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Fall Sale Trots Into Saratoga
by Brian Cremo Saratoga TODAY
Karen Heggen holds her youngest nephew, Dan, at her swearing-in ceremony Friday, Sept. 19. Photo By Francesco D’Amico
Meet Karen Heggen
Saratoga County’s First Female DA by Stephanie Hale-Lopez Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The horses are back in Saratoga Springs for Fasig-Tipton’s Saratoga Fall Sale Oct. 6-7. This year’s auction will include a couple of changes. For the first time since the fall sale’s return three years ago, it will be broken up into two days. Also, it will include yearlings. The number of yearlings available for the commercial market has significantly increased and they could not all be accommodated for this past summer. “We literally did not have enough stalls at Saratoga in August,” Fasig-Tipton Senior
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OwnerView See pages 42-43 Photo By Sharon Castro
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Audrey Munson
Inside TODAY Blotter 5 Obits 6 Your Home
Spirit of Life Model’s Checkered Life Revealed
BALLSTON SPA — Saratoga County has its first female District Attorney in Karen Heggen after she was sworn in Friday, Sept. 19. Heggen, serving as acting district attorney, began her duties less than a day after longtime D.A. Jim Murphy stepped down. Murphy is running unopposed for county judge. “To have worked for so long in the office and to have had some See Heggen pg. 8
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Oh, Audrey! by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Before there was a Marilyn Monroe. Long before there was an “America’s Next Top Model.” There was Audrey Munson. And her story trumps them all. Audrey was the iconic face and form that served as inspi- “The Spirit of Life” ration for Daniel Chester French’s Spencer Trask Memorial statue in Congress Park: “The Spirit of Life,” as well as nearly every major female statue cast in the early 1900s. Her visage stretched from New See American Muse pg. 9
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Sunday Rooftop Spin Benefits Tour De Cure SARATOGA SPRINGS — A picture perfect Sunday morning, September 28 on Broadway was punctuated by the sounds of danceable music blaring down to street level. Craning necks strained to see the spectacle that our cameras captured for you. Why it’s rooftop spinning! It’s an idea whose time came none
too soon for Saratoga Cycling Studio Owners Gerard and Angela Amedio. “We had such great participation and enthusiasm – and all proceeds benefit Tour De Cure!” Angela said. “The universe’s forces all came together for one perfect moment. We are definitely doing more of these.” Gerard and a few hearty souls
enthusiastically hauled over twodozen cycles (one or two at a time) via the Washington Building elevator from their ground floor studio. Even so, they are probably happy that SCS’s next rooftop event will be a sunrise yoga session. Stay tuned for details. — Arthur Gonick
Saratoga Cycling Studio Owners Gerard and Angela Amedio Whip Up Their Sunday Spinning Class On The Roof Of The Washington Building.
Photos By Sharon Castro
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Boy Scouts and VFW Bring Music to Maplewood Manor BALLSTON SPA — Good deeds by members of Boy Scouts Troop 1 and VFW Post 358 have made it possible for music from bygone eras to be played on an heirloom piano inside the Saratoga County nursing home at Maplewood Manor. It is hoped the vintage Musette brand spinet, which was donated by the Russian-born family of former Maplewood Chaplain Lena Romanov, will lift the spirits of residents and their loved ones for years to come. “Music is a universal language,” said Maplewood Administrator Diane Brown. “Many times even when residents with Troop 1 Boy Scout Greg Wilson treated nursing dementia have difficulty home residents to an impromptu piano performance upon its arrival at Maplewood Manor. communicating with othPhoto by Ann Hauprich. ers, when they hear an old song they perk right up and sometimes even begin to sing the song. The piano that was donated by the Romanov family has been placed in a dining room on the second floor where the residents from our dementia unit spend time in activities and at meals.” Moving the piano into place was another story. Ballston Spa resident Ann Hauprich decided to ask Boy Scouts Troop 1 and VFW Post 358 to help with the piano’s moving and with the cost of its tuning, respectively. Noting that the third point of the Scout Law is to strive to be helpful, Troop 1 Committeeman Glenn Harrison promptly arranged several members of the Troop accompanied by parent volunteers, to move the piano. “Scouts and parents are always willing to help others when they can,” said Harrison, who attained the rank of Eagle Scout with Troop 1 in 1968. “Each scout needs to have completed community service hours for each rank advancement. As result, they learn about giving back to their community.” The Boy Scouts who rolled up their sleeves to assist with the move were Evan Piscitelli, Brandon Reid, Andrew Roby, Justin Sanders and Greg Wilson. Greg also treated Maplewood residents to an impromptu piano performance upon its arrival at the nursing home. Parent volunteers who aided Harrison and the Boy Scouts included Bill Parlapiano, Mike Piscitelli, Cherrie Sanders, Marcos Vargas, Gary Wilson and Dave Abbarno.
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Saratoga County EOC Thanksgiving Baskets Are Available BALLSTON SPA — Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council, Inc. (EOC) can help families in need to celebrate the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. Saratoga County EOC will begin taking applications for Thanksgiving Baskets now until Friday, October 31. Applications will be accepted from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The qualifying criteria: Applications are for families of two or more only (permanent household members); you must be a Saratoga County resident and not exceed qualifying income levels depending on family size. The applications are located at the Saratoga County EOC, 39 Bath Street, Ballston Spa, NY, and your local WIC clinic or call your Head Start/Early Head Start Family Advocate. Note that the Thanksgiving basket distribution location has changed this year. Distribution will be the week of Thanksgiving at the Presbyterian New England Congregational Church at 24 Circular St, Saratoga Springs. Last names beginning A – L will pick up Monday, November 24: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Last names beginning M-Z: Tuesday, November 25: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. You must have a receipt to pick up your Thanksgiving basket. There will be a last chance to pick up on Wednesday, November 26
from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. For more information, contact
the Saratoga County EOC at (518) 288-3206 ext. 111.
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week in Review Mayor Yepsen Appoints New City Attorney
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SARATOGA SPRINGS – Saratoga Springs Mayor Joanne D. Yepsen recently announced Vince DeLeonardis will be appointed Saratoga Springs City Attorney, effective Wednesday, Oct. 1. “It is with great pleasure that I appoint Vince DeLeonardis to the position of city attorney,” said Mayor Yepsen. “Vince is committed to serving the citizens of Saratoga Springs, and the whole city council as our chief legal officer. He welcomes this new opportunity to help tackle the unique challenges we face as a city government every day.”
Crews Working to Repair Canfield Casino SARATOGA SPRINGS – Crews are working to repair the ceiling in Canfield Casino’s ballroom after structural engineers said the ceiling could start to crumble. The City of Saratoga Springs, the building’s owner, had an engineering group analyze the Canfield
Casino for deficiencies and says the ballroom ceiling is one of the more glaring ones, citing eroding plaster. The 100-year-old casino is one of the oldest former gambling houses in the Northeast and a member of the National Register of Historic places.
Close to $10K Raised to Outfit Saratoga K9 Unit SARATOGA SPRINGS – Vested Interest in K9’s, Inc. recently announced the non-profit organization raised over $9,800 at the annual “Protecting the Paws in Blue” charity event. Proceeds will be donated by the non-profit to provide bullet/stab protective vests for the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Department K9 Unit, which is comprised of 10 dogs. Each vest costs $950 and has a 5-year warranty. The organization was established in 2009 to assist law enforcement agencies with this potentially lifesaving body armor for their four-legged K9 Officers. Through private and corporate sponsorships, Vested Interest in K9’s, Inc. has provided over 1,100 law enforcement dogs in 39 states with protective vests since 2009 at a cost of $1,045,000.
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Stallmer Endorsed by Statewide Pro-Business Group SARATOGA SPRINGS – New York’s leading small business association, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has endorsed Steve Stallmer for election in the 113th Assembly District. Stallmer, the Republican, Conservative, and Independence candidate for the 113th Assembly district expressed his gratitude for the endorsement, which is bestowed upon individuals with excellent track records dealing with issues specific to small businesses. The 113th district includes eight towns in Saratoga County and eight towns in Washington County. “Steve Stallmer is the right candidate for small business in this race. He has demonstrated the strongest support on the issues small businesses are most concerned with,” said NFIB/New York State Director Mike Durant. “Steve will fight to reduce taxes and say no to costly new mandates. He will support common sense lawsuit reform and work to reduce New York’s stifling regulatory burden. We look forward to working with Steve in the State Assembly on behalf of New York’s small business community,” Durant said. “Small business growth and development for Saratoga and Washington Counties is a top priority of mine, and to be recognized by the nation’s leading small-business organization is an honor. Going forward, I plan on working tirelessly to
ensure our communities are home to good jobs and entrepreneurship that makes an economy thrive,” said Stallmer. “I thank the NFIB for their support and endorsement of my Assembly campaign.”
Top Producing Agent Joins Keller Williams Capital District SARATOGA SPRINGS – Christine Marchesiello, a top-producing real estate professional, recently announced she is leaving Weichert Realtors, Northeast Group who was recently bought by Realty USA to join the Keller Williams Realty team in the Capital District Market Center. “I spent eight years with Weichert Realtors, Northeast Group until they were sold in 2014,” said Marchesiello. “After thoroughly researching all the companies in our market I joined Keller Williams Realty because I wanted to be a part of something innovative. This company promotes an agent-centric business model that focuses on cutting-edge training and technology. When I decided that I wanted to take my business to the next level, I knew joining Keller Williams was the next logical step for me and for my clients.” Marchesiello is Saratoga Today’s “Best Realtor in the Saratoga Region” for 2013 and 2014. In August, she was ranked #1 out of all Weichert affiliate sales agents in the nation for closed business.
Week of October 3 - October 9, 2014 Michael W. Ormsby, 51, of Plattsburgh, was arrested September 20 and charged with making a terroristic threat and aggravated harassment. Timothy J. Dibell, 33, of Watervliet, was arrested September 22 and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance. Mensah L. Watson, 20, of Ballston Spa, was arrested September 22 and charged with criminal sale of a controlled substance and criminal possession of a controlled substance. Dennis Ryan Robstad, 23, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested September 23 and charged with petit larceny. Christopher M. Dunn, 26, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested September 23 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle, speeding and operating an unregistered motor vehicle on the highway. Edward C. Williams, 61, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested September 23 and charged with disorderly conduct. Scott R. Chittenden, 42, of Ballston Lake, was arrested September
23 and charged with issuing a false financial statement.
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Steven E. Hare, 34, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested September 23 and charged with issuing a false financial statement.
Raymond E. Conniff, 21, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested September 25 and charged with petit larceny.
Frank E. Mihalek, 54, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested September 23 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle.
Jahaz Malik Miller, 19, of Schenectady, was arrested September 25 and charged with unlawful possession of marijuana.
Stacy L. Begin Cox, 38, of Porter Corners, was arrested September 23 and charged with issuing a false financial statement.
Jonathan P. Gardner, 18, of Glenville, was arrested September 25 and charged with unlawful possession of marijuana.
Walter M. Herring, 51, of Schenectady, was arrested September 24 and charged with criminal trespassing. Cathy N. Hart, 26, of Wathena, Kentucky, was arrested September 24 and charged with fugitive from justice. Shawn A. Davis, 29, of Albany, was arrested September 24 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle. Steven D. Brackett, 43, of Ballston Spa, was arrested September 24 and charged with failure to stop at a stop sign and aggravated
Jay F. Waldron, 44, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested September 25 and charged with assault and criminal possession of a weapon.
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Sentencings Ashley M. Overstrom, 27, of Vanderbilt Terrace in Saratoga Springs, was sentenced to six months in the Saratoga County Jail and 5 years probation September 24 on the charge of criminal sale of a controlled substance.
Stephen M. Beatty, 21, of Fern Lane in Clifton Park, was sentenced to 2-6 years in state prison on the charge of burglary and 1-3 years in state prison September 25 on the charge of criminal possession of stolen property.
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obituaries Betty Jane McCartney
WEST MILTON — Betty Jane McCartney, 89, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 30, after a long illness. She was born on April 28, 1925 in Delanson, the daughter of the late Henry and Edith (Dingman) Richtmyer. Betty was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School. She worked at the Carl Company in Glenville and later retired from Saratoga County. In the sixth grade, Betty met Thomas McCartney. They were married on June 21, 1947. She was predeceased by her brother James Richtmyer and sister Marjorie Richtmyer. Betty is survived by her husband of 67 years, Thomas A. McCartney; daughter, Kathleen Foster (Tom);
two sons, Thomas H. McCartney (Kim) and Mark McCartney (Cindy); three grandsons, William McCartney, Andrew McCartney and Jesse McCartney; and niece Diedre Wright (Roland) and their son, Christopher. Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Betty to Community Hospice of Amsterdam, 246 Manny Corners Road, Amsterdam, NY 12010. The family would like to thank Corrine Staniskia for the seven years of loving care she gave to Betty and each and every one of the staff of Community Hospice of Amsterdam for their care and support.
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Margaret (Marge) Howe BALLSTON SPA — Margaret Howe, 85, died at Saratoga Hospital Wednesday, October 1. She was born in the Town of Milton, the daughter of the late Irving and Nellie Baird Murray. She was a Receptionist for Doctors Hickey, Streit and Laskey in Saratoga Springs. Margaret was also a member of Simpson United Methodist Church, Rock City Falls. She was predeceased by her
husband, Leon R. Howe, who died on March 11, 1996 and her brothers, Kenneth and Leonard Murray. Survivors include her children, Raymond (Kimiko) Howe, Leanne Ball, Dustin (Kelly) Howe, Susan (Walt) Talmadge, Wayne (Brenda) Howe, Cheri (Michael) Melucci; her sister, Elsie Gates’ her brother, Daniel Murray; 16 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Carol Frances Aronson SARATOGA SPRINGS — Carol Frances Aronson, wife, mother and active member of her community, died peacefully, September 23 with her loving family by her side. She aged 75 years and led a full life. She enjoyed traveling the world in her spare time. Carol was born November 24, 1938 in Glens Falls to Harold Yanklowitz and Eleanor Slater. She attended Glens Falls High School and Haverford College in Pennsylvania. She married her high school sweetheart, David Aronson, 55 years ago and raised three daughters. Carol and David moved to Saratoga Springs in 1982 and they stayed active, giving to multiple charitable causes and always embracing the importance for their family to gather around.
Carol is survived by her family members: daughters, Lynn Bruno ( Lawrence ) of Saratoga Springs, Susan Avery ( Paul ) of Niskayuna, and Deborah Callaghan ( Charles) of Doylestown, Pennsylvania; her grandchildren, Marissa and Ashley McMullen, Cody Kerns, Danielle Bruno, Amy Robusto, Megan Avery, Natasha and Malika Rathbun, Cameron and James Callaghan; and beloved great-granddaughter, Makayla Domelowicz. She is also survived by her uncle, Sherwin Slater; brother, Stephen Yanklowitz; sister, Dr. Patti Yanklowitz; brother, Bruce Yanklowitz; step-brothers, Joel and Steven Gorham; and her many cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister, Jill Shannon, and her brother, Daniel Yanklowitz.
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To the Editor and the Community: It’s almost Halloween. Stores are filled with costumes and candy, parties and parades are planned, cards are sent, a door-to-door itinerary for trickor-treaters is in the works. As I look around the stores, I appreciate the colors and good humor of most of what I see, but there are also elements of violence in the costumes that I think we need to reconsider, particularly the headless, wandering dead. The news from the Middle East is not good. Good, innocent people are being beheaded by evil, unconscionable, insane people with one goal: the mass murder of anyone who doesn’t agree with their abominable worldview. The images are gut-wrenching and terrifying. Near my house, in Wilton, the CVS had the good sense and decency to place a mask on one headless costume and a fake skull on the other - not “pretty,” per se, not as gruesome, but at least a good faith effort to not promote, trivialize and glamorize this thoroughly abhorrent concept and reality. I urge other merchants, parents, teachers and those younger people assembling their own costumes to follow this lead - you can still be “Halloweeny” and spooky without putting a spotlight on this heinous, inhuman crime. Very sincerely, Helen Edelman, Wilton
To the Editor: As a proud, retired member of CSEA – New York’s leading union – I am truly pleased that Senator Kathy Marchione received my union’s strong endorsement for re-election this fall. Senator Marchione has proven herself to be a trusted, dedicated voice willing to stand up and fight for hardworking families. I and many others appreciate her advocacy and efforts to build a more affordable New York. Senator Marchione has been a bi-partisan leader who has supported policies and programs that help middle class families and ease the burden on all working New Yorkers. She has been outspoken about the need to make the Empire State a less costly place to live, work and raise a family. Writing as someone who’s worked hard, sacrificed and saved for a better future for their own family, I know how important it is to have dedicated public servants like Senator Marchione who not only have true family values, but truly value families. Senator Marchione also understands that for people like me -- people who have worked hard all their lives and are now retired -- a pension is much more than just dollars and cents. A pension is a promise, one that must be kept. Senator Marchione understands this and has supported making sure New York’s promises made are promises kept for retirees, and I truly thank her for that! Our middle class is the bedrock of New York State – and America for that matter. So goes the middle class, so goes our quality of life. We need people serving in state government that wake up every morning thinking about middle class families. And we need them to do more than just think about us: we need them to support common sense public policies that ease our financial burdens. Senator Marchione has done all of this and made serving middle class families a true priority. CSEA members like me worked hard and were proud to do so for a better New York State. It is gratifying to know that CSEA endorsed an honorable public servant who also is working hard for a better state: Senator Kathy Marchione. Senator Marchione has earned a second term to continue her good works and keep serving as a voice for middle class families like mine. Sincerely, Bob Barile ,Saratoga Springs
local TODAY independent 581-2480 FREE saratogatodaynewspaper.com SARATOGA
Saratoga Springs Finance Commissioner to Save City $2.3 Million In Bond Refinancing into the future,” stated Madigan. This multi-step process included a new bond rating. Once again the City achieved an AA++ with a stable outlook. According to Standard & Poors, “Saratoga Springs has consistently maintained a very strong budgetary performance in the past three fiscal years . . . the city’s strong management
Michele Madigan
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Commissioner of Finance Michele Madigan has completed the refinancing of City bonds at a total budgetary savings of over $2.3 million dollars. The City will save about $115,000 per year, with the total amount saved over the life of the new 20-year bond. Madigan seized the opportunity to refund the City’s 1997, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 bond issues in the current low interest rate environment. The cost to refund was less than the one-year of savings and paid out of bond proceeds. “$115,000 per year can mean a tremendous amount to our property tax rate, as well as the capital needs of our City. This is just one example of how my administration has stayed on top of every way it can to save taxpayers money, today and
conditions rooted in good financial management policies and practices provide stability to the rating.” “This outcome confirms what our financial advisors have told us - Saratoga Springs is a premier destination, financial and otherwise. I will continue to find ways to save taxpayers money and protect their investments.” Madigan said.
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Meet Karen Heggen
Heggen has spent the last 22 years serving in the Saratoga County D.A.’s office. Photos By Francesco D’Amico
role in putting together the amazing team…it’s exciting and its humbling to take the reins and lead everybody forward,” said Heggen. Heggen, a 51-year-old Malta native, will spend the next three
months serving as acting D.A. and is running unopposed for election in November. She has spent the last 22 years as an assistant district attorney in the Saratoga County D.A.’s office.
Heggen was first appointed to the district attorney’s office in July of 1993 by former District Attorney David A. Wait. Murphy appointed her Chief Trial Assistant Attorney in January of 1998, when he was
“To have worked for so long in the office and to have had some role in putting together the amazing team…it’s exciting and its humbling to take the reins and lead everybody forward”. sworn in to office as district attorney. Heggen was then appointed to First Assistant District Attorney in March of 2010. Heggen’s father, Arne E. Heggen, was a local attorney and served for many years as the Saratoga County Attorney and was active in the bar association. “I grew up watching my dad do many different things as a lawyer and I thought it was a great profession,” said Heggen. “I sort of followed him in his footsteps and I got a chance to practice with him when I finished law school.” Heggen graduated from Ballston Spa High School, Middlebury College, and Vermont Law School. She’s been a lifelong resident of Saratoga County and says as the acting district attorney, she wants to maintain the values of the community. “What I’m looking to do is to continue the strong traditions that we’ve had going on here,” said Heggen. “We’re an office, I believe, that every day seeks justice and that’s a balance of many different things. Ultimately what we want to do is keep our community safe and a place where people want to continue to live.” To accomplish that, Heggen
says the office needs to be involved not just in the prosecution of cases, but also preventative programs, educational programs, non-profit organizations, advocacy groups, and programs with alternative proceedings such as drug treatment court. Outside of the office and the courtroom, Heggen has been and is involved in a number of community organizations such as Saratoga Bridges, the Charlton School for Girls, The Ballston Spa Educational Foundation, Saratoga County Youth Court, and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County. She has also been active at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ballston Spa. “I actually live in the same neighborhood I grew up in,” said Heggen. “I like where I live, I like being a part of that community. It’s been an amazing experience these last few weeks with the range of people that I’ve heard from with well wishes on my new position. Whether they were teachers, people who knew my parents, friends of mine from school as well as my siblings, it’s a great place to live and a great place to be. I’m excited to be the person who’s going to bring this office forward and continue to do the good works we’ve been doing.”
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American Muse: Audrey Munson York City to the Panama-Pacific International Exposition to the image on the “Walking Liberty” U.S. half-dollar coin that was first minted in 1916. She was also a silent film star, appearing in the first known completely nude movie role as an artist’s model in Inspiration. Only one print of her in film, a movie called Purity, exists today. But in any age, Audrey Munson’s life would not be regarded as “pure,” and her life and times will be portrayed in a performance of an original musical, American Muse, this weekend. Muse will be presented by the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation to benefit the restoration of the Spirit of Life and Spencer Trask Memorial. Performances will be held on Saturday, October 4 at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, October 5 at 2:30 p.m. in the Dee Sarno Theater at Saratoga Arts, 320 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. Munson’s life unfolded like a soap opera full of drama, scandal and mental illness. Born in Rochester in 1891, Audrey was pushed into modeling at age 15 by her mother. Audrey quickly became the most sought after model for sculptors and painters throughout the American Beaux-Arts building boom (from 1900-1920). After doing four silent films in California, Munson returned to New York in 1919 and was living with her mother in a boarding house owned by Dr. Walter Wilkins. Wilkins fell in love with Munson and murdered his wife, Julia, so he could be available for marriage. Although Munson and her mother had left New York prior to the murder, the police still wished to question them, resulting in a nationwide search. They were finally questioned in Toronto, Canada, where they testified that they had moved out because Mrs. Wilkins had requested it. This satisfied the police, but the negative publicity generated by the case effectively ended Munson’s career as a model and actress. Wilkins was tried, found guilty and sentenced to the electric chair. He hanged himself in his prison cell before the sentence could be carried out. By 1920, Munson, unable to find work anywhere, returned with her mother to the town of Mexico, New York and worked selling kitchen utensils door-to-door. On
May 27, 1922, she swallowed a solution with mercury in an attempt to take her own life. In 1931, a judge finally ordered the 39-year-old Munson into a facility for treatment. Audrey died in 1996 at 104 years old, having
spent her last 65 years in an upstate New York psychiatric hospital. Tickets for American Muse are $15 for adults; $10 for seniors; and $7 for students. They may be purchased at the door or by calling (518) 339-0636.
Audrey Munson’s life would not be regarded as “pure,” and her life and times will be portrayed in a performance of an original musical, American Muse, this weekend.
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BWP Local Grille Now Open at The Springs Owners of Wheatfields Restaurants Expand Their Portfolio by Stephanie Hale-Lopez Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Nestled in The Springs, a mixed-use development in Saratoga, BWP Local Grille has opened its doors,
serving craft beers, boutique wines by the glass and handtossed specialty pizzas. The 3,800-square-foot restaurant is equipped with a full-service bar and three-season outdoor patio with fire pits. BWP is open for lunch, dinner and carry-out service.
“We want this to be a neighborhood contemporary bar and grill,” said Tim Holmes, coowner. “We want to be the neighborhood hangout, a place where people can feel comfortable coming three to four times a week and also getting take-out. It’s fun, it’s
Tim Holmes, co-owner of BWP Local Grille
BWP offers a variety of New York craft beers, wine and spirits
upbeat, it’s casual.” This is the third restaurant in the upstate New York market for coowners Tim and Colleen Holmes. Prior to their work in New York, Tim and Colleen were involved with restaurants in Chicago, Boston and Las Vegas. The couple runs Wheatfields Restaurant and Bar on Broadway in Saratoga Springs, which opened
in 2004 and has celebrated 11 racing seasons. In 2009, they opened Wheatfields Bistro and Wine Bar at The Crossings in Clifton Park. The restaurant will celebrate its fifth anniversary in November. “Those two are doing well,” said Tim. “Even though they have the Wheatfields name, they’re specific to their location; and [BWP] is a completely different concept altogether, but part of our family. Certainly we’re looking forward to offering our market clientele the ability to go from one to the other and get a loyalty program and things like that, so we’re excited.” With over 25 beers, 13 of which are on tap, and a variety of all-natural specialty burgers, specialty pizzas and hearty salads, customers have a wide range of options on the menu. Tim says one of their goals was to incorporate local products on the menu; including beer from Saratoga Brewery, Brown’s Brewery from Troy, Lake Placid Craft Brewing Company, Cooperstown, and Schmaltz Brewery in Clifton Park. “We have seven products
represented from New York in the craft beer section,” said Tim. “We also feature four New York wines by the glass as well, along with some New York spirits that are now being distilled. We wanted craft and artisan products that are made close to home.” Dessert items on the menu are also locally made from J&S Watkins Desserts in Clifton Park. Even the artwork was conceptualized by a local artist named Dan Roll. Local millworker Ralph Grasso assisted in the design and construction process as well. Visit BWP at The Springs, a development by Bonacio Construction, at 74 Weibel Ave. near Northway Exit 15. The restaurant will begin serving lunch every day of the week starting Monday, Oct. 7. Call 518-763BWP5 for carryout. “The dining industry is always evolving,” said Tim. “We’ve developed BWP to be a very welcoming, clean and comfortable look. We also wanted to be very accessible. Come as you are, come as often as you’d like.”
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Business Briefs In Focus Brands Announces StartUp Weekend-Saratoga SARATOGA SPRINGS — In Focus Brands recently announced the third annual StartUp WeekendSaratoga will be held November 14-16 at the Fragomeni Insurance Building located at 3257 Route 9 in Saratoga Springs. StartUp Weekend International is a collaborative and intense 54-hour event which focuses on innovation and the formation of credible businesses over the course of a weekend. The weekend brings people with different skillsets together to formulate and to present successful ventures to launch. Manufacturing, IT, medical, finance, media and software are some of the industries that are expected to be represented. “We are very excited to be running our third StartUp Weekend, especially since we will be part of Global StartUp Week which includes an international video competition for our participating teams,” said Robert Manasier, lead organizer and facilitator. The Fragomeni location is perfect since for the first time, we will be able to truly work throughout the 54 hours. Also, it is very relevant to startups as the building is going through a massive renovation that ties in nicely to the feel of entrepreneurship. This event will unite a number of our local initiatives: with our growing involvement with Troy’s Center of Gravity; our successful launch of Aqua Punching Bag, which brought together our dream team of an industry expert, a local manufacturer and our branded acceleration systems, plus a number of our international clients and experts.” This StartUp Weekend will showcase viral video creation, all
teams uploading video to be part of the Global StartUp Competition, a possible regional competition for the winners. In Focus Brands is also exploring in experts from around the globe to coach via Skype. “It’s exciting to see a group of unassociated individuals team up to formulate a plan with the common goal of launching a business,” said David Fragomeni, event organizer and coach. “The video aspect to the event adds another layer of access to possible funding and interest for our participants this year.” To register, visit http://saratoga.up.co/events/4714
Clarity Juice Launches Bottling Line SARATOGA SPRINGS – One year ago, Clarity Juice had a vision and a goal to start a top-of-the-line fruit and vegetable juice company – no sugar added, no preservatives, just 100 percent pure fruit and vegetable juice. With a lot of hard work and persistence, Clarity Juice recently announced the launching of Clarity Juice bottling line. Clarity Juice’s Beetox and Saratoga juices are now available in 16 oz. bottles and can be purchased for delivery to home or office by placing an order through info@ clarityjuice.com or by calling the store at (917) 544-0552.
Saratoga National Bank Donates $6K for New Gavin Park Scoreboard WILTON — Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company recently donated $6,000 to the Friends of Wilton Recreation, Inc. for the purchase of a new scoreboard at the Gavin Park Gymnasium in Wilton. Gavin Park is a 53-acre facility owned by the Town of Wilton; it includes gymnasiums, pavilions,
athletic fields and courts, and more. The Friends of Wilton Recreation’s mission is to assist the Park and Recreation System and thereby help enrich the quality of life for residents and visitors.
Caring Transitions Brings Needed Services to Senior Community SARATOGA SPRINGS — Joe Goldkopf and his fiancé Mary Cook Geiger are looking forward to bringing a new service to the senior community with their new business – Caring Transitions of Greater Saratoga. Caring Transitions is America’s largest resource specializing in managing senior relocations, downsizing and estate liquidations. In addition to the organizing, packing and move oversight, Caring Transitions can handle on-site and on-line estate sales, liquidations, and preparing homes for market. Caring Transitions of Greater Saratoga serves Saratoga County, Warren County and the Capital Region as well as the surrounding community. “I understand the physical and emotional stress seniors and their families go through when they’re trying to relocate or liquidate an estate. It can be traumatic,” said
Goldkopf. “Caring Transitions is here to make those processes easier and to help families find the positive outlook in each situation.” In addition to the physical services Caring Transitions provides, each Caring Transitions franchisee is a Certified Relocation and Transition Specialist, a designation bestowed by an independent organization that evaluates providers of senior relocation services.
Skechers Opens at The Outlets at Lake George LAKE GEORGE – The Outlets at Lake George recently announced
that Skechers, the popular high-performance family footwear brand, will open its doors to shoppers for its grand opening day Friday, Oct. 3 at 9:30 a.m. Skechers, which occupies a 3,048-square-foot location on the outlet center’s newly constructed west side, joins a robust collection of favorite designer and name brands including Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, COACH Factory, Nautica, Levi’s, Bass, Izod and Van Heusen, among more, where savvy shoppers save up to 65 percent off regular retail prices every day.
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SATURDAY, October 4 & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5
Final Weekend!
Don’t Miss Out!
2014 Saratoga Showcase of Homes Builders. From left: Shawn VanVeghten - VanVeghten Construction; Dan Barber and Sam Palazzole - Saratoga Builders; John Witt - Witt Construction; Wayne Samascott - Malta Development; Brian K. Smith - Classic Homes; Dave DePaulo - Bella Home Builders; Sonny Bonacio - Bonacio Construction and Peter Belmonte - Belmonte Builders. Missing from photo are Traditional Builders, Polito Homes, Richbell Capital and Heritage Custom Builders.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — This year’s annual Saratoga Showcase of Homes has already seen brisk traffic during the first two weekends, with thousands of visitors touring the 13 homes being presented by 12 award-winning builders. “Traffic has been terrific (along with the weather),” said Barry Potoker, executive director of the Saratoga Builders Association, “And there is still time for people to get out and see them as this is the last weekend to tour these new and exceptional homes.” Twelve builders from the area submitted a total of 13 homes for the annual fundraiser that benefits two local charities—Rebuilding
Together Saratoga County and Habitat for Humanity. “This year we have a wonderful line-up of homes,” continued Potoker. “Each year we have different types of homes with unique nuances to each of them. They are also conveniently located in terms to getting around, another great feature.” Potoker said he hopes the proceeds from this year’s Showcase will surpass the $63,000 raised last year. “This is our 19th year and we have raised over $825,000 for our local non-profits from this event,” continued Potoker. To be one of the showcase
homes, the builders must be a member of Saratoga Builders Association and want to feature a home located in Saratoga County. The builder team ups with an interior designer (and other suppliers) to showcase the home in the best possible way! The showcase tour gives people the opportunity to see the newest trends in not only home design and interior decorating but in landscaping, furniture, bathroom, kitchens, and technology. The event has over 70 sponsors associated with it and the builders participating this year are: Bella Home Builders, Belmonte Builders, Bonacio
Construction, Classic Homes, Heritage Custom Builders, Malta Development, Polito Homes, Richbell Capital, Saratoga Builders, Traditional Builders, VanVeghten Construction, and Witt Construction. Tickets are now on sale and available at Adirondack Trust, Trustco and Saratoga National Bank locations, Curtis Lumber in Ballston Spa, Realty USA offices in Clifton Park and Saratoga Springs and Roohan Realty in Saratoga Springs. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.saratogashowcaseofhomes.com and are always available at any showcase home during tour hours of
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tickets are still only $20 ,which includes a FREE tote/shoe bag and allows participants to visit these spectacular homes on display in Saratoga County this final weekend. Proceeds from the Saratoga Showcase of Homes will benefit Rebuilding Together Saratoga County rebuildingtogethersaratoga.org) and Habitat for Humanity of Northern Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties (glensfallshabitat.org). For more details on this annual event and to view the interactive map with locations and directions, visit saratogashowcaseofhomes.com.
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2014 Winners... The Best of the BEST! CLASSIC HOMES CATEGORY WINNERS Landscaping
Bella Home Builders Workmanship
Classic Homes Best Master Bath
Classic Homes Exterior Design
Bella Home Builders Interior Decorating
Classic Homes - Karan Hankinson Interiors Bella Home Builders – 7 Rolling Green Drive, Wilton
Best Kitchen
Classic Homes - Curtis Lumber - Jacques Legere Interior Floor Plan
Bella Home Builders Technology
Bella Home Builders
Bella Home Builders – 7 Rolling Green Drive, Wilton
Classic Homes – 6 Ridgewood Road, Gansevoort
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Classic Homes – 6 Ridgewood Road, Gansevoort
Classic Homes Category Winners Vendors Bella Home Builders
A.W. Hamel Stairs, Albany Marble/Hudson Valley Mosaic Tile, Andy’s Plumbing, AJ Masonry, Best Fire Hearth & Patio, Bonded Concrete, Crawford Door & Windows, Curtis Lumber, Drywall Center, Inc., Erie Materials, F & L Construction, Heroth Siding, J.B. Asphalt Paving, JSE Contracting, Kirkland Electric, Neubauer Carriage Doors, North Valley Construction, Pallette Stone Corp., Peterson Builders Framing Contractors, Randall Perry Photography, Rosick Well Drilling, Saratoga Lumber Traders, Inc., Saratoga Masonry, Security Supply, Specialized Sheet Metal Equip, Whitbeck Construction, William J. O’Rourke Inc., Witz Roofing & Painting
Classic Homes
Curtis Lumber, Harvey Industries, VP Supply, Kelly Concrete, J.P. Excavation, Sheft Construction, Harrison Drywall, BD Painting, Carpet Master, Capital District Stairs, Precision Glass, Best Fire, Top Tile, DecoGranites. K&W Services, RC Plumbing, Decelle Enterprises, Thompson Fleming, Adirondack Trust, Garone’s Concrete Pumping. Caton’s Paving, Kirkland Electric, Anderson/Byrne Law, Roohan Realty, Trojan Steel
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EXECUTIVE HOMES CATEGORY WINNERS Landscaping
Belmonte Builders - CPI Landscaping – Chris Gennoy Workmanship
Belmonte Builders Best Master Bath
VanVeghten Construction Exterior Design
Belmonte Builders Interior Decorating
Belmonte Builders - Plum and Crimson Fine Interior Design - Denise Palumbo & Erika Gallagher Best Kitchen
VanVeghten Construction - Builder’s Kitchens - Michelle Buccierro Interior Floor Plan VanVeghten Construction – 4 Battle Ridge Place, Stillwater
Belmonte Builders
Executive Homes Category Winners Vendors
Technology
Malta Development
Belmonte Builders
Crawford Door & Windows, VP Supply, ABC Supply, Curtis Lumber, A.W. Hamel Stairs, Albany Mechanical Services, Capital Plumbing, Brower Electric, Granite & Marble Works, Floor Source, Lill Overhead Doors, BLD Contracting, Town & Country Painting, Best Fire, Earl B. Feiden, Precision Glass, The Tile Man, Baker Electric, Bonded Concrete, Best Tile
VanVeghten Construction
Curtis Lumber Co., Erie Materials, Builders Kitchens, Design on 20, Top Notch Framing, Key Siding, McAvoy Roofing , BDB Paving, First Class
Belmonte Builders – 2 Saw Mill Court, Saratoga Springs
Interiors, Watson & Son Plumbing, Bove Fuels, Hamel Stair Company, Bennington Furniture, The Tile Man, Security Supply Company, Crawford Pella Door & Window, Sherwin Williams Co., Precision Glass & Aluminum, Pallette Stone, Builders Kitchens, Carpet Master Carpet One, Peak Environmental, Overhead Door
Company, Storied Boards
Malta Development Co., Inc.
Appolo Heating, Friends Lumber, Curtis Lumber, Alside Supply, Pallette Stone, David-Louis Floors, Sherwin-Williams,Security Plumbing Supply, Overhead Door Co. of Glens Falls, Precision Glass & Aluminum, Inc, Capital Stone, Adirondack Plastics Laminates, Intelligent Home Solutions, LLC Form-It Construction, LLC, Ross Concrete, LLC, Tiles by Giuseppe, New Dimensions Outdoor Services, Inc., D.S. DiGesare Plumbing & Heating, Inc., Sheft Electric, LLC, A.R. Heflin Painting Contractor, Inc. M & R Coulombe Drywall
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LUXURY HOMES CATEGORY WINNERS Witt Construction – 106 Southard Road, Saratoga Springs
Landscaping
Witt Construction
Luxury Homes Category Winners Vendors
Workmanship Best Master Bath Exterior Design
Witt Construction
Witt Construction - Leah Margolis Design
Balzer Tuck Architects, Leah Margolis Design, LLC, DB Carpentry, Curtis Lumber, Ohm Lighting/Lighting Solutions, Aztech Geothermal, Wells Quality Excavating, Harbrook, Columbia CabinetWorks, Iron Horse Roofing, P.C. Pritchard Electrical Contracting, Inc., Jeff Arnold, Inc. Adirondack Natural Stone, Pat Cherko Associates, LLC, BCS Construction, Adirondack Electric & Home Automation, CS Illumination, Brady Wood Floors, LLC, Rosick Well Drilling, LLC, Dil Sheji Masonry, Signature Landscapes & Irrigation, LLC, Innovations by VP, Empire State Stone, Saratoga Best Tile, Capital Stone, JM Trackey Custom Finishes, James Trackey Painting, Inc., Bonacio Metal, Earl B. Feiden, Morin’s Construction, Best Fire, Saratoga Masonry Supply, Inc., Precision Glass & Aluminum, Inc., Done Right Pools & Spas, ABC Supply Co. Inc., Hart Alarm Systems, Builders Installed Product, Sheldon Slate, Ballston Spa Carpet & Tile, Vermont Timber Frames, Olde School Woodworking, County Waste, Stone Industries, Williams Fence
Witt Construction - Balzer + Tuck Architecture Interior Decorating Best Kitchen
Witt Construction - Columbia Cabinetworks Interior Floor Plan Technology
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REALTOR’S CHOICE CATEGORY WINNERS CLASSIC Home
Classic Homes EXECUTIVE Home
VanVeghten Construction LUXURY Home
Witt Construction APARTMENT Home
Bonacio Construction – 11 Hempstead Place, Unit 204, Saratoga Springs
Bonacio Construction - The Springs
Photos by Randall Perry Photography
Realtor’s Choice Category Winners - Vendors Bonacio Construction
Galusha and Sons, AJS Masonry, Ragone Concrete, Bonacio Construction, JWC Custom Homes, Valente Builders, Albany Mechanical, B & B Plumbing, Central New York Electric, SRI Fire Sprinkler, Erie Materials, Curtis Lumber, C&S Siding, Pinnacle Roofing, Gypsy Hill Stone, Snyder’s Drywall, McKenzie Drywall, AGM, TPL Flooring, Marcella Appliances, Curtis Lumber, NLD Carpentry, Precision Glass, North Country Janitorial, Budget Blinds, C and D Painting
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Planting Bulbs This Fall for Spring
by Peter Bowden for Saratoga TODAY
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lanting bulbs in fall gives us a chance to thumb our noses at winter. It is an act of faith. Nothing cheers us up in spring more than the appearance of the first flower’s bulbs. Think of these small bulbs as rechargeable batteries. They don’t store electricity but “growth energy.” When you buy bulbs, they’re all “charged up” for you by the producer in Holland. Bulbs produced in Holland are still the best available. Daffodils, tulips and all the Dutch bulbs offered for sale in the fall must be planted before winter. These bulbs must have eight weeks of chilling to stimulate
Plant high quality bulbs this fall to give yourself your own lawn garden present after winter.
them into their next flowering and growth cycle. This chilling causes an enzyme change within the bulb. Without it the bulb won’t be ready to grow in spring. This is another case where timing is everything. It’s always best to seek out the highest quality bulbs. The Dutch have been producing flower bulbs since the 1500s, so they have a wealth of experience. Their soil is also rich and well drained so it is no wonder that the quality of their bulbs is unsurpassed by anyone anywhere. When given a choice, choose the largest bulbs you can find. A bigger bulb is closer to becoming two bulbs, so there is an advantage to being picky. On each package you’ll see bloom times listed as “early spring, mid-spring, late spring, and early summer.” That seems pretty general and it is. The bulb company doesn’t know whether you live in Virginia or upstate New York so they have to be vague. It’s up to us to know our season and interpret what “early spring” means, for instance. Here’s how I interpret these bloom times at my house: The next bit of information you’ll need is flower height. This will help you avoid putting taller plants in front of shorter ones that bloom at the same time. Of course, if you plant short-stemmed bulbs that bloom in early spring, you can plant taller types that flower later in front of or among the early bloomers. By the time the late varieties blossom, the early bloomers will have long since finished their flowering cycle. Height information is also handy when mixing bulbs into established perennial flowerbeds. Are you getting the idea of how handy the information on bulb packaging can be? The package also includes information on deer resistance. For those of us in rural locations, this is the most important thing we need to know. Even suburban gardeners are experiencing visits from hungry deer. Make sure your planting area is sunny and well-drained. A welldrained area means it dries rapidly
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won’t heave them upward. That’s it…pretty simple really. If you take time this fall to plant bulbs, you’ll thank yourself when they emerge after the gloomy winter to announce the arrival of spring. All the beautiful flowers I grow in summer can’t give me the same thrill I get when I discover the first snowdrop or crocus
Plan now for a beautiful spring arrival.
enough after rain to avoid standing water. Build up the soil in your planting area with the addition of compost, peat humus or peat moss, which will help retain soil moisture, particularly in sandy soil. The most important soil amendment for bulbs is bone meal. I use bone meal when I plant shrubs, trees, roses, perennials and especially flower bulbs. The phosphorus in bone meal is vital in restoring and expanding the bulbs after the flowering period. You need to mix bone meal into the soil BELOW the bulb so the roots grow down through it. Bone meal doesn’t dissolve like chemical fertilizer, so your only chance to use it is when you’re planting. The phosphorus in bone meal lasts 4 or 5 years. By then, with proper feeding and care, the bulbs will need to be divided and replanted. The rule of thumb for planting bulbs is to dig the hole two to three times as deep as the bulb is tall. In heavier clay soils, plant more shallowly going only twice as deep as the bulb’s height. In sandy soil, plant three times as deep as the bulb is tall. Don’t be too fussy though since bulbs will actually reposition themselves at the proper depth as they grow over time. Bulbs are most impressive when mass planted. I consider five bulbs to be a minimum group. Larger groups are even more
impressive. Be sure to water your bulbs well right after planting. This initial soaking lets them know that they are in the ground and it’s time to grow some roots. Roots start growing right away, and they’ll gain a little extra energy for the spring flowering cycle. More important, those roots will help anchor the bulbs in the soil so winter frost
emerging as the last of the winter’s snow retreats from the gardens. After a long flowerless winter, these first flowers of the season seem so precious. Planting fall bulbs is like sending yourself a present that won’t arrive for four or five months! Thanks for the read.
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Property Transactions BALLSTON SPA 19 Lakehill Road, $176,000. Timothy Woods sold property to Zachary and Olivia Young. 34 Lancaster Ct., $341,195. Traditional Builders, LTD sold property to John and Deborah Franklin.
49 Fruitwood Ave., $182,000. Ted and Ramzi Saad (as Trustees), Laila Swain (as Trustee), and Carmen Moore (as Trustee) sold property to Vincent and Carolyn Speenburgh. 170-174 Westside Dr., $525,000. Arthur Ross sold property to Peter and Erin Gaylord.
2 Rollingbrook Rd., $399,900. Kristin and Shad Bauer sold property to Henry and Karen Wacksman.
3 Timberline Dr., $349,000. Lance and Paulette Walley sold property to Russell and Kimberly Shibley.
76 Lake Hill Rd., $235,000. Joann Zelker (as Trustee) sold property to Laurence and Debra Lawson.
1277 Rout 50, $150,000. Elizabeth Vernum (by Exec) sold property to Daniel and Julie Harris (as Trustees).
112 Powers Lane, $460,000. Paul and Donna Hardisty sold property to Michael and Kellie Kennedy.
78 Connoly Rd., $212,500. Kent Salvi sold property to J and B Lakeside Properties LLC.
O Eastline Rd., $100,000. Fred and Jo Ann Dickman sold property to David Gibson.
51 Forest Rd., $182,500. Michael Shults, Christopher Shults, Heidi Shultz-Estrada, Erica Waldstein sold property to
Joshua and Jennifer Crowder. 527 Randall Road, $230,000. Norma Rice sold property to Cole and Christine Vanderlinden.
MALTA 1 Avendale Dr., $350,000. Mark Paone and Lindsay Tedesco sold property to Gun Woung Joung. 17 Springfield Dr., $350,000. Gerald and Cher O’Malley sold property to Haokun Hu. 42 Yachtsmans Way, $464,030. Malta Land Company LLC sold property to Mark and Cheryl Florin. 18 Kavanaugh Ave., $169,000. Stephen Crouth sold property to Robin Berenson. 16 Callaghan Blvd., $521,510. Blitman Rosen Development LLC sold property to Dianne Valente. 78 Riley Cove Rd., $720,000. Allen and Linda Butterfield sold property to David Dussault and Lawrence Pigliavento. 390 East Line Dr., $285,000. Randall and Jaime Stahlman sold property to Jeffrey Lovelass and Meredith Mouser.
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475 Malta Ave., $148,500. John Center sold property to Brittani Sawchuk.
33 Snowberry Rd., $169,900. Barry Anctil sold property to Adam Steenrod.
62 Arrowwood Place, $179,000. Robert Priest sold property to Andrea Minenna.
7 Oak Rd., $75,000. Robert and Leilani Wright sold property to Robert and Francine Godgart.
21 May Apple Way, $210,000. Christina Rufer sold property to Michael and Robin Lawrence. 266 Old Post Rd., $514,900. Daniel and Patricia Fleming sold property to Gari Calvert. 4 Ames Ave., $50,000. Necosa and Ayashe Rock sold property to Harry and Margaret McDonough. 19 Maiden Circle, $366,152. John Luke Development Co. LLC sold property to Justin and Diane Ryan. 2403 Route 9, $1,435,106, DPH Group Limited Partnership sold property to Pierce Hardy Limited Partnership. 50 Snowberry Rd., $143,100. Douglas Mitchell sold property to Valerie Madsen. 9 Vettura Ct., $299,900. Mark Lee LLC sold property to Timothy Frederick and Michelle Burton. 775 Malta Ave. Ext., $180,000. Sergay and Holly Shishik sold property to Daniel Johnson. 767 Route 9, $35,500,000. WCOT Steeplechase NY LLC sold property to SL Malta Apartments LLC.
27 Meadow Rue Place, $221,000. Marvin Hill sold property to Keith Weber. 4 Albany St., $175,000. Gordon and Kathleen Clow sold property to Damon Morrell and Kristin Cook. Lot 83, Coronado Way, $352,670. John Luke Development Co. LLC sold property to Kaitlin Kuwitzky. 12 Summit Park, $308,000. Thomas and Erin Huerter sold property to Bertman Bouchey and Marcella Messier. 18 Northwood Dr., $263,000. Gregory Smitkin sold property to Arthur Smallwood. 12 Venttura Ct., $80,000. Lecmor Residential LLC sold property to DeGraff Bloom Custom Builders Inc. 34 Riley Cove Rd., $725,000. Alan and Annalene Roehr sold property to Stephen and Kristine Minogue.
SARATOGA SPRINGS 11 Lakewood Dr., $140,000. Richard and Pamela Farrell sold property to Galarneau Builders Inc. 31 Piping Rock Circle, $210,000. Isadore and Kathryn Ture sold property to Donald and Susan Hepner. 175 Grand Ave., $202,000. Thomas Lowery sold property to Renee Hallack. 425 Broadway, Unit 2, $251,000. Anicetus Group LLC sold property to L O’Shea Realty LLC. 425 Broadway, Unit 3, $251,000. Anicetus Group LLC sold property to L O’Shea Realty LLC. 425 Broadway, Unit 4, $271,300. Anicetus Group LLC sold property to L O’Shea Realty LLC. 1 Fifth Ave., $1,080,000. Carrie Hansen (Ind and as Agent) and Bruce Dick (by Agent) sold property to Joseph Mastrianni. Old Schuylerville Rd., $115,000. Joseph and Dorothy Romano
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sold property to Anthony and Kerry Cerrone.
property to Maria Harrison (as Trustee).
19 Magnolia Dr., $751,500. Kimberly Patterson sold property to John and Rebecca Carulli.
204 Washington St., $315,000. Patricia Wolfe sold property to Kurt Kimmel and Kimberly Danforth.
9 Grey Birch Ct., $230,000. Carol Stewart sold property to Michael and Marie Ervin.
7 Seward St., $255,000. Elizabeth Pearce sold property to Anni Nowhitney.
1 Monroe St., $200,000. Alison Dockum sold property to Deborah Gluckman.
38 High Rock Ave., Unit 5B, $1,118,210. High Rock Condominiums LLC sold property to Carl and Jodi Leuchten.
128 East Ave., $430,000. William and Arlene Russell sold property to Michael and Sylvia Bayle. 75 Fifth Ave., $460,000. Michael and Pina Basone sold property to Carie Hansen and Bruce Dick. 89 George St., $284,000. Robert and Carol Iannuzzo sold property to Fish Creek Management LLC. 7 Gilman Ave., $172,000. Susan Mace (by Agent) and Dina Taylor (by Agent) sold property to Edward Evans. 15 Elizabeth Lane, $260,000. Timothy and Renee Johnston sold property to Colleen MacNeal and Clement Hill. 18 East Ridge, $419,500. Margaret Murray sold property to Kelly Mandart. 268 Broadway, Unit 603, $1,663,513. 262 Broadway LLC sold property to Joseph Kakaty. 27 Longwood Dr., $200,000. Excelsior Park LLC sold property to Mark and Laurie Polsinello. 87 Railroad Place #306, $700,000. Andrew and Jayne Vadyak sold property to Paul and Janice Corr. 709 Railroad Place, #409, $625,000. Alexander Kissin sold property to Stanley and Elizabeth Rosenberg. 7 Bluebird Ct., $395,000. Carolyn Anderson sold property to Joan Wagner. 15 & Rear Alger St., $84,000. Marjorie Vogel-Martin sold property to Thomas and Joanne Klepetar. 245 Woodlawn Ave., $399,000. Chloe Kettlewell sold property to Denise Donlon. 32 Elizabeth Lane, $262,000. Sheelah Shortell sold property to Heather Burgess. 15 Maple Dell, $900,000. Saratoga North LLC sold
51 Vichy Dr., $169,900. Steven and Nancy Allen sold property to Kyle and Lindsay Zoller. 5 Avery St., $289,900. Dennis and Margaret deJonghe sold property to Connor Gagliardi.
WILTON 15 Cider Mill Way, $423,110. Smith Bridge LLC sold property to Stephanie and Shawn Corp. 7 Carr Rd., $302,500. Gregory Holmes and Kayla McNeil sold property to Andrew and Yali Milligi. 16 Rose Terrace, $155,000. Pine Brook Landing LLC sold property to Frank and Susan Gallo. 17 Thunder Run, $279,528. Debra and Jeffrey House (by Ref) sold property to Wells Fargo Bank. 16 Hillcrest Lane, $383,000. Jan Chesterton sold property to Andreas and Janice Knorr. 9 Canfield Ct., $333,000. Brian and Margaret Ekblom sold property to Thomas and Katrin Beeg. 12 Rose Terrace, $150,000. Pine Brook Landing LLC sold property to Thomas and Kathleen Cosmus. 10 Cider Mill Way, $507,119. Smith Bridge LLC sold property to Daniel and Donna King. 1 Sunshine Dr., $208,000. Jeffrey and Peggy Bush sold property to National Transfer Services LLC. 1 Sunshine Dr., $189,900. National Transfer Services LLC sold property to John Schelmbauer. 46 Tom Sawyer Dr., $52,000. William and Judy Morris sold property to McPadden Builders LLC.
11 Oldham Place, $324,992. Tra Tom Development Inc. sold property to Brian and Kimberly O’Connor. Route 50, $695,000. Nature Conservancy Inc. sold property to People of New York State. 647 Wilton Gansevoort Rd., $224,575. Steven and Catherine Workman sold property to Bayview Loan Servicing LLC. 175 Parkhurst Rd., $245,000. Carol Glansberg sold property to Debra Prentiss. 4 Shuvee Lane, $320,000. Stephen and Mary Pelchar sold property to Jodi Ensby and Kevin Craig. Route 50, $2,775,000. Storage of Saratoga Inc. sold property to Tobia Menke Railroad Place LLC. 14 Glenburnie Rd., $314,000. Ellen Eberle sold property to Brett and Virginia Hebner. Lot #19, 7 Oldham Place, $461,200. Tra Tom Development Inc. sold property to Julia TuczynskiManz 22 Heather Dr., $484,000. Gary Christenson and Susan Cook sold property to Scott Rosebrook. 92 Claire Pass, $380,000. Diane Ryan sold property to Gary Christenson and Susan Cook. 5 Oldham Place, Lot #20, Tra Tom Development Inc. sold property to Mark and Mamie Oleksak. Loughberry Lake Rd., $137,000. Kevin Smith, Robert F Smith Life Estate (Ind and as Atty) and Barbara E Smith Life Estate (by Atty) sold property to Gregory Frazone.
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Saratoga Apple Harvest Has Begun! by Stephanie Hale-Lopez Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA COUNTY – Apple orchards spread all over upstate New York, especially around Saratoga County, are ready for harvest!
Height of Picking Season Means Great Apples, Delicious Treats From Empire to McIntosh, Golden Delicious, and Ida-Reds, the height of picking season is upon us. That means you can visit one of the local Saratoga County orchards
and pick your own apples straight from the trees. While you’re there, grab some delicious produce, apple cider, cider donuts, and other fall treats.
Saratoga Apple is an orchard and farm market open seven days a week, 12 months a year. They sell a variety of apples, peaches, plums, pears, cider, fresh baked goods and
produce. Apple cider donuts are made daily all year round. Saratoga Apple’s PICK YOUR OWN started Friday, Sept. 5 and will continue through the second week in November. You can pick your own apples every day between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Saratoga Apple is family owned and operated. The Darrows have been growing apples for five generations. They grow their apples with great care, using low-spray techniques and micronutrient fertilization, including sea minerals. It’s easy to find Saratoga Apple, located at 1174 Route 29 in Schuylerville.
Happy picking!
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Saratoga Apple is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Photos by Robin Mitchell
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Lobsta’ in Glosta’
by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY
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ello my Foodie Friends. This past weekend we attended our daughter’s final “Parent’s Weekend” at her college. Since she is a senior this year, it brings an end to a tradition that
began when my son first attended the same college six years ago. Every year during the Homecoming/ Parents Weekend at Endicott College in Beverly, MA we make a short trip up the north shore of Boston to Gloucester to eat fresh lobster that is captured and crated as we sit on the deck looking out over the Atlantic Ocean. Gloucester, or as the locals call it, “Glosta”, is home of the Gloucester Fisherman, the oldest seaport in the United States. Gloucester still exists as a full service port for the New England commercial fishing industry. The port is home to scallop boats, lobster boats, groundfish
trawlers, mid-water herring trawlers, gillnetters and other commercial boats. The lobster (lobsta) from Gloucester (Glosta) is absolutely amazing. The shells on the lobster are so soft – that you barely need a device to crack them open. The restaurants set the tables with bibs, big napkins, lobster crackers and dishes to put your shells into. However, we have found the lobsta in Glosta can easily be cracked with our hands (having just come out of the ocean).
At the end of your meal, you are given warm wet towels to clean your hands with. As the summer has come to an end, eating lobster with an ocean view is a delight and a welcomed treat. For harder shells Zyliss carries one of our favorite lobster cracking tools. The Zyliss Seafood Cracker sets the standard for top quality. Made of unbreakable plastic, its unique design models the shape of lobster tails and crab legs and claws for easy cracking.
It’s Clear That Clarity Juice Is A Winner! Expands To A Line Of Bottled Drinks
Sydney Peyser and the Clarity Juice Team.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — One year ago Clarity Juice had a vision to start a top-of-the-line fruit and vegetable juice company with no sugar added, no preservatives, just 100 percent pure fruit and vegetable juice that would be absolutely nourishing and could be a part of everyone¹s healthy everyday lifestyle. One year later, with a lot of hard work, persistence and support from friends and family - and keeping a ‘clear’ head, they have just announced the launching of Clarity Juice bottling line. Clarity Juice bottles are already available for purchase in several locations in and around the downtown Saratoga area: • Putnam Market • Four Seasons Natural Foods • The Fortunate Cup • Reform Pilates • The Institute of Pilates • Zest Catering (Ballston Spa) Juices are now available in 16 oz. bottles and can be purchased for delivery to home or office by placing an order through info@clarityjuice. com or by calling (917) 544-0552. For details, visit ClarityJuice.com
Zyliss Lobster Cracker
Some of the best features include: • Teeth on inside of the tool conform to shape and size of claws and legs. • It is made of unbreakable plastic and a durable hinge for long lasting use. • The ergonomic handles ensure a firm grip. • It is also useful for cracking nuts. • It is dishwasher safe. Many people claim they are experts at cracking Lobsters and, being born in New England, I am one of those. As I schooled my young daughter on the art of cracking, my claw exploded and lobster meat shot across the air and landed in my wife Paula’s beautifully styled hair! Yes, she had lobster hair - big chunks - and she was not pleased! My daughter laughed till she cried. I now know that I need more practice cracking my lobsta’s. So my Foodie Friends have fun when when you eat and remember that: “Life Happens in the Kitchen”. Take Care, John and Paula
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Week of October 3 - October 9, 2014
“Three Sisters” Soup Spans Seasons Three Sisters Soup
*Ingredients can be purchased at the market Ingredients
SARATOGA SPRINGS — As summer merges into fall, the bounty on the tables at Saratoga Farmers’ Market provides for pleasing combinations of both seasons’ flavors. Late summer’s tomatoes continue in full force, while fall crops like cauliflower and Brussels sprouts start to sneak in here and there. A traditional trio in upstate New York’s Iroquois agriculture, the “three sisters” of corn, squash and beans flourished when cultivated together. There are many Native American stories about this combination.
The synergies between the plants helped all of them to thrive. The corn stalks provided a tall structure on which the beans could grow. The beans provided nitrogen in the soil that aided the corn. Squash plants, with their large leaves close to the ground, gave shade for the corn plants’ shallow roots, retained moisture by shielding the dirt from the sun and kept the weeds away by serving as a ground cover. Together, these three plants supported each other, and in turn, they nurtured the people who consumed them. At the market at this time of
year, fresh corn, green beans and summer squash still arrive from the farms, harkening back to summer, while winter squash makes its colorful debut. This trio of vegetables forms a delicious and nutritious foundation for many dishes: soups, salads, casseroles and other hearty entrees. Recipes are popular using both fresh green beans as well as dried beans, and both summer squash as well as winter squash. You can substitute as needed based on what you have available. The contrasting texture, shapes and colors of the vegetables
• 2 cups corn* kernels, cut off the cob • 2 cups fresh green beans*, trimmed and cut into small pieces • 2 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash* • 1 large carrot*, diced • 1 stalk celery*, chopped • 1 cooking onion*, chopped • 1 clove garlic*, chopped • 1 cup diced, peeled potatoes* • 5 cups vegetable or chicken broth • 1 bay leaf • 2 tablespoons butter, melted • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour • 1 tsp. thyme • Fresh ground pepper Directions Place the corn, green beans, squash, carrot, celery, onion, garlic and potatoes into a pot, pour in broth and add a bay leaf. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer until vegetables are soft - about 10 minutes. Blend flour into the melted butter, then stir into the soup. Increase heat to medium, add thyme and cook for 5 more minutes, or until soup thickens. Season to taste with pepper and serve.
provide visual appeal, while the different nutritional profiles of the Three Sisters combine to offer many important nutrients.
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Education
Week of October 3 - October 9, 2014
Spa Catholic Senior Visits Guatemala on Dental Mission Father and Son Duo Spent Summer Relieving Pain, Repairing Smiles by Stephanie Hale-Lopez Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Oral health care falls far from the top of the list of common daily concerns for most developing nations. Basic daily tasks take much higher priority. With few options for those needing oral care, a father and son from Saratoga Springs recently
made a volunteer trip to Peronia, Guatemala to promote oral hygiene through the Open Wide Foundation at Spear Education. Dr. Marc A. Johnson of Smiles for Life Dental Care and his son Parker, a senior at Saratoga Central Catholic High School, spent one week in the village of Peronia, a town of roughly 100,000 people in the outskirts of Guatemala City. Dr. Johnson donated his time, expertise
Parker and Dr. Marc Johnson with a patient in Guatemala.
“Obviously my dad’s a dentist, so that’s been a good amount of influence”.
and skills to the community, performing a variety of procedures from filings to extractions, cleanings, and root canals, with Parker by his side. “The foundation, with corporate sponsorship and volunteers, has started to build these dental clinics in places of great need with no option for dental care,” said Dr. Johnson. “They’re in some of the most destitute areas of Guatemala. On a weekly basis, you can sign up and fly down and do dentistry for one week.” Parker hopes to attend dental school after graduating next spring and says assisting his dad whenever he can has affirmed his desire to work in the oral health care industry and given him valuable, handson clinical experience. “Obviously my dad’s a dentist, so that’s been a good amount of influence,” said Parker. “But working alongside him, I’ve had a good amount of fun, especially in Guatemala. You could see the people light up when they saw their new smiles and even though it was hard to communicate because of the language barrier, you could tell they appreciated what you were doing and it was great to be a part of that.” The Open Wide Foundation, a non-profit organization, has made it a mission to “make a significant, measurable and lasting change in the state of oral health in impoverished communities worldwide.” Peronia, Guatemala is the first of six clinics the Open Wide Foundation has planned to build in Guatemala’s most impoverished regions through private and corporate donations. Peronia’s people have an average annual income of less than $800 a year. Their homes are comprised primarily of tin panels supported by tree limbs buried in the ground and concentrated along a mountain hillside. A downwind cliff near the edge of town is where trash is dumped into a river ravine below. The people of Peronia survive in abject poverty. Two more Open Wide Foundation clinics are scheduled to open in similar areas of Guatemala this year. Nearly every week, one to four dentists from the United States volunteer in the clinic. A couple of local dental graduates also train in the clinic, gaining knowledge and insight from visiting doctors. Dr.
Parker Johnson at the dental clinic in Peronia, Guatemala.
The Johnsons spent one week in Peronia providing free dental care.
Johnson says the clinic, thanks to outside funding, was able to provide everything they needed to perform primary care work. “One of the things they do as a rite of passage to adulthood is they put gold foil veneers or crown-type things, like frames or windows, around the outside of the tooth,” said Dr. Johnson. “Unfortunately, when you eat a lot of sugar, they rot out inside and one woman was going to lose both of her front teeth. I removed the gold windows and rebuilt her tooth, did a root canal on the other one and she was so appreciative because she thought she was going to lose them.” The Johnsons were able to treat close to 40 patients during their volunteer trip and often performed multiple procedures on each one. Parker says the experience was more than he could have asked for and would like to continue assisting his dad before he graduates. “I’m going to college soon, so that’s going to factor in,” said Parker.
“We might have more volunteer trips on the agenda if time permits.” This isn’t the first dental mission trip for the Johnsons; they’ve donated their time and expertise to other voluntary efforts in the Dominican Republic and closer to home in Troy, New York for the Missions of Mercy Dental Care clinic. Dr. Johnson and Parker will also be assisting with oral health evaluation screenings for student athletes participating in the New York State Special Olympics. “I tag along with my dad a good amount of the time,” said Parker. We’ve been to Missions of Mercy, then we went to Guatemala and now we’re going to the Special Olympics.” The Johnsons are also planning a mouth guard clinic for students involved in winter sports. For more information on the Open Wide Foundation or to make a donation, visit www.openwidefoundation.org.
Week of October 3 - October 9, 2014
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Educational Briefs Saratoga Foundation to Host Dinner Reception, Fundraising Event
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Foundation for Innovative Learning (SFIL) invites the community to attend “Celebrate. Innovate. Educate.,” a dinner reception and fundraising event, Thursday, Oct. 9 at Prime at Saratoga National from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The reception will include dinner, a showcase of innovative grants that have been awarded during the past year and performances. The event will also feature Dr. Robert Greet, senior vice president and chief operating officer at the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering, as a guest speaker. Tickets are priced at $100 ticket may be purchased until Friday, Oct. 3. All money raised will support innovative programming in the Saratoga Springs City School District. To learn more about the event, visit www.saratogalearning.org.
Cellist Ashley Bathgate to Perform Music by David Lang and More
Photo by Bill Wadman SARATOGA SPRINGS – The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College is pleased to announce that Saratoga Springs native and Bong on a Call AllStars cellist, Ashley Bathgate, will be performing the music of David Lang and other composers at the museum at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10. Hailed by The New York Times for her “rich tone, fluid dynamics and imaginative phrasing,” Bathgate
will perform with percussionist Ian Rosenbaum and Skidmore College student musicians in a program that is scheduled to include: Little Eye by David Lang, “to the earth” by Fred Rzewski, Arches by Jacob Cooper, Stuttered Chant by David Lang, Velvet by Kate Moore, and Daughters of the Industrial Revolution by Annie Gosfield. The concert is free and open to the public. Reservations are required and can be made by calling the museum’s Visitors Service Desk at 580-8080.
bullying phrases. “We hope it will be a symbol of peace for the entire Schuylerville community,” said Carner.
Registration Open for 2014 Pinewood Derby
Fourth Graders Plant Tree of Peace
SCHUYLERVILLE — Schuylerville fourth graders recently spent part of the day applying a lesson they learned as part of the English Language Arts Modules to a real life problem that affects kids and teenagers around the world – bullying. In class, students have been studying the Iroquois Nation. They have learned about the Tree of Peace and how it symbolizes the Five Nations uniting as one Confederacy. History says that weapons would be buried under a tree to seal a peace agreement, so students took a similar action. “We took our weapons of war – bullying phrases and actions and placed them in the ground,” said Peter Carner, fourth grade teacher. “It served as a reminder of our past and to teach us never to do it again.” Students then planted their own Tree of Peace in the Outdoor Classroom on top of the buried
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Children’s Museum at Saratoga announced registration for its second annual Pinewood Derby is now open. Participants, both boys and girls, will be able to design and race their very own Pinewood Derby Car during this S.T.E.M. activity. This year, the museum will be offering design classes on Monday, Oct. 13 followed by a race. Participants can choose one of two sections: 10 a.m. to noon or 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Each child will receive a pinewood derby car kit, design class, and winners will claim a trophy! Runners-up will receive a goody bag. Registration is required. To register, interested participants can call the museum at 584-5540 or stop by the museum’s front desk on their next visit. Registration prices are $13 for museum members and $15 for non-members.
International Leadership Seminar Coming to Saratoga Springs
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Worldrenowned leadership expert, Dr. John C. Maxwell will be featured during a simulcast event being broadcast on Friday, Oct. 10 in the Gannett Auditorium at Skidmore College from 8:15 a.m. to 12:30
p.m.
Dr. Maxwell is internationally recognized as one of the world’s top thought leaders on the topic of leadership. Maxwell will be teaching a brand new lesson from a book he has been working on titled Good Leaders Ask Great Questions. Fellow presenters include Linda Kaplan Thaler, an author expert in the field of marketing, and Tim Sanders, an author and expert in creativity. The seminar promises to bring a day of leadership training with top international speakers that will inspire, motivate and educate while also providing an opportunity for participants to network with other leaders in the community. Tickets can be purchased online by visiting www.eventbrite.
com. Cost is $99 with the first 40 “Early Bird” tickets reduced to $75. Corporate sponsorships are also available. For more information, contact Dennis McFadden at 569-9730.
Schuylerville Soccer Players Aim to Kick Out Cancer
SCHUYLERVILLE — Schuylerville’s varsity soccer players will be raising funds for the American Cancer Society during the girls’ home game Wednesday, Oct. 8. Fundraising activities during the second annual Kickin’ Out Cancer event will include basket raffles, pink balloon sales, a halftime walk, and more. The game begins at 7 p.m. on the turf field.
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Saratoga Scare Fair The Institute Of Fear brings your fears and phobias to life in an 8,000-square-foot terror-inducing, indoor teen/adult haunted house located at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds (162 Prospect St., Ballston Spa). In 2013, the Albany Times Union voted this terrifying attraction as one of the scariest haunts in the entire 518 area code. This truly scary attraction is not suitable for small children or the faint of heart. The Saratoga Scare Fair is open Friday and Saturday nights from 6:30-10 p.m. and is located at Gate 5. Dates for the Saratoga Scare Fair are October 10-11, 17-18, 24 -25, 31 and November 1. Cost is $8. Plant Trees Sustainable Saratoga’s Urban Forestry Project is looking for good locations to plant trees around the city and they would like to hear from property owners who are interested in having a tree (or several) planted in the City rightof-way at your property. Send an email at trees@sustainablesaratoga. org with your name, address, telephone number, and a brief description of what space is available for trees. Saratoga International Flavorfeast On October 11, Saratoga Food Fanatic and Network Saratoga are teaming up to celebrate this area’s International cuisine by hosting the first annual Saratoga International Flavorfeast. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., participate in this culinary adventure as you sample cuisines that are specific to each participating restaurant. Admission is free and samples are just $1 at each restaurant. Over 21 years old? You can also pre-register for $5 and receive a Peroni reusable pint glass, along with a wrist band for a number of beers at various participating restaurants. For more information, call (518) 365-3459. Roast Pig Dinner Christ the Savior Orthodox Church, 349 Eastline Road in Ballston Lake, will host a Roast Pig Dinner October 11 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. First come, first
LOCAL BRIEFS served. Menu: BBQ Roast Pig, hot dogs (for children), creamed potatoes, vegetables, salad, coffee, tea, dessert. Donation: Adults $10, Children 6-12 $6, Children under 6 free. For more information call (518) 363-0001. Take-outs available on day of. Call (518) 885-4681 for more information or visit www.xcsavior.org. Haunted Hayride and Haunted House A haunted hayride and house setup will take place October 17, 18, 24 and 25 from 5-10 p.m. at Gavin Park (10 Lewis Drive) in Wilton. Cost is $10 for both the hayride and haunted house. Family rates are available. The time slot for “Little Screamers” is 4-6 p.m. For more information call (518) 2609922 or (518) 729-9417. Oktoberfest Benefiting USO, Wounded Warriors The Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club No. 161 Ladies Auxiliary is sponsoring a German buffet and beer tasting Friday, October 17 from 6-9 p.m. at the Lodge on 1 Elk Lane, Saratoga Springs. Five authentic Oktoberfest brews will be available to sample; $2 per taste, $5for three tastes. A buffet of pork roast, German potato salad, brats with kraut, and much more is offered for $15 per person at the door. Tables of eight or more, call (518) 587-5568 or (518) 879-9262 to reserve. Havurah Vatik October Event All Saratoga area Jewish Seniors 55 plus are welcome to attend the Havurah Vatik event on Tuesday, October 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Congregation Shaara Tfille. Rabbi Abba Rubin will present “We All Speak Yinglish.” Yiddish vocabulary has infused the English language. A catered lunch will be served. Contact (518) 584-8730, mailbox 4, or havurahvatik@ hotmail.com by October 16 for a reservation or more information. Supporting Community Grant Program Dinner Longfellows will be host to the ATC Community Fund’s (Adirondack Trust) Supporting Community Grant Program dinner on Wednesday October 22 from 6-8:30 p.m. The event includes hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. Guests are asked to wear business attire. Cost is $25 per person.
Halloween Gala The seventh annual Halloween Gala to benefit the Capital Region Office of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children will be Friday, October 24 from 6:3010:30 p.m. at Prime at Saratoga National. There will be costume contests, fine dining, open bar, as well as silent/live auctions. For more information or to buy tickets, visit www.ncmecnycr.org. Taking Control of Your Aging Join the Academy for Lifelong Learning for two presentations with lunch in between and a book signing at the conclusion. “Ten Ways to Age Successfully” will be presented at the Holiday Inn in Saratoga Springs on Friday, October 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be served lunch at noon and “Keeping Our Minds Sharp” presented at 1 p.m. Cost is $25 for Academy members and $30 for non-members. Go to www. esc.edu/all/dr-landry-event/ for a registration form or call the Academy at (518) 587-2100, ext. 2415. Saratoga County Citizens Conference The Saratoga County Citizens’ Committee for Mental Health and the Youth and Family Services Team of the Saratoga County Mental Health Center will hold its yearly conference on Thursday, October 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Saratoga Springs. The conference is entitled, “The Physiological Impact of Complex Trauma and How to Help Children Calm Their Bodies and Minds. Parents and guardians can register for $25 (coffee and lunch included). Professionals can register for $110. All checks made payable to: Saratoga County Citizens’ Committee for Mental Health. Contact Beverly Lazar, LCSW at the Saratoga County Mental Health Center, 135 S. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, (518) 584-9030 or email conferenceythserv@yahoo.com for a brochure and details. Zumba Classes at Gavin Park Zumba, the Latin-inspired, dancefitness craze, continues to be a popular recreational offering at Gavin Park, in the Town of Wilton. Signup has now begun for the latest round of Zumba classes. Three sessions are currently being
Week of October 3 - October 9, 2014 offered, all to run on Mondays, 5:45–6:45 p.m. Session 1 will run now through October 20. Session 2 will run from October 27–December 1. Session 3 will run from December 8–January 13. (Please note that there will be no classes on October 13). Preregistration is required. No dropins will be allowed. A minimum of 10 people must register for a session to run, and you must be at least 15 years of age. No more than 75 persons will be accepted per session. Registration ends one business day prior to the start date for each session. Questions may be answered by calling the park office at (518) 584-9455. Warren Miller The Alpine Sport Shop and the Skidmore Outing Club present the 2014-15 Warren Miller Ski & Snowboard movie “No Turning Back” to benefit the Skidmore Outing Club Double H Ranch Adaptive Winter Sports Program. The movie will be presented November 8 at 7 p.m. at the Gannett Auditorium. Ticket price is $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Tickets are available at the Alpine Sport Shop (399 Clinton St., Saratoga Springs). For more information call (518) 584-6290. Honoring our Vets Operation Adopt A Soldier, Inc. presents the “Honoring our Veterans” buffet and brunch on Sunday, November 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fortunes Restaurant on the grounds of the Saratoga Casino and Raceway. Cost is $20 for adults, $10 for children 3-10 years old and free for those under 3. Reservations must be made by November 1 with a check payable to Operation Adopt A Soldier, Inc. 4281 Route 50, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. For more information call (518) 2609922 or (518) 729-9417. Pickleball in Wilton Go to Gavin Park and join the fun playing the net court game of pickleball. This game is played by two or four people on a badminton-sized court using wood, or composite paddle racquets and a plastic, poly baseball with or without holes. No commitment required. Drop-in registration takes place in the park office, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, now through April. Session fee is $3 per person, per visit, 9:15-11:15 a.m. Any questions, contact the park office at (518) 584-9455.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous Everyone is welcome to the free Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous meeting, including those who think they may have a food problem or those who are concerned about someone who may. FA meets at 7 p.m. in Saratoga Springs every Monday at the United Methodist Church on Fifth and Henning. For more information, including a list of all regular, weekly meetings in the Capital District, visit www. foodaddicts.org or call Laurie (518) 879-7323. Saratoga County EOC Thanksgiving Baskets Saratoga County EOC will begin taking applications for Thanksgiving now through Friday, October 31. Applications will be accepted from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Applications are for Families of two or more only (permanent household members). You MUST be a Saratoga County resident and be low income. The applications are located at the Saratoga County EOC, 39 Bath Street, Ballston Spa, and your local WIC clinic or call your Head Start/Early Head Start Family Advocate. For more information, contact the Saratoga County EOC at (518) 288-3206, ext. 111. Your Laughter Can Help Those In Need Join After The Fire, Inc. and The Not Too Far From Home Comedy Tour on Friday, November 7 at 8 p.m. for a professional standup comedy performance to benefit After The Fire, Inc., a volunteer, non-profit, publicly-supported organization helping people in Saratoga County who have been victims of fire in their home. The benefit will be at the Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge No. 161. Tickets are $15 per person in advance and $20 at the door. Contact Maureen Smith of After the Fire, Inc. for tickets at (518) 581-1823. For more information about After The Fire, Inc. visit www.afterthefire.org. Beekman Boys Discussion The Friends of the Saratoga Springs Public Library invite you to a discussion with Beekman Boys, Josh Kilmer-Purcell and Brent Ridge on November 1 at 2 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs Public Library’s H. Dutcher Community Room. To see CBS’s The Amazing Race duo, buy tickets at the Book Bag Shop.
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Week of October 3 - October 9, 2014
This Week’s Events
Oct 3 - Oct 9 Family Friendly Event
Friday, October 3 Schuylerville Community Appreciation Day Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company, 73 Broad St., Schuylerville, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Donuts and coffee in the morning and soup, chili and refreshments in the afternoon. Entertainment, giveaways, bake sale, raffles and balloons and coloring books for kids. Various activities will raise funds and awareness for Schuylerville Area Food and Emergency Relief . There will be a balloon-release ceremony with Schuylerville Central School students to acknowledge SAFER’s commitment to ending hunger. SAFER uses donations to purchase food at a deep discount from the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York. For more information call (518) 695-3224.
Changes in Medicare Senior Citizens Center of Saratoga Springs, 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs, 1 to 4 p.m. An overview of Medicare benefits for 2015 from agencies that serve seniors. Presented by the New York StateWide Senior Action Council & The Saratoga County Office for the Aging. For more information call (518) 584-1621 or visit www. saratogaseniorcenter.org
Health Expo Senior Citizens Center of Saratoga Springs, 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs, 2- 4 pm Meet insurance representatives & pharmacist before Open Enrollment to get the coverage that meets your needs and your budget. Free & Open to the Public. For more information call (518) 584-1621 or visit www. saratogaseniorcenter.org.
Facelift Fundraiser for Ballston Spa Public Library American Legion Post 234, 23
Pleasant St., Ballston Spa, 6 -9 p.m.
Support the library’s efforts to improve the physical appearance of the library. Enjoy live music from Dan Berggren, the Ballston Area Senior Chorus, and Mark Hersh. Baked goods, children’s activities, gift basket raffles, ice cream social, silent auctions including signed books, and more. All ages welcome. No door charge.
Saturday October 4 Fall Festival St. Peter Lutheran Church, (2776 Route 9, Malta 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Antiques, comic books, books, handmade crafts, MaryKay, ThirtyOne, Origami Owl and many more. For more information call (518)583-4153 or email festival@ stpetermalta.org.
Balloon Walk to Benefit Wesley Community Wesley Community Center, 131 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs 9:30 a.m. to noon Cost is $20 for adults and $15 for children. Participants will walk a 1-mile or a .25 mile course, collecting colorful balloons along the route to create a parade of color. In addition, a hot-air balloon will be on the campus near the Community Garden area (weather permitting). For more information, call (518) 691-1420.
Christmas Shopping, Bazaar, Lunch Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Free admission. Over 35 local artisans, crafters and vendors. . Bargains galore… jewelry, purses, cosmetics, air plants, sundae hot fudge sauce, natural lotions, soaps, essential oils, porcelain dolls, fresh vegetables, organic herbs, spices, dips, etc., etc., too many to mention. Handcrafted articles by the Center’s senior crafters, woodcarvers, quilters. Lunch at “The Country Kitchen.” Peruse the “Country Store,” the Second Time Round”, and hunt through the puzzles and books. Free admission. Inside and Outside. Rain or Shine. Bargains galore. Great parking. For more information contact ballstonseniors@aol.com.
Volkswalk - Fun, Fitness and Friendship Saratoga National Historic Park, Visitors Center, Start 10 a.m. A ‘volkswalk’ is a leisurely walk (typically 10k or 6.2 miles. A 3
calendar mile route is also offered) through a scenic and or historic area over a pre-marked trail. Register 30 minutes before start time. For more information visit www.ava.org or ESCV www.walkescv.org.
Thrift Shop Open House Second Hand Rose Thrift Shop, 116 Broad St., Schuylerville, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. In store sales, door prizes and refreshments. See our newly renovated shop offering men, women and children’s clothing, household items, gifts and collectables. Veteran’s discounts. Accepting donations during Shop hours only. For more information call (518) 695-4640.
Sunday, October 5 Breakfast Buffet Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs, 8:30 to 11 a.m. Menu: fruit cocktail, french toast / pancakes, potatoes, breakfast sausage and ham, corned beef hash, scrambled eggs, eggs benedict, juice, coffee and tea. Donation Requested: Adults $8, Seniors and Military (Active/ Retired with ID Card) $7, Children 5—12 $6, under 5 Free, Take-outs $8. For more information call (518) 584-2585.
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Saratoga Walk Case Center, Skidmore College, 9 a.m.-1 p.m For more information contact mplummer@skidmore.edu
9th Annual Sloppy Kisses Howl-O-Ween Costume Parade and Contest Sloppy Kisses, 425 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 11:15 a.m. (check-in) Costume Parade from Sloppy Kisses to Putnam Den for the Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest and DoggieYappy Hour. You must pre-register at Sloppy Kisses by Friday, October 3. Fee is $5.00 per dog. Proceeds from the event will benefit “4 Paws for Giovanni”.
Metaphysical Book Discussion Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, 6 p.m. New Thought New York Center for Spiritual Living is hosting a discussion of the book “The Road Less Traveled” by M. Scott. For more information, visit www.newthoughtnewyork.
org or call (518) 423-3569. All are welcome to come whether they’ve read or not.
Monday, October 6 Saratoga Springs Retired Teachers Association Meeting Longfellows, 500 Union Avenue (Route 9P), Saratoga Springs, Noon Membership is open to retired educators who taught in or now live in Saratoga County. For membership information, call (518) 587-5356.
Teen Anger Management Saratoga Center for the Family, 359 Ballston Avenue, Saratoga Springs, 6 to 7 p.m. This four-week anger management program is designed to help teenagers, ages 13-17 years old, learn how to assess and monitor their anger. Teens will develop skills to safely and appropriately express their feelings. For more information call Denise at (518) 587-8008, ext. 314.
Tuesday, October 7 Hiring Our Heros SUNY Empire State College, 113 West Ave., Saratoga Springs, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m A job fair for veterans & military spouses with more than 50 employers. Jobs of all ranks and levels of experience available. A free workshop focused on resume writing, interview skills, and job search techniques. Pre-register online at www.hiringourheroes. org. Veterans must provide proof of service.
Face Rejuvenation Seminar Saratoga Springs Plastic Surgery, PC, 7 Wells St., Suite 303, Saratoga Springs, 5:30 p.m. Join Dr. Steven Yarinsky and his staff for a Fall Face Rejuvenation. Learn how to turn back time with non-invasive treatments like Ultherapy® - noninvasive face & neck lift, facial fillers, wrinkle relaxers & skincare products. Attendees will be given the opportunity to save up to 25%, free giveaways & live demonstrations. Please RSVP (518) 583-4019.
Wednesday, October 8 Schuylerville Garden Club United Methodist Church , 51 Church St., Schuylerville.
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The speaker will be Anna Poulos, owner of Minervathena, a creative arts studio located in Glens Falls. She will present a Power Point presentation which shows how she creates wearable art using flowers, leaves, and fruits to mark and color fabrics. Refreshment will be served. All welcome. Call (518) 306-4554 if interested in attending.
Polish Dinner Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs, 4:30 to 7 p.m. Menu: Kielbasa, sauerkraut, stuffed cabbage, pierogi, potato pancakes, applesauce, rolls and butter, dessert, coffee and tea. Donation requested: $10 adults, $9 seniors (62 years) & Military with ID Card, $6 Children 5-12, Children Under 5 Free, $10 all take-outs. For more information call (518) 584-2585.
Ballston Area Seniors Pickins’ Session Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd., Ballston Spa, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Extemporaneous, off-the-cuff music jamming by local talented musicians. Please bring finger foods to share. Free admission, ample parking. For more information visit www. ballstonareaseniors.com
Thursday, October 9 Interfaith Prayer Meeting Courtyard of Longfellows’ Restaurant, 500 Union Ave. Saratoga Springs, 7:30 a.m. Sign-in and continental breakfast begins at 7:15. There are no charges or donations. All are welcome. For more information call (518) 450 1615.
“Celebrate. Innovate. Educate.” Reception and Fundraiser Prime at Saratoga National, 6 to 9 p.m. Dinner, a showcase of innovative grants that have been awarded during the past year, performances and a guest speaker, Dr. Robert Geer, senior vice president and chief operating officer at the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering . Tickets are $100 and may be purchased until October 3. All money raised will support innovative programming in the Saratoga Springs City School District. To learn more about the event, please visit www.saratogalearning.org or email info@saratogalearning.org.
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Mutts Strut For H.O.P.E. “A Gathering of
Ballston Lake Elders” Friday, October 10
SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Saturday, September 27, the community gathered at Vapor nightclub for a “Strut Your Mutt” event to benefit Homes for Orphaned Pets Exist (H.O.P.E.) - a not for profit 501(c)(3) organization of volunteers from Saratoga and surrounding counties in New York State. They are dedicated to assisting previously abandoned, orphaned and neglected animals. H.O.P.E. does not have a shelter or facility. They give homeless animals a second chance for a wonderful life - to be part of a family, to be a therapy pet, or just to be someone’s best friend. Their ultimate goal is to find suitable adopters who will provide them with a lifelong commitment of love and care.
BURNT HILLS — The public is invited to “A Gathering of Ballston Lake Elders”, on Friday, October 10 from 4 – 5 p.m. in the Community Room of the Town of Ballston Community Library, 2 Lawmar Lane, Burnt Hills. The event is presented as a free program sponsored by the Ballston Lake Improvement Association (BLIA) and the Library as an oral history project. “We have so many interesting stories and interesting people who ‘lived’ them,” said event chair Suzanne Bishop, a retired educator
and BLIA board member. “Oral histories are a superb way to preserve local history.” The program is free and open to the public. Noted author Mary Sanders Shartle will facilitate it. The program participants, five people who have spent much of their life in the immediate Ballston Lake community, will share folklore and their own memories as they reflect upon life “back in the day”. The presentation will be videotaped and archived at the library and Town of Ballston Historian’s Office.
For more information, visit http://hopeanimalrescue.org
10th Annual Run for the ROC Raises $22,000
Photos By Sharon Castro
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The 10th annual Run for the ROC took place on Sunday, September 28 at Saratoga Race Course. Benefiting Saratoga Hospital’s Mollie Wilmot Radiation Oncology Center, it raised $22,000 this year, with 777 registrants and over 150 volunteers taking part in the event.
This year, it was presented by Northeastern Radiation Oncology, PLLC; Alex Frank, M.D., Lance Hellman, M.D., Christopher Dolinsky, M.D. and B. Frazier Taylor, M.D. Additional sponsors included Adirondack Trust Company and Greno Industries.
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Skidmore College Department Of Theatre Announces Its Fall 2014 Season SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Skidmore Department of Theatre has announced the following fall 2014 offerings:
Dancing at Lughnasa
By Brian Friel Directed by Marie Glotzbach Black Box Studio, Janet Kinghorn Bernhard Theater October 16-22 - Shows at 8 p.m., except Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Dancing at Lughnasa explores the fragile harmony among five
grown sisters in rural northern Ireland in 1936 juxtaposed against the realities of political and religious shifts and the oncoming industrial revolution. Reflected through the memory of Michael, the illegitimate son of one of the sisters, playwright Brian Friel reveals undercurrents of desire and longing, which he interweaves with motifs of music, dancing and a traditional pagan festival. Cutting between Michael’s adult and seven-year-old selves, Friel takes us back to the Ireland of Michael’s
childhood and tries to come to terms with the changes in both family dynamics and Irish culture. Limited seating, reservations a must.
American Media
Written and Directed by Holly L. Derr Mainstage Theater, Janet Kinghorn Bernhard Theater November 14-16 and November 20-23 All shows at 8 p.m., except Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.
This provocative re-imagining of the Medea myth plays out deep in the heart of Texas. When a media circus descends on the rural cow town of Corinth, TX, to cover a gruesome filicide, a community must confront its own expectations and prejudices about motherhood, identity, and gender roles in a post-modern world. American Medea is an unflinching collage of story and culture, a new American myth based on our own contemporary Medeas.
Tickets are $12 general admission, $8 students and senior citizens. For reservations or information, call the Skidmore Theater Box Office at (518) 5805439 or email boxoffice@skidmore.edu. For online ticketing, refer to Skidmore College Theater on Facebook or Skidmore.edu/ theater. For group sales, contact Kathy Mendenhall at (518) 580-5431.
‘Observations’ Opens Saturday At Arts Center
Image by Kathy Greenwood
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Arts Center Gallery (320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs) announces the opening of ‘Observations’ by Kathy Greenwood and Laurel Garcia Colvin on Saturday, October 4. The public is invite to join in a lively conversation with the artists at 5:30 p.m., followed by a reception from 6-8 p.m. with craft beer and hors d’ oeuvres provided by Druthers Brewing Company. The exhibit is on display through November 8. ‘Observations’ brings together two artists whose individual and collective experiences are greatly impacted by the process in which they observe and interact with the world around them. Emotions, ideas and senses are engaged to form responses, build relationships and create narratives based on these experiences.
Image by Laura Garcia Colvin
The work of Kathy Greenwood and Laurel Garcia Colvin examines and comments on the everyday, from the domestic to the social and
political environments that surround us. For more information, visit saratoga-arts.org
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Photos By Francesco D’Amico
Three- Day Auto Museum Event Showcases Excellence.
L to R: Saratoga Auto Museum Trustee and Executive Director Ron Hedger, Lenny Doriano, Hemmings Motor News’ Publisher Jim Menneto (behind wheel), Editor Terry McGean, Bob Bailey, Event MC Ed Lucas.
The Best Of The Best Are Displayed Around The Spa Park Reflecting Pool At Sunday’s Concours d’Elegance.
by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS – “This is an event made in automotive heaven.” So stated Ron Hedger, trustee and executive director of the Saratoga Auto Museum in welcoming the public to the eighth annual Hemmings Motor News Concours d’Elegance. This is the third year the event has been held in the Saratoga Region, and according to Hemmings’ (a luxury collectible auto enthusiast media giant headquartered in Bennington,
VT) President and Publisher Jim Menneto, a perfect spot for this three-day spectacular with events to delight both the collector and the “ooh-and-ahh” people who just love cars, like yours truly. The three-day tribute to motorized eye-candy began on Friday, September 26 with a road rally of about 50 luxury and vintage cars cruising up to Lake George, where participants boarded Shoreline Cruise’s Adirondac for a two-hour tour of the queen of America’s Lakes. I was able to get an insider’s view of the proceedings, being
driven in the auto parade by Paul Morrissette of Chubb Insurance, a firm that specializes in insuring all sorts of luxury collectables. Paul was behind the wheel of a 1969 MGC hardtop - royal blue and James Bond snazzy. But our photographer got an even better seat. Francesco rode shotgun in the lead car driven by Mr. Menneto – an open-air 1932 Ford Boattail Speedster. Barely a two-seater, this car is a veteran of five great races, most recently one that spanned from Maine to Florida. The parade of DeLoreans,
Mercedes and Caddy’s kept a decent pace on the route up 9N. At many points on the road, people who apparently knew this was coming pulled over with their cameras (a few set up on tripods) or just to wave. Members of the Saratoga
County Sheriff ’s Department aided the cause by keeping us going through those pesky red lights that popped up now and again. Arriving in Lake George, participants enjoyed a cruise on nothing less than a Chamber of
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Robin Barker and Cynthia Kazmirsky in front of a 1929 Cadillac Model 341 preparing for a road rally to Lake George
Our intrepid photographer! Francesco joins Hemmings Publisher Jim Menneto in the lead car for the road rally – a 1932 Ford Boattail Speedster.
Commerce perfect early fall afternoon. On the way back, Paul showed me the MG’s capabilities on the Northway. Pretty darn sweet let’s just leave it at that. The weekend continued with some other notable events celebrating distinctive automotive engineering through the ages. A “cruise-in” on Saturday was open to cars, trucks and motorcycles – with awards bestowed in categories such as muscle cars, street rods, sports, exotics and classics. The
evening reception featured a keynote speech by J Mays – a worldrenowned auto designer for Audi, BMW, Volkswagen and Ford. Sunday’s event was the penultimate: the best of the best displayed around the reflecting pool at the Spa State Park. The Concours d’Elegance, ladies and gents. These are the vehicles that are brought in on trailers, rarely driven. Pre-1980s showroom-quality classics that included 1964-74 Pontiac GTO’s, Continentals, Alfa Romeo’s and
Tang Teaching Museum to present ‘Acoustic Ecology’
SARATOGA SPRINGS –The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery announces ‘Acoustic Ecology,’ a workshop-performance with artist Kamau Amu Patton at 3 p.m. on Friday, October 3. Patton, whose installation is currently on view as part of the museum’s Elevator Music series, invites you to explore the soundscape of Skidmore College campus, practicing modes of attentive listening and thinking about the ways technology mediates our experiences of the landscape. The event is free and open to the public. The event will involve capturing environmental sounds around the museum and campus with directional microphones. The live signal from the microphones will be processed in real-time through a series of computer-based digital manipulations, and then broadcast over lower-power FM radio. Participants can simultaneously listen to the created soundscape with portable radios and headphones, while exploring the physical landscape from which it is derived. The event begins with an introduction by the artist. For more information, call (518) 580-8080 or visit tang.skidmore.edu.
vintage fire trucks. A special category this year heralded the centennial of the Dodge Motor Company. The Saratoga Auto Museum always has fantastic events and displays like this, making it a standout in a city of standout museums. In the fall, they will be concluding their highly popular “Mustang at 50” exhibit on November 2 – with a special promotion for Ford owners. Bring your Ford registration and receive a free admission ticket for yourself. You and your party will
also get a 20 percent discount on any Mustang or Ford-related souvenir items you purchase. On November 9, the museum will be will be welcoming its next exhibit: Luxury cars through the ages. I can’t wait. A trip to the Saratoga Auto Museum is always a trip back in time, with side ventures into the lap of luxury. Even someone who drives a Camry can appreciate that. For more information, visit saratogaautomuseum.org
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week of 10/3-10/9 friday, 10/3: Alicia Bautista, 8 pm @ Bailey’s - 583.6060 Tall Heights, 8 pm @ Caffè Lena - 583.0022 Kings English, 10 pm @ Caroline St. Pub - 583-9400 Bo Goliber + Fresh, 7 pm @ Crown Grill - 583-1105 Acoustic Circus, 9 pm
Rob Aronstein, 7 pm @ Wishing Well - 584-7640
sunday, 10/5: James Keelaghan + Dave Gunning, 7 pm @ Caffè Lena - 583-0022 Steve Candlen, Noon @ Harvey’s - 583-0003 Jazz Brunch, 11 am @ Primelive Ultra Lounge - 583.4563
Black Abbey Duo / E-Town Express,
Sloppy Kisses’ 9th Annual Doggie Howl-o-ween Party, Noon @ Putnam Den - 584-8066
6 pm @ Harvey’s - 583-0003
monday, 10/6:
@ Gaffney’s - 583.7359
Crispy Critters/ Capital Zen, 5:30 pm @ JP Bruno’s - 745.1180 Rob Aronstein, 7 pm @ Nanola - 587-1300 Just Nate, 7 pm @ Primelive Ultra Lounge - 583.4563 Super 400 / Suitable Groove, 9 pm @ Putnam Den - 584.8066 Hair of the Dog, 7 pm @ The Parting Glass - 583.1916 The Audiostars, 8 pm @ Vapor - 792.8282 Larry Finke, 7 pm @ Wishing Well - 584-7640
saturday, 10/4: Tim Ortiz, 8 pm @ Bailey’s - 583.6060 Roy Bookbinder, 8 pm @ Caffè Lena - 583.0022
The Road Home, 6:30 pm @ Brook Tavern - 871-1473 Chris Carey/ Tim Wechgelaer, 7 pm @ One Caroline - 587-2026
tuesday, 10/7: Jay Yager, 7 pm @ Nanola - 587-1300 Masters of Nostalgia, 9 pm @ One Caroline - 587-2026 Open Mic with Rick Bolton, 9 pm @ Gaffney’s - 587-7359
wednesday, 10/8: Jay Yager, 7 pm @ Nanola - 587-1300 Masters of Nostalgia, 9 pm @ One Caroline - 587-2026 Celtic Session, 7 pm @ The Parting Glass - 583-1916
Marcus Ruggiero, 9 pm @ Cantina - 587-5577 Saving Atlantis, 10 pm @ Caroline St. Pub - 583-9400 Karaoke, 10 pm @ Circus Café - 583-1106 Cole Broderick, 6:30 pm @ Fifty South - 884-2926 Frankie Lessard + Trevor English, 9 pm @ Gaffney’s - 583.7359
thursday, 10/9:
The Wallies, 9:30 pm @ Harvey’s - 583-0003 Hot Mess, 10:30 pm @ JP Bruno’s - 745-1180 Dan Eddo, 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Loung - 583-4563 DJ Trumastr, 9 pm @ Putnam Den - 584-8066 Russ Kennedy, 6 pm @ The Saratoga Winery - 584-9463 Big Sky Country, 9 pm @ Vapor - 792-8282
Jimmy Kelly, 7 pm @ Harvey’s - 583-0003
Carlene Carter, 8 pm @ Caffè Lena - 583-0022 DJ Dragonett, 8 pm @ Cantina - 587-5577 Open Mic w/ Nate, 10 pm @ Circus Café - 583-1106 Sirsy, 8 pm @ Gaffney’s - 583.7359
Stone Revival Band, 7 pm @ Maestros - 580-0312 Rich Ortiz, 7 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge - 583-4563 JCHA / Dead Superstar / Gusto / Margo Macero, 9 pm @ Putnam Den - 584-8066 Celtic Session, 7 pm @ The Parting Glass - 583.1916
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Puzzles Across 1 Works by future doctors 7 One of two N.T. books 10 Mellowed, perhaps 14 24/7 Rollerball maker 15 Address for a PFC 16 Traffic controller 17 African adventure 18 Buttinskies 20 1954 Luis Bu-uel film 22 Eur.’s ocean 23 Diva quality 24 Smallish cells 25 “__ Love”: Natalie Cole hit 26 Lamarr of Hollywood 28 Harrison colleague 30 Sluglike “Star Wars” alien 31 Map corner item, maybe 33 Cross-referencing words 35 1974 Lina Wertmüller film 38 Rat Pack leader 40 Pizza order 44 Start for sphere 45 Moved, as a trireme 48 Aussie flock 49 Benchmark: Abbr. 50 “For shame!” 51 Portuguese royal 53 PGA money winner, e.g. 54 1963 Peter Brook film 58 Unwanted import from the East? 59 Words that may precede weeping? 61 Word with blue or bean 62 Neurologist’s test, briefly 63 Temper 64 Covers the gray, say 65 Tokyo, long ago 66 They raise dough Down 1 Festoons with certain tissue, for short 2 Give courage to 3 Swathes 4 Attempt 5 Spine-tingling 6 Baby carriers 7 Hunter’s garb, for short 8 Clearing
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See puzzle solution on page 46 9 A.L. Rookie of the Year after Tommie Agee 10 Rights protection gp. 11 Has a date 12 On the way 13 With 44-Down, setting for 20-, 35- and 54-Across 19 TV’s Oz and Gupta 21 Barstool topper 22 Yellowfin tuna 27 Like no-nonsense questions 29 “When You Wish Upon __” 30 Big name in games 32 Bygone Delta rival 34 “Illmatic” rapper 36 Cajun crawfish dish 37 Went on and on
38 In a manner of speaking 39 Ready to go forward 41 Blocks 42 Attack with profanity 43 That, in Tabasco 44 See 13-Down 46 Before, to a bard 47 Offset, as costs 50 It may be gross 52 “The L Word” producer Chaiken 55 Woody Allen’s “Radio __” 56 Science fiction prize 57 Collector’s suffix 60 D.C. United’s org. (c)2014 TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, INC.
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Emerging Leaders Help Popularize Racing
by Marilyn Lane for Saratoga TODAY
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f you’ve ever thought of owning a racehorse, there is a conference coming up in Lexington, Kentucky from October 13-16, which promises to serve all a person would need to know to enter into ownership.
“Horse racing ownership; it’s about experiencing that ‘horse racing lifestyle’ — from the tracks and farms, sales pavilions and beyond. And EMBRACE THE RACE, The Apparel for the Horse Racing Lifestyle, is proud to help these amazing participants express their passion for it all. Supporting The Jockey Club OwnerView Conference is a great chance for EMBRACE THE RACE to be a part of an event where the full experience will come to life.” — Michael F. DeAnzeris III, President and Founder of EMBRACE THE RACE
OwnerView is a national ownership conference developed by the Jockey Club and the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (TOBA) to assist current and prospective Thoroughbred owners. The conference, jointly sponsored by the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Keeneland Association, New York Racing Association (NYRA) and the Stronach Group, will feature prominent industry participants as well as an exhibit hall and several informative networking events with owners and industry representatives. I think of all the people whose lives have been made better by a racehorse and it makes me wish I could get all their stories out there. It makes me wish that more people could know the experience. It is not by accident that horses are called noble creatures, and racing is still a wonderful sport. What makes it so is engaging the right people: the honest, fair and just ones. At OwnerView, you’ll have a chance to meet owners, breeders, syndicate managers, jockeys, sales agents, Thoroughbred Aftercare specialists and some of the finest people you’d ever like to meet. They call Keeneland, Del Mar and Saratoga lifestyle tracks but actually all of racing is a lifestyle. And for me, I can’t imagine a better one. It’s the horses that make it special. They connect us with ancient wisdom. We owe them everything. The John Trotwood Moore quote which Charlotte Weber displays on her Live Oak Stud website says it best: “Wherever man has left his footprint in the long ascent from barbarism to civilization we find the hoofprint of the horse beside it.”
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If not for horses, where would we be? A racehorse can provide connections too vast to describe. The only way to know the feeling is to get involved. Don’t be afraid, it really isn’t so daunting as you might expect and today there are syndicates to serve every regional or economic boundary. OwnerView will help to change the status quo of declining ownership, and another ace in the hole is a stellar group of emerging leaders in the Thoroughbred industry. I’ve gathered a few comments from some of them. Conrad Bandoroff ’s parents have worked hard and made a nice success of Denali Stud. “The past couple years I have started to promote racing to my friends outside the industry,” said Conrad. “Last January I purchased a short yearling from the Keeneland January sale through a partnership with friends from high school and college. It was a great experience because it allowed me to show these guys what this business is all about and afforded me the opportunity to share my passion with them. We sold our yearling at Keeneland in September and made a little profit, so hopefully it won’t be these guys last pinhooking venture.” Conrad has recently returned from furthering his equine education in Australia. I asked Christophe and Valerie Clement’s daughter Charlotte what if was like to win the Jockey Club Gold Cup and she replied: “Extraordinary horses like Tonalist keep the dream alive. This horse serves as a tribute for Mr. Robert Evans and his family, who have been loyal supporters of this sport for so long, hoping one day for a champion. And of course, for our CC team for all their nonstop hard work and dedication.” Charlotte is nearing a degree in economics at Vanderbilt
University and hopes to make a career in racing. Devin Wilmot’s parents, both veterinarians, own Stepwise Farm in Saratoga and have long been involved in breeding, selling and racing Thoroughbreds. Devin sent me a doctorial on attracting young fans. I wish I could use it all. It represents how much young people care for the sport and how frustrated they are that it is so hard to market the experience. Devin states, “I had to sell my friends on attending the races, because most young people think of racing as a thing of the past, a sketchy place for gamblers, or some lyrics in a song by The Band.” “We need to change that,” he added. Devin works in advertising in New York City and wants to be a part of the change. Rebekah Hammond did not come from a racing family but became hooked on the sport when her father took her to the 2007 Belmont Stakes. She recalled, “I saw Rags to Riches and made up my mind that day I would seek a career in racing.” When asked how she expects to bring new and younger players into the game, she answered, “We need to introduce them to the sport, answer any questions they have about it and most of all show them the ropes. Many people see it as a very hard sport to get into when they come from outside the racing world.” Rebekah is presently galloping horses for Darley in Aiken and working toward a degree online. She hopes one day to become a trainer. Dale Romans’ daughter, Bailey has amazed me with her overview of the racing culture. She has literally grown up in the sport and watched her father become an elite trainer. “I’m not sure yet where my career path will lead but one thing for sure, I want somehow to give back to racing the amazing gifts the sport has given me,” Bailey said.
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Tonalist stands in the winner’s circle after winning the Jockey Club Gold Cup. Photo by Adam Coglianese
“Because of racing I’ve traveled the world and met so many amazing people, it all means so much to me.” Bailey is pursuing a degree in marketing at the University of Dayton. This is just a small sampling of the well-educated, well-traveled and sophisticated population of
young people who are very serious about forging careers in the Thoroughbred business. We have in our favor too, the fast-paced improvement in Thoroughbred aftercare and maybe strongest of all we have all the great work taking place in the therapeutic and spiritual fields with off-the-track
Thoroughbreds. Thoroughbreds have changed lives for many individuals on and off the track. The journey can be amazing and I’ll promise you’ll learn a lot more than how to wager. So what are you waiting for? It’s time to get a horse and go places you’ve never dreamed of!
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431 Hips Scheduled at Fasig Sales Announcer and Director of Marketing Terence Collier said. “We had to provide an alternative market for them as a direct result of the expansion. It’s not the first time its ever happened, but it’s the first time in the last several years that we have offered yearlings in the fall.” Starting at 2 p.m. Monday, the first session will kick off. Monday’s session will consist of 134 catalogued broodmares and horses of racing age. The second session will be the more popular one. Tuesday will open at 10 a.m. with yearlings getting the auction spotlight on the oval ring, followed immediately by
the featured category of the two days—the weanlings. Most of the showcased weanlings on offer will be New Yorkbred or eligible for New York-bred registration. Yearlings are a little bit further along and most are already registered New York-bred. Last year, broodmares and weanlings were auctioned on the same day. This year’s setup makes a little more sense for buyers. “Buyers of the two are usually two different groups,” Collier said. “With putting one on one day and another on the next, it’s giving the buyers of the weanlings plenty of time to evaluate them.
The differences this year are more logistical than others, but they are important differences.” Overall, there are 431 hips scheduled over the two days. Collier expects things to wrap up between 5-6 p.m. Tuesday. Last year’s average sale was $18,791, surpassing the 2012 average sale of $16,249. As far as expecting an increase in the average sale to go along with the increased number of hips (279 originally catalogued last year compared to this year’s 431), Collier said it is difficult to tell with the sale having such variety. “It’s a mixed bunch and it is
Tail of the Fish 2014 Saratoga First Place Finals Finishes Race Team Time Boys Jr B 1x
Saratoga (C. McKenna)
13:54.68
Mens Jr Frosh/Novice 1x
Saratoga A (E. Sammons)
13:56.42
Girls Jr B 1x
Saratoga (Z. Hasbrouck)
15:13.30
Womens Jr Frosh/Novice 1x
Saratoga (C. Griskowitz)
15:14.09
Boys Modified Coxed 4+/x
Saratoga A
13:00.28
Girls Modified Coxed 4+/x
Saratoga B
14:58.46
Girls Junior 8+ Saratoga 11:54.66 Womens JV 8+
Saratoga A (E. Valastro)
12:29.95
Boys Frosh/Novice 4+ Saratoga 13:06.71 Girls Junior 2x
Saratoga A (Pazderski/Allen)
13:52.27
Womens Masters 8+ Saratoga 12:25.33 Girls Junior 4x Saratoga A 12:21.96 Girls Frosh/Novice 8+
Saratoga A (Z. Hasbrouck)
12:10.35
Womens Jr 2- Saratoga A 14:28.76 Womens Masters 2x
Saratoga Fly Girls
13:42.59
Mens Rec 1x
Saratoga (D. McCabe)
17:57.74
Hip No. 21 being showcased at last year’s fall auction.
difficult to compare quality of the offerings from one year to another,” Collier said. “There are four different categories of horses and there’s strength in some more than others, so it’s hard to look at the overall catalog and say we expect growth in all sections. The yearlings and the weanlings will be subject to the same type of scrutiny that all the sales have been held to. Broodmares and racehorses are a slightly different category. They’ll have to stand on their own merits.” Another difference in the October sale, compared to the August sale, is the overall atmosphere. The sales in August tend to be more dominated by agents who are selling on behalf of the breeders who have one or two yearlings and don’t find it economically feasible to sell their own horses. “In terms of that atmosphere and composition of the sellers, you’re going to see an awful lot more of actual dirt-under-theirnails, hard-working farmers up there with the results of their labors that they’re selling—the broodmares and the weanlings,” said Collier. “It is a totally different
Photo by Sharon Castro
feeling. Although, there are components of both the August sales and the October sales that are similar. You get a great many, what we call ‘pinhookers,’ people who are buying for resale.” The fall sale may not be as popular as the summer’s two-session yearling sale, but it has people like Collier in anticipation of an expanded catalogue and what should be an exciting two days of auction. “We’re very enthusiastic about being back in Saratoga with such a vibrant and complete catalogue and we’re hopeful for a strong turnout of buyers,’ Collier said. ‘There’s been considerable interest from communities way outside of New York State, so we think we’re going to have a fun time and a big crowd. We’re confident that a nice horse is going to find a ready market. We’re also confident that it’s a good catalogue, and a very diverse catalogue, and it will attract a big buying base. Then it will be up to the buyers.” For more information on the fall auction and a complete program, visit www.fasigtipton.com and click on “Saratoga Fall Sale Catalogue.”
Stephen Klimek • Saratoga Springs • Junior • FB Klimek scored the lone goal in a 1-0 victory over Colonie on Tuesday, September 30, to push the Blue Streaks to a 6-4-1 record in the Suburban Council. Heading into Thursday, Klimek led the boys soccer team with seven goals on the season and eight points.
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Send “Star Athlete” nominations to Brian Cremo • brian@saratogapublishing.com Tune in next week for a feature on the Blue Streaks girls soccer team who took a 10-2 league record into Thursday’s matchup at Niskayuna (after press time).
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The Digital Breakthrough in Sports
by Damian Fantauzzi for Saratoga TODAY
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here is a company in Nebraska called Hudl and it has put video footage of 14,000 high schools into servers rented from Amazon. Hudl has grown into a multimillion-dollar business. Teams are using apps like GameChanger, which puts out scores and stats, and provides recaps of games and players. Another app, called Coach’s Eye, is for split-second analysis of
sports moves. These are some of the options out there for coaches, players, parents and anyone who needs to get information for practically every aspect of sports. In the South, these apps have become a tool for coaches and players. There are videos of teams and of high school football games leading the way of this digital boom. Some Midwest high schools have decided to invest in some of the options that are offered for athletics, a means of scouting, and even to showcase a player. The state of Texas and its high school football team programs lead the way in the use of this technology. Many of these apps can provide video for coaches, players, parents and regular fans, enabling them to critique strategies and performances of players and teams, which all provide a new method for everyone to scout an opponent. The old days when coaches would exchange game film has become a thing of the past. High school coaches used to travel for hours to exchange film. That is now a thing of the past, at least in Texas.
Some of this footage is recorded with the use of drones— not kidding. Some coaches have said that their players would come into practice with scouting reports. Many of these coaches are amazed at how the game is changing. These videos can be sent into the cloud-computing services, like Hudl, quickly and cheaply. This new digital explosion is growing across the country and it’s becoming common place on the social media, like Facebook and YouTube. But this technology has gone beyond scouting, viewing and showcasing future college prospects. It also is being used with football hardware, like helmets. Riddell, a leading maker of football helmets has invented a net, a hairnet, so to speak, that can be placed inside of a helmet. This net has a sensor mechanism weaved into it, which measures impact. The cost of this new techno-net is $150. So far Riddell has outfitted 3,600 helmets nationally. With the sale of the helmet insert, the company has also sold to 172 teams a $200 monitor for tracking head impacts. The
“Teams are using apps like GameChanger, which puts out scores and stats, and provides recaps of games and players”. monitor can be set for different levels of the game: high school, college and professional. Companies, such as Hudl, now work with 18 sports besides football. It amazes me that in the constantly changing world of technology, it has now taken a giant leap into the world of sports. Is it good for sports? I guess the jury is still out. But in the modern era of the 21st century, why would anyone be surprised? There are so many forms of training that can be downloaded for all sports. If you want to coach a certain sport, like basketball, you can learn an awful lot through a simple download. If you’re a player/athlete and you need to prepare yourself
with drills and techniques for any particular sport, just go online. Preparation for a sport, whether as a player or coach, and a chance to see what the opponent does, is at one’s finger tips on the keyboard. This stuff is something out of a Star Wars movie. Just think how, through the use of a computer, a coach could operate a drone, and scout his opponent from the “friendly skies.” This stuff is just beginning, and I like the idea of what it can do relative to the advancement of sports. The replay “thing” that many were against in professional baseball, may well be that so-called technology as archaic as a VCR. I see no roadblocks in crossing over with the technology boom and into the world of sports. Whatever happened to transistors, or even better yet, the rotary phone? Who doesn’t have cell phone technology at their fingertips now? Hold onto your seat. We are all in for a great unusual ride. Watch a few GoPro sports videos and you will get a good look into the sport of choice for a real ride!
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Community Sports Bulletin SS Pop Warner Shuts Out Rotterdam
Wyatt Martin runs for a touchdown against Rotterdam with assistance from Jack Galvin (2) and Jacob King (34).
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Springs Pop Warner hosted three football games at East Side Rec Saturday, September 27, highlighted by the Mighty Mites victory over Rotterdam. The Mighty Mites hosted a shutout against the Rotterdam Raiders, 25-0. This weekend, Saratoga Springs Flag Football hosts Watervliet at East Side Rec on October 4 at 10:15 a.m., while Jr. Pee Wee visits Albany at Bleeker Stadium at 5 p.m. the same day. The Mighty Mites look to pick up where they left off as they play in North Colonie on October 5 at noon.
Sign Up For Intro to Ice Skating SARATOGA SPRINGS — The City of Saratoga Springs Recreation Department is currently holding signups for their fall Intro to Ice Skating program. This eight-week program is open to everyone ages 3 and up. If you’ve never skated before or are looking to build upon skills already learned, this is the program for you. Classes will be held Tuesdays from 10-11 a.m. or 5-6 p.m. and Saturday from 1-2 p.m. or 2-3 p.m. Program cost is $40 for Saratoga Springs city residents and $70 for those living outside the city. Go to www.saratogarec.com to download forms or register in person at 15 Vanderbilt Avenue. Call the Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550, ext. 2300 or email recreservations@saratoga-springs.org with questions or for additional information.
Flag team cheerleader Annamarie Garafalo.
From Saratoga to Lake Placid, Ragnar Colors Shine Bright SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Adirondacks Ragnar Relay event with the “Best of Fall Colors” went from September 26-27 and started under the big orange arch in Saratoga Spa State Park. The trail took runners along the Hudson River, through Lake George, up the southern side of Lake Champlain and all the way to the finish in Lake Placid. The fastest time on the course was just under 22 hours. There were a total of 322 teams and approximately 3,700 runners that participated. Photos courtesy of Ragnar Relay
Send your sports stories or briefs to Brian Cremo, Sports Editor at brian@saratoga publishing.com
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SRYMCA Opens Field House, Athletic Training Center SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Regional YMCA’s Wilton Branch was the place to be on Saturday, September 27 when they opened their doors to the community and unveiled the brand new 11,000-squarefoot Field House and Athletic Training Center. Hundreds of families visited the branch throughout the day and participated in “field day’ types of activities, including a bungee run, velcro wall, sumo suit wrestling, and obstacle courses. There were sports demos in the field house and specialized exercise demos in the athletic training center with one-on-one instructions from Y certified personal trainers. “This is a game changer,” said CEO Jim Letts. “There is nothing like this facility, locally, and I couldn’t be happier with how far we’ve come.” With all three phases of the Wilton Project completed, there was plenty reason to celebrate. Renovations for Phase 1 began back in 2011, and the branch has completely transformed since then. Newer members might not remember a time when there weren’t eight blue indoor tennis courts, an industrial-sized gymnastics center, a full basketball court, a warm yoga room, an indoor field house and an athletic training center. “It’s a real testament to how much we listen to our members,” said Wilton Branch Director Chris Defibaugh. “We saw an opportunity to give back and we rose to the challenge.” Even after an unexpected fire in 2013, the Saratoga Regional YMCA was able to bounce back and forge ahead with their plans to rebuild and renovate. “We have a responsibility to this community to deliver health and wellness in new and
Photo by Sharon Castro Photo by SRYMCA
Photo by SRYMCA
innovative ways, and we are committed to that mission,” said Letts. For more information on programs at the Field House and Athletic Training Center, visit www.saratogaregionalymca.org, or call (518) 587-3000.
Register for Annual Falling Leaves 5k Run BALLSTON SPA — The eighth annual Falling Leaves 5k and Kids’ Fun Run will be held on October 11, starting at 10 a.m. The race will start and end at Kelly Park on Ralph Street in Ballston Spa with plenty of parking available at the village pool. The Kids’ fun Run will begin approximately at 10:45 a.m. This year the proceeds from the race will benefit BACA (financial assistance to BSCSD residents), Shelters of Saratoga and CAPTAIN. After the Kids’ Fun Run for the awards ceremony, there will be baked goods and the opportunity to win one of many gift certificates to local businesses Register online at www.active.com.
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Tail of the Fish
Saratoga hosted the Tail of the Fish Regatta Saturday, September 27 at the Mouth of Fish Creek. The 28th annual Head of the Fish, which received over 2,000 boat entries last year, will follow on October 25-26. For Saratoga winners at this year’s Tail of the Fish, see pg. 47. Photo by Francesco D’Amico