before making the Capital District her permanent

home. Her professional interests are surgery, nutrition, and senior pet care.

Dr. Byers attended Ohio State University and earned her DVM license in 2018. She went on to work in a wide scope of practices in upstate New York, treating both large and small animals. Her professional interests include soft tissue surgery and preventive medicine.

Both Dr. Piel and Dr. Byers are Fear Free Certified practitioners. Practicing Fear Free enables doctors and staff to reduce patient fear, anxiety, and stress.

Dr. Piel and Dr. Byers are currently accepting new clients at the Springs Family Veterinary Hospital, located inside the Springs apartment complex at 9 Hampstead Pl in Saratoga Springs.

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

WILTON — The GameStop location at the Wilton Square shopping complex in Saratoga Springs has closed. The store is currently vacant, with the GameStop signage removed, and the GameStop website lists the location as indefinitely closed. A small sign in the store’s window encourages potential patrons to visit Insane Game inside the nearby Wilton Mall.

GameStop still has a number of locations open in the Capital Region, including stores in Clifton Park, Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Latham, and Queensbury.

GameStop locations across the country have been closing in recent years, largely thanks to online video game sales. In 2016, the company had 5,466 stores in the United States. As of January 2023, that number had declined to 2,949.

Photos of Kelsey Piel, DVM and Emily Byers, DVM provided by Chelsea Koslow.

The GameStop location near the Wilton Mall in Saratoga Springs sits vacant, with signage removed. Photo by Jonathon Norcross.

Social Media Company Raises More Than $10K for Local Teachers Schuylerville School Board Member Resigns

SCHUYLERVILLE — Schuylerville Central School District Board of Education member Michael Bodnar resigned this month after serving the district since July 2017. His resignation is effective starting August 31.

“As an active member of the community, Mr. Bodnar always served in the best interest of students, providing thoughtful contributions to board discussions and decisions,” the Board of Education’s members said in a statement. “The board wishes Mr. Bodnar the very best in the future.”

In addition to being a

board member, Bodnar was also board president, board vice president, audit committee chairperson, and a legislative liaison. He was also the assistant coach for Schuylerville Middle School’s modified baseball team.

The board now has two options to fill Bodnar’s vacant position: they can either hold a special election within 90 days, or appoint someone to fill the vacancy until the district’s annual budget and Board of Education election in May 2025. If the board appoints someone, the appointee would serve until June 30, 2025.

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

ALBANY — Two Buttons Deep, a company that creates social media content chronicling life in the Capital Region, announced this week that it had raised more than $10,000 for

local teachers. The company said that the funds will pay for the “wish lists” of teachers who would otherwise have to pay outof-pocket for classroom supplies not covered in school budgets.

Some of the biggest donors who took part in the “Big Tip Energy: Back to School Edition” fundraiser included Saratoga

Eagle, Stella’s Creamery & Cakes, The Shaker and Vine, and Concord Pools & Spas.

Two Buttons Deep said that more than 100 local teachers submitted nominations hoping to have their classroom wish lists paid for. The fundraiser concluded on August 19.

Skidmore Lecture Series Returns

SARATOGA SPRINGS

— Skidmore College has announced the return of Encore, a lecture series delivered by the school’s faculty for local adult learners age 55+.

The 2024 program runs for seven weeks on Tuesdays from

October 1 through November 12 in the Arthur Zankel Music Center on Skidmore’s campus.

Some of this year’s lectures include “Venice Unveiled: Tracing the History and Myth of the Serene City,” “Afghan Refugees after US

Withdrawal,” and “Cold War II? US-China Rivalry in the Age of Artificial Intelligence and Biotechnology.”

Online registration begins Tuesday, September 3 at 9 a.m. For more information, visit www.skidmore.edu/encore.

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: Sachet, Sashay

Sachet is a small packet of perfumed powder

While drying clothes, Jo dropped a small sachet in the dryer

Sashay means to strut or flounce

After their victory, the girls proudly sashayed around the field

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

Food

Steak on the Grill Tips & Tricks

HIGH ROCK PARK

SATURDAYS

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

WEDNESDAYS 3 - 6 p.m.

LaborDay is just around the corner and it’s time to start planning the menu. Grilled steak is always popular. Here are few tips and tricks from the experts to help make your grilled steak just one bite tastier;

* Clean and Season the grill with a high-heat cooking oil like naturally refined avocado oil.

* If you are using charcoal, let the coals burn to a nice, even heat before grilling to get that delicious smoky flavor.

* Let the meat set to temper for one hour before grilling.

* Always season generously with salt and pepper.

* Don’t constantly move the steak once it’s on the grill; this helps to ensure a good crust on the exterior and juicy tenderness on the interior.

* Let the steak rest before slicing and serving. There are so many different cuts, so here are a few extra thoughts depending on your menu;

Flank Steak, Skirt Steak and Tri-Tip are great to marinate due to their texture.

Rib-eye & Sirloin Steak are best with simple seasonings but can also be marinated as well.

Filet Mignon is cooked best in a cast iron pan on the grill with butter and seasonings.

Strip steak is flavorful with simple seasonings, but is great topped with a wine and butter sauce. And finally, don’t over cook any cut of meat. Here is a guide depending on how you like to serve your steak cuts;

Rare: 115-120°F (to serve at 125°F)

Medium-rare: 120-125°F (to serve at 130°F)

Medium: 130-135°F (to serve at 140°F)

Medium-well: 140-145°F (to serve at 150°F)

Well: 150-155°F (to serve at 160°F)

Visit the market vendors where you can find all of your needs for your Labor Day plans.

Meat vendors at the markets:

Monday: Jireh Organic & Livestock

Wednesdays: Holly and Vine

Thursdays: Holly and Vine and Jireh Organic & Livestock

Saturdays: Grazin’ Acres, Hepatica Farm, Jireh Organic & Livestock, Long Lesson Farm, May-k-Mark

The Saratoga Farmer’s Market is open on Wednesdays from 3- 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at High Rock Park in downtown Saratoga Springs. The Monday market at Clifton Park is open from 2-5 p.m. at the Shenendehowa Methodist Church on Route 146. The Thursday Market at Milton runs through to August 29th at the Burgess Kimball Memorial Park from 3-6 p.m. Find us online at www.saratogafarmersmarket.org, where you can sign up for our weekly newsletter, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @SaratogaFarmersMarket.

Week of August 23 - August 29, 2024

Grilled Tri-Tip Steak with Chimichurri Sauce

YIELDS: 2-4 servings | PREP & COOK TIME: 35 min

INGREDIENTS:

*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

2 pounds beef trie-trip, cleaned and trimmed*

Chimichurri Sauce (makes 1 cup)

• 1/4 cup chopped parsley*

• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

• 3 cloves garlic, minced*

• 2 tablespoons finely diced shallots*

• 1 teaspoon oregano*

• 1 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes

• 1/2 lemon, juiced

• 1 lemon, zested

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

• 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

Steak Rub

• 1/4 cup sweet paprika

• 1/4 cup black pepper

• 1/4 cup salt

• 1/4 cup granulated garlic

• 1 tablespoon rosemary, chopped*

INSTRUCTIONS:

Chimichurri Sauce:

In a bowl, combine all ingredients and mix. Cover and let sit in the fridge overnight to all the flavors to fully develop.

The rub:

In a bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well. Set aside.

THE TRI-TIP:

1. Preheat your grill with high heat. Using a wire brush, clean your grill and allow to get as hot as possible. Once grill is heated, apply a thin layer of cooking oil to the grill grates.

2. Evenly coat the steak with the tri-tip rub. Place the seasoned tri-tip on the hottest part of grill and cook for 3 minutes. Flip and place onto a new hot place on the grill to ensure you are cooking on the hottest spot possible. Cook for an additional 3 minutes, then reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to flip every 3 minutes until the internal temperature of the steak is 120 F.

3. Remove the steak from the grill and allow it to rest for 5 minutes. The internal temperature will continue to rise to anywhere between 125 F to 130 F, for a medium-rare steak.

4. Slice and serve with the chimichurri sauce on top of the steak.

Photos provided by Jodie Fitz for Saratoga TODAY

Adapted from Matt Abdoo

Week of August 23 - August 29,

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY

“LIFE’S A GARDEN,Dig It”

Hello my Foodie Friends!

It is amazing to see how quickly the summer is going by. During my childhood, spending time outdoors in the summer was my favorite for many reasons; sunshine and swimming, the feel of grass on my feet, the sound of the ice cream truck, melting pop sickles and ice cream cones, and playing baseball outdoors until dark. My four siblings and I would try to sleep in late during the summer days, yet we would always awake early and would roll over and talk until my mother came in to get us moving to eat breakfast. Our yard was always full of the neighborhood kids. Some of them were there before we even finished breakfast, just waiting for the five Reardon children to come out to play. Among my childhood memories include the visual of the beautiful vegetable gardens that almost every family in my neighborhood had. Don’t get me wrong because as a child I did not like working in the garden. On hot humid days, my mother would order us to weed and remove bugs from her vegetables was beyond fun!

My childhood back yard was a discovery zone. In late August, we were given the job of helping to harvest some of the beautiful vegetables. However, the best part was getting to eat what we picked. My mother and my grandmother took much pride in how big the tomatoes or the eggplants were.

When we would come in from playing for lunch or a snack, vegetables were always part of what was served such as a wonderful cucumber and tomato salad, zucchini, or carrot sticks (all that came from the garden). Recently, I was reminiscing with my sister about; our childhood friends and us playing Hide N Go Seek in the corn fields next to our neighborhood, the outdoor fun we had, and shared our ongoing challenge of eating those vegetables as adults that we so often were eating as children.

This time of year, calls for an essential tool in the kitchen – the mandoline slicer. Do you have a mandoline slicer hiding in the back of your pantry, just begging to be used? Essentially, you can accomplish much of a mandoline’s work with a steady hand and a sharp knife. However, when slicing up zucchini, eggplant, or squash, mandoline’s cut prep time down significantly and promise consistent, even results. And they’re fun to use; especially when you need to create consistently thick or thin slices for your favorite recipe. At Compliments to the

Chef, we carry several different brands of mandolines. The OXO Good Grips mandoline is a perfect tool for home chefs. It is a trusty tool through thick and thin (produce). Slice or julienne cucumbers, potatoes and more with a turn of the comfortable dial on the Chef’s Mandoline Slicer. We also carry the Benriner mandoline.

The Benriner is a smaller, less bulky Japanese mandoline. The Benriner is a high quality, sharp mandoline-style slicer that is a standard in professional kitchens. Made in Yamaguchi prefecture of Japan, the stainless steel blades are actually compressed then heat treated, and the sharpening finish is done by hand. This explains the quality of the Benriner blades, which are comparable to knives. Each mandoline includes a food holder that protects hands and the stainless steel blade quickly makes even slices. All blades store safely on board and are removable for easy cleaning. With this easy-to-use mandoline hands and fingers stay away from

Zucchini

Lasagna Rolls

INGREDIENTS

RICOTTA FILLING

• 8 ounces part skim ricotta cheese

• 4 ounces low fat cottage cheese

• 3 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese

• 2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley

• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

• Black pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

RICOTTA FILLING

OTHER INGREDIENTS:

• 2 large zucchini, cut lengthwise into 8 (1/4 inch thick) slices

• 1 link mild Italian turkey sausage, cooked and crumbled (optional)

• 1 cup marinara sauce

• 1/2 cup shredded part skim mozzarella cheese

sharp blades at all times. Most mandoline’s come with three or four slicing blades beyond the basic blade. These allow you to slice paper thin, a little thicker (think potato chips), thick julienne (think french fries), and thin julienne. If you’re not sure how your blades will slice, invest in a few potatoes and try each setting out. It’s usually a good idea to have a few extra veggies on hand when you’re learning to use your mandoline slicer as well so you can get the hang of the whole process.

August is a month of endings and beginnings in the kitchen garden. At Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store, located at 33 Railroad Place, we have items that can assist with making your meals and enjoying your summer harvest. Remember my Foodie Friends; “Life Happens in the Kitchen”.

Take Care,

John & Paula

1. Add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a bowl and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.

GRILLED ZUCCHINI

1. Heat a grill or grill pan to medium high heat. While the grill is heating, slice the zucchini lengthwise into 1/4 inch thick planks.

2. Spray with cooking spray or brush with oil both sides of the zucchini planks, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the zucchini on the hot grill and cook for about 2 minutes on each side or until the zucchini is soft and pliable. Remove from the grill and cool until they can be handled.

ASSEMBLING THE ZUCCHINI LASAGNA ROLLS

1. Preheat oven to 375° F.

2. Spray a 10.5 x 7 inch casserole dish or similar size with cooking spray. Spread a 1/4 cup of the marinara sauce evenly over the bottom of the dish.

3. cup of the marinara sauce evenly over the bottom of the dish.

4. Blot any excess liquid off of the cooled planks of zucchini with paper towels. Spoon about a tablespoon of the ricotta filling onto one side of the zucchini and spread it into an even layer. Sprinkle a few of the cooked sausage crumbles on top of the filling.

5. Roll up the zucchini and place them seam side down in the casserole dish. Top the zucchini rolls with the remaining marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly.

Recipe courtesy of reciperunner.com

This Week’s Events:

AUG. 23 - 29

FRIDAY, AUGUST 23

Grand, Gilded and Glorious: A Saratoga Stroll

Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center, 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. –Noon. This 90-minute guided walking tour will entertain and enlighten both visitors and residents with the famed stories of this great city. Saratoga Springs was the playground of the rich and famous during the 1800’s and provides the

stories of this wonderful, gilded period in our history. This unique and engaging tour will guide participants from the Saratoga Springs Visitor Center to Congress Park and will conclude with a complete tour of the elegant Canfield Casino. Tuesday – Saturday, 10:30 a.m. – Noon through October, $20 per person. For reservations, please call the Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center: 518-587-3241.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24

Three Sisters Festival

Saratoga County History Center/Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa | 1 – 4 p.m. Discover the Three Sisters: Corn, Beans and Squash. This is a drop-in event for the whole family, (bring chairs and blankets, and linger for a while). The celebration will feature story telling by Joe Bruchac, well-known local author and the current Poet Laureate of Saratoga Springs, who will also share tales of local Indigenous culture. An exhibit on Indigenous artifacts will be open for viewing. There will also be talks on native plants as well as garden tours and a bake sale. In addition, Balet Flowers and Design will have plants and bouquets for sale, with a percentage of the sales being donated to the History Center. This event is rain or shine (it will be moved indoors), free to attend, but donations are always gratefully received and will be used for SCHC programs and further development of the gardens.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 25

Annual Classic Car Show

Lakeside Farms, 336 Schauber Rd., Ballston Lake | 9 a.m. –2 p.m. Adirondack A’s and Lakeside Farms’ Annual Classic Car show. Rain or Shine. Limited to stock appearing vehicles prior to 1975. Car registration fee is $5 on the day of the show. Spectator parking and admission is free. The Lakeside Country Store, Gift Shop and Restaurant will be open. No Pets Please. For further information see the Club’s website, Auto ShowAdirondack A’s - Model A Ford Club (adirondackas.org).

Summer Sunday Stroll: Post Time

Meet: Southeast corner of Nelson and Union Avenues, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. Explore the area surrounding the Saratoga Race Course during one of the most popular weekends of the Racing Season. This walking tour highlights the history of the Reading Rooms, National Museum of Racing & Hall of Fame,

Oklahoma Training Track, and the Fasig-Tipton Humphrey S. Finney Sales Pavilion. Sponsored by The Springwater Bed & Breakfast. Tickets are $15 for SSPF Members and $20 for non-members and should be purchased in advance! Space is limited! For additional information or to purchase tickets to any of the upcoming strolls and events, visit www. saratogapreservation.org, call 518-587-5030, or email Sydney Hedge, Preservation & Programs Coordinator, at shedge@saratogapreservation. org.

Singer Songwriter Elizabeth Conant

The Wilton Heritage Society, 5 Parkhurst Rd., Wilton | 1 p.m. Elizbeth Conant is a well-known singer/songwriter from Greenfield Center. The program will be outdoors if weather permits. Bring a lawn chair. We will move indoors if it rains. Refreshments will be served during intermission and our Museum and Farm Annex will be open as well. Admission is free and all are welcome.

The God of Isaac Congregation Shaara Tfille, 84 Weible Ave., Saratoga Springs | 2 – 7 p.m.

A staged reading, this comedy, in two acts, is a hilarious and heartwarming play by Chicago playwright and actor James Sherman. The semiautobiographical piece centers around a young American Jew searching for his Jewish identity following the threatened 1977 neo-Nazi march in Skokie.

A $5 per person fee. Refreshments to follow.

Sounds of Summer

Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa | 6 p.m. The Jazz Ambassadors as well as featured professional musicians from the local 506 of the American Federation of Musicians will be giving a free concert on the porch of the Brookside Museum. They will be playing under the baton of Dennis Searles, coordinator of Local 506 of the Music Performance Trust Fund. Please bring your lawn chairs and a picnic dinner and enjoy a relaxing evening of music.

MONDAY, AUGUST 26

Pickle for the Ponies Legacy Pickleball Club, 4 McCrea Hill Rd., Ballston Spa | 3 – 6 p.m. We invite you to be part of an exciting and impactful event, Pickle for the Ponies, supporting Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga (THS) and the Permanently Disabled Jockey Fund (PDJF). This new event will offer a unique opportunity to enjoy a day of pickleball, connect with your community, and contribute to two wonderful causes. Play with and cheer on racing celebrities. Enjoy food from Neighborhood Kitchen, Meet and greet therapy horses, cash bar, silent auction. Tickets are $25 spectators and $50 Courtside ticket for final round, $250 to play. The event will have an open house/spectatorstyle format, allowing everyone to enjoy the matches, food, and fun activities. Playing pickleball, not required! To purchase tickets, visit https:// thsaratoga.org/events/

5K Trail Series

Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, Parking Lot #1 and #2, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 6:15 p.m. Registration is $10 day-of. Children ages 0-12 are free; 1318 are half-price. This is a lowkey, all-outdoors event topped off by light refreshments and unusual raffle prizes. Please bring your own water. Proceeds benefit the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. For more information, call Laura Clark at 518-581-1278 or email laura@ saratogastryders.org or visit www.saraogastryders.org for more information and to sign up online.

Water Soluble Oil Demonstration

Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Blvd. Clifton Park | 6:30 p.m. Demonstration by artist and NYS certified art teacher, Cheryl Bielli-Water. Hosted by the Southern Saratoga Art Society. Her work includes watercolor, oil and acrylic paintings, charcoal, pencil and pastel drawings, political cartoons, caricatures and sculpture. Saratoga Arts made this program possible through the Community Arts

Regrant Program, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. The demonstration is free, and the public is invited to attend. For more information, visit: southernsaratogaartist.com

TUESDAY, AUGUST 27

Countdown to Kindergarten

Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 9:30 or 11 a.m.

Join us for stories, songs, and activities to help get ready for the first day of school. Activity stations will focus on cutting skills, writing names, crafting, and tying shoelaces, and information about library materials and early reader books. Kids can also get on a Shenendehowa school bus and meet a bus driver in the library parking lot. For children entering Gr. K, with an adult. Registration required; please register for one session only. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary. org

Saratoga Summer Concert Series

War Memorial in Congress Park, Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m. Gather your friends and family, bring your blankets and chairs, find a spot on the lawn, and enjoy some of the area’s favorite performers. This free, family-friendly concert series is a program of the Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center in partnership with Discover Saratoga and the City of Saratoga Springs.

The featured concert will be Mostly Modern Festival - an international music festival dedicated to contemporary classical music.. Rain location is Heritage Area Visitor Center, 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. The Heritage Area Visitor Center, located at 297 Broadway, will be the concert rain location.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28

Baked Ham Dinner

Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30

– 6 p.m. For curbside pickup only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. - Noon to place an order, 518-584-2585. Menu: baked ham, au gratin potatoes, vegetable, apple sauce, roll, tossed salad. Dinner $15 each (cash only).

Photography Club

Galway Public Library Community Room, 2112 East Street, Galway | 6 p.m. Our speaker this month will be club member Felice Druziak who will be giving a presentation on using the camera on your phone. We will also be reviewing photographs submitted for this month’s Photo Challenge: Happy, but Blue! Anyone interested in photography regardless of their level of experience is encouraged to attend these relaxed and friendly gatherings. For more information contact: Dave Waite at davewaitefinearts@gmail.com

THURSDAY, AUGUST 29

Herbal Mocktails Class

Cornell Cooperative Extension, 50 W. High St., Ballston Spa | 6:30 – 8 p.m. This 2 Class Series will be taught by Jessica Marcy, a clinically trained herbalist from Upstate New York. Learn how to make refreshing herbal mocktails that benefit the mind and body. In this class we will discuss basic herbal preparations, and specific herbs to take your mocktail game to the next level. Each Participant will receive: A booklet with tips, tricks, and recipes, a tasting flight of bitters, a tasting flight of tonics, simple syrup how to & sample, several classics made into mocktails. Next class is Wednesday September 4, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Call 885-8995 to pre-register three days in advance. Cost is $20.

UPCOMING Events

Honoring Veterans of the Revolutionary War

The Town of Milton’s 250th Revolutionary War Committee will hold a ceremony on August 31, at 11 a.m. to commemorate a sign honoring veterans of the Revolutionary War at North Milton Cemetery located on the north side of Route 29, on the east corner of North Milton Road. The color guard of the Saratoga Battle Chapter Sons of the American Revolution will execute a musket fire salute in period uniforms. The purpose of this committee is to draw attention to, and educate the public about important people, places, and events of the Town of Milton as they relate to the American Revolution. For more information contact Michael Golden at mgolden1775@gmail.com/

Mayall’s Bluesbreakers to Canned Heat and Beyond

– Guitarist Stages Local Show Saturday Night

HUDSON FALLS — Blues guitar legend Walter Trout performs at the Strand Theatre Saturday, Aug. 24. Show time is 8 p.m.

Trout has shared the stage as a sideman with Jesse Ed Davis, Big Mama Thornton, John Lee Hooker, Lowell Fulson, Joe Tex, and John Mayall as a member of the Bluesbreakers - following a three-year tenure in Canned Heat.

The bluesman’s latest album, Broken, chronicles the

bitter schisms of modern life but refuses to succumb to them. Tickets: $35/floor level, $30/balcony. Tickets are available at the Strand Box Office; cash or check only or online at Brown Paper Tickets. For more information and the ticketing link, please go to www.mystrandtheatre.org. The Strand Theatre is located at 210 Main St, Hudson Falls, NY. www.mystrandtheatre.org. Doors open into the lobby, coffee shop and box office at 6:30pm.

Upcoming Performances at UPHLeAnn Rimes, Gibson Brothers Misfit Comedy Tour

SARATOGA SPRINGS—

Universal Preservation Hall, located on Washington Street in Saratoga Springs, has announced its fall schedule of performances.

Kicking off the pre-fall season is Gary Gulman and his “Misfit” comedy tour 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13. Over 25 years in comedy, Gulman has established himself as an eminent performer and peerless writer. Today, he is one of the most popular touring comics, selling out theatres around the country including the prestigious Carnegie Hall in New York City.

Chris Janson, a proud member of the Grand Ole Opry and multi-platinum songwriter and artist, will be in the Great

Hall 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26. In touch with the lighter side of life with self-penned No. 1s

“Fix A Drink,” “Good Vibes” and the four-times Platinum “Buy Me A Boat,” and the CMA Song of the Year nominee and ACM Video of the Year “Drunk Girl.” Abigail and Shaun Bengson, beloved songwriters and performers best known for their theatrical masterpiece “Hundred Days” and their viral sensation “The Keep Going Song” (over 4 million streams), bring you The Keep Going Concert.

The Bengsons will bring their powerful and soul-stirring concert to Saratoga Springs 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8. International

multi-platinum-selling acclaimed singer LeAnn Rimes will visit Saratoga Springs 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10. Rimes has sold more than 48 million units globally and won numerous awards.

Capital Region bluegrass favorites The Gibson Brothers perform their Christmas show 7:30 p.m. and a Taylor Swift Holiday Dance Party” featuring Swiftie-themed mocktails, friendship bracelet-making and selfie stations will take place 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6.

Tickets are available through the Box Office at Proctors in-person, via phone at 518-346-6204 Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. or online by visiting atuph.org.

Guitarist Walter trout appears at The Strand on Aug. 24.

LeAnn Rimes to perform at UPH in November.

Legendary Guitarist Marc Ribot to Accompany

Charlie Chaplin’s ‘The Kid’ At Zankel

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The Arthur Zankel Music Center at Skidmore College will welcome legendary guitarist Marc Ribot for a live accompaniment to Charlie Chaplin’s 1921 silent film “The Kid” at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. Ribot’s delicate and, at times, haunting solo guitar score contemporizes Chaplin’s work as a relevant story about our era’s economic and social conditions. Ribot will also perform a short solo set before the film.

Chaplin’s first full-length feature, “The Kid,” remains an expressive masterwork of silent cinema. In it, Chaplin stars as his lovable Tramp character, this time raising an orphan (a remarkable young Jackie Coogan) he has rescued from the streets.

Ribot’s score was commissioned by the New York Guitar Festival and premiered in 2010 at Merkin Hall.

Ribot has released over 20 albums under his own name over a 30-year career, exploring everything from the pioneering

jazz of Albert Ayler to the Cuban music of Arsenio Rodríguez.

Rolling Stone points out that “Guitarist Marc Ribot helped Tom Waits refine a new, weird Americana on 1985’s ‘Rain Dogs,’ and since then, he’s become the go-to guitar guy for all kinds of roots-music adventurers: Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, Elvis Costello, John Mellencamp.” He has also recorded with Solomon Burke, John Lurie’s Lounge Lizards, Marianne Faithful, Norah Jones, The Black Keys,

and many others. Ribot works regularly with Grammy Awardwinning producer T Bone Burnett and New York composer John Zorn.

Tickets are available to the general public for $20 and at $5 for the Skidmore College community (students, faculty, staff, and alumni). Purchase online at https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/ zankel/7074/event/1379633, or call the box office at 518-580-5321 between 1 and 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.

Kate McDonnell Brings New Album, Show to Caffe Lena Sept. 20

SARATOGA SPRINGS

— Singer-songwriter Kate McDonnell and her Right Hand Men (Jimi Woodul, Sam Zucchini, Matt Griffin) perform Friday, Sept. 20 at Caffe Lena.

Show time is 8 p.m. McDonnell has performed at the Newport Folk Festival and Kennedy Center and on the Mountain Stage radio program and WXPN’s “World Café.” Her songwriting has been singled out for praise by The Village Voice and the Boston Globe. Her new album, “Trapeze,”

is McDonnell’s sixth CD, features 14 original songs and is released Sept. 5. Rooted in contemporary American life, she explores topics ranging from hope and life’s purpose surrendering to love and desire in crazy times, to condemning gun violence.

Her previous album - “Ballad Of A Bad Girl,” was issued in 2021, featured musical luminaries Jerry Marotta and Tony Levin and soared to #5 in the Folk DJ radio charts upon its release.

For more information, go to: caffelena.org.

Marc Ribot, Charlie Chaplin.

Trapeze, Kate McDonnell’s sixth CD, released in advance of her show at Caffe Lena this month.

Notice of formation of Satterlee Electric LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 7/8/2024. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 51 Westside Drive Ballston Lake NY 12019. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/19, 07/26, 08/02, 08/09, 08/16, 08/23/2024. 13330

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Spa City Referrals, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 7/8/2024. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to the LLC c/o Brent A. Frary, Esq., Cioffi Slezak Wildgrube P.C., 1473 Erie Blvd., 1st Fl., Schenectady, NY 12305. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 07/19, 07/26, 08/02, 08/09, 08/16, 08/23/2024.13333

Notice of formation of TAYLOR & MARTIN, LLC AUCTIONEERS. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/24/2024 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 10 SPINNAKER DR, BALLSTON SPA, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.07/19, 07/26, 08/02, 08/09, 08/16, 08/23/2024. 13334

NOTICE OF FORMATION of Christine Smith Mental Health Counselor PLLC Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 6/6/24 with perpetual existence. Office: Saratoga Co. SSNY designated as agent of the PLLC. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the PLLC, 125 High Rock Ave Ste 108 105 Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Purpose: For the practice of the profession of Mental Health Counseling. 07/19, 07/26, 08/02, 08/09, 08/16, 08/23/2024. 13342

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY NAME: Toga Tails, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 7/12/24. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 970 MacArthur Drive, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 07/19, 07/26, 08/02, 08/09, 08/16, 08/23/2024. 13347

the NY Secretary of State on July 10, 2024

The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. The office of the LLC is to be located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The address of which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is 382 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. 07/19, 07/26, 08/02, 08/09, 08/16, 08/23/2024. 13348

Notice of Formation of 221 S 2nd Avenue

LLC. Articles of Organization filed with NY Dept. of State on 7/3/2024. Saratoga is the county within NY in which the office of the company is located. The Secretary of State is designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is 221 S 2nd Avenue LLC, 1529 Division Street, Charlton, NY 12010. Company organized for any lawful purpose. 07/19, 07/26, 08/02, 08/09, 08/16, 08/23/2024.13352

HBL Nails and Spa LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/11/2024. Office in Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 35 Sherman Way, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: General. 07/19, 07/26, 08/02, 08/09, 08/16, 08/23/2024. 13356

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: HAYNES ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC. DATE OF FILING: 05/30//2024. OFFICE LOCATION: Saratoga County. AGENT FOR SERVICE: Shaun Haynes, 1 Julians Way, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. PURPOSE: To engage in any lawful act or activity for which an LLC may be formed under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. 07/19, 07/26, 08/02, 08/09, 08/16, 08/23/2024.

Notice of Formation of Nelsonelson LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 6/20/2024. Office Location: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 205 East Avenue, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. Purpose: any lawful activity.07/19, 07/26, 08/02, 08/09, 08/16, 08/23/2024. 13359

Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company. Arts. of Org. of 939/943 Properties, LLC (“LLC”) filed with Dept. of State of NY on June 13, 2024. Office location: Saratoga County. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: c/o DCG Development Co., 800 NY-146 #240, Clifton Park, New

York 12065, principal business address. LLC does not have a specific date of dissolution. Purpose: All legal purposes. Filer: Lavelle & Finn, LLP, 29 British American Bl., Latham, NY 12110. 07/19, 07/26, 08/02, 08/09, 08/16, 08/23/2024. 13360

Notice of formation of Blueberry Gig Delivery, LLC.. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 04/18/2024 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 2308 Huntridge Dr, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/19, 07/26, 08/02, 08/09, 08/16, 08/23/2024. 13361

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. Name: Phoenix Prime Marinas LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on July 3, 2024. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: c/o Phoenix Prime Marinas LLC, 1 Second Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful act or activities. 07/26, 08/02, 08/09, 08/16, 08/23, 08/30/2024. 13376

Notice of formation of DMAC Solutions LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on April 10, 2024. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 45 Weston Way, Malta, NY 12020 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/26, 08/02, 08/09, 08/16, 08/23, 08/30/2024. 13379

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: The Flat’s Ravenswood, LLC. Articles of organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on May 11, 2024. Office location: 9 Carpenter Way, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to the LLC, 9 Carpenter Way, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 07/26, 08/02, 08/09, 08/16, 08/23, 08/30/2024. 13400

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: AAAMH Management, LLC. Articles of organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on June 8, 2024. Office location: 9 Carpenter Way, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY

shall mail a copy of the process to the LLC, 9 Carpenter Way, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 07/26, 08/02, 08/09, 08/16, 08/23, 08/30/2024. 13401

Notice of Formation of Liberty Handyman Services LLC. Articles of Organization filed with New York State Dept. of State on 07/24/2024. The County within this state in which the office of the limited liability company is located in Saratoga. The Secretary of State is designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is to the limited liability company at 18 Greenway Rd, South Glens Falls, NY. Company is organized for Household/Residential Repair Services. 07/26, 08/02, 08/09, 08/16, 08/23, 08/30/2024. 13404

Notice of Formation of “YOUR AGENT, YOUR ADVOCATE., LLC. Arts. of Org. filed w/ NY Dept of State (DOS) on 7/11/24. Office: Saratoga Co. DOS is designated as agent upon whom process may be served & shall mail to the LLC, 10 WOODSIDE DR., CLIFTON PARK, NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/02, 08/09, 08/16, 08/23, 08/30, 09/06/2024.13409

Notice of formation of BRAUSA CONSTRUCTION LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/18/2024 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 2 VINCEK LN, SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/02, 08/09, 08/16, 08/23, 08/30, 09/06/2024. 13422

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Deluxe Pressure Washing, LLC. Articles of organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on July 10, 2024. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to the LLC, 7 Burning Pines Dr, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.08/02, 08/09, 08/16, 08/23, 08/30, 09/06/2024. 13426

Notice of formation of Abele Unlimited, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/29/2024 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 6 Merchant Road Gansevoort, NY 12831. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/02, 08/09, 08/16, 08/23, 08/30, 09/06/2024. 13442

Notice of Formation of a Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) Under Section 206

of The Limited Liability Company Law. The name of the LLC is FIVEFORTHEFAM, LLC The Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on September 8, 2023. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. The office of the LLC is to be located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The address of which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is 74 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 08/09, 08/16, 08/23, 08/30, 09/06, 09/13/2024. 13465

Notice of formation of Mix & Makers Vendor Boutique LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/29/24 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 1 Bittersweet LN. Clifton PArk, NY 12065.. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/09, 08/16, 08/23, 08/30, 09/06, 09/13/2024. 13468

Notice of formation of Kelly Daugherty, LCSW, PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 7/29/24 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the PLLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the PLLC at: 100 Saratoga Village Blvd, Suite 21, Malta, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/09, 08/16, 08/23, 08/30, 09/06, 09/13/2024. 13469

Notice of formation of Amazing Asphalt Care Companies LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 06/04/2024. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: PO Box 1001, Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/09, 08/16, 08/23, 08/30, 09/06, 09/13/2024. 13472

Notice of formation of Panache Visage LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/27/2024. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: PO Box 1001, Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/09, 08/16, 08/23, 08/30, 09/06, 09/13/2024. 13481

Notice of formation of Clubhouse View LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/27/2024. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served.

A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: PO Box 1001, Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/09, 08/16, 08/23, 08/30, 09/06, 09/13/2024. 13482

Notice of formation of Llamaretto Farms, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 02/29/2024 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 25 Arnold Road, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/09, 08/16, 08/23, 08/30, 09/06, 09/13/2024. 13484

Notice of formation of Upstate Bach Pros LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 06/26/2024 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the PLLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the PLLC at: 3035 Route 50 #1070 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/09, 08/16, 08/23, 08/30, 09/06, 09/13/2024. 13489

Notice of Formation of Druthers Brewing Company Management LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 08/07/2024. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 40 Franklin St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. 08/16, 08/23, 08/30, 09/06, 09/20/2024. 13492

Notice of formation of Tatyana Poviliunas NP in psychiatry, PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 08/08/2024. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the PLLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the PLLC at: 5 Clove Court, Clifton Park, NY, 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/16, 08/23, 08/30, 09/06, 09/20/2024. 13498

Notice of formation of BUHLER’S DAY OFF LLC. Articles of Org. filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 06-15-2023. Office location: Saratoga County, SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail service of process to THE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY at 48 BALLSTON AVE, BALLSTON SPA, NY, UNITED STATES, 12020. Company is organized for any lawful purpose. 08/16, 08/23, 08/30, 09/06, 09/20/2024. 13508

Notice of Organization of Limited Liability Company. The name of the Limited Liability Company is: Adirondack RV Park LLC (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”). The Articles of Organization of the Company were filed with the New York Secretary of State on July 1, 2024. The County within New York State in which the office of the Company is to be located is SARATOGA. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process against the Company may be served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is: Adirondack RV Park LLC, 5 Southside Drive, STE 11 – Box 174, Clifton Park, NY 12065 The purposes of the business of the Company is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under the New York Limited Liability Company Law. 08/16, 08/23, 08/30, 09/06, 09/20/2024. 13510

Notice of formation of In Front Consultants, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 8/7/2024. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served.

A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 23 Pamela Ln, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/16, 08/23, 08/30, 09/06, 09/20/2024. 13511

Notice of formation of SEMPERFIX LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 08/08/2024 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 18 Hemlock Drive, Clifton Park NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/16, 08/23, 08/30, 09/06, 09/20/2024. 13512

Notice of formation of The Trendy Professor, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with New York State Dept. of State on 07/01/2024. The County within this state in which the office of the limited liability company is located in is Saratoga. The Secretary of State is designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is to the limited liability company at The Trendy Professor, LLC, P.O. Box 360, Gansevoort, NY 12831. Company is organized for Fashion Retail Clothing and Accessories. 08/16, 08/23, 08/30, 09/06, 09/20/2024. 13516

Notice of formation of PARKER THERAPY SERVICES LCSW, PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 08/06/2024 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the PLLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the PLLC at: 12 Mallard Cv, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/16, 08/23, 08/30, 09/06, 09/20/2024. 13520

Notice of formation of William J. Marszalek Marriage and Family Therapy, PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with the New York State Dept. of State on 7/26/2024. The county within this state which the office of the limited liability company is located in is Saratoga. The secretary of State is designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The Address to which the secretary of state shall mail process is to the limited liability company at 60 Carriage Road, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Company is organized for any lawful purpose. 08/16, 08/23, 08/30, 09/06, 09/20/2024. 13521

Notice of formation of GREEN HAVEN LANDSCAPING, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 06/17/2024 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 199 Clinton Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, USA. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/23, 08/30, 09/06, 09/13, 09/20, 09/27/2024. 13545

Notice of formation of CAPITAL REGION EQUIPMENT LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 01/27/2024. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: Michael Hill 116 Beach Rd, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: industrial maintenance and

LEGALS

repair. 08/23, 08/30, 09/06, 09/13, 09/20, 09/27/2024. 13547

Notice of formation of 5 Sande Ln, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 04/15/2024 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 1 Heston Rd. Shirley, NY 11967. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/23, 08/30, 09/06, 09/20, 09/27/2024. 13548

SARATOGA COUNTY HAS BEEN AWARDED FEDERAL FUNDS

MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND

SECURITY

(DHS)/FEDERAL EMERGENCY

MANAGEMENT AGENCY UNDER THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM.

Saratoga County has been chosen to receive $22,266 for Phase 41 (FY2023) to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the U. S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency and consists of representatives from American Red Cross; Catholic Charities, USA; National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA; The Jewish Federations of North America, The Salvation Army; and, United Way Worldwide. The Local Board was charged to distribute funds appropriated by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high need areas around the country.

A Local Board made up of community residents and agency representatives, with administrative support of the United Way of the Greater Capital Region, will determine how the funds awarded to SARATOGA COUNTY are to be distributed among the emergency food and shelter programs run by local service agencies in the area. The Local Board is responsible for recommending agencies to receive these funds and any additional funds made available under this phase of the program. Under the terms of the grant from the National Board, local agencies chosen to receive funds must:

1) be private voluntary non-profits or units of government, 2) be eligible to receive Federal funds, 3) have an accounting system, 4) practice nondiscrimination, 5) have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs, and 6) if they are a private voluntary organization, have a voluntary board. Qualifying agencies are urged to apply. Public or private voluntary agencies interested in applying for Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds must contact Yolanda Kirby at yolanda@unitedwaygcr. org. The deadline for applications to be received is FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2024. 08/23/2024, 1x 13549

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Notice of formation of United Gas Procurement LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 06/21/2024 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 1290 W. Galway Rd., Hagaman, NY 12086. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/23, 08/30, 09/06, 09/20, 09/27/2024. 13553

Notice of Organization of Professional Limited Liability Company. The name of the Professional Limited Liability Company is: Amy Sullivan, NP IN Psychiatry, PLLC (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”). The Articles of Organization of the Company were filed with the New York Secretary of State on August 15, 2024. The County within New York State in which the office of the Company is to be located is SARATOGA. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process against the Company may be served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is: Amy Sullivan, NP in Psychiatry, PLLC, 939 Route 146, Suite 620, Clifton Park, NY 12065. The Company’s professional service is Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry. 08/23, 08/30, 09/06, 09/20, 09/27/2024. 13556

Notice of formation Capital Franchise Consultants LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (SSNY) on 06/20/24. Office location is Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to Capital Franchise Consultants LLC - 16 Bridlewood Loop, Rexford NY 12148. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 08/23, 08/30, 09/06, 09/20, 09/27/2024. 13557

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The Department of Central Services will receive sealed bids in person or electronically through the Empire State Purchasing Website until 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for Chemical for Alkalinity/PH Management for Wastewater Treatment, as per specification 24-SDCAPM-1.

Bid forms and instructions are available at the Department of Central Services, 50 W. High Street, Ballston Spa, NY between 9:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (telephone - 518-885-2210) or at the Empire State Purchasing Group website (www. empirestatebidsystem.com) Saratoga County, through its Department of Central Services, reserves the right to reject parts of any or all bids.

JOHN T.

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of Purchasing Saratoga County 08/23/2024, 13559

Notice of formation of 18 Hunters Run LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/01/2024. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 18 Saddlebrook Road, Wayland, MA, 01778. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/23,

08/30, 09/06, 09/20, 09/27/2024. 13560

Notice of Adoption of Local Law

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE Board of Supervisors of the County of Saratoga, State of New York, at its regular meeting on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, duly adopted the following resolution.

RESOLUTION 213-2024

ADOPTING A LOCAL LAW IDENTIFIED AS INTRODUCTORY NO. 2, PRINT NO. 1 OF 2024 ENTITLED “A LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE 2024 SARATOGA COUNTY COMPENSATION SCHEDULE TO PROVIDE A SALARY AND COSTOF-LIVING INCREASES FOR CERTAIN COUNTY OFFICIALS”

A full copy of the local law can be found at www.saratogacountyny.gov. This Local Law shall become effective as provided in Municipal Home Rule Law §27.

Therese M. Connolly, Clerk Board of Supervisors 08/23/2024, 13563

ESTOPPEL NOTICE

The Bond Resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on the 20th day of August, 2024, by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Saratoga, New York, and the validity of the obligations authorized by such Resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the County of Saratoga, New York, is not authorized to expend money or the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty (20) days after the date of publication of this notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution.

Summary of Bond Resolution

1. Object or Purpose –improvements and upgrades to County Sewer District No. 1 sewer system to treat ammonia, including the acquisition of land or rights in land and acquisition of original furnishings, equipment, machinery or apparatus required in connection therewith at a new maximum cost of $52,628,452. 2. Period of Probable Usefulness –forty (40) years.

3. Maximum Amount of Obligations to be Issued – $48,228,452, as previously authorized by Resolution 2402021 adopted August 17, 2021, Resolution 250 – 2022 adopted July 19, 2022 and Resolution 162-2024 adopted June 18, 2024. The remaining $4,400,000 of the maximum estimated cost will be funded with federal and New York State grants received for such purpose.

The Bond Resolution herein summarized shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the County Treasurer, Saratoga County, 40 McMaster Street, Ballston Spa, New York 12020.

Therese M. Connolly

Clerk of the Board of Supervisors County of Saratoga, New York 08/23/2024, 13564

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WEEK 7 EVENTS AT SARATOGA RACE COURSE

*Key: GI= Grade 1 Stakes | GII= Grade 2 Stakes | GIII= Grade 3 Stakes

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The 2024 summer meet at Saratoga Race Course will continue through Monday, Sept. 2. Racing will be conducted five days a week, Wednesdays through Sundays, apart from the final week, when the meet will conclude on Labor Day. Admission gates will open for live racing at 11 a.m. First post time is 1:10 p.m. with exceptions for Travers Days and closing weekend; Travers Day gates will open at 9 a.m.

WEEK 7 STAKE RACES

*Mondays and Tuesdays = Dark Days. No racing.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 23

G1 Personal Ensign:

F&M 4&UP, 1 1/8 - Dirt, Purse $500,000 Smart N Fancy: F&M 4&UP, 5 1/2 FurlongsTurf, Purse $150,000

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24

GI Ballerina (BC):

F&M 3&UP, 7 Furlongs - Dirt, Purse $500,000

GI Forego: 4&UP, 7 Furlongs - Dirt, Purse $500,000

G1 H. Allen Jerkens Memorial:

3YO, 7 Furlongs - Dirt, Purse $500,000

G1 Resorts World Casino Sword Dancer (BC): 3&UP, 1 1/2- Turf, Purse $750,000

G1 Travers: 3YO, 1 1/4 - Dirt, Purse $1,250,000

SUNDAY, AUGUST 25

Albany (NYB): 3YO, 1 1/8 - Dirt, Purse $250,000 Fleet Indian (NYB):

F3YO, 1 1/8 - Dirt, Purse $200,000 Funny Cide (NYB) presented by Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital:

2YO, 6 Furlongs- Dirt, Purse $200,000 Seeking the Ante (NYB):

F2YO, 6 Furlongs- Dirt, Purse $200,000 West Point presented by Trustco Bank (NYB): 3&UP, 1 1/16- Turf, Purse $200,000 Yaddo Handicap (NYB): F&M 3&UP, 1 1/16Turf, Purse $200,000

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28

P. G. Johnson: F2YO, 1 1/16 - Turf, Purse $150,000

THURSDAY, AUGUST 29

GIII With Anticipation: 2YO, 1 1/16 - Turf, Purse $175,000

TRAVERS DAY

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24

Gates open at 7 a.m. Special first post time of 11:20 a.m. Multiple graded stakes winner Thorpedo Anna will look to take on Belmont Stakes presented by NYRA Bets winner Dornoch and Jim Dandy presented by Mohegan Sun winner Fierceness, among others, in the 155th running of the Grade 1, $1.25 million DraftKings Travers. Thorpedo Anna will try to become the first filly to capture Saratoga’s premier race since 1915.

The DraftKings Travers Day card will feature 14 races including four additional Grade 1 contests: the $750,000 Resorts World Casino Sword Dancer, a 1 1/2-mile turf route for 3-yearolds and up; the $500,000 Ballerina Handicap, a seven-furlong sprint for fillies and mares; the $500,000 Forego at seven furlongs for older horses; and the $500,000 H. Allen Jerkens Memorial for sophomores sprinting seven furlongs.

FAN APPRECIATION WEEK

WED. AUGUST 28 - MON. SEPTEMBER 2

Saratoga will say “Thank you, fans!” with special offers on tickets, food and beverage, and hospitality during the final week of the season.

PURDY’S SUMMER CONCERT STAGE

The Purdy’s Summer Concert Stage will host live musical performances each afternoon of the season from popular local and regional bands. This year’s summer music stage is presented by Purdy’s Discount Wine & Liquor in Saratoga Springs.

Friday, August 23: The Kirks

Saturday, August 24: ILL Funk, TBA

Sunday, August 25: Get Up Jack

Wednesday, August 28: The Steve Candlen Band

Thursday, August 29: The Jonathan Newell Band

NEW YORK SHOWCASE DAY

SUNDAY, AUGUST 25

New York-breds take center stage for New York Showcase Day, featuring six stakes for state-breds worth a combined $1.25 million. The card is headlined by the $250,000 Albany, a nine-furlong test for sophomores. Also featured are five $200,000 stakes including the Fleet Indian for sophomore fillies; the West Point Handicap, presented by Trustco Bank, for 3-year-olds and up on turf; the Yaddo Handicap for fillies and mares 3-years-old and up on turf; and a pair of six furlong-sprints for juveniles in the Funny Cide, presented by Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital, and the Seeking the Ante for fillies.

A LOOK BACK AT TOMMY ROBERTS A Horse Racing Legend

by Joe Raucci for Saratoga TODAY

Horse racing has lost one of the last remaining celebrities of the sport during it’s peak years of the 1950s through the 70s. Tommy Roberts passed away recently at the age of 96 after a fight with cancer. Tommy’s career included executive positions at both Florida and New Jersey racetracks. He was familiar to horse racing audiences with his nationally televised “The Race of the Week” from Hialeah Park, when the track was the winter palace of the “Sport of Kings.” Mr.

Roberts was named “The Father of Simulcast” by BloodHorse magazine for his innovation that now brings live racing to outlets around the world.

Roberts began his career as a radio broadcaster in the Philadelphia area during the late 1940s. He had a golden voice that would have an influence on much of his spectacular career.

He brought his radio skills to war torn Korea during that brutal conflict. His radio show

“The Armed Forces Korean Network” was broadcast throughout South Korea and as far away as Japan. He also produced “On Stage Korea” where he introduced Hollywood stars to the battle tested GI’s with the likes of Academy Award winner William Holden, actor Mickey Rooney and his great friend from Philadelphia, singer Eddie Fisher.

When he returned home, he was offered a job at Garden State Park, a major horse racing venue of that era. Within a short time he was named publicity director. Always the innovator, in 1960 he planned an extravagant, fan friendly day of racing for the rebirth of the Jersey Derby.

The event produced a record for both attendance and pari mutuel betting for the state of New Jersey.

For years he called the feature race of the day on radio for all three of New Jersey’s racetracks. His smooth voice could be heard throughout the mid- Atlantic states, thrilling the fans with picture perfect descriptions of the ongoing races.

Another of the many faces of Tommy was his career as the play by play announcer for the NBA’S Philadelphia 76ers and his beloved Philadelphia Eagles football team. For his accomplishments, he was inducted as a proud member of the Broadcasting Pioneers of Philadelphia’s Hall of Fame.

He was also well known in the world of professional boxing. Tommy produced numerous championship fights for Madison Square Garden Productions, including the Heavyweight Championship bout between Joe Frazier and Oscar Bonevena.

South Florida was Tommy’s backyard. It was there that those of us old enough to remember had a chance to see him perform his magic with NBC’s nationally televised “The Race of the Week.” Every Saturday during Hialeah Park’s fabulous winter meeting, he could be seen in the paddock interviewing the important personalities who were involved with that day’s Stakes Race. The show was a success that lasted for 23 years. Tommy Roberts surely had more than a knack for longevity.

His success was booming. During Secretariat’s run for the record books in 1973, he called the Triple Crown events on 800 radio stations across the country.

When John Brunetti purchased Hialeah, he asked Tommy to become his right hand man as Vice-President and General Manager of the racetrack. He loved Hialeah and worked diligently on making improvements to the facility.

Tommy Roberts made his reputation in horse racing and radio. That’s a gimme. He was way more than that. Tommy was about to alter the course of the horse racing industry.

His baby was a little thing called SIMULCAST. The great innovator introduced the concept to Nevada Casinos in 1983. What started with 30 outlets blossomed into today’s worldwide industry. Mr. Roberts may well be called the savior of horse racing. The sport was on the decline as casinos offered quick action, entertainment and fine dining. Players were comped with meals and shows to entice their gambling dollar.

Racetracks were losing business faster than Seattle Slew could run six furlongs. Simulcast put live horse racing in living rooms and off track wagering facilities. Attendance on track may have declined, but the off track wagering skyrocketed. Tommy had given the sport the lifeline that it so badly needed.

Tommy was one of the

last of the lions who rose to prominence in one of the greatest eras of sports. It is fitting that he would leave the scene during the Saratoga racing meet. For many years he and his wife Vicky called Saratoga Springs their summer home. Here, he could be found at his box at the racetrack nearly every day after a morning round of golf at Saratoga Golf and Polo Club.

Tommy was brilliant, articulate and serious. On the other hand, he had a quick-wit, was funny, and could light up a dark room. He also was a great story teller. The amazing thing about hearing them was that every one was true and most were hilarious.

His many friends within and outside the horse racing community will surely miss him. I know that I will.

A WEEK OF Milestones AND A FILLY TAKES ON THE COLTS

by William G. Gotimer, Jr. for Saratoga TODAY

Travers week is here and the race shapes up to be a battle among the best three-year-oldsmale or female - in the country. Thorpedo Anna is THE story as she tries to become the first filly to win the race since 1915. Her dominance over the three-yearold filly division was so complete that her connections felt it was time to try the colts and see how she stacks up against them. Last week’s Alabama Stakes flattered Thorpedo Anna as the foes she easily vanquished earlier this year put on a thrilling race but one without a performance that would challenge Thorpedo Anna at her best.

This year’s Travers may actually be the rare event where a race lives up to its billing. Most of the top runners in the threeyear-old crop have been entered, including some late bloomers which could prove formidable. It is a nice mix of front running types and closers and figures to be a great handicapping puzzle to determine the winner. While Thorpedo Anna will likely be

favored in the betting this will be by far the toughest field she has faced and might be too tough a task.

In addition to the Alabama Stakes, last week was dominated by personal milestones and the passing of one of racing largest benefactors.

JENNIFER PARAGALLO

Trainer Jennifer Paragallo saw her runner Dunedin Causeway hit the wire in front registering her first Saratoga winner after decades of hard work in the game. Her exuberance in the post-race winner’s circle interview was such that when the New York Racing Association posted it on Twitter it garnered more than half million views. As a Saratoga native who began by galloping horses on the Oklahoma training track, Ms. Paragallo told me she was overwhelmed by the support and congratulations offered from around the world. She indicated that how happy she was that the fans “came along for the ride.”

Ms. Paragallo is emblematic of the people who work extremely hard in this business somewhat anonymously. Ms. Paragallo took her trainer’s license in 2010 and operated on her own for a few months before deciding to continue working as a galloping/assistant for another Saratoga native, the late Glenn DeSanto. Toiling as an assistant for almost a decade more, her opportunity presented itself when Luna Racing entrusted her with their stable.

Jen, as she is known to her friends, told me “We have a few more planned starts for this meet and are extremely pleased

how the meet has been going thus far. Saratoga has something special that brings out the best in the horses and the people!” The same can be said for Ms. Paragallo. Here is hoping that she continues her winning ways and that owners continue to send her horses.

GEORGE WEAVER

In the same week, trainer George Weaver won his 1,000th race as a trainer when his maiden filly Beautiful Thief won the last race on Saturday. In his post-race interview Mr. Weaver admitted he “had bet on her the first time and was disappointed” but she won easily for him on Saturday. He further indicated it was special to mark the milestone at Saratoga. In an emotional part of the interview Waiver thanked his wife Cindy who worked alongside him until recently when she was gravely injured in a horse accident at the stable. Her recovery has been long and difficult, and Weaver was effusive in his praise for all her efforts accomplishing the 1,000 victories.

JOHN HENDRICKSON

Racing in general and Saratoga, in particular, suddenly lost one of its biggest benefactors when John Hendrickson, longtime husband of Mary Lou Whitney, succumbed to a heart attack at the young age of 59. Mr. Hendrickson and Mary Lou Whitney’s dedication to Saratoga and racing, both philanthropically and symbolically, cannot be overstated. His untimely passing is a major loss for both the city and the racing community. Condolences to all.

From Selling Newspapers at Saratoga to Being in the Winner’s Circle

Written & Photographed by Tony Podlaski for Saratoga TODAY

Saratoga Spring native Jennifer Paragallo wins her first race at Saratoga Race Course as trainer following a horse racing path that started with selling the Daily Racing Form and newspapers.

Jennifer Paragallo’s career path in horse racing may be an atypical one, but the path has recently become a winning one.

Paragallo won her first race as a trainer at Saratoga Race Course on Friday when Dunedin Causeway took the lead inside the sixteenth pole before inching away to a threequarter length margin in the maiden claiming race.

“A win anywhere, regardless of the track, is special,” she said with a hoarse and raspy voice from shouting with excitement.

“Though, a win at Saratoga is special. This one is my biggest deal because it’s home. Being from Saratoga and growing up here, this means the world to me.”

Paragallo’s world in horse racing started as a child when she was selling the Daily Racing Form and other newspapers with her mother outside the track. During that time, she became familiar with jockeys and their agents, as well as trainers and other horsemen.

Entering her teenage years, Paragallo evolved into a dedicated fan of the sport, which part of it was reflected constantly watching the first Breeders’ Cup on her recorded VHS tape before it broke from overuse.

By the time Paragallo entered Saratoga Springs High School in the late 1980s, she had aspirations of going to the “big leagues” at Belmont Park

and Aqueduct where she could gallop horses. However, she never realized that Saratoga was always the place to be.

“When I was a kid, I knew that Saratoga was big, but I couldn’t wait to leave,” she said. “I never knew this was the big leagues, and I’ve been to a lot of tracks all over the country –California, Florida, Arkansas, Texas, Indiana, New Jersey and Delaware. There is no place like Saratoga.”

Once Paragallo left Saratoga Springs in 1991, she started galloping horses for trainers that included Mike Daggett, Mike Sedlacek, and Terri Pompey. After galloping horses for a few years, Paragallo

wanted to follow her dream of becoming a jockey.

During the Oaklawn Park meet in 1994 while riding under her maiden name Jennifer Robinson, Paragallo had just five mounts during that meet with none of them finishing in the money.

Once the Oaklawn Park meet ended, Paragrallo migrated to Finger Lakes where she was getting closer to her first victory with three second-place finishes. With no Winner Circle appearance, she ended that year with a second-place and thirdplace finish at Aqueduct.

With more riding opportunities in 1995 at Atlantic City, Paragallo finally won her

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first race aboard Prize Writer in a claiming race. Just over a week later, she guided Delightful Marine to his first victory after 41 attempts as a maiden.

That was the last winner for Paragallo as she finished her jockey career at Hoosier Park on Oct. 15, 1995 due to limited opportunities and other challenges.

“I was bound and determined to be some great jockey,” she said. “I didn’t plan to quit. I was making a decent living, but I was fighting my weight. It was probably not in my cards to be a jockey because I wasn’t naturally light.”

Paragallo came back to New York as an exercise rider for a plethora of trainers that include Hall of Famers Bill Mott and Nick Zito for the next two decades.

Paragallo eventually transitioned into an assistant trainer with her early opportunity coming from Bruce Brown in 2009. During her 4½ years with Brown, she took care of the 30 horses that he stabled at Saratoga once the Oklahoma Training Track opened in the spring.

During her time with Brown, Paragallo traveled to Santa Anita for the Breeders’ Cup Turf Spring with Spring to the Sky and Churchill Downs for Breeders’ Cup Mile with Compliance Officer. She also went to Woodbine for the graded stakes races with New York-bred Strong Impact and Night Officer.

“This was an important part of me,” Paragallo said.

WINNER’S CIRCLE

“Bruce is the easiest-going and simple kind of guy. He was one of the best bosses that I had. There is so much [public relations] at Saratoga. He liked how I handled that.”

Paragallo made the decision to become a trainer in late 2022. About three months since her first starter at Tampa Bay Downs, she won her first race with Redzilla on Mar. 4, and that followed with a victory from Mylastredcent and another win from Redzilla.

Now, she has just five horses at Barn 42 at Saratoga. Four of those horses are still looking for their first wins: Althena, Devil of Ramadi, Fire Baron, and Theregoesmymiracle.

Though, Paragallo wasn’t the only trainer who earned her first Saratoga win based at Barn 42. In fact, she gave up one of her stalls for Kathleen O’Connell, who also picked up her first Saratoga victory – and her 2,500th career win – with Thirty Thou Kelvin in Wednesday’s allowance race.

Paragallo likes the manageable stable size that is supported by just her exercise rider and roommate Makaia Carpenter, as well as and her assistant and groom Richie Suttle, who once had his lone stakes win with Dontletthebigonego in the Grade 3 Lafayette Stakes and his only Saratoga victory with Momsmercedes in a maiden race – both in 1998.

“We have a small team.

We’re best friends,” Paragallo said. “My friends are my team. We’re working with horses every

day – inside and out. We get up 4:30 in the morning and stay until noon. It doesn’t matter if it is hot out, cold out, or raining. We enjoy this small stable.”

Even with the support of her team, Paragallo knows that being a trainer is still a lifelong learning experience, especially since that has been reinforced by the late Hall of Fame trainer H. Allen Jerkens and his former assistant Chuck Simon, also a Saratoga Springs native.

“I’m still on a learning curve,” Paragallo said. “Jerkens trained horses for more than 50 years. He said you never stop learning. Even Chuck said that you never stop learning.”

“I am a little thick-headed,” she added. “Sometimes, you don’t always see stuff when you are in the moment,” she added. “I might be overtraining. I might be overreading. I might be trying too hard sometimes. When you are trying to force something, you cannot make it happen. I understanding these things. No one teaches you these things.”

While Paragallo never had intention of training horses, she has embraced this part of her career path, but she had never forgotten about being a fan of horse racing, especially at Saratoga.

“They say, ‘Do what you love and you will never work a day in your life.’ I’m living my dream. I don’t want to miss a moment with my horses. Coming to Saratoga, I am still a fan. This is where I fell in love with the sport.”

Saratoga Native Earns Early Accolades in New Role with Miami Dolphins

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

MIAMI, FLORIDA —

“He does a great job.” “A good person.” “Super dope.” “An exciting culture.” “I love where we are.”

These are just some of the flattering quotes from Miami Dolphins players and personnel about the team’s new Defensive Coordinator Anthony Weaver, a Saratoga Springs native and member of the Blue Streaks Hall of Fame.

Weaver, who interviewed with both the Atlanta Falcons and Washington Commanders for their head coaching positions in January, was named Miami’s new defensive coordinator the following

month. Since then, early feedback on his tenure has been resoundingly positive.

“Bringing in [Weaver], too, from Baltimore, watching the defense in [organized team activities] and minicamp was spooky. The looks, the disguises, the weapons that he has, and the way that he’s using those guys, I love where we are,” Dolphins left tackle Terron Armstead told Kay Adams on the “Up & Adams Show” last month.

“It’s been really cool getting to know him,” defensive tackle Zach Sieler said about Weaver in an interview with CBS 12 News in June. “Obviously being a former player and also him coming from [the Baltimore Ravens], I see a lot of crossover from that and that Baltimore mindset. It’s been cool circling

back to that and kind of feeling him out and just again how he views football and how he is off the field, on the field. Building that rapport with him has been really fun.”

“What I like about Weaver, he doesn’t force it,” linebacker Jordyn Brooks told ESPN earlier this month. “You can tell when somebody is kind of forcing a relationship or trying to just do things. He’s kind of really natural and organic, just literally, you might be standing off and he might tap you on the shoulder and talk about whatever. Little moments, like I said, they go a long way. It’s like, ‘Oh, I thought you were going to talk to me about ball,’ and he asked me something personal. That just goes a long way, and I think he does a great job of just doing that, just being who he is, and I don’t think it’s forced at all. So I think in the long run, you’ll see a lot of guys playing hard for him just because he’s able to reach guys on a personal level.”

The kind words about Weaver are probably no surprise to those familiar with his reputation in Saratoga Springs, where he started playing football for the Blue Streaks as a 9th grader in 1995.

“Anthony is one of the nicest people you will ever meet,” Saratoga Springs varsity football coach Eric Hayden told Saratoga TODAY in February. “His Athletic achievements are amazing, but his personality is what separates him.”

“One of the biggest qualities that you notice about him is his adaptability to people and his love for people,” said Blaise Juliano, Weaver’s high school football coach. “He’s really a great person.”

Despite all the praise, Weaver still has a daunting task in front of him. Miami’s offense last year was stellar, leading the league in both total offensive yards per game (401.3) and passing yards per game (265.5), while ranking sixth in rushing yards per game (135.8). But the Dolphins’ defense was

generally good-but-not-great, ranking 10th in yards allowed per game, 14th in turnover ratio, and 14th in allowing opponents to convert to a new set of downs.

How much Weaver is able to bolster Miami’s defense will begin to become clear when the Dolphins take the field against the Jacksonville Jaguars in their first game of the regular season on Sunday, September 8.

Miami Dolphins Defensive Coordinator Anthony Weaver.

Photo via the team’s website.

Flag Football League Seeks Coaches

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Saratoga NFL Flag Football, a co-ed youth league, is seeking additional coaches prior to the start of its regular season on September 7.

As of August 13, the league needed coaches and assistants for the 5th and 6th grade division, 3rd and 4th grade division, and 7th through 9th grade division.

“If you have any ability to

coach, we can use you,” read a post on the league’s Facebook page. “We are willing to help in any way possible which includes helping run a practice or two and also helping with game planning and logistics for game day. We really can’t stress enough the need for these coaches.”

For more information, visit togaflag.com/.

At Travers, a Filly Hopes to Make History

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS

— Thorpedo Anna, a 3-yearold filly trained by part-time Saratoga resident Kenny McPeek, will compete against the boys in the 155th running of the Travers Stakes on Saturday at the Saratoga Race Course. Should Anna prevail, she would become the first filly to win the Travers in more than a century.

Anna is undefeated thus far in 2024, earning $1.8 million in four starts. In her career, she’s won 6 of 7 starts, placing second only once. But she’ll be up against some tough competitors, including 2024 Belmont Stakes winner Dornoch.

The last filly to take the Travers was Lady Rotha in 1915, who was declared the winner when Trial by Jury was

controversially disqualified. The Travers Stakes is scheduled for 6:10 p.m. on Saturday, August 24. Those not in attendance can catch the race at home on FOX.

The post positions for the 2024 Grade 1 Travers Stakes. Image via the New York Racing Association (NYRA).

Saratoga NFL Flag Football logo via the league’s website.