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MALTA – GlobalFoundries is looking to increase their investment at the Luther Forest Technology Campus by over $2 billion, facilitating further expansions and bringing in more manufacturing equipment at the semiconductor computer chip plant in Malta.

If the permits are approved by the towns of Malta and Stillwater, GlobalFoundries’ total investment in the region will jump from 4.6 billion to $6.9 billion.

GlobalFoundries plans to bring in additional manufacturing equipment and expand and upgrade electric, gas and drainage utilities to ramp up production at the site.

“We’ve submitted the site plan to Malta to build out the shell, which is a part of the Fab 8 module 1 site,” said Jessica Kerley, communications specialist with GlobalFoundries. “Right now that facility is mostly an empty shell. So with this expansion, we’ll be fitting

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SARATOGA SPRINGS – Three local agencies are pooling their resources and working together to host a fundraiser that none of them could throw alone.

The Franklin Community Center, Rebuilding Together Saratoga County and the Adult and Senior Center of Saratoga have teamed up to throw a collaborative fundraising

event, featuring over 1,500 Brooks House of BBQ dinners.

“Each one of our organizations is just small enough that we probably would not have been able to take this on,” said Franklin Community Center’s executive director, Kari Cushing. “We could all use a boost, and we all work together in some capacity already, so we’re excited to share the collective support from the community.”

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Ballet Final Fresh Seafood in Saratoga Week S A R A T O G A SPRINGS – The Saratoga Performing Arts Center celebrates its longstanding partnership with the New York City Ballet through July 21, featuring world-class talent, stunning performances and never-before-seen shows photo by Paul Kolnik as it enters week-two of its summer residency. See Ballet Schedule page 41

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SARATOGA SPRINGS – Captain Rick is coming ashore to Lake Avenue in Saratoga Springs, where he plans to drop anchor at the former site of Pepper’s Market and offer top-quality, fresh seafood.

Rick Lofstad Jr., owner of Pura Vida Fisheries, Inc., and a regular vendor for over two years at the Saratoga Springs Farmers’ Market, is set to open the brand-new storefront in Saratoga Springs in as little as two weeks’ time.

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The Batcheller Mansion’s Summer Speakeasy Party Photos and text by Andrew Marshall SARATOGA SPRINGS – The year 2012 has two Friday the 13ths, and to celebrate, The Bacheller Mansion is holding their second “Speakeasy party, Friday, July 13. Admission is $25 per person and by reservation only! (Since you will need the password and info to get in! ) The mansion can be reached at at (518) 584-7012. This is event is for ages 21 and up. There will be a cash bar and light food catered by Lily and the Rose.

In 1919, representatives from 46 out of 48 states ratified what would become the 18th Amendment to the United States Constitution.

The amendment proposed making it illegal for businesses to sell or distribute alcohol in U.S. territories. Later that year, Congress would override a veto from President Woodrow Wilson to pass the Volstead act, which further defined the language in the amendment, and set the official start date of prohibition for January 17, 1920. The legislation would create an entirely new subculture of bootleg alcohol distillers, who would supply the newly illegal substance to underground nightclubs more commonly known as “speakeasies.”

One of Saratoga Springs’ most prominent buildings, the Batcheller Mansion, was sometimes used by its owners as the venue for the lively, yet illegal gatherings.

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Dylan R. Larose, 20, of 24 Hudson Ave., Apt. 202, Mechanicville, pleaded guilty to a charge of third-degree criminal mischief, a class-E felony. Larose was arrested in Stillwater April 4 and is scheduled to return to court for sentencing September 4.

Brian J. Wilson, 43, of 433 Joseph St., Ballston Spa, pleaded guilty to a charge of driving while intoxicated, a class-E felony. Wilson was arrested in Milton April 4 and is scheduled to return to court for sentencing September 6.

Kathleen C. Freeman, 59, of 1 South Federal St., Saratoga Springs, has been charged with two counts of third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance, a class-B felony, and two counts of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class-B felony. Freeman was arrested in Saratoga Springs March 13 for incidents that occurred December 20 and January 24 and is expected to return to court at a later date.

Richard J. Connolly, 46, of 7 Highgate Rd., Gansevoort, has been charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated, a class-E felony, and two counts of driving while intoxicated, a class-E felony. Connolly was arrested in Moreau May 31 and is expected to return to court at a later date.

Christopher G. Abrams, 30, of 28 Kimberly Lane, Fort Edward, has been charged with

third-degree grand larceny, a class-D felony, and first-degree offering a false instrument for filing, a class-E felony. Abrams was arrested in Moreau February 24, 2011, for incidents that occurred from May 31, 2010 - September 25, 2011, and is expected to return to court at a later date.

Thomas J. Sutliff II, 25, of 10 Millers Corners Rd., Averill Park, has been charged with seconddegree burglary, a class-C violent felony. Sutliff was arrested in Northumberland June 14 and is expected to return to court at a later date.

Jason E. Berben, 30, of 73 Andrea Ct., Halfmoon, pleaded guilty to a charge of tampering with physical evidence, a class-E felony. Berben was arrested in Halfmoon June 3 and is scheduled to return to court for sentencing September 10.

Nathan M. Hewitt, 26, of 10 Main St., Queensbury, pleaded guilty to a charge of fourthdegree criminal possession of stolen property, a class-E felony.

Hewitt was arrested in Corinth February 7 for an incident that occurred September 29 and has been sentenced to six months in Saratoga County Jail, five years of probation and to make restitution in the amount of $300 plus surcharge.

Greenfield December 25 and has been sentenced to one to three years in state prison and mandatory use of an ignition interlock device for three years as a condition of discharge.

John J. Williams Jr., aka “Jackie,� 57, of 335 Jefferson St., Saratoga Springs, pleaded guilty to a charge of third-degree attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance, a class-C felony. Williams was arrested in Saratoga Springs January 20 for an incident that occurred March 24, 2011, and has been sentenced to one and a half years in state prison and three years of postrelease supervision.

Joshua I. Entrup, 24, of 1712 Route 9, South Glens Falls, pleaded guilty to a charge of third-degree attempted burglary, a class-E felony. Entrup was arrested in Moreau April 26 and has been sentenced to five years of probation and to make restitu-

tion in the amount of $500 plus surcharge.

Eric D. McCleary, 43, of 17 Walworth St., Saratoga Springs, pleaded guilty to a charge of fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, a class-E felony. McCleary was arrested in Saratoga Springs March 9 for an incident that occurred March 3 and has been sentenced to one and a half to three years in state prison and to make restitution in the amount of $215 plus surcharge.

Ervin T. Rose, 29, of 1125 Sixth Ave., Schenectady, pleaded guilty to a charge of third-degree attempted criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class-C felony. Rose was arrested in Clifton Park November 29 for an incident that occurred April 17, 2011, and has been sentenced to three years in state prison and three years of post-release supervision.

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WEEK IN REVIEW

Teenager Killed by Alleged Drunk Driver MILTON – A 14-year-old girl was struck and killed the evening of July 7 by an alleged drunk driver as she walked along the road, authorities say. The young woman was identified as Kari Liedel, a student at Ballston Spa High School.

Prosecutors will likely be seeking vehicular manslaughter charges against Gavin J. Staulters, 21, of Rock City Road in Milton. Staulters allegedly hit the teenager with his 2003 Ford Escape around 8:30 p.m. heading southbound on West Milton Road. Liedel was pronounced dead at the scene. Staulters’ appearance was adjourned to August 14 as they await the results of a toxicology report. He was not injured in the crash.

The accident is only six months removed from another Ballston Spa student’s untimely death, Noelle Johnson, who was fatally injured in a single-car accident in January on Barkersville Road in Providence.

The driver in that accident, Brian Vecchio, has since pleaded guilty to the charge of criminally negligent homicide, and likely faces prison time.

As a makeshift memorial for Liedel began to grow at the site of the accident, the community

mourned the loss of another young life. Friends and classmates established a memorial page on Facebook, where they offered their condolences and remembered Liedel fondly.

Zip-Line Accident Kills Wilton Man WILTON – A 28-year-old man was fatally injured following an accident that left him pinned beneath a tree. The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office said Justin K. Morris of Parkhurst Road was attempting to use a homemade zip-line that he had set up between two trees around 2 p.m. July 7. Unbeknownst to Morris, one of the trees was dead and decaying at the base.

According to police, Morris fell from the mounted platform he was standing on before the tree toppled and landed right on top of him. Emergency crews responded after a witness reported the incident. His death has been ruled an accident. Morris was a 2002 graduate of Saratoga Springs High School.

State Police Dozens over Philled Weekend

Arrest Phish-

SARATOGA SPRINGS – Chances are, if you need this much dope to get through a weekend series of concerts, you may want to find a new band to

follow around. The New York State Police seized cocaine, heroin, LSD, MDMA, hallucinogenic mushrooms, hash, marijuana, nitrous oxide, bath salts, guns and cash during the course of the iconic jam band Phish’s threeday residency at Saratoga Performing Arts Center. Add this to the woman who was naked and “under the influence of something” when she fell from a light post she had climbed in the parking lot, and you get one crazy weekend in the Spa City.

The woman, identified as 19year-old Christina Das of Rochester, broke both of her ankles as well as her wrist in the fall.

The Saratoga Springs Police Department issued a statement July 9 touting their increased patrols over the weekend, which was paid for by monetary assets seized from convicted drug offenders, and not the city’s general budget.

“The department takes seriously its commitment to be as proactive as possible to help provide a safe environment for both concertgoers and the general public.

Enhanced enforcement such as this sends a clear message that the department will not accept the dangerous and illegal activity of those traveling on our streets and in our neighborhoods that

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BALLSTON SPA – It only took the jury a few hours over two days to return with a guilty verdict in the attempted murder case of Lydia A. Salce. She had been found guilty of stabbing her husband, Michael McKee, in their shared Halfmoon home.

Salce, 40 of Clifton Park, stabbed McKee more than a dozen times in August 2011, puncturing both of his lungs.

Salce maintained that she was defending herself, but only sported a black eye that prosecutors say McKee gave her during the struggle.

According to Saratoga County District Attorney James A. Murphy III, the trial was complicated because of the victim’s appearance and criminal history.

McKee has two felony convictions in Florida during the 1990s, and is covered in tattoos including one across his forehead that reads “Trust no one” and some that the defense attorney referred to as Nazi symbols.

Murphy asked the jury look past McKee’s outward appearance, adding that he’s a real human being that does not

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deserve to be injured or stabbed.

Salce will be sentenced August 31.

Teen Pleads Not Guilty to Early Morning Attempted Kidnapping BALLSTON SPA – The 18year-old accused of attempting to rape and kidnap a 67-year-old woman in Saratoga Springs has pleaded not guilty to the nine charges related to the incident.

Antonio Lopez-Bautista entered the plea through his attorney during his arraignment July 11 in Saratoga County Court. LopezBautista was an illegal immigrant living on South Federal Street in Saratoga Springs.

He stands accused of pulling the woman from her car in the early morning hours of May 22 and assaulting her. In the struggle, he managed to remove the woman’s bra and severely damage one of her eyes.

The victim was sitting in the driver’s seat of her car as she waited for her husband to finish work at the time of the attack.

She screamed for help, which led to someone nearby alerting the authorities. The responding police officers found LopezBautista hiding under some shrubbery and took him into custody. He has been held at Saratoga County Jail since his initial May arraignment in City Court, where his bail was set at $50,000 or $100,000 bond. A grand jury indicted him back in June on more severe charges and he was returned to the facility without the possibility of bail.

Judge Jerry Scarano’s decision to hold Lopez-Bautista means he cannot be picked up on an active immigration hold, which meant he could have been sent to a federal facility in another part of the country.

The charges suggest LopezBautista also choked the woman and stole personal property.

The victim is said to still be experiencing severe vision problems, and that surgery will be required to fully correct the injuries sustained.

District Attorney James A. Murphy III said the victim is prepared to testify against her attacker.

The charges Lopez-Bautista faces include first-degree assault, first-degree robbery, first-degree attempted rape, first-degree sexual abuse, second-degree attempted kidnapping, second-degree robbery, two counts of seconddegree assault and one count of criminal obstruction of breathing.

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Triple Fundraiser continued from Page 1 For the Franklin Community Center, proceeds from this event will help keep the shelves of their food pantry stocked, allow them to keep their free store up and running and help support their afterschool program, Project Lift.

“Our community is so lucky to have dozens of worthy nonprofits,” said Bo Goliber, the community center’s coordinator of development and volunteers. “And with the economy these days, we’re all constantly brainstorming ways to stay ahead of the game.”

This type of cooperation is an easy way for smaller organizations with less manpower and capital to bring in additional funding during what have been especially difficult times, and teamwork is something these three agencies know a lot about.

“I have always supported collaborations,” said Lois Celeste, the executive director of the senior center.

“Rebuilding Together came in and painted the center, and our neighbors at Franklin Community Center do such great work for the West Side Communitywhat great partners! Our hope is to have community members support not just one not-for-profit agency, but three.”

For these organizations, community support is essential right now, as the summer months tend to be busy for all three, but the donation numbers taper off. For Rebuilding Together Saratoga County (RTSC), who has multiple seasonal projects underway, the fundraiser is particularly important.

“We’d love to see this event be a success,” said Michelle Larkin, RTSC’s executive director. “[Proceeds] will buy building materials for projects we are working on this summer.”

Without community support, some of the valuable services that

these organizations provide could be cut, or even worse, eliminated.

“It is important for agencies like ours to exist because we offer a sense of hope and comfort for people who don’t know where else to go,” said Goliber. “This fundraiser will show people that we’re all working hard to make sure we can continue serving the people who need us, even in the midst of a downturned economy.”

Tickets are on sale now for the collaborative Brooks BBQ fundraiser. Each organization has 500 presale tickets to sell that will be available for purchase until Friday, July 20, and only a limited number of dinners will be available for sale the day of the event. Tickets can be purchased at all three agencies: Franklin Community Center, 10 Franklin St., Saratoga Springs; The Saratoga Springs Senior Center, 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs; and Rebuilding Together Saratoga County, 267 Ballard Rd., Wilton.

The proceeds from the event will be split evenly between the organizations, and they’re hoping to sell well over 1,500 tickets!

The dinner will take place Tuesday, July 24, at the Saratoga Springs Senior Center, from 4-7 p.m., with dine in and pick-up orders placed until 6:30. Volunteers representing all three organizations will be rolling up their sleeves and helping to make sure the event runs smoothly. The event is rain or shine, and guests can eat on-site or carry-out.

Two delicious meal options will be available, both of the BBQ variety. Chicken dinners will be sold for $10 and rib dinners for $12. All dinners include a baked potato, cole slaw and dinner roll. Additional items like beverages, desserts and Brooks BBQ sauces will also be available for purchase separately.

Have a lot of mouths to feed but can’t make it down to the senior center? Bulk orders can be placed

and delivered to locations such as large housing sites, fire stations, office buildings and medical facilities.

“Some of our board members and supporters have even purchased BBQ tickets for us to give to indi-

viduals and families in-need,” said Goliber. “It’s another great opportunity to give back in a practical way.”

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Week of July 13 - July 19, 2012 TODAY

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Marion Sephas Saratoga Springs, NY - Marion Sephas passed away Monday, July 2, 2012. Born July 6, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Lillie Mae Leslie.

In addition to her parents, Marion is predeceased by her brother, Milton Leslie; a grandson, Anthony Rawlins; and several other loved ones.

Survivors include her five children, Valerie, Kathleen, Kenneth Jr., Barry (Estella) and and

Andrew (Heather); nine grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; her husband, Kenneth Sephas Sr.; four brothers, Henry (Ethelene) Leslie, Thomas Leslie, Stanley Leslie and James (Catherine) Brown; two sisters, Christine (Benjamin) and Gloria Hal; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Services were held Saturday, July 7, 2012, at the Presbyterian-New England Congregational Church, 24 Circular St., Saratoga Springs.

Justin Robert Morris Wilton, NY - Justin Robert Morris, 28, passed away suddenly in an accident Saturday, July 7, 2012.

Justin was the son of Claudina Ashelman Owen and Richard H. (Claudia) Morris and brother of Thomas R. Morris.

Justin was predeceased by his brother, Joshua Morris.

Justin is also survived by Chiarra Morris and his grandmother, Claudia Ashelman.

Services are Friday, July 13, 2012, at Bethesda Episcopal Church, 41 Washington St., Saratoga Springs.

Minnie V. Campilango Saratoga Springs, NY – Minnie V. Campilango, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2012. She was 93.

Born July 16, 1918, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Sessa) Labarck.

Along with her husband, the late James L. Campilango, she was also predeceased by her parents and her son and daughter-in-law, the late Joseph and Jean (Wray) Campilango.

Survivors include her sister, Grace

Dubiock; three daughters, Rosemarie Ditch, Marianne (Victor) Altieri and Jamie (Thomas) Kupstas; her grandchildren, J. Scott, Lisa and Brian Campilango, Melissa Resnick, Stephanie Ditch, Jennifer Altieri, Justin Kupstas, Abigail Hollingsworth and Emily Kupstas; and six great-grandchildren.

Services were held Wednesday in the Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway

Saratoga Springs, NY- Ellen Butler passed away Sunday, July 1, 2012. She was 77.

Born January 8, 1935 in Albany, NY, she was the daughter of the late Sidney and Grace Fogarty.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her son-inlaw, Robert Topping.

Survivors include her husband, John A. “Ted” Butler; eight children,

Denis (Joyce Heede) Butler, Daniel Butler, Debra Topping, Dawn (Walter) Cassidy, Donna (Rick) Brayman, David (Peppy) Butler, Deidre (Ben) Eberle and Dean (LeAnn) Butler; her brother, Bill (Sue) Fogarty; 20 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Services were held Monday, July 9, 2012.

To view the full-text version of the obituaries printed on this page, visit the archive section of SaratogaTodayNewspaper.com. It is the policy of Saratoga TODAY to publish obituaries as a service to our readers. Please send your obituaries to Eric Havens at ehavens@saratogapublishing.com.

HELPING HANDS Party with a Purpose Fundraiser for Gateway House Saratoga Winery, 462 Route 29, Saratoga Springs The Saratoga Winery, local restaurants and businesses have donated to help raise money for Gateway House, a future support home for end of life care, located at 479 Rowland Street Ballston Spa. The second annual Party with a Purpose fundraiser will be held Saturday, July 14.

Saturday’s event begins at 7 p.m. at the winery. The evening will include one free wine tasting and food with entertainment provided by Tom Choiniere. Tickets are $20 and are available at the door or online at www.gatewayhouseofpeace.org.

Gateway House is a 100 percent volunteer, donor-driven organization that receives no government funding, insurance reimburse-

ments or public funding. It plans to be operational late fall of this year, serving patients under the medical care of Community Hospice of Saratoga

10th Annual Jailhouse Rock Brookside, home of the Saratoga County Historical Society, is hosting its 10th annual Jailhouse Rock Saturday, August 18, at 8:30 a.m.

The out and back course begins at the top of Mohican Hill (behind Brookside Museum) and proceeds past the fairgrounds to the correctional facility. A fast course with a fabulous downhill finish will help your summertime PR! The entry fee is $22 pre-registered (through 8/10/11) and $27 (8/11/11 through 8/13/11). Bring a friend or family member and get a substantial discount – it’s only $35 for two registrations (restrictions apply; check the registration form for details). Tshirts are given to the first 250 reg-

istered! Awards are given to the fastest male and female overall; agegroup awards are given by categories.

To register, visit www.active.com or www.brooksidemuseum.org or call the museum at (518) 885-4000.

Proceeds from the race benefit Brookside’s education programs, which serve thousands of schoolchildren each year.

The Saratoga County Historical Society at Brookside is a nonprofit organization located at 6 Charlton Street in Ballston Spa that inspires community memory by telling the story of Saratoga County through engaging exhibits and interactive programs. Brookside’s programs and services are made possible in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. For more information, visit brooksidemuseum.org.

Operation Adopt a Soldier Operation Adopt a Soldier (OAAS) is a nonprofit, Saratoga Springs-based organization that sends packages with little pieces of home overseas to deployed soldiers.

A donation-driven organization, OAAS is in desperate need of community support. Toiletry, enter-

Photo by Terri Perry Cliff Seguin presents Ray O'Connor with a plaque for Saratoga National Bank’s 2010 contributions.

tainment and educational items are needed to send overseas, as well as monetary donations to cover postage. A complete list of needed items can be found on the OAAS website at www.operationadoptasoldier.org.

Once you’ve gathered your items or written a check to donate, OAAS is making it easy for you to get it to them. They will be out in the community throughout the summer months, spreading their mission and collecting donations for the soldiers. On Saturday, July 14, OAAS will be at Gavin Park; Sunday, July 22, they will be setup at the community booth at the Saratoga Race Course; and from August 20-25, OAAS will be at the Washington County Fair.

Sunday, August 26, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., OAAS is having a brunch at the American Legion on West Ave., Saratoga Springs, and the public is invited to attend.

Keep your eyes open this summer for an OAAS representative, and be ready to do your part to help our men and women in uniform.

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Could Changes Be Coming to Congress Plaza?

by Andrew Marshall Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS – The city’s planning board met July 11 to discuss two different projects that, if approved, would bring significant changes to downtown Saratoga Springs. The board did not bring either proposal to a vote during the meeting.

First, Congress Plaza could potentially receive a considerable makeover. The owner of the plaza, Don Greene, and his company DCG Development Co. would like to tear down current retail space and replace it with a six-story hotel. The plaza has had about 40,000 square feet vacant since Grand Union closed its doors.

The plan is to tear down the building which currently houses Stepping Star Gymnastics and Dance studio, as well as the nearby retail space.

Everything south of there, including Citizen’s Bank and Purdy’s Discount Liquor will remain intact, with no plans to redevelop the rest of the plaza. There is also a proposed twostory parking garage behind the Citizen’s Bank.

The plan would need to be brought before the board for a formal site plan review, but Greene said he hopes to begin construction on the project within the year.

In other planning board news, the much-talked about proposal for an 11-screen movie theater coming to the corner of Railroad Place and Church Street was also discussed. It was not voted on, but it will be brought forth again at the board’s July 25 meeting.

The recurring problem with most projects in Saratoga Springs returned: where is everyone going to park their car?

Contractor Sonny Bonacio suggested theater patrons would park in the two nearby parking garages at times of the day that they would normally be vacant, such as nights or weekends.

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Michael Rotchford Picks up “Deal of the Year” Awards SARATOGA SPRINGS Michael Rotchford, executive vice president of Cushman & Wakefield Inc., picked up two prestigious awards from the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) during one of the most difficult periods in the real estate

market in recent memory.

Rotchford was first awarded the Most Ingenious Deal of the Year Award for commercial brokers in 2009.

“It was a very difficult time, definitively,” said Rotchford. “In 2009, we won the third place award. We financed the condominium interest owned by the New York Times in the form of a

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sale and lease back transition for over $200,000,000. And it was the only financing transaction in Manhattan that year that exceeded $200,000,000.”

Rotchford and company picked up their second award from REBNY two years later in 2011, this time for the restructuring the lease for the World Trade Center site, representing the Port Authority. For his work, Rotchford was awarded the firstplace honors.

Since his first award in 2009, Rotchford has seen the real estate market begin to stabilize.

“The market really had bottomed in 2009. The [markets] have improved gradually there-

after, allowing us to really complete the World Trade Center assignment,” said Rotchford.

Rotchford’s team at Cushman & Wakefield is a nationwide organization, specializing in commercial real estate from coast to coast. To learn more about the company or to contact Rotchford, email Michael.Rotchford@cushwake.c om.

Strand Hair Studio Hops on the American Wave SARATOGA SPRINGS - The Strand Hair Studio at 358 Broadway in Saratoga Springs is the first and only local salon to

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offer one of the latest styles and hippest trends in cosmotology: The American Wave.

The American Wave is a new, innovative and exclusive professional wave and texture enhancing service used to create everything from cascading beach waves to volume and fullness to full-blown curls.

The Strand Hair Studio was part of the first group worldwide to receive certification for the American Wave. They are the only local studio with such a certification between Saratoga Springs and New York City.

To learn more about the technique of the Strand Hair Studio, visit www.strandhairstudio.com, call (518) 581-1800 or visit their location at 358 Broadway in Saratoga Springs.

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Miss Scarlett Boutique of Saratoga Springs Opening Second Location At Clifton Park Center

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SARATOGA COUNTY Miss Scarlett Boutique of 19 Phila Street in Saratoga Springs is bringing its unique fashion and accessories for women and children to Clifton Park Center with the opening of a second location.

The Clifton Park location will carry the same handpicked selections of women's and children's designer and discount clothing and accessories, and will maintain the boutique look and feel of the Saratoga location. The Clifton Park store will also offer more gift items and home goods.

"Clifton Park is a rapidly growing area and many of my current clients come to Miss

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Scarlett from the Clifton Park/Albany area. This will offer a more convenient location for our customers to shop," Jennifer Marcellus, owner of Miss Scarlett said. "I am excited to bring the unique items and shopping experience of a small boutique to Clifton Park Center."

Miss Scarlett held their grand opening ceremony Thursday, July 12.

The store is located inside the center next to the new Regal Movie Theater and the entrance to the Hilton Garden Inn and Prime Restaurant.

Store hours are 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. -5 p.m. on Sunday.

“We haven’t settled on a name just yet,” said Lofstad, who regularly drives from Long Island to Saratoga once a week to participate in the farmers’ market. “Someone suggested ‘Moby Ricks,’ so maybe that will be our name.”

Whatever the name may be, Lofstad plans to offer quality seafood at least six days a week at the new location, instead of only four hours once a week at the farmers’ market. Forgoing the weekly commute, Lofstad hopes to make three or four trips a week to keep his products fresh.

“We’ll offer all different kinds of seafood,” said Lofstad. “Everything people have been requesting, including shrimp, crab, or anything else my customers want from all over the world. The store itself isn’t going to be the fanciest looking place in the world,” he added.

“Instead, we’re really going to focus on the quality and freshness of our

seafood.”

Lofstad, who has previously worked as a representative on the New York Seafood Council and with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, has signed a four-year lease at 173 Lake Avenue.

While he is currently in the process of securing the proper permits for the new business, he hopes to open before the

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“I want to give the people the best seafood I can bring,” Lofstad said.

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Trina Lucas

July in Saratoga means hot days, and even hotter events. The mailbox is brimming with invitations to support worthy causes. RSVP to one or all!

This Friday, July 13, title sponsor MVP Health Care joins Albany Medical Center to Light Up the Night at the Saratoga National Golf

Viva Verde!

The 2012 season of Opera Saratoga opened last Friday with an outstanding performance of Giuseppe Verdi’s Rigoletto, conducted by Jim Caraher and directed by Chuck Hudson, with Guido Lebron in the title role, Marie-Eve Munger as his daughter, Gilda, and Joshua Kohl playing the Duke of Mantua. To celebrate, the cast and crew joined board members and lead donors for an

after-party hosted by Giancarlo and Nancy Balestra at Limoncello.

Spirits were high as the crowd of 120 ate, drank and were merry into the wee hours of the morning.

While the couple was thrilled to welcome the party to their restaurant, it was a special treat for Giancarlo.

The restaurateur has an extensive singing and acting background. For many years, he performed with his two brothers as the “Fratelli Balestra” (The Balestra Brothers) on various television shows in Italy, and previous to that, had been on stage at the famed Teatro Sistina di Roma.

Then, about 20 years ago, a beautiful woman from New Jersey happened to be in Rome for a day and asked him for directions... The rest is history, brought full circle at last Friday’s party. (Thanks to the Balestra’s for inviting this columnist to RSVP!)

Nancy and Giancarlo Balestra, owners of Limoncello Ristorante

Club. Honorary chairs Margie and Michael Rotchford, with Dr. Vincent Verdile and his wife, Lou-Ann, will welcome guests for cocktails, specialty foods and desserts, music by The New York Players, souvenir photos from Image Photo & Events and fireworks. Proceeds benefit the Emergency Department. To learn more, visit www.amc.edu/lightupthenight or call (518) 262-8890.

Also on Friday, Rotary District 7190 will host a Celebration of Heroes at the Saratoga Hilton. The evening, dedicated to those who give service above self, applauds all who work or volunteer for the area’s many nonprofit organizations. Dan Bazile and Tim Drawbridge, the witty NewsChannel 13 weekend morning team, promise to entertain as emcees.

Contact chair Melissa Ward, rotary@newward.com, to make reservations.

On Saturday, it’s an Evening at the Moulin Rouge, the gala celebration of the New York City Ballet. The Saratoga Performing Arts Center Action Council will host an exquisite French dinner inside the Hall of Springs, while out on the lawn, SPAC’s Junior Committee welcomes picnickers to the BYOB&F (bring your own beverages and food) party.

For all, the evening will include two Saratoga premiere performances,

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“Two Hearts” and “Les Carillons,” an after-party with dancing to Soul Session, a Moulin Rouge costume contest and yes, more fireworks. For details and tickets, visit www.spac.org.

Throw the clubs in the car and head to The Edison Club in Rexford on Monday, July 16, as New Country Motor Car Group presents the ninth annual J. Michael Fitzgibbons Memorial Golf Classic, a fundraiser for Saratoga Bridges. Golfers can enjoy a barbecue lunch, gifts, oncourse contests and the 19th hole awards ceremony and dinner.

Reserve a foursome at www.saratogabridges.org.

Thursday, July 19, offers a prelude to the weekend at the 19th Annual Marini Builders Siro’s Cup. On the eve of opening day at the Saratoga Race Course, this party, benefitting the Center for Disability Services, will honor trainer Linda Rice.

Admission includes a seasonal buffet, open bar and dancing to the Electric City Horns on the tented patio at Siro’s Restaurant. For more information, visit race to www.cfdsny.org.

After a winning day on July 20, have An Unbridled Affair with CAPTAIN Youth and Family Services at the Gideon Putnam. The fourth annual event, hosted by trainer Gary Contessa and his wife, Jennifer, will

honor Thoroughbred Seattle Slew, the only undefeated Triple Crown winner in the history of racing.

Noted artist Brian T. Fox will unveil an original oil painting of the champion during a live auction facilitated

by Tom Durkin. Reservations can be made at www.captainyfs.com.

Amidst all the parties, the Silks & Satins 5K Saturday, July 21, could be a welcome incentive to lace up running shoes. Registration opens at 6 a.m. at the intersection of East Avenue and George Street in Saratoga Springs. The race for New York Special Olympics starts at 8 a.m. Visit www.nyso.org for a route map and registration form.

That evening, don white for a very colorful evening, as Diageo and CDPHP present Saratoga Bridges annual White Party at Fasig-Tipton. Chaired by Julie Bonacio and Beth Alexander, the gala will feature silent and live auctions with celebrity auctioneers Sonny Bonacio and Saratoga TODAY’s own Chad Beatty. Guests will dine at unique stations by Mazzone Hospitality and dance to The Grand Design. RSVP by calling (518) 587-0723, and for a sneak peak of the auction, visit www.biddingforgood.com/saratogabridges.

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Lynch, Rita Whiteman, Janice Woodbury and Jean Yarter, while the foursome from McPhillips, Fitzgerald & Cullum (Melissa Lescault, Kevin Porpora, Tim Schuler and Pat Seelye) won the mixed low net.

The C.R. Wood Cancer Center offers comprehensive cancer care for the Glens Fall/Saratoga Region, from advanced treatments, to early detection and cancer prevention. Since its inception in 2009, Cindy & Skeets Cancer Day has netted over $340,000 for the center.

More than 200 golfers hit the greens at Glens Falls Country Club for the Cindy & Skeets Glens Falls Hospital Cancer Day Friday, July 6. Named for beloved community members Cindy Ginsburg, who started retreat programs for cancer patients and their families, and Skeets Woodbury, the event raises funds for the C.R. Wood Cancer Center.

Stuart Ginsburg and the Glens Falls National Bank & Trust

Company led an impressive roster of sponsors committing just under $100,000 for the day, in addition to countless auction donors increasing income to record numbers.

Congratulations to low gross winners Andy Anderson, Pat Canavan, Dan Centi and Dave Eck, all from Trustco Bank; and the CDPHP team who took home low net honors, Dr. Jonathan DeSantis, Lew Glasser, John Heath and Craig Jasinski. The women’s low net winners were Barb

Above: Jack Bieniek, Hon. Tom Mercure, Tom Hoy and Stuart Ginsburg Left: Glens Falls National Bank & Trust Company foursome: Mike Niles, Tom Murphy (President), Jack Murphy and Gary Higley Let us know about your event, cause or celebration.

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The State of NYRA

by Daniel Schechtman Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS - The state of the New York Racing Association (NYRA) is poor, with the organization reporting losses of over $24 million in 2011.

The New York State Franchise Oversight Board (NYSFOB), which oversees NYRA’s financial operations, recently submitted their annual report to the New York State Governor and Legislature, in which they stated: “NYRA faces significant challenges moving forward. Vast changes in the sport, consumer preferences and technology have resulted in significant declines in the horse racing industry...The need for major strategic changes designed to reach new generations of racing fans is critical for the future survival of this sport.”

The NYSFOB reports that NYRA lost over $24 million in 2011, which

compounds the $17 million loss experienced in 2010. While some hoped video lottery terminals (VLTs) at the Resorts World Casino at Aqueduct would help reverse the losses, increased operating expenses have nullified the potential gains.

“The [NYSFOB] remains focused on NYRA’s growing expense structure in the face of declining handle across the industry. The status quo is simply unsustainable,” the report reads. “If expenses are allowed to continue to grow, not even the substantial investments made by the state into NYRA through the VLT support payments will be enough to cover the lossess incurred by NYRA’s operations.”

While operating costs at NYRA increased by $1.1 million compared from 2010 to 2011, administrative and general costs during the same time period jumped $20.9

million. Rising salaries and increased benefits made up the lion’s share of the 14.7 percent jump.

NYRA is in the midst of a major reorganization after investigators discovered members on the board knowingly and illegally overcharged on certain bets. The revelation prompted Governor Andrew Cuomo to seek partial public control of NYRA for the next three years. After

the reorganization, 11 members of the board will be appointed by the governor and the legislature while the remaining five will be selected by the current NYRA board.

“In addition, the [NYSFOB] emphasizes the need to re-establish the credibility of the sport through efforts to improve horse safety, owner/trainer integrity and the enforcement of rules governing drug administrations,” states the NYSFOB. While NYRA is struggling financially, the report noted the crisis would be much more severe without proceeds from the VLTs. “Without the infusion of cash

generated from VLT operations...

NYRA finances for 2012 would continue to run deep in the red.

According to NYRA’s own budget projections, it will achieve net income of $18.9 million only due to $20.6 million in operational support payments from VLT proceeds and $27.5 million in VLT capital funds.”

But VLTs seem to be a temporary fix as far as NYSFOB is concerned, stating, “Further, NYRA must establish a long-term financial goal to end its reliance on VLT subsidies and immediately develop plans on how it will meet this goal.”

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Adirondack Christian Fellowship 8 Mountain Ledge, Wilton 587-0623; acfsaratoga.com Services: Sunday 8 a.m. & 10 a.m.

Adirondack Friends Meeting 27 Saratoga Ave., S. Glens Falls 793-3755, AdirondackFM@ nycap.rr.com; www.adirondackfriendsmeeting.org Regina Baird Haag, pastoral minister Services: 10:30 a.m.

Sunday The Alliance Church 257 Rowland St., Ballston Spa 885-6524 Services: Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

Assembly of God Faith Chapel 6 Burgoyne St., Schuylerville 695-6069 • Rev. Jason Proctor Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m.

Assembly of God Saratoga 118 Woodlawn Ave., Saratoga Springs 584-6081 Services: Sunday Worship 10 a.m., coffee served at 9:45 a.m.

Ballston Center Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church 58 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa 885-7312; ballstoncenterarpchurch.o rg Services: Sunday Worship Service, 10:30 a.m.

Ballston Spa United Methodist Church 101 Milton Ave. • 8856886 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Bethesda Episcopal Church 41 Washington St., Saratoga Springs 584-5980 Services: Sunday 6:30, 8 & 10 a.m.

Church of Christ at Clifton Park 7 Old Route 146 371-6611; cliftonparkchurchofchrist.com Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Christ Community Reformed Church 1010 Route 146, Clifton Park 371-7654; ccrc-cpny.org.

Services: Sundays 10 a.m.

Christ Episcopal Church Routes 50 & 67, Ballston Spa 885-1031 Services: Sunday 8 & 10 a.m.

Bacon Hill Reformed Christian Restoration Church Ministries 560 Route 32N, Bacon Saratoga Senior Center Hill 5 Williams St.Saratoga 695-3074 • Rev. Janet Springs Vincent 796-4323 • Pastor Pat Services: Worship service Roach 10 a.m.

Services: Sunday 10 Sunday School 10 a.m. a.m.; 6:30 p.m.

All are welcome.

Handicapped Congregation Shaara Tfille accessible 84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs Baha’i Community of 584-2370; saratogasynaSaratoga Springs gogue.org 584-9679; 692-7694; Services: Saturday 9:30 usbnc.org.

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a.m., Monday & Thursday 7:30 a.m., third Friday each month 7:30 p.m. Handicapped Accessible Corinth Free Methodist Church 20 Hamilton Ave. 654-9255; 792-0271 Services: Sunday at 10 a.m.

Corinth United Methodist Church 243 Main Street 654-2521; cfumc@cnyconnect.net Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Cornerstone Community Church Malta Commons 899-7001; mycornerstonechurch.org Associate Pastor Paul Shepherd Services: Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Community 2001 Route 9 Round Lake 877-8506, ccorpusc@nycap.rr.com Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.; Weekday Masses: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.

Eastern Orthodox - Christ the Savior 349 Eastline Road, Ballston Spa 786-3100; xcsavior@yahoo.com.

Services: Sunday: 9:15 a.m.

First Baptist Church of Saratoga Springs 45 Washington St. • 5846301 Services: Sunday: 11 a.m.

First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa 202 Milton Ave. (Rt. 50) 885-8361; fbcballstonspa.org

Services: 10:15 a.m.

First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa 22 West High St. • 8855583 Services: Sunday at 10 a.m.

Full Gospel Tabernacle 207 Redmond Road, Gansevoort 793-2739 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.; Bible Study: Thursday 6:30 p.m.

Galway United Methodist Church 2056 East Street (at intersection of Route 147), Galway 882-6520 www.galway-unitedmethodist-church.com Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. (9:00 a.m. in July and August) Grace Brethren Church 137 W. Milton Rd., Ballston Spa 587-0649 • Rev. Dan Pierce Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Handicapped accessible.

Greater Grace Community Church Pastor David Moore 899-7777, thechurch@ggccmalta.or g Services: Wednesday 7:30 pm. - Good Times Restaurant, Lake Rd. 2nd floor;. Friday 7:30 pm Saratoga Chapel, Eastline & Lake Rds; Sunday 10am - Glenville Senior Center, 32 Worden Rd. Greenfield Center Baptist Church 30 Wilton Rd., Greenfield Center, NY 893-7429 Services: Sunday School for all ages - 9:45 a.m.

Church Service - 11 a.m.

Prayer Meeting Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

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Highway Tabernacle Church 90 River Rd., Mechanicville • 664-4442 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Hope Church 206 Greenfield Ave., Ballston Spa 885-7442 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Jonesville United Methodist 963 Main St., Clifton Park 877-7332 Services: Sunday 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Living Springs Community Church 59 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs 584-9112 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Living Waters Church of God 4330 State Rt. 50, Saratoga Springs 587-0484; livingwaterscog.us Services: Sundays 10 a.m.

Malta Presbyterian Church Dunning Street, Malta • 899-5992 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Malta Ridge United Methodist Church 729 Malta Ave., Ext. • 581-0210 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Middle Grove United Methodist Church 581-2973 • Pastor Bonnie Bates Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

Handicapped accessible New Horizon Church 150 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs 587-0711 Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

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New Life Fellowship 51 Old Gick Rd., Saratoga Springs 580-1810; newlifeinsaratoga.org.

Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.-noon Childcare is available at all services.

NorthStar Church Shenendehowa High School West Auditorium, Clifton Park 371-2811; northstarchurch.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Old Saratoga Reformed Church 48 Pearl St., Schuylerville oldsaratogareformedchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Handicapped accessible.

3, Malta St. Paul’s Evangelical 881-1505; riverofhopefel- Lutheran Church lowship.com 149 Lake Ave., Saratoga Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Springs 584-0904 Roman Catholic Church of Services: Saturday 5 p.m.

St. Peter with Holy Communion.

241 Broadway, Saratoga Sundays 8:30 & 11 a.m.

Springs with Holy Communion.

584-2375 Services: Eucharistic St. Peter Lutheran Church Celebrations: Saturday 5 2776 Route 9, Malta • p.m.; Sunday 7:30, 583-4153 9 & 11 a.m.

Services: Sunday mornings 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.

St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church 231 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs 584-6122.

Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8, 9:30, 11:15 a.m. & 5 p.m.

St. George's Episcopal Church 912 Route 146, Clifton Park 371-6351; stgeorge@csdsl.net Services: Saturday 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 8 & 9:30 a.m.

Old Stone Church (American Baptist) 159 Stone Church Rd., Ballston Spa 583-1002 St. Joseph's Roman Services: Sunday: 9 a.m. Catholic Church Adult Sunday School; 3159 Route 9N, 10:30 a.m. Service; 11:45 Greenfield Center a.m. Coffee & 893-7680; Fellowship in Living sjoegctr@nycap.rr.com; Stone Hall; rcda.org/churches/St.Jose Wednesday: noon potluck phsChurch luncheon; Services: Saturday 4 1 p.m. choir rehearsal; 2 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m. p.m. Bible Study Group Handicapped accessible Presbyterian-NE St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Congregational Church Church 24 Circular St., Saratoga 167 Milton Ave., Ballston Springs Spa 584-6091; pnecc.org 885-7411; Services: Sunday 10:45 stmarysbsta.org a.m.

Services: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 8:30 a.m., Quaker Springs United 10:30 a.m., noon.

Methodist Church Handicapped accessible 466 Route 32 South 695-3101; qsumc.com St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Pastor Jim Knapp Church Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

771 Route 29, Rock City Handicapped accessible.

Falls 893-7680; River of Hope Fellowship sjoegctr@nycap.rr.com; 100 Saratoga Village rcda.org/churches/ Blvd. Malta Cmns., Ste.

St. Thomas of Canterbury 242 Grooms Rd., Halfmoon st-thomas-ofcanterbury.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Saratoga Abundant Life Church 2325 Route 50 South, Saratoga Springs 885-5456; saratogaabundantlife.org Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

Saratoga Chabad 130 Circular St., Saratoga Springs 526-0773; saratora@aol.com; saratogachabad.com Saratoga Friends Meeting (Quaker) Rts. 32 and 71, Quaker Springs 587-7477; 399-5013 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Saratoga United Methodist Church Henning Rd., Saratoga Springs 584-3720; saratogaumc.com.

Services: Sunday 9 & 10:45 a.m. Handicapped accessible.

Saratoga Seventh-Day Adventist Church 399 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs 882-9384; saratogasda.org Services: Sabbath School: 10 a.m. Worship

Service: 11:30 a.m.

Shenendehowa United Methodist 971 Route 146, Clifton Park 371-7964 Services: Sunday 7:45, 9 & 10:45 a.m.; Acts II Contempory 10:45 a.m.

Simpson United Methodist Church Rock City Rd., Rock City Falls 885-4794 Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m.

Soul Saving Station for Every Nation Christ Crusaders of America 62 Henry St., Saratoga Springs 584-3122 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Temple Sinai 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 584-8730 Services: Friday 8 p.m.

Handicapped accessible The Salvation Army Worship, Service & Community Center 27 Woodlawn Ave., Saratoga Springs 584-1640; Mail-P.O. Box 652 Captain Aaron A. Boone, Sr. Captain Amber S. Boone Commanding Officers/Ministers Services: Sunday School

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10 a.m.; Praise & Worship 11 a.m.; Trinity United Methodist Church 155 Ballard Rd., Gansevoort 584-9107 tumcwilton.com Rev. Gail Falsetti-Pastor Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs 624 North Broadway 584-1555; saratogauu.org Services and Nursery Care: Sundays 10 a.m.

Religious education classes resume in September.

Unity Church in Albany 21 King Ave. • 453-3603 Services: Sunday 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.

West Charlton United Presbyterian Church 1331 Sacandaga Rd. 882-9874 • westcharltonupc.org Rev. Thomas Gregg, Pastor Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Wilton Baptist Church 755 Saratoga Rd, Wilton 583-2736; wiltonbaptist@gmail.com; wiltonbaptistchurch.com Services: Sunday Service 11 a.m.

Old Stone Church American Baptist Affiliated

159 Stone Church Road, Ballston Spa, NY

their Third Annual Revival on Will holdWednesday August 8, Thursday August 9, Friday August 10 Starting at 7 PM with snack being served at 6 PM If you have any questions regarding this program please call Pastor Howard Sheffey at 518-356-8069 or cell phone 518-986-1142 or email hsheffey@nycap.rr.com.

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Wilton Town Board Meeting Recap

by Christina James Saratoga TODAY WILTON - The Wilton Town Board convened for its regularly scheduled monthly meeting Thursday, July 5, to discuss multiple

proposed zoning changes, Park & Recreation commission reappointments, a grant resolution in regards to the New York Horse Park and a P.U.D. amendment among other items. Councilman Robert Pulsifer was absent.

The meeting began with a public

comment from Andrew Brick, attorney for the Donald Zee law firm representing the Thomas Farone hamlet project at what once was the Everglades Restaurant. The proposed project is a three-story building with six units on the second and third floor with retail underneath, as a mixed-use building.

Brick proposed zoning provisions, asking the board to consider amending the current 14 unit per acre growth to 15 units per acre so that the proposed project can maintain its 47-unit design. Under the current zoning, only 14 units are allowed per acre, which would allow only 46 total units.

Brick also asked that the board consider retaining, or making explicit, the current provision in the town’s code related to apartment/multi-family dwellings where there is a limitation upon the number of units per floor. He asked that the same provision be placed into the Hamlet-1 zoning that the project falls under so that the character of the community surrounding the project will be maintained.

Lastly, Brick asked the board to consider adding in to the town’s zoning code a potential reduction in parking requirements for mixed-use buildings. Brick requested around a 25 percent reduction in spaces needed.

The board then reviewed the Ridgeview Commons PUD amendment brought up last month. The

amendment’s legislative language was questioned by and needed further review from the town attorney.

Having been brought to the board multiple times already with zoning code amendments, Town Supervisor Arthur J. Johnson was adamant in the need to resolve this issue saying, “It seems like it’s market-driven.

You can’t build a retail space, so you put the apartments in, [then] you want to make more apartments… it’s a hot and fast approach to zoning. Every time something isn’t working, they want to change it.

Quite frankly, this is the third time and I don’t want to see it again.”

Johnson made arrangements with the town attorney to finalize the amendment’s language before setting a public hearing on the issue for August 2 at 7 p.m.

The board then heard a rezoning presentation from representatives of Crest Inn Suites & Cottages on Route 9. The group wished to rezone a portion of the property to an RB1 parcel, which would make it both residential and commercially zoned so that additional cottages

could be built on the property, as well as a residence for the inn’s owner. The board commended the property owner, Harris Hussain, on the work he has already done for the property, but declined to change the zoning, with Councilman Steven Streicher saying “Once we allow one (rezone), we open up a can of worms.”

Kenneth Bishop and John Roessner were reappointed by the board to the Parks and Recreation Commission with renewed terms ending June 30, 2015.

Plans for the development of the potential New York Horse Park progressed as the board granted the park with a municipal resolution of support, allowing them to now apply for a government grant. The resolution in no way obligates Wilton to the park’s construction financially, but merely serves to act as a town endorsement although the town attorney voiced some concern.

“I would prefer that the board use verbiage like ‘support’ rather than ‘approve and endorse,’” said Richard DeVall, town attorney.

$2 Billion Investment continued from Page 1 it up with equipment to support manufacturing needs.”

GlobalFoundries is hoping the permits will be approved before the month’s end.

Approximately 1,400 employees are currently on-site as they begin to transition from the construction stage to the operation stage. The semiconductor manufacturer is looking to hire another 400 employees in anticipation of full-scale production. Additionally, “we’re estimating an additional 200 to 300 more jobs to support the expansion,” said Kerley.

“GlobalFoundries did submit the site plan for really expanding and improving the infrastructure,” said Anthony Tozzi, building and planning director for the town of Malta. “It’s a direct result of their decision to utilize the portion of the fab that they constructed for future expansion for clean room facilities. They’ve pulled the trigger and made the decision to use that.”

While considering the proposal, the town of Malta planning department will review changes to the site including, “expanded parking, rearrangement of some storm water infrastructure that they need to redesign, the expansion of some of their utility buildings, expansion of some utility lines and changes to some of the gas facilities,” said Tozzi. Malta’s planning board will officially review the permits at their July 17 meeting. The board has an additional meeting scheduled for July 24 due to a busy schedule this month.

“GlobalFoundries is just a wonderful addition to our tax base and to our county. It provides great jobs for our kids that are getting out of college and great jobs for our workers.

It’s a fantastic industry for us to have,” said Malta Supervisor Paul Sausville. “It’s the right kind of growth.”

If approved, hundreds of new construction jobs will also be created to finish development on the Fab 8 module 1 shell.

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by Marilyn Lane for Saratoga TODAY

Mark your calendars – it’s pony-up time.

Next week, Saratoga Race Course will open for business, but you don’t have to wait for the July 20th opener to put on your track shoes. The NYRA open house kicks off the season Sunday, July 15, with the 32nd annual fun-filled, pre-season party.

“The open house event not only welcomes people to the summer Saratoga season at the track,” said NYRA president and COO Ellen McClain, “but is also intended to generate much-needed funds for worthy local charities. We are proud of our community partnerships and ability to serve as an engine to generate hundreds of thousands of dollars for nonprofits over the entire racing season, beginning with this signature event.”

Admission and parking are free, and five hours of fun and attractions await you. The event runs from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Like carnival games?

Good! They’ll be there, along with musical entertainment, circus shows, mascot races, behind-the-scenes tours and a wide array of food and beverages. If you’ve let your handicapping skills drop off, don’t worry.

Handicapping seminars are available to get you back in the groove.

The National Steeplechase Association will present four nonwagering hurdle races. Post time for the first jump race is 1:30 p.m.

If racing is not really your thing, but you like horses, you’ll not want to miss the Islip Horsemen’s Association Long Island Drill Team.

This event gives you a little taste of the diversity of horses and riders at

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the track. You will see just how hard horses try to please as they work with each other and their riders to show off pinwheels, circles, V-formations and more. Kids seem to take special delight in the show, as does anyone who imagines riding a horse. The team performs on the main track at 11:15 a.m. and again at 12:45 p.m.

When hunger and thirst set in, that’s a good thing. Whether it’s a hamburger, hot dog, fried dough, sausage and peppers or ice cream sandwiches, it’s all there and available at discounted prices.

Making the refreshments even sweeter, the money you spend to appease your appetite goes to help others. All proceeds from the sale of food will benefit several Saratogaregion nonprofit organizations, including Saint Clement’s Church and school, Saratoga EOC, Girls Scouts of Northeastern New York, Racing City Chorus, Saratoga Rowing, Saratoga Preservation Society, Brookside Museum, Jewish Community Center, Knights of Columbus, Saratoga-Wilton BPOE and the Watervliet Civic Center, among others. The open house perennially raises more than $15,000 for these worthy causes.

The Saratoga Economic Opportunity Council will be at the gate to collect non-perishable canned goods for the benefit of clients throughout the county. This is a perfect way to fill your heart with the good vibes by providing for others.

The NYRA open house is a real community day, and this year’s edition is offering an expanded group of activities. In the backyard you’ll find pony rides, inflatables, face painting, caricatures and a petting zoo.

Another chance to give back and help others is available at the Red Cross Blood Drive Traveling Donor Center, open from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. All donors will receive a coupon for a free carton of ice cream or sherbet, redeemable at any participating Friendly’s restaurant.

A new addition is “Puppet Potpourri,” offered by the Puppet People. The three variety shows offered at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. will feature trick marionettes, mouth puppets, rod puppets and lots of fun for people of all ages.

Also new this year, locally-known equine artist and art instructor Mary Francis Millet will be on hand with tips and a water color demonstration for fans participating in the second annual Travers-themed poster contest. Millet will join the staff at the Tiny Tots Tea Room booth to work with kids on their creations. All materials will be provided. The grand prize winner will have the opportunity to present a trophy in the winner’s circle as part of a named race during the summer meet. Second and third place contestants will also receive prizes, including birthday parties and play passes to the Tiny Tots Tea Room

A good chance to see the inner workings of the stable area is offered. The free backstretch tours leave from the Clubhouse entrance every half hour beginning at 11 a.m.

The open house will also feature live music from the Strolling Swing Band, Captain Squeeze and the Zydeco Mashers.

If you want a token to take home, for a small fee, you can have your day commemorated with a special photo laminated on a magnet. All proceeds benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Call the open house Sunday, July 15, a dress rehearsal if you will, but

come knowing you’re in for a good and diversified experience. You can come for the duration or drop by for any portion of the activities. The main thing is to get out, set the tempo for the season and celebrate this great opportunity to benefit our community.

After all, this is Saratoga, and racing is our brand – so come out and enjoy it! You don’t have to bet on horses for racing to be fun. This year’s open house will prove that, but if betting is your thing, then come back Friday, July 20, for opening day.

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Brendan O’Meara Saratoga Race Course promises great 2-year-old races, great turf races and some of the most prestigious dirt races in North America.

People have been quoted as saying “Saratoga brings stars, but it also makes stars.” One never knows what to expect, except that the show rarely disappoints. Anonymous 2year-old horses running at Saratoga have become household names come the Breeders’ Cup and 2013’s Triple Crown run. Older horses knock heads in Grade I races and the 3-year-olds reach the midway point in a year that began so long ago.

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Have Another delivered a disheartening blow to fans wishing for a Triple Crown winner, but it also ruined the chance to see him run in the classic 3-year-old dirt races at the Spa, namely the Grade II Jim Dandy and Grade I Travers Stakes.

Some of those brilliant 3-yearolds I’ll Have Another defeated will likely run here, maybe none more exciting than the speedball Bodemeister. The Bob Bafferttrained colt finished second to I’ll Have Another in both the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes.

Bodemeister is committed to the Grade I $1 million Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park on July 29, but that will likely set him up for a go at the Travers in late August.

It’s there that he could square off against Belmont Stakes winner, Union Rags, and 2011 Juvenile Champion, Hansen. Union Rags was the favorite for the Kentucky Derby before facing a nightmare trip. He came back and dug deep on the fence in the Belmont to reassert

himself as a horse to watch for the remainder of the year.

There’s also the classy sprinter, Trinneberg, who will likely run in the King’s Bishop. Ron the Greek, the leading older horse in North America, could run in the Whitney and/or the Woodward.

Larry Jones trains Believe You Can, winner of the Kentucky Oaks, and ridden by Rosie Napravnik.

The Grade I one-and-a-quarter mile

Alabama Stakes is right up her alley. Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott trains the incredible Royal Delta, winner of last year’s Alabama and Ladies Classic, who could run in the Go For Wand or Personal Ensign.

Trainer Dale Romans will likely bring his talented sprinter and 2011 Preakness winner Shackleford to the Spa as well as Dullahan, who finished third in the 2012 Derby.

Will Todd Pletcher match his record 38 wins of 2011 or can Linda Rice thwart him again as she did in 2009? Can John Velazquez top his 54-win meet from a year ago or will Ramon Dominguez and Javier Castellano have enough wins to edge past him come September?

Horses, trainers, jockeys and owners flock to the Spa for 40 days of the best racing this side of the Atlantic - guaranteed.

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MEET THE TRAINERS

Linda Rice Born: March 7, 1964 * First woman trainer to post highest win total at Saratoga in 2009 * Won Belmont’s spring/summer meet in 2011 with 25 wins (tie) * Won Aqueduct spring title with nine wins (tie)

Todd A. Pletcher Born: June 26, 1967 * Won a record 38 races at Saratoga in 2011 * Won Kentucky Derby with Super Saver in 2010 * Won Jim Dandy and Travers with Stay Thirsty in 2011

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William I. Mott Born: July 29, 1953 * Won 2007 Saratoga training title, with 27 victories. * Won his third Eclipse Award for Outstanding Trainer in 2011. * Won Alabama Breeders’ Cup Ladies Classic with Royal Delta and Breeders’ Cup Classic with Drosselmeyer.

Chad C. Brown Born: December 18, 1978 * Finished second with 22 wins at Saratoga (behind Todd Pletcher) in 2011 * Trained Top Female Turf Horse Stacelita (2011) * Finished fourth in 2012 Belmont Stakes with Street Life

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Tom Albertrani Born: March 21, 1958 * Six wins at Saratoga in 2011 * Won the Jim Dandy and Travers with Bernardini in 2006 * Won the Saranac with Brilliant Speed in 2011

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Bob Baffert

Seth Benzel

Born: November 18, 1965 * 17 wins at Saratoga in 2011 * Trained Curlin and Rachel Alexandra in 2008 and 2009 to their respective wins in the Woodward Stakes * Won Preakness Stakes in 2007 with Curlin and again in 2009 with Rachel Alexandra

Born: January 13, 1953 * Won the Travers with Point Given in 2001 * Finished second in all legs of 2012 Triple Crown races with Bodemesiter and Paynter * 2009 National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame Inductee

Born: March 10, 1975 * Previously worked for both Bill Mott and Todd Pletcher * Began training on his own in 2008 * Won Ballston Spa with Dynaslew in 2010

Graham Motion Born: May 22, 1964 * Eight wins at Saratoga in 2011 * Won Kentucky Derby with Animal Kingdom in 2011 * Won Wood Memorial with Toby’s Corner in 2011

H. James Bond Born: October 6, 1957 * Six wins at Saratoga in 2011 * Won the Whitney Handicap with Tizway in 2011 * Won Travers with Will’s Way in 1996

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Javier Castellano

Ramon A. Dominguez

Born: November 24, 1971 * 2012 National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame Inductee * Won 2012 Belmont Stakes aboard Union Rags * Led all riders with 54 wins at Saratoga in 2011

Born: October 23, 1977 * Second with 55 wins during 2011 Saratoga meet * Won Jim Dandy and Travers with Stay Thirsty (2011) and Bernardini (2006) * Leading rider during Belmont’s fall season with 42 wins

Born: November 24, 1976 * Led all riders in New York with 321 wins in 2011 * Won Woodward Stakes aboard filly Havre de Grace in 2011 * Won Eclipse Award for “Outstanding Jockey” in 2011

Rosie Napravnik

Eddie Castro

Corey Nakatani

Born: April 10, 1985 * 19 wins in 2011 at Saratoga meet * Regular rider of dual Grade I winner It’s Tricky in 2011 * Set national record with nine wins on a single card at Calder in 2005

Born: October 21, 1970 * 13 wins at Saratoga in 2011 * Won the Frizette aboard My Miss Aurelia in 2011 * Won the Forego aboard Jackson Bend in 2011

Julien A. Leparoux Born: July 15, 1983 * 29 victories in 2011 Saratoga meet * Won Eclipse Award for “Top Apprentice Jockey” in 2006 * Has five career Breeders’ Cup wins

Cornelio Velásquez Born: February 9, 1988 * First female to win Kentucky Oaks aboard Believe You Can in 2012 * First female jockey to be the leading rider at Fair Grounds (2011) and Delaware Park (2010) * Won Grade I Louisiana Derby aboard Pants On Fire in 2011

Kent Desormeaux Born: February 27, 1970 * Won the Kentucky Derby three times on Real Quiet, Fusaichi Pegasus and Big Brown * 2004 National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame Inductee * Won Belmont Stakes and Jockey Club Gold Cup aboard Summer Bird in 2009

Born: September 28, 1968 * 17 wins in 2011 Saratoga meet * Has over 3,000 career wins * Has four Breeders’ Cup wins

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Rajiv Maragh Born: July 9, 1985 * 23 victories during 2011 Saratoga meet * Regular rider for champion horse Caleb’s Posse * New York’s second-leading rider in 2009 with 203 wins

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Linda Rice to be Honored at Siro’s Cup Benefit Trainer Linda Rice will be the guest of honor for the 19th annual Marini Builders Siro’s Cup Benefit for the Center for Disability Services (CDS). The fun-filled event kicks off the 144th Saratoga racing season on Thursday evening, July 19. The party begins at 6:30 p.m.

The annual affair is held each year at Siro’s Restaurant (168 Lincoln Avenue in Saratoga Springs). The benefit has become a tradition - a celebration for a vital cause that has raised nearly $2 million since its inception.

“Over the years this event has grown significantly as a fundraiser for the center,” said CDS representative Anne Schneider-Costigan.

“We’ve come a long way since we started this [benefit] 19 years ago.

Last year we had over 1,200 guests and raised $170,000.”

It’s nice to see an important charity like this mature in this fashion. In the first year there were only 200 guests and it

raised only $13,000. But the racing community loves Saratoga and they generously support our local causes.

“It’s the guests that make this evening so exciting,” SchneiderCostigan said, adding that, “Marylou Whitney and John Hendrickson are coming again this year, along with many highprofile owners, trainers, jockeys and people from the community that are stepping up to help.”

A highlight of the Siro’s Cup Benefit is the unique presentation that starts the celebration.

This year’s guest of honor, trainer Linda Rice, became the first woman to win a training title in New York by saddling 20 winners at Saratoga in 2009. Last year Rice tied with Todd Pletcher for the 2011 Belmont spring/summer title and this year she took the spring meet title at Aqueduct. Rice will be saluted for her contributions to the racing industry at 7p.m. A better ambassador for racing would be hard to find.

Rice said, “I have attended Siro’s Cup several times, and it is a fun way to start the Saratoga meet.

It is the initiation process to the Saratoga meet, and I am excited about being the guest of honor.”

One hundred percent of the proceeds from the Marini Builders Siro’s Cup Benefit will go directly toward the center for Disability Services Foundation, Inc., in support of Adult Services, Center Health Care, Clover Patch Camp, Clover Patch Pre-School, Langan School and St. Margaret’s Center.

Like the honorees before her, Rice will be presented with a one-of-a-kind, original painting of her favorite horse painted by sports artist James Fiorentino.

Following the presentation, guests will mingle and dance to music from the Electric City Horns until 11 p.m. on a fullytented patio.

The evening includes an open bar and a seasonal buffet.

Honorary chairpersons are George and Christine Hearst, and Barry and Sara Lee Larner. Bob and Monica Marini are event chairs of the 2012 Siro’s Cup Committee. The center is a resource for people of all ages who have disabilities. For more than 60 years, the Center for Disability Services has been helping meet the unique physical, mental and emotional needs of those living with disabilities.

It is known as the place where people get better at life.

“As a member of the Center’s Foundation Board, I know how meaningful this fundraising event is, and how much it matters to the center’s students and adult program participants,” said Bill Marini. “My company,

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Marini Builders, is the title sponsor because we see what a valuable community resource the center is for people with disabilities and their family members.

We are looking forward to another great Siro’s Cup to launch the 2012 Saratoga season.”

Tickets are $125 per person by July 18 or $1,100 for a group of 10 tickets. Advance reservations are strongly encouraged.

Walk-ins are welcome and tickets at the door are $150. This traditional event is held rain or shine. For reservations, call (518) 944-2125 or email pedreria@cfdsny.org

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Come on Down and Celebrate the 171st Annual Saratoga County Fair Bring the whole family for six days of fun at the Saratoga County Fair, Tuesday, July 17, through Sunday, July 22, 2012, at the Saratoga County Fairground, 162 Prospect Street in Ballston Spa, NY.

Hours & Admission The fair is open 9 a.m.-midnight daily; the midway is open noon to midnight daily and noon-11 p.m. Sunday. The Live Music Pavilion, sponsored by Coors Light and MY TV4 Albany, is open every night at 8 featuring the top bands from here to Nashville. Concessions are open every day10 a.m.-10 p.m.

General admission is $10 each day with special gate premiums being offered Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

This year’s season ticket is $30 and admits one person all week. Parking in all the fair-managed lots is always free.

Children under 52” and active duty military members with ID receive free admission all week, and on Wednesday, senior citizens 65 and over are admitted for only $4 until 5 p.m.

Special giveaways are included with admission Tuesday-Thursday while supplies last. Tuesday’s admission includes an insulated Krush Kooler; Wednesday’s a sports bottle; and Thursday’s admission includes a sling-bag backpack.

Returning Favorites Master of the Chainsaw Brian Ruth, Rosaire’s Royal Racing Pigs, the Firefighter Training Show and the R.W. Commerford & Sons Petting Zoo will all be returning this year.

Crowd favorites like the tractor and truck pulls, demolition derby and rodeo will be back again this year, and completely free, at the National Grid Grandstand.

National Grid Grandstand Events Schedule Tuesday and Sunday Wednesday Thursday and Friday Saturday

JM Productions Demo Derby NYTPA tractor pulls Double M Western Pro Rodeo Bumble Rumble four-wheel drive truck pulls

For more information or to see if one of your favorite shows is returning this year, visit www.saratogacountyfair.org.

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New this Year The fair’s new entertainment lineup this year includes the amazing vegetable-spearing, mouth-juggling, hilariously funny, comedy juggler Matt Baker. Matt was voted Seattle’s funniest prop comic, and this is his first time performing at a fair on the East Coast. Baker’s show is as much vaudeville as it is stand up comedy, but one thing is for sure, it appeals to all ages.

The Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show is new to the Saratoga County Fair this year, but it has been performing and competing in the United States and around the world for over 28 years. The show boasts Ironjacks that compete in all different lumberjack events, such as logrolling, chopping, crosscut sawing, axe-throwing, hot saw competition, and, of course, tree climbing.

Live Entertainment Pageants this year include the Saratoga County Fair Pageant, the County Miss and Lady of the Fair Contests, and, of course, the Start to Star talent contests.

In the Live Music Pavilion (formerly known as the Beer Garden) the bands perform from 8 p.m.-midnight. You must be 21 with proof of age to enter.

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J. Collins, sponsored by 104.9 The Cat Radio Skeeter Creek, sponsored by Froggy 107.1 Lost Cantina, guest Chelsea Cavanaugh, sponsored by 107.7 WGNA GRAVITY The Audiostars sponsored by PYX106 Rattail Jimmy

Performing Daily Seth and the Moody Melix will be performing at the Conservation Area.

Tony Markellis, Kevin Maul and Dale Haskell will be performing at the D & H Caboose Stage.

Over $40,000 is given away in prize money each year at the fair for everything from cows to crafts and pies to art. The best of the best is at the Saratoga County Fair. Come, have fun, and bring the whole family!

The fair is a rain or shine event. Updates and reports have a link on the fair’s Facebook page which will be updated frequently during the week of the fair. For more information, visit www.saratogacountyfair.org or call the Saratoga County Fair office at (518) 885-9701. Remember no dogs, skateboards, bikes, Rollerblades, alcohol, laser pointers or weapons are allowed on the fairgrounds. The fair also reserves the right to inspect bags, coolers, etc.

The Saratoga County Fair 2012 Sponsors Today’s Options Healthplans • The Adirondack Trust Co. • Radio Disney • TrustCo Bank • Cole’s Collision Centers • Curtis Lumber Company • Chamber of Southern Saratoga County • Price Chopper • Stewart’s Shops • Saratoga and North Creek Railroad • The Ballston Journal • Sweet & Co. • National Grid • Coors Light • My TV4 Albany • Window World •Quandt’s

Rides & Thrills Amusements of America, recognized throughout the industry as one of the nation's premier carnival operators, will be presenting exciting rides at their carnival midway at the fair. “Pay One Price Rides” hand stamps are available every day for just $20 and are good from noon to midnight. On Sunday, a hand stamp is good from noon-11 p.m.

Lots of new and modern rides will be in action at this year’s fair.

Visitors will get to experience the thrills of spectacular rides like the Music Express, Bonzai and Wave Swinger. Also appearing will be the Mardi Gras Glass House, guaranteed to pleasantly frustrate all who choose to enter into its mirrored maze.

Parents and children alike will love the complete Kiddieland, with plenty of modern, family-friendly attractions appealing to everyone. Carnival games for all ages and skill levels will line the midway.

A wide variety of fun foods like candy apples, sno-cones and cotton candy, and longtime staples like corn dogs, funnel cakes and sausage sandwiches will be in plentiful supply.

If you’re a real thrill-seeker, stop by the Haai, Inc. Live Shark Encounter, the only traveling shark show in the United States! New to the fair this year, the Live Shark Encounter gives viewers the chance to look into the eyes of a live shark. Sharks have captured people’s imagination for thousands of years, stirring the fears and fascination of ocean-goers, researchers and scientists. Come to learn and be entertained at the Haai, Inc. Live Shark Encounter!

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Cast Iron Chef Semifinals SARATOGA SPRINGS – Cast Iron Chef, a local competition spearheaded by Adirondack Appliance owner, Tom Thibeault, is having its semifinal event Sunday, July 15, at Saratoga Polo, and they’re inviting you to come! The cook-off competition will take place at 5:30 p.m. during the polo match.

After some intense competition at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market June 23, Max London’s and Mouzon House advanced to the semifinal round where they will be battling with chefs from Mazzone Hospitality and the Wishing Well.

At the July 15th semifinal competition, chefs will be given a basket with three required ingredients; $100 to shop for additional complementary ingredients; and prep tools including a grill, range, tables, water and a cutting board.

The required ingredients for the two cook-offs are: Mouzon vs. Mazzone Hospitality Three dozen clams, Kala Chana (presoaked and boiled 45 minutes), summer squash Max London’s vs. The Wishing Well

Three whole rabbits, blueberries, tamarind concentrate Each chef may have one assistant (who also works at the restaurant) to cook, help them turn in three courses and utilize the required ingredients. All preparation must be done on-site during the allotted time of one hour.

Semifinal Schedule: 5:30 p.m. Mouzon House begins cooking 5:50 p.m. Mazzone Hospitality begins cooking 6:30 p.m. Mouzon House

presents to the judges 6:50 p.m. Mazzone Hospitality presents to the judges 7 p.m. Max London’s begins cooking 7:20 p.m. The Wishing Well begins cooking 8 p.m. Max London’s house presents to judges 8:20 p.m. The Wishing Well presents to the judges The winners will advance to the finals which will take place at Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saturday, September 8, as part of the Wine & Food and Fall Ferrari

Festival. A single, 90-minute round will determine the overall winner.

The best chef will be awarded with the grand prize, an EVO American grill from Adirondack Appliance.

For more information about the Cast Iron Chef competition, visit Adirondack Appliance’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/adkappliance. For more information about Adirondack Appliance and how to update your backyard for some serious summer grilling, visit www.adkappliance.com, visit their store at 67 West Ave., Saratoga Springs, or call (518) 576-6440.

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“Don’t Worry, Be Happy” Avoiding the Pitfalls of Stress and Anxiety in Your Life

Meghan D. Lemery LCSW-R One of my favorite ways to start the day is to go for an early morning walk. It is in the newness of the day and the quietness of the early morning that I prepare mentally and physically for the day ahead. This morning ritual allows me to start the day from a proactive place instead of reactive. I always feel more clearheaded, peaceful and strong after my morning walk. It is on these walks that intuition nudges my

spirit to give me an inspirational topic to write about for any upcoming articles. When I slack for a few days, I feel irritable, anxious and overwhelmed. If I have a deadline due and have failed to take the time to have a quiet walk, I am frazzled and have major writer’s block. I have learned that my morning walk is the most valuable gift I can give myself to ensure a successful day that is not full of stress and anxiety.

Last week I had skipped a few days of my Zen ritual. I put on my sneakers feeling exhausted, overwhelmed and stressed out.

My feet were heavy and my mind was overwhelmed with the to-do list of the day. I started to feel anxious and a feeling of doom and gloom begin to cloud my mind. I had no idea what to write about for my next article and my heart began to race as the stress took over.

All of sudden the Bobby

McFerrin’s tune “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” popped into my spirit. I began to whistle the tune out loud and felt my mind start to clear. I found myself smiling and thanking God for clearing the fog of anxiety and replacing it with a short simple nugget of truth, “Don’t Worry, Be Happy!”

This short phrase of wisdom is so simple, yet so complex for many of us to digest and apply to our daily lives. I can see some of you rolling your eyes saying, “Don’t Worry, Be Happy!? That’s easy for you to say! You have no idea the stress I am under!”

The fact is- stress is a part of life. There will always be that little voice within that screams the problem or point of stress to you over and over again. This voice will demand attention and do whatever it takes to get you to take the bait of stress. The way to starve this voice from feeding us thoughts of doom and gloom is to cultivate a daily ritual of Zen into

your life.

Identify an Anchor An anchor serves as a grounding force in our lives. If the storms of stress and anxiety are brewing before you, an anchor holds you safely in place and gives you a sense of protection and peace. People without anchors drift aimlessly through life exposing themselves to storms, damage and a life full of chaos and stress.

Having a spiritual anchor is the key to living a life that is enjoyable and abundant emotionally, physically, spiritually and financially. If you take the time to observe people that are successful and generally optimistic about life, you will find that they have a spiritual anchor they rely on to get them through the difficult stormy seasons of life.

Your anchor could be something as simple as a morning walk, quiet meditation where you allow silence to calm your mind and quiet your heart, prayer, or a hike through the forest. It doesn’t matter what your anchor is, as long as it serves as a time to refresh, replenish and rejuvenate your spirit.

Identify your anchor and make it a point to honor this Zen time daily, even if it’s for five minutes.

This one simple, daily ritual will give your intuition space to guide you forward to the path that is right for you. I have made it a point to never make a big decision or write an article without my morning Zen. Trust me, I

have tried and the end result is far less inspiring than if I had taken the time to anchor deep into a spiritual mindset.

Dump the Toxins Have you ever been around a person who complains incessantly and is always talking about how stressed out they are? Their energy is full of anxiety and negativity and before you know it, you too have been slimed by the negativity. You may have been in a great mood and now you find yourself mulling over your own problems and wondering how you will ever be happy. Dump the toxicity out of your life. Misery loves company and the best way to guard your peace is to get rid of anyone or anything that tries to steal it. Evaluate the people you spend time with and make it a point to surround yourself with family, friends and colleagues that will help you develop and explore your Zen, not destroy it.

Pay attention to how you feel when you are around toxic people and make it a point to hatch an escape plan immediately.

Guarding your peace of mind is like locking your front door at night. No one can steal your peace if you have made the decision to guard it well and protect it under all costs. Leaving your spirit unlocked exposes you to the drama and negativity of the people you surround yourself with. Dump the toxicity out of your life and lock the door of your spirit. This one decision can help you feel lighter and more

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and self-worth, not anxiety and stress.

Use Your Words If you are feeling stressed and anxious, ask yourself what you have been thinking about.

Chances are you have been stuck on a problem or an area of unhappiness in your life. The quickest way to feel better is to begin to say what you want, not what you don’t want. Speak blessings over your life, not curses. We have all probably watched or heard of the Stuart Smalley Saturday Night Live skit “I'm Good Enough, I'm Smart Enough, and Doggone It, People Like Me!” Yeah, it sounds ridiculous, but don’t knock it until you try it! Start the day by speaking success over yourself.

Declare that you are a valuable, worthy person who is full of wisdom and favor. Stop the negative self-talk of being a loser with a potbelly. You would never drink rat poison for fun, so stop speaking poison over yourself. Learn to be your own best friend and speak words of encouragement over yourself daily. Commit to treating yourself with love and kindness. You would never allow someone to bully you or the people you love in your life, so stop bullying yourself! Use your words to ensure a state of peace

Honor Your Ritual Once you have identified your spiritual anchor, dumped the toxins and begin to speak words of success over your life, make it a point to honor this ritual. Begin each day with whatever ritual works for you. This ritual will allow you to feel more positive, energetic and proactive about the new day.

Don’t wait until you are in turmoil to begin the process of feeling better. Know what works for you and honor your self-care plan daily.

If all else fails, try singing, “Don’t Worry, Be Happy!” you may be surprised to find you have a twinkle in your eye and a skip in your step from simply singing a feel-good tune!

Wishing you happiness and peace today and always!

Ms. Lemery is a psychotherapist practicing in Glens Falls and Saratoga Springs. For more information or to purchase her first novel, “Please Pass the Barbie Shoes,” visit meghanlemery.com or email meghanlemery@yahoo.com.

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Sweet Summertime Kate Towne Sherwin Saratoga SAHM Like all of your kids, my boys had been looking forward to their summer vacation for months.

When the last day of school finally arrived, I was delighted for them- I remember well the way life seemed to shift, even its sounds and smells and tastes, when school let out. The sun hung differently in the sky; days were longer and slower and mornings were a friend rather than a foe. I remember going barefoot into my mom’s garden before the dew had burned off, before breakfast, before the day got too hot, to pick strawberries and green beans; I remember spending afternoons putting a glass of orange juice into the freezer and waiting impatient-

ly until the top was just frozen, so I had to chip at it with a spoon, and feeling bits of frosty, orangey slush with each gulp; I remember lots of laying about, always near a window or in the yard, so I could see the sky, the slow moving clouds, and think, dream, doze.

Those were the kinds of memories I wanted for the boys. I’m not sure why I thought it would just happen, but when summer vacation had officially started— Johnny had finished nursery school the week before, Gabe had graduated from kindergarten earlier that week, and I’d just picked Thomas up from his half-day last day—it was dramatically different from what I’d hoped. Misbehavior abounded, disciplines were levied right and left. My dad came for lunch, and the boys were incredibly rude to him. I yelled a lot, at everyone. No one listened, at least not for long. Everything was spinning out of control. I was exhausted already.

“This is not the way we’re going to spend the next couple of months,” I thought to myself. I called a family meeting after

lunch, something I’ve never done.

I had all five of the boys seated at the table. I glared at all of them.

“This is not the way we’re going to spend the next couple of months,” I said to them, looking each in the face. A bit tickled at this “family meeting” idea, they each nodded seriously and glanced at each other to see each other’s reactions.

“I’m going to figure out a schedule for our days,” I said, “and we’re going to stick to it.

You’re going to be playing outside a lot, and when you’re inside we’ll work on reading, writing and drawing. When you misbehave, you,” here I looked at the older three, “will have a set punishment, which I will have you do every single time.” Their eyes were focused on me, their brows furrowed, their faces professional.

“Thomas, you will write a sentence of my choosing, in your best cursive, five times.” Thomas nodded. “Gabe, you will write a sentence of my choosing, as well as you can, three times.” Gabe imitated what he’d just seen Thomas do, nodding. “John, you will sit in the chair in the mudroom for five minutes.” John had started nodding as soon as I’d said his name.

Xave watched with interest his older brothers’ behavior, and nodded vigorously when he saw them do so. Taddy burbled in his seat and chewed on his burp cloth.

“We’ll be doing fun things too,” I continued sternly. “We’ll do a lot of swimming at the lake. We have a lot of trips planned to visit people; we’ll have playdates with friends. We’ll play cards and Connect Four. We’ll do Play-Doh. I have a couple of projects for you all to work on as well.”

“I want to cook!” Thomas piped up. “You said I could cook with you this summer!”

“Indeed I did,” I said, and wrote on a piece of paper Thomas’ name and under it, “Cooking.”

“And I know one for Gabe!”

Thomas said. “Tying his shoes!”

“Ah yes,” I agreed, and wrote, “Tying shoes” under Gabe’s name.

“Johnny, I want you and I to work together on drawing and writing your name,” I said, and wrote it under his name.

“But I’m not good!” Johnny said. “Thomas and Gabe say I just do scribbles!”

“You’re just learning,” I said, “just like they did. We’ll work on it together and it will be fun. And

you two,” I glared at Thomas and Gabe, “I don’t want to hear you telling John that he just does scribbles. No one said those kinds of things to you when you were learning—let him have his turn to learn and encourage him.”

We talked more about other projects, other fun things, other goals I have for them and they have for themselves. “This starts now,” I said, still stern, still frowning. “Yes Mom?” “Yes Mom,” they said.

And so began our summer.

It’s been basically awesome ever since.

I have a folder full of Thomas’ and Gabe’s written punishments already—things like “I know it’s not okay to hit my brother. I’m sorry and will try to do better”— and John’s spent a lot of time in his chair, but there’s been less of it as the days have gone on. The schedule’s been a lifesaver—our days are orderly and wholesome, with outside time during the cooler part of the day and inside activities during the hotter and buggy parts of the day. I stick to scheduled mealtimes, naptimes and bedtimes. We all know what to expect when, and we move freely and leisurely within the set blocks of time; it’s also easy enough to veer off schedule for a time, for unexpected or spontaneous activities, and re-enter it when we’re done.

It’s not all perfect all the time, for sure, but I think it’s the closest we’ll come. The boys collapse into bed, exhausted, every night, and they’re already showing the summertime glow from days in the sunshine and hours spent swimming. Already I’m feeling rested from the stress of the school year and pleased with the progress made on my own to-do and to-enjoy lists. Already I’m thinking this will end up being the best summer yet.

Kate Towne Sherwin is a stayat-home mom (SAHM) living in Saratoga Springs with her husband, Steve, and their sons Thomas (7), Gabriel (5), John Dominic (4), Xavier (2), and Thaddeus (6 months). She can be reached at sksherwin@hotmail.com.

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The Best Revenge is Living Well How to take the high road in all situations “Some people do the right thing because of what other people will think. Some, because they want to be accepted. But, there is great honor to be found in doing the right thing because it’s the right thing to do.”

-Unknown Author

Gayle LaSalle I’m the Boss of Me

Which are YOU? I tend to take a global focus while my administrative assistant is very detail oriented. I don’t spend much time discussing a problem but like to get to solutions quickly. I have a colleague who needs to dissect everything first. I am most definitely a “glass half full” person, but I’ve worked with those that see things the opposite way.

Do I sometimes get frustrated with these people? You bet! I’m sure there are just as many times that they are frustrated with me.

It’s not about right and wrongbut differences. If you like other things about a person, their differences can be overlooked without too much trouble. But what happens when a person seems to rub you wrong in a lot of ways?

While it can certainly be difficult to work with a person who is so different from you or has habits that grate on you, it is even more challenging to have to deal with this in your personal life. It’s been said: you can pick your friends but not your relatives.

This is never truer than when you have one that you just don’t like – that makes you grit your teeth when they speak. And, while yes, we can pick our friends; we can’t pick our friends’ friends. This too can be a challenge. I have a friend who lives at a distance. I adore her and look forward to spending time with her. Sometimes, she is in town for a short time and wants to combine her friends into one event so she can see us all. Most of the time, this goes well.

However, there are one or two of her friends who simply drive me crazy! So, what to do? Spend less time with her, or suck it up and tolerate those friends?

Perhaps the most difficult is the in-law whose values you don’t share or whose personality just sets you off. It could be easy to be short with them or to even get into disagreements. Does this accomplish anything? Are they likely to change? Are you? Who really takes the brunt of this type of interaction? Likely the person you love.

There is no right or wrong way to handle any of these situations.

It’s important to understand, however, that this discussion is not about someone who is intentionally out to hurt you or who is outright abusive in any way. It’s just about those really, really, annoying people that we all have in our lives.

Here are some common situations. A person cuts you off on your way to work. Maybe the clerk where you get your coffee is rude – or someone cuts in line while you’re trying to pay for that coffee. Or my favorite, some young “punk” takes the last seat on the subway when you’re carry-

ing an armload and pulling a computer bag.

You’re already late and stressed from all the things that complicate your busy morning. Now, you’re steaming and want to tell someone off. Well, if you’re not overly assertive, you won’t say anything to the clerk. If you’re smart, you won’t get into a tussle with another driver (though you may find a gesture to let them know what you think). And, it can be unwise to make a scene in the subway. But, even when you get where you’re going, you’re still steaming. And, of course, your mood is not your fault – it’s just because events happened that upset you.

You may find the first person you know and vent all over them.

Or, if you’re upset enough and have no one to vent to, you may just take it out on the first person who you come into contact with– especially if that person is one of those that annoy you anyway.

Does this feel good? Well, it might – at least for a little bit. Of

course, depending upon whom you treated poorly, this may have caused a whole new problem.

And, if you usually like to do the right thing and treat people well, you will feel badly about your own behavior.

Now, step back a bit. Do you think the person who originally upset you even knows it, and if they do, do they care? They have likely gone on about their day – good or bad – with no further thought of you or the incident.

But your day and the person you just dumped all over’s day are not going to go well.

How could you have avoided all this? Well, staying in bed and not going to work is one answer (and at times is very tempting), but that choice has problems all its own. And, just about all we do is about choices. No, you can’t choose whether to be upset – that just seems to happen – but you can choose how to deal with things, how much power to give them and what to do next.

Say to yourself, “Will this pos-

sibly matter to me in 10 days, 10 weeks, 10 years?" If it won't, then get over it. Let it go and don't let a jerk ruin your day over something trivial.

To do this you must be able to distinguish between trivial and important. In my book, “Pearls From my Tante,” I shared my tante’s (aunt) perspective of the difference between a crisis and a pain in the tuchas (butt). “A crisis is life-threatening or life-altering.

Everything else is a pain in the tuchas.” Each of the events I described above are simply pains in the tuchas. Yes, they feel important at the moment and they are irritating, but they are still just pains in the tuchas.

Of course, if you choose to chase the person who cut you off in your car, you could get into an accident or hurt in a physical altercation. If the person you decide to tell off is your boss, you could get fired. Then, you’ve taken a pain in the tuchas and turned it into a crisis.

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Senior Events & Activities Healthier Life Session Saratoga Springs Senior Center, 5 Williams St. Saratoga Springs Medicare beneficiaries are invited to attend “Healthy Choices for a Healthier Life,” a free education session and celebration highlighting the benefits of exercise and healthy eating. The event will take place Thursday, July 19, from 6-7:30 p.m. and include a presentation on recommended nutrition and physical activity guidelines. Following the presentation, attendees will be treated to an ice cream social and have the opportunity to participate in a dance with music provided by DJ Casanova.

The event will be hosted by Care Improvement Plus, the nation’s largest health plan solution for Medicare beneficiaries with chronic illnesses.

Topics to be addressed include: •Dietary tips for healthy living •Tips for eating healthy on a budget •Exercise recommendations for people who suffer from chronic illnesses like diabetes and heart failure

The Lillian Worth Senior Center 18 Traver Road, Gansevoort (518) 587-6363 Wilton Seniors Upcoming Trips Mac-Haydn Theatre, Chatham Wednesday, July 18 Bus departs the Wilton Senior Center at 9 a.m. and will pick up

Saratoga Seniors en route. Lunch will be at Jackson’s Old Chatham House and will be followed by “Legally Blonde” at the theatre.

Estimated return to the Wilton Senior Center is 6 p.m. The trip cost is $47 and includes a tip for the driver. For more information, call (518) 587-6363.

Delaware and Ulster Railroad Wednesday, August 15 Bus departs the Wilton Senior Center at 6 a.m. and will pick up Saratoga Seniors en route. Seniors will arrive in Delaware and Ulster Railroad at 10:30 a.m. where they will be transported on a journey back to the sophisticated atmosphere of the early days of railroading. Lunches with fresh salads, seasonal vegetables and roasted potatoes will be served on the train and participants will have the choice of chicken marsala or beef burgundy.

Seniors will board the bus for the trip to the Blenheim Gilboa Visitors Center and the Lansing Manor at 1:30 p.m. Arriving at 2:45 p.m., participants will be able to explore the science of energy and electricity through video and computer technology at the completely renovated visitors center. A trip next door to Lansing Manor, an early American country estate, will make any history lover’s dreams come true. The bus will depart at 4:30 p.m. with an expected 6:30 p.m. return. Cost is $51 per person and includes driver’s tip. For more information, call (518) 587-6363.

Indian Head Resort, N.H. Tues.-Thurs. September, 4-6 Tickets are priced as follows: sin-

gle $456, double $346, triple $326, quad $316.

Price includes: round-trip transportation; driver tip; two nights lodging; two dinners; two breakfasts from choice of menu; Mt. Washington cruise, including lunch; Rocks Estate; Sugar Hill sampler; Harmen's cheese; chutters; Franconia notch tour; welcome cocktail reception; floor shows; evening entertainment; baggage handling; and state tax and gratuities. For information, call Wilton Seniors at (518) 587-6363.

The Senior Citizens Center of Saratoga Springs 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs (518) 584-1621 www.saratogaseniorcenter.org seniorcentermarketing@gmail.com

BBQ Fundraiser Brooks BBQ is coming to the center Tuesday, July 24, offering barbequed chicken and rib dinners as a joint fundraiser for the Saratoga Senior Center, the Franklin Community Center and Rebuilding Together Saratoga County. Advance ticket purchase requested. Tickets available at all three agencies. Eat in or take-out.

Transportation Available in July The center is offering van transportation for members from Saratoga housing sites to our downtown facility on Thursdays starting

in July. Guests are invited to enjoy classes, socialize, have lunch and play “pick-up” games such as canasta, shanghai rummy, mahjong and more. The van will pick up guests in the morning and drop off in the afternoon for a $1 fee. Anyone interested in arranging a ride should call (518) 584-1621.

Events at the Center You Can Do Magic!

On Monday, July 23, at 2 p.m., local magician Alan Edstrom will take you into the magic behind the magic! Alan’s show is entertaining and engaging. Have fun and learn how to dazzle your friends and grandkids with tricks using everyday objects! Cost is $3 for members, $6 for non-members. Sign-up required.

Alzheimer’s Association Presentation Learn the difference between normal memory loss due to aging and Alzheimer’s disease. Karen Britt from the Alzheimer’s Association will educate and answer your questions at a free presentation Tuesday, July 24, at 10:30 a.m. Please sign up.

Pain Management through Guided Imagery Maria Geizer from Home Instead Senior Care will be at the center Wednesday, July 25, at 1:30 p.m. to show you how to manage pain through guided imagery. Similar to meditation, this practice helps you relax and focus your mind. No charge. Please sign up.

“The Artist” Showing The center will show “The Artist”

on Wednesday, July 25, at 3 p.m.

This Oscar-winning sensation is a black and white silent film about a movie star who fears “talkies” and finds love with starlet Peppy Miller.

Cost: $2 for members, $4 for nonmembers. Snacks provided. Please sign up in advance.

Burial Preplanning Presentation Many people are choosing to prepay for their burial expenses recognizing that smart financial planning provides great emotional relief for themselves and their loved ones. On July 31, at 10:30 a.m., Robyn Haberman with the NYS Funeral Directors Association will discuss the benefits, legalities and the process of burial preplanning.

Please sign up.

Upcoming Trips (Call the center for additional information or to sign up) California Wine Country: September 14-20.

Early sign-up: $2,999/double includes airfare, lodging, 11 meals with visits to San Francisco and numerous vineyards.

Beijing, China: October 29November 6.

Early sign-up: $1,999/double.

Leaves from JFK Airport and includes airfare, lodging, 15 meals and tours of Beijing Zoo, Tiananmen Square, The Great Wall and more.

To have your event listed in our seniors’ Families TODAY section, email cjames@saratogapublishing.com by August 3.

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Saratoga County Veterans Veteran Resources Saratoga County Return the Favor Veteran Discount Program The Saratoga County “Return the FAVOR” Discount Program gives Saratoga County veterans, or the widows/widowers of veterans, discounts from area business owners. Veterans in the program receive ID cards that are used locally to receive the discounts.

Veteran Eligibility and Application: Eligibility is for veterans or the widows/widowers of veterans and is dependent upon an honorable discharge from the United States military.

FAVOR Cards must be applied for in person only, and receipt of the card requires the filing of original discharge papers (DD214) at the Saratoga County Clerk’s Office.

To file discharge papers and/or apply for the Return the FAVOR card, come in person to: Saratoga County Clerk’s Office 40 McMaster Street Ballston Spa, NY 12020

Veterans Research Center at the New York State Military Museum The Veterans Research Center archives include a 2,000 volume library of military and New York State history and is free to access.

The center operates the New York State Veteran Oral History Program, which collects interviews of NYS veterans, and the Veteran Questionnaire Program, which preserves the written and photographic record of the state’s veterans.

Stop by the museum and learn about your compatriots or schedule a time to tell YOUR story. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The research center requires an appointment. Stop in to schedule an appointment or mail a research inquiry to: New York State Military Museum, 61 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

The museum is also looking for volunteers to staff the information desk on the museum floor.

If you are interested in volunteering, send an email to int-historians@ng.army.mil.

Saratoga County Deceased Veteran of the Month Wilfred Hollis Austin Jr. The Saratoga County Veterans Service Agency has named Wilfred Hollis Austin Jr. of Northumberland the July 2012 Deceased Veteran of the Month. Austin will be honored Tuesday, July 17 during a public ceremony. The ceremony begins at 2:30 p.m. at 40 McMaster St., Ballston Spa, and is followed by a reception.

Austin was a corporal with the 3rd Marine Division, a military policeman and a United States Marine Corps Volunteer. He served from 19521960 and was a Korean War veteran.

After leaving the Marines, Austin worked for 48 years as a parts manager for Whiteman Chevrolet and was a member of the Moreau Emergency Squad.

Austin is survived by his wife, Florence, and daughters, Geneva Pennington, Lorrie Conlee and Sara Reynolds.

Guardian House Vets Help Elks Recently a group from the Guardian House, a transitional shelter for homeless female veterans, was a big part in preparing for one of the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge’s monthly public dinners. The Elks hosts two dinners and breakfasts each month, so the female vets wanted to return the favor.

Women vets pictured from left to right: Marcy Donato, National Guard; Peggy Kelley, Coast Guard; Darcy Williams, Army; Kathy Dunlap, Navy; and Pat Torres, Air Force

Currently Serving An update on our local servicemen National Guard Reenlistments • • • •

Aaron Smith of Saratoga Springs John Holmes of Greenwich Kevin Conklin of Ballston Spa Anthony Smith of Gansevoort

Rank Advancements • • • • •

Matthew Fluri, Saratoga Springs, serving with the 1427th Transportation Company, was promoted to the rank of Private.

Tarrin Scranton, Saratoga Springs, serving with the Company C, 2-108th Infantry, was promoted to the rank of Specialist.

Jeremy Boyce, Greenwich, serving with the Company B, 427th Brigade Support Battalion, was promoted to the rank of Specialist.

James Klink, Saratoga Springs, serving with the 1428th Transportation Company, was promoted to the rank of Sergeant.

Alexander Patten, Gansevort, serving with the Medical Command, wsa promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant.

Awards •

Augustus Roberson, Malta, was awarded the New York Humane Service Medal for Hurricane Response • Adam Meyers, Schuylerville, was awarded the New York Humane Service Medal for Hurricane Response Information obtained from The New York State Division of Military & Naval Affairs’ profile page at www.readabout.me

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Q: A:

When hiring an investment manager, what can I do to avoid a Ponzi scheme?

The Four “Ps” will help you steer clear of a potential scam.

George B. Chelius, III Principal at Fenimore Asset Management in Cobleskill The Ponzi scheme is named after Charles Ponzi, a clerk in Boston, who popularized the scam

in the 1920s when he conned thousands of New Englanders into investing in a postage stamp ploy.

Ponzi guaranteed investors a 50 percent profit within 45 days or 100 percent profit within 90 days – meanwhile banks were offering an annual interest rate of just 5 percent. Ponzi used the funds of his latest victims to pay the earliest investors what he had promised.

What initially happened on Main Street soon found its way to Wall Street. From past to present, fraud cases and unethical behavior remind us that we must always be vigilant when selecting

investment professionals. The Madoff case is one that is etched in our minds today. Mr. Madoff promised investment returns that were “too good to be true” and would not explain his investment approach; yet droves of investors hired him. He hoodwinked many, including some financially savvy people, and hurt countless others.

And of course this scandal tainted the industry and caused some investors to worry about their assets.

For more than two decades, I have been advocating a practice that will help you avoid a Ponzi scheme – it is called the Four Ps. Diligently explore these areas before you hire an investment manager. When evaluating a prospective firm, I recommend that you give equal weighting to each of the following categories: 1. People – If possible, visit the firm’s office and get a feel

for the culture. Make sure you ask how long the portfolio managers have worked there – longevity can be a good sign.

Mr. Madoff did not want investors to visit his firm.

2. Philosophy – Money managers should be able to clearly explain their investment philosophy within one minute.

Mr. Madoff would not explain his style.

3. Process – Make sure their investment process is detailed, yet straightforward.

Mr. Madoff had no process.

4. Performance – Unfortunately, many investors look at this as the most important factor. Past performance is no guarantee of future results so it is crucial to equally evaluate the people,

philosophy, and process.

Mr. Madoff’s investment performance was definitely “too good to be true.”

Additionally, an external, independent auditor should regularly review their financial statements.

Finally, make sure the firm utilizes a third-party custodian who provides safekeeping of your assets and has no role in portfolio management. Madoff’s firm held its clients’ assets.

I encourage you to take the time to follow the Four Ps before you trust someone with your hardearned assets.

Fenimore Asset Management (Fenimore) is an independent investment advisory firm located in Cobleskill, New York, and has been hand-selecting investments for almost four decades.

Fenimore manages individual and institutional portfolios and mutual funds – FAM Funds.

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Ou La La, Crème Fraîche!

Suzanne Voigt Farmers’ Market Recently I had the pleasure of visiting one of our farmers, Christine Gaud, a native of France and co-owner (with her husband Nate Darrow) of Saratoga Apple in Schuylerville. She treated me to homemade crème fraîche with justpicked blueberries. It was a simple dish that just said “ou la la”! She was surprised that I had never had this variation of cream and shared her recipe so I could make it at home. Now, I share it with you.

Crème fraîche is a rich thick cream that is naturally soured. It has a slightly tangy, almost nutty, flavor that is wonderfully smooth and velvety. It is decadent and absolutely divine with berries, on

pies or used to top your favorite hot chocolate or coffee drink. The best part is crème fraîche is so easy to make.

It uses only two ingredients, buttermilk and cream—both fresh and available at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market. You must plan ahead before using crème fraîche because it takes the natural culture a day or two to work its magic! However, if you need it right away, you can always buy it already made at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market from Liza Porter (Longview Farm).

Directions: Combine 1 cup Battenkill Dairy cream and 2 tablespoons Argyle Cheese Factory fresh buttermilk in a glass container. Stir well and cover. Let stand at room temperature (about 70°F) from eight to 36 hours (depending on the ambient temperature). You will know it’s done when the mixture becomes very thick. Once thickened, you can store it in your refrigerator for up to 12 days.

Note: If your sweet tooth demands it, add a small amount of maple syrup or honey to sweeten the cream up just a tad

Here’s to 10 Years!

John Reardon Compliments to the Chef Hello my Foodie Friends!!

Many dream of owning a business, however, taking the big step as an entrepreneur can be an exhilarating and scary experience.

From the moment my family

moved to Saratoga Springs 16 years ago, we dreamt of owning a business on Broadway.

Ten years ago, in July of 2002, Andrea and David LaFrance created a vision of a unique kitchen store located at 488 Broadway. They created a magical blueprint for a fun and exciting business. We had the blessed opportunity to purchase the business in June 2004, and we feel so fortunate to not only have maintained a close and special friendship with David and Andrea, but to also have been able to grow the business with the support of our Saratoga Springs family.

We thank Saratoga Springs for the support and fellowship of our business.

Here is to 10 more happy years!

Remember; “Life happens in the kitchen.”

Take care, John and Paula

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by Jodie Fitz for Saratoga TODAY

32 oz. Vanilla Greek yogurt (no fat) 16 oz. Frozen strawberries (fresh, no sugar added) 1/2 cup honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Add the Greek vanilla yogurt, frozen strawberries, honey and vanilla extract into a food processor, turn it on and let it swirl. Once everything is blended, simply scoop it up and serve…it’s the best soft serve ever!

We scoop our leftovers into the Tovolo freeze pop molds and freeze them up for another cold treat. I found mine at Marshall’s for $7.99, but you can also find them online to order. My youngest loves these new pop molds!

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Lost Dog Found!

The now famous border collie, Franny, has been found and is safe at home. Her owner, Grace Altieri, sends this message of thanks: I lost my border collie, Franny, on June 22 and she was gone for nine days in Saratoga Springs. I up put posters everywhere and talked to several helpful people, and I want to thank everyone from the bottom of my heart. Thank you for your concerned phone calls, for the sightings you reported and for the general support I received. I would like to thank my familyuncles, parents and grandfather for the hours of walking they did and I would especially like to thank Dawgdom for getting Franny's flyer out via Facebook, which led to over 300 shares and other people reposting on their sites as well. Franny was found July 1 (my birthday) in the back corner of the cemetery on Lincoln Ave. at about 10:45 that night. She had suffered a broken shoulder bone that was confirmed by the vet as being hit by a car; she had surgery and was home on the fourth of July! I was really overwhelmed with the joy and kindness exhibited by the community in Saratoga Springs, and I am convinced that if strangers can rally together to find a dog, then we can do just about anything. Thanks so much!

Happy Birthday, Tiff!

One of Saratoga TODAY’s brightest and best, Ms. Tiffany Garland celebrated her birthday last week. We all want to wish her the best year ever! We’ll also take this time to tell her how appreciated she is, and how lucky we are to work with her. You’re the best, Tiff!

Citizens Bank Supports Project Lift Citizens Bank Foundation has approved a $5,000 grant request in support of Project Lift, Franklin Community Center’s after-school prevention program for youth in grades one-five. The foundation approved the request in June, and the funds will be used toward continuing Project Lift into the 20122013 school year in the Saratoga Springs City School District.

Saratoga P.L.A.N. receives $20,000 gift from Saratoga Springs Rotary Club Saratoga P.L.A.N. (Preserving Land and Nature) has received a $20,000 gift from the Saratoga Springs Rotary Club for enhancement of the 43-acre Rowland Hollow Creek Preserve on Grand Avenue. The gift will be used to ready the preserve for public enjoyment. Components of this project include an orientation kiosk and entry sign, a wellmarked walking trail, a parking area and even a letterbox treasure hunt for kids.

Kristcha DeGuerre Makes MCLA Dean’s List Kristcha DeGuerre of Ballston Spa has been named to the spring 2012 semester dean’s list at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA).

To be eligible, students must be enrolled in six or more credit courses, attain a grade point average of 3.25 or better and have no incomplete grades. A total of 612 students were named to the dean’s list this past spring.

The Melanie Foundation to Donate Portion of Race Proceeds The Saratoga Palio: Melanie Merola O’Donnell Memorial Race has enjoyed great success since its inaugural race in 2006.

Established to honor the inspiring life of Melanie Merola O’Donnell, the race has grown into an exceptional scholarship fund for candidates pursuing a doctoral or master’s degree in the mental health field. This year, The Melanie Foundation has chosen to donate part of the race’s proceeds to World’s Window, an organization that works a great deal in Belize providing support and expanding education programs for students in need of assistance.

For more information on The Melanie Foundation and The Saratoga Palio: Melanie Merola O’Donnell Memorial Race on Sunday, September 16, 2012, visit www.thesaratogapalio.com.

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Tooth fairy club Take a look at this week’s newest club members

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Kaitlyn

Lillian

Maggie

Nathan The tooth fairy club is sponsored by:

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PUZZLES PUZZLES PUZZLES

Sudoku

"The bottom line about success in life isn’t whether you are financially successful, but whether you have given of yourself in some way to help others less fortunate than you and to serve your community and your country."

P. Anthony Ridder

Words to know: peregrine: adj, Foreign, alien; wandering or roving.

Crossword

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ACROSS See puzzle solution on page 39

Scrabblegram

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Movie Review What to Expect When You’re Expecting

1 Stinger 5 Banded marble 10 Saudi Arabia neighbor 14 Earthen pot 15 Gruesome 16 Got up 17 Brisket-making flair?

20 Diver’s concern 21 Perps’ patterns 22 Blood of the gods 23 1988 self-titled C&W album 25 Brilliance 26 Hidden dietary supplements?

31 Broke (in) 32 Zap 33 Mil. authority 36 Pasta __: food brand 37 Smallest 39 Verve 40 Restful retreat 41 Talking iPhone feature 42 __ rod 44 Teen’s response to “You need to shave”?

46 Medium card 48 The Eagles’ “__ Eyes” 49 Film director Morris 50 PC key 52 John or Christine of Fleetwood Mac 56 Annoyance ... and a hint to how 17-, 26- and 44-Across are formed?

59 Snippy retort 60 Harden 61 Avant-garde 62 YouTube co-founder Steve 63 Plant sometimes called heart’s-ease 64 Conks out DOWN 1 One of six in this clue 2 Soothing balm 3 Insult 4 Deli choice 5 Poetic pugilist 6 Perp, perhaps 7 Ship that survived the Clashing Rocks 8 Advice 9 Author LeShan 10 Ancient source of counsel

If you’re about to take on the one task that you can never really be ready for, no matter what book you read, what do you do? You talk to people who’ve been there. Expert or not, they’ll have advice you can actually relate to.

In the beginning of the film, we’re introduced to a cast of characters too numerous to list.

Among them, however, are Holly and Alex (played by Jennifer Lopez and Rodrigo Santoro) who are beginning the arduous task of adopting a child from abroad after experiencing great difficulty conceiving. Also, we’re shown the final episode of a “Dancing with the Stars” type of show and as one of the winning contestants, Jules (played by Cameron Diaz) becomes nauseous and throws up which, in this film anyway, can only mean one thing.

Holly (Lopez) is concerned that, even with the wait they have ahead of them, Alex (Santoro) won’t be ready for the challenges of parenting and isn’t excited about the prospect. To help him, she sets him up with The Dudes Group, men with children and pregnant wives who tell the truth, offer advice and commiserate. One of the founding principles of the group is that they do not tell wives or girlfriends what takes place during group meetings. Another, told to us by Gabe, a man who has children already is that they don’t pass judgment. Even as one child, who’s father is played by Chris Rock, welcomes Alex to the group by hitting him with a stick and seems to find an accident around every corner.

Now, even as someone who’s never been expecting, the book of the same name was something I’d heard of before and as a result I would’ve known what this movie was about even without seeing the trailer. And, as was the case with “He’s Just

At The Movies With Trey Roohan

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11 Starbucks flavor 12 “Give it __” 13 Poetic negative 18 Motif 19 Specific market type 24 Set of potential suppliers 25 Bliss 26 TV adjuncts 27 Place to see stacks 28 Talking Heads bassist Weymouth 29 Say with assurance 30 Small power sources 33 Marsh critter 34 Ho Chi __ City 35 Tablespoon, maybe 38 Significant period 39 Diverged, with “off”

41 White Russian spec 43 “... __ to be born and ...”

44 Like some T-shirt images 45 Stomach issues 46 Pan 47 Get up 49 Large-scale work 50 View from Catania 51 Avoid 53 Part of Caesar’s boast 54 “Bus Stop” playwright 55 Company that created Rocky Road ice cream 57 Barely beat 58 Ottoman official

Not That Into You,” another movie based on an eponymous self-help book, there isn’t much to see here. The characters themselves are exaggerated and the connections between them strain credibility and imagination. It isn’t offensive, though I might feel differently if I had or was going to have children, but it isn’t that entertaining either. There are some cheap laughs and shallow dramatic moments, but nothing that funny or insightful. If you are about to have children, skip the movie, read the book. And as someone who is beyond tired of hearing other people say “the book was much better than the movie” it pains me to say that. (5.6/10) For comments and questions, contact me at movies@roohanrealty.com .

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Club of Saratoga Springs' major gift program for 2012. The $20,000 gift will be added to a similar amount pledged by Friends of the SSPL to help support renovation of the library's Children's Room, with work slated to begin in January.

Foxey Brown: The Story of an Adirondack Outlaw, Food Hermit and Guide

The regularly scheduled walking tours start every Saturday, May-Oct, at 12:30 at the farmer’s market and private tours can be arranged for groups of four or more at any time throughout the year.

Cost of the tour is $40 which includes all tastings—more than enough for lunch. The tours last about two and a half hours and covers about a mile of walking.

Custom tours are available and can be tailored to the client’s requirements. More information is available at www.saratogaspringsfoodtours.com or by calling (518) 803-4181.

“A Musical SHABBAT” Congregation Shaara Tfille, Saratoga Springs This one-hour service program, on July 20 at 7:30 p.m., will feature adaptations of Broadway songs and classic tunes from the Great American Songbook, as well as traditional Jewish prayer songs and modern compositions.

RSVP to Carole in the office at (518) 584-2370 by Tuesday, July 17. Admission for dinner is $18 for adults and $10 for children (under 12 ).

Writing Your Family History Course Your family and personal stories are too good, too important, to lose. Discover the step-by-step process that transforms memories into memoirs in "Writing Your Family History," a course that will be held on Wednesdays, July 18, 25 and August 1, 2012, from 7 - 9 p.m. at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy. The $69 registration fee includes a coursebook. To register, call (518) 629-7339.

Saratoga Rotary Befriends Library The Friends of the Saratoga Springs Public Library is one of three beneficiaries of the Rotary

Adirondack Museum, Ne York 30, Blue Mountain Lake Join author Charles Yaple on Monday, July 16 for "Foxey Brown: The Story of An Adirondack Outlaw, Hermit and Guide." The program is part of the Monday Evening Lecture series.

Yaple will tell the story of railroad worker and college student David Brennan who, convinced he had killed a man in a Boston barroom brawl, fled to the Adirondack Mountain wilderness in 1890. Changing his name to David Brown, he became known as a crafty "Foxey" woodsman and popular guide, until a hunting trip tragedy led to one of the largest manhunts in Adirondack history. For more information, call (518) 352-7311 or visit www.adirondackmuseum.com.

Industrial and Manufacturing Marketing Workshop Saratoga County Chamber Office Boardroom, 28 Clinton St. Saratoga Springs Each person has a role to play in creating a portion of the marketing program set for Thursday, July 26 from 9:30 a.m. - noon.

You have five minutes to create each portion of the project, from defining the business and their place in the market, to developing a creative strategy that will get them to buy your product. After the mock program is created, there will be a question and answer period for as long as you want. For information on how to register, call (518) 584-3255.

In Their Own Words: Kids Who Stutter Star in DVD Available at Saratoga Public Library Many children who stutter have never met anyone else who struggles with the same disability. But in this DVD from the Stuttering Foundation, they meet

other kids who recount how they handle challenges such as teasing, speaking out in class and teaching others about stuttering.

Swish, a lively and engaging animated basketball character designed by students at Purdue University, narrates the DVD. The children, who range in age from first-graders to high school students, offer frank and sometimes differing views of stuttering.

Public Workshops for Cleaner, Greener Communities Program The Capital Region Sustainabilty Plan is a coalition effort to craft a smart growth plan for Albany, Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Warren and Washington counties. The first local public workshops takes place Wednesday, July 25 from 7-9 p.m., at Queensbury High School, 409 Aviation Road, Queensbury.

Your participation will help create a regional plan that reflects the values and vision of you and your community. For more information, visit www.sustainablecapitalregion.org

2012-13 Universal PreKindergarten Program The Saratoga Springs City School District anticipates funding a Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program for the 2012-2013 school year. The district is currently accepting names of children who reside in the school district and will turn 4 on or before December 1, 2012.

For additional information, visit www.saratogaschools.org/upk.

If you do not have computer access, call Lisa Nettesheim at (518) 583-4474.

Youth Parking The youth parking program is collecting parking fees at the lower deck of the Spring Street parking garage located in downtown Saratoga Springs. The program, which is operated by the City of Saratoga Springs Recreation Department, raises money to help support the recreation department. The program also collects fees at the corner of Wright Street and Jackson Street during the track season. A complete list of fees and dates can be found at www.saratoga-

springs.org under city fees.

Pups for Preservation - A Dog Friendly Downtown Event Enjoy an hour-long tour of historic North Broadway with your favorite pup followed by Yappy Hour at the Ice House on Putnam Street. Dog treats will be provided along the route. Join us and we guarantee your pooch will love this posh neighborhood. Pre-registration required.

Space is limited. For more information, call (518) 587-5030.

Ronald McDonald Charities Pond Tour Enjoy some of the finest landscape gardens in the area featuring koi ponds, streams and waterfalls. This self-guided tour throughout the Capital Region will end at Decker’s Landscape & Aquatics, 1632 Main St., Pattersonville, with a BBQ and nursery-wide tour for participants. For more information, call Decker’s Aquatics at (518) 887-5552.

Galway Teachers Association and Board Approve Contract Members of the Galway Teachers Association (GTA) and the Galway Central School District Board of Education have formally approved a new fouryear contract, which includes a salary freeze that will save the district nearly $150,000.

The GTA also agreed to increase their contribution to the district’s offered health insurance plans by 1 percent in 201314 and 1 percent in 2015-16. In addition, the contract reduces pay for stipend and coaching positions by 10 percent and freezes those payments over the four-year contract that begins with the 2012-13 school year.

Due to this reduction and freeze along with additional savings through the use of volunteers, the GTA and the district also agreed to the development of additional elementary academic intervention programs before and after school.

Both parties expressed belief that the agreement is good for taxpayers, good for students and fair to teachers. The GTA and the district also successfully negotiated an evaluation tool in accordance with state guidelines.

Send your local briefs to Eric Havens at ehavens@ saratogapublishing.com before Monday at 5 p.m. for Friday publication

upcoming town meetings Town of Ballston: Ballston Town Hall 323 Charlton Road 885-8502 www.townofballstonny.org 7/18: Parks and Rec., 7:30 p.m.

Village of Ballston Spa: 66 Front Street 885-5711 www.ballstonspany.org Town of Greenfield: 7 Wilton Road 893-7432 www.townofgreenfield.com Town of Malta: 2540 Route 9 899-2818 www.malta-town.org 7/16: Town Board, 6:30 p.m.

7/17: Planning Board, 6:30 p.m Town of Milton: 503 Geyser Road 885-9220 www.townofmiltonny.org City of Saratoga Springs: 474 Broadway 587-3550 www.saratoga-springs.org 7/16: City Council, 9:30 a.m.

7/16: Zoning Board, 7 p.m.

7/17: Public Hearing, 6:50 p.m.

7/17: City Council, 7 p.m.

7/18: Design Review Commission, 7 p.m.

Town of Saratoga: 12 Spring Street, Schuylerville 695-3644 www.townofsaratoga.com Village of Schuylerville: 35 Spring Street 695-3881 www.villageofschuylerville.or 7/16: Planning Board, 6:30 p.m.

Town of Stillwater: 66 East St., Riverside Mechanicville, NY 12118 www.stillwaterny.org 7/16: Planning Board, 7 p.m.

7/19: Town Board, 7 p.m.

Town of Wilton: 22 Traver Road 587-1939 www.townofwilton.com 7/18: Planning Board, 6:30 p.m.

Saratoga County Board of Supervisors 40 McMaster St., # 1 Ballston Spa, NY 12020-1985 (518) 885-2240 www.saratogacountyny.gov 7/17: Board Meeting, 4 p.m.

7/19: InterCounty, 10:30 a.m.

7/19: Planning Board, 4 p.m.

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events Ongoing Events Tails and Terpsichore Exhibit National Museum of Dance, 99 S. Broadway, Saratoga Springs An exhibit about the many occurrences where animal and dance themes become intertwined.

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. March 20 November 24 (518) 584-2225

Oklahoma Training Track Tours The National Museum of Racing, 191 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs This walking tour covers approximately one mile and lasts for one and a half hours. $10 8:30 a.m.

June 2 - October 27 (518) 584-0400, ext. 120

Saratoga Artisans and Crafters’ Market

Building Buzz for Your Business Tec-Smart Campus of Hudson Valley Community College, Malta A course for business owners interested in increasing the visibility of their companies in tough economic times will be held Mondays, July 16, 23 and 30, 2012, from 7 - 9 p.m.

To register, call (518) 629-7339.

Saratoga County Fair: July 17 - 22 Saratoga County Fairgrounds, Ballston Spa Head to the 171st annual Saratoga County Fair this summer to experience a classic, all-American county fair! Saratoga County's is one of the oldest fairs in the state and is held annually at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds. See Pages 21-24

Friday, July 13 Fingerprint Forensics & Analysis For Teens Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs Learn the science and techniques of finding, lifting, processing and analyzing fingerprints found at a crime scene. 1 - 2 p.m. www.sspl.org, (518) 584-7860

Celebration of Heroes Saratoga Hilton, Saratoga Springs A public celebration honoring all the not-for-profits the clubs of Rotary District 7190 has partnered with. Cocktail attire is suggested.

(518) 899-5855

High Rock Pavilion Thursdays, June 8 - August 31 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

(518) 461-4893

Saturday, July 14

Tang Museum Concerts: UpBeat on the Roof

Wilton's Community Day ParkFest 2012

Tang Museum, Skidmore College, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs A different artist performs every Friday through August 31 at 7 p.m. on the Tang Museum rooftop patio. For more information, call (518) 580-8080

Gavin Park, Saratoga Springs Includes a very eclectic craft fair, amusement park rides, food vendors, contests, live music, shows and is topped off with an awards ceremony and a fantastic fireworks display at dusk.

Free admission, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

(518) 584-9455 See Page 15

New York City Ballet SPAC, 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs Classical and contemporary ballets.

Event lasts July 10 - 21.

(518) 587-3330

Tang Museum Family Day Tang Museum, Skidmore College Enjoy a tour of the Tang exhibition followed by a hands-on art activity from 2 - 3:30 p.m. www.skidmore.edu/tang (518) 580-8080

Back to the Track Event Saratoga Casino and Raceway, Saratoga Springs “Back to the Track” is a nationwide event designed to celebrate the rich history of racing. 6 - 11 p.m. asavage@saratogagaming.com (518) 584-2110, ext. 5743

Sunday, July 15 Free Concert in Congress Park Congress Park, Saratoga Springs Gary Ferris presents an entertaining historical program unlike any you have seen. 7 - 8:30 p.m.

Weather permitting (518) 587-3241

Saratoga Stroll Tour From Beekman to Franklin St., Saratoga Springs Stroll leader Margie Van Meter will take guests through the restored historic West Side, also known as Little Dublin. Tour starts at 10:30 a.m. and lasts approximately 90 minutes. Cost $5 per member/$8 non-members. www.saratogapreservation.org (518) 587-5030

Saratoga Race Course 32nd Annual Open House Saratoga Race Course, 267 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs Saratoga's open house is fun for the whole family. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Proceeds from the day's events benefit dozens of local nonprofit organizations.

(518) 584-7064 See Page 16

Monday, July 16 Parent / Child Workshop H. Dutcher Rm., Saratoga Springs Public Library Children ages 12-36 months and their parent or caregiver will participate in interactive hands-on learning and play stations. A children's librarian will lead a circle time with songs and movement activities. 10:45 a.m. - noon www.sspl.org, (518) 584-7860 opt 3

Poetry and Nonfiction Reading: Mark Strand & Honor Moore Palamountain Hall Davis Auditorium, Skidmore College New York State Summer Writers Institute: Mark Strand (Pulitzer Prize, poetry) and Honor Moore (author, “Red Shoes,” “The Bishop's

Daughter”) 8 p.m. www.skidmore.edu

Tuesday, July 17 Taste of Malta HVCC Tec Smart, 345 Hermes Rd, Malta A variety of Malta area restaurants will be serving samples of their best fare. Half the proceeds to benefit the Partnership for Innovation in Education Program of the Ballston Spa Central School District. From 5:30- 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $15. www.maltabpa.com

Wednesday, July 18 1st Stem Cell Soiree Saratoga National Golf Course, 458 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs The public is invited to attend the 1st Stem Cell Soiree. Tickets are $75 per person,$150 a couple or $550 to become a table sponsor (includes tickets for a table of eight). 6 - 8:30 p.m.

(518) 694-8188 rachelwurster@nynsci.org

NASCAR Hall of Fame Member Bobby Allison to Meet Fans Saratoga Auto Museum, 110 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs Set for 6 pm with a $15 admission charge, the program will be held in a huge tent on the museum grounds and will feature an autograph session along with Allison's remembrances of his stellar career.

Ron Hedger: (518) 885-7481 Susan Carbonaro: (518) 587-1935

Thursday, July 19 19th Annual Marini Builders Siro's Cup Siro's Restaurant, Lincoln Avenue, Saratoga Springs Honoring Trainer Linda Rice. This traditional kick off to the racing season, on the eve of opening day at the Saratoga Race Course, is held rain or shine. 6 - 11 p.m.

Tickets are $125 per person, block of 10 for $1100.

(518) 944-2125 See Page 20

Mantra music & mystic poetry.

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Springs $25 at door / or $20 advanced sale at YogaMandali.com 7:30 pm benefits callandresponse.org (518) 584-0807

Upcoming Events Friday, July 20 Hats Off to Saratoga Festival Saratoga Race Course, Saratoga Springs www.saratogaracetrack.com/sche dule An Unbridled Affair Gideon Putnam Resort, Saratoga Springs www.captainyfs.org/an-unbridledaffair.html NYC Ballet - Family Night SPAC, 108 Ave. of the Pines, Saratoga Springs www.saratoga.com/events

Farmers’ Markets Saratoga Springs High Rock Park Wednesdays 3 - 6 p.m.

Saturdays 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. www.saratogafarmersmarket.org

Greenfield Center Middle Grove Park on Middle Grove Rd. Fridays 4 - 7 p.m. www.greenfieldhistoricalsociety.com

Ballston Spa Wiswall Park on Front St. Thursdays 3 - 6 p.m.

Saturdays 9 a.m. noon www.ballston.org

Burnt Hills / Ballston Lake Corner of Lake Hill Rd. and Route 50 Saturdays 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Malta Community Center Tuesdays 3 - 6 p.m. www.saratogafarmersmarket.org

Yoga Mandali, 454 B’way, Saratoga

Send your calendar items to Eric Havens at ehavens@saratogapublishing.com before 5 p.m. on Monday for Friday publication.

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Local Gigs Week of 7/13-7/19:

Send listings to entertainment@saratogapublishing.com

Friday, 7.13:

•Stray Dogs, 9 pm

•Jim Wilson Quartet, 9 pm

•Out of the Box, 6:30 pm

@ 9 maple avenue - 587.7759

•Ubuntu, 9 pm @ bailey’s - 583.6060

•Steve Forbert, 8 pm @ caffè lena - 583.0022

•High Peaks Band, 9 pm @ gaffney’s - 587.7359

•Radio Junkies, 8:30 pm @ irish times - 583.0003

•Static, 10:30 pm @ jp bruno’s - 745.1180

•Velmas, 9 pm @ the mill - 899.5253

•McGroovin, 9 pm @ the parting glass - 583.1916

•Just Nate, 6:30 pm @ primelive ultra lounge - 583.4563

•Twiddle w/Headband Jack, 9 pm @ putnam den - 584.8066

•The Accents, 8 pm @ vapor - 581.5772

•Tony Jenkins Jazz Trip, 8:30 pm @ wallabee’s jazz bar - 792.8282

@ the parting glass - 583.1916 @ primelive ultra lounge - 583.4563

•Karma's Army, 9 pm @ putnam den - 584.8066

•DJ Playground & DVDJ Kris P, 9 pm @ vapor - 581.5772

•The Magic Numbers, 9 pm @ wallabee’s jazz bar - 792.8282

Sunday, 7.15: •David Wilcox, 7 pm @ caffè lena - 583.0022

•Holly & Evan, 8 pm @ gaffney’s - 587.7359

Thursday, 7.19: •NYC Ballet Musicians & Friends, noon @ arts center - 584.4132

•Mike Scala, 8 pm @ bailey’s - 583.6060

•Side Effects, 8 pm @ gaffney’s - 587.7359

•This Way, 9 pm @ putnam den - 584.8066

Saturday, 7.14:

•Frankie Vallie Tribute, 6 & 8 pm

•Keith Pray’s Soul Jazz Revival, 9 pm

•Brent Haviland and Bryan Mull, 9 pm

@ 9 maple avenue - 587.7759

•E-Town Express, 9 pm @ bailey’s - 583.6060

•Michael Eck, 8 pm @ caffè lena - 583.0022

•The Resonators, 9 pm @ gaffney’s - 587.7359

•Hot Cousin, 9:30 pm @ irish times - 583.0003

•Street Talk, 10 pm @ jp bruno’s - 745.1180

•Robanic, 8 pm @ the local - 587.7256

•Rusty Old Guys, 9 pm @ the mill - 899.5253

@ vapor - 581.5772

@ wallabee’s jazz bar - 792.8282

Open Mics: •Sun. Open Mic, 7 pm @ bailey’s - 583.6060

•Mon. w/Steve Candlen, 8 pm @ irish times - 583.0003

•Tue. w/Rick Bolton, 8 pm @ gaffney’s - 587.7359

•Wed. Open Mic, 8 pm @ putnam den - 584.8066

•Thur. Open Mic, 7 pm @ caffè lena - 583.0022

•Thur. Open Mic, 10 pm @ circus café - 583.1106

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2012 All-American Celebration Announces BBQ, Dessert Fest and Car Show Winners

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Winners of the All-American Celebration’s BBQ Fest and Dessert Fest Competition SARATOGA SPRINGS - Named one of the top 10 small town July 4th celebrations in the nation by ABC News, Saratoga Springs drew thousands downtown to enjoy the festivities.

“We are thrilled to be named... one of the top 10 small town July 4th celebrations in America!” said Kate Jarosh, president on the board of directors for Saratoga’s All-American Celebration Inc. “[This year] was amazing and we look forward to a bigger and better celebration in 2013!”

Dozens of vendors participated in this year’s BBQ Fest and Dessert Fest contests, along with many residents who entered their vehicles in the Classic Car Show. Winners for each of the contests have been announced:

BBQ Fest • BBQ Best Overall Winner: Seven Horse Pub • BBQ Best Overall Runner-Up: Saratoga Salsa & Spice Co. w/Pies-on Wheels • BBQ Best On Broadway Winner: Saratoga Salsa & Spice Co. w/Pies-on Wheels • BBQ Best On Broadway RunnerUp: Bookmakers at the Holiday Inn • BBQ Best Off Broadway Winner: Seven Horse Pub • BBQ Best Off Broadway Runner-Up: Backstretch Barbeque • BBQ Best Newcomer Winner: Backstretch Barbeque

• BBQ Best Newcomer RunnerUp: Hattie’s Restaurant • President’s Choice: Hattie’s Restaurant • President’s Choice Runner-Up: Russo’s Restaurant • Doggie BBQ Winner: Impressions of Saratoga

Dessert Fest • Dessert Best Overall Winner: Bookmakers at the Holiday Inn • Dessert Best Overall RunnerUp: The Parting Glass • Dessert Best On Broadway Winner: Bookmakers at the Holiday Inn • Dessert Best On Broadway Runner-Up: Eugenio’s Café Gelato • Dessert Best Off Broadway Winner: The Parting Glass • Dessert Best Off Broadway Runner-Up: Jacob & Anthony’s American Grille • Dessert Best Newcomer Winner: Eugenio’s Café Gelato • Dessert Best Newcomer Runner-

Up: Jacob & Anthony’s American Grille • President’s Choice: The Great American Grill at the Hilton Garden Inn • President’s Choice Runner-Up: Hampton Inn & Suites

Classic Car Show • Best of the 1920s: Tom Sadlon 1921 Ford Model T • Best of the 1930s: Michael Leo 1933 Chevrolet 4-Door • Best of the 1940s: Bob Quarararo 1948 Willy’s CJ2A • Best of the 1950s: Milt Connors 1956 Ford Thunderbird • Best of the 1960s: Bill Schroeder 1966 Chevrolet Corvette • Best of the 1970s: Phil & Mary Walsh 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1 • Best of the 1980s: James McMullen Jr. 1982 Zimmer Golden Spirit • Mayor's Choice Award: John O’Brien 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

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Free Jazz Concerts in Congress Park SARATOGA SPRINGS Saratoga’s Congress Park is celebrating “Jazz in July” with a series of free concerts every Sunday.

Gary Ferris, who performs July 15, combines entertainment and history for his oneof-a-kind show. Dressed in a World War II Army officer’s uniform, Ferris re-creates live radio shows reminiscent of Bob Hope and Glen Miller during the 1930s and 40s.

Featuring period songs, letters from soldiers and their sweethearts and period ad spots, Ferris lends his vocal talents to a wide range of classics.

On July 22, the dynamic three-piece, “FRESH,” will perform a wide spectrum of well-loved jazz hits, featuring a perfect blend of vocals and passionate instrumental riffs.

To end the summer series, local favorites Sonny and Perley will perform July 29.

Known for their smooth bossa nova, international cabaret and American Songbook standards, this highly-acclaimed jazz duo has been exciting jazz fans for decades.

All performances are free and held at the War Memorial in Congress Park from 7 - 8:30 p.m., weather permitting.

Saratoga Bridges holds annual White Party Gala July 21 SARATOGA SPRINGS Saratoga Bridges is readying to host one of the most anticipated annual summer gala’s of the year - The White Party - at the world-famous Fasig-Tipton in Saratoga Springs, Saturday, July 21, from 7 - 11 p.m.

Co-chaired by Julie Bonacio and Beth Alexander, the event features complimentary cocktails courtesy of Diageo, buffet dinner and desserts from Mazzone Hospitality Catering, live and silent auctions, music

by The Grand Design, decor by Fine Affairs, a cigar roller, artwork, photography and more.

Attire is white cocktail or

summer casual.

Tickets are $150 per person or $100 for those under 35 ($100 is tax deductible). To make reservations, visit www.saratogabridges.org or call (518) 587-0723, ext. 1242.

Tickets may also be purchased at the door.

Saratoga Bridges is one of the largest nonprofit organizatinos in Saratoga County, serving over 800 people with developmental disabilities and their families for more than 55 years. Proceeds from The White Party are used to support their work in and around the community.

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SPAC Reduces 2013 NYC Ballet Residency to One Week

by Daniel Schechtman Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS Performances by the New York City Ballet (NYCB) are underway at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) - but catch them while you can. Although the ballet is entering its second and final week of the 2012 season, next summer’s season will be cut in half.

“In recent years, NYCB and SPAC, like arts organizations nationwide, have had to confront new financial realities,” said Marcia J. White, president and executive director of SPAC. “We are operating in an environment where funding from both public and private sources is more scarce, while the costs of doing business have continued to rise...The move to shorten the 2013 program to one week is a short-term, but necessary step.”

Currently, the NYCB residency

accounts for 40 percent of SPAC’s annual operating budget - a total of approximately $1.7 million for their two-week stay.

But despite the skyrocketing cost to host the ballet (this year expenses rose by $220,000), ticket sales only make up 10 percent of SPAC’s yearly attendance.

The NYCB season was first cut back from three weeks to two in 2009. Even after the cut, White indicated that SPAC was actually losing more money this year with a two-week season then it had prior to the cut, in part due to a sluggish economy, low ticket sales and a loss of several major sponsors, including HSBC Bank.

With the cards stacked against them, it seemed almost inevitable that the season would, at the very least, be cut to one week for their return in 2013.

“Our goal is to maintain [NYCB’s] historic residency at SPAC at an affordable, sustainable cost,” said Susan Phillips

Read, chairman of SPAC’s Board of Directors. “We value the partnership with [NYCB] tremendously and are ready to try virtually any alternative that will

allow us to reach that goal.”

The NYCB at SPAC has become a staple in Saratoga, a partnership that dates back 47 years.

The NYCB will finish out its 2012 season July 21. To learn more or to purchase tickets for the remaining performances, visit www.SPAC.org.

photo by Paul Kolnik

The New York City Ballet performing “Kammermusik No. 2.”

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Schedule of NYC Ballet’s 2012 Program

Photos by Paul Kolnik

Top: Daniel Ulbricht, Joaquin De Luz and NYCB Ensemble dual during “Romeo and Juliet.” Right: Teresa Reichlen and Justin Peck perform “Concerto Barocco.”

SARATOGA SPRINGS There’s just a little over one week left for the 2012 season of the New York City Ballet at SPAC. Remaining performances include:

Friday, July 13, 8 p.m.

“Russian Seasons” (Desyatnikov/Ratmansky) “In the Night” (Chopin/Robbins) “Firebird” (Stravinsky/ Balanchine & Robbins) CDPHP “Family Night”

Saturday, July 14, 2 p.m.

“Barocco/Kammermusik” (Bach/Balanchine) (Hindemith/Balanchine) “The Waltz Project” (Martins) “Symphony in C” (Bizet/Balanchine)

Saturday, July 14, 8 p.m.

The Ballet GALA: 21st Century “Millepied Sp. 2012” (SPAC PREMIERE) (Muhly/Millepied) “New Peck” (WORLD PREMIERE) (Glass/Peck) “Les Carillons” (SPAC PREMIERE) (Bizet/Wheeldon) Post-show Fireworks

Tuesday, July 17, 8 p.m.

“Russian Seasons” (Desyatnikov/Ratmansky)

“Sinfonia/Moves” (Stravinsky/Martins) (Robbins) “Brahms-Schoenberg” (Brahms orch.

by Schoenberg/Balanchine) “See the Music” Russian Seasons

Wednesday, July 18, 8 p.m.

“Romeo and Juliet” (Prokofiev/Martins) “Girls Night Out”presented by the Times Union

Thurday, July 19, 2 p.m.

“Jeu de Cartes” (Stravinsky/Martins) “The Waltz Project” (Martins) “Brahms-Schoenberg” (Brahms orch. by Schoenberg/Balanchine)

Thurday, July 19, 8 p.m.

“Romeo and Juliet” (Prokofiev/Martins) The Sage Colleges “Date Night”

Friday, July 20, 8 p.m.

“Brahms-Schoenberg” (Brahms orch.

by Schoenberg/Balanchine) “Sinfonia/Moves” (Stravinsky/Martins) (Robbins) DGV (Wheeldon) CDPHP “Family Night”

Saturday, July 21, 2 p.m.

“Romeo and Juliet” (Prokofiev/Martins)

Saturday, July 21, 8 p.m.

“Jeu de Cartes” (Stravinsky/Martins) DGV (Wheeldon) (Nyman/Wheeldon) “Symphony in C” (Bizet/Balanchine)

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Learning how to Phish

by Andrew Marshall Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS – When Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) announced that the seminal jam band Phish would be playing a weekend-long set this summer, I shrugged it off.

After all, Phish has been a constant presence in my life since

high school. I didn’t care about it then, why should I now? To say I wasn’t curious what the big deal was would be false, but since I didn’t care for their music, I figured going to see them in concert would simply further my distaste for the group. To that point, I didn’t really know much of what was in store. I’d heard the stories, but I decided it was time to find out for myself.

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Phish performed at SPAC from June 6 - June 8.

Since Jerry Garcia suddenly died in 1995, neo-hippies and jam band enthusiasts alike decided that Phish would be the band to replace the Grateful Dead at the top of the mountain. The core members of Trey Anastasio, Jon Fishman and Mike Gordon started playing together in 1983, adding their last member, Page McConnell in 1985. Since then, the same four men have been responsible for thousands of sold-out shows that fans flock to in droves, despite almost no commercial hits in that time span.

The three shows Phish played in Saratoga Springs were the last three the band will play until their tour resumes in August.

Upon my arrival, it was instantly very clear that the culture surrounding the show is just as much, if not more so, a part of the experience. The people I met in the parking lot were all very friendly and patiently waiting for the show. It should be noted here that everyone had the same excited-yet-puzzled look on their face when I informed them that this was my first Phish concert. In fact, it seemed like everyone I talked to had reached double digits in terms of how many shows they’ve attended.

Before the concert began, I was treated to the free-for-all that is known as “Shakedown Street,” which is a traveling bazaar of vendors, hustlers and amateur pharmacists alike. Shakedown is apparently a fixture at every Phish show, finally explaining what all those people who follow the band around the country do all day. I hope I am not violating some sort of unspoken code, but at this point I’m pretty sure the authorities know what goes on down there. Let’s just say it was a “buyer’s market,” and I am not referring to the honest people trying to sell collectible pins or

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Trey Anastasio of Phish. grilled cheese sandwiches.

After fighting my way through throngs of buzzing Phish phans, I made my way inside the venue.

After I found my seat I began chatting with the people around me. Every single one of them was practically glowing (figuratively) at the idea that they were about to see Phish about 100 feet in front of them. I manned up and purchased an $11 tall can of beer (which, by the way SPAC is not cool at all) and settled in for what I thought would be a long night.

Then the show started. What instantly hit me is that I wasn’t just at a concert. I was at a concert with about 25,000 people who were seeing their absolute favorite band in the entire world, which really makes quite a difference. Everyone was singing, dancing and partying like they’d never done so before. I suddenly felt guilty for depriving someone the opportunity to enjoy the seat I had. I got over that pretty quickly when the band got going. Sure there was the requisite wandering eight-minute guitar solo variations on songs I didn’t recognize, but the set list was filled with heavier songs I actually enjoyed.

The accompanying light show was certainly impressive, and

definitely added to the appeal of the show.

As if I was hit with a ton of bricks, (or a handful of glow sticks which everyone seemed to be flinging without hesitation) I suddenly got it. The music, which to this point had only just started, was secondary to the culture of being a Phish fan. The band could have gone on stage and played “Happy Birthday” over and over for three hours and it wouldn’t have mattered. What seems unique isn’t the fans admiration for the band, but rather the band’s continued admiration for their fans.

While to me the set seemed filled with heavier rock songs, the fans around me said this was pretty par for the course. The second set was peppered with cover songs after my own heart; teasing the Violent Femme’s “Blister in the Sun,” and doing a pretty straight forward cover of TV on the Radio’s “Golden Age.” The encore for the evening couldn’t have been any better in my opinion, with the band playing the Beastie Boys’ “Sabotage,” and dedicating the song to the late Adam “MCA” Yauch who died earlier this summer.

At the end, I was physically and mentally drained. The band had certainly done their best to convert any holdouts like me in the audience. While I won’t be running out and buying any albums or participating in the surprisingly intricate bootlegged performance circuit, I can now say I understand the Phish phenomenon. Perhaps it’s time you experience it for yourself.

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Community Sports Bulletin Saratoga Regional YMCA Springettes Gymnastics Team Competes at National Gymnastics Competition The Saratoga Regional YMCA’s Springettes gymnastics team was very successful at their YMCA Gymnastics Nationals competition. Fourteen girls from the team attended the event in Milwaukee, Wis., from June 29 through July 1. The opening ceremonies were held Friday, June 29 during Summerfest, the largest annual music festival in the country. The accompanying picture was taken of the girls as they were getting ready to march in. They had competitions on both Saturday and Sunday, with a strong overall showing for Saratoga Springs. A number of the girls were even awarded medals for their competitions!

Congratulations, ladies!

Second Annual Abner Doubleday Classic Announced for August 4 Brookside Museum, home of the Saratoga County Historical Society, will be holding their the Second Annual Abner Doubleday Classic Saturday, August 4. This event is held in honor of Saratoga County’s long and impressive baseball history.

The Abner Doubleday Classic game will be held at the PBA fields at 1 p.m. in Saratoga Springs and will feature players representing the long-standing rivalry between Saratoga Springs and Ballston Spa. The public is invited to attend and concessions will be available at the park.

Proceeds from this fundraiser directly support the education programs that Brookside offers to thousands of Capital Region children each year. A reception will also follow directly after the game on Charleton Street in Ballston Spa. For more information, call (518) 885-4000 or email sstrevy@brooksidemuseum.org.

View the results below to see how they did: Photo Provided

Level 5 Child Session D6: Emily Ward: 12th on vault, 2nd on bars, 1st on beam, 13th on floor and 2nd all-around Adysen Farrell: 4th on vault, 4th on bars, 28th on beam, 9th on floor and 16th all-around Jennifer VanHorne: 18th on vault, 3rd on bars, 5th on beam, 28th on floor and 17th all-around Level 5 Senior Session D6: Samantha Casner: 17th on vault, 3rd on bars, 17th on beam, 4th on floor and 6th all-around.

Lauren Phillips: 4th on vault, 6th on bars, 25th on beam, 3rd on floor and 7th all-around.

Emily Fischer: 17th on vault, 12th on bars, 6th on beam, 8th on floor and 9th all-around.

Level Prep-Optional Silver Session B1: Courtney O’Malley: 5th on vault, 4th on bars, 18th on beam, 4th on floor and 9th all-around.

Logen Farrell: 21st on vault, 11th on bars, 23rd on beam, 21st on floor and 22nd all-around.

Level 7 Junior, Session B3: Marissa Verro: 6th on vault, 16th on bars, 1st on beam, 3rd on floor and 2nd all-around.

Victoria Timpanaro: 10th on vault, 13th on bars, 8th on beam, 7th on floor and 9th all-around.

Kelsey Jackowitz: 14th on vault, 12th on bars, 10th on beam, 6th on floor and 11th all-around.

Level 7 Senior, Session B3: Gillian Rockwell: 10th on vault, 22nd on bars, 20th on beam, 13th on floor and 23rd all-round.

Level 8 Junior, Session A4: Julia VanHorne: 17th on vault, 20th on bars, 17th on beam, 6th on floor and 19th all-around.

Level 8 Senior, Session A4: Madison O’Malley: 19th on vault, 4th on bars, 8th on beam, 5th on floor and 6th all-around.

Puzzle Solutions from pg. 35 Send your sports stories or briefs to Andrew Marshall, Sports Editor at amarshall@saratoga publishing.com

Wear Your Helmet, Get a “Ticket” Good For Free Ice Cream Local law enforcement agencies, ice cream shops, Assemblyman Jim Tedisco and law firm Martin, Harding & Mazzotti are teaming up this summer to encourage kids to embrace bicycle safety as part of the Safe Summer Bike Helmet Program, which is entering its 15th year.

The Saratoga Springs and Ballston Spa police departments and the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Department are just a few of the law enforcement agencies that will distribute “tickets” for free ice cream to children they spot wearing their bicycle and skateboard helmets.

The coupons are provided by the Saratoga Springs Ben & Jerry’s, Stewart’s Shops and Friendly’s.

This year Martin, Harding & Mazzotti law firm will be donating hundreds of helmets to area police departments to be distributed to children in low income families.

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Countdown to the 2012 London Olympic Games: Jason Morris, best known for his silver-medal in judo during the 1992 Olympics, is a writer for Real Judo magazine, and the lead instructor for his judo school, the Jason Morris Judo Center. This year, two of Morris’ students (Nick Delpopolo and Kyle Vashkulat) will be competing for Olympic gold in the United Kingdom. Morris will be providing updates through the duration of the games.

National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame to play host to “An Evening with Greg Montgomery”

by Jason Morris Guest Columnist There are about two weeks until the 2012 Summer Olympic Games Opening Ceremonies and even fewer before judo athletes Nick Delpopolo and Kyle Vashkulat from the Jason Morris Judo Center (JMJC) leave for the London games. Nick and Kyle will depart from the Albany International Airport Tuesday, July 24 to participate in their first Olympic Games Opening Ceremony Friday, July 27.

I was fortunate enough to participate in five Olympic Opening Ceremonies, four as a competitor and one as a coach. It is the single most thrilling event in sports to take part in. Nick will be competing in the 73-kilogram division July 30, which is also the 20th anniversary of me winning a silver medal in the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, so hopefully that's a good omen. Kyle will compete in the 100-kilogram weight class August 2.

Both Nick, 23, and Kyle, 21, are Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School graduates, as was I way back in 1985.

Training for the boys has been going very well up until this point, as we have had many athletes from out of town come to help them prepare, as well as the core gang from the JMJC. I am very pleased with the mental side of the boys’ preparation so far, as they have been very focused during training and seem very grounded regarding their first trip to the Olympics.

Keeping things on an even

Photo by David Finch

Jason Morris squares off with Hidehiko Yoshida of Japan in the 78-kilogram final at the 1992 Olympics. keel is very important, and having a "business as usual" attitude is crucial to an athlete’s mental stability. Both Nick and Kyle have competed in World Judo Championships in two of the biggest countries (Japan 2010 and France 2011.) Those stadiums were packed, so it shouldn't be too much of a shock to their system when they step on the Olympic mat in London. They also have compete quite a bit on the international judo circuit at Grand Slam, Grand Pix and World Cup events which has made them

very familiar with all their potential opponents.

Judo is much like tennis in that it's a very global sport. The athletes compete all over the world throughout the year, which should help Nick and Kyle at the Olympics to try and treat it like any other tournament. This way, when they actually compete, they can focus purely on the job at hand.

Their main objective is to stick to their particular game plan against whatever opponents they may face.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will play host to “An Evening with Greg Montgomery” on Thursday, July 19 at 7 p.m. in the museum’s Hall of Fame Gallery. Montgomery, the artist whose world-famous series of Travers Stakes posters is the longest-running series by a single artist for a single event in racing history, will be on hand to discuss the inspiration behind his series through an audience-driven discussion. Following the discussion of his work, Montgomery will remain on hand to sign copies of his 2012 Travers poster, which will be available for purchase. The event is free and open to the public.

Montgomery, who began his Travers series in 1986, received his formal art training at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, where he studied painting and lithography, and at The College of Saint Rose in Albany, where he studied serigraphy. Recently, Greg has taken watercolor master classes in Europe with the Australian watercolorist David K. Taylor.

After completing his degree at New Mexico, Montgomery worked as art director and set designer for public television in New Mexico. As art director for

General Electric’s Corporate Marketing Communications Operation in Albany, Montgomery worked on major campaigns for the power systems and plastic business components, and on the world-renowned G.E. calendar. Montgomery moved to the world of publications as art director for Capital Region Magazine. He has also been a design editor at the Albany Times-Union newspaper.

A native of Washington, D.C., Montgomery travels extensively throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia and Europe, capturing images with pen, paint and camera. His clean colors, dynamic form, and unusual use of white space make his work unparalleled in the field of equestrian, sporting and poster art.

The strength and beauty of Montgomery’s artwork has resulted in a number of commissioned works.

Berkley Publishing, a subsidiary of Penguin, had Montgomery create 40 covers for the re-publishing of the famous murder-mystery series by Dick Francis. He also created the official poster for the opening of Walt Disney World’s Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa. Montgomery also collaborated with Vic Zast, writer for MSNBC, The Blood-Horse, and other Thoroughbred publications, as the illustrator of “The History and Art of 25 Travers,” which was published in 2008.

Montgomery’s posters and prints hang in public and private collections worldwide and in the permanent collection of the Library of Congress.

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Who are you Calling a “Tomboy?”

Years ago when I was a kid, girls were very seldom seen wearing baseball gloves or with a basketball tucked under their arm. When you did see a girl out on the sandlot field playing baseball, she was stereotyped as a "tomboy.” Now where that title comes from is something to research, and it makes you wonder - why? During the 1950s and 1960s it seemed taboo that most girls would want to play the games or sports that boys enjoyed and played.

In my younger years, there was a girl that sort of hung around with some of the guys, let's call her Kathy; once in a while she would appear at the park to see if the guys would let her play. I can see her now in my mind's eye. She was freckled-faced, with strawberry blonde hair. She was very athletic looking but still very pretty.

She had no problem holding her own when competing with the guys. We had a group of about 12 to 15 guys always looking

ing the American dream. My maternal grandmother was married at the age of 17. By age 18 she was a floor lady (manager) at a wellknown dress factory. She saved her hard-earned money and bought homes that she converted into apartments. My grandfather was clueless and unaware of her investments because he was just as busy as a foreman for the railroad. It wasn’t until my grandmother bought her second house that she told him about her real estate ventures. She's always been one of my heroes; she was a Renaissance woman and everyone in the community respected her. She was one of the kindest people you could ever meet and a great businesswoman. Given the chance, I think my grandmother could have been a great athlete because she would have given it her all to be as good as she could be.

“Tomboy” is sort of a dated term, because there are now more girls involved in sports than can be imagined and they are no longer labeled as such. They come in all shapes and sizes, and they are hungry to play! Women’s sports have increased in popularity, and since the adaptation of Title IX, girls are participating in sports that were traditionally male-dominated. The old-timers of yesterday, who put the label of tomboy on girls would have subsequently questioned her sexual orientation, a stigma that is unacceptable in today's society where it is now more accepting of the female diversity. In some cases, it seems that there still needs to be more time for male tolerance and with some of the "old guard" women, in accepting these new roles for the ladies with an open mind. With the growth of girls’ sports and the administering of Title IX the branded term of tomboy has been buried in a cement time capsule, maybe along with doll houses, toy tea sets and

hopefully with Barbie dolls!

The new girlish toys are softball gloves, basketballs, soccer balls, running shoes, tennis racquets, field hockey sticks, lacrosse sticks, oars, golf clubs and whatever other sporting equipment I might have left out. [Editor’s note: fishing pole!] Occasionally you'll even see a girl participating in wrestling and football. There are no limits to what sport the modern female athlete can play.

I feel that these new feminine roles have trickled up to higher levels in American society and women are now on the gender equality playing field. No longer can the term "It's a man's world" be the masculine mantra! Since coaching both boys and girls in both basketball and tennis, I have had many good players and many of these people have become very successful in their lives.

The feminine gender is no longer a barrier, as the girls continue to compete in their career quest. I feel that being involved in athletics was a great motivator for the majority of my former players. Since the 70s, women have gained the confidence and respect in the professional world. For the many who were and are still involved in athletics, it has given them a competitive posture. It now has become the norm and not the exception to see women as colleagues and equals with men and in positions of management and government! The old stigma or title of "tomboy" is an age gone by and hopefully, never to return. It's been an upward climb for the women of our nation to get on a level ground, but there is nothing to hold back the ladies of America!

Top Jockey Velazquez Returns to Training Following Injuries Photo courtesy of NYRA

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for a pick-up game, no matter what the sport was! Kathy was as healthy as the air that surrounded her demeanor, always smiling and lighting up our early teen years with her piercing green eyes. Man was she cute! When she picked up a baseball bat she had the ability to play as well (if not better) than and most of the time she did. She was sort of an anomaly for that particular time in history.

Don't know where Kathy is now.

Rumor has it that she became a nun (!) which I guess isn’t hard to believe, but I have my doubts! I was around 12 or 13 years old when I met Kathy, she was my best friend's neighbor. I imagine Kathy being the mother of two or three kids who were superstars on the athletic field. At least I would like to think that, because she probably would have encouraged her children to get involved in athletics.

Sometimes I think that the stigma of "tomboy" was a misunderstanding by the old folks who coined the name for girls who didn't like playing with dolls. That old cliché of "It's a man's world" is in some circumstances, preventing women their equality in the business world. I love my 91-year-old mother, but she was stifled by her times and my over-protective grandfather. My maternal grandmother on the other hand, was a woman way ahead of the times.

She wasn't stifled by chauvinistic beliefs. My grandparents, on both sides of my family, were Italian immigrants who came here seek-

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by Andrew Marshall Saratoga TODAY As jockey John Velazquez continues to recover from a broken collar bone, he announced July 9 that he expects to begin exercising horses within the week.

Velazquez, 40, suffered the injury along with a kidney injury June 16, after the horse he was riding broke down while training at Churchill Downs. The jockey was only one week removed from winning the 2012 Belmont Stakes aboard Union Rags.

Doctors originally believed Velazquez’s injury would require surgery, but X-rays proved that to be unnecessary and he was expected to recover within four to six weeks. His medical doctor has officially cleared Velazquez to begin exercising horses as of July 17 – just three days before the start of the 2012 meet at Saratoga Race Course.

Velazquez entered the National Racing Museum and Hall of Fame as a member of their 2011 class of inductees. He is a twotime Eclipse Award winner and was the leading rider at last year’s Saratoga meet, finishing with 54 victories.

In doing so, he passed Angel Cordero’s all-time win total of 649 wins at the course, finishing with 655. He now sits just 38 wins behind all-time course wins leader Jerry Bailey’s total of 693 victories.

Saratoga Race Course will have an Open House July 15 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., before opening its doors for the start of the 2012 season July 20.

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Saratoga National defeats Saratoga American in Little League All-Star Matchup

by Andrew Marshall Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS – Fitting that on the day that Major League Baseball would hold its annual “Mid-summer Classic,” that the allstar teams from Saratoga National and Saratoga American Little League would determine which team would reign supreme this summer as District 11 champions.

The final game of the best-ofthree series was played June 10 at Saratoga’s West Side Recreation park. Saratoga National Little League won the District 11 title by a final score of 10-3.

Saratoga National lost game one to their cross-town rivals 2-1. They would go on to outscore Saratoga American by 20 runs over the next two games. The National squad won game two by 13-runs, with a final score of 19-6.

American squad starting pitcher Matt Triola had a quiet first and second inning before getting tagged for two runs in the third.

His counterpart on the National squad, starting pitcher Noah McFarland, was staked to a sevenrun lead by the top of the fourth, as the “home team” never looked back on their way to victory. McFarland mixed a knuckleball in with his pitches during the afternoon, along with his fastball to confound American squad hitters.

Then the National team’s big fourth inning effectively sealed the game. Matt Chimel led off with a triple and scored following Cam Flemming’s RBI double. Flemming would then steal third and come in to score after a Ryan Jones single.

Garret Camoin would get in on the action, driving in Jones and scoring himself after Zac Cronk drove him home. Finally, McFarland would pad his own lead, singling in Cronk to take a 7-0 lead.

McFarland actually carried a nohit bid into the fourth inning before Danny Sleight broke it up with a single. He would only allow two more hits, and no one past third base before reaching the 85-pitch limit imposed by Little League Baseball.

His replacement, Jon Stewart, would allow both of the inherited runners to score before closing the door and getting the win for his team.

The Saratoga Nationals were subjected to two road elimination contests, beating Hudson Falls in the double elimination tournament, and

winning game two against Saratoga American to force the final game.

The Saratoga National Little League team will head down to play Kingston July 15 before returning home the next day to begin the double-elimination playoffs as the District 11 representative.

CAMOIN FEEL THE NOISE - Saratoga National pitcher Garret Camoin in mid-delivery during the second game of his team’s three game series against Saratoga American.

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