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Saratoga Springs Breaks Ground on New Fire Station LOCAL • INDEPENDENT • FREE Groundbreaking ceremony for Saratoga Springs Fire/ EMS station number 3, located just off Henning Road. The station, which will serve east side residents of the city, is tentatively anticipated to be operating by May 2023. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos. See Story pg. 10 Volume 16 • Issue 33 • August 19 – August 25, 2022 • saratogaTODAYnewspaper.com • 518- 581-2480 • Architectural rendering - Saratoga Spa Guide Book 1935. Photo provided by The Saratoga County History Roundtable. See Story pg. 2 History OF SARATOGA “A PLACE OF HEALING FOR ALL THE WORLD” Saratoga County Accepts Second Allocation of $22.3 Million in ARPA Funds BALLSTON SPA —
The Saratoga County Board of Supervisors on Aug. 16 unanimously authorized the acceptance of a second tranche of federal aid under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, or ARPA. That second disbursement, in amount is $22,325,096.50, in a total of approximately $44.65 million in ARPA monies received by Saratoga County since the by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY Federal Government passed the $1.9 trillion economic stimulus package in March 2021. The plan is intended to assist the U.S. in its recovery from the economic and health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing recession. Locally, 20th District Democrat Congressman Paul Tonko voted in favor of the economic stimulus package; 21st District Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik voted against the package. See Story pg. 9 Well-known former jockey Richard Migliore offers a unique golf cart tour of Saratoga Race Course to benefit the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation. Photo by Tony Podlaski. Story pg. 36
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Pierrepont B. Noyes, President, Saratoga Springs Authority. Address of Welcome. The Saratogian July 26, 1935. The Saratogian issued a special “Spa Opening Edition,” celebrat ing the Saratoga Spa which was created by the State of New York to make available to its own people, and to the people of every other state and country, the healing vir tues of the waters that flow from the springs. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, throughout his years in public office, had displayed great interest in the success of Saratoga Spa. As Governor, he appointed the Saratoga Springs Commission, under whose guidance the Spa was devel oped. Under his administration as President, a Reconstruction Finance Corporation loan of $3,200,000 was granted to enable the prompt completion of the health center. The Spa was ready for a formal opening in July 1935. The “Know your Spa” campaign was launched in May, in anticipa tion of the opening. Members of the Junior Chamber of Commerce acted as guides to take hundreds of visitors and Saratogians on inspec tion tours of the various buildings at the Saratoga Spa including the Roosevelt Baths, the Golf House, the Bottling Plant, the swimming pool, and The Simon Baruch Research Institute. Although not ready for opening day, the Hall of Springs presented a beautiful area with fountains from which waters of Geyser, Hathorn and Coesa Springs would flow for all to enjoy. The City of Saratoga Springs appropriated $10,000 to finance a fitting celebration. Residents of the city, under the chairmanship of Isaac J. Burdick, worked feverishly for several days to stage the city’s observance of the opening of the new Saratoga Spa by the Saratoga Springs Authority. A huge banner was hung across Broadway and billboards leading to the city wel comed guests. Signs displaying the Seal of the State of New York in red with the spouting spring in the background were placed at entrances to the city. Mayor Henry J. Schrade, Jr. announced that there would be a half-day business holiday on Friday, July 26, for the opening ceremony. A program of community events spread over four days, attracted thousands of visitors. Saratoga Springs thronged with medi cal men, legislators and citizens gathered for observances. The festival began on Thursday eve ning, July 25th, with a band con cert in Congress Park. The next day the city turned out en masse in a motorcade to the spa which formed on North Broadway, under the direction of Louis W. Noland and members of the Rotary Club. The formal open ing ceremonies of America’s first spa, in the European sense of the word, took place on the espla nade between the Hall of Springs and the Simon Baruch Research Institute. Charles E. Morris, founder of the Saratoga City Band, in charge of the music for the celebration, played a concert before the ceremony and various selections between addresses and at the end of the ceremony as well.
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“The Spa is new in every sense of the word. In addition to new equip ment, new buildings and new treat ments, it presents a new conception of the treatment of disease—the conception of health and recre ation and enjoyment while find ing that health. It is a place where the patient, by the very life that teems around him, will be made to forget he is ill.”
Pierrepont B. Noyes, president of the Saratoga Springs Authority, presided at the opening, and made a brief address of welcome to the distinguished guests. The ceremony featured speeches by Governor Herbert H. Lehman, and Dr. Frederic E. Sondern, President of the State Medical Society. In his address, George Foster Peabody, only surviving member of the orig inal Saratoga Springs Commission traced the development of the Spa from its start in 1910. The pro gram was broadcast over a hookup of National Broadcasting stations serving the entire eastern half of the United States. Later that evening a street parade formed on North Broadway, band concerts by the Saratoga City Band and the Union Fire Co. 2 Band of Ballston Spa, were held on the by Mary Ann Fitzgerald | Sponsored by The Saratoga County History Roundtable
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Other musical groups provid ing entertainment for the threeday event included: the Matt Lee Hook & Ladder Company of Ballston Spa; the Saratoga Springs High School Drum Corps and the Ballston-Mechanicville American Legion Drum Corps. A final Band Concert in Congress Park followed by fireworks con cluded the festivities celebrating the opening of the Saratoga Spa, “America’s first real spa.” Mary Ann Fitzgerald is the Saratoga Springs City Historian and Co-founder of the West Side Oral Narrative Project. Mary Ann can be reached at fitzgerald@saratoga-springs.orgmaryann.
2 HISTORY Week of August 19 – August 25, 2022 lawn of the Presbyterian Church on Broadway and in Congress Park. Music for street dancing was provided by the Allen Thomas, and Jack Davis orchestras on the porches of the Rip Van Dam Hotel and the United States Hotel. On Saturday, July 27, Dr. Ray Waldron Pettengill, lead a motor cade to the Saratoga Battlefield, from Union Avenue. The Spa City Band opened their morning concert with an original compo sition, “The New Saratoga” com posed by Charles E. Morris. The Rev. Irving G. Rouillard and the Rev. Reuben H. Claxin were in charge of the Sunday evening ser vices, with the Saratoga City Band giving a sacred concert preced ing the union vesper service. The Invocation was given by Reverend Mahlon C. Tunison, Pastor of the First Baptist Church; Alexander F. Walsh, president, and members of the Lions Club, were in charge of entertainment for the clos ing program. A pageant, under the direction of Mrs. George S. Andrews, “Early Chapters in Saratoga History,” was presented in Congress Park, with Troop 3 Boy Scouts distributing programs.
Architectural rendering - Saratoga Spa Guide Book 1935. Photo provided by The Saratoga County History Roundtable.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Scores of children, young and old, visited the Weibel Avenue Ice Rink lot this week, where the city’s Department of Public Works hosted its first “Big Truck Day.” “A lot of people don’t know what we do day-to-day and in how many different ways we serve the community, so this is an opportu nity to see all the different vehicles, learn what they do, and talk to some of our guys and gals,” said Public Works Commissioner Jason Golub, who credited department business manager Mike Veitch as coming up with the idea for the gathering. “It stems from our philoso phy of wanting to be more proactive with the community have more touch-points that are posi tive and give the community the opportunity to see what DPW actually does,” Golub said. The DPW is responsible for providing municipal services to the public 24-7, 365 days per-year. Among those responsibilities are 156 miles of city streets, and more than 250 miles of water, sanitary and storm sewer utilities.
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The free public event offered kids the opportunity to sit in vehi cles, learn about the DPW fleet and the services they provide to Saratoga Springs. DPW work ers were stationed along the lot with an assortment of vehicles - a dump truck, bucket truck, frontend loader, tractor, backhoe, skid steer, and the DPW flower truck, among them. Members of the Saratoga Springs Police Department were also on hand with some of their vehicles on display, and handed out coloring books and junior police badges.
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Sienna, age 4-1/2, visiting from Long Island, at Big Truck Day.
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Congressman Paul Tonko (at left) city Mayor Ron Kim (center), and city DPW Commissioner Jason Golub (right of center) join DPW workers and visiting kids during Big Truck Day on Aug. 16, 2022.
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Ronald Anthony Riggi, 80, the capital region business owner and philanthropist who founded Turbine Services LTD with his twin brother Vincent, passed away on Sunday peacefully surrounded by his family at his home in Saratoga Springs. Ron grew up in Mount Pleasant, New York with his twin brother Vincent, and younger brother Jeffrey. He was the son of the late Vincent Riggi Sr. and Evelyn Riggi. He graduated from Draper High School in Schenectady where he was an exceptional athlete and went on to Kings Point Merchant Marine Academy in Great Neck, New York. After graduating from Kings Point, Ron served aboard the SS TransYork, which was a military contracted steam ship used to transport ammunitions and supplies to the US Army during the Vietnam War. The SS TransYork was routinely in the combat zone during the war, which was unusual for a private contractor during that time period. He served on the ship for 2.5 years. In 1967, he went on to work for GE, with his brother, Vincent. Following their time at GE, Ron and Vincent founded Turbine Services LTD in 1972 in Burnt Hills, N.Y. In 1995, they moved their headquarters to Saratoga Springs where it exists today. In 1976, he met the love of his life, Michele Fusco, whom he married the following year in 1977. Ron had a love and passion for adventure. He was an avid sailor, pilot, traveler, and marksman. He and a close group of friends, including his brother, purchased a Columbia 50 sailboat, and sailed every weekend in Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard, and Falmouth, prior to starting their family in 1979. As his love for adventure continued, his passion shifted from aeronautical to aviation, where he got his pilot’s license and began collecting and flying vintage airplanes. His collection of airplanes included a P51 Mustang, a Stearman Bi–plane, and an SNJ. Ron’s business took him to over 150 countries throughout his lifetime. He loved to travel, and as his children grew, Michele was able to join him. Some of their most memorable trips included Thailand, Singapore, and Dubai. During these travels they enjoyed collecting artifacts which each tell a story and are placed throughout all of their homes. As their passion for travel continued to grow, they wanted to share that passion with their children, which led to yearly family trips to destinations like Singapore, France, and Vail, Colorado. Within the past 15 years, Ron loved travelling with his entire family to Caribbean destinations; it was important to him that all of his children were with him during the holidays. Ron and Michele’s oldest daughter, Rochele, was a competitive figure skater growing up, which led them to Lake Placid. It was there, they purchased a beautiful mountain home in 1988, where they spent every weekend raising their four children. Whether it was skiing at Whiteface Mountain, building a toboggan run for their kids, or taking a ride down Mt Van Hovenburg, his love for winter sports flourished and eventually led to the sponsorship of the 1992 US bobsled team which competed at the Winter Olympics in Albertville, France that same year. Over the years, and as the family grew, Ron would continue to add onto the Lake Placid house. It was important for Ron to be surrounded by his children. He built various homes on the property to ensure that each child had a place to come with their families. At work he was known as the “Bulldog,” at home he was known as the “Boss” or “Pops,” but underneath that tough exterior was a man who loved his family, his animals, and his community. Ron loved to give back and serve. He served as chairman of the board of the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC), and secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Saratoga Regional YMCA, among other philanthropic efforts. He served on the board of the National Museum of Dance in Saratoga Springs alongside his wife, and also contributed to the Double H Hole in the Woods camp, Saratoga Hospital, the National Museum of Racing and the Saratoga Automobile Museum. In short, he took care of everyone around him and didn’t expect anything in return –humans and animals alike. Ron loved animals so much. He and Michele filled their homes with dogs, cats, Koi, and birds. He never said no to a dog or cat that needed a home. A night didn’t go by where one of his animals wasn’t sitting on his lap enjoying his beloved Yankees with him. He provided a life for his animals bigger and better than anyone could ever imagine. They were so special to him and were with him until the very end. Ron’s laugh was truly infectious. Once you heard that laugh, you couldn’t help but want to be in his presence. For those that had the opportunity to meet him, you felt the need to strive for his approval. Through a head nod, wink, fist pound or laugh you would hold his acknowledgement with a sense of pride. He was truly a special person and will be deeply missed by all that have known him. Ron is survived by his wife, Michele, his brothers Vincent Riggi (Patty), and Jeffrey Riggi (Linda), his 4 children - Rochele Higgins (Jeffrey), Roslyn Latulippe (Jay), Vincent Riggi (Ashley), and Chris Riggi (Stephanie), and his 5 grandchildren, Owen Higgins, Juliana Higgins, Rae Riggi, Rhys Riggi, Lucien Latulippe, with another granddaughter on the way. A Celebration of Life was held Wednesday, August 17 2022 at the William J. Burke & Sons/ Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518-584-5373) with visitation scheduled between 4 and 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you consider a donation to a charity near and dear to your heart in memory of Ron. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com
KevinBennettScott GANSEVOORT — Kevin Scott Bennett, age 63, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 1, 2022. At the family’s request there will be no services at this time. Visit: compassionatefuneralcare.comwww.
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Union Fire Company #2 Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Resolution of Respect At a special meeting of the Union Fire Company #2 on August 12, 2022, the following resolution was adopted: WHEREAS, it has pleased Almighty God in His infinite wisdom to remove from our midst our beloved brother fireman Robert H. Mundell, therefore be RESOLVED,it that in the death of Robert H. Mundell, Union Fire Company #2 has sustained the loss of a true friend, an upright and honored associate, an efficient fireman, a life member or over 49 years, and true community servant, be it further RESOLVED, that we extend to his bereaved family our heartfelt sympathy in this hour of sympathy and affliction, that the engine house be draped in mourning for a period of fifteen days and a copy of this resolution be sent to the family and spread upon our
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Joan P. Allen SARATOGA SPRINGS — Joan P. Allen passed away on August 3. Memorial services to celebrate Joan’s life were held on August 12. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Joan can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org/northeasternny.
Terrance King, 33, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Aug. 5 with strangulation, assault, and crim inal mischief, and tampering. Yasmine Hilton, 21, of Troy, was charged in Saratoga Springs Aug. 5 with possession forged instrument. Ryan Matuszak, 26, of Albany, was charged in Saratoga Springs Aug. 4 with burglary, and grand larceny.
Bruce L. Larrabee, 24, of Ballston Spa, was charged Aug. 1 with assault in the second-degree for allegedly causing physical injury to a deputy by kicking him to his facial area while at the Saratoga Hospital on July 31. Larrabee was an inmate at the Saratoga County Jail at the time of the incident.
Philip Domingo, 38, of Albany, was charged in Saratoga Springs July 31 with aggra vated unlicensed operation, and unsafe turn.
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POLICE Tyrese Reeves, 22, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Aug. 7 with two counts assault, and one count gang assault, and obstruct administration.governmental Paul Kazmierczak, 18, of Greenfield, was charged in Saratoga Springs Aug. 7 with assault, and gang assault.
Michael L. Girard, 33, of Clifton Park, pleaded Aug. 4 to two felony counts criminal sexual abuse in the first-degree, in connection with incidents in Clifton Park in October and November, 2021. Sentencing Nov. 9. Thomas A. Allen, 33, of Greenfield Center, pleaded Aug. 5 to attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance, in Corinth. Sentencing Oct. 7.
Bianca Barnes, 24, of Schuylerville, was charged in Saratoga Springs Aug. 6 with criminal mischief, tampering, revisiting arrest, assault, reckless endan germent, harassment, obstruct governmental administration, and criminal possession of a controlled substance.
Sean Zellars, 36, of Gansevoort, was charged in Saratoga Springs Aug. 2 with aggra vated unlicensed operation, and three vehicle license/ driving-related violations.
Troy D. Cassell, Jr., 39, of Schuylerville, was found guilty Aug. 9 by trial jury of aggravated DWI with a child, DWAI, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and endangering the welfare of a child, in connection with a motor vehicle crash in the town of Saratoga September 2021. Cassell was operating a vehicle while his license was suspended when crashing into an embankment on state Route 29. A six-year-old child was in the back seat, and a drug rec ognition expert “determined that the defendant was under the influence of a narcotic drug and was unable to safely oper ate a motor vehicle,” accord ing to a statement released by the Saratoga County District Attorney’s office. The child vic tim was treated by EMS and released to a relative on scene. Cassell faces up to four years incarceration. Sentencing Nov.
George Licata, 54, of Lake Luzerne, was charged in Saratoga Springs Aug. 5 with DWI, aggravated unlicensed opera tion, circumvent interlock.
Adam Richardson, 49, of Ballston Lake, was charged in Saratoga Springs Aug. 3 with DWI, speeding, aggravated DWI, making unsafe turn.
Daniel Demeo, 37, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Aug. 7 with aggravated harassment, and act in manner injure child. Dustin Quirion, 38, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Aug. 8 with 3 motor vehicle license reg istration/insurance violations.
Theodore Cooper, 50, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Aug. 2 with criminal possession of a controlled substance.
Michael Gladding, 53, of Halfmoon, was sentenced Aug. 10 to 2 to 6 years incar ceration, after pleading to promoting a sexual perfor mance by a child. Crystal M. Bauer, 39, of Ballston Spa, pleaded Aug. 5 to felony DWI, in connection with an incident in Clifton Park. Sentencing Oct. 7. Allison L. Bechtold, 46, of Albany, was sentenced Aug. 5 to 5 years of probation, after pleading to DWI, and aggra vated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in Halfmoon.
Nicholas Richmond, 21, and Eli Grier, 21, both of Schenectady, were each charged in Saratoga Springs Aug. 7 with assault.
Terrance Rudes, 31, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Aug. 3 with disorderly conduct.
Gary Fraiser, 54, of Saratoga Springs, was charged July 30 with DWI, and moved from lane unsafely.
Kaiden Stoma, 21, of Orange, Texas, was charged in Saratoga Springs Aug. 7 with criminal possession of a con trolled substance.
Emerson Lopez-Perez, 23, of Buskirk, was charged in Saratoga Springs July 30 with DWI, and following too close.
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Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over: Saratoga Co. Sheriff’s Office in Aug. 19 – Sept. 5 Enforcement
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BALLSTON SPA — During the Labor Day holiday, including the end of summertime and the busy Labor Day weekend, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is working alongside the law enforcement community in Saratoga County to decrease impairedFromdriving.August 19 through September 5, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office will be partici pating in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement period. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 11,654 people were killed in motor vehi cle crashes in 2020 that involved an alcohol-impaired driver. On average, more than 10,000 people were killed each year from 2016 to 2020, and one person was killed in a drunk-driving crash every 45 minutes in During2020.the 2020 Labor Day holiday period (6 p.m. Sept. 4 to 5:59 a.m. Sept.8, there were 530 crash fatalities nationwide. Fortysix percent of those fatalities involved drivers who had been drinking (.01+ BAC). More than one-third (38%) of the fatalities involved drivers who were drunk (.08+ BAC), and one-fourth (25%) involved drivers who were driving with a BAC almost twice the legal limit (.15+ BAC). Age is a particularly risky factor: Among drivers between the ages of 21 and 34 who were killed in crashes over the Labor Day holiday period in 2020, 44% of those drivers were drunk, with BACs of .08 or higher. “Drunk driving is not acceptable behavior, especially when there are so many safe alter natives to get you home safely,” said county Sheriff Michael Zurlo. The Sheriff’s Office recom mends these safe alternatives to drinking and driving: • Even if you’ve had only one alcoholic beverage, designate a sober driver or plan to use public transportation or a ride service to get home safely. • If you see a drunk driver on the road, contact 911 or 518-885-6761.•Haveafriend who is about to drink and drive? Take the keys away and make arrangements to get them home safely. For more information on impaired driving, visit gov/risky-driving/drunk-driving.www.nhtsa.
The 2022 Washington County Fair: Aug. 22-28 GREENWICH — The 2022 Washington County Fair will be held Monday, Aug. 22 through Sunday, Aug. 28 at the Washington County Fairgrounds located at 392 Old Schuylerville Rd. inThisGreenwich.year’s entertainment includes 4-H displays, food, music, rides, animals, livestock shows, tractor pulls and demoliton der bies. There will be a rodeo event Tuesday, August 23 by WCF Rodeo. Tickets are $15 for adults.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Pitney Meadows Community Farm is hosting two events this weekend: Movie Night on Friday, August 19 and a Pick-Your-Own event Saturday, August 20. Movie Night featuring “Kiss the Ground” will take place Friday from 8 – 10 p.m. at Pitney Meadows. The documentary “Kiss the Ground” focuses on the connections between land use, soil degradation, and the ongoing climate crisis. Executive Director Lynn Trizna & Education Director Sarah Miles will speak about Pitney Meadows’ production methods and what is being done at the farm to support environ mental sustainability and com munity resilience, as well as how you can be a part of their efforts. You may bring your own food and non-alcoholic beverage if desired. Please register online SaratogaFarmpitneymeadowscommunityfarm.org.are$30forishappeningseasontoexperienceDoherty,a.m.takeorg.pitneymeadowscommunityfarm.at:Costis$25.ApublicPick-Your-OwnwillplaceSaturdayfrom10–11:30Joinfarmcrewmember,Mattforacuratedharvestingwithtipsonusingtoolsharvest,insightsintothegrowingandcontextforwhatyouseeinthefield.ThePick-Your-Ownprogram$10forCSAmembersand$40non-CSAmembers(includesharvestshare).Harvesttoolsprovided.RegisteronlineatPitneyMeadowsCommunityislocaredat223WestAve.,Springs.
Admission is free for kids age 13 and under.
One person was killed every 45 minutes in a drunk driving crash in the U.S. in 2020. US D.O.T.
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Community members, skaters, artists, and families are invited to join in a day of art-making at the East Side Recreational Skatepark, from 9 – 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug.The20. community-focused art event – presented as a partnership between ON DECK Saratoga, the city Recreation Department and Spring Street Gallery – will provide a temporary visual addi tion for the ESRS ramps while awaiting the skatepark upgrade. The event will also con tinue the momentum towards the fundraising goal of just over $5,000 to complete the skatepark upgradeBeveragesproject.and snacks will be provided for the volunteers. Email ON DECK at ondeck saratoga@gmail.com to notify of your interest in joining the proj ect. Donations to the skatepark construction fund can be made on ON DECK’s website www. ondecksaratoga.org, Venmo at @ondecksaratoga, or gofundme gofund.me/1a4b9c3f.TheSaratogaSprings East Side Recreational Skatepark (Saratoga Skatepark), built in 1989, is the oldest skatepark in the state.
CCE Equine’s Annual Saratoga County Horse Farm Tour: Aug. 21
Paint and Sip Flip, Family-Friendly Art-Making Event at Skatepark Saturday
BALLSTON SPA — The Village of Ballston Spa is bringing back Family Fun Day on Sunday, August 21. This block party like event will be held from 1-6 p.m. on Front Street in the center of the Village of Ballston Spa. The event is is free to attend. Family Fun Day will include 10 of the areas largest bouncy houses, fair games with prizes and crafts for every age. There will be music and performances throughout the day, affordable food vendors by local nonprofits and an artist market of crafters and vendors. Come enjoy the charm and hospitality that Ballston Spa has to offer. Image provided.
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Photo provided. SARATOGA COUNTY — Cornell Cooperative Extension Equine (CCE Equine) is host ing the annual Saratoga County Horse Farm Tour on Sunday, August 21 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at participating farms. This is a free drive-it-yourself event offered to the community, with a mission of promoting the equine indus try and providing the public an opportunity to experience life on a horse farm. Horse lovers and families will delight in meeting different breeds of horses and get a behind-the-scenes look at the horses that reside here in Saratoga County.Participating farms include Cross Timbers Ranch located at 122 Barney Rd, Middle Grove, Saratoga Glen Farm located at 100 Duell Rd, Schuylerville and Stark Racing Stable located at 247 County Route 68, Saratoga Springs.For more information con tact Brieanna Hughes at 518-8858995, Bh548@cornell.edu, or visit their facebook.com/cceequine.
From movies to mobsters, a History Center Program explores the Saratoga-Las Vegas relationship. Image provided.
BALLSTON SPA — In part nership with the Las Vegas Mob Museum, the Saratoga County History Center hosts a program via Zoom in September explor ing the connections between Saratoga and the “Sin City.” Mob Museum Trustee and University of Nevada, Las Vegas Associate Professor of History Michael Green will participate in the History Center’s virtual speaker series “Experts Next Door,” at 7 p.m. on Sept. 21. Green discuss some of the famous and not-so-famous links between the two resort towns, after which he will take questions and com ments from the audience. event, to be held on Zoom, is It free, but visit the website www.brooksidemuseum.org.tionalinnovative,HistorytionofandCenternetworkforgood.com.brooksidemuseum.TheSaratogaCountyHistoryisdedicatedtopreservingsharingthediversehistoriesSaratogaCounty.InadditoBrooksideMuseum,theCenteroffersavarietyofexciting,andeducaprogrammingonline.Formoreinformation,goto:
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BALLSTON SPA — Behan Planning and Design will con duct a Visioning Workshop for the Village of Ballston Spa Comprehensive Plan and the public is invited to attend. The meeting will be held 7 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 30 in the Saratoga County Building Auditorium, 50 West High St. For those that can’t attend in person, a Zoom link will be avail able on the Village of Ballston Spa website.TheVisioning Workshop builds on the work of the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee to identify prior ity community concerns for the Village for the next decade. Over the last year, the Steering Committee has analyzed the Village’s utility infrastruc ture, housing needs, internet access, economic development and other community issues in order to plan for the future suc cess of the Village. Behan Planning and Design will give a short presentation and start the workshop process to engage the community in cre ating a vision for the future of the Village. Your participation is needed to write the vision for the com munity for the next decade. An anonymous Community Survey will be available online until Aug. 23 at: SpaofficeshouldeventsMarket,SpainCommunityzohopublic.com/zs/CrCzlshttps://survey.PapercopiesoftheSurveyareavailabletheVillageoffices,theBallstonLibrary,theSaturdayFarmers’andatvariousVillageduringthemonthofAugust.PapersurveyresponsesbereturnedtotheVillageat66FrontStreet,BallstonbyAug.23.
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Saratoga County Accepts Second Allocation of $22.3 Million in ARPA Funds Saratoga County had received its first tranche in August 2021. This week the board authorized that acceptance of the second disbursement and created a liability account – titled “A-0688.ARPA” – where the funds will be held until the Board determines appropriate funding expenditures, in accordance with the guidance and rules of the U.S. treasury department. Of the total ARPA monies received, $28.3 million has been allocated through August 2022, according to a listing of ARPA fund expenditures released Aug. 16 by county administrator Steve Bulger. That allocation includes nearly $6.7 million to upgrade radio transmission equipment for Saratoga County emergency services and first responders, a $6 million target to expand and upgrade county sewer infrastructure (including assisting with projects related to the Global Foundries Chip Fab expansion); more than $3.5 million for highway infrastructure improvements, an additional $3.3 million to leverage continued from front page... additional state and federal funding for highway and bridge infrastructure upgrades. About $3 million in ARPA funds has been allocated for costs associated with Saratoga County’s conversion to a full-service health department, and $2.1 million set aside to identify and bring highspeed Internet broadband service to underserved county areas.
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Road Patrol Deputies were also authorized to provide overtime security services at school activities and events outside of normal school hours at an additional cost to the school district of $50 per hour.
• No vote was taken regarding a resolution related to the proposed lease of county owned property at the Saratoga County Airport to Prime Group Holdings, LLC. The board voted to instead send the measure back to the county’s Buildings & Grounds Committee for further review.
• The county Board of Supervisors on Aug. 16 approved an amended agreement with a number of area school districts for the provision of Road Patrol Deputy Sheriffs to serve as School Resource Officer from Sept. 1, 2022 to Aug. 31, 2023. The cost to be paid by each school district is $75,419.87 per assigned Deputy Sheriff. Those school districts are: Ballston Spa Central School District, Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District, Corinth Central School District, Galway Central School District, Mechanicville City School District, Saratoga Springs City School District, Schuylerville Central School District, Shenendehowa Central School District, South Glens Falls Central School District and Stillwater Central School District.
Saratoga Springs Breaks Ground on New Fire Station
The station – the city’s third – will improve emergency response to the eastern plateau in Saratoga Springs specifically, as well as provide added cover age for the city in general. Dolan traced the history of the city’s two existing stationsone located in the downtown dis trict and one on the west side. Station 1 was built in the 1930s; Station 2 in the 1970s. A group of fire-fighting locals first organized as a group of volunteers in 1823, shortly after the then-Village of Saratoga Springs was formed. “Now here we are in 2022. It shows the growth, the investment the city has in its fire and emer gency services and the delivery of service we can improve on by adding this third station,” Dolan said. “We’ve had higher inci dences of overlapping calls that require more service, more appa ratus, more personnel to provide the quality of service this city deserves. This station is going to improve overall services to the community, as a whole.”
The efforts to develop Station 3 date back several city councils. Dolan who has been chief since 2019, recognized previous chiefs - Robert Cogan (1995-2009) and Robert Williams (2009-2019), among them – as the “predecessors to me who worked very diligently to get this third station going. Thank you, Chiefs, for all the work you did.”
The location of the station provides rapid access to the northand-south running Northway at exit 14, and the east-west run ning state Route 29. As such, the station will also house the county hazmat team and include both, vehicle and personnel. “This is also a place where we’re going to have an emergency operations center. In the event of disaster within the city of Saratoga Springs, key figures will be able to operate in an environment condu cive to making good and important decisions to mitigate anything that’s brought to this city – whether it be natural, or man-made,” Dolan said. Saratoga Fire Station No. 3 will be developed at 16 Henning Road and is anticipated to be operational by late spring 2023. by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY
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Groundbreaking ceremony for Saratoga Springs Fire/ EMS station number 3, located just off Henning Road. The station, which will serve east side residents of the city, is tentatively anticipated to be operating by May 2023. All photos by Thomas Dimopoulos.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — A generation’s worth of false starts and hard stops, public discourse at City Hall, attempted council negotiations, floated land-swaps and a lawsuit were all tossed like dirt-mottled memories on a shov el’s blade Tuesday morning when local officials staged a ceremonial groundbreaking of the city’s new fire station.“Today marks a milestone,” city Fire Chief Joseph Dolan told city council members present and past, public safety officials and regional political leaders gathered at the Aug. 16 event on Henning Road. “It’s been over 20 years in the making – and some would argue it’s been over 30.”
Congressional and State Senate Primary Election is Tuesday, Aug. 23
SARATOGA COUNTY — Primary Election Day is Tuesday, Aug. 23 and polls are open 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. There will be 96 polling sites and 196 voting districts open in Saratoga County. New York is a closed primary state – meaning you may vote only for candidates from your own party. Political parties that now remain in New York State are Democratic, Republican, Conservative, and Working Families. If you were pre viously registered with the Green, Libertarian, Independence, or SAM party, you are now consid ered No Party (NOP). All regis tered voters are eligible to vote in the November General Election; however, No Party voters are not eligible to vote in any Primary Elections.
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NARCAN Training Day locations. For the full list visit saratogahosptial.org
SARATOGA COUNTY: Republican Party: 44th State Senate District candidates: Daphne Jordan, James Tedisco. Conservative Party: 44th State Senate District candidates: Daphne Jordan, James Tedisco. Democratic Party: 20th Congressional District candidates: Rostislav Rar, Paul Tonko. Early voting, which began Aug. 13, continues to take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 19, Saturday, Aug. 20, and Sunday, Aug. 21 at four county locations. They are: Saratoga Springs Recreation Center at 15 Vanderbilt Ave.; Wilton Gavin Park at 10 Lewis Road; Clifton Park – Halfmoon Library at 475 Moe Road, and at the County BOE, 50 High St., Ballston Spa. For a complete listing of polling sites that will be open on Aug. 23, go to: at:ordepartments/board-of-elections/,www.saratogacountyny.gov/calltheSaratogaCountyBOE518-885-2249.
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SARATOGA COUNTY — On Wednesday, Aug. 31, Saratoga Hospital, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Department, & Healing Springs Recovery Community & Outreach Center are partner ing in a county-wide NARCAN TrainingThereDay.will be 18 participating locations including two mobile units that will cover the Northern & Southern regions of the County. Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can reverse an overdose from opioids, including heroin, fentanyl, and prescription opioid medications, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. It is often given as a nasal Naloxonespray.quickly reverses an overdose by blocking the effects of opioids. It can restore nor mal breathing within 2 to 3 min utes in a person whose breath has slowed, or even stopped, as a result of opioid overdose, accord ing to the CDC.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Earlier this summer, on June 21, the Saratoga Regional YMCA on West Avenue broke ground on a new 38,000 square foot expan sion. This ongoing project is a joint collaboration between the YMCA and the Saratoga Senior Center. The expansion, which will include costs north of $8 mil lion dollars, will be fully equipped with a 14,500 square foot addition that the Saratoga Senior Center will call Thehome.Saratoga Regional YMCA has been dedicated to
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“Saratoga is nationally recog nized for its dedication to healthy living, and this project is not only a natural extension of that, but is taking a revolutionary approach to the many benefits of intergen erational wellness,” said Saratoga Regional YMCA CEO Scott Clark. “At a time when social interaction and healthy bodies are more important than ever, we are so thrilled to be able to create this special space for our commu nity. We are so grateful to all of our benefactors who are helping to make it a reality.” WORKWHERECOMMUNITYTHEYOUANDPLAY. BIGshop small
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Maura Tuffey has been named Nursing Director of two med ical-surgical floors at Saratoga Hospital, including the hospital’s orthopedic and bariatric (weightloss) surgery units. The Saratoga Springs res ident has nearly a decade of nursing experience in roles of increasing responsibility. Most recently, she served as a nurse operations manager at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany, where she oversaw operations, fiscal man agement, quality of care and clin ical outcomes on a number of nursingTuffeyunits.also mentored new nursing graduates, charge nurses and other nurse managers; played a key role in developing the hospital’s approach to caring for COVID-19 patients; and strengthened patient safety protocols. She has been rec ognized with the Josie King Award for patient safety and the DAISY Nurse Leadership Award. A member of the Albany Med Health System, Saratoga Hospital was the first facility in the Capital Region to attain Magnet recognition, which is the highest national honor for pro fessional nursing practice. Tuffey has a Bachelor’s in Nursing from SUNY Polytechnic Institute in Utica and a Master’s in Nursing and Healthcare Leadership from Duke University in Durham, NC. A registered nurse, Tuffey also is board certified in medical surgical nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She is the northeast regional President of the New York Organization of Nurse Executives and Leaders and a member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. Tuffey also is a medi cal volunteer for area road races, including the Freihofer’s Run for Women, CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge and Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Maura Tuffey. Photo provided. Photo by Tyler Murray.
Diamond Brady Plaza Sells for $3.95 Million
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Diamond Brady Plaza, located at 63 Putnam St. has recently been purchased by Tom Roohan, owner of Roohan Realty. Robin K. Cooper of the Albany Business Report was the first to break the news of the recent transaction that totaled almost $4 millionBrucedollars.Levinsky had been the owner of the 31,500-square-foot complex. The property, located within a few hundred feet of Broadway, is home to Wasabi Restaurant and Bar, Adirondack Cigar Shoppe, Putnam Place and KBC Design Studio. This pur chase further solidifies Roohan Realty’s status as the real estate office with the most market share in Saratoga Springs.
Saratoga Hospital Hires New Director of Nursing
An innocuous editorial published February 4,1961 in the Albany Knickerbocker News was the unlikely impetus for the creation of one of Saratoga’s most successful communitybased initiatives –its performing arts center. The editorial praised Stowe, Vt., for explor ing the development of a summer festival that would feature the New York Philharmonic and the New York City Ballet. Saratoga native Robert McKelvey, a passionate ballet aficio nado, got wind of it and called a meeting with two other dynamic city leaders, Fred Eaton, the civic-minded publisher of the Saratogian, and Newman E. “Pete” Wait Jr., executive vice president of the Adirondack Trust Company. Together the three natives hatched a plan to lure the ballet and orchestra away from Stowe and to their little city. “It was a bastard of an idea,” Pete Wait was fond of saying, “but when it became a reality it was surprising how many fathers it had.”
Saratoga Springs was then, as it is now, a city whose citizens supported strong civic insti tutions. In the five years preceding the 1963 SPAC kickoff, more than $1 million had been raised locally for a new hotel, a hospital wing, and a new Skidmore College campus. But nearly twice that amount would be needed for SPAC and, as the newspaper noted, “This is not a community of great wealth.”
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The trio found a natural collaborator in Harold G. Wilm, Gov. Nelson Rockefeller’s hand-picked commissioner of the state’s Conservation Department. As a child, Wilm wanted to be a concert violinist; he had switched to hydrology and ultimately became a “parks man,” but he retained a deep love for classical music. Eaton, McKelvey and Wait arranged a meeting with Wilm and a representative of the governor. Their idea received a favorable reception. The governor’s support was wholehearted. As the plans developed slowly through 1962, the state committed to pay for site preparation as well as parking and walkways, estimated at $600,000, if Saratoga citizens accepted respon sibility for construction expenses, initially estimated at $1.8 million (the equivalent of $14.6 million today). As fund-raising began, the Saratogian editorialized, “If Saratoga wants a Performing Arts Center, they’d bet ter put their money where their mouths are.”
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A $30,000 challenge gift was made in mid-February by the Saratoga Raceway, which was then highly profitable. A week later, about 90 residents met at the Gideon Putnam Hotel to support the newly-incorporated Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Inc. Sixty-four of those attending made pledges on the spot, and they decided to canvass “every Saratogian” for funds.
The leadership next turned its attention to the selection of an executive director for the facility. Unexpectedly, in January 1964, Dick Leach, the program director at Lincoln Center since its opening, became the prime candidate. Pete Wait, risking his own funds, went ahead and committed the job to Leach. Leach quickly took charge and started raising “the second million,” without which the bulk of the Rockefeller matching funds would be lost. The New York Philharmonic dropped out of the plan after receiving a very substantial $17 million grant from the Ford Foundation to present summer concerts in Central Park. Dick Leach went to Philadelphia and secured the Philadelphia Orchestra’s commitment to the new performing arts center. Late that June, the New York City Ballet decided to summer in July at SPAC.
More than fifty years after its opening night, SPAC remains Saratoga Springs’ preeminent cultural institution.
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The leadership of Eaton, McKelvey and Wait was the basis of success. Under their direction, fund-raising began immediately and by mid-April, Saratogians had pledged $145,000, 60 percent of the goal of $250,000 for local gifts.
During 1965, the pressure was on. The fund-raising goals were ambitious and, despite great success, a late summer challenge deadline set by the Rockefellers was missed. To raise another $100,000, Charles and Phyllis Dake agreed to chair a campaign “to blanket the city,” and 54 Saratoga women launched a telephone campaign, making hundreds of direct requests. In the end, the Rockefeller brothers and their charitable foundation came through anyway, provid ing nearly a third of the final cost. Saratoga’s new “emerald,” as it was called, was a complex and inventive performing arts facility. Its acoustics were planned scientifically, and required unusual skill, since SPAC’s 5,000 capacity was over twice the 2,500 seats generally regarded as optimal for acoustical success. It required amplification for the lawn, yet none was to be used inside the shell. It required a stage suitable for both orchestra and ballet productions, and perhaps the most distinctive feature of the center’s design was a series of three dams on the adjacent Geyser Creek to eliminate the babbling of its small waterfalls that could distract from the music. At the end of its first season, SPAC was judged an unqualified success. With construction fund-raising coming to an end, the mat ter of deficits had to be addressed, giving birth to special pro grams of popular music. Groups like The Who, the Grateful Dead and the Dave Matthews Band have drawn huge crowds of 20,000, 30,000, and as many as 40,000 people.
Wilm reported this to the governor, who agreed that the community was showing real initiative and, together with his brothers, Laurence and John, began making large per sonal pledges, partly as challenge grants that finally totaled nearly $1.4 million; few knew about these gifts until they were announced publicly in January 1965.
More than fifty years after its opening night, SPAC remains Saratoga Springs’ preeminent cultural institution.
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Johanna E. Brackett, 97, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2022 at the Wesley Community. Born in Vienna, Austria on February 21, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Fehm) Bauer. Johanna was a life member of the Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 420 for over 50 years, serving as a Past President for a term and 15 years as treasurer. She was a past member of the Hospital Guild and Jr. Civic League. She was a life member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary No. 2586. Johanna was a charter member and Past Grand President, Secretary and District President of the Military Order of the Cooties Pup Tent #33. She was a Past Grand President of Hudson Mohawk County Council and worked in the Bethesda Episcopal Church Thrift Shop on Washington Street. Johanna is most remembered for her many years of service distributing Poppies in front of the Adirondack Trust Company onInBroadway.addition to her parents, she is also predeceased by her husband, John E. Brackett Jr. who passed in 2010 as well as her sister, Gilda. Relatives and friends gathered to remember her on Thursday August 18, 2022 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Home, 628 North Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. A funeral home service followed with burial at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd. Schuylerville, NY 12871. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Johanna’s name to The Gurtler Brothers VFW Post 420: 190 Excelsior Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, The Wesley Foundation: 131 Lawrence St. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, or a charity of one’s choice. Online remembrances and condolences may be made at burkefuneralhome.com
David W. Merriman SARATOGA SPRINGS — David W. Merriman, 58, passed 7/31/2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. He will be missed dearly by his family, friends, and community. Memorial donations to Cancer Research Institute. Celebration of life for late September will be announced at a later date for Rochester and Saratoga. www. burkefuneralhome.com
Eileen Coppola BALLSTON SPA — Eileen Coppola died August 3. Family and friends were gathered together to remember her August 10 at Compassionate Funeral Care. Donations in Eileen’s memory may be made to the Saratoga County Animal Shelter or The Community Hospice Foundation. Visit: compassionatefuneralcare.comwww. & &
LAKE LUZERNE — Alan “Woj” Wojtkonski died August 2 at home. Family and friends gathered to remember him on August 6 at Compassionate Funeral Care. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Al can be made to Dana Farber Cancer Center, Boston, MA. give.cancerresearch.org. Visit: compassionatefuneralcare.com
Peter J. Gailor SARATOGA SPRINGS — Peter J. Gailor died August 3. Family and friends gathered in his honor on August 7 at Compassionate Funeral Care. A funeral service was held following the calling hours. Donations can be made in memory of Peter to the K-9 unit of Saratoga Sheriff’s Department. Visit: compassionatefuneralcare.comwww.
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John Christie GANSEVOORT — John Christie died July 29. A celebration of life was held from 3 – 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Compassionate Funeral Care, followed by a short service. In lieu of flowers, donations in John’s memory can be made to St. Jude’s at www.stjude.org. compassionatefuneralcare.comVisit: Alan Wojtkonski“Woj”
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David H. Volk SARATOGA SPRINGS — David H. Volk, age 77, passed away after a long illness on July 27, 2022 at his home. Born and raised in the Bronx, he was the son of the late William and Evelyn Leaycraft Volk. In addition to his parents, David was predeceased by his brother Bill and sister-in-law Lynn. He is survived by his wife Susan; son, Christopher Volk and his wife Lorna Chin; niece Leah Shapiro and her husband Jay and their children Max and Kady. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Community Hospice of Saratoga for their kindness and care. A memorial Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday October 19, 2022 at 11 a.m. at St. Clements Church, 231 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, New YorkOnline(518-584-5373).remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com
Perrin W. Dake BOULDER, CO — Perrin William Dake, 66, passed away on Aug. 7, 2022, due to a swimming accident at Friends Lake in Chestertown, NY. Visitation Saturday, 8/20/2022, 12-2:30 p.m. at Burke Funeral. Memorial donations to “MGH Development Office, 125 Nashua Street, Suite 540, Boston, MA 02114, Attention: E. www.burkefuneralhome.comgiving.MassGeneral.org/Donate.O’Neill”
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Victor Pietruccia sold property at 62 Oak St to Carol Maxwell for Kenneth$395,000.IvinsJr. sold property at 50 Outlook Ave to Steven Bauer for $380,000. WILTON William Thomas sold property at 13 Woodlake Dr to Steven Tonn for $415,000.
Howard Lebowitz sold property at 53 Loughberry Lake Rd to William Baxter for $949,000 Scott Felton sold property at 31 Cherry Tree Lane to Jean Forster for $440,000 Lawrence Devivo sold property at 183 Parkhurst Rd to Tyler Wilson for $104,000 Carlos Ares sold property at 8 Buchanan Dr to Brian Guadagno for $910,000. George Mulfinger sold property at 10 Plum Ct to Jamel Corbett for $476,000 Jeffrey Purner as trustee sold property at 42 Whispering Pine Rd to Jeff Purner for Jeffrey$161,798Purner as trustee sold property at 42 Whispering Pine Rd to Jeff Purner for $161,798
Kristen Ashdown sold property at 145 Ruhle Rd to Joseph Pyska for $235,000 41 Stony Point LLC sold property at 41 Stony Point Rd to Derek Bell for $1,700,000 Kristine Rodgers sold property at 224 Thimbleberry Rd to Andrew Nesler for $275,000
BALLSTON Gilbert Vanguilder as trustee sold property at 1003 Route 50 Middleline Rd to Jason Marcelo for $129,900
Danielle Healey sold property at 13 Mourningkill Dr to Breyanna Hayhurst for Michaels$219,000.and Laraway Holdings LLC sold property at 22 Summerhill Dr to Michael Giella for $508,170. Candace Lobdell sold property at 5 Matchwood Lane to Cheryl Shepard for $359,000. Barbera Homes Kelley Farms sold property at 24 Stablegate Dr to Navin Chanderdat for $548,779 Selwyn Harlow sold property at 3 Kelly Meadow Rd to Emily Barzee for $570,000.
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James Makkay sold property at 15 Crestwood Dr to Suzanne Young for $165,000. Ronald Chila sold property at 4 Acer Dr to Jordan Forkey for $675,000. MALTA Ryan Pierce sold property at 251 Thimbleberry Rd to Peter Roy for $277,000. Donald Clark sold property at 8 Village View Bluff to Andrew Stauder for $352,000 Darlene Dooley sold property at 26 Rt 9P to Shawn Cross for Robert$200,000Davissold property at 20 Lake Ave to Angela Molano for $200,000. Benjamin Batty sold property at 7 Walden Glen to Ryan Decota for $350,000
Scott Collingwood sold property at 316 Brownell Rd to Joshua Fontaine for $495,000 SARATOGA Andrew Leonard sold property at 10 Morgans Run to Melissa Labate for $195,000 SARATOGA SPRINGS Shaun Wiggins sold property at 13 Lakewood Dr to Adrienne Carbone for $677,500 Winograd Properties II LLC sold property at 168 Jefferson Unit 3 to John Salo for $349,000
H and C property Holdings LLC sold property at 30 East High St to Christopher Hannon for $331,600. JKM Builders LLC sold property at 4 Katharine Ct to Joshua Ross for $413,653. Rose Marie Lazare sold property at 130 Lakehill Rd to James Marley for $160,000. Bradley Chevalier sold property at 13 Forestbrook Dr to Michelle Paulter for $444,000.
GREENFIELD James Makkay sold property at 17 Crestwood Dr to Jennifer Brown for $175,000. William Dennison sold property at 360 Brigham Rd to Michele Dennison for Paul$200,000Nikiforov sold property at 58-60 North Greenfield Rd to Evan Comilloni for $476,000
The 1919 caboose was pur chased by Supervisor Hammond for the Town of Greenfield from Delaware & Hudson Railroad for $1 in 1988. The framed proclama tion featured a dollar bill meant to repay his family for the generous gift. Hammond served as a mem ber of the Greenfield Planning Board for seven years and served two terms as Town Supervisor from 1984-1988. He was a highly decorated Korean War veteran and an extremely active commu nity servant until his death at the age of 75 in 2006. By 1990, the caboose was moved to its current site, near the historic Adirondack Railroad Station. In 2006, the caboose was struck by a vehicle and many community members proudly banded together to restore it piece by piece. There is a video showing its reconstruction in a time-lapse video on the Historical Society’s website at
GREENFIELD — The Town of Greenfield presented the fam ily of former Town Supervisor Glen Hammond with an official Proclamation of Recognition and Appreciation for his role in pur chasing the town’s historic caboose, located at Kings Station Park. The presentation took place at the 12th Annual Caboose Day and Car Show at Kings Station Park in Porter Corners, N.Y. on Saturday, August 13. Town officials, mem bers of the Glen Hammond family, New York Senator James Tedisco and members of the community were present to celebrate. Visitors of Kings Park, located at the corner of Route 9N and Porter Corners Road, annu ally celebrate its significant role the railroad had while forming the town of Greenfield. A history that dates back to the late 1800s. The Adirondack Railroad, which later became Delaware & Hudson Railroad, ran mostly tourists back and forth to the Adirondacks but also serviced the lumber and paper industries.
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The Town of Greenfield Recognizes Family for Their Contribution of a Historic Landmark
The Annual Caboose Day Celebration features a cook out, bake sale and car show and benefits the Greenfield Historical Society. Historians are also on Pictured left to right are: Brad Peterson and Hal Raven of Saratoga Corinth & Hudson Railway; Town Clerk Karen Dowen; NYS Senator James Tedisco; Town Supervisor Kevin Veitch; Shirley Hammond; wife of Glen Hammond; Mark Hammond, son of Hammond and Malta Town Supervisor; as well as family members Sandy Hammond, Brenda Cameron, (back row) Duane Hammond, Ian Hammond and Graeme Cameron; and Town Councilman Mike Gyarmathy. hand to bring the landmarks to life and provide a historical context. “Town Supervisor Glen Hammond gave us something very special and really never received enough recognition for it,” said current Town Supervisor Kevin Veitch. “This more than 100-yearold caboose has become one of Greenfield’s landmarks represent ing an important piece of our town’s history and we are very thankful he had the idea to bring it here.”
Ballston Spa Board Of Education Meeting Rescheduled
The Hudson Crossing Park in Schuylerville is continuing their commitment to education in the fields of science and tech nology. On Tuesday, August 23, the park will be hosting a work shop for youth ages 12 to 15 at Lock 5 of the Champlain Canal. The workshop is a continuation of the summer’s Solar, Wind and Water Power Projects, but impor tantly is the second-to-last of the summer before school begins again. On the 23rd students will be tasked with building a “Solar Wobblebot” – a robot made from recycled materials that spins and loops around under bright sun (or a strong flashlight). Kathy Ceceri will be lead ing the workshop. She has years of experience teaching handson enrichment classes for kids. She has written more than a dozen books for kids and adult beginners. Her titles include Bots! Robotics Engineering with Makerspace Activities for Kids, Paper Inventions, Fabric and Fiber Inventions, and Video Games: Design and Code Your Adventure.
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Turbulent times have struck the Ballston Spa City School District. This comes off the back of the unanimous approval of “Policy 7552 Student Gender Identity” –which has sparked debate both online on sites like Facebook and in person at school board meet ings this summer. While recent board meetings haven’t been filmed (another cause for criti cism from Ballston Spa parents), the upcoming meeting, originally scheduled for August 17, will be live streamed on the district YouTube channel and published online at a later time. The next meeting will take place on August 24, at 7 p.m. in the Ballston Spa High School Library. Members of the com munity are welcome to attend in person. Currently, masks are optional for those attending meetings. Attendees are asked to respect students, staff and fel low community members who exercise this choice. Please note that as of Wednesday, March 2, 2022, social distancing guidelines have not yet changed. Therefore, there are a limited number of seats available. To find out what specific agendas are on the table, visit: www.bscsd.org/Page/13410 for updates.
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SCHUYLERVILLE — On Thursday, August 25, the Hudson Crossing Park and Mohawk Maiden Cruises are offering a free “history cruise” to members of the public that can secure a ticket. The cruise will be along the Champlain Canal aboard an authentic stern wheel paddleboat. The history of the canal and sternwheel technology will be explored first-hand. This rare opportunity, valued at $50 per passenger, is offered free to the public thanks to the partnership efforts of Hudson Crossing Park and Mohawk Maiden Cruises and grants from the New York State Canal System’s Excursions on the Canal Program. Tickets can be booked online at mohawkmaidencruises.comwww.
She was the Homeschooling Expert for About.com, developed the robotics badges and other STEM activities for the Girl Scouts nationwide, and designs begin ning tech projects and guide for companies like Make Magazine and Adafruit Industries. She also presents professional development workshops for teachers, librarians, and other Hudsoneducators.Crossing Park is located on County Road 42, Schuylerville. Importantly, these workshops are free thanks to the On the Canals Program of the New York Canal Corporation and the New York Power Authority.
Brilliantly yellow, they are just as tasty and versatile as the fruits they produce. At Leaning Birch Farm, Dan, Rose, and Nic Fera have made squash flowers a seasonal staple.
I mixed fresh oregano and minced garlic into the ricotta and filled the flowers. I lightly coated a baking dish with olive oil and rolled the flowers in it. They roasted in a 350F oven for about 12 minutes while I snacked on some chard I had roasted in the same dish beforehand. I arranged the blossoms over the chard and sliced up a fresh tomato. I had a meal full of color and one baking dish to clean. Rose suggests tearing up the flowers and tossing them into salads, topping pizzas, creating a soup, scrambling them with eggs or adding them to pancake batter. The flowers are likely to remain plentiful at the Saratoga Farmers Market for a couple more weeks. The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesdays from 3 to 6 p.m. at High Rock Park. Find us online at saratogafarmersmarket. org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
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Bucatini Pasta with Squash Blossoms & Summer Zucchini 20 Week of August 19 – August 25, 2022
We know the jokes about zucchini: If you leave your car doors unlocked, you might come back and find your back seat filled with them. But the flowers from zucchini and other squash plants are a different story.
Now clamshell boxes filled with them sit stacked at the Leaning Birch stall, along with some boxes of female flowers with baby zucchini attached. The boxes sell fast. Rose picks zucchini flowers early each morning. The blossoms from this variety, she says, are bigger and firmer, making them much easier to cook. “The easiest way is to dip them in a light batter and fry them,” says Rose. Another way, says her son Nic, is to create simple ricotta cheese filling with herbs and a tempura-like batter of flour, cornstarch, and cold water. Dip the stuffed flowers in the batter and deep fry.
2. In a large sautée pan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini and garlic, cook for 2 minutes. Add the pasta water and pasta, and cook stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes more. Add the cheese and lemon juice, salt (if needed), and pepper. Serve in two shallow bowls topped with the squash blossoms and more cheese. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 3 - 6 p.m. fresh zucchini Leaning Birch Farm.
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“Last year, people kept asking us about the blossoms,” says Rose. “We only had a few, and they sold so fast.”
1. Bring a large pot of water to boil, salt generously, and cook the pasta to al dente. Drain and reserve about 3/4 cup of the pasta water.
INGREDIENTS: *Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market YIELDS: 2 servings | PREP & COOK TIME: 15 min • Bucatini for 2 • 2 tablespoons butter • 2 zucchinis*, sliced on a diagonal • 2 cloves garlic*, minced • 1/4 cup pecorino* + more for garnish • 1/2 lemon, juiced • 5 squash blossoms*, stems & pistils removed, petals left whole • salt & pepper INSTRUCTIONS : HIGH ROCK PARK SATURDAYS
I tried it. The outcome was delicious – and my kitchen a “Experiment,”mess.urges Rose. “Use your imagination.”
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Over the winter, Dan did some research and found a zucchini variety known for producing more male than female flowers. Flowers produce fruits but only if they are female and have been pollinated by their male counterparts. Once the pollination is done, male flowers are best picked off so the plants can focus on producing fruits. “We ordered the seeds, and planted a row,” Rose says. “They produce flowers like crazy.”
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• Preheat oven to 300F’.
• Drizzle olive oil over bulbs, then top with pieces of butter.
• Serve with crusty, hot French bread. Mash with a fork and spread on bread, with a dip of olive oil seasoned with Italian spices. Each clove can also be pressed out and served as a side dish. Or add baked garlic to pasta sauces, salads or pizza toppings. Recipe courtesy of foodandtools.com
• Bake another hour or until garlic is tender and husks are golden brown. Baste occasionally with olive oil, adding more stock to dish if necessary.
Another great item for garlic lovers is the garlic keeper. A garlic keeper helps to extend the life of garlic bulbs. The keeper is typically made of ceramic. The garlic keeper is a must for anyone who likes to cook with fresh garlic. The garlic keeper holds 3 to 4 heads of garlic and provides ideal storage conditions for garlic bulbs, ginger or shallots. The garlic keep is not for use in oven. Whatever you use your baker for it will perform well for you. Stop by Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store, located at 33 Railroad Place for the culinary tools for your garlic lover. Remember my Foodie Friends: “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”
! I must admit, I like the taste of garlic in my food, not too much, but just the right amount to enhance the flavor of any meal. Garlic can be used with whole cloves to add flavor to warm crusty bread or can be crushed and minced. One of the ways my mother would prepare garlic was to bake it in a Terra Cotta baker. This way she could make it softer so we could spread it on her fresh baked Italian bread and put shaved parmesan on it (yum!). Do you remember the aroma of both the garlic butter and the bread? Oh, it was heaven, and she knew it too. We have a great tool here at the store called the Terra Cotta Garlic Baker and it works great. It’s not too big so it fits in your kitchen easily. Also makes an excellent food warmer. Heat and re-heat all kinds of foods. Warm your tortilla, bagels, croissants, canapés, biscuits and dinner rolls without drying them out. Use also to roast onions. For best results, soak the lid in water for 10 minutes before using. To clean, use water only, never soap.
• Soak domed lid in water for 10 minutes.
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• Trim base so garlic can sit flat in base of baker.
• Reduce heat to 275F’, then remove foil.
Week of August 19 – August 25, 2022 21Food Hello my Foodie Friends!by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY “Needs More GARLIC” FRIDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 8/22 8/23 8/248/19 • Roast Beef w/Gravy • Mashed Potatoes Broccoli • WW Dinner Roll Peaches Menu Subject To Change. Coffee, Tea and Butter are served daily at sites. The suggested contribution is $2 per meal. There is a $8 fee for guests under the age of 60. Please make checks payable to: Saratoga County Treasurer, c/o Saratoga County Office for the Aging, 152 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Office for the Aging Lunch Program 8/25THURSDAY Served at the Saratoga Senior CenterLunch • Baked Fish w/ Creamy Dijon Sauce White Rice • Brussels Sprouts • WW Dinner Roll • Fresh Peach • Chicken Alfredo • Buttered Pasta Broccoli • Pears • Roast Pork w/Gravy • Mashed Potatoes Mixed Vegetables • Frosted Cake • Chop Steak • PastaParmesanw/Sauce • Green Beans SF PuddingChocolate • 6-8 whole heads of garlic • 3-4 Tbsp olive oil • 3 Tbsp unsalted butter • ½ tsp fresh oregano, chopped or ¼ tsp dried oregano • ¼ cup chicken stock • Salt and ground pepper to tasteINGREDIENTSINSTRUCTIONSBAKED GARLIC
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The Saratoga Ancient Order of Hibernians will host a golf tournament on Sunday, September 11 at Saratoga Lake Golf Course. Registration at 7:45 a.m., 9 a.m. Shotgun start, 4-man scramble, rain or shine. Cost: $100 per golfer. To sign up or be a sponsor call Greg White, 518-530-3037 or email gregg. white826@gmail.com. Community Bible Study Capital District North – NY 2022-2023 for women (childreninfants to 4 years old) Topic will be Red Sea to the Jordan River. The study will include the books Exodus, Leviticus, and Numbers. It will be held on Wednesdays, from September 14 – May 24 at Clifton Park Community Church, 516 Moe Rd., Clifton Park, 9:15 – 11:15 a.m. (includes pre-k program). Also, held at Loudonville Community Church, 374 Loudon Rd., Loudonville from 6:30 – 8 p.m. Registration fee, $35 yr., children $10 yr. Scholarships available. For more information capitaldistrictnorth.cbsclass.org.visit Swing for Music 2022 Golf Outing To benefit Saratoga Chamber Players Friday, September 16 at Airway Meadows Golf Course, located on 262 Brownville Rd, Gansevoort. Nine Hole Scramble, Registration at 2:45 followed by a 3:15 Shotgun Start. Entry fee - $75 per person. Includes greens fee, cart, taco dinner and soft drinks. Cash bar available. Players may sign up individually and will be placed on a team. For more information and to register visit saratogachamberplayers.org.www.
September 10 & 11 from 9 a.m. –4 p.m., rain or shine. Numerous sales located throughout the Town of Greenfield (including Greenfield Center, Porter Corners, and Middle Grove) Tons of stuff to browse and buy at numerous garage sales located throughout the tri-village area. Free maps of all of the garage sales will be available beginning September 9 at the Stewart’s Shop in Greenfield and Middle Grove, the Post Offices at Middle Grove, Porter Corners and Greenfield Center, The Town Hall in Greenfield, the Greenfield Center Baptist Church, and the Greenfield Lion’s Information/ Silent Auction Tent. From Slavery to Freedom
Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits Clifton Park Senior Community Center Gallery, 6 Clifton Common Blvd., Clifton Park: August & September - Group Show featuring five members, Artists Virginia Harrison, Barbara Hurley, Kristine Kelly, Judy Loucks, and Jo Weatherwax. Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main St., Mechanicville: July & August - Artist Kristine Kelly. The Waterford Library, 117 Third St., Waterford: August - Artists, Jack Morgan, Anup Sood and Joan VanAlphen. Visit these venues and enjoy the artwork of these various artists. For more information about SSAS visit our website: southernsaratogaartist. com. For more information, visit our website: southernsaratogaartist.comwww. Calling All Singing Voices! Saratoga Voices invites singers to join them for their 1st performance at Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs. Handel’s Judas Maccabeus, November 19 at 7:30 p.m. Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings at O’Rourke Middle School in Burnt Hills. Our first rehearsal is September 7. Go to SaratogaVoices. org/Sing to schedule a vocal placement interview. Must be vaccinated. 518-416-4060, info@ saratogavoices.org. Fall Foliage Trip to Burlington, VT On October 14 travelers can spend a day on their own in Burlington or choose to spend part of the day at the nearby Shelburne Museum and the remainder of the day in Burlington, home to the thriving arts scene, a sparkling waterfront, great shopping, and dining. The round-trip bus is $39. The bus trip including Shelburne Museum admission is $62. Contact the Saratoga Senior Center for more information or to reserve your spot at 518-584-1621.
National Aviation Week
Meet the Artist Reception Cottage of Art & Design, 73 Beekman St., Saratoga Springs | 5-7 p.m. The Cottage is a collective that showcases the work of six local creatives and features jewelry, fiber art, pottery, art quilts, tiles, mosaics, and paintings. This weekend you will “Meet the Artist” Susan Rivers of Greentree Fiber Art. On Saturday, August 20, 1-4 p.m., the shop will feature “Quilted Alchemy Magic Show” demonstrations and Artist Talk, and on Sunday, August 21, from 1-3 p.m., Susan will offer a “Capture the Sun” workshop highlighting a variety of photosensitive techniques for fiber art. For details and class information, please visit www.CottageArtDesign.com or write info@ CottageArtDesign.com.
Golf Tournament
5th Annual Dan Provost Memorial Walk
The 5th Annual Dan Provost Memorial Walk for Awareness and Recovery to be held on Saturday, October 1 at Gavin Park, Wilton, starting at 9:30 a.m. This will be a 1.25 mile family friendly walk, information on area addiction recovery resources, Narcan training, refreshments and great raffle items. Proceeds to benefit area addiction recovery programs. Suggested donation $10 individual/$20 family. Registration at zippyreg.com or at the door. For further information call 518-587-8422 or see facebook.
The Museum is open every Friday from 4-6 pm now through Aug 26, 2022. There are 2 floors of Local History. View the many photos, Veterans Corner, logging and farming displays, Stewart’s display of ice cream making, IOOF display, and much more. The museum is located at 440 Middle Grove Rd., Middle Grove. While in town, stop by the Greenfield Farmers Market just down the road at the Church Parking Lot. Market is open from 4-7 p.m. every Friday.
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Tammy is an eclectic artist who loves to tell a story thru her music and testimony. She will be leading worship at Middle Grove United Methodist Church on Sunday, August 28 at 9 a.m. A love offering will be taken. Church is located at 429 Middle Grove Rd. (corner of Middle Grove Rd. and North Creek Rd.)
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Travel with the Saratoga Senior Center this Fall On Tuesday, September 20, choose from the Bronx Zoo or New York Botanical Garden. Animals and exhibits at the Zoo span the globe, with more than 700 species. The Garden is a wonderland for everything that grows. It features more than a million plants over 250 acres. Cost is $93 for the bus trip and the Zoo ticket or $91 for the bus and Garden ticket. Must be chosen at sign-up. The bus will leave Saratoga at 6:45 a.m. and return at approximately 10:30 p.m. Contact the Saratoga Senior Center for more information or to reserve your spot at 518-584-1621. Vendors Wanted Charlton Freehold Fall Festival is Saturday, October 1 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and we are looking for Artisans and Vendors. If interested, please contact Angela at 768PresbyterianSponsoredabsnyder21@gmail.com.byCharltonFreeholdChurch,locatedatCharltonRd.Charlton.
The Town of Greenfield Historical Society Museum
The Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum is pleased to sponsor this presentation by Dr. Myra B. Armstead of Bard College entitled “From Slavery to Freedom: Blacks in Saratoga from the Colonial Period through Gradual Tee Off Fore Ta Ta’s Annual Charity Golf Tournament on September 17 at Hales Mills Country Club. Foursomes and Singles – Prizes – Post Play Banquet. $125 per golfer or $500 per 4-some. All proceeds benefit To Life, local cancer support network, Brady Duhame “Buddha”, Local Chef & Dear Friend. For more information visit www.villagepizzeria. com or contact Sandra wineanddineon239@gmail.com.Foster
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 19
27th Annual Town of Greenfield Town-Wide Garage & Craft Sale
Space on Bus is limited; First come first serve. For additional details and to sign up, please email Nicolina Foti at nvf5@cornell.edu.
22 Week of August 19 – August 25, 2022mark CALENDARyour Manumission.” This talk will focus on slavery and slaveholding, mainly from 1702 to 1805, on the Saratoga Patent lands owned by the Schuyler family in Old Saratoga. The presentation will be held at the Dyer-Phelps Memorial AME Zion Church, 122 Crescent St. in Saratoga Springs on Saturday, September 10 at 10:30 a.m. Seating is limited. Please pre-register for this event at to-gradual-manumission.in-saratoga-from-colonial-period-from-slavery-to-freedom-blacks-events/46718-dr-myra-armstead-networkforgood.com/brooksidemuseum.
The Empire State Aerosciences Museum 250 Rudy Chase Drive, Glenville | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Celebrate National Aviation Week from August 19 - August 27. Movies, activities, crafts, BBQ, popcorn, ice cream. Fly in Breakfast on August 20, 8:30 a.m. The 109th AF Recruiting and their special Humvee will come by, birds of prey, food, aviation crafts, lawn pulls and so much more! For scheduling, please check our website at www.esam.org or our Facebook page. For more information call: 518-377-2191.
Foaling to Finishline 4H Training Center, 556 Middleline Rd., Ballston Spa | 7:15 a.m. CCE Equine presents an all-inclusive $10 event to tour the Harness Racing Museum and Goshen Harness Track. The track was opened in 1838 and remains the oldest continuously operated track in North America. Participants will take a bus from the center and will go on a guided tour of the museum and, later in the day, a tour of the track.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 25 Ballston Spa Concerts in the Park Iron spring Park, Front Street, Ballston Spa | 6 – 8 p.m. The BSBPA presents the 2022 Concerts in the Park summer concert series. Free and open to the public. It is a great family friendly event made possible by our sponsors each year. Bring your blanket & chairs to the park for a great evening of live music in the village! This week’s featured concert: The Rogues. In-Person Talk on the Life of John Morrissey Saratoga Springs History Museum, 1 E. Congress St., Saratoga Springs 7 p.m. | Presentation is free and open to the public. National-awardwinning sportswriter and editor Brien Bouyea will delve into the fascinating details of this remarkable Saratogian’s life. Morrissey was an undefeated bare-knuckle boxing champion who founded Saratoga Race Course and served two terms in the United States Congress and one in the New York State Senate. A native of Ireland who grew up in Troy, N.Y., he also was a major figure in the gaming field, and constructed the Club House in Saratoga Springs, later known as Canfield Casino, which is now home to the Saratoga Springs History Museum. www.saratogahistory.org
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Every Wednesday evening. The doors open at 4:30 p.m., the kitchen window (which is staffed by the Catholic Daughters) opens at 5:30 p.m., games go on sale at 6 p.m. and the first game starts at 7 p.pm. Every week, there is $1,500 in guaranteed prize money. Join us for an evening out and help to support our activities within the community.
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 Community Mural East Side Recreational Skatepark 226 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs | 9 – 11 a.m. \On Deck Saratoga Partners, Saratoga Spring Recreation Department and Spring Street Gallery are pleased to invite our local and regional community members, skaters, artists, and families to join in a day of art-making. The communityfocused art event is a temporary visual addition for the ESRS ramps while we wait for the skatepark upgrade. The event will feature beverages and snacks for the volunteers. Donations to the skatepark construction fund can be made on ON DECK’s website www.ondecksaratoga.org, Venmo at @ondecksaratoga, or gofundme gofund. me/1a4b9c3f. If you are interested in volunteering for the mural project or other efforts for the skatepark, please email ondecksaratoga@gmail.com.
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 21 Summer Sunday Stroll: Post Time Meet: SE corner of Nelson and Union Avenues, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. – Noon. Join Georgia Horner to explore the area surrounding the Saratoga Race Course. This walking tour highlights the history of the Reading Rooms, National Museum of Racing & Hall of Fame, Oklahoma Training Track, and the Fasig-Tipton Humphrey S. Finney Sales Pavilion. Cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. For additional information or to purchase tickets, visit our website, call 518-5875030, or email Jacqueline Bunge, Events & Programs Coordinator at jbunge@saratogapreservation.org.
Join John Weber, of the Fort Edward Historical Association, for a weekly evening of lively conversation about history. New history –ancient history, two-week-old or 18th century and anything between. Come to converse or listen & learn – agree or disagree – but mainly to enjoy friendly conversation. Our picturesque region is gilded with the blood, sweat, passion & brilliance of our history – from colonial times through the French & Indian and Revolutionary War eras. Historic topics needn’t be limited to local history. Weather permitting, on the lawn, so bring a chair. All ages welcome. The event is free.
Yoga on the Farm Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga 683 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs | 9:30 a.m. Join the Hot Yoga Spot and our talented teacher, Jeannine, for another outdoor class. Enjoy free coffee and refreshments after class from the Bread Basket Bakery. All money donated will support efforts to care for horses and participants will get to tour the grounds and enjoy time with the beautiful horses after class. $25 minimum donation. To sign up visit www.thehotyogaspot.com/special-events
Saratoga Springs Visitor Center, 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs Tuesday – Saturday 10:30 a.m. | Our experienced guides will tell you the stories of how Saratoga became the “Queen of Spas” in the 19th Century. The tragic story behind the Trask Family and the Spirit of Life statue. The history of the Saratoga City Museum and its notorious reputation as the highest rolling gambling casino in the US. How the city rallied to restore the historic Spit and Spat statues. Cost is $20, children under 12 free.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24
Sautéed Chicken & Sausage Dinner Take Out Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. For curbside pickup only. Menu: sautéed chicken, sausage in a pick sauce over linguini, tossed salad, garlic toast. Dinner for 2 / $30. Cash only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – noon to place an order. 518-584-2585.
War Memorial, Congress Park, Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m. Featuring Garland Nelson and Soul Session. Fun for all ages! The Heritage Area Visitor Center, located at 297 Broadway, will be the concert rain location.
BINGO Knights of Columbus #246, 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m.
Old Fort House Museum, 29 Broadway, Fort Edward | 6:30 – 8 p.m.
The Saratoga Stryders Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series will be held at 6:15 p.m. Monday evenings in August through August 29. Registration is day-of only: $30 for all 5 or $5 for each individual race. This is a low-key, fun event topped off by unusual raffle prizes. Please bring your own water. Proceeds benefit the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. For more information, call Laura Clark at 581-1278 or email laura@saratogastryders.org or visit www.saratogastryders.org.
Congress Park Vendor & Craft Festival Congress Park (behind Carousel) 268 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10 – 4 p.m. Jewelry, gemstones, handbags, home décor, body care, color street, maple products, CBD Oil, Dow botties, Lipsense, tumblers and more! Rain or Shine. Free admission. For more information follow us on Facebook @congressparkcraftfestival. Guided Trolley Tours Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | Beginning 10:30 a.m. Informative and entertaining tour includes historic sights and points of interest along Broadway, North Broadway, Skidmore campus, High Rock Park, Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Race Course, and more. For reservations, call 518-587-3241. Tickets are $25. from page 22...
TUESDAY, AUGUST 23 Kids Eye Screening Event Middle Grove Town Park, 430 Middle Grove Road, Middle Grove 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Sponsored by the Greenfield Lions Club. The event is free and is open to kids aged 6 months to 7 years old. Parents/guardians must accompany their child and complete a hold harmless. For more information contact Lion Andrea Penamora at 518-528-7776 or email abishop24@hotmail.com for more details.
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Saratoga Children’s Theatre Summer Shows
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This Week’s Events: Aug. 19-25 family friendly Congress Park History Tours
615 Maple Ave., Suite 3, Saratoga Springs Leading Players present “Sister Act Jr” at 7 p.m. Also showing on Saturday, August 20 at 1 & 7 p.m.
16th Annual Clifton Park Elks Car, Truck & Bike Show Clifton Park Elks Lodge, 695 MacElroy Rd, Ballston Lake | 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. All years and makes of cars, trucks and motorcycles are welcome. We will present awards to the top vehicles. Fun, Music, 50/50 Raffles, and Great Food. Come see the contestant vehicles/ Proceeds benefit the Elks National Foundation and the NYSEA Major Project Fund (Cerebral Palsy Home Service Program). Registration starts at 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. and awards around 3:30 p.m. Contestant registration is $10; Spectators are free. Rain Date is Sunday, August 21. For Information - Doug Simmons at 518-669-4588. Email CarShow@cliftonparkelks.org.
MONDAY, AUGUST 22 5 K Trail Series
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Entertainment &Arts X-Files Fan Fest Coming to Saratoga This Fall SPAC Presents “A Day of Dance with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago”
24 Week of August 19 – August 25, 2022
WILTON — The X-Files Preservation Collection and Collectibles hosts an X-Files Fan Fest Oct. 7-8 at its standing loca tion, at 4284 Route 50. The X-Files Preservation Collection and Collectibles is a one-of-a-kind attraction in Saratoga County, and celebrated its opening on April 30 with series creator Chris Carter. X-Files Fan Fest will be a cel ebration of the X-Files Fandom and will include celebrity guests Nick Lea aka Agent Alex Krychek and Jenny-Lynn Hutcheson, best known as Polly Turner from the episode “Chinga.” Additional special guests are expected to be announced in the future. The event will include games, give aways, and more. For more information about the event, including tickets and a VIP Ticket option/ After Party, go to: xfilespreservationcollection.com.
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago brings free educational workshops to the Spa Little Theatre. Photo provided. Fan Fest to Saratoga in October.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) announces “A Day of Dance with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago” on Tuesday, Aug. 30, featuring a series of dance work shops for children, young profes sionals, and adult educators, and a special 90-minute dance pre sentation for the public in the Spa LittleTicketsTheatre.to the 90-minute pre sentation are $30 and are available online at spac.org. The workshops are offered for free as part of SPAC’s com mitment to arts education and are made possible by the Charles R. Wood“BringingFoundation.Hubbard Street Dance Chicago to SPAC is an incredible opportunity for our community to experience com pletely unique and immersive workshops and presentations. Not only is the contemporary dance company renowned for their inno vative repertory and choreography on the stage, but they are also true pioneers in arts education. We look forward to partnering with them for this special ‘Day of Dance,’” said Elizabeth Sobol, President & CEO of Saratoga Performing Arts Center, in a Hubbardstatement.Street Dance Chicago (HSDC) is among the most original forces in contem porary dance. As one of the only professional dance companies to perform year-round, Hubbard Street is continually touring nationwide and internationally. Now in its 44th year, the main company has appeared in cele brated dance venues in 44 states and 19 countries. The mission of Hubbard Street is to bring art ists, art, and audiences together to enrich, engage, educate, and change lives through the experi ence of dance. “A Day of Dance with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago” will feature several workshops including a series for children, young professionals, and adult educators. Each workshop will be offered at no cost to partici pants and will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. Following the workshops, there will be a community showing at the SPAC School of the Arts. The residency will conclude with a dynamic 90-minute presentation that will explore the creative pro cess of Darrell Grand Moultrie’s Dichotomy of a Journey and ultimately celebrates our shared humanity and connectedness. Tickets cost $30 per person. For a full schedule, go to: spac.org.
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Devil May Care: Ellis to Stage Show at The Linda This Week
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His most recent album, “Devil May Care,” was released on Alligator Records and features 10 of Tinsley’s most dynamic origi nal compositions, mixing mus cular rock ‘n’ roll and hard blues into his own instantly recogniz able WAMC’ssound. Performing Arts Studio is located at 339 Central Ave., Albany. Showtime is 8 p.m., and tix are $26-$32, avail able at www.thelinda.org, or call 518-465-5233.
The schedule is as follows: Lucy Sante - Tuesday, Oct. 18. Lucy Sante is a transgender, Belgian-born nonfiction writer, art critic and cultural commen tator of astonishingly wide inter ests, including the Beastie Boys, early photography and the his tory of New York City reservoirs. Heretofore known as Luc Sante, she is widely recognized for Low Life (1991) about crime and entertainment in Old New York, 1840-1919 as well as her collected essays, Kill All Your Darlings: Pieces 1990-2005 (2007). A sec ond collection, Maybe the People Would Be the Times, came out in 2020. She wrote about her recent gender transition in the February 2022 issue of Vanity Fair.
Maira Kalman - Wednesday, Nov. 16. Maira Kalman is one of America’s most beloved illus trators. Her art has been exhib ited in galleries and museums around the world. She is also an acclaimed author of books for children and adults. The creator of many covers for THE NEW YORKER, her work adorns books by Daniel Handler (Lemony Snicket), Michael Pollan, and the bestselling Illustrated Elements of Style by Strunk & White. She col laborated with David Byrne (The Talking Heads) on the 2020 book, American Utopia, with text from Byrne’s Broadway show, and more than 150 paintings by Kalman. She has also designed fabric for Isaac Mizrahi, accessories for Kate Spade, sets for Mark Morris, and— with her late husband Tibor Kalman— clocks, umbrel las and other objects for MOMA. More information can be obtained by calling the UAlbany Performing Arts Center at 518-442-3995.
Tinsley Ellis performs in Albany Aug. 25. Photo by Regan Kelly.
ALBANY — The producers of The Creative Life: A Conversation Series at UAlbany have announced the first two guests for the 2022-23 season: art critic Lucy Sante and illustrator Maira Kalman. The Creative Life series is a major arts initiative of the University Art Museum, New York State Writers Institute and UAlbany Performing Arts Center in con junction with WAMC Public Radio. Sponsored by The University at Albany Foundation, the series fea tures live onstage interviews con ducted by WAMC’s “Roundtable” host Joe Donahue with artists of national and international promi nence in conversation about their creative inspiration, their craft, their careers and the demands of sustain ing an artistic practice over time. A question-and-answer period closes each Bothprogram.Creative Life events are free and open to the public. The conversations this fall will take place at 7 p.m. at the UAlbany Performing Arts Center on the uptown University at Albany campus at 1400 Washington Ave.
Writer Lucy Sante, Illustrator Maira Kalman - This Fall’s Creative Life Guests at UAlbany
ALBANY — Tinsley Ellis is on tour to celebrate the release of his new album, “Devil May Care,” and will perform at The Linda in Albany on Thursday, Aug. 25. Ellis has been immersed in music his whole life. Born in Atlanta in 1957 and raised in southern Florida, he acquired his first guitar at age seven, inspired by seeing The Beatles perform on the Ed Sullivan Show. He took to guitar instantly, developing and sharpening his skills as he grew up. Like many kids his age, Ellis discovered the blues through the back door of British Invasion bands like The Yardbirds, The Animals, Cream and The Rolling Stones as well as Southern rockers like the Allman Brothers. One night in 1972, he and a friend were listening to Al Kooper and Michael Bloomfield’s Super Session record when his friend’s older brother told them that, if they liked Super Session, they should go see B.B. King, who was in town that week. Tinsley saw that show from the very front row. As fate would have it, King broke a guitar string while playing, and after changing it without miss ing a beat, he handed the broken string to young Tinsley. And yes, he still has that string. Today, Ellis is among the world’s most celebrated blues-rock per formers, and one of the genre’s most original and prolific songwriters.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — A new gallery -- The Cottage of Art & Design (the Cottage) – has opened at 73 Beekman St. The col lective showcases the work of six local creatives and features jew elry, fiber art, pottery, art quilts, tiles, mosaics, and paintings. The “Cottagers” are: Amejo Amyot, creator of spiritually moti vated clay work and paintings; Meg Dalton, maker of exquisitely detailed art quilts and wear ables; Meryl Davis of Black Bird designs, designer and crafter of vibrant enamel jewelry and mosa ics; Nancy Niefeld of Two Spruce Pottery, accomplished creator of finely crafted sculpture and pot tery; Susan Rivers of Greentree Fiber Arts, practitioner of Quilted Alchemy, blending technology and tradition; and Don Shore of Lesperance Tiles, maker of arti sanal tilework for installations and stand-alone art pieces. The Cottage will be host ing “Featured Artist” receptions showcasing each partner’s work weekends throughout August and September. Friday evening “Meet the Artist” receptions will be 5-7 p.m. For details and class information, please visit www. CottageArtDesign.com or ArtsonBeekman.org.moreWednesdaymostBeekmanandsentingAmejoandAug.gramsUpcomingSunday,strationsAlchemyArts.Susanbep.m.themonths,upheldannualInc.SaratogabytoDistrictinfo@CottageArtDesign.com.writeTheBeekmanStreetArtsrunsfromGrandAvenueWestCircularStreet.Guidedthenon-profitorganizationSpringsArtsDistrict,(SSADI),sponsorstheBeekmanStreetArtFairinJune,Fridaynightpop-arteventsduringthewarmerandFrostbiteFridayinwinter.Upcomingevents:From5-7onFriday,Aug.19,therewilla“MeettheArtist”featuringRiversofGreentreeFiberTheshopwillfeature“QuiltedMagicShow”demonandArtistTalk,andonAug.21,from1-3p.m.FeaturedArtistproinclude:MerylDavis,Friday,26,highlightingmosaicsjewelrybyBlackbirdDesigns;Amyot,Friday,Sept.9,preAmejoWynAmyot’s“SpirtTotemAnimal”series.Hoursforshopsonvarybylocation,butareopen11a.m.–5p.m.,throughSaturday.Forinformationgoto:www.
Beekman Street Arts District Announces Opening of New Gallery Cottage of Art & Design, on Beekman Street. Photo provided.
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Banned Books: A Special Night of Readings and Music at Caffe Lena Aug. 24.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — James Joyce to Henry Miller. Hemingway and Huxley to Vonnegut are some among the many who have seen their written words challenged by the powersthat-tried-to-be, or in some cases outright banned for a spell. “Most of the trouble in this world has been caused by folks who can’t mind their own busi ness, because they have no busi ness of their own to mind,” wrote William Burroughs, whose own writings in his book “Naked Lunch” was banned in several American cities and resulted in an obscenity trial. A special program titled “Free Banned Books!” takes place 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24 at Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs. The event introduces a Little Liberty Library designed exclu sively to circulate banned books, which will be housed in Caffe Lena’s courtyard. The event fea tures excerpt readings from banned books. Barbara Lombardo will serve as emcee. The aim of the library and the evening program is to recognize the value of all literature, increase public awareness of the censor ship occurring today, and encour age action to preserve access to Donate a book, get in free. A night of readings and music at Caffe Lena Wednesday. so-called controversial books. The American Library Association (ALA) is the oldest and largest library association in the world. The organization’s list of frequently challenged books includes: The Catcher in the Rye, by JD Salinger; The Grapes of Wrath, by John Steinbeck; To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee; The Color Purple, by Alice Walker; Ulysses, by James Joyce; Beloved, by Toni Morrison; The Lord of the Flies, by William Golding; Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck. Attempts to dictate what peo ple may or may not read, however, have greatly been a failed exercise. When Burroughs’ pal Allen Ginsberg published “Howl and Other Poems,” attempts by authorities to “suppress the beat ing pulse of a generation,” Allison McNearney writes in a Daily Beast piece published earlier this year, “instead ended up giving it and the entire countercultural move ment it helped spawn a totem and rallyingAdmissioncry.” to the Caffe Lena event is free and reservations are not required; donations of a banned book or a monetary donation to be used for buying banned books for the library are encouraged. Sponsors of the event are Caffe Lena, the League of Women Voters of Saratoga County, the New York State Writers Institute, the Saratoga Springs Public Library, Skidmore College, Temple Sinai, the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs, and Yaddo.
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The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College has named Njeri Jennings as new Laurie M. Tisch Educator for K-12 and Community Programs. As the Tisch Educator, Jennings will develop and lead the Tang’s educational programming for families, schools, libraries, and community groups both in the museum and around the Capital Region. The Tisch Educator also serves as a key liaison between the Museum and educators at the elementary and secondary levels, developing interpretive materials and teacher Jenningstraining.comes to the Tang from the Longyear Museum of Anthropology and the Picker Art Gallery at Colgate University, where as Assistant Educator for the past three years she was responsible for K-12 and fam ily outreach, educational instruc tion, and in-gallery education. She earned an MA in museum stud ies from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a BA in history from The College of Wooster. She has also worked at the Weatherspoon Museum of Art, the Yale University Art Gallery, and the National Museum of Bermuda. Jennings can be contacted via email at njennings@skidmore.edu. For more information, call the Visitors Services Desk at 518580-8080 or visit the Tang website at tang.skidmore.edu. Arts
SARATOGA SPRINGS — A celebration marking Ulysses S. Grant’s Bicentennial Birthday will take place at the Gideon Putnam on Oct.The16.event will include dinner, a silent auction, virtual live speakers U.S. four-star General Petraeus and author Ron Chernow, and honorary guest speaker Treat Williams. Ulysses Grant Dietz –Grant’s great-grandson, will act as Master of Ceremonies. The Gala Fundraiser will support The Friends of the Ulysses S. Grant Cottage, and the building of an Education Pavilion atop Mt. Grant,McGregor.the18th president of the Unites States, was born in April 1822. In June 1885, dying of throat cancer, Grant arrived at the Adirondack cottage with a large entourage of family, friends, servants, and physicians, in order to complete his memoirs. He died in August, just four days after his final Grantproofreading.Cottage State Historic site was established in 1957 and is owned by the State of New York. It is operated by The Friends of the Ulysses S. Grant Cottage. Today, the cottage and its furnishings remain essentially the same as during the Grant family’s stay for six weeks in 1885. In 2021, Grant Cottage State Historic Site was designated as a National Historic Landmark. The gala will take place Oct. 16 at the Gideon Putnam Resort in Saratoga Springs. The event starts at 5 p.m. and tickets are $125. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to: grantcottage.org.
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Notice of Qualification of Starfish Specialty Advisors, LLC. Authority filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 08/12/2022. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to: Harker & Associates, PLLC, 36 Long Alley, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, 09/16, 09/23. 113994
Notice of formation of Southern MidwiferyAdirondackPLLC.Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 08/02/2022. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the PLLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the PLLC at: 3 Hemphill Place #112 Ballston Spa NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, 09/16, 09/23. 114002
Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC). Name of the LLC is: RBW CREATIONS, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on August 9, 2022. Office Location: 277 County Route 68, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Under section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law the secretary of state is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address within or without this state to which the secretary of state shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: 277 County Route 68, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under the LLCL. 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, 09/16, 09/23. 113988
Notice of Formation of LLC. Articles of Organization for FLEISCHMAN B&B’S, LLC were filed with the Secretary of State of New York on August 11, 2022. Office located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon which process may be served and a copy of process shall be mailed by the Secretary of State to the LLC at 137 2nd Street Apt#2, Waterford, NY 12188. Purpose: for any lawful activity for which limited liability companies may be formed under the law. 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, 09/16, 09/23. 113982 Notice of formation of K&T Farms LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 04/19/2022 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 4 Craw Ln, Gansevoort NY 12831. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, 09/16. 113949
Notice of formation of Growing Expressions Together Speech Therapy PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 06/08/2022 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the PLLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the PLLC at: 120 West Ave Suite 209, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, 09/16. 113936
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATIONTHE OF MONAHAN EQUIPMENT LLC. Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Law, the name of the limited liability company is: Monahan Equipment LLC and the Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State on August 9, 2022. The county within this state in which the office of the limited liability company is to be located is Saratoga. The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The business purpose of the LLC is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under the laws of the State of New York. The post office address within this state to which the Secretary of State will mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served on him is 35 Second Street, South Glens Falls, NY 12803. 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, 09/16. 113943
Notice of formation of Self Direction Partners, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/29/2022 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: PO Box 381 Gansevoort, NY 12831. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, 09/16, 09/23. 114014
Notice of formation of Precision & Design Tile Company LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 04/28/2022 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 24 Greenlea Drive, Clifton Park NY 12065 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, 09/16. 113924
Notice of formation of Loves Colors LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/21/2022 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 20 Conver Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, 09/16. 113914
ABUtter LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/14/22. Office in Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 60 Railroad Place, Suite 502, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: General. 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, 09/16. 113907. Notice of formation of Sunshine Pack Walking LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/06/2022 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 707 Freeman Court, Gansevoort, NY 12831. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, 09/16.
Notice of formation of Super Source Media Studios LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/06/2022 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 3065 NY-50 Box 3 Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, 09/16. 113930
28 Week of August 19 – August 25, 2022 CLASSIFIED CALL 518-581-2480 EXT. 204 It’s YOUwhereto be. NEED MARKETPLACE CLASSIFIED@SARATOGA PUBLISHING .COM AD RESERVATIONSPACEDUE: Monday | 5 p.m. AD COPY DUE: Wednesday | Noon Publication Day: Friday PLACE CLASSIFIEDYOURADTODAY!PHONE: 518-581-2480 ext. 204 EMAIL: saratogapublishing.comCLASSIFIED@2254Route50SouthSaratogaSprings LEGALS NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Purchasing Department of Saratoga County will receive sealed bids in person or electronically through the Empire State Purchasing Website until 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday August 24, 2022, for Vehicle Lighting Equipment, specification 22-SDVLE-1, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud: Bid forms and instructions are available at the Purchasing Office, 50 W. High Street, Ballston Spa, NY between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (telephone - 518-8852210) or at the Empire State Purchasing Group website 8/19/2022,PurchasingJOHNallthePurchasingSaratogaempirestatebidsystem.com).(www.County,throughitsDepartment,reservesrighttorejectpartsofanyorbids.T.WARMT,DirectorofSaratogaCounty114025
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Lleshi Painting, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 06/17/2022. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to the LLC c/o Lauren E. Sharkey, Esq., Cioffi Slezak Wildgrube P.C., 1473 Erie Blvd., 1st Fl., Schenectady, NY 12305. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 08/05, 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09. 113884
Notice of formation of KEN SHAPIRO, M.D. PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION CONSULT, PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 7/11/2022 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the PLLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the PLLC at: 106 BALSAM WAY, CLIFTON LEGALS A FREE QUOTE!
Week of August 19 – August 25, 2022 29 Ali Blake Photography, LLC App. For Auth. filed NY Dept of State on 07/20/2022. Juris and date of org: DE 07/15/2022. County of loc: Saratoga Cty. Princ. bus. loc. 3 Sophia Marie Lane, Malta, NY 12020. Sec. of State designated as agent of foreign LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The Sec. of State shall mail a copy of process to the LLC 3 Sophia Marie Lane, Malta, NY 12020. Addr. of Foreign LLC in DE is 850 New Burton Rd, Ste 201, Dover, DE 19904. Auth. Officer in DE where Cert of Form. filed: Jeffrey W. Bullock, Sec. of State of the State of DE, Division of Corporations, 401 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: All legal purposes. Filer: Lavelle & Finn, LLP, 29 British American Bl., Latham, NY 12110. 08/05, 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09. 113878 Notice of formation of Neighborhood Kitchen, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 4/6/22. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 210 Regent St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/05, 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09. 113838
Purpose: for any lawful activity for which limited liability companies may be formed under the law. 07/22, 07/29, 08/05, 08/12, 08/19, 08/26. 113665
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF THE MIND BODY SPIRIT CENTER LLC under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. The name of the limited liability company is The Mind Body Spirit Center LLC. Articles of Organization of The Mind Body Spirit Center LLC were filed with the New York Secretary of State on May 20, 2022. The county within the state in which the office of the limited liability company is to be located is Saratoga County. The street address of the principal business location is 1155 Middleline Road, Ballston Spa, New York 12020. The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The address within or without this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is 1155 Middleline Road, Ballston Spa, New York 12020. The limited liability company is organized to carry on all lawful activities. 07/15, 07/22, 07/29, 08/05, 08/12, 08/19. 113579
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF PROFESSIONAL LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Hope Mental Health Counseling P.L.L.C. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on June 28, 2022. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the PLLC, 20 Prospect St. Suite 203, Ballston Spa, NY 12020.
Notice of formation of 312 Rowland Street, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 4/6/22. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 210 Regent St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/05, 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09. 113832
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Purpose: the purpose for which the Company is formed is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which the limited liability companies may be organized under the Limited Liability Company Law of New York, provided that it is not formed to engage in any act or activity requiring the consent or approval of any state official, department, board, agency or other body, without such consent or approval first being obtained. The limited liability company is to be managed by one (1) or more managers. 08/05, 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09. 113803
Notice of formation of Earth Sight Tarot, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 04/13/2022 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 636 Sandhill Rd. Greenfield Center, NY 12833. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/22, 07/29, 08/05, 08/12, 08/19, 08/26. 113659
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Purpose: any lawful act or activity. 07/15, 07/22, 07/29, 08/05, 08/12, 08/19. 113611
Notice of formation of Sanding & Handyman Solutions LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 06/27/2022 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 2 Woodlawn Ave, South Glens Falls, NY 12803. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/15, 07/22, 07/29, 08/05, 08/12, 08/19. 113587
Notice of formation of Pensive Telehealth LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/20/2022 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 8 Thistle Drive, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/05, 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09. 113751
Notice of Formation of VS Saratoga Springs, LLC. App. for Auth. filed with SSNY on 7/7/2022. Office location: Saratoga Co. SSNY has been designated for service of process and shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC to c/o ValStone Asset Mgmt., 260 E. Brown Ave., Ste 250, Birmingham, MI 48009.
Notice of formation of NANCALA CO. LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 06/13/2022. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 721a Bruno Rd. Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/15, 07/22, 07/29, 08/05, 08/12, 08/19. 113567
Purpose: For mental health counseling. 07/22, 07/29, 08/5, 08/12, 08/19, 08/26. 113686 Stem & Stone Farm LLC Articles of Organization of this Limited Liability Company (LLC) were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on July 14, 2022. The LLC maintains its office in Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served to Stem & Stone Farm LLC, 225 Scotch Bush Road, Burnt Hills, NY 12027.
NOTICE: FORMATION OF OAK WARREN LLC. Art. of Org. filed w/ NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 6/27/22. Ofc. Loc.: Saratoga Co. SSNY designated as agent for service of process. SSNY to mail copy of process to LLC at its principal bus. loc., 73 Hearthstone Dr., Gansevoort, NY 12831. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/29, 08/05, 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, 09/02. 113734
Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company. Name: 78 Church Street LLC. Certificate was filed with the Secretary of State on: 7/27/2022. Office Location: Saratoga County. Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The Secretary of State may mail a copy of any process against it served upon him or her to: 18 Division Street; Suite 401, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
PARK, NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/22, 07/29, 08/05, 08/12, 08/19, 08/26. 113649
Notice of formation of Awakened Tonics LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 04/25/2022 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 198 Northern Pines Rd. Gansevoort, NY 12831 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/05, 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09. 113820
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Notice of formation of Toga Party Four Racing Stable, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/13/22 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 210 Regent St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/05, 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09. 113826
Notice of formation of Hemp Creations LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/13/2022 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 91 Lakeview Lane Rt 9p, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/15, 07/22, 07/29, 08/05, 08/12, 08/19. 113627
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24 A series of special events and fundraising opportunities will take place at Saratoga Race Course to commemorate Ukraine Independence Day, which marks Ukraine’s declaration of independence from the former Soviet Union.
LONG-SLEEVE T-SHIRT PRESENTED BY FOX SPORTS Fans can showcase their enthusiasm for Saratoga Race Course with the second giveaway of the season: a longsleeve T-shirt. Presented by FOX Sports, this baseballstyle tee will be available in adult M and XL.
New York-made food and adult beverages will be available for sample and purchase exclusively at the Taste NY Pavilion throughout the season. Race fans can visit the Taste NY Pavilion, located inside Gate A at the Top of the Stretch, to enjoy New York craft beer, cider, wine and spirits.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 19
Week of August 19 – August 25, 2022 33WINNER’S CIRCLE News & Notes : WEEK 6 EVENTS AT SARATOGA RACE COURSE WEEK 6 STAKE RACES Tune-in to Talking Horses for in-depth analysis from handicapper Andy Serling and other guests. FRIDAY, AUGUST 19 Skidmore: 2YO, 5 1/2 Furlongs - Turf, Purse $150,000 Summer Colony (R): F&M 4&UP, 1 1/8 - Dirt, Purse $135,000 SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 GI Alabama: F3YO, 1 1/4 - Dirt, Purse $600,000 GII Lake Placid: F3YO, 1 1/16 - Turf, Purse $200,000 Smart N Fancy: F&M 4&UP, 5 1/2 Furlongs - Turf, Purse $150,000 SUNDAY, AUGUST 21 Bolton Landing: F2YO, 5 1/2 Furlongs - Turf, Purse $150,000 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24 John’s Call (R): 4&UP, 1 5/8 - Turf, Purse $135,000 THURSDAY, AUGUST 25 Riskaverse (R): F3YO, 1 Mile - Turf, Purse $135,000 *Mondays and Tuesdays = Dark Days. No racing. PURDY’S CONCERTSUMMERSTAGE
THURSDAY, AUGUST 25 Saratoga Race Course will pay tribute to active military members and veterans in appreciation of their sacrifice and service to our nation. The West Point Parachute Team, Color Guard and Band will perform. All veterans and active-duty military will be honored with a special ceremony in the Winner’s Circle and receive free grandstand admission with military ID. TASTE NY PAVILION EVERY THURSDAY - SUNDAY
UKRAINIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY
Berkshire Bank Family Sundays will feature a wide variety of free family-friendly activities, games, attractions and educational activities each Sunday inside the Berkshire Bank Family Zone, located near Gate A at the Top of the Stretch. Saratoga Race Course gates open at 11 a.m. each day, including weekends, with the exception of Runhappy Travers Day, Saturday, August 27. Racing will not be held Mondays and Tuesdays, Admission can be purchased at all track entrances on live racing days, as well as on Ticketmaster.com. The Alabama Stakes, 2021. Photo courtesy of NYRA.
PREMIUM GIVEAWAY
BERKSHIRE BANK FAMILY SUNDAYS EVERY SUNDAY
Saratoga Race Course long sleeve t-shirt
Friday, August 19: The Rodeo Barons Saturday, August 20: Alex Torres & His Latin Orchestra Sunday, August 21: The Bluz House Rockers Wednesday, August 24: Doc Scanlon Thursday, August 25: Deena Chappel Trio
MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY
Fans will enjoy free live music performances each afternoon of the season from popular local and regional bands at the Purdy’s Summer Concert Stage. This year’s summer music stage is sponsored by Purdy’s Discount Wine & Liquor in Saratoga Springs.
Things change but the Alabama and Travers remain constant. The erstwhile philosopher Ferris Buehler once cautioned “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”
Casa Creed wins 2022 G1 Fourstardave Handicap stakes race. Photo by Chelsea Durand, courtesy of NYRA.
It is with that backdrop that racing insiders, yearround fans and casual vacationers all recognize the Saratoga racing season as one that looks backward and forward at the same time. Everything about this time of year is transitional. The weather begins with summer heat only to transition to fall-like mornings; vacationer’s transition from celebrating a break from work to preparing for the final quarter of the year; students and parents transition from the carefree summer break to an increasingly early return to classes- and so is it with the Theracing.meet’s marquee races all simultaneously seek to validate or invalidate prior performances and provide guidance as to the Breeders’ Cup and fall championship campaigns. The Saratoga race meet is a transformational one. It has its own beginning and end. (Whatever one thinks of trainer Linda Rice’s actions and looming suspension, most racetrackers understood her contention that gifts she gave racing officials at the end of the Saratoga season were “season-ending” in nature - a sentiment that was clearly lost on the hearing officer.) To many the Saratoga season is its own world.
The Saratoga racing season has always been about transition - one where youthful glamor transitions to mature elegance, where the serene early morning is transformed into afternoon excitement, where timeless traditions slowly give way to new ones. Each nod to the past is met with equal enthusiasm for the future; each two-year-old winning performance evokes comparisons with past winners while conjuring up lofty expectations for the future.
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SARATOGA RACE MEET IN HIGH GEAR; NEW YORK RACE TRACK CHAPLAINCY ASSISTS BACKSTRETCH WORKERS
The recent Fourstardave weekend is the inflection point in the Saratoga meet when things get serious; and focus begins to shift towards the end of year championships.
The same can be said about the Saratoga meet. My advice - get out there these next two weeks. See the beauty of the animals, watch the interplay between older and younger fans, embrace the excitement. It’s about constancy and change - ying and yang - fortune both good and bad – friendships new and old.
I have always viewed the Fourstardave as a Grade 1 race with skepticism. This middle weekend was sardonically referred to by one of my friends as “the Lost Weekend.” Taking nothing away from this year’s winner - Casa Creed – the Fourstardave weekend mostly signifies that racing at Saratoga is about to get real. And get real it does - the next two weekends will define the meet with the Alabama and Travers determining which horses are the best three-year-olds while ushering them into the world of older competition for the rest of their careers (notwithstanding newer three-year-old only races that now mar the racing calendar). Such is the timeless pattern of graduation from one aspect of life to another. For some fans this will be their last Saratoga; for others their first - for most fans the Saratoga meet “stays the same - only different”.
Division leaders Nest and Secret Oath will go head-to-head for the second time this meet, in Saturday’s running of the G1 Alabama stakes race at Saratoga Race Course. Photo courtesy of NYRA. by William G. Gotimer, Jr. for Saratoga TODAY
Karen Chavez, the General Manager of NYRTC, gave the attendees a full and dynamic explanation of the multiple services her organization provides for the financial, physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of backstretch workers and their families. In a fastpaced, captivating and emotional speech Ms. Chavez simultaneously expressed admiration for both hardworking backstretch workers and loyal supporters who help fund the organization. Her first-hand account of the tremendous impact of providing opportunity to others, gave the crowd great incentive to respond to Anthony Stabile’s Fasig-Tipton-like auction of items benefitting the cause.
The large crowd included luminaries from the world of politics, entertainment, finance, real estate and racing, including many high-profile and high-networth donors and supporters. It should be stressed that the average racing fan and bettor can play a role in assisting those that care for the equine stars of the industry by making small donations – the cost of an exacta box or another meal or drink during the racing day can make a difference. It is yet another way to participate in the Saratoga season – providing opportunity to others – be involved. Donations can be made at www.rtcany.org. photo.
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A very good way to participate is to support the New York Race Track Chaplaincy. This week the NYRTC held their 15th Annual Brunch at Saratoga National to raise funds for their mission of assisting the backstretch workers who help feed and care for the horses that make the races happen. This year’s honoree – Andy Serling - in keeping with his lifelong focus on numbers, expressed gratitude to the backstretch workers “who care for the horses 365 days a year, 366 days in a leap year.” In a humble and good-humored acceptance speech he emphasized both the tireless work of those in the backstretch and the vital work performed by the NYRTC.
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With the support of trainer John Kimmel, American Pastime Stables and the New York Race Track Chaplaincy who lend their golf carts, Migliore gives a two-hour tour to small groups that starts at the jockey fountain in front the clubhouse entrance through the backstretch before finishing at the jockey’s room.
by Tony Podlaski for Saratoga TODAY
Well-known former jockey Richard Migliore offers a unique golf cart tour of Saratoga Race Course to benefit the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation.
Photo by Tony Podlaski. Richard Migliore. Photo by Tony Podlaski.
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“It’s has been fun,” he said. “I really just love the history of the place. I have pretty good knowledge of the place. People enjoy hearing about the great horses and the history of the place and also my personal experience here. I just don’t want it to get stale if I do it over and over. I want to keep the same enthusiasm with these tours.”
One of the stories that Migliore likes to share with the groups is his experience aboard Mourjane, whose gravesite is located on the far right of Quick Call, A Phenomenon and Fourstardave near the turn and overpass on Clare Court. Migliore was aboard Mourjane, a difficult horse to ride, in the 1986 Fair Grounds. Shortly after the starting gate opened, the horse took himself well-behind the field –about twenty-five lengths from the next-to-last horse – as Migliore had to be patient with him. At the half-mile pole, Mourjane finally made a move while Migliore guided him along the rail to narrowly win the race.
R ichard Migliore is a believer in giving back, especially to those who have supported his successful career as a jockey.
Throughout the tour, Migliore points out some of the captivating landmarks: the first Fasig-Tipton pavilion that is now the mutuel bay area near the paddock; Greentree Stables where Fred Astaire stayed as a summer guest for C.V. Whitney; Horse Haven, the first track of Saratoga that was later used for training until the early 1980s and where Migliore galloped horses for trainer Stephen DiMauro; Kimmel’s stable that was the private barn for Allaire DuPont, owner of Bohemia Stable and Hall of Fame champion Kelso. During the tour, Migliore also shares his experiences as a jockey and a horseman, whether it is his first time going to Finger Lakes, still mucking stalls and riding the pony at 5 a.m. after winning the 1981 Eclipse Award for leading apprentice jockey at the age of 17, or being sent to Santa Anita to help Godolphin work their horses going into 2009 Breeders’ Cup.
Migliore said he enjoys sharing the Saratoga history as he tries to keep it entertaining, especially with his personal experiences.
In this case, it is retired horses. Migliore, who won 4,450 races on horses that include Win, Artie Schiller and Hidden Lake, has been providing unique golf cart tours of Saratoga Race Course this season to benefit the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation.
Providing a Special Tour FOR A GOOD CAUSE
Throughout the tours, TRF Director of Major Gifts and Planned Giving Kim Weir and the groups have been engaged by Migliore’s stories. “He makes it very real. It is his stuff that makes it great,” she said. “I learn something every time. I love how he remembers so much. He makes you feel like you were there. He’s very good tour guide.”
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People from Massachusetts, Arkansas, Chicago and other places have accessed these tours through either a donation, the TRF’s online auction or other charity auctions. Debbie Green, co-chair of Florida Thoroughbred Charities Social & Charity Committee Chair Golf, won a tour through an auction at her own event last year, which benefitted the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association. Matt Miller, winner of the 2021 Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge, was the top bidder for the online auction, then invited the 2019 BCBC winner Brad Anderson for the tour. “People are traveling from all over the country to do this tour,” Weir said. “It started as an auction item, then people donated. It has been amazing. Between all of the auction items and the direct donations, it has at least raised enough to cover two horses in the herd for a year.” Retired horses have become a part of Migliore’s life since his riding career had been dependent on them. He believes that anyone involved in active horses should also play a part into their retirement. “I think it’s incumbent upon anybody in the industry, anybody who makes a living off of these horses, anybody who enjoys an afternoon because of these horses, has a responsibility to make sure they are taken care of when their racing days are over,” he said. “So, it is giving back in some small way.”
The TRF is holding its Barbeque at the Barn event at the Saratoga Winery on Aug. 23 from 5-9 p.m. Along with a barbecue buffet, there is family-friendly activities, music, raffles, and many silence auctions available. For more information, visit the TRF’s Barbeque at the Barn website at www.trfinc.org/event/bbq-2022.
One of those horses is Phone in the Money, who now resides at Migliore’s farm in Millbrook, about 120 miles from Saratoga Springs, with 32-year-old retired show horse Rosie. Prior to Phone in the Money’s retirement, Migliore already had a connection with the horse after riding him to his second career win in March 2005. Shortly after, the horse was retired and became a lead pony for Eventually,Kimmel.age, lack of interest and soreness caught up to Phone in the Money, but there was not much interest from anyone in adopting him. That’s when Migliore brought the horse to his farm. Today, the 20-year-old horse has a Winner’s Circle photo of him with Migliore and former trainer Michael Hushion that is framed in his stall. “He got to an age when he became a bit sore. He wasn’t happy doing it anymore,” Migliore said. “Nobody really wanted him. I had won one race on him. I felt very strongly that I had to give back. He’s basically a pasture ornament. I love him.”
Migliore said his pair of retired horses also provides tranquility and enjoyment, especially during a summer morning when he sees them through his kitchen window. “I get up early and have a cup of coffee. I look at the horses. It’s a pretty good scene,” he said. “I genuinely appreciate that I get to live this life by looking at horses while having coffee. That quote from Winston Churchill: ‘There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.’ I believe that.”
Photos provided by Kim Weir.
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Bridges, one of the largest non-profit human ser vices groups in Saratoga County, hosted their annual golf outing on August 9. The outing, hosted by the Edison Club in Rexford, aims to raise money to further drive Saratoga Bridges’ mission – providing families and indi viduals living with disabilities opportunities and financial relief so they can pursue the quality of life they deserve. This year, 138 golfers weaved their way around the Edison Club. In first place, with a score of 54 (the lowest round by any four some in an Edison Club tourna ment), were Dan Cardella, Mandy D’Andrea, Diane Jorgenson and Rick Matteson. The men’s “closest to the pin” winner was claimed by Chad Kiesow on hole #5. The women’s “closest to the pin” win ner was Diane Jorgensen on hole #11. The straightest drive, mea sured on hole #18, was claimed by MarcTheSidoty.day of golf included a 4-person scramble, BBQ lunch, a silent auction and complimentary beverages courtesy of event spon sor Saratoga Eagle. Importantly, a of Saratoga Club. The Tournament will ben efit the Franklin Community Center and Saratoga Rotary Club’s Education Foundation and Grants. Enjoy a great day of golfing, contests, raffle and door prizes, 50/50 in support of the Saratoga Springs community. Entry deadline is Friday, August 26. Sign up online at www.
Rock Your Fitness by the Lake SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Recreation Department has announced a collaboration with Rebecca Weyrauch of Rock Your Fitness - a company devoted to help ing people jumpstart a healthy life through physical train ing. Rebecca
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Betsy and the ByeGons performed in Congress Park on Aug. 16, 2022 as part of the Saratoga Summer Concert Series. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.
The Saratoga Summer Concert Series – staged 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Congress Park War Memorial – continues Aug. 23 with Garland Nelson and Soul Session, before concluding Aug. 30 with Fenimore Blues. The free, family-friendly event invites the community to the park with their blankets and chairs for a spot on the lawn to enjoy some of the area’s favorite performers.
The summer series is presented by the Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center in partnership with Discover Saratoga and the City of Saratoga Springs. The Heritage Area Visitor Center, located at 297 Broadway, is the concert rain location.
Tuesdays In The Park: Garland Nelson
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Several hundred music fans celebrated the August Place to Be this week by dancing to the good-time ‘60s Girl Groups/Classic Rock sounds of Betsy and the ByeGons in Congress Park.
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