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Division Street Dilemma Board Investigates High Staff Turnover and Allegations

by Chelsea DiSchiano Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Though a final report has not yet been released in the investigation of why 13 teachers left Division Street Elementary School this year, Saratoga Springs Superintendent Michael Piccirillo said the staff exit interviews have provided four areas of consideration for the district to take action on.

The controversy surrounding Dr. Greer Miller, the tenured

principal of Division Street, reached a high point in late June when over 70 parents showed up at the Board of Education meeting to complain of the school’s high staff turnover, which they believe has been caused by “bullying” and “hostile interactions” with Principal Miller.

Due to the large amount of parent complaints, the school board decided to launch an investigation of the situation by an outside firm, which conducted exit interviews with the staff members who left the See Principal pg. 6

Division Street Elementary School. Photo courtesy of Jessica Kane.

the Lens Travers Week Behind 50-Plus Years Capturing Racing Celebrations Kick Off

by Patricia Older Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — This year may be one of the most exciting Travers week yet with a number of events and celebrations leading up to the famed Mid-Summer Derby next Saturday, as well as the showdown of three of thoroughbred

racings’ top contenders this year— Kentucky Derby winner Orb, Belmont top finisher Palace Malice and Haskell Invitational winner Verrazano—all scheduled to race in the million dollar Travers Stakes.

Considered one of the most prestigious racing events, the Travers was named for William R. Travers, one of the founders of Saratoga Race Course, and whose horse, Kentucky, won the first running of the race in 1864.

The 13th Annual Travers Celebration, which is the official party of the Travers, will be held See Travers Week pg. 16

by Brian Cremo Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — The father-son duo of Bob and Adam Coglianese have been the eyes behind some of the all-time best horseracing photographs at the Saratoga Race Course and the rest of the New York Racing Association circuit for over 50 years.

Adam began his journey to professional photography back in 1985 when he went to the Aqueduct Race Track and took some shots at the Breeders’ Cup. It was at that point, at age 13, he knew he wanted

Inside TODAY WINNER’S

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Week of August 16 – August 22, 2013 Yekaterina Y. Speranza, 39, of Hudson Avenue, Delmar, was arrested August 14 and charged with DWI, a Class A Misdemeanor.

Jaime Francisco Diaz, 55, of Lookout Lodge Lane, North Las Vegas, Nevada, was arrested August 13 and charged with DWI, Class A Misdemeanor, and refusing a prescreen test, a violation.

John J. Bateman, 54, of Baker Road, Gansevoort, was arrested August 12 and charged with disorderly conduct, a violation, and resisting arrest, a Class A misdemeanor.

Edward J. Dancz, 39, of Cypress Street, Mechanicville, was arrested August 12 and charged with grand larceny in the fourth degree, a Class E felony, and criminal possession of stolen property in the fourth degree, a Class E felony.

Dimitri Khazin, 40, of Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs, was arrested August 12 and charged with criminal trespassing in the third degree, a Class A misdemeanor.

Carolyn P. Sweeney, 48, of Eureka Avenue, Saratoga Springs, was arrested August 12 and charged with aggravated DWI, driving with a BAC greater than .18 percent, a Class A misdemeanor, and leaving the scene of an accident, a violation.

Geremy W. Trentini, 24, of Rip Van Lane, Saratoga Springs, was arrested August 11 and charged with assault in the third degree, a Class A misdemeanor, and harassment in the second degree, a violation.

Candace A. Board, 21, of Front Street, Ballston Spa, was arrested August 11 and charged with disorderly conduct, a violation.

Edwin R. Vasquez, 27, of

Daggett Terrace, Schenectady, was arrested August 11 and charged with DWI, a Class A misdemeanor.

Aaron L. Fensterer, 21, of Lower Newton Road, Waterford, was arrested August 11 and charged with disorderly conduct, a violation.

Jared L. Wojtowecz, 21, of Cramer Road, Malta, was arrested August 11 and charged with harassment in the second degree, a violation, and resisting arrest, a Class A misdemeanor.

James W. Mulcahy, 52, of South Broadway, Saratoga Springs, was arrested August 10 and charged with assault in the third degree, a Class A misdemeanor.

Stephen M. Betzler, 24, of Cedarwood Road, Glenolden, Pennsylvania, was arrested August 10 and charged with DWI, a Class A misdemeanor.

Thomas J. Mulhern, 28, of Glenville Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, was arrested August 10 and charged with criminal mischief in the fourth degree, a Class A misdemeanor.

Osmar Aguilar, 23, of Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs, was arrested August 10 and charged with assault in the third degree, a Class A misdemeanor, and grand larceny in the fourth degree, a Class E felony.

Christopher S. Marcotte, 35, of Wilton Gansevoort Road, Gansevoort, was arrested August 10 and charged with aggravated DWI, driving with a BAC greater than .18 percent, a Class A misdemeanor.

Frank J. Fierro, 21, of Wilton Mountain Road, Corinth, was arrested August 9 and charged with criminal mischief in the fourth degree, a Class A misdemeanor.

Christopher C. Chamberlin,

BLOTTER 38, of Clubhouse Drive, Saratoga Springs, was arrested August 9 and charged with aggravated DWI, driving with a BAC greater than .18 percent, a Class A misdemeanor.

Robert F. Leavell, 49, of Martin L. King Boulevard, Lexington, was arrested August 8 and charged with being a fugitive from justice.

From the Office of the Saratoga County District Attorney Joseph S. O’Connor, 30, of Troy, was sentenced in Saratoga County Court on August 8 to one year in Saratoga County Jail and to pay $6,673.21 in restitution for grand larceny, fourth degree for incidents which occurred between April 13–19 in Wilton.

Donald J. Travis, 48, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced to 90 days in Saratoga County Jail for failure to register as a sex offender.

Kannan G. Kristel, 41, of Gansevoort, was sentenced in Saratoga County Court on August 12 to six months in Saratoga County Jail, five years’ probation and ignition interlock for three years as a condition of discharge for felony driving while intoxicated.

Ashley M. Cortes, 24, was

sentenced in Saratoga County Court to time served and five years’ probation for criminal sale of a controlled substance, fifth degree for an incident which occurred in Corinth in April.

Sadie A. Willis, 24, pled guilty to attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance, third degree on August 13 for an incident which occurred in Moreau last April. Willis will be sentenced on August 22.

Robert L. Durr, 44, of Saratoga Springs, was indicted on August 12 for third degree criminal sale of a controlled substance, criminal possession of a controlled substance, third degree, criminal possession of a controlled substance, seventh degree, fourth degree criminal sale

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of marijuana and unlawful possession of marijuana for an incident which occurred at his residence on March 27 and April 15.

Renee S. Crafton, 41, of Clifton Park was indicted for felony aggravated driving while intoxicated and two charges of felony DWI for an incident which occurred December 17 in the city of Mechanicville.

Crafton is scheduled to be arraigned on August 27 at 9:15 a.m.

Eric J. Mora, 22, residing at 854 Newburg Avenue, North Woodmere, was sentenced to four months in Saratoga County Jail and five years’ probation for fifth degree criminal possession of a controlled substance for an incident which occurred in Greenfield on April 10, 2012.

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week in Review

Week of August 16 – August 22, 2013

Domestic Violence Suspect Crashes Car in High Speed Pursuit Fire Temporarily Closes Broadway SARATOGA SPRINGS — A suspect in a domestic violence incident led police on a half hour car chase that went through the city of Saratoga Springs, into Malta, Ballston, Milton and back into the city before the man crashed his car at the corner of Grand Avenue and Pine Road.

Anthony C. Smith, 24 of Nelson Avenue, Saratoga Springs, was charged with unlawfully fleeing a police officer, first degree rape, obstructing breathing and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle last Sunday.

According to Saratoga Springs Police Department, at 7:14 a.m. they responded to call about a distressed woman at the corner of Nelson and Gridley avenues. Upon their arrival they found the woman and said she appeared to have been assaulted.

The victim told them that her boyfriend had beaten and choked her in a house on Nelson Avenue.

When officers went to the

house, Smith, who fit the description, bolted from the house and got into a 2012 grey Volkswagen, fleeing from the scene.

With police officers following, Smith drove down South Broadway into Malta, where he turned southwest on Old Post Road to Northline Road, then south on Route 50 in the village of Ballston Spa. By this time New York State Police, Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office and Ballston Spa Police Department were involved in the chase.

The pursuit continued north on Rowland Street leaving the village. The pursuit continued on Rowland Street through the town of Milton, crossing Geyser Road, then Route 29 west and back into the City on Petrified Sea Gardens Road. The chase continued down Hickcock Hill Road and then east on Route 9N passing the Stewarts Plant and headed back toward the

Anthony C. Smith

inside district of the City.

Smith turned off of Route 9N and headed south on Kirby Road, crossing Route 29 again to Pine Road, where he lost control of the vehicle at the intersection of Pine Road and Grand Avenue and crashed in to the woods.

Smith was not injured and there were no vehicles damaged except the car being driven by Smith.

Police Arrest Culprit of Multiple Malta Break-Ins MALTA — A Ballston Lake man was arrested August 10 in connection to multiple break-ins in the Country Knolls North Development.

After numerous burglaries in the development were reported, Malta Supervisor Paul Sausville sent out a notice to all town residents alerting them of the crime spree and asking them to keep extra alert of any suspicious activity they might see. Additional patrols were positioned in the neighborhood and an informational meeting was held to raise awareness among the residents.

Two days later on August 12, a citizen in the Country Knolls North Neighborhood Watch Program observed a suspicious car cruising in the neighborhood and called the police with the license plate number. Saturday, the State Police arrested the suspect and charged him with the burglaries.

The suspect, Alexander G. Connell, 27, was charged with 15 counts of second-degree burglary, felonies.

At his home, police say the stolen property was in plain view and

Connell was taken into custody.

During an interview at the New York State Police barracks in Malta, Connell admitted to several of the burglaries. Police said the stolen goods were “traded in the city of Schenectady nearly as fast as they were obtained for heroin on the street.”

A small amount of stolen property was recovered.

Connell was arraigned in Malta Town Court and remanded to Saratoga County Jail in lieu of $15,000 cash bail.

Man Charged in Accident Involving Halfmoon Firefighter CLIFTON PARK — A firefighter hit by a vehicle while assisting at a traffic accident the evening of August 13 was listed in serious condition on August 14 at Albany Medical Center Hospital.

Allen Ayotte, a member of West Crescent Volunteer Fire

Department, was directing traffic around a minor accident on the Northway Exit 8 southbound ramp at about 6:45 p.m. when he was struck, New York State Police said.

Police said Gary H. Gerard of South Lake Street in Albany had

driven his vehicle into the rear of another while exiting the Northway, causing a chain reaction involving two additional vehicles, one of which struck Ayotte.

Gerard was later charged with driving while intoxicated.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — A fire at 368-370 Broadway caused minor damage to a third-floor apartment and temporarily closed the street Monday night.

Believed to be caused by a faulty condensation pump vent, according to the Saratoga Springs Police Department, the minor fire was confined to the attic and no businesses were damaged.

Firefighters responded around 9 p.m., quickly confining the danger

in the four-story building. There were no flames, but the firemen had to deal with smoke produced from the electrical incident.

There wasn’t any damage to the main part of the building. Everyone evacuated unharmed and was able to return two hours after the fire was reported.

The building is owned by Roohan Realty and also houses Lyrical Ballad book store and Magic Moon.

Officials Address Future of Casino Gaming in Capital Region, State SARATOGA SPRINGS — If voters approve a proposition this November to allow Vegas-style casinos in the state, construction could begin in just a year from now.

Dozens of racing and gaming officials attended a program at the Gideon Putnam Hotel August 14 to discuss the future of casino gaming in New York.

The proposition that will be put to voters this November, if passed, would allow full-scale casino gaming at four upstate locations, including a possible one in the Capital Region.

The local harness track, with a $30 million expansion in the works, is considered a leading candidate to get one of the four licenses. The expansion includes a five-story, 120-room hotel, event space and fine-dining restaurant.

Currently, only slot-like video gaming machines and some electronic table games are allowed at New York’s racetrack casinos.

Las Vegas-style, full-scale casinos have live dealers and attendants for games such as poker, baccarat, craps and roulette.

If the proposition is approved,

casinos would only be allowed in three regions — the Capital District, Southern Tier and Catskills. Native Americans have exclusive rights for their casinos in three other upstate areas—the North Country, Central New York and the Buffalo/Niagara region.

In addition to Saratoga, Tioga Downs is also planning to submit an application for its harness track casino. Both Saratoga and Tioga have existing facilities that only need upgrading, meaning they could generate revenue for the state more quickly than a new casino that has to be built from the ground up.

Because both of these locations are promising for the state, the remaining two casinos are likely to be placed in the southern Catskills region to promote economic growth.

Applications for new casinos in New York will be reviewed by a five-member sitting panel, yet to be named, comprised of leading accountants. Panel members will be appointed by the New York Gaming Commission, which regulates the state’s racing and gaming operations.

obituaries

Week of August 16 – August 22, 2013

Robert Sims SARATOGA SPRINGS — Robert Sims, 92, of Washington St. in Saratoga Springs, died peacefully aside his wife Mamie at Wesley Health Care Center on Thursday, August 8.

Mr. Sims proudly served in the U.S. Army during WW II from 1941 to 1945. Upon returning from the service, he and his wife, Mamie E. Sims, were married on September 3, 1947.

Robert worked the Local 157 Laborers Union in Schenectady for many years. He was a devoted parishioner and active member of the Soul Saving Station for Every Nation Church in Saratoga Springs, where he was also a member of the VFW No. 420.

Frederick J. Hamm

Survivors include his wife Mamie of Saratoga Springs; five daughters: Jennie Daniels and her husband Charles of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Barbara Forde and her husband Gary of St. Louis, Missouri, Edwina Gray and her husband Joseph of San Antonio, Texas, Sharon Sims, Deena Oliver and her husband Orlando of Illinois; 13 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren and one great-grandchild: two sister-inlaws: Cora Bass of Schenectady and Anna Harrell of Georgia; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He is predeceased by a daughter Charlotte Sims, his mother Hazel McMichael and his grandmother Tempie Sims.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Frederick J. Hamm, 90, passed away Friday, August 9 at his home.

Born on June 28, 1923 in Saratoga Springs, he was the son of the late Frederick and Mary (Coburn) Hamm. He was a 1939 graduate of Saratoga High School.

Fred was a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army Air Force during the Second World War, serving in England, France and Germany.

He was a fighter pilot and flew a P47 Thunderbolt. After the war, Fred worked for General Electric in Utica and the State of New York and United States Postal Service.

Survivors include his wife of 63

his life. Even during the Korean War he was able to continue to play golf in Japan and Korea where he was a favorite golfing companion of the military brass.

He was an active member of the Rockaway River Country Club in New Jersey for most of his life.

Bob lived life fully and was always pursuing new experiences. Bob enjoyed traveling and was particularly fond of driving to the West Coast. He loved the Southwest where he enjoyed Native American culture, food and art.

Survivors include his four children: Elise Enholm of Green Pond, New Jersey; Robert W. Enholm III of Stuart, Florida; Krista Smyth and her husband Craig of Apopka, Florida and Karin Ross and her husband Marc of McLean, Virginia; exwife Mary Enholm of Longwood, Florida; four grandchildren: Rebecca Juarez, Leah Standish, Chynna Smyth and Wyatt Smyth;

years, Dawn (Farrell) Hamm of Saratoga Springs; his son Bruce Hamm and his grandson Michael Hamm both of Syracuse and several close cousins and friends.

Graveside services will be conducted, with military honors on Tuesday, August, 20, at 11 a.m. at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Duell Road, Schuylerville.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Outreach Program at St.Clement’s Church, 231 Lake. Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Mary Elizabeth Brownell

Robert Wilfred Enholm SARATOGA SPRINSGS — Bob “Whitey” Enholm, who has summered in Saratoga Springs for the last 40 years, passed away there on August 6 at the age of 78.

He was born on September 26, 1934 in Newark, New Jersey to Robert Wilfred Enholm and Claire Eger Enholm.

Robert graduated from Rockaway High School in Rockaway, New Jersey at 16 years old and went on to continue his education at the preparatory school Blair Academy in Blairstown, New Jersey and Duke University in Durham, North Carolina.

Robert spent two years serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. As a young man he helped his parents run the Green Pond Golf Club in Rockaway, New Jersey until he purchased it from them in 1971. He continued operating the course until he retired and sold it in 2006.

Golf was a passion throughout

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Brownell, 89, of Granite Street, passed away Friday, Aug. 9 at Saratoga Hospital.

Born on April 16, 1924 in Ballston Spa, she was the daughter of the late Isabella (Stewart) Colamaria and Arthur W. Robinson. She had worked at the glove factory and also for the Tri-County Grocery store on Church Street in Saratoga

and two great grandchildren: William and Jonah Juarez. He was predeceased by his grandson Eric Standish. He is survived by his brother Barry W. Enholm and his wife Susan of Lakewood, New Jersey.

Springs. She was predeceased by her husband, Otis Brownell, who died in 1956.

Survivors include her son, John Brownell and her daughter, Isabella (whose husband is the late Clifford, Sr.) Warner; one brother, Arthur Robinson; her grandchildren, Daniel, George, John (Kristen) and Clifford, Jr.; several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Hattie Steele HALFMOON — Ms. Hattie Steele, 71, passed away Sunday, August 11.

Hattie lived a full and experienced life. She lived at the Rome and Wilton Developmental Centers and several family care homes before she began living within the Saratoga Bridges Community in 1987.

Hattie was a very strong willed, feisty woman who made her wants

and needs known to all. She loved to dance and exercise as well as do latch hooking, knitting and crafts. She loved gardening, Chuck Norris movies, musicals, Native American culture, country music and Bingo.

Hattie fulfilled two of her life dreams by going to the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville Tennessee and swimming with the Dolphins at Sea World in Orlando, Florida.

Bruce Harding SARATOGA SPRINGS — Bruce Harding, 89, of Grangerville died peacefully on August 3 at the Saratoga Hospital after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving and devoted family.

Born in Brockton, Massachusetts on August 3, 1923 to Elmer and Ruth Bryant Harding and husband of Mary Huber of Watertown, Wisconsin,

he proposed to her at the Robert Flaherty Documentary Film Seminar. She accepted on the spot.

At 19, during the Second World War, he served as a photographer with the U.S. Army Ninth Air Forces unit. He and his camera landed as part of the Normandy Invasion of France with the Allied Forces. Both survived to see Paris liberated on August 25, 1944.

When the war in Europe ended in 1945, Harding was stationed at an air base in Stuttgart, Germany. For his contribution to the liberation of France, the people of Normandy presented him a medal and in 2002, the French government awarded him a “Diploma of Gratitude” from the French people for his service at the Normandy invasion of D-Day, which was

the beginning of the liberation of France from Nazi control.

Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Mary Huber; three sons and two daughters from a previous marriage: Brian Harding and his wife Ellen of Weare, New Hampshire; Jeffrey Harding and his wife Kim Kristin of Brookfield, Connecticut; Jonathan Harding of Cheshire, Connecticut; Holly Harding of

Tequesta, Florida and Pamela Picheco and her husband Robert of New Milford, Connecticut; 12 grandchildren and many greatgrand children. Burial with military honors will be at noon on Monday, September 16 at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery.

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Week of August 16 – August 22, 2013

Review of Division Street Principal Continues Amid Turnover continued from page 1 school this year.

As many as 18 staffers have left Division Street in the past two years—though some simply retired (two out of the 13), most of the teachers put in requests to transfer to other schools in the district. At the June 27 school board meeting, parent Kim Foster said that number is extremely high—she has been teaching at the same school for 14 years and in that time has only seen three teachers leave or transfer.

As a result of the 13 exit

interviews, Piccirillo said the district has identified four general areas that could be improved: school culture as it relates to building management and staff, communications between the Division Street school community and district officials, training with the teacher evaluation system and an examination of consistency of procedures across the district.

“We plan to be more visible as administrators,” Piccirillo said at the meeting. “We’ll be more

involved in student events, ParentTeacher Association meetings and classrooms.”

Though some parents have called for the dismissal of Miller, which would be more difficult than ordinary because of her tenure status, many parents and staffers have stayed silent during the controversy for what some have said is a fear of reprisal.

However, parent Jennifer Robbins came forward to share her own story of her child’s experience with Dr. Miller several years ago

when she attended Division Street As a toddler, Robbins’ daughter suffered a stroke. By the third grade, she was showing neurological and emotional issues related to that stroke, Robbins said.

“Dr. Miller referred to my concerns as ‘overreactions’ when I first approached her with them,” Robbins said. “As the year continued, my daughter developed an extreme separation anxiety. I worked to address this with health care professionals and teachers, but it was becoming increasingly worse.”

After her daughter began to miss increasing amounts of school due to her situation, Robbins said Miller threatened to call Child Protective Services on her.

“She refused to follow the suggestions of the outside counselor regarding treatment protocol for this issue,” Robbins said.

“I went to several professionals in the district with these issues and was told on multiple occasions that the only way for my daughter to get the help she needed was to get out of Division Street Elementary.”

Robbins’ last straw with Miller came about when her daughter told the principal she was afraid to go to class because the other children would “look at her differently,” to which Miller replied, “Of course they will when you have to be pried off the door frame.”

“I knew for sure that there would never be any help or cooperation from the school and removed [my daughter] that day,” Robbins said.

Robbins homeschooled her daughter for the remainder of

the year and worked intensively with her to bring her back to public school—though this time, she made sure her daughter would not be attending Division Street again and instead was quickly approved to transfer her to Lake Avenue Elementary.

“People have asked at meetings for proof of [Miller’s] bullying, but the problem is, staff is afraid of reprisal,” Robbins said. “I can tell you that I have personally talked to many who have left—I’ve seen two former staff members’ eyes well up with tears when they talk about leaving because they loved the school and the children, but the reign of terror was too much to deal with.”

“Her behavior is so wellknown amongst parents, teachers and even district personnel,” Robbins continued. “This has been going on for a long, long time. I am so grateful to those parents who finally spoke up and hope that there will be former staff who will feel a little more confident in the outside agency that reviews this and speak up.”

Piccirillo said he expects the final review of Miller to be completed sometime in early September. All the vacated staff positions have now been filled, with new employees having between one and seven years of experience. The next meeting of the school board is August 29.

If you or someone you know has an opinion or experience related to the school’s review of Principal Miller, please contact reporter Chelsea DiSchiano at Chelsea@saratogapublishing.com.

Week of August 16 – August 22, 2013

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And the Race is On: Sheriff Campaign Race Picks Up Momentum BALLSTON SPA — As the primary draws near, the Republican race for sheriff is intensifying with each candidate vowing to try and stay positive despite some negative rumors and complaints of destroyed campaign signs.

Michael Zurlo and Jeff Gildersleeve are both vying for the Republican ticket, while Phil Lindsey is on the Democratic ticket and Jason W. Longton, Jr. is presently collecting signatures in an effort to have his name on the ballet as an independent candidate.

Longton, a former Corinth police officer, unsuccessfully challenged Sheriff James Bowen in 2009.

According to the latest campaign filings with the New York State Board of Elections, Gildersleeve has raised almost $15,000 for his campaign, a significant portion coming from the owners of gun shops; Zurlo, who started his campaign with almost $15,000, has raised over $7,100.

Both have nearly $9,000 left.

Gildersleeve, 56, and Zurlo, 59, both feel their careers in law enforcement make them the perfect candidate to succeed Bowen.

And both are focused on virtually the same issues as well—updating technology at the sheriff ’s department, bringing a sheriff ’s presence into the local schools and bringing about a more cooperative interaction with other law enforcement agencies and organizations.

Gildersleeve, who was a U.S. Marine, began his law enforcement career with the New York State Police 32 years ago. During his 26 years with the state police, he held the ranks of trooper, Sergeant, Investigator and Senior Investigator.

Since retiring, he has been an investigator with the narcotics unit of the Warren County Sheriff ’s Office.

“I feel I am really the most

Michael Zurlo. Photo provided.

experienced guy in the race,” said Gildersleeve, pointing out that his years in the state police as an investigator has prepared him to lead the department. “I do have command and leadership experience.”

Zurlo began his career in law enforcement 36 years ago, starting out in Mechanicville before joining the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office 32 years ago. Starting out as a deputy, Zurlo worked his way up through the ranks to Investigator before retiring in 2010.

He noted that his years in the Sheriff ’s office and working with the various areas of the department makes him the most qualified to be the next sheriff of Saratoga County.

“I believe my 32 years with the sheriff ’s office makes me the best candidate to become sheriff,” said Zurlo. “I know the ins and outs, I have supervised road patrols, I have been a town justice and I have worked with the records department during my time as an investigator.”

While some allegations have been passed around—both say campaign signs have been removed

Jeff Gildersleeve. Photo provided.

or destroyed; Zurlo challenged Gildersleeve’s initial petition to be on the ballot; and Gildersleeve questioned omissions on Zurlo’s financial paperwork—both say they want to focus on the issues at hand.

Both agree the sheriff ’s department needs to be brought into the 21st century with better technology for the staff and a web presence, as well as bringing officers into the schools to work in conjunction with present state police.

“I want better resources for the employees [of the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Department], to protect the citizens of Saratoga County and bring officers into the schools,” said Zurlo, adding that the officers would be there to only do paperwork, as well as interact with staff and students. “It can help make them feel safer.”

Gildersleeve also said modernizing the sheriff ’s department is a big priority, pointing out that they

have no website, email or social networking presence.

“I want to modernize the sheriff ’s department and bring up the training,” said Gildersleeve. “They are an outstanding group of people, but I want to take it up a notch.

School safety is another big issue— I already do active school training drills [with the Warren County Sheriff ’s Office.]”

The Republican primary is September 10.

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Upcoming Town Meetings

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Town of Ballston: Ballston Town Hall 323 Charlton Road (518) 885-8502 www.townofballstonny.org 8/27: Town Board, 7:30 p.m.

8/28: Planning Board, 7:30 p.m.

Village of Ballston Spa: 66 Front Street (518) 885-5711 www.ballstonspany.org 8/26: Board of Trustees, 7:30 p.m.

Town of Greenfield: 7 Wilton Road (518) 893-7432 www.townofgreenfield.com 8/27: Planning Board, 7 p.m.

Town of Malta: 2540 Route 9 (518) 899-2818 www.malta-town.org 8/20: Planning Board, 6:30 p.m.

Town of Milton: 503 Geyser Road (518) 885-9220 www.townofmiltonny.org 8/22: Zoning Board, 7 p.m.

City of Saratoga Springs: 474 Broadway (518) 587-3550 www.saratoga-springs.org 8/19: Zoning Board, 7 p.m.

Town of Saratoga: 12 Spring Street, Schuylerville (518) 695-3644 www.townofsaratoga.com 8/28: Planning Board, 7:30 p.m.

Village of Schuylerville: 35 Spring Street (518) 695-3881 www.villageofschuylerville.org 8/19: Planning Board, 6:30 p.m.

Town of Stillwater: 881 N. Hudson Avenue Stillwater, NY 12170 (518) 664-6148 www.stillwaterny.org 8/20: Board of Trustees, 7 p.m.

8/26: Zoning Board, 7:30 p.m.

Town of Wilton: 22 Traver Road (518) 587-1939 www.townofwilton.com 8/21: Planning Board, 6:30 p.m.

8/22: Zoning Board, 6:30 p.m.

Saratoga County Board of Supervisors: 40 McMaster St, #1 Ballston Spa, NY 12020 (518) 885-2240 www.saratogacountyny.gov

Don Wildermuth, right, assistant vice president and corporate development officer at Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company, is recognized for completing the Pennsylvania Bankers Association Advanced School of Banking by instructors Paul Wallenhorst, left, and Linda Bishop, center.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Don Wildermuth, assistant vice president and corporate development officer at Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company, recently completed the Pennsylvania Bankers Association Advanced School of Banking. With honors.

Wildermuth was able to participate in the Pennsylvania program through a reciprocity agreement with the New York Bankers Association. He graduated with Highest Honors and earned the Philip O. Benham, Jr. Award, which is given to one student for

outstanding academic achievement and leadership qualities.

The Advanced School of Banking consists of college-level course work on strategic planning, measuring bank performance, sales, marketing, leadership and financial management. The threeyear program includes lectures, case studies and peer presentations, as well as small group and independent study.

Wildermuth has 12 years of experience in the banking industry.

He resides in Wilton with his wife, Trish, and their three children.

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Glens Falls Hospital Installs Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Photo provided GLENS FALLS — Two Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations from ChargePoint Inc. were recently installed on the Glens Falls Hospital campus, under Governor Andrew M .Cuomo’s Charge New York program, through a partnership between NYSERDA, ChargePoint and National Grid.

The two EV charging stations are located at 29 Mohican Street and 126 South Street–both in areas where the public is able to access at any time. The new stations enable EV owners to charge their vehicles easily. They simply tap their ChargePoint card on the contact pad and the station unlocks and is ready to charge. There is no cost associated with vehicle charging at either of these stations.

Through Charge NY the stations are part of the state’s efforts to create an electric vehicle charging infrastructure throughout New York. The state has seen the use of electric vehicles triple just within the past year. Governor Cuomo has called for $50 million to be invested over a five year period to establish 3,000 public and workplace charging stations by 2018, as well as promote the growth of electric vehicle ownership.

As part of the effort, the partnership between NYSERDA, ChargePoint and National Grid anticipates installing 67 stations across New York State including the two stations at Glens Falls Hospital.

The hospital will fund the cost of energy consumed by each car charge. To date, through the partnership has installed 25 stations across upstate New York.

“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to be a part of this initiative,” says Ron Zimmerman, Glens Falls Hospital’s Vice President for Plant Operations and Support Services. “We recognize the importance of “green” initiatives within our organization. Over the past two years, we have even developed a team of leaders from a variety of clinical and non-clinical areas– the “Green” team–who lead the way in doing our part in resource and environment conservation.

Providing a free and easy-to-use service for those who own energyefficient vehicles is an example of the projects we are committed to accomplishing.”

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Two More Employees Join Fingerpaint

Erin Armstrong

Pam Volzone

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Fingerpaint welcomed Erin Armstrong to its account service team and Pam Volzone to its medical strategy team.

Erin Armstrong brings to Fingerpaint nearly 15 years of sales and account management experience. Prior to joining Fingerpaint, Armstrong was a sales representative for Lilly USA’s Cardiovascular Health Specialty Division, where she was responsible for marketing and sales of prescription medications for cardiologists and general practitioners. Armstrong also served in a number of account service roles at Palio Communications, most recently as account director responsible for managing large consumer brands and clients including BeechNut, Saratoga Casino and Raceway, Saratoga Hospital, MetaboLife and Weil. She also has significant experience in the pharmaceutical sector, having worked on brand launches and marketing strategy for GlaxoSmithKline and Valeant Pharmaceuticals International.

Armstrong is a graduate of Syracuse University School of Management where she earned bachelor’s degrees in marketing and in managerial law and public policy.

Pam Volzone is a medical writer, instructional designer and health educator with more than 30 years of experience in medical communications, pharmaceutical/medical

sales and health education. She has comprehensive knowledge of industry regulations and trends in the pharmaceutical/healthcare marketplace and a medical writing career that has included stints at AXIOM Professional Health Learning, Evolution Medical Communications and Excerpta Medica (Elsevier).

Her clients have included pharmaceutical and healthcare giants AXIOM, ClearPoint, MediMedia Managed Markets and Supernova, AstraZeneca, Bristol Myers Squibb, Vertex, Shire Human Genetic Therapies and Wyeth. Volzone also served as director of clinical services at MediMedia Educational Group, where she authored materials for Ortho Biotech and Abbott. In addition, she held senior marketing and management positions with Cygnus, Meridian Health Systems, Bayer Pharmaceuticals and HIP of New Jersey.

Volzone earned a bachelor’s degree in dietetics from the University of Delaware and a master’s degree in distance education from the University of Maryland.

“Erin and Pam fill very important internal and external roles at Fingerpaint,” noted Ed Mitzen.

“Their considerable expertise enriches our growing team of strategic marketers and they impart unique knowledge and perspective to our clients and staff. We are honored to have them join us.”

BUSINESS 9 Reading and Book Signing at Broadway Northshire Bookstore SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Friday, August 16 at 11 a.m., Northshire Bookstore will host a reading and signing with New York Times bestselling picture book author Jennifer Fosberry, author of Isabella: Star of the Story.

Fosberry’s plucky, precocious, purple-haired Isabella is a favorite with kids, parents and teachers.

Her two previous excursions, My Name is Not Isabella and Isabella: Girl on the Go were both New York Times bestselling picture books.

Every day is an adventure with Isabella and in Isabella: Star of the Story, what starts as a routine trip to the library turns into magic adventure through the pages of classic fiction as Isabella imagines herself as children’s literature’s most memorable characters. Fosberry has created an inspiring new tale for the irrepressible and adorable Isabella

Jennifer Fosberry, author of Isabella: Star of the Story, will be visiting Northshire Bookstore on August 16 where she will host a reading and book signing.

which celebrates the importance of reading and imagination.

Northshire Bookstore is located at 424 Broadway in Saratoga Springs.

For more information on this or other events, call (518) 6824200 or (855) 339-5990, or visit the Northshire Bookstore website at www.northshire.com.

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Week of August 16 – August 22, 2013

At the Copa, Copacabana

by Trina Lucas Saratoga TODAY Music and passion were clearly in fashion at last Saturday’s National Museum of Dance Gala, a tribute to the Copacabana. The black-tie event drew close to 400 looking forward to one of Saratoga’s most impressive affairs.

Museum president and gala chair Michele Riggi welcomed guests on the red carpet-clad porch, dressed in a color-block gown of red, black and white, designed for her by Don O’Neill of THEIA. Their mutual friend, Natalie Sillery of Saratoga Trunk, arriving with Michele Funiciello, was awestruck by the custom creation that set the tone for the evening’s décor.

Outside and in, bright, white living ‘statues’ were adorned with red floral accents. The golden lobby centerpiece, another live fixture from World Gate Entertainment, was reminiscent of Carmen Miranda, bursting from a bountiful fruit bowl. A tremendous urn blossomed with dozens of red roses, and the high cocktail rounds, draped in black linen, popped with calla lilies spurting from red glass vases more than two-feet tall.

Roslyn Zecchini, stunning and supportive of her mom Michele, chatted with Brianna Phillips and Pam Belanger while the ladies’ respective husbands, David, Daniel and Nathan, caught

up nearby. Dr. Gerald Benjamin and his wife Susan shared cocktails with Henry and Tricia Gagnon, Trish Sivalls and Michael Martell.

Others seen were Nancy and Gary DiCresce with Valerie Shafer and Reed Hatkoff, back in the area for a visit from Arizona, Sylvia Kravis Phillips, Mary Phillips, Vinnie Rossi, Rob Curry, Doug Jasinske, Myra and Charles Biblowit, Jane and Neil Golub, Deidre and Ben Chuckrow, Dee Sarno, Johnny Rich and board members Nikki Roche and John Witt.

The crowd was in high spirits, reluctant to take the walk down a second red carpet to dinner waiting in the School of the Arts. But the ever-gracious team of Mazzone Hospitality persevered, ushering attendees to the real festivities waiting inside the dance studios.

Angelo Mazzone himself facilitated check-in, greeting friends and keeping the lines flowing.

Once again, the artistry of Michael Panza’s Fine Affairs had transformed the rooms where ballerinas usually twirl. Gone were the Barres and walls of mirrors. In their place were yards of black and white fabric, gathered and tucked to create a lounge fit for a showgirl named Lola.

White cut-out palm trees flanked the walls and a marquis on stage heralded the ‘Copacabana.’ In the back of the room, shag carpets, plush couches and velvet pillows beckoned people to linger amid posters of dancing stars and oversized mirrors leaning

Judith Jamison and Michele Riggi

against the walls.

The dinner tables were bedecked in sequin cloths and complemented by black and white striped chair covers. But the crowning glory of each table was a magnificent display of roses. More than 3,000 throughout the room, carefully hand-opened and arranged

by Surroundings. The effect was breathtaking.

All eyes turned to the stage as actor and emcee Chris Riggi, fresh from filming alongside John Cusack in “Adult World” and under Martin Scorsese in “The Wolf of Wall Street,” kicked off the program. Chris introduced his mother, Michele, who had changed into a fun, red, beaded THEIA sheath gown. She thanked everyone for their generous support, highlighting many sponsors and underwriters, and spoke about the state of the

Photos courtesy of Deborah Neary

Tom Newkirk and Beth Jameson

museum, its growth, and exciting things in development, including a new theatre with seats donated

by Sonny Bonacio. Michele also expressed her appreciation to honorary chairs Marylou Whitney and John Hendrickson, noting that they were not able to be there due to extensive commitments for celebrations marking the 150th anniversary of the Saratoga Race Course.

Michele then shifted the spotlight to the night’s honoree, Judith Jamison, inducting her into the Mr. & Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney Hall of Fame. As Jamison joined her to accept the exquisite Waterford crystal bowl that is the signature induction award, Michele stated, “As artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for 21 years, along with other outstanding achievements, Judith Jamison has achieved great

fame and recognition and truly has made a tremendous impact in our dance history. I am thrilled to celebrate her love, passion and contributions to the world of dance.”

After poignant remarks from Jamison, New York State Assemblyman Jim Tedisco came forward to present her with a citation commemorating the occasion and thanking Jamison for her extraordinary contributions.

Fittingly, a performance by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater followed, featuring Jamar Roberts, an 11-year veteran of the company. Roberts danced “A Song for You,” a ballet performance by Donny Hathaway.

Empty salad plates were quickly cleared, wine refilled (from Castello Banfi Montalcino and Kenwood Vineyards) and the surf and turf dinner served, accompanied by perfect pear-shaped potato croquettes and pencil asparagus.

The meal ended sweetly with a decadent chocolate mousse tower presented between lively sets by the T.S. Ensemble. Dancing was the art du jour after all.

The hottest spot north of Havana was definitely Saratoga Springs on August 10. Lola and Tony may not have been there, but spotted at the ‘Copacabana’ were Patty and Ron Riggi, Phyllis and Blair Bynum, Cindra Windover, Steven Feldman, Kimberly Burton, Steve Snyder, Sandy and Steve Foley, Rachel and Tommy Uccellini, Sue and Wally Allerdice, Lisa and Allen Barber, Mary Martin, Bucky Jablonski, Tammy Loya, James Teele, Mark Hogan and Rob Saba.

Across the crowded floor, they danced ’till almost four...

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Michael Heck, Leslie Roy Heck, Kim Vanyo and School of the Arts Director Raul Martinez

Angelo Calbone, Kate Calbone, Michael Toohey, Linda Toohey, Michael Okby, Marlene Okby

Anthony Sandstrom, Vince Riggi and Ja Jones

Dan Czech, Nancy Smith and Peter Flaherty

Mimi Carusone, Judy McCormack, John Carusone, Terry DeBrule, Carl DeBrule and Don McCormack

Marc and Jennifer Leidig

Michele Riggi, Assemblyman Jim Tedisco, Judith Jamison and Chris Riggi

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TGIM Monday is the new Friday, at least for the jockeys who have off on dark Tuesdays in Saratoga. So it’s perfect for a party like Riders Up. Over 400 owners, trainers and fans attended the annual benefit for the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF) on Monday, August 12.

The fun at Vapor Night Club began with a sold-out VIP event at 5:30 p.m.

More than 200 paid twice the regular price for the privilege of dining from a special dinner buffet with the jockeys, and just as many showed up with performance-only tickets at 7 p.m.

Tom Durkin, the voice of Saratoga, emceed this race for the

Ramon Dominguez with his handiwork

coveted golden microphone. The River’s Tred Hulse joined returning judges Marisa Jacques of YNN, Hall of Fame jockey-turned-agent Angel Cordero, Jr. and noted trainer Todd Pletcher.

To start the show, Durkin called event chairs John and Leona Velazquez, Javier and Abby Castellano, and Sharon Dominguez to the stage. A special video message from Julien Laparoux, Mike Smith and Shaun Bridgmohan then wished their friends luck before the opening, ensemble performance of “Raise Your Glass,” chosen to start the evening on a high note. Ever the critic, however, Pletcher noted, “It was clever to set the bar very low for tonight.”

Among the performing jockeys

John and Leona Velazquez

accompanied by City Rhythm were Velazquez, Castellano, David Cohen, Rosie Napravnik, Mike Luzzi, Alex Solis, Joe Rocco Jr., Joel Rosario and Rajiv Maragh, who added bling with a sparkling belt buckle featuring crossed microphones. Wearing a belly-baring shirt and low cut pants, Maylan Studart sang “Ho-Hey” with backup from a few of her friends. When she was done, Hulse exclaimed, “You’re a jockey? Wow, I need to get to the track more often.”

The highlight of the night came at intermission as Durkin drew attention to the ultimate auction item, a wooden rocking horse crafted by Ramon Dominguez.

Ramon has been a woodworker for 10 years, using his jigsaw to piece

Week of August 16 – August 22, 2013 together art. To him, the horse represents hope. “I know some young child is going to enjoy this toy, sitting tall in the saddle, taking hold of the reins, rocking for all its worth, riding like the wind.”

He hopes the children who ride the horse will, like him, grow up to love horses. And who knows, maybe even to be jockeys?

A fast-paced live auction ended with Martin Schwartz making the final $22,000 bid for the handmade treasure. Though of course, the ultimate winners are the jockeys assisted by PDJF, two of whom, Michael Straight and Andrew Lakeman, joined the other singing jockeys for the competition’s big finale, “Don’t Stop Believin’” Straight and Lakeman also won

Michael Straight and Andrew Lakeman

the ‘People’s Choice’ award, determined by the amount of money collected during their performance, while Studart took the golden microphone for first place by the judges.

As a charitable organization, PDJF provides financial assistance to former jockeys who have suffered catastrophic on-track injuries. Since being founded in 2006, the fund has disbursed over $3 million to permanently disabled jockeys, most of whom have sustained paralysis or brain injuries. Currently, PDJF pays $1,000 each month to 50 disabled jockeys; a total of $50,000 per month or $600,000 a year. Events like the karaoke competition are just one way vital funds are raised to help the former athletes. To learn more, visit www.pdjf.org.

Rosie Napravnik and husband Joe Sharp have the time of their lives

It’s the Family Style Forty friends and neighbors stopped by Liz and Chris O’Brien’s Saratoga home on August 13 to show their support for Augie and Lisa Vitiello and the employees of Augie’s Family Style Italian Restaurant.

After the restaurant burned beyond repair on August 5, Augie

Augie and Lisa Vitiello

launched an online appeal to help his employees bridge the gap while he rebuilds. Over $10,000 was donated in the first few days.

The O’Brien’s hosted their party to increase the fund, raising an additional $2,800 on Tuesday evening. Matt O’Rourke provided entertainment for the intimate

gathering that included Erica and Ashley Dingeman, Kate Naughton, Matt and Jennifer Hogan, Sandra Beatty Trunzo, Mandy D’Andrea Whalen, Cheryl Theriault, Lisa Sondhof, MaryAnn Penney, May Hubbard, Matt and Sheila Sperling, Bonnie Farrelly, Robb Moore and Shawn Thompson.

Liz O’Brien with neighbors Robb Moore and Shawn Thompson

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Spa Catholic Looks Ahead to New School Year

by Chelsea DiSchiano Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — As the carpets were being cleaned, teachers redecorated their rooms and everyone began finalizing lesson plans, Saratoga Central Catholic (SCC) administrators took a moment to pause and reflect on both their past accomplishments and new challenges as they prepare for the new school year ahead.

Principal Stephen Lombard gathered with Director of Guidance Margo Barnes and new Director of Development Sandy Tarkleson to talk about the school’s recent accomplishments and trying to assimilate both teachers and students into the state’s new Common Core Standards.

With fresh Regents test results to analyze, both Barnes and Lombard said they were pleased with their students’ results this year.

“We did well with the Common Core,” Barnes said. “Our test scores were well above average as far as state scores are concerned, so we’re very pleased with that—it’s a very difficult Regents all around.”

Lombard said that though the percentage of passing hasn’t changed at all, the scores “are not typically as high as they have been in the past.”

“We’re not getting the 99s and 100s we may have gotten in the past, but I haven’t seen too much of an impact overall,” Lombard said.

Barnes explained that most schools are going through the same transition period with the Common Core standards, with SCC attempting to transition by changing the way they teach so that students are successful both in their skill sets and the way they take the new Regents tests.

“The exams have changed— they’re more reflective of the Common Core questions and it’s a transition right now that everybody is experiencing. We’ve worked really hard on it the last three years to bring it up to speed,” she said.

“It’s a different approach, so the teachers are adapting it and changing into that, and the kids are doing ok,” Barnes continued. “We’ve really changed the way we’re teaching versus just teaching to the test—for the kids to be successful, they have to understand how everything is

integrated so we’ve looked into changing how the curriculum can be taught so that the kids can be successful.”

Principal Lombard said the school is now emphasizing more cross-curricular teaching as part of this new strategy.

“One of our biggest pushes here is cross-curricular teaching—I might be the social studies teacher, but we’re going to integrate science and math and English in this whole process,” he said.

“It’s a huge shift for kids and a huge shift for teachers, so we’ve taken little steps in changing the curriculum that way,” Barnes added. “It’s a big thing and you have to pull it in little by little and it’ll all come together, so I think we’ve made great strides in that.”

In addition to the assimilation of the Core standards, the administrators said they are proud of their integration of Advanced Placement (AP) courses—a total of seven have now been implemented in the school.

“It gets bigger and better for us every year here,” Lombard said. “We just got our numbers back and we’re

doing very well with results from state and local AP exams comparatively speaking, so I’m pleased with that.”

Some of the new AP courses include World History, Art History and Physics. As a college preparatory school, SCC also offers a Hudson Valley Community College program for high school students, along with allowing students to take courses from SUNY Adirondack.

“Most of our students go to four-year [universities] and most of them go to private schools and they receive a lot in academic scholarships,” Barnes said. “Last year’s senior class amassed just over $4 million in academic money for just 33 students, so that’s a lot of money.”

The administration is also proud of its extracurricular programs, which Lombard said probably over 80 percent of students participate in.

“Students have wonderful opportunities here to be involved in anything they want to be involved in,” Lombard.

“You’re not battling 500 other students for a role in the play or a spot on the team—it’s pretty much whatever a student wants academically or in

extracurriculars, they have an opportunity to be involved in it.”

Lombard added that the school also has a growing fine arts program, with a student-directed play called “Tangled: Story of Rapunzel” to be performed by students August 25 at 4 p.m. at the St. Peter’s Parish Center.

“It’s a wonderful undertaking, so we’re excited about that,” Lombard said.

“What’s great about these students is they go out into this community and try to do stuff on their own as well, so it really gets them encouraged to be involved in the community,” added Tarkleson.

Lombard said the fact that there is a low amount of turnover in both teachers and students builds a strong sense of community in the school.

“Students stay and teachers stay, and they walk the whole path with us,” Lombard said. “We work on building good students in the community who are going to be an asset to the community.”

For more information on Saratoga Central Catholic or to fill out an application for your student, visit www.saratogacatholic.org.

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Week of August 16 – August 22, 2013

Mommies Network Celebrates Four Years of Local Support

by Chelsea DiSchiano Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA COUNTY — Local moms and their children will be gathering for fun and a good cause at the Clifton Park Center this Saturday in honor of Saratoga County Mommies Network’s fourth birthday celebration.

The Mommies Network is a national not-for-profit organization consisting of 80 different chapters spread throughout the country, including one right here in Saratoga County.

“Our mission is to provide a safe, secure, free place for mothers to find support, get encouragement, meet other mothers and become empowered to be better women, mothers and people in the community,” said Lisa Milewski, senior

advisor of chapter promotions.

Though the original chapter was founded back in 2002, the Saratoga chapter was founded in 2009 by Katie Pratt and now has 105 members. The group organizes a variety of events and activities for its members, including ‘Mom’s Night Out,’ day trips, crafting events, play dates and family gettogethers, as well as plenty of community outreach events.

“We try to tie in the ‘pay it forward’ motto as much as possible,” Milewski said.

The Mommies Network website also has a 24/7 forum which allows mothers to connect and chat anytime, whether during the day or during a feeding at 2 a.m.

“If it’s 3 o’clock in the afternoon and you’ve got a question or just want to talk to someone, someone is usually there,” Milewski

explained. “If it’s 2 a.m. and you’re up for a feeding, someone might be there to chit chat or just share your experiences together, and it just builds a friendship and a bond.

We’re all in the same boat so we’re here together.”

Milewski also said the group helps mothers to realize that they’re not alone in their experiences.

“When you’re a mom you kind of feel alone at times, like ‘Am I doing this right? Is this supposed to happen?’ or ‘What do I do if they get Sharpie all over them?’” she said with a laugh. “So it’s kind of like we’re there for all the bad moments, the good moments and the in-between—to say, ‘It’s okay, we’ve been there and you’re going to survive!’”

As community outreach is another major mission of the organization, the Saratoga County chapter plans to use their birthday celebration this Saturday, August 17 as a way to support two nonprofit projects: admission to the event is free with a toy donation for Toys for Tots, and $2 pizza slices will be available with proceeds being donated to the Greenfield Playground Project.

“We’ve all bounced around

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different ideas in the chapter and aside from my personal reasons for supporting Toys for Tots, it came up a lot because they do amazing work each year in fulfilling the holiday wishes for the children of our community,” Milewski said. “With the Greenfield Playground Project, we just learned about it during our planning of the party—we’ve seen the plans and it’s phenomenal. I know our kids are going to benefit because we’ve got moms in that community and we’ll probably be there to play at some point when it opens, so we decided to see if we could help make that project become more of a reality for them.”

The Saratoga County Mommies Network party will take place August 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bounce Around Indoor Family Fun Center inside Clifton Park Center. The event includes bounce houses, cake, games, food , vendors, door prizes and other activities for both kids and adults.

Besides the upcoming party, the Mommies Network has plenty more outreach events in the works: later this month, they’re participating in National Mom’s Night Out by picking a day between August 25

and September 5 to invite moms in the community to join them in celebrating motherhood together.

“Saratoga’s theme is “A Night on Broadway,” and we’ll be visiting local restaurants in downtown Saratoga beginning at 5 p.m.,” Milewski said.

Details of that event are on the group’s Facebook page at ww.facebook.com/ saratogacountymommies.

“Additionally, we’re working on some new projects for the future like a Children’s Book Drive for the month of September to benefit the Saratoga EOC and a Winter Wonderland event at the Saratoga Children’s Museum on January 24th to provide winter weather apparel to the community,” she added. “We’d appreciate the community’s support on those events as we’re just starting the planning process for each of them.”

To learn more about the local chapter of the Mommies Network or for information on how to join the free organization, visit www. saratogacountymommies.com.

You can also visit www.saratogamama.com for more details on this weekend’s event and more!

‘150 Years of Educated Horse Sense’ Author and Former NBC and ESPN Reporter Sharon B. Smith Speaks on Horses and Racing SARATOGA SPRINGS — As a participant of Saratoga 150 and the annual run for the SUNY Cup at Saratoga Race Course, Empire State College will host “150 Years of Educated Horse Sense.”

The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held on Monday, August 26 from 10 a.m. until noon, at the college’s coordinating center, 2 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs.

Experts will talk about the history of Saratoga Race Course, horses and racing and information will be provided about the history of Saratoga Springs.

“As a proud member of the greater Saratoga Springs community and as one of the city’s largest employers, Empire State College is delighted to host this event in celebration of 150 years of thoroughbred racing,” said Merodie A. Hancock, president of the college.

The featured speakers include

Sharon B. Smith, former news reporter and anchor who moved into sports and horse racing journalism at ESPN. She also worked on racing broadcasts for several years for NBC Sports. Since leaving television, Smith has written half a dozen books including works on racing, horse care and training, and she will share her extensive knowledge and experience on horses and racing.

College alumna John Weber ‘09, who graduated from the college’s Northeast Center with a degree in Cultural Studies and was a backstretch tour guide for 13 years, will talk about the history of Saratoga Race Course.

The college will provide both a brochure on the history of Saratoga Race Course, Union Avenue and Congress Park and a printed guide to pari-mutuel wagering, which guest may browse as they walk to the track.

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Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor, While travelling around the Albany, Troy, Schenectady and Saratoga area I notice lots of new gas stations going up. That is good as the old gas tanks in the ground are taken out and new tanks are installed—this will help keep our water and ground safer for us as the old tanks start to leak into the ground, which is not good.

Along with all of this I had to get some air for my tires in doing this I now see lots of gas stations are

Dear Editor, I’m so happy to have the opportunity to vote for U.S. Marine Corps veteran Jeff Gildersleeve for Saratoga County Sheriff in the Republican Primary on September 10.

Because of his service and

charging up to one dollar to get air and sometimes you can’t get air in all the tires before the air time runs out. In my opinion this is a rip-off and not fair.

After checking around I find that the Stewarts Ice Cream Shops all over the area have signs by the air pumps that say “Free Air.” I say hats off to Stewarts. You do a good thing for the drivers that need air. Keep it up it’s good for everyone, thank you.

Sid Gordon Saratoga Springs

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, In this week’s Saratoga Today, there was an article about the tragic fire at Augie’s. It is great of Augie to create a fund for his employees, and his glowing description of them was heartwarming. I hope that he finds a temporary location (Manna’s?), and we look forward to the resurrection of the restaurant. I do have a correction, though, regarding when the fire happened and how long it took to extinguish it. The fire actually happened 4:30 Sunday morning and certainly wasn’t “under control in a couple of hours.” Our wonderful volunteers from Ballston Spa, Eagle Matt Lee #1 and Union #2, Round Lake, Malta Ridge and possibly other companies were

there for approximately 12 hours.

The demolition was done Monday morning, possibly starting Sunday night. I just wanted to make sure that the public knows that this was no easy feat, took many “man” hours and is a testament to our talented and courageous men and women who volunteer their time to protect our community. And don’t get me started on the Village Police Department and Emergency Squad.

Kathy Hedgeman Ballston Spa Editor’s Note: The fire at Augie’s happened on Monday, August 5, breaking out approximately at 4:30 a.m.

By 10:30 a.m., demolition crews were tearing down the remaining structure that was beyond repair.

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, Oh my. I have been skimming your “Simply Saratoga” summer magazine ... skimming for just over two hours now and I cannot wait to sit for a day with a glass of wine and really read more. It reminds me of how special Saratoga is; gives me the inside view of some history and makings of some of “Toga-town”; tells me where to go, what to do, and what I need

to know before I get there. After five years, I have forgotten so many details and now I know what has changed.

Furthermore, I read about people I know: Bob and Mary Alice Lee with Chef Longton who was our wedding reception chef; and Mark and Betty Straus: etc. Wow, I just had to write and tell you what a fantastic magazine and service you provide. Thank you.

Mamie

law enforcement experience, Jeff Gildersleeve is well equipped to lead the sheriff ’s office to protect us today and for many years to come.

But more essential to know this man’s character, Jeff is a hero who served his country and answered

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the call to protect our freedoms and the ideals our country stands for.

Jeff Gildersleeve was there for us, now we can be there for him and vote for him in the Republican Primary.

Matt Deet Waterford

#ILoveSaratoga Contest Now Underway SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Tourism is putting on a video contest—#ILoveSaratoga— and they are asking people in Saratoga County to take a video of their favorite destinations and post to Youtube, Instagram, Viddy or Vine.

Hashtag #ILoveSaratoga and #SaratogaTourism along with the #CompanyName of the destination in your description of your video and then promote the video on your other networks like Facebook, Google+ and Twitter. The videos

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The contest ends September 13.

First prize is $200; second prize is $100; and third prize is $50.

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Week of August 16 – August 22, 2013

Travers Week Celebrations Kick Off continued from page 1

on Thursday, August 22 from 7:30 to 11 p.m. The gala helps fund the Backstretch Employee Service Team (B.E.S.T.), the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund and the Times Union Hope Fund.

This year’s gala is honoring three-time Eclipse Award Outstanding Jockey winner Ramon Dominguez, who retired in June after doctors advised him not to race again due to the injuries he sustained in an accident at Aqueduct in January. During his career, Dominguez won 4,985 races and earned nearly $200 million in purses.

At the celebration event, an elaborate cocktail reception will feature a number of exquisite food stations and beverage offerings and there will be dancing to live music from the New York Players. The evening will also include a silent auction.

The 2013 Travers Celebration is co-chaired by Hearts Publishing magnate George R. Hearst III and Ramon’s wife, Sharon. The event has raised more than $1 million for non-profit organizations in the Thoroughbred industry and throughout the greater Capital Region since its inception over a decade ago.

Founded in 1989, the Backstretch Employee Service Team is a nonprofit organization which provides free health and social services to the backstretch communities at Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park and Saratoga Race Course.

The Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF) is a not-forprofit public charity that provides financial assistance to some 60 former jockeys who have suffered catastrophic on-track injuries. Since its founding in 2006, the fund has disbursed over $5 million to permanently disabled jockeys, most of whom have sustained paralysis or brain injuries.

To continue its mission the PDJF relies on donations and support from the horse racing industry.

The Times Union Hope Fund, a component fund

of The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region, raises money and awards grants to after school and summer programs serving at risk children in Albany, Schenectady, Rensselaer and Saratoga counties.

The 144th edition of the Grade 1, $1 million Travers will be run on Saturday, August 24. For upto-date information on the Travers Celebration and other special events, please visit www.nyra.com/ information/saratogaevents.

Travers Week Events Saturday, August 17 Alabama Day The prestigious Alabama dates back until 1872, making it the oldest race for fillies in the nation. It has continually attracted some of the top fillies in training, including the last three Eclipse Award winners, Questing, Royal Delta and Blind Luck. Deborah White of Gansevoort will get to take home the full on-track winnings from a $15,000 wager as the next winner of the 150 Celebration event sponsored by Marylou Whitney and John Hendrickson if she picks the right filly in the Alabama. The 39th running of the Grade I $600,000 Sword Dance Invitational will also be on Saturday, August 17, for three-years-old running 1 ½ miles on the turf.

Sunday, August 18 Saratoga Race Course Baseball Cap Giveaway Take a piece of Saratoga home with the popular Saratoga Race Course Baseball Cap, free with paid admission, while supplies last. Explore the Uniquely New York Marketplace on-track market featuring 13 food and artisan vendors with products made exclusively in New York State.

The market will be held each Sunday of the meet from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the event

tent, near the Carousel, inside the entrance to the Reserved Seats Box Office on Union Avenue. Watch the Grade II Woodford Reserve Lake Placid, 1 1/8 miles on the turf. Post time 1 p.m.

Travers 1864 Restaurant Week Approximately 40 restaurants and eateries throughout the greater Capital Region will offer special pricing and menus in celebration of the crowned jewel of the Spa racing season during the fourth annual Travers 1864 Restaurant Week. From Sunday, August 18 through Thursday, August 22, diners have the opportunity to indulge in a three-course meal at participating restaurants for the prix-fixe cost of $18.64, the year of the inaugural running of the Travers, the oldest major stakes race in the country for 3-year-olds. For a complete list of participating restaurants and to view the prix-fixe menus, please visit www.nyra.com/travers1864.

Taste NY at Saratoga Race Course An all-new attraction for the 2013 meet, Taste NY at Saratoga Race Course is held each Sunday of the racing season from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Located at the event tent inside the entrance to the Reserved Seats Box Office near the Carousel, the lively market features numerous vendors and artisans offering products made exclusively in New York State.

The Woodford Reserve Lake Placid The day’s feature race is the Grade II Woodford Reserve Lake Placid for 3-year-old fillies on the turf.

Monday, August 19 Saratoga Trading Card Set Fans will have the opportunity to get the third set of “History of the Game” Saratoga Trading Cards – the new collectible item for the 2013 meet. The trading card set honors a number of the most memorable thoroughbreds, trainers, jockeys and races to have been associated with Saratoga Race Course over the past 150 years. The commemorative Saratoga trading cards will be distributed in packs of 10 over the course of four days throughout the meet for a total of 40 collectible cards. A limited run of 10,000 complete sets will be produced for the 2013 meet.

BALL Watch Giveaway Beginning Monday, racing fans will have the opportunity to win a BALL Watch timepiece worth approximately $10,000. The watch is courtesy of BALL Watch USA and Northeastern Fine Jewelry, the official timepiece and jeweler of Saratoga Race Course. Entries will be accepted at ballwatchusa. sweptin.com/giveaway through August 31. The winner will be selected via random drawing.

Tuesday, August 20 Concerts in the Park Every summer, the Saratoga Springs Heritage Area explodes with activities for all. A popular happening is the Summer Concert Series. Free concerts are held from 7–8:30 p.m. in historic Congress Park at the War Memorial directly across from the Canfield Casino. www.saratogaspringsvisitorcenter. com Saratoga Cakewalk Have fun learning the dance that became a social sensation in the era that racing began as well

as the history behind it. The cakewalk will be held in association with the concerts in Congress Park from 7 – 8:30 p.m. Hosted by the Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center. For more information call (518) 587-3241. The event will be held at the Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitors Center, across from Congress Park.

Wednesday, August 21 Ice Cream Eating Contest With Traver’s a week away, the fun is just getting started at Saratoga Race Course. On Wednesday, August 21, will be a Stewart’s Ice Cream Eating Contest. The coolest way to beat the summer heat, racing fans will come to the Spa spoon-inhand as they prepare to compete in the ultimate in chilly contests – the Stewart’s ice cream eating contest.

Registration is at noon at the Jockey Silks Room and contestants will be divided into three age groups— kids, teens and adults—as they battle to see who can down a pint of ice cream the fastest. The winner will receive gift certificates for free ice cream courtesy of Stewart’s Shops.

Week of August 16 – August 22, 2013

Travers Week continued The History of Racing at Saratoga The History of Racing at Saratoga, presented by award winning author William Nack is part of the Alfred Z. Solomon Charitable Trust Program Series. The program will be held at the Canfield Casino in Congress Park and is sponsored by the National Museum of Racing and the Saratoga Springs History Museum. For more information call (518) 584-6920.

Thursday, August 22 Mid-Summer Derby The Travers Celebration is the only evening affair at Saratoga Race Course will return to celebrate the 144th edition of the Mid-Summer Derby on Thursday, August 22 from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tickets are available for $175 per person and $125 for young adults (under 30).

Tables may be reserved for $2,500 per table of 10, which includes complimentary wine. Tickets are available for purchase online at www.2013traverscelebration.eventbrite.com or by phone at (518) 383-6183.

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Backstretch Mornings

showing all the action and a NYRA wagering booth close to the event area. Tickets are $35 per ticket sold online, $40 per ticket sold at the gate day of the event. For group rates, please call Kara Livingston at (518) 694-5104 to purchase over the phone. Group rates are only available over the phone. Groups of 10 or more are $30 per ticket; groups of 25 or more: $25 per ticket. For more information or to buy tickets, visit www.redcross.org/news/event/ Battle-of-the-Brews-2013.

Saturday, August 24

Friday, August 23

Travers Day The Mid-Summer Derby, dating back to 1864, is the oldest race for three-year-olds in the United States. The phenomenal day of racing also includes the Grade 1 Test Stakes, the Grade 1 Foxwoods King’s Bishop and Grade 2 Ballston Spa. Last year fans were treated to an historic event as Alpha and Golden Ticket hit the wire together to dead heat for the Travers victory.

This year, Kentucky Derby winner, Orb, Belmont winner, Palace Malice and the million dollar Haskell winner, Verrazano, will face off in the one million dollar Travers.

Battle of the Brews Saratoga Race Course will play host to the area’s best brews as adults enjoy the ultimate in beer tasting during the 16th Annual Battle of the Brews. All proceeds benefit the American Red Cross Adirondack Saratoga Chapter.

Battle of the Brews will take place inside the entrance to the Reserved Seats Office near the Carousel from noon to 4 p.m. For only $35, you will be able to sample many of the region’s finest craft beers as you cast your votes for the best of the brews. You’ll also get to enjoy the excitement of Thoroughbred racing, with closed circuit monitors

Saratoga Bridges Travers Day at the Races Held on Travers Day, this fundraising event for Saratoga Bridges includes premium seating and hospitality with a delicious buffet and beverage service at The Carousel Restaurant. Ticket price includes one complimentary cocktail per person, general admission to The Clubhouse and a Post Parade Program. The event begins at 11 a.m. with buffet open from noon to 3 p.m. For more information call (518) 587-0723 or email hvarney@ saratogabridges.org. Cost is $135 per person.

by Sharon Castro Photography

Bettors Ball Is this Weekend

SARATOGA SPRINGS — With the major black-tie events of the racing season completed, Saratogians will be dressing down this weekend for the Bettor’s Ball.

After watching the $600,000 Alabama Stakes on Saturday, August 17, residents and visitors will be heading to the City Center at 7 p.m. to hear three different bands provide music of seven eras.

Doc Scanlon Dance Band will bring music of the 40s, 50s and 60s in Ballroom A. Party of Three Dance Band, in Ballroom B, will appeal to those hoping to hear 70s and 80s sounds, while music of the 90s to the present will be located in Ballroom C, as Gravity Dance Band plays its more current hits.

From 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., admission will be limited to those

with Saratoga 150 medallions. Free admission is offered all night to medallion holders. Admission without a medallion is $10 starting at 7:30 p.m. All ticket sales will benefit backstretch charities. Admission is limited to adults, 21 years of age or older.

Questions about the Bettors Ball may be directed to info@saratoga150.com.

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Facts About the Travers

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Travers always has been a race that sets the blood to flowing, whether you’re a fan whose favorite horse is running; an owner or trainer who has entered their prize horse or a handicapper whose reputation hangs on the line. The Travers has earned its nickname, the Midsummer Derby, because truly, this oldest of stakes races for Thoroughbreds is a test of the mettle of a horse. He-or she-who trots off the legendary track at Saratoga with the Travers flowers about their neck is a champion and a horse whose name is permanently part of the lore and history not only of Saratoga, but of horse racing itself.

The race has been run at four different distances during the course of its history to-date: • 1¾ miles: 1864 to 18891 • 1½ miles: 1890 to 1892 • 1¼ miles: 1893, 1894, 1897 and 1904 to present • 1 mile: 1895 and 1901 to 1903 The race is open to colts and geldings carrying 126 lbs. (57.2 kg) and fillies carrying 121 lbs.

(54.9 kg).

In 1941, Whirlaway became the only horse ever to win the

superfecta—he had won the Triple Crown and then went on to take the Travers, as well.

In 1962, Jaipur won by a nosebob in track record time over Ridan, who was considered to be more talented. The long battle, (they ran one and a quarter miles,) saw the two horses battle for lead for the entire distance of the race.

In 1982, Runaway Groom, who was trained by John DiMario, arrived at the Saratoga backstretch after a very long and exhausting season. He’d competed in the Canadian Triple Crown; had won the Prince of Wales Stakes, the Breeders’ Stakes and finished second in the Queen’s Plate. His Travers victory made him the only horse in racing history to beat the winners of that year’s American Triple Crown in the same race— Kentucky Derby winner Gato Del Sol; Preakness Stakes winner Aloma’s Ruler and Belmont Stakes winner, Conquistador Cielo.

Point Given, who as a threeyear-old, won the 2001 Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes, along with the Eclipse Award for Horse of the Year. He is the only horse in history to have won four $1 million races in a row—the Preakness, the Belmont, in which he ran

the fourth fastest Belmont ever, faster than both Seattle Slew and Affirmed, the Haskell Invitational and the Travers. His win of the Travers on August 25, 2001 drew a record Travers Stakes Day crowd of 60,486 fans and the race brought in a total betting handle of $34,529,273. This was also a Saratoga record to that date.

Traditions Trophy The Travers Trophy is known as the Man O’ War Cup, and was designed by Tiffany & Co. It was named for Samuel Riddle’s great champion and he donated the trophy as the permanent award for winning the race. A gold-plated replica is presented to the winner every year, by a member of the Riddle family.

The Travers Canoe The Travers Canoe has been a lovely tribute to the winners of the Travers every year since 1961. Every year the canoe is painted in the colors of the silks of reigning Travers winner. A canoe has been a fixture in the infield pond since 1926, but it wasn’t until 1961 that the canoe became affiliated with the Travers.

Travers 2012

The Travers Stakes of 2012 was one of the most exciting races in recent history of the Saratoga Race Course with the dead heat between Alpha and Golden Ticket. Pictured above are the horses as they leave the starting gate. This year is equally exciting with two of the three Triple Crown winners, Orb and Palace Malice, along with Haskell winner Verrazano all vying for the million dollar prize. Photo by NYRA/Adam Moonshian

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Travers 1864 Restaurant Week SARATOGA SPRINGS — A number of restaurants and eateries throughout the greater Capital Region will offer special pricing and menus in celebration of the Travers during the fourth annual “Travers 1864 Restaurant Week.” Sunday, August 18 through Thursday August 22. The following are the participating restaurants: Angelo’s Tavolo – Schenectady Apertivo Bistro – Schenectady Bellini’s – Clifton Park Bookmakers (Holiday Inn) – Saratoga Springs Buca di Beppo – Colonie Cafe Nola – Schenectady Cella Bistro – Schenectady Charlton Tavern – Charlton Chez Pierre – Wilton Cliff ’s Country Inn – Malta Cornell’s Restaurant – Schenectady D-Line Pub – Ballston Spa Dunham’s Bay Resort – Lake George Grandma’s Pies and Restaurant – Colonie

Jack’s Oyster House – Albany Karavalli – Saratoga Springs La Serre – Albany Manhattan Exchange Restaurant and Pub – Schenectady The Marriott – Albany More Perreca’s – Schenectady Nove – Wilton Paolo Lombardi’s – Wynantskill Pasta Pane – Clifton Park Peache’s Café – Albany Quintessence – Malta Ravenous – Saratoga Springs Taj Mahal Indian – Schenectady Tesoro – Guilderland The Olde Post Grill – Lake George The Ripe Tomato – Malta The Van Dyck Restaurant – Schenectady The Vista Restaurant – Clifton Park Valentino’s – Amsterdam Water’s Edge Lighthouse Restaurant and Inn – Glenville Wheatfield’s Saratoga – Saratoga Springs Wheatfield’s Clifton Park – Clifton Park Wine and Roses – Broadalbin

Famous Races at Saratoga Race Course The following is a list of nine of the 20 top races at Saratoga Race Course over the past 150 years, selected for NYRA by Allan Carter, Historian at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame Races are listed in chronological order.

Race 1: August 2, 1864: Kentucky wins the first Travers Stakes, the first race held on the new Saratoga Race Course. He would later win the first two Saratoga Cups.

Race 2: July 16, 1872: Harry Bassett defeats Longfellow in the 2 ¼ mile Saratoga Cup. The loser’s shoe flipped at the beginning of the race, and despite running the entire event as a virtual cripple, he lost by only one length while pressing his opponent to set a new world record for the distance.

Race 3: July 31, 1916: Stromboli wins the Saratoga Handicap. Others in the field were champions Friar Rock (second), Short Grass (fourth), The Finn (seventh), and the prohibitive favorite, Regret (eighth and last), the first filly to win the Kentucky Derby, who suffered the first loss of her career in this race.

Race 4: August 1, 1918: Sevenyear-old Roamer wins the Saratoga Handicap, setting a new track record by two seconds for 1 ¼ miles.

Race 5: August 17, 1918: Sun Briar, the previous year’s champion two-year-old male, wins the Travers. Finishing second was Johren, the winner of that year’s Belmont Stakes and eventual Horse of the Year; third was War Cloud, winner of that year’s first division of the Preakness; and fourth and last was Exterminator, Sun Briar’s stable mate and surprise winner of that year’s Kentucky Derby.

Race 6: August 13, 1919: Upset defeats Man o’ War in the Sanford Memorial, the only loss of Man o’ War’s career.

Race 7: August 16, 1930: One hundred to one long shot Jim Dandy defeats that year’s Triple Crown winner Gallant Fox in the Travers.

It was the winner’s only victory in 20 starts that year and Gallant Fox’s only loss in 10 starts, all stakes.

Race 8: August 10, 1935: Discovery, the winner of three Whitneys and three Brooklyn Handicaps, wins the Merchants’ and Citizens’ Handicap while carrying 139 pounds.

Race 9: August 16, 1941: Whirlaway wins the Travers, becoming the only Triple Crown winner to do so.

To see other 11 top races, visit NYRA’s website at www.saratoga150. com/experience/famous-races/

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Weekend Has Two Great Races—The Alabama and Sword Dancer

by Brendan O’Meara for Saratoga TODAY Whatever happened to ladies first? So much of what is written these days surrounds the horses, colts and geldings. They do make most of the headlines especially in the post-Zenyatta and Rachel Alexandra era, but Saturday is high time for the three-year-old fillies to strut in the Grade I $600,000 Alabama Stakes.

Headlining the event is Princess of Sylmar, winner of this year’s Grade I Kentucky Oaks and Grade I Coaching Club American Oaks. She stormed onto the scene in Kentucky a 38-1 long shot and now finds herself the 3-5 favorite.

The Alabama is 1 ¼ miles long— the same distance as the Grade I Travers Stakes—and marks the longest any of these fillies will likely ever run. Princess of Sylmar is more than up to the task.

Her grandsire is A.P. Indy, a winner of the Belmont Stakes, so the distance is in her blood.

“She should excel with the added distance,” said trainer Todd Pletcher. “She finished both the Kentucky Oaks and the Coaching Club very well, indicating to me she wants more distance. She’s easy to turn off in the early part of the race and relaxes nicely, so that should also help.”

She’s had two easy half-mile workouts since her win in the Coaching Club American Oaks.

Both workouts were timed in 49 seconds and change.

Mike Smith rode Princess of Sylmar to her shocking win the Kentucky Oaks and Javier Castellano secured the mount in the Coaching Club American Oaks when Pletcher’s first-call rider, John Velazquez, opted for Unlimited Budget.

“I really appreciate that Todd gave me back the horse because I couldn’t hook up in the Oaks,” Castellano said after the Coaching Club. “I really liked the way she did it. It was a great performance today.

She ran like the best horse in the race. I’m really proud of her.”

As a result, Castellano maintains the mount for Princess of Sylmar as the heavy morning-line favorite.

If Princess of Sylmar can win the Alabama, she will likely secure Championship Three-Year-Old Filly honors. Since 1999, five fillies have won the Alabama and

the Kentucky Oaks including Silverbulletday, Flute, Farda Amiga, Proud Spell and Blind Luck. Flute was the only filly of that group not to win an Eclipse Award.

Velazquez will be aboard the second choice Fiftyshadesofhay, a filly trained by Bob Baffert. Most recently she was the winner of the Grade II Black-Eyed Susan and Grade III Iowa Oaks. At 2-1, she’ll break from Post 6.

Pletcher entered another filly in this race, Galloping Giraffe. She’s owned by Mike Repole, the charismatic owner who also owns the filly Unlimited Budget (not entered in this race). Galloping Giraffe will need a lot of pace to run into in order to compete in this field.

“She’s a very big filly who tends to drop way back in her races, so we feel like a mile and a quarter might suit her,” said Pletcher. “Mike Repole is ambitious and doesn’t mind taking a shot with some of his horses, so that’s what we are doing with her.”

Kiaran McLaughlin, trainer to Carnival Court, won this race a year ago with Questing, a stunning performance he’ll try to replicate.

“We’re trying to hit the board,” said McLaughlin. “With her pedigree, if we finished third in a Grade I it would make her worth so much money. She’s by Street Sense and is a half-sister to Royal Delta; that’s why we’re doing it. We think she

wants that distance, and not every three-year-old does. But she’ll have to keep improving and have a good trip to be part of it.”

Montana Native and Tell a Great Story round out the field.

Boisterous Looks Sharp for Sword Dancer Playing Robin to the Batman that is the Alabama Saturday is the Grade I Sword Dancer, an iconic and thrilling renewal of Saratoga’s best race on turf. Boisterous, the Phipps horse trained by Shug McGaughey, looms large as the heavy favorite in the field of 13 horses.

Boisterous handled Big Blue Kitten and Twilight Eclipse in the Grade I Man o’ War at Belmont Park. Both horses are back for revenge.

“Talking to [Hall of Fame jockey] Johnny [Velazquez] after the Man O’ War, he felt like he was better at the longer distances than shorter distances,” McGaughey said. “He said, ‘I can kind of do more with him.’ He’s gotten now where he relaxes well in his races, so I don’t think a mile and a half will be a problem.”

And for a 1½ mile race like the Sword Dancer, relaxing is critical.

Trained by Chad Brown, Big Blue Kitten is the 4-1 second choice. He’s fresh of a win in the Grade I United Nations at Monmouth Park and has won

three of five starts in 2013.

“The horse is pretty versatile, if you look back at his whole career, albeit at a lesser level,” Brown said.

“He has won wire-to-wire, he’s won from dead last. I think he can adapt to the pace, so the ideal situation in my own head is that he has some pace to run at so I’m not on the lead.”

Orb Settles in Nicely Orb, winner of the Kentucky Derby, has spent the greater part of the summer down in Maryland away from the hullabaloo of Saratoga. He’s been getting rest after a rigorous spring that saw him run five grueling races over the span of four months— three of those over a five-week stretch during the Triple Crown.

He’s done most of his training at Fair Hill and now he takes his place on the Oklahoma backside under the care of Shug McGaughey.

“He’s a good shipper. I liked the way he came off the van,” said McGaughey, who was joined at the barn by Ogden “Dinny” Phipps, who co-owns Orb with Stuart Janney III. “I think he’s gotten bigger.”

He’ll continue to ratchet up his training as he preps for the $1 million Travers Stakes on August 24.

“So far, so good,” McGaughey said. “I think my experiment has worked up to now, if we can just manage not to mess him up in the next two weeks.”

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by Marilyn Lane for Saratoga TODAY He who sees things grow from the beginning will have the best view of them.

—Aristotle Most of us are still struggling to say sesquicentennial (ses-quicen-ten-ni-al), but already we are nearing the end of that celebration. It’s unlikely that our great sport will see this level of reverence again until the 200th anniversary and by that time a whole new generation of racing enthusiasts will be at the helm.

I set my sail to find someone participating in this year’s activities

who was young enough to bear the probability of being on the racing scene in 2063. A young man working at the Oklahoma Annex caught my eye. He was a deliberate worker and moved well around horses. The first time I saw him he was mixing feed and on another visit he was grooming horses. I learned he was Ken and Sarah Ramsey’s grandson and that he was shadowing Mike Maker, one of several trainers employed by the Ramsey Stable.

Nolan Ramsey greeted my inquiry with the same confidence he handled the stable chores and when asked about his work he replied, “I want to learn everyone’s job so that I understand every step of what it takes to get a horse to the races.” He was sincere when he added, “Working makes winning even sweeter.” Nolan has enjoyed a lot of sweetness in his young life; the Ramsey Stable sits atop the earnings column in Saratoga and led the nation in total purse money.

Nolan proudly stated, “I started working on my grandfather’s farm when I was 10.” He went on to say, “That summer I worked five days a week. I would begin work at 7 a.m. but everyday my grandfather would

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already be there and when I’d leave in the evening, he’d still be working.”

Now 16, Nolan is soaking up hands-on racetrack experience.

“My grandfather taught me to read the (racing) form when I was about eight,” he admitted.

Asked if handicapping was his primary interest, Nolan replied, “No, not really, it’s more about spotting horses (placing them in the right races) and learning how they need to be ridden.”

I asked whether he was most interested in breeding or racing and he replied, “I really have a passion for racing but I want to be involved in breeding too. I want to model myself after WinStar Farm.” He went on, “They breed but they race too and that’s what I want to do.”

Asked about his first experience with New York racing, Nolan answered, “It was the 2005 Belmont Stakes. Nolan’s Cat finished third that day as a maiden.”

How did your namesake fare later I asked, “He placed several times in graded company but he never won at the top level.”

When asked what kind of racing he preferred, Nolan was quick to reply, “I like the Grade 1 races because the horses are familiar to you and you know what to expect from them.” He added, “I also

Week of August 16 – August 22, 2013

Nolan and his favorite horse Leadem. Photo by Patricia Older.

really appreciate the maiden special weight races here and at Belmont because you get to see so many well-bred horses.”

Summer is waning so I was anxious to hear what was next for this stable hand.

“I’ll leave Saratoga this week but before returning to school, I’ll travel to Chicago for the Arlington Million and then go to Seattle for the Longacres Mile at Emerald Downs.” (Ken and Sarah Ramsey have starters in both of those races.)

I was pleasantly surprised to learn that a young guy so wrapped

up in racing held so much enthusiasm for school. Nolan was articulate when he described his academic life, “I attended the Lexington School and it was great because there were so many of us from racing families.”

He added, “There were the kids from Gainesway, the Farish kids and others, amongst us we represented almost every part of the thoroughbred industry and we learned a lot just from talking about all our different experiences.”

Nolan now attends Asheville School in North Carolina, one of the leading boarding schools in the country. He explained his choice this way, “When I was in 6th grade I told my parents I wanted to go to high school at a boarding school and when I still felt that way the next year they began to consider it.”

“I really enjoy it there, the school is very diverse”. Nolan continued, “We live in these quad-like dorms and I have one roommate from West Virginia, another from Saudi Arabia, and another from South Korea and my best friend lives in Connecticut now but he was born in Russia.” I asked if it was hard to get back into the discipline of an academic routine and Nolan replied, “No, not really.” He paused and added, “I’ve watched my grandfather give a 100 percent at everything he does.”

Nolan Ramsey has viewed the thoroughbred industry from the breeding shed to the top of the owners standings. He has a vision and he has the work ethic to see it through. I’m betting he’ll be amongst those celebrating racing’s 200th anniversary in Saratoga. I can imagine his own grandchildren leading ‘em’ into the winner’s circle.

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Early Morning Workout

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Gansevoort Woman Next Lucky Bettor

Deborah White

SARATOGA SPRINGS — All she has to do is pick the right horse in the Grade I Alabama Stakes on Saturday and Deborah White of Gansevoort will get to take home the full on-track winnings from a

$15,000 wager as the next winner of the 150 Celebration event sponsored by Marylou Whitney and John Hendrickson.

White will have the opportunity to place the $15,000 win wager this Saturday at Saratoga Race Course using Whitney and Hendrickson’s money, as part of the Saratoga 150 celebration.

Begun in 1872, the $600,000 Alabama is the oldest race for fillies in the United States dating back to the same era as the track’s founding.

White is excited at the chance to place the bet this Saturday.

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Week of August 16 – August 22, 2013

The Winner of the $15,000 Win Wager Adam McNeill Wins Big at the Track

From left to right: Jennifer Runkel, Adam McNeill, Marylou Whitney, John Hendrickson and a Saratoga 150 ambassador pose after McNeill’s win bet on Wise Dan, the winner of the Fourstardave Handicap Grade II stakes race at Saratoga Race Course.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Avoiding the well-known curse of favorites losing on Saturdays at the Saratoga Race Course, Spa City resident Adam McNeill and his wife, Jennifer Runkel, claimed $21,000 after placing a $15,000 win wager on Wise Dan, the 2012 Horse of

the Year who captured the Grade II, $500,000 Fourstardave Handicap on Saturday, August 10. Wise Dan, who paid $2.80 on a $2 win bet, won the Fourstardave for the second consecutive year.

McNeill and his wife placed the $15,000 wager using money

provided by Marylou Whitney and John Hendrickson, as part of the Saratoga 150 celebration.

The couple is expecting their first child in September and plans to use the windfall to start a college education fund.

Week of August 16 – August 22, 2013

Shalom Festival The North Country Federation Saratoga Jewish Cultural Festival is free and open to the public August 25 in Congress Park from 2–7 p.m.

There is also a 2:30 p.m. Walk for Charity, which costs $10 to walk and get a T-shirt. Food at the event will include falafel, kosher hotdogs, french fries, knishes and Israeli snacks.

Italian Buffet Dinner Father Bill Tracy, a native of Ballston Spa and a former missionary in Brazil, founded a treatment center in that country dedicated to the special cases of addiction involving clergy and religious workers.

Saratoga Council 246, Knights of Columbus, has supported his worthy project through an annual Italian Buffet at their home on Pine Road. This year’s event will be held on Sunday, August 25. Hors d’oeuvres begin at 4:30 p.m., with dinner at 5:30 p.m. A donation of $15 is asked while tickets are available at the door or in advance. For more information call Bill Schweiker (518) 584-9120 or Vern Utter at (518) 584-0034.

Summer Basketball Camp The Malta Community Center will be offering a week-long basketball camp with skills, games, contests and T-shirts for boys and girls ages 8-14. The session runs August 26–30 daily from 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Space is limited so register today or call the Community Center for more information at (518) 899-4411. Registration is needed by August 22.

SRA: Summer Sculling Camp The last session of the Summer Sculling Camp is taking place next week, August 19–23. There are two slots still available for 8–13-year-old children. No prior rowing or sculling experience is required. The cost is $240 plus $10 temporary membership. For more information call (518) 587-6697.

Spotlighter’s Auditions Announced Malta’s Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe announced auditions for

“MYSTERY at Shady Acres”—an audience interactive mystery, comedy—on Sunday August 25 and Monday August 26.

Performances are slated for October 26 and 27. Call (518) 899-4411, ext. 305 or theater@malta-town.org for an audition appointment or more details.

Malta Parks and Recreation Fall Activities The Town of Malta’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Human Services Fall Activities brochure is now available online at www. malta-town.org at the Malta Community Center. New classes, sports programs and special events are scheduled to begin in September. Call (518) 899-4411 for more information.

S.T.E.P’s K’s Horse Kamp for Kids The Saratoga Therapeutic Equestrian Program, K’s Horse Kamp for Kids, will continue weekly through August 24. Hands on mounted and non-mounted world of the horse, arts and crafts, farm field exploration and music will all be available. For registration forms and information call (518) 374-5116.

Arts and Crafts People Wanted There is still space left for artists and craftspeople for the 10th Annual Mabee Farm Arts and Crafts Festival to be held Saturday, August 24 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

For more information and an application call (518) 887-5073 or email mabeefarm@gmail.com.

Ballston Spa High School Class of ’03 Plans Reunion The Ballston Spa HS Class of 2003 is celebrating their 10th year reunion the weekend of August 23–25. Class members are invited to join together on Friday, August 23 at 7 p.m. at the Factory in Ballston Spa and Sunday, August 25 at 11 a.m. at Moreau State Park for two fun events. Please contact bspaclassof2003@gmail.com for an official invitation and more information.

Saratoga Wilton Elks Ladies Auxiliary Market The Saratoga Wilton Elks Ladies Auxiliary is looking for market vendors for their indoor market to be held once a month at the

LOCAL BRIEFS Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Admission is free and the cost for an 8-foot table space is $15 paid in advance. The money is used for their ongoing community donations. Doors will be open to set up at 9:30 a.m. The next dates are August 25 and September 22. For more information call (518) 289-5470 or (518) 885-6506.

Spa Catholic Summer Company Musical Saratoga Central Catholic Player’s Summer Company presents “The Tangled Story of Rapunzel,” a musical, August 25 at 4 p.m. at the St. Peter’s Parish Center, 64 Hamilton St, Saratoga Springs.

Tickets are $10 and all proceeds benefit the Children’s Wing at Albany Medical Center. There will be free refreshments, a raffle and 50/50. For more information call (518) 708-5594.

Summer Bicycle Tours There will be an early evening, ranger-guided 5-mile bike tour of the Saratoga Battlefield on August 28 from 6–8 p.m. at the Saratoga National Historical Park.

Come prepared with a bike, water and insect repellent. For more information call (518) 670-2980.

Saratoga Market Looking for Vendors The 2013 Saratoga Artisans and Crafters’ Market is looking for artist and craft vendors, as well as a food and beverage vendor. The market will be held at High Rock Park Pavilions every Friday, 1–7 p.m., through August 30. Call (518) 461-4893 for more information.

The Foal Project The Niche Gallery’s “The Foal Project” continues through August 31, benefiting equine assisted therapies and ATC general community funds. For more information call (518) 330-5176 or email TheNicheGallery@yahoo.com Water Garden Tour For Historical Society Chip’s Landscaping is sponsoring a self-guided Saratoga County Water Garden Tour of unique and beautiful water gardens within a 15 mile radius on September 8.

Ticket sales will benefit Brookside Museum. The Water Garden Tour will go from 1–5 p.m. and

the “After Tour” barbeque will go from 4:30–6:30 p.m. For more information call (518) 885-4000.

Joe Farrell Memorial Golf Tournament The Fourth Annual Joe Farrell Memorial Golf Tournament at the Brookhaven Golf Course will be September 7. Proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society, the Estherville Animal Shelter and H.O.P.E. A cost of $80 per person includes greens fees, cart, snack at turn and a buffet lunch after play.

The shotgun start is set for 8:30 a.m. and there will be first, second and third place finishes recorded for longest drives as well as a raffle, closest to the pin and $5,000 for a hole-in-one. For more information call (518) 885-8624. Registrations are due by August 30.

STEP Out and Walk The Saratoga Therapeutic Equestrian Program will be attending the Autism Society Walk at Central Park in Schenectady on September 21. To join, or for more information, visit albanyautism. org/News/13-04-21/10th_Annual_ Walk_5K_Run_for_Autism.aspx.

Randonnee Cycliste Adirondacks Cycling Fest The Randonnee Cycliste Adirondacks (RC-A) is a three-day cycling festival September 27–29 in and around Lake George. Register now for the four different bicycle events (25-Mile Recreational Ride, Prospect Mountain Hill Climb, 50Mile RC-A Ride, 100-Mile RC-A Ride) at www.lakegeorgerando. com. All riders will receive a commemorative pewter head tube badge and a branded pint beer glass. Live music, food and beer will be enjoyed at the event as well.

Saratoga Springs Fall Programs Registration Registration has begun for all fall programs with the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department.

Check out fall soccer, intro to field hockey, indoor street hockey, recreation club, ice skating lessons, volleyball and golf clinics, Zumba and an adult basketball league. Visit at 15 Vanderbilt Ave, Saratoga Springs or go to www.saratoga-springs. org for more information or call (518) 587-3550, ext. 2300 or recreservations@saratogasprings.org.

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Photography Exhibit of ‘First 15’ at Yaddo As part of the Skidmore College Arts and Cultural events, The First Fifteen: Photography From the Meredith S. Moody Residency at Yaddo will feature works by the 15 residency recipients, as well as Moody, at the Tang Museum through September 29 on Tuesdays–Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. (Friday, noon to 7 p.m.). For more information call (518) 580-8080.

BSEF Golf Tournament Monday, August 26 with a noon registration and lunch time and a 1 p.m. shotgun start time at the Saratoga Lake Golf Course. Registration is $100 for an individual and $375 for a four-person team. Dinner is included and will follow course completion. Registration is online or a registration form is available for mailing with payment. Both are located at www.ballstonspaeducation foundation.com.

Parchments, Papers and Prints At the Chapman Historical Museum, in Glens Falls, as part of the Warren County Bicentennial Celebration, an exhibit of rare manuscripts, maps and legal documents will be on display featuring 65 historic documents.

Ongoing through September 1, the times are Tuesday–Saturday: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sunday: noon–4 p.m. Call (518) 793-2826 for more information or visit chapmanmuseum.org.

Malta Scarecrow Decorating Contest 2013 The Malta Department of Parks and Recreation will be holding their annual Scarecrow Decorating Contest during the Malta Community Day celebration at Shenantaha Creek Park off Eastline Road in Malta on Saturday, September 21.This year’s theme is “Halloween at the Scarecrow Patch.” Entry forms are available at the Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Drive, Malta or by visiting www.malta-town.org.

For more information call (518) 899-4411.

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calendar Summer Opera Festival Spa Little Theater.

For more information visit www.OperaSaratoga.org or call (518) 584-6018.

Ongoing Events En Pointe.

National Museum of Dance, 99 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs

Some Day Is Now: The Art of Corita Kent Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery, Skidmore College

Tails and Terpsichord National Museum of Dance, 99 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs

The Ultimate Driving Machine Saratoga Automobile Museum, 110 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs

Empire for Union: A Civil War Exhibit The New York State Military Museum, Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs

Modern Nature: Georgia O’Keefe and Lake George The Hyde Collection, Glens Falls.

For more information call (518) 792-7161.

Here Comes the Bride Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton Street, Ballston Spa. For more information call (518) 885-4000.

Yaddo Garden Tours Yaddo Gardens, 11 a.m.

Guided tours held on Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. No tour on Travers Day, Sat. Aug. 24.

For more information visit http:// yaddo.org/yaddo/Guided Tours.asp

Alfred Z. Solomon Sequicentitennial Exhibit National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Opens June 25, for more information call (518) 584-0400.

Guided Evening Bike Tours For more information call (518) 664-9821.

Summer Sunday Strolls For more information call Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation (518) 587-5030.

Irish and Horse Racing Exhibit Irish Heritage Museum, 370 Broadway, Albany For more information call (518) 427-1916.

The Founding of Saratoga Race Course Exhibit Saratoga Springs History Museum, For more information call (518) 584-6920.

Friday, August 16

5th Annual $275,000 Joe Gerrity Jr. Memorial Pace Saratoga Casino and Raceway.

For more information visit saratogacasino.com/Racing/ RacingPromosEvents.aspx

2 Dollars Bettors Ball Saratoga Springs City Center, 7 p.m. Free admission with a Saratoga 150 Medallion, $10 for admission without a medallion. 7 p.m. admission with a medallion, 7:30 p.m. admission without a medallion. Event runs from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Must be 21 to enter.

Traditional Evening Campfire Saratoga National Historic Park Grounds. For more information call (518) 664-9821.

11th Annual 5K Saluting Saratoga150

Saratoga Race Course. For more information call (518) 792-6545.

Ballston Spa, 11th Annual 5K Run to benefit Brookside Museum.

For more information call (518) 885-4000.

Saratoga Polo: The Hector and Susan Barrantes Cup

Thoroughbred Renaissance Charity Clinics

14th Annual Battle of the Brews

Saratoga Polo Fields, 5:30 p.m.

For more information visit www.saratogapolo.com

Lecture: History of the Adelphi Hotel Spring Street Gallery, 110 Spring St., 5:30 p.m. $5 per person.

For more information call (518) 587-5030.

The Philadelphia Orchestra Saratoga Performing Art Center, 7 p.m. For more information visit www.spac.org or call (518) 584-9330.

Upbeat on the Roof: Johnny Rabb and The Tichy Boys Tang Teaching Museum, 7 p.m.

Music of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper Celebrating 13 years of free music performances on the rooftop of the Tang Museum. Rain location will be inside the museum.

Saturday, August 17 Alabama Day at Saratoga Race Course 267 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs, 1 p.m. For more information visit www.nyra.com/saratoga

Stone Bridge Farm, Schuylerville.

Horse owners can work on specific skill sets or training problems in three separate clinics. Benefits the New York Chapter of ReRun, Inc. For more information call (518) 583-7272.

Fan’s $15,000 Wager on the $600,000 Alabama The third of five Saturday Fan Wagers sponsored by Saratoga 150 and underwritten by Marylou Whitney and John Hendrickson.

For more information email Events@saratoga150.com or call (518) 229-6023.

Sunday, August 18 The Saratoga Chamber Music Festival

Week of August 16 – August 22, 2013 Travers 1864 Restaurant Week Participating restaurants throughout the Capital Region.

For more information visit www.nyra.com/saratoga.

Thoroughbred Renaissance Charity Horse Shows Stone Bridge Farm, Schuylerville, Family, spectator-friendly, horse focused day in the country.

Benefits the New York Chapter of ReRun, Inc. For more information visit www.horsecollaborative.com/ thoroughbredrenaissance.

Monday, August 19 Thoroughbred Renaissance Charity Clinics Stone Bridge Farm, Schuylerville.

Horse owners can work on specific skill sets or training problems in three separate clinics. Benefits the New York Chapter of ReRun, Inc. For more information, call (518) 583-7272.

Tuesday, August 20 National Museum of Racing “Hall of Fame Legends” Series Union Ave., Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m. Featuring Claude R. “Shug” McGaughey III in the Museum’s Hall of Fame Gallery.

Former jockey Jeff Carle of the Capital OTB network will serve as the program host. For more information visit www.racingmuseum.org.

13th Annual Grayson Jockey Charity Golf Tournament

One Fine Day: A Summer Celebration of Saratoga Union Gables, 55 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs, 1 to 4 p.m. Call (518) 581-1097 for more details. www.sheltersofsaratoga.com/ SOS_Events.asp.

Saratoga Chamber Music Festival Saratoga Performing Art Center.

For more information call (518) 584-9330 or visit www.spac.org.

Wednesday, August 21 Stewart’s Shops Ice Cream Eating Contest Saratoga Race Course, Jockey Silks Room, Noon registration.

Contestants will be divided into three age groups—kids, teens and adults—as they battle to see who can down a pint of ice cream the fastest. The winner will receive gift certificates for free ice cream courtesy of Stewart’s Shops. For more information call (518) 584-7064.

The History of Racing at Saratoga Canfield Casino, Congress Park. For more information call (518) 584-6920 or visit www.saratogahistory.org

Party for a Cause Vapor Night Club, 7 p.m.

60 percent of proceeds to benefit Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. For more information visit saratogacasino.com/Groups/ PartyforaCause.aspx

Saratoga National Golf Club, the original Saratoga charity tournament benefits GraysonJockey Club Research Foundation, the leading private organization dedicated to funding equine medical research.

Thursday, August 22

August Music Series

Miss Kitty’s Saloon

Saratoga Performing Arts Center For more information call (518) 584-9330 or visit www.spac.org.

Saratoga National Historic Park Grounds. For more information, please call (518) 664-9821.

Summer Sunday Stroll: The Good Life: North Broadway

Tuesdays at Cabin Creek Saluting Saratoga 150

NW Corner of North Broadway and Van Dam St., 10:30 a.m. Join the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation on a stroll through historic Saratoga. $5 members, $8 non-members. For more information call (518) 587-5030.

Old Friends at Cabin Creek Farm, featuring tours and talks by racing experts. For more information call (518) 698-2377. www. oldfriendsatcabincreek.com

2013 Travers Celebration Saratoga Race Course, Saratoga Springs, 7:30–11 p.m.

For more information visit www.nyra.com/saratoga.

Gideon Putnam Hotel. Fundraiser for Anna House Early Childhood Education Center for children of the backstretch workers.

For more information, email belmontchildcare@aol.com.

Barbershop on Broadway Downtown Saratoga Springs.

For more information call (518) 371-0062.

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Week of August 16 – August 22, 2013 Round Lake Art and Craft Show

4th Annual Wins for Kids Event

Village of Round Lake, August 17 and 18. For more information call (518) 899-2800.

Saratoga Race Track, 267 Union Ave, Saratoga Springs, Noon Join us as we support the 4th Annual Wins for Kids fundraising event with live horse racing, cocktails and gourmet food at the Saratoga Racetrack. For more information visit www.eastersealsny.org.

Memoir Writers Read From Their Works

Friday, August 16 Jennifer Fosberry Book Signing Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m. For more information on this or other events, call (518) 682-4200; (855) 339-5990; or visit www.northshire.com.

Saratoga Artisans and Crafters’ Market High Rock Pavilions, Saratoga Springs. For more information call (518) 461-4893.

The Barber of Seville by Gioachino Rossini Hubbard Hall, 25 E. Main St., Cambridge, 8 p.m. Fully costumed and staged, sung in Italian with supertitles and orchestra. Tickets are $35 general/$27 member/$15 student. Dates are August 16, 17 and 22 at 8 p.m. August 24 and 25 at 2 p.m. For tickets call (518) 6772495. www.Hubbardhall.org/opera.

Saturday, August 17 Saratoga Arts Celebration National Museum of Dance, 99 S. Broadway Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Festival admission and parking is free. For more information call (518) 852-6478.

ATA British Motorsports Show Saratoga Automobile Museum, 110 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. For more information call (518) 587-1935.

Tang Museum Family Saturdays Tang Museum, Skidmore College, 2–3:30 p.m. Suitable for children ages five and up with their adult companions. Reservations are strongly suggested. For reservations and information call (518) 580-8080.

Saratoga Harp Colony: Final Concert Skidmore College, Filene Recital Hall, 3 p.m. For more information call (518) 580-5590.

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The Shirt Factory Arts & Healing Center, Corner of Lawrence and Cooper St., Glens Falls, 2 p.m.

Bibi Wien will read from The Way Home: A Wilderness Odyssey; Carol Gregson will read from Leaky Boots and Wet Socks; and Nancy Best will read from Learning to Cook Adirondack.

For more information visit www.shirtfactorygf.com.

Sunday, August 18 Breakfast Buffet Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elk Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs, 8:30–11 a.m. Fruit cocktail, French toast , pancakes, potatoes, breakfast sausage and ham, corned beef hash, scrambled eggs, Eggs Benedict, juice, coffee and tea.

Donation requested: adults $8, seniors and military (active/retired with ID card) $7, children five to 12 $6, under five are free. Takeout $8. For more information call (518) 584-2585.

Summer French Horn Choir, Les Cors d’été.

The Tang at Skidmore, 2 p.m.

Twelve hornists will perform music

by Mozart, Kerkorian, Rossini, Agrell and Civil. All are welcome.

Les Cors d’été is directed by Patrice Malatestinic, horn instructor and brass coach at Skidmore College.

For more information call (518) 587-7717 or email pmalates@skidmore.edu.

“My Summer Place” Community Day The Hyde Collection Art Museum, 161 Warren St., Glens Falls, noon– 4 p.m. The public is welcome to a free, fun-filled afternoon for the entire family. See both exhibitions, Modern Nature: Georgia O’Keeffe and Lake George and Family Album: Alfred Stieglitz and Lake George and the permanent collection in Hyde House at no charge on this special day. Tours of the O’Keeffe exhibition are at 1, 2 and 3 pm and Hyde House tours are ongoing throughout the day.

For more information call (518) 792-1761, ext. 327.

Monday, August 19 Washington County Fair Washington County Fairgrounds, Greenwich. Old fashioned family fun is right around the corner.

The Washington County Fair, August 19 through 25, will bring great food, music, entertainment, rides, animals and so much more.

Other highlights include exhibits, demos, tractor pulls, farm museum and over 40 shows and judged happenings going on daily. For more information visit www. washingtoncountyfair.com.

The Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series Camp Saratoga, Scout Rd., Wilton, 5:30 p.m. Registration is $5 dayof. This is a low-key, fun event topped off by light refreshments and unusual raffle prizes. Please bring your own water. Proceeds benefit the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park, the Jake Fund (a local preschooler who is facing multiple leg operations) and a local nonprofit. For more information call (518) 581-1278; email laura@ saratogastryders.org; or visit www. saratogastryders.org.

Tuesday, August 20 10 Cent Paperback Sale Saratoga Springs Public Library, Community Room, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Items in the Book Bag Shop will be 20 percent off from 10-8. The Book Bag Shop is a project of the Friends of the Saratoga Springs Public Library. Funds raised are used to enhance library services.

For more information and other events visit www.sspl.org.

Behind the Scenes at the Tang Museum Tang Museum, Skidmore College, 1 p.m. For more information call (518) 580-8080.

Dark Days Concert Congress Park, Saratoga Springs, 7–8:30 p.m. Party of Three, contemporary pop trio. Weather Permitting. On inclement dates, call the Visitor Center at (518) 587-3241 starting at 5 p.m. to confirm scheduled concert.

Wednesday, August 21 Porch Chat: Like the Fabled Centaur Grant Cottage State Historic Site, Moreau, Noon. Hear the story of U.S. Grant the horseman, and decide for yourself. Presented

by Steve Trimm. For more information call (518) 584-4353 or visit www.grantcottage.org.

World Music Wednesday with Cherven Traktor The Sembrich, 4800 Lakeshore Dr., Bolton Landing, 1:30 p.m.

Authentic Bulgarian and Macedonian folk music on traditional instruments. For more information, visit www. thesembrich.org or call (518) 644-2431.

Thursday, August 22 Health, History and Horses Charity Gala Longfellows Restaurant, Union Ave., Saratoga Springs, 6–9 p.m.

Music, food, silent auction, raffles.

Reservations $60. For more information call (518) 886-8604 or visit www.ladiesofcharitysaratoga. com.

Zucchini Brothers Wiswall Park, Front Street, Ballston Spa, 6–8 p.m. Children’s show.

For more information call (518) 885-2772.

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Family Friendly Events Friday

Come and visit us at the Saratoga Race Course this Friday and enjoy a variety of fun and free family activities.

Also, pick up the first copies of our brand new back-to-school SaratogaMama Magazine, coming out Friday. We’ll be hanging out at the track from noon to 4 p.m.

Saturday

Bring the family out for a fun birthday bash with Saratoga County Mommies at Bounce Around in Clifton Park from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Enjoy cake, promotional items, giveaways, some special guests and more.

In lieu of admission, each child is asked to bring a toy donation valued at $5 or more to donate to a Community Outreach fund.

The Wilton Mall Kids Club is a great opportunity for your child to learn in a fun, interactive setting. This Saturday from 1-3 p.m., kids can learn about all the different kinds of bugs and insects that buzz around our planet through fun crafts and activities such as making their own butterfly.

Sunday

Take the kids to the Saratoga Arts Celebration this Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the National Museum of Dance.

The festival includes live musical performances on both days, as well as, fun family art activities, and a variety of food temptations. Festival admission is free.

Blood Drives August 16, 1–6 p.m.

YMCA of Saratoga-Wilton 20 Old Gick Road Saratoga Springs August 19, 1–6 p.m.

Wilton Baptist Church 755 Saratoga Road Gansevoort

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26 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: Morn. 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.

Bacon Hill Reformed Church 560 Route 32N, Bacon Hill 695-3074 Rev. Janet Vincent Services: Worship service 10 a.m.

Sunday School 10 a.m.

All are welcome.

Handicapped accessible.

Baha’i Community of Saratoga Springs 584-9679; 692-7694; usbnc.org.

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

Ballston Spa United Methodist Church 101 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa 885-6886 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Bethesda Episcopal Church 41 Washington 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.

Christian Restoration Ministries Saratoga Senior Center 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs 796-4323 Pastor Pat Roach Services: Sunday 10 a.m.; 6:30 p.m.

Congregation Shaara Tfille 84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs 584-2370; saratogasynagogue.org Services: Saturday 9:30 a.m., Monday & Thursday 7:30 a.m., third Friday each month 7:30 p.m.

Handicapped Accessible

RELIGION Corinth Free Methodist Church 20 Hamilton Ave., Corinth 654-9255; 792-0271 Services: Sunday at 10 a.m.

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

Cornerstone Community Church 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. 584-6301 Services: Sunday: 11 a.m.

First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa 202 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa 885-8361; bspabaptist.org Services: 10:30 a.m. worship 9 a.m. Sunday School (all ages) First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa 22 West High St., Ballston Spa 885-5583 Services: Sunday 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-united-methodistchurch.com Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

(9 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.org Services: Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Good Times Restaurant, Lake Rd. 2nd floor; Friday 7:30 p.m. Saratoga Chapel, Eastline & Lake Rds; Sunday 10 a.m. - Glenville Senior Center, 32 Worden Rd. Greenfield Center Baptist Church 30 Wilton Rd., Greenfield Center 893-7429 Services: Sunday School for all ages - 9:45 a.m.

Church Service - 11 a.m.

Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

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 & 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., Malta 581-0210 Services: Sunday 10:30 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.

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

Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

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.

Old Stone Church (American Baptist) 159 Stone Church Rd., Ballston Spa 583-1002 Services: Sunday 9 a.m.; Adult Sunday School 9 a.m.; Service 10:30 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship in Living Stone Hall; Wednesday: noon potluck luncheon; 1 p.m. choir rehearsal; 2 p.m. Bible Study Group Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church 73 Midline Road, Ballston Lake 399-5713 Services: Saturday 5 p.m.

Sunday 8:15 & 10:15 a.m.

Handicapped accessible.

Presbyterian-NE Congregational Church 24 Circular St., Saratoga Springs 584-6091; pnecc.org Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m.

Week of August 16 – August 22, 2013 Quaker Springs United Methodist Church 466 Route 32 South, Quaker Springs 695-3101; qsumc.com Pastor Al Johnson Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

Handicapped accessible.

River of Hope Fellowship 100 Saratoga Village Blvd. Malta Cmns., Ste. 3, Malta 881-1505; riverofhopefellowship.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Roman Catholic Church of St. Peter 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 584-2375 Services: Eucharistic Celebrations: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 7:30, 9 & 11 a.m.

St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church 231 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs 584-6122 Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8, 9:30, 11:15 a.m. & 5 p.m., 1 p.m. Spanish Service St. George’s Episcopal Church 912 Route 146, Clifton Park 371-6351; stgeorge@csdsl.net Services: Saturday 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 8 & 9:30 a.m.

St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church 3159 Route 9N, Greenfield Center 893-7680; sjoegctr@nycap.rr.com; www.stjosephschurchgreenfieldcenter.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m. Handicapped accessible St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church 167 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa 885-7411; stmarysbsta.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., noon.

Handicapped accessible St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church 771 Route 29, Rock City Falls 893-7680; sjoegctr@nycap.rr.com; www.stjosephschurchgreenfieldcenter.org Services: Sunday 8:30 am.

Handicapped accessible.

St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 149 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs 584-0904 Services: Saturday 5 p.m. with Holy Communion. Sundays 8:30 & 11 a.m. with Holy Communion.

St. Peter Lutheran Church 2776 Route 9, Malta 583-4153 Services: Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School at 9:15 a.m.

St. Thomas of Canterbury 242 Grooms Rd., Halfmoon st-thomas-of-canterbury.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 Road, 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 9 & 10:30 a.m.

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

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

Temple Sinai 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 584-8730 www.saratogasinai.org Shabbat Services: Friday 6 p.m.

Preceded by 5:30 p.m. Oneg.

Handicapped Accessible.

Terra Nova Church 45 Washington St., Saratoga Springs 833-0504; terranovachurch.org saratogaquestions@terranovachurch. org, Services: Sunday 5:30 p.m.

Childcare: six months–four years and expanding.

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 10 a.m.; Praise & Worship 11 a.m.

Trinity United Methodist Church 155 Ballard Rd., Gansevoort 584-9107; tumcwilton.com Rev. Patti Molik-Pastor Services: Sunday 9 and 11 a.m.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs 584-1555; uusaratoga.org Services, Nursery Care, and Religious Education: Sundays 10 a.m. Youth Group: Sundays 11:30 a.m.

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

West Charlton United Presbyterian Church 1331 Sacandaga Rd., West Charlton 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.

Week of August 16 – August 22, 2013

fun and games

Puzzles

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See puzzle solutions on page 36

Across 1 Preppy clothing brand 5 1996 A.L. Rookie of the Year 10 __ club 14 It’s frowned upon 15 Slangy event suffix 16 Forever and a day 17 Buzz 19 Just as it should be 20 Patterned cotton cloth 21 Words said with an eagerly raised hand 22 Three-time Boston Marathon winner Pippig 24 Buzz 27 Monopoly player?

29 __ Palace 30 Kona cookout 31 Dome cover 33 Buzz 39 Some discount stores 40 Squeal 41 Fixes the weatherproofing on, say 44 Vicky in the Nixon White House 46 Buzz 49 Pre-1991 atlas initials 50 She played Ninotchka 51 Moon of Jupiter 53 Coal-rich valley 54 Buzz 58 Quito questionnaire catchall 59 Treads the boards?

60 Bounce back 61 Thomas who drew Santa 62 Hush-hush hookup 63 They hold the answers Down 1 Schubert’s unfinished “Symphony No. 8 __ Minor” 2 Saldana of recent “Star Trek” films 3 Like some diamonds 4 Qatar’s capital 5 Good-humored 6 Put up 7 Chevy K5 Blazer, since 1995 8 Swift-running bird 9 Push firmly 10 Learns to cope with

Level:

Review

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3

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Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit, 1 to 9. For strategies on how to solve Sudoku, visit www.sudoku.org.uk

8/15/13

© 2013 The Mepham Group. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency. All rights reserved.

See puzzle solution on page 36

11 “No hands.” lead-in 12 Enthrall 13 Beer-flavoring compounds 18 __-et-Vilaine: French department 21 Tottering 22 Pac-12 school 23 Cross-shaped letters 25 Rabbits’ tails 26 Taberna snack 28 Ragtime round dance 31 Tibia neighbors 32 Dead to the world 34 Home of ConAgra Foods 35 Simba’s love 36 Marinara, e.g.

At the Movies with Trey Roohan Movie

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37 Misfortunes 38 Nat or Phil 41 Teases relentlessly 42 List of slips 43 Window washer’s concern 44 Least spoiled 45 Chiwere speaker 47 Toss back into the hot oil 48 Perp’s bracelets 52 Nursery sch.

54 Manitoba hrs.

55 “__ House”: CSNY hit 56 Reserved 57 5-Down laughs

Writing the Right Word by Dave Dowling Accuracy in word choice is a key to effective communication. This quick weekly tip will help you filter the confusion in some of our daily word choices.

Barb Wire, Barbed Wire, Bob Wire Though variations exist, the correct phrase is barbed wire.

They replaced the barbed wire with a new barrier type.

Dave Dowling is the author of the The Wrong Word Dictionary and The Dictionary of Worthless Words. Signed copies are available for purchase at the gifts and home goods store, Homessence on Broadway in Saratoga Springs.

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food

Week of August 16 – August 22, 2013

Green Beans a Specialty at Row-to-Hoe

Carl Deppe, owner of Row-toHoe, is the main man behind his farm’s steadfast selection of green beans. Having grown up in Brooklyn, Carl moved upstate a “long time ago”—and as for why, that story is just as long, he says. He left a career in marketing to become a master gardener in Washington County.

“I got my start in strawberries,” Carl recalls, “But vegetables just worked out better.”

Now, 20 years later, about two-and-a-half of Carl’s 12 acres in Hudson Falls are used for

vegetables. From the slender haricots verts, or green beans of a “French variety,” to “good old regular green beans,” it’s all up to Carl to get his produce from farm to table.

Although his wife, Diana, a newspaper editor, occasionally helps out, “Mostly it’s just me,” remarks Carl. That’s why his raw garlic remains a rich, unwashed brown. “I haven’t gotten around to washing it yet, but next week it will be washed,” he says with a chuckle.

For a man who does most of his farming himself, it makes sense that his agricultural skills are mostly self-taught, too. Although he had some experience on a dairy farm, he honed his own gardening skills when he moved upstate.

At this time of year, the Rowto-Hoe table in the market’s center pavilion has boxes of beans, new potatoes, garlic, peppers, eggplant,

and cucumbers.

Carl says he very much enjoys living in Hudson Falls and working full-time as a farmer, but his past life appears to play a role, too.

“A big part of this job is marketing,” says Carl, “It doesn’t do any good to grow beautiful vegetables if you can’t sell them.”

This colorful and flavorful recipe features the plentiful beans and garlic from Row-to-Hoe. Garlic Green Beans with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil Ingredients: 1/2 pound trimmed green beans 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup fresh basil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

New Arrivals: Pomeroy Tableware

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY

Hello my Foodie Friends, My wife Paula has a good eye for beautiful tableware. I, however, am the it-must-also-be-functional guy.

So, together we discovered a line that pleases us both. It is called Pomeroy, and some pieces are made in Spain and others are made in India. This line features some beautiful bowls, plates, fruit baskets, beverage buckets, and wine holders. If you entertain as much as my friends the Rusrevs and the Lowendehales, these items are a must-have for your home.

Pomeroy is always looking for new techniques and raw materials which can be crafted into stunning glassware as sturdy as it is beautiful, wrought ironwork with appealing curves and angles. Each item is

gorgeous in both form and function.

At Pomeroy, they feel it’s important that their original designs are functional, will captivate the eye, and inspire your senses. That’s why this line is named “Beauty that Works.”

So if you’re putting out some cheese and crackers, a bowl of fruit, or a bucket of your favorite drink, stop by our store and take a look at this beautiful line. Since this line is new, I don’t have some funny stories to go with it yet. But, with all the new items in the store there is always a starting point for fun things to happen in the kitchen.

Which brings me to say to you my Foodie Friends, “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”

Take care, John and Paula

Carl Deppe helps a market customer with a fresh produce purchase.

Directions: Using a large skillet, cover green beans halfway with water and add salt. Boil until almost all of the water has cooked away and the beans are crisp according to taste. Decrease the heat to

medium-high, and add the oil and garlic. Allow the garlic to sizzle, and then toss in the tomatoes.

Finish with basil, and then season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Week of August 16 – August 22, 2013

Saratoga Bridges Artist Wins First Prize at Voice. 9 SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Bridges is pleased to announce that one of their artists, Amanda Baillargeon, was the winner of the “Voice. 9,” which is a juried art show sponsored by The Arc Otsego. In its 9th year, the exhibition celebrates the creative voices of artists with intellectual and other developmental disabilities from across New York State. Voice. 9 featured 73 works of art created by 60 artists throughout 18 counties in N.Y. Twelve awards, totaling $1,400 in prize money, were announced at the opening reception on July 12 at the Martin-Mullen Art Gallery, SUNY Oneonta. Amanda Baillargeon won 1st place for her watercolor painting “The Wait” and received a $300 prize. Her painting sold during the opening reception for $125. Amanda participates in Saratoga Bridges’ Creative Endeavors Art Center located at 49 Front Street in Ballston Spa.

Take a look at this week’s newest club members.

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H.O.P.E. Clinic Adoptable Pets H.O.P.E. currently has several beautiful and affectionate cats and kittens for adoption. All H.O.P.E. pets are spayed/neutered and up to date on vaccinations.

Our adoptable pets make wonderful companions. Make your house a home, adopt from H.O.P.E. at www.hopeanimalrescue.org or call (518) 428-2994.

BELLA

REAGAN

Tooth Fairy Club is sponsored by:

Nicole M. Byrne, D.M.D Pediatric Dentistry 659 Saratoga Road Gansevoort, New York 12831 (518) 226-6010

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Philadelphia Orchestra “Pop-up” Performance SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Orchestra debuted the pop-up concerts to large and enthusiastic crowds in downtown locations in 2011. The mini performance at the Children’s Museum, led by members of The Philadelphia Orchestra, was the first of the season and was approximately 40 minutes.

The workshop and “pop-up” performances aim to foster greater awareness and appreciation of classical music and support SPAC’s mission. This event is free with your admission to the Children’s Museum; admission is $6 per person, children under 1 are free. The Children’s Museum is located at 69 Caroline Street in downtown Saratoga Springs.

Week of August 16 – August 22, 2013

Photos courtesy of MarkBolles.com

Week of August 16 – August 22, 2013

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Philadelphia Orchestra Readies for Final Week at SPAC 100th Anniversary of The Rite of Spring, August 17

SARATOGS SPRINGS — The Philadelphia Orchestra moves into its second week at Saratoga Performing Arts Center to continue its extraordinary season of classical and contemporary programs. Highlights of upcoming performances include: the 100th Anniversary performance of The Rite of Spring, a Saratoga premiere by banjo master Béla Fleck, foremost soloists including Sarah Chang and Johannes Moser, and a multi-media concert featuring Disney’s Fantasia. The Orchestra’s Saratoga residency culminates with the Saturday, August 24 “Tchaikovsky Spectacular” with fireworks, the traditional finale to the season.

Johannes Moser with The Philadelphia Orchestra, August 22

In commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of Igor Stravinsky’s tradition-shattering masterpiece, The Rite of Spring, the Orchestra will present a performance of the work on August 17 with Gianandrea Noseda on the podium. Originally written by Stravinsky for Sergei Diaghilev’s groundbreaking Ballets Russes, the premiere of the piece in Paris in 1913 provoked outrage and riotous protests from the audience. Yet less than a year later at its performance as an orchestral concert piece, the same composition elicited rapturous response. Since that time, it has been generally recognized as one of the seminal works of the 20th century.

German-Canadian cellist Johannes Moser, who impressed SPAC audiences last season with his virtuosity, returns as the soloist for a program led by Giancarlo Guerrero.

Hailed by Gramophone as “one of the finest among the astonishing gallery of young virtuoso cellists,” Moser’s reputation for exquisite performances of lesser-known repertoire and an affinity for new music have given him the opportunity to perform world premieres of several works for the cello and electric cello.

Béla Fleck Premieres Concerto for Banjo & Orchestra, August 21

Disney’s Fantasia, August 23

Gianandrea Noseda. Photo courtesy of Chris Christodoulou.

The magic of Disney’s FANTASIA, the 1940 groundbreaking marriage of symphonic music and animation that has evolved into a classic, comes to SPAC’s Amphitheatre on Friday, August 23. Musical excerpts will be performed as corresponding film sequences are projected onto SPAC’s cinema screens.

Béla Fleck. Photo courtesy of Frank W. Ockenfels.

Béla Fleck, widely considered to be the premiere banjo player in the world, makes his debut appearance with The Philadelphia Orchestra at SPAC on Wednesday, August 21, performing the Saratoga premiere of his Concerto for Banjo—one of the first written for the instrument. Fleck performed the world premiere of the work in September 2011 to critical acclaim including one reviewer who called the work, “beautifully idiomatic and breathtakingly virtuosic…”

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Proctors Hosts Comic Lisa Lampanelli in One-Woman Show SCHENECTADY — Proctors will host a developmental production of Lisa Lampanelli starring in her new one-woman show, Skinny Bitch: NOT A Stand-Up Comedy Show at the GE Theatre at Proctors for three performances only: 7:30 p.m. Friday, September 13; 1:30

p.m. Saturday, September 14; and 3:30 p.m. Sunday, September 15.

Tickets went on sale to the public at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 14.

Lisa makes a departure from her signature “insult” comedy in her new theatrical production, which is written by Ms. Lampanelli and 700

Sundays writer Alan Zweibel, and helmed by Tony Award-winning director John Rando.

In her first theatrical production, Lisa will reveal the woman behind the comic, and her struggle with food, men and body image. It turns hilariously funny, surprisingly touching and totally relatable and will show a side to Comedy’s Lovable Queen of Mean that few would guess exists.

Tickets for Skinny Bitch: NOT a Stand-Up Comedy Show are priced at $25–$35 and are available through the Proctors Box Office, (518) 346-6204, or online at www. proctors.org. Proctors is located at 432 State Street, Schenectady.

Lisa Lampanelli has become a household name as a standout contestant on the fifth season of NBC’s Celebrity Apprentice and appeared in the David Chase-directed feature film, Not Fade Away. She is currently starring as a series regular on Bounty Hunters, CMT’s first-ever animated show, airing Saturdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT. This Grammynominated equal opportunity offender is a regular on late-night television, the Comedy Central Roasts and is a frequent guest and guest host on Howard Stern’s Sirius satellite radio shows.

Week of August 16 – August 22, 2013

F.X. Matt Brewing Co. Celebrates 125th Anniversary with Party SARATOGA — Saranac kicked off festivities with a massive toast and now they’re bringing their 125th anniversary celebration directly to fans with local Tour 125 parties.

In commemoration of F.X. Matt Brewing Company’s 125th anniversary, the brewery is hosting a special anniversary celebration at Parting Glass in Saratoga on August 24 at 8 p.m. At the party, guests will get the chance to win free stuff and try out Legacy IPA, Saranac’s special anniversary brew.

“We’re taking this show on the road,” said company President Fred Matt. “While we love to host our friends at the brewery, we also relish the opportunity to bring the party to our friends who can’t make it to us.”

“What’s even cooler is that anyone who comes gets an opportunity to try out our Legacy IPA – something that’s only available on draft and in limited-edition packages right now,” he said.

Legacy IPA is a modern interpretation of an old recipe by company founder F.X. Matt. The current Legacy IPA features a blend of historic, traditional and innovative hops for a heavenly aroma and fullbodied flavor.

Legacy IPA can only be found

for a limited time on draft and on store shelves as a bonus pint in specially marked 125th Anniversary Celebration packages of White IPA, Pale Ale, and Trail Mix. F.X. Matt Brewing Co. was founded in 1888, and today is actively run by third and fourth generations of the Matt family, Nick and Fred Matt.

Use #Saranac125 and connect with F.X. Matt Brewing Company and Saranac on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ Saranac), Twitter (@ SaranacBrewer y), and Instagram (@ SaranacBrewery). For more information, visit saranac.com.

F.X. Matt Brewing Company in Utica, was founded in 1888. Today, under the leadership of the third and fourth generations of the Matt family, the brewery is celebrating 125 years of brewing. Through a commitment to innovation and brewing excellence, the company has earned a reputation as one of the country’s most respected brewers of craft beers, including the premium Saranac line. In each bottle of Saranac, you’ll find exceptional quality, distinctive ingredients and a refreshing twist on tradition – the signature of the F.X. Matt Brewing Company.

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week of 8/16-8/22 friday, 8/16:

saturday, 8/17:

Terry Gordon Quartet, 9 pm

Stone Revival Band Rolling Stones Trib., 9 pm

Cabin 3, 9 pm

Slow Burn, 10 pm

Aztec Two-Step with Ernest Troost, 8 pm

The Philadelphia Orchestra, 8 pm

Gravity, 9 pm

My Bitter End, 7 pm

@ 9 Maple Avenue - 583.2582 @ Bailey’s - 583.6060

@ Caffè Lena - 583.0022 @ Dango’s - 306.5275

Chad Hollister, 7 pm

@ Putnam Den - 584.8066

@ The Sand Bar - 686.0181 @ SPAC - 584.9330

@ Upstate Concert Hall - 371.0012

@ Druthers Brewing - 306.5275

sunday, 8/18:

Rick Bolton and Jeff Walton, 5 pm E-Town Express, 9 pm

Millie, 9 pm

@ Gaffney’s - 583.7359

Boston’s Erins Og, 9:30 pm @ Irish Times - 583.0003

Funk Evolution, 10:30 pm @ JP Bruno’s - 745.1180

The McKrells, 9 pm @ The Parting Glass - 583.1916

Sensemaya, 6:30 pm @ Primelive Ultra Lounge - 583.4563

Adam Ezra Group, 9 pm @ Putnam Den - 584.8066

Betsy and The ByeGons, 8 pm @ Ravenswood - 371.8771

Rich Ortiz, 6 pm

@ The Saratoga Winery - 584.9463

The Philadelphia Orchestra, 8 pm @ SPAC - 584.9330

The Refrigerators, 8 pm @ Vapor - 792.8282

saturday, 8/17: Jon LeRoy Trio, 9 pm @ 9 Maple Avenue - 583.2582

High Peaks, 9 pm @ Bailey’s - 583.6060

See the Future, 8 pm @ Caffè Lena - 583.0022

Michael Louis Trio, 7 pm @ Druthers Brewing - 306.5275

Bad Chaperones, 9 pm @ Gaffney’s - 583.7359

Hot Cousin, 9:30 pm @ Irish Times - 583.0003

The Blackouts, 7:30 pm @ Javier’s - 871.1827

Kings English, 10:30 pm @ JP Bruno’s - 745.1180

Er Go Blu, 9 pm

@ The Parting Glass - 583.1916

Dan Sherwin, 6:30 pm @ Primelive Ultra Lounge - 583.4563

@ Bailey’s - 583.6060

Al Bruno, 9 pm

@ The Crown Grill - 583.1105

Rick Ortiz, 9 pm @ Gaffney’s - 583.7359

monday, 8/19: Frankie Lessard, 9 pm @ Gaffney’s - 583.7359

Larry Hooker, 6:30 pm @ Primelive Ultra Lounge - 583.4563

\tuesday, 8/20: $3 Pint Night w/High Peaks Trio, 7 pm @ Druthers Brewing - 306.5275

The Radio Junkies, 6 pm

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Fri. - Thu. (110)420 720 1020

JOBS (PG-13)

Fri. - Thu. (1240 350)700 1000

@ Irish Times - 583.0003

LEE DANIELS’ THE BUTLER (PG-13)

Fri. - Thu. (1220 330)640 950

wednesday, 8/21:

ELYSIUM (R)

Fri. - Thu. (1230 340)630 930

PLANES (PG)

Fri. - Thu. (120)430 730 1025

The Classics with Wayne and Joey, 9 pm @ The Crown Grill - 583.1105

WE’RE THE MILLERS (R)

Jazz Series featuring Jeanne O’Connor, 7 pm

PERCY JACKSON: SEA OF MONSTERS (PG)

Fri. - Thu. (1250)710

PERCY JACKSON: SEA OF MONSTERS IN REALD 3D (PG)

Fri. - Thu. 410 1010

@ Druthers Brewing - 306.5275

Rick Bolton, Sheri Nolan, Arlin Greene, 9 pm

Fri. - Thu. (100 400)650 940

@ Gaffney’s - 583.7359

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Jimmy Kelly, 8 pm

REGAL CLIFTON PARK 10

@ Irish Times - 583.0003

The Pipekings, 6:30 pm @ Primelive Ultra Lounge - 583.4563

thursday, 8/22: Rob Pulsifer, 9 pm @ Bailey’s - 583.6060

Jeff Brisbin, 9 pm @ The Crown Grill - 583.1105

Markellis Haskell Maul, 7 pm

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JOBS [CC,DV] (PG-13)

Fri. - Tue. (1215)410 725 1035

LEE DANIELS’ THE BUTLER [CC,DV] (PG-13)

Fri. - Tue. (1200)320 650 1000

MORTAL INSTRUMENTS [CC,DV] (PG-13)

Wed. (1200)310 650 1000

THE WORLD’S END [CC] - THURSDAY (R)

Thu. 1000

PARANOIA [CC,DV] (PG-13)

Fri. - Tue. (1230)310 710 1010

RPX: KICK-ASS 2 [CC,DV] (R)

Fri. - Tue. (1130 215)500 740 1020

ELYSIUM [CC,DV] (R)

Fri. - Tue. (105)350 640 940

PLANES IN REALD 3D [CC,DV] (PG)

Fri. - Tue. 420

PLANES [CC,DV] (PG)

@ Druthers Brewing - 306.5275

WE’RE THE MILLERS [CC,DV] (R)

Garland Nelsen and Soul Session, 9 pm

PERCY JACKSON: SEA OF MONSTERS [CC,DV] (PG)

Fri. - Tue. (1115 145)700 925 Fri. - Tue. (1250)445 800 1045 Fri. - Tue. (1240)615 900

@ Gaffney’s - 583.7359

PERCY JACKSON:SEA OF MONSTERS IN REALD 3D [CC,DV] (PG)

Dead Country Stars, 9 pm

SMURFS 2 [CC,DV] (PG)

@ Putnam Den - 584.8066

THE CONJURING [CC,DV] (R)

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Fri. 430 750 1040 Sat. - Tue. (115)430 750 1040

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Community Sports Bulletin New York-Bred Sales Climb, New Record Set

Prior to the Fasig-Tipton sales, a horse is showcased on the Fasig-Tipton grounds. Photo courtesy of Sharon Castro.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — This past weekend’s closing sessions of the 2013 FasigTipton NewYork-bred preferred yearling sale witnessed a record-setting $430,000 yearling.

Through the closing session on August 11, the sales included 43 horses sold for $100,000 horses or more. Last year that number was 23.

Cumulative totals were also up from last year, climbing to 65 percent from 2012.

There were 196 horses sold for a total of $14,206,000 in 2013. Last year there were 138 horses sold for $8,632,000. The average also rose 16 percent to $72,480 compared to 2012’s $62,551, while the median also rose 10 percent to $55,000 from $50,000.

This year, 67 horses did not sell compared to 85 in 2012.

The sale-topper was purchased on night No. 2 by Cobra Farms’ Gary Biszantz, who is now the owner of a bay daughter of Tapit consigned by Gainesway and bred by Marbat out of the More Than Ready mare Miss Challenge.

The previous record for a New York-bred sold at the Saratoga sale was $360,000 when Buzz Chace purchased Big Boyd in 1999.

The record-setting filly was actually accepted to the August 5-6 Saratoga selected yearling sale, but was held out and placed in the New York-bred sale.

The second highest yearling was bought by Everett Dobson of Cheyenne Stable.

Dobson signed Hip No. 392, a Speightstown filly bred by Lawrence Goichman out of the Chief ’s Crown mare My Reem, for $300,000.

Hip No. 207, a War Front filly purchased by Steve Young during Session I was tied for the highest-priced yearling overall.

The final session itself featured 101 yearlings sold for a gross of $7,778,500, which was up 56 percent from the second night last year ($4,975,000). The mean rose 14.6 percent, the median was up 19.6 percent and the buy-back rate dropped to 22 percent compared to last year’s 33 percent.

Send your sports stories or briefs to Brian Cremo, Sports Editor at brian@saratoga publishing.com

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‘Sports with a Purpose’ Helps Disabled Veterans

At the Saratoga Race Course, Second Chance Sports’ Bill Yaiser sits in a custom-made golf cart, advocating its benefits for members of the U.S. military who have been injured. “Sports with a Purpose” will be held Next Tuesday, as Wounded Warriors will enjoy a day of golf.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Bill Yaiser of Second Chance Sports will help host “Sports with a Purpose” at the Saratoga National Golf Club next Tuesday, August 20.

The golf outing is a chance for disabled community members and Wounded Warriors to see first-hand how the game of golf can still be played without standing. Whether someone is looking to participate or see how people can golf from the seat of a custom-made golf cart, the event starts at 6 p.m.

“People come back from battle and this is a very therapeutic type of thing, helping as a mental cure for the wounded,” Yaiser said.

Yaiser and Second Chance Sports are looking to raise money to make more retro-fit carts, like the ones designed by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute students, to be spread across the country.

For more information contact Yaiser at (518) 491-0555.

Saratoga Springs Horse Show Has Control SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Capital Fund of Saratoga County, Inc., the not-forprofit that took over the Saratoga Springs Horse Show in 2011, announced that they have assumed the operational responsibility for the Saratoga Horse and Tack Expo, going forward to be known as the Saratoga Horse Expo.

This equestrian-focused event was previously run by the New York Horse Park.

This year, the Expo will again be held at the historic Saratoga Race Course on Saturday, September 21 from 10 a.m to 6 p.m., and Sunday, September 22 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Coglianese Family Continues Legacy of Racing Photography continued from page 1 in on the family business of professional photography.

Bob originally worked in the photography field under his uncle, Mike Sirico, before the family tradition was continued through Coglianese Photos, Inc., which came to fruition in 1962.

Three decades later, Adam began learning from his father and officially joined in 1992.

Their private contracting business does all of NYRA’s publicity, including extra events in addition to the NYRA circuit meets. The team has also spent winters in Florida documenting the races at Gulfstream Park since 2008.

Their cameras capture every winner of every race of every NYRA meet.

“We don’t miss,” Adam said.

Back in 2009, Adam made sure he didn’t miss Rachel Alexandra’s finish to win the Grade I Wooodward Stakes, a race that he remembers as one of his favorites. The captured moment, via a panoramic photograph facing the crowd, earned him a 2009 Media Eclipse Award for Photography Honorable Mention (photo right).

“You can’t forget the crowd that day,” Adam said. “When she won the race and took the lead, the roar from the crowd at Saratoga was bigger than anything I can remember.”

The Rachel Alexandra shot is just one of many that have earned

Adam the reputation of following in his father’s footsteps, something Adam says has been a great honor.

Bob took a photo of Secretariat’s convincing 31-length win at Belmont Park to clinch the Triple Crown. The iconic June 9, 1973 image was included in Sports Illustrated’s 100 greatest sports photos of the 20th century magazine, freezing in time jockey Ron Turcotte turning his head only to see the competition trailing far behind toward the top right corner of the frame, while also getting the grandstand in the background.

One of Adam’s keys to success is how he treats each race “like a major deal.”

“I treat every race like the Belmont Stakes,” Adam said. “It’s always rewarding when you take a great photograph. When we shoot Stake races, you use multiple cameras. There’s multiple shooters, but you’re also shooting multiple cameras and when you capture that image you feel rewarded from your effort of setting up different angled shots.”

Since the Coglianese’s became fully digital in 2002, Adam has made it a high priority to obtain the latest equipment on the market. A self-described “gadget freak,” Adam is always on the lookout for the newest camera, lens, printer or computer to stay the most up-to-date.

“I’m very proud of him and he’s actually gone above me because he’s

Adam Coglianese’s photograph of Rachel Alexandra’s finish at the Woodward Stakes was published in the Thoroughbred Times on September12 and later earned him a 2009 Media Eclipse Award for Photography. Photo by Adam Coglianese.

into the newer equipment and he went all digital, which has surpassed any form that I ever did,” said Bob about his son. “Now everything is done on a computer and he initiated all of that and he has improved on it. He does a great job.”

A typical day at the Saratoga Race Course for Adam will include non-stop work from 8:30 a.m. until after the day’s final race.

“Saratoga particularly, there’s events that go on almost every

day and they all need to be photographed for NYRA,” said Adam, as he prepared for Fabulous Fillies Day this past Wednesday. I’m not biased toward any one (track), but Saratoga has great light and the summertime is the place to take pictures because things are blooming, the trees are green rather than the dead of winter.”

Being the man behind the lens is something Adam plans on being for a long time to come, having

not lost the passion for horseracing photography since that day at Aqueduct when he was 13.

“It’s nice to carry on the name and the tradition that we’ve been here for so many years and that we produce,” Adam said. “We take pride in everything we do here for NYRA and its customers and the owners and trainers and jockeys and it’s a privilege to keep the tradition, the name and the business going.”

Golf Fundraiser Looks to Raise Money for Cystic Fibrosis Cure

by Brian Cremo Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Team CJ and the Saratoga Lake Golf Club have joined hands to begin the first ever CJ’s Breathe Easy Golf Outing to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

The event kicks off September 21 at 8 a.m. at the Saratoga Lake Golf Club, 35 Grace Moore Road, featuring four-man teams in an 18-hole scramble. Games will include closest to the pin, longest drive, as well as first, second and third place prizes and a silent auction.

The Van Hattum family started the event to make the “C.F.” in cystic fibrosis, the life-threatening genetic disease that affects the lung and digestive system of 30,000

Tracy Van Hattum and her son Christopher David Motta, Jr., part of Team CJ, started CJ’s Breathe Easy Golf Outing to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis on September 21. Photo by JCP Studio’s Jennifer Ratchford.

Americans, stand for “cure found.”

All proceeds will go to the foundation to help find a cure for people like 3-year-old Christopher David Motta, Jr., who was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at just two

weeks old. “(CJ)’s amazing,” said CJ’s mother, Tracy Van Hattum. Three years old and he’s like every other 3-year-old in this world. Outside you can’t see it, but on the inside it affects him. He doesn’t let it get him down. He just keeps going.”

In the past three years, Tracy, her fiancé, Chris Motta, and the rest of Team CJ has helped raise $40,000 for the foundation via raffles, craft fairs, cookouts and the March Cystic Fibrosis Cup for a Cause, among other things. The total money raised puts Team CJ in the top three in the Capital Region since 2010.

The idea for the tournament started with CJ’s godfather, Todd, and Chris. Tracy started working off the idea and the tournament

came to life.

“We can’t find a cure without the money,” said Tracy. “Without the money there is no cure. Without a cure, these children, their life expectancy is 37 years old. I’m not saying it’s going to happen to every child, but it’s in the back of everybody’s mind.”

CJ is on medication every day, but there hasn’t been anything that has held her son back, said Tracy.

“He’s just like an average child with this silent disease that is so close to a cure,” she said. “Every day is a new day. That’s how you take it.

No matter how you look at it, CJ’s a miracle.”

Chris and Tracy, high school sweethearts who have been together 17 years, were once told they could not have a child.

“When you’re given the choice of do you want to go ahead and run the risk of him having cystic fibrosis or do you want to do the test and run with the chance that you could lose him, we took the one with the risk of him having C.F. He has C.F., but he’s a fighter. I was told I would never have a child and he’s here.”

At the fundraising tournament, a $100 per-person fee will include a green fee, cart and food at the turn and a buffet lunch.

Search for “CJ’s Breathe Easy Golf Outing” and “Team CJ (Doing our part to make CF stand for Cure Found)” on Facebook to get more information on the disease and how you can help. You can also donate to the cause via http://www.cff.org/ Great_Strides/dsp_DonationPage. cfm?walkid=8265&idUser=375742.

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Week of August 16 – August 22, 2013

PGA Champion Jason Dufner Is No Duffer

by Damian Fantauzzi for Saratoga TODAY After almost being the first professional golfer to score a 62 in a major tournament, Jason Dufner won his first major of his career.

Last Saturday’s round of 63 has etched Dufner’s name into PGA

history. He is now tied with some of golf ’s greatest players. He missed a 3-foot putt on the 18th hole. If he had made it, he would have become the first ever, on the PGA Tour, to score a round of 62. But, as many of us know, that’s golf.

The story about Dufner is that this laid-back personality type of guy, known as the zombie, has seemed to be one of those people who has always had to prove his worth the hard way.

Jason is a Cleveland, Ohio native. After his high school graduation, he decided to go to Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama.

Dufner was a walk-on for the golf team at AU, and the rest of the story is an easy guess on how that worked out.

Interestingly enough, this PGA season has been one to watch because week after week there really

hasn’t been one dominant player who has consistently been near the top of the leader boards and because of that, Dufner wasn’t really that big of a surprise.

One has to admit that his calm style is pretty interesting because he shows very little emotion. I have found that golfers like him are too good to be true. I have played golf with a few friends who have that laissez-faire approach, a personality trait that has always amazed me.

Jason Dufner is that kind of athlete who takes things as they come.

The sport of golf is an interesting game. Like tennis, golf could be dominated by a few individuals, and in the past that was true: Ben Hogan, Walter Hagen, Arnie Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Tommy Watson and the old Tiger Woods.

This season, the dynastic type of golfer has become an anomaly. Like the teams of tradition, in professional sports: the New York Yankees, the Boston Celtics, the Montreal Canadiens and the Dallas Cowboys are just a few examples.

Making a comparison of individual

sports to teams sports is most likely not fair.

There have been golf legends like Hogan and Nicklaus who were sports figures compared to great teams. Tennis has a couple right now: Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic. They have dominated the women’s and men’s tournaments.

Right now I don’t feel that golf will see that for a while. I do feel that Woods, 37, and Mickelson, 43, will return to consistency in the near future. They’re both dealing with the age factor, so it might be a brief run for both as frequent major PGA champions. By that I mean, they could win three majors in a season and I feel Tiger has the edge with that scenario.

Back to Dufner. His game, compared to Tiger and Phil, seems to be more cerebral. That is to say he might be thinking more about putting the ball in a position that will suit his game and not let his ego get in the way. He is not a Mickey Mantle type of player, sort of how I see Tiger Woods, who is the power hitter who swings for

the fence, making a big splash for the finish of the game.

Can Dufner be a Jack Nicklaus type of player? I don’t think so, but I do think he can be one of those guys who is around the leader board and is in the money one tournament after another compared to what has happened to Rory McIlroy (who has plenty of time for redemption at 24) and Sergio Garcia, 33, who may be labeled as one-timers with the possibility of one more career major.

It will be interesting to see how Dufner’s career evolves. He’s like the isolated golfer out hitting balls on an almost empty golf course and there is no one else around to distract him while working at the game. It’s practically a form of meditation. There is only one focus: what is mentally going through the mind and how it relates what you’re doing physically. What a great approach to the game of golf. I hope we see more of him in the future. Even though he’s 36 years old, he has a few years before he goes on the senior tour.

Heroes Run to Take Place September 8 SARATOGA SPRINGS — The inaugural Saratoga Springs 9/11 Heroes Run will take place on Sunday, September 8 at High Rock Park in the Spa City.

A ceremony honoring civilians, first responders and veterans with the message to challenge the living by honoring the fallen will be emceed by WNYT’s Benita Zahn and begin shortly after 8 a.m.

The 5K race will start at 8:30 a.m., and the 1-mile family fun run/walk will immediately follow.

100 percent of the proceeds from the race will go to programs that help veterans and their families— locally, through Patriot Hills, Inc and nationally, through the Travis Manion Foundation.

The race will follow a course that begins at High Rock Park— home to a memorial made of steel

from the World Trade Center—continues through downtown Saratoga Springs, the trails of Congress Park and along the beautiful neighborhoods surrounding downtown.

There will be music, activities and food and drinks for all participants. To register, you can also go online at 911heroesrunsaratogasprings.eventbrite.com.

If you are interested in volunteering or are a business interested in sponsoring or taking part in their vendor village, contact saratogasprings@911heroesrun.org.

The 9/11 Heroes Run is thankful to all of its sponsors who have taken on the motto “If not me, then who” through their generous contributions.

The foundation’s mission is to assist wounded and disabled veterans and the families of Fallen

Heroes. The foundation will continue service to community and country exemplified by these Fallen Heroes and veterans.

“The Mission Continues” fellowship program was started by a navy seal Travis met while on deployment. It is designed to honor the fallen by challenging the living through community service and volunteerism. The fellowships provide monetary grants to cover the cost of living expenses for wounded and disabled veterans who still have the desire to serve but who’s disabilities prevent further service in the military.

The “Character Does Matter” Leadership Program was created to inspire the next generation of leaders in the spirit of 1st Lt. Travis Manion and the thousands of other young men and women who courageously gave their all for our tomorrow.

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